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| Skinny Joey Ever Coming Back? |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/16/11 8:33 am | updated: 03/16/11 8:33 am |
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| Skinny Joey Merlino arrived in Florida this week to begin his post prison life. He plans to stay away from Philadelphia and his mob ties. Some law enforcement officials are concerned that Joey will want to come home. Traditionally the mob is quite grateful to guys like Merlino who do their time and keep their mouth shut. So will Skinny Joey come home to Philly? West Palm Beach is nice, but it’s no Jersey... Read More |
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| Japan Needs Us |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/16/11 8:32 am | updated: 03/16/11 8:32 am |
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| The aftermath from the earthquake in Japan is pushing the limits of one of the most advanced countries in the world. Flood water, wreckage, nuclear fallout and a climbing death toll has a proud nation asking for help. And the global neighborhood is responding with aid and contributions to help Japan through its darkest hour since World War 2. It’s comforting to know that in times of need, true friends are... Read More |
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| Japan- No Laughing Matter |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 03/15/11 9:48 am | updated: 03/15/11 9:48 am |
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Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by the deadly tsunami. No laughing matter.
Comedian Gilbert Gottfried was fired by Aflac from his gig as the voice of its duck mascot following his controversial series of tweets/dozen jokes about the earthquake in Japan.
The company released a statement... Read More |
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| P!NK Shower |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 03/15/11 9:47 am | updated: 03/15/11 9:47 am |
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| Pop singer, Pink is heading to Philly this weekend for her baby shower. Word is the Doylestown-native pop star is flying here from Los Angeles to celebrate with family and friends Saturday afternoon. She and Motocross-rider husband Carey Hart are expecting their first child in June. So Raise a Glass….pink or blue…boy or... Read More |
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| March 15 Music Calendar |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 03/15/11 9:46 am | updated: 03/15/11 9:46 am |
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(1956) 55 Years Ago
The Colonel, Tom Parker, officially becomes Elvis's... Read More |
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| March 14 Music Calendar |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 03/14/11 9:27 am | updated: 03/14/11 9:27 am |
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(1981) 30 Years Ago
Guitar great Eric Clapton is admitted to hospital in Minnesota with bleeding ulcers, forcing him to cancel the remainder of his U.S.... Read More |
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| Big 5 teams dance into NCAA tournament - Villanova and Temple |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/14/11 12:32 am | updated: 03/14/11 12:32 am |
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| March Madness is in full swing, and the tournament field is now set with two Big 5 teams securing spots in the bracket. Villanova made it despite their horrific 6 game slide to end their season. They'll play Friday as a 9 seed against 8 seed George Mason in the East Region. In the West Region, Temple will play on Thursday as a 7 seed in an interesting match up... against 10 seed Penn State, who hasn't been in the tournament since losing in the sweet 16 to Temple 10 years ago. Penn State had... Read More |
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| Flower Show Protest |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/11/11 11:13 am | updated: 03/11/11 11:13 am |
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| The Philadelphia Flower Show, a typically festive experience, was the scene of an environmental protest. Nine protesters with signs lined up in front of the PNC display chanting claims the bank is destroying the environment by bankrolling coal extraction in Appalachia. The protesters paid for their tickets to the show and the protest is legal. But is it appropriate? Some say no – wrong place, wrong time. Others say this freedom is what makes America... Read More |
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| 21 Catholic Priests on Leave |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 03/09/11 8:16 am | updated: 03/11/11 10:45 am |
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| Parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will begin to learn the names of the 21 priests put on administrative leave for sexually abusing or behaving improperly with minors. The priests' names, which have been shared with the District Attorney's Office, will be announced to the parishes this weekend. The opinions on this run in all directions. Some say the names need to be revealed to the public. Others claim it’s a continuing witch hunt. ... Read More |
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| Charlie Sheen - Tragic Comedy |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/11/11 9:58 am | updated: 03/11/11 9:58 am |
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| Charlie Sheen has been fired. A popular TV show, Two and a Half Men may or may not be over, depending on the producers' decision to replace him, continue on without the Charlie character, or just let the show end. With all the money involved it is not likely the show will go quietly. As for Charlie Sheen the man, he will likely continue to be the subject of comedy skits and late night monologues until it is tragically, no longer funny. If you've seen Sheen interviewed recently you may be... Read More |
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