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Maybe you've been missing out, all this time, on www.BadmintonStamps.com, written by Philabuster and SkinnySlim, two witty, sometimes charmingly snarky, guys who are way more up on the music-slash-party scene in Philadelphia and Brooklyn than you are. Their great site has two battling playlists to keep you entertained at work; music and other news from Philly and that still-sometimes affordable borough; and hot links to songs carefully paired with the long soundbite-sized posts. Check it out.

But what, you ask, is up in the mayoral race these days, anyway? Well, according to political strategists and recent polls, Nutter's coming up strong (he's "running like Secretariat," in fact), and the race may now be between him and Knox.

This Spring is the third anniversary of Lifeknot, online meeting place for people of all ages, based solely on interests and hobbies. The CEO and founder, Matt Muro, began Lifeknot after using online dating services that seemed to force an instant romantic relationship. “I felt that online dating sites rushed people into the relationship stage of a friendship and social networking sites linked you to so many people that the intimacy of establishing a...

Girls Rock Philly is part of a foundation that works to run summer camps for local girls, ages ten through eighteen, in which they get the opportunity to "make their own band." In the process, they do musical training, while also honing their song writing skills and learning how to design band merchandise. Girls Rock Camp began in Portland, Oregon, in 2000, and this year will be its first summer in Philly.

Implosions are awesome.

Just ask the thousands of people who crowded into South Philly's streets, and eventually, onto Interstate 76 to watch the implosion of Veterans Stadium at 7:00 AM on March 21, 2004. Some kept their Saturday night parties raging until morning. Others got an early start to their Sundays. Both groups had their drinks to keep them going: beer in paper bags or Wawa coffee in paper cups.

Phillyist was part of the sober set and somehow found a street parking spot on Broad Street near Oregon Ave. The surprising number of onlookers there didn't prepare us for the size of the crowd gathered on the north shoulder of I76. People were packed into every spot with a view including rooftops, bleachers, and to the dismay of the Philadelphia Police, the lanes of the interstate while traffic was still trying to pass through the area. The cops were barely able to clear the highway long enough to let these cars through. Then they just gave up.



After a few moments of giddy anticipation, we heard - and - a low rumble. Then... HOLY SHIT.



We bring this up now because this weekend offers another Sunday morning filled with noise and dust. Pennsylvania Hall, located near the intersection of Civic Center Blvd and S. University Ave, is being imploded to make way for an expansion of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It won't be as impressive as the fall of the Vet, since Pennsylvania Hall is only a four-story building. But we're going to try to make it, and only police barricades or an extremely soft, warm bed will keep us from bringing you the photos.

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For some reason we've yet to determine, it's nearly impossible to finish Elite -ist before one a.m. It wasn't a problem when we were undergrads, but it's not a lot of fun now.

No, this isn’t a Halloween post, though it could be. Viva Voce will be playing at Johnny Brenda’s on Friday the 13th (cue sinister music here) with Silversun Pickups and Like a Fox.

Head to South Philly for a great deal on gas tomorrow evening. The owner of the Sunoco station at 19th and Oregon, Dave Lalli, is getting out of the business after 23 years, and will be selling gas for $1.49 a gallon from 5PM until he runs out. The gas will come with a message; Lalli is leaving the business due to frustration with the industry's pollution and unfair pricing, and will be handing out information to all motorists who stop by about what we can do as a community about such things. Police will also be on hand to keep order, just in case.

The Ten Commandments (Mon and Tue; 9PM-11PM; ABC) - Passover and Easter are on their way, and you know what that means: time to watch The Ten Commandments on TV! But wait a minute - this isn't the old Charlton Heston Ten Commandments; this is a new two-part TV mini-series starring Dougray Scott as Moses, Naveen Andrews (from "Lost"), Claire Bloom, and Omar Sharif. Miniseries produced for ABC have turned out to be surprisingly good in the past, so you never know, this could be a new masterpiece. Anyway, it's gotta be better than watching Edward G. Robinson pretend to be an Egyptian for the thousandth time. (Official site)

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Phillyist is not one to discriminate. We understand that there are actually interesting things that go on in the suburbs. Or at least we’re told. Saturday night July 16th, Portland, Oregon’s Lion Fever will test this theory out for us in West Chester.

Vital Stats - Brad Maule (a.k.a. B. Love)

- 28 years old

- Grew up in Tyrone, PA

- Creator, phillyskyline.com What do you do for a living?

I work for a web-hosting company, doing web site consulting and design. I am a freelance photographer for AOL CityGuide and I have contributed to skyscrapers.com, which features skyscrapers from all over the world. It’s called emporis.com now. I’ve been doing that for about three and years. I got my first camera for my tenth birthday. What type of camera do you use now?

The one I use now is a Sony CDMavica. It doesn’t use a memory stick; it uses mini CDs. I’ve had it for about two and a half years. Your site features pictures of many Philly buildings. What is your favorite building?

My favorite building is the PSFS building and the Mellon building is pretty close second. The PSFS was a very modernist building that predated a lot of buildings that came after it. It was very bold hotel. You moved here from Tyrone, PA. Was your family surprised by your decision?

No, I’ve always had a desire to move to the city. I’ve done a lot of traveling in the U.S. and Canada. It was a matter of time before I moved to a city. I go home and visit a few times a year. Did you attend college in Philly?

No, I went to Shippensburg. I graduated in 2000. What neighborhood do you live in?

I live in Fitler Square. Is that your favorite neighborhood?

It is my favorite neighborhood. I love it here. I have really come to embrace Philly. I am looking forward to the Comcast building being built. It will be the tallest building in the city. Why do you think the rest of Pennsylvania has an unfavorable reputation of Philly?

There are a lot of things at work. I think it has a lot to do with the republican versus democratic ideals and the way things are shaped in terms of the electorate. People in the state who have not been here feel it is draining resources that could go to the rest of the state for something else. It’s the same way with Pittsburgh. Most people who do well live in the suburbs and associate the city with crime and corruption. What is your most memorable experience about Philadelphia?

I took the subway to a Phillies game last year. There was a bomb threat during the game. The Oregon and Pattison stations were closed, so everyone who took the subway had to walk to Synder Avenue. It was in the middle of July so it was so hot and humid.