Andrew Farrand, center, plays basketball with teens in Fes’ old city; {thanks, Jacqueline Powers}

From today’s b, the paper

Each Sunday, Tuesday and Friday afternoon, a cluster of Moroccan teens gathers beside an unmarked wooden door in a quiet, dead-end alley in Fes’ old city. Most wear outfits of the gym class variety, but each day at least one arrives in a shimmering knockoff NBA jersey ferreted out from the markets.

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What did you learn in school that has proven to be completely useless?

What is your favorite foreign import?

Reviewing stands for President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration parade are built on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House. {thanks, AP}

From today’s b, the paper

So, with hotels across the region booked for this month’s inauguration, you’ve decided to make a few bucks by renting out your home for the first time.
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The thought of renting my place out for inauguration crossed my mind, but I don’t live that close to Penn Station, I’d have to stow my roommate and pets somewhere and, well, it seems as if it would take an awful lot of “guest prep.”

But many of you live in more convenient locations, have portable animals (and, perhaps, roommates) and are not averse to sterilizing your home. So … are you renting your place out for the inauguration? Would you consider it? How much would it take to make it worthwhile to you? How do you screen potential renters? Where would you go?

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What’s the worst fashion offense you’ve committed?

Gordy Lifson, owner of Greenmount Loan & Jewelry Co., oversees the store as customers check out the selection of jewelry. {Brian Krista, b}

From today’s b, the paper

Banjo in hand, Travis Logsdon walked into Greenmount Loan & Jewelry Co. looking for fast cash for the first time.
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What’s Edgar thinking?

Create and submit your caption online or to features@bthesite.com.

The most creative will appear on the pet page in Monday’s b, the paper.

Make it a good one!

Finish the sentence: Is it just me or …

The results of my dog’s DNA test are in.  I’m not the father.  Don’t panic, neither are you. 

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