Monthly Archives: December 2011

Top Three Lines: Ottawa Senators 3, Buffalo Sabres 2 (SO)

1) Jhonas Enroth had an extremely strong night save — pun intended — for the two weaknesses I’d hammer home before his summer vacation: breakaways and high-glove side. 2) Jordan Leopold has the ability to have nights like tonight where he’s a truly special offensive defenseman, but Ottawa’s Eric Karlsson does it nearly every night. [...]

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Best of the Police Blotter Calls

Best of the Police Blotter Calls

The local Bee newspapers all have a police blotter section of calls that people make to 911. Some of these calls are interesting. My favorites among the best of the calls highlighted in 2011 are: An Amherst resident told police that she saw gold-colored aliens …

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Weekly Address – Dec. 31st 2011

Weekly Address – Dec. 31st 2011

Number Nine, Number Nine, Number Nine…

Number Nine, Number Nine, Number Nine…

It’s late April 2010 and the atmosphere is grim in the Buffalo Sabres locker room. Two centers have been interviewed back-to-back about the fan disdain for their performance in Buffalo’s six-game loss to the Boston Bruins. One, Tim Connolly, isn’t close to saying any of the right things but the other, Derek Roy, is crushed [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions….

New Year’s Resolutions….

For all who, on December 31, make a list of the ways in which you are going to improve your life and save the world, and then within weeks….ok…days….are back pedaling into the same old habits….I feel your pain! In my Heart and Soul column this …

The Partnership of EM Statler and Mark Croce

The Partnership of EM Statler and Mark Croce

The Statler renovations being undertaken by Mark Croce are stunning.  Buffaloians will get their first chance to experience the hotel’s renovated elegance on New Year’s Eve at The Ice Ball. For the story on the project and the event, check out my WBFO audio here

What Are You Doing New Years Eve?

What Are You Doing New Years Eve?

  What Are You Doing New Years Eve? by Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Adventures, escapades and impressions from Zuccotti Park – by Steve Norris

Adventures, escapades and impressions from Zuccotti Park – by Steve Norris There was a group of us, 4 people, who set out to go to New York City in solidarity…

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2011: Our Top 11 Food Pictures

In 2011 we tried to increase our photo quality for our Food Porn articles.  Alli got an iPhone 4G early in the year and I got my 4GS the day it came out.  We also finally purchased an SLR for our trip to Europe and even took it out a few times to res…

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Applying The Apple Marketing Philosophy To Government

Applying The Apple Marketing Philosophy To Government

Mike Markkula was employee number 3 at Apple and had a great deal of influence over the success of Apple. The marketing philosophy of Apple has always been very customer focused. Government can and should learn from Apple’s marketing approach. Empathy – Government must do …

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Attorney Amy C. Martoche to fill Judge LoVallo Vacancy

Attorney Amy C. Martoche to fill Judge LoVallo Vacancy

Mayor Byron W. Brown  appointed Buffalo attorney Amy C. Martoche to fill the vacant Buffalo City Court judgeship, as a result of the election of Judge Sharon M. LoVallo to Erie County Family Court. Ms. Martoche was selected after a diligent and public search and …

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Jasper Excited About Bills Roster Promotion

When the Buffalo Bills take the field Sunday in New England for their season finale, Michael Jasper will be on the active roster for the first time this season. It’s certainly been a long road for the 2011 seventh-rounder out of Bethel.
Drafted as a …

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Jasper Excited About Bills Roster Promotion

When the Buffalo Bills take the field Sunday in New England for their season finale, Michael Jasper will be on the active roster for the first time this season. It’s certainly been a long road for the 2011 seventh-rounder out of Bethel.
Drafted as a …

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Time For Bills To Pay Stevie Johnson

Up until now, most Buffalo Bills fans had an inkling as to what was going on between the organization and Stevie Johnson as his current contract expires after Sunday’s season finale at New England.  It’s known the sides tried to negotiate a deal e…

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Howdy, stickers

Howdy, stickers

Ah, the week between Christmas and New Year’s. When nothing ever gets done, right? Well, yes and no. It’s true that we all took some time to relax and enjoy our families. After everyone had left on Christmas evening I settled in with my bottle of Heatwave, the prototype American Barleywine that Rudy had made, [...]

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Brady Limited Practice But Expected To Play Sunday

Though they’re hardly likely to get any sympathy from the injury-riddled Buffalo Bills, the New England Patriots are dealing with some wounded warriors of their own.  Star guard Logan Mankins (MCL) is definitely out for Sunday’s season finale at F…

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Competitive Grant Application: 2012 Leadership Development for Principals to Create High Quality Programs for Emergent Bilingual Students

The purpose of this competitive grant is to provide funds for a leadership development program for 30-35 schools that are in need of improvement with large populations of English Language Learner/limited English Proficient students, hereinafter referre…

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Merry Christmas from Macau

Merry Christmas from Macau

Over the years, Christmas Eve dinner has always been a special tradition in my home. Apparently that’s also been the case for an American colleague at United International College where I teach. So Johnny Liu from Hawaii s invited a group of us to his …

2011: Year Three

Remember when I said that 2010 was an awesome year for Buffalo Eats?  Well, 2010 has got nothing on 2011, this year was huge for us.   Last year we were excited to have over 100,000 hits for the calender year, this year we doubled it and had well ove…

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Call for 2012 Preservation Awards Nominations

Call for 2012 Preservation Awards Nominations

Preservation Buffalo Niagara has issued a call for nominations, seeking exemplary historic preservation projects from throughout its western New York region. Nominations should be submitted by Friday, January 20, 2012. Nominations will be reviewed as they are submitted and early submissions are appreciated. Additional information …

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