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Halladay starting strong for Phils
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 11:10 in Sports | Viewed 90 views times | No Comments
The National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies have enjoyed a lot of success over the last few years, so it is hard to say anything negative about the moves that the front office has made. But, many an eyebrow was raised when the Phillies traded away some of their top prospects, including Kyle Drabek, son of
Real cost of Obama health tax
This writer has always had a good bit of respect for Rep. Dennis Kucinich, the Democratic congressman from Ohio who has consistently voted his conscience since the 911 takeover of the country by dual-loyalist neocons, rush to wars, and repeal of individual freedoms here in America. He had been one of the Democratic opponents to
Honor “The Big Fellow” with a touch of Michael Collins Irish whiskey
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 11:07 in Dining | Viewed 379 views times | No Comments
Michael Collins was a famed Irishman who was instrumental in leading the country to independence in 1921. There is a brand of Irish whiskey that bears his name these days, and since today is St. Patrick’s Day and everyone is feeling a touch of the Irish, why not honor the spirit of Irish independence with
I left my heart…
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 11:05 in Travel | Viewed 178 views times | No Comments
It’s a very old tune, so at this point it is possible that most people can’t hear the once “familiar refrain” of the song “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” running though their head when they hear it mentioned, but it is safe to say that most people have heard the phrase. San Francisco
Leprechaun sightings reported around the globe
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 11:03 in Events | Viewed 110 views times | No Comments
Reports are streaming in from all over the world concerning a rash of leprechaun sightings that have been taking place over the last 24 hours or so. Officials are baffled by the sudden appearances on the streets and in the barrooms everywhere from Nairobi to Istanbul to Reykjavik to Cody, Wyoming. Cities and towns big
Southwest Airlines offers $59 flights between Philadelphia and Boston
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 11:02 in Travel | Viewed 273 views times | No Comments
There may be no city in America that offers as much history to explore as the grand old cities of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Boston, Massachusetts. And hey, they are both pretty good party towns as well, and great places to take in a ballgame, visit a museum, or engage in the cuisine of the respective
Atlanta Jazz Festival May 29th 30th
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 10:59 in Events | Viewed 138 views times | No Comments
The vibrant “Capital of the New South,” Atlanta, Georgia, will host the 33rd annual Atlanta Jazz Festival on May 29th and 30th this year, and you can expect Piedmont Park to be swinging on Memorial Day weekend 2010. The two-day festival is the icing on the cake that adds an exclamation point to the month
Simon and Garfunkel add tour dates
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 10:56 in Entertainment | Viewed 87 views times | No Comments
Simon and Garfunkel, the duo whose voices intermingled to touch a generation during the 1960s, were announced in January as the headline act at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (which spans multiple days) on April 24. At that time, the marketing material touted this Jazz and Heritage Fest performance as their only show