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Look who won PA State Senior Idol

Posted on June 8, 2011 by laura randisi

It seems the fourth time’s a charm for Ephrata resident Peggy Kurtz Keller. She was named champion of the 2011 PA State Senior Idol at the finals competition at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster. Fifteen semifinalists, all Pennsylvania … Continue reading →

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RIP Black Sabbath’s Ronnie James Dio

Posted on May 18, 2010 by laura randisi

NEW YORK — Even as he endured grueling chemotherapy treatments to rid his stomach of cancer, Ronnie James Dio showed the fiery passion that made him a metal legend, flashing his famous devil’s horns signal as he lay in a … Continue reading →

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Koons writes Time piece on Steve Jobs

Posted on April 29, 2010 by laura randisi

Jeff Koons can now add Time to his resume. And we’re not talking an article written about him. No, no. We’re talking he actually wrote an article for the magazine. It wasn’t just any article either. As part of “The … Continue reading →

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iTunes’ 10 billionth song

Posted on February 26, 2010 by laura randisi

I don’t even think I know how much 10 billion even is, but Apple does. On Thursday, the company announced it hit the 10-billion song mark since opening in 2003. And what was the song? “Guess Things Happen That Way” … Continue reading →

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Insurance racket

Posted on February 23, 2010 by laura randisi

We’re all a fan of social-networking sites and the speed of which all-things personally interesting come right to our inbox or splash page. But did you ever consider the repercussions? Insurance companies might be able to charge more because you … Continue reading →

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The first Flipside Facebook fan winner

Posted on February 17, 2010 by laura randisi

Congratulations, Vicki Scheib! She won a $25 gift card to Regal Cinemas for being a fan of FlipSidePa.com on Facebook. Want to be a winner, too? Become a fan of FlipSidePa.com on Facebook, and you’ll be notified of upcoming contests.

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And you think we had it bad?

Posted on February 12, 2010 by laura randisi

Here’s one weather report that deserves at least an Oscar nomination.

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Happy holidays, Paula Deen

Posted on November 23, 2009 by laura randisi

Seems the queen of all-things fattening took a hit right to the kisser in Atlanta, Ga. I’m all for lending a helping hand, but maybe not where Paula is. Read the story here. Check out the video here.

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Squirrel away fun for dinner, er, winter

Posted on October 23, 2009 by laura randisi

Mmm… squirrels. At least, that’s what my husband thinks. ‘Tis the hunting season, I suppose. On another note, check out our FlipSide Weekend package at www.FlipSidePa.com. It’s all about squirreling away some fun for dinner, er, winter. That is, learn … Continue reading →

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Bon Jovi announces new world tour

Posted on October 23, 2009 by laura randisi

Rock band Bon Jovi announced plans Thursday for a new world tour that will swing by the new home of the New York Giants and Jets. The two-year tour begins Feb. 19 in Seattle and includes a May 26 show … Continue reading →

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