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  • Brooks and Dunn 2010, The Last Brooks and Dunn 2010, The Last Rodeo Tour

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                              Brooks and Dunn 2010, We're Gonna Miss You

      Tyler Dickerson Performs

      The evening started with WYRK'S John LaMond introducing the featured performers. First on stage was sixteen year old Tyler Dickerson. I had not heard of him, but was impressed whith his singing and songwriting abilities. He said his daddy pulled him out of school when he was nine and had him singing in bar rooms. After four songs, he announced that he would be signing autographs after Brooks and Dunn were fininshed, and he left the stage.

       

      After a short break, the 73-year-old legend, Merle Haggard took the stage. Haggard's career consistMerle Haggard at Darien Lakeed of 40 #1 hits and was rewarded by his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994. Haggard played several of his #1s and also played "Folsom Prison." His band consisted of eight musicians and one female back up singer. I think three of Hag's band members may have been with him since the beginning. Every member of the band was wearing black, and Haggard was wearing his customary hat and dark sunglasses. The sound of the steel guitar, horn, harmonica  and fiddels brought out the old country feel. Haggard finished his show with his monster hit, "Okie From Muskogee." After that song he said someone asked him why he wrote it. He said "It needed to be written and I was the only one who knew the words." That drew a laugh from the crowd and everyone stood and gave Haggard a standing ovation as he left the stage.

      There was a large orange backdrop with "The Last Rodeo" written on it, hanging in front ofBrooks and Dunns Tour Backdrop the stage. There was also a large steer head on it which was the logo for the tour. After the backdrop was lifted, there was a huge skull hanging fro the top of the stage and another drooped in front of the drums. The one in front of the drums would move up and down and smoke billowed from its nostrils. Brooks and Dunn opened with "Play Something Country," followed by "Take the Honky Tonk Out of the Girl." Brooks grabbed a camera from one of the video men and was zooming in on crowd members.

      The bandRonnie Dunn's COWBOY Tattoo consisted of seven musicians and three female back up singers. Dunn told the story of having too much to drink and getting "Cowboy" tattooed on hid forearm. He said his wife was not thrilled with it. Brooks sang a solo of "Our Last Rodeo," as a black and white video in the background scanned their amazing career. A very emotional experience came when they played, "Only In America." Four milBrooks and Dunn's Military Saluteitary personnel came on stage and saluted throughout the song. They then launched red, white and blue streamers into the crowd. This brought on an extremely loud standing ovation. Thankfully, there are CD's available to keep the Brooks and Dunn legacy alive forever.

      Remember, there is still another huge country show coming to Darien Lake on September 3rd.  Rascal Flatts with special guests, Kellie Pickler and Chris Young. Be sure to visit LiveNation.com to get your tickets. See you there.

       

       

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  • UB Bulls vs. Rhode Island Rams UB Bulls vs. Rhode Island Rams Live-Blog

    • From: Tsuj10
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      Pre-game: Welcome back to UB Stadium for year two of Buffalo.com's coverage of the Buffalo Bulls' football team.  Tonight, the Bulls take on the Rhode Island Rams, an FCS school that finished 1-10 a year ago. 

      Pre-game: A couple changes to the live-blog this year!  Try to contain your excitement.  First off, instead of actual time updates (like 6:44pm, for example), the update will start with the game time remaining (i.e. 12:52 left in the first quarter).

      Pre-game: Secondly, I will try to be funnier.  Partially just kidding with that one (but seriously, expect more humor).

      Pre-game: The match-up vs. Rhode Island features Jerry Davis' second start at quarterback for the UB Bulls - he debuted briefly as the #1 while filling in for a disciplined Zach Maynard against Ohio last year.  Davis, challenged by spring-sensation Alex Dennison, narrowly earned the gig during training camp.

      Pre-game: Tonight also marks the head coaching debut of Jeff Quinn, the former offensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bearcats.  Quinn's brought the Bearcats' vaunted spread offense to UB; expect more 4-5 WR sets and a much quicker paced attack.  Decision-making, not arm strength, will be the biggest obstacle facing Davis today.

      Pre-game: The UB marching band has just performed the Star Spangled Banner, and there are seven minutes until kickoff.  The cheerleaders are leading the Bulls onto the field.  Cook, Principe, and Bittner are the captains for the Bulls this evening.

      Pre-game: The Bulls trot onto the field wearing royal blue jerseys, white pants, and white numbers.  The Rams are sporting their white jerseys and white shorts with "Carolina Blue" numbers and the same blue horns on the helmet.

      Pre-game: 83 degrees at game-time with blue sky, and the crowd is filling in nicely.

      Pre-game: Buffalo takes the field and will receive.

      15:00 - Terrell Jackson and Domonic Cook back to receive for the Bulls - both players returned kicks last year as well.

      14:56 - Jackson fields the kick and returns 19 yards to the 25.  Davis starts in the shotgun and finds Marcus Rivers in the left flat for 16 yards.

      14:19 - Out of the shotgun again, Davis hands to Jackson on the end around.  It looks like Rhode Island has the corner contained, but Jackson tiptoes along the sideline into Rhode Island territory.

      13:38 - On second down, Davis tries to find Neutz on a streak but the ball slips through his fingers - good coverage by the Ram on the play.

      13:32 - Davis looks to the opposite side on third down - Marcus Rivers had a step on his defender but Davis' pass was underthrown.  Solid coverage by Shields on Davis' errant toss.  Jacob Schum pins Rhode Island at its own one yard line, however.  45 yard punt for Schum, his first as a Bull.

      12:50 - Rhode Island tries to exploit the A gap on the first play to get some room - Raphael Akobundu is the first Bull on the scene to hold the ballcarrier to 2.  Five yard run on second down for RI.

      11:52 - On third down, RI QB Steve Probst tries to hit Anthony Baskerville on a hitch route, but the tight end muffs the catch - fourth down.  Buffalo will start from its own 35 after the timeout.  57 yard punt for the Rams.

      11:21 - Branden Oliver bursts off left guard for a ten yard gain - just as Coach Quinn said, Oliver is very shifty and elusive in traffic.

      10:35 - Davis - faced with pressure from the RI front - lobs a pass in the direction of single-covered Marcus RIvers, who hauls in the high pass impressively with one hand, drawing oos from the crowd.  Buffalo is inside the RI 30.  Davis is a little too giddy on first down and overthrows Rivers just outside the right hash.

      9:35 - After a short toss to Terrell Jackson gains seven, Davis rolls left and hits Alex Neutz along the left sideline, but there's an eligible man downfield for the Bulls.  The ball is pushed back to the 26 yard line.

      8:45 - Davis picks on the left corner of RI twice in a row, finding Jackson on an out and Rivers on a comeback.  The drive stalls, however, as Davis is pressured into an incomplete pass after Oliver was stuffed on second down.

      8:22 - A.J. Principe converts the 31 yard field goal for Buffalo - 3-0 Buffalo after a 9 play, 51 yard drive in 3:18.  Principe was stellar down the stretch in 2009.

      8:15 - Stanley Dunbar hauls in the kickoff from Rachuna and dashes 39 yards through a crease in the UB coverage.  Rachuna is forced to bring down Dunbar, who gives RI a drive-start in UB territory.

      8:09 - Probst tries to hook-up with Brandon Johnson-Farrell along the right hash, but the ball caroms off of the receiver's fingers for an incomplete pass.  Probst looks sharp and confident, his receivers not so much.

      7:02 - After a well-designed shovel pass resulted in a six yard gain for RI (missed tackle by Lott), Anthony Ferrer bulled his way through the heart of the Buffalo defense to the 23.  Another short pass from Probst to Morgan puts RI at the 18.  Gain of 6.

      5:47 - The Rams have been operating in a hurry-up, no-huddle offense in a true spread look.  Probst tosses to Ty Bynum on a slant to the 10.  First and goal for Rhody at the 10.  Richie Smith disrupts the RI offensive line and stuffs the runner for a loss.

      4:29 - On third down after an incomplete fade route to Morgan, Probst hits Baskerville for a short gain - nice tackle by Imani Chatman prevents a bigger gain.  On to try a field goal, Rhode Island's holder muffs the snap and is tackled immediately.  Buffalo holds Rhode Island scoreless after a lengthy drive.

      3:56 - On that decisive third down stop, Khalil Mack applied the pressure to Probst, denying him time in the pocket and forcing a short completion to Baskerville.  The "Hound," now patented nickname by Buffalo.com for Baskerville, could not escape the grip of Chatman.  Nice play by both young UB 'backers.

      3:08 - Thermilus enters the backfield for Buffalo's third offensive series - he's a three yards and a cloud of dust type of back - and that's just what happens.  It's 3rd and 6 after two Thermilus runs up the gut.  Four wide on 3rd down.

      1:55 - Davis links up with Rivers near the left sideline - Stanley Dunbar gave #2 at least seven yards cushion.  On first down out of the hurry-up, Rivers underthrows Neutz at the opposite sideline, but the Grand Island native sprawls to make the catch.

      1:14 - Thermilus takes the next two carries and gets 20 yards - he's shown a better burst this year and refuses to go down after initial contact.  Great second efforts on both runs - the first behind right guard and the second behind left guard.  Buffalo ball at the RI 31.

      :50 - Thermilus tries to run off right tackle but he's popped by RI DE Matt Rae - Daniel O'Connell recovers for Rhode Island and eludes tacklers down to the UB 25.  Terrell Jackson makes the touchdown saving tackle. 

      :00 - Isijola darts right for Rhode Island, but he's swallowed up after only three yards by Davonte Shannon.  On second down, Probst's struggles with communication at the line - it looks like a blown play - and Dalonte Wallace pulls him to the ground. 

      --------------------------------------------------End of First Quarter, 3-0 Buffalo--------------------------------------

      14:48 - Probst throws a bullet through UB coverage to Brandon Johnson-Farrell all the way down to the UB 6.  Big third down conversion for the Rams.

      13:43 - Probst rolls right again, but his pass is tipped by Akobundu and intercepted by Josh Thomas.  The Bulls' senior corner returns for 20 yards to the UB 24.  Big defensive stop by the Bulls - the second 'bend-but-don't-break' drive in the first half.

      12:50 - A quick timing route at the right hash creates space for Neutz, who snares the pass and sheds tacklers down the right sideline.  A streak on third down connects between Davis and Neutz - gain of 31.  66 total yards receiving for the redshirt freshman on this drive.  The most recent catch is under review, however.  If the play stands, Buffalo has a first and goal at the RI 7.

      6:00 - Sorry for the delay - we're having connections issue in the press box.  It's 10-0 Buffalo right now, and it's fourth and 3 for Rhode Island at the Buffalo 41.  Akobundu stuffed the run up the middle on a poorly executed fourth and short play.

      Ed Young caught his first touchdown as a Bull with 12:30 left in the half - running across the back of the end zone from right to left, Davis snapped a pass into Young for the score. 

      5:07 - On third and 7, Davis throws a desperate pass down the left side - no clue who it was intended for - and it's picked off by Jarrod Williams, the Rams' interception leader from 2009.  RI takes back over at the Buffalo 48.  Probst rushes left for 8 yards - he's a powerful runner.

      3:34 - Third and one for the Rams - Probst opts for a timeout because he doesn't like the Bulls' alignment.  The run of play has been a lot more even than anticipated - the Rams must be either markedly improved from a year ago or the home team is playing down to the level of its opponent.  Still 10-0 Buffalo, though.

      2:59 - Ferrer charges up the middle on third and one - barely converting.  On first down, Probst steps up in the pocket to avoid the rush and scurries for 10 yards down the sideline - a holding call on an o-lineman negates the play.  1st & 20 for RI at the UB 48.  Josh Copeland makes the tackle on a short run by Isijola.  Khalil Mack leaps and knocks down Probst's pass.

      :46 - Rivers has 8 grabs on the night.

      Scoring update - 5 yards from Davis to Young (Principe kick)

      38 yards from Davis to Rivers (Principe kick)

      21 yards from Davis to Neutz (Principe kick)

      :33 - Davis has three touchdown tosses in the first half.  Probst guns the ball down the middle - overthrowing his receiver, who gets just enough of a piece of the ball to keep Shannon from picking it off.

      -----------------------------------------------Halftime, 24-0 Buffalo-------------------------------------------------


      Halftime - Davis has shown improvement as the first half has progressed - he's getting rid of the ball quicker and honing in on single-coverage on the outside.  Neutz (4-92-1) and Rivers (8-109-1) have been reliable in beating their defenders and catching everything thrown their way.  Terrell Jackson has 71 all-purpose yards at the half, and it's clear that Coach Quinn likes to put the ball in his hands in a variety of ways.

      Halftime - Davis' halftime stats are: 16-26 for 235 yards, 3 touchdowns and one interception.  He has three throws for over 30 yards as well.  With Buffalo up three scores and change, there's a decent chance that we'll see an Alex Dennison sighting in the second half.

      15:00 - 68 yard return of the second half kickoff by Brandon Johnson-Farrell - he started the run up the middle and broke it down the left sideline before being dragged down from behind at the UB 20 yard line.  Not an ideal start for the Bulls.

      13:50 - 3rd and 2 for the Rams after an 8 yard out Baskerville brought Rhody close to the first.  The third down pass floats pass Johnson-Farrell - Rhode Island is on to kick a short field goal.  Louis Feinstein misses the 28 yard field goal wide right - it's been that kind of day for the Rams.  Still 24-0 Buffalo.

      13:33 - Buffalo takes possession at the 20 yard line with Davis still under center.

      12:53 - Two consecutive runs by Oliver net a total of one yard - 3rd and 9 upcoming for Davis and co. 

      11:53 - Chris Edmond slips past LT Pat Wilson and brings down Davis from behind, forcing a three and out.  RI will take over at the UB 46 yard line. 

      11:22 - As usual, Probst starts the series in the shotgun with Isijola to his right.  UB DE Gordon DuBois isn't fooled by Probst's play action fake - forcing the RI QB to throw the ball away.  To make matters worse for RI, lineman Dave Valley is caught for an illegal chop block (15 yard penalty.)

      10:25 - Probst finds Baskerville over the middle for a hefty gain, but it's 3rd and 6 now after an offside penalty pushed RI back again.  24-0, Buffalo leads.

      9:14 - Buffalo's linebacker bring the heat on third down - both Dalonte Wallace and Khalil Mack get a piece of Probst for a 13 yard loss.  23 yard return for Jackson on the ensuing punt - Bulls start at their own 31.

      9:01 - On first down, Davis' pass intended for Marcus Rivers falls incomplete - the timing was off between Davis and his target as Rivers failed to turn around until the ball had bounced twice.  Jeffvon Gill is the recipient of a shovel pass - but he's stopped for a loss. 

      8:04 - No worries - on 3rd and 13 Davis throws a strike to Rivers on a crossing pattern from left to right - the Lackawanna product charges his way through traffic in Brandon Marshall like fashion for 40 yards to the Rhody 32 yard line.

      7:49 - Davis heaves a deep ball down the right sideline for Jackson - he's pulled down in desperation by a Rhode Island corner before the ball reaches him.  First down Buffalo from the 18 after the penalty.

      7:42 - Running the exact same play, Davis connects with Jackson from 17 yards out - the senior wideout barely managed to keep one foot in bounds.  Great agility by the WR. Davis has found four different receivers for TDs - 31-0 Buffalo. 

      6:18 - Buffalo's 3-4 defense has been disruptive so far - having undersized, athletic linebackers like Mack, Chatman, and Winters allows Inge to attack the offensive line creatively.  No wonder Justin Winters gushed about the playmaking potential of this D during media day.

      5:05 - Rhode Island is forced to punt after four plays - Rhody punter Tim Edger has been the team's best player today - he's had at least two punts over 53 yards.  Rivers just caught his 10th ball of the game on a six yard quick out along the right sideline.

      3:50 - Marcus Rivers has 10 catches for 155 yards tonight - the last Bull with double-digit receptions in a game was current Buffalo Bill Naaman Roosevelt.  The drive stalls, however, when Davis misses Rivers.  62 yard punt by Schum, who's had an uneven day in the kicking game.

      3:34 - 58 yards rushing today for the Bulls compared to 295 receiving.  Did we expect such a pass heavy offense with three solid returning backs and an electric redshirt freshman?  Not really - but you can't complain with the results against an FCS school. 

      2:56 - Khalil Mack has been a menace - he just knocked down his second pass and has hurried Probst on several occasions.  The preseason hype for the outside linebacker appears to have been warranted.  Akobundu has looked solid against the run today too.  Containing the Rams' backs will be a lot easier than dealing with Northern Illinois' two-headed monster of Spann and Bell or Temple's Heisman candidate Bernard Pierce.  Still, encouraging signs from the new Buffalo scheme.

      -----------------------------------------------------End of 3rd Quarter, 31-0 Buffalo-------------------------------------

      15:00 - The fans are filing out here at UB Stadium prior to the start of the fourth quarter.  Probst reluctantly jogs back onto the field - it's 3rd and 2 from the Rams' 33 yard line.

      15:00 - 360 total yards for the Bulls compared to 130 for the Rams.  It's hard to win games when you're being tripled in yardage.  First down for Rhode Island on a 16 yard completion to the left sideline.  True freshman Deontray Johnson spurts off right tackle for a seven yard gain - he looks a lot quicker than both Isijola and certainly Ferrer.

      14:06 - 3rd and 3 for Probst after his deep ball is overthrown.  Khalil Mack breaks up his third pass of the game - quick reaction time as Mack was bearing down on Probst before launching his hands up at the last minute.

      13:53 - Winters leads the Bulls' defenders with 8 total tackles, six solo, a sack, and two tackles for loss.  Mack has three pass breakups, while Josh Thomas has the lone interception.  The defense has preserved the shutout through 46 minutes.

      13:53 - Second stringer time for the Bulls - Alex Dennison is in at quarterback and Ike Nduka has entered the fray at tailback.  Dennison immediately sprints off right tackle for ten yards.  Dennison lobs a pass to Hood in the left flat - Hood's first career catch.  Nduka powers his way off left tackle for six and a first down.

      12:31 - Dennison fakes a hand-off to Nduka and keeps it himself off left guard - 8 yard gain as several Rams were sold on the ball-fake.

      12:08 - 3rd and 2 after a drop by Kyle Brey - Dennison scythes his way through the middle of the Rhode Island D for another first down - the clock and the chains are both moving.

      10:54 - Fourth and 1 for the Bulls - a Ram is being attended to on the field - he's on his feet now and gingerly jogging to the sideline.  The Bulls are going for it on fourth and one.

      10:46 - Brey jumps offside - not a memorable drive for him.  Schum heads to the huddle to punt rugby-style.  RI to start at its own 17. 

      10:21 - Colby Way, Joe Petit, Issac Baugh, Mark Richardson, and Fred Branch are just a few of the reserve Bulls in on defense for this series.

      9:24 - 3 yard first down run by Deontray Johnson - he's been the only dynamic offensive player for Rhode Island - and he's a true freshman.  Fred Branch is on the tackle for the second play in a row.

      8:14 - Probst fires a pass over the middle - it hits Baskerville in the chest and ricochets onto the turf.  A forgettable day is near completion for the Ram receivers.  Probst moves the chains on his own with a keeper up the middle.

      7:13 - St. Francis High School alum Delano Fabor enters the game as a nickelback and promptly makes a tackle.  Fabor was a former quarterback for the Red Raiders.  For some reason, Anel Montanez, the Buffalo starting nose tackle, is still in the game.

      6:15 - Probst keys in on Anthony Baskerville over the middle, but John Syty recovers in time to knock the pass down.  Probst's second down pass is behind Morgan, and the receiver nearly contorts his body to bring the ball in - nearly, at least.  3rd and 10.

      6:04 - Probst overthrows his receiver on 3rd and 15 - the pass falls directly into the hands of his head coach Joe Trainer, who makes a pretty grab from his spot on the sideline.  At least the head coach has hands...right?  Too soon?

      5:53 - Ohh...that's the first hint of humor we've seen in awhile.  The internet issues foiled any opportunity I had to be a funny guy early in the game.  Now that the game is out of reach and my audience is dwindling I'm finally rising to the occasion.  31-0 is the score, and we're in the fourth quarter.  Buffalo - after struggling early on - finally put Rhode Island away behind the right arm of Jerry Davis (four TDs to four different receivers).

      5:29 - Buffalo gets a new set of downs on a quick pass from Dennison to Young in the flat - Young juked his way past the marker.  Nduka gives three back on the next play. 

      4:19 - Rams defensive end Matt Rae hits Dennison as he releases the ball, forcing the pass to wobble out of bounds.  Schum on again to punt - fair caught at the 16 yard line by Brandon Johnson-Farrell.  Apparently UB fans win food from Wendy's per fair catch - the fair catches only apply to the home team, however, so Johnson-Farrell has done our appetites literally no good.

      3:16 - Finally, Baskerville hauls the ball in for a first down between the hashes.  Both teams are playing the clock out with the game out of reach.  16,273 in attendance tonight at UB Stadium - not too shabby for the home opener.  Edger is back in to punt for what seems to be the 50th time.

      1:58 - Edger's kick pins the Bulls at their own 7.  The Dennison-Nduka battery remains in the game.  Ike manages to lose six yards - but he's bailed out by a personal foul on Willie McGinnis - not to be confused with former NFL NE Patriot stalwart Willie McGinest. 

      1:36 - With a little more breathing room due to the penalty, Nduka runs straight up the middle for a yard.  We're under a minute remaining - only a small portion of the crowd has braved the final quarter of this blowout.

      -------------------------------------End of Game, 31-0 Buffalo------------------------------------------------------

      Post-game - The Bulls' shutout was the first since November of 2001 against Ohio.  Props to the Bulls' defense on this achievement.  Buffalo.com Game Balls go to Jerry Davis, Marcus Rivers, and Khalil Mack. 

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  • Swampyville's You're the Poet; Swampyville's You're the Poet; "Options"

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      You're the Poet!

      Fill in the below blanks with the following words or
      use your own.

      Beyond, do, fond, kind, mind, true.

      Options!
      By L. Don Oliver

      Gain me not, the voice of fools,
      To that which, is too far ______;
      Going ever, in my abysmal ways,
      To that, which I have grown ____;
      Living that, of which I do not believe,
      Knowing that, it will weigh upon my ____;
      To insist on that, of which I do believe,
      Would doing so, make me less than ____;
      To insist on that, I truly believe,
      Is morally, the right thing to __;
      To never allow, false promises,
      To control that, which isn't really ____;

      Previous Poem.

      Cavern of Loneliness!
      By L. Don Oliver

      In the grotto of my being,
      where I allow none to enter;
      For if I was ever to do so,
      then I wouldn't be the center;

      Hearing the ghosts of life,
      and the song that they sing;
      Caring not about the morrow,
      or for what it will bring;

      Lost in the echoing silence,
      in the world of my charade;
      Quick to always blame others,
      for the mistakes that I've made;

      In a cavern of loneliness,
      where so many choose to dwell,
      One small step from reality,
      and one giant step to hell;

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  • Bulls Itching for Opener Bulls Itching for Opener

    • From: MyBuffaloDotCom
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      Did you know that traveling to Syracuse isn't necessary to see legitimate Division I college football?  The Univminibulls.pngersity at Buffalo Bulls, once a D1 laughing-stock, have emerged as a perennial Mid-East American Conference challenger.  Want evidence?  Buffalo lured highly-touted and charismatic offensive coordinator Jeff Quinn from the Cincinnati Bearcats - a team that advanced to last year's Sugar Bowl - to replace Turner Gill as head coach.  Two years ago, the Bulls charged into the school's first ever playoff game - the International Bowl against UConn.  What heights can UB reach under Quinn?  Be at UB Stadium Thursday night (7 PM) for the home opener against the Rhode Island Rams.  Eager to learn more?  Listen to Ben T. and writers from UBBullrun.com and the UB Spectrum preview the upcoming season.

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  • Suiting Up Suiting Up

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      8 -

      Percentage of demand for non-formalwear (suits) in 2009.

      Will your groom be dressing formal or non-formal?

       

      For more tips and wedding information, visit BuffaloBrides.com!

      SOURCE: WE TV Network's Wedding Report

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  • Back to School/Back to Frantic Back to School/Back to Frantic? Here’s Help in the Kitchen… Six Ways to Get Kids to Try New Foods

    • From: CThomas
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      For most parents, finding ways to encourage their picky eaters to try and enjoy new foods is a top priority. In fact, a recent survey showed more than 68 percent of registered dietitians who counsel new parents frequently receive questions about getting finicky eaters to eat at mealtime. And now, faced with a new school year, busy parents need more help than ever to ensure a nutritious, fast and convenient solution.

      To help parents conquer mealtime battles, Tyson Foods and Robin Miller, author and Food Network host of Quick Fix Meals, offer the following “nuggets” of mealtime wisdom and finger food suggestions to help provide balanced nutrition and please even the pickiest of eaters:

      1.    Hands-on Food: Let’s face it -- kids prefer to eat with their hands. Finger foods make ideal meals for kids since you can combine a variety of small portions on one plate. Try partnering protein-packed Tyson® 100% All Natural Chicken Nuggets with vitamin-rich green beans and complex carbohydrate-rich pasta for a mouth-watering, nutritious meal that’s easy to eat with little hands. What looks like fun to your child is a well-balanced meal that you can feel good about serving.

      2.    Name Games: Giving fun, creative names to everyday nutritious foods may have kids asking for more! According to a 2009 Cornell University study, when kids were offered “X-ray vision carrots” instead of plain carrots, they ate 62 percent more carrots. Try adopting this approach in your own house by giving silly names to a variety of foods, such as “cloud fluff” for mashed potatoes or “cheese in the trees” for broccoli florets topped with cheese.

      3.    Muffin Tin Meals: Set up a “finger food buffet” and have your kids pick the items they’d like eat. Start with a muffin tin (or any small container with compartments) and customize the meal by filling the sections with bite-size portions of colorful, nutritious foods. Some great food ideas include: cubed cheese, whole grain cereals, grapes, sugar snap peas, baby carrots, and cherry tomatoes. Once you’ve filled the compartments, let them pick their items, allowing them to be hands-on with their meal.

      In addition to Robin Miller’s tips, other moms have shared these creative strategies for building a foundation of balanced nutrition:

      4.    The Dipping Trick: “At mealtime, I have little metal bowls that I fill with dipping sauces and put them in the middle of the table for them to share.  Whatever we are having, I always give them dipping sauces, such as ketchup, mustard or honey.  As long as they can dip their food into one of these, they will eat anything.  Sounds really simple, but works for my kids.”

      5.    Nutrition School: “I love to make it fun and educational for my kids to learn about nutrition. I ask them to figure out how many pieces of fruit or veggies make a serving.  They read the label to figure out how many baby carrots, celery sticks, apple slices, strawberries, etc. they need to eat.”

      6.    Garden Fun:  “Our children love chicken nuggets, but it's often hard to get them to eat healthy side dishes. So, we started growing a vegetable garden. Now, they love running outside to see what healthy food is growing. For the first time ever, they are eating broccoli, beets, spinach, bell peppers and other yummy home-grown food.”

      To learn more  “nuggets” of mealtime wisdom from moms and Robin Miller, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GScN-dDr64I to view “Six Ways to Get Kids to Try New Foods,” the latest video released by Robin Miller and Tyson Foods, and visit www.yourlittlenugget.com.

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  • Pet Connection announces addit Pet Connection announces additional events during September

    • From: jkirchmyer
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      Pet Connection Programs, Inc., a special care shelter for dogs and cats located in Marilla, has added some new special events to its September calendar.

       

      Volunteers will be grilling up delicious hot dogs and hamburgers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at Valu Home Center, 123 Grey St., East Aurora. Also on Sept. 11, volunteers will be taking part in the Abbott Road Animal Hospital pet fair and open house from 1 to 3 p.m. The animal hospital is located at 3816 Abbott Road in Orchard Park.

       

      And, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17, volunteers will be at the Larkin at Exchange Building located at 726 Exchange St. in Buffalo. Come visit one of Buffalo’s most historically significant buildings and pick up a pet tote at the Pet Connection table in the lobby area.

       

      Previously announced September events include the following:

       

      Pet totes and other goodies will be available for sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 4 and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Walden Galleria in Cheektowaga, on the first floor near Sears.

       

      Beginning at noon on Sept. 18, Pet Connection will hold a Chicken BBQ at the Bowen Grove Shelter, Bowen and Broadway, Lancaster. This event will feature Big Belly BBQ, voted the number one BBQ in Western New York! Dinners are just $9 and take-out orders are available.

       

      Look for Pet Connection volunteers selling totes and other items to benefit the shelter from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Clarence Hollow Farmers Market, 10717 Main St., Clarence.

       

      Volunteer orientations will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 8 and 13, and from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 25, at the shelter. Adoption hours are held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The shelter is closed Saturday and Sunday and will also be closed from Sept. 3-6 for Labor Day Weekend.

       

      Pet Connection is located at 12935 Williston Road, Marilla. For more information, please call 652-0192 or visit www.petconnectionprogramsinc.com. 

       

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  • First Day of Song School First Day of Song School

    • From: MyBuffaloDotCom
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      Tonight you can slouch at home, dreaming about weekend plans while muttering about theguitar.jpg swarm of emails you must attend to in the morning.  Or, you can liven up your Wednesday night and push those concerns to the back-burner by romping over to Sportsmen's Tavern (Amherst & Grant) at 7:00 PM for the first edition of Song School presented by the Good Neighborhood.  Featured this week are familiar names - all songwriters - Buck Quigley from the Steam Donkeys, Vic Lazar from Vox Humana, and the band LeRoy Townes from Allegany County.  The artists will not only perform, but also shed light on their musical paths.  And trust me, having seen Beave Sorensen and LeRoy Townes in concert several times, they're a funny, artistically-creative, and wickedly talented bunch.

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  • My Dead Neighbor Gave Me Cucum My Dead Neighbor Gave Me Cucumbers

  • Swampyville Political Rhymes; Swampyville Political Rhymes; "The American Horse"

    • From: Swampyville
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      The below poem is my version of America's Trojan Horse.
      In my opinion, this is how many of us out here in the
      hinterland feel! I pray that I'm reading all
      the signs wrong; but, I doubt that I am!

      The American Horse
      By L. Don Oliver

      By destiny compelled, and in despair;
      The people grew tired, of their ensnare;
      Weary of the promises, that were made;
      And for the bounty, that they had paid;
      So they said, to those who were in doubt;
      Together we must vote, the corrupted ones out;
      The people went forth, in their quest;
      Of the unresponsive ones, they would divest;
      The government tide, the people turned;
      On the very next day, they got burned;
      By political pry, an object was reared;
      A steed of monstrous height, soon appeared;
      It's sides were all masked, in watery clay;
      There inside, was where the connivers lay;
      Secretly they plotted, that it was their plan;
      All the people of the town, they would scam;
      When the object was raised, above the town;
      It crushed the walls, and they tumbled down;
      Off into the distance, the connivers fled;
      Leaving that town, they had thoroughly bled;
      And when the event of morning, had dawned;
      That town's prosperity, had been pawned;
      All this by design, for political fraud of source;
      So never trust their promises; nor, admit their horse;

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  • Wedding Glossary - E Wedding Glossary - E

    • From: BuffaloBrides
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       Elbow Glove - Ends just above or just below your elbow, and can have six, eight, or ten buttons.

      Elbow Veil - A veil that's about two feet long and reaches to the bride's elbows.

      Elopement - When a couple steals away to get married without notifying friends and family.

      Embellishments - Extra adornments to a wedding bridal dress, i.e. beads, lace etc.

      Emcee - An individual who moves the wedding reception forward by announcing speakers, songs and dances. Comes from the phrase Master of Ceremonies or MC.

      Emerald Cut - A usually rectangular cut of jewel.

      Empire - a style of gown with a high waistline (right under the bust), which falls to a slimmer skirt, popular with medieval wedding gowns.

      Engagement - Bind by promise to get married.

      Engagement Party - A party thrown at the beginning of the engagement, sometimes to announce the engagement to friends and family. Traditionally thrown by the bride's family but may be thrown by the couple.

      Engagement Session - A series of photos taken by the wedding photographer during the engagement. Often used in wedding announcements, save-the-date cards or at the wedding.

      Euro Tie - A long tie with a square bottom that is a cross between a regular necktie and the more formal ascot.

      Extended Train - Also known as a Royal train, it extends more than 4 feet behind the gown.

      Extended Cathedral Train - Extends 12 feet or more from the waist. Also known as a monarch train.

       

      Are there any others that you can add to the list?

      For more tips and wedding information, visit BuffaloBrides.com!

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  • Bashin' with Cudi Bashin' with Cudi

    • From: MyBuffaloDotCom
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      KiD CuDi may have a peculiar fascination with alternating capital letters, but he knows how to put on a mesmerikid cudi.jpgzing live concert - just ask Brockport students.  Now, Western New Yorkers, you can support an emerging rap artist Tuesday night at UB's Backyard Bash (7 PM, Coventry Loop near North Campus' Alumni Arena).  CuDi's breakout track was "Day 'n Nite," but he's also collaborated with David Guetta on the short yet catchy "Memories" that's all over the airwaves now.  Don't miss the free, outdoor event that welcomes back University at Buffalo students to campus!

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  • Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market plans another super Saturday

    • From: jkirchmyer
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      Just because we’re heading into September doesn’t mean that the fun is going to stop at the Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market in Buffalo, open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday.

       

      Stop by this Saturday, Sept. 4, to pick up everything you’ll need for a great Labor Day picnic, from baked goods and fresh meat to delicious fruits and vegetables. And, why not pick up a bottle of wine from the vendors representing the fabulous Niagara Wine Trail?

       

      While you’re shopping, enjoy the music of classical violinist David Adamczyk and check out the talented Plein-Air Painters who will be making their annual visit to the Market.

       

      For more information, please visit www.elmwoodmarket.org or follow the Market on Facebook and Twitter for frequent updates.

       

      The Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market ... always fresh, always seasonal, always local!

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  • [Keep It Simple] Venue [Keep It Simple] Venue

    • From: BuffaloBrides
    • Description:

      Plan strategically and separate your wants from your deal-breakers. The first thing to consider: the number of guests at the reception, which will have the greatest affect on your bottom line. According to wedding planner Tara Wilson, many brides are favoring more intimate environments over lavish extravaganzas as a way to stay simple without sacrificing quality. “Home-style venues, including backyards and homes, are gaining popularity,” she says. “We’re also seeing a rise in unexpected locations, such as boats and bowling alleys.”

      is your reception venue someplace unique?  What steps are you taking to keep your costs down?

       

      For more tips and wedding information, visit BuffaloBrides.com!

      © CTW Features

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  • Tariq's Inspirational Tweets. Tariq's Inspirational Tweets.

    • From: waltertariqanderson
    • Description:

      In 2009 I began to use social media sites as a means to promote my first book, but in the process I found that domains like Twitter & facebook were filled with many of my family members & friends from all around the world.
      I seen this as a golden opportunity to not only make amends, but to also inspire those whom I love so much.
      Two year later after thousands of posts, comments & tweets I decided to combine them all into an inspirational book that can be carried in the hip pocket to be read whenever  the need to be motivated should manifest itself.  Enjoy!

       

      http://www.scribd.com/doc/36526674/Tariq-s-Inspirational-Tweets-by-Walter-Tariq-Anderson

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  • Jewelry Hunt Jewelry Hunt

    • From: MissBride
    • Description:

      The fiance and I recently toured our wedding site (Avanti Mansion) to get a feel for our big day. While talking to one of their bridal consultants I learned that Avanti has, and provides contacts for almost all your big day needs. Therefore my hunt for an officiant has ended and I will be using their Pastor. I'll also be chatting with their DJ's and deciding if one of them is right for us. This means with 11 months to go I have all of the following done... Ceremony site, reception site, wedding dress and shoes purchased, bridesmaids dresses choosen, save the dates purchased (and almost all sent out), cake style choosen, favors purchased & overall theme of the wedding choosen. WHEW!

      So what's a bridal blogger to work on next? The fun stuff of course! Accessories! I decided to start hunting around for my wedding day jewelry. I am thinking of going with earrings and a bracelet. During the Cambodian ceremony I will have strings tied around my wrists to symbolize "tying the knot" and being bound together by marriage. We have to leave these bracelets on until they fall off themselves for good luck. Therefore I am on the hunt for a thicker bracelet to disguise them a little for the American ceremony.

      Trying to stay in budget I began internet hunting for what I'd like. There are websites such as www.recycledbride.com and www.thrifyfun.com where you can purchase gently used wedding items. Most of them resemble an ebay type site. I found a beautiful bracelet on recycledbride.comjewelryThe bride selling it wanted $125 for the originally $250 piece. I went on www.etsy.com and found the EXACT same piece for $69, new. Seems kinda silly to purchase a used bracelet for so much more than a new one! My point in telling you this is that while there are many sites to both sell and purchase wedding items, be a smart shopper! The internet is a great tool in wedding planning, but make sure you are getting what you want, for the price you want!

      <3 314 days to go! <3

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  • WE HAVE A CHURCH!!! WE HAVE A CHURCH!!!

    • From: Bride082011
    • Description:

      With less than a year to go, I was getting really antsy about not having a "good" ceremony site. This afternoon, we met with Rev. Bossi of Blessed Sacrament Church in Buffalo. As you may recall, I did not have many good run-ins with the church in my previous experiences (see previous posts), so you can imagine the butterflys that were in my stomach!

      With our current Baptismal certificates in hand, the F and I met with Rev. Bossi for 1.5 hours. We covered everything from what the sacraments are, to why marriage is a covenant and not a contract. Rev. Bossi also gave us a few handouts to read about marriage and ceremony planning. Then we went over the details. NOW IT WAS BEGINNING TO FEEL REAL!

      Blessed Sacrament Church-Outside

      I still need to get a letter from our local parish, allowing me to get married in another church. I think that it is weird that the Catholic church only requires this of the female. This hopefully will not be too difficult. I plan on asking for this letter in late October (due to scheduling conflicts).

      The F aned I were given a list of pre-marriage classes that we need to take. I think we are going to sign up for one in January, since it will be the beginning of the school semester. This class takes place at D'Youville College and is on a Saturday from 9:30am-4:30pm.

      We also need to go through our "ceremony booklet" and decide what scripture verses and passages were would like included in our ceremony. I plan on putting this off until next Spring.

      Finally, we need to make arrangements with an organist to play at our ceremony. We were given a list of names, so hopefully this won't be too difficult.

      But I don't think I can express how happy I am to finally have a ceremony place that we are excited about!!! That's a major checkmark off my list.

      Blessed Sacrament Church-Inside View 1

      Blessed Sacrament Church-Inside View 2

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  • Kingsmill's: Where shopping an Kingsmill's: Where shopping and tradition meet

    • From: jkirchmyer
    • Description:

      Remember the days of shopping at downtown Buffalo’s classic and classy department stores, where you could find everything from stylish clothing to fine china? If so, then you’ll truly enjoy a visit to Kingsmill’s department store in nearby London, Ontario.

       

      Kingsmill’s is London’s oldest and most respected department store. The four floors of the store offer a broad range of products including home furnishings, fine china and collectibles, fashions, cosmetics, linens, gifts, kitchenware, luggage and much more.

       

      The present building, the third to house the store on this site, dates to the 1930s when fire destroyed the previous structure. The art deco-style building features original tin plated ceilings and hardwood floors. Other unique features of the building include a pneumatic tube system used to send paperwork and change throughout the store and an old-style elevator complete with an operator. These features have survived over the years in a conscious effort to maintain the character and elegance of the building. 

       

      Kingsmill’s is not just shopping ... it’s a significant part of London’s rich history! Stop by for a visit at 130 Dundas St., or visit online at www.kingsmills.com. For helpful information on planning a quick getaway to London, please visit www.londontourism.ca.

       

       

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  • Life after 40: Don't go to Tar Life after 40: Don't go to Target today if you are down to 1 last nerve...

    • From: enoughofit7
    • Description:

      Holy wail Batman, don't go to a Target or similar store today... I had a trying morning and afternoon already. My 5 yr old nephew came to visit and I have a 6 yr old son... those who know how little boys will drive you nuts with army helmets and nerf guns... rough housing, running, and wanting to race, my blood pressure was UP.

      After several hours, I bailed and left my oldest son (21) to tend to them, I figure let a big boy hang with the wee ones, 'specially since one of them is his little brother... and let them tear the house apart while I can't see. Off to Target I went to use my birthday gift card!

      ... on deodorant, paper plates, a case of paper towels, dog food, boy being a grown up and running a household can SUCK.

      And what's worse, the store was packed ... with crying, screaming, wailing babies and toddlers. Now, I am a mom of 3 and I know what it's like so that's not what I'm saying, I know kids cry.

      I settled in, lookin at the newest fashions, laughing at some of it, liking others, and then... something demanded my attention.. 'Wahh.. WAHHHH...' normally I can shutter it off.. tunnel it out, channel. And I did my best. Then I noticed there were more.. and MORE.. near, far, in between, crying kids. I started to feel my blood curdle.

      I escaped the apparel department, and dodged, way up to the health aisle I found a safe haven...

      In the deodorant aisle I started calming down, as I smelled the different scents. Some were even scratch 'n' sniff. Yeah, I'm living life on the edge.




      I found one I liked and I caught myself smirking at how easily I get amused and satisfied, and then... 'WYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!' Oooh it was shrilling like nails on a chalkboard. I needed to get out. NOW.

      I raced for serenity in the paper products area just beyond pets, ahh.. my French vanilla coffee creamer, I've been out for a couple days. I reach for a big one, because it's cheaper per ounce that way... I shop smart. Smirking at my frugality, I compare labels on the tuna. On to black beans, and there, right along side of me bears a shrieking "NO! WAahhhh!" that was it.

      Oh, there goes my phone, a text saying my 4 o'clock appointment just got pushed back til tomorrow. WEll being 10 minutes of, I could deal with that, looks like my day just freed up, but get me out of here!

      It's the final regular weekend before back to school, so all the families are out buying school clothing and supplies, and then next weekend is Labor Day, the last hurrah.

      Heard a song I liked on the short trip home, that always helps. Back into my driveway and I hugged my boy who will be 7 in a couple weeks, being really grateful he's past that crying stage... (and wondering how I survived those years) as my oldest took he and my nephew out for an overnight... and now I have the house to myself.

      Ahh..Ice water. Yes, life is good. A million Nerf darts all over my house, at least the dogs are sleeping and don't need to be fed, watered, walked or played with for the moment.

      As for my 2nd grader's school supplies - I'll go during the week, when them parents of the crying are at work.

      And I smirk as I put away the case of paper towels and the other non-fun items away, because I did reward myself with some sexy new undies. It's the little things that make me happy.

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  • Jackson Browne Show Cancelled Jackson Browne Show Cancelled Tonight

    • From: MyBuffaloDotCom
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      [Edit: We have bad news.  Jackson Browne cancelled his show tonight because he is ill]

      Oh, we've got Bruce Springsteen here with a special announcement.  "Listen to the chord changes of [Jackson Browne's] 'Rock Me On the Water' and 'Before the Deluge,' it's gospel through and through. Now I alwayJackson Browne.gifs thought that... our job here on earth, the way we regain our divinity, our sacredness, and our general good-standing is by reconstructing love and creating love out of the broken pieces that we've been given. That's all we have of human promise. That's the way we prove ourselves in the eyes of God and facilitate our own redemption. Now, to me Jackson Browne's work was always the sound of that reconstruction."  That's high praise for Mr. Browne during the 2004 Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.  Go see Browne when he returns to Shea's - ideally in good health - sometime soon.

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