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Hello, readers. Have you ever wondered, "How can I, too, get handsomely paid for subjecting the masses to my idiosyncratic diatribes in a medium that has its own highly marketable logo?" Dream no more. Presenting: The Running Numbers Five-Step Program for Becoming Part of the Media Elite.

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17 Name of the tavern at which Philadelphia's media movers and shakers will engage in Step 1 ― Networking ― during mediabistro.com's "All-Media Party," Oct. 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on 220 S. 17th St. The after-work cocktail party is for full-time media professionals only, but I'm sure up-and-comers looking to meet-and-greet will need but a drop of my name to start kicking back highballs with Jim Gardner. Also, guests must be approved and an RSVP is required.

18 Minimum age one must be to start Step 2 ― Paying Your Dues ― better known as becoming an intern at Philly-based radio station WPHT 1210 AM, "The Big Talker." Internships at the station ― which features a diverse lineup of hosts such as Michael Smerconish, Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh ― are open to students with majors in communication, marketing, English, journalism, business and, uh-oh, liberal arts. However, I'm sure those who fall into the latter category need only get in good with Limbaugh when he appears "Live on Broad Street" Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy of Music. Just tell him if he puts in a good word, you'll keep quiet about the fact that he's popular only because the radio community wants to see a white talk show host succeed.

PAID ADVERTISEMENT31 Number of zinesters, as of the latest Xeroxing, that will exhibit examples of Step 3 ― Self-publishing ― at the Philadelphia Zine Fest, Oct. 7 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. Trust me on this one: If you want to get out your ideas, stay far away from the mainstream media. That way, there'll be no pressure to wrap your one-room apartment in advertising.

$95 Fee for a mini boot-camp workshop and live pitch session with producer LarryMeistrich, and a chance at Step 4 ― Schmoozing with Industry Insiders ― during the 10th annual FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia, through Oct. 7 at the Adrienne Theater. You won't survive by dropping my name alone. Register by visiting www.pitchnehst.com or calling 201-941-4677. Tell Larry I said he's beautiful, baby!

250 Approximate number of words that the average adult can read per minute, according to Rev It Up Reading, the program that can help you achieve Step 5 ― More Shortcuts, Less Hard Work. Learn the secrets of speed reading Oct. 11 at the corporate offices of Fernley and Fernley in Philly. Pre-registration is required at www.revitupreading.com. Stop comprehending and start getting the gist!

TUESDAY: 7:05 p.m. ... Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. ... Broadcast: Comcast SportsNet, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).

? Rally towels for all fans, courtesy of Toyota.

? Paul Owens Award Presentations: Mike Zagurski will be presented with the Pitcher of the Year Award and Quintin Berry will be presented with the Player of the Year Award.

? Baseball Academy Reunion Night & Parade: Nearly 1,000 youngsters who have participated in the Phillies Baseball Academy will parade on the field prior to the game.

? North Penn School District Marching Band and Color Guard will perform prior to the game.

? National Anthem: Sung by Upper Moreland High School Choir.

? Daily News Live will broadcast from the Diamond Club patio area.

? Teachers invited to enroll classrooms in Phillies Be a Phanatic About Reading Program, presented by Verizon: The Be a Phanatic About Reading Literacy program for grades K through 8 is back! The program encourages children to read for 15 minutes a day. Classrooms receive Phanatic magnets and bookmarks and have the opportunity to receive a special visit from the Phanatic. To learn more about the program go to