Read The Stars' Super Bowl Prediction and February Horoscopes

February 3, 2012
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - Read the Stars
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Astrologer and Read The Stars' Judi Vitale is analyzing the stars to predict this Sunday's Superbowl, and she will be appearing on Blog Talk Radio this Sunday, February 5th, along with Numerologists William Brabam and Ed Peterson, to discuss her findings. To hear what Judi has to say found before her Blog Talk Radio appearance, check out Super Bowl Prediction By The Stars.

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In other Read The Stars' news,
it's the beginning of a new month, which means a new batch of Monthly Horoscopes: "The month of February might seem to move slowly, thanks to the Mars retrograde, but that doesn't mean there won't be some wild planet action going on! Neptune will move into Pisces to stay on February 3rd, and the truth will be hard to define - or find…February is the month of love, but this time, thanks to Neptune, it's all about Universal Love!" Check out your Monthly Horoscopes and more on Read The Stars.

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Megan Wolfley and the Girlie Girls Who Love Sports | Pearls, Heels and Cleats Now On Etsy!

December 5, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - Pearls Heels and Cleats; Pearls Heels and Cleats Etsy Shop
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Megan Wolfley - daughter of Craig Wolfley and friend of talent network - has created an Etsy Shop for all those girls out there who love sports. Her Etsy Shop is the same name as her website - Pearls Heels and Cleats - and will adhere to the Girlie Girl in Sports:

"I created my first tree skirt while in Texas over thanksgiving and I'm going to start creating other ones that are themed to college and football teams! Then I bought some chalkboard paint and was messing around with some wine glasses that I thought I'd put up as my first listing! They are so cute and no two are the same! I'm also going to tailor those to teams and personalize those to customers!"

Read more on Pearls, Heels and Cleats' For the Girlie Girl in Sports!!! My New Etsy Shop!

Visit Megan Wolfley's Etsy Shop: Pearls Heels and Cleats

Pearls Heels and Cleats on Facebook.

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

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Written by Rich Miller, talent network news staff
Twitter @rmillertime24
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Welcome to the second 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.

 'Rich and Almost Famous' by Rich Miller

* It seems as if Justin Bieber has some game with the ladies, so I have found it hard to believe he hooked up with one of the girls from 16 and Pregnant. Have you seen Selena Gomez? Bieber’s attorney Howard Weitzman (Jewish name so has to be good) has confirmed Bieber will be taking a DNA test very soon to clear his name. Assuming Bieber is cleared: Weitzman intends to seal the deal by suing the pants off of the self-proclaimed Bieber baby mama for the bad publicity. Maury?  http://youtu.be/jzX1nxpnKZ4

* Blue Slide Park is now the #1 album in the country. You’re welcome Mac. http://www.theboombox.com/2011/11/10/mac-miller-may-be-first-indie-rapper-to-hit-no-1-in-16-years/

* Unfortunately people cheat, the cheated upon typically will find out, subsequently so does everyone on Facebook. Kat Von D decided a small novel was easier than 19 status updates: https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150394420646162

* I’m not the only one who hates Twilight, so does one of the stars: http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/blogs/procrastinator/5957444/Why-Robert-Pattinson-hates-Twilight 

*I was so close to calling the Houston Texans the best team in the AFC, but then Matt Schaub broke his foot and is now out for the year. At this point, a rematch of Pittsburgh and Green Bay in the Super Bowl is a realistic possibility. Pittsburgh has shown they have the offensive formula to beat New England, plus have a much better defense. Home field advantage could be the key to this match up however. And despite the two wins I feel they are still a better overall team than Baltimore, and would beat the inconsistent Ravens in the playoffs. Cincinnati and the Jets could be threats, but really who else is left from the AFC? Green Bay is practically a given, they are seriously that good, even in a superior NFC.

* Rick Perry, mind freak: http://youtu.be/cmi_p1iLs3g

* Friends don’t let friends be epic fails: http://youtu.be/L-Rpl710oEg. And if you’re friend is missing they’re probably just playing Call of Duty.

* I was stunned to learn Bob Costas would be interviewing Jerry Sandusky on NBC’s Rock Center, apparently so was Costas, learning of the interview only 15 minutes before they spoke. To what purpose Sandusky and his defense team agreed to do this completely defies all conventional logic, yet I digress. Costas masterfully grilled Sandusky repeatedly with remarkably blunt questions. Sandusky admitted to at the very least being an alarmingly creepy old man, yet maintained innocence telling Costas he was not a pedophile. It took him seventeen seconds to say, “I am not sexually attracted to young boys”; in my book that’s sixteen and a half seconds too long.  Eight alleged victims have come forward, with more rumored to have spoken with police. The evidence is mounting against Sandusky.


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Move The Needle Monday | November 14th Edition

November 15, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - ESPN Pittsburgh Sports Bloggers; talent network, inc.
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November 14th's edition of "Move The Needle Monday," courtesy of talent network's and ESPN Pittsburgh's Sports Blogger Frank Murgia, is now available on ESPN Pittsburgh. Check it out for an overview of the newest stories in sports.

Follow Frank Murgia on Twitter @realfrankmurgia.

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'Rich and Almost Famous' | New Weekly By Our New Writer Rich Miller

Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Written by Rich Miller, talent network news staff
Twitter @rmillertime24
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'talent network news' would like to welcome Rich Miller (The Champagne of Bloggers) to the staff as one of our new writers. Rich resides here in Pittsburgh and we present to you 'Rich and Almost Famous,' his column that is a mixed bag of creative opinions on all that is entertainment and sports. You can follow Rich on Facebook and Twitter @RMillerTime24.

 'Rich and Almost Famous' by Rich Miller

* Mac Miller's new album titled "Blue Slide Park" was released Tuesday. For the 19-year-old rapper, who was born in Point Breeze, his debut album is an outline of how he got his start in music and his Pittsburgh roots. A mix of upbeat lyrics and rifts in the title track and also the problems on transitioning to the life of fame in the song "Missed Calls." So far the early reviews from Facebook and Twitter are calling the album a total hit and that Mac is a star-in-waiting. Those who have been following Mac on YouTube of course already knew that.

* TMZ posted a headline that Kim Kardashian is telling friends she is "so distraught that she can't function." The headline should have read "business as usual in the Kardashian house."

* In unrelated related news, Reggie Bush has had his best two games of the season since Kardashian divorced the basketball player guy. Coincidence?  I hope not - I just picked him up off of waivers.

* For me, the best show on TV right now is The Walking Dead. Last week's episode was a perfect example, with an awesome mix of storyline and gore. It is completely different from the typical zombie shows and movies. The attention to detail is unreal and the storyline is very deep. Check it out Sunday nights on AMC. 

* The Penn State scandal hits home for me. Not only as a PSU alum, but as a former athlete. We were always taught success with honor. It was the code. This week, high ranking officials and the icon of the campus broke the code. There are so many emotions that I could use to describe how I feel, but I think disappointed is the most appropriate. There is so much more to the prestige of Penn State than it's football team and their coaches. I can only hope now that the whole scandal is torn apart and fully investigated by the people who should have been involved nine years ago.  And then those who are deemed guilty not only are fired, but prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law...including Paterno.

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EPSN Pittsburgh Sports Blogger Frank Murgia And "Move The Needle Monday"

November 8, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - 970am ESPN Pittsburgh; talent network, inc.
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talent network's own Frank Murgia is now a Sports Blogger on 970am ESPN Pittsburgh. Check out this week's article - Move The Needle Monday - here.

Follow Frank Murgia on Twitter @realFrankMurgia. 

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

Monday, November 7, 2011
Posted by Frank Murgia, talent network, inc. 
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PITTSBURGH - Boxing is back in the Burgh this November 23rd, Wednesday night the day before Thanksgiving at Stage AE on the North Shore. ROY JONES JR. will be on the card in a SPECIAL ATTRACTION 3-Round Exhibition. The main event featured world ranked Pittsburgh native Monty Meza-Clay plus Andres "Taylor Made" Taylor, 'Boilermaker" Bill Hutchinson and more. 

Press Release for Distribution.

8-Time World Champion Roy Jones Jr. Exhibition & Meza-Clay vs. Bobo Highlights "Thanksgiving Feast of Fists" Wed. Nov. 23rd @ Stage AE in Pittsburgh.


Roy Jones Jr. in association with TNT Promotions presents "Thanksgiving Feast of Fists" on Wednesday Night November 23rd @ Stage AE on Pittsburgh's North Shore.  Planned for the evening's Special Attraction showcases living legend Roy Jones Jr. in an Exhibition Bout as the future Hall of Famer prepares for his Pay Per View title bout showdown next month in Atlanta.

In the Main Event, World Ranked Monty Meza-Clay (31W-3L) faces contender Leon Bobo (18W-8L-1D) of St. Louis, MO.  Pittsburgh's Meza-Clay needs a victory over Bobo to secure a major championship opportunity in early 2012.  The upset minded Bobo has faced the toughest the division has to offer & plans to pull the plug on Meza-Clay's title hopes.

In the Co-Feature, WBF Cruiserweight Champion Andres "Taylor Made" Taylor (19W-1L-2D) locks horns with UT Cruiserweight Champion Gary "Pit Bull" Gomez (19W-12L-2D).  Taylor takes a step up in class in Gomez, a veteran of many national television appearances versus the likes of former division king Tomasz Adamek & other top contenders.

A full card of action including local & national attractions is in store including Billy "The Boilermaker" Hutchinson fresh off of his knockout victory @ Rivers Casino in August, the return of Morgan "Big Chief" Fitch, celebrity appearances, & the latest music.

The night before Thanksgiving is one the biggest nights of the year & to experience professional prizefighting within the electric atmosphere of Stage AE's state-of-the-art entertainment complex is second to none.

Tickets are Gold Ringside $100, Silver Reserved $65 & General Admission $35 & can be purchased @ Ticketmaster outlets. (Buy Online Ticketmaster Link)

A limited number of Exclusive Platinum Ringside VIP Tables & Box Seats are available while supplies last by calling 724-840-0249.

All Ages.

Doors open at 7:00 PM, 1st bell at 8:00 PM.

Bouts subject to change.

Video(s) of the Week with Pittsburgh Steelers Troy Polamalu, Hines Ward, Brett Keisel and Head & Shoulders

October 18, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - WDVE, YouTube
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Courtesy of DVE Morning Show's Blog, we bring you the video(s) of the week, featuring Pittsburgh Steelers Troy Polamalu, Hines Ward and Brett Keisel:

Head & Shoulders - Troy Polamalu "Lyin' Fool" Commercial

Head & Shoulders - Troy and Brett Dancin' with the Hines

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Gene Collier's Two-Minute Warning | Sid, Tiger and Standing On One's Head

October 14, 2011
Posted By - Emma Venezie
Source Credits - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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On this week's Two-Minute Warning, available through Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Gene Collier discusses "life in the Sidney Crosby waiting room and other topics in sports."

Watch Two-Minute Warning: Sid, Tiger and Standing On One's Head below:

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Gene Collier's Two-Minute Warning | Staying Safe in Vancouver and NFL Stadiums

October 6, 2011 
Posted By - Emma Venezie 
Source Credits - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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This week's edition of Gene Collier's Two-Minute Warning, available through Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.com, is entitled Staying Safe in Vancouver and NFL Stadiums, and finds Gene discussing public safety issues in Vancouver and various NFL stadiums. Check it out below.

For more information or if you're interested in booking Gene Collier, contact
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412-264-4727 

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Jim Krenn Raw | Episodes 19, 20, 21 with Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers' Tailgating and Primanti's Sandwiches with Sean McDowell

October 4, 2011 
Posted By - Emma Venezie 
Source Credits - Jim Krenn Raw
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Catch up on the latest Jim Krenn Raw with Episodes 19, 20 and 21:

In Episode 19: Par Tee on the Green, Jim takes some friends (Ben Roethlisberger and Erik) golfing at Wildwood Highlands. Watch the episode to find out - surprisingly - who wins. 

In Episode 20: A Tale of Two Gates,
Jim explores the two different sides of Pittsburgh's Tailgating Communities.

In Episode 21: Fries, Slaw and Sean, listen to Jim and Sean McDowell exchange Primanti Brothers stories, hear why The Doors' Jim Morrison loved the sandwich, and learn the proper way to eat a Primanti's "Almost World Famous" sandwich.

Check out Jim Krenn Raw for more.

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Jim Krenn Raw | Episode 14: "The Clarks" and Episode 15: "Training Camp" 
Jim Krenn Raw Season 2 Premiere | Episode 13: "Party Animal"  

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First Annual Smoker with Jim Krenn and Friends at Barcelona at Rivers Edge

September 27, 2011 
Posted By - Emma Venezie 
Source Credits - WDVE
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WDVE's Jim Krenn will be hosting the First Annual Smoker this Sunday, October 2nd at Barcelona at Rivers Edge in Verona, PA. Come watch the Steelers take on the Texans and enjoy food, drinks and cigars along with Krenn and special guests. The event will take place from Noon until the end of the game.

Tickets are $50 per person and space is limited to 50 attendees, so RSVP today! Reserve your spot by calling (412)692.3900.

All proceeds from the event support the Down Syndrome Center at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.For more information, visit First Annual Smoker with Jim Krenn and Friends on WDVE.

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