Thursday, November 29, 2007

The Daily Numbers -- Nov. 29

The Daily Numbers: 3 people found shot to death this morning in a home in Easton. There seems to be no end to the violence.


62 schools in Delaware County that were honored by the state for meeting the bechmarks on the Adequate Yearly Progress. Well done.


1.8 million dollars worth of pot seized in a raid on a man’s apartment on City Line Avenue. Police say he was running a high-end drug operation with a very potent form of marijuana. They think much of it was being sold to kids on the Main Line.


5 years in the slammer for a scion of the famous Strawbridge retailing clan. Steven L. Strawbridge Sr. was snagged on child porn charges.


4.6 million bucks, that’s what federal prosecutors say the government was cheated out of by a group of people and businesses under the guidance of a Blue Bell tax preparer and lawyer.


27 schools across the state that are actually spending what a recent study indicates they should, according to newly elected Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter.


3 fishermen rescued from frigid waters after their boat capsized in Delaware Bay. Unfortunately one of them died.


2 more men, including one from Delco, snagged in another sting operation by the county’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force. They thought they were chatting with young girls. They sent them webcam shots of themselves in the nude. They were actually dealing with an undercover agent.


2 quarterbacks still in play for the Eagles. It’s either going to be McNabb or Feeley under center Sunday. We just don’t know which one.


2 home jerseys that will be worn by the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park next year. They will unveil their new alternate jersey at a noon press conference.


15 points for former Chester High standout Darrin Govins in helping Saint Joe to a win over Ball State. Get used to hearing the name. He’s the latest Chester product to hit the big time with the Hawks, following in the legendary footsteps of Jameer Nelson. Govins can flat-out shoot the ball.


4 wins against 10 losses for the Sixers after they dropped a 106-95 decision to Utah at home last night.



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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
No, it’s not the Eagles. But there is a very important NFL game being played tonight. It’s the Cowboys vs. the Packers, each sporting just one loss. But you’re not going to see it, unless you happen to subscribe to the NFL Network. Get used to it. It’s the wave of the future. The free ride is ending. You’re going to have to pay to watch your favorite sports on TV.

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I Don’t Get It: Two more men have been nabbed in the latest Internet sex sting. One more time: When exactly are people going to realize that you have no idea who that person at the other end of the computer really is. A 14-year-old girl? Or an undercover agent?



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Today’s Upper: Kudos to Sen. Dominic Pileggi, R-9, of Chester, for pushing his open records law through the state Senate. Now the House needs to get on board.



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Quote Box: “I think they’re jumping the gun and already have their foot in the door in terms of getting what they want and doing what they want according to their new plan.”

-- Ridley Park resident Jim Cantwell, on the increase in planes he’s noticing over his home.

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