Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 26, 2009, 10:19 am
Naturally, I have turkey on my mind! Go Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos! Turkey hat courtesy of the fine folks of IZEA, who hooked me up with the free Tofurky & Gravy Soda last wee...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 26, 2009, 9:00 am
Thanks for the memories! Iverson's calling it a career - Philly.com Report: Iverson set to retire - AP The greatest show in Philadelphia in my lifetime officially called it quits on Wednesday. A...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 26, 2009, 6:30 am
I didn't realize that 1) Rasheed Wallace was still playing, and 2) that he plays for the Celtics. Getty Images Sixers give Celtics a fight before falling - Philly.com Hanging tough: Sixers fall t...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 26, 2009, 6:00 am
Flyers fight past Islanders, 2-1 - Philly.com Treasure Island: Flyers top Islanders to snap skid - CSNPhilly.com For the first time this season I was able to sit down on the couch and watch an entire...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 25, 2009, 1:00 pm
I understand the purpose of CAPTCHAs but sometimes it goes too far! What are CAPTCHAs? I'll allow The Official CAPTCHA Site to answer this one...A CAPTCHA is a program that protects websites agai...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 25, 2009, 11:00 am
It was another disappointing weekend of football picking for me this past weekend. Once again the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to laugh in my face as they quickly drop from Super Bowl champs to Wild C...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 25, 2009, 8:00 am
Another loss for the Sixers makes them 5-9. Getty Images Defensive lapse proves costly to Sixers - Philly.com Short Story: Sixers' rally falls short in loss - CSNPhilly.com I am not sure exactly...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 25, 2009, 6:00 am
In Black Friday advertisements in the Thanksgiving Day newspapers all across the country you are bound to read something that claims a store will have a minimum number of a certain item on hand for Bl...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 24, 2009, 11:00 am
The movie Funny People is now available on DVD and BluRay. To revisit some of my thoughts from the movie I picked a couple quotes from my previous review; Sure, the story focuses on a couple of comed...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 24, 2009, 6:12 am
Jeff Carter and the Flyers couldn't get out of the early hole. Getty Images Flyers nearly rally from drubbing in Colorado - Philly.com Whiteout: Flyers fall to Avs, lose third straight - CSNPhill...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 23, 2009, 3:23 pm
Don't quit your day jobs guys. They can carry a tune as well as they can make a big shot when it counts I guess.
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 23, 2009, 7:16 am
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Jones Soda. All opinions are 100% mine. The other day I was sent a free sample of Tofurky and Gravy Jones Soda from Jones Soda Co. Who am I to pass...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 22, 2009, 9:00 am
Previously: Dad in the Turkey Trot
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 21, 2009, 12:51 pm
My dad ran in the nearby Towamencin Township Turkey Trot. Originating at Fischer's Park the run covers five kilometers. Below are some select photos that I took. My dad before the race starts If...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 21, 2009, 11:00 am
Penn State takes on Michigan State today in East Lansing and a spot in the BCS is within grasp for the Nittany Lions. Can they pull it out? Here are some links to get you caught up to speed for today&...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 20, 2009, 1:20 pm
Let's start by recapping what has happened lately as far as football related topics go with me... New Examiner Role As you probably know I have been covering Penn State football for Examiner this...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 20, 2009, 6:00 am
Wait for it. Wait for it... A Football Friday post will be coming your way this afternoon. Stay tuned.
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 19, 2009, 5:55 am
Another familiar face from my youth growing up is officially retiring. Dave Roberts, long time weather man on 6 ABC in Philadelphia is retiring. Roberts was one of the faces you could trust in Philad...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 17, 2009, 7:34 am
I do not normally have a need to rip my DVD's but if I did I might give a good look at DVD-Ranger. You can download the free three day trial from their website if you are a Windows user (sorry, n...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 16, 2009, 3:09 pm
Green Man meets the Nittany Lion (shrine). Photo courtesy of @OnwardState via Twitpic.
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 16, 2009, 11:52 am
Today Mario Monday takes a brief hiatus from walking down memory lane and instead looks forward. Don't worry, we'll go back in time next week. New Super Mario Brothers Wii was released yester...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 16, 2009, 9:22 am
The latest BCS rankings are out and low and behold, Penn State is at #14, which is the cut-off point for BCS at-large teams for the BCS bowls (championship, Fiesta, Sugar, Rose, and Orange). Ohio Stat...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 15, 2009, 3:02 pm
Back in September I posted about a great contest from Abbot Medical Optics Inc. that was giving away prizes of $5,000 and HDTV packages. Well the iLASIK Video Contest is back for more and readers here...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 15, 2009, 10:18 am
From my Page-a-Day Calendar e-mail... November 15, 1975 Newly acquired forward George McGinnis scores 39 points before fouling out, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 110-109 triple-overtime victory...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 15, 2009, 9:12 am
Evan Royster's touchdown tied the game for Penn State. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Penn State 31, Indiana 20 The Penn State seniors left Beaver Stadium with one final win to their career record. It w...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 14, 2009, 10:00 am
I am conducting a live blog for today's Penn State game on Examiner and Nittany White Out, but viewers of Ramblings can also feel free to join in! Below is the same chat that can be seen on either...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 14, 2009, 7:00 am
Penn State has some wounds to lick and this week and there is no better opponent than Indiana to help expedite the healing process from last week's loss to Ohio State. I have a lot of links for y...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 13, 2009, 5:00 am
Previously on Mario Monday - Dr. Mario I am a big fan of YouTube sensation Brentalfloss. I have posted some of his masterpieces here before, but his latest creation is hands down my favorite. With t...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 12, 2009, 11:00 am
Of course the answer is no. But I am starting to receive a number of compliments for some of my recent prognostication skills. I have been given some praise for many of my predictions on the final sco...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 12, 2009, 6:00 am
Yesterday was Veteran's Day and I never posted anything in honor of those who served. I apologize for that. But a number of people did post some good stuff yesterday. Naturally I found the most i...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 11, 2009, 12:22 pm
From my Page-a-Day Calendar e-mail... November 11, 1984 The Philadelphia Flyers defeat Edmonton, 7-5, at the Spectrum, snapping the Stanley Cup champion Oilers’ NHL record 15-game unbeaten streak (...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 11, 2009, 5:00 am
In case you forgot what happened this decade, this video should bring you up to speed. As we inch closer to the close of this decade I have some retrospective post ideas that I will be sharing throug...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 10, 2009, 2:00 pm
It's true! Amazon has opened up a Denim Shop on their site now offering a wide selection of premium brands and offers free returns.
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 10, 2009, 12:17 pm
My performance is dipping as the season continues Much like Ohio State gave Penn State a good lickin', according to Joe Paterno, the Onexia Football Pool crushed me this week. I scored a pool-wid...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 10, 2009, 6:40 am
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the debut of Jim Henson's Sesame Street. To honor the ground-breaking children's educational show I wanted to share some of my thoughts and memories of the ...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 9, 2009, 6:04 am
Or the Yankees or Ohio State... The Phillies lost the World Series to the New York Yankees. Penn State lost to Ohio State. Last night the Eagles lost to the Dallas Cowboys, causing me to lose a fun b...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 9, 2009, 6:00 am
This week Mario Monday take s a look at the final classic game from the series to be played on the Super Nintendo. Thought to be a bit of a high risk-high reward title, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the ...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 7, 2009, 10:00 am
I call this "The World Series Fumble" Big day in college football today. Naturally I will be in State College, Pa to witness the Penn State-Ohio State game in person. For a refresher on my Penn State...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 6, 2009, 12:58 pm
Tomorrow Shippensburg, the unlikely champions of the PSAC East division will host the California (Pa), the PSAC West champs, in the PSAC State Game. This is the second year for the reborn State Game. ...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 6, 2009, 6:18 am
From my Page-a-Day Calendar e-mail... November 6, 1966 In a bizarre game at Franklin Field, the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Dallas Cowboys, 24-23. The Eagles score all their points in the first ha...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 5, 2009, 6:29 am
I know how you feel Phillies fans because I am one of you. While I am holding my head high with high hopes for a successful 2010 I know some of you are taking the World Series loss a little harder tha...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 5, 2009, 5:50 am
What can you say? Sometimes it just is not your year. The Phillies were attempting to become the first National League team to repeat as World Series champs since the Big Red Machine did so back in t...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 4, 2009, 1:03 pm
Like you most likely did, I grew up watching Sesame Street. Remarkably the 40th anniversary for the television show designed to educate and entertain kids is creeping up on us all. November 10th will ...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 4, 2009, 11:59 am
Phillies Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas on a float for the 2008 World Series championship parade Look no further, because this video is all the inspiration I need as I prepare to watch the Phil...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 3, 2009, 10:13 am
Two of my favorite Phillies doing their thing. Last night was a nerve racking game for me as a Phillies fan, but they got it done. Behind Cliff Lee on the mound and Chase Utley's Wonderboy bat th...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 2, 2009, 10:29 am
Well neither game was pretty for my Phillies fans. In fact I wish the whole weekend had never happened and we could just start over. The Phillies were uncharacteristically sloppy on defense, the start...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 2, 2009, 7:00 am
... Monday returns with a look at another classic game in the legendary Mario series, but today we take a look at some classic Japanese commercials ... guess the guy is saying something along the ...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Nov 1, 2009, 11:07 am
Phillies drop game to Yankees amid controversial video replay All I am saying is if that camera is not hanging over the outfield fence, I believe the ball's trajectory carries it in play. Hamels s...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Oct 31, 2009, 11:28 am
TRICK OR TREAT! Penn State takes on Northwestern this afternoon, which serves as the terrific appetizer for the Phillies and Yankees in the World Series tonight. To get you caught up to speed here a...
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Kevin M. posted an article on Ramblings 1.5 - Oct 30, 2009, 6:03 am
COMBO a collaborative animation by Blu and David Ellis from blu on Vimeo. I really like the way this video was planned and executed. I can not imagine how long this must have taken with the amount o...
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