You should. It's pretty amazing. I tried it yesterday, when it debuted, going from The Clog headquarters to Studio 34 — and by golly, it knew where bike lanes were and where the South Street Bridge wasn't and everything!

I bet Stu Bykofsky is drafting an anti-Google bike maps column as we speak.

How do I find a beer rep for a fundraiser?

I am having a fundraiser in spring for an animal rescue and wanted to contact a few beer representatives. I see Miller, Coors, Bud Light, Lager, etc. out at events, does anyone know the company they work for and the best way to contact them?

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The Inky reports that Rep. Robert Donatucci, chair of the House Liquor Control Committee, will hold hearings on whether the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board registration regulation — the thing that got our buddies over at Memphis Taproom, Local 44, Origlio Beverage and Resurrection Ale House in trouble — needs to be updated (der!). Also up for debate, apparently: "other parts" (all? please?) of the state's liquor code.

Thank you, backlash.

Franklin Institute Hawk Cam

Hard-copy City Papers and/or signature orange honor boxes have surfaced in a variety of visual media, from Taylor Swift's YouTube videos to It's Always Sunny to thirtysomething. But here's a new one: Looks like one of the red-tailed hawks who call the Franklin Institute's live-streaming nest home has snagged a copy of our latest Music Issue (the one with Jef Lee Johnson on the cover) to dress up their home. These birds of prey clearly have very excellent taste in alternative newsweeklies.

(h/t Jim MacMillan)

UPDATE: Here's a shot of one of the hawks back to finish reading the paper. Thanks to Jim MacMillan for the screencap.

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Wandering Educators

To all you hippies with Tibetan prayer flags up in your dorm room: You better as fuck go to the following.

Today marks the 51st anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day, so a group of Philly Tibetans are peacefully protesting at Independence Hall. (They began with a vigil at 11:30 a.m. in Chinatown.)

You'll be able to see them at the Hall for the rest of the day. I recommend swinging by at 6 p.m., when the protesters will be welcoming a badass-sounding Tibetan who only goes by the name "Lhakpa," as he kicks off his motorcycle tour around the world to bring attention to Tibet's plight.

Will Philly Mag's new blog, The Philly Post, just die a slow death like its old one did? Hard to tell so far, but … the new blog is pretty (in a conventional, white-picket-fence kinda way … which I guess is perfect), and it is hilarious that Larry Mendte will be writing twice-weekly columns for it.

One question, though: What's with the vague, bro-y "Yeah. That's What We're Talking About" motto?

Lara Coleman here with your morning fix:

Students in Central Falls, R.I., are protesting the recent termination of 93 teachers and faculty members were from Central Falls High School, a decision that was supported by President Obama because of the school's terribly low performance.

The recession is not affecting the cosmetic surgery industry, says The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, as they reported on Tuesday that almost 10 million cosmetic surgeries and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the US during 2009, totaling a whopping $10.5 billion dollars.

Material suppliers like Toyota Tsusho, which supplies the big car company, are realizing the potentials of lithium for hybrid and electric cars.

Colleen R. LaRose, or as she dubbed herself, "Jihad Jane" was indicted on Tuesday, for allegedly soliciting funds for terrorist organizations, plotting murder, and a slew of other crimes. Making Pennsylvania proud.

Eric Massa … what a mess. The groping and tickle fights, he'll have you know, were not sexual. There is, of course, nothing remotely gay about tickle fights between dudes.

Mayor Pringle of Belmar, N.J., announces that he will not run for re-election this November after 20 years of office, after he made fun of Jersey Shore guidos in his blog.

X Sigma Partners LLC introduced a new iPhone app 'Tiger Text," inspired by the Tiger Woods scandal, which allows users to permanently delete texts that have already been sent.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Ramsey has assigned a new security detail to patrol areas of Center City and the subways in hopes of preventing and controlling flash mobs.

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I found these at the bodega on the corner of Sixth and Tasker streets.

Besides the fact that condoms are, kinda by nature, anti-family … doesn't the phrase "family condoms" gross you out? Especially next to pictures of sexy gals squeezing their armpits, with titles like "Sweet Love" and "Erotic Sensation" above them?

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Obama rolls up his sleeves, literally, and pleads with Congress to move forward on a health care bill.

As if you couldn’t already tell who the young New Jersey drivers were, come May 1st everyone can look at licenses plates and figure it out. Young drivers must pay $4 to place special decals on their plates showing their relative age.

Another runaway Toyota! A man in California was finally able to stop his over-accelerating Prius after 20 minutes alongside California State Patrol at 90mph. And Toyota says its investigating.

Indonesian forces killed three suspected terrorists this morning after storming an Internet Café.

One New York City vet is trying to save animals and give them a voice in D.C., one legislative step at a time.

Take a look at the casually dressed Prez trying to sell the divided public (although not too divided of a crowd here, specifically) on health care reform this morning at Arcadia University.

Or, take a look at editor-in-chief Brian Howard's tweets on the event. (A few highlights: "Obama: GOP sez bring down costs. Obama sez we're bringing down costs duh" and "Ref to 'gov't run health care system' gets big applause.")

Another interesting tidbit: Howard said that neither President Obama nor Gov. Ed Rendell were booed upon entrance to the event, but Mayor Michael Nutter was. I guess a soda tax is more unpopular than pillaging our state's forests?

Roxbury News

Yes, it's a week late – but is it ever too late to watch videos of ultra-rich casino moguls blow up at reporters?

Hmm?

Exactly. So check out this video, taken by the mysterious and very diligent dude behind "Roxbury News," of Inquirer reporter Jennifer Lin trying to ask Steve Wynn about his proposed casino at last weeks Gaming Board hearing.

In the clip, Lin (hands-down one of the hardest-working reporters in town) asks Wynn a few basic questions about his proposed casino, like how he plans to get a building permit and whether he's heard of the recently-issued "civic vision" for the waterfront.

What's clear from the interview is that Wynn's own understanding of Foxwoods' troubled history on that site is . . . let's say, limited.

Lin wound up explaining to Wynn that Foxwoods had faced opposition to its waterfront site, and that because of delays in getting a building permit, the casino tried to relocate to Market East, near Chinatown.

"I wasn't part of that deal, I'm only part of this one," Wynn replied.

A few more highlights:

Jennifer Lin: Are you familiar with the two-year long process to come up with a civic vision for the waterfront, that the mayor paid for and endorsed, and that included  –

Steve Wynn: No, No, I answered you, no.

. . .

Wynn: Are you lecturing me or interviewing me?

Lin: I'm interviewing you and I'm asking you a question.

Wynn: Then please change the tone of your voice ma'am. I'm trying to be polite and I don't like the tone of your voice.

Lin: The finding of the civic vision was to have  a more open waterfront and not build big box structures like casinos, home depots etc. Are you familiar with that, you said no. Are you curious what that vision was that was articulated?

Wynn: Well, it's clear that whatever that articulation was at some point in the past, that civic vision changed.

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Lara Coleman here with your morning fix:

A preschooler was kicked out of his Boulder, Col. Catholic school, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School, because her parents are lesbians.

Researchers have declared that a giant asteroid did in fact kill off dinosaurs 65 million years ago in the journal Science Friday. We thought that this was old news?

Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman director to receive a Best Picture Oscar for her film The Hurt Locker. The Hurt Locker and Bigelow beat out her ex-husband James Cameron's Avatar.

Over 500 are dead in Nigeria after a weekend of ethnic violence.

The FBI's Most Wanted List is turning 60: Thomas Holden, a bank robber and murderer was the first criminal to appear on the list on March 14, 1950.

President Obama visits Arcadia University today to press for health care reform. Students have been lined up outside of the doors since before 8:30 this morning; Obama is scheduled to speak at 11 am. CP editor Brian Howard is there, and will probably have something up on the Clog when he gets back.

The trial begins for a Philadelphia janitor, Anthony Mobley, who is accused of stealing a World Series ring from one of the stadium bathrooms.

Mmm … Chocolate

Friday: Do you feel that? The temperature's rising, the days are lengthening. And First Friday is no longer a test of your endurance but a nice way to spend your TGI-time. Lori Hill returns for a guest spot of First Friday Focus. Welcome her back. Then it's time to decide between two titans of Philly musicalia: On one hand, it's West Phil-born DJ RJD2. On the other, it's freak-a-deek rock stars Man Man. Mama knows. Life is hard.

Saturday: Do-do-do right for the bikers of this fine city by getting a turkey (check out that lingo!) at tonight's Red Bowl Bike Coalition Fundraiser. Or settle in with a book or a flick. Maybe something classic, or a once-classic that's soon to be forgotten?

Sunday: Let's hear it for the ladies at today's Womyns Fest that features the best of all things girly-like. Continue your support for the mammary set when Kathryn Bigelow attempts to becomes the first once woman ever to take home the bald and ball-ess statuette (that's Oscar, ya dig?) for best director. Cheer her on at the Institutes's Oscar Pajama Party.