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Archive for the 'Offbeat' Category

Keep Reward card numbers in your cell

I must admit, I thought this was a great idea from the folks at Lifehacker, and actually one that I use quite frequently when I travel.
This tip is especially useful for those who’s wallet
resembles that of George Costanza. Hard candy anyone?

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TV show return schedule

Not Philly related, but damned if this isn’t hot on everyone’s mind - the return of TV!
Now that the writers and studios have redistributed their wealth, we, the viewers can enjoy. Here’s a list of the shows that were affected and when (in some cases IF) they will return to the air to finish off [...]

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Office pranks

Solution to crime in Philadelphia? Great cubicle fighting weapon? You decide.

Marshmallow assault rifle. $14.99. Take no prisoners.

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Hot off the presses, Chinese hackers have cracked their way into the Pennsylvania state government website.
Honestly, I’m not quite sure how they even found navigated their way through that monstrosity. Few websites are able to effectively deter regular use from researching valuable information.
Despite the intrusion, authorities are reporting no damage.
With Earthlink Wifi getting [...]

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iPod Commercial Song

Not Philly related.
Have you seen the new Apple iPod commercial yet? Honestly how could anyone NOT have seen it, only Peyton Manning gets more commercial airtime then Apple.
It features a tune, which although not spectacular at first, possesses the dreaded “I’m going to get stuck in your head for 3 days” quality.  1, 2, 3, 4… [...]

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It appears the great city of Philadelphia is not immune to dog fighting operations.  These things are garnering a lot more attention now that the Atlanta Falcons quarterback was linked (and indicted!) to one.
From the Inquirer:
Police have arrested three men and charged them with running a dog-fighting operation in South Philadelphia.
The arrests came after [...]

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