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Primary season comes a little closer for Pennsylvania

By admin • Feb 25th, 2008 • Category: News

With only two major primaries left before Pennsylvania gets a chance to vote, it is beginning to look like the Keystone State will get a say.  At least on the Democratic side, as the GOP nomination is all but locked up.
Texas and Ohio get their say March 4.  Texas uses a convoluted system that all […]



What’s the deal with CFL lightbulbs?

By admin • Feb 14th, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

CFL stands for “compact fluorescent lamp”. CFLs are the newer type of lightbulb that is touted as the cure to everything from global warming to teenage acne.

Although similar to other types of fluorescent lighting, CFLs have undergone significant improvement in their color, light output and durability when taken in comparison to tradition fluorescents.

While CFLs are more energy efficient, there is some debate over their long-term ecological impact. CFLs contain mercury, and therefore should be disposed of like many electronics that contain harmful materials. This can be especially difficult in an area such as Punxsy, since the Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority is a bit backwards.



Website of the week: OldVersion.com

By admin • Feb 4th, 2008 • Category: Tips

Have you ever wished that a company that made a particular program you liked hadn’t screwed it up by continuing to new and improve it?
OldVersion.com is a website that allows you to download the older versions of a program. So, for example, if AOL Instant Messenger drove you crazy when it got all cluttered […]



There is a summer groundhog festival, too

By admin • Feb 4th, 2008 • Category: Visiting

Did you know that Punxsutawney does a second groundhog festival every year? And, to sweeten the pot, this festival takes place when people aren’t wearing three layers of clothes and clinging to bare survival. And it takes place in the afternoon. And there are rides. And fireworks (well, for one night […]



And Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction is … ?

By admin • Feb 1st, 2008 • Category: News

Updated at 7:30am, February 2.
Punxsutawney Phil says…
He saw his shadow.
There will be six more weeks of winter.
Attendance was estimated at 30,000.



Attending Groundhog Day: need-to-know ninja tricks from survivors

By admin • Jan 28th, 2008 • Category: Features

You have decided to attend Groundhog Day.  You’ve never been to Punxsutawney, but you’re pretty sure they already made an educational film on the subject, right?  Well, the film is wrong.  And… you’re gonna need some help.
Here goes the help.



Groundhog Day 2008 forecast, updated daily

By admin • Jan 28th, 2008 • Category: News

This report was last updated 1 p.m. January 31, 2008
National Weather Services says:
Groundhog Eve, Friday, Feb 1:
Wintry mix/freezing rain/sleet, hi 36 and lo 24
Snow is expected to let up around 2 am Feb 2
Groundhog Day, Saturday, Feb 2:
Mostly sunny, hi 35 and lo 23
Weather.com says:
Groundhog Eve, Friday, Feb 1:
Rain/freezing rain, hi 33 and lo 24
Groundhog […]



Groundhog Day map of Punxsutawney

By admin • Jan 18th, 2008 • Category: Visiting

Shuttle pick-up key:
1. Punxsy Plaza
2.  McDonald’s downtown
3. Groundhog Plaza / County Market, near Burger King & KFC/Long John’s
4. Wal-Mart Plaza
Groundhog.org’s map and their written instructions do not jibe.  The map lists several more locations that are described.  Assume these four locations are the only ones where you can expect a shuttle bus to appear.
Wait times […]



Could the Pennsylvania primary matter?

By admin • Jan 18th, 2008 • Category: News

Pennsylvania is accustomed to being an important state in the presidential race.  Well, in October, we’re important.  In April, the train has usually left the station by the time the Pennsylvania primary has come.  Of course, this saves us at least a few months from having to watch non-stop political ads.  After all, who would […]



There is a summer groundhog festival, too

By admin • Jan 18th, 2008 • Category: Uncategorized

Did you know that Punxsutawney does a second groundhog festival every year? And, to sweeten the pot, this festival takes place when people aren’t wearing three layers of clothes and clinging to bare survival. And it takes place in the afternoon. And there are rides. And fireworks (well, for one night there are fireworks).
If you […]



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