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Philadelphia Bicycle News: Please be advised... Police to Launch Enforcement Campaign

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:17:00 -0500

Starting tomorrow bicycle police officers from the 9th and 6th Districts and Center City District will be on the streets enforcing the rules of the road in Center City. In addition to other violations, the Police will be stopping bicyclists riding on the sidewalk, not stopping at red lights or [...]

UWISHUNU: Celebrate Thanksgiving at terra

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:00:59 -0500

As we mentioned earlier today, Thanksgiving is just one week away. That means that whether you’re cooking, finagling an invitation or making the meal yourself, it’s time to get your plans in order.

I’ve got plans to have dinner with my husband’s family in Virginia (oh [...]

Philadelphia Bicycle News: Now Some Good News - Pedicabs Soon To Be Legal In Philly

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:36:00 -0500

Buried in the chaos of today's council proceedings was the approval of the Pedicab Regulations Bill by a vote of 17-0. The bill needs to be signed by the Mayor before it becomes law.

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The700Level: Jimmy Plus Rollins Equals Balls in Play

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:15:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
I'm certainly no SABR geek but I have come to enjoy a good advanced stat once in a while as another tool to evaluate a player's performance. Yahoo!'s Big League Stew is running a series which is basically "Advanced Stats for Dummies" and in today's post on BABIP --' [...]

UWISHUNU: Chef Hiroyuki Tanaka to Open Zama Restaurant, Announces Menu

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:26 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Come December, Chef Hiroyuki “Zama” Tanaka, will open his new authentic Japanese restaurant, Zama, right in Rittenhouse Square. Zama will serve “innovative, visually stunning sushi alongside exquisitely prepared Japanese dishes” accompanied by a “diverse selection of cocktails, beer and wine in a chic, gracious atmosphere.”

For those [...]

The700Level: It's Funny Because It's Believable

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:10 -0500

Number of comments: 2

The Onion absolutely owns it with their latest article on the Eagles. From the amazingly titled "Eagles Settle for Field Goal After 260-Yard Drive, "At least we came away with three points. Those 120 yards in penalties really hurt our field position, but those conversions on third and 21, third and [...]

Philadelphia Bicycle News: Copies of Kenney/DiCicco Bills

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:26:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
City Councilman James Kenney and Councilman Frank DiCicco introduced bills on Thursday, November 19th to increase penalties for sidewalk riding, riding with headphones, riding bikes without a brake, and to mandate registration and bicycle license plates.

The Bicycle Coalition obtained copies of the bills from Council staff today. Click [...]

The700Level: Quotable: Someone in the Eagles Organization Admits to Someone Else "Probably Being Right"

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:20:00 -0500

Number of comments: 4

Les Bowen writes, "Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said if quarterback Donovan McNabb yelled over on camera during Sunday's loss to San Diego that the Eagles should have run the ball on third-and-1 from the 7-yard line, 'He was probably right.'"

I just felt like we should note this monumental occasion of Marty Mornhinweg saying McNabb [...]

UWISHUNU: This Thanksgiving, We’re Thankful For: Philadelphia’s Museums and Cultural Attractions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:47 -0500

(Clockwise from bottom left) Seurat's Models, on view at The Barnes Foundation; Rodin's The Thinker outside the Rodin Museum; and the National Constitution [...]

From the Source: Kids' video takes aim at H1N1 flu virus

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:16:00 -0500

It’s not “Glee” or “High School Musical,” but a music video featuring students from a Western Pennsylvania charter school is being circulated by the state Department of Health to make the point that prevention is the best cure for the H1N1 flu virus. [...]

UWISHUNU: Final Day to Order Holiday Pies from Manna is Friday

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:45 -0500

Thanksgiving is just a week away and the familiar twinges of pre-holiday panic are beginning to set in. Should you serve sweet potatoes or mashers? Brussels sprouts or green beans? Relish tray or just a few dishes of toasted nut for pre-meal snacking? And remind us [...]

The700Level: Brand Recognition: Sixers Stave Off Bobcats at Home With Elton's Season-Best Performance

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2

Enrico said it best in the comments of the game thread: "Maybe they should threaten to take Brand out of the starting line up every night and then he'll finally put up some numbers." Indeed, the Sixers thought they were getting a 20-10 guy when' [...]

UWISHUNU: Reminder: Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade Next Thursday

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:45:06 -0500

We’re a mere seven days from Thanksgiving, which means the annual Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade is just around the corner! The annual parade is chocked full of floats and balloons of your favorite characters, along with special performances and a special Winter Wonderland expo.

Our [...]

UWISHUNU: South Philly Bar & Grill: Great Place to Dine & Watch the Game

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:12 -0500

The South Philly Bar and Grill is meant to be a place where you come to watch the game – any game. Football, soccer, baseball, hockey… whatever suits your fancy.

The place has an ideal location at 9th and Passyunk – right across from Pat’s and [...]

From the Source: Closings underway in Cassidy murder trial

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:56:00 -0500

John “Jordan” Lewis' defense team has concluded making its closing arguments in Lewis’ trial for the murder of Police Officer Chuck Cassidy.' [...]

The700Level: Westbrook Update: Doctors Expect Full Recovery

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:19 -0500

Number of comments: 9

What a huge relief. After experiencing his second concussion in less than a month, Brian Westbrook went to Pittsburgh to meet with specialists, and so far the news is good. Doctors released the following statement:

"We are very encouraged by Brian's progress, we believe that he has an excellent prognosis," [...]

UWISHUNU: Photo of the Day: Food and Fun at the Italian Market

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:15:24 -0500

The oldest open-air market in the country is a place to play, shop and, above all, eat. While it's open every day of the year, the Italian Market [...]

From the Source: FAA fixes computer glitch that disrupted air traffic this morning

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:04:00 -0500

A problem with an FAA computer that caused flight delays and cancellations nationwide has been fixed. [...]

UWISHUNU: Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend: Health & Fitness Expo, Discount Passes and the Main Event

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:52:50 -0500

More than 20 Cheer Zones for spectators will be set up along the course. (Photo by R. Kennedy)

The Philadelphia Marathon returns this weekend with three-days of activity, capped by the main event on Sunday. This year the city-wide race is bigger than it’s ever been, with [...]

PhillyClout: Bike Advocates Push Back Against Proposed Regulations

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:32:00 -0500

The proposed bicycle regulations from Councilmen Jim Kenney and Frank DiCicco are the hot topic up in City Council today. Kenney and DiCicco are introducing several pieces of legislation that would up fines for cycling on the sidewalk and require registration of bicycles in the city. [...]

InMyDiatribe: I swear I don’t always wear this hat…

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:18:27 -0500

Busy today, so I’m just going to post videos of me screwing up songs…

All I Want Is You…

Push by The Cure…

And by popular demand (OK, one college buddy asked), The Beer Song that I used to play during my days at Georgia Tech… yikes…

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UWISHUNU: With Love Letters: Chef Marc Vetri Dishes on His Latest Restaurant Project, Sunday Excursions to Chester County, and His Favorite Kind of Tastykake

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:44:11 -0500

Number of comments: 4

Chef Marc Vetri at Osteria (Photo courtesy of the Chef)

Welcome back to our Q&A series on uwishunu called “With Love Letters,” in which our With Love Philadelphia campaign interviews notable Philadelphians in order to learn more [...]

PhillyClout: Did Ramsey Order Mass Arrests in DC in 2002?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:25:00 -0500

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Philadelphia Bicycle News: Bicycle Coalition Opposes Proposed Bike Regulations

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:15:00 -0500

Number of comments: 7
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

PROPOSED BICYCLE REGULATIONS WILL NOT SOLVE PHILADELPHIA’S TRAFFIC SAFETY PROBLEMS

November 19, 2009. Philadelphia, PA. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia opposes bills that are being introduced today by Councilman Frank DiCicco and James Kenney to increase penalties and require license [...]

UWISHUNU: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Comes to Philly’s Devon Theater

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:03 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Photography courtesy the Devon Theatre

Like so many fun and energetic shows that have graced the Devon Theater’s stage, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat promises to electrify audience members while telling the biblical story of a man who had a dream – [...]

The700Level: Today in Philly Sports History: Miracle at the Meadowlands, 1978

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2

"It's Giants football now, third and two. We thank our producer Bob Rowe, our director Jim Silman, and our CBS crew, spotter and statistician John Mara and Tom McHugh here at Giants Stadium. As the clock winds down on the Philadelphia Eagles, a game they thought would project them into" [...]

From the Source: Computer problem causing widespread flight delays

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:54:00 -0500

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PhillyClout: Thursday -- Cop Killer Apologizes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:28:00 -0500

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Geeky Mom: Writer's Cramp

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:25:58 -0500

Image by lorda via Flickr

Those of you who follow me on Twitter might have seen me deliberating yesterday about whether to write through the pain of the repetitive stress injury I seem to have developed. For the record, I decided to write by [...]

Comic Vs. Audience: SLAMDANCIN’: A Journal of a Stand-up Comic #6

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:59:54 -0500

This week, Gregg Gethard tries out the evil side of comedy.

Last week Dave Walk wrote about how much he loved pro wrestling growing up and how funny it is. I have said, many times, that I think professional wrestling is America’s greatest form of art. But, I can assure you, [...]

Literal Barrage: Links for 2009-11-18 [del.icio.us]

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

Child Theme Inclusion in the WordPress Directory Jon Kristian » A Smarter Menu for WordPress Dumb things to check What Stormtroopers do on Their Day Off | WildAmmo.com Enable Automatic Updates for Plugins Hosted by Developers — WordPress, How to — Konstruktors Notes The War For the Web - [...]

The700Level: The Kings Is Dead; Flyers In West Coast Action

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:18:53 -0500

Number of comments: 29

The Flyers begin their first meaningful road trip of the season tonight, a slate of five games that includes a pair of first place Western Conference opponents in San Jose and Colorado. Tonight's appetizer is the Los Angeles Kings, who are off to a very solid start themselves at 13-7-2, [...]

Pure Coffee Blog: CC: Bard Coffee

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:55:00 -0500

'What's does "CC" mean?Subject: Bard Coffee Location visited: Portland, MEFree WiFi ? : yesRating: 6+ [see key]Maine. Land of LL Bean, lobster and luxurious woodsy vacations. Before this recent trip, I had only really been to Maine once to take in Acadia National Park and neighboring Bar Harbor but I' [...]

Philadelphia Bicycle News: Places that Repealed Mandatory Registration

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0500

Number of comments: 17
Detroit - repealed Mandatory Registration in 2008. Calls for reform began after police crackdown on an existing laws. Campaign created new bicycle advocacy group - Detroit Bike Riders United. (ClickonDetroit.com M-Bike)
Houston - Chris Hutto dubbed "The Mayor of Montrose" successfully urged City Council to repeal the registration [...]

Foodie at Fifteen (now 16): Pizza for lunch

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:54:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
Over the summer I made pizza non-stop-- it's just such a summery food and when smeared with pesto made from basil from the backyard, there's nothing better. I actually made plenty more dough than I could cook, so I have a lot of dough that's been lying around in a [...]

Philadelphia Bicycle News: Councilmen Kenney & DiCicco proposed bills

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:40:00 -0500

Number of comments: 9
At this time, the three bills in question have not be posted on City Council's website. Check City Council's website on Thursday and search on bicycle (http://legislation.phila.gov/mattersearch/) to find the bills. We will post the bills when they are available.

Read below for the BCGP's statement based on our [...]

The700Level: Now What? Uncertain Sixers Lineup Hosts Bobcats at Home

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:15:47 -0500

Number of comments: 11

Remember when I said that the one upside of Marreese Speights going down with a torn MCL was that at least Brand would now definitely get all the minutes he needed to shake off whatever rust he had left from spending the better part of two [...]

The700Level: Commenters See The Future: Eagles Win, Then Lose, Then Win...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:07 -0500

Number of comments: 6

Sometimes commenters knock it out of the park and that's exactly what Dean did on Kulp's "A Cautiously Optimistic Look At The Birds' Remaining Opponents" on how the Eagles season will unfold:

Most likely scenario?

We win the next two, and irrational exuberance reigns supreme.

Then we lose tough ones back to' [...]

PhillyClout: Nutter Appoints New Legislative Affairs Director

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:52:00 -0500

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Brendan Calling: Good For You, Pal, But not Enough

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:24:57 -0500

Confessed killer apologizes to Cassidy’s widow:

Testimony ended in dramatic fashion today in the murder trial of John “Jordan” Lewis when the confessed killer apologized to the widow of Philadelphia Police Officer Chuck Cassidy.

Judy Cassidy was testifying about her husband’s last hours before he was shot on Oct. 31, 2007, [...]

InMyDiatribe: green chile withdrawls

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:25:36 -0500

Abbe and I miss the great green chiles of New Mexico… just a little bit…

Mass : We Pray the Game xkcd : Academia vs. Business [...]

West Chester Unplugged: ODDS AND ENDS – 11/18/09

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:23:00 -0500

One man is in custody and another man is at large after a burglary in the North End over the weekend.

Ofc. Jeff Murray was on routine patrol along the 100 block of East Market Street at around 05:17 Sunday morning when he spotted two men, Joseph Dominic Sims, 20, [...]

The700Level: Ruben's Making a List: Free Agent Signings Loom

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:54 -0500

Number of comments: 17

It's like Christmas in November. You have your list of desires all written out but you know jolly old Uncle Cholly doesn't always get you exactly what you want. A brand new Figgins would look great in front of that Raul you got last year, but you'd be pretty stoked [...]

This is the City of Brotherly Love...and crime: Amanda Palmer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:39:36 -0500

Amanda Palmer outside WXPN this afternoon. Shes playing the TLA tonight. Live Nation says there are still tickets.

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PhillyClout: Philly's Home Foreclosure Program Featured in NY Times

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:21:00 -0500

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Disability Studies, Temple U.: CFP: Disability History (25-27 June 2010, Preston UK)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:19:00 -0500

Number of comments: 7
News from the disability history community, found on H-Disability today:Disability History Conference 2010Disability History: looking forward to a better past?June 25th - 27th, 2010University of Central LancashirePreston, UKPlenary Speakers:Professor Catherine J Kudlick, University of California, DavisProfessor Tom Shakespeare, University of NewcastleDisability history has emerged in recent years [...]

The700Level: A Cautiously Optimistic Look At The Birds' Remaining Opponents

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:12:33 -0500

Number of comments: 13

The Eagles have a ton of work to do internally before fans are willing to take them seriously again. It's the same story on offense: convert on short yardage and inside the red zone. The defense needs to come up with crucial stops late in games. As a team, they [...]

The Den of Iniquity: Can I Please Get A Do-Over?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:47:52 -0500

Today is turning into the day from hell.

I had to scramble to transfer money over to our one checking account to pay two past due bills. Our cable got cut off, even though I told the woman that called me last week that I wouldn’t be able to pay the [...]

Brendan Calling: Dalek with a Banjo

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:40:19 -0500

Number of comments: 1

I also want to do a Cyberman playing a mandolin or an upright bass.

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Philadelphia Bicycle News: Recent News Media Round-Up

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:24:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
The Bicycle Coalition, and biking in Philly, has been on TV a lot in the last few days:

Police Enforcement: CBS 3 (with video), Fox29 (with video), KYW Newsradio.

New traffic lights on MLK: ABC 6 Action News (with video).
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PhillyClout: Santorum Endorses Corbett for Governor

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:04:00 -0500

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PhillyClout: Constitution Center Has New CEO

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

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Comic Vs. Audience: PODCAST: John Kensil and The Legendary Wid

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:08:03 -0500

Veteran Philadelphia comics The Legendary Wid (left) and John Kensil (right) join the show to talk about the city’s comedy past, their careers and to share a few words of advice for young comics.

Subscribe to the podcast feed (iTunes)

(Liked this episode of the podcast? Please write a review [...]

PhillyClout: Wednesday -- The Decline of Port Richmond

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:22:00 -0500

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The700Level: Today in Philly Sports History: Bobby Abreu to Phils, 1997

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Number of comments: 7

The Astros could maybe be forgiven for letting Bobby Abreu go unprotected in the expansion draft in 1997. He appeared in just 74 games for Houston, with a combined .687 OPS over 234 plate appearances. But I bet the Rays were quickly kicking themselves for [...]

Memory Writers Network: Flawed heroes and mechanical body parts: Shaolin Memoir Part 2

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:46:44 -0500

Number of comments: 2
As my memoir took shape, a more troubled and prickly young man emerged than I ever realized. However, when I saw this flawed character on the page, it didn't look as bad as I had always feared. Instead, I realized many heroes have edgy, even repugnant character flaws. Homer's Ulysses' [...]

From the Source: Woman pinned in I-295 crash in Camden County

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:23:00 -0500

Two people had to be cut out of a car that got pinned this morning between a tractor trailer and a box truck on I-295 in Camden County. [...]

Geeky Mom: WoW Wednesday: Weird PvP Behavior

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:59:14 -0500

I'm continuing to level my priest primarily through PvP, with a few quests thrown in here and there. She's at 48 now. I'm hoping to get her to 50 before the weekend since I'll be switching back to my death knight on Sunday for the holiday achievements (more on that' [...]

Dan Cirucci: Piling On Palin

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:44:00 -0500

From Andrew Malcolm at the Los Angeles Times:

Wow, for somebody who's supposed to be such a political joke, an Arctic ditz and eminently dismissable as a serious anything except maybe a stay-at-home hockey mom, Sarah Palin is sure drawing an awful lot of attention from Democrats and eager critics.

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Comic Vs. Audience: VIDEO: Animosity Pierre – Mexican Sock Puppets #5

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:36:20 -0500

But that’s not all from Animosity Pierre! The guys have passed along the good news that they have been accepted into the 2010 Chicago Sketchfest! Chicago, you may not have the Olympics, but you’ve got AP.

Even more Animosity Pierre, you say? We’ll how about you check out the sketch [...]

TommyWonk: "A decade late and billions short"

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:25:00 -0500

Over at the Guardian, I take note of a remarkable mea culpa:
It was a startling admission from one of the architects of the modern financial system. John Reed, who with Sandy Weill created Citigroup, said the merger was a mistake. What's more, Reed went on to [...]

The700Level: Quotable: Philly Should Sign Allen Iverson (to Play Quarterback, of Course)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:43:45 -0500

Number of comments: 6

Ever since Allen Iverson packed up his guitar case and left Memphis, the Internets have been buzzing about his next potential landing spot. "The Sixers should sign him to fill seats," people excitingly regurgitated. Would it be entertaining? Sure, but I'd rather not see Iverson' [...]

Philadelphia Bicycle News: City Council to Propose Mandatory Registration, Brakeless Bike Confiscation.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:06:00 -0500

Number of comments: 42
Two bills will be introduced into City Council on Thursday Councilman DiCicco will be introducing a bill would require registration of all bicycles owned by persons 12 and older. Councilman Kenney's bill will raise the fines of sidewalk riding from $50 (which was already raised from $10 in June), and [...]

Literal Barrage: Links for 2009-11-17 [del.icio.us]

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

Put This On The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae: Philly's Newest Sports Bar/Club & Gaming Experience: Play2 Noble Ape: 13 January 2009 [...]

Katey's Kafe: Linky Luv

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:04:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Lately I've been into mostly political blogs as of late. There are still a few others that mean a lot to me, such as Law Enforcement, FF, EMS and especially Military.

Being home with the Worker's Comp injury has really opened my eyes to what's really going on' [...]

MyDD: Some Good News in Climate Change Negotiations

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:08 -0500

The past few days have not been kind for those who would combat climate change. On Sunday, it was announced that the goal of an international treaty is being postponed from next month's Copenhagen conference to maybe next year's Mexico City summit, never mind the looming scientific tipping point. [...]

MyDD: The Alexander-Webb Nuclear Initiative

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:59:46 -0500

GOP Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee and Democratic Senator Jim Webb of Virginia unveiled bipartisan legislation aimed at doubling nuclear power in 20 years and increasing funding for research into low carbon sources of energy. Their bill, introduced on Monday, would provide $100 billion in loan guarantees for carbon-free electricity [...]

Kiko's House: Another Breast-Cancer Bombshell Lands Amidst The Health-Care Reform Debate

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:10:00 -0500

Hard on the heels of a study revealing that the benefits of breast cancer screenings have been overstated and come with a the risk of overtreating small cancers while missing cancers that are deadly comes another earthquake: Most women should start [...]

Kiko's House: Presidential Timber: Then & Now

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:08:00 -0500

Sarah Palin's appearance on "Oprah" this week is being heralded as the kickoff of the 2012 presidential campaign despite the awful poll numbers that the face of the Republican Party keeps getting.

That is one scary thought considering that Winfrey, as should have been [...]

Kiko's House: Cartoon du Jour

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:07:00 -0500

Chris Britt/Springfield (Ill.) State Journal Register
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Kiko's House: Bigger Brains Aren't Necessarily Better

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:04:00 -0500

MORE HERE.
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Kiko's House: Beautiful Photograph du Jour

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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The Liberal Doomsayer: Tuesday Stuff

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500

I keep telling myself that people get Stephen Colbert's jokes, and nobody thinks he's actually serious - hope I'm right...

The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cThe Word - Skeletons in the Closet [www.colbertnation.com]Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor U.S. Speedskating

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MyDD: Krauthammer: The Narcissism of 'Baby Jesus' Obama is 'Unbounded'

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:22:49 -0500

Fox News analyst Charles Krauthammer was as the Fox News Special Report Host Bret Baier noted "fired up." The Fox analyst tore into the President not so much for bowing to the Japanese Emperor but more rather for having declared himself America's "first Pacific President" by virtue of [...]

Eschaton: My Urban Hellhole Isn't Perfect

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:20:00 -0500

But from what I've read it's been dealing with foreclosures much better than other places.

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Eschaton: Cash For Caulkers

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

This is a good idea. The best way to do it in terms of stimulus (quick and easy) would probably involve inefficiency and fraud, but perhaps if they sneakily call it "defense spending" such concerns won't matter.

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Eschaton: Pretty Obvious Answer

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:37:00 -0500

Because for whatever reason, economist lingo is what people in the Obama administration are comfortable with.

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SteveSilver.net: Tommy Wiseau's "Sesame Street"

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:18:00 -0500

This is pretty brilliant: I just hope they don't redub one of the sex scenes over Grover and Maria or something. "YOU ARE MY ROSE YOU ARE MY ROSE!"...' [...]

InMyDiatribe: Getting back to it…

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:12:33 -0500

Bubs and Bowie getting cozy by the fire…

Google Swirl Gerbil Shirt Projected Pot Tax All the Deaths in Total Recall Rat Tail [...]

Geeky Mom: Imperialism

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:17 -0500

Today in my social studies class, we enter the 1880s with imperialism. It's a very strange idea and concept, and personally, the separation from poor and rich, making them very far apart. Anyways here is how it went down.

Imperialism, for those of you who don't know, is one' [...]

Katey's Kafe: Nope...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:47:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Decided against the post. I mean, it wasn't anything traumatic or something that would crush anyone - at least I hope it wouldn't, but I did what I wanted to do quietly and if someone notices and asks, I'll tell.

I'm all puppied and kittied out. My petting zoo [...]

Eschaton: More Thread

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:42:00 -0500

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Support Your Local Gunfighter: NFL Owner Fined For Flipping Off Fans

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:15:11 -0500

Number of comments: 3
How are you gonna fine this guy? It looks like he died 30 years ago! The NFL has fined Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams $250,000 for making an obscene gesture at Bills fans. It happened Sunday in Nashville. After the Titans beat the Bills 41-17, Adams was seen “flipping off” fans from [...]

MyDD: 2009 Corruption Index

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:03:17 -0500

New Zealand, Denmark, Singapore, Sweden and Switzerland are the top five least corrupt nations according to a new survey released today by the NGO Transparency International. The United States with a 7.5 (out of ten) score ranked 19th just behind the United Kingdom and Japan. Somalia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, the [...]

MyDD: Senator Sessions' Affront to the Constitution Fails

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:24:57 -0500

Senator Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III of Alabama who back in 2005 called the filibustering of judicial nominees an "affront to the Constitution" today did just that on the nomination by the President of Judge David Hamilton to the Chicago-based 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Sessions, a nominee to the [...]

rubber hose: to answer CN's question

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:08:00 -0500

TPM reader CN asks a question:Let me get this straight: we kept KSM and his buddies in Gitmo for eight years, no trial, no process, under harsh conditions including torture -- and now that we're finally giving them a trial in civilian court, NOW Al-Qaeda wants to retaliate? NOW they're [...]

Eschaton: Evening Thread

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:05:00 -0500

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The700Level: Nobody Cares About Your Fantasy Team: Week Ten Results

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:04:23 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Ten weeks into the 700 Level's Inaugural Fantasy Football League, and the race is getting tighter than ever--that is, of course, with the exception of my Edmonton Enigmas, who with their loss to previous cellar-dwellers Kibbles n Vicks drop to a pathetic league-worst 2-7-1, all [...]

The Liberal Doomsayer: Tuesday Mashup (11/17/09)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:04:00 -0500

Oh yes, I’m so upset that Sarah Palin is unhappy about the photo of her selected for the Newsweek cover.

Which she posed for, by the way.

In the course of an interview about her book (which, based on this, must [...]

rubber hose: moon

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:54:00 -0500

hey look at that, rich miniter is filing a complaint against the moonie times for discrimination. now there's a name from my college days!what the hell is up with that crown? does reverend moon get those things from burger king?i'm not trying to be mean. but if i were the' [...]

rubber hose: self-fulfilling prophesy

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:45:00 -0500

saudi arabia is convinced that the houthi rebels it is fighting along the yemeni border are backed by the iranian government. they base their charge on the following reasons:1. the houthi are shiaum, that's pretty much it. the yemeni government has claimed it intercepted a ship that proves that iranian [...]

The700Level: Scottie Reynolds Gets Sports Illustrated Cover Treatment

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:17:30 -0500

Number of comments: 7

Villanova's star guard Scottie Reynolds just assured he'll twist his ankle in the next week or so. I'd guess this is a regional cover, but it's clear that Villanova is one of the top programs in college hoops these days.

Incidentally, ESPN is airing 24 straight hours [...]

SteveSilver.net: Curb and HIMYM

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:15:00 -0500

Both shows had been hit or miss in recent weeks, but "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "How I Met Your Mother" both had their best show of the season, by far, on Sunday and Monday. For 'Curb,' we can talk all... [...]

SteveSilver.net: Seduced by Saarsgaard

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:15:00 -0500

I review "An Education" on Philly.com.... [...]

SteveSilver.net: Unis!

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:14:00 -0500

The last time the Twins got new uniforms, in 1987, they won the World Series, so that bodes well for their new duds, introduced this week. It all looks good, even though the home uniform doesn't look like it's changed....' [...]

SteveSilver.net: Ferns!

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:14:00 -0500

Conan and Andy visit my other favorite talk show: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis from Between Two Ferns... [...]

SteveSilver.net: Bad Comics

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:13:00 -0500

Newsweek lists 12 comics that aren't actually funny. Pretty much no disagreement here......' [...]

Eschaton: Slutty Schoolgirl? Really?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:53:00 -0500

I thought the Newsweek cover was obviously a poor choice even if right wingers were getting a bit overwrought in their criticisms. But they also include a slutty Palin schoolgirl doll? What the fuck?

Of the CNN piece Digby talks about, Wolf Blitzer twittered:

CNN [...]

Support Your Local Gunfighter: Still More Tales Of Idiocy

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:16 -0500

Number of comments: 4
So get this. Today there was a fatal fire in the division. When we get a fire fatality, the case gets an assigned detective, and that detective goes out to the scene. The fire marshal has overall scene authority, but we go out anyway to take photos and such. As [...]

Eschaton: Let's Put It Where No One Goes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:54:00 -0500

I don't really have any knowledge of the area, but wanting to put a light rail line away from residences and businesses kind of misses the point...

...adding, that if there's room (and zoning) for development to sprout up around the line then it isn't necessarily so bad. [...]