The NYTimes uses Flash to produce analysis of each match-up in the NFL playoffs and a fun game to predict winners.
Here is one example of upcoming game analysis: Inside the Playbook: Philadelphia at Minnesota
Here is the predict the winner game: Inside the Playbook Challenge
And go Eagles!
Adam Bruckner’s service that helps homeless individuals get photo IDs.
Philadelphia Unemployment Project service that helps city residents get to work in the ‘burbs.
YouTube: Toddler Leads the Celebration:
What a fantastic day that was. I need to post those pictures (and maybe vids) of Emma, Richelle and me soon.
I rarely get out that much, but I am so glad I made it to BarCamp Philly. It helped to surface what is a growing, thriving, media and technology scene in the city. I am very happy to have had the opportunity to listen in on and take part in, so many great conversations about our passions, the work we do, and the city.
Wow.
Jeff Passan at Yahoo! Sports says Baseball’s crown event is beyond repair due to the handling of the game in face of the weather.
Phil Sheridan at the Inquirer, in a much linked to piece, says it’s the league’s pursuit of television ratings that’s to blame.
Jayson Stark at ESPN says that now, no matter what the story of this World Series will be about the weather.
Maybe all this is true.
What isn’t however, is Michael Radano’s characterization of Philadelphia, in light of this, as the angriest place on Earth. I’m so tired of the stereotypes branded about of Philly sports fans and Philadelphia. Anger relies on being surprised by something that you don’t expect. Most folks I know looked at what happened and simply said “only in Philadelphia”. Everyone I know is looking forward to the game. Not angry. Anxious about yet another letdown. But that’s it. I think most just simply stand behind the team and believe.
Go Phillies!
Susie Madrak commented on the possibility some folks just may not care about this World Series since the two teams involved aren’t the usual suspects – but like last night shown – you’re going to get get great baseball. Every game is going to be a nail biter.
Interesting places to get some World Series news:
Ballbug from Memeorandum.
Philly Future: Phillies Search – see what the Philly blogosphere is saying.
It went great, but there’s some lessons to be learned to manage and grow it into the success it deserves to be.
I’ve taken on as organizer of the Philly Blogger Meetup and we will be gathering in one week at The Memphis Taproom. I’m looking forward to hanging out with fellow bloggers and sharing a few drinks.
Geekadelphia, a project by local blogger extraordinaire Eric Smith launched yesterday. It’s bound to be a regional favorite in no time.