Monthly Archives: February 2009

Didn’t they know it’s for the children?

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Derek

I thought it was quite interesting to read this story about how the Holland School Board actually cut $1 million from their budget. Their reason? Simple. Welk said the goal to cut 5 percent from the budget stemmed from a … Continue reading →

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The end of BNL as we know it

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Derek

From the Barenaked Ladies official website: A MESSAGE FROM BARENAKED LADIES By mutual agreement, Steven Page will be parting company with the remaining members of Barenaked Ladies. Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart will continue recording and … Continue reading →

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Penguin Overlord

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Derek

Ariella got a new toy yesterday, and it’s bigger than her. She seems a little… anxious about it. Ok, I admit it – it was just an opportunely timed shot. She really is just as happy as ever. Although… she … Continue reading →

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Smoke yellowed and falling

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Derek

Every day I’ve been driving by the slowly demolishing Aud, and keep seeing the old, cigarette smoke-yellowed sound baffling cans hanging from the ceiling and envisioning this shot: Luckily, Sara Etten snapped it, along with a series of other great … Continue reading →

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Best error message ever!

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Derek

While using National Fuel’s online account services I got this fabulous error message: Error ! The current browser is either too old or too modern (usind DOM document structure). Thanks, National Fuel. I’ll be sure to upgrade or downgrade my … Continue reading →

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A Poem For Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Amanda

(Derek’s Note:  Amanda won the Buffalo.com/Buffalo News Classifieds Love Poem Contest with this entry.  I’m posting it here for her.) What You Are to Me What you are to me is one million Springtimes. A walk in the park hand … Continue reading →

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Sad Day

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Amanda

All day long, like most WNYers I’m sure, I have been watching the news about the horrible plane crash in Clarence.  I can imagine what the families and friends are going through right now, only because I too have been … Continue reading →

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Crisis isn’t that complicated

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Derek

Some people want to believe that our country’s economic crisis is so complicated that mere mortals cannot understand it. Only economists and politicians (hah!) have the brain power and education to decipher the complexity of how subprime mortgages and tightening … Continue reading →

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Sleeping it off

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Derek

Ariella was in for her 4 month doctor’s visit today. She’s 12lbs 11oz and ~25″ tall. Here she is sleeping off her two shots.

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Absurdity in Washington

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Derek

The absurdity of appointing someone to become Treasury Secretary who can’t figure out how to pay their taxes correctly seems to be lost on most of America. I mean, this is “Change we can believe in?” How does failing to … Continue reading →

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