MOCKINGBURGH POLL: THE US OLYMPIC COMMITTEE VERSUS KNITTERS

 Last month, the US Olympic Committee issued a cease-and-desist letter to Ravelry, a web-based community of knitters and crocheters. The group had planned to hold the "Ravelympics" during the Games, starting projects during the opening ceremonies and finishing before the completion of the games. Unfortunately, the USOC says the use of that name "tends to denigrate the true nature of the Olympic Games." What do you think about this?

13% - Yeah, those knitters are a menace to society

87% - Nobody has denigrated the true nature of the Olympic Games more than the USOC and IOC

CALGON CARBON NAMES DEARTH NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

Plethora named as CFO

WAFFLE SHOP IN EAST LIBERTY TO CLOSE IN JULY

CMU art professor cites economy, ennui

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: EMMANUEL SANDER'S LITTERING CHARGE

Emmanual Sanders was dropped from the city's anti-littering campaign when he was cited for littering. The Steelers' receiver apparently left some boxes of trash next to a private Dumpster. What do you think about this?

13% - You mean that's considered littering???

87% - If you're going to do stuff like that, you have to remember to remove your name from anything that will help police identify you

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: THE JERRY SANDUSKY TRIAL

Three days of testimony have concluded in the Jerry Sandusky trial. What do you think so far?

 87% - I hope he roasts in Hell

13% - I hope he'll be convicted, go to prison, then roast in Hell

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS LEARN FREEDOM ISN'T FREE

Balloons, confetti costs $315.24 per person

DISCOVERY OF 'ROCK SNOT' DRAWS NEW AUDIENCE TO OHIOPYLE STATE PARK

"Sure, it could be environmentally disastrous, but it's a great marketing opportunity," says DCNR spokesman Bob Brenneman. "Kids and teens love the gross-out factor. We're already brainstorming ways to promote poop, slugs and bloated dead fish."

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: NAMING THE ROETHLISBERGER BABY

On Sunday, Ben and Ashley Roethlisberger announced that they are expecting a baby boy later this year. What do you think the name will be?

13% - Troy

87% - Bruce Aaron

POLICE SEEK PERSON WHO STOLE 400,000 TOOTHPICKS

FBI profilers believe thief may own an olive farm or is eating a lot of corn on the cob

LARRY AND SUSAN SHICK PUBLISH BLOG ENTRY ABOUT WESTERN PSYCH SHOOTING

"Mummy and I heard about the horror our son inflicted on others," Mr. Shick wrote. "Well, back to the cruise!"

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: THE 70-YEAR-OLD BANK ROBBER

Pittsburgh Police report that an elderly person in a Steelers cap robbed a Citizens Bank in Bellevue Thursday morning. Who do you suspect?

A) I think they said it was a  woman.

B) Maybe it was Dick LeBeau.

C) Possibly Dan Rooney.

D) It was probably one of the Nuttings, trying to squeeze even more money out of Pittsburghers but using the Steelers hat as a disguise.

E) Whoever it was, the Steelers' prison-stripes uniform will be waiting for them

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: THE MISS PENNSYLVANIA CONTROVERSY

On Wednesday, Sheena Monnin resigned as Miss Pennsylvania USA, claiming the pageant is a fraud and that the pageant system "goes against every moral fiber of my being." What do you think of this?

13% - I stay away from anything associated with Donald Trump anyway

87% - Parading around mostly naked and in high heels isn't the epitome of high moral fiber

CAMBRIA COUNTY WALLABY SAYS HE WAS ON THE WAY TO MEET UP WITH BUTLER COUNTY'S WALLABY

"We were going to go see where the pig was running on the highway and where those cows were mating," Australian native, now in Game Commission custody, says. "Crazy domestic animals."

BULL, COW ENDURE AWKWARD RIDE IN TRAILER AFTER MATING ON ROUTE 28

"This was just a hook-up," bull says. "I didn't think we'd have to hang out together afterwards. I tried some small talk about the Steelers 'n' that, but I think she wanted out of there as much as I did."

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: TODD HALEY'S PLAN FOR THE STEELERS OFFENSE

The Steelers' new coordinator is implementing a system that emphasizes protecting the quarterback, running the ball effectively, and high-percentage passes. What do you think about this? 

13% - Wait, you mean offensive drives could end in points actually being scored?

87% - And Roethlisberger is unhappy because.....?