Monthly Archives: November 2006

Hamburg wants to Overlook a source of revenue

Posted on November 18, 2006 by Derek

As I sat in the Comprehensive Plan meeting earlier this week, discussions touched on subjects such as what makes Hamburg unique from other Western New York towns, and how do we draw people in to bring in income from non-residents. … Continue reading →

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Democrat victory likely a win for net neutrality, possibly poker

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Derek

Even conservatives like myself can find some solace in the Democrat’s recent rise to power. An article on TheStreet.com discusses the likelihood that the tipping of the political scales will likely mean that net neutrality will be preserved. The House … Continue reading →

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Virtual seats at the Sabres game

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Derek

Tired of yelling at the TV during Sabres games and nobody yells back? Hop on over to the open thread at BfloBlog.com for each game and chat nearly real-time with other Sabres fans, and occasionally some opposition fans as well! … Continue reading →

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Blah, day 2

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Derek

I almost never take a day off from work, but today marks the second day in a row I’ve been home. I should have seen it coming, with the high rate of coworker absences and coughing. Tuesday afternoon, I started … Continue reading →

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Aquarama Update

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Derek

I exchanged a quick email with Larry Lallo from the Marine Star Project. Unfortunately, he didn’t have much to report. The project is at a stand still right now. We have not managed to locate a University to be our … Continue reading →

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Geriatric Jack

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Derek

Jack doesn’t do much these days… just sits around waiting for the next Social Security check to come in.

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I love winter driving

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Derek

Recently moving up to the top of my “What car am I going to buy next?” list was the Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon. I’ve been looking for a car with a little more cargo room without sacrificing performance. I … Continue reading →

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Town of Hamburg Comprehensive Plan Update

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Derek

Tonight, Amanda and I attended the Town of Hamburg’s first public meeting on the update of it’s Comprehensive Plan. This plan, adopted in 1997, is the long term “master plan” for the town. The plan was meant to be revisited … Continue reading →

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My Morning

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Amanda

So this morning was like any normal Monday morning. I forgot the stuff I needed for work on a chair in the Living Room and remembered something I won’t need until I am back in my cube again, which will … Continue reading →

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Terminal gets new blacktop

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Derek

Props to Chris Byrd for being the first over to the Terminal to get a shot of our new blacktop! Now I can officially go get new shocks for my car!

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