Archive for May, 2009
Oh No! Google!
Thomas Trueman Gaff Monument
Originally uploaded by kimberlyfaye
There seems to be some sort of regional Google outage happening right now- anecdotal evidence from Twitter and Facebook indicates that it’s mostly Greater DC users who can’t use teh googlez and mostly non-DC people who can. (Though we do have some locals reporting that they’re having no problems.)
So [...]
Fierce Fashion
‘Christian Siriano in person’
courtesy of ’sue blue’
It is physically hurting me that I will be missing seeing Christian Siriano in Bethesda on Friday, I almost cried when I had to turn down my invitation to his fashion show at Redwood.
The Project Runway star is coming to town as part of The Front Row, a three-day, [...]
Help Kids by Enjoying a Day on the Links
(4/365) :: Golf Thursdays by chispita_666
I just got an email about a golf tournament to support the Kena Shrine Transportation Fund, which provides free transportation for kids to get to the Shriner’s Hospital in Philadelphia. The wife/husband doesn’t like you playing golf? Just say it’s for the kids. How can they say no to the [...]
Funny, that’s how I felt this morning.
UH WTFOriginally uploaded by tiffany bridge
As seen on my commute this morning. Giving voice to the existential dilemma of rush hour commuters everywhere, Virginia license plate reads: “UH WTF.”
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Thrifty District: Salad Bar Shopping
IMG_0374
courtesy of Me
When the Murky Coffee Kerfuffle erupted last year one of the funniest comments I saw was over on Metafilter and wasn’t so much about the conflict as it was terminology. The writer took issue with the term “ghetto latte,” where a customer buys a cheaper espresso-only drink and dumps in the no-charge milk [...]
Cast A Sphenisciformes Spell
’socks =P’
courtesy of ‘unknown flickr user’
Earlier this week we sent good joo-joo-bees to the Caps for their game six match against Pittsburgh, and while I’m not going to take credit for the win, I am going to continue sending DC good karma by offering up some Penguin-relative meal options for tonight’s game.
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A Treasure Map, For Beer
‘Maryland Game’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
BE STILL MY BEATING HEART, while I introduce to you the best thing I’ve seen in a long while: The DC Beer Map. I just spotted this glorious thing on Young & Hungry and could not contain myself.
Let’s review: It is a map. Of beer. With color coding, and ratings. Ah! It [...]
Lebowskifest DC is Coming
Lebowskifest 2009 will be September 28th & 29th, so mark your calendars, Little Lebowski Urban Achievers. Tickets go on sale on Friday for the DC version of the festival, which will be a movie party on the 28th at 9:30 club, followed by a bowling excursion at Strike Bethesda on the 29th. I [...]
More »The Post Hunt approaches
image courtesy of The Washington Post
The second ever Post Hunt will happen this Sunday, rain or shine, and Hunt creators and planners Dave Barry, Tom Schroder and Gene Weingarten had an online chat earlier today to discuss it. The Hunt is obviously an involved and complicated event, and one questioner wondered about how extensive preparations [...]
Talkin’ Transit: Loose Ends
‘Three-Wheeled Taxi’ courtesy of ‘M.V. Jantzen’
A couple of updates to tie up on the transit scene – and then I need your help!
Pedicabs on the Mall: You all remember our report on the harassment of the pedicabs by the Park Police? Well, I’m happy to report that since then, there’s been no further incidents, according [...]
Rip Van Book
IMG_0595, courtesy of Arlington Public Library
The Arlington Library has apparently put the most overdue book ever up for display in the lobby of Central Library and have some pictures in a Flickr photoset. I’m not sure this is the right message to send – the story says that the book was returned after thirty years [...]
Who Should Fill HBO’s Shoes?
‘Screen on the Green’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
I’m sure you’ve heard by now that HBO has canceled their sponsorship of the famous Screen on the Green summer movie program on the national mall. This is making DC’ers everywhere sad. Which, if you’re an area company, totally leaves room for you to step in and be the hero.
This [...]
Farm Fresh: Cafe Atlantico
WeLoveDC authors Donna (greenie) and Katie (foodie) have paired up to bring you a double-hitting feature about local area restaurants that take on the challenge of being green. Donna will explain the logic behind the environmentally friendly trends and Katie will tell you if the food tastes any good. It’s a rough life, but someone [...]
More »Photoblogging DC Launches
Major congratulations to Marc Benton and his wife Sherri for launching Photoblogging DC this morning. They’re going to be highlighting the work of the DC area’s best photographers online. Their WordPress theme is just gorgeous, and needs to be seen. Head on over to their Contributors Page to see who else is [...]
More »Getting Your Outdoor Movie Fix
‘Screen on the Green Anticipation’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
Okay, you’re asking yourself. With no more Screen on the Green, what on earth am I supposed to do for free outdoor movies NOW?
Well, Ben S. already told us about HacDC’s Nerd Movie Nights, which will help me out a lot personally in my post-Star Trek hangover. And we’re [...]
