What’s up for the week of July 7, 2008
News, notes and necessities items of interest the week of July 7, 2008 an occasional update from me, Scott Leffler News: We’re relatively light on guests this week … but…
27 email pet peeves …
From About.com: (click the link for descriptions of each) … and go to the forum for a discussion on pet peeves, including my irritation with “The Fourth of July.” Sending…
Onion columnist declares war on birds …
From the Onion: Ever since my retirement last month from the sock factory, I’ve had a lot of extra time to spend around the yard. But the hours of pleasurable…
Happy Independence Day …
Check out this map of WNY showing when and where all the fireworks displays are. I’ve always liked Olcott’s on the 3rd, although I missed them last night … and…
Can’t get you outta my head …
I have this song stuck in my head … and everyone knows the best way to dislodge a song from your brain is to share it … By the way,…
Reason Show Notes 070208
We started the show with an interview with Jon Powers, candidate for congress. Then Frank Miller and I discussed his blog, his bizarre infatuation with David Hasselhoff, and the ongoing…
Dialog show notes 070208
NT Mayor Larry Soos was in studio, but from the callers, you would have thought that Brett Sommer was the guest. Many of the callers wanted to discuss Sommer’s recently…
Coast Guard excercises result in Fort Niagara Fire …
From the Buffalo News: YOUNGSTOWN — Investigators are trying to determine if a minor fire this morning at Old Fort Niagara is linked to a flare used during Coast Guard…
Bird War: the Massachusetts front
According to the Cape Cod Times, Cotuit is the latest venue for bird attacks: COTUIT — As Cape and Islands bird guru Vernon Laux says: Keep your eyes to the…
Tom Golisano: kingmaker …
I’ve been watching this story for a couple days to see where it’s going to go … and thus far it really hasn’t gone anywhere, but is expected to any…