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How My Daughter’s New Toy Turned Into “I Love You”

My daughter has wanted an iPod since Christmas.  She's been begging us like crazy!  Did I mention she's 7?  Well, I wasn't about to go out and spend $200 on a very small toy that I thought she might lose so I told her if she wanted one that she'd have to save her money.  Boy, did she ever...


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Brett Alan’s Top Apps For Exercise And Diet

When someone told me that there was a video game system that made you move your body instead of sitting on the couch and exercising their thumbs, I thought they were crazy. Fitness has taken on a whole new face and it's including technology that fits in your hands.


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The Artists Among Us Show [Gallery]

Friday, May 11th was the opening of the new exhibit "The Artists Among Us" at the Burchfield Penney Art Gallery in Buffalo. Over 2,200 people attended this event.

My good friend Tom Garwol was there not only as a fan but also as one of the artists displaying a piece of work

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Wendy Lynn’s Diet Temptations

I’ve been doing my best to get more exercise and eat better and I have to say I’m pretty proud of myself, I’ve been good .  I’ve stopped drinking pop almost completely, not going to lie I will have a coke occasionally but nothing like before.  I would drink at least one can a day but stopped doing so on March 16th (see I’m even counting the days).

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The WYRK Country Cruise And Bike Night [GALLERY]

Do you own a motorcycle, classic car, street rod or hot rod? If you do, please bring it out this and every Wednesday night for the WYRK Country Cruise and Bike Night at Dunn Tire Raceway Park on Gunnville Road in Lancaster

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Disco Queen Donna Summer Dies At Age 63 [VIDEO]

 I was so shocked to hear of the news that disco icon Donna Summer passed away at the age of 63 and having battled cancer.  I grew up listening to Donna Summer on vinyl and 8-track.  I played her songs so much I wore those records and tapes out.  The album ‘Bad Girl’ was one of my favorites and as a kid I had no clue the song was referring to prostitutes

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Taylor Swift Is the Most Powerful Country Artist, According to Forbes’ Celebrity 100

When it comes to country music, it’s Taylor Swift‘s world and we’re all just living in it — according to Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list. The 22-year-old music mogul placed No. 11 on the exclusive countdown, making her the highest-ranked country musician.

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Have You Heard About The New Labatt Brewers Collection?

One of my special pastimes is trying new beers. My late grandmother got me into drinking beer when I was about 14. Grandma loved to have an ice cold beer or an ale. However, she had her preferences

Dunn Tire Raceway Park Was Smoking Last Night! [VIDEO]

Last night was our first WYRK Country Cruise and Bike Night at Dunn Tire Raceway Park in Lancaster. What an amazing night! If you own a motorcycle or classic car or hot rod, you really need to join us each and every Wednesday night

Buffalo Bills first-round draft choice Stephon Gilmore (Getty Images) Buffalo Bills first-round draft choice Stephon Gilmore (Getty Images)

Bills Sign First-Round Draft Pick

The Buffalo Bills are working hard to get their players under contract and today they announced they've signed their first-round draft selection, cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the 10th overall selection. 

Hayes Hall of the campus of the University of Buffalo (StatPaige@Flickr) Hayes Hall of the campus of the University of Buffalo (StatPaige@Flickr)

Surprising Find On The Grounds Of U-B

The skeletal remains of as many as 150 people and their coffins were recently uncovered on the University of Buffalo South campus by work crews replacing sewer lines.  It turns out the campus is on the grounds of what used to be the Erie County Poor House where destitute individuals would live. 

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Local Wines Rank Among The Best

With the Uncorked Wine event coming up tonight at the Statler City downtown I thought it might be interesting to take a look at how local wines compare against others produced in other parts of the country and the world. This area ranks very well and it all has to do with the soil and climate.