Archives for October, 2008

Philadelphia Phillies Pep Rally

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The full set is on my profile at Flickr.com

Photographer: Vincent J. Brown (vincentbrown.com)

What: Sponsored by Citizens Bank, the city of Philadelphia held a mid-day pep rally for World Series contenders, major league baseball team, the Philadelphia Phillies.

When: October 22, 2008 @ 12:00PM EST

Location: Philadelphia City Hall (Broad St. & Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107)

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10/23/2008 | Philadelphia, Photography | 3 Comments

My Final Debate Notes

My Debate Notes On Wednesday, October 15, 2008 I watched the final presidential debate at Penn State Abington as part of a debate survey group, “Debate the Debate,” hosted by Larry Kane. I made notes:

Barack Obama - Stronger on opposing CEO greed, in command of numbers and facts, vowed not to give the nations wealth away, both smart and funny, appeared more sincere and honest, not anti-government but wanted to make it work better, thinks and responds quickly but most importantly, accurately.

John McCain - weak on clearly explaining his own policy, lacked facts and details, attack! attack! attack, but guess what, they don’t work, appeared bitter and snappy, some anti-government rhetoric could be construde as anarchist (which just might be bitterness shining through), repeated same old stump speech, left an impression with me that he’s an “angry old man,” and last but not least, I’m convinced that he blinks when he lies.

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10/16/2008 | Current Events, Rants | No Comments

Sarah Palin Protest: Philadelphia, PA

These are my photos documenting a public, news worthy event, in Philadelphia, PA.


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Photographer: Vincent J. Brown (vincentbrown.com)

What: Protesters gathered to greet republican vice-president candidate Sarah Palin (R-ALASKA), the running mate of presidential contender, John McCain (R-ARIZONA). Many of the protesters held signs criticizing Sarah Palin, while others held signs in support of democratic presidential candidate, Barack Obama.

When: October 11, 2008 @ 03:30PM EST

Where: Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue (200 S. Broad St., Philadelphia PA)

VIDEO: ACT UP Philadelphia Protest of Sarah Palin

‘ACT UP Philadelphia’ organized a protest of Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin as she held a fundraiser inside the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue.

This occured at about at 3:30pm EST on October 11, 2008 in front of 200 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia PA

Some of the issues brought up were Palin’s stance on: Abortion, abstinence, the economy, foreign policy and her intellect.

Filmed with a 16GB iPhone 3G using the Cycorder app.

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10/12/2008 | Current Events, Philadelphia, Photography | 2 Comments

Barack & Curtis: Manhood, Power & Respect

I feel compelled to share this. It’s what I’ve been saying for a long time now, and finally, someone has expressed it as well as I could have only hoped. That being, the strong parrallels that can be drawn between the modern, public impression of black, gangsta masculinity and white, capitalistic society and “success.”

A short documentary film examining the contrasting styles of manhood exhibited by Presidential Candidate Barack Obama and Rapper/Mogul Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent.

Props to Eskay for linking this on his blog

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10/12/2008 | Entertainment, Links | 1 Comment

PHOTOS: Barack Obama in Abington, PA

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(2008 Presidential Candidate) Democratic Senator from Chicago, Barack Obama.

Photographer: Vincent J. Brown (vincentbrown.com)

What: Barack Obama campaigns in the Abington suburb of Philadelphia at Abington Senior High School a day after the Vice Presidential debate between republican Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin and the democratic Senator from Delaware, Joe Biden.

When: October 03, 2008 @ 11:00am EST

Location: Schwarzman Stadium @ Abington Senior High School (900 Highland Ave, Abington, PA 19001)

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10/04/2008 | Current Events, Philadelphia, Photography | No Comments

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