Pitt 37 Syracuse 10

Yesterday's football game at Heinz Field was a great time! The weather was beautiful and it was so nice to roll around the stadium. This was my first visit to Heinz Field and I have to say it's a beautiful stadium, very accessible and friendly.

I also seen the new statue and monument to Fred Rogers, I'm not crazy about the statue but I think it is a fitting tribute for a man who touched so many. I couldn't believe the lines for the Nina and Pinta replicas, there were people everywhere. Check out some of yesterday's photos...












I'm not sure who this drummer is for Pitt but his Permobil went great on the field !

College football Saturday

I'm headed to the Pitt Syracuse game today, Pittsburgh is favored by 21 points. The weatherman is calling for 62° and sunshine, hopefully both predictions come true.

Penn State University plays Ohio State today in happy Valley and PSU is favored by four points. I really believe Penn State can beat Ohio today. I should be home to watch the second half, Let's Go State...

FREE MASTERS PROGRAM AT WAKE FOREST RECEIVES POOR RESPONSE

FYI, a MS Degree at Pitt is $16,400 per year for Pa residents just for tuition.

Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very poor. Please, pass along this opportunity to your friends, families, and networks to see if there is an interest. This is a great school and a tremendous opportunity to attend a top graduate school.

See details below. The contact person information is:

Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Marketing
Room 3139 Worrell Professional Center
Babcock Graduate School of Management
Wake Forest University 1834 Wake
Forest Drive Winston-Salem , NC 27109-8758

Website: http://mba.wfu.edu/
Phone: (336)..758.4475;
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Replicas Of Columbus' Nina, Pinta Dock In Pittsburgh - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh

Replicas Of Columbus' Nina, Pinta Dock In Pittsburgh - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh I think this is a great opportunity for Pittsburghers to physically touch history. It's amazing how small the ships are, I cannot imagine setting out across the ocean looking for new territories in something this small.




These replicas remind me of The Mayflower replica which is docked at Plymouth Harbor in Massachusetts. I have always enjoyed history and here's an opportunity to see it up close and personal.

SOA

Have you been watching SONS OF ANARCHY ? I really enjoy this program...

Are you okay?

This weekend I spent some time visiting a friend in the hospital. Whenever a nurse or doctor would need to be in the room, I would excuse myself and go find a quiet place to sit, relax or read my kindle2.

I also tried to complete my weight shifts (tilting my chair at a 45° angle, in order to relieve pressure from my bottom) during these times. The funny thing was... I had two sets of nurses come over to check on me while I was Reclined and asked me if I was all right. Then I had two total strangers walk over and ask the same thing.... I really didn't think I was looking that bad. I knew I should've shaved before going to the hospital.

I'm not complaining, I really appreciate the fact that the individuals were concerned. But I think nursing professionals could have been a little better trained and understood what a weight shift was (I asked, they had no clue). It could be a disability awareness seminar or opportunity for diversity training. The whole thing made me chuckle and thankfully they did not admit me to the ward.

Small Businesses

Last night I made plans to have coffee with a friend at a local coffee shop/Internet café. What I didn't realize was their business had slowed down and they were completing some remodeling, so they started closing in the late afternoon.

When I arrived, they were inside working on a few things and said they were closed but for me to come on in. I explained the situation about making plans to meet someone, they said no problem.

My friend came and we had our drinks and spoke for a half hour or so. When it was time to pay the bill, they would not take any money. Do you think you could get that service from Starbucks or a big-box chain?

Sure, sometimes small businesses may not be able to offer the best prices when competing with the big box chains. I certainly believe they provide better quality products. Thats why I prefer to spend my money locally, where I get the absolute best service.... Thanks Aces Cyber Cafe !