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Atari Turned 40 Today!

Atari is now officially over the hill.  It seems hard to believe but Atari is 40 years old today.  It's amazing how far technology has come in 40 years.  In honor of their 40th birthday, the Atari's Greatest Hits app is free for iPhone today (6/27) only.  Here's my list of my 5 favorite Atari games that I played when I was a kid.

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John La Mond images @2012. All rights reserved.
John La Mond images @2012. All rights reserved.
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John La Mond Reviews Blue Moon

There's nothing like a refreshing beer on a hot summer's day. It's been a while since I did a beer review so I thought this would be a good time to share one with you.

Even if you are just a casual beer drinker, you can't help but notice the abundance of Belgian Wheat Ales

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Double Fantasy Duo [VIDEO]

They always say that a good magician never reveals his secrets. The same probably holds true for illusionists as well.

This video is from the World magic Awards from 2009 and it is called, "Double Fantasy Duo"

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Ladies!!…One Of Your Favorite Stores Is Closing!

The Ascena Retail Group, which purchased Fashion Bug's parent company (Charming Shoppes) has announced that all 600 Fashion Bug locations will be shut down by 2013.  Nationwide, Fashion Bug is in 39 states.  Here in Western New York, there are....

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Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church [GALLERY]

The Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church was founded in 1832, consecrated in 1851, and dedicated in 1894. The church complex is located at 875 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. It consists of a large cruciform-plan with an attached rear chapel

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Paramount/Dreamworks
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Weekend Box Office Report: ‘Madagascar 3′ and ‘Prometheus’ Remain Supreme

For those of us who follow the box office, this weekend was a case of deja vu. Once again, ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted‘ headlined the top ten and once again, ‘Prometheus‘ snatched the number two spot. Both films managed to keep their momentum despite the opening of two new releases starring two of the biggest movie stars in the world. That’s good news if you’re ‘Madagascar 3′ or ‘Prometheus,’ but pretty bad news if you’re Tom Cruise or Adam Sandler.

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Downtown Farmers Market
photo by Brad Hohman
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The Farmer’s Market Is Back In Buffalo

It’s a definite sign of summer downtown when the Farmer’s Market lines Main Street in the city. I was out for lunch yesterday and it was nice to see local vendors selling fruits, vegetables, jams and even plants and flowers

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Inside the dome at Melody Fair (Flickr)
Inside the dome at Melody Fair (Flickr)
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Music Memories Evolve Into A Walmart

I only live about two miles from the site but I didn't realize the new North Tonawanda Walmart was only about two months away from opening.  A previous post reported Walmart is taking applications for the approximately 300 new jobs that will be available for the new store.  Regardless of how much they pay, it's always good to hear that jobs are being created rather than being cut.

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Do You Remember The Iroquois Beer “Polka Jingle”?

Buffalo brewer Iroquois closed their doors for good in the early 70's, but many of us still remember them. Iroquois beer had quite a following here in Buffalo. There are still many taverns here in the area that still have an Iroquois sign, beer tray or light on the wall

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Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
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Zombies Are Alive And Well?

Its enough to give one indigestion.  Yuck, in  another horrifying occurance of human flesh-eating , a student in Maryland allegedly admitted to devouring his roommate’s brain and heart.  Not so yummy!

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Scripps Spelling Bee contestant Lori Anne Madison (Getty Images)
Scripps Spelling Bee contestant Lori Anne Madison (Getty Images)
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Youngest Spelling Bee Contestant Stumbles

Lori Anne Madison is only 6 years old and she's the youngest contestant in the 85-year history of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.  When most of the contestants are between 12 and 14 years old, Lori is an exception.  She was one of the 278 spellers invited to the Washington, DC area for the competition.

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5 Fun Things to do Over Memorial Weekend in Western New York

Buffalo Bisons Game – The Bisons have games on Saturday and Sunday at 1:05 PM.  Memorial Day is a day to remember those who have fought to preserve the American way of life, and nothing is more American than baseball.  Bring the whole family down to the ballpark for a day of great fun.  Plus, Memorial Day Picnic at 2 PM on Monday.

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