Monthly Archives: August 2006

The Real Brierwood Plaza

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Derek

As a public service, I present to you the real Brierwood Plaza. I half expected that the preservationist in me would find some good qualities in the building as I got up close to it, but I found nothing. It’s … Continue reading →

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Fallingwater

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Derek

Hat tip to fix buffalo today for running across this excellent video clip on Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. This building has always been at the top of my list of places to go see, and even without seeing it in … Continue reading →

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5th Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Derek

Somehow I’ve missed any press about this until today! The 5th Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival will take place 12-9 on Saturday (9/2) and 12-7 on Sunday (9/3) at Dunn Tire Park. Ticket prices are $5.00. And since this is … Continue reading →

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First Amendment Rights of ISPs?

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Derek

Argh. Ok, I wasn’t going to do it, but Mike seems insistent on passing this little piece of trash around the blogosphere. Here’s a lawyer who thinks that the wire, not the people who create the contents that flow through … Continue reading →

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Lunch break activism

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Derek

I did make it out to the presentation of the pro-net neutrality petitions to Senator Schumer’s office today. Jen has a wrapup on her site. I have more to say on the issue, but I’m still adjusting to Amanda’s new … Continue reading →

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M&T Bank

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Amanda

Tomorrow will be my fourth official day on the job! I feel so lucky to have been picked to work with such a great group of people, our friend Mike Miller included! So far I have met the most friendly … Continue reading →

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Fighting for Net Neutrality

Posted on August 29, 2006 by Derek

Michael Rebmann over at North Buffalo Journal and Review is fighting the battle against net neutrality. He posted a video from NetCompetition.org to aid in his argument that the government must remain hands-off in this debate, no matter what. Now … Continue reading →

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Higgins says scrap the Southtowns Connector

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Derek

Straight from WNYMedia.net, Congressman Higgins says that the Southtowns Connector project should be scrapped. “The Southtowns Connector project should be scrapped. It’s the longest running, most expensive transportation project in this region that hasn’t produced one public improvement, nor has … Continue reading →

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Welcome Mike Miller to the blogosphere!

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Derek

We’d like to welcome our good friend, Mike Miller, to the blogosphere! His new blog Shades of Gray will give a slighly different perspective on life in Buffalo – from the eyes of a “middle class and middle aged” person. … Continue reading →

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Central Terminal in the New York Times

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Derek

As promised, here is the New York Times article with a shot of the Old Home Week tour in the Terminal.

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