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| Temple University Campus Democrats Start Get Out The Vote Planning |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/23/12 10:39 am | updated: 01/23/12 10:39 am |
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On the first day of the new semester, Temple University's campus Democrats met to plan spring activities, including a non-partisan voter registration drive.
President Dave Lopez remains convinced that more young voters means more Obama voters.
Lopez concedes the president's re-election lacks the excitement of his upstart 2008 victory.
But Megan Chialastri, head of the statewide federation of college Democrats, thinks issues such as funding for higher... Read More |
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| "Hell And Back Again", documentary by Temple grad student, Nominated for Oscars |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/23/12 10:36 am | updated: 01/23/12 10:36 am |
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This week, Academy Award nominations are announced, and a documentary edited by a grad student at Temple University is on the short list.
Chosen out of 124 films, "Hell and Back Again", which chronicles the life of a Marine deployed to Afghanistan, is one of 15 on the short list for Best Documentary Feature.
Temple grad student Fiona Otway says her role in the process was quite complicated, is thrilled that the film could get an Oscar nod, but she is more focused... Read More |
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| New Book by Haverford Doctor Eases a Child's Pain With Doctor-speak |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/22/12 9:08 pm | updated: 01/22/12 9:08 pm |
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Dr. Christopher Johnson, a Haverford College grad, has authored a new book focusing on a child's experience with visits to the doctor.
Having a sick or hurt child can be frightening and worrisome, and a visit with the doctor just might leave you more confused than anything. That’s why a Haverford College grad, now a pediatrician of long-standing, has a new book to help.
Doctor-speak can be mystifying. How Your Child Heals, by Dr. Christopher Johnson, may be... Read More |
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| Joe Paterno's Sad End |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/22/12 8:47 pm | updated: 01/22/12 8:47 pm |
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Joe Paterno has passed. Hopefully, Coach Paterno will be forever remembered for his contributions to Penn State, the students, its football program and the impact he had on the lives of the thousands of young men who had the privilege of playing for him.
Today, it seems a terribly sad that Penn State's board of trustees decided to fire Joe Paterno a few weeks ago. Joe should have gone out differently and been given the chance to retire at the end of the season. Not exiled and... Read More |
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| Philadelphia's Famous Oldies of the 50's and 60's |
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 by: iradiophilly - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/22/12 7:09 pm | updated: 01/22/12 7:09 pm |
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iRadioPhilly features free internet radio stations designed just for Philadelphia.
Enjoy your favorite music from the 50s and 60s on Bandstand. The radio station name, Bandstand is a tip of the cap to the old Philadelphia TV show from the 1950’s hosted by Dick Clark that went on to become American Bandstand.
In Philadelphia, Famous Oldies from the 50s and 60s means artists like Martha and the Vandellas and Chubby... Read More |
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| Joe Paterno, 85, has passed away early Sunday. |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/22/12 9:34 am | updated: 01/22/12 9:35 am |
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After spending most of Saturday listed in serious condition and surrounded by family and friends, Joe Paterno died early Sunday at the hospital in State College.
His family released a statement Sunday morning to announce his death: "His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled."
"He died as he lived," the statement said. "He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life... Read More |
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| Joe Paterno in Serious Condition but Alive; Family Called to Hospital |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/21/12 8:25 pm | updated: 01/22/12 9:19 am |
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Former Penn State Head Football Coach Joe Paterno is in serious condition according to his doctors and family. His health has taken a turn for the worse Saturday and family and friends have been summoned to the hospital.
"Over the last few days Joe Paterno has experienced further health complications," family spokesman Dan McGinn said in a brief statement Saturday to The Associated Press. "His family will have no comment on the situation and asks that their privacy be respected... Read More |
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| Sunoco Still Searching For Refinery Buyers |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/21/12 10:03 am | updated: 01/21/12 10:03 am |
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The Sunoco refinery in Marcus Hook is closed and the refinery in Philadelphia will close by July if Sunoco can't find a buyer for it.
The Philadelphia Business Journal is reporting that there are several interested buyers.
ConocoPhillips has a refinery in Trainer that it has closed and is trying to sell.
On the Sunoco side, spokesman Thomas Golembeski said the company has "interest from third parties and [is] continuing to pursue a sale of both... Read More |
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| Southwest Airlines to Upgrade Interiors |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/21/12 9:46 am | updated: 01/21/12 9:46 am |
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Philadelphia's second busiest airline, Southwest, will give its aircraft interiors a cosmetic and environmental makeover.
The cabin updates include recyclable carpet, a brighter color-scheme and a more durable, eco-friendly, and comfortable low-profile seat that weighs less than the current seat. The new interior also boosts the number of seats onboard from 137 to 143 while increasing under-seat room for carryon luggage.
"We are preparing now for our next 40 years... Read More |
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| Police arrest 3 suspects in Old City beating death of Kevin Kless |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/21/12 9:31 am | updated: 01/21/12 9:31 am |
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6 ABC reports today police arrested three suspects Friday night in the Old City beating murder, and reports say at least two of the three have confessed.
Philadelphia Police held a news conference shortly after midnight announcing the arrests.
The suspects have been identified as 20 year old Steven Ferguson, 19 year old Kenneth Santiago, and 23 year old Felix Carrillo all from Philadelphia.
Homicide detectives and U.S. Marshals made the arrests and all... Read More |
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