Whose God gave these guys the right
to vote first every damn year?
Here’s one thing for sure about today’s New Hampshire primary: If Mitt Romney were to win by just eight votes, it would be read as a devastating defeat. Hell, if he wins by jus…
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Open thread: New Hampshire primary predictions
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Change to garbage collection procedures at Marine Drive
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
The change comes after high winds on New Year’s Eve weekend blew garbage from the apartment buildings onto the Buffalo Naval Park property.
Open thread: Match the GOP candidate with his statement
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
It’s a choose your own adventure of offensive Republican statements!
Why Newt Gingrich didn’t serve: ‘There was a bigger battle in Congress than Vietnam’
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Gingrich has been a jerk for years. (Chris Keane/Reuters)
Reason number something-or-other why the Vietnam-war-era multiple-deferment-getting chickenhawk Newt Gingrich is a pompous ass:
Ultimately, though, it wasn’t an issue of eligibility—Gingrich…
Song of the Day – Alex Chilton, “I Can Dig It”
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
By Seamus Gallivan Today marks the release of the late Alex Chilton’s “Free Again: the 1970 Sessions,” recordings that marked an escape from the industry clamps that were suffocating the iconic then 20-year-old frontman of the Box Top…
Federal judge says all GOPers might make Virginia ballot
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
The Hon. John A. Gibney Jr. has issued a preliminary order halting the Commonwealth of Virginia’s mailing of absentee ballots, scheduled to begin by the end of next week, in order to fully consider Rick Perry’s challenge (joined by Gingrich, Huntsman …
Senate Democrats hit Mitt Romney for strapping family dog to roof of car for 12-hour road trip
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Dogs Against Romney
Well, look what just arrived in the inboxes of people on the DSCC’s fundraising email list:
From: Guy Cecil «info@dscc.org»
Subject: Car roof
To: Jed Lewison
Jed,
I never thought I’d say this, but I agree with Newt Gingrich. M…
Stories from the Niagara Frontier
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
For all those who missed the Channels 2011 Premiere screening at the Burchfield Penney back in December, here is another chance to see the four new local documentaries on the big screen! Bring your lunch and join us in the Ring of Knowledge at the downtown …
Bills Management Still Supporting QB Ryan Fitzpatrick…But Really, What Choice Do They Have?
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Fitz is Buffalo's QB in 2012. Period. In yesterday’s season-ending press conference, Bills GM Buddy Nix spoke candidly on a number of topics, including his embattled quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick: I’ve got no reservations about Ryan. He had some bad games. The thing we know for sure is that we’ve seen him do it. We’ve seen him have good games. He’s what we thought he would be. I think when we started losing players and losing weapons for him he compensated by trying to carry the load some and playing with different receivers each week. Sounds like excuses, but they’re reasons…If [...]
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You and Who’sday – “Morning Shift” Children’s Shirts Shared with Cornerstone Manor
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
By Dan Gigante, President, You and Who You and Who works with a variety of charities and organizations across the country, from emergency homeless shelters, to rescue missions that help the homeless battle addiction, to other organizations that…
Peace Bridge Plans Formally Scrapped
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Expansion plans for the Peace Bridge and an adjacent inspections plaza have been formally scrapped by the U.S. government. The Federal Highway Administration cancelled an environmental review, begun in October 2001, that resulted in years of intense public debate. Bridge officials had said last summer …
Higgins Asks for Transcript, More Details from USPS
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Congressman Wants Copy of Testimony, More Data Brought to Light during William Street Mail Processing Facility Closing Meeting Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) is continuing his fight to protect the 700 jobs and services provided by the Buffalo Mail Processing Facility on William Street by requesting …
Nickel City Graphics Presents: Whatever Happened to Blue Bikes? (Answer: Green Options)
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Green Options Buffalo is now contributing a monthly feature in The Good Neighborhood, presented by Nickel City Graphics. This kickoff column first hit in GrowWNY. By Henry Raess, Community Outreach Coordinator, Green Options Buffalo When I tell peopl…
MAYOR BROWN TO HONOR STUDENTS AT LOVEJOY DISCOVERY
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Mayor Byron W. Brown will be speaking today at a National Junior Honor Society Assembly at School #43, Lovejoy Discovery. The newly inducted National Honor Society Students in the audience worked hard this past year, testimony to the many bright students in the Buffalo Public …
Food Porn: Gordon Biersch
on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Last year on Halloween Day, Gordon Biersch became the newest addition to the Walden Galleria’s dining options. I’ll admit that I have written off restaurants simply because they were chains, thinking that it was impossible to find a good …