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Primary season comes a little closer for Pennsylvania

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:18:29 +0000

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?

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:40:35 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:09:24 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:10:28 +0000

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 … ?

admin — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:49:07 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:07:11 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:57:27 +0000

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

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:59:19 +0000

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?

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:48:36 +0000

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

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:42:15 +0000