Operation Kyle 2011 | Help Support Our Troops With Craig Wolfley

November 30, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - Craig Wolfley; talent network, inc.
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Our client and good friend Craig Wolfley's son, Kyle Wolfley, is currently serving as the Platoon leader of the Punisher Platoon in the Mata Khan region of Afghanistan, and a fundraising event - Operation Kyle - is being held in support of the Troops on Tuesday, December 6th in his name.

Craig Wolfley will serve as Master of Ceremonies at The Harrisville United Methodist Church, where the event will begin at 6:00pm. Even if you cannot make the event, donations are being accepted (and greatly appreciated). Read on for all the information.

At 6:00pm, the Operation Kyle event will begin with an opening introduction from our event hostess, Danessa Kinsey and Master of Ceremonies, Craig Wolfley, 12 year NFL Veteran, current Sideline Reporter for the Steelers, and Kyle's father. There will be a special time of prayer for all of our past and present military members and their families lead by Pastor Drew McPeek of the Harrisville United Methodist Church. In addition, there will be special music by lead singer of Deuces Wild, Dr. Dan Jones and Deuces Wild piano player, Dustin Kinsey. A special video of the troops and local villagers will be shown, and a drawing for special door prizes for anyone in attendance who brings a donation will be held. Those items include Steelers memorabilia and great items for Christmas gifts.

Operation Kyle will be accepting donations during the event and the need during the holiday season, as well as, in the Mata Khan region, is food items that travel well, like granola bars, trail mix, gum, flavored drink packets, energy drinks, non-melting candy. And personal care items like baby wipes, lip balm, and non-aerosol items. The soldiers give out things to the local villagers and children like candy, school supplies, small stuffed animals, and rubber slip on sandals (no bright colors). Monetary donations are also welcomed to cover the cost of shipping.

In partnership with this great program is the Harrisville United Methodist Church, Kinsey Construction, Eclectic Hair Studio and Pam Kinsey, Shortcreek Twp Fiscal Officer Elect. Before December 6th, donations may be dropped off during business hours at the Harrisville United Methodist Church, Eclectic Hair Studio in Martins Ferry or call Pam Kinsey (740) 546-4148.

For additional information, contact Faith Wolfley at (412) 853-6968.

Harrisville United Methodist Church
49355 State Rt. 250, Harrisville, OH 

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Pittsburgh's Jim Krenn Benefit for Wounded Officer Jim Kuzak

November 30, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - Jim Krenn; talent network, inc.
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Update:

The Jim Krenn Benefit held November 23rd at Corner Cafe raised $1600 for local wounded officer Jim Kuzak. In a room that held just 65 people, the show sold out in 20 minutes and featured songwriter Brian Price, Magician/Comedian Lee Terbosic and Mike Wysocki as emcee.

The event was a unique one, with it being 90 minutes of comedic stories and marking the beginning of developing a one-man play.

Stay tuned for more.

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November 16, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - Jim Krenn; talent network, inc.
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WDVE's Jim Krenn's Benefit on November 23rd at Corner Café in honor of local wounded officer Jim Kuzak (from Clairton, PA), who was paralyzed helping to stop a home invasion, has officially sold out. It will be an intimate, storyteller-type of show, featuring, along with Krenn, Brian Price of WDVE, accompanied by music legend Rick Witkowski. It's good to see such support for a great cause!

Here are the details:

Wednesday, November 23rd
CORNER CAFE | 2500 South 18th Street (South Side Slopes)
Pittsburgh, PA 15203 | 412-488-2995
Doors 7:00pm; Show 8:15pm.
Officer Jim Kuzak Web Site.
Jim Krenn's Web Site.

Check out Jim Krenn Raw.

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Music Comic Mark Eddie | Nando's Comedy Festival Review From A New Fan's Perspective

November 30, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - Zero31; talent network, inc.
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When Music Comic Mark Eddie performed in South Africa as part of Nando's Comedy Festival, he won over a number of new fans, including this one, who wrote a glowing review of Mark and the show. Check it out below:

A Review: The Durbs Comedy Fest
By Jil from Zero31.co.za

Mark Eddie kicked off the Nando's Comedy Festival concert with insanely good impersonations of muso's and showed off some seriously good guitar skills. He engaged with the audience from the get go, setting the vibe and pace for the evening. After his set, he introduced us to the next act, Dan Cummins. He was fuh-nee, poking fun at how bizarrely slow Durban moves. It's true, you can't deny it.

Mark Eddie with one of South Africa's most famous and loved comedians Nik Rabinowitz!

Next up was Capetonian Nik Rabinowitz. The one speaks fluent Xhosa, rad! He owned the crowd with his different SA cultural impersonations. Then came a Mr. Michael Loftus. He's one of the writers for the George Lopez show. He's an old hand at this, he was comfortable and did his thing, laughing at his own jokes. Love it when they do that…

...Back onto the stage after him was the talented Mark Eddie. Between each comedian he'd do a little set then introduce then next guy. He is a talented guitar player, and I really dug the way he incorporated the whole muso thing into his sets. He ended it by saying he wished he was in a band, --and whoosh! The curtains behind him dropped and a full band was set up and within seconds they were jamming. Lights flashing, sound roaring through the auditorium. An epic way to end a hilarious evening. Everyone cheered.

We laughed far too much. Definitely a win for a Friday night. If you didn't go, you missed out massively! Dark Knight and I left with happy hearts, sore stomach muscles and pained cheeks...

Mark Eddie Closing The Show...

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Pittsburgh's Primanti Bros. Makes The Manliest Sandwich in America with Jim Krenn and the Travel Channel

November 29, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - China Millman for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; talent network, inc.
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DVE's Jim Krenn will be featured on the Travel Channel's "Food Paradise" tomorrow night - November 30th - in a segment about Primanti Bros.' recent "Manliest Restaurant in America" win. Awarded the title by Men's Health Magazine, and beating out 8 other regional finalists for it, "Food Paradise" is featuring the contest, along with Jim, who will appear alongside long-time Primanti employee Antoinette. (Jim also recently devoted a Jim Krenn Raw episode to the Primanti sandwich - Episode 21: Fries, Slaw and Sean)

Check out Travel Channel's "Food Paradise" on November 30th at 10:00pm and also pick up the December issue of Men's Health Magazine, on newsstands now, for more on the Primanti Bros. being the "Manliest Restaurant in America."

Read more: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Macho, macho sandwich: Primanti Bros. named 'manliest' in U.S.

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Textbook Hitting Is Torpedoing Careers | ESPN Sports Blog Post

November 28, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Written By - Frank Murgia
Source Credits - 970am ESPN Pittsburgh Sports Bloggers
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This week's Sports Blog post from talent network's Frank murgia, is now available to read on the "970am ESPN Pittsburgh" web site. Check out Frank's take on the NFL and its bad tackling habits. Read Textbook Hitting Is Torpedoing Careers.

You can Follow Frank Murgia on Twitter @RealFrankMurgia.

Previous ESPN Blog Posts by Frank Murgia:

• Move The Needle Monday | Nov. 21, 2011 
• Football Is Alive At Penn State...for Now. But Does Death Await? 

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Motivational Speaker & Pittsburgh Steelers Insider Craig Wolfley at Weirton Madonna High School

November 28, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - talent network, inc.
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Motivational Speaker Craig Wolfley will be speaking at Weirton Madonna High School on Friday, December 2nd. Craig, who is a Radio & TV Personality, Steelers Insider and Broadcaster, is always an intriguing, interesting speaker to watch/listen to and we'd definitely recommend going to see him.

Doors open at 6:00pm, and anyone is welcome, but RSVP deadline for the speaking engagement is Wednesday, November 30th. For more information, call Weirton Madonna High School at (304) 723.0545.

Check out Craig Wolfley's website.

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Read The Stars | Sun in Sagittarius and Huffington Post Horoscopes

November 23, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - Read The Stars; HuffPost Women
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Read The Stars delves into the Sun's move into Sagittarius, just in time for Thanksgiving:

"Eat, drink, play, laugh, love, learn - be an adventurer!Watch the video to find out what fun stuff is in store for us as the sun moves into the wild and crazy sign! Then, read for your sign below to see what you'll be learning during the sun's Sagittarius Odyssey."


Here's an example of a horoscope with the Sun in Sagittarius:

PISCES 
This is a time when you get more ambitious than usual. Most people don't realize that you have wishes and desires to be noticed and appreciated for your considerable talents. Don't buy into that image people make of you that posts you as the "doormat." Take the opportunities that are handed to you now, and your happiness will increase and you take on responsibility and demonstrate your ability to handle it with grace and aplomb.

That's just a taste - check out Read The Stars' Sun in Sagittarius 2011 - The Centaur Rocks It! for the full story.

Read The Stars is also featured on Huffington Post with the headline, Beware November 24! Why?Because of the Mercury Retrograde we warned you of last week and how it can turn your life upside down, particularly around the holidays.

Read Beware Nov. 24! Mercury Retrograde Horoscopes on Huffington Post Women for how this time will particularly affect your sign.

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'Rich and Almost Famous' | Weekly Mixed Bag by Rich Miller

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Written by Rich Miller, talent network news staff
Twitter @rmillertime24
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Welcome to the third helping of our new weekly column titled 'Rich and Almost Famous' by new staff writer Rich Miller. His column is a mixed bag of creative opinions on all that is entertainment and sports. You can follow Rich on Facebook and Twitter @RMillerTime24. 

It is Thanksgiving week once again, my all-time favorite week of the calendar year. Not just because of the great food and the family time, but this glorious week somehow seems to take on a bi-polar personality. Thanksgiving Day, of course, is all about friends and family, giving thanks for the great things in life. The other days of this week however:

First we have what is now known as White Wednesday, the biggest bar night of the year. Tonight, there is a good chance you will have the uncomfortable misfortune of sitting next to someone you may not have liked too much in high school, but fret not, do what I do and take advantage of the situation by buying them shots until they can do no more. Find solace in the ultimate revenge of making them sick on Thanksgiving. Yes, I'm awful, I know. If you find yourself sitting next to me tonight, you've been warned.

We then have the social experiment that is Black Friday. It is the only time when it is completely acceptable to shove down old women to get the last 55" LG LED HDTV for 30% off. Personally I would rather go to an occupy Wall Street or UC Davis protest, the people there are much more friendly.

On with life…

* Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore are the latest Hollywood divorce case. The 15-year age gap clearly played a role in this as the two obviously had very different interests. For example, she's interested in quiet family time and he's interested in having sex with other women.

* In other marriage "news," Kristin Cavallari, who is engaged again to Jay Cutler, is talking smack on the Kardashians for being attention whores. Hello pot, meet kettle:
http://gawker.com/5860527/kristin-cavallari-declares-war-on-the-kardashians?tag=kardashians

* The Super Committee could not solve our national debt crisis. Somewhere Rick Perry is sitting in a dark room thinking…Maybe, just maybe, we should call on Super---man.

* North Korea has opened its borders to tourism. The national slogan was changed to attract tourists and the lyrics are from the song Hotel California: You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

* Happy trails to Regis Philbin. Regis is calling it quits this week after almost a lifetime on Live. Live was the go-to show if I was ever awake early enough in college to watch it. He even made Katie Lee Gifford slightly tolerable at 9 a.m., which is not exactly someone you want to see when you first wake up. Just ask Frank Gifford.

* The greatest hockey player in the world returned to the league's already best team Monday, check out my article on what really makes Crosby the greatest at his position here:
Crosby's Return Not All About Offensive on talent network news.

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talent network news presents The Weekender...

November 23, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - talent network, inc.
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Welcome to The Weekender: Your guide to the going's-on in Pittsburgh entertainment for November 23rd to November 27th, ranging from music to comedy and everything in between.

Wednesday, November 23rd

Roy Jones Jr. Presents "Feast of Fists" Boxing in Pittsburgh

Stage AE

7:00pm Doors, First Bell at 8:00pm

Related Story: Roy Jones Jr. Presents "Feast of Fists" Boxing in Pittsburgh 

Velveeta

Champs Sports Bar (Altoona, PA)

Turkey Eve Party!

10:30pm to Close

Radio Tokyo

Piere's (Ft. Wayne, IN)

9:30pm to 2:00am

Billy The Kid

Rivers Casino - Drum Bar

8:00pm to Midnight

No Bad Ju Ju

Meadows Racetrack & Casino - Silks Lounge

8:00pm

Fallen Not Forgotten 3 
Benefit Concert For Family of Officer Kotecki
Featuring Jimbo and the Soupbones, Mahajibee Blues, Smokin Section, Lovebettie, Neon Swing X-Perience, Rainstation Zero, Bishop Clay, Bailey Park, August Ruins, A Lovely Crisis, Skell, Shattered, Krush and Zilch
Altar Bar
5:30pm Doors, 6:00pm Show

Wings Of Azrael

The Smiling Moose

8:30pm Doors, 9:00pm Show

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Through Sunday, November 27th

Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

7:30pm

Sondre Lerche

Club Café

8:00pm

The Swell Season

And Thursday, November 24th

Oaks Theater

9:00pm

Thursday, November 24th

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Friday, November 25th

Velveeta

The Saloon (State College, PA)

10:30pm to Close

Vida The Singing Diva

Rivers Casino - Levels Lounge

8:00pm to Midnight

DJ Frankie

Rivers Casino - Drum Bar

9:30pm to 1:30am

Jimbo and the Soupbones
with Clinton Clegg & the Backstabbing Good People
Club Cafe
8:00pm

John Evans

Improv Comedy Club Pittsburgh

8:00pm and 10:00pm

Five Finger Death Punch

with All That Remains and Hatebreed

Stage AE

6:30p

The AP Tour Fall 2011

Featuring Four Year Strong, Gallows, Title Fight, The Swellers and Sharks

Altar Bar

6:00pm Doors, 7:00pm Show

Saturday, November 26th

Velveeta

Fat & Skinny's (Edinburg, PA)

10:30pm to Close

Radio Tokyo

Generations Pub

10:30am to 2:00am

8th Street Rox
Zanderz Sports Bar
10:00pm


Terrance Vaughn

Rivers Casino - Levels Lounge

9:00pm to 1:00am

Mercedez

Rivers Casino - Wheelhouse Bar & Grill

10:00pm to 2:00am

DJ Scottro

Rivers Casino - Drum Bar

9:30pm to 1:30am

Brooke Annibale
with Paul Luc
Club Cafe
6:00pm

Ike McCoy Band
with Howard Thompson
Club Cafe
10:00pm

John Evans

Improv Comedy Club Pittsburgh

7:00pm and 9:00pm

Anti-Flag

with The Menzingers, The Holy Mess, Mace Ballard

Mr. Smalls Theatre

6:30pm

Grieves & Budo

Stage AE

7:00pm

Thursday

Altar Bar

8:00pm

Sunday, November 27th

Jay-Z and Kayne West

Consol Energy Center

8:00pm

Past Weekender Restaurants:
NOLA On the Square (412) 471.9100
Thai Suan Thip (412) 766.1899
Bella Sera Urban Trattoria (412) 281.6363
Bite Bistro (412) 761.9500
Seviche (412) 697.3120
Naked Grape (412) 741.6420
Thai Foon (412) 788.1158
Café Notte (412) 761.2233
Moe's Southwest Grill
Mario's Family Restaurant (412) 262.3020
Eleven (412) 201.5656
Harris Grill (412) 362.5273
Dish Osteria and Bar (412) 390.2012
Kaya (412) 261.6565
Ciao2! (412) 788.9463
BRGR Bar
Saga Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Sonoma Grille (412) 697.1336
Bistecca Steakhouse & Wine Bar (724) 503.1510
AJ Bambino (412) 299.8590
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto (412) 481.4414
Hyde Park Steakhouse (412) 222.4014
Bella Vista Ristorante Italiano (412) 431.1660  

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"From the Outhouse to the Poorhouse" | by new Staff Writer Ed Palilla.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Written by Ed Palilla, talent network news staff
Twitter @pittsburghace
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'talent network news' would like to welcome Ed Palilla as our third new writer to the staff. We present to you "From the Outhouse to the Poorhouse," Ed's weekly dissection of the Hollywood. You can follow Ed on Facebook and Twitter @pittsburghace.


" I found a copy of Adam Sandler's last movie when I finished in the outhouse" 

While watching a Steeler game a few weeks ago, a commercialcame on for yet another atrocious Adam Sandler movie called Jack and Jill. I starting thinking aboutit and asked myself, “when did Adam Sandler stop being funny?” Before you say,“I liked Funny People” or “He hasmade a ton of good movies,” allow me to explain.

Adam Sandler joined Saturday Night Live in 1990 as awriter and was doing skits on the show by 1991. His career on SNL lasted until1995. That grew into a fantastic run of comedy movies (1992-1999): Airheads; Billy Madison; Happy Gilmore;Bulletproof; The Wedding Singer; The Water Boy and Big Daddy.  

After that, Sandler managed to make movies that got progressivelyworse as the years went on (2000 - ): 

Little Nicky; Mr. Deeds; AngerManagement; 50 First Dates; The Longest Yard; Click; I Now Pronounce You Chuck& Larry; You Don’t Mess With the Zohan; Bedtime Stories; Grown Ups; Just GoWith It; and lastly Jack & Jill.

Looking at this research, I came up with the realizationthat Adam Sandler has gone downhill as a comedic actor, beginning in 1999, andI think I’ve found out what happened to him: he might be the most egotisticalperson in Hollywood, and it got worse as the years went on. Look, even whenSandler made funny movies, he had the best at everything:

Madison: Rich.
Gilmore: Hit the ball 400 yards.
Waterboy: Could not be blocked.
Big Daddy: Before you get upset: Iknow that Sandler plays a down on his luck, toll-booth collector. But look atthe end of the movie. One year after the custody hearing, he is a lawyer at afirm in New York?? So he went from toll collector to big-time New York lawyerin 15 months. Again, he went though four years of undergrad, two years of lawschool, passed the bar, did his entry level/intern position and was already asuccessful lawyer in that a time. Please.

It got worse as his movies got worse:

Mr. Deeds: super rich.
The Longest Yard: NFL QB that almostsingle-handedly beats an organized team of guards.
Zohan: he was able to beat up anyonewho touched him.
Chuck & Larry: he was thewomanizer that got five girls at a time.
Grown-ups: he was the millionaireagent in LA married to Salma Hayek, while everyone else was broke.

Take a look at 1999, because that’s when everythingstarted to change. That is when Big Daddywas released and that was Adam Sandler’s last truly funny movie. It is also theyear that Sandler decided to open his Happy Madison production company. I thinkthat once Adam Sandler was in charge of his own company and was the finaldecision maker, he could not get out of his own way. He was now in charge ofevery aspect of his films, including the script and character decisions. If youlook at those movies now, he seems to be very guarded on the hits and jokestaken against his characters. I think since he runs the company, no one wasthere to settle his ego, tell him when something is a bad joke and to stepback.

Could it be that Adam Sandler went from being a verytalented comedic writer and actor, to not funny in a few short years? Could itbe that once he was in charge of his own production and making all thedecisions, nobody would tell him he is not funny anymore, and the bottomdropped out? Someone, somewhere within Happy Madison hadto think “I don’t know if Adam playing himself and his sister will be funny,”but no one is willing to say anything to Sandler. That is why it is his production company.

His best movie, TheWedding Singer, he plays what everyone likes: A regular guy, with no money and a crappy life. That’s comedy,what people will laugh at. Also, look at the best movie made by Happy Madison: Grandma’sBoy. Down on his luck, broke guy has to move in with his grandma because hisroommate has spent all his rent money on Pilipino call girls. Throw in someraunchy jokes and a few people playing the right roles. It is a greatmovie.

Now I understand that Sandler grew up, had kids and choseto gear some of his movies towards them and stop with some of the dirty jokes.That is understandable. But he never has been just a guy with a family and kidsand a job. I think for Adam Sandler to start to get respect back from hisoriginal fans, to be respected in the comic community, he needs to take a newdirection in his next movie. Play a guy who just gets divorced and loses hisjob and his house because of the economy, then moves in with his buddy (Irecommend his real life buddy, Adam Covert), and tries to start his life over. Theguy struggles with getting a job, getting women and being broke (you are goingto need some dirty jokes here. Sorry. This is 2011). Please Adam, for the sakeof comedy, please come back. Just don’t fire me, Mr. Sandler…

  
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Crosby’s Return Not All About Offensive

Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Written by Rich Miller, talent network news staff
Twitter @rmillertime24
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From the moment #87 touched the ice Monday night all eyes were on him, even those of the Islanders.  That’s what makes Crosby such a difference maker; other teams have to account for him every shift.  This could not have been any more evident after his first goal.  Initially Crosby was deep in his own end helping behind his own net, but when Deryk Engelland cleared the defensive zone to Pascal Dupuis on the half-boards, Crosby hit speed burst.  The rest is history.

That type of speed from the center position is unusual, unheard of, and unbelievable. It makes defenders have to back up, which means they cannot join odd man rushes, which means less scoring chances for the opposing team.  It makes opposing centers focus on #87, instead of their wingers.  It makes everyone wearing black and gold jobs a little easier as well.  Crosby covers so much space on the ice defensively; it lets the Penguins defenseman have the ability to be more aggressive.  As a defenseman there is no greater solace than knowing your center will be there to help you.

Not only do the Penguin defensemen get a chance to expand on their abilities, but the wingers do as well.  Less time spent back checking as a winger means more time trying to find open areas on the ice in transition. If you find open space, Crosby will find you.  This is where wingers with great speed and skating ability, i.e. Pascal Dupuis, become immediate threats.  Dupuis is one of the few people on the ice that has enough speed to skate with Crosby. Dupuis by himself is an average player at best, but with Crosby opening up space for him and less defensive obligations, Dupuis becomes very dangerous.

Finally, the person who will benefit more than anyone else from Crosby’s return: Marc Andre Fleury.  Fleury faced 29 shots last night from a porous New York team, but not many were quality chances and he was more of spectator whenever Crosby was on the ice.  Already arguably the best net minder in the game, Fleury now has three exceptional two way players covering the center of the ice, with arguably the best overall defense directly in front of him as well.  Crosby’s return already has people talking about scoring races and Hart trophies, but the one award I would definitely be willing to bet on is a Vezina for Fleury.


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Pittsburgh Football Store | Perfect Holiday Gifts For Pittsburgh Sports Fans

November 21, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - Pittsburgh Football Store
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Are you a Pittsburgh Sports Fan? Then check out out the cool sports memorabilia available on Pittsburgh Football Store, just in time for holiday gift shopping.

Pittsburgh Football Store: Your Home for all Pittsburgh Sports Memorabilia. 

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Pittsburgh Comedian David Michael's "Secrets From The Greenroom"

November 18, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - David Michael "Secrets From The Greenroom"
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Comedian and talent network artist David Michael's new book - "Secrets From The Greenroom" - features (for the first time ever) a professional comedian's inside techniques for effective public speaking. Comedians are natural public speakers and some of the techniques David reveals are so powerful that comedy purists believe it's cheating. In "Secrets From The Greenroom," David Micheal combines all the techniques comedians use to communicate and translates them to public and corporate speaking. He also shares his experiences and the advice he's received from the top comedians of our generation, including Jay Leno, Drew Carey, Dennis Miller, Howie Mandel, Steve Harvey, Lewis Black and more.

The entertaining, yet effective book is for anyone who, at some point, has to speak in front of an audience. whether you are just starting out or have been speaking for years, "Secrets From The Greenroom" will allow you to become a more effective communicator for the stage and help develop your public speaking skills and apply them to your personal communication needs. It's a great read!

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Read The Stars | Mercury Retrograde Just In Time For Thanksgiving

November 18, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - Read The Stars
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In this week's Read The Stars featured article, Astrologer Judi Vitale covers Mercury's Retrograde - something we shouldn't overlook, particularly if we're traveling for Thanksgiving this year:

"The real thing won't come until the wee hours of Thanksgiving morning, but you can start now to work around what may become one of the messiest holidays for travel and miscommunication yet. Also - back up your systems and check on your vehicles to make sure they're in working order. You won't want to get caught trying to repair a printer or charge a battery while precious holiday moments are being created!

It's great that we know Mercury Retrograde's coming, isn't it? That, among so many other things, is a great reason to be thankful!"

Read more and watch the video on Read The Stars' Mercury Retrograde - Race It To Grandma's! 

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talent network news presents the Weekender...

November 17, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - Bella Vista; talent network, inc.
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Welcome to The Weekender: Your guide to the going's-on in Pittsburgh entertainment for November 17th to November 20th, ranging from music to comedy and everything in between.

Thursday, November 17th

Little Black Dress Party

Hosted by Pittsburgh 50 Finest

Villa Southside

7:00pm

Related Story: Pittsburgh's 50 Finest Present The Little Black Dress Party | Support Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Anthrax And Testament

With Death Angel

Stage AE

7:00pm Doors

Jim Breuer

Improv Comedy Club Pittsburgh

8:00pm

Dave Alvin & the Guilty Ones

Club Cafe

8:00pm to 11:30pm

Russian Circles

with Deaf Heaven, Instructions and more

Smiling Moose - Upstairs

6:00pm Doors, 6:30pm Show

The Parlor Mob

with The Park View, Tony Cenname, and The Winter Brave

Hard Rock Cafe

8:00pm Doors, 8:30pm Show

Manheim Steamroller 2011 Christmas Tour

Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex

7:00pm Doors, 8:00pm Show 

Friday, November 18th

51st Duquesne Light Light Up Night

Downtown Pittsburgh

5:00pm

No Bad Ju Ju

Robert Clemente Bride Party (Part of Light Up Night)

8:00pm to 9:30pm

Night Life

Sheraton Four Points (Greensburg, PA)

Contact (724) 836.6060

9:30pm to 1:30am

Guitar Zack & The Daves

Rivers Casino - Levels Lounge

8:00pm to Midnight

East Coast Turnaround

Rivers Casino - Wheelhouse Bar & Grill

9:00pm to 1:00am

DJ Bill Bara

Rivers Casino - Drum Bar

9:30pm to 1:30am

Jim Breuer

Improv Comedy Club Pittsburgh

8:00pm and 10:00pm

Mr. Greengenes

Altar Bar

8:00pm Doors, 10:00pm Show

Pittsburgh Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival

Heinz Field

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Lenny Smith CD Release Show

Club Café

6:00pm Doors, 7:00pm Show

ElectroBelly Dance Troupe Featuring Chris 'Choze' Jaeger

Club Café

10:00pm Doors, 10:30pm Show

Meanstreet (Van Halen Tribute)

With 12 Gauge Justice and The Krush

Benefiting The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society

Hard Rock Café

9:30pm Doors, 10:00pm Show

Dillinger Escape Plan

with Red Fang, Belie My Burial and Oldfears

Rex Theater

6:00pm Doors, 7:00pm Show

Saturday, November 19th

Mark Eddie

The Academy Theater (Meadville, PA)

7:30pm

Related Story: Music Comic Mark Eddie & The Tammy Pescatelli Comedy Series at The Academy Theater

Night Life

Sheraton Four Points (Greensburg, PA)

Contact (724) 836.6060

9:30pm to 1:30am 

Billy Elmer

H T's Spillway (797 Oneida Valley Rd; Butler, PA)

Contact (724) 283.0356

9:00pm 

Masquerade Ball & Benefit

Featuring Clique Vodka; Benefiting Erik Cook and Family

The Berkshire (Beaver Falls, PA)

7:00pm to 11:00pm

Related Story: Masquerade Ball & Benefit Featuring Clique Vodka and Benefiting Erik Cook and Family

Bryan Cole

Rivers Casino - Levels Lounge

9:00pm to 1:00am

UFC Fight

Rivers Casino - Wheelhouse Bar & Grill

10:00pm to 2:00am

DJ Scottro

Rivers Casino - Drum Bar

9:30pm to 1:30am

Jim Breuer

Improv Comedy Club Pittsburgh

7:00pm and 9:00pm

2nd Annual Horse-Drawn Candlelight Carriage Parade

Downtown Pittsburgh

Noon to 9:00pm

Granati Brothers

Northwest Savings Bank Market Square Stage 

Part of 2nd Annual Horse-Drawn Candlelight Carriage Parade

4:30 pm

Bob Seger

Consol Energy Center

8:00pm

Dashboard Confessional [Solo Acoustic] And Jarrod Gorbel

Mr. Smalls Theatre

8:00pm

Animal Friends' Pet Photos with Santa and Bake Sale

Animal Friends

10:00am to 4:00pm

Dicey and Paprika with Seamus Ricci

Club Café

6:00pm Doors, 7:00pm Show

Mike Marks

Club Café

10:00pm Doors, 10:30pm Show

Crash City EP Release Party

Stage AE

7:00pm Doors

Monsters of Mock

Featuring Battle of Los Angeles [Rage Against the Machine Tribute], Facelift [Alice in Chains Tribute], Schism [Tool Tribute] and Ten [Pearl Jam Tribute]

Altar Bar

8:00pm Doors, 9:00pm Show

Sunday, November 20th

Andre Rieu

Consol Energy Center

6:00pm

WYEP presents: Dar Williams

Rex Theater

7:00pm Doors, 8:00pm Show

HURT Acoustic with Shattered (Acoustic) and Jeffro

Club Café

7:00pm Doors, 8:00pm Show

Restaurant To Check Out This Weekend:

Bella Vista Ristorante Italiano

1204 Grandview Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15211

(412) 431.1660 

Bella Vista, located atop Mt. Washington on Grandview Avenue, provides both a first-rate atmosphere and menu to match, with authentic American/Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list. Check out Bella Vista's Menu and Wine List and maybe make a visit before or after checking out Light Up Night this weekend? It's definitely worth the trip. 

Bella Vista Ristorante Italiano's Website.

Past Weekender Restaurants: 
NOLA On the Square (412) 471.9100
Thai Suan Thip (412) 766.1899
Bella Sera Urban Trattoria (412) 281.6363
Bite Bistro (412) 761.9500
Seviche (412) 697.3120
Naked Grape (412) 741.6420
Thai Foon (412) 788.1158
Café Notte (412) 761.2233
Moe's Southwest Grill
Mario's Family Restaurant (412) 262.3020
Eleven (412) 201.5656
Harris Grill (412) 362.5273
Dish Osteria and Bar (412) 390.2012
Kaya (412) 261.6565
Ciao2! (412) 788.9463
BRGR Bar
Saga Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Sonoma Grille (412) 697.1336
Bistecca Steakhouse & Wine Bar (724) 503.1510
AJ Bambino (412) 299.8590
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto (412) 481.4414
Hyde Park Steakhouse (412) 222.4014

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"A Biased Review" by new Staff Writer MeatPark | KFC Double Down

November 17, 2011
Written by MeatPark
Source Credits - @meatpark
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'talent network news' would like to welcome a new writer to our staff: Pittsburgh native, MeatPark, who will be providing some humorous, unique (and maybe biased) insight to our blog. You can follow MeatPark on Twitter @meatpark.

Hello everyone! You're probably wondering "Who is this guy, and what does he know about anything?" Well to answer your question, my name is Meat and I know everything about everything. My goal with these articles is to give you a VERY biased review on things that rule, and things that don't rule.

I figured that I'd start with something I know very well. Probably too well, seeing that my nickname is Meat. I went out this week and tried a KFC Double Down. If you don't know what that is, Google it. Or if you're too lazy for that (which I know you are), here's a picture:

"The new KFC Double Down sandwich is real! This one-of-a-kind sandwich features two thick and juicy boneless white meat chicken filets (Original Recipe® or Grilled), two pieces of bacon, two melted slices of Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese and Colonel's Sauce. This product is so meaty, there's no room for a bun!" - God

As you can see, it looks pretty tasty. And this thing totally SCREAMS America.
Fried chicken, bacon and cheese. Yes please.As I said, I ventured out to my nearest KFC to give one a try. (Just FYI, the crew and patrons of KFC on a Tuesday at 2:00pm is by no means the "A-Squad").

Giddy like a school girl.

I was a little upset because the cheese wasn't melted, but I got over it pretty quickly.

You can see it's actually pretty big. Compared to the size of my bear-claw, you can see it's a good size; it weighed around 1.5 lbs.

Try using THIS picture for your advertisements, KFC.

Obesity, for Science!

REVIEW
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Presentation: 3/5
I wish that my cheese had been melted. Overall, it was pretty close to what they had advertised. It looked like two fried chicken breasts with bacon and cheese in between them.

Taste: 3/5
It tasted like two fried chicken breasts with some bacon and cheese in between them. Need I say more?

Price: 2/5
The thieves at KFC are charging $4.99 for this bad-boy. I'd rather spend that kind of scratch on 5 junior bacon cheeseburgers.

Fat-boy Filling Power: 3/5
This hefty sandwich would probably be enough to fill up a normal person. But if you're over 200 lbs, there's a good chance you'll need a side dish to help you out.

Patriotism Factor: 4.5/5
As stated above, this "sandwich" is all about America. Fried food, CHECK. Bacon, CHECK. The ability to upset PETA for the gratuitous slaughter of millions of chicken, CHECK.

Overall Score: 62%.
If you're an American and you're overweight, try this thing. I wouldn't recommend getting it on a daily basis, but it's worth it if only to discuss with your other fat friends.

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Now for those of you health nuts (and I know most of you are) screaming about how terrible this thing is for you, here's some information on the Double Down and other sandwiches that are served in this wonderful country:

KFC's Original Recipe Double Down:
540 calories, 32 g fat, 1,380 mg sodium 

McDonalds Angus Bacon and Cheese Burger:
790 calories, 39 g fat, 2,070 mg sodium

Burger King Quad Stacker:
930 calories, 65 g fat, 1,740 mg sodium (with a shocking 31g of sugar to boot) 

Wendy's Classic Triple:
970 calories, 59 g fat, 2,060 mg sodium

As you can see, the Double Down is actually BETTER for you then some of the other big-boy sandwiches that are on the market - how scary is that?

So there you have it, all the information you'll need to get out there and live like a true American.Until next time, keep living the dream.

- Meat. 

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19-Year-Old Pittsburgh Rapper Has #1 Album | Mac Miller's "Blue Slide Park"

November 17, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - 19 Year Old White Jewish Rapper From Pittsburgh Has Number 1 Album
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This week's #1 album belongs to a Pittsburgher - 19-year-old Mac Miller [real name Malcolm McCormick] - with his album Blue Slide Park. Miller records for Rostrum Records, a Pittsburgh indie label owned by Benjy Grinburg [the same label that launched Wiz Khalifa on Atlantic Records].

Mac Miller Playlist

showbiz411.com

Miller plays instruments and listens and loves a range of music that includes the Beatles and Sublime: "I'm full of love. I love music." Miller's #1 album, filled with "hip hop with melodies" has already sold about 149,000 copies.

Read more: 19 Year Old White Jewish Rapper From Pittsburgh Has Number 1 Album 

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