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| July 29 Music Calendar |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/29/11 8:30 am | updated: 07/29/11 8:30 am |
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(1966) 45 Years Ago
Bob Dylan is injured in a motorcycle accident near his home in Woodstock, New York. Afterward he goes into near seclusion and doesn't tour for eight... Read More |
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| Eagles Trade Kolb for Cromartie |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/29/11 8:17 am | updated: 07/29/11 8:17 am |
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| The Philadelphia Eagles are sending quarterback Kevin Kolb to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for pro bowl cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Eagles coach Reid has already anointed Cromartie the starting right corner, an upgrade the Birds need and gives their defense the biggest boost since Asante Samuel arrived. But what did the Eagles lose? Does the loss of Kevin Kolb leave them too thin at the QB position? Word is, the Eagles have former Titans starter Vince Young in mind as... Read More |
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| Inquirer And Daily News Building Sold |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/28/11 4:29 pm | updated: 07/28/11 4:29 pm |
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| The 18 story building at 400 North Broad Street that houses The Philadelphia Media Network's Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com has been sold to developer Bart Blatstein of Tower Investments Inc. Blatstein is the developer who is helping to transform Philadelphia's Northern Liberties area with his Piazza at the former Schmidt's brewery. As Philadelphia Media Network continues its digital transformation, they may want to stay as a tenant. And Blatstein has no... Read More |
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| Debt Ceiling And You |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/28/11 9:45 am | updated: 07/28/11 9:45 am |
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The possibility that the current $14.3 trillion debt ceiling won't be increased - and the country won't be able to pay all its bills come next week - seems very possible.
The Obama administration says that not raising the debt ceiling, the amount the federal government can legally borrow, could lead to financial collapse here and abroad.
How it may affect you:
If you're a government employee, you might not get paid. If you're a vacationer planning a trip to... Read More |
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| Jon Runyan: Political Prep from Football |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/28/11 9:38 am | updated: 07/28/11 9:38 am |
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Rep. Jon Runyan, former Philadelphia Eagle and freshman Republican from South Jersey is on Capitol Hill, and has spent 6 1/2 months learning an entirely new game.
According to Runyan, football was great preparation for his new job. Being in the House demands knowledge of the plays (legislative procedure), time management, teamwork - and stamina, to negotiate the miles of corridors and tunnels in the Capitol complex.
Runyan has tried to walk the tightrope between... Read More |
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| July 28 Music Calendar |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/28/11 9:35 am | updated: 07/28/11 9:35 am |
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(1966) 45 Years Ago
"The Godfather of Soul," James Brown appears at The Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York... Read More |
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| Ziggy |
| July 27 Music Calendar |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/27/11 8:32 am | updated: 07/27/11 8:32 am |
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(1976) 35 Years Ago
After a three-year court battle, John Lennon receives his "green card" from U.S. immigration... Read More |
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| The Debt Limit Debate Continues |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/26/11 7:41 am | updated: 07/26/11 7:41 am |
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| It's in the press every day. Hurriedly prepared speeches break into prime time TV viewing. On one side President Obama wants US debt limits increased substantially. House speaker John Boehner with the backing of Congress and Senate believe spending is out of control and adding more debt is not the answer. When you apply household wisdom, it's hard to side with Obama. As citizens, we are schooled to live within our means. Too much debt, like credit cards, are like quicksand. Borrowing... Read More |
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| Lockout End Gets Eagles Back to the Nest |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/26/11 7:22 am | updated: 07/26/11 7:22 am |
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| The NFL players and owners finally agreed to terms of a new deal that should keep football going uninterrupted for another 10 years. This is good news because Birds fans have been growing increasingly disgusted hearing about the business side of the game. Eagles fans resent both sides of an argument between millionaires and billionaires when it interferes with football. Hopefully the damage is minimal and the Eagles can get a lot done in just a few days. Training camp is shortened. The... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Pensions Paid To Felons |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/25/11 7:23 pm | updated: 07/25/11 7:23 pm |
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$1.2 million has been paid out from the city's cash-poor pension fund in benefits to felons since 1999. The fund, has less than 50 percent of the assets needed to pay projected benefits.
These felons are former Philadelphia police officers guilty of sexual encounters with minors, extortion conspiracy, and patronizing prostitutes.
The rules surrounding pension disqualification are complicated.
Under the city retirement code, you forfeit your... Read More |
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