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Even if it wasn’t one of your New Year’s resolutions, moving around is never a bad idea. One of the big problems we have is gym memberships can be expensive, and frankly we have such issues with commitment that getting locked into anything for a year is a frightening prospect. So we thought we’d look around for some cheap, noncommittal ways to get active; free is best, but the occasional class shouldn’t break the bank.

, via former Phillyist Spencer. Surprise, surprise – a community group has organized to oppose the festival. We can't help but giggle a little bit that the groups acronym is "NARCS." Also, there appears to be some proposed legislation to restrict the hours of operation of the festival and to keep attendance capped at 20,000 – probably not a bad idea, at least for the test run of the festival. Meanwhile, the organizers are moving forward with some of the logistical aspects of the planning.

Last weekend, Ross and I headed to King of Prussia to do some last-minute shopping. As you no doubt know, King of Prussia ten days before Christmas is insane and unpleasant, and after a few hours, you just really want to take a break. That's how we were feeling when we decided to have a few drinks and some chowdah at Legal Sea Foods. It wasn't too long before the couple behind us was seated.

Rock chamber ensemble? What does that even mean? In case you were a bit fuzzy on the concept like I was, it means classically trained musicians have taken up rock instruments and play music composed by classically-trained composers. In short, high-art rock music. Not a bad idea, right? As a result, I was pleasantly surprised and very impressed with rock chamber ensembles Newspeak and Electric Kompany presented by Chamber Music Now! in their season opener.

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week.

(Part One) (Elevator Repair Service) (Second half and future showtimes)

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It's official. The No Duh of the Year Award goes to SEPTA. For a number of reasons, of course, but the one that got our goat this morning was decision to remove the malt liquor ads from two buses. According to the Inquirer, SEPTA officials have concluded that the giant, tacky Colt 45 ads plastering the buses might be a bad idea given the hold violence has on our city. To that we say, Obvs.

What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend.

...Freak-Outs: This might be one of the funniest, most pathetic, things Britney has done yet! (Via The Superficial.)

...Old-Fashioned Values: Where's the shotgun? (Via The Superficial.)

Right before college graduation, a bunch of my friends and I found ourselves wondering how we’d meet guys after college. A bit into the conversation, we decided we’d probably meet them the same ways we had thus far: through friends, at bars, same old, same old. Then someone wondered, “Hey, what about at work?”

...Confirmation that Eugenics May Not Have Been a Bad Idea: That poor kid. (Via The Superficial.)

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One of my dearest, darling manhunting partners emailed me this today:

We were only copy-pasting between two different spread sheets...why did the data all change? At least the -ists are consistent. Usually.

I'm one of those people who likes M. Night Shyamalan's stuff, and not just because he comes from around here, and makes all his movies here (although that's very nice). I like his films because, even when they're ultimately not that good, they still have brilliance and greatness in them. I defy anyone to tell me the man is not a talented filmmaker. He can compose beautiful images and tell a story with them like nobody's business.

...False Appearances: Even the celebrities we think are moderately normal turn out not to be, sometimes. (Via .)

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Phillyist really didn't think it was supposed to rain yesterday, so we got stuck in it. It was cold, and we were very wet by the time we walked the few blocks home. But knowing we had the other -ists to come home to made us feel all warm and fuzzy, so we didn't mind too much.

...Engagement: Nicole Kidman is engaged. We wish her best luck and happy endings, especially considering her last marriage. (Via The Superficial)