Monthly Archives: April 2007

Buffalo makes the Fortune 500

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Derek

In case you were getting depressed by statistics about Buffalo, like population loss, tax rates, and politician approval ratings, here’s one to rejoice: Buffalo now has it’s first Fortune 500 company. M&T Bank moved it’s way up into slot number … Continue reading →

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Revertionism

Posted on April 16, 2007 by Derek

BuffaloPundit has been writing an excellent series of posts on the misnomer movement down in Bass Pro land. Frankly, I’m getting sick of the Tim Tielmans that are tarnishing the respectable “preservationist” moniker that many of us enjoy. Every time … Continue reading →

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AVON Calling!

Posted on April 15, 2007 by Amanda

I have just endeavored on a new journey. AVON! I am very excited that I will be selling one of the best known brands for high quality fragrances and cosmetics. Please support me in this experience! I would love to … Continue reading →

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Alfonse D’Amato becomes spokesperson for Poker Players Alliance

Posted on April 15, 2007 by Derek

Former New York Senator Alfonse D’Amato recently became the spokesperson and chairman of the board for the Poker Players Alliance. This past week, he participated in a webcast answering questions from members.

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Turning debt into… non-debt

Posted on April 14, 2007 by Derek

I keep hearing these commercials on WBEN for John Cummuta’s Transforming Debt Into Wealth System, and as someone who takes a great deal of interest in personal finance, I wanted to learn more. I tend to be a skeptic, so … Continue reading →

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Dyngus Day

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Derek

Thanks to WNYMedia.net for putting together this video covering last night’s Dyngus Day festivities at the Terminal, and in the whole Broadway-Fillmore area. It was certainly the most “alive” that I’ve seen the East Side, well, ever! The Terminal was … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 8, 2007 by Derek

The Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil masses are over. We’ve made our trips to the Broadway Market for all things Polish, Antoinette’s for chocolate, and Galley’s Nursery for Easter flowers. All that’s left to do is run out … Continue reading →

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Quickies

Posted on April 3, 2007 by Derek

No, we haven’t disappeared off the face of the Earth. We have been watching Planet Earth, but that’s as inconsequential as what happened thousands of years ago before Sigourney Weaver. So here’s some stuff that has been going on: Condolences … Continue reading →

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