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"Whatever became of the Iceberg that sunk the RMS Titanic?"

There were many theories to what became of the iceberg which collided with the Titanic. One speculation stated by a scientist at the jet propulsion lab was that the hit the iceburg sustained by the Titanic sent it...

RACE is Not Always The CASE

     The recent news has been that blacks are having a tough time compared to whites in the workplace, both for low-skilled black males and for those with a college degree.  I agree. ...

Lehigh Pub Patrons Leave No Tip and End Up in Jail

Two students, Leslie Pope of Moravian College and John Wagner, a Lehigh graduate were brought to the Bethlehem Police Office for refusing to pay a manditory tip.  They refused to pay the 18% service fee for...

Philadelphia Becomes the 2nd US City to Proclaim June as NBHHCM

The City of Philadelphia Proclaims June 2010 as NBHHCM. Philly is the first NBA team city to Proclaim the hoops and hip-hop culture fusion (The "Dunkadelic-Era"). Allen Iverson makes his season debut for the...

Allen Iverson Press Conference Video: Video of Iverson Crying

Allen Iverson held a press conference Thursday to formally announce his return to the Philadelphia 76ers. During the Allen Iverson press conference, the guard started crying when talking about the support he has...

Snoop Dogg GPS System - TomTom

Snoop Dogg can be the new voice for your GPS driving tool TomTom.  Snoop Dogg recently recorded a voice over because  the electronic lady voice is too boring. There are two versions of the voice over: one...

Blacks, Men: Are Racial & Gender Discrimination Not Dead Yet?

Houston, TX -- A Federal Civil suit has been filed in Texas alleging problems of gross, illegal discrimination and unethical conduct by one of the largest YMCAs in the nation. The conflict seems to involve a former...

Holocaust survival fact! WWII Relic! READ THIS!

   My name is Aaron Valli and im 28 years old. I am from and live in California near San Francisco. I was not baptized and I have been around and have met very nice people. I on the other hand, have made...

Al Alberts, Singer and Host of Al Alberts' Showcase, Dies at 87

Al Alberts, the singing TV host of Al Alberts' Showcase has died at the age of 87 today at his home in Florida. He died from circulatory problems with his wife Stella by his side. Al Alberts became famous in the...

Allen Iverson Retired: Iverson's farewell letter to his fans

Allen Iverson is now retired.  Iverson explained his decision to retire in a farewell letter to his fans on the official site of Stephen A. Smith, a former ESPN basketball analyst. Iverson was one of the...

Francisco Rodriguez, Boxer, Dead After Fight With Teon Kennedy

Francisco 'Paco' Rodriguez, a boxer originally from Mexico but based in Chicago, died after in fight in Philadelphia. Francisco Rodriguez died on Sunday night, two days after his super bantamweight title fight...

Philadelphia Marathon 2009: Results, Pics, Video From Philly

The 2009 Philadelphia Marathon took place Nov. 22, 2009. The 2009 Philly Marathon was John Crews, the first American-born male to win the race since 2000. John Crews, 25, finished the 26.2-mile Philly Marathon...

Chips In Brains Will Control Computers By 2020

Intel: Chips in brains will control computers by 2020Brain waves will replace keyboard and mouse, dial phones and change TV channelsSharon Gaudin November 19, 2009 (Computerworld) By the year 2020, you won't need a keyboard and mouse to control your computer, say...

Philadelphia Marathon 2009 Tracking, Results via Twitter

The 2009 Philadelphia Marathon is underway. You can track the Philadelphia via NowPublic's Twitter scan. For 2009 Philadelphia Marathon tracking, just check the NowPublic scan. Just refresh your browser for Philadelphia Marathon updates. 

Philippines still pushing against Child Porno

Every country faces its own problem of child pornography. But, The Philippines, being a third world country, pushes even harder to combat this problem and to rescue exploited children. It took more...

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