Pizza shop owner arraigned for 'terrorism by mice'

A Pennsylvania pizza shop owner faces charges for allegedly planting mice in two of his competitors' shops.

Update: Pizza shop owner arraigned for 'terrorism by mice' (With Video) - delcotimes.com

Phils' Kyle Kendrick ties knot with PA native, 'Survivor' alum

Some off-season news from the Phillies involving starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick.

From the Delaware County Daily Times:

Delco native and 'Survivor' alum Stephenie LaGrossa has said 'I Do' to Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick.

He joins teammate Cole Hamels in tying the knot with a 'Survivor' gal.

Righthander Kyle Kendrick got three-time "Survivor" contestant Stephenie LaGrossa to say "I do," joining rotation mate Cole Hamels as a spouse of one-time contestants of the show. Hamels is married to Heidi Strobel, who competed in season six.

Kendrick and LaGrossa tied the knot Saturday in Napa Valley, according to People magazine. LaGrossa is a Darby Township native who worked in promotions for the Flyers as well.

"I never thought there was 'the one,' but now I believe it," LaGrossa, 30, told the magazine. "He's what I needed my whole life and I'm so glad I finally found him."

The couple exchanged rings and vows in an outdoor ceremony in front of 105 guests at the Silverado Resort. The bride wore a dress by Priscilla of Boston and the groom a Hugo Boss tuxedo.

Phils' Kendrick ties knot with Delco native, 'Survivor' alum - delcotimes.com

Meehan ties Lentz to Bonusgate scandal

From the Meehan for Congress campaign:

Former U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan provided information Wednesday showing that his opponent, state Rep. Bryan Lentz, was a key beneficiary of the Bonusgate scandal and one of his key campaign staffers received nearly $10,000 in taxpayer funded bonuses after working on Lentz' 2006 campaign.

"From inside this capitol, a massive and illegal political operation was conducted on state time with taxpayer money," said Meehan, who held a press conference today in Harrisburg in Main Rotunda of the Capitol Building "Legislative employees performed campaign duties during work hours, and public money was used to pay bonuses to campaign workers. We now know that operation as "Bonusgate." The evidence and grand jury testimony made public in connection with the Bonusgate trial lead directly to the front door of the Lentz campaign offices."

Meehan highlighted the case of an employee of the House Democrat Communications Office named Ann Collis who received a taxpayer-funded bonus of $9,565. Collis performed significant work on the Lentz campaign in 2006 and was listed as the "point of contact" on more than forty-one Lentz press releases after he was elected to office. Meehan noted that she was not some anonymous campaign worker stuffing envelopes in some out-of-the-way cubicle. Collis was deployed to the Lentz campaign by the House Democratic Campaign Committee, run by Representative Mike Veon, who is scheduled to be sentenced for his role in Bonusgate on Friday. Many other state employees, some of whom worked on Lentz' campaign, also received healthy bonuses, including those given to so-called "rockstars" who performed extraordinary campaign work for the Democratic party.

"The Lentz campaign was one of the primary beneficiaries of the Democrats' taxpayer-funded campaign operation and, to date, Mr. Lentz has yet to provide any answers. I am challenging him to do so," said Meehan. "What did he know and when did he know it? What, if anything, did he share with investigators?"

Meehan also highlighted the fact that Lentz received more than $250,000 from the Mike Veon-led House Democratic Campaign Committee in 2006- from fundraising done inside the state capitol, on state time, using state employees. "Does Mr. Lentz plan on returning the money, or any portion of it, linked to Veon?" asked Meehan.

"These are not riddles," said Meehan. "They are "yes" or "no" questions that require direct responses. His silence speaks volumes about the old school corrupt, go along to get along politics practiced by Bryan Lentz."

Meehan noted that Lentz said he was the first to call on House Majority Leader Todd Eachus to resign, however he waited to challenge his party leadership when he no longer needed it to be re-elected. In contrast, when then House Majority Leader Bill DeWeese's chief of staff was arrested in 2008, many Democrats called on DeWeese to step down from his leadership position. Bryan Lentz, however, refused. "A genuine reformer doesn't wait until it is convenient to demonstrate he is serious," said Meehan.

"I can tell you from my experience as District Attorney and as U.S. Attorney that very often, doing the right thing is inconvenient," said Meehan. "It might even hurt you or damage you. But you do it anyway. Being a real reformer is difficult but you realize how strong a wind is only when you try to walk against it. Too often, Bryan Lentz turned his back on the challenge and, like so many others, allowed himself to be carried along, landing only where the ground was familiar, and soft."

Meehan said Lentz' failure to stand up and do the right thing on Bonusgate calls into question his fitness to serve in Congress: "We cannot change Washington with a man who refused to change Harrisburg," said Meehan

For more on the Meehan campaign, visit his Web site, http://www.meehanforcongress.com/

Man arrested for giving fake breast exam

Attention women: If somebody shows up at your house and offers to conduct a complimentary breast exam, call the police.

A 19-year-old Bucks County woman is the victim. The Delaware County man is under arrest for indecent assault.

Police want to know if anyone else in SE Pennsylvania may have been assaulted by the man, who is not a licensed doctor.

And who makes house calls anymore?

Man arrested for giving fake breast exam - The Reporter

Woman faces charges after casino machine doles out wrong bills

Who can honestly say they wouldn't have done the same thing if they were in this woman's position?

From a story at The Pottstown Mercury Web site:

CHESTER — Luck has run out for a casino gambler who allegedly returned over and over again to a voucher machine that was spitting out $100 bills instead of $1 bills, authorities said Thursday.

The 53-year-old Norristown woman, who was not named in a Pennsylvania State Police press release issued Thursday, has been charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition.

The woman is charged with stealing $22,000 from the casino.

Read more at the link below:

Montco woman faces charges after machine doles out wrong bills - The Mercury(pottsmerc.com)

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PA GOP: Rep. Lentz neglects job to campaign in D.C.

Republican Party of Pennsylvania Spokesman Mike Barley called on Democratic state Rep. Bryan Lentz (a 7th Congressional District candidate) to share with voters what campaign activities in Washington, D.C., were more important than addressing the budget challenges facing Pennsylvania.

From a PA GOP press release:

"The Rendell Administration's proposed budget contains a number of proposals that could potentially affect critical services in Rep. Bryan Lentz's district, particularly within the budget at the Department of Public Welfare," Barley said. "With important assistance for many local families on the line, Bryan Lentz chose to ignore his responsibilities as a full-time legislator in order to campaign for higher office.

"Bryan Lentz still has a responsibility to represent the people of Pennsylvania as a legislator, a duty he is ignoring to engage in campaign activities. Pennsylvania doesn't need another politician like Bryan Lentz in Washington, D.C."

Yesterday, State Representative Bryan Lentz skipped three hearings of the House Appropriations Committee where officials from the Department of Aging, Department of Public Welfare, and Department of Insurance testified about budget cuts and their impacts on state programs.

Originally posted at THE CENTRIST

Is Pat Meehan the next Scott Brown?

Time magazine says former U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan, who is seeking Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional seat, could be the next Scott Brown, the Republican who orchestrated the Massachusetts Miracle in winning a U.S. Senate seat.

From an article by Sam Jewler:

Pat Meehan presents himself like a character from a crime show — a tough, GOP establishment candidate who made his name as a Bush appointee in the position of US Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. There he targeted terrorism, gangs, and the cronyism culture of Philadelphia government, a plus in Pennsylvania's 7th District, which has only had three Democratic congressmen since 1900. Decorated war veteran Bryan Lentz, the Democratic candidate, is a Pennsylvania state representative entering the race in an election cycle unfriendly to him. He faces Meehan, whose toughness persona may outshine his own, and who — importantly in this political climate — has no fiscal policy background to assail. The incumbent in this seat is popular Democrat Joe Sestak, who is leaving to mount a challenge for Arlen Specter's Senate seat. The district went for Obama by 13 percentage points in 2008, but Pennsylvania Democratic ambivalence could help Meehan. The question is whether District 7 will vote liberally, like it did the last two cycles, or conservatively, as it did for the previous two generations.

See who else made the list, "Republican Surprise: 10 More Scott Browns," at the magazine's Web site.

Rendell Double Standard?

Gov. Ed Rendell has publicly stated that he wants state Rep. Mario Civera, a Republican from Delaware County, to resign his state House seat because he was elected to the the Delaware County Council last November.

Rendell doesn't think an elected official can serve two masters.

But Rendell has never said a word about state Rep. David Kessler, a Berks County Democrat who continues to serve on the Oley Board of Supervisors even after being elected to the House in 2006.

Is it fair for Kessler to hold a local office at the expense of the rest of the communities in the 130th House District?

Kessler brags on his Web site that he is currently serving his 15th year as a township supervisor in Oley, and is the board's chairman. How much power does one man need? There's nobody in Oley available to serve as a township supervisor if Kessler steps down?

There's no law that says a member of the state Legislature cannot hold two elected posts. But maybe there should be.

Why the double standard, Guv?

See my earlier post, Rendell throws Civera under the bus

Rendell throws Civera under the bus

Republican state Rep. Mario Civera has learned not to turn his back when Ed Rendell is in the room. He just might find a dagger stuck in it.

Civera won a seat on the Delaware County Council last November and was planning to resign his House seat. Although a Republican, Civera was asked by Rendell to stay in the Legislature to help Rendell get his budget passed in the House after it became clear to the governor that the House Democratic leadership was inept. Now that the budget is done, Rendell wants Civera out.

From a story by Alex Rose in the Delaware County Daily Times:

Embattled state Rep. Mario Civera, R-164, of Upper Darby, should “flat-out resign” from his House seat based on his vote against bringing table games to Pennsylvania casinos, said Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell Wednesday.

“I thought that Mario Civera might be helpful in this year’s budget process, but given his votes on table games where he voted against filling a $250 million hole in the budget, it’s pretty apparent that there are other things at play rather than his desire to help the budget,” said Rendell. “So I think he should just resign, go do the job he was elected to do here locally and then let the speaker of the House, as is his legal power, set the special election.”

Civera has yet to return calls for comment on either his table games vote or in answer to rumors he plans to leave his powerful seat as minority chairman of the House Appropriations Committee within the next week or two.

That news refueled calls from local Democrats for his resignation, which have been increasing in pitch following Civera’s election victory for a four-year term on Delaware County Council.

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Guv says Civera should resign, make room for special election

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Killion Withdraws from Lieutenant Governor Race

State Rep. Tom Killion, a Republican who represents parts of Delaware and Chester counties, announced Friday he is dropping out of the race for Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor.

Killion said a statewide campaign would make it difficult to remain focused on the difficult budget challenges facing Pennsylvania.

From his withdrawal announcement: "Over the past several months, I have had the opportunity to meet with residents from throughout the state," said Killion. "Voters are extremely concerned about the state's economy, job creation, and particularly the potential for another drawn out budget process in 2010. I feel that I can best serve the people of Pennsylvania from within the legislature, working to ensure state government remains fiscally responsible and fighting efforts to raise taxes on working families."

"In the coming months, I will work hard to help elect Attorney General Tom Corbett the next Governor of Pennsylvania," said Killion. "We need someone with Corbett’s integrity in the Governor’s office to help lead our state out of the recession, stand up to the corruption in Harrisburg, begin the process of creating new jobs, and address the concerns of working men and women."

"I look forward to the opportunity to work with Tom Corbett -- from within the legislature -- to address these and the many other issues facing Pennsylvania" said Killion, who also announced that he will seek re-election to his House seat representing the voters of the 168th Legislative District.

Killion has represented the residents of the 168th District since 2003, following a special election to fill the seat of former Speaker of the House Matt Ryan. He serves in the House as Deputy Republican Whip and is a member of the Appropriations Committee, Urban Affairs Committee and Insurance Committee.

Ex-news anchor might enter 7th District race

What's up with television people going into politics?

From The Delaware County Daily Times:

Former Fox 29 News anchor Dawn Stensland could soon be on the other side of the cameras as a Republican candidate in the 7th Congressional District.

Rumors that Stensland is considering getting into the race had gained momentum on the Internet Wednesday, but she made no comment either confirming or denying her potential bid in a telephone interview.

The 17-year news veteran currently lives in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia with husband, Larry Mendte. Mendte, a Lansdowne native, had been approached by local GOP leaders to run against then-freshman incumbent U.S. Rep. Joseph Sestak, D-7, of Edgmont, in the 2008 election.

Mendte declined the offer and Sestak went on to beat Republican challenger Craig Williams. Sestak is now leaving the seat open to pursue a Senate bid against longtime incumbent U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa.

Chestnut Hill lies in the 2nd Congressional District, represented by popular U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah. However, there is nothing in the state constitution to prevent a state “inhabitant” from running for any congressional seat in the commonwealth.

Stensland is registered to vote as an Independent, a common practice for those covering the news to avoid criticism of potential bias.

If she does enter the 7th District race, Stensland would have to change her registration in order to face former Delaware County District Attorney and ex-U.S. Attorney Patrick Meehan,of Drexel Hill, who appeared to have a clear field for the GOP nomination until Wednesday.

Read the full story at the link below:

Ex-news anchor might enter 7th District race

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Meehan Sighting

A couple of Montgomery County businessmen were spotted chatting with Congressional candidate Pat Meehan at a fundraising event on Wednesday, October 21, at The Café located at 2011 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Meehan, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, is seeking the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. Pictured from left to right: Geoffrey McKernan of Blue Bell, President and CEO, NSM Insurance (headquartered in Conshohocken); Pat Meehan; and Mark O'Connor of Haverford, Co-Proprietor of the Irish Pub and The Café in Philadelphia.

Meehan looks to succeed Sestak in PA's 7th Congressional Dist.

Republicans should pick up at least one more seat in Congress in 2010.

Pat Meehan announced Monday he will seek the Republican nomination in the 7th Congressional District, which covers parts of Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties. The seat is held by Democrat Joe Sestak, who will not seek re-election so he can challenge Sen. Arlen Specter in the May 2010 Democratic Primary.

Meehan is the favorite to succeed Sestak. The bulk of the 7th District is in Delaware County, where Meehan was a popular district attorney before serving as U.S. Attorney for SE Pennsylvania from 2001-2008.

Pundits are predicting a big comeback for the GOP as opposition grows to the big government/high deficit policies of Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats. Republicans are expected to pick up anywhere from 20 to 40 additional seats in the midterm elections.

"Traveling across the region and state these past months, I have had the opportunity to meet and speak with many local residents," Meehan said in a written statement. "They have told me they feel their voice is not being heard in Washington, that their representatives have sold them out to special interests, that government is being imposed on them, rather than working for them. It is time our elected officials be made to answer for the decisions they make about our money and about our children's future."

"Many of the challenges confronting us here at home transcend state lines — whether it's strengthening the economy, keeping down health care costs, or helping small businesses — and the solutions will be determined in Congress," said Meehan. "I am formally announcing my candidacy for U.S. Congress because I want to restore integrity to our nation’s capital and ensure that the voice of local voters is heard on critical issues like taxes, jobs, health care, and restoring fiscal responsibility to the federal government."

Meehan announced his candidacy at three stops in the district.

"People have watched the federal government spend billions of dollars to rescue a few huge banks while hundreds of community banks failed," said Meehan. "They have watched billions being spent to keep bankrupt General Motors and Chrysler in business, while local small businesses struggle to meet a weekly payroll. They see an $800 billion stimulus bill rushed through Congress, yet a half-year later, only 1 in 10 dollars is spent and a record 6.5 million Americans are out of work."

"Voters are concerned as our national debt is expected to double in the next three years and triple within a decade to an astonishing $10 trillion," said Meehan. "That translates into $33,000 of personal debt for every man, woman and child in America. This type of unchecked spending leads to inflation, higher job-killing taxes, and a burden of enormous debt that our children and their children will carry like a millstone for generations."

From the Pat Meehan for Congress Committee:

Pat Meehan has made a name for himself by rooting out government corruption, prosecuting tough criminal cases, and implementing innovative new programs to make communities safer. In addition to taking a nationally-recognized stand against "pay to play" politics in the City of Philadelphia, Pat created initiatives to combat gang violence, crack down on nursing homes for failing to provide proper care to our seniors, reduce domestic violence, and hold drug companies accountable to consumers for fraud.

As U.S. Attorney, Meehan established an Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council, held manufacturers responsible for illegally discharging hazardous materials into the region's waters, established a group to crackdown on predatory lending, and prosecuted cyber criminals who ran illegal, worldwide Internet pharmacy operations.

Pat, his wife Carolyn and their three sons Patrick, Jack and Colin, reside in Drexel Hill, Delaware County.

For more on Meehan, visit his new campaign Web site, www.meehanforcongress.com

Welch to seek GOP nod for 6th Congressional District

Steven Welch is about to shake up Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District race.

Welch had been planning to run for the 7th Congressional District, but with former U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan expected to announce Monday he will seek the 7th District Republican nomination in 2010, Welch believes he has a better chance of winning in the neighboring 6th Congressional District.

Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District seat is held by Democratic Rep. Joe Sestak, who opted to challenge Sen. Arlen Specter in the Democratic primary instead of seeking re-election. Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District is currently held by Republican Rep. Jim Gerlach, who is running for Pennsylvania governor instead of seeking re-election to Congress.

From Welch's announcement:

"When I decided with my family to run for public office, I did so knowing the uphill battle I faced against an incumbent with over $4 million in his campaign account. I am running for Congress because I believe that we need elected officials who have experience creating jobs, balancing a budget and meeting a bottom line," Welch said. "Having been raised in Chester County and building my businesses and creating good jobs here in the 6th District, I know the great potential these communities have to lead the charge in turning around our economy.

"Pat Meehan's decision to seek the nomination in the 7th District provides our region twice the opportunity to elect leaders who will restore fiscal responsibility to Washington," said Welch. "This campaign has never been about me, it has been about engaging new voters in this process and effectively communicating the need for fiscal responsibility and how we can create good jobs in the Delaware Valley.

"The 6th District requires proven experience to recharge our economy and craft policies that lead to job-creation. I will work tirelessly to earn the respect of 6th District voters and ensure that Southeastern Pennsylvania and our country get back on track so that the American dream is within everyone's reach," added Welch.

Welch, a political newcomers will have to face two seasoned Republican opponents in the 2010 GOP primary. State Rep. Curt Schroder and Chester County Recorder of Deeds Ryan Costello are also seeking the 6th District nomination.

Welch is the founder & former CEO of the Mitos Group, a leader in biotechnology solutions. Welch is also the co-founder of DreamIt Ventures, a unique venture firm that helps technology start-ups get off the ground. Over the past two years DreamIt has funded over 20 small businesses and helped nearly 100 entrepreneurs.

In 2008, Welch was selected as a member of the Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 under 40, as well as being named its Entrepreneur of the Year. Most recently, Welch was awarded the prestigious Eisenhower Fellowship to build bridges internationally in small business communities to drive job creation and economic development.

Welch and his wife, Nicole, live in Upper Providence with their daughter and son.

His campaign Web site is http://www.welchforpa.com/

Rep. Killion explores run for Lt. Gov.

A six-year veteran of the state House of Representatives is the latest Republican to announce interest in running for Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor in 2010.

State Rep. Tom Killion, who represents the 168th District, announced today he has formed a committee to explore a run for Lieutenant Governor.

Killion said in a press release that he has been encouraged by the feedback he has received from state and local elected officials, supporters and party leaders.

"Pennsylvania is facing many critical challenges in the coming years and the 2010 election cycle is going to determine how we address these issues," said Killion. "I believe strongly that we need to maintain fiscal responsibility on the state level while creating a better economic environment that allows businesses to grow, flourish, and create new jobs."

Prior to joining the House in 2003 to fill the seat of former House Speaker Matt Ryan, Killion served as chairman of Delaware County Council from 1992 through 2000.

A business entrepreneur, Killion founded InR Advisory Services LLC., a pension advisory firm.

"My background in the legislature, combined with the expertise on local government that I developed as a county elected official, provides me with a broad and deep understanding of the issues," said Killion. "As the founder of a small business and a former member of many non-profit boards I would bring a different approach toward addressing our state's problems, an approach aimed at actual results and getting the job done."

Killion said he will continue to reach out to Republican leaders and voters throughout the state in the coming weeks, "but one thing is certain, the Republican Party needs to nominate individuals for statewide office who know the issues, who will fight for good government, and who are going to work tirelessly to build support for the Republican ticket."

In conjunction with his committee filing, Killion has also launched a campaign Web site at www.killionvictory.com

Killion has represented the residents of the 168th House District, which includes portions of Delaware and Chester counties, since 2003. He serves in the House as Deputy Republican Whip and is a member of the Appropriations Committee, Urban Affairs Committee and Insurance Committee, where he serves as Vice Chair.

The 168th Legislative District includes Media, Rose Valley, Edgmont, Middletown and Thornbury townships, as well as parts of Newtown, Upper Providence and Nether Providence townships, and Westtown.

'Satan' gets 120 years in jail

Sickening story in today's Delaware County Daily Times about a man who photographed and videotaped children he sexually abused while they attended a day care center the man's wife operated out of their home.

Police said 1.2 million images of child pornography were seized from John Worman's computers. The images included 11,000 video clips of him sexually abusing the children, several of whom considered him like a father, prosecutors said.

From a story by reporter Marlene DiGiacomo:

PHILADELPHIA — Convicted child predator John Worman was sentenced Wednesday to 120 years in federal prison by a judge who described the defendant's horrific crimes involving sexual abuse on children as young as 6 weeks old as the worst in the country.

U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence Stengel said that Worman, 42, of Colwyn, does not know right from wrong and continues to deny the charges "despite overwhelming evidence."

A jury convicted him in September 2008 of 55 counts of manufacturing child pornography and one count of child pornography in which he documented in sickening detail on videotape and photos of himself forcing sex on a dozen children ranging from infancy to 15 years old.

"John Worman manufactured grief … psychological and physical havoc on the lives of these children," said Stengel. "One victim is too many. One time is too much."

The jurors who convicted him were so traumatized by the videos they had to watch during the trial that the judge provided a chance for them to talk to a psychologist following the verdict.

One juror said after the trial that he felt like he was "looking at Satan sitting over there," referring to Worman.

Read the full story at the newspaper's Web site.

Help carry a wounded soldier

Pennsylvania's 2nd Annual Walk For The Wounded will be held Sunday, June 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rose Tree Park in Media, Delaware County.

Operation First Response is a national organization that cares for wounded soldiers and their families. The group invites all veterans and residents in Southeastern Pennsylvania to support the fundraiser with their "heart and dollars."

In addition to the walk, there will be free concerts, a visit by the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders, the Sixers Dancers and St. Joe's basketball coach Phil Martelli.

Operation First Response says 90 percent of funds raised will go directly to soldiers in need.

You can register for the walk or make a donation online at www.operationfirstresponse.org

Columnist: Atheists a 'cult of losers'

Gil Spencer, who writes for the Delaware County Daily & Sunday Times in Primos, Pa., is troubled by atheists who are demanding that Barack Obama not say the words "So help me God" when he takes the oath of office Tuesday.

From Spencer's column:

It is very important that when Barack Obama takes the oath of office next week, he doesn't say, "So help me God!"

At least it is very important to a couple-dozen anti-religion activists, including our very own "freethinker" Margaret Downey.

They have gone to court to ask a judge to ban the mention of "God" from the inaugural ceremony.

"When an invocation of 'So help me God' is uttered, it empowers the religious community to demean atheists," Downey said in an interview. "It ... reinforces the notion that America is only comprised of God believers."

And it's not, you know. Shocking as it may seem, there are actually some people in this country who don't believe there is a God. And hearing the president of the United States profess his belief that there is (or pretending to) is very hurtful to the feelings of the un-superstitious.

Atheists, as a group, are very sensitive. Or at least they pretend to be.

Today, Downey remains a career atheist who hires herself out for what she bills as "fun-filled presentations which always include visuals, door prizes, props ..." etc. (I’ve heard of "prop comics" but not "prop atheists.")

Her goal has always been publicity. And by joining the cult of losers who pretend the very mention of the word "God" is an affront to our Constitution and demeaning to them personally, she's gotten it.

God bless her.

Read more of Spencer's ruminations at the newspaper's Web site.

NASA Announces Pennsylvania Aeronautics Research Awards

A Delaware County manufacturer and Penn State University are the recipients of More than $1 million in research grants.

NASA Announces Pennsylvania Aeronautics Research Awards

Lance Rogers endorsed in 17th PA Senate race

Pennsylvania's biggest newspaper has endorsed Republican Lance Rogers for the open seat in the 17th state Senate District.

From The Philadelphia Inquirer editorial:

In the 17th District, comprising portions of Montgomery and Delaware Counties, the retirement of Democratic Sen. Constance Williams has created an open seat.

The Republican candidate is Lance Rogers, 34, a Lower Merion commissioner and media attorney (disclosure: he has worked on cases for The Inquirer). The Democrat is State Rep. Daylin Leach, 47, a progressive who has been active in government reform efforts and sponsored the law to foster expanded screening for breast cancer.

Our endorsement goes to LANCE ROGERS. He could bring a fresh approach to the Senate on issues such as gun control and expanded health-care coverage, on which he pledges not to walk lock-step with the GOP.

The 17th Senate District includes Bridgeport, Conshohocken, East Norriton, Lower Merion, Narberth, Norristown, Plymouth, Upper Merion and West Conshohocken in Montgomery County and Haverford and Radnor in Delaware County.

Read the rest of the Inky's state senate endorsements at the newspaper's Web site.

For more on Rogers, visit his campaign Web site.