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Well, this isn't really about "Busting up a Starbucks," but the Mike Doughty song of the same name seems somewhat apt for this post.I came across this story about Starbucks' "super-secret" cappuccino and found it quite interesting. Apparently, there is an unadvertised "short cappuccino" that most Starbucks stores will sell you without hassle...albeit quietly. An … Continue reading Busting up a Starbucks

Sci-Fi Channel and the BBC announced a deal today that gives Sci-Fi the U.S. rights to broadcast the first season of the BBC's new "Doctor Who" series. "Doctor Who" will be part of the network's Sci-Fi Fridays and will air Fridays at 9 p.m., beginning March 17 with the inaugural episode titled "Rose."While this news … Continue reading Fantastic! "Doctor Who" back in the USA

Sci-Fi Channel and the BBC announced a deal today that gives Sci-Fi the U.S. rights to broadcast the first season of the BBC's new "Doctor Who" series. "Doctor Who" will be part of the network's Sci-Fi Fridays and will air Fridays at 9 p.m., beginning March 17 with the inaugural episode titled "Rose."While this news … Continue reading Fantastic! “Doctor Who” back in the USA

A few days ago I posted a "call for help" regarding Ocean County College Prof. Karen Bosley, whose contract as student newspaper adviser and journalism instructor will not be renewed once it expires in June. Well, the AP picked up the story today and several groups are getting involved in protesting the college's decision. As … Continue reading Blogging for Bosley!

I love music and I especially love finding out about independent artists or under-the-radar label acts that exist outside the mainstream.Well, tonight I stumbled onto a site called Pandora. Basically, you enter the name of a musical act you like and it will create a streaming radio station based on that act's musical style, giving … Continue reading Opening Pandora’s Box…of music

The headline does fit this post. However, you'll have to get through this history lesson first before it all makes sense...As most people around here know, I wound up as a student at Rider University in the mid-90s after spending a few years trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. … Continue reading A call for help

Well, the Ben Folds show at Radio City Music Hall rocked Monday night -- despite the stupid 11 p.m. curfew imposed on him that resulted in Ben closing with just the crowd-sung harmonies of "Not the Same" instead of the full song. If he had gone one minute over, he would have been charged $10,000.So … Continue reading Ben Folds rocks NYC, then meets BK & KT

Well, after an Eagles loss to the Redskins on Sunday Night Football, it was nice to read these musical items on the news wires:Genesis reunion closer to reality?I came across this Reuters story on Phil Collins being open to a Genesis reunion. I was about to post this news to a Peter Gabriel-related site I … Continue reading Genesis reuniting? Kate Bush makes comeback

Edmund Bacon, a longtime city planner responsible for shaping modern Philadelphia, died Friday at his Center City home. He was 95.Although surpassed in mainstream notoriety by his son, actor Kevin Bacon, the elder Bacon was the man behind a number of Philly landmarks, including Society Hill, Independence Mall, Penn Center, University City, Penn's Landing, Market … Continue reading A Philadelphia legend passes