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Why Would Anyone Destroy A Kids’ Playground? by Rory McGlasson A kids’ play set at FDR park will rise from the ashes, but that will not hide the disappointment of kids left devastated by an act of cowardice that destroyed their home away from home last weekend. The smell of soot and ash still lingers in the air at the Lakes, with police still searching for vandals who set fire to a $306,000 playground on Sunday.
Last week, the state-of-the-art kids facility in FDR Park -- equipped with a modern jungle gym, slides, swings and play set -- was gleaming in the sun. Kids were playing on play pieces unique to the site, as parents watched fondly. Today, the playground reeks of burnt rubber and ashes, as fire and police officials dismantle the carcass. (Cont. Page 18)
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President Mayor Michael Nutter’s Inaugural Address To Nation’s Mayors Mayor Michael A. Nutter is now the 70th President of the US Conference of Mayors. elected at the annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. last week. Here are excerpts from his inaugural address entitled “Moving America’s Cities Forward”. “First, I’d like to thank Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for his leadership. He has been an advocate for America’s cities in Washington and internationally. I would like to thank him for his tremendous leadership as the President of the US Conference of Mayors. “I would also like to congratulate Mayor Scott Smith of Mesa who will be the new Vice President of US Conference of Mayors. I know we can accomplish a lot together, and I am looking forward to working with you to tackle the issues facing our nation’s cities. I’d like to congratulate our new second Vice President Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson. “The US Conference of Mayors is a unique opportunity to learn from each other and to return home with new ideas, new connections, new relationships, new programs for your cities, which are leading the way for growth and innovation in our country. We come together to confront some of the most important issues facing America today: jobs, economic development, energy independence, innovation and violence reduction. My commitment to you is that I want each trip, each conference call, each press conference you participate in with the US Conference of Mayors to be a value added, an indispensable contribution to how you successfully govern and do your jobs at home. “Cities matter. Mayors matter. Mayors are leaders, doers. We get things done, and we are moving America’s cities forward. That can be a jarring idea in today’s America when some of our national leaders can’t seem to agree on anything. Mayors don’t have the luxury of endless debate
Mayor Michael Nutter ...70th Nation’s Mayor and gridlock. We respond, every day, to the needs of our cities. We pick up the trash. We balance our balance budgets. Have police officers patrol the streets. Put out fires. Fix potholes. “Mayors get the job done every day. Our constituents would and should accept no less. I don’t know about you,but I only have to step outside City Hall for an instant tracking poll on how good of a job I’m doing that day. Philadelphia’s are certainly not shy in sharing their opinions. I’m sure it’s the same in your cities, too. “Despite a sluggish economy and devastating recession, America’s cities have continued to grow, innovate and inspire. America’s metropolitan areas are responsible for nearly 90% of the nation’s GDP and 85% of jobs. Metropolitan areas are driving job growth. And there’s one simple reason: Cities are where the talent is. “When company executives are looking to relocate or expand, they, increasingly, ask themselves where they can find talent. The answer is America’s talent incubators — our cities. “Just a few weeks ago, I opened a new downtown Philadelphia ‘Gateway Office’ for Bentley Technology Partners — headquartered in the suburbs — who came to tell us they were having trouble attracting young talent to move out of Philadelphia and into the suburbs. They needed a presence in Philadelphia. The very same day I cut the
ribbon on Bentley’s new office in Center City, our economic-development team received a call from another technology firm — again from the suburbs — looking to do exactly the same thing for exactly the same reason — cities are where the talent is.” We have the universities, colleges, and cutting-edge businesses that train the next generation and inspire new ideas. We are the place where young Americans and families want to live, work and raise their families. We attract imaginative and thoughtful entrepreneurs who are creating the concepts that will change the world. “Cities are moving our country forward. It is the men and women in this room who have dedicated their lives to public service, it is America’s mayors who are getting things done. “Earlier this week, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced its Mayor’s Challenge, a nationwide competition challenging Mayors to submit bold, innovative ideas that can be replicated in other cities across the country. The winning city’s program will receive $5 million dollars for implementation and four runners up will receive$1 million each. I would like to thank Mayor Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies for their confidence in the ingenuity of America’s cities. “Today, I have the honor of announcing a new opportunity for Mayors across the United States. Cities of Service, with funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies, is launching the Cities of Service Impact Volunteering Fund, a grant for cities that are leveraging the incredible power of service. “Civic engagement is one of America’s greatest strengths. Volunteers across the country are committed to cleaner, greener, more educated cities. They donate their time and expertise to mentor young people, clean up lots, and provide workforce train-
ing. We need to tap into this extraordinary resource — and I know many cities are doing just that. “I do not think there has been a more invigorating, important time to lead a city in America. The times in which we govern force us to work harder, to be more creative, and to innovate. And it’s happening in cities all across America. “In Philadelphia, we are providing essential services to our constituents in some new ways as well. For example, cities across the country are faced with the complex challenge of providing a safe, affordable water supply and adhering to Federal clean water regulations. “In Philly, we recently launched Green City, Clean Waters — our 25-year, $2 billion plan to protect our watershed by remaking the City’s stormwater infrastructure through green, sustainable solutions. This plan has led to our city signing a historic “cooperation agreement” with the EPA that could change the relationship between cities and the EPA in the future. “We’re rethinking the way that we use our water resources. We’re installing rain gardens, stormwater trenches and green roofs throughout Philadelphia. Stormwater management may seem … wonky. However, this plan makes Philadelphia greener, transforms the urban landscape, and improves the quality of life for our citizens. These changes will help us to attract new residents who want to live and work in a vibrant, 21st-century city, and companies will follow them to access their talent. “There are hundreds of innovative, creative ideas like these being enacted throughout the nation. It is because of you, America’s Mayors, get things done. Because it doesn’t look like we’re getting help from anywhere else! “There are old issues, old troubles that continue to plague many American cities. Issues that will require us to
challenge our assumptions, speak uncomfortable truths and shun political correctness. “One such issue is the scourge of violence, which is wiping out a generation of young, African American men. “Let me talk about the devastating impact that occurs in one segment of the community. In 2011, 75% of Philadelphia’s homicide victims were African American males — that’s 230 people. “If 230 people were killed by tainted spinach in Philadelphia, the USDA would issue a national recall immediately. If 230 people were killed in an airplane crash, there would be congressional hearings on air travel. If 230 people were killed a fire, there would be a national investigation and review of fire safety. “However, 230 African American men are killed in one city, and nothing. Nothing but silence. “This is not just Philadelphia, many of mayors in this room face this same epidemic of violence in their cities as well. “If our country’s response to domestic terrorism was on the scale of our response to international terrorism, we could overcome this devastating violence, health disparities and educational gaps in a generation. There must be a national conversation on the impact of this violence on our families, our communities and our country. We know that violence breeds upon itself, and the longer we wait to act, the more intractable these problems become. “This is our problem; it’s America’s problem, because we created it through disinvestment, indifference and neglect. It is in cities where America must confront this challenge. This isn’t just a Black problem. It affects us all. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote from his Birmingham jail cell, we are all ‘tied together in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.’ (Cont. Page 27)
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Port Improvements: While the Public Record’s Jun. 14 Report on the Port of Philadelphia capably touted the many initiatives underway to maintain and expand the Port’s facilities and car-
goes, two statements should be corrected. Specifically, the article “Beyond the Deeper Channel” (page 15 of the report) suggested that the lion’s share of future port improvements would center on the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, and would include the addition of new postPanamax container cranes, funded through a $300 million state bond issue.
While improvements at Packer Avenue Marine Terminal have been and will continue to be made to retain and increase cargoes, there are currently no plans for new cranes at the facility, nor for a bond issue to finance them. Currently, following the recommendation of PRPA’s recent Strategic Facilities Assessment, numerous improvements are being made at virtually all PRPA
facilities, and some of these improvements were mentioned in the article. You should also be aware that the article also mentioned projects that were already completed, are tentatively being considered, and some that will not be undertaken at this time. That is the reality of the port business: Plans, especially major ones, are frequently changed and modified. Generously funded by the Commonwealth, but not in the
‘A Clarification by the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority’ form of a bond issue, the improvements that are being made are intended to improve both the structural integrity and cargo-handling capability
of all PRPA facilities up and down the Delaware River, every one of which is integral to the success of the Port of Philadelphia.
Produce Market Serves Public In operation about a year now, the new Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market continues to be a dramatic sight in Southwest Philadelphia. Located across the street from the Philadelphia Auto Mall, this huge modern facility handles all manner of fruit and vegetable products. The facility serves both large retail purchasers like supermarkets and restaurants, as well as the general public. This is the first non-maritime
facility of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, but its economic development benefit and familiar products (many handled at the Port of Philadelphia) make it a great fit for the Port of Philadelphia family. Among other initiatives, PRPA is now working with the Produce Market to help its merchants export. The Produce Market has also worked hard to increase access to fresh food by poor communities.
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Corbett Initiative Boosts Car Imports
GOV. TOM CORBETT’S Administration made possible major paving job at Port’s Automobile Processing Facility. New paving was needed to allow for more-efficient, expanded handling of Port’s Hyundai and Kia automobile cargoes. This is only one of many projects made possible by Corbett Administration.
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was seen at the Mother of Divine Grace Italian Festival where he was welcomed by parishioners. Earlier in the month, he spent every second introducing himself to potential voters at the K & A festival earlier. His campaign kickoff will mark the beginning of his door-to-door campaigning throughout the district until November. Unlike the primary, he’ll have with him the full backing of the elected leadership of the Democrat Party. Dunbar has analyzed Taylor’s ability to keep his seat are “the turnouts he gets each time he runs in the 45th and 25th.” Taylor is Republican leader of the 25thWard and Kevin Pasquay is GOP leader of the 45th – two powerful local organizations. Dunbar believes that can change. The registration tide has slowly been changing in favor of Democrat candidates in the district and he sees weaknesses for Taylor in Wards 23, 31, 33, 55 and 62. “I hope to help those ward leaders build up majorities in November,” he avers. Dunbar also notes the district leans heavily Democrat for presidential elections. Taylor has the distinction
177TH HOUSE DIST. in Kensington and N.E. Phila. of being the only remaining ture. His effectiveness, this Republican legislator in the year alone, has resulted in Philadelphia caucus. It’s to movement toward a Homehim the city must turn to con- owners Emergency Mortgage vey its legislative interests to Assistance Foreclosure prothe Republican majorities in gram; he also helped the city with its land-bank bills, the General Assembly. Taylor who is an attorney worked to keep Catholic and of counsel to the firm of schools open and boosted Archer & Greiner law firm, is charter schools. In addition to a major force in the legisla- his role as chairman of the
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House Liquor Control Committee, Taylor has also been deeply involved in the problem of school violence and has been at the forefront of the fight against the abuses of Oxycontin, the prescription pain killer. A look at Taylor’s website shows the mild-mannered (Cont. Page 6)
As a member of the National Guard, I know how important it is to help both active duty soldiers and veterans. That is why I am pleased to announce that a veterans’ services coordinator is available at my District Office at 8016 Bustleton Avenue to assist veterans. Joseph Buckley, a veteran with extensive outreach experience, will be available by appointment to help veterans and their families with various issues, including housing for homeless vets, access to medical services, obtaining deceased vets’ medals for surviving families and more. To set up an appointment, please call my office at 215-695-1020. Parkwood Shopping Center 12361 Academy Road, Phila., PA 19154, 215-281-2539 8016 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia PA 19152 215-695-1020 Open Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 5 PM
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William Dunbar ...a fight in 177th Democrat State Representative nominee William F. Dunbar will host an Open House in the 177th Dist. at the corner of Tulip Street & E. Allegheny Avenue this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. This will mark the beginning of what could be the most-important legislative district race in the City. If Dunbar succeeds, he will be the first Democrat to do so since 1984 when State Rep. John Taylor (R-Kensington) was elected to that seat. To do so, he will need to help increase Democrat registrations, work to become a recognizable name in the district which wends its ways through the river wards, and be seen as someone who can reproduce the work habits that have earned Taylor the title of “go-to guy” for constituent services. There is no doubt Dunbar is putting his all on this race. He’s been all over Bridesburg, Fishtown, Kensington, Northern Liberties and Port Richmond, visiting communities he would not have thought of doing until he assessed there were changes in the 177th that could benefit a serious Democrat challenge. Born and raised in West Philadelphia’s Overbrook
Farms, Dunbar is a publicschool product who graduated Bartram HS before going on to Lincoln University, where he majored in political science and criminal justice. Dunbar went on to the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his master’s in government administration. He became a special assistant to Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Phila.), with whom he first served as an intern, following that up as State Rep. Tony Payton’s (D-Kensington) director of community relations. Dunbar moved into the district five years ago, making his home in Port Richmond. Married to Fay Reynolds, he is the father of three boys, the oldest of whom is seven. He entered the spring primary as a Democrat, with competition from Richard Antipuna, a community activist. This was pleasant surprise for the Democrat ward leaders in the district, who over the years had often been forced to literally concede the seat to Taylor. Dunbar won handily, wooing and picking up the enthusiasm of the same ward leaders, who now see a chance to beat the Republican Goliath with Dunbar, who was indeed a newcomer to them. Today, the 28-year-old Dunbar is seen as their first real shot to take down Taylor. He’s moving around within the district. Signs are going up. Last week, Dunbar
Will David Beat Goliath In 177th?
Mass. Guv Wows Dems MASSACHUSETTS Gov. Deval Patrick keynoted Penna. Democrat State Committee meeting at Valley Forge Casino Resort in Radisson ballroom, bringing over 300 Democrats to their feet. Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. escorted Governor from VIP reception to ballroom.
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Greens Wallop Proposed Sale of PGW
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PENNA. State Treasurer Rob McCord and Democrat Attorney General candidate Kathleen Kane were delighted to meet with Gov. Deval Patrick at Penna. Dems’ big dinner in Valley Forge. Photo by Bonnie Squires STATE REP. JOHN
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(Cont. From Page 5) legislator is constantly involved in community events, while it updates constituents through vocal and motion-picture interaction with him. He maintains three district offices – all supporting his recognition as a “constituent-oriented legislator” – covering sections of the 177th. They are located at 2901 Thompson Street, 1039 E. Hunting Park Avenue and 4725 Richmond Street. Casey Breakfast Draws A Crowd
Fundraisers in Philadelphia are few and far between in this city during the summer months, unless, of course, you go the breakfast route. This was what drew a packed crowd to the Racquet Club yesterday morning as Democrat heavy hitters sponsored a fundraiser for Pennsylvania’s senior US Sen. Bob Casey. We would have had pics in today’s edition, except for a “no-press” policy. Greens Against Sale Of City’s Gas Works
The City Committee of the Green Party of Philadelphia
says Mayor Michael Nutter has failed to make his case in favor of selling PGW to the highest bidder. Since 1836, the Philadelphia Gas Works has provided citizens with gas for many purposes. Currently, PGW has more than 514,000 customers. PGW is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the US, and the utility’s 1,654 employees are required to live within Philadelphia, where they are part of the city’s tax base. GPOP Chair Vivek Ananthan, of the 5th Ward, stated, “PGW pays the City an $18million franchise fee each year.” Green Party leaders point out no one yet knows how much the preparation for a sale will cost Philadelphia, an expense PGW’s customers to pay for. The Philadelphia Gas Commission commented, “We have grave reservations about the wisdom and appropriateness of such expenditures and how they would be of benefit to PGW’s customers.”
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Mellow Loses State Pension
Pleading guilty to federal charges of conspiracy and filing a false federal tax return has cost former State Sen. Robert Mellow (D-Lackawanna) his $138,959-a-year pension and the $107,165-ayear share of his pension that his ex-wife received. The State Employees’ Retirement System last week notified the 69-year-old former Scranton-area Senator the state Public Employee Pension Forfeiture Act applies to the crimes he admitted to committing while he held public office. That law allows pension benefits to be stripped if the public trust has been violated. Felder Seeks Boxing Boon
Jeff Felder is setting his sights on helping boost Philadelphia boxing to the heights it once enjoyed. He’s promoting an “Independence Weekend Boxing” show at the Convention Center, Jul. 7. First Bout at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $100. For tickets (215) 386-7974, (215) 416-1282. Will Abortion Stand Impact On Bob Casey?
US Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. (D-Pa.) in one way is like his father, a popular elected offiState Rep.
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Debbie Brady, First Lady of the Democratic City Committee and wife of Congressman Bob Brady, did what she was supposed to do when thugs invaded her home. She banged at the window of the closed door that separated her from them and literally ordered them out. Much to their chagrin, they put their tails between their legs and disappeared. Lucky for them! Had she opened the door, Debbie would have made mincemeat out of them. Congrats to Debbie. State Rep. Harold
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cial. Though he followed his dad’s career as he moved up the political ladder, he moved away from his father’s philosophies. Though it seems pro-abortion and pro-life polls show the Commonwealth’s voters almost equally on both sides of that equation, Junior must reflect that his dad’s antiabortion stand did not lessen his gubernatorial victory in 1990. Senior won by one million votes. His opponent, GOP US senatorial candidate Tom Smith, believes a majority of Pennsylvania voters still believe abortions are senseless killings.
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Our Opinion ... Thank You, City Council
Another Opinion
Let’s Include All Health-Care Pros
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We are pleased you didn’t put the carriage before the horse. Instead, you refused to approve the AVI this early in the game. Your one-year delay of Mayor Nutter’s controversial property-reassessment plan, and your committing in new taxes less than half of the $94 million the Mayor sought for the cash-starved public schools, are most welcome to the voters of this city. Still, we need to caution Council Members the tax compromise they have come up, though mitigating some harm, will add to the straws that have been a burden to the economic structures of this city. Neither homeowners nor businesses can suffer additional taxes. Yet that is what is coming their way. There are cuts possible everywhere. We wonder why they have not been fully explored. Council may have taken for granted little paring is possible in an overview of the City’s budget. Council may believe the Mayor and his administration have cut through to the bone; the same with the School District. Yet, being long-time viewers of the Philadelphia governmental scene, we know pet sacred-cow projects exist in this budget in a myriad of ways and will be protected by its passage. Yet they don’t really have to be. Can’t you bring your knives into play and spare the taxpayer? Our editorial cartoon, by Ron Taylor, tells it the way it is. We are beginning to feel overtaxed and the ensuing decisions by families and businesses will have a slowing effect on the continued growth of this city.
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Jun. 21- Entry-level Job Fair at Zion Baptist Ch., 3600 N. Broad St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 209 confirmed employers. Breakfast, lunch included. by State Rep. Pamela A. DeLissio For info Jill Gromen (267) Is there a Doctor in the House? And a Nurse Practitioner? 408-9027. And a Pharmacist? And a Physician Assistant? On Jun. 6, the House Health Committee passed HB 1570. This legislation addresses a long-overdue overhaul of the rules and regulations under which hospitals operate. The last time the Three Of The Best regulations were comprehensively reviewed was 30 years ago Quite often when people with many “Band-Aids” applied in the intervening years. So talk about elected officials or yes, this is landmark legislation. political leaders, it is too easy However, this landmark legislation has a serious flaw. Too often, public policy is driven by politics and not the to focus on the bad things that greater good of the Commonwealth’s citizens. Too often, spe- come up instead of looking at cial interest groups focus on their needs or wants to the detri- the good qualities. Sometimes ment of the greater good. During my first 18 months in office, it is because when something I have observed the legislature does not consistently apply best good is going on, genuine practices related to communication and processes. The best leg- leaders do not seek the spotislative process includes and consults all stakeholders. If best light. As a social worker at DHS, practices were followed, better public policy would be the outI wish to speak highly of three come. HB 1570 is an example of public policy that falls short of elected officials who have meeting the greater good because all of the appropriate stake- meant a lot to me, not only on holders were not included in the process. The flaw is the bill a professional level but on a defines medical-staff membership as limited to physicians, den- personal level as well. State Reps. Louise Williams Bishop, tists and podiatrists. Youngblood and (Cont. Page 20) Rosita
Jun. 22- 1st annual Chick or Fish Fry hosted by Congressman Bob Brady, State Rep. Mark Cohen, Shirley Gregory and 49th Ward at Lou & Choo’s, 2101 W. Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m. $10. For info Sonja Thomas (215) 200-6144, Ducky Birts (215) 510-1057, Teresa Tanner (267) 2708088, Tommy Blackwell (215) 992-4425. Make checks payable to Shirley Gregory/49th Ward, 5803 N. 12th
St., Phila., PA 19141. Jun. 22- Cocktail reception for Joe Rooney, Republican 13th Dist. congressional candidate, hosted by Donna Parisi at A Child’s Place, 524 Sugartown Rd., Devon, Pa. Tickets $150-$1,000. For info Maria Diezel (610) 430-0419. Jun. 23- William Dunbar campaign headquarters opening at 2302 E. Allegheny Ave., 12-5 p.m. Guests include Congressman Bob
Brady, State Sen. Christine Tartaglione, DA Seth Williams and Mayor Michael Nutter. Jun. 24- Celebration Of The Drum at Hatfield House, 33rd & Girard Ave., 12-7 p.m. No cost. Bring your family, instruments, blankets or chairs. Jun. 27- 14th annual Youth Anti Violence Health Awareness Initiative at Myers Rec Ctr., 58th & Kingsessing Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free event.
Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters ways acted on the issues and concerns when they have been raised. I have had the pleasure to call Youngblood my “Mom” – not because she gave birth to me, but when it comes to public service and thinking about the less fortunate, she has filled a motherly role for me and I cannot thank her enough for that. I have had the chance to call Brownlee my “Sister”, not because we are related by blood, but by her taking a rational approach to issues and looking for rational solutions to problems.
I have long admired Bishop for her consistent work on behalf of children and families, and for admitting her own battles with child sexual abuse. It takes strong people to admit when they have had their own issues, and stronger people to fight for the people that quite often do not have a voice in the public forums, or the money to donate at the highest end to the “Leaders”. When it comes to a long search for genuine leaders anymore in Philadelphia, I have realized we have some already here. David Krain
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Michelle Brownlee are three elected officials who take their positions seriously and truly take action when concerns are brought up with regards to children and families who reside in their districts. As a social worker, I have had to call them on behalf of constituents. They responded quickly and when possible solved the issues. Trying to go to some of the elected officials, I would have to send an email to someone and hope and pray it was on their time in the office. While I do not live in any of these Representatives’ district, they have al-
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the implications of that information are to the conduct of the case. You can fill out the form properly, and find that the Chapter 7 trustee is suing your mother for the money you repaid her before bankruptcy. Ouch! While it’s not rocket science, it isn’t about the forms. Just the facts. Here’s my checklist for evaluating a prospective bankruptcy lawyer. How much of the lawyer’s practice is bankruptcy cases for individuals?
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Michael A. Cibik, Esquire American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: How to pick the right bankruptcy lawyer? Answer: Lawyers are not interchangeable. One lawyer is not necessarily as good as another. Price is probably the poorest basis on which to choose an attorney. Bankruptcy law is not about filling out forms. You do file forms in bankruptcy, but the job requires a lawyer because it is not obvious what information goes in those forms and what
Does the lawyer ask about your goals in filing? Do you get a chance to talk and are you really heard? Does the attorney explain your choices and the legal procedures in language you can understand? Are you comfortable asking questions and disclosing the difficult and messy situations in your financial life? Are you offered a written representation agreement that you can understand that tells you what services are included in the quoted fee? Do you get real, unhurried facetime with the lawyer, not staff? Next Week’s Question: Can foreclosure be stalled by filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
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JOE ROONEY, Republican candidate for US Congress in the 13th Dist., seriously wants to beat ALLYSON SCHWARTZ. He is serious on the issues and he is serious about raising money. He has formed a finance committee and has hired professional fundraiser EVE ALLEN to guide his efforts. Allen has worked for CONGRESSMAN JIM GERLACH in the 6th Dist. and was instrumental to Gerlach’s survival when he was targeted by the National Democratic Party. Rooney’s campaign appears to have garnered support from some heavy hitters including DRPA CHAIRMAN WILLIAM SASSO, who is on the host committee of a fundraiser for Rooney this Friday. On the political side, Rooney has hired MARK CAMPBELL as an advisor. Campbell was the National Political Director for RUDOLPH GIULIANI’S presidential campaign in 2007-2008 and, like Allen. he has also worked for Gerlach. Last week, VITO CANUSO held a meeting at the United Republican Club of the ward leaders that he deems to be ward leaders. The list did include a number of ward leaders on the insurgent side and some attended, including MIKE CIBIK, LINDSAY DOERING, LEW HARRIS, ANNIE HAVEY, STEVE NASEVICH, MATT WOLFE and MARK SUPPLE. The ward leaders who are loyal to the State Committee were there to observe only, according to Cibik. Canuso apparently did not understand that and it appears he considered them to be part of a quorum when he took a confidence vote “by acclamation” for him as Chairman of Republican City Committee. Did he not notice none of insurgents responded yea or nay, or did he just not care? Did this meeting show Canuso’s strength, or was it reminiscent of AL (Cont. Page 19)
On Wednesday, I was part of a panel that asked the following question: What can be done to make African Americans here in Philadelphia consider becoming members of the Republican Party? The panel was part of a series that a group of young African American professionals has been doing at Elaina’s Soul Lounge on Baltimore Avenue as a means of helping this particular group consider some of the issues facing the city. The Facebook page that served as an entrée to the discussion has been, predictably, hot. It’s included discussions on everything from whether or not the parties are actually all that different (which, to one poster who said, “Rich white men run both parties,” they’re not), to whether or not we should view President Abraham Lincoln as the Great Emancipator because he didn’t actually think Blacks deserved equality with Whites. For me personally, I think that the question the forum’s organizers are asking is a good one. I’ve been to the Republican National Convention and have seen Black folks there. Heck, the former head of the RNC was a Black guy. True, he was a silly Black guy. But he was a Black guy nonetheless. Personally, I’m of the mind that Black folks, indeed all folks of color, need to be a presence in all political parties. You can’t make sure your community’s issues are heard by as many people as possible if you’re not at all of the tables, bringing your voice. But I can kind of understand why Black folks would just as soon vote for a ham and Swiss on rye sandwich as they would a Republican here in the city. While the existence of (Cont. Page 19)
YOUR A.V.I. Real Estate Tax Increase: You have to commend CITY COUNCIL for a profile in courage in standing up to AVI and voodoo economics. The administration - Finance Dept. poorly marketed AVI. It was their zeal, perhaps? The good news is Council will not give the schools A BLANK CHECK. It will go to specific accounts. For Council Members who flip-flopped with changing positions, you missed the time to stand up and be counted. The crazy thing is that we could have had AVI years ago. Realware, the computer program purchased for it never worked. After $8-10 million of taxpayer money spent, it was wisely declared dead by Richard NEGRIN, now Managing Director. Speculators that Nutter lost some national prestige due to the AVI loss should know national fame is built upon a house of cards. Still, the low-level rumor Nutter will run for Congress persists. COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON’S efforts to deal with dangerous properties of absentee landlords is PAYING off. These Landlords are repairing properties and paying back taxes!! Bravo!... FIRE COMMISSIONER LLOYD AYERS was presented with bricks from the National Fire Academy Memorial Walk of Honor by students of the Francis Scott Key School. They also donated money to the Local 22 Widow’s Fund. Ayers thanks them for both acts. Ayers is an advocate for the 2nd Alarmers Dedication for Fallen Firefighters. Domenic Cosenza, 2nd grader at St. Cecelia’s, is the winner of the Fire Prevention Award, Ayers said. SERGEANT Robert Mansfield, an injured Iraq vet, is stumping for a run as GOP candidate for Chaka Fattah’s seat. The polished soldier has been seen in the Union League with backers, with ministers, and at patriotic events. FLAG DAY in the Union League also celebrated the Birthday of the US Army. Gen. Lloyd Austin. Vice Chief of Staff, US Army, received the Lincoln Award. The troops really like this general who fought alongside them in Iraq.... MEMORIAL DAY PARADE in Wildwood City was a good one!! The sad news is North Wildwood and the Crest would not let it enter. Why?? You all remember how DAN GRACE of Local 830 TEAMSTERS whupped the City sodasugar tax! Well, Mayor Bloomberg in the Big Apple is going to try it. He held a media conference with soda cans and sugar cubes in front of each. A few days later, he admitted a mayonnaise-smothered BLT is okay – once in a while. Huh... A MITT ROMNEY economic advisor used the Obama policy to cite how to broaden the tax base. OOPS. (Cont. Page 22)
Yo! Here we go again with this message on grandparents’ answering machine: Good morning ... at present we are not at home but, please Leave your message after you hear the beep…Beeeeep. If you are one of our children, dial 1, and then select the option from 1 to 5 in order of “arrival” so we know who it is. If you need us to stay with the children, press 2. If you want to borrow the car, press 3. If you want us to wash your clothes and ironing, press 4. If you want the grandchildren to sleep here tonight, press 5. If you want us to pick up the kids at school, press 6. If you want us to prepare a meal for Sunday and deliver to your home, press 7. If you want to come to eat here, press 8. If you need money, press 9. If you are going to invite us to dinner, or, taking us to the theater … start talking, we are listening! And now we ask, “What do eight-year-olds think of grandparents?” – Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of their own. They like other people’s. Grandparents don’t have to do anything except be there when we come to see them. They are so old they shouldn’t play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the shops and give us money. When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars. They don’t say, “Hurry up.” (Cont. Page 19)
Revolt against MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER’S AVI plan in City Council stopped the potential middle-class increase in its tracks. COUNCILMEN BILL GREEN, BOB HENON, DENNY O’BRIEN, BRIAN O’NEILL and COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL were able to capture the ear of COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE to delay implementing the policy for at least a year. Council President Clarke showed great political skill in listening to his members’ concerns instead of blindly supporting Mayor Nutter’s agenda. In Harrisburg, several members of the Senate and House in Philadelphia had offered numerous amendments that interfered with successful passage of any enabling legislation. The chief architect of the enabling legislation is STATE SEN. ANTHONY WILLIAMS. The members who offered amendments that interfered with passage of the AVI bills were STATE SENS. LARRY FARNESE and MIKE STACK in the Senate and STATE REPS. MIKE O’BRIEN and MIKE McGEEHAN in the House. But it appears Williams can still help the Mayor next year by brokering peace treaties among the differing sects in Harrisburg and Philadelphia. The process will play out in the weeks and months ahead. JOHN ELLIOTT hosted CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY for dinner at CHOPS Restaurant on City Line Avenue. Elliott has an extensive history in Philadelphia politics dating back to the Rizzo-Camiel feuds. Also attending the dinner were JIM CRUMLISH III, who is rumored to be on the short list for Common Pleas Court in Philadelphia. Also dining at the same table were FRED SANTARELLI, an Elliott law partner; former 64TH WARD LEADER MARTY BEDNAREK; and State Sen. Mike Stack, the newest member of the Elliott law firm. Also dining at CHOPS was former Supreme Court JUSTICE SANDRA SCHULTZ NEWMAN. Brady recently received a successful result in his lawsuit against the Philadelphia Inquirer for slander and libel. He is represented by power attorney RICHARD SPRAGUE. Sprague is the attorney who was originally able to successfully sue the Inquirer decades ago, and received a multi-million-dollar verdict. The key to this type of lawsuit is to show malice on the part of the newspaper or reporter and Sprague has successfully done it once again. State Sen. Larry Farnese wants again packed the House at the Waterfall Room. His fundraising capabilities have been noted in all of the political circles. Republican KEN POWELL and Democrat ROGER GORDON were reported successfully out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. They will both likely be confirmed as Philadelphia judges next week.
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her record-breaking maiden voyage nears, Philadelphia’s own “Lady in the Harbor” sits docked at Pier 82. The SS United States Conservancy wants to restore it and build a museum so the public can experience what it was like to be at sea 60 years ago. At the special reception, the SS United States Conservancy, the owners of the historic ship and the group spearheading her restoration, is saluted Vermeil with the National Flagship Champion Medal. Vermeil joins past recipients broadcaster Walker Cronkite and philanthropist Gerry Lenfest. It was Lenfest who saved the ship on Jul. 1, 2010, when he donated $5.8 million to the Conservency, enough money to pur-
LEGENDARY NFL COACH Dick Vermeil is lauded for his volunteer work for Save SS United States campaign at reception held at Independence Seaport Museum. Vermeil, joins Susan Gibbs, executive director of the SS United States Conservancy and board member Marc Byers. Photo by Rory McGlasson
chase the SS United States and maintain her at her current berth while funds are raised for her redevelopment.
“This great ship needs our help,” said Vermeil, who coached the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs and the
St. Louis Rams to a 1999 Super Bowl win. “She bears the name of our great country. She represents the best of America, and through these preservation efforts this ship can be a source of pride again for all of us.” The evening was capped off by the premiere of the latest documentary about the American liner, entitled SS United States: Made in America. Produced by noted filmmaker Robert Radler, the film is a sequel to the award-winning 2008 American Public Television film SS United States: Lady in Waiting. The new 50-minute film features rare historical footage of celebrities, political leaders, artists and historians, as it highlights the plight and potential of the “most famous ship that did-
n’t sink.” Shot in high-definition, the film follows the journey of America's only superliner, from a mid-20thcentury maritime marvel to a largely forgotten relic. It also chronicles the ship’s purchase by the Conservancy and its vision for the vessel’s rescue and restoration. “It’s been nearly 60 years since this ship made world history,” said Gibbs. “During her years of gallant service and in the decades since, she has touched the lives of millions the world over. This irreplaceable piece of American history – this symbol of our nation – deserves to be saved and repurposed for future generations. Thanks to champions like Dick Vermeil, we are constantly moving closer to achieving that goal.”
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(Cont. From Page 1) that sits rotting away in South Philadelphia, at a reception held at Independence Seaport Museum. Vermeil, 75, jumped aboard the bid to save the rotting liner, when he recorded a public-service announcement to aid Conservancy’s efforts. It aired last month. “The ship is such a symbol, emblem of America, our country’s history. We are fighting to save it,” said Susan Gibbs, executive director of the Conservancy and granddaughter of the ship’s designer William Francis Gibbs. She said the cost of a partial restoration would be $25 million. A full renovation with a museum, theater, and restaurants would cost $250 million. As the 60th anniversary of
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FDR Park To Rise From Ashes: Police Seek ‘Evil’ Arsonists
(Cont. From Page 1) More than half of the site was destroyed, according to investigators. In addition, two large shade trees were also damaged. On Tuesday, Mayor Nutter joined police, fire and civic leaders to announce a $11,000 bounty for information in regards to what the Mayor called “evil” and “thoughtless” individuals. At press time, police had not found the individuals responsible.
“This was not just some random act of vandalism,” said Mayor Nutter. “This was an act of evil.” Mayor Nutter visited the site Tuesday before announcing plans to rebuild the playground. The facility, was completed in October 2011 using funds from the City's capital budget and the FDR Park Trust. Mayor Nutter said Tuesday he had called the Philadelphia Eagles organization shortly after he had heard of the devastating blaze.
Christina Lurie, co-owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, announced Tuesday the Eagles organization will donate funds to assist with the rebuilding effort. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, of the 2nd Dist., also pledged $100,000 towards the reconstruction of the site. Mark Focht, First Deputy Commissioner of Park & Facilities at Parks & Recreation, said the rebuild will cost an estimated $200,000. Some of the equipment might be salvaged, he said, but
most will have to be destroyed. “Anyone who damages a playground hurts the children and hurts our entire community,” said Lurie. “FDR is part of our neighborhood, the neighborhood of the Eagles. The Eagles will absolutely step up and ensure that this playground is fixed.” The Eagles recently completed a rebuild at Comegy’s ES in Southwest Philadelphia, as part of its successful Youth Build Partnership. Of the $11,000 reward fund,
Mayor Nutter said the City will offer a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators responsible for the fire. Parks advocates and neighborhood groups, lead by Kathryn Ott Lovell, executive director of the Fairmount Park Conservancy, offered matching donations; the Fairmount Park Conservancy will contribute $2,500; the Friends of FDR Park will contribute $2,500; Barbara Capozzi, a member of the FDR Friends organization, will contribute $2,500; and the Packer Park Residents Association will donate $1,000. “We were here last year when they were building it,” said Kate Edwards, a Wilmington, Del. resident who was visiting the park Tuesday with her two-year-old daughter Grace Martin. “My daughter was looking forward to playing on the park; she was a little upset when she first saw the wreck this morning.” Back in the 1970s, park rangers were assigned to patrol the parks of Philadelphia. Those policeman were part of the City’s police cavalry unit. These park rangers at FDR park were on constant surveillance. However, this changed under former Mayor Frank Rizzo's first mayoral tenure. Rizzo consolidated and eliminated the cavalry, which was stationed at 11th & Reed
Streets, where the auto repair shop of the Police Dept. is presently located. Board members of the Friends of FDR Park said they hope this is an isolated incident. Gregory Jacovini, president of Friends of FDR Park, said his five-year-old son Mario was playing on the playground two weeks ago. “It’s just a hateful thing to do,” said Jacovini. “I can’t imagine what would make someone want to take something away from little kids.” He said, “The bounty could get you a new car -- so I’m sure someone will come forward and give police some information, and it will not be long until we find the people that did this. “Let’s be honest: Any idiot that pulls a prank like this, is probably stupid enough to go brag about it to their friends.” Barbara Capozzi, a board member of Friends of FDR Park, said she visits the park each day cleaning litter and debris. “The park playground will be even better when it’s rebuilt,” Capozzi said. “We will catch the people that did this, but it should not deter people from coming to FDR Park and enjoying what we have going on here.” She said, “It’s heart-breaking for our kids. But the playground will rise from the ashes, and be even better than before.”
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tion to happen.” The most-animated staffer is Marie Beren. She’s funny, talkative, creative, empathetic and, with 11 years experience, very little rattles her. There was a woman who had DHS problems and wanted her children back. She Waffleman entered the office agitated, (Cont. From Page 10) emotional and frantic. ApparThey can take their teeth and ently she had been sent pillar to post with her problem and gums out. Grandparents don’t have to be smart. They have to answer questions like “Why isn’t God married?” and “How come dogs chase cats?” When they read to us, they
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Out & About (Cont. From Page 10) President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama has cemented the allegiance of most of Philadelphia’s African American community to the Democratic Party, local Republicans have done themselves no favors with Black folks. I say this because it’s getting much, much harder these days to tell local and national Republicans apart.
course, “joining together” requires that both sides get some of their needs met. KAREN BROWN, who has been heard saying she could be a compromise RCC Chairperson in her speech, exhibited why no one has taken her up on her offer so far. She stated if the party had been united, she would There was once a time when you, as a person of color, could vote for certain Republicans without feeling like you’ve betrayed your people. There were folks like Arlen Specter (before he lost his mind and started acting like the Contract on America knuckleheads), former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kane, and others that at least admitted racism was still a problem, the cities needed help, and that the words “tax cut” were not
have beaten MICHAEL NUTTER last year. While political candidates frequently make self-aggrandizing statements, they must be more credible when they seek organizational leadership roles. That’s a task that calls for practical and frank assessment both of oneself and others. a panacea for everything. But now the local Republicans are sounding a lot like the national ones. While you’re not getting the “birther” nonsense, you’re getting some of the racism. And that’s really not gonna help the GOP with Black folks. I’ll spend next week’s column talking about the forum, which unfortunately happened too late for me to make it this week’s column. It’ll be interesting to see what I learn … or even if there’s anything to learn….
don’t skip. They don’t mind if we ask for the same story over again. Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don’t have television because they are the only grownups who like to spend time with us. They know we should have a snack time before bedtime,
and they say prayers with us and kiss us even when we’ve acted bad. Grandpa is the smartest man on earth! He teaches me good things, but I don’t get to see him enough to get as smart as him! It’s funny when they bend over; you hear gas leaks, and they blame their dog. Do these definitions describe you?
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belt, Patty Gilverti devotes much of her energy to assisting constituents who need help in dealing with various city agencies. She has a good working relationship with Councilman Squilla. “I’ve worked with Mark in the past, when he was President of the Whitman Council and when he was doing community activism. When Frank [DiCicco] was elected in 1996, Mark would call us for different kinds of help in the neighborhood. Burke Playground at 2nd & Jackson Streets was transformed through the diligence of Mark. You would pass by there and see Mark sweeping up. Even back then, he was helping neighborhoods. He’s very involved with zoning issues and wants the best situa-
got very little help. She began to threaten, shouting and demanding to see the Councilman. It could have turned ugly, but Beren, with her soothing way, diffused the situation and got her to calm down and at the same time insisted she be respectful of the office. Beren then got her five minutes with the Councilman, who made sure her paperwork was in order and that she could successfully petition the court. “I know from speaking to the 1st Ward Leader (John J. Dougherty) that the constituents are getting good service,” said Squilla. “He feels that all requests are being looked into. And that all-important return call is always given.”
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by Maria Merlino Six months ago Mark Squilla swept into City Council to represent the 1st Dist., a broad swath of the city that encompasses nine wards: the 1st, 39A and 39B, 2nd, 5th, 18th, 25th, 31st and 45th. The area covers the river wards, a large piece of South Philadelphia and a chunk of Center City. Constituents or residents of the district who have problems can get assistance from his office. Needs vary widely and you will always get a call back, no matter what. “I’m the newest here,” said Steve Lauer. Lauer who is a committeeman, also does a lot of volunteering for his church, Annunciation. “When Mark came in, I came in,” Lauer said. “On my first day I got 20 calls. Some of the typical things people have issues with are lot cleanings, downed signs, residential parking permits, and just general questions. This is a caring office and we have a policy of returning calls. When you call the office, the first thing we ask is your name, address and phone number. Now if you’re not within the boundaries of the district, we’ll get you in touch with the Council Member from that district. One of the skills you need here is being a people person.” Diana Galluccio is a former director of a Child’s Day Care Center. “I worked with former Councilman Frank DiCicco for four years,” she said. “Several of his staff remained when Mark took office and the transition has been very smooth. Of course this is totally different from day care, but very rewarding nonetheless. Some problems can be solved with a 3-1-1
creetly. These are the bull elephants, and their judgement is probably best as the herd seeks to pick a path through this thorny jungle. A number of ward leaders spoke at Canuso’s meeting, among them JIM DINTINO, who asked for the warring sides to join together. Of
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party fight a year ago, were missing from Canuso’s meeting last week. Their absence signifies there is a real de facto leadership of top Republicans in this city – and they do not align with either of the warring camps anymore. In many ways, these leaders must now assume some of the functions that a working County Chairman would in a normal County organization. No doubt they have judged it is best for them to do so dis-
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(Cont. From Page 10) HAIG’S claim that he was in charge in the aftermath of PRESIDENT RONLAD REAGAN’S shooting? Canuso had stated publicly that the ward-leader meeting at which RICK HELLBERG was elected Chairman of RCC was of no consequence to him. If that was the case, why did Canuso call for the confidence vote? Canuso was also heard
saying that he does not care if Republican State Committee recognizes Hellberg as RCC Chairman. The state party does not believe Canuso is the Chairman of RCC owing to rampant election irregularities at the 2010 county party organization meeting at which he maintains he was elected. Most interesting about Canuso’s meeting last week was that key ward leaders, who were ostensibly on Mike Meehan’s side in the intra-
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Lighting Way For Adorning Logan Sq. Gary Papa Run
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Williams Flies With Eagles
HAPPY WITH THEIR WORK at new Sister Cities Park in Logan Square are ribbon-cutters, from left, Deputy Secretary of Conservation & Natural Resources John Giordano, Center City District CEO Paul Levy, Mayor Michael Nutter, Deputy Mayor Michael DiBerardinis and Secretary of Transportation Barry Schoch.
Greenberger At FOW JOHNNY “DOC” DOUGHERTY, business manager for IBEW Local 98, is seen with some of his Papa Run Local 98 team which worked to ensure all preparation tasks for the run were completed. Event was sponsored by ABC-TV where late Papa worked. Cosponsor is Local 98 IBEW. Photo by Joe Stivala STATE SEN. Anthony H. Williams and Phila. Eagles mascot Swoop give their rendition of “Fly Eagles Fly” fight song during Eagles Playground Build, sponsored by Eagles and Eagles Youth Partnership. Players, coaches and volunteers joined the community to spend May 30 beautifying Comegys ES at 51st Street & Greenway Avenue. Williams was pleased a deserving school in his senatorial district was chosen for playground build.
ALAN GREENBERGER, Deputy Mayor for economic development and director of commerce, was guest speaker at 88th annual meeting of Friends of the Wissahickon at Valley Green Inn. Formerly head of City Planning Commission, Greenberger spoke on city’s need to respond to organizations like FOW. Photo by Denise Larrabee
COUNCILMAN Denny O’Brien and Phillie Fanatic complete a prerun warmup. Photo by Joe Stivala
Marijuana Medics Councilman Bobby Henon reads City proclamation dedicating the day to the run. Henon is a prostate-cancer survivor. Photo by Joe Stivala
SENATOR and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie chat during Eagles Playground Build sponsored by the Eagles and the Eagles Youth Partnership. Williams said Eagles’ ongoing commitment to Phila. is admirable.
Seeking medical-marijuana support at a rally on South Street are Tim Graham, Jamie Graham and Rachel Abrams. Photo by Donald Terry
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Another Opinion Let’s Include All Health-Care Pros (Cont. From Page 7) This definition is problematic because it does not acknowledge the critical roles of the other health-care professionals who are integral to the life of a hospital and who meet the needs of our citizens when they are hospital patients. Hospitals are multi-disciplinary entities, yet the medicalstaff definition does not reflect these other disciplines. Health care is not the sole domain of physicians as the definition would lead us to believe. So here is the Keystone
State, with a landmark piece of legislation imminent, insisting on narrowly defining medical-staff membership as limited to physicians, dentists and podiatrists. This is not forward thinking – it is not even current thinking. Interestingly, on May 16 the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published a final rule in the Federal Register that allows other health-care professionals to be included on a medical staff. Examples cited were: physician assistants, ad-
vanced practice registered nurses and pharmacists, to name a few. At the release of the final rule, CMS said, “We have broadened the concept of ‘medical staff’ and have allowed hospitals the flexibility to include other practitioners as eligible candidates for the medical staff with hospital privileges to practice in accordance with state law.” With ever-escalating health-care costs and a shortage of physicians to serve many rural areas, these other health-care professionals are
essential to delivering qualityand cost efficient care. Individual hospitals should make the decision as to whether or not to include other health-care professionals, other than the ones defined above per the legislation’s definition of medical staff. The Pennsylvania Medical Society opposes the broadening of this definition and has threatened to pull its support of this important legislation. I have introduced an amendment so that the defini-
tion of hospital medical staff is not limited to physicians, dentists and podiatrists. If my amendment passes, it will be up to the governing body of each hospital to decide which health care professionals should be designated as medical staff. There has been no good or sufficient reason offered as to why the medical-staff membership is so narrowly defined. Perhaps it is an age-old “turf war”; perhaps it is the reluctance to embrace new professionals. Regardless of
the reason, it is a disservice to the citizens of Pennsylvania to not have this legislation amended to prevent other health-care professionals from being excluded. We had to wait 30 years for the current legislation. It would be a disgrace to jeopardize the wellbeing of our citizens by omitting this amendment. (Pamela A. DeLissio represents parts of Montgomery and Philadelphia Cos. in the 194th Legislative Dist. of the State House of Representatives.)
TWAIN MAJOR, group leader at Wilson Park Boys & Girls Club, performed number “Dollar Bills” during Phila. Housing Authority’s Father’s Day event at Wilson Park. Event was to allow children to spend quality time with their fathers or male role models.
Wilson Park. The idea behind the special occasion was to allow children to spend quality time with their fathers or male role models while taking part in invigorating activities and gaining useful knowledge. Dr. Samuel Little, deputy executive director of resident and community services, said fathers are important to not only the well-being of the family, but more specifically to children in public housing communities. “Events always have the opportunity to transform the way one thinks and the way one behaves,” he said. “By all means, events like this one today tend to excite dads and are turning points in their relationship with family members, especially children. We think a byproduct of special events with the focus on dads will lead a greater number of dads to be very active not only in their community, but also as a leader for children.” Tim Massaquoi, representing the NFL Retired Players
Association, attended the event and said as a new father he understands how important it is for a child to have a father figure in their life. He said he was fortunate to grow
FORMER NFL Player Tim Massaquoi, now counselor at Frankford HS, joined PHA’s Father’s Day event at Wilson Park and said he was lucky to grow up with a man in his life. He graduated from University of Michigan and is preparing to begin work on a master’s degree at Eastern University.
up with a man in his life. Richard Negrin, the managing director of the City of Philadelphia, who was also present, said the statistics on kids without fathers are pretty clear.“Kids are five times more likely to drop out of school, get incarcerated, or get in trouble,” he said. “Fathers play such an important role. We’ve got a lot of great single moms out there doing everything they can, but they need help, whether it’s your biological father or just an important father figure in your life. Father’s Day is about our ability to help out our kids and get involved.” The US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development encouraged public-housing authorities across the country to host events such as the one at Wilson Park. The idea is to support the bonding of fathers and their children. The majority of public housing households with children are headed by single women making less than $9,000 annually. HUD Secretary Shaun
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The Philadelphia Housing Authority honored the hard work of fathers and other male role models in the community at a special Father’s Day event, “Daddy & I”, at
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RICHARD NEGRIN, managing director of City of Philadelphia, told Wilson Park residents attending special PHA Father’s Day event that kids who have a father or father-figure in their lives are far more likely to become successful citizens. He said there are many single mothers doing a great job, but they need help. Donovan believes encourag- dressa host of problems, noing more fathers to connect tably poverty, drugs, educawith their children would ad- tion, and behavior.
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Walking The Beat (Cont. From Page 10) IS THE GOP slowing the economy TO INFLUENCE THE ELECTION? The thought is in a lot of heads. Business, banks and finance (rescued by Obama) have the ability to do so. It came up again in the daily press. Let’s see: Fully recapitalized banks not making loans, employers not hiring and squeezing as much as possible from existing employees. A weak job report. Yeah, it is credible.... If OBAMA is elected, he will let Bush tax cuts expire. The GOP in control of the House (maybe the Senate) will be more inclined to make a deal to increase revenue and cut the budget. If ROMNEY gets in, the House and GOP Senate will move to make BUSH TAX CUTS permanent. They will repeal OBAMACARE. Austerity will be dead.
Aug. 11 is the day Yeadon Mayor DELORES BUTLER holds a party to honor the lifetime good works of KATHY HUGGINS, 34th Ward Committeeman, civic leader, community organizer, State Committee member and civil servant.... THE BIG LOSS of Judge Tom Dempsey cannot be weighed. A really decent man. Judges can see this magnificent man as a role model. Perfect Peace to him. BIRTHDAYS: Best to the fast-rising lawmaker State Rep. Vanessa Brown. Brown is now promoting summer reading for kids!! Albert Littlepage, 48th Ward Committeeman, State Committee activist and political sage, celebrates another year. Best wishes to him…. WARREN RAINES, congressional aide to Congressman Bob BRADY, caught the man who broke the congressional office windowpane, after a chase of several
blocks, at Passyunk Avenue & Moore Street. Bravo! The in-depth study of how difficult it is to get documents from New Jersey during the CHRISTIE era is an insight into that administration. Freedom of Information Act – does it work as intended??... THANK HEAVENS the bill to halt partisan election of judges is DEAD!! The Democracy of the Founding Fathers LIVES!! An uneasy feeling when I heard Justice CASTILLE favors NOT filling judicial vacancies in Allegheny and Philadelphia Cos. – to save money. Do we not fill a Supreme Court vacancy as well, Mr. Justice?? A rumor had it Castille got a CEO job offer for over $700k. If true, take it…. A grand jury is fishing for wrongdoing in TRAFFIC COURT. A story is that they called a young girl around 16-18 years of age to
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testify. Can you imagine? It could be frightening to appear before the well-dressed, coiffed and very intelligent questioners. If true, it was just BAD. Then it was said an auto mechanic had the jurors laughing so much, that he was angrily dismissed by a “Bostonian” prosecutor. So much for local perspective (?). A Grand Jury has no defense attorney present, so it is lopsided and taxpayers who appear also pay taxes to be put on the spot. Was Judge Glaser supposed to leave Traffic Court in May?? Why is he still there?? A GOOD Grand Jury is the Seth William’s one on snitching. The story outlining the relationship between ROMNEY AND RENDELL is an eyeopener. And it bears close watching. Is the “relationship” for the good of the Republic?... The TV ads against a potential teacher’s strike in Neshaminy, which was called off, were bought by an anti-labor group: Citizens Alliance took credit, and is a pro-right-to-work law group financed by business. We are in an era when big money comes down on the little guy – like the olde days. The AFL-CIO recently mobilized in Quakertown at a
Mitt Romney bus stop. The theme was to not allow the 1% bus to run over the 99%.... Councilpersons JANNIE BLACKWELL and DAVID OH presented Dr. Kingsley Moghalu, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, on business opportunities between Philly and Africa – they are growing with the advent of oil and cell phones – at Wharton School. HATS OFF to State Reps. Mike McGEEHAN and Louise BISHOP for continuing to call attention to their child sex-abuse bills.... SAD is that the Dept. of Defense euthanizes their K9 dogs at seven or eight years of age, when they should get good owners. In
Vietnam they saved many a soldier’s life, but the Army declared them “property” and disposed of them. EVENTS: Sen. BOB CASEY will be in town on the 20th. Thanks to Mike DRISCOLL, the DEZZIS and others...SHIFT TO SHORE for summer events. Many in North Wildwood at Keenan’s: 28 July Brady Bunch & Glaziers, 4 Aug. Local 22, 10 Aug. Hibernian Hunger Project, 11th Gasworkers, 18th Operating Engineers and Local 98 Down Under, 21st Cardinal Dougherty, 25th Katie Kirlin, 21 Sep. Irish Weekend. Little Flower will be on the new Westy’s Ocean View deck on 8/18.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. FEE BUDGET General Construction Roof Replacement $3,660,465.00 $200.00 CEP/Hunting Park 4224 N. Front Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on June 27, 2012 at 10:00a.m. B-061C of 2010/11
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Goodfellas’ Henry Hill’s Philadelphia Connection fame. He was indeed a lucky “fella”. I knew him well enough to the point where I could have been one of the guys who were commissioned to rub him out in a gang hit long before. Back in 1979, Henry Hill and Jimmy Burke (another wise guy featured in the movie) introduced me to Chucky Smith, who managed the Apollo XXX adult-entertainment center located near 13th & Market Streets, better known as The Family Theatre. The two were often in Philadelphia making mob-related business pit stops in the Delaware Valley area. Smith was a mob associate of the Gambino crime family’s Philadelphia-based adult-porn businesses operated by Tony Trombetta.
RAY LIOTTA, left, played real-life mobster Henry Hill, right, in famous thriller Goodfellas. Chucky Smith collaborated with the Feds. with Burke and Gambino Burke and Smith met with crime family associate Richie me at the Apollo XXX Theatre Kuklinski in fencing stolen and then later at the Boathouse property, pornographic mate- at FDR Park. They suggested rial, illegal drug sales, illegal I take some of my Kensington buddies to Brooklyn to assist gun sales and murder. Following Hill’s arrest by Burke in whacking out Hill at the Feds in 1980, Burke was a Brooklyn Heights mob-run unsure if Hill was cooperating grocery store which fenced
stolen Betamax machines for quick cash. They knew Hill and I had criminally associated several times in the past and I wasn’t considered a threat to him. The plan was for me to lure Hill to this grocery store; then Burke would have others there to wipe out Hill in typical mob-hit fashion. Luckily for me, I decided to pass on the info to a friend of my family, Billy Veasey, who was also a mob associate. He was older than I, and a confidant. I told him of my impending trip. He said, “No way! On your way home they would whack you out. You were the connection that could incriminate them.” Shortly thereafter, Hill disappeared into the witness-pro-
tection system; Burke was found guilty of mob-related crimes and sent to prison. If Billy Veasey hadn’t talked me out of setting up Hill to be whacked in Brooklyn, Burke would have succeeded in murdering Hill and there would have been no successful federal trial, no mob books written and definitely no movie named Goodfellas. The Henry Hill role as a Lucchese Crime Family associate in this movie would never have been. Isn’t it ironic how one simple choice in not doing something creates a chain of events that alters history? There but for the grace of God, I would have been a mob victim instead of the good-citizen crime-fighter I am today.
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by Gregory Bucceroni Coordinator Transit Crime Watch Victim Services The national press recently carried a legendary New York mobster’s obituary. Henry Hill died at the age of 69 peaceably at his home near Hollywood, Cal. He had “business” roots here in Philadelphia and that’s how I got to know him. The public learned about Hill from his notoriety starting in 1980 as a federal informer on the mob. But it was his testimony and lifestyle that brought to the viewing public a different face of the mafia as his life became the basis for the movie Goodfellas. He managed to escape a violent end by living off that
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Black GOP Block Party Rocks N. Philly Wards
by Annie Havey Yes, Virginia, there is a Republican Party and it is alive and well in North Philadelphia! Philadelphia Republicans of Color, or PhillyROC, chaired by Lewis Harris, Jr., in a joint effort with Joe DeFelice of the Republican Party of Philadelphia, held a very successful voterregistration drive in the 47th Ward last Saturday. The drive lasted just three hours — but 67 new people from North Philly joined the Republican Party. The event was well attended by new registrants from the 15th, 16th, 28th, 29th, 32nd and 47th Wards. New Chairman Rick Hellberg and Republican Ward Leaders Annie Havey, Jerry Brown, Mike Cibik, Robert Lawrence, Matthew Wolfe, Vicky Freeman and Arthur Barlow were in attendance as well. Committeepersons Dave Thompsen, Kevin Harris, Carol Mack and Daphne Jenkins enjoyed the festivities with Conrad, Byron and Ella Butcher from the South Philly crew! The barbecue was just another of the many Republican events sponsored by PhillyROC. Don’t want to be left out? Get in- LEDONNA MYERS and Julia Washington sign up to regvolved today! More info can be found at www.phillyroc.com ister Republican. or by calling (215) 279-7478.
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ENJOYING EVENT were Karl Miller and Johnnie Rose Harris, among many others.
MIKE & MONIKA CIBIK dropped by to cheer on efforts of DANCING UP a storm were Jermaine Thomas and Norma McNeill. Mike’s fellow Republican Ward Leader Lewis Harris, Jr.
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Youngblood Resolution Salutes Life Of Bill Gray State Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood (D-Northwest) reports unanimous House adoption of her resolution honoring former Philadelphia congressman and retired United Negro College Fund leader William H. Gray III provides worthy tribute to a groundbreaking visionary. Youngblood’s resolution also recognized the impact of
historically Black colleges and universities, with which Gray’s professional life and devotion closely intertwine. Gray left the US House of Representatives in 1991, after becoming the first African American to chair the Budget Committee and to become majority whip, for duties as president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund.
“Under his leadership, the UNCF greatly enhanced its ability to financially assist minority students and to support historically Black colleges and universities,” said Youngblood. “Through a career dedicated to public service, Bill Gray impacted in a positive way the lives of countless people in Pennsylvania, the nation and around the world.”
Public Notary Rudmans Donate Another $25,000 Application Now Online The application to become a public notary is now available online, a move that is expected to save the state time and money, reports State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-W. Phila.). Public notaries have the power to administer oaths and affirmations, certify copies, and take depositions, affidavits and verifications. “Pennsylvanians now have the ability to apply to become a notary from the comfort of their home or wherever they have access to a computer and an internet connection,” Williams said. “This new system is more efficient and costconscious.” To access online applications, go to the Dept. of State website, www.dos.state.pa.us, and click “Apply Online to Become a Notary Public.” The department processes approximately 23,000 notary applications each year. The department will continue accepting paper applications for those who do not have internet access, Williams said.
McGeehan, Bishop Call For Discharge State Reps. Michael McGeehan (D-Northeast) and Louise Bishop (D-W. Phila.) are pushing a procedural tactic to force movement on their child sex-abuse legislation. In attempts to force the legislation, the two said they announced a discharge resolution for their bills on the House floor Monday.
Youngblood noted Gray devoted 35 years pasturing Philadelphia’s Bright Hope Church, spent 12 years as an influential member of congress starting in 1978, took UNCF fundraising to record levels from 1991-2004, and at the behest of President Bill Clinton in 1994 became a special advisor to Haiti as a civil war roiled that nation.
“Any one of these accomplishments provides an exclamation point on a life well lived in the interest of helping others,” said Youngblood. “For one man to amass them all is a testament to a titanic contribution to humanity.” Outside of politics, Gray also cultivated a successful career as a businessman, serving as a director at Dell Inc. since
2000. He is also a director of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Prudential Financial Inc., Rockwell International Corp., Visteon Corp. and Pfizer, Inc. Youngblood also said Gray, a graduate of Simon Gratz HS in Philadelphia and of Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, serves as an admirable role model for today’s youth.
Ringside With The Shadowboxer
GRADUATES of Health Tech program at Children’s Hospital pose with benefactors Lucille & Kal Rudman, who an- ALTHOUGH BOTH of these Philly boxers who received world-title shots on big Manny nually give a minimum of $25,000 in scholarships to Pacquiao card in Vegas were unsuccessful, there’s no doubt both will return to ring even graduates of this program. more determined. Teon Kennedy showed his Philly heart by rising from canvas several times in his first shot at a world title. MIKE JONES showed class in his post-fight interview by simply saying his opponent was the better man tonight and he had no excuses.
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SPEAKERS at Health Tech graduation were Dawn McCray, CIS; Councilwomen Maria Quiñones Sánchez and Blondell Reynolds Brown; Martin Nock, CEO of Communities In Schools; and Jan Schaeffer, St. Christopher's.
Criminals In Muslim Garb Fourth Dist. Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. joined District Attorney Seth Williams and Muslim leaders to announce a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of any person who commits violent crime while disguising themselves in the clothing of Muslim women. There has been a series of robberies and murders, including the murder an Upper
Darby barber last week and the robbery of a Wells Fargo bank on Adams Avenue, where the alleged perpetrator was dressed in Muslim garb. “I stand with the leaders of the Majlis Ash Shura in condemning such gutless actions by these individuals,” said the Councilman. “These actions are in direct opposition to the Islamic way of life and I hope these criminals are brought to justice as soon as possible.”
Mayor Michael A. Nutter and the Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service will host a service day on Tuesday, Jun. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Francisville Recreation Center, 1737 Francis Street. Philadelphians of all ages will be able to participate in a wide range of service projects including: tree pruning, gardening, card making for the elderly, and distribution of information packets to local seniors. During the service day, participants will be entered into a raffle to win two free tickets to an exclusive screening of The Amazing Spider-Man. Philadelphians can register for the Service Day at www.SERVEPhiladelphia.co m. Young people can also enter the raffle by tweeting or posting how they are participating in service and volunteer events during the summer. Participants should tweet
@PhillySummer or post on the Fun Safe Philly Summer page on Facebook. Young people can also be entered by tweeting or posting a book they recommend. “Service is one of the greatestways to give back to Philadelphia,” said Mayor Nutter. “I’d like to encourage our city’s young people to participate in the Mayor’s Fun SafePhilly Summer Service Challenge and to attend the Service Challenge Kick Off at Francisville Recreation Center. It’s a fun way to win some free tickets and have a good time with your friends while cleaning up a neighborhood.” The Mayor’s Fun Safe Philly Summer Service Challenge offers young people exciting incentives to volunteerthis summer. Youth (ages 13 to 18) who volunteer for at least 10 hours by July 27th will be entered into a raffle including donated tickets from the Philadelphia Phillies,
Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Zoo as well as WWE Wrestling tickets. The grand-prize winner will receive two tickets to Power 99’s 30th annual Powerhouseconcert in October. Young people who want to participate in the Challenge can pick up and drop off registration forms at any branch of the Philadelphia Free Library. Service Challenge forms can also be downloaded at www.SERVEPhiladelphia.comand www.phila.gov/youthprograms. To Enter The Amazing Spider-Man raffle, attend the service day at FrancisvilleRecreation Center. Tweet how you are volunteering this summer. Or recommendedbook to @PhillySummer. Young people will be entered after “liking” Fun Safe Philly Summer on Facebook and posting on the page. Open to youth ages 13 to 18.
by Sylvia Booth Hubbard Dry eyes — when your eyes don’t make enough tears,
or tears evaporate quickly from the surface of eyes — are a problem for at least
HEALTH PARTNERS’ Crazy Praise Dance Showcase, a faith-based celebration of healthy living through dance, won this year’s Medicaid Health Plans of America’s Cultural Competency Award, which recognized outstanding cross-cultural programs for innovative best practices aimed at improving health of medical beneficiaries. Health Partners team, proudly displaying trophy, are, from left, Anita Lewis, legislative program manager; Carol Smolij, VP regulatory & clinical operations; Felicia Phillips, supervisor, communications & public affairs; Tashyra Ayers, senior community relations specialist; Kearline Jones, VP of government relations (all at Health Partners); and Thomas L. Johnson, president & CEO, MHPA.
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that can interfere with tear production. “If confirmed by other studies, our findings on caffeine should be useful in treating dry-eye syndrome," said Dr. Reiko Arita, MD, PhD. “At this point, though, we would advise using it selectively for patients who are most sensitive to caffeine’s stimulating effects.” See an ophthalmologist if symptoms of dry eye persist,
since advanced cases can cause eye damage and permanent vision problems. Current treatment options range from simple warm compresses, eye washes, and artificial tears to medications and tear-drainage devices. © 2012 Newsmax. All rights reserved.
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WEALTH GATHERS IN PHILLY: RAPPERS JAY-Z, SEAN 'DIDDY'COMBS; COMCAST'S RALPH AND BRIAN ROBERTS; MOVIE PRODUCERS BOB AND HARVEY WEINSTEIN. YEAR: 2007 According to the Phila Daily News (three years prior to the 2010 meeting of Rapper Jay-Z, Investor Warren Buffet, and Publisher Steve Forbes in Omaha, Neb., (see Part 78), two international rappers came to Philadelphia. They met with Ralph and Brian Roberts, Comcast executives. Movie producers Bob and Harvey Weinstein were also there. It was alleged that an "urban-focused channel for its video on demand platform" were discussed. Rapper Sean Combs, Brian L. Roberts, Comcast lacks hip-hop on- president, Ralph J. Roberts, Chairman of Comcast and rapper Jay-Z, demand program. --Phila Daily News, Feb 6, 2007 Footnotes: 1. "Rap star and music magnate JAY-Z is taking over Sirius Satellite Radio's hip-hop channel..."JAY-Z NATION",. .will feature music from the rapper's albums and songs by his favorite hip-hop artists... latest album, "American Gangster." --The Phila Inquirer, Nov 4, 2007 2. "Jay-Z...is an investor (here) in a condo development in Northern Liberties...L'Eau Condominiums--24 units starting at $500,000 per on American Street north of Spring Garden." --The Phila Inquirer, Oct 28, 2007 3. "EMPIRE STATE OF MIND," the new biography (of rapper Jay-Z) by 'Forbes' writer Zach O'Malley Greenburg, lavishes praise on the mogul..." --Bloomberg Businessweek, March 28, 2011 4. "Music mogul Sean Combs.. .will unveil.. .plans for a music-oriented cable channel called 'REVOLT'...Comcast, the nation's largest cable television provider, will carry Revolt..." --The New York Times, Feb 21 , ' 2 01: 2 5. "One year after taking control of NBCUniversal, Comcast posted a quarterly profit... that exceeded analyst expectations... NBCUniversal's broadcast segment benefited from ratings gains for the singing competition "THE VOICE". --The New York Times, May 3, 2012
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