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In The Issue Oh, Subverted World The Comics Issue by Patrick Rapa Subversions are what you call it when somebody takes somebody else's thing and, like, makes it "edgy" or "disturbing" or "self-aware." »» Got Metal? Our staff writer found a second job as a scrap broker. by Brian Howard We get a lot of weird feedback here at City Paper. But I'm pretty sure we've never been offered a tub. »» Sweet on Bees Why are bees in this urban neighborhood thriving? by Bruce Schimmel Be sweet to bees, and they'll be good to you. And especially be careful when you're playing in their cribs — which we recently did, with some thriving hives in West Philly. »» Inconvenient Truthiness Looking into the loophole in the tour guide trivia test. by Tom Namako City Council passed a bill that required tour guides in Philadelphia to pass a history test and register with the city to do their job. The move came after many citizens and newspaper columnists noticed that some of the guides were feeding their paying customers fiction, and passing it off as fact. »» Icepack Amorosi on the news, nightlife, gossip and bitchiness beats. by A.D. Amorosi What we're hearing is that there're bunches of old-school regulars unhappy with the food. How anyone can fuck up burgers and cheesecake is beyond me. »» Of Parking Garages and Puppies Jack Kelly's chief of staff was the subject of an indictment this month. What has Kelly done on Council? by Tom Namako As an at-large City Council member, Jack Kelly's legislative record is, frankly, lackluster. Since 2004, he's been involved in 69 bills, the second-least among the five at-large members who have been active for the same period of time. »» The Bell Curve City Paper's Quality-o-Life-o-Meter When news breaks in Philadelphia, we make jokes. »» Some Institute It turns out Port Fishington's PIFAS is exactly the utopian campus of higher learning it pretends to be. by Jakob Dorof What kind of legit institution hosts lock-picking seminars, a class called "Motorcycle Anatomy and Manual Transmission 101," or the International Noise Conference festival tour? »» Cart Blanche How an ex-addict's art changed his world even if the galleries won't bite. by Andrew Thompson Charles Hayes' work would likely not fascinate the art world. There are no "How did he do that?" moments or stunning displays of technical prowess. But transcending his amateurism is an instinctive conceptual maturity. »» Last Chance Catch it or Regret It by Tami Fertig Decor/Decorum: Joelle Jensen and Jedediah Morfit | Paper[space] | Transcending the Literal: Photographs by Ansel Adams from the Collection »» In The Event That... You Can Find the Humor in Vatican II by Monica Weymouth "When I first started, I had this notion that it would be a serious endeavor — a look at the life of a gay lector. That died on the vine. It was humor that saved me." »» Language Barriers Woody Allen churns out another trifle, but at least there's pretty Spanish countryside. by Shaun Brady Vicky Cristina Barcelona turns from the fatalist thrillers of the Woodman's London period to a fatalist romcom full of a tourist's sense of Spanish passion. »» Write to Remain Silent Blacklisted scribe Dalton Trumbo finds his way onto the big screen. by Sam Adams Trumbo said that the blacklist produced "no saints or sinners ... only victims." But he emerges as neither saint nor sinner nor victim, but as an imperfect and often difficult man. »» Different Strokes for Different Folks The Folk Fest puts its traditionally traditional audience to the test. by Mary Armstrong Folk Festival attendance has been lagging in recent years. Could a change in booking philosophy bring the hordes back to the hillside in Upper Salford? »» Other Happy Campers More Folk Fest best bets. by Mary Armstrong Red Molly | Jake Shimabukuro | Jim Bianco | Katyh Mattea | Jean Ritchie | Steve Earle and Allison Moorer | BeauSoleil | Terrance Simien | LisaBeth Weber »» Kind of Blue A very colorful cantina deals in gray areas. by Trey Popp The candid service ethic at Azul is certainly in full flower, but other parts of the metaphorical plant could use some pruning and training. »» Feeding Frenzy Restaurants opening, closing and pending by Drew Lazor Root | Pumpkin Market | Bella Vista Beer Distributors »» Nervous Laughter The search for Philly's funniest comes to a close. by Mark Maurer Philly's Phunniest is gearing up to pick a winner this weekend. The talent pool — which has been narrowed down from 140 to 28 over the past week — will be further trimmed to eight comics going into the finals Saturday. In addition to bragging rights, this last leg of the contest will award one comedian $1,000. »» Just Opened Square Peg Artery and Salvage by Mark Maurer Even though she holds BSAs from Chicago's Art Institute and the International Academy of Merchandising & Design, Parker plans to host in-store "I Wish I Were in Art School" critique nights for those looking to get some constructive, honest feedback. »» | The Daily Grind Dear Fake-Bigfoot Carcass-Freezersby Patrick Rapa 6 hours ago You broke my heart. You had us all fooled. You said you came across a Bigfoot carcass in the Georgia woods and we believed. 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In our never ending appreciation for »» What a badassby Doron Taussig 19 hours ago An 85-year old Pennsylvania woman has busted a burglar by pulling a gun on him and forcing him to call 911, then keeping him in her sights until the police »» by Patrick Rapa 19 hours ago Bonus after the break: Triumph with Ladysmith Black Mambazo »»
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