What kind of vandalism is kidstuff?

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What is vandalism? What happened in Eden Cemetery in Collingdale is moredisturbing. What was damaged there wasn't a car, or a piece ofproperty. And it can't be fixed as easily.

Someone marauded through the historic cemetery and toppled 201headstones.

This isn't like taking a spray can to a car. This is someone'sfinal resting spot. And where loved ones come to pay their finalrespects.

To intentionally disturb that relationship, to damage that hallowedground, is beyond thinking. These kids trampled all over thisbeloved turf.

Of course, that's exactly it. The person who did this wasn'tthinking. Not of the damage they were committing, nor the lovingrelationships they were violating.

Police believe this is the work of "punk kids."

Technically, they may be kids. But this kind of vandalism isn't kidstuff.

I hope they learn that when they are brought to justice.

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There are a couple of things about summer that you can count on.

It's going to be hot. That might come as news to our friends in TV.We kind of think it's standard procedure. In other words, we don'tstop the presses every time we get a dose of high humidity.

You also can pretty much count on a heat wave a couple times everysummer. The temperature will reach 90 degrees. Again, that doesn'texactly register on our Richter scale. Hit 90 degrees three days ina row and we refer to that as a heat wave, though it should notcomes as much of a surprise when that happens in July.

And one final thing. You can be pretty much assured how a heat waveis going to end. Yep, the skies are going to open up and MotherNature is going to vent all that built-up heat and humidity in awild display that can rival most Fourth of July celebrations.

Pretty much right on schedule, storms rolled across the region lastnight, with monsoon-like rain, high winds, and spectacularlightning displays.

As beautiful as it is, lightning is nothing to be trifled with. Itis best viewed from a distance.

No one really wants an up-close and personal experience. But that'sapparently what a police officer in Bethel got, when he may havebeen struck by lightning when a bolt rocked the fire house lastnight.

The officer and volunteer firefighter were transported toCrozer-Chester Medical Center. Thankfully, both are going to be allright.

Things were more serious in Bucks County, where a woman and smallchild were struck as they huddled under a tree at a local swimclub.

Both are listed in serious condition.
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There was no miracle for the Phillies last night.

There was only Brett Myers. And we've seen this act before.

Myers was less than scintillating in his return from a stint in theminor leagues in an attempt to put his game back together.

It did not take Myers long to take the glow off the Phils' miraclewin Tuesday night, when they scored six runs in the ninth to bettheir New York rivals.

Myers went to the mound looking to find the swagger that once madehim a dominating starter. He's still looking. He apparently hasn'tfound his control either.

Myers walked the first four batters he faced, giving the Mets a 2-0head start. On the night he only gave up three hits.

He lasted just five innings, surrendering five walks in total andalso hitting one batter. He left with the game tied, 3-3, so hedidn't factor in the decision. At least that's what the boxscoresays.

Fans know differently. They were looking for a sign that Myers wasback. What they got instead was an ominous sign that this season,once so full of promise, is now full of questions. Myers may be thebiggest riddle of them all.

How long do the Phils keep sending him out to the mound in hopes hefinds his game?

Today they will send crafty veteran Jamie Moyer to the hill in theseries finale. Maybe Myers should take notes.

They are once again dead even with the Mets. The winner of today's12:10 start will exit the series with a one-game lead.

Phillies' management will leave New York with much the samequestion they had going in. What happened to Brett Myers?
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The Daily Numbers: 201 headstones toppled by mindless vandals who rampaged throughhistoric Eden Cemetery in Collingdale.
2 people believed injured when lightning struck the Bethel FireHouse during last night's storm.
2 people also seriously injured when they were struck by lightningas they huddled under a tree near a swim club in Bucks County lateyesterday afternoon.
35,000 residences without power at the height of last night's powerfulstorm. This morning PECO has whittled the number down to 5,000.
2 high schools pals of disgraced former NBA ref Tim Donaghy who willbe sentenced for their roles in a betting ring today in New York.
3 principals removed from their posts at some of the poorestperforming schools in Chester Upland by CEO Gregory Thornton.
40 propane tanks stolen from a business on Route 130 in Willingboro,N.J.
1 new millionaire in New Jersey, where a single winning ticket wassold for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot that was sitting at acool $126 million.

50 more people who lined up last night in South Philly to berate DRPAfor their plan to hike tolls on area bridges.
2 counties in suburban Philadelphia that have made the Forbesmagazine list of best places to raise a family. Delco did not makethe list, while Chester and Montgomery counties did.
29 inch-long alligator recovered by authorities in Bucks County froma pond in Northampton.
2 to a car, what Philadelphia police officers are now doing afterthe latest in a series of outages involving their emergency radiosystem.
4 day work week for the state court system? The move is beingopposed by Chief Justice Ron Castille.

652 million dollars being paid by Nasdaq OMX Group to purchase thePhiladelphia Stock Exchange.
4 straight walks from Brett Myers to open the game against the Metslast night. It put the Phils in a 2-0 hole.
46 of the 95 pitches thrown by Myers in his 5 innings of work out ofthe strike zone.

1 three-run blast surrendered by reliever Ryan Madson that was thedifference in a 6-3 Mets win.
2 key veterans who will be the focus of all eyes at Eagles TrainingCamp today. Disgruntled stars Lito Sheppard and Brian Westbrook aredue in camp.
54 and 47, the identical records of both the Mets and Phillies asthey go into the final game of their series this afternoon.Something has to give.
12:10 starting time for this afternoon's special at Shea.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan. The Phillies are not going to repeat as NL East champs withoutgetting a whole lot more from Brett Myers than we saw last night.Or maybe it's time to offer that spot to J.A. Happ. *
I Don't Get It: Vandalism is one thing. Vandalizing a cemetery is anotheraltogether. Let's hope police soon corral the "punk kids" theybelieve are responsible for knocking over 200 headstones inhistoric Eden Cemetery in Collingdale.
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Today's Upper: Yes, it's summer. That means heat. And humidity. And thunderstormsto break it up. Here's a tip. It will be light today. It likelywill warm up as well as the day goes on, followed by some darknesstonight.
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Quote Box: "This is a shame."
-- Jeff Griffith, of Griffith Memorial and Bronze Co, afterobserving the damage done by vandals in Eden Cemetery.