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We are starting to give Flip Cameras, neat little self-contained web cams, to some of our reporters.
Here, Dorothy Krysiuk took her cam to the Edgeley Firehouse for her weekly Firehouse Friday segments.
Dot got some great behind the scenes video, including the guys revealing the secrets behind those firehouse breakfasts that are so big in our area.
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The Internet is buzzing about the Eagles adding some big-name players later this week. We sort out the most likely guys coming to Philly.
Based on recent media reports, it looks like informed Eagles fans can get a sneak peak at which big-name players could be wearing Midnight Green this September.
First, here's a look at what we know as of Tuesday morning about what could happen when free-agent season begins Friday:
1. Jevon Kearse will be cut and Thomas Tapeh will not be offered a new contract. Drew Rosenhaus, Kearse's agent,has confirmed Kearse will be an ex-Eagles very soon. The Birds are also looking for a multi-dimensional fullback.
2. Stewart Bradley will start at middle linbacker. At least, that's what Jim Johnson told the Inquirer earlier this week. Omar Gaiither will flip-flop from weakside to strongside linebacker,with Chris Gocong playing defensive end on pass plays.
What this means:
1. The Eagles will not sign a big-name defensive lineman or linebacker.
2. The Eagles will target one of three positions if they sign a big-name free agent.
a. Defensive back
b. Offensive line
c. Wide receiver
3. With a number of quality receivers available in the draft, defensive back would be a position the Eagles can address in free agency. They can also get a good third wide receiver as a mid-price free agent.
4. Asante Samuel and Gibril Wilson are the most likely candidates to get a big contract from the Eagles. Samuel would command $8 million a year. Wilson would be a lot cheaper and play along side Brian Dawkins until Dawk retires.
5. One rumor has the Eagles as the dark horse in the race to sign Steelers guard Alan Faneca, who wants the biggest cotract ever for a offensive lineman. Shawn Andrews would move to right tackle. This would be out-of-character for the Eagles, who prefer to develop their own linemen.
6. If the Eagles can't sign one of those players, receivers such as Andre' Davis, Donte' Stallworth, Mushin Muhammad or Bryant Johnson would be an option. This would let the Eagles take a defensive back with the 19th pick in the first round.
7. Other names are defensive ends Bobby McCray, Antwan Odom and Travis Leboy. But defensive ends will go at a premium, so it's unlikely the Eagles will spend big bucks at that position.
Predictions
1. Gibril Wison. This choice makes the most sense financially and Wilson would be a defensive playmaker. The Eagles could also force the Giants to pay a lot of money to keep Wilson.
2. Andre' Davis. A deep threat third receiver who is a great kick returner. Would solve two problems.
3. Bryant Johnson. If Davis is taken, Johnson is a third receiver who has great speed and size, and is a deep threat.
4. Donte' Stallworth. Stranger things have happened.
5. Bobby McCray. A quality pass rusher who was buried on Jacksonville's depth chart last year. Would be a quality signing.
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Last night, the handful of loyal chatters and bloggers on our MyFoxPhilly.com live chat room seemed to feel that the last two shows - and the entire season have been a big disappointment.
There were allusions to "jumping the shark" - when a TV show has become heading down the path to mediocrity and boredom because the show's original premise has been lost.
As you'll remember, the hit show "Happy Days" lost its way when they had Fonzie jump over a live shark as part of a series-ending cliffhanger.
Not that Simon Cowell is the Fonz, but among the veteran Idol watcher in our group, there was a clear feeling that the show may have seen its best days already.
Most of the singer were flat or sharp, or lethargic.
The show is still a powerhouse in the ratings. But I'm curious to know if you feel that Simon, Randy and Paula have jumped the shark!
You can comment on this blog - or better yet - sign into our chat room on the MyFixPhilly,com home page between 8 pm and 9 pm tonight.
The blogosphere was aflame this weekend when more "American Idol" fans learned that a current favorite to win this season had a past recording contract - and a $2 million push in Europe.
Carly Smithson was regaled by judges for her strong performance at the Idol tryouts last year, and the show chronicled her past problems with Idol.
Smithson has made the cut on Idol years before but had visa problems and couldn't compete.
Now, she is one of 16 female singers competing on the show this week.
Pictured: Carly Hennessy and Carly Smithson
But now comes news that Smithson started her music career in Europe as Carly Hennessy (her maiden name) and was the subject on a $2 million promotional campaign that was later chronicled by The Wall Street Journal.
Smithson worked for MCA records, which released the well-promoted CD.
Pictured: Smithson's earlier CD
The CD bombed and sold under 500 copies. Smithson was soon dropped from the label.
Reaction on the Web has been strong, with writers taking sides on the "ringer controversy."
On Film.com, Ethan Morris makes the point that Smithson/Hennessy didn't break any rules.
"First of all, it isn't against the rules. American Idol prohibits contestants who have an existing deal, but not a past deal. According to the FAQ on the A.I. website, "...contestants are not permitted to have any CURRENT recording or talent management agreements." Okay, nuff said about that."
Read: Film.com Blog
And the blogs on Television Without Pity took sides with Smithson, saying that her past failure as a recording artist is what Idol is all about.
"This has nothing to do with "she's not undiscovered, and thus we've been snookered." This has to do with the fact that she is exactly the kind of person whose resurgence is so against-the-odds that it's much closer to the actual image of what this show is supposed to be able to accomplish than is the story of some spoiled brat who's been singing in county fairs up until now but has never seen the actual seedy parts of the music business."
blogs.televisionwithoutpity.comBut conspiracy theories abound on the Web.
Blogger Rickey.org points out that: "Carly Smitshon was signed to MCA records during the same time period that Randy Jackson was the senior vice president of A&R. Carly Smithson was at MCA in 1999. Randy started at MCA in 1998."
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And Chicago Tribune blogger Maureen Ryan points the finger at Idol.
"I still believe what I wrote on Jan. 23: "Why didn’t 'Idol' come clean about Smithson’s past as a major-label singer? It’s borderline deceptive for the program to fail to disclose her past dealings with the industry."
featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe told reporters on a conference call that Smithson was within the rules.
“Carly Smithson is not breaking any rules of the competition, so I don’t see the logic,” said Lythgoe. He also pointed out that Kelly Clarkson and Bo Bice had records deals before they competed on Idol.
The controversy left fans debating one question: Is Idol more about finding undiscovered talent or is the show about giving people a second chance?
