Mon, Nov 4th 2013 09:10 am
Predicting who will win a reality singing competition is a little like trying to figure out Google analytics. We think we know what works and what doesn't, but at the end of the day, TV audiences are as hard to predict as search engine rankings.
Still, just as we know page traffic, links and social media factor into what we see on Google, we know a few things about what singers need to do to garner votes.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2013 07:00 am
The American Red Cross announces it will hold a blood collection drive Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, 5050 Cayuga St., in the village.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has announced its November schedule for 10 Niagara County service sites it operates in support of NY State of Health, the official health plan marketplace designed to help people shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2013 07:00 am
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced an Election Day hotline to help ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast an effective ballot in the Nov. 5 general election. The A.G. urges voters to call the office's hotline at 800-771-7755 or email [email protected] at any time between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Election Day to report issues or problems at the polls.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 12:25 pm
Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier today announced Randy Cunneyworth has been hired as a pro scout for the team.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 12:25 pm
Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier today announced forward Patrick Kaleta has been placed on waivers.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 12:25 pm
The Buffalo Sabres will be commemorating Veterans Day by honoring members of our nation's Armed Forces during the Nov. 12 game against Los Angeles. The team will be offering a special ticket package for the game and welcoming veterans from all over Western New York.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 11:00 am
Rumors of a potential lagoon project eyed for Lewiston spilled over at the Lewiston Town Board meeting, where a number of local residents vented their opposition on the mere idea of it ever becoming reality.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:05 am
Nine hundred kids get on and off the buses at the Lewiston-Porter Primary and Intermediate schools each day. Imagine kids jumping off buses, running and weaving toward the buildings with smaller ones caught in the frenzy.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:05 am
Local residents are invited to stop by the 3F Club, 904 Swann Road, Saturday, Nov. 9, starting at 4 p.m., where the Donovan-Hess benefit will be held to assist victims of a recent fire.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
St. Peter's R.C. School in Lewiston will hold a reverse draw cash raffle Sunday, Nov. 10, at Lewiston No. 1 Volunteer Fire Co. firehall, 145 N. Sixth St. Tickets for the cash raffle are $25. Cash prizes are $5,000, $1,000, $500 and $100 (multiple).
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
The Jack Beatty Cruise and Clambake has become one of the most popular summer events in Niagara County. This year, in the 14th anniversary of the event, a record $38,000 was raised to benefit Niagara Hospice.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
Nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" announces the lineup of guests who will join hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan during the week of Nov. 4-8.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
With the winter months quickly approaching, the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls conducted a competition to stock the shelves at the Community Missions' food pantry. More than 3,000 pounds of food later, the drive has officially been declared a success.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
On Friday evening, Nov. 15, Old Fort Niagara will present a special evening lantern tour focused on the 17th century history of the site. The tour will recount the explorations of LaSalle and the construction of forts Conti and Denonville during the final quarter of the 17th century. Tour participants will also get an up-close look at daily life for those who accompanied LaSalle on his bold explorations of the Great Lakes.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
The fourth-longest tenured president in Niagara University history and the second-largest hospital system in Western New York will be honored during Niagara University's President's Scholarship Dinner, set for Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Seneca Niagara Casino Hotel and Event Center.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
The Wound Center of Niagara, the area's first comprehensive wound care facility, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Brian Setzer Orchestra 'Christmas Rocks 10th Anniversary Tour' Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre. Tickets are $77, $67, $52 and $37.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
The CW will air the "One Direction iHeartRadio Album Release Party" Monday, Dec. 9 (9 p.m.).
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto is working with the Lewiston No. 2 Volunteer Fire Co. to promote a "Veterans Information Day" on Veterans Day weekend. The event will take place at the Lewiston firehall from noon until 4 p.m. Nov. 10.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
On Sunday, Dec. 1, the Winery at Marjim Manor will celebrate the holidays with "The Lighting of the Manor." Six Christmas trees, various displays and Hanukah menorah will be ablaze. The festivities begin at 1 p.m. at 7171 E. Lake Rd, Appleton.
Admittance will be a new hat, scarf or pair of mittens for the designated tree.
As part of the festivities, Manor wine presenter Kim Seddon will play Christmas carols, and Santa will be available for pictures. Nando's Pizzelles will return with a myriad of flavors. Mulled wine and mulled apple cider and other holiday treats will also be available. There will be hourly wine specials and giftwrapping.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 06:55 am
Ruth Woodruff Kennedy of Ransomville, in her 100th year, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at her residence under the loving care of her daughter, Ann, and Niagara Hospice.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 06:55 am
The Town of Lewiston completed needed improvements at Sanborn Park and Colonial Village Park this past week.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 12:00 am
The Country Doctor Antiques & Gifts officially opened Friday at its new location, 549 Center St. (formerly Artzee), in the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 09:50 pm
After an exhaustive nationwide search, seven talented young actors have won the coveted roles of the von Trapp children in NBC's musical production of "The Sound of Music Live!"
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 09:45 pm
With extremely strong winds buffeting efforts throughout the day, National Grid field crews continue the difficult task of restoring electric service to thousands of customers affected by the storm that rolled in Western New York last night and this morning, and is now making its way across the state.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 09:00 pm
NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, announced the roster of celebrities and experts who will judge the 2013 Miss Universe Competition, which airs Saturday, Nov. 9, on NBC (9 p.m.) from Crocus City Hall in Moscow.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 09:00 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Oct. 21, to Sunday, Oct. 27, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 74 response calls during this period.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 08:55 pm
The Lewiston Police Department announces it will play Lewiston-Porter School District teachers in a flag football game Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., under the lights at the Lew-Port football field behind the high school.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 08:45 pm
The Lewiston Police Department recently received a pharmaceutical drop-off box from the Niagara County Refuse Department. LPD Chief Chris Salada reports area residents can now visit the Lewiston Police Department at 4059 Creek Road between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and leave their unwanted medications.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 08:40 pm
The week 11 Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos game Sunday, Nov. 17, will be played at 8:30 p.m. on NBC's "Sunday Night Football." The Green Bay Packers at New York Giants game will now air at 4:25 p.m. on FOX, and the San Diego Chargers at Miami Dolphins game at 4:05 p.m. on CBS, the NFL announced today.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 08:35 pm
"The Voice" coach Christina Aguilera will perform live on the Nov. 4-5 telecasts of NBC's highly rated and Emmy Award-winning musical-competition series.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 08:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins cheered a proposal announced by the Federal Communications Commission chair to eliminate federal regulations that support sports blackouts.
"Blackout rules are unfair, outdated and alienate dedicated fans," Higgins said. "I support the FCC chairwoman's proposal to eliminate federal policies that defend and allow blackouts. We will be asking the full FCC board to follow through with this recommendation, and the leagues and teams to embrace the change as a way to reach a larger audience and do the right thing for their fans."
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 08:30 pm
As Americans gather to reflect on the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, ABC News will air a special week of programming to mark the 50th anniversary of his assassination (Nov. 22, 1963).
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 08:00 pm
Wegmans Food Markets Inc. and Roswell Park Cancer Institute have joined forces to offer the "QuitClub," a smoking cessation program available to all Wegmans employees and eligible spouses who want to quit smoking.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 01:55 pm
National Grid is now gearing up to address any electric service issues that may result from extreme winds. Potentially heavy rain and very strong wind gusts are expected across the company's upstate New York service area in Western New York, and moving east.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 01:55 pm
AccuWeather reports as a potent disturbance begins to exit the Great Lakes Friday, gusty winds will continue to reach eastward to the upper part of the Atlantic Coast. These strong winds will have the ability to down tree limbs and power lines. Folks could experience sporadic power outages throughout the day.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 07:05 am
Proud fourth-graders at Errick Road Elementary recently unveiled their first outdoor sculpture titled "Vertebrate Spines."
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 07:00 am
The New York State Tax Department claims more than half of the eligible homeowners in New York have registered for their Basic STAR exemptions.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 07:00 am
The ninth annual Electric Lights Parade will once again jump-start the holiday season, starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, along Military Road in the Town of Niagara.
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