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Europe 2010 – Milan
So I had finally met up with Derek in Milan, Italy. My first time in this country and I was so excited! We waited for Derek’s co-worker and his wife in the lobby and then we were off. The true center of Milan was only a short walk from where our hotel was located and…
Not all young celebrities are spendaholics!
Carrie Underwood made this comment in Allure magazine: On money: The Steinway piano she craves? “I have the space. It’s just waiting for the piano, but, you know, they’re expensive!” The SUV she desires? “They’re expensive, too!” She is still driving around in the Mustang she won on American Idol. “But what if I don’t…
One easy step to eliminating toll barrier delays
First off, the delays at the recently vanquished toll barriers sound much worse in today’s Buffalo News article than they actually are. The day the tolls ended was bad. Every day since then, they haven’t been significantly worse than when they were taking our cash. Possibly a minute or two slower at the Black Rock…
No one better for the job!
A huge congratulations goes out to our good friend, and Central Terminal Restoration Corporation President, Mike Miller, for being appointed Executive Director of Preservation Buffalo Niagara. Mike is leaving his job at M&T Bank to take on this new role, one that in his own words is “truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me!” Read the…
Oktoberfest photos and shoutouts
Sorry I didn’t get to this sooner, but I needed a bit of a break after Oktoberfest and the Bills game Sunday. I was glad to see so many of you fellow bloggers on Saturday! I got to meet a couple new ones, including Deeva from the 716 (whom I thank for introducing me to…
Think it can’t happen to your town?
It ain’t easy bein’ green, especially in Marburg, Germany where a new building ordinance now requires any homeowner that does roof or heating system repairs to install solar panels. From his deck, Mr. Schönherr can see the town’s famous hilltop Gothic castle as well as two of its three power-generating windmills. On his roof, a…