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Establish confidence. Catalyst for the 21st century. Yadda yadda yadda.
ByDerekEvery time you hear how an event, building, or business is promised to “restore Buffalo’s confidence” or “propel Buffalo into the 21st century” keep in mind how long people have been saying that. New York Times July 4, 1993 “Our confidence is lacking and we’re a little unsure of ourselves,” said Dennis Gorski, the Eric…
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End of vacation… and 2005
ByDerekOur Christmas season is always very busy and this year was no exception. We spent time with family or friends almost every day since December 23rd. Interestingly though, I feel much more relaxed and rejuvinated than after most vacations, and I can’t really pinpoint what made this one different. Maybe it’s the fact that I…
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Keep working… you haven’t paid off your taxes yet
ByDerekI love the Tax Foundation because they tend to uncomplicate tax issues so that everyone can understand them. Their annual Tax Freedom Day report was released today. It tells you, quite simply, that if you started giving your entire paycheck to the government on January 1st and weren’t allowed to keep any for yourself until…
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Triple pay
ByDerekThe News had a story on the “triple play” packages being offered by your local communications companies. The triple play is the bundling of a home phone service, TV, and internet all by the same provider for a theoretically better price. I say “theoretically” because while the price is almost certainly always better than if…
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OktoberBloggerPicnicOnThePlazaFestiCon!
ByDerekI’m sure you didn’t forget, but just in case… the second annual Oktoberfest/Fourth annual Picnic on the Plaza/Fifth periodic Buffalo Bloggercon is this Saturday! Bloggers – come out and share a beer with your fellow local bloggers in person! Not a blogger? No matter! Come be a part of Buffalo’s premier Oktoberfest event! German food,…
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Times Beach Geocaching
ByDerekVisited a new place for the first time today while geocaching – the Times Beach Bird Trail. The cache happens to be out on the breakwall, which made for a rocky, yet fun hike. You never know what you might see on these little adventures… The Buffalo Light The Buffalo Fire Boat (Edward M. Cotter)
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