We had a question about the Battle of Verdun this week. It was inspired when I came across this video on Veteran’s Day. A really fascinating look at the battle, WWI tactics, and life in France at the time. There are 4 parts to the video, so it runs about 35 minutes, but it is extremely compelling. Worth a watch if you’re a history buff. Also, I cannot recommend enough the book All Quiet on the Western Front. Perhaps the best war book I’ve ever read. Just heartbreaking, and really brings to life the horror of WWI. The paperback is 95 cents on Amazon. Get yourself a copy.

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This is it. If you want to play on Sunday night at the City Tap House, you need to get in gear tonight. Your best chance of a win is at the Ugly American, where we kick it off at 8 p.m. On to the Bards at 10:15 p.m., where knocking off Steak Em Up will make you a hero. Hope to see ya tonight!

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Here’s my final piece in the Philly Post. This is a really fun one. There was a remarkably salacious sex scandal in Philadelphia in the 1790s that makes the Petraeus one look like child’s play.

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We kick it off at Locust Rendezvous at 6:15 p.m. Insanely great deal tonight. $3 Sly Fox Pikeland Pils pints. $2 Hamm’s cans. On to Black SHeep at 8 p.m. New specials every week. And of course, you only have 4 more chances to earn an invite. Two teams earned one last night. You don’t want to miss the action on Sunday.

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We kick it off at O’Neals at 8 p.m. If you want to play this Sunday, this may be your best shot to win. Not to mention that there is a $25 bounty on Mysterious Mr. Mapother, meaning winning team tonight walks with $75. Not bad at all. Action starts at 8 p.m. On to the City Tap House at 10:15 p.m. $100 gift cert for the winners. Hope to see ya tonight.

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We’re going to get on down at City Tap House on Sunday with the bluegrass sounds of Sour Mash. Fun band. Gonna be a great time. Hope to see ya there. And remember, if you haven’t earned an invite, it’s not too late. You can earn one at wild card week by finishing first or second. I’d say your best chances are tonight at O’Neals and Thursday at Ugly American, though to win at O’Neals you gotta knock off the red-hot Mr. Mapother.

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Alright, the points have been tallied and here are our results. Teams in yellow are eligible for a bonus prize. Teams in green also made the cut. Teams in orange are on the bubble…if any teams in yellow or green decline their invite, the orange teams will receive one. Invites begin going out today.

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What soldier from Lancaster, PA, commanded Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, and was played in Band of Brothers by Damian Lewis?

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In case you missed it this past week, I interviewed Cheri Honkala, a Philadelphian who ran for Vice President this year as a member of the Green party. She talked about Obama’s false hope, Romney’s mental health, and what the toughest part of campaigning was.

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The results are in and will be posted soon. Invites will go out tomorrow morning. If you are not in the Top 16, however, do not despair. There is still hope. There is still wild card week. If you can finish in the money at any quiz this week, you will be offered an invite to attend the JGTAI this Sunday at the City Tap House. Quiz will start at 5:30 p.m., and we’ll be taking on teams across the country. More details coming throughout the week. Gonna be a lot of fun.

We start at the North Star at 7 p.m., where for the past two quizzes the team who call themselves “We Always Finish 4th” have indeed finished 4th (above). Can they make it three in a row? And can you finish in the Top 2 and earn an invite? Half off mussels and hummus, and $3 Kenzos.

On to the Sidecar at 9:15 p.m. Can you knock off the Sidecardigans?

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