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Batman and the Big Bang Theory

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In celebration of the movie’s release on Feb. 10, The Big Bang Theory is airing a series of promos and a LEGO version of the show’s opening sequence during its syndication run this week. The stars of the CBS comedy, the big bang theory, also get the LEGO treatment in two promos for the show: The first sees the LEGO superhero kicked out of Sheldon’s chair in the ultimate Sheldon/Batman showdown. “All these nerds yelling at me! What is the meaning of this?” demands the Caped Crusader as the others try to stop him from sitting in Sheldon’s seat, knowing they’re about to endure his hyper-specific explanation for loving that chair. The second spot shows the Dark Knight Mini figure confused to find himself at the apartment rather than at a press conference for the movie — though he gets why the gang would want to hang out with him: “I’m super interesting,” he modestly acknowledges. The custom open follows the normal format until the last moment when the cast is revealed in LEGO form — they even have LEGO Chinese takeout boxes! Genius. Watch the LEGO-fied promos and opening sequence below and catch The LEGO Batman Movie in theaters Friday....Read More

Cruise scheduled for late November

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[caption id="attachment_1593" align="alignnone" width="501"] Schedule[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1573" align="alignnone" width="881"] Norwegian Cruise Lines[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1594" align="alignnone" width="415"] Room Description[/caption] As an experienced cruise ship person, I’ve sailed in just about every type of stateroom there is. But, hands down, my stateroom of choice is a Balcony. Why should you cruise in a Balcony Stateroom? Because it offers one of the best values on the ship, as you can enjoy amazing views from the privacy of your own balcony, without paying higher suite prices! Benefits of Cruising in a Balcony Stateroom Where do I start? There are so many benefits of cruising in a Balcony Stateroom, such as: • the large floor-to-ceiling windows add so much light and brightness that the stateroom seems so much larger overall! • the outdoor balcony is basically an extension of your stateroom living area, so you’re getting extra living space making a balcony stateroom an even better value • imagine being able to wake up and step onto your balcony to see the new destination you’ve arrived at, all while still wearing your pajamas! • if your significant other wants to sleep in, you can order room service and enjoy your breakfast on the balcony without...Read More

Steelers in the Playoffs

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[caption id="attachment_1574" align="aligncenter" width="649"] Tom Brady: Superstar?[/caption]   The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t allow a single touchdown in their Divisional playoff showdown with the Steelers. They lost anyway. Chris Boswell kicked six field goals, and those 18 points were enough to carry Pittsburgh to an AFC Championship showdown with the New England Patriots. The Chiefs were dynamite when the Steelers hit the red zone, but couldn’t get enough from playmakers like Alex Smith, Tyreek Hill, and Jeremy Maclin to outscore a hampered visiting offense. Kansas City put its bend-don’t-break defense on full display as Pittsburgh punched five different drives into the red zone, but came away with just nine points as a result. While one of those ventures was erased by the end of the first half, strong defensive stands, dynamic secondary play, and an acrobatic interception at the goal line prevented Ben Roethlisberger from finding the promised land. But Pittsburgh kicker Chris Boswell wouldn’t be as easily denied. The 25-year-old set an NFL playoff record with his sixth field goal of the evening, splitting the uprights with a 43-yard kick that gave the Steelers an 18-10 lead with just over 10 minutes to play. The Chiefs responded with a...Read More

Christmas with the Keys

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We had a great Christmas with the Keys. Austin, Diane, and Alan came in from Richmond, Va. and Doug traveled from Atlanta, Ga. Wendy and I took Austin to Delallo's Italian Grocery Store in Jeannette, Pa. A great place to get Christmas yumminess. Right after returning from the airport with Doug, we had a nice (not so quiet) dinner at the House of 1000 beers in New Kensington, Pa. The Christmas Eve service was at The United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington at 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day. The festival commemorating the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Christmas Day is observed around the world. Christmas Eve is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day. Together, both days are considered one of the most culturally significant celebrations in Christendom and Western society. After Christmas with the Keys, we went to see the new Star Wars movie, Rogue One. Review From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star,...Read More

Black Friday is dead

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Black Friday has changed in the past few years enough to cause me to officially declare it DEAD. They have marketed the fun out of it. I'll just say it. Stores should be closed on Thanksgiving day in order for all to enjoy the day with family, friends, or just themselves.                     Here are a bunch of stores that will be closed on Thanksgiving. Please shop there on Black Friday. Their employees will be well rested and ready to assist you. •AAFES •A.C. Moore •Academy Sports •American Girl •Barnes & Noble •Bed Bath & Beyond •BJ’s Wholesale Club •Blains Farm & Fleet •Burlington •Cabela’s •Christmas Tree Shops •Christopher and Banks •Costco •Crate & Barrel •Dillard’s •DSW •Fred Meyers •Game Stop •Guitar Center •Half Price Books •Hobby Lobby •Home Depot •Home Goods •IKEA •Jo-Ann Fabrics & Craft Stores •Lowe’s •Marshalls •Menards •Neiman Marcus •Nordstrom •Nordstrom Rack •Office Depot & OfficeMax •P.C.Richard & Son •Patagonia •Petco •PetSmart •Pier 1 Imports •Publix •Raymour & Flannigan •REI •Sam’s Club •Sierra Trading Post •Staples •The Container Store •T.J.Maxx Black Friday is the day when retailers finally begin to turn a profit for the year. In accounting...Read More