Blogged Around Philly

Philebrity applauded the installation of solar panels at the Philadelphia Naval Yard while simultaneously making fun of Naval Yard denizen Urban Outfitters. Maybe next we'll get some windmills. We know of a few places to put them where there's plenty of hot air being blown about.

Geeky Mom pondered why nice people finish last, while pointing out the glaring discrepancies in how local students purport to think and how they actually act.

Slacktivist made an excellent point about identity theft and the mafia-esque extortion tactics the banks and credit reporting bureaus take to fleece consumers who live in fear of becoming a jingle-singing pirate in a seafood restaurant. That song always gets stuck in our heads, too, damn it.

The Churning pointed out what we already knew but pretended not to: brunch is just an excuse to start drinking before noon.

Philadelphia Will Do examined the "pointless controversy" over SEPTA's decision to accept advertising for Grand Theft Auto IV. We wonder if SEPTA realizes that buses get blown up in that game?

Brendan Calling decried the economic stimulus plan and the return of the one-year T-Bill, then broke down exactly why these are bad ideas. As with many other programs of this administration, we imagine someone will realize the error of their ways now that it's too late to undo it—and then try to put the blame on someone else.

UWISHUNU made suggestions for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Philadelphia-style. Culture plus margaritas—what more could you ask for? Cheers!

Image of a delicious, salty margarita via Flickr user Zesmerelda.