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It’s almost something you’d think Ed Rendell had been involved with in some way. After Slovan Bratislava beat Kosice 2-1 in a Slovakian soccer match, a Kosice fan went onto the field, took off his shirt and ran around. A Slovan Bratislava fan reacted as seen below. Slovakia, by the way, has excellent beer. … Continue reading “Slovakian Soccer Smack Down”
By Chris Freind Penn State football fans have a big reason to rejoice. Their new coach, Pennsylvania native James Franklin, brings to Happy Valley a great record. As head coach at Vanderbilt, a perennial doormat in the SEC (the nation’s toughest conference), he led the Commodores to three straight bowl games and a Top … Continue reading “Blue White Beats Black White”
By Chris Freind “Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins.” — Pastor Charles Stanley. It is without question that we find ourselves in the middle of … Continue reading “Americans Becoming Prisoners To Fear”
By Jim Vanore The unexpected resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has brought forth the expected plethora of pundits expounding on exactly who should be named to replace the pontiff. This of course is not surprising. It’s analogous to what went on when Andy Reid was fired as the Eagles’ coach after a 14-year run. Sports … Continue reading “Let’s Close The Cafeteria”
By Chris Freind Now that the Super Bowl is over, the really big game begins. And it’s going to be a head-knocker. On one side we have the raiders. No, not Oakland, but the Trial Lawyers, who delight in raiding everything good and decent in America. They are representing former NFL players in their fight … Continue reading “Sue NFL For Concussions? Get Your Head Examined”
Cathy Craddock has submitted this update regarding big changes in the Philly media scene: Rush will move from 1210 to the new WWIQ FM 106.9 station on Monday June 25. Yeah! No static and no pre-emption for sports. Glenn and Sean are already there. Line up on IQ will be the same as old 1210 … Continue reading “Rush To Move To FM On June 25”
The Roar The Extremes of Diversity How many of us remember the “melting pot” identity of America? Well, this is just another generational asterisk since that concept has quietly been removed for reasons which are becoming more apparent day by day. Many traditions and common day assumptions of American living have contributed with the demise … Continue reading “Extremes of Diversity”
The Roar The Difference The year was 1962, the same year in which this writer graduated from high school. I must admit that as momentous as the Engel v. Vitale Supreme court decision would become, my interests were far from that fateful outcome which banned school prayer in the New York State school system. With … Continue reading “The Difference”