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Another blow to Pa battleground status

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via @EarlyReturns: PA battleground status takes another hit as it's passed over for latest Obama camp TV spending: http://t.co/BDO4Nc0o

Twenty Years Later - Penguins 5, Bruins 1 - 05-23-12

blogs.sites.post-gazette.com — Written by Seth Rorabaugh "Twenty Years Later" is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins' 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup title in franchise history.
#Penguins Twenty Years Later - Penguins 5, Bruins 1 - 05-23-12: "Twenty Years Later" is a segment with a highly... http://t.co/WUJ7ouAp

Twenty Years Later - Penguins 5, Bruins 1 - 05-23-12

blogs.sites.post-gazette.com — Written by Seth Rorabaugh "Twenty Years Later" is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins' 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup title in franchise history.
Twenty years ago today, Mario Lemieux embarrassed Ray Bourque and the #Penguins won their second Wale Conference title http://t.co/fJraDxqP

11 arrested in Pittsburgh protesting Gov. Corbett's planned education cuts

old.post-gazette.com — Eleven people were arrested Downtown this morning after blocking traffic at Fifth Avenue and Wood Street while protesting proposed cuts to public education funding near Gov. Tom Corbett's Pittsburgh office. The 11 were among a crowd of about 200 demonstrators protesting proposed cuts to education funding, first at the United Steelworkers Building on the Boulevard of the Allies and then peacefully on foot to Mr. Corbett's office on Fifth.
Dueling arrests in cross-state protest over school cuts, Philly today:14 http://t.co/tbBY6OY2, Pittsburgh Tues., 11 http://t.co/c7wOVAH1

Empty Netter Assists - 05-23-12

blogs.sites.post-gazette.com — Written by Seth Rorabaugh Penguins -The Penguins will make free tickets to the NHL Draft available next month. -Happy 71st birthday to former Penguins forward Bryan Hextall, Jr (right). Acquired in the 1969 offseason in a trade which sent Paul Andrea, John Arbour and Andy Bathgate to Vancouver of the WHL, Hextall, a member of one of hockey's great families, spent parts of five seasons with the Penguins.
#Penguins Empty Netter Assists - 05-23-12: Penguins -The Penguins will make free tickets to the NHL Draft availa... http://t.co/vwMCE5vs

Primus, Gogol Bordello serve up fun and weirdness at Stage AE

blogs.sites.post-gazette.com — Written by Scott Mervis The last time Primus came through Stage AE, for an indoor show in October, the band was a little stuck on "Green Naugahyde." Having peeled itself off from the latest album, the band was free to roam a little more Tuesday night on its return trip outdoors.

Morning links - 05-23-12

plus.sites.post-gazette.com — Pirates/MLB -Despite a strong outing by James McDonald, the Pirates are edged by the Mets, 3-2 . Highlights: -Jeff Karstens continues to rehabilitate his shoulder ....
(PG+) Morning links - 05-23-12:   Pirates/MLB -Despite a strong outing by James McDonald, the Pirates are edged... http://t.co/gbu2R5QE

Checks from drilling may dry up amid low gas prices

post-gazette.com — Royalty checks that start to arrive when a gas company drills on your property can make for some very profitable envelopes in the mailbox. But the low natural gas prices that have disrupted industry balance sheets in recent months could start to cut into those checks.

TV review: TBS's 'Men at Work' doesn't work

communityvoices.sites.post-gazette.com — Written by Rob Owen Sometimes you watch a TV show and it just seems so, so ... unnecessary. That's my reaction to TBS's "Men at Work" (10 and 10:30 p.m. Thursday), the network's effort to build an original bridge series between reruns of "The Big Bang Theory" reruns and "Conan."

Bieber Fever coming to Consol in November

blogs.sites.post-gazette.com — Written by Scott Mervis Bieber Fever will take over Consol Energy Center on Nov. 20 when pop sensation Justin Bieber returns on his "Believe Tour" of North America. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. June 2 at Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and 800-745-3000. The 45-city tour opens Sept.

Pitt football player Burns hospitalized with unspecified condition

post-gazette.com — Pitt football player Derrick Burns is in a local hospital with an unspecified medical condition the Pitt sports information department announced tonight. Burns, a redshirt freshman fullback, is in stable condition and Pitt hopes to know more about his situation after more tests are completed. Burns is a native of New Wilmington, Pa.

Hines Ward honored in Harrisburg

post-gazette.com — HARRISBURG -- Commending him as someone who has used his celebrity status to do "great things," state lawmakers and Gov. Tom Corbett lauded former Pittsburgh Steelers player Hines Ward here this afternoon.
I'm assuming there were no other pressing issues to address in Harrisburg today: http://t.co/S88u3aI7

Funeral arrangements for Bill Stewart

blogs.sites.post-gazette.com — Written by Jenn Menendez West Virginia shared the funeral arrangements for the late Bill Stewart this afternoon. They are as follows: Thursday, May 24: Public Viewing 2 p.m to 9 p.m.at the Morgantown Event Center 2 Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV 26501 Friday, May 25: Funeral, a private Mass for family, close friends, coaches and former players 10 a.m.

Empty Netter Assists - 05-22-12

blogs.sites.post-gazette.com — Written by Seth Rorabaugh Playoff Stuff Rangers - Devils -Captain Zach Parise had two goals and an assist for the Devils in a 4-1 defeat of the rival Rangers in Game 4. Bryce Salvador added a goal and an assist for New Jersey while teammate Martin Brodeur made 28 saves.
#Penguins Empty Netter Assists - 05-22-12: Playoff Stuff Rangers - Devils -Captain Zach Parise had two goals an... http://t.co/T3Oe4puF

Vikings net next big subsidized monstrosity

post-gazette.com — In yet another snub to Couch Slouch's "No More Stadiums, With or Without Tax Subsidies" Tour, the state of Minnesota -- the premiere serial subsidizer of the 21st century -- is publicly funding an almost $1 billion football facility. Touchdown, heathens!!!
Vikings net next big subsidized monstrosity - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://t.co/1TmTDImw via @pittsburghpg

'House' finale: The doctor is out

communityvoices.sites.post-gazette.com — Written by Rob Owen After eight seasons Fox's "House" bowed out last night as crusty as it began. Read more (spoilers included) after the jump. ... I'll admit, I have not been a faithful "House" viewer, not because I disliked the show.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Gala held at the Wyndham Grand

post-gazette.com — Cue lights, disco ball, music and it was like adding water to sea monkeys -- people instantly came alive and started dancing. A packed dance floor before all the guests have made it from the reception to the ballroom is the sign of a great party and Pittsburgh Public Theater Gala co-chairs Dan Onorato and Jack Barbour couldn't have been happier.

Dirty Ball benefits Attack Theatre

post-gazette.com — This year's Dirty Ball was 50 shades of great. Like an orgy of indulgent choices, multiplicity was the underlying theme of the Attack Theatre benefit. The Saturday night bash had more than 1,000 filling a warehouse space in the Strip District for dancing, drinking and daring to dream like Dionysus.

Rachel Maddow knows her defense

old.post-gazette.com — One approaches "Drift" with some skepticism that Rachel Maddow, a television personality, is capable, in spite of degrees from Stanford and Oxford, of writing a serious book about a serious subject. By Rachel Maddow Crown ($25).
!! RT @maddow Nice reviews of "Drift" in Provo Utah Daily Herald http://t.co/JHVIVI7q and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://t.co/JGclvD27
Nice reviews of "Drift" in the Provo Utah Daily Herald http://t.co/2LdghHDN and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://t.co/pBYkTwDx

Arena league's Pittsburgh Power changes coaches

post-gazette.com — The Pittsburgh Power announced Monday that head coach Chris Siegfried was stepping down from his position. Defensive coordinator Derek Stingley will take over as interim head coach for the rest of the season. The Power (2-8) has lost five consecutive games, including a 43-37 defeat by previously winless Kansas City Saturday.

Twenty Years Later - Penguins 5, Bruins 1 - 05-21-12

blogs.sites.post-gazette.com — Written by Seth Rorabaugh "Twenty Years Later" is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins' 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup title in franchise history.
Twenty years ago today, Kevin Stevens scored four goals as the #Penguins moved towards a sweep of the #Bruins. http://t.co/2biNdFbl

Former WVU coach Stewart dies of apparent heart attack

post-gazette.com — Former West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart died of an apparent heart attack today, according to a statement by the university. He was 59. The release contained no other details. According to a report by the West Virginia Metro News, Stewart collapsed while playing golf this afternoon and was rushed to Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, W.Va.
RT @JennMenendez: Reaction from former players, WVU folks on passing of Bill Stewart. From PG Breaking News: http://t.co/aXPVd6l5

Wallace, top picks to miss Steelers OTAs

post-gazette.com — Todd Haley will showcase his new offense on the field for the first time Tuesday, and he'll do so without one of the Pro Bowl players expected to make it go, and two possible new starters on the line.
This has got me more nervous than the economy, the presidential race and the weather forecast, combined: http://t.co/191j9gXS

Removing doctors in settlements can deflect oversight

post-gazette.com — A medical malpractice case in which UPMC Presbyterian was accused of covering up some of the circumstances of a death at the hospital was settled recently. The family of Samuel Sweet, a 62-year-old Cheswick man who died while being treated at the hospital in 2009, got court approval last month to end the case without going to a trial in exchange for a $1.37 million settlement.
Troubling loophole: Removing doctors in settlements can deflect oversight http://t.co/vlMQRgzu

Twenty Years Later - Penguins 5, Bruins 1 - 05-21-12

blogs.sites.post-gazette.com — Written by Seth Rorabaugh "Twenty Years Later" is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins' 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup title in franchise history.
#Penguins Twenty Years Later - Penguins 5, Bruins 1 - 05-21-12: "Twenty Years Later" is a segment with a highly... http://t.co/mzKTwvOw

Empty Netter Assists - 05-21-12

blogs.sites.post-gazette.com — Written by Seth Rorabaugh Penguins -Happy 40th birthday to former Penguins defenseman Pat Neaton (right). A seventh-round pick in 1990, Neaton's entire NHL career amounted to nine games and two points with the 1993-94 Penguins. After that season, he moved on to the San Diego Gulls of the IHL.
#Penguins Empty Netter Assists - 05-21-12: Penguins -Happy 40th birthday to former Penguins defenseman Pat Neat... http://t.co/bkom5eH4

Concert review: Avett Brothers keep the wow factor going

post-gazette.com — The first time you see the Avett Brothers you're blown away that the three guys from North Carolina can rock so hard with a banjo, acoustic guitar and standup bass. The second time you bring a couple more friends, and it's the same wow factor.
North Carolina's @TheAvettBros keep the wow-factor going at @Stage_AE. Give it a read and leave your own review http://t.co/FZRI6qLz