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Friday, February 1, 2013

Patch Picks: Local Super Bowl Deals in Norristown

Looking to go out and watch the Big Game this Sunday?

Where can you find $1 domestics, $3 craft beers, and $10 buffets? Check out our picks for Super Bowl deals in the Norristown area. Steppy's (East Norriton) - Super Bowl Party, $40 per person beginning at 6 p.m. includes open bar and buffet, and free raffles. Or watch the game and bowl, $32.95 per lane with maximum four bowlers per lane. Includes free hot dogs and baked beans. Arnold's (Oaks) - $5 "Big Easy" Half-Time Buffet, $2 Bud bottles, $1.50 Bud Light drafts, half price wings during the game. Brother Paul's (Lower Providence) - $2 Bud and Bud Light Bottles Chap's Taproom (Lower Providence) - $2.50 Miller Lite pints or $9 pitchers, $5 hot roast beef sandwiches, and buckets of Old Bay fries for $3.50, tickets for a free buffet will be …

Monday, September 12, 2011

Practical Science with Phil Freda

Fruits of Evolution: Birds

When it comes to evolutionary journeys, the birds have an epic story to tell with some unexpected beginnings.

When you look at birds, what do you think of? Is it flight, feathers or beaks? These qualities are the telltale signs of a bird, but did you know that birds came from creatures that didn’t have any of these features? What may be more surprising is that the ancient ancestors of modern birds were some of the largest and most awesome creatures that have ever inhabited the earth. If you are thinking dinosaurs, you’re right! As strange as it may sound, those little robins, finches and pigeons that frequent your yards and gardens evolved from the some of the most massive dinosaurs! Let’s take a look at how it happened with help from PBS’s Evolution website. From “saurus” to “soarin’” Bird evolution is an ongoing puzzle that has been nothing …

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Philip Freda

4:13 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Ms. Dalantinow, Thank you again! If you really look at a bird, you can almost see a dinosaur in their manerisms and movement. It is a testament to the power of time and evolution.   more ›

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