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Archive for March 20th, 2012
David Lynch at London Grill (?!?!)
"Harry, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair," or quiche lorraine and a latte at London Grill. That's right, folks—David Lynch was hanging out at London Grill today. Apologies for the obligatory Twin Peaks quote. [citypaper]
The Lady Fan’s Guide to Freddy Galvis (a.k.a. the New Chase Utley)
Earlier today, Mike Bertha wrote about why Freddy Galvis is a suitable replacement for injured Phil Chase Utley, using phrases like "his fielding is solid," and "he won the 2011 Paul Owens Award." Yes, sounds good. But for the female fan who's hanging at Citizens Bank Park only to catch a glimpse of Chase Utley's butt (see the “Who Is the Backup Pitcher” Girl here), and, let's face it, the woman who loves both baseball and Chase Utley's butt, we present the lowdown on Freddy Galvis's cuteness factor.
1. Endearing childhood story.
Galvis was only four when he started playing baseball on the
Ballerina Taken Off Life Support After Hit-and-Run
The 22-year-old ballerina who was the victim of a hit-and-run in South Philly over the weekend has died after she was taken off life support. She was struck in a crosswalk on South Broad Street early Sunday morning. [6 ABC]
QVC Is Expanding to China
The television shopping giant has announced a deal that will allow it to expand to China. Apparently CNR Mall TV—a shopping channel and website that's part of the government-operated China National Radio—and QVC will be working cooperatively to form CNR Home Shopping Co. Ltd. in Beijing. [CBS News]
A Saint From Berks County?
The Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints has issued an announcement indicating that its cool that the Diocese of Allentown has been looking into the life of Father Walter Ciszek. Ciszek died in Berks County in 1984 and is now being considered for sainthood. "Looking into" the life of Father Ciszek actually took 10 years to complete and required testimony from at least 45 people. [NBC Philadelphia]
Grantland Says Stop Panicking About the Phillies
Sure, the Nats and Fish got better this offseason. Sure, Chase Utley's knees might be ruined for ever, Ryan Howard probably won't see the field until June, Placido Polanco has a hand thing and Dom Brown is sleeping funny. But, the Phils have three viable Cy Young candidates in their rotation and one of the best closers in baseball coming out of the pen. Jonah Keri at Grantland says to wait before you smash the glass and pull the alarm. [Grantland]
Celeb Scoop: Paul Rudd to Co-Star in Admission With Tina Fey?
Paul Rudd in Tina Fey's Admission? Rumor has it that Rudd is in talks to co-star with Tina Fey in Admission. Fey has already signed on to play the lead role as a college admissions counselor who falls for a guy she knew while she was in school. [Hollywood Reporter]
Jersey Shore Returning for Season 6. Yay. [Philly.com]
Norah Jones Played New Album at SXSW. In case you hadn't managed to catch "Happy Pills"—the new jawn from Norah Jones—she played her entire new album Little Broken Hearts (due out May 1st) at SXSW. Oh, did we mention
Victory Is Expanding With Second Chester County Location
Downingtown's Victory Brewing Company is expanding with a second location in Parkesburg. Eventually, the plan is for the new Chester County facility to house most of the production, while the Downingtown location will feature experimental and limited-edition beers. [Foobooz]
Iverson’s Ex-Wife Wants a List of His Sexual Partners
Allen Iverson's ex-wife has filed a court document asking that The Answer provide a list with the names and phone numbers (?!) of all of the sexual partners he had during their marriage. The move is probably an effort to force Iverson's hand and get a quick settlement in court. She also wants records of his purchases over $1,000. Regardless of her motive, it sounds like divorce is fun for Allen Iverson. [Crossing Broad]
Meet Seth Williams’s $75,000 Party Planner
Morale is not good in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. In fact, it's downright dismal. Lower-level staffers complain they are overworked and underpaid, having not received any cost-of-living raises for years while the amount of work they do has risen sharply. And there's trouble at the top, too, with a series of high-level departures, most recently that of Deputy District Attorney Brian Grady—who either resigned or was fired and escorted out of the offices—just one week ago. And what do people do when morale is low? They complain. And they're complaining about Monique Wescott, whose role in the office is, ironically, to boost morale.

















