Philadelphia

Seabiscuit36 · June 05, 2007, 01:33:42 PM

Quote from: Diomedes on June 05, 2007, 01:11:50 PM
the murder rate for blacks is unreal.

i read the City Paper's weekly listing of Mob Town murders, and almost all of them are blacks killing each other

The CIA has finally succeeded

ice grillin you · July 12, 2007, 08:53:05 PM

Six-packs rule

Last month, a state Senate committee OK'd an amendment to permit six-pack and 12-pack sales at distributors. It's moving slowly, but if legislators sign off on it, the bill could be on the governor's desk in the fall.

On its face, this is a no-brainer. Why are consumers forced to purchase a full case of 24 bottles at a time? With the price of specialty cases now over $30, it's pure idiocy.

Or is it?

There's a worry among many in the craft beer industry that selling six-packs at distributors is a step toward beer sales in grocery stores. And with shelf space at the Acme generally limited to national brands, they fear consumers will say goodbye to microbrews.

I'm not buying that argument.

First, microbrews have already thrived nationwide in spite of many rules (and a competitive marketplace) that favor the big guys. Second, six-packs encourage consumers to sample a greater variety of esoteric brands. Finally, six-pack sales at distributors will lead to lower prices.

Show me the loser here.

OK, there are the delis and taverns, which hold licenses to sell six-packs. The new rule puts them at a competitive disadvantage, because they pay retail prices for their stock. That's easy enough to fix: Allow taverns and delis to purchase beer at wholesale prices.

Father Demon · July 13, 2007, 09:32:21 AM

In the St. Louis area, beer if for sale at grocery stores, gas stations, and a few "Beer & Cigarette" stores. Bottom line, you are really never more than 1/2 a mile from beer (except before 10:00 AM on Sunday - no sales allowed). You can't buy a case anywhere except the largest grocery stores, it's all 6ers, 12's, and big bottles/cans (24 ounce, 32-ounce, 40-ounce). Often, you can get sampler packs from the same brewer with different flavors in each.

Without a doubt, A-B holds the most shelf space in any retail place. Hometown favorite and all. But even with that, I have never had a problem getting macrobrews other than A-B, micros from around the country, and the more mainstream micros like New Belgium, Boulevard, etc.

Their argument is a bunch of BS.

Butchers Bill · July 13, 2007, 11:27:55 AM

Philly man gets gored during the running of the bulls.

***Warning...somewhat graphic***

Damn, that had to hurt

Father Demon · July 13, 2007, 01:12:14 PM

Quote from: Butchers Bill on July 13, 2007, 11:27:55 AM
Philly man gets gored during the running of the bulls.

***Warning...somewhat graphic***

Damn, that had to hurt

GREAT picture!

ice grillin you · July 13, 2007, 01:52:40 PM

is that the guy from philly

rjs246 · July 13, 2007, 01:57:43 PM

Ha! Holy shtein.

PoopyfaceMcGee · July 13, 2007, 02:08:21 PM

Quote from: Father Demon on July 13, 2007, 09:32:21 AM
In the St. Louis area, beer if for sale at grocery stores, gas stations, and a few "Beer & Cigarette" stores. Bottom line, you are really never more than 1/2 a mile from beer (except before 10:00 AM on Sunday - no sales allowed). You can't buy a case anywhere except the largest grocery stores, it's all 6ers, 12's, and big bottles/cans (24 ounce, 32-ounce, 40-ounce). Often, you can get sampler packs from the same brewer with different flavors in each.

Without a doubt, A-B holds the most shelf space in any retail place. Hometown favorite and all. But even with that, I have never had a problem getting macrobrews other than A-B, micros from around the country, and the more mainstream micros like New Belgium, Boulevard, etc.

Their argument is a bunch of BS.

I love buying beer at grocery stores. Love love love.

ice grillin you · August 22, 2007, 11:31:11 AM

looks like SAS might be on his way out at the inky

http://www.phawker.com/?p=5426

Seabiscuit36 · August 25, 2007, 10:08:08 AM

Freaking sickeningI really hope they get these kids and show them the same treatment

Geowhizzer · August 25, 2007, 10:19:58 AM

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 25, 2007, 10:08:08 AM
Freaking sickeningI really hope they get these kids and show them the same treatment

Holy smoke. What is the world possesses someone to do something like that? Pure evil.

Chances are they'll never be caught. If they are, hopefully it's more than "couldcarry jail time. " They should be locked up for a long time.

methdeez · August 25, 2007, 02:28:17 PM

Yup, that's what disturbed kids need. Time in Jail.
I'm sure they will much less disturbed and ready for life after that.

Geowhizzer · August 25, 2007, 03:13:23 PM

Quote from: methdeez on August 25, 2007, 02:28:17 PM
Yup, that's what disturbed kids need. Time in Jail.
I'm sure they will much less disturbed and ready for life after that.

So what do you suggest, Dr. Phil?

My original thought was to shove a red hot tire iron up their anus, but I suppose the Constitution wouldn't allow that.

These "kids" (since the article didn't specify age) need to do time. Depending on the age of the younger, some time in a full-time in-house counseling center could suffice along with a lengthy community service sentence (preferably in an animal shelter).

For the older teens/young adults, I'm sorry, but this is beyond "they need to share their stories of abuse" psycho-babble. They are guilty of a heinous crime, and need to be treated like it.

Father Demon · August 25, 2007, 11:47:11 PM

You went hook line and sinker on that one Geo. I chose to ignore that one.

Geowhizzer · August 25, 2007, 11:54:40 PM

Quote from: Father Demon on August 25, 2007, 11:47:11 PM
You went hook line and sinker on that one Geo. I chose to ignore that one.

Eh, I actually get this point-of-view a lot from people I work with.

Two things that get me hot under the collar: "Men" who hurt children and "men" who hurt animals (pets - not hunting). By and large, they are the most defenseless victims.