How far is the Liberty Bell from the airport in Philly?

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Question by aloha.girl59: How far is the Liberty Bell from the airport in Philly?
My 7 year old and I have a 3+ hour layover in Philadelphia next week. If it’s not too far away, I’d like to leave the airport and take a cab to the Liberty Bell. Neither of us has ever seen it and I think it would be neat to see it in person. How long would it take to get there from the airport and do you think I’ll have enough time to get back through security and everything before catching our flight overseas?
Thanks!

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Answer by conshy3
Well, it depends on the time of day.

During non-rush hour, you should be able to take a cab to the Liberty Bell in about a half an hour. Once you get there, it is possible the bell itself will have line.

While the Philly airport is usually delayed with flights and baggage claim, their security entrance usually runs pretty smooth.

If you have a 3.5 hour layover, you should be ok, but I certainly wouldn’t take your time.

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Tigers on a Plane Arrive at Oakland Zoo

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Oakland, CA (PRWEB) October 19, 2011

The fall forecast at Oakland Zoo is stripes. Four tiger sisters make their debut. Oakland Zoo welcomes Molly, Milou, Grace, and Ginger. The tigers have been in quarantine for several weeks, which is a standard protocol at the Oakland Zoo, to make sure the animals are healthy and acclimated to their new surroundings before making a public appearance.

HOW DID THE TIGERS END UP IN OAKLAND?

A Texas couple hand-raised the girls from birth and supplemented their income by using the cute kittens as money makers with the public. Their marriage ended in divorce, the cats were awarded to the wife, but she did not have a place to keep them. Her ex-husband found the four adult tigers to be too expensive to support and was faced with the decision of either putting the cats down or giving them away. The Gladys Porter Zoo and USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) stepped in to find the cats a new home. For four years, the Gladys Porter Zoo cared for the animals and vowed not to split up the four females. However, the zoos tiger capacity soon reached its limit with ten tigers residing in the facility. Oakland Zoo found out about the predicament and decided to take all four cats. This was really an act of compassion. We heard about these tigers and felt we could give them a good home, said Dr. Parrott, Executive Director of Oakland Zoo.

TIGER TRANSPORT: TIGERS ON A PLANE

On Tuesday, September 6, 2011 the tiger transport journey began. Four Oakland Zoo staffers flew to Brownsville, Texas to meet tigers: Molly, Milou, Grace, and Ginger. The 300 pound tigers were loaded into crates borrowed from Animal Defenders International on the evening of September 7, 2011 and transported via truck and van from Brownsville, Texas to the Alliance airport in Fort Worth, Texas on Thursday, September 8, 2011. FedEx generously donated the flight fees for the four tigers and three Oakland Zoo staffers. None of this would have been possible without the generous gift of flight from the FedEx Express operation. We are very grateful, said Nancy Filippi, Managing Director, Operations and Marketing for Oakland Zoo.

FedEx moves hundreds of thousands of shipments through our Oakland hub each day, and theyre all important to us and to our customers. But this one was extra special, said Robin Van Galder, managing director, FedEx Express Oakland Hub. Weve helped rescue endangered animals of many species around the world over the years. FedEx is especially proud of the part we played in rescuing these tigers and bringing them to their new home in a city where weve been a major employer for more than 30 years.

Before daylight on Friday, September 9, 2011, the tigers and staff arrived safely at the FedEx terminal in Oakland. However, that was not the end of the trip. For several hours, FedEx employees and Oakland Zoo animal keepers carefully forklifted the tiger crates onto a truck, strapped down the containers, and trucked the tigers two at a time to the Oakland Zoo. Each tiger was then introduced to their night house. It was a delicate process that involved strict safety measures, patience, and lots of logistics.

For the past several weeks, aside from becoming familiar with their new zoo keepers, the four females have been getting acquainted with new digs: a night house, outdoor yard, and holding area. The four sisters love the taste of goats milk, which keepers spray into their mouths. Rubbing on objects spritzed in Calvin Kleins Obsession perfume is also a pastime; its a scent the tigers seem thrilled to wear. We are very happy to be able to provide the tiger sisters with their forever home, said Colleen Kinzley, Oakland Zoo Director of Animal Care, Conservation and Research. It brings us great joy to see the tigers enjoying environmental enrichments like goats milk treats, exploring scents, and playing with their tiger size toys. Caring for captive wildlife is not just about providing them with a spacious, complex, environment; it is also about providing stimulation and variety through enrichment and husbandry training. We appreciate all of the people involved in bringing these tigers to the Oakland Zoo.

GENERIC TIGERS IN TEXAS

Since generic tigers are legal in the Lone Star state, some estimate that more tigers live in Texas than in the wild. Generic tigers are tigers that are not purebred; oftentimes, the bloodlines have been crossed or inbred with multiple breeds of tiger. Because of the cost and danger associated with adult tigers, many zoos and rescue organizations in Texas are faced with endless calls about unwanted big cats. The tigers are cute as cubs; however, as they grow into adulthood, they eat around ten pounds of meat per day, which is an expense many people realize they cannot afford, said zoo officials at the Gladys Porter Zoo. Veterinary care is also a challenge because most vets do not carry insurance to treat big cats. The once cuddly kitten that seemed like a great idea grows into a wild animal that can become unpredictable.

ABOUT OAKLAND ZOO:

The Bay Areas award-winning Oakland Zoo is home to more than 660 native and exotic animals. The Zoo offers many educational programs and kids activities perfect for science field trips, family day trips and exciting birthday parties. Nestled in the Oakland Hills, in 500-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Road, off Highway 580. The East Bay Zoological Society (Oakland Zoo) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization supported in part by members, contributions, the City of Oakland and the East Bay Regional Parks. For more information please visit our website at http://www.oaklandzoo.org.

The East Bay Zoological Society EBZS is celebrating 75 years. The society has managed and operated both the Zoo and surrounding Knowland Park for the City of Oakland since 1982. Under its management, the Oakland Zoo presents an award-winning experience for visitors, fosters knowledge and understanding of animals and the environment through educational programs, and has earned national awards and international acclaim for its animal management and endangered species programs. Over the years, exhibit by exhibit, the Oakland Zoo has been reinvigorated and revitalized, making it a place where animals thrive and visitors enjoy. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.oaklandzoo.org.

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Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) June 12, 2013

Gray Matter Systems today announced it has expanded its territory to include Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Western Tennessee and Southeastern New Mexico in the Gulf Region. This announcement marks a milestone in this company’s more than 20 year history of providing leading industrial automation software, hardware and services to manufacturers, water/wastewater facilities, oil and gas companies, power generation services, and other industries.

“This expansion is a big step for Gray Matter Systems,” James Gillespie, CEO, Gray Matter Systems said. “But it’s not just about offering the best industrial automation software and hardware. It’s also about our relentless pursuit of ROI for our customers, regardless of size or industry. That, added to the fact that we have the best team in the business, is what makes Gray Matter Systems unique and truly sets us apart from the rest. I’m excited to bring that to the Gulf Region.”

Gray Matter Systems’ comprehensive offering includes hardware and software solutions for process automation, data management, operation supervision, work process management, and alarm response management. The companys family of vendors including Advantech Industrial and Embedded Computers, ACP Thinmanager, Asguard SimpleConnect ICS Security Solution, Sytechs XLReporter, and Specter Instruments Win-911.

For over 20 years, Gray Matter Systems, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., has been helping customers discover problems, make informed decisions, and predict outcomes in Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Canada, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

“We have relied on Gray Matter Systems’ superior expertise and service for over 15 years and look forward to another 15 years as we continue the evolution of our SCADA platform integration with additional third party applications to further leverage our investment,” said Bill Fritz, P.E., Director of Public Works in Waterford Township, MI.

A recent product addition is the market-driven PVKII Operator Interface.

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“If you are looking to standardize work flow with real time data and mistake proof your manufacturing environment, I would recommend partnering up with Gray Matter Systems,” said John Angelilli, COO, Zidian Food Group. “It’s not just the software, but their team understands the process.”

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Distinguished Cardiologists and Scientists Honored with 2012 International Academy of Cardiology Awards at the 17th World Congress on Heart Disease, Toronto, ON, Canada

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Toronto, ON, Canada (PRWEB) August 22, 2012

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National Fatherhood Initiative Presents 2013 Military Fatherhood Award to RPC Patrick Mondragon of The U.S. Navy

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At a ceremony this morning at the Third Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) presented the 2013 Military Fatherhood Award to RPC Patrick Mondragon, US Navy.

Mondragon, a husband and father of two, had to act as a solo parent during his wifes recent life-threatening health complications. During that time, he cared for his wife and children while continuing to fulfill his military duties. In a display of amazing work-family balance, he recorded over 20 videos of himself reading stories to his children so that they could see and hear him while he was onboard the USS Bunker Hill and forward deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

In addition to caring for his own family, he dedicates himself to supporting other military families. As a religious program specialist on his base, he counsels dads and families on handling the challenges of military life. He was also the United through Reading Program Coordinator on the USS Bunker Hill, helping hundreds of dads stay connected to their children while deployed.

One of RPC Mondragons fellow sailors said, I am not surprised that RPC Mondragon was selected. He is absolutely the father, man, sailor, RPC of the year, every year, in my book. I wish him and his family the best and I am so proud to serve along side of Patrick in the sea services.

Earlier this year, NFI received hundreds of nominations for the Military Fatherhood Award from the wives, children, friends, and colleagues of our nations military dads, and then narrowed them down to four exemplary finalists, including RPC Mondragon.

The four finalists families then submitted home videos of why they thought their dad should be the recipient of the award. From mid-April to mid-May, the public was able to choose the recipient of the award by visiting National Fatherhood Initiatives Facebook page and casting their votes for their favorite of the four finalists.

In RPC Mondragons video, his wife, Violet, said, Patrick is so deserving of this award, and I cant think of anyone more qualified for the Military Fatherhood Award.

The three other finalists were Maj. Kevin Billups, U.S. Air Force; Ssgt Charlie Linville, U.S. Marine Corps; and Ssgt Jorge Roman, U.S. Army.

Each year, the Military Fatherhood Award is given to a military dad who displays an ongoing commitment and dedication to his children, makes extraordinary efforts to father from a distance when deployed, successfully balances military and family life, and makes an effort to mentor other military fathers and/or military children who are separated from their fathers.

Several past Military Fatherhood Award recipients have been officially recognized by the White House. The 2012 awardee, 1st Lieutenant William Edwards of the U.S. Army, had lunch with President Obama and received his award at a Champions of Change event at the White House on June 13, 2012.

In addition to the award, NFI supports the U.S. Military as its #1 provider of fatherhood-specific resources. NFI has distributed nearly 300,000 fatherhood skill-building materials to bases all over the world for all five branches, and has trained family support services on how to deliver our numerous fatherhood curricula and programs.

The sponsors of the 2013 Military Fatherhood Award are Huggies

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Cleveland Independent Film Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote, to Premiere on June 24th with Special Appearance by Legendary Rap Group Public Enemy

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Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) June 14, 2013

Digiplex Solon Cinema 16 will be rolling-out the red carpet for newly-inducted Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Public Enemy, for the World Premiere of Cleveland independent film Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote, an emotionally charged urban drama that is based on a novel by Cleveland author, Stella Hall.

HWIC Filmworks, a Cleveland-based Indie Movie Production Company owned by cousins John Delserone and David C. Snyder, announced that five theaters will play the 96-minute feature film simultaneously starting at 7:00pm on June 24th but red carpet festivities will begin at 6:30pm.

Director and editor, David C. Snyder, has directed all of Public Enemys music videos since 2005 and has a close working relationship with the group. Because of that relationship they managed to get a theme song for the movie and have lead man, Chuck D, appear in the film.

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“I was a Public Enemy fan from the first time I heard their music 25 years ago but now they have become part of our family. They continually lend their talent and support to our films and I cannot thank them enough for that.”

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