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Submitted by John Pangia on April 29, 2009 - 7:48pm.
Yes you, Joe Average, Mr Taxpayer, GM could be all yours.
That's the gist of a restructuring plan now on the table.
By the end of next month, GM's share of the Bailout Fund will hit $20 billion.
In the proposed debt for equity swap,
the debt gets reduced for a chunk of the business.
We, in effect, you and me, under the guidance of our guys in DC,
get to own the company.
Good deal, right?
Unless they go bankrupt after that...
There is, after all, that old story about the Mustang Ranch,
where the IRS seized a brothel in Nevada for back taxes,
then couldn't turn a profit by running it.
PS - The Mustang Ranch story is a bit of an urban legend.
While it's true the government did own it for a while,
they never really got to run it.
It's also just as true though, that the IRS had 'planned' to run it,
but the judge presiding over the case wouldn't release
the business license to the appointed trustee.
Submitted by John Pangia on January 8, 2009 - 9:38pm.
They're here... or at least they were the other night... or so it seems.
An unusual triangle of lights was seen all around Morristown NJ, a few hours after nightfall.
Local families and a pilot, who has been flying for 20 years, all called in reports.
The sighting was quite similar to thousands, world wide, that have been reported over the years.
You would think, with their superior intellect, and all that advanced technology,
the aliens would be, you know, a little more... stealthy.
News Link: Close encounters of the Jersey kind
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Submitted by John Pangia on January 2, 2009 - 3:47pm.
Ahh... that first cooling dip of the year.
Never mind that the water can get close to the freezing mark,
or in some cases has actually frozen over.
More than a handful of good folks dive into this annual ritual.
They're not just an isolated clique.
How many? World wide?
That's a good question.
Google News lists well over 100 articles devoted to the chilly phenomenon,
even here around Philly and Jersey, and we really have to ask... why?
News Link: Polar Bear Clubs
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Submitted by John Pangia on December 24, 2008 - 6:33am.
Sid and the gang want to wish their very best
to all our readers, fans, followers, browsers, stumblers,
and anyone else we've annoyed during the year,
[though we're not real upset about that last part].
Happy Holidays to Philly Future
from Sid in the City!
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Submitted by comicenergy on December 19, 2008 - 11:28am.
Comic Energy a sketch comedy troupe known around Philadelphia as 'the attitude of philly', has expanded from
just a sketch comedy troupe to a variety show titled "The Comedy Revolution".
Performing a brand new 2-hour show every Monday night featuring sketch comedy, improv,
standup, musical, and film; the show has received great reviews since debuting only 2 weeks
ago at The Prime Lounge 1200 Sansom Street in Center City Philadelphia.
The troupe now prepares for their 9th annual holiday show with all kinds of tricks
up their sleeves. Next Monday December 22nd 9pm at The Prime Lounge the troupe brings its 2-hour
show into a holiday format.
"The show features parodies of some of the top Christmas movies of all time, there's
a lot of Santa jokes, christian jokes, 3 musical acts, 4 filmed sketches, 2 improvs,
and a couple standups all on slate for Monday's show", says James Daly longtime producer
of Comic Energy and the host of "The Comedy Revolution".
Tickets to this event are available by visiting www.comicenergy.com or
by reservation by calling 215-397-3040, a limited number of seats will be made available at the door the night
of the show.
Submitted by John Pangia on November 15, 2008 - 5:07pm.
Hormel Foods Corporation hard pressed to keep up with demand.
[Spam and eggs, spam and cheese, spam on toast... bleh.]
Story Link: Spam sales way up.
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Submitted by comicenergy on November 11, 2008 - 1:27pm.
Comic Energy Sketch Comedy Troupe, known for their impersonations and outlandish style open their 9th season of live performance at L'Etage 6th and Bainbridge Streets (one block south of South Street).
Sunday night, November 23rd beginning at 9pm!
Featuring parodies of "The Nanny" , "Happy Days", and "Seinfeld", the return of Comic Energy favorites Krunkie and Billy, appearances by Nick Lachey, Ozzy Osbourne, Crazy Eddie, Elmo, and much much more!
The cast of Comic Energy includes James Daly, Frank Fral, Mike Ford, Rob Gardner, Robb Stech, Mary Sack, Rick Worrall, Elizabeth Balabayev,
and Ray Schneider.
Don't miss your chance to catch the 'Attitude of Philly!' in action a LE'tage as season 9 starts, sketch comedy Philly-style!
Tickets are only $10! Visit our site now to reserve for free www.comicenergy.com... Or call 215-397-3040.
Submitted by John Pangia on November 8, 2008 - 11:04pm.
Submitted by John Pangia on August 23, 2008 - 5:56pm.
Comcast apologizes for 'misunderstanding',
during which the installer dropped the F-Bomb
on the old man and his granddaughter.
Story Link: The Consumerist
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