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In South Carolina the Big O strolled into an old high school gym and was tossed a
basketball at the three-point line. He dribbled twice,… » more |
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When he’s not kicking polar bear ass, he’s rewriting the history of creation. Fossil
hunter Ted Daeschler strides the frozen arctic tundra gripping a loaded Remington 870
pump-action shotgun. Scanning the treeless horizon are gimlet eyes, ever vigilant for
that savage man-flesh-hungry hurricane… » more |
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The journey of the Olympic torch was supposed to be a 58-day celebration of the
Beijing Olympics. Through 21 countries and over 85,000 miles, the flame was intended to
spotlight the way 21st-century China was ready to claim its place as a modern economic
superpower.
Instead the journey… » more |
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Going green? Better look past the label. by Alli Katz
It’s Earth Day Tuesday. How will you celebrate? With so much out there about how to
save the planet, the possibilities are endless.
So what’s an ordinary mortal to do to save the planet? You can start by knowing what
not to do.
The days of pouring half a bottle of bleach… » more |
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Ted Turner comes to town to blow his own horn; Judy Wicks blows back. by John Steele
Ted Turner is concerned about our environment. And when a billionaire is concerned,
people tend to listen.
Turner and his partner George McKerrow Jr. came to town last week to speak at a
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce event titled “The Business of Going Green.” Ted’s
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Contradicting practically all my co-workers, favorite artists, family and the streams
of volunteers rattling around PW’s office building spangled in
TGIFridays-style Obama flare, I’m voting for Hillary Clinton.
I roam the halls an endangered species, a swift fox among lemmings.
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Five big fat lies about predicting the outcome and aftermath of next week’s primary. by Alli Katz
1) One person/one vote. Already a lie for just about any election, it’s
particularly false for the primary. Pennsylvania works with a proportional congressional
district system. Every congressional district is about the same size population wise,
but pledged delegates… » more |
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PW's education guide
Art of the Wheels
Before they race, kinetic sculpture teams learn how to weld, solder and cut metal.
By John Steele
Team OctoVishnu has no idea what it’s in for. Erik Silverson holds the power saw with
confidence, almost like a pro. His… » more |
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Letters
Paying respect to Philly jazz.
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A-List — A-List
Kulu Mele, Liberty Bears, How Philly Moves and Caroline Rothstein Oral Poetry.
Stage
A chilling murder numbs characters in Frozen.
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Live Music
Lez Zeppelin, Kate Nash, Oakley Hall + Constantines, Gil Scott-Heron, Dead Meadow, Jukebox the Ghost, Victor North and Absolute Zeros.
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Repertory
A weekly roundup of what else is screening around town.
TV
Two and a Half Men, and The Big Bang Theory
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