Then stick 'Eye of the Tiger' in the CD player or sit back with a Rocky DVD.WHEN TO GO The summer months in Philadelphia can get pretty sticky and the winter is bitingly cold, so spring or early autumn are a good call if you want to avoid extreme elements. If you are a sun-worshipper and make it there in early July for the Independence Day celebrations, head for the highest point you can find to enjoy the fireworks in all their glory.PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES Philadelphia International Airport serves most domestic and international destinations. You can fly from Scotland with KLM for just over £320 return. If you're travelling to the city from inside the States, Greyhound Lines operates a 24-hour service to the Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal, on Filbert Street, from most major cities.

Ashton never feared another England meltdown

Make no mistake about it, Italy is not an easy place to come and play rugby. They gave Ireland a run for their money last week at Croke Park. I am quite happy to go away with a win."

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Pavel Datsyuk tipped Lidstrom's shot at 14:16 of the first period, and Ryan Carter redirected Rob Niedermayer's pass at 17:49. In the second period, Schneider scored at 8:28, and Kent Huskins made it 3-1 at 15:40 when he weaved around Brian Rafalski, Johan Franzen and Brett Lebda before flipping a backhand past Osgood. Franzen scored at 6:06 of the third.

Josh Groban's 'Noel' Stands To Mary J. Blige's Bow

Now married and drug-free, hers is a rags-to-riches story, and as a song on the album expresses, she's still a "Work in Progress." Blige has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and was recently featured on CNN's Heroes Awards. There's not much more for the Queen to conquer, but the star is still moving up, having invested in a beauty products company, Carol's Daughter, and owning her own label, Matriarch Records, distributed by Geffen Records.