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Look at what I found !  Lolitics version of Nick Clegg's favorite snack! It's nice to finally see what the fuss is about - they are really good! And I have matched up these sweet treats with a local specialty found around here - Tastykakes.

Mmmmmm......  :D


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BARACK OBAMA IS RE-ELECTED!  WOOHOO!  :D  :D :D

Sorry I screamed there but I can't help myself - I am so excited! Despite following Nate Silver's math-doesn't-lie projections , I was still concerned as the unemployment rate is still terrible and was afraid the voters would blame Obama. I am doubly happy as Romney tried to steal Pennsylvania and it ( Read more... )

Mmmmmmmm.......

This weekend I went to the ballpark and watched the Phillies lose (again) -- twice!  And the only thing salvageable was the fact that on the way I got to eat the Most Perfect Meal Known to Exist in Philly Mankind: an authentic cheesesteak.
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Bridal shop customer denied service because store found out customer is gay

I usually shy away from posting random links to news articles. But I
needed to make an exception for this because I sincerely hope this local
story will receive nationwide and even worldwide attention...

Sometimes I see people standing around work's watercooler having a conversation. I think it might be cool if I was to introduce myself and take part. Unfortunately I also think how I wouldn't fit into their conversation because frankly, my interests are these odd non-pop culture type things and I would have no idea what they are talking about.

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 A NO HITTER FOR OUR ACE - HELL YEAH!  :D

AND IT HAPPENED IN A PLAYOFF GAME FOR THE PHILLIES, WHO ARE CURRENTLY THE MOST DOMINANT TEAM IN BASEBALL

I FEEL LIKE I AM LIVING IN AN AU - IS THIS REAL LIFE?!

I realize I am shouting and I am truly sorry but see I am super excited here and can't help myself...


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www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/24/AR2010072401401.html

This is an article originally posted at the uk_lolitics community- they do not like wonky replies to posts so I'm gonna write something here...

( Warning: Anti-Republican Party ranting ahead... )

A PERFECT GAME FOR OUR NEW ACE - HELL YEAH!  :D

CLIFF WHO?!


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B/c as usual it gets no respect...

It's not like the city isn't used to it. It sits geographically in between New York City and the nation's capital of Washington, D.C. So you can see why sometimes it gets overlooked. But Philadelphia was the birthplace of the country and boasts some great things (attractions, food ) it can get proud of. And we of ( Read more... )