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| Philles Trade Ben Francisco to Blue Jays |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/12/11 9:19 am | updated: 12/12/11 9:19 am |
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The Philadelphia Phillies have traded OF Ben Francisco to the Toroto Bluejays for left-hander Frank Gailey.
Ben Francisco joined the Phillies in 2009 as part of the trade with the Indians that also originally brought over Cliff Lee. Last year, Francisco started the season in right field to replace the lost Jayson Werth, however he returned to his reserve/pinch hit role by mid season. In the 2011 NLDS Game 3, he hit a 3-run pinch hit home run against the St. Louis Cardinals.Read More |
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| Cardinal John Foley Passes Away at 76 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/11/11 8:54 am | updated: 12/11/11 8:54 am |
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Cardinal John Foley passed away early Sunday morning at the Villa St. Joseph retirement home at age 76. He was battling leukemia.
Foley was appointed to lead the Pontifical Council of Social Communications in 1984 by Pope John Paul II to help get the church's message out through the media.
He was most widely known to Americans as the voice of masses broadcast from the Vatican such as the midnight Christmas mass.
He was also named the Grand Master... Read More |
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| Reading Rainbow Changes Name to Bleeding Rainbow |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/10/11 5:02 pm | updated: 12/10/11 5:02 pm |
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Local indie fav Reading Rainbow has decided to change it's name to Bleeding Rainbow ... Why? Well they have their reasons, spelled out on their tumbler (link here)
REASONS WE CHANGED OUR NAME FROM READING RAINBOW TO BLEEDING RAINBOW:
- We like the name Bleeding Rainbow better.
- It is trippy as shit.
- We didn’t want to... Read More |
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| Mumia Abu Jamal Center City Protests |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/10/11 7:44 am | updated: 12/10/11 7:44 am |
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6 ABC reports the controversial case of Mumia Abu Jamal had caused some demonstrations and some tense moments Friday night, the 30th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner.
The National Constitution Center was standing room only as hundreds marked the 30th anniversary of Mumia Abu Jamal's arrest for the killing of Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner. Two opposing protests converged there.
Inside the room, Abu... Read More |
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| Camden County Police Force |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/10/11 7:43 am | updated: 12/10/11 7:43 am |
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CBS 3 reports efforts continue to create a Camden County police force, with the City of Camden it’s only confirmed participant so far.
One city councilman wants the National Guard brought in. State and city officials are discussing response options. Long term, Camden County Freeholder Director Lou Cappelli believes the countywide plan will put more officers on the street. And while national studies now peg Camden as America’s second most dangerous city, Cappelli disputes... Read More |
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| Are Free Apps Really Free? |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/10/11 7:41 am | updated: 12/10/11 7:41 am |
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According to CBS 3, some smartphone apps are free, but there's a price to pay.
On iPhone and iPad, iAds mostly appear as small banners. But on Android, they pop up on the notification screen.
PCWorld executive editor Tom Spring recommends using a program like Addons Detector, AdFree Android or AirPush Detector. And read the store feedback.
“The users are typically ones that will gripe and complain and give them one-star reviews. And that’s where... Read More |
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| Vick, Maclin, Asomugha All Healthy Again for Philadelphia Eagles |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/07/11 12:40 pm | updated: 12/07/11 12:40 pm |
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According to the Daily News:
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, returning this week from a three-week rib injury absence, said he plans to heed teammates and coaches who have pleaded with him to be more conscious of self-preservation.
"Sliding. Getting down," Vick said, interrupting a question about how he might avoid missing valuable time with injuries. "I've made my mind up. There's going to be times when I can't get the extra yards. I gotta get down. I get too... Read More |
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| Culture |
| Philadelphia Nominated for City of the Year |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/07/11 12:27 pm | updated: 12/07/11 12:27 pm |
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The City of Brotherly Love has been nominated for City of the Year in the 2011 GovFresh Awards. GovFresh is an open government news site. Philadelphia has been nominated in almost all of the 20 different categories. Philly was nominated in Best Civic Startup, Best Open Data Platform and the Best Government/Citizen Collaboration. According to TechnicallyPhilly, the only other city with a chance to win City of the Year is New York.
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| Philadelphia DA Drops Death Penalty Bid for Mumia Abu Jamal |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/07/11 12:17 pm | updated: 12/07/11 12:17 pm |
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| After years of pursuing the death penalty for convicted cop-killer Mumia Abu Jamal, Philadelphia DA Seth Williams has given up. CBS 3 reported that after conferring with slain officer Daniel Faulkner’s widow, Maureen, he will allow the current sentence stand. Mumia Abu Jamal will finish out his life sentence and die in prison with no chance of... Read More |
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| Libra |
| December 7 Music Calendar |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/07/11 5:36 am | updated: 12/07/11 5:36 am |
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(1991) 20 Years Ago
U2's seventh album, Achtung Baby, debuts at No. 1on the Billboard 200. The record sells 18 million copies... Read More |
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