The Daily Numbers - Dec. 7

The Daily Numbers: 68 years ago, when the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, came under attack by Japan, ushering American into World War II.
1 touchdown rushing and 1 passing for Michael Vick as he returned to Atlanta, where he starred as an All-Pro quarterback.
0 tax hike included in the budget proposed in Ridley Park.
3 inches of snow that blanketed much of the region Saturday as winter made its unofficial arrival.
2 year-old boy injured in fire when he was left home alone in the Oxford Circle section of Philly. His mother now faces charges.
2 people now facing charges for robbing a dying man in a hospital emergency room in Philly.
217 million dollars, how far off Pa.’s revenue projections are for the first five months of the fiscal year, a decline of about 2 percent.
72, age of man in Dover, Del., charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl.
10 gunshots that rang out inside a home near Pittsburgh when police responded to a domestic call. 1 officer was killed.
60 years in radio for the Haverford High School FM station.
52 million dollars up for grabs in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. No one hit on Saturday night.
80 seniors at Lincoln University in Chester County who had been warned by the school they would need to take a “fitness class” in order to graduate because they were overweight. The school has dropped the program.
336,000 dollars in prize money for the Mummers Parade being dropped by the city. Officials are hoping other donations can make up the difference.
10 suspensions handed out at South Philadelphia High School after fights between groups of black and Asian students. The Asian students now say they will boycott classes this week, saying they do not feel safe at the school.
2.72 a gallon, average price of gasoline in the Philly region. A year ago we were paying $2.90 a gallon.
5 yard touchdown run and 5 yard TD pass for Michael Vick yesterday.
3 straight wins for the Birds after their 34-7 thumping of the Falcons in Atlanta.
9 straight losses for the Sixers as they await the return of Allen Iverson tonight.
25 points for Scottie Reynolds as No. 3 Villanova topped Maryland.
4 game suspension for Flyers Dan Carcillo for a punch thrown at Washington Capital during Saturday’s loss.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.The Eagles are rounding into form for another playoff run. They’ve won three straight, and have the Giants on tap Sunday night.
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I Don’t Get It: Anyone else notice how clearly the two sides break down on the Michael Vick issue. It’s right there in black and white.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to Temple and Coach Al Golden. They’re heading to their first bowl appearance in 30 years.
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Quote Box: “I just thought I was lucky to survive the war.”
- George H. Smith of Middletown, a Pearl Harbor survivor.

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