It was a long-anticipated videoblogging event: The Duck Derby at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. And sure it was hot (101) and the race was slow (40 minutes), but the cause (Make A Wish) is a great one, and we had 15 rubber duckies in the race. The winner (which we weren’t) received a new Chevy and even the runner-ups prizes (which we also didn’t win) were good, ranging from airline tickets to an overnight at Casino Arizona.

Big kudos to Mark Lewis, a local TV personality who was the emcee and kept everyone entertained in the blazing sun with some funny banter.

On of the highlights of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Pittsburgh was the parade that introduced the players. After the caravan of stars (a few of whom have been traded in the past few days) made its way over The Roberto Clemente Bridge, fans followed. Here’s an enterprising “street performer” who is perched on the bridge playing the sax.