Friday, July 10, 2009

Friday, July 10, 2009

Bsi 2,034.66 +9.01 +.44%

The first full week of an already tumultuous July ends on an up-note.

WINNERS

The Williams Sisters (VSW) 27.19 +3.57 +13.13%

For some unknown reason Serena is still ranked No. 2 in women's tennis (this despite currently holding three of the four major single's titles), if last week's Wimbledon final showed anything it's that these sisters are on top.

h/t to uglyblackjohn -- shouldn't have missed this.

LOSERS

Philadelphia 11.47 -2.44 -17.54%

Intrepid children of color attempt to break stereotypes by venturing into chlorinated water and what do they get for their trouble but a big old heap of old school Philly racism.
"There was concern that a lot of kids would change the complexion … and the atmosphere of the club," John Duesler, President of The Valley Swim Club said in a statement.
This coming from the guy trying to defend the action.  Holy shit.  And this AFTER they paid to be there.  Guess American doesn't only see green anymore after all.


This is the town where the black mayor dropped a bomb on black people, so I can't say that anything surprises me anymore.