Archive for October, 2008
Happy Birthday, Internet!
ARPANET unveiledOriginally uploaded by sbisson
The box you see here, an Interface Message Processor from BBN in Boston, is one of the very first internet routers. 39 years ago today, ARPA (now better-known as DARPA, with their un-photographable office in Arlington) fired up the ARPANET for the very first time. It was a connection [...]
Talkin’ Transit: Gas Bags
Cabs and Metro, two of our favorite subjects in the DC blogosphere and other conversational mediums, have surfaced again in the last couple of days. How could we not discuss it here?
First, cabbies. Did you know the taxicab commission extended the $1 gas surcharge through January 31, 2009? The last extension ended on Sept. 29 [...]
Photo Story: High Heel Race 2008
Last week I warned everyonethat my favorite fall event was upcoming… the HIGH HEEL RACE! And last night, with a good dose of determination, and four layers of clothing, I staked out a front row spot at the race. I was able to get fantastic view of all the fabulosity, so I give you, dear reader: The High [...]
Diwali: Festival of Lights
Yesterday millions of people across the globe marked Diwali, a major Hindu, Sikh and Jain holiday celebrating the victory of the good in every human being over the evil. To mark this triumph followers light lamps, candles and even fireworks. The White House celebrated Diwali this past Friday, October 24, with a senior Bush administration [...]
More »Absentee Voting Attracts Crowds
Voting Place Sign, by Jonathan
As we close in on the election next Tuesday, the press has been having a field day with the “early voting” going on across the country. Not to be left out, and having to file an absentee ballot myself, I decided to see just what was happening in Arlington.
First, all the [...]
Its Spring Planting Time!
While the nip in the air says fall is here and winter is coming, look beyond today and into tomorrow – spring will be here soon enough. So as you unbox the sweaters and take out the coats, be sure to look for bulbs too. Bulbs that will take April showers and make [...]
More »Desperate Virginia GOP Gets Out Old Playbook
desperate.prayerOriginally uploaded by impactmatt
DCist has the scoop on this one:
“This is one of the oldest, saddest dirty political tricks in the book. Given how crude the flier is, it seems certain it was made by a novice, but it’s still a pretty ridiculous thing to do. In fact, whomever is responsible could wind up facing [...]
Teddy Ran the Marine Corps Marathon?!
CIMG1076Originally uploaded by uscderrick
If you know anything about the Nats’ Presidents’ Race, you know that Teddy Roosevelt has never managed to win one. But, apparently, his training regimen has begun to expand. See, I hear tell that he ran the Marine Corps Marathon this weekend.
Check out the bib number in the photo above, [...]
Verizon’s Community Hazard
Why is this child playing with a Verizon telephone line box? How come this electrical thing is still hanging at street level in my neighbourhood? How long does it take Verizon to fix what has become a community hazard?
Multiple calls to the company have gone unheeded. Stopping Verizon workers in the neighborhood does [...]
Shakespeare no longer in the park
from Love’s Labor Lost in 2007
photo courtesy of The Shakespeare Theatre
I didn’t think to mention it after I read the news in the WaPo, but since the Shakespeare Theater took the time to send me a press release, what the hell. WSC is going to continue their annual free performances but they’re moving indoors. It’s [...]
We Love Food: I Ricchi / Sesto Senso
Vela, courtesy of daquella manera
Back during Restaurant Week, my lovely wife hit two dining spots in Dupont Circle. Due to me first losing her review, then forgetting about it, it’s only now just appearing for your reviewing pleasure. I suspect I’ll be taking her out again this weekend to make up for my faux pas…
So, [...]
A Tisket, A Tasket, A Brisket In A Basket
The leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping and sunlight is fading. Although that may seem very dreary, there is one great (often forgot about) feature of the change in season. That is……drum roll please…….Hearty, Winter Food! I’m talking soups, chili, roasts, stuffing, root vegetables, etc. The perfect Sunday night meal, when all you want [...]
More »Get ready to rake
Windy City, courtesy of maxedaperture
Take a good look at those pretty leaves while you have the chance; with a wind advisory warning that wind may gust as high as 50mph at times today you can be pretty sure that any of them that are still hanging on will be coming loose. If history is any [...]
Fritz Scholder at National Museum of the American Indian
American IndianOriginally uploaded by tbridge
I’m sitting just outside the press preview of the newest rotating gallery exhibit at the NMAI this morning. It’s called “Indian/Not Indian” and it’s comprised of the work of controversial artist Fritz Scholder. His depictions of American Indians, beginning in the 1960s and continuing his whole career, were provocative [...]
The Home Stretch, from home
courtesy of erin m
We’re down to the last week before the election, and with it up hard against local deadlines for absentee voting. If you’re in Virginia, today’s the deadline for requesting a mail-in absentee ballot. Make your request by 5pm and they’ll put it in the mail. Alternately you can do in-person absentee voting [...]
Bumpersticker
BumperstickerOriginally uploaded by tbridge
I caught this bumpersticker in the Courthouse parking lot as I headed into the city tonight. It reads, “Pedestrians are never allowed to impede the flow of traffic, look it up!” It seems to be lovingly hand-scrawled onto a bumpersticker blank, then adhesed carefully to his or her sport ute. [...]
New 2nd District Commander for MPD
According to WTOP & DC Examiner, Chief Lanier has relieved 2nd District Commander Mark Carter from his command position and has promoted Matt Klein to his position. Inspector Klein, demoted this year from Internal Affairs, used to serve as the commander of the Emergency Response Team that Chief Lanier managed.
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Weekend Flashback: 10/24-10/26
The Golden Horseman #2, courtesy of Rob Shenk
It’s so dreary outside here in Tysons and I’m in desperate need of a pick-up. So I was perusing through Flickr during lunch today and noticed quite a few shots that I think encapsulated what a great weekend we had in the area. For some reason, the great [...]
Fenty Will Run Again in 2010
Mayor Fenty turns in Obama’s application for the DC primaryOriginally uploaded by KCIvey
Mayor Fenty has filed his papers for candidacy for Mayor for his re-election bid in 2010. This will give him the ability to raise money for his campaign and start to fill the coffers for his run. If you’re thinking, “hey [...]
Metro to Conduct Random Bag Searches
Washington Post tells us that teams of Metro Transit Police with dogs will be conducting random bag searches on trains and buses at times when “heightened vigilance” is required. Passengers will be taken aside at random intervals before boarding buses or entering rail stations to be screened; those who do not comply will not be [...]
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