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Why Are We All Taking So Many Drugs?
I despise conspiracy theorists. Paranoia is for losers. But I have to admit, something that happened during a recent visit with old friends from London […]
On the Obama/ Kim Jenner/ Kanye/ Kardashian “Feud”: Everyone Just Shut Up!
So, by now you’ve probably heard that there’s an Internet war between President Obama and Kris Jenner. There are polls and “teams” and Buzzfeed is […]
Jeopardy! Misspeller a Sore Loser?
It was Kid’s Week on Jeopardy! last week. Thomas Hurley, an eighth grader from Connecticut came in second place after misspelling the word “emancipation” during […]
Highest Authority on the English Language To Recognize Gay Marriage. Why Won’t Pa.?
It doesn’t take a cunning linguist to see that the definition of marriage is rapidly changing throughout the known world. Except, of course, in the […]
Drunk Passenger Forces Plane to Return to Philly
Stay classy, airline passengers: Police say U.S. Airways flight 742 took off at 7:51 p.m. and returned to Philly at 9:47 p.m. The plane turned […]
The Joe’s Vs. Chink’s Cheesesteak War and Stand-Your-Ground culture
Here’s a pattern I’m weary of. This should sound familiar: Celebrity uses racial slur. Having shocked and upset the public, celebrity apologizes. That apology, in […]
Jeff Bezos’ Washington Post: Will Algorithms Decide the News?
As Calhoun Tubbs would say, “Like to hear it go:” In rides Amazon.com’s Jeff Bezos on a white horse like a knight saving the day. […]
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to Buy Washington Post, Pay Cash
File under: Be careful what you wish for. On the heels of what now seems like an oddly timed New York Times profile of the […]
Poof! Edward Snowden and the NSA Scandal Disappear
After 40 days and 40 nights sleeping and eating in the international terminal at the Moscow airport, Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower who was once […]
On Death With Dignity, Pennsylvania Proves Most Inhumane
When it comes to marriage, State Attorney General Kathleen Kane proved herself ahead of the political curve earlier this month with her rejection of Pennsylvania’s […]
Why Are Dolphins Dying in New Jersey?
CBS Philly reports: The last couple of weeks have been hard on dolphins at the Jersey shore. Since July 9th, the carcasses of 21 dolphins […]
On Slutbags: The 8 Most Embarrassing Off-the-Record and Hot-Mic Moments
Yesterday, Anthony Weiner’s chief spokesperson Barbara Morgan had herself a moment (in what has surely been a trying week for her) when she — in […]
In Zimmerman Trial, Mainstream Media Greedily Stirred the Racial Pot
Race relations are at the fore of discussion in this country lately and for many reasons. Paula Deen’s recent fall from grace illustrates both the […]
Upper Darby Woman Wins Powerball, Flees Upper Darby
Fox 29 reports: Lottery officials confirmed Patricia Chandler of Upper Darby won the June 22nd Powerball jackpot of 131.5 million dollars. She opted for a […]
Nutter: Cigarette Link to Explosion is “Pure Speculation”
NBC 10 reports: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said reports that Monday’s house explosion in South Philly may have been caused when a handyman lit a […]