Tuesday, September 29, 2009

MyBikeLane: Drivers Beware!

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Philadelphia has 215 miles of bike lanes (and an additional 32 miles of multiuse trails without cars), but only four miles are in Center City.

On September 23, Mayor Nutter cut the ribbon ceremonially opening new bike lanes on Pine and Spruce Streets in Center City.

The lanes are part of a pilot program to determine if dedicated bike routes are useful, safe and don’t increase vehicular traffic congestion in Center City.

Unfortunately, there are still people who continue to make riding in the city difficult.

MyBikelane was conceived after repeated frustration at having to dodge cars illegally parked in the bike lanes.

MyBikelane is built on the notion that:
•Cyclists are sick of having to dodge cars and trucks using the bikelane illegally.
•These illegally parked cars force cyclists into traffic, making their commute more dangerous.
•Those cyclists have cameras or cell phones w/ cameras.
•Using the power of the community, we can hopefully make the problem more obvious and get the city to do something about it.
•This makes it safer to cycle for fun or to commute.

How MyBikelane works:
•You the cyclist see a car parked illegally.
•You snap a picture, taking care to capture the license plate of the vehicle and proof that the vehicle is parked illegally.
•You upload the photo, tell us when and where the incident occurred and the license plate info.
•We make the site available to media, city officials, and the web to show the problem.

Learn more at My Bike Lane.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Going Green: Eco-Friendly Shopping

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Shopping with the planet in mind can make a big difference in many ways. Collectively, we can reward environmentally responsible practices, discourage waste, help close the recycling loop and reduce the amount of toxic materials entering our ecosystems.

Buying products and services that don't harm the environment is one of the most powerful choices a consumer can make.

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Biketoberfest in Philly

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The second annual Biketoberfest is a celebration of the things we love - bicycles, beer, bands and brats. Biktoberfest is a fundraiser for the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.

Tickets are only $8 in advance/$10 at the door

Why
Raise funds for the Bicycle Coalition and enjoy bicycles, bands, beer and brats.

Attractions include:
◦Live Music
◦Special Biketoberfest brew and food by Dock Street Brewery
◦Raffle Prizes
◦Complimentary Bike Valet by Neighborhood Bike Works
Lederhosen not required, but highly encouraged!

When
2:00-6:00PM on Sunday, October 18, 2009

Where
Dock Street Brewery & Restaurant
701 S 50th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Corner of 50th Street and Baltimore Avenue

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Duross & Langel: Natural Skin Care and Body Products

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Eco-Friendly Shopping in Philly

Duross & Langel offers homemade, natural skin care and body products in a green certified building.

Colorful, hand-crafted soaps – offered in such scents as "mojito" and "patchouli spearmint" – are made daily.

Duross & Langel offers workshops where you help the owners make the soap, lotion and lip balms that keep customers happy.

Store info:
117 S. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 592-7627
www.durossandlangel.com

Hours:
Mon-Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Hiring Curtis Students

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Hiring Curtis Instiute of Music Students

If you are planning a concert or recital (a programmed musical event running one to two hours, in which the musicians are the focus) and would like to hire Curtis students as featured performers, please contact recitals@curtis.edu. Such musical programs are the only occasions for which Curtis students are available.

If you are looking for musicians to teach lessons, or to perform occasional or background music for an event such as a wedding, Bar Mitzvah, or party, the following resources may be useful:

Performance:
The Rittenhouse String Quartet
215-739-0713
www.rsq.com

Settlement Music School
215-320-2675 (Concert Division)
email: whughes@smsmusic.org

University of the Arts
215-875-4800
www.uarts.edu

Temple University: Esther Boyer College of Music
215-204-8301
www.temple.edu/music

Classical guitar: Eric Sessler
215-362-0250 (home)
267-679-6978 (mobile)
e-mail: ericsessler@comcast.net

Harp: Mindy Cutcher
www.harpbyrequest.com

Voice: Academy of Vocal Arts
215-735-1685
www.avaopera.com

Keystone Jazz Group: Derf Nolde
800-328-5535
www.derfnolde.com

Meyer Music Productions
215-888-9997
e-mail: meyerproductions@yahoo.com
www.bookyourmusic.com

Instruction:
Settlement Music School
215-320-2600
www.smsmusic.org

Temple University Music Prep
215-204-1512
www.temple.edu/boyer/musicprep/index.htm

Mob Scene, Badge of Shame

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A Philadelphia police officer is convicted of using his badge to rob drug dealers and stash houses from Philadelphia to Pottstown, Pa.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Mob Scene, Made Man

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The qualifications for membership in the local Mafia are changing. The not so secret criminal society has changed the rules on who can become a made man in the Philly Crime Family.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Mob Scene, Ace Capone

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Alton 'Ace Capone' Coles. Drugs, violence and money. The rise and fall of a Southwest Philly drug kingpin.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Philadelphia Mural Arts Tour

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Take the Official Tour of the Mural Capital of the World!

A Philadelphia Mural Arts Tour offers the official tour of the city's super-sized works of art. Mural tours offer a "behind the scenes" look at how murals are made. Filled with anecdotes and rich with history, the tours leave people with an understanding of the complexities of mural-making and an appreciation of Philadelphia as the world's largest outdoor art gallery. Come explore "the City of Murals" with us!

Dates and Times: Public Tours run April through November on the following days:
Wednesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Sunday, 12:30pm - 2:30 pm

Location: Tour departs from the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets

Cost: $25 for adults, $23 for seniors 65 and older, $15 for children 3-10, FREE for children under 2

Note: Arrive 30 minutes prior to the tour to allow time to park and use the restroom.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-389-TOUR (8687). Reservations are STRONGLY recommended but not required.

Learn more about the Philadelphia Mural Arts program at www.muralarts.org

Philadelphia murals via YouTube:

Friday, September 18, 2009

Philadelphia Art Museum District Segway Tour

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The most exciting way to see Philadelphia!

After a brief training, your experienced guide will escort you through Philadelphia's Art Museum District - The historical narrative will entertain you throughout your unforgettable experience.

Sites on the Philadelphia Museum District Tour include:

Philadelphia Musuem of Art The Museum is among the largest art museums in the United States. It is located at the west end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Fairmount Park. The Museum was established in 1876 in conjunction with the Centennial Exposition of the same year. Widely regarded as a world-class art institution, the Museum includes not only its iconic Main Building, but also the Rodin Museum and several other historic sites.

The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is a scenic avenue that runs through the cultural heart of the city. The Parkway serves as an integral part of the Museum District of Philadelphia.

Boathouse Row is a historic site located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the east bank of the Schuylkill River. It consists of a row of boathouses housing racing shells. Each of the ten boathouses has its own history

Fairmount Park Beginning at the Ben Franklin Parkway, Fairmount Park encompasses more than 8,900 acres of winding creeks, rustic trails, green meadows and 100 miles of recreational trails. The world's largest landscaped urban park also contains early-American mansions, historic landmarks, a variety of outdoor sculpture, playing fields, and 19th-century Victorian structures along Boathouse Row.

The Parkway Museums District includes the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Academy of Natural Sciences, the Rodin Museum, the Franklin Institute, and the main branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Price
$ 69.00
per person

Schedule
Daily - 10:00 AM & 1:30 PM
March - November

Duration
2.5 Hours

Learn more at Philadelphia Segway Tours

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Mob Scene with George Anastasia: Operation High Roller

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George Anastasia reports on an illegal gambling operation that was run from inside the Borgata Casino, by bookies associated with the Philadelphia Cosa Nostra.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Mob Scene, Strange Bedfellows

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Lawyer, politics, money and the mob.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Mob Scene, Little Nicky Scarfo

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This is a profile of the most homicidal mob boss in the history of the Philly underworld.

GreenFest Philly

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GreenFest Philly is a one-day street fair FREE to the public that takes place in Philadelphia every September. Last year, over 200 exhibitors and 25,000 people attended the area's largest environmental event.

Various features included vegetarian food, sneaker recycling, live music & entertainment, kids activities, bicycle valet, yoga, local produce, green contests, composting and recycling, Eco Exchange Fashion Show & Clothing Swap, Food Symposium and Green Film Festival.

Date: September 13th
Time: 11am - 6pm
Location: Headhouse Square (2nd street between Pine and South Street)

Learn more at GreenFest Philly

Philadelphia Live Arts / Philly Fringe Festival

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Philadelphia Live Arts Festival

A collection of the world’s best contemporary performing artists energize Philadelphia audiences each year during the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival. Selected by Nick Stuccio, the Festival’s Producing Director, about half of these artists are based in Philadelphia, while others come in from across the globe. In 2009, 16 Live Arts Festival shows will be presented.

Philly Fringe

Philly Fringe is an unfiltered festival, where new and established artists present their work free of a selection process. For some it’s a once-a-year, or once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a show; for professional companies, it can be an opportunity to try something new and join in the fray. It's come one, come all! In 2009, 185 Philly Fringe shows will be self-produced by artists from throughout the region.

Date: Sept 4 - 19
Location: Various locations

Explore the website to find what you're looking for.

livearts-fringe.org

Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival

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Hundreds of dragon boaters take to the Schuylkill River to compete in this ancient sport. The festival is a great opportunity to explore the river and the Kelly Drive area just behind the Philadelphia Art Museum.

Date: October 3rd
Location: Fairmont Park

What is Dragon Boating?

It's wet, it's wild, it's an experience your team will never forget!

The world's fastest growing water sport is also the most exciting. Twenty paddlers move in unison, combining strength with teamwork in a boat whose elaborate design originates in ancient China. Dragon Boat Racing is a great sport for men and women of all ages and abilities. Anyone can do it and have fun!

philadragonboatfestival.com

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Mob Scene, Kingpin Takedown

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The take down of two drug kingpins.

Mob Scene, On a Wire

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Is the Philadelphia crime family the most tape recorded in America?

Friday, September 11, 2009

Kaboni Savage and the drug underworld

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Kaboni Savage and the drug underworld.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Mob Scene, Nicky Scarfo Jr.

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Mob Scene, Nicky Scarfo Jr.

24th Annual Mushroom Festival

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Each year, more than 100,000 people head to this fungi-feting weekend in Chester Country, a region with a higher concentration of mushroom farms than anywhere in the country.

Celebrate the mushroom as well as the beauty, history and excitement of Southern Chester County with music, children’s rides and a variety of entertainment.

mushroomfestival.org

The Henri David Halloween Ball

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Changes are you've been to your fair share of Halloween parties over the years but never one like this.

It was 1968 when an eccentric 22-year old Philadelphia man named Henri David decided to throw a Halloween bash for 300 of his friends.

More than 40 years later, David is one of Philadelphia's most successful jewelers, with a client list that includes Stevie Nicks and Elton John.

His annual extravaganza attracts upward of 4,000 costumed revelers, including some of the city's most open-minded socialites - and Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, who hasn't missed a ball in 13 years.

Expect a truly outlandish costumes (David's three costumes are a closely guarded secret), lots of drinking and dancing and (late) night you will never forget.

Oct 31st. Center City Sheraton; 215-732-7711 for tickets

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Explore Paris with new non-stop service from Philadelphia

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Ready for berets and baguettes? Then, we've got your French connection.

Starting October 6th, 2009, we'll begin non-stop, five-times weekly service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle International Airport (CDG).

Jet set to Paris from Philly with on-demand entertainment available in each and every seat. Plus, you can enjoy our BusinessElite® experience, featuring a menu by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein; a reinvented wine program; full-size pillows and duvets; and spacious seats. And with power outlets and USB ports in BusinessElite and select Economy seats, you can charge up while you unwind.

Arrive rested and ready to stroll down the Champs-Élysées, explore the Louvre, ascend the Eiffel Tower and ride down the River Seine.

Visit delta.com

Parkway / Museum District

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At one end of the Parisian-style Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the iconic LOVE sculpture on the west side of City Hall is a photo shoot favorite. The other end of the Parkway leads to Fairmount Park - the world's largest landscaped city park - home to riverside trails, playgrounds, some of the country's earliest mansions, and more than 200 pieces of outdoor art. In between, acclaimed institutions dot the majestic row, and flags of the world, representing the many heritages that call Philadelphia home, adorn the street.

Surrounding the beautiful Swann Fountain at the center of Logan Square is a unique collection of museums. On one side, the famous Thinker greets art enthusiasts outside the Rodin Museum, which features the largest collection of the sculptor’s works outside of Paris. At The Franklin, visitors can walk through the Giant Heart, gaze at the stars in the Fels Planetarium, enjoy movies on an IMAX screen, and discover an array of fascinating and educational visiting exhibits. In the Academy of Natural Sciences, curious minds can explore America’s oldest natural sciences research institution and museum.

The Ben Franklin Parkway ends at Eakins Oval, a large roundabout in front of one of our City’s most identifiable landmarks: the Philadelphia Museum of Art, whose cascading steps were made famous in the film Rocky. With more than 200 galleries with 200,000 objects spanning a history of 2,000 years, it is one of America’s largest museums.

Behind the museum, 9,200 acres of trees, grassy fields, running trails, and reservoirs make up Fairmount Park. Fulfilling William Penn’s vision of creating a "green country town," Fairmount Park is where Philadelphians and visitors go to hike, bike, and jog through an idyllic landscape bordering the shores of the Schuylkill River. Visitors can also tour a few of Fairmount’s historic mansions, like the Lemon Hill Mansion, located throughout the park.

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Philadelphia's Ben Franklin & Betsy Ross Wedding

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On July 3 at 8 P.M., Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross got married. Decked in colonial garb, the couple exchanged vows in a public ceremony at Independence Hall.

In reality, Ralph Archbold, the city's nationally recognized Ben Franklin re-enactor, fell in love with Linda Wilde, who often portrays Betsy Ross, and they decided to get married.

The star power doesn't end with Ben and Betsy. Mayor Michael A. Nutter officiated the ceremony, and the Grammy Award-winning Peter Nero and the Philly Pops provided the wedding soundtrack for this historic event.

Fitting for such a ceremony, Archbold and Wilde exchanged rings engraved with a kite and key and stars and stripes, symbols representing the historic characters they play.

After the ceremony, the couple headed to the historic City Tavern, one of Benjamin Franklin's favorite restaurants, for a private reception with family and friends.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Philly Naked Bike Ride

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The first Philly Naked Bike Ride was held Sunday evening under overcast skies. Hundreds of bikers -- in various states of undress -- took to the streets. PW's Jeff Fusco was there to capture the scene . . . Full story

Sunday, September 6, 2009

2009 Philadelphia Live-Arts Festival and Philly Fringe

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The 13th annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival, which will run from September 4 – 19, 2009, will feature fifteen cutting-edge works of dance, theater, and music including 12 World or U.S. Premieres.

Acclaimed U.S. artists from Philadelphia and New York, along with internationally renowned artists from Poland, Austria, and Australia will present innovative and highly interdisciplinary performing arts events, offering a snapshot of trends at the forefront of the international performing arts scene.

The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival has garnered critical praise, national grants, and numerous awards. The Festival runs for 16 days in conjunction with the Philly Fringe, which features more than 200 self-produced artists in both traditional and unusual performance sites throughout the city.

Together, the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe draw over 40,000 people who come to be a part of “Festival time” in the city – to see innovative work, meet new people, and interact with over 2,000 artists performing in over 1,200 performances.

The 2009 Live Arts Festival line-up features a survey of contemporary movement, experimental theater, and boundary-breaking performing arts from the U.S. and beyond. “We are extremely fortunate and excited to bring pioneering international artists like Australia’s Chunky Move to Philadelphia,” says Producing Director Nick Stuccio. “In addition to contributions from visiting artists, this year’s Live Arts Festival truly highlights the incredible art being made here in the City of Philadelphia.

Over half of the Live Arts artists are Philadelphia-based companies, all of which are producing original new work for the Festival – a testament to the City’s thriving performing arts scene and creative energy.”







Mob Scene, In his own words.

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Kaboni Savage, in his own words.Prison wiretaps capture a drug kingpin’s disturbing conversations.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Chinatown

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Set back from Philadelphia’s skyscrapers and colonial buildings, Chinatown is an oasis of Asian traditions, architecture, and dining in Center City. Settled in between Arch, Vine, 8th, and 13th streets, Chinatown has grown and prospered for more than a century, serving as the hub for East Asian culture in the Delaware Valley metropolitan area. It is now the third-largest Chinatown in the United States.

While the neighborhood can trace its origins back to the 1870 founding of a laundry at 10th and Race streets, it did not obtain the Chinatown title until the mid-1920s. In the following decades, the East Asian community faced its fair share of adversity in the form of construction. The creation of the Independence Mall and the Vine Street Expressway, among other new developments threatened Chinatown’s existence. In 1969, the community rallied to create the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation to preserve the cultural center and fight against future developments.

Chinatown is a popular destination for people of many ethnicities, noted for its good food and shopping. Visitors are greeted by the neighborhood’s signature landmark: the Friendship Gate over 10th Street, just north of Arch Street. The first authentic Chinese gate built in America by artisans from China was commissioned in 1982 and designed by local architect Sabrina Song. At 80 tons, the gate recognizes the bond with Philadelphia's sister city, Tianjin. Along with colorful dragons and ornate designs, the Chinese symbols for "Philadelphia," "City," "China," and "Town" adorn the top of the gate.

While Chinatown offers great shopping - specializing in jade, marble, silk, crystal, and porcelain items - and 15 grocery stores, the neighborhood's main attractions are its 50 restaurants. Destinations include Imperial Inn, Sang Kee Peking Duck House, Tai Lake Restaurant, and for the vegetarians, New Harmony Vegetarian Restaurant. The eating options in Chinatown, however, are endless, and also include Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese fare in many locations.

For an impressive and lip-licking tour of Chinatown, check out Joseph Poon's Wok 'N Walk Tour of Philadelphia Chinatown. Led by the chef of an authentic fusion restaurant in the heart of Chinatown, hungry guests walk through the streets of the neighborhood taking in its food and culture - including a tour of a fortune cookie factory and a lesson in Chinese vegetable carving. All tours are accompanied by a four-course meal composed of authentic Asian cuisines.

As a primarily commercial area, only about 1,000 people call Chinatown home. Chinatown is easily accessible by SEPTA with regional rail, two subway lines, and numerous bus routes having stops inside or just outside the neighborhood. Additionally, it is just a short walk from City Hall and the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

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Old City / Society Hill / Waterfront

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The Scene: Cobblestone walkways and iconic revolutionary buildings meet modern Philadelphia. The city’s trendiest district is filled with fantastic bistros, clothing boutiques, and contemporary art galleries. An abundance of history rests here including Christ Church and Burial Ground, where George and Martha Washington worshipped; and the plot where Benjamin Franklin is buried.

The Big Thing:
On any given night, neighborhood theaters, restaurants, and clubs are among the city’s hippest spots to be seen. And, on the First Friday of each month, more than 40 Old City galleries and shops stay open late and offer special exhibits.

Horse drawn carriage tours are offered alongside Independence National Historical Park which comprises a large part of the district and includes the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall. Night time ghost tours through Society Hill are great for an eerie stroll back in time along rows of red brick homes.

Just beyond the residential streets are bridges that take you over to Penn’s Landing, the Philadelphia Waterfront’s main attraction that serves as a great place to go for a walk and take in the nautical views. In the warmer months, Penn’s Landing also hosts a variety of cultural festivals, outdoor movies, as well as many concerts featuring popular acts.

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Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia

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Here is a great photo slide of the Eastern State Penitentiary.




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The City of Philadelphia High School Math Proficiency Exam

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Our tax dollars in action!


NAME____________________

GANG NAME______________


1. Little Johnny has an AK 47 with a 30 round clip. He
usually misses 6 out of every 10 shots and he uses 13 rounds per drive-by shooting. How many drive-by shootings can Little Johnny
attempt before he has to reload?

2. Jose has 2 ounces of cocaine. If he sells an 8 ball to
Antonio for $320 and 2 grams to Juan for $85 per gram, what
is the street value of the rest of his hold?

3. Rufus pimps 3 hos. If the price is $85 per trick, how
many tricks per day must each ho turn to support Rufus's
$800 per day crack habit?

4. Jerome wants to cut the pound of cocaine he bought for
$40,000 to make 20% profit. How many ounces will he need?

5. Willie gets $200 for a stolen BMW, $150 for stealing a
Corvette, and $100 for a 4x4. If he steals 1 BMW, 2
Corvettes and 3 4x4's, how many more Corvettes must he
have to steal to have $900?

6. Raoul got 6 years for murder. He also got $10,000 for
the hit. If his common-law wife spends $100 per month, how
much money will be left when he gets out?

Extra credit bonus: how much more time will he get for
killing the ho that spent his money?

7. If an average can of spray paint covers 22 square feet
and the average letter is 3 square feet, how many letters
can be sprayed with 3 eight ounce cans of spray paint with
20% paint free?

8. Hector knocked up 3 girls in the gang. There are 27
girls in his gang. What is the exact percentage of girls
Hector knocked up?

9. Bernie is a lookout for the gang. Bernie has a Boa
Constrictor that eats 3 small rats per week at a cost of $5
per rat. If Bernie makes $700 a week as a lookout, how many
weeks can he feed the Boa on one week's income?

10. Billy steals Joe's skateboard. As Billy skates away at
35 mph, Joe loads his 357 Magnum. If it takes Joe 20
seconds to load his magnum, how far away will Billy be when
he gets whacked?

When in Philly, talk like Philly!

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Phrase Book:

700 Level: Cheap seats in the upper-most rows of the now defunct Veterans Stadium, razed in 2004. Describes rowdy, moronic, and/or drunken behavior.

Blue Route: Interstate 476, a highway in Philly’s southwestern suburbs.

Downa Shore: The New Jersey beaches, a favored get-away.

The EL:
Market-Frankford elevated subway line, part of the SEPTA public transportation system.

Hoagie: A cheese and cold-cut sandwich on a crusty submarine-shaped roll, garnished with lettuce, tomatoes and vegetable oil. Onions, pickles and peppers, optional.

Iggles: The Philadelphia Eagles, the city’s professional football team.

The Linc: Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Eagles.

Main Line: Affluent, slightly hoity-toity western suburbs on Route 30, the former Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line.

Scrapple:
Loaf made from everything but the oink of a pig, then sliced and fried.

Whiz Wit: A steak sandwich with Cheez Whiz and onions.

Yo: Hello, when spoken in a normal tone of voice. When shouted: Hey, you!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Philadelphia: Cultural Tips

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Cultural dos and don’ts, plus a handy phrase book that introduces you to the language and local argot.

Dos and Don’ts

Fan etiquette: Philadelphians have earned a reputation for boorish behavior at sporting events—Eagles fans famously pelted Santa Claus with snowballs—but most folks are polite if not overtly friendly.

Asking directions: “People don’t say ‘howdy’ to strangers on the street, but if you’re lost they are happy to stop and help you.”—Ron Avery, author, Philadelphia: Beyond the Liberty Bell. Visitors who need directions in the city founded by Quakers need only ask—and ye shall receive.

Tipping: “It really is the City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphians are really big tippers, even when the service isn’t great.”—Joan Stockely, president, Society for Diplomacy. Tips average 19.4 percent, the highest rate of any city in America, according to a Zagat survey.

Hon: Servers in casual establishments frequently address patrons as “hon.” Don’t mistake this for a term of endearment. It’s simply the local lingo.

Attire: Dress appropriately. Men will never go wrong with a navy blazer and khakis. Women should avoid skimpy tops and extremely short tight skirts.

Manners: In public places, people typically hold doors and elevators for others. On busy streets, pedestrians should stay to the right.

Parking: The Philadelphia Parking Authority now offers pre-pay Smart Cards (www.philapark.org), which motorists can use to feed the meters. If you don’t have a card, load up on quarters.
 

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