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We didn't know how frequently politics and video games collided, but GamePolitics has schooled us. In fact, they covered a protest on Saturday at the US Army Experience Center in Franklin Mills. Protesters were rallying against the use of gaming consoles like the Microsoft Xbox 360 to recruit would-be soldiers. The protesters have their own blog here. Apparently, the center uses the gaming consoles to draw in potential teenage recruits. The anti-war protesters think this gives the children a false sense that war is as "virtual" as the video games. Seven were peacefully arrested after the protest continued beyond its scheduled length. GamePolitics provided solid as-it-happened coverage via their Twitter account, @GamePolitics.

Oh Inga Saffron, how you continue to wow us with your telepathy.

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The Doylestown-based online gaming community Gamervision is serious about fun. Co-founded by the producers of The Buddy Holly Story (seriously), this start-up brings the power of user-generated content to the gaming world. From their offices only a SEPTA-ride away from Center City, this team of programmers, reporters, and video bloggers has made an unusual editorial decision—that is, they don't make as may editorial decisions as you'd think. They have big plans this year, and they've got over $8 million in the bank to make those plan reality.

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If you're anything like this Phillyist, you abhor the Olive Gardens and Applebees of the world, and opt for the local "mom and pop" shops with their homemade foods and servers that know you by name. The shore is the best place to get that "mom and pop" vibe. Because, with the short four-month season and location, location, location, it's not easy for chains to justify setting up shop down the shore. Check out this article from the New York Times that explains more.

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