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Albrecht's Pittsburgh Blog February 2005 Archive

By Albrecht Powell, About.com Guide to Pittsburgh

Ambridge Man Tackles Survivor Palau

Thursday February 17, 2005
This time there are 20, and the game changes radically in the first 10 minutes. Get to know tall, handsome Ambridge native, Ian Rosenberger, a contestant in Survivor Palau which ... Read More

A Good Place to Retire

Tuesday February 15, 2005
While sunny Arizona and Florida are popular havens for retirees, Pittsburgh is not a city that most ever consider. Author Warren Bland thinks differently, however. In his new book, "Retire ... Read More

Popping the Popcorn Record

Thursday February 10, 2005
One determined young Pittsburgh cub scout named Ryan Cenk, age 10, popped the national record for the Scouts' annual popcorn sale by selling an amazing 1,032 cases of popped and ... Read More

Six More Weeks of Winter

Wednesday February 2, 2005
So says Punxsutawney Phil, he world’s most famous furry forecaster, who emerged from his burrow on Gobbler's Knob this morning to see his shadow. His Groundhog Day prediction was greeted ... Read More

Groundhog Day Predictions

Tuesday February 1, 2005
Probably the most celebrated weather forecaster in the world, Punxsutawney Phil could learn a thing or two from Al Roker. While the citizens of Punxsutawney, PA, swear that Phil's prediction ... Read More

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