Jenn November 20th, 2008
So maybe my weather guys weren’t so crazy…it looks like we are in for up to 6 inches of snow in the Pittsburgh metro are and more in the mountains (anywhere from 1-2 feet) tonight through tomorrow. It looks like the folks in Erie and Western NY could possibly see up to three feet of snow. I got a text from the Weather Channel at 3:00 AM heralding the news. It sure beat Barrack Obama’s 3:00 AM text to announce his VP when Drudge had already scooped the story.
The weather guys are trying to wrap their arms around this, so no doubt, I will post more later. It looks as though my friends from Tennessee (Lauren and Justin) in for the Steeler game risk getting stuck here for an extra day. It least it will make for a very interesting (but cold) Steeler game tonight.
Jenn November 18th, 2008
I think we finally have our first measurable snow of the year in the amount of about an inch. The Saturday storm has disappeared from the models, but it is possible that it will show up again tomorrow or Friday. Next week’s storm is still possible, but we can count on the cold hanging around for a bit, which is just fine with me.
Jenn November 17th, 2008
I have begun my winter ritual of following the blogs at Accuweather, which discuss the different weather models and their implications. These are the guys who usually get me excited about a potential white-out while the rest of you say, “The forecast doesn’t say anything about a storm.” Here are a few tidbits I have picked from the blogs of Henry Margusity and Elliot Abrams.
- This will be the coldest December in the last 20 years (no joke!)
- The next 45 days are slated to be much colder than normal (so much for global warming)
- Both Abrams and Margusity see the possibility for storms this weekend and next week. That could make for some interesting games at the WPIAL championships this weekend. It could also make for some long waits at the airports next week in time for Thanksgiving travel.
Stay tuned…if the storms gain more traction in the models, I will be sure to blog about it.
Jenn November 16th, 2008
Andrew Pierson (#79) looks on as Bethel Park scores against McKeesport
Bethel Park edged out PA state ranked #3 McKeesport in WPIAL AAAA semifinal playoff action last night. Bethel Park will take on Gateway (Monroeville) next week at Heinz Field for the WPIAL AAAA Championship, the next step in state-wide playoffs.
Gateway is ranked number #1 in Pennsylvania AAAA and #3 in the country in USA Today’s Super 25 poll. Gateway is ranked #1 in the USA Today’s East rankings and Bethel Park is ranked #6.
Great job, Bethel Park.
Jenn November 14th, 2008
First we were told that a $700 billion bailout of the banking industry was the only way to avoid economic collapse. Now we have the same man who told us a bailout was the only way out admitting he was wrong. Kudos for having the guts to admit you were wrong Secretary Paulson, that couldn’t have been easy. Next we learn that the panel for Congressional oversight for this unparalled bailout was never appointed, so the oversight we were promised never happened. Banks are still planning large bonuses for executives in time for the holidays. Don’t get me wrong, I believe in big fat corporate bonuses, but under the free market system, not via a government bailout, A.K.A taxpayer money.
Now the auto industry is standing at the door with their hand open asking for money. But, it isn’t the whole auto industry. The Japanese auto industry and their American plants, though facing harder times, are still succeeding. Why? Because they built in the south where states offered large tax breaks and companies could be free of union interference. The very organization s that were supposed to workers are costing them their jobs. Inflated salaries, over-generous benefits packages, and other tyrannical demands have added an average of an additional $1500 to the cost of every U.S. Automakers new price sticker. Now, these companies are coming to the government to be bailed out. Not surprisingly, the Democrats, who are wild about card check, are also pushing for a bailout. So, in short, if the government bails out the auto industry, we are lining the pockets of union fat cats and promoting the tyranny of organizations that seemed to have sabotaged themselves. We need to say no. No more. Instead of going to the government, these manufacturers should be going to the unions and demanding concessions. Going to the government should have never been the automakers’ first option.
Lastly, we see cities going tot he federal government: Phoenix and Philadelphia. We know the Democrats owe the Philadelphia political machine for delivering such a big win this year in the elections, but to come to collect so soon just seems a bit tacky. President-elect Obama has indicated his support for some type of state and local government aid. Where does it end? Where does everyone think the money will come from?
Jenn November 14th, 2008
I am awake late due to a pretty bad stomach virus so I thought I would throw out some quick hits:
- Mike Huckabee has added a new news radio show to his media makeover. His show will be a brief take on the news starting Jan. 5th. I think it will be more long the lines of Paul Harvey than Rush Limbaugh.
- The Romney people are still bitter about Huckabee and taking cheap shots at him..check out political blog comments to see what I mean. I have one thing to say to them….”Wahhhh!” Romney is a wash but Huck is here for a while.
- Is it just me, or does it seem obvious that other Republican leaders are visibly jealous of Sarah Palin’s popularity?
- The RNC filed a lawsuit today to have McCain-Feingold declared unconstitutional. How poetically ironic.
- Hillary Clinton is rumored to be on the short list for President-elect Obama’s Secretary of State. Bring back the royal food tasters, she’d be third in line for the presidency.
- A Catholic Priest in South Carolina informed parishioners that if they supported Barrack Obama they needed to do penance before they could take communion because of his gross anti-life stance.
- The Steelers are having a pretty good season considering the amount of injuries they have sustained. Most teams would have losing records right now, not be at the top of their divisions given they way they have been beat up.
- What’s the deal with fining Steeler players for legal hits and only explaining they are hitting too hard? It is football, right?
- I found the three freebies from the new SG album (T4G Live) completely underwhelming. It might be nice for people who did not grow up in a mainstream church, but it did not feature new arrangements, new lyrics, or even exceptional talent. It’s just a bunch of guys singing hymns that are available on other albums with better arrangements, so what’s the point? The only plus is that Bob always sounds good, but he is hard to hear most of the time.
- I still have the best dog in the world, who has been very patient with a sick owner for the last three days.
Jenn November 13th, 2008
A Fake Expert Named Martin Eisenstadt and a Phony Think Tank Fool Bloggers and the Mainstream News Media - NYTimes.com
MSNBC, so anxious to make Sarah Palin look bad, jumped on a report initiated by bloggers from a phony think tank, representing a fictional expert to report that Gov. Palin did not know that Africa was a continent.
That report, along with numerous others that surfaced throughout the campaign, was a complete hoax. What a surprise, MSNBC rushed to bash Sarah Palin before researching the credibility of the story.
Jenn November 13th, 2008
Now that November is here, it’s back to Jenn’s “wishcasting” snow. Henry is showing maps that have Pennsylvania getting some snow between this Saturday and next Saturday.
This weekend, we might see some lake effect snow as a huge weather change blasts through. The snow is expected to stretch down the spine of the Appalachians all of the way into the Smokies, and perhaps as far west as Knoxville.
Next week could produce the first major chance of snow to Western PA of the season. No doubt, the fam in Cleveland will see more of it and earlier than me.
Jenn November 13th, 2008
The Almanac.net
The Almanac had a nice article featuring Andrew Pierson’s (#79) performance on the Bethel Park line. One can’t help but notice how often they run the ball to Andrew’s side of the line.
