Monthly Archives: January 2010

FlipSide’s live Grammy chat

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Grammy chat

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What you need to know now 01/29/10

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Five must-do events to help you make the most of the weekend. Find out what locals said about MTV’s controversial show “Jersey Shore.” All-female, cabaret-style troupe All The Kings Men performs at York College. Find out what’s on tap at … Continue reading →

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Epic economic rap battle

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Does economic policy put you to sleep? Check out this dope jam from economist Russ Roberts’ EconTalk podcast. John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich August von Hayek spit rhymes about economic philosophy. (Both men are actually long dead.) See what pop … Continue reading →

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The cereal serial 01/29/10

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. Reclusive writer J.D. Salinger died Wednesday at the age of 91. (Literary loss) Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will hock Hershey products. (Hope she doesn’t pull a “Melrose Place”) … Continue reading →

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Discover indie artists with WXPN, WeatherVane

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Tuesday, regional adult alternative radio station WXPN and non-profit production company Weathervane Music Organization launched Shaking Through. Shaking Through is an online music and video series that showcases new music. Over the next two years, 15-20 independent artists will be … Continue reading →

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The Scoop: Dine-Out benefit for Haiti

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Erin McCracken

The White Rose Bar and Grill, 48 N. Beaver St. in York, will partner with the York-Adams Chapter of the American Red Cross to host a Dine-Out Event to benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The event will … Continue reading →

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The cereal serial 01/28/10

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. President Obama gave his first State of the Union address. (Pundit paradise) The House passed a statewide cell phone ban. (Don’t dial and drive) PETA wants … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs attempts to one-up Moses with iPad

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Today, Apple CEO Steve Jobs, descended from the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains, like a modern-day Moses. He carried a tablet that contained 10 things the world couldn’t do. His feat is being called a miracle, but is there … Continue reading →

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Watch local on ‘America’s Best Dance Crew’

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Erin McCracken

York rapper Phene, aka Zach Richards, currently lives in Atlanta. He gave me a heads up about his buddy and fellow Central York High School grad Terrence Green. Geen is part of an Atlanta-based dance team called Swagger Crew, which … Continue reading →

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The cereal serial 01/27/10

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. “Avatar” passed “Titanic” in earnings. (That doesn’t guarantee it a Best Picture Oscar, right?) More teens are becoming addicted to plastic surgery. (Again, let’s blame MTV.) … Continue reading →

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