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1 philly_jill 9

That picture makes me happy....

On May 15, 2008 2:20 PM in Whiz of the Web: Thirsty Thursday
2 philly_jim 6

It was fixed! :)...

On May 13, 2008 12:54 PM in Yo, Philly in the News
3 philly_ross 5

The last link makes me want to go out and buy an X-box 360 and GTA-IV right now....

On May 15, 2008 4:53 PM in Whiz of the Web: Thirsty Thursday
4 smannis 5

Me too, but not on CL, at least not recently (maybe because I've mainly been trolling the skilled labor section for home repairs instead of adult gigs). I like the "chance to become a regular thing" a...

On May 14, 2008 10:16 AM in Craigslist Roundup
5 ronniec10 4

I'm going to see Iron Man, at the Loew's in Cherry Hill and then I'm going to go to either Bahama Breeze or Buca do Bepo... You know really make a night of it......

On May 9, 2008 2:14 PM in What to Watch Tonight... Duh
6 SuperBien 3

@J.A.B.I.: Yeah, he typically looks like he's up to no good, but I guess that's how doormen are supposed to roll and he actually was pretty cool at Byblos. I don't know if he still works there -- I st...

On May 6, 2008 10:39 AM in Monday Manners: Polite Theft
7 phillybits 3

"...two-way radios affixed to their western shirts, just below their displayed collar bones." Yes, they were dressed up complete with Secret Service style earpieces with one end in the ear and an att...

On May 15, 2008 4:41 PM in Philarazzi
8 sfist_spencer 3

Now that is funny....

On May 15, 2008 4:20 PM in Proofreading Philly
9 bonzombiekitty 3

What do I love about living in Philly? The beer. Definitely the beer....

On May 1, 2008 11:06 AM in We're the Best!
10 dickiej 2

Oh wow...I think I'll stick to science-fiction operas......

On April 24, 2008 4:44 PM in Proofreading Philly
11 esmith 2

Ugh, 10 Worst Game sequels is dead on. Bomberman Act Zero... I still have nightmares sometimes. ...

On May 13, 2008 12:32 PM in Whiz of the Web: Tuesday Torpedoes
12 philly_pencopal 2

I like the homemade Obama signs. There were families along Lincoln Drive yesterday waving them around. ...

On April 23, 2008 1:34 PM in Pennsylvania Primary Day in Photos
13 slystonian 2

There is something incredibly satisfying in watching people fly by you and imaging them being gouged at the pump....

14 philly_andrew 2

Go Pens! Bring Lord Stanley's cup back to the 'Burgh!...

On May 9, 2008 3:01 PM in What to Watch Tonight... Duh
15 philly_joeross 1

I will readily admit that I did not look very hard. But thanks for the update!...

On May 2, 2008 3:11 PM in Can't Miss This!
16 Angela DiOrio 1

Those cars that come up faster in our rear-view mirror are also more likely to be flipping us the bird now if we are driving slower, but we have to ignore them (though I suppose it's more satisfying t...

17 Pat Holston 1

I have noticed it is easier to drive slower on county/state roads than on highways. I have also noticed that the people behind me on the highways seem incredibly agitated that I am only doing 5 mph...

18 doc123 1

hey this is doc from the itunes podcast: Heroes of Science Fiction and Fantasy, i have an interview you would be interested in. Episode 23 features an interview with Joe Field Founder of Free Comic Bo...

On May 7, 2008 11:50 PM in Free Comic Book Day
19 axiotheia 1

This is actually called boustrophedon and it was a pretty common way of writing in the Mediterranean before alphabets and left to right writing became standardized. Also, normally I probably wouldn'...

20 Clicker 1

It's actually a nod to "Galaxy Quest," in which Weaver played a female spaceship crewmember whose "job" was repeating whatever the ship's computer said. ...

On April 22, 2008 12:51 PM in Whiz of the Web: Tuesday Torpedoes
21 philly_matt 1

Wow, I guess if that guy drinks enough PBR, he can lay in his beloved coffin much sooner....

On May 9, 2008 7:19 PM in Whiz of the Web: Friday Fried Onions
22 whalie 1

Now I feel even MORE superior! Thanks!...

23 sooz2003 1

Cafe Ole has some great salads and sandwitches for lunch....

24 eae2485 1

Um, how hard did you guys look? http://onceuponanation.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=117497 is for tonight specifically and they have a whole list here: http://onceuponanation.tix.com/ActSelection.asp?Org...

On May 2, 2008 12:56 PM in Can't Miss This!
25 olv26 1

If this guy were still trying to defend his "shot dog piece", then, sure, I'd protest his art appearing in Philadelphia public spaces. But, come on, this guy did something more that 20 years ago that...

On April 29, 2008 10:03 PM in Does the Fairmount Park Commission Hate Dogs?
26 XHansel 1

"Battlestar Galacticake" is hilarious....

27 bruhinb 1

Back when I worked for Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe, I ate in that neighborhood every day. Despite the fact you ask for, "non-pizza food in the neighborhood," I really need to ...

28 miss bee 1

that's a whole lotta bic pens right there. ...

29 Philly Louisa 1

Perfect substitute for those awful, pretentious cucumber sandwiches. And much more fun! Thanks!...

30 baalbrith 1

great singer I got his songs here http://lavamus.com/Artist/2150947/Johnathan_Rice/mp3/ ...

On May 1, 2008 4:13 AM in Rice at the Church
31 phillyshanghaikid 1

The answer is no. And it doesn't make me any happier that a regular Shanghaiist contributor can demonstrate such ignorance on the city he maintains a blog for. The reason this place is named Thumb P...

On May 6, 2008 5:30 AM in We Are So International
32 noct 1

Wow, he just remade "Day of the Triphids" and just doesn't tell you until late into the movie. Sorry HB, i just might've ruined the view you had of your god, M Night. =(...

On May 4, 2008 7:58 AM in Psst... We Know a Secret
33 NickDG 1

There are only three possibilities here . . . The author of this review is: 1. Brain dead. 2. Dosen't "get" the Japanese formula for animated success. 3. Is angling for a job as a Hollywood review...

On May 10, 2008 9:23 AM in CinePhillyist Reviews... Speed Racer

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