Friday Quick Hits

Some quick notes on this Friday of the 4th of July weekend.

- For the record, I can't wait to see what a debacle the "Live 8" is in the Philadelphia. You know they always have issues with events containing large numbers of people, so something absurd is bound to happen. I know for a fact that some of my readers may be there this weekend, so I kindly ask them to report back next week. In the meantime, check out the madness on Saturday from 12pm-6pm on MTV and VH1.

- I'll be in the New York City this weekend from Saturday night to Monday. I remember a few summers ago when I was in NYC for the 4th, it was all tourists running around, since the locals peace out and ship themselves to far away destinations such as the Hamptons, or for the poor folks, the Dirty Jerz shore.

- News from Conshohocken that doesn't shock me in the least bit. (courtesy of kyw1060.com)

Conshohocken Tanning Salon Shut Down; Prostitution Alleged (06/30/05)by KYW's Brad Segall
Montgomery County, Pa. authorities and Plymouth Township police have padlocked a Conshohocken tanning salon that they say was a front for prostitution.
An undercover sting operation revealed there was more going on inside “Tan Aruba” than just tanning.
Prosecutor Risa Ferman says some customers were paying as much as $300 for a one-hour massage that she says crossed the line:
“Behind the doors of what was supposed to be a tanning salon was a brothel. It was a place where people went to get a tan and in fact came out with sexual favors.”
A confidential informant told police he was given a massage by a naked masseuse.
The owner of the salon is no stranger to law enforcement. 64-year-old Bernard Kamp, who several years ago pleaded guilty to prostitution, is once again behind bars, charged with prostitution and conspiracy. He was picked up at his sprawling upstate New York horse farm called “Lucky Ranch.”
Prosecutors say it appears his luck may be about to run out.