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| Reading Rainbow Changes Name to Bleeding Rainbow |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/10/11 9:02 pm | updated: 12/10/11 9:02 pm |
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Local indie fav Reading Rainbow has decided to change it's name to Bleeding Rainbow ... Why? Well they have their reasons, spelled out on their tumbler (link here)
REASONS WE CHANGED OUR NAME FROM READING RAINBOW TO BLEEDING RAINBOW:
- We like the name Bleeding Rainbow better.
- It is trippy as shit.
- We didn’t want to... Read More |
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| Heavy wet snow plus leaves on trees, leaves millions without power |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/30/11 1:23 pm | updated: 10/30/11 1:23 pm |
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Close to 3 million households have been left without power after yesterday's surprise and unusual early snow. Most trees still have all their leaves, combined with the amount of snow, branches have come down all over the Northeast taking power lines with them.
In PA alone some 423,000 are dark and in NJ 617,000 lost power. Crews are working but it may take days. PECO's customer service message gives an estimate of Oct. 31 by 11 pm for it's customers.
Looks like... Read More |
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| Amy Winehouse Died From Alcohol |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/26/11 3:37 pm | updated: 10/26/11 3:37 pm |
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The cause of Amy Winehouse's sudden death earlier this summer has now been released. Coroner Suzanne Greenaway concluded it was "death by misadventure," saying the singer died of accidental alcohol poisoning. "The unintended consequence of such potentially fatal levels (of alcohol) was her sudden and unexpected death," Greenaway said.
Blood and urine samples indicated Winehouse had consumed a "very large quantity of alcohol" prior to her death. The level of alcohol in her blood... Read More |
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| Libya's Dictator Muammar Qaddafi is Dead |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/20/11 2:26 pm | updated: 10/20/11 3:36 pm |
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After Libyan fighters captured Sirte, Qaddafi's hometown, early Thursday, two months after the fall of Tripoli, the former dictator Muammar Qaddafi has been killed by soldiers.
"We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. Muammar Qaddafi has been killed," Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril confirmed.
The news has brought celebrations throughout the country that the dictator ruled since 1969 when he seized power in a military coup. This begins the next stage of... Read More |
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| Apple's Steve Jobs Passes at Age 56 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/05/11 8:39 pm | updated: 10/05/11 10:12 pm |
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The iconic and legendary former CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, has passed away today at age 56. He has been fighting cancer and other health issues the past few years. His death marks the end of that battle that took him away from Apple on extended hiatuses, the last ending with his resignation of CEO to Tim Cook in August.
This comes the day after Apple announced its upgraded iPhone 4S featuring faster processing speeds, a new camera, Siri voice recognition, as well as new apps and... Read More |
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| Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey Not Running for President |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/04/11 2:40 pm | updated: 10/04/11 2:40 pm |
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced today that he will not seek the Republican nomination to run for President. After much recent speculation, Christie officially declared his intentions to remain in the governor's mansion for now saying "now is not my time."
He said he had “a commitment to New Jersey that I simply will not abandon... So, New Jersey,” he added, “whether you like it or not, you’re stuck with me.”
Christie was elected in 2009. His... Read More |
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| Phillies Finalize 25-Man NLDS Roster |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/01/11 12:06 am | updated: 10/01/11 12:06 am |
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The Phillies have announced their NLDS 25-man roster. Here's who the Phils will be carrying the first round:
Catchers (2): Carlos Ruiz and Brian Schneider.
Infielders (6): Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Placido Polanco, Jimmy Rollins, Wilson Valdez and Michael Martinez.
Outfielders (6): Raul Ibanez, Shane Victorino, Hunter Pence, John Mayberry Jr., Ben Francisco and Ross Gload.
Pitchers (11): Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Roy... Read More |
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| Citizens Bank Park to host 2012 NHL Winter Classic; Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Rangers |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/26/11 2:08 pm | updated: 09/26/11 2:08 pm |
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It was announced today that the Citizens Bank Park will host the 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on January 2nd, 2012 at 1 pm. The Philadelphia Flyers will play host to division rivals the New York Rangers. This is the 5th annual staging of the Winter Classic, where obviously the game is played outdoors.
"The NHL Winter Classic is arguably the biggest game played during the NHL's regular season and it is a wonderful platform to feature our great sport to millions of... Read More |
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| iradiophilly Android App Available Now! |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/13/11 2:01 am | updated: 09/13/11 2:01 am |
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The iradiophilly Android App is now available for download in the Android Marketplace. Listen to all 18 radio stations, get Now Playing info, album art, & last 10 played lists, plus access to The Post on all your mobile Android devices. The app is a FREE download. Now you can take iradiophilly with you and listen to the radio in the car, on the train, out for a run, or just relaxing in the park.
For more information and a link to the Marketplace go to the Read More |
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| Jimmy Rollins is Activated; Utley To See Specialist; Tonight's Lineup |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/08/11 5:55 pm | updated: 09/09/11 7:18 pm |
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Jimmy Rollins has been activated from the 15-Day Disabled list and is available to play tonight in Milwaukee off the bench. He would most likely wouldn't have been activated until next week but since Chase Utley did not make the trip with the team, Rollins will take the spot as an extra infielder.
Chase will see Dr. Rob Franks at the Rothman Institute who is a concussion specialist. This is all precautionary. Hopefully Utley is alright after getting hit in the back of the helmet... Read More |
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