I’m actually surprised it’s not sold out, but there are tix still available for the 9 p.m. match. I’ll be there. Midfield. Wishing Real Madrid was actually Barca, but probably looking awestruck anyway, because it’s not everyday that the premier…
Here’s A Semi-Regular Feel-Good Video From Holland, I Think
Reads one comment on this video’s YouTube page, “geniale choreo, vette dansmoves, betoverende lyrics en een prachtige stem. Zanger Rinus is gewoon TOP.” I couldn’t have said it better myself. Here’s the same song, but in a hot tub.
Hit-and-Run America, Vol. CCXX
An ongoing collection of unsolved hit-and-run cases, with a focus on car/pedestrian incidents, from across the country since Jan. ‘010. If you know something about any of these incidents, or one that I’ve missed, do the right thing and call…
The Philadelphia Union Beat Everton On a Goal by a 17-Year-Old
In what was a tune-up for Saturday’s friendly against Real Madrid — I’ll be there, and posting about it on here the next day — the Union beat a Tim Howard-less Everton FC (of the EPL) 1-0 last night at…
This Is Probably The Most Magnificent Video Ever Made About A Scooter
This is why the world’s fun. I’ve watched this 10 times already.
Disheartening News About Bryan Stow
The San Francisco Giants fan beaten into a coma by some degenerates outside of Dodger Stadium earlier this season had to undergo emergency surgery earlier this week, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. According to a post on the family’s…
This Is What I Think Of Arlene Ackerman
From my freelance column in today’s Philadelphia Inquirer about the superintendent of Philadelphia public schools: More than any state or federal funding cuts, such revelations grease the rails for the flight to the suburbs of families that can afford to…
Hit-and-Run America, Vol. CCXIX
An ongoing collection of unsolved hit-and-run cases, with a focus on car/pedestrian incidents, from across the country since Jan. ‘010. If you know something about any of these incidents, or one that I’ve missed, do the right thing and call…
Oh Look, There Was An Armed Robbery In My Neighborhood
… and it was caught on video no less! From the Philly PD: On Friday, July 8th at about 4:30pm two suspects entered the Metro PCS store located at 4215 Ridge Avenue, confronted the employee, and announced a robbery. One…