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By Tirdad Derakhshani, Inquirer Staff Writer

It was Nas' day yesterday. The Brooklyn-born hip-hop artist's new CD, Untitled, sold 187,000 copies to debut at No. 1 on Billboard's album charts, pushing Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III to No. 2. Nas caused a big ruckus in October when he announced he would title the CD with the word considered one of the most offensive to African Americans. Guess the hype was good for sales.

Inqlings: Fox preps for 11 p.m. newscast 2:28am: By Michael Klein , Inquirer Columnist

Fox29 is preparing to enter the 11 p.m. news wars within the next few weeks. I hear that 5 p.m. anchor and 10 p.m. interim coanchor Kerri-Lee Halkett has been tapped to anchor the half-hour 'cast, whose format is still being tweaked to make it stand out from the Big Three. (The titles "The Last Word" and "The Final Word" are being considered.) John Bolaris will do weather, and there will be a sportscast, too.
Tell Me About It: Was breakup over lying the right thing to do? 2:28am: By Carolyn Hax

Question: I recently broke off a relationship with a girl I was head-over-heels for, and I find myself lonely and filled with regret, even though I know it's for the best.
Beyond the Spin: Don't underestimate the role community plays in education 2:27am: By George Curry , Inquirer Columnist

Just mentioning the term school reform will open a floodgate of familiar suggestions: Reduce class sizes, end social promotions, raise graduation standards, reform curricula, expand preschool programs, create charter schools, upgrade the caliber of teachers - and the list goes on.
Karen Heller: A cash machine known as DRPA 2:27am: By Karen Heller , Inquirer Columnist

Driving over the Ben Franklin Bridge as the sun slipped behind the city, I wondered where my $3 toll contribution would travel. Would $1 be indirectly kicked toward Chester's soccer complex, another $1 to dredging the Delaware, and the last headed for the National Museum of American Jewish History?
On the Side: French style for the square 07/23/2008: By Rick Nichols , Inquirer Columnist

Three days into its world premiere on Rittenhouse Square last week, Parc, the French bistro, was still four deep at the zinc bar, awash in first-wave beautiful people, at work on its sea legs.
Table Talk: Tacos and a whole lot of tequila at Distrito 07/23/2008: By Michael Klein , Inquirer Columnist

Jose Garces has taken serious looks at Spain (with Amada) and the Basque region (with Tinto). For his latest act, he's gone to Mexico and he seems to be having fun.
Bob Ford: The ball starts with McNabb 07/23/2008: By Bob Ford , Inquirer Columnist

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - There was no goofy hat this time. No T-shirt with an inspirational message. No plug for the Web site where fans could find his blog.
Daniel Rubin: The obsession of Larry Mendte 07/23/2008: By Daniel Rubin , Inquirer Columnist

If we could now turn to Jan. 3, 2008, in the secret life of Larry Mendte. 10:57 a.m. It is a major news day - the Iowa caucuses and the start of the presidential race.
Jim Salisbury: Phils still shopping for pitching and hitting 07/23/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist

NEW YORK - Maybe Pat Gillick was just being coy. Or maybe he really doesn't pay attention to the rumor mill that seems to chug nonstop at this time of year.
Sideshow: A particularly dark night 07/23/2008: By Tirdad Derakhshani , Inquirer Staff Writer

In yet another testament to the preeminence of commerce over law, Scotland Yard waited an entire day before they finally arrested Christian Bale, 34, yesterday in London for allegedly assaulting his 61-year-old mom, Jenny, and 40-year-old sister, Sharon,
Jonathan Storm: 'Daisies' outdoes the other shows 07/23/2008: By Jonathan Storm , Inquirer Columnist

The Inquirer's Jonathan Storm is reporting this week from the television critics press tour in Beverly Hills. These items originally appeared in his blog, "From the Source," at www.philly.com/philly/blogs/from_the_source.