Stewart’s Shops to sell line of “Storts” apparel

Beginning today, Stewart’s Shops in the Capital District will offer T-shirts, knit caps and water bottles featuring the name “Storts.” “We’ve noticed that true Capital Region residents pronounce our store name as ‘Storts,’” said Stewart’s Shops spokesperson Connie Morgan. “Apparently it’s a regional thing, so we decided to lean into it.” The clothing includes T-shirts,…

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So that’s a Pyramidion Kaleidosphere. Can I use it as a camera lens?

I swear … inspiration for photographic concepts comes from the weirdest of places. And in this case … it involved 2:00 a.m. insomnia scrolling on social media. It’s where I saw what appeared to be an advertisement for a very cool kaleidoscope. To be more precise … it’s a Pyramidion Kaleidosphere. This device. Gaze and…

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London Lightning v. Albany Patroons – Round II

On March 31, 2022, the Albany Patroons – who at that time were in the midst of a 28-game home unbeaten streak – took on the National Basketball League of Canada’s London Lightning, who at the time were on their own unbeaten streak. Two irresistible forces approaching each other. And in the end, Albany prevailed…

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Albany Patroons 120, Academie Alma 80 – and I’m back behind the microphone.

Honestly, I think the only job I HAVEN’T undertaken with the Albany Patroons over the past 40 years has been power forward. Then again, if I did that, I’d lead the league in turnovers, in bricks, and in bench minutes. That’s one helluva triple-double. Anyway … Last night, the Patroons hosted Academie Alma, a college-level…

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The Nightowl Radio Show playlist for March 24, 2023

The following is a playlist for the broadcast of the Nightowl Radio Show, a one-hour college radio show on station WHCL-FM.  The show can be streamed tonight at 7:00 p.m. Eastern at whcl.org. Tonight’s show features a brand new “Chuck Miller Creative Writing Service” digital remix, whereI took a 1946 gospel track and pumped it…

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