TASTE DAILY: An Aussie blend to sip with steak
GOOD LIFE DAILY: Be an eco-chic shopper
HOME: Grow this tiny tree indoors for a spot of green year round
Ramsey to make some changes: New top cop Charles Ramsey has to present his crime-fighting ideas today, and one of them is to beef up patrols during high-crime times. Metro’s Brian X. McCrone quotes a source that said that Ramsey also plant to axe some special units, including the fictional-sounding S.I.T.E. [Metro]
Booker says rumors are wrong: Yesterday, we told you about the rumors swirling that Chris Booker is considering a New York City move and may be angling for the Opie and Anthony morning slot at K-Rock. Michael Klein talked to the Q102 DJ and he officially squashed all that. [Inquirer]
According to a political insider, business manager of IBEW Union Local 98 John Dougherty is in the process of petition-filing for a possible state Senate bid against serial ally/rival Vince Fumo.
The source says that Dougherty, a lifelong District 1 resident, has warmed to the idea after some careful thought and the urging of Democratic insiders. The way the race is shaping up, Dougherty will consider a calculated roundhouse swipe at a wobbly Fumo and his 30-year senatorial stronghold — possibly keeping Fumo from running just to win the primary, then backing out and handpicking his successor. (more…)
Today’s Daily Examiner quip comes courtesy of the Daily Pennsylvanian, which announced that former Bush deputy chief of staff and “architect” of the White House Karl Rove would speak on campus on February 20th. Rove, not the most popular guy in America for, oh, numerous reasons, should be in for a spirited crowd that night:
Like Henry Kissinger last year ($70,000 honorarium), Penn honors someone whose misdeeds warrant a prison cell more than a high profile (and likely highly compensated) speaking gig.
White House architect Karl Rove to speak at Penn [Daily Pennsylvanian]
Coatesville native and should-have-been January cover boy Johnny Weir was ROBBED of a national title last night at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Paul.
Weir beat rival Evan Lysacek in the short program, but Lysacek edged Weir out in the free skate (the one that matters), so although their overall scores were identical — by a hundredth of a point — Lysacek was awarded the title. This is the first tie at nationals under the new scoring system, and fuels the already-amped Weir/Lysacek rivalry. Do these curiously buzzworthy judging results smell not unlike the judging scandal of the Winter 2002 Olympics? I’m not speculating, I’m just putting it out there. I’m not saying, but I’m saying. (more…)
Last week, radio-insider blog Orbitcast reported that Chris Booker, Q102’s morning DJ and current pants-invader of ex-CBS 3 anchorprincess Alycia Lane, has been rumored to be close to leaving Philly to take over the morning slot at New York City’s K-Rock after Opie and Anthony depart.
Today Page Six reports a slimmer version of that account, simply stating that Booker and Alycia are planning to move back to Manhattan to search for new jobs. (more…)
Bill Clinton rumbles through the Jerz: Bill Clinton will supposedly bring a less abrasive strategy to South Jersey tomorrow to stump for Hillary. The former prez is hosting a “Solutions for America” rally at Camden County College. [Inquirer]
More Catholic schools coming: Cardinal Rigali unveils plans for two new Catholic high schools in Bucks and Montgomery counties. Schoolgirl uniform enthusiasts are thrilled. [Philly.com]
McNabb makes Super Bowl list of dubious distinction: Donovan McNabb’s (allegedly) puke-filled performance against the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX ranks number three on Bleacher Report’s top five choke-job list, or something. If Freddie Mitchell opened his mouth, would this be ranked so high? [Bleacher Report]
Attytood succumbs to comment anarchy: DN blogger Will Bunch introduces the “open thread” concept to his Attytood blog. Hence, be prepared for more spell-check-deprived right-wing lunacy and conspiracy theories from your favorite anonymous blog trolls. [Attytood]
TASTE DAILY: Bring friends for sushi and singing
GOOD LIFE DAILY: See this man for curly-hair help
WEDDING: Head to Paradise Island for a honeymoon you’ll never forget
Before there was Edward Anderton, there was Jayson Verdibello, a wannabe rock star who fell hard for Jocelyn Kirsch, only to have the alleged thieving minx break his heart when she boinked her eventual accomplice. Verdibello says he chose not speak out before because he was too emotional, but now he’s opened up to DN Kirsch-chronicler Regina Medina. (more…)
Nutter to appoint new commerce director this afternoon: Mayor Nutter will name former D.C. mayoral adviser Andrew Altman as the city’s new director of commerce and deputy mayor of planning and development. [Inquirer]
Hot traffic chick on the market?: Single men with an affinity for blondes and bumper-to-bumper on the Schuylkill should brush up on their pickup lines: Fox 29’s Dorothy Krysiuk is reportedly no longer wearing her wedding ring. [The Mighty Dan Gross]
