Burgers, Barstools & Beers By the Bay

By Cindy Hemper

Much like many people looking for something fun to do on the weekend, I have visited many of the taverns, clubs and restaurants on State St. and found great food, some of the best live music around and most importantly, a great time.  The thing that usually goes overlooked by most in cities is the neighborhood bars, so I thought that I would check a few out...Read More

The Once and Future King
By Dan and Alison Tingley

If you like the romantic tale of King Arthur, then you’re sure to enjoy “Camelot”, directed by Fr. Shawn Clerkin, at Gannon University’s Schuster Theatre.

Introduced to Broadway in 1960, followed by a film version in 1965, “Camelot” is the story of King Arthur, Guenevere, and Sir Lancelot...Read More

The Difference between Meditation and Prayer

Many people think that meditation and prayer are pretty much the same - but they are different.

The basic idea behind most forms of meditation is to focus the mind on turning inward, to pay attention to your inner self and center your consciousness so that your mind is open and clear...Read More

Scientists Recommend Technology Diet
By Lydia Leavitt

Could too much Facebook, Twitter, TV, and texting be bad for your health? As the amount of outside stimuli from technology increases, scientists are concerned our brains could be at risk.

The human brain is wired to search for food, avoid danger, and find a mate. What the human brain is not wired to do is handle the level of stimuli it’s bombarded with on a daily basis...Read More

In the Line of Duty
By Jason Bartlett

It is regarded as one of the most diverse and accepting military organizations in the world towards GLBT personnel. But a gay-hate scandal is putting the Australian Defense Force in a new light. Jason Bartlett reports...Read More

Featured Band of the Week “DeKaN”

By Julie Caldwell

If you are a fan of hard rock, you might want to check out a band called DeKaN, a local Erie cover band who plays everything from AC/DC to Godsmack. DeKaN has been playing together now for over 5 years...Read More

Joke of the Week

A man encounters a pirate in a bar. They strike up a conversation, and the man asks the pirate how he suffered his various injuries. "Arrgh, I lost me leg fighting over buried treasure in the tropics. I lost me ear in a barroom fight with another pirate -- he bit me ear right off." The other man points to the pirate's arm and asks, "How'd you get the hook for an arm?" The pirate replies, "Arrgh, I lost me arm when a winch tore it off in a terrible storm at sea." "And how did you lose your eye?" The pirate says, "Arrgh, I had a terrible itch in me eye." "You lost your sight because of an itch?" The pirate explains: "Aye, it was me first day with the hook."

Quote of the Week

"We do not have to look back to the past in order to see what we ourselves or other people are made out of. Things speak for themselves, right here and now."

~ Chogyam Trungpa

Did You Know....

The doors in public buildings open outward to allow a large number of people quick exit in case of danger, such as fire. If the doors opened inward, people might pile up at the exit as everyone pushed to get through at once instead of stepping back to allow space for the door to be opened.

The front doors of private homes mostly open inwards because they sometimes have to be removed from the hinges in to allow furniture to be moved in. If the hinges were on the outside, burglars could remove them easily. Since there are fewer people in a home, there’s no danger of a pileup at the door in case of fire.

Artist of the Week

Tom Ferraro

Historic Place Of The Week

This century-old building is located in a beautiful setting of old world charm and is within walking distance to shopping, banking and bus lines. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.