Day: September 6, 2012

Shuttering An Era

Ritz Camera — which acquired the Marple Pa.-based Camera Shop technological generations ago — has again filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. 

The shop is considered the largest camera chain in the nation once having 1,200 stores. When the smoke clears from the latest Chapter 11 — filed June 22 — it is expected to have 167 stores.
Those in Delaware County who worked with film have fond memories of the Camera Shop stores.
Hat tip ACT

Horowitz Honored In Philly

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist of America is honoring David Horowitz, 6 this evening, Sept. 6, at its  Annual Gala at the Hilton Philadelphia,  City Line Avenue.
Also being honored are Rabbi Albert Gabbai, and William and Annette Sutter.
For information call Steve Feldman at 610-660-9466.
Hat tip Independence Hall Tea Party Association.

529 College Savings Program

The Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program is available to help families cover the costs of tuition, said State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129)

The program, administered by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, is currently offering free online enrollment, a savings of $50, to help families get started. Families who enroll in the 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan receive free enrollment when they visit the 529 website and use the coupon code MYPLAN. The promotion is good through Sept. 30.

To help educate more families about the benefits of the plans offered, the Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program is offering free college savings webinars over the next several weeks.

For information on the program or upcoming webinars, visit Cox’s website, hover over the “State Programs and Services” link on the left-hand side and then choose “PA 529 Plan.”

529 College Savings Program

Thoughts On Tonight’s Democratic Convention

So the Democrats have decided to boo God and move Obama’s acceptance speech from a large football stadium to an indoor arena. They cited possible rain. You know, the Republicans had not an iota of this drama and they had to deal with a hurricane. Was it rain that caused the move or was it empty chairs. 

Clint Eastwood is laughing, we suspect.
And for those who think Clinton is their savior — which we suspect is a feeling held by many in that hall as they boo God and such — let it be noted he is:
–The only 20th century president to have been impeached
–That he never got 50 percent of the vote
–That his greatest accomplishments were returning Congress to the GOP after a generation-plus and ending the sexual harassment witch-hunts that were becoming commonplace in the early 90s.