Art | Yo, Diana! Rocky's turnIt's time the goddess tiptoed down the grand stairs inside the Art Museum. Let a tough guy rise to the challenge of making money for the arts.
By Edward J. Sozanski
Inquirer Art Critic
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When I learned that cuddly, pseudo-Philadelphia pug Rocky was headed back to the Art Museum, I thought of a line from The Godfather: "It's strictly business." And that's precisely what it is, a calculated ploy to raise the visibility of a proven tourist attraction. Tourism is reportedly booming here; perhaps Rocky can make it boom louder.

Critics of the move have argued that this lump of meretricious kitsch doesn't belong anywhere near a serious museum because it's commercial, a "movie prop."

Well, so what? The picture of Dorian Gray that Ivan Albright painted for the eponymous 1945 film was a prop. But because Albright was infinitely more talented than A. Thomas Schomberg, Rocky's creator, Dorian Gray endures as a captivating work of art, at the Art Institute of Chicago. Rocky, in fact a portrait of Sylvester Stallone, merely endures.

Closer to home, many Art Museum visitors admire the huge copper statue of the goddess Diana that crowns the Grand Stair Hall, commissioned as an ornament for the original Madison Square Garden. When that building was torn down in 1925, the sculpture went into storage, just like Rocky. In 1932, Diana was given to the museum; she has stood en pointe on her beach ball at the top of the stairs ever since.

Admittedly, the lithe and graceful Diana, by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America's greatest artists, makes the clunky, muscle-bound Rocky look like a pile of dropped plaster. But again I say, so what? As the renowned political philosopher Roman Hruska said of Supreme Court nominee G. Harrold Carswell:

"Even if he is mediocre, there are a lot of mediocre judges and people and lawyers. [To which I would add, artists and art.] They're entitled to a little representation, aren't they?"

You bet. So on that ground I wholeheartedly endorse the Fairmount Park Commission's capitulation to naked commercialism. Copenhagen has its little mermaid and New York has its library lions. So why can't the citizens of Philadelphia and their paying guests have their Rocky? As Michael Corleone observed, it's strictly business.

The only thing wrong with Rocky Reborn is the intended placement, outside on the grass near the small bronze figure Charioteer of Delphi, a 1977 cast of one of the most celebrated sculptures from antiquity, a bronze dated to the fifth century B.C.

It's not so much that proximity to a world masterpiece makes Schomberg's Rocky/Stallone look like a jumped-up action toy. Some tourists might appreciate the opportunity to measure mediocrity against great art in one glance. But I know the city can do better.

The city, and the museum, can wring thousands of visitor dollars out of Rocky if they put the big lug inside the museum. If tourists want to gawk at this egregious insult to the city's great figurative sculptors, particularly Thomas Eakins and Samuel Murray, let them pay for the privilege.

Give Diana a rest; she's been on tiptoe now for nearly 75 years. Put Rocky/Stallone in her place; at $12 a head, the museum should quickly overcome any misgivings about setting an ugly duckling among its swans.

Let tourists romp up and down the grand staircase, let them purchase miniature Rockys in the gift shop (manufactured by Mattel, under license), let them lunch in the museum cafe on a special Rocky hoagie (bologna and cheese "wid," as they say at Pat's and Geno's).

After all, if Rocky isn't going to make money for the museum, why do Stallone a favor by promoting his movies gratis?

Cash-cow Rocky is only the first step in solving a much larger problem, the persistent penury of the city's cultural organizations. The cultural establishment desperately needs a dedicated revenue stream.

I have the perfect solution, one so obvious I'm amazed that Vince Fumo or the Barnes Foundation trustees (or Guggenheim entrepreneur Thomas Krens, for that matter) haven't thought of it.

The deus ex machina is slot machines, not in a waterfront Trumptower or a suburban racetrack but right here in Center City, in an art museum, particularly in the relocated Barnes Foundation, in the heart of the high-cultural quarter-mile.

The idea isn't as incongruous or as loony as it sounds. If Las Vegas can put art galleries in casinos, why can't Philadelphia go one better and put casinos in art galleries?

The thoroughly corporatized Barnes board just raised its fund-raising goal for relocating to $200 million, meaning that the financial gamble that this egregious boondoggle represents has increased by a third.

With construction costs ballooning monthly and operating expenses certain to rise after the move to the Parkway, the Barnes is going to need a guaranteed revenue stream as much as, or more than, anyone else. Gambling would not only supply that cash, it would create a novel synergy between art and entertainment as a further draw for tourist dollars.

The slot machines could even be made educational by being programmed to flash images of famous paintings from the collection, instead of horseshoes and fruit. For the culturally aware, Barnes Betting could be an unusually effective way to learn while they lose, and for a worthy cause.

Because the Barnes will be new construction (if it's ever built), the slots parlor could be given its own space separate from the galleries and the classrooms (if the education program survives). That section of the museum should remain open 24/7, to maximize income. Profits would be apportioned among the city's cultural attractions, with the Barnes getting an extra commission for housing the operation.

Cabdrivers might be unhappy if slots were so handy, but otherwise this business plan looks like a certain winner. Tourists certainly will appreciate the convenience. And the expanded Convention Center will be only a 10-minute walk from this ingenious amalgam of commerce, greed and high culture.

All that Meryl Levitz, the city's tourism czarina, needs now is a snappy slogan, so here it is: "Philadelphia: It's even more fun when it's strictly business."

The Immigration Debate | Then vs. Now
An old struggle to adapt to a new country's ways By Gaiutra Bahadur
Inquirer Staff Writer

PETER TOBIA / Inquirer
Joseph Vento, whose grandparents came from Italy, insists that customers at Geno's Steaks order in English. "Why should I have to bend?" he says.How do you say cheesesteak with in Spanish?

Joseph Vento, the owner of Geno's Steaks, doesn't know. And he doesn't care.

Just read the laminated signs, festooned with American eagles, at his South Philadelphia cheesesteak emporium: This is America. When Ordering, Speak English.

Vento's political statement - from a man whose Italian-born grandparents spoke only broken English - captures the anger and discontent felt by many Americans about illegal immigrants.

With a battle looming between the House and Senate on legalizing some immigration violators, the public backlash is framed by two complaints:

One, my grandparents came legally. How come these guys can't? And, two, my grandparents had to learn English. How come these guys don't?

"Go back to the 19th century, and play by those rules," said Vento, 66, whose grandfather became a U.S. citizen in 1921.

But history challenges many assumptions about the hurdles aspiring Americans used to face, say scholars of the last massive migration to the United States, which occurred between 1880 and 1920.

"There was no such thing as an 'illegal' immigrant," said Roger Daniels, a member of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island History Committee and author of Guarding the Golden Door: American Immigrants and Immigration Policy Since 1882.

The Old Country often required exit visas, which created the possibility of illegal emigrants. But the United States did not issue entry visas until 1921.

Before that, no meaningful immigration restrictions existed, except for a bar on Chinese enacted in 1882. Congress imposed no other limits on the number of immigrants - from any one country, or in total. About a million arrived each year in the early 1900s. It wasn't until 1924 that Congress imposed an annual cap of 155,000 immigrants.

"If you could get here and weren't terribly diseased, you could get in," Daniels said.

By contrast, backlogs, country quotas and annual caps now make legal immigration a tortuous and nearly impossible process for many, said Thomas Conaghan, director of the Irish Immigration and Pastoral Center in Upper Darby.

Past immigrants, once here, faced a backlash fueled by anxiety about religions, languages and races that were relatively new to the United States. Fear of anarchist and "Red" ideologies and the competition for jobs also played roles.

Help-wanted ads limited applicants to native-born Americans, said Kathryn Wilson, director of education at the Pennsylvania Historical Society.

Current critics of illegal immigration echo earlier generations of nativists, say academic experts on ethnicity.

"A lot of the rhetoric was similar: 'They don't speak English. They don't want to be Americans,' " said Mae M. Ngai, a University of Chicago historian and author of Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern America.

The Senate bill passed last Thursday, which gives some illegal immigrants a chance to become citizens, included an amendment that would make English the national language.

An English-only movement also took shape in the late 19th century, with an abortive attempt to require newcomers to read a passage in English at Ellis Island. In the end, the literacy test was administered, but in the immigrant's native tongue.

Joseph Vento's grandfather and namesake, a street-corner jeweler from Sicily, had trouble with English.

"They tried," Vento said of his grandparents. "They had a hard time. Look at the price they paid. They were limited."

The Ventos rarely left their South Philadelphia neighborhood. Now, in a way, the neighborhood has left the couple's descendants. Geno's sits at Ninth and Passyunk, the hub of Little Italy turned home to thousands of Mexicans.

Some try to order a cheesesteak. And it bugs Vento if they can't ask for American cheese, provolone or the classic - Cheez Whiz - without pointing.

"If you can't tell me what you want, I can't serve you," he said. "It's up to you. If you can't read, if you can't say the word cheese, how can I communicate with you - and why should I have to bend?

"I got a business to run."

Vento, who lives in Shamong, put up the signs when the immigration debate seized national headlines six months ago.

With Geno's Steaks tattooed on his arm, Vento is used to publicizing things, especially what's on his mind. Speak English signs also poster his Hummer. He has driven through South Philadelphia blaring through the SUV's P.A. system denunciations of neighborhood business owners who hire illegal immigrants.

"I say what everybody's thinking but is afraid to say," Vento said.

That many think as he does may be true. The dominance of Latinos among new immigrants has triggered a backlash, said Peter Skerry, a political scientist at the Brookings Institution.

Spanish-speakers make up about 30 percent of legal migrants and roughly 80 percent of illegal migrants, compared with the 21 percent preponderance of Italians a century ago.

"It's just a huge concentration . . . that raises questions for people about how these immigrants are assimilating," Skerry said.

He and other experts say that current immigrants are taking no longer to assimilate than Vento's grandfather did. Now, as then, English takes hold among the children of immigrants, and native languages disappear by the third generation.

What's different, Skerry said, is that many Americans now value multiculturalism, and technology allows it to flourish. Satellite TV beams soap operas from Latin America to U.S. living rooms, phones make it cheap and easy to connect with relatives back home, and airplanes allow a back-and-forth existence.

In society, "there is a notion that people are entitled to their own culture," he said. "Assimilation is a dirty word in many quarters. Sometimes, we don't even use the word anymore."

Vento is lashing out at that self-assertion by immigrants: "I don't want somebody coming here to change my culture to their culture," he said.

"They want us to adapt to these people. What do you mean, 'Press 1 for Spanish'? English, period. Case closed. End of discussion. You better make it the official

Moratorium puts casinos on holdBy Tina Moore and Angela Couloumbis
Inquirer Staff Writers
Gov. Rendell's move to temporarily halt all development on portions of the Delaware River in Philadelphia could affect the plans of at least two casino groups seeking to build slots parlors on the waterfront.

Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia and SugarHouse Casino, two of five applicants vying for a slots license in the city, said they might have to alter their development plans for slots parlors, which have already been submitted to the state's Gaming Control Board for approval.

Aside from casinos, at least two proposed condominium towers, as well as a residential and hotel project, could be put on hold, according to state officials.

Rendell's moratorium comes at what could be a crucial point in the long, drawn-out effort to build up the waterfront, whose full development potential has proved elusive. For decades, the city has debated visions for the area even as development plans have fallen through.

Now, with the prospect of legalized slot machines' pumping millions of dollars into the city, some hope the pause in development can be used as an opportunity to produce a comprehensive plan for the waterfront.

Rendell and State Sen. Vincent J. Fumo (D., Phila.), who also supports suspending riverfront projects, say the action is needed to ensure that development along the waterfront is well-planned and in the best interest of surrounding neighborhoods.

They also say they want to make sure the state is making the most money it can when it transfers so-called riparian rights to developers. Those rights are to the river bottom and in some areas extend up over the riverbank.

In the past, they said, Pennsylvania has sold some of those rights for as little as $1. With slots gambling now legal - and with companies vying to build casinos on the river - the land along the Delaware has shot up in value.

"The downside of this whole thing is that people may interpret it as an attempt to stymie development, which is not the case," said City Councilman Frank DiCicco, whose district encompasses large swaths of the waterfront and who supports the governor's call for a moratorium.

"We want the development to be the best development that we can have down there," he said.

But House Speaker John M. Perzel (R., Phila.) said yesterday that he could not make sense of the governor's sudden call for a moratorium.

Perzel said Rendell, as governor, doesn't need a moratorium to direct state officials to charge more money for river-bottom rights - all he has to do is call his department heads involved in the land transfer.

Rendell also has the power to veto bills seeking the sale of river-bottom rights.

"I don't get it," Perzel said. "It's like he's putting a moratorium on himself."

As it stands, the proposed Foxwoods and SugarHouse casinos do not own river-bottom rights, along the land that they would build on if awarded a slots license.

The two other casinos being proposed for the Delaware - Pinnacle Entertainment and Riverwalk Casino - already own the rights, according to DiCicco's office.

SugarHouse Gaming chief executive Greg Carlin said his company's project could move forward without riparian rights - but not without first overhauling its proposal, which has already been submitted to the state's Gaming Control Board for consideration.

If awarded a license, SugarHouse wants to open a temporary casino, likely on a riverboat, until it can build a permanent facility.

But with the moratorium, the company will now have to determine whether to change its plans, or pay whatever the state will charge them for the river rights.

"It comes down to an analysis: What's the cost versus what's the impact to our project?" Carlin said. "The question is, what's the trade off?"

Officials from Foxwoods could not be reached for comment.

One of those condominium projects that could be affected is a 45-story luxury high-rise being proposed by casino mogul Donald Trump.

Trump also is competing for a slots license in Philadelphia. The condominium project is separate from that.

Reached for comment last night, Trump's assistant, Rhona Graff, said Trump wanted to study the impact of a moratorium before commenting.

Also affected, according to state officials: Independence Pointe, a proposed 1,700-unit residential and hotel project on the Delaware in Northeast Philadelphia.

Independence Pointe's developer could not be reached for comment yesterday.

Paul Levy, chief executive of the Center City District, a municipal services and economic development agency, said yesterday that the moratorium could be a positive development for the waterfront.

"With a very strong housing market right now and decisions being made about casinos, this is probably the last opportunity" to assure that the waterfront is an economic asset to the region, Levy said.

Trump to reveal look of his Phila. condo towerThe 45-story building on the Delaware is to have 263 units. He hopes to break ground this summer.
By Suzette Parmley
Inquirer Staff Writer
Donald J. Trump will give the public a first look at his Trump Tower Philadelphia luxury condo tower tonight at an extravagant, star-studded party at the Union League.

He said the $300 million luxury condominium will be in the same league as his other towers being built in Las Vegas and Chicago and would "refine the city's impressive urban skyline."

"This is going to be a magnificent building," Trump said yesterday. "It will set a new standard and will be very successful."

The 45-story Trump Tower will have 263 luxury condos, ranging from one-bedroom units to three-bedroom duplex penthouses. The units will range in price from just over $700,000 to $3.5 million-plus each.

Trump will play host at his launch party tonight, with two of his children - Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. - at his side. Among the 700 invited guests is Patti LaBelle, who is expected to perform with fellow Philly Sound act the O'Jays. The rest will be what Trump's public relations machine described as "members of Philadelphia society, and arts, entertainment and sports personalities."

The star of the reality TV show The Apprentice will showcase the design and features of Trump Tower Philadelphia using a 10-foot scale model of the project and a multiscreen video presentation.

The description of the 528-foot Trump Tower would seem to live up to the word luxury. Residents will have access to a restaurant, wine cellar, cigar lounge, in-home dining and catering services, pet services, child-care services and a 10,000-square-foot health club and spa center with an indoor and outdoor heated pool.

Each unit would have ceilings that range from 10 feet to 16 feet in height. Hardwood floors, except for the limestone in the bathrooms. Doorman, concierge service and valet parking 24/7.

Add to that a river walkway and running track along the Delaware River, a putting green, a reflective pond and landscaped gardens, waterfalls, a sun deck and full-size tennis court.

"It's a great project for a great city," Trump said.

Trump has been talking up his affinity for the City of Brotherly Love for the last year. His casino company, Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., is one of five applicants for a gambling license to operate a slots parlor in the city. The $350 million TrumpStreet Casino & Entertainment Complex is proposed for East Falls.

Trump's casino project is the only one of the five that is not on the waterfront, and yesterday, he took a swipe at his rivals for a gambling license.

"I think the waterfront can develop itself because there's so much interest in it," he said. "Putting luxury housing there is easy, and you don't need gaming there."

Trump has portrayed his casino as a boon to an economically depressed neighborhood.

Last month, Gov. Rendell temporarily suspended the transfer of rights to the Delaware River bottom to developers. The move may have the effect of delaying some projects planned for the waterfront, but Trump said he did not think it would affect residential developments such as his.

Trump said he hoped to break ground on two-plus acres on the Delaware River at 709-17 North Penn St. this summer. Trump Tower is expected to open sometime in 2008.

"I would think it would impact gaming, but not housing developments," Trump said about the waterfront building moratorium. "The city wants housing."

But Robert Noshay has one burning issue for Trump. He said he bought a condo on the fifth floor of the Reef at Waterfront Square last year and was paying a premium for the southwest view.

"What will happen to my view, as well as others of the city and river, when Trump builds his 45-story building taller than all of the other buildings at Waterfront Square?" he asked.

To which Trump replied: "Welcome to big-city life."

Changing Skyline | Pinnacle could be top slots designBy Inga Saffron
Inquirer Architecture Critic

Artist's rendering of Pinnacle Entertainment’s 260,000-square-foot casino.
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This is the second in a series of critiques of the proposed city casino designs.

The more you stare at the softly lit renderings of four casinos proposed for Philadelphia's Delaware waterfront, the more the designs start to run together. Each low-slung gambling hall would come with a massive parking structure emerging from its side like a Siamese twin. Each project features a riverfront promenade lined with restaurants. Two of the four proposals look to Philadelphia's red-brick industrial heritage for their aesthetic inspiration. And every project would have its own monster traffic problem.

Among this bland and formulaic bunch, Pinnacle Entertainment's 260,000-square-foot Fishtown proposal stands out, however tentatively. The Las Vegas-based company can boast the largest site, the best-known architect, the most generous nongaming amenities, and - if PennDot gets its act together - the most seamless highway access of any of the Philadelphia proposals. Yet it still has plenty of loose ends to tie up.

Pinnacle didn't decide to compete for a Philadelphia casino license until the last minute, when it took over Ameristar's 33-acre site on the east side of Interstate 95's Girard Avenue exit. While its haste is evident in the details, its proposal is the most ambitious of the five submitted to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. (TrumpStreet, in East Falls, is the only proposal not located on the Delaware.) Little extras, such as movie theaters and waterfront walkways, are likely to be a major factor in deciding who gets the city's two available casino licenses.

By hiring architect Jon Jerde, of the Jerde Partnership, Pinnacle is betting on amenities to win over the board. A master practitioner of entertainment architecture, Jerde was once dubbed the Bernini of casino design by gaming tycoon Steve Wynn. In the mid-'80s, he helped transform the downtown shopping mall into high entertainment with his Horton Plaza in San Diego, and went on to design more than a dozen casinos, including Las Vegas' Bellagio, Treasure Island and Wynn.

If anyone should be able to help Philadelphia's slots parlors break out of their nondescript boxes, it's Jerde.

You certainly can see hints of the showman's hand in the Pinnacle design. Jerde, who spent years working on a Venetian-inspired Penn's Landing for Willard Rouse 3d, conceived Pinnacle as Philadelphia's answer to Baltimore's festive Inner Harbor. Like the original, the design has an intimate oval cove as its centerpiece and is flanked by a promenade, restaurants and brick-clad shopfronts that are meant to evoke the bustling days of longshoremen. A floating restaurant, outdoor stage and marina fan out from the basin.

Because the five casino proposals are based on nearly identical conditions - 3,000 slot machines, 3,000 parking spaces - each applicant has developed a theme to distinguish itself from the pack. So TrumpStreet is hoping to win favor by reinvesting in a brownfield far from the river. Riverwalk has cast itself as the "Home Team" because it has a board dominated by local African Americans and controls a city-owned site that would generate extra cash for Philadelphia.

Pinnacle's sales pitch is that it would cater to non-gamblers and hard-core slots players alike. And, indeed, its design features plenty of accessible public-entertainment space that gives it a greater civic dimension than any of the others.

Jerde's central basin promises to be the riverfront hub Penn's Landing never was. In the summer, Pinnacle would offer concerts and paddleboats. In the winter, the shallow basin would be frozen for ice skating. The project also includes a movie theater with up to 14 screens, on the inland side of the casino.

Jerde is one of those architects who talks a lot about place-making. When he gets going, he even promises that Pinnacle has the capacity to repair the severed connections between the Fishtown neighborhood and the river. Don't believe it. Because Pinnacle's site is so large - a third bigger than its nearest rival - the building will be set back almost 300 feet from Delaware Avenue, in a vale of greenery. The rendering shows the city sitting hazy and golden in the distance, like a far-off Oz.

If you accept that Philadelphia's casinos are going to be self-contained islands, that's not such a bad thing. The landscaping would be useful as a buffer to shield the casino behemoth from the neighbors. It could even work as a picnic area if the city ever succeeds in realizing a recreation path along the Delaware's edge.

The bigger issue of connections involves I-95's Girard Avenue exit. The state has spent years dithering over plans to realign the ramps. Once the construction is finished, only a fraction of the cars descending on Pinnacle's casino would need to use city streets.

Unfortunately, there will be a great deal of through traffic before then. PennDot's lethargy is astounding, given that casino operators began staking out territory on the North Delaware soon after gambling was legalized in 2004. Three proposals are dependent on the Girard exits: Pinnacle, SugarHouse and Riverwalk.

But even aspects of the design under Pinnacle's control remain unresolved. For instance, we still don't know whether movie patrons would have their own lobby entrance or whether they would have to hurry their children past the gaming floor. Significantly, none of the pretty renderings show the inland facade of the massive building. Will it be friendly? Will there be generous sidewalks along the edge leading to the theaters, promenade and green spaces? And what about the basin, which would require extensive engineering to deal with the Delaware's powerful tides?

The success of these public spaces is crucial because they are Philadelphia's payback for allowing the intrusion of gambling on its beautiful waterfront. Jerde concedes this design is "a preliminary pass." Pinnacle hasn't even decided its exact budget, citing a wide span of between $300 million and $400 million. The Pinnacle proposal is too ambitious to be done on the cheap.

It's clear that all five of the casino proposals are essentially moneymaking boxes designed to generate riches for the state and their owners. But Philadelphians can still hope for two things: limited impact on their neighborhoods, and some fun extras. Pinnacle has the land and the talent to offer both.

Pa. gaming official arrested, suspendedJustin Husar, 26, of Pittsburgh was removed from his job after allegedly fighting with police at a bar.
Associated Press
PITTSBURGH - A state Gaming Control Board employee was suspended without pay a day after he was arrested for a scuffle with police outside a bar.

Justin Husar, 26, of Pittsburgh, a field investigator for the board, was suspended without pay from his $64,000-a-year job Sunday, board spokesman Nick Hays said.

The incident is being investigated by the state's Office of Professional Responsibility, Hays said.

Husar was charged with escape, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

Town Tavern manager Aidan Kiernan said the incident began when Husar showed his agency badge to a bouncer, asking to be admitted to the second-floor dance club without paying the $5 cover. Husar was let through, but began arguing when he insisted his friends also be allowed in free and the bouncer refused, Kiernan said.

Husar was escorted out, where he got into a scuffle with two off-duty police officers working a security detail outside the bar, according to a police report.

Husar is the fifth board employee to find himself in trouble with the law.

Kevin P. Eckenrode, 25, a former press aide, was allegedly dangling girlfriend Rachel Kozlusky, 23, by her wrists outside his Harrisburg high-rise when she slipped and fell to her death Feb. 25 in what authorities have characterized as alcohol-related horseplay. He is charged with criminal homicide.

Two employees were charged in connection with separate fights and disturbances outside Harrisburg bars last year. Last month, an investigator was arrested after officials learned his college degree came from an online diploma mill.

Gaming hopefuls upping the anteCivic groups in areas that may be touched by slots are finding "little baubles" from expectant operators.
By Tina Moore
Inquirer Staff Writer
Baseball uniforms at the Fishtown Athletic Club will be emblazoned with the name of a new sponsor this summer: "SugarHouse."

As in SugarHouse Casino.

Chicago billionaire Neil Bluhm's SugarHouse Casino, one of five proposals vying for two slot-parlor licenses in the city, gave $2,500 to the youth sports organization. It also contributed $5,000 to the Holy Name of Jesus parish "casino night" fund-raiser. The funds will be used to help some students with tuition at a Catholic school.

The cash represents rivulets in the flood of money that potential casino operators are pouring - or are being asked to pour - into Philadelphia communities as they seek approval for their projects.

Up and down the Delaware River and in Northwest Philadelphia, aspiring slot-parlor operators have been rehabbing a baseball field, beautifying lots, creating a charitable foundation that could give as much as $3 million annually, and hammering out agreements that could drop millions into communities.

SugarHouse, for instance, has created the SugarHouse Foundation, a nonprofit organization that will be funded with as much as $3 million a year in slots profits. The money will be used to benefit "greater Philadelphia," a news release from the company said. SugarHouse plans to distribute its funds to "worthy causes, such as cancer care and research, funding scholarships, educational opportunities and local aid drives," according to a release. The company wants to build its slots parlor along the Delaware River waterfront at Frankford Avenue.

TrumpStreet, which wants to build a casino at the former Budd industrial site in East Falls, donated $20,000 in March to beautify lots near the site with trees and bushes.

The casino companies say their intentions are good: simply to share the wealth they may reap if they have the good fortune to receive a license in the city.

"For us, it's showing that we're going to be part of the community, that we want to be a good neighbor, and that we understand our responsibility," said Larry Ceisler, a spokesman for TrumpStreet.

Others see something a little less altruistic.

"It's just so Philadelphia," said Zachary Stalberg, president of the watchdog group Committee of Seventy. "You just sprinkle little baubles around and the chances are good that you buy people's hearts and minds."

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is expected to decide by 2007 which companies will receive two slots licenses in the city. The slots parlors could open the following year.

As Friday's deadline for input to the board approaches, each community is handling in its own way the prospect of a casino next door. Some are negotiating for a share of gambling profits, while a few remained steadfast in their opposition.

Earlier this month, the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association solicited funds from SugarHouse but then said no to an $11,000 contribution. But the group and others along a section of the river where three casinos have been proposed want Pinnacle Entertainment, SugarHouse and Riverwalk Casino to agree to establish a special-services district, similar to the one created in South Philadelphia after the sports stadiums were built.

"These casinos will have a negative impact on our communities," said Matt Ruben, outgoing president of Northern Liberties Neighbors Association. "Therefore, we require significant annual investment under our control."

The organization would use annual contributions from the company to clean streets, plant trees, and fund cultural and civic programs, said A.J. Thomson, cochair of the Fishtown Neighbors Association casino committee.

He said the groups were seeking a dollar figure "in the millions."

Both groups have decided not to take money from the companies until slots licenses are granted.

A coalition of community groups has also formed in South Philadelphia, where Foxwoods wants to build a gambling venue south of Penn's Landing, at Reed Street. But this group, Riverfront Communities United, does not plan to negotiate.

"We are going to fight this," said coalition member Colleen Puckett, a member of the Queens Village Neighbors Association. "We are going to make it unpleasant for people if they come to this casino."

Leaders of the Allegheny West Foundation, Tioga United and the Nicetown Community Development Corporation were completing a benefits agreement with TrumpStreet late last week.

A draft of the agreement shows that the groups would receive an initial $2.5 million payment with a sliding scale of daily gross revenue - starting at 0.15 percent.

The money would be used to improve blighted blocks, support education, and create jobs and training programs, said Ron Hinton, president of the Allegheny West Foundation.

Hinton, who pointed out that not all residents favored TrumpStreet, said the group planned to increase the work it does rehabbing houses for first-time home-buyers. The money would also be used to knock down dilapidated properties to improve residential blocks and to bolster the budgets of local schools.

Ceisler said TrumpStreet would submit the agreement with its supplemental statement to the Gaming Control Board by Friday's deadline.

But some groups believe that they have been left out. The benefits agreement includes only two of the initial six groups that began negotiating with TrumpStreet several months ago.

"They have excluded us," said Ralph Wynder, of the Multi-Community Alliance. "The Trump Corp. shouldn't be allowed to pick and choose who they negotiate with."

Wynder said his group was ousted from negotiations because of its public opposition to TrumpStreet. Ceisler said: "Any organization in the Multi-Community Alliance is welcomed to sign on to the negotiated agreement."

Tioga United, which has signed the agreement, has already seen the benefit of working with TrumpStreet.

The gambling company, whose investors include Donald Trump, local celebrity Pat Croce, and two investors in the group that recently purchased The Inquirer, contributed $2,500 so a Tioga baseball diamond could be renovated. The first game on the new field was scheduled for yesterday.

Revision sought in Pa. gaming ownershipAllowing public officials to own even 1 percent of slots parlors troubles some Harrisburg lawmakers.
By Jeff Shields
Inquirer Staff Writer
Legislators negotiating changes to Pennsylvania's gaming laws say they will soon take another crack at eliminating a controversial provision that allows public officials to own up to 1 percent of a gambling company.

"Any reform bill that we get the governor will eliminate the 1 percent ownership that is currently in the law," said Drew Crompton, chief counsel for state Senate President Pro Tem Robert Jubelirer (R., Blair). A new measure is expected to come to a vote before the legislature breaks for the summer.

The 2004 law that authorized up to 61,000 slot machines at 14 venues across the state also included the investment provision. Authors of the measure said they were following New Jersey precedent, where gambling laws are among the nation's toughest.

But legislators in Harrisburg were criticized after it was pointed out that even a small percentage could be worth millions. A bill sent to Gov. Rendell in November 2004, would have changed the law to forbid any ownership by public officers, but removed restrictions on parents or siblings of officials.

Rendell vetoed the bill. "We cannot afford to let there be any confusion about our commitment to prevent impropriety," he said at the time.

Rendell has voiced continued support for doing away with the ownership provision, but legislative leaders have been unable to agree on a comprehensive reform bill since then.

How the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will deal with conflicts of interest is a running debate. Critics have decried the involvement of politically connected lobbyists and former public officials in would-be gambling companies.

Christopher Craig, chief counsel to state Sen. Vincent Fumo (D., Phila.), said the 1 percent allowance was not intended as a loophole to enrich legislators.

"From a practical standpoint, no state elected official would want to have a financial interest for fear of being accused of some form of wrongdoing," Craig said.

Gaming Control Board chairman Tad Decker said he isn't aware of any public official holding an interest in any of the 22 applicants for the 14 slots licenses.

Craig said the 1 percent allowance was seen as a way to be fair to the thousands of family members who would be covered by the law. Still undecided is where to draw the line; for example, should it be a illegal for a school board member or relative to invest in a gambling company, even if their community doesn't have a casino?

"This is an open issue that people are struggling with," Craig said.

Both the state House and Senate are currently working on a comprehensive revision to the gaming law. Proposals include expanding the role of the Attorney General to prosecute violations of the slots law; giving local municipalities a larger share of revenue; and taking away Philadelphia's authority to regulate the location of a casino.

Legislators are also debating whether language in the original measure could allow a public officials to own part or all of a gambling company if it was placed in a blind trust.

To avoid creating legal problems for the thousands of public officials and their relatives affected by the 2004 slots law, a blind trust provision was inseted to allow someone with an interest to comply with the law, avoid conflicts, and maintain their intersts, Craig said.

Decker said he fears the existing language, separate from the 1 percent provision, could be exploited by current or future public official.

"If it turns out that a public official has a serious interest, through a blind trust, in a casino applicant, it would be extremely embarrassing and I think it will give gaming in Pennsylvania a black eye across the country," said Decker. Others disagree with Decker's interpretation.

Bruce H. Mann, a University of Pennsylvania Law School professor, said Pennsylvania's statute does not provide sufficient restrictions to insulate a blind trust from its owner. In a blind trust, a trustee, not the owner, is supposed to manage the investment.

"The statute doesn't seem to prescribe adequate protections," he said.

Craig said that the blind trust provision "will likely be revised to ensure that it is not exploited" in a way that would allow public officials to own an interest that is otherwise illegal.

Planet Hollywood plans Penn's Landing casinoBy Suzette Parmley
Inquirer Staff Writer
The owner of the Planet Hollywood chain of theme restaurants presented city officials with plans for a $380 million casino along the Penn's Landing waterfront yesterday.

The presentation came during a flurry of activity at City Hall as Ameristar Casinos Inc. announced it was no longer competing for one of two slot parlor licenses in the city.

Las Vegas-based Ameristar's decision to pull out of building a $450 million gambling and entertainment venue in Fishtown came unexpectedly, and it was made public after company representatives met with Mayor Street.

"We spent quite a bit of time pursuing this market and trying to show how we can make this project work," Steve Eisner, vice president of development for Ameristar, said yesterday. "We recently concluded we just can't do it, given the tax rate. We just can't earn an adequate return on our investment. The numbers just didn't line up."

Planet Hollywood hopes to build a casino development called Riverwalk Casino not far from where Ameristar had hoped to break ground on its project.

It is seeking to build on 11.5 acres of city-controlled land along the waterfront. It recently submitted a bid to Penn's Landing Corp., which owns the land and plans to announce the winner of the bid for the site Dec. 6. The state gaming control board will also need to sign off on the plan.

Ameristar's pulling out significantly enhances his company's chances of winning a gambling license, said Planet Hollywood's chief executive officer, Robert Earl, who met with the mayor, some members of his cabinet, and the gaming task force yesterday to present his casino proposal.

"One of the scenarios that the gaming task force had put as one of their options was the pairing of the two sites on North Delaware," Earl said. "It also looked at having one or the other.

"The task force had concluded that there were significant benefits with our site vs. theirs. You can easily make your own conclusions."

But Earl still faces formidable competition. Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., which owns three casino hotels in Atlantic City, has optioned land in Nicetown at the old Budd Co. site to build a potential slots parlor.

Trump general counsel Robert Pickus said Trump executives would meet with Street later this month to present their plans.

Founded in 1991 with backing from Hollywood stars including Sylvester Stallone and Bruce Willis, Planet Hollywood today operates more than 20 restaurants, mainly in tourist destinations in the United States and abroad. It features entertainment-themed merchandise.

The company has made the leap into the casino and hotel business just recently, following a path similar to the Hard Rock Cafe, which Earl formerly owned. Both franchises try to appeal to the age 25-to-39 crowd.

Planet Hollywood owns a private casino in London, called Fifty, and last year entered into a partnership with Starwood Hotels to buy the Aladdin Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Earl, 54, said the firm's move toward operating casinos was meant to generate new revenue.

He envisions a slots parlor near Penn's Landing with 3,000 slot machines and a large walkway allowing public access to the Delaware River. The interior would feature Hollywood memorabilia and a TV studio, and it would market extensively with celebrities and its sister property in Las Vegas. "It'll be high-energy," Earl said.

Roger Gros, publisher of Global Gaming Business, said Planet Hollywood was still an unknown quantity in the gambling industry. He said it had not made drastic changes at the Middle Eastern-themed Aladdin Casino since acquiring it a year ago.

"The ballot's still out on them," Gros said. "In terms of converting that into a hip brand, it seems to be taking them a long time."

The company filed for bankruptcy in 1999, and emerged in 2001, but was forced to close more than 20 restaurants. The Planet Hollywood in Atlantic City closed two months ago.

"One of the things they did was just grow too fast," said Richard D. Williams, president of HVS Food & Beverage Services, a national consulting and restaurant-appraisal firm in Centennial, Colo.

"It's one thing to have a Planet Hollywood in Orlando or Hollywood, but once they started showing up in Fort Lauderdale and other secondary and tertiary markets, it lost its novelty," he said.

You can read the 400-page final report of the Mayor’s gaming advisory task force via http://go.philly.com/slots


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Celebs in tow, slots bidders make pitchesBackers of five casinos in Phila. presented plans to gaming panel.
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By Suzette Parmley
Inquirer Staff Writer
If yesterday's hearing featuring five groups vying to open two casinos in Philadelphia were a reality TV show, it could have been called Gambling With the Rich & Famous.

Backers of the five projects made presentations yesterday before the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board in the Bossone Building auditorium at Drexel University. Four of the five brought their celebrity firepower to try to win over the board.

All the cameras were on Donald Trump, who flew into Philadelphia with his daughter, Ivanka, to introduce his company's presentation. Trump, dressed in a dark suit and power-blue silk tie, said the $350 million TrumpStreet Casino & Entertainment Complex, planned for the site of the former Budd Co. factory at Roberts and Henry Avenues, is "something I very much want to do in Philadelphia."

"You will see many projects before you," Trump said, "but this one will truly transform a neighborhood."

One of his partners in TrumpStreet, Pat Croce, stood before five members of the gaming control board introducing other local investors in the project as if he were still president of the Philadelphia 76ers, barking out the names of the starting five. One board member did not attend the hearing; the seventh seat is vacant.

The gaming board has been holding public hearings on the applications filed by 22 different groups pursuing 14 gambling licenses across the state. The board is expected to award the licenses in late December.

Yesterday, in a video projected on two big screens that flanked the table where the board members sat, Croce highlighted the Budd Co.'s onetime leading role in the East Falls and Hunting Park neighborhoods. "We want to be the catalyst to revitalize the neighborhood," he said.

The top casino executives involved in the SugarHouse Casino, Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia, Riverwalk Casino and Pinnacle Entertainment casino also emphasized that their projects should be judged on who had assembled the most local investors, who had the most experience in running casinos and hiring the most diverse workforce, and who could produce the most tax revenue for the state. All also emphasized that their casinos would create the least disruption, traffic and crime in a particular neighborhood.

Neil G. Bluhm, the Chicago real estate billionaire behind the SugarHouse Casino project planned for North Delaware Avenue on the waterfront, said: "SugarHouse has the experience and finances to provide whatever is needed to complete this project."

Bluhm, who competed against The Donald for a gambling license in Niagara Falls, Ontario - and won - brushed off all the fuss over his rival.

"I'm not intimidated by him," Bluhm said, as TV crews followed Trump, who also stars in The Apprentice reality-TV show.

After the casino presentations, local officials spoke to the board.

"I believe that the introduction of gaming represents perhaps the most important new development in Philadelphia in 50 years," said city solicitor Romulo Diaz, who read Mayor Street's testimony yesterday. Street's spokesman, Joe Grace, said Street had a personal emergency and could not attend the hearing.

Diaz also formally submitted the full report released in 2005 by the Philadelphia Gaming Advisory Task Force, which included a set of recommendations on the introduction of gambling in the city.

Four of five sites are proposed for the waterfront: Planet Hollywood's $380 million Riverwalk Casino; the $450 million SugarHouse Casino; a project by Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. that could cost more than $340 million; and Foxwoods Development Corp.'s $350 million casino. Foxwoods is the group behind the American Indian nation that operates a casino in Mashantucket, Conn.

Councilman Frank DiCicco, whose district includes all four waterfront casino proposals, said he was disappointed by the amount of time allotted public officials to speak - five minutes.

"It's not enough time. I had to cram in a lot of my presentation, and I never even got to the last sheet," said DiCicco, after emphasizing the need for the city to retain the right to determine how the casinos will be designed.

Community leaders - such as Robert C. Blackburn, whose group, Whitman Council Inc., opposes the Foxwoods project because of concerns about traffic and declining home values - were given 10 minutes each.

Most of yesterday's drama occurred in the morning, as the operators jockeyed for the distinction of having the best project and the best team.

Foxwoods executives introduced local investor Garry Maddox, the former Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder, to talk about its planned charity. Maddox said the casino, planned for 16 acres on Columbus Boulevard between Tasker Avenue and Reed Street, would donate "42 percent of its profits for charitable causes."

Michael Thomas, chairman for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, described how his tribe had built the world's largest casino in Connecticut and had some advice for the gaming board. "Focus on the difference between the folks, and who among us has delivered on promises and who is making new promises," he said.

Pinnacle unveiled its plans for a "destination entertainment casino" in the Fishtown neighborhood. Wade Hundley, its president, had no celebrities to work the room and has no local investors involved.

"What you see is what you get. We are completely focused on our project," said Hundley, whose Las Vegas company operates riverboat and land-based casinos.

Backers of the Riverwalk Casino touted their project as the only one in which a majority of the ownership would be African American businesspeople. "We are the home team," said William R. Miller, one of those investors. "We must make a difference in the lives of Philadelphians."

Robert Earl, chief executive officer of the Planet Hollywood chain of restaurants and casinos, said the Riverwalk project would be "the entertainment casino in Philadelphia." He referred to his celebrity-laden Rolodex and noted that his company had been spending $900 million to renovate and rebrand the Aladdin Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

About 200 members of Unite Here - the union that represents about 10,000 hotel workers in Philadelphia - sat in the audience wearing bright-red shirts with the words, "The union for gaming industry workers."

In all, 216 individuals have signed up to provide public comment during the three days of hearings. Today's hearing at Drexel will resume at 8:30 a.m.

More than slots

By ALISON HAWKES
The Intelligencer

HARRISBURG — The gambling companies are promising the world to Pennsylvania.

Water taxis, golf courses, spas and steakhouses. Shopping, movies, dance clubs, conference centers, live shows and condo housing.

Philadelphia Park's racetrack in Bensalem is proposing a 15,000-square-foot buffet.

That's not even considering the supposed main attraction for which the 22 applicants are, in many cases, vociferously competing for licenses: 61,000 slot machines.

Starting Friday and continuing into May, applicants for gambling licenses are presenting their plans to the public and state gaming control board officials in an effort to woo public favor in the tightly controlled market.

What are appearing at this early stage are full-service entertainment centers la Las Vegas in what would be the biggest thing going for many of the quiet, local communities struggling to overcome years of economic stagnation.

The competition has become fierce for two casino licenses in Philadelphia, one in Pittsburgh and two for the rest of the state. The applicants from seven racetracks and two resorts, although they are practically guaranteed licenses, still will need to compete for customers in what will likely be overlapping markets in parts of the state, including southeastern Pennsylvania.

In Pittsburgh, two of the big name applicants have launched advertising drives that sound more like election-year campaigns. In the Lehigh Valley, Sands Bethworks started last summer trying to beat out competition by handing out glossy brochures of its luxury casino plans.

And at public hearings in Philadelphia recently, real estate billionaire Donald Trump himself appeared in front of Pennsylvania gambling regulators to trumpet his plans to revive a former street manufacturing site in Nicetown with a casino that includes a three-screen movie complex and 8,000 square feet of retail outlets inspired by Reading Terminal Market.

Slots not fun enough

Companies say the state's gambling market — primarily local and regional, at least at this point — demands the extra amenities.

“A big room with slots would just not be fun,” said Steve Lemberg, the executive vice president of strategic initiatives at PITG Gaming, which is applying for a license in Pittsburgh. “People want to go to a nice place where they can go out for the evening, that's fun and relaxing and exciting.”

Gambling is opening up in Pennsylvania at the height of a five- to 10-year industry trend to expand amenities, according to a spokeswoman for the American Gaming Association.

“It started in Las Vegas where new and older facilities have been expanded to include spas, golf courses, multiple restaurants,” AGA spokeswoman Holly Thomsen said. “One opened in Las Vegas with an equestrian horse center attached to it. Not everybody who visits Las Vegas wants to gamble so you have to come up with new and exciting ways to get people to come for the first time and to come back.”

Thomsen said the casino industry in Biloxi, Miss., is greatly expanding its amenities in the rebuilding effort after Hurricane Katrina, now that they're allowed to operate on land.

But William Thompson, a gambling expert at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, said Pennsylvania is no Las Vegas and isn't expected to become a nationwide destination spot.

All the extra bells and whistles are meant to dazzle the regulators and politicians, he said.

“There is no intention of the operators to make money out of the water parks,” he said. “They're doing it not because the public wants it but because these politicians making the selections are into a mindset of turning Pennsylvania into a Las Vegas but without the sin.”


Empty promises?

Whether the gambling companies make good on their promises is another matter.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has the authority to place conditions on companies when awarding licenses, although a spokesman for the board would not comment on whether it's considering doing so.

Municipalities, too, will have a say on the final product because, while they cannot exclude a casino from their towns, they can apply zoning laws.

“At this stage, I don't think any of the companies are making the commitment to do these things,” said Bill Hogwood, executive vice president of Greenwood Racing, which will run the slots parlor at Philadelphia Park. “They're saying this is the planned direction they are going.”

Either way, the gambling companies in a number of communities are dancing a tightrope between offering snazzy plans and not wanting to seem so large and intrusive that they are too taxing on local services and adding too much traffic.

A number of the proposals carefully emphasize that they are more tasteful and modest than Las Vegas' glitz.

“There is no intention to have the facility appear as a glitzy casino with gaudy or garish lights and signage,” wrote Crossroads Gaming Resort & Spa in its proposal for a casino in Gettysburg. “Rather, the facility will be a well-appointed hotel building with beautiful water fountains and a relaxed and welcoming appearance.”

Some are not buying the picture.

Bucks County Rep. Paul Clymer, the staunchest gambling opponent in the state Legislature, said bringing the whole family into a casino for entertainment turns more people to gambling.

“It's a very subtle way the casino operations put things into play,” he said.

Citizens rebel

Citizens groups opposing casinos in their neighborhoods have sprung up in many places, most noticeably Gettysburg where locals are trying to preserve the Civil War battlefield from a new invasion of quarter-chinking tourists.

Residents from Philadelphia to the Lehigh Valley are up in arms, worried that gambling will depress the local economy with crime and low-paying service jobs.

“They have promised the sky. They have promised employment. But what are the jobs they're providing?” said Bethlehem resident Florence Kimball, president of Valley Citizens for a Casino Free Development. “It's not a winning equation for us.”

In an effort to sweeten the deal, some of the gambling companies are offering additional incentives. Foxwoods Gaming, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, says it will sign contracts committing 42 percent of the profits on its South Philadelphia waterfront casino to local charities.

“The 42 percent is something that no one else can commit to,” said Foxwoods' spokeswoman Maureen Garrity, when asked what differentiates her plan from the competitors in Philadelphia.

That's not entirely true anymore.

As a sign of just how competitive the market is, rival Riverwalk Casino, a Planet Hollywood project for Penn's Landing, said it would front 20 percent of its net income to community development.

That announcement came shortly after the gambling companies squared off against one another in front of regulators at Philadelphia's public hearings.

Is There a Madden NFL Video Game Curse at Work?

Do you believe in a
'Madden NFL' video game curse?'

Michael Vick and Ray Lewis are among the stars to appear on the cover of the 'Madden NFL' video game who subsequently suffered bad luck. This year's featured player, Donovan McNabb, may be shelved for the year following injuries. So, is there a curse?



McMahon nearly led Philadelphia to the winning score after coming in for the last series against Dallas. He drove the Eagles to the Cowboys 42 before David Akers missed a 60-yard field goal attempt in the final seconds.

In four seasons with Detroit, McMahon started seven games. He had a 43.8 completion percentage with 10 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions, but he ran for 273 yards on 46 carries.

Detmer has been McNabb's backup the last six seasons. He is the No. 2 quarterback this year only because he holds the ball on extra points and field goals.
McNabb has played through several injuries this season, including a sports hernia that will require surgery. But the five-time Pro Bowl selection clearly isn't the same quarterback he's been.

McNabb's psyche is feeling worse after his interception cost Philadelphia a crucial victory. The reigning conference champion Eagles (4-5) have lost three straight games and are last in the NFC East.

"I take the blame for every loss," McNabb said. "I don't point the finger at any time. I take the blame for all losses."

McNabb has thrown a costly interception in each of the last three games, and has nine picks this season. He threw just eight interceptions last year when he became the first player in NFL history to throw more than 30 touchdown passes (31) and fewer than 10 interceptions.

In a 49-21 loss at Denver on Oct. 30, the Eagles rallied from a 28-0 deficit and were within 24 yards of scoring the tying TD early in the fourth quarter.

McNabb had running back Lamar Gordon wide open on a third-and-5, but went for Reggie Brown in the end zone instead and was picked off by rookie Domonique Foxworth. The Broncos then put the game away with 21 straight points.

In a 17-10 loss at Washington last week, McNabb drove the Eagles to the Redskins 7 in the final minutes only to throw an interception on a fourth-and-4 with 1:25 remaining.

"I'm just trying to make a play. You have the confidence you can get it in there, so you try to get it in there," McNabb said. "As a quarterback, you can't be tentative. You can't sit back and hold the ball. You've got to give your receivers an opportunity to compete and make a play for you. That's what I've been doing. I've been doing it the last couple of years. Some balls have gotten intercepted. It's going to happen as a quarterback. All quarterbacks go through it."
It has been a difficult season for McNabb, starting with the turmoil between him and Terrell Owens. The All-Pro wideout was suspended before the loss to Washington, and was told not to return to the team last week.

McNabb, who feuded with Owens throughout the summer, put himself on the spot by saying the team was "better off" without its top playmaker. He refused to answer questions about Owens after the loss to Dallas.

"We need to stop talking about this," McNabb said. "No. 86, No. 83, and No. 80 are the receivers right now. Those guys did a good job these last two weeks. And, they're going to continue to get better. That's what we need to focus on."

Brown, Greg Lewis and Billy McMullen combined for seven catches for 62 yards against Dallas. Owens had 47 catches for 763 yards and six TDs in seven games.


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Live And Die By The Blitz

November 15, 2005
By CHRIS McPHERSON


With a 20-7 lead in the fourth quarter and just over three minutes left in the game, who didn't think the Eagles had the game in the bag?
The Eagles defense had kept the Dallas Cowboys offense on lockdown the entire night. The patrol guard might have well thrown away the keys.

Quarterback Drew Bledsoe had torched the Eagles for almost 300 passing yards in the first meeting. He wouldn't break 200 on Monday night. The potent rushing attack of Julius Jones and Marion Barber got a great view of the game from the ground. The Cowboys ran for 58 yards on 24 carries at an average of 2.4 yards per carry.

There was no way that the Eagles defense would open the door.


Trotter forced an interception with his blitz up the middle in the second quarter
Wide receiver Terry Glenn, after his 118-yard, two touchdown performance in the first meeting this season, hadn't done...well anything until the blitz.

With just over three minutes remaining in the game, Bledsoe dropped back and the Eagles went all in with a full house.

Unfortunately, the Cowboys had four of a kind.

The Cowboys offensive line picked up the blitz and Bledsoe was left in the pocket. Running down the sideline against Lito Sheppard was Glenn. Bledsoe tossed the ball in the corner of the end zone and found Glenn for a 20-yard touchdown.

"We had the blitz on," said Sheppard. "We just didn't make the play. We needed to make the play and get off the field and we weren't able to do so. They capitalized on it and the story goes."

And just like that, the Cowboys were back in the game.

"You can't let that happen," said free safety Brian Dawkins. "As well as we played defensively pretty much this whole day besides the deep ball, to give up that touchdown, you can't do that. That's the momentum going in their favor, getting their juice going "we can win this game, we can win this game. To give up that seven is a different ball game."

It was the second time the Cowboys were able to capitalize on the Eagles blitz.

In the first quarter, Dallas was facing a 3rd-and-10 and the Eagles went after Bledsoe. Dallas made the necessary protection and Bledsoe nailed Peerless Price for a 58-yard reception. Price was in man coverage against Dawkins. Three plays later, Barber punched the ball in from one-yard out.

"We gave up two touchdowns on defense. The two touchdowns we gave up we had a blitz called in," said linebacker Jeremiah Trotter. "We had two mistakes on those blitzes. When you blitz you can't have any mistakes. I still don't know what happened. Everything happened so fast. You lose the game in the last two minutes; give up two touchdowns in the last two minutes."

Trotter and the Eagles enjoyed success from the blitz. It was a blitz up the middle from Trotter that led to an interception by Sheppard. That interception set up the Eagles' second touchdown of the game, a two-yard run by quarterback Donovan McNabb.

The Eagles defense now have to figure out how to play the type of game they did for entire game and not let two plays spoil an otherwise solid effort.

"(We have to play) the same way we went out today, but we just have to play four quarters," said Dawkins. "We have to play four quarters the way we played the first three and most of the fourth and not give up those big touchdowns.

"It's not easy, it's not going to be easy, but we have the character in the locker room to see what we need to do in the final quarter. But as far as the first couple of quarters, the team with the same type of intensity, the same type of playing so next time we won't give away a victory at the end."

PHILADELPHIA – Donovan McNabb has a bruised ego to match his battered body.
McNabb is unlikely to play in Philadelphia's game against the New York Giants on Sunday because of a groin injury. His psyche is feeling worse after his interception cost the Eagles a crucial victory against Dallas on Monday night.

"He takes a lot of responsibility on his shoulders and he was devastated by the loss," coach Andy Reid said Tuesday.

McNabb re-injured his groin while trying to tackle Cowboys safety Roy Williams after he misread the coverage and threw an interception. Williams returned the pick 46 yards for a touchdown with 2:43 left to lead Dallas to a 21-20 comeback victory over the Eagles.

Reid said McNabb had an MRI on Tuesday morning, and was waiting to see a specialist. If McNabb doesn't play, Mike McMahon probably would start over Koy Detmer against the Giants.

"I wouldn't bet on it," Reid said of McNabb's chances to play. "He doesn't look good today."

While McNabb is hurting physically, he and the team are dealing with the agony of a tough loss that dealt a severe blow to their playoff hopes. The reigning conference champions (4-5) have lost three straight and are last in the NFC East. They're 0-3 in the division and 1-4 in conference games.

"I take the blame for every loss," McNabb said. "I don't point the finger at any time. I take the blame for all losses."

Perhaps the mobile McMahon could spark the offense. He nearly led Philadelphia to the winning score after coming in for the last series against Dallas. McMahon, listed as the third-string quarterback, drove the Eagles to the Cowboys 42 before David Akers missed a 60-yard field goal attempt in the final seconds.

"He handled that situation nice. That's about as tough a situation you can be put in," Reid said.

In four seasons with Detroit, McMahon started seven games. He had a 43.8 completion percentage with 10 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions, but he ran for 273 yards on 46 carries.

Detmer has been McNabb's backup the last six seasons. He is the No. 2 quarterback this year only because he holds the ball on extra points and field goals.

"You never know what's going to happen," McMahon said. "So, you've just got to be ready at all times whenever that opportunity comes."

McNabb has played through several injuries this season, including a sports hernia that will require surgery. He walked gingerly to the podium at his postgame news conference and grimaced with every step.

Reid said McNabb is "sore more in the groin area than in the abdominal area." The five-time Pro Bowl selection clearly isn't the same quarterback he's been.

McNabb has thrown a costly interception in each of the last three games, and has nine picks this season. He threw eight interceptions last year when he became the first player in NFL history to throw more than 30 touchdown passes (31) and fewer than 10 interceptions.

In a 49-21 loss at Denver on Oct. 30, the Eagles rallied from a 28-0 deficit and were within 24 yards of scoring the tying TD early in the fourth quarter.

McNabb had running back Lamar Gordon wide open on a third-and-5, but went for Reggie Brown in the end zone instead and was picked off by rookie Domonique Foxworth. The Broncos then put the game away with 21 straight points.

In a 17-10 loss at Washington last week, McNabb drove the Eagles to the Redskins 7 in the final minutes only to throw an interception on a fourth-and-4 with 1:25 remaining.

"I'm just trying to make a play. You have the confidence you can get it in there, so you try to get it in there," McNabb said. "As a quarterback, you can't be tentative. You can't sit back and hold the ball. You've got to give your receivers an opportunity to compete and make a play for you. That's what I've been doing. I've been doing it the last couple of years. Some balls have gotten intercepted. It's going to happen as a quarterback. All quarterbacks go through it."

Banged-up McNabb feeling pain after tough Eagles loss


McNabb's troubles this season started off the field with the turmoil between him and Terrell Owens. The All-Pro wideout was suspended before the loss to Washington, and was told not to return to the team last week.

McNabb, who feuded with Owens throughout the summer, put himself on the spot by saying the team was "better off" without its top playmaker. He refused to answer questions about Owens after the loss to Dallas.

"We need to stop talking about this," McNabb said. "No. 86, No. 83, and No. 80 are the receivers right now. Those guys did a good job these last two weeks. And, they're going to continue to get better. That's what we need to focus on."

Brown, Greg Lewis and Billy McMullen combined for seven catches for 62 yards against Dallas. Owens had 47 catches for 763 yards and six TDs in seven games.

Owens release highly unlikely
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
By MARK ECKEL
Staff Writer
PHILADELPHIA - Despite pleas from former losing presidential candidates Ralph Nader and Jesse Jackson, sources close to the situation say there is little, if any, chance wide receiver Terrell Owens will be granted his release from the Eagles.

Owens, with the backing of Nader and Jackson, will have his grievance heard Friday by an arbitrator. He wants the Eagles, who plan to make him an inactive for at least the final five games of the season, to release him so he can sign with another team.

That will not happen at Friday's hearing and, according to the source who is very familiar with the situation, will never happen.

"You cannot tell a team to release a player," the source said. "As long as they plan to pay him, I don't think there is anything they can do."

The source said he thinks the four-game suspension, which would cost Owens in the neighborhood of $820,000, will be reduced to two, maybe even one, game.

There is also another interesting twist.

"If the Eagles keep him on the roster and just place him on the inactive list each week," the source said. "he's entitled to be present at the team facility every day. Do they want that?"

This Owens situation is different than the Keyshawn Johnson situation with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers two years ago.

When Bucs head coach Jon Gruden sent Johnson home, with pay, for the final six games. Johnson did not object to it.

Eagles may have to fly against Giants without McNabb
By Skip Wood, USA TODAY

One team, the Philadelphia Eagles, desperately needs a victory this weekend and faces the NFC East leader. The other, the Pittsburgh Steelers, is AFC North co-leader and meets the division's last-place occupant.
So when both received news about their injured quarterbacks Tuesday, guess which one was provided the brightest prognosis?

Things keep getting worse for the reeling Eagles, who likely will not have Donovan McNabb when they visit the 6-3 New York Giants. He aggravated a groin injury in Monday night's fourth-quarter collapse against Dallas, and coach Andy Reid was skeptical about McNabb's availability for Sunday.

"He doesn't look good," Reid said at a press briefing, adding his quarterback would meet with a specialist to make the final determination.

For the defending NFC champions, the loss of McNabb coupled with a loss to the Giants would be a near-crippling setback for a team that's 4-5 and has been buffeted by one uncomfortable issue after another.

But for the 7-2 Steelers, who already have survived the past two games with substitutes at quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger's right knee is on the mend. He's listed as questionable for Sunday's game at 2-7 Baltimore after throwing passes Tuesday at the team complex.

"It's going to be a day-to-day assessment," Steelers coach Bill Cowher said, adding that Roethlisberger plans to practice today.

If the Steelers decide it would be in their best long-term interest to hold Roethlisberger out another week, they will turn to Tommy Maddox now that Charlie Batch, who started the past two games, is out with a broken hand.

In place of McNabb, the Eagles likely would go with Mike McMahon, who played the final series in the loss to Dallas. He has appeared briefly in two games this season, completing three of six passes for 36 yards.

Date: 11/10/2005
Title: 35 Items (10-10-05) sponsored by Amstel Light
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I am not against us not having TO with us anymore. But it is going to kill me when he keeps his mouth shut and kicks our butt playing for another team. Maybe we could just keep him out all year and bring him back next year? Or maybe the arbitrator will force us to bring him back and he actually comes back like a normal person? For those that care, (305) 936-1093 is the number for Rosenhaus Sports Representation. With the TO ruckus, did anyone notice the Eagles lost Hank Fraley for the year? With the Eagles in a semi-flounder, at least Penn State fans are happy to have a team again.

I want to thank you for those out there that have been responding to people’s requests for help and such. I know it is appreciated by those posting and by me. At least one person found a roomie through the weekly this month which is great.

I also wanted to let everyone know that the annual New Orleans Jazzfest trip will be back in 2006. We have been working with the hotel and airlines and it is a green light. So, plan accordingly. And speaking of music, caught Nine Inch Nails and Bruce Springsteen this week. Bruce was very mellow (solo, acoustic) while NIN was really good.

I am considering heading out to Phoenix with the folks from Green Legion. Is anyone else out there planning to go?

As for Killington, we have sold out the first bus and are now taking reservations for the second bus. Colorado is already at 30% capacity.
www.PhillyTrips.com.

Reminder that Tino Maas will be at Emerald City this weekend (#5). Have a good week. - Mark

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1) SHORE HOUSES

A) Our house is 3 years old, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 decks. We are looking for part time and full time positions to be filled. 43rd street. So far we have 11 people in the house. All people who were in last summer. It is a very good group, between 25-35 years old. We are basically looking for a fun group of people to fill the house and have another great summer.

B) Think Summer 2006
Shares available in great Bayside house on Sunrise Drive in AV For details contact Chuck: cksnow@mac.com http://homepage.mac.com/cksnow/PhotoAlbum30.html

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2) IS TO A PSYCHOPATH? YOU TELL ME!

Psychopathic behaviour is more common than you might think

Research using brain scanning technology has revealed that the brain of a psychopath functions and processes information differently. It is believed that the psychopath may lack the ability to physically feel what others identify as the physical sensation of guilt. Even more surprising has been the observation that many adult psychopaths do not seem to benefit from support, counseling or therapy and may in fact commit crimes again and sooner because of it.

Potentially psychopathic children need intensive guidance, instruction, training, choices, consequences and supervision. Severe and repeated punishment alone is the worst thing you can do. Letting a child like this run around unsupervised with violent and antisocial children is almost as bad.

Without help, potentially psychopathic children will become adults who never remain attached to anyone or anything for long. A psychopath will use people, not realising the impact their behaviour has. They are usually a subtle manipulator, playing to the emotions of others, and typically have high verbal intelligence. A psychopath is not necessarily a bad person. They can lead what appears to be an ordinary life, but are prone to have problems with society, rules, expectations and relationships.

Characteristics of a Psychopath: superficial charm, self-centered & self-important, need for stimulation & prone to boredom, deceptive behavior & lying, conning & manipulative, little remorse or guilt, shallow emotional response, callous with a lack of empathy, living off others or predatory attitude, poor self-control, promiscuous behavior, early behavioral problems
lack of realistic long term goals, impulsive lifestyle, irresponsible behavior, blaming others for their actions
short term relationships, juvenile delinquency, breaking parole or probation, varied criminal activity

Source: http://www.crisiscounseling.com

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3) SWEETEST KITTY ON EARTH MAY BE WILLING TO ALLOW YOU TO ADOPT HIM!

We found the world's sweetest kitty living in the wood pile on the side of our house . He is a male with light green eyes. He is black with a white stripe on the face and white paws. He is between the age of a kitten and a cat. He is very friendly and already housebroken. You can pick him up and he purrs. This little guy needs a permanent home. If you are nice enough, you may be the lucky person who gets to adopt him! Please contact Jennifer: land8675309@yahoo.com or 215-849-1636 . Photo available.

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4) QUOTES

A) Only a life lived for others is worth living. -Albert Einstein

B) We must use time creatively and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

C) Love sought is good, but given unsought is better. - William Shakespeare

D) Learning is an ornament in prosperity, a refuge in adversity, and a provision in old age. - Aristotle

E) The possibility that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.
- Abraham Lincoln

F) Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. - Ambrose Redmoon

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5) TIMO MAAS AT EMERALD CITY
Saturday, November 12th

This Saturday it's the return of the six foot German Timo Maas, rockin the techno, the acid, the trance and whatever else will get the crowd moving at Emerald City. Supported by an entourage of local DJs like Local 13's Mike Meyers opening up for Timo and EC's own Mike Alba and Tommyboy the line up reads like your favorite archived rave flyer.

Timo rocked it at EC last year so we're looking forward to hearing him let loose again. The party's going strong until 3:30 in the a.m. so get there early to get your Timo on.

Timo Maas> Saturday, November 12th
Emerald City> 460 N. 2nd Street
Doors 9pm - 3:30am> $20advance/$25 door

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6) LATINO & ITALIAN-THEMED NETWORKING EVENT

Global Arena, a local consulting firm specializing in global language & cross-cultural solutions, announces a Latino & Italian-themed Networking Event that will be held at Lula: Mediterranean Bistro on Thursday, November 17, 2005. The evening will provide the opportunity for Center City professionals to connect with Global Arenas native Spanish & Italian-speaking language trainers. Live Spanish & Italian-language demos with Global Arenas language learning software will also be available along with complimentary specialty tapas and sangria.

The event will be held from 6pm 8pm on Thursday, November 17, 2005 at Lula: Mediterranean Bistro, 225 S. 12th St., Philadelphia, PA (12th & Locust Streets). Space is limited. Please RSVP by Friday, November 11, 2005 to Rachel Parisse at rparisse@globalarena.com.

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7) HOUSING

FOR SALE:

A) Customize your Art Museum Home. 2400 square feet. This property is perfect for a home buyer that would like to get their house customized to their needs. Want to choose your own cabinets, appliances, wall colors, carpeting, etc….? Priced at 225,000, this home needs approx 100,000 in rehab costs. You can even use our contractor if interested. With 325,000 in to the property, you get a fully updated 2300 square foot home with a third floor deck and hardwood floors through the first level with Central Air. A 4th bedroom with a Master Bedroom and Master Bath on 3rd floor. Compare the price. Compare to the comps on Swain that have sold for 365,000 or more. Compare to the 400,000 listings on Corrinthian. Compare to 805 N 20th that is asking for more than 390,000. This is a great opportunity in an area that is improving daily. Even today, there are new builds and rehabs on nearby Ogden and Parrish Streets. For someone who can appreciate the vision, this is a must see! Agent: Property being sold in as-is condition. Email zwick@markzwick.com for more info.

B) 11XX Annin Street. Reduced: $299,900
Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Steps from the Italian market.
Totally renovated with stainless steel kitchen, maple cabinets, handcarved handrail, master suite with custom built shower, double sink vanity, and custom design walk in closet. Oversized backyard and basement with laundry. Central air throughout house, new double paned PELLA windows for energy efficiency. Pergo flooring throughout with carpeted steps. New construction in the area goes for almost double the price. Email zwick@markzwick.com for more info

FOR RENT

A) Newly renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath Roxborough apartment. Front porch and fenced private yard. New kitchen appliances, dining area, new light fixtures, refinished hardwood floors and central air conditioning. Heat is included in the rent!!! Pet friendly:) $1100/month. One year lease, no exceptions. This is a rare find and will not last long! Available December 1.
Parking is easy and available. Located close to Manayunk, Center City, King of Prussia, etc... Please email or call for a showing at your convenience:) Ridge Ave at Gerhard Nicole 215-499-3834 or cole_mac@yahoo.com

B) Large, sunny 1-bedroom with hardwood floors
$1340 /month. 1222 Arch Street. Large, sunny, newly-renovated one bedroom apartment - loft style with large separate bedroom. Available after November 15th.
Cats and most dogs are OK. I have to break my lease, and need someone to move into my beautiful apartment. You can either finish my lease (through September 30, 2006) or sign a new 12-month lease.
Beautiful original hardwood floors, new kitchen and bathroom (marble and slate). High ceilings and large windows. The apartment has central air & heat, an alarm system, dishwasher, and microwave. Laundry facilities are available on each floor.
The building is a mid-rise building with an elevator and intercom access. It is close to SEPTA, the Reading Terminal Market and Chinatown - and a short walk to Rittenhouse Square and Old City. There are many parking lots within 1 block.
If interested, please contact me at jamieapartment@hotmail.com for pictures or to see the apartment.

C) NEW LUXURY END UNIT TOWNHOUSE in SECURE GATED COMMUNITY in CENTER CITY. 2100 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, PRIVATE HEATED garage, large deck with view of the city (14X6), stainless appliances and granite counter tops in kitchen, hard wood floors, master bedroom with double sink, walk-in closets and Jacuzzi, full laundry, 10FT ceilings. Pictures available at http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/apa/109872958.html
24 hour gated security, extra parking available, community garden and walking trail, professional landscaping, snow removal and trash removal. Located @ 24th and Bainbridge in new development by Toll Brothers -- www.navalsquare.com. To see the house plan click on HOMES, then click on COMMODORE COLLECTION, then click on HALSEY. Close to 76, Rittenhouse, Graduate Hospital and Penn. Available now! Rent $2700. For more information please contact Gregg @ 215-740-8223 or gregghoman@comcast.net.

D) Furnished 3 Bedroom Single Home for Rent on Quiet Block in Conshohocken, $1500 per month. Large living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, fully furnished. Huge raised concrete back deck. Large backyard. Very quiet block. Off street parking. 5 minutes walk from R6. 2 minute drive from Schuylkill, Blue Route, and Turnpike Expressways. Ideal scenario is one year lease, but shorter term will work also. Sorry no pets. If interested email powerppp@yahoo.com

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8) LOOKING FOR A TRAINER???

Certified Personal Trainer in your home or gym. CC Philly and suburbs. NESTA certified. In your home or gym. Learn the facts and not fades how to reach the goals you want to reach! Flexible hours and great rates. Email Bill at Exermed@AOL.com

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9) SLEEPER SOFA & CHAIR FOR SALE

Includes attractive plum slip covers. Will sell separately. $225.00 or best offer for both. Email jeff9944@hotmail.com on the Main Line if you are interested and/or if you would like to see photos.

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10) BACHELORS AND BACHELORETTES NEEDED

The Komen Philadelphia Affiliate is looking for 10 of the area's finest singles to auction off at this year's Countdown to Carnivale Singles Event!

Held on January 21, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing from 8PM to Midnight, the Delaware Valley's best singles will be gathering for good times and a great cause. And as a volunteer for our auction, you can help us raise more funds for the fight against breast cancer!

We're looking for 5 men and 5 women, ages 21-50 to be willing participants in our Bachelor/Bachelorette auction. Winning bidders and our bachelors and bachelorettes will be treated to a dinner for two a great restaurant!

For information on volunteering as Bachelor or Bachelorette or on the Countdown to Carnivale, please e-mail First Class Singles at mail@FirstClassSingles.com or visit www.FirstClassSingles.com

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Sponsor: Philadelphia Sports Club
Fact of the week: Tipple Tips for the Festive Season

Drinking Alcohol is likely to lead you to overindulge, either in drinking or eating. Alcoholic drinks are high in calories and hangover-producing toxins. Try to stick to the one-for-one rule: for each unit of alcohol, follow with one glass of water. This should help you to pace yourself and the water will assist in flushing out the toxins from your body, making a hang-over less likely. Try an alternative to the usual festive season punch Make up a jug with a few flavoured cold iced teas; add slices of fresh citrus fruit, a few raspberries and sparkling mineral water. Place in fridge to cool.

Sponsor: Philadelphia Sports Club
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11) Join Forces For The Great American Smoke Out!

If you or someone you know wants to quit smoking, join Q102, Dr. Steven Rosenberg & The West Avenue Grille for a free hypnosis seminar on November 17, 2005 from 8:00am-10:00am at The West Avenue Grille located at 718 West Avenue in Jenkintown, PA. Meet Q102s Alecia from 8am-9am and hang out with the Q Unit who will be on hand with music, prizes and more!

Dr. Rosenberg, who has received local and national press, developed Aversiotherapy; a therapeutic technique which has helped thousands of people quit smoking. In an effort to reach out to the community, he has held this free seminar for the past eight years and has a 90% success rate. For more information or to sign up, contact Meredith Landis @ 267-205-8615 or meredithl@pulse-pr.com. Thanks and have a great day!

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12) ARTICLES:

A) Two Panthers cheerleaders face charges:: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2216124

B) Drinker's Delight: Beer May Fight Disease: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=1282177

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13) NJ HOME CONTENTS SALE

November 19th "Contents of House" Sale - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at 15 Gilbert Ave. Westville, NJ 08093. Rain date is November 20th. If you are interested in purchasing items prior to the sale, please contact me at bethwinkler79@hotmail.com. Everything is in beautiful condition!

1. One 3-cushion couch - earth tones, mostly tan and burgundy, barely used - $300.00
2. Oak entertainment center with glass cabinets - medium size - $150.00 barely used
3. Oval Oak coffee table - $30 (3 yrs. old)
4. Rattan chair w/ cushion - Pier 1 Imports - new - $50 (1 year old)
5. Microwave - a little older $20
6. Large bedroom furniture, oak dresser w/ large mirror, oak armoir and two matching night stands - old, probably from the 1970's. but still in great condition. $450 for the set, and I'll also sell it in peices.
7. full size bed frame, box spring, and mattress $50.00
8. Oak computer desk $70.00
9. Garage items: lawn mower, ladder, brooms etc.
10. Glass ware, kitchen items, dishes, vases
11. Art work,christmas decorations, books, computer books, computers, printer
12. Old fashion type writer
13. Table lamps, clocks, large wall mirror

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14) STUPID LINK OF THE WEEK
http://blueballfixed.ytmnd.com/ (clean)

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15) ROLLER DERBY EVENT

Sunday, November 13, 6:30 PM
Punk rock n' roller derby bout at Millenium Skate World

Philadelphia & South Jersey's most rockin' & rollin chicks on skates - At Millenium Skate World - 1900 Carman St., Camden, NJ (just across the Ben Franklin bridge off Admiral Wilson Blvd.) Doors open 6:30pm. Halftime entertainment by Hell Kat Burlesque. Open Skate after the bout with rock'n'roll/punk djs. Admission: Advance Tickets $10, $12 at the door. VIP Tickets - $20 - includes bench seating. All tickets include Open Skate after the bout! Official after party with Psydde Delicious @ Fast, Cheap & Outta Control at Fluid, 613 S. 4th Street. Official Ticket Outlets: Crash Bang Boom, 528 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA; Full Circle Records, 1031 Little Gloucester Rd., Blackwood; Eleven East Cafe, 11 East High St., Glassboro, NJ or click here to buy tix online with paypal.

Millenium Skate World, 1900 Carman St, Camden, NJ
http://www.phillyrollergirls.com/

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16) Groove Society Style Showcase Benefit

Sunday, November 13th, 9:00 PM
at The Mansion on Rittenhouse

Groove Society Style Showcase benefit has some of the hottest designer on the east coast, Philly's own Illvibe Collective spinning diverse blends all night. Art exhibition, live painting, drink specials and delicious appetizers. The funds raised will assist children further their education through the disasterous Katrina. Price: $15 in advance/$20 at door. Benefit fashion show: proceeds donated to ACEH - assisting children embrace hope

The Mansion on Rittenhouse, 121 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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17) KATRINA FUNDRAISER

Monday, November 14th, 6:30 PM
A Southern Style party at Angie Browns
Benefit for Survivors of Hurricane Katrina

Angie Browns along with the GeeChee Girl Cafe will be hosting a Southern Style Party for the Hurricane Katrina survivors. Angie Browns located at 300 W. Mount Pleasant Ave (right off of Lincoln drive) will be kicking it up on Monday November 14th from 6:30 to 10:30 pm. Hor D'oeuvres, Music, Dinner Buffet along with a Cash Bar for this event. Tickets may be purchased at the GeeChee Girls Rice cafe at 5946 germantown Ave, 215-843-8113. For more information click here. Price: $35.00 pre sale ($45.00 at door)
Angie Browns, 300 W. Mount Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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18) SPEED NETWORKING EVENT

Tuesday, November 15th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Speedbiz 6[2]8 & CCPA Joint Networking Event at Davio's

Are you a busy professional who wants to make the most out of attending networking events? Join 6[2]8 Social Network and CCPA for their second joint Speed Biz. Guests will experience 8 minute networking sessions before rotating to meet new potential clients. Please remember to bring a good supply of business cards! Space is limited. Reservations are required. SPECIAL NOTE!!! This event is open to EVERYONE (not just singles) - tell your friends!
$15 to Attend.

Davio's, 111 South 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
http://www.628socialnetwork.com/event_view.asp?eventid=183

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19) Center City Social Club Happy Hour

Wednesday, November 16th, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
at Black Sheep

Join Center City Social Club at “Philadelphia’s Favorite Irish Pub”....The Black Sheep, Wednesday, November 16th for happy hour. Meet us in the Basement Bar at 5:30pm to enjoy $1 OFF ANY DRINK. Stick around after happy hour to enjoy Quizzo starting at 8:30pm and a $3 Sam Adams promotion from 9-11pm. sforgeron@centercitysocialclub.com to RSVP to Sandrine Forgeron. For directions, No cost to attend.
Black Sheep, 247 S. 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Rittenhouse Area)

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20) Boutique Wines Annual Autumnal Benefit

Thursday, November 17th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
at 1921 Walnut St

Boutique Wines Proudly Presents the Annual Autumnal Benefit Join Center City’s finest for the premier wine social that lends a helping hand to those who need it most and assist us in achieving warmth this winter for many less fortunate single parent families in Philadelphia. Mix and mingle with an interesting array of the areas most appealing inhabitants. Sip and socialize throughout the evening and enjoy fine wines from around the world at this awaited annual event. Where: 1921 Walnut St. (Rittenhouse) Center City, Philadelphia When: November 17th 6-9 p.m. Please bring clean winter coats (adult and children’s sizes are needed) to the event. By donating your old winter coat you are helping many of our fellow Philadelphians fend off the frigid months ahead. Your kindness is appreciated. (Donation of a coat is not mandatory to attend the event.) A donation of $20.00 will be collected at the door. Cash or checks only please, checks can be made payable to AchieveAbility. A flight of “Five Star” wines will be available to be sampled for a donation of $75.00. Please forward this evite to anyone with an appreciation for fine wine, philanthropy or socializing (preferably all). Volunteers are needed in order to make this event a success. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact either John Ryan @ 215 301 8878 or Joseph Cinque @ 215 670 9568 Proceeds will be received by: AchieveAbility 21 S 61st St Philadelphia, PA 19139. For additional information click here. AchieveAbility(formerly PCAH) helps homeless, low income, single parent families break the cycle of poverty and achieve long-term self-sufficiency through education, social services and housing. We hope to see you there.
1921 Walnut St. (Rittenhouse), Center City, Philadelphia
http://www.pcah.org/

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21) MASQUERADE BALL

Friday, November 18th, 9:00 PM
1st Annual Eye Wide Shut Masquerade Ball at the Institute of Contemporary Arts

1st Annual Masquerade Ball hosted by Blue World Event Planning, Hard Work Ent., A Peace of Sole, All Aboard Seafood, and The Breakfast House. We invite you to an evening of elegance and intrigue...Enjoy an Open Bar sponsored by Armadale Vodka Diamond Jewlery from Milan Jewelers will be raffled off along with a Romantic Getaway for 2. Formal Attire is a must... Price: $50.00. For more information or tickets call (215)438-6040

Institute of Contemporary Arts, 118 S. 36th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104

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22) MATCH MAKING SERVICE

Date Nite MatchMaker – providing personalized dating service to suburban Philadelphia and Wilmington singles.

We are different because we: conduct personal interviews, run background checks, show clients a Detailed Bio (includes a picture) and allow them to decide if they want to date the other person or not, allow clients to sign up for varied lengths based on their interest level (men sign-up for short or long term contracts and women only pay a nominal administrative fee.)
For more information, please see our website, www.dateniteinc.com or call 610.220.5206.

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23) PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART CRAFT SHOW

29th Annual Exhibition & Sale
Thursday, November 10 - Sunday, November 13
This event includes 195 of the best artists in the U.S. at the Penna. Convention Center.
Go to www.pmacraftsshow.org for all your crafty 411.

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24) NEW PHILLY BAR ::Tom Hagen's Tavern

Grand Opening - November 18
The bi-level watering hole comes from the same trio of owners that run the show at North Bar & Lounge, Next BYOB and 105 Social. 10pm, no cover, Tom Hagen's Tavern, 1939 Arch St., 215.633.0228.

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25) RITTENHOUSE SQUARE GOES TO THE DOGS

Commerce Bank Presents Carnivale of the Dogs
Saturday, November 12, 10:00-2:00 p.m.
More than 100 dogs will converge upon Rittenhouse Square for the free Carnivale of the Dogs. Four- legged visitors will be able to cool off at the Commerce Doggie Bar, utilizing any of the red dog bowls set up for them outside Commerce’s Rittenhouse store. They also will have an opportunity to have their portraits taken or be drawn by a pooch friendly photographer or caricaturist, to explore their future by visiting with Philadelphia’s premiere paw reader, to watch dogs jump and leap during agility demonstrations, and to dance the afternoon away to howling music. At noon, "Sir Duffield" will host a costume parade on the "red carpet" with prizes awarded for the best fall fashion dog, best Philly sports style dog, and the best dressed couple (parent and dog). Look for Rittenhouse Row celebrities Ann Gitter or Knit Wit, Brenda Blackowski of Nicole Miller and Sandra Alton of Tiffany & Co. as judges. Other activities include The People Pet Partnership’s adoption area where future owners can adopt a pet and then receive free grooming from Pooch to start their new dog off on the right paw. Experts from Pooch and will be on hand to provide training, and grooming advice. Veterinarians from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine will answer questions at an Ask the Vet booth. In addition, students, faculty and alumni will staff the Penn MASH Unit, where children can bring injured stuffed animals, which will be stitched and brought back to life.

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26) CONCERTS

A) Trey Anastasio at Tower Theatre, Tuesday, 11/15
B) Hooters 50th Anniversary Bash, 11/16, World Cafe
C) Galactic at TLA 11/17
D) Shawn Colvin, 11/18 at Collinswood, NJ
E) Ashlee Simpson in AC, 11/19
F) DARK STAR ORCHESTRA in Philly, 11/19
G) NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS at TLA, 11/19

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27) YA PAC

On Tuesday, November 15th, the Young America PAC will be hosting a Happy Hour and Reception featuring Women in Politics. The event will follow the Governor’s Conference on Women and will take place at McCormick and Schmick’s starting at 5:30. The event will feature networking opportunities, as well as guest speakers giving brief remarks about their careers beginning at 6:15. Some of the guests that have been invited include:

To attend this event, please respond to this email. If you have any questions about this event, please send an email to info@youngamericapac.org.

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28) LCD SOUNDSYTEM AFTER-PARTY WITH TOWN JEWELRZ

INext Wednesday, LCD Soundsystem is at The Trocadero and we've got the after party upstairs in the Balcony. The party is free for all LCD ticket holders, otherwise it's $5 to just show up after the show and completely annihilate yourself on the dance floor. Tunes provided by those crazy bastards The Town Jewelrz. Prepare yourself to be late for work the next day and Call 215-922-LIVE for LCD tickets before they sell out.

LCD Soundsytem Afterparty> Wed, November 16th
The Trocadero> 1003 Arch Street
Free w/ LCD Tickets> $5 after 10pm > LCD Tix are $15
www.paper-street.com

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29) SKI MOVIE

Teton Gravity Research Ski and Snowboard Movie premiere of "The Tangerine Dream"
with musical guests DJ J-Live and Mixmaster Mike of the Beastie Boys
The Trocadero on Nov. 19th

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30) MINORITY PROS

http://biz.minoritypros.com/events/112005/index.php
November 16, 2005
6:00p to 9:00p
The Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Admission $15. Refreshments

MinorityPROs is dedicated to organizing quarterly events for the benefit of the local businesses who aspire to grow in a local marketplace. Join us again in promoting the cycle of development and improvement of Minority and Women Owned Businesses in the Philadelphia area. Make the Connections needed to acquire new contracts.

MEET REPRESENTATIVES FROM BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND STATE DEPARTMENTS WHO CAN HELP YOU START, FINANCE, MANAGE AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS! RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY TO ENSURE YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT.

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31) GIGI OPENING
8-10
319 market
Select open bar and food sampling (free)
11/17/05
RSVP to http://www.cashmanandassociates.com/

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32) Main Line Today presents:: Single in the Suburbs

Thursday November 17, 2005
7-11pm
D’Ignazio’s Townehouse, Media, PA
Featuring Main Line Today’s Most Eligibles on the Main Line

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door
Price includes: cash bar, entertainment and complimentary hors d’oeuvres
Buy tickets at www.mainlinetoday.com or by calling 610-325-4630 or at D’Ignazio’s Townehouse 117 Veterans Square, Media, PA
Proceeds to benefit: Operation Warm
There will be psychics, Mini- date sessions and much more!

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33) ART SHOW

Join us to celebrate this exhibition of works by Philadelphia photographer Susan Beard and Baltimore painter Crystal Moll
The reception will be held Friday, November 18, 2005 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

ON DISPLAY AT Susan Beard Design
5 East Highland Ave., Philadelphia PA. 19118
215-248-5040 ext. 201
www.susanbearddesign.com
November 16 – December 31, 2005

SUSAN BEARD
Susan Beard, renowned Portrait and Event photographer exhibits her work from a trip to Guatemala, Central America.
Capturing on film the daily life of locals throughout the city, the colorful street life of this far away land.

CRYSTAL MOLL
Whenever the sun shines, Crystal Moll can be seen on location, with her canvas, brushes, and oils, interpreting the urban landscape as she sees it. Painting on location gives her work the feel of "being there," allowing the viewer to enter the scene, look in the windows, and acquire a sense of place and time. Crystal works on several paintings at a time, moving locations with the sun, to capture the light and shadow of each scene at its optimum time of day.
A blend of impressionism and realism, her paintings have a pleasing painterly quality of traditional oils, with an intriguing color sense that is Crystal's own. Her work has been compared with that of Edward Hopper, but with a happier, brighter tone.
Her paintings have been widely exhibited throughout the mid-atlantic region. Her work has been published in the Encyclopedia of Living Artists, The Artist’s Sketchbook Magazine, The Artist Magazine, and The Baltimore Magazine.

2 Artists – 2 Cities:: Susan and Crystal works both reflect their love of color, light and composition. This joint relationship started with their time at Moore College of Art, where both received their BFA

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34) POCONO BEER FESTIVAL
www.splitrockresort.com/beerfest

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35)Top Shelf Open Bar

Saturday, November 19th, 2005 :: 9 - 11pm
Queue Restaurant & Bar :: 1718 Sansom St :: Rittenhouse Sq
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Planet Hollywood plans Penn's Landing casino

By Suzette Parmley

Inquirer Staff Writer


The owner of the Planet Hollywood chain of theme restaurants presented city officials with plans for a $380 million casino along the Penn's Landing waterfront yesterday.

The presentation came during a flurry of activity at City Hall as Ameristar Casinos Inc. announced it was no longer competing for one of two slot parlor licenses in the city.

Las Vegas-based Ameristar's decision to pull out of building a $450 million gambling and entertainment venue in Fishtown came unexpectedly, and it was made public after company representatives met with Mayor Street.

"We spent quite a bit of time pursuing this market and trying to show how we can make this project work," Steve Eisner, vice president of development for Ameristar, said yesterday. "We recently concluded we just can't do it, given the tax rate. We just can't earn an adequate return on our investment. The numbers just didn't line up."

Planet Hollywood hopes to build a casino development called Riverwalk Casino not far from where Ameristar had hoped to break ground on its project.

It is seeking to build on 11.5 acres of city-controlled land along the waterfront. It recently submitted a bid to Penn's Landing Corp., which owns the land and plans to announce the winner of the bid for the site Dec. 6. The state gaming control board will also need to sign off on the plan.

Ameristar's pulling out significantly enhances his company's chances of winning a gambling license, said Planet Hollywood's chief executive officer, Robert Earl, who met with the mayor, some members of his cabinet, and the gaming task force yesterday to present his casino proposal.

"One of the scenarios that the gaming task force had put as one of their options was the pairing of the two sites on North Delaware," Earl said. "It also looked at having one or the other.

"The task force had concluded that there were significant benefits with our site vs. theirs. You can easily make your own conclusions."

But Earl still faces formidable competition. Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., which owns three casino hotels in Atlantic City, has optioned land in Nicetown at the old Budd Co. site to build a potential slots parlor.

Trump general counsel Robert Pickus said Trump executives would meet with Street later this month to present their plans.

Founded in 1991 with backing from Hollywood stars including Sylvester Stallone and Bruce Willis, Planet Hollywood today operates more than 20 restaurants, mainly in tourist destinations in the United States and abroad. It features entertainment-themed merchandise.

The company has made the leap into the casino and hotel business just recently, following a path similar to the Hard Rock Cafe, which Earl formerly owned. Both franchises try to appeal to the age 25-to-39 crowd.

Planet Hollywood owns a private casino in London, called Fifty, and last year entered into a partnership with Starwood Hotels to buy the Aladdin Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Earl, 54, said the firm's move toward operating casinos was meant to generate new revenue.

He envisions a slots parlor near Penn's Landing with 3,000 slot machines and a large walkway allowing public access to the Delaware River. The interior would feature Hollywood memorabilia and a TV studio, and it would market extensively with celebrities and its sister property in Las Vegas. "It'll be high-energy," Earl said.

Roger Gros, publisher of Global Gaming Business, said Planet Hollywood was still an unknown quantity in the gambling industry. He said it had not made drastic changes at the Middle Eastern-themed Aladdin Casino since acquiring it a year ago.

"The ballot's still out on them," Gros said. "In terms of converting that into a hip brand, it seems to be taking them a long time."

The company filed for bankruptcy in 1999, and emerged in 2001, but was forced to close more than 20 restaurants. The Planet Hollywood in Atlantic City closed two months ago.

"One of the things they did was just grow too fast," said Richard D. Williams, president of HVS Food & Beverage Services, a national consulting and restaurant-appraisal firm in Centennial, Colo.

"It's one thing to have a Planet Hollywood in Orlando or Hollywood, but once they started showing up in Fort Lauderdale and other secondary and tertiary markets, it lost its novelty," he said.

You can read the 400-page final report of the Mayor’s gaming advisory task force via http://go.philly.com/slots

Eagles Suspend Terrell Owens Indefinitely


By ROB MAADDI, AP Sports Writer Sat Nov 5, 6:37 PM ET

PHILADELPHIA - Terrell Owens can host an open house, exercise on his front lawn or practice a new touchdown celebration Sunday. He won't be playing for the

Philadelphia Eagles. Owens was suspended indefinitely by the Eagles on Saturday, two days after he criticized the organization for not publicly recognizing his 100th career touchdown catch two weeks ago.


The All-Pro wide receiver apologized Friday in a statement and later on his weekly radio show, but the damage already was done.

The Eagles issued a statement that said Owens was suspended "for conduct detrimental to the team." The team added that it will have no further comment.

Owens' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, refused to comment.

It's unlikely Owens will be paid for sitting out this game, though neither the team nor Rosenhaus would discuss the situation. Owens is scheduled to make $3.5 million in base salary this season, so the suspension would cost him more than $200,000 per game if it's without pay.

The collective bargaining agreement states that a player can be suspended for up to four games without pay for conduct detrimental to the team. However, the Eagles could decide to pay Owens to stay home the rest of the season.

In 2003, Tampa Bay declared wideout Keyshawn Johnson inactive for the final six games and sent him home because of differences with coach Jon Gruden. Johnson was paid his full salary.

No matter, it's clear Owens won't be back in Philadelphia next year. He already put his house in Moorestown, N.J., up for sale. The price? A measly $4.4 million.

Owens has been angry with the Eagles since management refused to redo his contract just one season into the seven-year, $48.97 million deal he signed when he came to Philadelphia in March 2004.

Without Owens, the struggling Eagles (4-3) will line up with unproven rookie Reggie Brown at one of the wideout spots for an important game at Washington (4-3) on Sunday night.

This is the second time Owens has been suspended during his controversial 10-year career. In 2000, he was suspended one game by San Francisco coach Steve Mariucci following his infamous touchdown celebrations on the

Dallas Cowboys' famed star logo at the center of Texas Stadium.

Owens clashed with management this summer and earned a one-week exile from training camp after a heated dispute with coach Andy Reid, which led to a bizarre workout on his lawn in front of neighbors and reporters.

Owens got in trouble this time after taking shots at the team and quarterback Donovan McNabb in an interview with ESPN.com on Thursday.

Owens was upset there was no in-stadium acknowledgment of his 100th career TD reception in a victory over San Diego on Oct. 23. An announcement was made in the press box.

"That right there just shows you the type of class and integrity that they claim not to be," said Owens, who became the sixth receiver in NFL history to reach the milestone. "They claim to be first class and the best organization. It's an embarrassment. It just shows a lack of class they have. My publicist talked to the head PR guy, and they made an excuse they didn't recognize that was coming up. But that was a blatant lie. Had it been somebody else, they probably would have popped fireworks around the stadium."

Owens also said the Eagles would be undefeated with Green Bay's Brett Favre at quarterback.

"A number of commentators will say he's a warrior, he's played with injuries," Owens said, referring to Favre. "I feel like him being knowledgeable about the quarterback position, I feel like we'd probably be in a better situation."

Owens said on his radio show he merely was agreeing with the opinion of Michael Irvin, the former Dallas wideout and current ESPN broadcaster.

"This is one I really regret," Owens said of the interview, adding that some clips were taken out of context. "I said earlier in the interview that we would have a better record if Donovan wasn't injured."

Owens previously said on his radio show that he'd prefer to play with Indianapolis' Peyton Manning over McNabb or any quarterback. Last year, Owens couldn't stop praising McNabb after joining the Eagles following eight seasons in San Francisco.

But their relationship soured after Owens took a verbal swipe at McNabb's performance in Philadelphia's loss to New England in the Super Bowl. McNabb responded harshly and the two feuded throughout the summer, not speaking to each other for a prolonged period.

McNabb, a five-time Pro Bowl quarterback who has led the Eagles to four consecutive NFC championship games, has played through several injuries this season, including a sports hernia that will require surgery. He has thrown for 2,034 yards, 15 TDs and seven interceptions while going through some tough stretches.

Owens has 47 catches for 763 yards and six TDs this season.

Street to meet with companies pitching plans for slots

Tomorrow's session is to be the first of several that the mayor hopes to have with gambling suitors.

By John Sullivan

Inquirer Staff Writer


Hoping to ensure that slots gambling in the city is a success, Mayor Street is to meet with gambling companies with an eye toward making a recommendation on where to build the two mandated city casinos.

Street will meet tomorrow with Ameristar Casinos to hear how the company plans to use a 46-acre swath of land near the Delaware River and Spring Garden Street for a $450 million casino.

Ameristar officials could not be reached for comment.

The meetings, which Street initiated, are private meetings between the mayor, corporate executives and some members of Street's cabinet.

In the coming weeks, the mayor also will sit down with others - including Donald Trump, who wants to build a casino at the former Budd manufacturing plant in Nicetown.

The meetings follow the release last week of a 436-page report from the Gaming Advisory Task Force. The report details the results of a yearlong study into where gambling halls should go, what they should look like, and what effect they could have on city residents.

The state gambling legislation passed last year mandates that two of the 14 slots parlors to be opened in Pennsylvania will be in Philadelphia.

"Just as we want to express our concerns of what's in the best interest of the city, we want to hear from gambling companies on their concerns," said Shawn Fordham, the executive director of the task force.

No plan for any casino has yet been submitted to the state Gaming Control Board, so the task force report stops short of making a specific recommendation. The board hopes to begin handing out licenses by the summer of 2007, making a slots parlor in the city unlikely until 2008.

The top scenarios rated as most desirable in the report include pairing a casino on the western edge of the city near Route 1 and the Schuylkill Expressway with a casino located in three possible places: along the North Delaware River, the South Delaware River, or downtown at Market East.

Another desirable plan, the report says, is to place two slots halls along the North Delaware, which could include the Ameristar plot and the former city incinerator site, which is controlled by the city-run Penn's Landing Corp.

Fordham said Street wants to make sure that companies do their part to solve problems that a casino location could present. Some sites, such as those proposed for Center City, could snarl downtown traffic, according to the report.

The report recommends that Street hold off on supporting a specific casino until city officials can examine their proposals. Those applications are due on Dec. 28.

Among the issues left to resolve is how the city will adjust its zoning for casinos. The report proposes that the city designate certain areas as commercial entertainment districts that would allow for a casino.


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The Avalon party scene is in high gear. Last week, a 30 keg pig roast after the flotilla party the week before. This week a few more Avalon parties. For those considering a shore house for next summer, come on down and get a feel for the fun the shore has to offer.

Sorry about the delay in getting out the weekly last week. I know so many of you just did not know what do without the weekly. :)

For clarification on how I have been working the newsletter, I have been including information up to the following Saturday. So, this week has events up to the 20th of August. This way it gives people more time to plan their upcoming weekends.

Last week, I only caught one concert. Trey Anastasia from Phish played at Penns Landing. After a long Phish hiatus for me, it was nice to see him perform again. I am also working on a new real estate section for those interested in investing in real estate. I hope to be able to announce it next week. And of course, consider coming with us on a trip (www.PhillyTrips.com). And regardless if TO is on the field, Eagles travel is always a good time: www.GreenLegion.com.

Hoping for some good beach weather this weekend. – Mark

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1) ARTICLES

A) Wife wanted to cuddle; hubby wanted to watch sports: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/news/story?id=2124333

B) Hangover Gene Holds Clues to Alcoholism: http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/hangovergeneholdscluestoalcoholism

C) Study: In dating, extravagant gifts keep on giving: http://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/studyindatingextravagantgiftskeepongiving (I love the last paragraph - MZ)

D) The allure of the biker guy: http://msn.match.com/msn/article.aspx?articleid=4723&TrackingID=516311&BannerID=544657&menuid=6

E) Man dies after 50 hours of computer games: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8888579/

F) Man forgets wife at gas station: http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe/08/08/italy.leftbehind.reut/index.html

G) Penis size is stamped on men's shoes: http://funreports.com/fun/03-08-2005/1247-penis-0

H) Skin cancer triples in women under 40: http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/conditions/08/10/health.skin.reut/index.html

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2) POKER

Summer Slam Texas Hold em Tournament
Saturday, August 20
Taj Mahal Atlantic City
Tournament registration begins at 11 am, first deal at noon. Cost is $75 per person. $3,000 in payouts. The field will be limited to 60 players. Log onto www.thepokerbluff.net for more information. You can also email us at heather@thepokerbluff.net to pre-regsiter and mention this newsletter to get $5 off. Discounted room rates for Saturday nights are also available.

Free Texas Hold em Tournaments in Willow Grove, Horsham, and Warrington areas. Prizes awarded every night to top 3 finishers. Bars and restaurants are added weekly so check out www.thepokerbluff.net for the calendar and locations.

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3) White Dog Cafe’s 19th Annual Caribbean Street Party
Benefiting the Drug Policy Alliance:
alternatives to marijuana prohibition and the Drug War

Friday, August 12, 2005, 8pm

Rum & Reggae, the White Dog Cafe’s 19th annual Caribbean street party, will feature a Caribbean buffet dinner served under tent-top, exotic rum drinks and
reggae rhythms under the stars with New York's

Tribal Legacy Returning for a 7th year!
Suggested Dress: Tropical Attire

Dinner is $38, including tax & gratuity, drinks additional,
Call (215) 386-9224 for reservations.
Dancing only is $5 (after 10pm).
Rain or shine - under tent top.

Also see "Just Say KNOW" Table Talk with the Drug Policy Alliance.
White Dog Cafe, 3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 386-9224

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4) HOUSING

A) NEW END UNIT TOWNHOUSE in SECURE GATED COMMUNITY in CENTER CITY. 2100 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 half bath, garage, large deck with views of the city, stainless appliances and granite counter tops in kitchen, hard wood floors, master bedroom with walk-in closets, full laundry. Located @ 24th and Bainbridge in new development by Toll Brothers -- www.navalsquare.com. To see the house plan click on HOMES, then click on COMMODORE COLLECTION, then click on HALSEY. Close to 76, Rittenhouse, Graduate Hospital and Penn. Should be ready by end of September. Rent approximately $3000. For more information please contact Gregg @ 215-740-8223 or gregghoman@comcast.net.

B) INCREDIBLE HOUSE FOR RENT. 2 Bedrooms (or 1 Bedroom + Large Sitting Room/Home Office) available in 4-bedroom beautifully historic Plymouth Meeting farmhouse. Property sits on over 50+ acres and offers views of only rolling hills but is located within 5 minutes to all major highways (PA Turnpike, I-476, I-76) and 20 minutes to CC. Hardwood floors throughout, sizable kitchen with all new appliances, dining room, living room with fireplace, mudroom/crafts room, beautiful patio with grill overlooking fields. Sizable barn for storage. Central A/C; W/D; cable; high-speed internet. There is no other property like this available in the area ! Looking for low-key roommate(s) to share with 32-year, busy, traveling female professional. Prefer no pets. Smoking is a deal-breaker. Those seeking "temporary" housing due to short-term assignments or current house/job-hunting are ideal. Can provide room furnishings if needed. Call Bonnie at (215)861-2697 or e-mail at bonmuel@comcast.net. Pictures available upon request.

C) I am looking for a roommate to share a 3 bedroom house in Havertown, 1.5 bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, central air, basement and garage for storage if needed and off street parking. I live 2-5 minutes from 476, LA fitness, CVS Hollywood Video, public transportation and Wawa. I am a young female professional who works in financial sales in center city and personal trainer part time, so I am rarely home. As far as rent, it is $400 a month plus half of utilities ($100-125/month. Month to month lease is fine as well. I am very laid back and very easy to get along with. Please feel free to contact me at Ferrya21@yahoo.com.

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5) LABOR DAY WEEKEND FOOTBALL TOURNY

Inaugural War At The Shore Coed Touch Football Tournament
Open Level Of Play
80th Street Field, Stone Harbor, NJ
Saturday, September 3rd
10:00 am to 6:00 pm (May change depending on number of teams.)
Double-elimination (Guaranteed two games.)
War At The Shore T-shirt
FREE PSSC FALL REGISTRATION TO THE WINNERS!
Party At The Windrift During And After The Tournament
$100.00 Per Team (Self-refereed games to keep the cost down.)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, AUGUST 29TH

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6) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

A) Pegasus Riding Academy
Saturday, August 13: 8:30am-11:30am
(3-6 volunteers needed; Northeast Philadelphia)
Pegasus needs your help in providing disabled individuals with therapeutic riding lessons. Volunteers help lead the horse and rider as well as groom and feed the horses and clean the stable. Pegasus is the only fully certified medically approved riding therapy program in the City of Philadelphia.
Project Leader: Rachel Ham (215-333-5334(h); 267-970-1683(c); rachelh@temple.edu)

B) Team Children
Saturday, August 13: 11:00am-2:00pm
(10 volunteers needed: Audubon)
Transforming the digital divide is one of the most critical issues in our region. Team Children is leading the way in helping every family who needs a computer receive one. You can make a difference! Help install modems and clean computers.
Project leader:
Kim Davis (610-751-5893; kimberly.d.davis@comcast.net)

C) Play Day at Trevor’s Place
Saturday, August 13: 1:00pm-4:00pm
(2-4 volunteers needed; North Philadelphia/2nd and 4th Saturdays)
Read, talk, and play with the wonderful children of this residence for women and their kids.
*Wheelchair accessible
Project Leader: Ruth El, 215-365-3284; 215-917-9225(c)

D) VOLUNTEERS and LEADERS NEEDED for "PHILADELPHIA CARES DAY"
Greater Philadelphia Cares invites you to join thousands of other caring volunteers who will roll up their sleeves to improve our city’s public schools by painting classrooms, restoring playgrounds, and creating green spaces at more than 100 learning centers. This volunteer day of service will give our children and teachers attractive and more functional learning spaces.
The event isn't until Saturday, OCTOBER 22nd, but now is the time to begin recruiting "site captains": We are looking for leaders who are friendly, responsive, great communicators, and tremendously organized. As the site captain, you would be the on site project overseer at one of the participating public schools as well as the logistical co-planner prior to the event. Site captains are our liaisons between schools and volunteers. You visit the school once before the day. Then, on "Philadelphia Cares Day," you welcome everyone and lead the projects that morning. This is a crucial role, but it really is fairly easy, will take up only a half-day of your time, and it's a fun, rewarding experience! You can even be a “co-” site captain with one of your friends if that’s more appealing to you!
Please contact Terry Baxter (215-564-4544 or terry@gpcares.com) to discuss the role of "site captain," and visit www.gpcares.com for more information about the day itself.

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7) QUOTES

A) Patience is the companion of wisdom. - Saint Augustine

B) Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless. - Thomas A. Edison

I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. - Christopher Reeve

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8) STUPID LINKS OF THE WEEK

A) http://www.planetdan.net/pics/misc/tetka.html

B) http://www.stuffonmycat.com

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9) ROLLING STONES AND CHARITY

We’re offering exclusive Rolling Stones tickets to sold-out shows and hard-to-find locations.
These tickets have been made available by the Rolling Stones to Tickets-for-Charity at original face value for purchases made in conjunction with a donation supporting the charities featured here.
Note: 100% of your donation amount will be directed to the charities you select.
http://www.tickets-for-charity.com/

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10) AUTOS FOR SALE

A) 2000 Monte Carlo 60,000 miles 7,000 obo (new brakes/new ac unit/new tires) power doors/locks/mirrors, moonroof, cd/cass/stereo, 6 cylinder. This car runs great and is so fun to drive.
I love it but have to get rid of it.
Call 267.549.2701 for more details if needed

B) 2003 Audi A4 convertible with automatic Turbo engine. Royal Midnight Blue. 28,800 miles. Garage-kept, near mint. Fully loaded with Xenon headlights, Premium BOSE Surround Sound with in-dash 6 CD Changer; Front-wheel drive; Sports Tires and Suspension; Heated Seats; All Leather Tan Interior. Audi Factory Warranty covering Inspections, Oil Change, Standard Repairs, etc. will hold. This car is perfect and is extremely hard to find "used" and non-leased. $35,500. Call Alex at (610) 341-7679 or e-mail at alex.plache@saint-gobain.com.

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11) Ann Hsu Memorial Fund

Ann Hsu Memorial Fund will be the beneficiary for an upcoming event at World Café Live on August 27th from 1-5 (12-1 is a VIP Tasting). This fun event is called BEATS – you sample over 50 brews from local breweries and the brewers also provide musical talent. This will be a fun afternoon and we’d love for you to join us. You can purchase tickets below (and find additional information) but hurry, tickets will sell out so act quickly to ensure that you will be there.

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=676
www.annhsufund.com or Ann Hsu Memorial Fund for more info

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12) The Quiet Party
Shhhhh… TheQuiet Party is coming
SHUT UP on August 17th
The hottest new Singles event comes to the Philadelphia In Tonic’s Upstairs Lounge in Manayunk 7:30 start
4421 Main st Manayunk PA www.ToniconMain.com

Need a Refreshing change of pace? Come to the Quiet Party. No loud music. No Yelling. No cell phones all in one place there is no talking at all. Maybe you’ll even find love through silent dating!
Be part of this unique experience. Pass notes around – be mischievous. Have a little fun. Meet some new people!
No talking the night of, but until then talk all you want and help spread the word Shhhhhhhhh!

Admission includes:
Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres, $2 Smirnoff Drinks and 1/2 Price Cosmos

Admission $ 10.00
Half off (only $ 5.00) if you present this email at door!

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13) HEXAGONE ADDS NEW CHEF

L’Hexagone is now poised to break into the city’s restaurant arena in a big way. The addition of Executive Chef Ryan Fulford and his tantalizing French-inspired creations is the latest in a series of changes for the newly acquired venue. Formerly of Good Dog and Al Dente Bistro fame, Fulford’s dishes radiate confidence and certainty
http://www.lhexagonebar.com/New_Menu.htm
1718 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hours of Operation:
Lunch Mon-Fri: 11:30am-2pm
Dinner Wed-Fri: 5pm-10pm
Bar/Lounge Hours Tues-Sun: 5pm-2am

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14) Beginner Learn to Sail Course in Annapolis, MD

Saturday, August 20, 2005
Top-Rated J World Dock in Annapolis, MD
Brought to you by: PhillySinglesConnection.com & J-World Sailing School

This beginner-level program offers you a full-day introduction to sailing. First, you will be placed aboard with other students of similar skill and experience levels. You and your fellow classmates will sail the boat from the moment you first leave the dock until you return safely at the day's end. You will continuously rotate among all positions onboard throughout your course. Your instructor is always at your side presenting the theory and knowledge of sailing fundamentals to you in a practical and easy to understand format. At J World, you will learn not only the how-to of sailing but also the why and why nots. Wine and cheese party after the event at the J World Dock. If you would like to sign up for this program, please call 410-951-0094. Please ask for Kristina Mercier and state that would are interested in the Sailing Program you heard about from PhillySinglesConnection.com. For full details on what is being offered, please click here.
http://www.phillysinglesconnection.com/default.asp?page=pages/SailingClass_082005.asp

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15) APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR SALE

2 Apt buildings for sale in Delaware County

A) Asking $220K (6 unit/7 Garages). 10 Cap. Net Operating Income (NOI) of $21,200.00. Pro Forma - 13 Cap/NOI $28,400.00

B) Asking $330K (7 Unit). 12 Cap. NOI $40,850.00. Pro Forma - 15 Cap/NOI $49,250.00

Great opportunity to get in early on two great Apt buildings currently with good revenues. Seller is motivated due to now living in FLA. THESE WILL NOT LAST LONG...as they are priced to sell. So dont delay. If interested in learning more, contact me directly at the below numbers. This information above has been provided to us from a source deemed reliable. While we have no reason to doubt its accuracy, we have not verified it and make no guarantees, warrants, or representations about it. It is the Buyer's responsibility to verify all information. Contact zwick@markzwick.com for more information.

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16) POETRY NIGHTS

Friday, August 12th
Panoramic Poetry
We return to the roots highlighting spoken word artists from across the region.

Friday, August 19th
Panoramic Poetry presents A seamless blend of art, rhythm, prose and music. Showcasing the area's artists, poets, vocalist and musicians.

Panoramic Poetry
The 2nd & 3rd Friday of every month
Doors open 7:00
Show starts: 7:30
Cost: $7

October Gallery, 68 N. 2nd Street
Hosted by Herb Grey. Music by Gabriele Guma & Tangible Truth. www.tangibletruth.net

For more information about the event or to become a featured poet or vocalist contact:
215-629-3939 ext. 25
panoramicpoetry@octobergallery.com
http://www.octobergallery.com

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17) SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY

Philadelphia's Premier Saturday Night DANCE PARTY

All Saturdays :: 9pm - 2am
Monte Carlo Living Room :: 150 South Street :: Philadelphia
Brought to you by: PhillySinglesConnection.com & UpcomingEvents.com
Age Range: 35+
Looking for a place to go dancing in the City on a Saturday Night? We have your answer - Monte Carlo Living Room on South Street. This is THE place to go with your friends to DANCE and meet new people on Saturday nights this summer. Spread the word, mingle, Dance and HAVE FUN! Check out a Lock and Key party beforehand - see above.
For all the details on this event, visit www.PhillySinglesConnection.com

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18) Pennsylvania Dutch Festival
August 11 - 13

Celebrate the real cultural phenomenon behind TV shows like "The Simple Life" (sorry, not Paris or Nicole) during the Pennsylvania Dutch Festival at the Reading Terminal Market. Food is the focus for this fest; pick up famous Amish specialties like fresh-churned butter, preserves and homemade pies. Shop for handmade crafts, take a buggy ride and stroll through the petting zoo when the fair moves outdoors on August 13.
8am - 5pm, free, Reading Terminal Market, 12th and Arch streets, www.readingterminalmarket.com

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19) COMEDIAN

Todd Glass - August 11 - 13
Comedian Todd Glass is crude, sharp and edgy- so of course it's no surprise then that he's a Philly native. He returns to his old stomping grounds for five shows this weekend at Helium Comedy Club. Just some of his TV appearances include, "Late Night With Conan O'Brien," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn," "Politically Incorrect" and, most recently, the past two seasons of "Last Comic Standing." Bill Myamoto is the opening act.
8pm & 10:30pm, $20 - $25, 2031 Sansom St., 215.496.9001, www.heliumcomedy.com

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20) DJ JOSH WINK COMING TO PHILLY
He will be spinning on Thursday, 8/18, in old city. Details to be posted on Monday at www.Paper-Street.com

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21) W.O.A.R. Benefit - August 13
Tritone is preparing for W.O.A.R, and no, that's not a typo. Rather, it's the acronym for Women Organized Against Rape. Either way, Tritone is prepared to do its best to aid the battle against sexual violence in our society with a benefit concert featuring music by The Perfectionists. W.O.A.R has been in service for nearly 30 years and works with police, hospitals and courts to serve the needs of survivors of sexual violence.
10pm, $7, 21+, Tritone, 1508 South St., 215.545.0475, www.tritonebar.com

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22) RED SKY EVENT

Sunday, August 14th, 9-11pm :: Bedroom Tantrums @ Red Sky
Paragon Entertainment will showcase the ultra chic & sexy Mule' Lingerie this Sunday August 14th @ Red Sky 224 Market St.

The doors open @ 9pm and the show is from 9:30 to 11pm with butlered hors'devours and a plethora of visual and audio pleasure. Afterwords enjoy $5 Applemartinis/$3 Lagers and lounge to the sounds of hip hop, funk,r&b and soul until 2am courtesy of Red Sundays DjCurt. For ticket information contact Denae @ 215-490-3323.
Red Sky, 224 Market Street, Philadelphia

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23) EUROCIRCLE EVENT
Saturday, August 20th, 8pm :: EuroCircle Open Bar Party @ L'Hexagone
Join EUROCIRCLE, the country's hottest group of young, European professionals, for its monthly night on the town. Meet singles, network with professionals, join our planning committee. $20.00 open bar, top shelf.
L'Hexagone, 1718 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
http://eurocircle.com/events/calendar/event.php?eid=1242

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24) THE FESTIVAL OF INDIA
AT THE GREAT PLAZA AT PENN’S LANDING
Saturday, August 20th
http://www.pennslandingcorp.com

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25) CONCERTS

A) Brian Wilson at Mann Music Center, 8/16
B) Dolly Parton at HOB in AC, 8/16
C) Devo in AC, 8/17
D) Motley Cure at Borgota, 8/17 and 8/19
E) Brooks & Dunn in Camden, 8/19
F) Commodores in AC, 8/20
G) The Wiggles at Wachovia, 8/20
H) Tori Amos at Camden, 8/20

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26) CAREER FAIR
http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/?p=career_fair_details&id=332&PHPSESSID=8348d99bf0fa04653677a192519cbafd
8/16 in KoP

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27) HURRYDATE

Wednesday, August 17th, 7:00 PM at Public House
12-20 mini dates in one night! Men and Women Ages 25-35. Drink Specials included. Members: $26.25; Non-Members: $35.00. Become a HurryDate Online member and get 25% off all events always… Click here for more info! Please come as close to check-in time as you can so you have time to grab a drink before the Check-in at 7:00, HurryDating begins promptly at 7:30. Parking lot on Arch St. www.hurrydate.com. Public house is on 18th between Arch and Cherry near the Four Seasons Hotel.

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28) WORLD FUSION EVENT

Thursday, August 18th, 9pm-2am
Come and celebrate the birthdays of World Fusion's Wilson Encarnacion (owner) and Adam Solomon (GM). On Thursday August 18th for this celebration we want to give a gift to you. Get on the list and enjoy Complimentary Ketel One and Coors Light from 9-11pm, and NO COVER. Last year over 500 people walk in and not many could walk out. DONT BE THE ONLY ONE TO MISS THE BEST PARY OF THE SUMMER!!!
To be on the list sign up below.
What do you get: 9-11pm Complimentary Ketel One and Coors Light
World Fusion, 123 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
http://www.philly2night.com/eventdetails.aspx?evid=5908

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29) Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly awardees

On Thursday, August 18th, the Young Amercia PAC Board hopes you will join us at an event at Strikes as we get the ball rolling on an exciting year of activities and events. Located at 4040 Locust Street, Strikes is not just about bowling as it offers billiards, lounge area, restaurant and bar! The event will run from 6:30-8:30 pm and will cost $20/person - which covers bowling, shoe rental, food and non-alcoholic beverages. Drink specials will also be offered. For more information on Strikes, check out their website at: http://www.strikesbowlinglounge.com. We hope you will be able to join us for a fun night of bowling, food and drinks!

Event Details:
Location: Strikes Bowling Lounge
4040 Locust Street
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $20/person
This price includes bowling, shoe rental, food and non-alcoholic
beverages
RSVP: To make sure we have enough lanes reserved, please respond to this
email by Monday, August 15th

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30) LAWYER EVENT
The Young Lawyers Division along with St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children (SCFC) invite you to a joint Happy Hour at
The Smoked Joint, 1420 Locust Street, Philadelphia
Thursday, August 18, 2005
5:30 – 7:30 pm
$10 Admission Fee donated directly to SCFC
Limited Open Bar, $3.00 Drink Specials and Finger Foods.

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31) BIKINI CONTEST
Bikini Contest Live Finals at the Ocean Drive in Sea-Isle, NJ on Saturday, August 20, 2005!!!
http://www.seaisle-nj.com/snj/bikini.asp

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I realize it is WED and I am sending out last week’s edition. For the events that have passed, I removed the text to save you time. The full edition is at www.MarkZwick.com
The server that I use, eZineDirector, had a critical system failure and just came back on line.
I thought the majority of the content in the weekly was still worthy of sending out. Regular email will be out tomorrow. - Mark

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Another fun week. The highlight was the annual Flotilla party in Avalon. This one photo sums it up, although it only shows a small portion of what has become the party of the year. http://www.avalon-nj.com/anj/Photos/2005images/av072605/pages/IMG_0075.htm.
Was also able to keep my concert activity going by catching Duran Duran and the Black Crowes. On a side note, I was not impressed with the new House of Blues in AC.

For those in Avalon this weekend, make sure you hit the annual pig roast party on the 24th street bay. I was supposed to be skipping the shore this weekend for the PhillyTrips.com rafting trip but it had to be postponed. Apparently, the dam release that was scheduled for this weekend was cancelled due to lack of rain. So, without the rapids, we chose to hold off and rescheduled the trip for September. We added a second bus for those that are interested in joining us. And speaking of water, check out what happens in Avalon when it pours for only a handful of hours and the drains can not keep up with the rainfall: http://www.phillytrips.com/misc/FloodedCar_073005/CarFlooded.htm

I am pushing the Great Adventure day trip on August 17th for those that can take off of work or are teachers. We were able to reduce the trip pricing. If interested, details are here: http://www.phillytrips.com/trip_details.asp?s=u&id=18

Hockey is back. Can you believe we traded Roenick and acquired Forsberg? Plus a handful of other nice additions.

And finally, a special congratulatory shout out to my parents who are celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary today. - Mark

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1) EAGLES TRIPS

There are currently trips scheduled with the folks at Green Legion. This year, Atlanta, Dallas and Arizona are the three road trips scheduled. Hundreds of people are already sign up. If interested in any of the trips, just email me. zwick@markzwick.com

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2) ARTICLES

A) Shore Town Bans Outdoor Drinking Games: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8810782/

B) For Simpsons Fans: http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/01/tv.thesimpsons.ap/index.html

C) Terll Owens Uncensored: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/2005/07/29/gallery.to/content.1.html?cnn=yes

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3) Social Happy Hour at World Cafe Live

8/10/05
Hosted by: Network In Philadelphia and World Cafe Live www.worldcafelive.com
Location: World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, with live music starting at 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE! Includes free light fare and happy hour drink specials
Where to meet: Upstairs Live (inside World Cafe Live)
Details: Join us for our August happy hour at World Cafe Live! Mix and mingle while enjoying light fare and happy hour drink specials, then stick around to take in the sounds of Mia Kim and Jamie Harrison starting at 7:00 PM. Don't forget to bring some business cards for our raffle drawings. There is free parking starting at 5:30 PM in certain nearby lots and convenient metered parking check out the World Cafe Live website for full details!
Must RSVP by 8/9/05 at 5:00 PM! To RSVP, send an e-mail to worldcafelive@networkinphilly.com including your full name, your friends full names and their e-mail addresses.

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4) Hold The Door For Others - Happy Hour

Location: Public House, 1801 Arch St (btwn Arch & Cherry),Philadelphia,PA
When: Thursday, August 11, 6:00pm
Phone: 215.587.9040

Please join us (and bring your friends) to support Hold The Door For Others!
We are coming together to raise awareness and funds to support the Third Annual Hold The Door Day (Oct. 8th)

6pm until 8pm
$30.00 includes OPEN BAR and appetizers
proceeds to benefit the Hold the Door Non-profit

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Massari at Sarah@holdthedoor.com.
www.holdthedoor.com

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5) HOUSING

A) COnshy house for sale. Totally refurbished- New bath, washer and dryer hookup on the second floor. New cherry kitchen w/granite counters. Tile floors in the kitchen, bath and breakfest room. Huge Living room. Formal dining room. New paint, new carpets throughout. New windows, New stucco on the exterior. New driveway(parking for 2-3 cars) Finishing touches are in progress. Agent has an ownership interest. email zwick@markzwick.com for more info

B) ROOMATE WANTED, Ardmore, Pa
30 year old professional nonsmoking female looking for the same. A spacious unfurnished bedroom with large closet is available. The room is cable ready. There is 1 full bath and 1/2 bath. There is a basement with washer and dryer. There is a porch off of the dining room. Also there is a dishwasher and garbage disposal. This is a very nice, quiet neighborhood.
I am walking distance to Suburban Square and the train station. This room is available October 1, 2005.
Rent is $600 + utilities. Please email if interested. Please tell me a little about yourself. Melis526@yahoo.com

C) Office Building in Downtown Media for sale.
Across the street from the Courthouse. Great oppty for an Attorney or Law Firm to set up a satellite office! Well maintained and priced to move at $157.12 psf.
Asking price is $695,900.00. Building is 4200 sf. Lot is 0.06 acres. Central air. Oil/heat pump. 3 floors
Email for details if interested: zwick@markzwick.com

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6) SHORE HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE
Need to get your shore house cleaned? If you have a place in Sea Isle, Stone Harbor, or Avalon, please contact me for rates. shorehousecleaning@yahoo.com

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7) First Saturdays in Northern Liberties (Philadelphia, PA 19123)

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8) SAVE MONEY ON YOUR VERIZON BILL?
If you have a business and feel that Verizon is charging too much, consider making a change. Keep your same phone numbers, get high speed Internet, etc. Bonus is you will save 10-20% a month with no upfront fees. This is not a joke. Email Rob at rmolinaro@choruscommunications.com for more information.

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9) Striking Out Teen Stress
at Strikes Bowling Lounge
Wednesday, August 10th, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

The REACH-OUT Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is holding a fundraising benefit and happy hour at the Strikes Bowling Lounge on August 10. The event should prove to be much fun and support a good cause. Join us in STRIKING OUT TEEN STRESS on Wednesday, August 10th at Strikes Bowling Lounge for a night of fun, games and more! All proceeds benefit The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's REACH-OUT Program to help youth with chronic illness improve life skills needed to successfully face daily challenges through peer support, advice, and resources. $1 beers and $5 burgers! Raffles galore! Registration fee covers entry and one game of bowling. Shoe rental ($3) separate, paid at event. Register online for a discounted fee of $10 versus $15 at the door. Click here to register. tickets are non-refundable. Bowling is on a first-come, first-serve basis and cannot be guaranteed. Entry fee is considered donation to REACH-OUT group. For more information, call 215-590-2121 or 215-590-7176

Strikes Bowling Lounge, 4040 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (University City Area)

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10) RODIN PRESS PARTY

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PHILADELPHIA SPORTS CLUB FITNESS FACT OF THE WEEK: Epsom Salts Bath

We hardly know anybody who is not familiar with Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate, a naturally occurring mineral). But did you know that it is more than just a purgative? Epsom salts taken as a bath promotes perspiration and draws acidic wastes - mainly uric acid - through the pores of the skin. This all helps to relieve pain. It is also very beneficial as a stress reducer and can even ward off a cold or the flu if taken at the onset of symptoms.

How to prepare an Epsom Salts Bath: Simply add as much as 450g Epsom salts to your bath water. Do not use soap as it will interfere with the action of the salts. Relax for about fifteen minutes in your bath, get out and give yourself a thorough vigorous rub. Avoid becoming chilled. Try to rest for about two hours afterwards. Simple but very effective.

If you have arthritic joints you will need to move them as much as possible after an Epsom salts bath to prevent congestion in the joints, which will only aggravate the pain.

SPONSORED BY PHILADELPHIA SPORTS CLUBS http://www.mysportsclubs.com/
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11) COUCH FOR SALE:
IKEA EKESKOG - Dark Blue
Reply to: jeremy.waxman@internationalsos.com

IKEA Mannarp Blue Ekeskog couch for sale...$650 or best offer - MUST SELL!!
Less than a year old. Fantastic condition. Extremely comfortable
WILL DELIVER if local to Center City/Bucks County when I move on Friday, Aug. 20.

Details of the couch are:
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=10957&langId=-1&parentCats=10114*10294

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12) QUOTES

A) Say what you want and be who you are because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss

B) A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. - Sir Francis Bacon

C) The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one. - Elbert Hubbard

D) Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain. - Mark Twain

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13) Y100 update

You can go to www.y100rocks.com and hear your old favorite modern rock tunes and all of the cool new stuff you've been missing. Some of the ex-DJs from y100 have started an internet station, and along with some new DJs they're still playing tracks from Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, Kaiser Chiefs, Interpol, Rilo Kiley, old Sonic Sessions, etc., etc., on www.y100rocks.com!!!!!! Check out the site, sign up for the email newsletter, and buy some gear to show your pride and support the cause.

Anyone interested in advertising on www.y100rocks.com (over 45,000 people have visited the site and signed up to receive the email newsletter!) can contact heather@y100rocks.com or info@y100rocks.com to get the details. Long live www.y100rocks.com!

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14) KITTENS AVAILABLE

A cat we took in just had kittens. We are looking to find homes for not only the kittens (3), but for the mother as well.
Please if you or anyone you know might be interested please have them give me a call 267-226-7262 or email Teresa at goldenlady323@aol.com

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15) VIDEOS OF THE WEEK

A) Jessica Simpson video: http://www.askmen.com/video/2005_jul/jul21_jessica_simpson.html

B) Vicious Dog Attack with a history of sexual assault: http://www.askmen.com/video/2005_jul/jul13_vicious_dog.html

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16) DRUNKEN DRIVING EVENT

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17) HELP TOM FIND A PHARMA JOB

Trying to get back into Pharmaceutical/Medical Sales... most recently have 2 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, (plus 4 years of B2B outside sales experience prior to that). Please contact Tom at tpc7@yahoo.com if you know of any drug rep opportunities, or of any head hunters/recruiters dealing with the same. Many thanks...

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18) JOBS AVAILABLE

A) Appointment Setter needed. Work from home with part-time, flexible hours. Contact companies to set up appointments for one salesperson. Telephone skills and Sales experience important. Paid $35 to $45 per appointment, plus commission. Please reply to centurycom@juno.com for details on this opportunity.

B) Defined Contribution/401(k) Administrator
Rapidly growing pension administration firm is seeking an experienced Defined Contribution/401(k) Administrator with a minimum of three years experience.
Responsibilities include: Compliance testing including ADP, ACP, 410(b), top heavy, 415, 414(s), and 401(a)(4). Counseling clients and internal staff on all aspects of nondiscrimination testing such as, plan design issues and mergers and acquisitions. Form 5500 preparation
This individual must be organized and detail oriented. There will be significant client contact, so excellent communications skills are a must. While not required, working knowledge of Relius Administration are a plus. Professional designation (QPA, QKA, CPC, APA) or progress toward a designation is required. We offer a collegial atmosphere, a full and competitive benefits package and significant opportunities for growth. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to jobs@pcscapital.com.

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19) PA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
http://www.payoungprofessionals.com/

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20) AUGUST MINI-DATES

A) Mini Date 08/10

B) Mini Date 08/24
Weds. AUGUST 24TH
La Fontana's, 58 South York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040
Starts 7:30 but get there around 7PM to get through registration
40's & 50's

A MiniDate is a GREAT way to find a mate quickly and easily! No more nerve-racking approaches in smokey bars or putting up with a date who has nothing interesting to say for 3 hours, we all know how painful that can be. MiniDaters arrive at a private area in a restaurant to meet several members of the opposite sex for approximately 5 minutes each.
Sitting across from each other, they chat and check each other out! Once the mini encounter is over, the man moves on to the next table. At the end of the night, Mini Daters indicate on a card who they would like to see again, if both sides checked off 'YES', both participants will be notified within a few days which matches have been made, and give each side the other's contact info. For Tickets go to http://www.minidate.com

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21) DID YOU KNOW??????
Adults laugh on average 15 times a day, as opposed to children who laugh on average 400 times a day.

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22) NEW PHILLY LAW FIRM

New Law Firm in Center City: Danny Cevallos has left the firm of Piper Rudnick and is opening the Philadelphia office of Goldberg, Wong and Associates, a Bucks County-based law firm. Danny and the firm handle corporate cases, especially new corporate start-ups, negligence cases, including automobile accidents, slip-and-falls, and products liability cases, including lemon law cases, elevator and escalator accidents, and also dwi's and musician and artist representation. Give Danny a call with virtually any legal question. If he doesn't do it, he will find someone for you who does. Danny's contact information is: (215) 354-9100 or dcevallos@tdgoldberg.com

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23) MODEL SEARCHES:

A) PHILTH Magazine is beginning its series of model searches.
Castings are for models to appear in photo shoots for PHILTH's Fall 2005 issue launching Oct 15th (plus future issues) and for the launch of our casting agency, PHILTH models, coming in Oct 2005. You must appear at one of the following castings to be a part of PHILTH models (the agency) and to be involved in upcoming photo shoots. Pre register at philthmagazine.com to be first in line. PHILTH's creative director and dirty little hair and makeup team will be there too along with some of our stylists (and special guests) to judge and advise on who are to be the new faces of PHILTH. We are looking for all types of people (no experience necessary, actually preferred). Selected images from model casting shoots will be posted on philthmagazine.com and web site visitors will vote as to whom they want to see in future PHILTH. Scheduled casting dates (lasts until close of the venues):
Wednesday, August 10th, starts @ 8:00 PM, North, (222 South St)
Wednesday, August 24th, starts @ 9:00 PM, Siam Lotus, (931 Spring Garden St)

B) Phashion Phest, Philadelphia's premier fashion event is looking for 10 fresh faced females!
The Phashion Phest Fresh Faces Model Search 2005 will take place on Saturday, August 13th, 2005 at the King of Prussia Mall in the Nordstrom Court. There will be an open call for aspiring models from 12-4 PM. Participants must have a recent snapshot, be at least 5'9" or taller, and be between the ages of 13-20. If selected you will have the opportunity to model at 3 fashion events between August 25th and September 17th. You will also appear on the runway at the 12th annual Phashion Phest on Wednesday, September 21st, 2005. Plus you will have the opportunity to win a trip to New York City with a modeling agency scout to visit top agencies, a photo shoot with a local photographer, & a makeover at a participating Phashion Phest salon.
For more information, please call Phashion Phest at (215)670-4323 or visit our website at www.phashionphest.com

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24) Alzheimer event: Gervase Bowl 2005



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25) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


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26) Grillin’ and Chillin Party
Medford NJ (about 40 minutes from philly)
Thursday, August 11, 2005
7 PM - 11PM

BRING YOUR SWIM SUIT !!! V-ball, barbeque, band... come to just chill and enjoy; a Barbecue buffet, one free drink, drink specials, use of an airplane shaped pool, watch private planes take off, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Deck/Pool Party, live music by Jeffo Band

Flying W Airport Resort, 60 Fostertown Road, Medford, 08054, www.flyingwairport.com.

Cost $25 prepaid/$30 at door;
Sponsored by Outlook Singles teams up with Singleinphilly.com & Upcomingevents.com
On line registration please go to http://grillin.mollyguard.com

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27) HIKING ANYONE? (45+)

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28) REAL Small Business Award

Center City Proprietors Association! Nominations are being accepted for The REAL Small Business Awards , sponsored by Firstrust Bank , honoring Philadelphia's most outstanding small businesses, professionals and supporters. The August 15 deadline is approaching, so don't wait. Send your nomination today for worthy business owners, professionals and supporters. And of course, self nominations are accepted and ncouraged! http://www.centercityproprietors.org/documents/NominationFormRSBA2005_000.pdf

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29) PENNS LANDING EVENTS

A) Jazz on the Waterfront Series - August 5

B) Russian Mosaic Festival - August 7

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30) Congolese Cultural Night!

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31) CONCERTS

A) Ben Folds in AC, Sunday 8/7
B) Coldplay in Camden, 8/7
C) Live in AC, 8/7
D) Kenny Rogers at Mann Music Center, 8/9
E) Dickey Betts Band at Fraser, PA, 8/10
F) KC & the Sunshine Band in AC 8/12 and 8/13
G) Neil Diamond at Wachovia, 8/12
H) Ray Romano in AC, 8/12
I) Stevie Wonder in AC, 8/12
J) Bela Fleck, Stanley Clarke and Jean Luc Ponty at Mann Music Center, 8/12
K) Back Street Boys in Camden, 8/13
L) Meat Loaf at Borgota, 8/13

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32) ENTREPRENEUR FORM EVENT

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33) PHILLY NONPROFIT COMMUNITY: summer cruise

There’s still time to get in on a very unique opportunity for you to meet and mingle with Philadelphia Young Nonprofit Leaders (PYNL) - riverside!

YIP and PYNL invite you to join us for a fabulous summer cruise on the Schuylkill River:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11th
6:30-8:00 p.m. (boat departs at 7:00 p.m.; please arrive promptly at 6:30 p.m.)
$20 per person

This special event is open to supporting members only.
To join YIP, e-mail Treasurer Matt Rader (mprader@hotmail.com). For questions about the event, e-mail Vice-Chair Clio Mallin (cmallin@yahoo.com). There will be ample opportunity for networking with YPNL on the river and on land after the cruise (location TBD).

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PHILLYTRIPS

VEGAS: http://www.phillytrips.com/trip_details.asp?s=u&id=16
DC: http://www.phillytrips.com/trip_details.asp?s=u&id=19
Great Adventure: http://www.phillytrips.com/trip_details.asp?s=u&id=18
Iceland: http://www.phillytrips.com/trip_details.asp?s=u&id=14
Rafting: http://www.phillytrips.com/trip_details.asp?s=u&id=17





As you all know (or think you do), besides my real estate ventures, I own and run PhillyTrips.com with my buddy Dennis.

Just wanted to let you all know about 4 new upcoming trips we have posted at http://www.PhillyTrips.com/ref.asp?id=90.

On August 6th, we have a rafting day-trip on the Lehigh River in Jim Thorpe,Fun week despite poor weekend weather. The party of the year might have been the Maxim party at the Franklin Institute Thursday night. It was as close to South Beach as Philly can get. Saturday, enjoyed Paul Oakenfold at Emerald City. For those that want to download some of his music, use the below link. It is a 139mg file that will start to download.
http://www.tomoriko.com/alex/Paul%20Oakenfold%20-%20Essential%20Mix%20in%20China.mp3
And then on Tuesday, caught Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath at Ozzfest. Those guys still rock.

As a quick follow up from yesterday, there was lots of great feedback on the trips. I did mess up and put the wrong dates in there for DC. It is actually September 30th. And for those interested in rafting, we are down to less than 10 available spots. So if you are planning to come with us, please sign up right away.
http://www.PhillyTrips.com/ref.asp?id=90

For those who are landlords out there or want to learn more about 1031 exchanges, I have added two good articles for you to review at: http://www.markzwick.com/real_estate.asp
If anyone out there is thinking of buying or selling a home, please let me know. Have been helping many friends lately with some good success. Would be happy to help you as well.

And lastly, I saw this photo of a young me this week. Figured I would share:
http://www.markzwick.com/sixyearoldmark/
Wish I still had a tux that style today. And please, if you are going to email me any comments, make them original. - Mark

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1) ARTICLES
Reports suggest birth-control patch is riskier than the pill: http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/living/health/12158682.htm

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2) Soiree at the TPDS Club
Planned by Philly Elite Events
Thursday, July 29th, 10:30 PM
A party for Young Professionals who are Sexy and Successful. There will be a $250 Cash Prize for the lady with the best mini-skirt and stilettos combination...men you get to judge the contest! Attire: Dress to Impress: NO Jeans, NO T-shirts, NO Hats, No Tennis Shoes Cover: Free by 11pm, $10 After. VIP Room is accessible by advance purchase tickets ONLY - Tickets Sales June 20 - July 20 - $50 includes the cover, all you can drink and buffet. Contact: 786-457-7553 or click here for Guestlist, VIP Tickets or Information.
TPDS Club, 114 S. 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
elite-events@temple.edu for more info

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3) JOBS
(contact: michellel@contemporarystaffing.com)

A) Sales Representative Center City Philadelphia: Min. 3-5 yrs. outside business-to-business sales experience with proven ability to develop new business, as well as, build upon existing client base. This position consists of selling staffing services to target accounts in the Philadelphia region area by consistently developing new relationships while maintaining strong relationships in existing accounts.

B) Accounting/Finance Recruiter Media, PA: Assertive self-starter who possesses a proven track record of 2-3 yrs. solid inside sales experience in retail sales, staffing or any related inside sales experience. The Recruiter will be responsible for placing qualified candidates into great accounting and finance positions for existing, as well as new clients.

C) Technical Account Manager Chester County, PA and DE: Min. 3 years of successful outside/inside sales experience selling a service or solution. Excellent communication skills, assertive relationship builder, professional, highly ethical, personable business style to develop new business opportunities for CSS Technical Services (Networking, IT, Software Engineers, Projects Managers, Business Analysts, Database Administrators, etc.)

D) Sales Representatives Delaware, Plymouth Meeting or Horsham, PA, Jacksonville, FL and Mt. Laurel, NJ: Great personality, strong desire to “hunt” for new business opportunities. 2-3 yrs. outside business-to-business sales experience with proven ability to develop new business, as well as build upon existing client base. These positions consist of selling staffing services to target accounts by consistently developing new relationships while maintaining strong relationships in existing accounts.

(Email Michelle Llewellyn at michellel@contemporarystaffing.com for jobs A-D)

E) OUTSIDE SALES/ ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Countrywide seeks enthusiastic, self-motivated, experienced full time Account Executives/Business Developers to support our continued growth. You will sell our employee benefits plan into medium and large companies in an assigned territory in New Jersey and the Greater Delaware Valley. Ideal candidates will have proven successful business to business sales
experience. Experience selling into human resources departments or experience in the insurance or employee benefits industry helpful but not required. The candidates for the Outside Sales Account Executive/Business Development positions will be responsible for prospecting and developing new business through networking, cold calling, sales calls, presentations and trade shows. The responsibilities also include managing and servicing existing clients. A minimum of 3 years successful outside business to business sales experience is required. We provide training, sales support and leads. To apply for this position, e mail a cover letter, salary history and resume to: lfeltoon@countrywideppls.com

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4) Jewish Singles Party
Thursday, July 28th, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Ages 21 to 35
at The Walnut Room
Planned by JewishSinglesParties.com

Are you singles and Jewish? JewishSinglesParties.com, an affiliate of Social Philly, is having another Jewish Singles Party ages 21 to 35 at one of Rittenhouse's new hotspots, the Walnut Room. Admission includes drink ticket and free hot appetizers. Sponsored by Metrodate and Sweat Gym. $10 if you RSVP, $15 without RSVP. Click here to RSVP.
The Walnut Room, 1709 Walnut St - 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
http://www.jewishsinglesparties.com/

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5) 8minutedating
Wednesday, July 27th, 8:00 PM
at Dolce, 241 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
http://www.8minutedating.com/signup/eventDescription.cgi?EID=8347&C=&M1=1&M2=28&M3=64&EIDS=8347,8665,

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6) QUOTES

A) Our imagination is the only limit to what we can hope to have in the future. - Charles F. Kettering

B) Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself. - Lois McMaster Bujold

C) The best way to predict the future is to invent it. - Alan Kay

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7) Garage Sale at MANNA
Friday, July 22 from 2 to 7 PM

MANNA, the local non-profit that delivers nourishment to people living with HIV/AIDS is holding a garage sale on Friday, July 22, 2005. Original artwork and attic treasures will be sold from 2 PM to 7 PM at 23rd and Ranstead Streets (between Market and Chestnut in Philadelphia). All proceeds will go to support MANNA's mission of providing HIV/AIDS nutrition services and home-delivered meals free of charge in the tri-state area. For more information visit MANNA's website or call 215-49-MANNA.
http://www.mannapa.org/

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8) AVALON SHARE AVAILABLE
Interested in having a share for the month of August? If so, please email Diane at dianeteti@yahoo.com

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9) HOUSING

Roommates Needed:
Available SEPTEMBER 1. Beautiful & spacious 3BR/2.5BA condo w/private wood deck has two bedrooms & full bath available to one or two renters. The vacant bedrooms & bath are separated by door in hallway so it's completely separate and private (perfect for a single renter or couple who uses the 2nd room for office/storage). Plenty of closet space/storage available. 1st floor includes laundry room, half bath, modern kitchen (w/breakfast nook, large tile flooring, electric stove, microwave, dishwasher and garbage disposer), large dining/family room with built-in entertainment center and FIREPLACE. Hardwood flooring throughout main floor. FREE BROADBAND. Electric heat/central air. Utilities to be divided: cable/electric/water. Located in Shannon Village on 22nd St. between Race and Winter St. Two blocks from 676/76 ramp. Short walk to 30th St. Station, art museum, Franklin Institute, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Trader Joe's & Wawa.
I am a single female tenant occupying the master bed/bath. I am a pharmaceutical sales rep who keeps herself busy and is rarely home on nights and weekends. Lots of privacy in this condo!
Call 215-896-0315 for more info!
Photos available: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/roo/85393366.html

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10) HPV TEST
Saw this while watching TV. Seems very important. - MZ
http://www.thehpvtest.com/

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Sponsor: PHILADELPHIA SPORTS CLUBS

A Few Ingredients to Help You Recover from Injury
If you're recovering from an injury, these nutritional strategies have been shown to maximize your body's ability to recover quickly. Antioxidants help reduce swelling and pain. Get them by eating a lot of fruits and vegetables and consider adding 400 IU of vitamin E if it's not already in your mulit-vitamin. Also consider a glucosamine and/or chondroitin supplement, which helps to repair joint and cartilage damage over the long run. MSM can help with this, too, and it will also ensure your body isn't depleted of sulfur--a problem that becomes more of an issue as we age. Eat at least 100 grams of high-quality protein a day, and get at least 500 mg of vitamin C daily, easily available from citrus fruits.

Sponsor: Philadelphia Sports Clubs: http://www.mysportsclubs.com

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11) HEXAGONE NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH
Lunch :: Mondays - Fridays, 11:30am-2:30pm
http://www.lhexagonebar.com/New_Menu.htm

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12) YOUNG REPUBLICAN EVENT

Get Involved Night!
Learn more about how YOU can make a difference in the Philadelphia Republican Party!
Find Out Who's Who in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Politics
Become a Committeeperson. Register Voters. Volunteer for Campaigns!

Mrs. Kelly Preski, Philadelphia GOP Activist, leads an informational event to teach you how to get involved.
Representatives from Senator Rick Santorum's Campaign will speak about volunteer opportunities.

Reed Smith, 2500 One Liberty Place, 1650 Market Street, Philadelphia

Tuesday, July 26th
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. Event to begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Photo ID is Required.
Cocktails at Noche to immediately follow event.
Please RSVP to philadelphiayr@hotmail.com

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13) STUPID INSTANT MESSENGER PRANK
http://imprank.ebaumsworld.com/

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14) EAGLES FLAG FOOTBALL EVENT

High level spectator oriented flag football games this summer. August 13 in Philadelphia. Featuring NFL Alumni players: including the man him self Randall Cunningham and legends such as Hershel Walker, Seth Joyner, Andre Waters, John Booty, Erik McMillan and more. http://www.flagfootballshowdown.com/html/phil/home.html

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15) GET MORE INVOLVED IN THE RED CROSS

Join the Friends of the American Red Cross as we hold a roundtable discussion about the upcoming year. New members, new ideas and new events! Be one of the first to see what lies ahead for the Friends. Do you feel the need to bust out your old 80's gear? Ever attend a horse race? Want to help create a haunted house for children? Want to learn lifesaving skills? Fulfill all these desires and more over the next year as a member of the Friends of the American Red Cross. Find out more next week!

Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Place: L'Hexagone - 1718 Sansom Street
RSVP: Food & drink will be provided. Please RSVP to whitto@redcross-philly.org by Sunday, July 24, 2005.

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16) 11th Annual Eagles Carnival & Auction to take place
Sunday, August 28th

Philadelphia Eagles players, Andy Reid, staff, cheerleaders, and thousands of fans.
Sunday, August 28 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Lincoln Financial Field.

Join every player and cheerleader for a day of excitement including autographs, Carnival games, Locker Room tours, photos with the NFC Championship Trophy, a Silent Auction and plenty of food, fun and prizes. Order admission and activity tickets online now to save 33% of the cost at the door. Autograph Fast Pass tickets are also available. Visit www.philadelphiaeagles.com or call 215-463-2500 x1268 for more information.

Every dollar spent at the Carnival goes to benefit Eagles Youth Partnership (EYP), the charitable wing of the football organization. Proceeds will help approximately 50,000 kids a year to see and read through the EYP Eye Mobile and Book Mobile programs.

Tickets: $12 for adults, $8 for children (under 12) in advance; $18 for adults, $12 for children at the gate. Advanced tickets, activity tickets and Fast Pass Autograph tickets for selected players can be purchased at: www.philadelphiaeagles.com.

Eagles Youth Partnership
Established in 1995 and now in its 11th year of operation, Eagles Youth Partnership (EYP) is the charitable wing of the Philadelphia Eagles. Established to inspire kids to learn, to play, to dream, to achieve, and ultimately to live healthy lives, EYP’s goal mission is to improve opportunities and enhance the quality of life for children and youth in the Greater Philadelphia region through health and education partnerships.

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17) RANDOM PHILLY STUFF

A) July 27
John Williams Movie Music with Fireworks!
The Philadelphia Orchestra
The Mann Center
5201 Parkside Avenue
215.893.1999
www.philorch.org

B) July 28
Beethoven Symphony No. 1 and 9
The Philadelphia Orchestra
The Mann Center
5201 Parkside Avenue
215.893.1999
www.philorch.org

C) July 28 - 29
USTA Tennis Event
The Shops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut Street
215.851.9055
www.shopsatliberty.com

D) July 30
Magician Tom McDonnell
Please Touch Museum
210 North 21st Street
215.963.0667
www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

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18) Tockey is taking over Club 218 on July 23rd
Tockey table that is a combination of foosball and table hockey.
http://www.club218.com/
Come one, Come All!
We will be shooting a featurette on our game and it's fans inside Club 218 onSouth Street, Philadelphia on July 23rd. Portions of the night will be used for our TV spots and web broadcasts. There will be surprise guests, giveaways and much more. If you are interested in competing for cash and prizes, sign up that night in the bar.
Tournament Start Time: 9pm
Entry Fee: $5 per person
Sign Up: As a team or as a single.
Elimination: 2 losses
Max Teams: 24
Regulations: 1 Ref per Match
Prizes
3rd Place: $50 (must have 8 teams or more)
2nd Place: $100 (must have 8 teams or more)
1st Place: $200
Names are immortalized on Corr Cup
To be featured in our commercial and DVD.
http://www.corrtablesports.com/

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19) TV FOR SALE
MITSUBISHI 65 inch HD Wide-Screen TV - $1299
Measures 5' x 5' x 22"

Just over 2 years old!! Still 1/2 years left on original warranty.

We will accept asking price or best offer.

Contact bryanloanofficer@yahoo.com with questions or offers.

TV is in great condition, just a little too big for our living room.

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20) AUTO FOR SALE
2000 Mercury Cougar
55,000 miles
sliver with grey leather, V6, power package, sunroof, alloy wheels, a/c, and CD player $7500 or best offer
215 284 1155

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21) CASINO PARTY BUS
Saturday, August 27th, 2005
Trump Plaza Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
Bus Pick Up: 10:00 a.m. @ Montgomery Mall, Strawbridge’s Parking Lot, 2nd Floor, Poles #16 & #17
Bus Drop Off: 11:45 a.m. @ Trump Plaza Casino Bus Terminal
Bus Pick Up: 6:00 p.m. @ Trump Plaza Casino Bus Terminal
Bus Drop Off: 8:00 p.m. @ Montgomery Mall, Strawbridge’s Parking Lot, 2nd Floor, Poles #16 & #17
Cost pp: $10.00 ($25 per ticket purchase with a $15.00 refund when you arrive at the casino on 8/27)
The party bus is B.Y.O.B. Alcoholic beverages, food and coolers are allowed on the bus and can remain on the bus during the day. Each ticket will include five (5) raffle tickets for various prizes and one (1) ticket for the grand prize. There will also be a prize for the person who brings the most people with them. A tip for the Hagey bus driver will be collected on the bus (at least $1 per person is recommended). A feature movie will be available on the ride home. Must be 21 years or older. Children are not permitted. Sorry folks, no refunds! For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact:
Chanda Berrios (215) 787-8421 or spenhollow@comcast.net

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22) COMEDY SHOW
Friday, July 22, 2005 :: 6pm - 10pm
The Keswick Theater :: Glenside, PA
Brought to you by: PhillySinglesConnection.com & The Keswick Theater
Age Range: Late 20s - Early 40s
Get ready of a night of mingling and laughing at the Keswick Theater. You will enjoy the comedy of 4 HILARIOUS comedians that will entertain you with juggling, impressions, straight standup, props, music, and more. Only 50 tickets available - click below to buy your now. ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY! Happy Hour before hand. 8pm show.
For all the details on this event, visit www.PhillySinglesConnection.com

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23) CONCERTS

A) American Idols Live, Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA, Sun, 07/24/05
B) DARK STAR ORCHESTRA, HOB in AC, SUNDAY 7/24/2005
C) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Borgata, Atlantic City Sun, 07/24/05
D) Ben Harper, Electric Factory, Thursday, 07/28/05
E) Doobie Brothers, Atlantic City Hilton, Atlantic City, NJ, Fri, 07/29/05 and 7/30
F) Duran Duran, House of Blues Atlantic City, Fri, 07/29/05
G) Tony Hawk's Boom Boom HuckJam at Wachovia Center Philadelphia, PA, Fri, 07/29/05
H) Maroon 5 at Borgata Hotel, Atlantic City, Sat, 07/30/05
I) Whitesnake, House of Blues Atlantic City, Sat, 07/30/05

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24) VOX PARTY
This Sunday at Continental Midtown

This Sunday is Dj Cosmo Baker on top of the roofdeck at the Continental Midtown. This is a private event that runs from 6pm-10pm and features complimentary VOX vodka
Get on the guestlist here: http://www.paper-street.com/guestlist/vox/cosmo.html
VOX Party w/ DJ Cosmo Baker: This Sunday 6pm-10pm
Continental Midtown> 1801 Chestnut Street

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25) FUSION GONE WILD!
benefiting MANNA

7:00 PM
Monday, July 25, 2005

Please join us for an evening that will tantalize your palate as Chef Alexander Versus creates a sumptuous seven-course fusion dinner. You'll experience the pleasure of Japanese, Chinese, French, Korean, Thai, and Italian foods prepared masterfully by the chef. And your culinary pleasure will be magnified by the knowledge that you will be helping to support MANNA, which delivers meals and provides nutritional counseling to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

$125 per person
Reservations required
5492 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073

administrator@mannapa.org, phone: (215) 496-2662, web: http://www.mannapa.org

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26) MINORITY NETWORKING EVENT

http://www.minoritypros.com/event.html
DATE: July 26, 2005
TIME: 6:00PM to 9:00PM
PLACE: African American Museum
701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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27) SINGLES BARTENDING WORKSHOP

Tuesday July 26th SINGLES BARTENDING WORKSHOP/Happy Hour Bourbon Blue - 2 Rector Street (7:00-9:30) Everyone flirts with the bartender, right? So why not learn how to be a bartender! The actual class portion will last about 45 minutes, which leaves another hour or so to taste the delicious concoctions that you make, sample the featured themed cocktails, nibble appetizers and mingle.

This is an interactive class with a happy hour feel.
COST: $35 per person
$30 if you pre-pay for yourself and a friend ($60 total) $40 with RSVP - To RSVP, please send an e-mail to events@moxieinthecity.net and put PHILL BAR in the subject line.
PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR CITY!
TO REGISTER GO TO MOXIEINTHECITY.NET Or Go to: http://www.mollyguard.com/event/18166336

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28) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE EVENT

Thai Dinner w/ Resident Speaker at Lemongrass Restaurant
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
7:00 pm cocktails : 7:30 pm dinner
In collaboration with the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP), join the Young Friends of International House for a price fix dinner at one of Philadelphia's best Thai restaurants to meet new people and hear an International House resident's perspective on arriving in Philadelphia for the first time from overseas, living in our unique community of international students and scholars, helping others with cross cultural communication/education and intercultural conflict, and overcoming obstacles like post-9/11 visa regulations and potential religious/racial discrimination -- all while training to become a global leader of tomorrow. View the 3-course menu.
Cost: $20 per person cash only (includes food, tax and tip); Cash bar.
RSVP required by Monday, July 25 to youngfriends@ihphilly.org or 215.895.6553.
Lemongrass Restaurant is located at 3630 Lancaster Avenue in University City - just a few blocks walk from International House.

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29) NETWORKING 101
7/27/05
Networking 101 Lecture and Networking Event
Hosted by: Network In Philadelphia and University of Phoenix
Location: University of Phoenix, Philadelphia Main Campus, 170 South Warner Road, Suite 200, Wayne, PA 19087
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Business Networking, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM "Networking 101" Lecture
Cost: $20.00 per person in advance, $30.00 per person at the door (includes buffet and lecture handouts)

Details: Join Network In Philadelphia and University of Phoenix for "Networking 101!" During the first hour, you'll have the opportunity to network with business professionals from throughout the Philadelphia area. A free buffet is included for you to enjoy. After networking, join us for "Networking 101," a presentation on beginner's business networking by Al Schuster, President of Network In Philadelphia. Topics covered will include: Online Networking, Reaching Your Target Networking Audience, Common Mistakes to Avoid, Follow-Up, Presenting of Your Networking Objective, and many more. ** Must RSVP by 7/26/05 at 5:00 PM or pay the door rate! ** Click here or visit www.networkinphilly.com/register.htm to register.

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30) Best of the Main Line Party

Thursday, July 28, 2005 :: 6:30-9:00pm
QVC in Westchester, PA
Brought to you by: Main Line Today Magazine
Sample food, drink, and services from over 90 Main Line restaurants and merchants selected as "the best" by Main Line Today Magazine. The event benefits the Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter, CASA/Youth Advocates and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Great Music by Jelly Roll voted Best Party Band! Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 at the door and $40 for parties of 15 or more. Special VIP Preview Party- 5-6pm $75- includes valet parking. For tickets call: 610-325-4630 or visit www.BestOfMainine.com. Don’t miss the "BEST" party of 2005!

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31) Walking Tour of the Independence Historic District
July 30th, 2005, 5 p.m.
Meet on Chestnut Street across from Independence Hall

Have you ever been curious about the history of Philadelphia? You may think that you're well versed in the comings and goings of our past, but you'll be surprised by all the little things you might have missed. A grade school textbook can't compare with a guided tour of the Independence Historic District by YIP’s own Scott Kober.
We’ll meet for the tour across the street from Independence Hall next to the Liberty Bell building on Chestnut St. between 5th and 6th Streets. The tour will be followed by an outing to the Artful Dodger, 400 South 2nd Street, for dinner, drinks, and great conversation. To RSVP, please email Erinn at eer76@hotmail.com.
PA. It is a Dam Release date in the summer, which means Class III+ rapids in warm weather! This trip only has 15 spots available. [See Details Below]

On August 17th, we are going to Great Adventure for the day! We picked a Wednesday to avoid the long lines and crowds. The goal was to make this a "Hooky-Day-Off" from work. Take a vacation day... Grab your friends. [See Details Below]

Our next weekend trip will be to Washington, DC. We have tickets to see the Phillies vs. Washington Nationals in the second-to-last game of the regular season. Bar parties, DC tours, and a EAGLES party Sunday are all on tap. [See Details Below]

Finally, in October, we are heading back out to VEGAS. Last year, we had over 65 people with us. We are looking to bring more out this year in what was undoubtedly our most fun and exciting trip to date. A trip worth checking out FOR SURE.

Check out our site. All Trip details are listed there or check things out below. If you have any interest in these trips or questions, please let me know.

Mark



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Whitewater Rafting Day Trip

Saturday, August 6th, 2005
Lehigh River Gorge :: Jim Thorpe, PA
Brought to you by: PhillyTrips.com


We're off to The Poconos for an all-day whitewater rafting trip! We take care of all the details - you just have to get yourself to a pick-up point and fun! Includes roundtrip deluxe motorcoach bus transportation, all-day rafting trip, BBQ dinner, Trip T-Shirt, and more!

Want more info? Visit http://www.PhillyTrips.com/ref.asp?id=90.



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Great Adventure Hooky Day Trip

Wednesday, August 17th, 2005
Six Flags Great Adventure; Jackson, NJ
Brought to you by: PhillyTrips.com


We are going to Great Adventure and the Wild Safari! We will start with a
safari tour in our bus. When we are done, everyone goes to Great Adventure
Theme Park for a day of fun, sun, and meeting new people. Do not miss out!!

Want more info? Visit http://www.PhillyTrips.com/ref.asp?id=90.



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Washington, DC Phillies/Nationals Trip

September 30 - October 2, 2005
Hotel Rouge :: Washington, DC
Brought to you by: PhillyTrips.com


Enjoy a beautiful fall weekend in Washington, DC. An action-packed weekend
trip here... See DC, catch the Phillies/Nationals game, and watch the Eagles
game on Sunday - all with a great group of new people to meet!

Want more info? Visit http://www.PhillyTrips.com/ref.asp?id=90.



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2nd Annual Las Vegas Trip 2005!

October 13/14 - 18, 2005
Harrah's Hotel & Casino :: Las Vegas, NV
Brought to you by: PhillyTrips.com


Vegas Vegas Vegas!! Join over 75 other Philadelphians as we go to Las Vegas
for a long weekend of fun, sun, clubs, and casinos! With 3 or 4 nights in
Vegas, this trip has been PhillyTrips.com's most popular air-inclusive
vacation to date, so expect it to sell out quickly. No-Air Packages
available (use your airlines miles!). Group happy hours, free club passes,
and much more are in store...

1) BAR CRAWL FOR CHARITY -- TONIGHT!

1st annual "CityCrawl for CityStep" -- Rittenhouse Square/Center City, Philadelphia bar crawl

TONIGHT: THURSDAY JUNE 30th; all night, from 6:30 pm to 2 am.
Pay $10 at door for "dance card" which gets you free food* and great drink specials. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to
the charity CityStep.

Fun, social theme: When someone asks you to do a drink with them, you their name on your dance card -- it'll be your drinking passport for the night. Bring your friends; go home with new ones.

Kick off 6:30 to 7:30 pm:
Get your "dance card" at Misconduct Tavern (1511 Locust St. -- across from Fado, next to Bertucci's). Misconduct is also
supplying free food!

7:30 onward:
Dance between all 5 bars, in any order (you can buy your CityCrawl dance card anywhere):

Misconduct Tavern
Jolly's/Club RedHead (17th & Walnut)
L'Hexagone (1718 Sansom St. -- across from Sofitel Hotel)
Loie (128 S. 19th St.)
Drinker's Pub (1903 Chestnut St. -- next to Noche)

Why: Are you kidding?
Why NOT? Just as with Philly's other big bar crawls, the Bunny Hop and Reindeer Romp, your CityCrawl partying supports a great cause. What better way to jump-start the "Live 8" concert / July 4th weekend!

For more info: http://www.PhillySinglesConnection.com/ref.asp?id=235 or email: CityCrawl@hotmail.com

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2) EAGLES TRIPS UPDATE
(From Quimby)
I hope everyone is doing well. Just wanted to make sure everyone knows we are getting close to the deadline for the Dallas trip. That date is July 1. I know a lot of you had expressed an interest in going and now it’s time to buck up. Everyone knows I’ve been talking about the weekend we are going so I won’t go into again but it will be one heck of a party.
Also, I need to start getting an indicator on how many people are actually going to Arizona in December. Last time I sent an email, about 100 of you responded about that trip. Looks like we can still have a pretty good size group. We are also joining forces with the Desert Eagles Nest when we get there. This is a Phoenix based Eagles fan club. They have another 50 people joining our ranks for the game. Please let me know what everyone is planning on doing here.
Also, for anyone already going to Atlanta, I have one more spot available with airfare, hotel, ticket, etc. If anyone wants to add someone to their room, let me know.
I will also be running a bus trip to D.C. and possibly one to New York but won’t have details for that until I know how many tickets I can get. As most of you know, I don’t like assuming anything. Tickets aren’t even on sale yet so when that takes place, I’ll have a better idea.

Email zwick@markzwick.com with any questions

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3) HEXAGONE HAPPENINGS

A) THURSDAY 80's NIGHT!!!
Every Thursday, starting June 16th :: 9pm-2am
This Thursday, June 30th, L'Hexagone Bar & Lounge will be having their second 80's THURSDAY NIGHTS with DJ PUSSY GALORE aka Marilyn Thomas and special guests spinning the hottest 80s tracks! Don't miss out on 80's movies inspired drinks, the L'Hexagone crew dressed in their best 80s wear, and PRIZES for the BEST RETRO DRESSED so dress up to get down! Every Thursday will be a night of 80s boozin', 80s movies, giveaways and more! For more info, check out www.lhexagonebar.com or call (215) 569-4869.
NO COVER - 9pm-11pm $2 select beers & lagers, $4 well drinks

B) $4 MARTINI HAPPY HOUR
EVERY FRIDAY!! :: 6pm-8pm
L'Hexagone Bar & Lounge :: 1718 Sansom St.

Take a break after a long week at work and start your weekend off right at Rittenhouse's favorite nightspot, L'Hexagone Bar & Lounge for their $4 Martini Happy Hour!!
http://www.lhexagonebar.com/

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4) USEFUL SITE OF THE WEEK
http://www.safercar.gov/
see how safe your cars are

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5) ARTICLES
Spray Alternative to Pot on the Market in Canada: http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20050624071809990018

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6) HOMES FOR SALE
Contact zwick@markzwick.com for more info

A) 1BR/1BA Luxury CONDO $284,900 OWN AND LIVE NEAR THE RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
Located at 1420 Locust Street in the Academy House Condominiums, Every room of this spacious, bright & contemporary 860+ square feet condo has had some renovation in the last three years at a combined expense of over $15k. High floor with northern exposure offering early afternoon to late evening sun; Building comes with 24/7 maintenance, 24/7 security and 24/7 concierge, access to the newly renovated gym, indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna.

B) 8th and Race - MetroClub - Condo 5th Fl. 2 bedroom - 2 bath - $695,000.

C) 241 Chestnut St. 2 story loft condo 2 bedrooms - 2.5 bath - all upgraded w/cherry hardwood floors - marb. bath - 875,000

D) 416 South 10th St. 4 bedroom 2.5 bath - $755,000

E) 425 w. 10th Ave. Consh. 3 br 1.5 ba - fully remodel. - $274,000

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7) KITTENS

Does anyone want a FREE kitten. There are 4 baby kittens that need good loving homes. There is one male and three females left. They are 8 weeks old and have had their first set of shots. The mommy cat was a stray who got into a bad fight and was taken advantage of and came home pregnant with a litter.

Please help them find a home.
email SOrenstein@jny.com for more info

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8) Items For Sale

1) Brand New Authentic Black Brighton Julia Signature Backpack/Purse - $200 obo. Please click link for item description: http://www.brightonretail.com/store/wishlist.php?m=product_detail&p=H50351

2) Barely Used Sportek Magnetic Resistance Elliptical Trainer Model EE2200 - $150 obo. Please click link for item description: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=3334730

Please contact me (Karen) with any questions you may have at karleyc1@aol.com or at (215)875-4612.

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9) QUOTES

A) With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. - Eleanor Roosevelt

B) A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory. - Arthur Golden

C) Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. - Edgar Allan Poe

D) You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try. - Beverly Sills

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10) ANOTHER MARRY SITE
http://www.dontmarry.com/

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SPONSOR: Philadelphia Sports Clubs Philadelphia Sports Clubs Philadelphia Sports Clubs Philadelphia Sports Clubs
http://www.mysportsclubs.com http://www.mysportsclubs.com http://www.mysportsclubs.com http://www.mysportsclubs.com
Contact: william.lane@town-sports.com
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11) FOR RENT
(contact zwick@markzwick for more info)

Newly remodled three bedroom end unit row in Manayunk. One and a half baths. Close to Main Street and transportation. Very nice neighborhood. Nice size yard. Washer and dryer. Full basement for storage. Large living room. Nice size bedrooms. High ceilings. Air conditioners for every window. Easy parking. Very sunny. This is a great place. Don’t miss this one. Will consider pets. 1600 plus utilities.

FOR RENT: (starting Sept. 1) Rittenhouse square high rise-The Dorchestor
One bedroom, high floor with excellent view with balcony. Good condition. Cable, heat, air, and water included in price. Parking available, although possible waiting list. Roof top pool and gym ammenities. If interested, please call 215-545-5656

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12) Are You Connected? Are you that Type "A" personality who knows everybody? If so you could be significantly increasing the Jingle in your pocket by capitalizing on your exisiting contacts. Chorus Communications a telecom consulting firm www.choruscommunications.com is looking for people to refer business to them in the Areas of Telephone line and Internet services (Voice and Data) and are willing to pay RESIDUAL/ANNUITY monthly consistent income on the business you refer.
Note: They can only earn your company's business by saving them Money.
They currently support over 50 + agents earning passive discretionary income. Give Rob or Dan a Buzz 215 922-1862 mention
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13) ENTREPRENEUR FORUM

Minority Entrepreneurs - What do they need?
Who is investing in them?”

Tuesday, July 12th • 5:30–8:00 PM
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
7th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia PA

Business owners everywhere need sales, technical assistance and capital to grow their businesses. Do minority business owners need the same? Are there special programs to encourage the growth of minority-owned businesses?
The answer is yes and we have a panel of minority business owners and investors who will talk about how they started and financed their business; where they turned to for bigger growth; and what they still need. We will also hear from minority business owners who invest in other minority businesses.

http://www.efgp.org/monthly_events.php

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14) LINKS OF THE WEEK (clean)

A) Stupid Gif
http://www.ccs.neu.edu/home/mbisson/cruise-animated.gif

B) LINK OF THE WEEK
http://www.davesdaily.com/videoclips/70-parishiltonspoof.htm
(Paris Hilton spoof)

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15) SOUNDS OF R&B SERIES
Free Concert Series celebrating Rhythm and Blues music starts July 8, 2005.

Philadelphia, PA (June 27, 2005) – Get ready for the smooth sounds of Rhythm and Blues at Penn’s Landing. The 2005 Summer season at Penn’s Landing presents a new addition, a free concert series featuring R&B music. The series kicks off on July 8, 2005 and continues for four consecutive Fridays and like the rest of the season at Penn’s Landing, this concert series will be FREE for all who attend. The performers will take the stage at 7:00 p.m. and each week will highlight a specific R&B theme.
www.pennslandingcorp.com

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16) AUTO FOR SALE
2003 Limited Edition Pontiac Grand Prix GT
Great car! New tires, Power Seats, Power Sunroof, Aluminum Wheels, Bose Stereo System
Asking for Value of / Loan Payoff: $15,375
Please call Tony @ 484-213-6079 or email: toc2300@hotmail.com

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17) SHIPS IN TOWN THIS WEEKEND

A) WORLD-RENOWNED AND PRESTIGOUS NAVAL SHIP USS COLE (DDG-67)
TO DOCK AT PENN’S LANDING JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2005
http://www.cole.navy.mil
www.pennslandingcorp.com.

B) COAST GUARD CUTTER CAPSTAN TO DOCK AT PENN’S LANDING
Coast Guard ice breaking tugboat to visit July 2nd.
ARRIVES: Saturday, July 2 at 9 a.m.
DEPARTS: July 2 at 3 p.m.

Penn’s Landing Marina (Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing)
Market Street to Chestnut Street at the Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA

The Coast Guard Cutter Capstan is a harbor tug primarily used for ice breaking. The Capstan is capable of breaking up to 18 inches of fresh ice. The Coast Guard Cutter Capstan’s mission is to enforce the law, search and rescue, and aid navigation of cutters and larger vessels. The Capstan is 66 feet long, 28 feet tall, and has a full time crew of eight.

PUBLIC TOURS: Saturday, July 2 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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18) EMERALD CITY WEEKEND

A) Friday 7/1- Main Room-2-3:30 TommyBoy, Jake Maze and DJ Groove.
10-2 Versago: Octopussy & Co.
Live Room- 9-3:30 Fusion Friday: CombiChrist
Party Room 12-3:30 - DJ Steve Nolfi and Scott Payne

B) Saturday 7/2- LIVE 8 AFTER PARTY Featuring 3 rooms of Entertainment 10PM till 3:30 AM
Main Room: DJ Funky Mike Alba
Party Room DJ Joe Mahoney and Mike the WildMan
Live Room: DJ Scott Payne w/ DJ Steve Nolfi

C) Sunday 7/3- 12 AM -3:30 AM Mature and Sexy Party featuring DJ Scott Payne

D) Monday 7/4- Monday Night 4th of July Bash
12- 3:30 w/ DJ Scott Payne
2 - 3:30 VIP Room Deep C After Party

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19) PHILADELPHIA HOLIDAY STUFF
http://www.americasbirthday.com/
fireworks, Elton John and more

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20) PHILLY HIP-HOP SHOW

Who: Koherent & Innermission 215 Emcees
Where: Liquid Charm (1207 Race st., Philladelphia, PA)
When: Saturday, July 2nd; doors open at 8pm, show starts at 10pm
Cover: $10; includes live show, domestic beer, and free food Guest List Directions: To be placed on the Koherent Guest List, emails with guest list names must be sent to info@koherentrecords.com by 11 PM the night before the event (by Friday, July 1st).

Yo whats the deal Philly!!! To everyone who came out to our Spoken Word Show 2 weeks ago at Liquid Charm... Good look... Everyone else, please don't sleep! This Saturday we rockin the mic once again! Come out after the Live 8 festivities to Liquid Charm and let's get it in... Live Hip Hop from Philly's Finest Emcees! West Philly Stand Up!!! We got performances by none other than Black DRAC, soon to be dropping a Philly Classic!!! Next up to bat is Koherent Representer Vern Violence bringing that Incredible Talk!!! Mic Wrecka wit the tracks thats Right and Exact!!! Opening the show is InnerMission215 secret weapon, MelloMatic Productions... DJ will be spinning Old and New School Hip Hop and Carribean Flavas all night long... Just how we like it... Included in the $10 cover is the show, ONE FREE DOMESTIC BEER OF YOUR CHOICE, and of course like at all our shows... FREE FOOD!!! Drink specials from 10pm-12am... $2 Domestic... $3 Imports...$3 Well Drinks... Hourly shot specials... Doors open at 8pm... Please be in the house EARLY... show starts Prompty at 10:30pm!!! The show is of course always at Liquid Charm...12th and Race.... it's gonna be off the hinges... right down the street from the Live 8 concert... We will be donating $1 from every ticket to the Live 8 Cause so please come out and support!!! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to hit me up!!!
illadelph_215@yahoo.com Peep our videos at Koherentrecords.com!!!
www.koherentrecords.com

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21) 7th Annual Super Scooper

The Joshua Kahan Fund 7th Annual Super Scooper
All You Can Eat” Ice Cream Event

Dates: July 2, 3, & 4, 2005
Time: 12pm -5pm
Location: Penn’s Landing Festival Pier (Spring Garden St. & Columbus Blvd.) Philadelphia
Admission: $5 for everyone (Under 2 years old FREE)
Phone: 215 -922-2FUN or Nancy Cutler 609-471-9291
Website: http://www.jkf.org

Details of the Event: The 7th annual Joshua Kahan All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Event will take place July 2, 3 & 4th, 2005 at the Penn’s Landing Festival Pier from 12pm to 5pm. Admission is $5; children 2 and under are free. In addition, there will be games and rides with tickets sold separately.
All the proceeds will go to the Joshua Kahan Fund. The money is donated to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to fund various research projects. This year the fund donated two playrooms at Children’s Hospital on the oncology floor.
Joshua Kahan was a normal 2 year old boy who loved firetrucks, ice cream, cows and his family. In 1997, Joshua was diagnosed with AML Leukemia, five months later he lost his courageous battle. In his memory, his parents Jeff and Michelle created a fund to perpetuate his name and fight to find a cure for Pediatric leukemia.

Pediatric leukemia is the #1 disease killer of children between the ages of 1&14 years old in the United States.
For more information about The Joshua Kahan Fund please visit the website at
www.jkf.org

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22) CONCERTS

A) 3 Doors Down at Borgota, 7/4 and in Camden on 7/9
B) Elton John, Patti LaBelle in Philly, 7/4
C) BLACK EYED PEAS at HOB in AC, 7/4
D) Toby Keith in Camden, 7/4
E) Dave Matthews Band in Camden, 7/5 and 7/6
F) The Roots in AC, 7/6
G) MoFro at NXNW, 7/7
H) Chicago in AC, 7/7 and 7/8
I) Counting Crowes in AC, 7/8
J) James Taylor in Camden, 7/8
K) Eminem in AC, 7/9
L) Neville Brothers in AC, 7/9

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23) RACHEL INC DELILAHS EVENT

I can have strippers and costumes and mayhem if I want to! And I will... next Tuesday at Delilah's! Yes, we have the whole place to ourselves and the gorgeous Delilah's beauties will be dressing up like pin-up girls! (Half Marilyn Monroe good girls, half Betty Paige bad girls!) The theme is the glamorous 50's, with performances by the Delilah's Dance Team. Even if you normally wouldn't visit a "Gentlemen's Club," make an exception to help me ring in my 27th year!

Open Party Bar from 9:30 - 10:30pm
Proceeds from the door are being donated to the newly formed Bawdy Fund - benefiting local women's charities. (A complete list of charities will be available at the door) $10 Cover / $5 to Charity
rachel@rachelinc.com and email your full name for $5 Reduced Admission (no guests on reduced admission list, please)

KITTEN II > The Pin-Up Addition (Last year was the unforgettable 80's party!)
Tuesday, July 5th 9pm-2am
$10 Cover, $5 to Charity
www.delilahs.com

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FRIEND FOCUS OF THE WEEK: Web Development & Design

Sean Shedlarski
www.studio315.com
shedlarski@studio315.com

Thanks to the responses on the smoke free question. I placed some good links below (#1). This week’s question is to the teachers out there. When is your Spring Break in 2006?

Besides my real estate stuff, I have been busy planning some new trips. I will be getting out an update on PhillyTrips.com (www.PhillyTrips.com) in the coming days - including our Second Annual Vegas weekend and some day bus trips.

And for those of you thinking about purchasing or selling a home in the Philadelphia area, please let me know.

Have a good week. And happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. - Mark

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1) SMOKING BAN SITES (thanks to all of you that responded - MZ)

A) http://www.610wip.com/startinglineup/staff/index.php?page=eskin
B) http://www.smokefreeworld.com/phila.shtml
C) http://www.teachpa.org/smokefreediningphila.html

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2) FREE DAY AT THE GYM

On June 21st, all the Philadelphia Sports Clubs will be having a Summer Celebration and Open House.
In addition to it being free guest day, we will be playing Beach Blanket Bingo all day long!
Each member, guest and new member gets a bingo card when they come into the club.
Members who bring guests get an extra card for every friend they bring!
Each club will be giving away 37 prizes including the Grand Prize of a 1 year Passport Membership valued at $1200.
The entire staff will be decked out in beachwear and the club will be decorated in theme as well.

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3) PHILLIES EVENTS

A) PHILLIES vs. BOSTON RED SOX
Friday, June 24th, 2005
This is the third in our four game tailgate and ball game packages with the Philly sport and Social Club! Tailgate starts at 5pm in the Spectrum parking lot right near the ballpark. Included is: A DJ and beerpong table, Beer, Southern comfort hurrincanes, Jack Daniels Lemonades, Cherry and citrus vodkas to mix with rita's Water ice! A vodka infused Watermelon! Soda and Water. Hamburgers, Hotdogs ,Potato salad ,Macaroni salad, Baked Beans, Popcorn and cookies! All included is the tailgate along with your game ticket (7:05pm start), a t-shirt and drink specials post-game at McFadden's in the Ballpark! for more info go to www.jellybeene.com or email kellybeene1@aol.com

B) Phillies Night (charity event)
From: YoungFriends NH
When: Wednesday, June 22, 6:00pm
Cost: $35.00 per person
WHO: Everyone, bring friends & co-workers!
WHERE: McFaddens / Citizens Bank Park
Paypal: http://www.evite.com/respond/payGuestSplash?iid=CXVUOBSSQLESYWUPSCRF

WHY: Have fun watching the Phillies take on the Mets while networking and meeting new people from the area. All while raising funds for the children of the Northern Home to attend summer camp.
Come join us, The Friends of the Northern Home for Children, for a night out at McFaddens and Citizens Bank Park. The actual event will begin at 7:00 pm however, feel free to get down to McFaddens early to enjoy happy hour and the pre-game fun.
The $35.00 cost to attend includes an open bar from 7-8 pm, a ticket to the game and a $10.00 dollar donation towards funding for the children of the Nothern Home to attend summer camp.
Please pay via PayPal up until 4:00 PM on June 22, 2005 otherwise, sorry procrastinators, the cost is $40.00 at the door.

WHAT IS THE NORTHERN HOME FOR CHILDREN:
The Northern Home aids children and families to achieve their maximum psychological, social, and economic potential, while fully respecting the dignity and worth of each individual and the integrity of the family. NHCFS welcomes persons of all backgrounds into its programs and services, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, class, disability, religion, sexual orientation or national origin.

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4) HEXAGONE ADDS FOOD
Menu: http://www.lhexagonebar.com/LHexagone_Menu.htm

More Hex:

A) THURSDAY 80's NIGHT!!!
Every Thursday, starting June 16th :: 9pm-2am
L'Hexagone Bar & Lounge :: 1718 Sansom St.
Starting this Thursday, June 16th, L’Hexagone launches 80's THURSDAY NIGHTS, with DJ “Pussy Galore” (aka Marilyn Thomas) and Taco Pimp (aka Lance Blaise) spinning a mix of the HOTTEST 80s TRACKS - everything from 80s pop, new wave, synth, and alternative hits, to rock-n-roll, electro, and old school favorites. The staff will be dressed in their 80s finest, as well as playing classic 80s movies and serving 80s MOVIES INSPIRED DRINKS! Plus - PRIZES will be given to the “BEST RETRO DRESSED” so dress up to get down!
NO COVER - 9pm-11pm $2 select beers, $4 well drinks

B) ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC SUNDAYS!!!
June 19, June 26, July 3, and July 10 :: 8-10pm
L'Hexagone Bar & Lounge :: 1718 Sansom St.

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5) Luau on the Canal!

Thursday, June 23, 2005 :: 6pm - 12am
Manayunk Brewery :: 4120 Main St :: Manayunk, PA
Brought to you by: The Manayunk Brewery, PhillySinglesConnection.com, and Manayunk-PA.com

Bring out your grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts for the annual "Luau on the Canal" Thursday, June 23rd at 6pm. Featuring $4 Absolut drink specials, island pig roast and complimentary hors d'ouevres. Sip drinks in the Tiki Hut while listening to LIVE MUSIC by Dave and the Naturals. NO COVER. Rain or Shine. Sponsored by: Absolut

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6) EMERALD CITY THIS WEEKEND: Ferry Corsten and Jan Johnston This Week

A) Thursday-6/16- Ferry Corsten w/Steve Porter and 3 rooms of outstanding DJ Talent 10 PM-3:30 AM

B) Friday- Main Room- DJ Jan Johnston w/DJ TommyBoy and Synergykid
Hurricane Room- Intrepid Jam promotions presents Fusion Fridays
1/2 drinks/cover 10-12

C) Saturday-6/18- Funky Saturdays w/ Funky Mike Alba, Steve Nolfi, Joe Mahoney and Mike the Wildman
1/2 price drinks/cover 10-12

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7) Public House: OPEN BAR

Wednesday, June 29th is the kick off party. 8-12 open top shelf bar, and Menu Sampling
Tickets are $25.

At the party all guest will receive the Public Card- which will entitle them to 30% of their entire bill on Wednesday Nights going forward. This is a way to let people in the Industry enjoy what they eat and drink at a discount instead of being told what the special is. Think of it this way, I am Ketel Martini drinker and a bar has a bud light special…it doesn’t help me at all…this way what ever you drink is discounted…Get it

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8) Scooter Week

Vincenzo Mercuri, owner of Vespa Philadelphia, is hosting Scooter Week 2005. He has an amazing line up in store for a weekend full of craziness! Starting Saturday June 18, with a 3 day scooter ride from L.A. all the way back to Philly, Vincenzo is raising money to be donated towards the Children's hospital of Philadelphia. When he gets back, we'll all be able to party with him and hundreds of people at these events:

Thursday, June 23 - Pro Wrestling with Dusty Rhodes and more!
Friday, June 24 - Miami Beach Party with DJ Scribble!
Saturday, June 25 - The Walkmen - live in concert!
Sunday, June 26 - Outdoor Beer garden and concerts with the option of entering a texas hold'em tourney to win a Vespa!

All events will be held at Sherman Mills in East Falls (3502 Scotts Lane).
For more information and to pre-purchase tickets you can go to www.scooterweek.com

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9) CAT ADOPTION

It's a Purr Party at Philadelphia Animal Care & Control (PACCA)!
Saturday June 18, 2005 from Noon - 5pm
June is national Adopt-a-Shelter Cat month and the People Pet Partnership
(PPP) is hosting a cat adoption event to help with this national effort.
For directions please visit www.phila.gov/health/pacca and click on "how do I get there." For more information visit www.peoplepetpartnership.com

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10) AUTO FOR SALE

VW Golf, 2004 with 11,400miles on it. It is in GREAT sondoction. It is black, 2 door, stick-shift. I am asking for $15,000/best offer. email kripa_d@hotmail.com for more information

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SPONSOR: PHILADELPHIA SPORTS CLUBS
Fitness Idea of the week: Seven Ways to Stay on Track

Are you having trouble fitting your workout into your busy schedule? It's not always easy to start a workout program, let alone follow through with it. Here are a few tips to get you started on a new, fit lifestyle—one that lasts a lifetime!

1. Be reasonable with your first workouts. 2. Work out in the morning. 3. Schedule your workout. 4. Get a workout partner. 5. Change your workout. 6. Take your measurements. 7. Increase intensity.

Contact: william.lane@town-sports.com or http://www.mysportsclubs.com

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11) QUOTES

A) The wisest men follow their own direction. - Euripides

B) Destiny is not a matter of chance; but a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. - William Jennings Bryant

C) Learn as if you were to live forever. Live as if you were to die tomorrow. - Anonymous

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12) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

A) Elton John
If you can volunteer at the July 4th concert, email Lois Palumbo, Volunteer Coordinator, at Lois0824@aol.com

B) Manayunk Arts Festival Needs Volunteers
June 25 – 26, 2005
Nothing makes a summer weekend better than a festival complete with art, music, and live entertainment. The Manayunk Arts Festival offers all that and more. The Manayunk Arts Festival is the largest outdoor arts and crafts show in the region. Celebrating its 16th year, this show features over 250 artists from across the entire country. Vendors will showcase their paintings, jewelry, and pottery while street performers delight guests. Over a quartermillion visitors are expected to stroll along picturesque Main Street during the much-anticipated event! Volunteers are needed to work in 2-hour shifts at the hospitality tent and festival merchandise booths. All volunteers will receive an event t-shirt; those working 4 or more hours will also receive vouchers for food.
Please contact Anjela Alvarado at 215-564-4544 or Anjela@gpcares.com to sign up!

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13) SHORE SHARE AVAILABLE

we have one spot open in our Avalon shore house. I am hoping you can post it to your list. We are looking for either a female or a male, approx 25-35yrs old. It's a great group of people & a beautiful house; guaranteed to be a great time.
Contact Michele at mklucar@yahoo.com
Here are the details: Rental from July 16 through Sept. 12, Cost is $1200 (includes average cost for utilities and cleaning service at the end of the rental)

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14) Coctails & Comedy! (35 and older)
SATURDAY NIGHT 06-18-2005
2349 West Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill NJ 08002
6:30 PM Private Cocktail Party and the Show starts at 8:PM

Join us at Rascals in Cherry Hill at the Cherry Hill Hilton for a fun night of cocktails and laughter! Very close to Philadelphia only minutes from the Betsy Ross or Ben Franklin Bridge!
You asked for it and here it is. A fun night of mingling and laughter! We will meet at Rascals for a private cocktail party and then we're off to enjoy a great comedian. This event includes Private Cocktail Party with Icebreaker before the show, Appetizers , Champange Toast, Entrance into the show, Stand Up Comedian Joe Vega who is currently also on tour with pop superstar Marc Anthony!
Plenty of FREE PARKING
MINUTES FROM THE BESTY ROSS OR BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE!
Tickets $20.00 and are limited so get your tickets now! Go to http://www.SinglesNetwork-It.com

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15) UNIVERSITY CITY DINING DAYS

From June 23 through June 30, several University City restaurants are offering special three-course dinners at lower-than-usual pricing:

$20: Dahlak, Marathon, Smokey Joes & Cavanaugh's

$25: Abbracio, Bubble House, Rx, Ecco Qui, Vientiane Cafe, World Cafe Live, The Restaurant School & Zocalo

$30: La Terrasse, Marigold, Nan, New Deck, Penne Restaurant and Wine Bar, Strikes Bowling Lounge & White Dog Cafe

www.ucityphila.org

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16) Foreign Language Classes
Beginning Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and French

International House is accepting students for beginning level Mandarin Chinese and Japanese on Mondays and Wednesdays. Classes focus on helping students develop practical speaking and listening skills. Mandarin Chinese meet on Monday for eight weeks from June 13 – August 1 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm and Japanese will meet on Wednesday for six weeks from June 6 through August 1 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Tuition for Mandarin is $90; tuition for Japanese is $70. Textbooks are $14.95 for Mandarin and $11.95 for Japanese, available at the Penn Book Store. Beginning French – TBA Please contact Barbara Warnock at 215-895-6541 or barbara@ihphilly.org to register.

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17) REGIS AND KELLY

Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Help Welcome the Live Show with Regis & Kelly to Philadelphia!
The Philadelphia Cruise Terminal will be host to the 'Live with Regis & Kelly" show Tuesday, June 21st. "Live" is partnering with NCL America and their stunning new ship, Pride of America, cruising historic ports of the Eastern United States on her maiden voyage and Philadelphia is among their port calls!

We need your help to give Regis and Kelly a warm Philadelphia welcome and to show-off Philadelphia! Bring friends and join other local passengers aboard the Freedom Ferry, which will dock alongside the Pride of America during the filming of the show, to help demonstrate Philadelphia's pride. Be among those filmed on national television during the show by registering to ride the Freedom Ferry! While aboard, you'll enjoy the summer atmosphere via the waterfront, experiencing the view of Philadelphia from the Delaware River while you ride from the Camden Ferry Dock to the Cruise Terminal in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Continental breakfast will be provided. Volunteers will not get to board the NCL America Pride of America ship nor meet Regis or Kelly.

RSVP: To register yourself or friends, please email Shirley Park of the Delaware River Port Authority at smpark@drpa.org or by calling (856)968-2054 by the end of day Friday the 17th.

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18) ABE LINCOLN
Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War at National Constitution Center, opening June 10 - The story of America's darkest days, is a gripping largely unknown drama. Go along a tense, exciting reconstruction of just how President Abraham Lincoln succeeded in saving the nation during this time of unparalleled turmoil. www.constitutioncenter.org

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19) Lock and Key Party

Saturday, June 18th, 2005 :: 7pm-9pm
Monte Carlo Living Room :: 150 South Street :: Philadelphia
Brought to you by: LockAndKeyParties.com, UpcomingEvents.com, and PhillySinglesConnection.com
Age Range: 29-46

PhillySinglesConnection.com and UpcomingEvents.com has teamed up with LockandKeyParties.com to bring you the Ultimate ICE BREAKER on Saturday June 18th at the Monte Carlo Living room. Girls get locks, Guys get keys. Then you are off to find your match!

ADMISSION INCLUDES: One Complimentary Cocktail, Pasta Dishes, Fresh Salad.
DRINK SPECIALS: $3 Domestic beers until 8pm, $5 Martinis until 8pm.
Cost: $25 if pre-paid/RSVP, $30 without RSVP/Prepay - PRE-PAY WITH A FRIEND AND SAVE $7. Just pre-pay for yourself and a friend (or two) with the same credit card and use discount code FRIEND to save $7.

Stay after for the PhillySinglesConnection.com/UpcomingEvents.com weekly DANCE PARTY starting at 9pm!
Pre-Pay or RSVP at www.LockAndKeyParties.com

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20) CRUISE THE SCHUYLKILL

YIP and PYNL invite you to join us for a fabulous summer cruise on the Schuylkill River:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11th
6:30-8:00 p.m. (boat departs at 7:00 p.m.; please arrive promptly at 6:30 p.m.)

$20 per person
For questions about the event, e-mail Vice-Chair Clio Mallin (cmallin@yahoo.com).

The boat tour is operated by Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philadelphia, the site of the historic home and garden of the Bartrams, America's pioneering family of naturalists, botanists and explorers. We'll board the River Loop for a scenic, hour-long cruise up the river through Center City to the Waterworks and return to Bartram's Garden. Along the route, Executive Director Bill LeFevre will educate us about the history of the river and development along its banks.

TO REGISTER: Call 215-729-5281 extension 100 -- please mention that you are with YIP!

Note: registration must be complete by Wednesday, June 15th.

A NOTE ABOUT OUR PARTNER:
Philadelphia Young Nonprofit Leaders (PYNL) is a network of young and emerging nonprofit professionals in the Philadelphia area that brings together people working for and with nonprofits, people looking for work with nonprofits, and people who are interested in the work done by nonprofits.

RIVER CRUISE INFORMATION: http://www.riverloop.com.

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21) SUNDAY NIGHT QUIZZO (for Avaloners)
w/ Bobby Mansure at the Rock N' Chair
Every Sunday 8:30pm
"Top of the Rock" Sports Bar. Check out the completely refurnished 2nd floor of the Rock N' Chair!!

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22) EXECUTIVE LEADERS GROUP

The Philadelphia Foundation, the region's community foundation, has the pleasure of inviting you to attend a special reception at the Pyramid Club on Wednesday, June 22 from 5:30 to 7:30p.m., to introduce you to and encourage your participation in the Executive Leaders Group. Set to begin in the fall, the Executive Leaders Group is a fun and engaging program, which is designed to teach business executives about philanthropy and the inner workings of the philanthropic process over the course of food, conversation, and networking.

During each evening session, members of the Executive Leaders Group will be engaged in: learning the history of philanthropy and how it differs from charity; matching their personal philanthropic interest with the interest of the group; gaining an understanding of the art of reviewing grant proposals; and meeting with representatives of organizations who are applying for grants. Members will culminate their experience by making strategic grants to nonprofits based on the priorities determined by the group and the available funds pooled together by its members.

Each member of the Executive Leaders Group will contribute a minimum tax deductible investment of $500, which leverages nearly $15,000 to support worthy causes and programs. Your participation at this level will serve as an opportunity to demonstrate how a modest investment can be leveraged to make a significant impact on our region's communities and the people who reside in them.

Please join The Philadelphia Foundation for this special event on Wednesday, June 22nd from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Pyramid Club, 1735 Market Street, 52nd floor, Philadelphia, PA. If you have not had the opportunity to RSVP, kindly do so to Elizabeth Hubbard on or before Friday, June 17th, at ehubbard@philafound.org or 215-563-6417, Ext. 138. Again, we hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to become further engaged in supporting our community.

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23) DINNER EVENTS

A) 6[2]8 Social Network Dinner in DELAWARE
Conley Wards in Wilmington
6/23/05
Join us for exceptional cuisine in the posh atmosphere of Conley Ward’s Steakhouse. Located in Wilmington’s stylish Christina Riverfront District, Conley Ward's is noted for its superior patron care and superlative dining. First-rate dining experiences, elegant presentations and meticulous attention to detail is what you can expect from Conley Ward's. From the valet parking to exiting the grand entrance - the evening will be a satisfying experience you won't soon forget. Registration ends on June 19th. http://www.628socialnetwork.com/

B) 6[2]8 Social Network Dinner
Thomas' Restaurant & Bar in Manayunk
6/22/2005
The pioneer of the Manayunk Restaurant renaissance, opened it's doors in 1982 and still remains (remains to this day) the"Grande Dame" of Main Street. Thomas' has evolved from a popular corner bar serving good food to a to a world class restaurant and extremely popular bar. The menus are a reflection of Executive Chef Michael Fee's culinary creativity;offering Asian and French inspired American Cuisine.Thomas' philosophy of providing an overall outstanding value is reflected in their menu as well as in the wine list, which covers over 3 continents and is priced for every budget. Looking forward to having you come out! Registration ends on June 18th. http://www.628socialnetwork.com/

C) 6[2]8 Social Network Dinner
Georges in Wayne, PA
6/30/05
"Ok, so we got bored with the stuffy French restaurant thing," Georges Perrier's advertisements read, announcing the 3rd incarnation of his mainline restaurant. Perrier is going casual with a pizza oven and, of course, a cheesesteak, but a world of upscale entrees are also available. Come on out if you haven't been to Perrier's newest... Registration ends on 6/24/05. http://www.628socialnetwork.com/

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24) FREE Virtual GMAT Intro
June 20th
http://www.manhattangmat.com/EventShow.cfm?EID=3&eventID=384&dlink=1

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25) Asian Festival
Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come be a part of the Second Annual Asian Festival at Penn’s Landing. You’ll enjoy unique Asian Cuisine, the sounds of traditional music, crafts, vibrant dancing, and much more!Sponsored by the ABA (Asian Business Alliance)and PECO Energy as part of the PECO Energy Multicultural Series.
Contact Info: committee@asianfest.org, 215-922-2FUN, http://www.asianfest.org
Location: The Great Plaza located at Market Street and Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
http://www.pennslandingcorp.com/?pn=hm&eid=599

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26) Eurocircle Guided Tour of City Murals
Saturday, June 18, 2:00 PM
at Academy of Music and Drinks at McGillin's

Eurocircle is a diverse group of young Europeans who meet for social and cultural events. Eurocircle invites you to a guided bus tour of Philadelphia's city murals, followed by drinks and snacks at McGillin's. PRICE: $10 pp payable directly to the tour operator.

http://www.eurocircle.com/events/calendar/event.php?eid=1195

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27) CONCERTS

A) Judas Priest in camden, Saturday, 6/18
B) Steve Winwood at Borgota, 6/18
C) Robert Plant at Borgota on 6/19, and Tower Theatre on 6/21 and 6/22
D) Wilco at Penn's Landing, 6/23
E) Government Mule at House of Blues in AC, 6/24
F) Lynard Skynard at Mann Music Center, 6/24

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28) The Squires and Spinsters Ball
Saturday, June 18th, 8:00 PM
at the University of Pennsylvania Museum Black Tie Singles Gala Event - This truly special evening for Philadelphia's elite professional singles will benefit the Pennsylvania Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals with a silent auction to be held from 8:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Please see the list of generous auction item donors, for without their support this event could not benefit such a worthy cause. Price: 200.00. A special performance by the Chinese Lion Dancers will be held at 8:30 p.m. to be followed by Swing Dance intruction and dancing until midnight with the popular Ken Ulansey Band. Dance the night away with that special someone you've been looking for. All hors d'oeuvres, drink and entertainment is included in the ticket price. Doors open promptly at 8:00 p.m. at the Warden Entrance. http://www.squiresandspinsters.com/

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29) YOUNG INVOLVED PHILADELPHIA's Annual Summer Barbecue
Sat., June 18th

Kick off your summer with some nostalgic food and fun at FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Saturday, June 18th at YIP’s annual barbeque. Kickball and Twister are on the agenda! But what else did you enjoy playing back in the day? Sliding on that slip 'n' slide? Battling it out with water guns? We're looking for everyone to bring their sporting equipment of choice. The kegs will be full and the grill fired up to provide burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, etc. There will be a $5 donation, and if you sign up as a new member, your $5 goes toward your membership dues. Start your summer off right and keep an eye on http://www.younginvolvedphila.org for more details!

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30) 7th Annual Old City Celebration
Monday, June 20th, 6:00 PM
at the Sheraton Hotel

Join us in the Hipstoric Old City District as we celebrate an evening of fabulous food featuring a taste of Old City from the District’s eclectic mix of restaurants as well as great raffle and silent auction prizes. The event will be held at the Sheraton Hotel (1 Dock Street) on Monday, June 20, 2005 from 6-9 p.m. Old City District restaurants will showcase everything from classic fare to new fusions created by some of the best chefs in all of Philadelphia. Some participants include: Assouline & Ting, Bassett’s Ice Cream Co., Caviar Assouline, Charles Jacquins et Cie, City Tavern, Fork, Karma, Patou Restaurant, Penn Distributors, Inc., Philadelphia Fish & Company, Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti, Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, Ristorante Panorama, The Plough & The Stars, Azalea at the Omni Hotel at Independence Park, WineboW, Inc. (list incomplete). There will also be live entertainment along with specialty drink stations. Tickets to the event are $50 each, 2 for $90 with all proceeds benefiting streetscape revitalization projects in Old City District. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please contact Old City District at 215/592-7929 or click here. Price: $50 per person or $90 for 2.
http://www.oldcitydistrict.org/indexFlash.php

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31) A Taste of Australia
Monday, June 20th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
at the The Gypsy Saloon, 128 Ford St, West Conshohocken, PA 19428

Free wine and cheese tasting featuring Jindalee Shiraz and Chardonnay. No cost to attend.

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32) PICK UP SOCCER
Where: Soccer field at 26th & Pine
When: Monday nights, 7 pm
email sefinch@urbanengineers.com for more info.
Cost: FREE

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33) 2nd Annual Summer Soiree
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
6:30 - 8:30pm
Come celebrate the first day of summer (and the summer solstice) on our outdoor patio as the sun goes down! Mingle with young professionals and International House residents over various types of ethnic cuisine. Also, meet President & CEO, and British Hon. Consul, Oliver Franklin. Cash only at the door. *Join as a member at this event and get two FREE drinks! View photos of last year's Summer Soiree. RSVP to youngfriends@ihphilly.org or 215.895.6553.
$10/$5 members with RSVP
$15/$10 members without RSVP
Please visit www.ihousephilly.org/youngfriendsprogram.htm for more details on these and other Young Friends of International House events.

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34) Beer and Cheese Tasting Event
Tuesday, June 21th, 6:30 PM Cork Restaurant's First Annual Artisanal
Beer and Cheese Tasting Event Cork Restaurant is pairing up with local brewery Flying Fish and Severino Cheese Co. to bring you its First Annual Beer Event. The evening will feature five tasting courses with beers like Farm House Summer Ale, ESB Ale and Belgian Abby Dubbel. Each course will be served with special plates prepared by Cork's executive chef Sae An. Some dishes will include Shrimp Margarita, St. Peter's Fish Quesadilla and Braised Short Ribs. The evening will conclude with a special dessert and port wine course. Price: $30. Call Cork at (856)833-9800 to make your reservations.
Cork Restaurant, 90 Haddon Ave, Westmont, NJ 08108

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35) CHAMBER EVENT
6/21/05: GPCC Business Before Hours
www.gpcc.com

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36) RIGHTNOW PHILADELPHIA

Summer Celebration honoring Christine Toretti Olson and Eileen Melvin
Location: Cuba Libre, 10 South 2nd Street,Philadelphia,PA
When: Tuesday, June 21, 6:00pm to 7:30pm

RightNOW! Philadelphia requests your presence to honor Christine Toretti Olson, National
Committeewoman for PA, and Eileen Melvin, Chairwoman of Republican State
Committee of PA.

A contribution of fifty dollars is required. Amenities will include lite fare and open bar.
For questions contact info@rightnowphiladelphia.org

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37) EIGHT MINUTE DATING
Thursday, June 23rd, 6:45 PM
8 Minute Dating Singles Summer Kickoff
at the Engine 46 Steakhouse During this event, you'll have 8 great dates which will last 8 minutes each. There'll be music, light appetizers and surprise giveaways to add to the excitement.The event will also feature drinks and volleyball. Suggested ages: Men: 27 - 40, Women: 25 - 35.
Cost: $35, adv. http://www.8minutedating.com/signup/eventDescription.cgi?EID=8199&C=&M1=1&M2=28&M3=64&EIDS=8199,8241,8219Call Tarsha Scovens at 267-974-8843 or tarsha@8minutedating.com

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38) CHARITY EVENT
Thursday June 23rd is approaching and tickets are limited for the Pro-Atheletes Giving Back Charity Event! By attending this event you will be raising money for the Make a Wish Foundation and meeting some of your
favorite players!

Confirmed Players from the Texans, the Rams, the Falcons, the Eagles, Phillies, Cavaliers, The Philadelphia Wings. Signed memorabilia from Venus Williams, the Flyers, Sixers, Eagles, Cavaliers and much more to be auctioned off!

Purchase your tickets on line at www.publichousephilly.com to find out more information on how you can be a part of this great event please email: Mike Greenly at agbfund@comcast.net

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39) MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Friday, June 24th, 6:00 PM

Community Education Alliance of West Philadlephia
Membership Drive and Happy Hour at the Public House

The Community Education Alliance of West Philadlephia is holding its first membership drive. The Community Education Alliance of West Philadelphia (CEAWP) is a nonprofit that has adopted the community of Belmont. We offer at-risk children social service programs and literacy programs to advance their education. Come out and learn more about our organization and mission. We are looking to forward to meeting young professionals who want to make a difference. Benefits of membership include; networking with young professionals, participating in improving local communities, leadership development opportunities, discounts on future social events, and invitations to community service events. Price: $25

Public House, 18th between Arch and Cherry Streets, Philadelphia, PA

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FRIEND FOCUS OF THE WEEK: YOGA (new section moving forward)

Thinking about Yoga and live near Havertown? if so, consider East Eagle Yoga located at 18 E. Eagle Rd., Havertown, PA.
Contact Nicole at 610 789 6789 or nicoleyogini@aol.com

Next week: Focus on Wedding Stuff
http://www.markzwick.com/friends.asp
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Philly Cheesesteak - invented in 1930
Philadelphians would always insist on the fact that a Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich needs always a genuine Philadelphia roll to become a 'genuine' one.
That's the first part of the sandwich, the other is the filling: you need very thin sliced / chopped steak, which must be grilled and you put some onions and the cheese on it as topping. Not any cheese but if available 'KRAFT Cheez Whiz®'. This product exists since 1953 in the USA.

The need for a Philadelphia roll, which is long and relatively thin, implies that you can't eat the 'real' one anywhere else in the United States. Of course, they have to say so. Meanwhile also the nationwide chain Quiznos sells Cheesesteak sandwiches and recently I tried a Philly Cheesesteak soup!

It were the Olivieri brothers Pat and Harry who invented the Cheesesteak accidentally in 1930 when they were just improvised with their left-overs. They substituted the hot dogs they usually sold at their fast food stand at South Philly's Italian Market, with the grilled steak slices and put it together with some onions into a bun, but into an Italian roll.

Many years later Kraft introduced Cheez Whiz, the cheese spread. It was added to the Cheesesteak and made it to what it is today. Pat's King of

Steaks diner is located at the Italian Market in South Philadelphia where 9th Street crosses Wharton & Passyunk Avenues.

Some diners in Philadelphia and elsewhere change the cheese, e.g. use Smoked Provolone or American Cheese.

Being in Philadelphia the Italian Market is a must-see, and Pat's diner of course, too. But if still hungry try also Geno's Steaks (1219 S. 9th St, adjacent of Pat's) or Jim's Steak (400 South Street) - all of them a real Philly Cheesesteak institutions of the city.

Ben Franklin, the Declaration of Independence, Betsy Ross, the Constitution, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, William Penn, and Carpenters' Hall.
Here is where a country was born. The buildings, the taverns, and the cobbled walks used by the Founders of America are, in great number, preserved for all to enjoy. Come and take a "virtual walking tour" of the Historic District — the Most Historic Mile in America.

On our stroll through the gardens and green walks, the streets and alleys, in and out of the buildings of today's city we sense what Philadelphia was like long ago and ultimately what the roots of American history are.

When we consider that the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution — the documents upon which the United States is founded and which have inspired other democracies of the world — were written and adopted here, that our first five Presidents were involved in the life of Philadelphia and that of the infant republic while they lived here, and that the greatest American of the 18th century, Benjamin Franklin, was — when not abroad — engaged in every phase of Philadelphia activity, it is easy to understand why the area has been termed the most historic square mile in the nation.

The city of Philadelphia grew westward from the Delaware River. Construction was started on Independence Hall in 1732, only fifty years after the founding of the city by William Penn. At the time, the area between 5th and 6th Streets was still on the edge of things.

Some forty years later, when the events leading to 1776 were involving the citizenry, the city had grown west toward 8th Street. The streets were still unpaved in the thriving port city and at that time the square, or "State House Yard" as it was called in the 18th century, was not developed as we see it today. The city was unlighted, too, and except for an occasional lantern on a house or tavern, or one carried by the watch, all was in darkness after nightfall.


Welcome Park
A logical starting point for our tour is Welcome Park, an homage to the city's founder, William Penn. Located on the site of the Slate Roof House, Penn's rented home in Philadelphia, the park was named for the Welcome, the ship which brought Penn to America. A timeline on a wall at the site enumerates Penn's accomplishments interspersed with the historic events that were happening during Penn's lifetime. In 1682, Penn and his surveyor Thomas Holme laid out the city of Philadelphia. Their map is depicted in marble on the ground as part of the park's design. In the middle of the park is a miniature version of the statue of William Penn which crowns City Hall.

City Tavern
Across the street is City Tavern, once the political, social, and business center of Philadelphia. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution both owe much to the food and spirits consumed at the tavern. In one room a patron might hear a concert or an opera; in another, the latest political news; in yet another the price of sheep and sorghum. It was to City Tavern that Paul Revere rode bearing the news that the British had closed Boston Harbor. And it was here also that the delegates to the First Continental Congress met before choosing to convene at Carpenters' Hall.
Today patrons may enjoy a "feast of reason and flow of soul" in what John Adams called the "most genteel tavern in America," in this building which was reconstructed in the 1970s.


Merchant's Exchange Around the corner is the Philadelphia Merchant's Exchange, designed by William Strickland, one of the foremost 19th-century architects, and built between 1832 and 1834. It was originally a gathering place where merchants met to barter or sell their cargoes and merchandise. The cornerstone was laid on the 100th anniversary of Washington's birth.
This masterpiece of elaborate Greek Revival has a Corinthian portico on the west front and an unusual semicircular apse punctuated by columns on the east, facing the river. The tower is not a conventional cupola, but a free adaptation of the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens. From here ships could be seen approaching up and down the river. The small cobblestone way, now Dock Street, on the north side marks the site of Dock Creek, one of many small creeks which originally flowed in from the river.


First Bank of the United States Up the street is the First Bank of the United States. This oldest bank in the United States was erected between 1795 and 1797 and was once described as a "stately...building still standing in lonely grandeur." Since those words were written, the National Park Service has developed the area and the building's splendid setting we see today is the result.
The building was occupied by the First Bank of the United States (founded 1791) until 1811 when its charter lapsed.

Stephen Girard (1750-1831), a French immigrant who succeeded very rapidly in Philadelphia as merchant and ship owner and whom we remember as a philanthropist, bought it for his private bank in 1812 and the Girard National Bank occupied the building after his death, from 1832 until 1926.

The handsome gates, which flank the building and lead to the park, have been erected in recent years.

A notable feature of the building is the pediment which is adorned with a beautifully carved American eagle, and the leafy Roman Corinthian capitals give it a special grace.


Old Visitor Center
The Old Visitor Center across the street (notice the reflection of the First Bank) is now offices for the National Park Service. The Visitor Center has moved to the Mall, north of the Liberty Bell Center. The bell in the tower here, cast at Whitechapel Foundry, was a gift to the people of the United States in 1976 from Queen Elizabeth.

Bishop White House
Returning south, a right on Walnut Street brings you to the Bishop White House. It was the home of William White (1748-1836), rector of Christ Church and St. Peter's, who was also Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania. He was Chaplain of the Continental Congress and later filled the same office for the United States Senate. Important men and women of his time came here as guests, including George Washington.
The first and second floors are open to the public and the furnishings are all of the period, fine examples of the time and an indication of the social standing of the Bishop and his family. The dining room and kitchen are exceptionally fine examples of the period. There is even an inside "necessary," an unusual feature at a time when these conveniences were in the back garden.


Walnut Street Garden and Houses
18th Century Garden

Historic Walnut Street

St. Joseph's gardenAdjoining the row is an authentically planted 18th-century garden, which recreates many features of formal gardens of the 1700s. Neat pathways, geometric flower beds, small arbors and gazebos are all characteristic of early Philadelphia gardens. It is maintained by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and the flowers and shrubs are set out in the beds according to the season. It is spectacular in the spring when the tulips and hyacinths are in bloom, and one may sit in the summer house, a favorite retreat for walkers in this section, to enjoy the prospect in any season.
The houses along this row are either restorations or reconstructions.

On the other side of Walnut Street is a small park and garden, leading into St. Joseph's Church — We speak more about St. Joseph's on the Society Hill Tour. 339 and 341 Walnut are reconstructions of houses originally built in 1775.


The Philadelphia Contributionship
Across 4th Street is the headquarters of The Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire — the oldest fire insurance company in America, founded by Benjamin Franklin and his friends in 1752 and designed by Thomas U. Walter, who designed the Capitol Dome in D.C.
The firm's firemark — four interlocked hands, and known as the hand-in-hand is displayed to this day on many homes and businesses. When volunteer fire companies responded to blazes in the city's early years, a firemark on the burning building meant the structure was insured — and that the insurance company would reimburse the fire company for a job well done. Sometimes rival companies would arrive at a fire simultaneously and fisticuffs would ensue in order to determine who had the honor of putting out the blaze — and who would receive the money from the insurance company.


Todd House (Dolley Madison)
On the corner of 4th and Walnut Streets stands the Todd House, home of Dolley Madison. It was built in 1775 and occupied from 1791 to 1793 by John Todd, Jr., and his wife, Dolley Payne. After Todd's death in the yellow fever epidemic of 1793, she married James Madison, a young Virginia politician who was to become our fourth President. Stephen Moylan, the Revolutionary War general, lived here from 1796 to 1807.

Carpenters' Hall Walk north along 4th, halfway to Chestnut and there, in the middle of the green, you'll see Carpenters' Hall — where the First Continental Congress met in 1774. This landmark building was erected between 1770 and 1774 by the Carpenters' Company, the oldest builders' organization in the United States (formed in 1724). Carpenters were architects as well as builders in those days, it should be noted.
The Company published a book of rules and prices for its members in 1786. Articles and Rules was also a pattern book, and its use was restricted to members of the Carpenters' Company who faced expulsion if they showed it to outsiders. There is an amusing story of Thomas Jefferson's writing for a copy of the book in 1817, but even the former President — an amateur architect — was denied access to the secrets of the Carpenters' Company.

Carpenters' Hall has always stood out architecturally. Its proportions are perfect; it has a sense of balance, of time and place, and it was designed to endure. The Carpenters' Company still owns and maintains the building and holds meetings here. From September 5 to October 26, 1774, the First Continental Congress met in the eastern half of the bottom floor. Robert Smith, who designed the building for use as a guild hall (restored in 1857, and opened to the public), was a member of the Second Continental Congress in 1775, and Samuel Rhoads of the Carpenters' Company was a delegate to the First Continental Congress. Note the top-right window — That's where the Independence Hall Association's offices are!


New Hall (Military Museum) This building is today the Military Museum at New Hall. The present structure is in fact a reconstruction of the one built in 1790 and used by the War Department in 1791 and 1792. It now houses the Army-Navy Museum, and there are flags, guns, swords, epaulets, uniforms and medals on display. There is also a diorama depicting the establishment of the Continental Marine Corps at Philadelphia's Tun Tavern in 1775.
Children and adults love "Try Your Hand at Maneuvering for a Sea Battle." In this display the left switch controls the ship's rudder, the right trims the sails. Instructions tell us to "assume a southern wind" and, with success, a green light glows. It is a splendid way of making history come alive.

Just outside the Military Museum is an original "watch box" of old Philadelphia. The "watch," who reported, "It's six o'clock and all's well," kept an eye out for fires, thefts, attack by the enemy and any untoward events during the night. The watch box was his protection from rain, wind and cold between his rounds.


Pemberton House
Down the cobbled walk from Carpenters' Hall is Pemberton House, a reconstruction that today houses a bookstore and souvenir shop run by the National Park Service.






Franklin Court
Franklin's "Ghost House"

Printing shop — home of the AuroraSimply cross Chestnut Street and walk down the alley to discover Franklin Court, the site of Benjamin Franklin's last home. No one knows exactly how the house originally looked. Where the house stood is now a "ghost house," designed by the architectural firm of Venturi-Scott Brown.
The flagstones in the courtyard display quotations from letters of Franklin and his wife Deborah. A below-ground museum has audiovisual devices to give the scope of Franklin's life and work. Franklin began his house here in 1763; his wife Deborah moved into it in 1765, after he had left for England. Franklin, "the good Doctor," didn't see it until a decade later, although he wrote his wife detailed letters as to what he wanted done. The house was completed in 1788, two years before his death. In 1812 the house was demolished.

322 Market Street was home to William Duane (1760-1835), the fiery editor of The Aurora who married the widow of Franklin's grandson, from 1802 to 1809, as did James Wilson, an Irish immigrant who became editor of the paper. A century later Wilson's grandson, Woodrow Wilson, was elected President.


Second Bank Between 4th and 5th Streets, the splendor of the Second Bank of the United States confronts us. It is a superb example of the Greek Revival and one of Philadelphia's most handsome buildings. The architect was the same William Strickland who designed the Philadelphia Merchant's Exchange and the steeple of Independence Hall. The bank was built between 1819 and 1824. Its facades are adaptations of the Parthenon with north and south Doric porticoes.
Inside, the great banking room has a barrel-vault ceiling springing from Ionic colonnades. Bought by the federal government in 1844, it was used as the Custom House until 1934 and is popularly known in Philadelphia as "the old Custom House." Today the bank houses the portrait gallery, containing over one hundred Revolutionary and Federal portraits. Many of the portraits were painted by noted artist Charles Willson Peale and once hung in his eponymous Peale Museum — for a time located on the upper floor of Independence Hall.


Library Hall
Franklin bust at Library HallAdjacent to the Second Bank is Library Hall, 105 South 5th Street. This 1959 reconstruction of the 1790 building was originally built for the Library Company of Philadelphia. It is now occupied by the library of the American Philosophical Society.
Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743, the Philosophical Society's library contains an unrivaled collection of Franklin's books and papers as well as those of other great scientists from then until now. Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Hamilton, Thomas Paine, Caspar Wistar, David Rittenhouse, Baron von Steuben, the Marquis de Lafayette and James Wilson were members of the Society.


Philosophical Hall
Across the street is Philosophical Hall, owned by the American Philosophical Society. It is home to the country's oldest learned association and is the only privately owned building on Independence Square, which contains Independence Hall itself. Erected between 1785 and 1789, it contains Franklin's clock and library chair and the chair Jefferson is said to have used while writing the Declaration of Independence. Not open to the public, it can be visited by special arrangement.

Independence Square
Birthplace of a nationHere we are on Independence Square. There are three buildings connected by arcades: in the center is Independence Hall flanked on the left by Old City Hall and on the right by Congress Hall. The Second Continental Congress met here, Independence was declared here, the Constitution was ratified here, and the Liberty Bell rang out from here. From 1790 to 1800, the United States Supreme Court, the Congress, the House of Representatives, and the President governed from these buildings.

Independence Hall, Congress Hall, Old City Hall
The three buildings, seen from the south

Old City HallLet's start at Old City Hall. The building was erected between 1789 and 1791. It was first intended for use as City Hall, but from 1791 to 1800 it housed the United States Supreme Court, which was presided over by John Jay until 1795. It served as Philadelphia's City Hall from 1800 to 1874, when the city government moved to the present site, covered in the Virtual Walking Tour of Center City.


Independence HallThe State House or, as it is popularly known, Independence Hall, was begun in 1732 and considered finished by 1756 as the Pennsylvania State House. Its architects are thought to have been Edmund Woolley and Andrew Hamilton. Until 1799 the building served as the meeting place of the provincial and state governments. The Second Continental Congress met here. The Articles of Confederation were drafted and ratified here. And, the stormy sessions of the Constitutional Convention, presided over by Washington, were also held here.


The spire of Independence HallThe present spire which tops the tower proper was added by William Strickland in the restoration of 1828 — a fact not generally known.


Bronze plaqueBefore entering the Hall, note two bronze markers in the flagstone pavement; one commemorates the flag-raising here by Abraham Lincoln (pictured), February 22, 1861. The flag he raised had 34 stars, the last one for Kansas, which had just been admitted to the Union. The other marker is to John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who spoke on the spot July 4, 1962.


Statue of WashingtonIn front of the entrance itself is a familiar statue of Washington erected in 1869. Philadelphia schoolchildren, beginning in 1860, gave their pennies to pay for it.


Washington's "Rising Sun" chairTo the left of the entrance hall is the Pennsylvania Assembly Room. Here the delegates from the thirteen colonies gathered and by July 4, 1776, had adopted the Declaration of Independence.
The most important treasures in the room are the chair used by Washington during the Constitutional Convention, with its rising sun carved on its back and the silver inkstand designed by Philip Syng, used for the signing of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The room has been restored to its appearance at the time of the signing and the chairs, tables and writing equipment are of the period.



Supreme CourtAcross the hall is the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chamber with its handsome ochre-painted walls and the coat of arms of the Commonwealth above the bench. There are a prisoner's dock and jury boxes. Prisoners stood in the dock throughout the course of their court proceedings — giving rise to the expression "stand trial."
The visitor should ascend the tower staircase slowly to savor the beauty, the simplicity and the elegance of the tower itself, with its Palladian window facing the old square and framing the statue of Commodore John Barry, "The Father of the American Navy," standing among the ancient trees.

To the left on the second floor is the Governor's Council Chamber, its windows enhanced by blue shades and valances. The eight chairs and the armchair surrounding the table are complemented by eight silver candlesticks. This is the chamber where William Penn's sons and grandsons, or their appointed representatives, presided over the Provincial Council, the highest legislative body in the colony.

Amid elegant surroundings the Royal Governor officially received members of the Pennsylvania Assembly, foreign dignitaries and Indian delegations. The events of 1776 brought an end to the Provincial Council, but similar authority was vested in a Supreme Executive council over which Franklin presided from 1785 to 1788. The room has all the richness of the 18th century, but, with it, directness and simplicity, too. It was a working council room, with its grandfather's clock, telescope and two terrestrial globes.

The Long Gallery, which dominates the second floor, is flooded with north light from nine windows overlooking the three-block-long vista of Independence Mall. The chamber, when completed in 1745, was the largest public room in the Province of Pennsylvania. Suppers, balls and Grand Illuminations were held here to honor the great or mark public events.

In 1777 the British occupied the state house and converted these rooms into hospital wards for captured and wounded soldiers. The other room on this floor is the Committee or Assembly's Chamber. From 1747 to 1752 it served as a combined committee room and library for the Pennsylvania Assembly. It was then given over to the militia of the city of Philadelphia for the storage of supplies and small arms. In 1775 the Pennsylvania Assembly temporarily convened here, while the first floor chamber was occupied by the Continental Congress.

Independence Hall was used for parties in the 19th century, and among those so honored here were Lafayette, Henry Clay and Presidents Jackson, Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, Tyler, Polk, Fillmore, Pierce and Buchanan. Among those illustrious Americans who have lain in state here are Lincoln, Henry Clay, John Quincy Adams and the Arctic explorer, Elisha Kent Kane.



Clock towerDescending to the first floor, leave Independence Hall by the south door, which gives onto the square. In 1972 the National Park Service replaced the great outdoor clock, which was originally set into the west wall in 1752 and removed in 1828. A 14-foot carved replica of the remarkable clock head was installed on top of the 40-foot soapstone case structure.
The hurried visitor may rush on, but linger if you can — saunter about the winding paving-stone paths and look at the Hall from the vantage point of the square. The proportions of the tower alone delight the eye, the symmetry of the building — in fact of the entire complex of buildings — is a tribute to the artisans and men who built it. Here is the balance and order of the 18th century at its apogee.



Congress HallAnd when we speak of these qualities, in some ways the epitome is yet to be seen. For, in Congress Hall, on the northwest corner of the square, is the distillation of all that was fine in the architecture of that remarkable time. It is small, self-contained, functional and beautiful.
Congress Hall, constructed in 1789 and 1790 as the Philadelphia County Court House, served as the meeting place of the Federal Congress from 1790 until 1800, when Philadelphia was the capital of the United States. Later in the 19th century it housed federal and local courts. Perhaps its most historic associations are Washington's inauguration here for his second term as President and John Adams' taking of his oath as President in 1797.



Congress HallOn the first floor is the House of Representatives Chamber. The valances of dark green above the windows enhance the mahogany of the desks and the studded leather chairs. In the south bay is an alcove where Representatives smoked and had a glass of sherry, port or madeira during the recess.


Inside Congress HallThe staircases, right and left of the fan-lighted door, are steep but they lead the visitor on to unexpected pleasures. The second-story landing, with the brass and glass lantern suspended above it, looks north as does the Long Gallery in Independence Hall. Here, however, the windows are larger and there is a sense of being airborne when looking from them.
If the effect is too dizzying, there is a handsome settle on which to sit and look down the hall to the Senate Chamber. What the eye sees from this prospect is the small dais with its exquisite canopy in rich crimson. It is, in truth, a miniature throne. The chamber itself, with its matching valances framing the Venetian blinds, the deep red leather of the chairs and again the mahogany of the desks, is one of the most perfect rooms to be found anywhere. It was a stage setting for the Senate debates.



Eagle frescoAnd to add further esprit there is an 18th-century fresco of an eagle, and the plaster beading on the ceiling — both elegant touches. An even smaller visitors' balcony than the one in the House of Representatives chamber overlooks the Senate.


Congress HallOn leaving Congress Hall by the front door, turn and study for a moment the perfectly proportioned windows, the door, its fan light and the tiny iron balcony above.




Atwater Kent Museum
For an intimate look into Philadelphia's past, do not miss the Atwater Kent Museum.
Once the home of the Franklin Institute, the museum was designed by John Haviland and built between 1825 and 1827. This small but choice collection is devoted exclusively to Philadelphia history. The museum is intimate and the collection a potpourri. Included in the collection are an 18th-century cockroach trap and a 19th-century rogues gallery of mugshots from the Philadelphia Police Department. Special exhibits detail such subjects as Philadelphia's industrial heritage where the curious visitor will find that John Stetson's "Boss of the Plains" hat favored by Tom Mix was manufactured in Philadelphia.


Graff House
Walk to the corner of 7th and Market Streets to the site of the Jacob Graff House, where the Declaration of Independence was written. It was reconstructed for the 1976 Bicentennial celebration. Jacob Graff, a bricklayer, built the house in 1775. It was a small brick dwelling, 16 by 50 feet, with two rooms on each floor and a center stairway. In one of his rented rooms on the second floor Jefferson worked from June 10 to June 28, 1776 to draft the document that was to change the world.

President's House
Conjectural elevation copyright ©2002 Edward Lawler, Jr.The house no longer exists, but it was the "White House" of the United States from 1790 to 1800 when Philadelphia was the capital. It was the center of the Federal Branch of the government for Washington and John Adams, prior to the capital moving to Washington, DC.
The new Liberty Bell Center partially covers some of the house's backbuildings and stands just in front of the site of the slave quarters that housed some of Washington's slaves.


Our last stop is the Liberty Bell, symbol of freedom worldwide. In 1752 the first "Liberty Bell," cast to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Penn's Charter of Privileges, arrived from England.
The original bell cracked while being tested. Two Philadelphians, John Pass and John Stow, recast it and it was finally hung in April 1753. When the British entered Philadelphia in 1777, it was spirited away to safety in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The bell cracked again in 1835, when tolling for the funeral of Chief Justice John Marshall.

Its most famous ring may have been on July 8, 1776, when it summoned the citizens of Philadelphia to the State House Yard to hear the Declaration of Independence read by Colonel John Nixon, an ancestor of Richard Nixon.

On the bell's outside face are the words from Leviticus XXV:10, "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land, unto all the inhabitants thereof."

Welcome to the Historic District
Ben Franklin, the Declaration of Independence, Betsy Ross, the Constitution, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, William Penn, and Carpenters' Hall.
Here is where a country was born. The buildings, the taverns, and the cobbled walks used by the Founders of America are, in great number, preserved for all to enjoy. Come and take a "virtual walking tour" of the Historic District — the Most Historic Mile in America.

On our stroll through the gardens and green walks, the streets and alleys, in and out of the buildings of today's city we sense what Philadelphia was like long ago and ultimately what the roots of American history are.

When we consider that the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution — the documents upon which the United States is founded and which have inspired other democracies of the world — were written and adopted here, that our first five Presidents were involved in the life of Philadelphia and that of the infant republic while they lived here, and that the greatest American of the 18th century, Benjamin Franklin, was — when not abroad — engaged in every phase of Philadelphia activity, it is easy to understand why the area has been termed the most historic square mile in the nation.

The city of Philadelphia grew westward from the Delaware River. Construction was started on Independence Hall in 1732, only fifty years after the founding of the city by William Penn. At the time, the area between 5th and 6th Streets was still on the edge of things.

Some forty years later, when the events leading to 1776 were involving the citizenry, the city had grown west toward 8th Street. The streets were still unpaved in the thriving port city and at that time the square, or "State House Yard" as it was called in the 18th century, was not developed as we see it today. The city was unlighted, too, and except for an occasional lantern on a house or tavern, or one carried by the watch, all was in darkness after nightfall.
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Date: 6/9/2005
Title: 34 Items (6-9-05) sponsored by Amstel Light
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The summer weather kicked in this week. Let?s hope it continues into the weekend, when we can get some beach time in. For those Avaloners, I am looking to help some friends that want to carpool down from NYC. If you know of others that travel from up that way, please let me know. Also, I have a buddy that is looking to be able to dock his boat in Avalon sometimes if anyone can help with a boat slip (30x15) - he has a full time boatslip in Cape May already.



I want to let those of you know that live out in the Phoenixville area, that my buddy Jay Fata recently opened his second hair salon. So, if you live nearby, please consider stopping by his place (Fiber, 224 Bridge Street, 610-933-5633). And for those that are in Conshy, his other salon (Ground Zero West) just added a new massage therapist).



Regarding those home buyers out there, I just posted some good Top 10 lists that are worth reviewing: http://www.markzwick.com/real_estate_files.asp



With the smoking ban being discussed in city hall, a friend asked me if anyone knows if which restaurants, hotels or bars in the city were already smoke-free on their on accord. If anyone knows any places, let me know.



And for those of you that missed the bike race parties on Sunday, I give my highest level of encouragement to make it next year. - Mark



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1) ARTICLES



A) Long-term Mortgage Rates Drop for the Ninth Week Out Of The Last Ten: http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050603_rates.htm



B) Dave Matthews Album Review courtesy of our own Jim McCoy: http://www.earvolution.com/2005/06/dave-matthews-stand-up.asp



C) Eagles Preview: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=2078813



D) Underwear Thieves Return in Cambodia: http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20050608100709990014&cid=936



E) Clear Channel Music Group Hopes To Revitalize Concert Experience: http://www.celebrityaccess.com/news/news_article.html?id=12863&pass_headline=Clear+Channel+Music+Group+Hopes+To+Revitalize+Concert+Experience



F) Researcher: 15 minutes giggling = 50 calories: ttp://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/conditions/06/04/laughter.weight.ap/index.html



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2) KITTENS
Two adorable 9 week old kittens need a home. want more info on them? If so, call Tracy at 609-364-6996 or email her TracyMoss@RosterFinancial.com



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3) ATLANTIC CITY BOXING TICKETS



I have two tickets, 11th Row, for the June 25th Atturo Gotti, Floyd Mayweather fight at the Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall. If anyone is interested in these tickets, please email me at miteyquim@msn.com.



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4) AUTISM WALK
National Alliance for Autism Research WALK
http://www.autismwalk.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=1035&team_id=18880



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5) EAGLES/DALLAS TRIP UPDATE
Green Legionnaires,
Just wanted to let you know 75 of you will get a reprieve as I put down deposits for that many more airline spots to Dallas. You have until the end of June to claim these however, I know that almost half are gone already. If you wanted to go to big "D" over the Red River weekend, you just got a second chance. I honestly do not expect these spots to last. ? Quimby www.GreenLegion.com or email miteyquim@msn.com



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6) SAVE THE DATE: BAR CRAWL



Thursday June 30, 2005; 6:30 pm to closing.



What: 1st Annual ?CityCrawl for CityStep? ? a massive bar crawl in the Rittenhouse Square area of Center City, Philadelphia. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the charity CityStep.



Who: Anyone who likes to drink and party ? and know that their reveling is going to support a great cause! Over 300 men and women in their early 20s to early 40s are expected to turn out.



Why: Are you kidding? Why NOT? Have you ever been to the Bunny Hop, or the Reindeer Romp? CityCrawl for CityStep will soon become the largest, most fun annual bar crawl in the Philadelphia area, especially at a time of year when little else is going on. And we?re kicking it on a Thursday evening, just before the ?Live 8? concert / July 4th weekend, so everyone should still be in town and ready to party.



Tell all your friends, mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks?



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7) POKER



A) ThePokerBluff.net's Bounty Bowl Hold em Poker Tournament on Sunday, June 26 @ Trump Taj Mahal. Two players will be chosen to be bounties, worth $500 each. Additional payouts of $3,000. Field of 50-70 players. Spots still remain! www.
ThePokerBluff.net



B)) ThePokerBluff.net's Group Night at the Phillies on Saturday, June 23 (vs. Padres at 3:15). Tickets are $22/person. There will be a tailgate before the game with free drinks, giveaways, and a chance to win a free spot at an upcoming Poker Tournament. More information on both events can be found on www.thepokerbluff.net, or email heather@thepokerbluff.net



C) Charity Poker Championship. June 14 at 7pm. Feel better about your gambling addiction, (at least for one night), by playing Hold'Em for charity on June 14. Join the Starr Restaurant Organization and the Borgata as they present the First Philly Charity Poker Championship held at Continental Mid-town. Cocktails and hors d'oeurves begin at 7pm and the tournament commences promptly at 8pm. With no buy-in and $17,500 in prize money, (donated to your charity of choice,) the tournament is a guilt-free chance to practice your poker skills. RSVP to Cashman & Associates at 215.627.1082 ext.5 or www.cashmanandassociates.com.



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8) HOUSING



Manayunk 3 bedroom end unit row for rent. Washer, dryer, 1 and a half bath, wall to wall carpet, ceiling fans. Very close to transportation and Main St. Very spacious and modern. Great neighborhood. One year lease required. Pets ok. Please call Adam Karloff at 215-469-0888 or email at adamkarloff@comcast.net



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9) FISHTANK FOR SALE
75 gallon black wood fish tank for sale with fish. 5 beautiful African ciclids. The tank includes a wet dry filter, all the decorations and the heater. Everything you need. Over $1200 invested. Will sell for $500 or best offer. Adam Karloff at 215-469-0888 or email at adamkarloff@comcast.net



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10) 2005 PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS;
For more information please contact Philadelphia Film Society Managing Director Patrick Brogan at (215) 733-0608 x 260 or pbrogan@phillyfests.com.



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FITNESS TIP OF THE WEEK: SPONSORED BY PHILADELPHIA SPORTS CLUBS
Two Ways to Avoid a Plateau



A). Change your workout. The more you do something, the better you get at it, and the less work you have to do. By adding something different to the mix, you keep your body working harder.



B) Add intensity, in the form of extra weight, quicker cadence (speed), or more duration (time). Going until you fail is the easiest way to ensure you're pushing hard enough.



SPONSORED BY PHILADELPHIA SPORTS CLUBS http://www.mysportsclubs.com



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11) 7th Annual Sunsplash Party
Thursday, June 16
The Committee to Benefit the Children (CBC) invites you to kick off the summer with our 7th Annual Sunsplash Party presented by Charter Abstract Company, Inc. on Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Cavanaugh's River Deck, 417 Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia...The party runs from 7-10PM with music by Urban Legendz. Tickets are $50 in advance/$55 at the door, which include Cavanaugh's Caribbean buffet, beer & wine open bar and commemorative T-shirt(advance tickets only!). Don't miss our fabulous Live & Silent auctions highlighted by the Children's Art Show. The CBC is a non-profit 501(c)(3)organization which provides resources for children and their families who are facing cancer, leukemia & serious blood disorders in the Delaware Valley. All proceeds enable us to continue our worthwhile mission. Come out & join the fun...For tickets or additional information, please call the CBC at 215-427-5061.



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12) QUOTES



A) As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. - John F. Kennedy



B) In listening quietly to the troubles of another, our own burdens are sometimes lightened. - Jiddhu Krisnamurti



C) We can let circumstances rule us, or we can take charge and rule our lives from within. - Earl Nightingale



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13) SHORE HOUSE SHARES and RENTALS



A) $1000 - 2 half shares available in Avalon, NJ. 2 half shares available in summer shore house in Avalon, NJ. 7 weekends available including holiday weekends. Address: 226 24th Street West, Avalon, NJ
Price: $1000 for one share ($2000 for both) Contact Chris at 215-205-4056 or cdcst9@yahoo.com



B) 1 br/1 ba condo available for summer rental. The price was just reduced because the previous tenant backed out, currently $6000. The condo was rennovated this past year and features new appliances, A/C and ceiling fan, pool just outside the front door, brand new laundry facility, and free parking. The location is excellent -- about 100 feet from the beach, as well as across the street from the bay. It is in Longport, which is just minutes walk to the bars in Margate. Please email Justin Rafael - jrdoc06@verizon.net if you are interested.



C) Avalon, NJ-4 bed/2 bath house for rent, during the week, M-F. $850, includes utilities and security. 148 23rd Street: 2 blocks from beach, and from most restaurants, bars and downtown area. Huge deck, big yard, plenty of parking, outside shower, C/A and plenty of other amenities. Call or email Lisa at: 302-562-8315 or capehenry@hotmail.com.



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14) FOR DOG LOVERS



Dogs: Wolf, Myth, Hero & Friend - June 4th to September 5th
The Academy of Natural Sciences gives dog lovers and families a treat with their new exhibit, June 4 - September 5. This is the largest and most comprehensive traveling exhibition created to explore the history, biology and evolution of man's best friend. This weekend kicks off with special events for kids featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog, police dogs from the Philadelphia K-9 unit and the 1st International Dog Film Festival on June 4 at 7pm.
www.acnatsci.org

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15) TANNING



Planet Beach Blue Bell is having it's Grand Opening Party this weekend, June 9-12th. Stop in to use the specials listed below and in addition, enjoy Grand Opening Party specials, valid for this weekend only! Come on, get your tan on!



3 Free Tans. First time guests only. Limit one offer per guest. Offer expires 6/30/05.
OR Free Mystic Spray Tan. Buy one get one Free! Limit one offer per guest. Offer expires 6/30/05



Planet Beach Blue Bell, 1738 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell Pa 19422, 610-272-6101



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16) RANDOM PHILLY STUFF



A) June 9 ? 19
The 3rd Annual Philadelphia
Gay & Lesbian Theatre Festival
Various Theatres throughout Center City
215.627.6483
www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org



B) June 11 ? September 4
Contraptions A to Z
Please Touch Museum
210 North 21st Street
215.963.0667
www.pleasetouchmuseum.org



C) June 11 ? September 18
Do Ho Suh
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1315 Cherry Street, 5th Floor
215.568.1111
www.fabricworkshopandmuseum.org



D) June 11 ? September 18
Teresita Fernandez
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1315 Cherry Street, 5th Floor
215.568.1111
www.fabricworkshopandmuseum.org



E) June 12
LGBT Pride Parade and Festival
Various locations
throughout Center City
www.phillypride.org



F) June 18
Flea Market
Reading Terminal Market
12th and Arch Streets
215.922.2317
www.readingterminalmarket.org



G) June 20
"Energy Policy for a Gas-Guzzling Nation"
"State of the Unions: Where Does the Labor
Movement Go from Here?"
Part of NPR's Justice Talking
The National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
215.573.8919
www.justicetalking.org



H) June 21 - 26
Evita
Citizens Bank Broadway at the Academy
Academy of Music
Broad & Locust Streets
215.893.1999
www.kimmelcenter.org

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17) GIRLS NIGHT OUT



Come together to celebrate your friendships on June 16 at 6 pm, with Girlfriend Night, a free event at the new wine bar in Circles off the Square at the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel. Sip a complimentary glass of wine, indulge in spa services by the Rescue Squad from the Rescue Rittenhouse Spa Lounge and try on hot jeans and cool summer t-shirts from Knit Wit. The hostess for the night is local novelist Melissa Jacobs whose debut novel, Lexi James and the Council of Girlfriends, is about five Center City Philadelphia women struggling with life, love and one another. The book will be available to purchase; the discussion and signing are complimentary.
Circles off the Square at the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel, 17th & Locust Streets, 215.735.6000



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18) ANIMAL PSYCHIC



Communicate with your furry friends
Head over to the Academy of Natural Sciences on June 18 from 1-3 pm to meet Dr. Elizabeth Severino, pet psychic/animal communicator. Bring a photo, toy or other object related to your animal friend and Elizabeth will help you communicate with past and present pets. Presented by the Animal Adoption Center, Lindenwold NJ, a no-kill shelter for companion animals.
Academy of Natural Sciences, 215.299.1000, www.animaladoption.com



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19) Flirting Workshop

Bourbon Blue, 2 Rector Street, Manayunk
June 14th, 6:30-8:30

Last time, this one SOLD OUT!
Did you know that what we actually SAY when we first meet someone is only 7% of their over all impression of us? In this workshop we`ll talk about ways you can overcome approach anxiety, pick up great socializing tips, understand the connection between confidence and flirting and more. We will create a relaxed, private atmosphere for you and then work with you to bring out your inner Flirt.



http://www.moxieinthecity.net/id61.html



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20) Marketing Expo & Executive Conference 2005
www.mktexpo.com



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21) MINIDATE
Speed up your love life with several dates in one night!



A) Thursday June 9th Minidate ages 20s and 30s at the Wild Onion in Rosemont PA



B) Wednesday June 15th Minidate ages 20s and 30s at Benny the Bums in Northeast Philadelphia



C) Thursday June 23rd Minidate ages 30s and 40s at Bourbon Blue in Manayunk PA



Registration and More MiniDate info can be found at: www.MiniDate.com



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22) Beer Pong Tournament
Saturday, June 11th, 9:00 PM
at Brownies 23 East

Huge Beer Pong Tournament at Brownies 23 East - 50+ team tournament at Brownies 23 East. $35 for guys, $30 for girls includes all you can drink and entrance fee. Huge prize for first and second place. Finals will be best of three, held on stage, in front of everyone. Pressure will be there, will you? Price: $35 for guys, $30 for girls

Brownies 23 East, 23 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA

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23) VOLUNTEER OPPORUNITY



YPN and Young Variety go to a Phillies Game
Sunday, June 12th at Citizen's Bank Ballpark

YPN is joining with Young Variety to bring 80 disabled children to Citizens Bank Park for lunch, the Phillies Game and some other fun activities. You do not need to be a member of either organization though to participate. This event will be free for all volunteers and you will be partnered with a child for the day. for more info: bernp76@yahoo.com



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24) DINNER EVENT
Sunset Grille at the Desmond Hotel
6/16/05
The Desmond's Sunset Grille, with its seasonal outdoor deck is the perfect place to savor fine American cuisine and fresh seafood. Featuring much more than fabulous sleeping accomodations, this hotel restaurant has gotten rave reviews from several of the area's food writers who claim the restaurant to be a hidden treasure of the Delaware Valley. Come and check it out for yourself..... Registration ends on 6/11/05.
http://www.628socialnetwork.com/event_view.asp?eventid=144



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25) Emerald City

A) Friday- 6/10- Main Room-TommyBoy w/DJ Conquest
Hurricane Room- Industrial Idol Contest



B) Saturday- Funky Saturdays featuring Funky Mike Alba w/ DJ Steve Nolfi opening and DJ Joe Mahoney and Mike the Wildman in the EC Party Lounge

Every Friday and Saturday - 1/2 price cover and drinks 10-12



FERRY CORSTEN AT EMERALD CITY:
THURSDAY JUNE 16, 2005 9:00 PM- 3:30 AM



MIRACLE ONE PRODUCTIONS & COOLJUNKIE/CLUBPLANET proudly present for the FIRST TIME TO PHILLY...



International Star DJ FERRY CORSTEN w/Steve Porter at Emerald City- Plus Nigel Richards, TJ the DJ, DJ Manolo, Dave Mass, Jeff Heart, Josh Holiday, Joey Breakdown and GC



Emerald City Pre-Party hosted by Mike Alba and TommyBoy 9-10



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26) CONCERTS



A) Cyndi Lauper in AC 6/10 and 6/11
B) Santana in AC 6/11 and 6/12
C) Van Morrison in AC 6/11
D) Wall Flowers at the TLA on 6/11 and in DE on 6/12
E) Bill Maher at the Tower on 6/11
F) Better Than Ezra at Troc on 6/12
G) Steve Miller Band in AC 6/16
H) Collective Soul at Electric Factory, 6/17
I) Seal in AC on 6/17
J) Tom Petty and Black Crowes in Camden, 6/17 (I plan to attend this show - MZ)



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27) Romeo and Juliet's Masquerade Ball
6/11/05
Hosted by: Pennsylvania Ballet www.paballet.org
Location: Pennsylvania Ballet, 1101 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Time: 8:00 PM performance; 10:30 PM to 1:00 AM masquerade ball
Cost: $95.00 per person, $175.00 per couple
Join us for a romantic after-party in the Academy of Music Ballroom following the evening performance of Romeo and Juliet on June 11. Bring your loved one or find one here! This package includes tickets to the performance and admittance to the masquerade ball, which includes specialty drinks (pick your poison!), delicious desserts and dancing with DJ Jason Hart Klein. Black tie is suggested or dress as your favorite masked Capulet or Montague! Tickets are $95 per person or $175 per couple. Call 215-551-7000, ext. 1212 for information.



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28) CAREER FAIR
6/14/05: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News Valley Forge CareerFair
Hosted by: CareerBuilder.com



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29)ENTRPRENEUR FORUM



Guerilla marketing for start-ups and small companies or marketing without a budget Tuesday, June 14th ? 5:30?8:00 PM Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia 7th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia PA



Building market awareness is a critical step if your entrepreneurial company is to survive. Yet, despite having great ideas and innovative products and services, many entrepreneurial companies flounder in the marketing department.



For more information, please visit the following page and download the PDF describing this event. Pre-registration is required! http://www.efgp.org/monthly_events.php



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30) Mingle in a 1858 Mansion



Tuesday, June 14th, 2005 :: 8pm
Pine Street Mansion :: 1805 Pine St
Brought to you by: Young Friends of the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum



Join the Young Friends of the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum as they go behind the scenes of the Civil War Museum and explore rarely seen artifacts... hear a reinactor talk on a soldier's life and famous Civil War battles...all while socializing, meeting new people, and exploring an historic three floor Pine Street mansion. Tickets include cocktails + hors d'oeuvres, historic tours, rare artifacts - all for just $20 at Door. For info, call 215.735.8196.



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31) CD RELEASE PARTY
Wednesday, June 15th, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

LATIN FIESTA's CD release party of AMOR A LA VIDA (Love of Life) at the Bell Atlantic Building Top of the Towers

Maria del Pico Taylor - Artistic Director Invites you to....LATIN FIESTA's CD release party of AMOR A LA VIDA (Love of Life). The CD includes music from 6 different countries: Cuba, Puerto Rico, USA, Argentina, Brazil and Spain CD On Sale - $ 5 off - Show Special. Performance: 7 to 7:45. Building Tickets $10 per person. Advanced reservations required. (Performance, Drinks, Dance and Appetizers by Master Chef are included.) RSVP by 6/8/05. Please mail checks to: 564 Wartman St, Philadelphia, PA 19128. You must include your name, phone# and email address Please make check payable to: Latin Fiesta Inc.
Your tickets will be emailed to you. Parking on the premises. $7 for the complete evening after 4 PM.

Bell Atlantic Building, Top of the Towers, 18th and Arch, 50th floor of the Bell Atlantic, Philadelphia, PA 19103



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32) FREE OPEN BAR: DREEMZ



Every Thursday Starting June 9th
Join Mike Bonnes & Mike Newell as we start a new Thursday night party featuring...DJ Mass!



Mass is one of the most versatile djs in the city, it doesn't matter if he's dropping hip hop, house, rock, disco or whatever else he decides to play, he's sure to do it properly. Stop by and see this man's AMAZING record collection at work. Mass will supply all forms of dance music all night with guest appearances by some of Philly's all stars.



Open Bar 9-11 June 9th
That's right people; we're going to kick this event off with a BANG! Come as you are...
We're sure most of you work hard all week and enjoy feeling relaxed when you go out on a weeknight. We're giving you the option to come as you are, wear a NICE pair of sneakers and head out for a drink in Olde City.



Dreemz is located @ 120 Chestnut St. between 2nd & Front.



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33) PHILLIES EVENT
Join YPN for a night at Citizen's Bank Park Diamond club for a networking reception.

Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Registration ends Tuesday, June 14, 2005.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Members: FREE
Non-Members: $ 20
http://www.ypnphilly.com/programs.asp



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34) Ball On The Square

From: Young Friends Committee
Location: Rittenhouse Square, 20th & Walnut Street,Philadelphia,PA View Map
When: Thursday, June 16, 8:00pm



This event is the major fundraiser for the upkeep and maintenance of beautiful Rittenhouse Square. The park is open everyday and takes a beating. Many of you enjoy the square on a regular basis. Please join us on Thursday, June 16 and give a little back to a park that has given us a space for solace and joy, romance and friendship, shade and sun and so much more. In doing so, know that the proceeds go to a great cause. AND, the party will be an amazing mix of the city's best and brightest from all walks of life. We hope you can make it.



Pre-party at Smith and Wollensky
Drinks, dancing and dessert under the tent in Rittenhouse Square



Attire is Black Tie. Tickets are $150 per person
To purchase tickets: call Emily Smith at 610.352.5559