Valentine's Day 2012

St. ValeJ-Dub would like to wish you and yours the sexiest
of Valentine's Days.

He also says...


"Remember folks, if it's not kinky, it's not worth trying."



Have a great V.D.

Random Picture Monday (02-13-12)

Respect.

The Water Boys

It looks like the city is considering selling the water authority.

Again.

Yeah, they thought about selling it back in 2004ish, but there was more
drama than Ronnie and Sammi Sweetheart had on Jersey Shore
a couple seasons ago.

Ugh.

Thank goodness they don't focus on them any longer.


So yeah, back to our water...

The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County sent of a
purchase proposal for our local watering hole.

The mayor thinks it's a good idea to talk to city council as well
as water board members.

We agree.

This is a big deal, that would affect many households throughout
the valley.

New Ken, Arnold, Lower Burrell, Upper Burrell, Allegheny Twp,
Washington Twp and Plum.

All of those areas are serviced by the New Kensington Water
Authority.

Last time the NKWA appraised, it came in around $31 million.

Some think it will be closer to $35 million or more this time around.



When we get more details about the offer.

We'll let you know about 'em.



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Nic emailed us his weather report for the weekend...

"Hey all, grab a coat, it's gonna be cold."

- Nic

You can't say he doesn't take his job seriously.

We're Over It

This winter has been rather tame.

Sure we got some snow here and there (yesterday).

But we are ready for the weather to break.


Each year, when Valentine's Day approaches, we start dreaming
of warmer weather, and all the great things we do with it.

Barbecuing.
Golfing.
Tailgating.
Disc Golf.
Swimming.
Fishing.
Drinking Cold Beer in a Tank-Top.
etc...

As we sit here watching coverage of the PGA Pro-Am at Pebble Beach,
we feel the itch to get out and "pound some rocks" on the range.

It's been too long since we sported a pair of khakis, and placed a few wagers
on a round of golf.

Is there a better way to spend a sunny day than draining a 20 footer
under pressure, and extending your hand to retrieve a few bucks
from your duffing buddy?
We think not.

But for now, since grass around here is covered with the white stuff.

We will tune in to coverage of Romo and Woods vs. Furyk and Rucker, and
hope that it tides us over until we can get out there ourselves.




Hmmm...

Maybe a theNewk.com Golf Outing is in order this year.

Stay tuned.

Our Friend Of The Stars

Our good buddy Anthony Breznican always entertains us.

Is it any wonder he writes for Entertainment Weekly?

Last time we talked about him, he was writing about the movie
world for USA Today.

Read the 2-part interview we conducted HERE and HERE.

Our mothers say it's some of our better work.


The reason for us talking about Anthony today, is he wrote a great
essay about Star Wars for EW.

He even mentions a local market and an old high school friend of ours.

Pretty cool stuff to read in a worldwide magazine.

Here is a link to the essay...

http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/02/07/star-wars-i-fought-yoda/


Read it.



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You can follow him on twitter: @Breznican

Welcome Home Troops

This past Saturday the Reservists of the 307th came home to a hero's welcome.

And it was well deserved.

A little over a year ago, these men and women left the area and served
in Afghanistan until the end of January.

Being escorted by many firetrucks and police cars...

They arrived at Valley High at 3:30pm to a near packed house.

Family, friends and everyday citizens were there cheering, holding
signs and waving flags.

We were not able to attend, but our friends that were there said
it was "something special."

We wish we could thank each and every service man/woman for their
sacrifices.

They truly are heroes.

Welcome home.

We've missed you.




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Photo credit goes to Frank Sarno (DJ Frankie).

He helped hoist the flag over Stevenson Blvd this past Saturday.

You should check him out this Saturday night (9pm-2am) @ Ziggy's Bar
in Tarentum. Right next to our good friends at Gatto Cycle.

Their Anti-Valentine's Party will feature
drink specials/great tunes/good times.

And be sure to follow our lead during the Cupid Shuffle.

That's our jam.

Random Picture Monday (02-06-12)

There is beauty all around the Newk.

All you need to do is take a look around every now and again.

Our Weatherman Is The Best

You all know Nic, our weatherman.


He's the best.

Seriously, take a listen to this...




If you aren't ready for the weekend after hearing that, you have
big problems, my friend.

Groundhog Day 2012 Results

D.J. #1: Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today.
D.J. #2: It's coooold out there every day. What is this, Miami Beach?
D.J. #1: Not hardly. And you know, you can expect hazardous travel later today with that, you know, that, uh, that blizzard thing.
D.J. #2: [mockingly] That blizzard - thing. That blizzard - thing. Oh, well, here's the report! The National Weather Service is calling for a "big blizzard thing!"
D.J. #1: Yessss, they are. But you know, there's another reason why today is especially exciting.
D.J. #2: Especially cold!
D.J. #1: Especially cold, okay, but the big question on everybody's lips...
D.J. #2: - On their chapped lips...
D.J. #1: - On their chapped lips, right: Do ya think Phil is gonna come out and see his shadow?
D.J. #2: Punxsutawney Phil!
D.J. #1: That's right, woodchuck-chuckers - it's...
D.J. #1, D.J. #2: [in unison] GROUNDHOG DAY!

We have no idea if Phil saw his shadow.

We wrote this last night.

Do you really think we stay awake all night, just to find out
if a groundhog saw his shadow?

We only did that once.

And that was years ago.

And we drank a lot.

Like, a whole lot.

Gobbler's Knob has not been the same since.



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If you know if he saw his shadow or not, please tell us.

Thanks.

My Flippy Floppies On

It's been awhile since we've heard from our good friend Frank.

To be honest, if 3 days goes by without an email, we start
to worry and miss him.

But it seems warm weather brings out more than just a few pairs
of spandex shorts.

(Yeah, we saw a woman wearing some yesterday at Walmart in the Mills.)


Okay, okay.

Enough of our drivel.

Here's.... Frank!

yo yo yo what up newks. i was readin your website today while sittin next to my lil cuosins baby pool cuz it was hot out there. hell yeah i was drinking a cold forty of bud and had my flippy floppies on. i am lovin this weather. mostly cuz i hate havin to wake up all early at 10 and clean snow off my moms car. even the hot lady that lives next to us had a tanktop on and was out in her yard lookin all good. booyah. aight then ill check yall later.
frank the stank

Always great hearing from you Frank.

You be careful slugging beer and ogling the neighborhood milfs.