Lights Out
There used to be a stop light at the corner of Michigan and Park Avenue in Lockport, but as of Tuesday, the stop light was replaced by a stop sign…
Reason show notes 070808
I mentioned this morning on Reason that I had made a birthday cake for George W. Bush’s birthday. I’m sure you can read it. Wishful thinking. But it obviously didn’t…
The new gold …
Seems everyone this days is giving gas away as part of a promotional package. Buy a car, get free gas. Buy a boat. Get free gas. Buy a burrito, get…
Judge offers mixed ruling on Buffalo Casino
A Federal Court judge has ruled that the Seneca Nationproperty in Buffalo is sovereign territory. Which looks like a win for the casino. But to make it confusing, Judge William…
AP: Bruno might not finish his term …
According to the Associated Press, Former state Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno may resign from office within the next few weeks instead of staying til the end of his term.…
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,…
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…