everything the guy stood for, seeing him swept up in the moment of a close basketball game and seeing a chubby 60-something guy rejoice in something so goofy, well, it was kind of cool.
RELATED: How Jerry Falwell changed religion and politics.
Still Waiting…
…on scores from Denver. As soon as I get them, I’ll let you know the finals. Ottawa hasn’t turned their scores in either, but hey, let’s face it, Ottawa isn’t going to challenge Philly.
Coming Wednesday!!!
Full City vs. City Smackdown results from across 9 cities in North America!!!
JGT Heading to Intercourse for Rhubarb Pie Festival
There are two things that will forever define my 2006: my enormous upset at the Rock Paper Scissors championship and me and Ken’s inspirational performance at the Intercourse Rhubarb Pie Bake-Off. It’s time to head back this year, as the festival is this weekend. Sadly Ken moved out west, so I need to find a new co-baker. Anyone, anyone? Anyways, regardless if you are baking or not, I highly suggest you attend the Rhubarb Festival. I’ve been two straight years, and it is without question one of my favorite local events. I love rhubarb. More on this event in the coming week.
Question of the week
In what movie do you hear the line, “Never rub another mans rhubarb”?
So the Bowling party went well
Yeah, after a particularly devastating loss, I drowned my sorrows with an inverted keg stand which, in hindsight, wasn’t an extremely brilliant idea. But I did last full 12 seconds. Not bad for an old veteran. I’ll have more about bowling in the Metro on Thursday.
The bowling party, by the way, was a remarkable success, as long as you don’t judge it by my success on the lanes. I quit angrily in the 8th frame of the first game, and only bowled a 103 in game #2. Nonetheless, I definitely think that there needs to be another bowling party in the near future.
Real Quick
Gotta get to work on my Metro piece, but I got a lot to write about here, too. So check back this afternoon. In the meantime, a couple of quick bits:
-Here’s a funny sign Quizmaster Chris has noticed in the subway.
-Here’s a write up the Washington Post had up for City vs. City Smackdown.
-Philly came in 9th in road rage in the latest poll. We would have come in first, but our bullpen keeps accidentally giving the thumbs up instead of the bird.
-Oh, if the teams playing tonight have any hope of knocking off Philly, they better BRING IT. ‘Cause the Illa represented last night. Big time.
Vote for Diane Thompson!
Diane Thompson is running for Municipal Court Judge. She was a member of former quizzo squad Team Hater, so I knew she was good people. I asked her a few questions about the position and why she’s running:
1. What exactly are the duties of a municipal court judge?
Municipal Court, criminal division, is the court of original jurisdiction for nearly all preliminary hearings for felonies and homicides (cases involving juvenile victims are heard in juvenile court by Common Pleas judges.) MC judges hold trials for all misdemeanor criminal cases (crimes with punishments up to 5 years in jail, such as simple assault, terroristic threats, harassment, retail theft, dui, etc.) They also hear private criminal complaints. Civil division judges hear landlord – tenant cases, tax appeal cases, small claims up to $10,000, real estate tax cases, etc. MC judges work at the Criminal Justice Center at 1301 Filbert Street, at Municipal Court at 34 S. 11th Street, or at the individual police districts, such as 55th & Pine or Broad and Champlost.
2. Why are you interested in the position?
I like helping people. Many people who appear in Muncipal Court have no attorneys. (Defendants are appointed attorneys in criminal court, however.) Litigants want judges who know how to listen to their cases. I know how to listen. I believe that I have some ideas to alleviate the back log of cases. I would like to initiate more programs in MC court that would help with the non-violent drug crimes. Also, domestic violence cases are a big part of MC court. I have represented both victims and defendants in domestic violence cases and I believe that intervention is key to preventing more violence.
Back in BUsiness
On Monday, of all days, the site crashed. So I haven’t been able to post stuff all day. But the site is back in business and we’ll have plenty to talk about on Tuesday.
Jams Win
Denverites were outraged when the new MIle High Stadium was given this name?