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Wind turbines allow homeowners to cut costs

It's easy to spot Steve Rigoni's place in Pavilion — just look for the wind turbine spinning high above his house. "Some people get a Corvette, or a new woman," he said. "I got a windmill." (Updated: 07:34 AM)

Ted Rogers, the media mogul who lured the Bills to Toronto, dies at 75

Ted Rogers, the Toronto media mogul who was instrumental in bringing the Buffalo Bills to Toronto for eight games over five years, died early today -- just five days before the Bills' first regular-season game in the Rogers Centre. (Updated: 08:54 AM)

Collins vows to veto 'patronage' and 'pork' in county budget

Erie County Executive Chris Collins says the Legislature made “mistake after mistake after mistake” in approving a 2009 budget Monday. He says lawmakers actually raised the property tax increase he proposed rather than eliminate it, as they claimed.  (Updated: 07:38 AM)

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At home in Pavilion, Steve Rigoni has transformed a windmill of his mind into energy-efficient reality with a 10-kilowatt wind power rig.
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Local Christmas trees donated to soldiers and military families

Christmas tree farms across Western New York are sending some holiday cheer to soldiers and military families as part of the Trees for Troops program. "The thought of a family being able to have a real Christmas tree makes me feel real good," tree farmer Shari Donaldson said. (Updated: 07:40 AM)

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Sports

Lackluster Sabres draw a blank

Ales Kotalik's return to the lineup was unable to spark the Buffalo Sabres, who turned in a dull performance in a 2-0 loss to the Nashville Predators in HSBC Arena on Monday night. (Updated: 01:13 AM)

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Business

JPMorgan to keep ex-WaMu center open

Orleans County breathed a major sigh of relief Monday, as JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced that the former Washington Mutual customer service center in Albion will stay open with full staffing. (Updated: 06:54 AM)

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World & Nation

Clinton’s ascent to Cabinet post is applauded left to right

The nomination of Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state was lauded by everyone from her husband — the former president — to arch-conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh, who called it "a brilliant stroke" by President-elect Barack Obama. (Updated: 08:16 AM)

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Opinion

Make Third Street safe

Millions of dollars in casino proceeds have been used to improve Third Street in Niagara Falls, but street violence could threaten its revival. The problem needs attention from the city, but what's wrong with a little economic revival boost from the feds? (Updated: 07:20 AM)

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Life

Peanuts cartoonist led joyless life, according to new biography

Charles Schulz has brought joy to millions, but the lasting impression left by "Schulz and Peanuts," the biography drawn from his papers and interviews, is one of profound melancholy (Updated: 07:19 AM)

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Entertainment

Hip-hop artist Kanye West changes direction, finds the ’80s

Pop music critic Jeff Miers says Kanye West — the self-proclaimed King of Pop, 2008-style — has forsaken his chamber-group approach to hip-hop to fully embrace late-'80s club jams on his new disc. (Updated: 07:32 AM)

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