Archive for July, 2009
Calling All Spies
‘Spies’ courtesy of ‘danielwaynecarter’
The International Spy Museum is in need of spies.
To support some expansions to their new GPS-based game, the Museum is looking for Cuban American actors age 25 or older (either gender) who would be willing to portray spies in some short video spots in the game. If you’re interested (or know someone [...]
Are You Jonathan’s Match?
‘Help save more lives’
courtesy of ‘Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center’
We told you earlier about Jonathan Haupt, whose friends and family are trying to find a bone marrow match to save his life. Team Haupt has held several marrow registry drives all over the country in the past several weeks, but they’re still looking for a match. They’re [...]
Is the flag upside down at NOAA HQ?
Is the flag upside down at NOAA HQ?
Originally uploaded by andycarvin
Andy Carvin snapped this photo this morning while riding by the NOAA headquarters. If you look at the full-size image, you can clearly see that the flag has been risen upside-down. As I recall from my Boy Scout days, that is a sign of distress. [...]
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Where To Set One’s Eyes by Bogotron
Ah, the games we play in life. I met this girl and I thinks she likes me. I mean she touched my shoulder as she laughed at my joke and I’ve always heard that if they touch you then you’re in, right? That Greenpeace volunteer up ahead has a [...]
DC2NY Bus Company Enjoys 35% Growth in Last 12 Months
‘DC2NY’
courtesy of ‘Luc Van Braekel’
Living at 10th and M, I’m right in the center of DC to NY bus travel, as Bolt Bus (owned by Greyhound), MegaBus, and Eastern Travel Company (now owned by CoachUSA-parent company of Megabus) all run their operation from the parking lot that now sits where the old convention center used [...]
Is Petworth the Next U Street? Marvin Owners Think So…
‘Metro art’
courtesy of ‘voteprime’
Get used to this metro station, folks, because we’re thinkin’ you’re going to be heading to it quite a lot in the future. The rumors that have been circulating for months about the potential of a new restaurant/bar owned by the folks who brought us Marvin and The Gibson at 14th and [...]
All New Marine Corps 10K
‘Marine Corps Marathon’
courtesy of ‘phi’
OK, so you “missed” registering and training for this year’s Marine Corps Marathon. No biggie! You can still participate in the festivities by running the Marine Corps 10K. This 6 mile race will make its debut in 2009, on the same morning (Sunday, October 25) as the full marathon, so you [...]
Yes, You Do Need an Umbrella
‘the red umbrella’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
You’re standing at the door, on your way out to head to work. It’s overcast and you’re having that ages-old debate with yourself. If your roommate/partner/dog is within shouting distance, you might turn to them, otherwise you’ll just say it out loud. “Do I need an Umbrella?” Have no fear, extremely [...]
In Defense of Restaurant Week (+ My Picks For Best Bets)
‘Condiments’
courtesy of ‘Amberture’
The dates for Restaurant Week were leaked last week, and now that I’m on Twitter, I’ve been hearing both sides of the eternal debate – is Restaurant Week worth it? Alex, the foodie over at Brightest Young Things and I got into a brief discussion, she is anti-Restaurant Week, and I’m pro, so [...]
A selective kiss-cam
‘kiss’
courtesy of ‘quigley_brown’
WaPo’s got the story today about the Washington Mystics’ no-kisscam policy. Personally I think the lack of that hideous time-killer is a selling point, but it’s fairly obvious why some people would be a little peeved by it. I will say, to Verizon Center’s credit, that I have never seen them engage [...]
So, what kind of beer did Obama invite them for?
‘beers’
courtesy of ‘Amberture’
So, with all the foofaraw about the arrest of Dr. Henry Louis Gates, what President Obama said about the actions of the arresting officer and his police department, and the president’s ensuing invitation for the officer and Dr. Gates to join him at the White House for a beer, it’s refreshing to see [...]
Mystics Down Sacramento for Back-to-Back Home Wins
‘Mystics post-game 7/18/09′
courtesy of ‘caciadoodl’
In their longest stretch at home this season, Mystics play was a show of the mostly good, the sort of bad and the sporadically ugly. Last night the team (9-7) defeated the Sacramento Monarchs, 87-73. Crystal Langhorne continued to shine in her sophomore season, leading the team with 19 points. In this [...]
Kastles Win WTT Championship
2009 WTT Champions by Max Cook
In what can only be described as a miraculous weekend of tennis, the Washington Kastles pulled off two huge wins against the New York Sportimes and the Springfield Lasers to become the 2009 World TeamTennis Champions. Both matches were no easy feat for the Kastles with the match point coming [...]
Omnivore 100: #59 Poutine
‘08-dec-26′
courtesy of ’sashafatcat’
I can’t tell you just how excited I was when I volunteered to write this week’s Omnivore: 100 feature and stumbled across the traditional French-Canadian dish, Poutine, as an option. As a native of Canada, I’ve been missing poutine ever since I moved to this great land and I wish Americans didn’t find [...]
Fenty Proposes Ballpark Tax Shift
‘here’s a question for you two…’courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
I would gladly pay you Tuesday for a Hamburger today, is what J. Wellington Wimpy from Popeye always said. Apparently now, Mayor Fenty wants to take Wimpy’s route, and use $50M from the Ballpark Tax toward the General Fund for the city over the next four years. [...]
Weekend Flashback: 7/24 – 7/28/2009
” courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
It’s about time summer showed up. We were missing you, stifling-hot days with sticky humidity and sudden downpours! Thanks for arriving late to the party and reminding us August is knocking on our back door.
Try as you might, however, you couldn’t keep us down. No way! We defied [...]
TEP & Ben’s Chili Bowl Fundraiser TODAY!!!
‘Summer = Grill = Hotdogs!’
courtesy of ‘TheBusyBrain’
I know it’s last minute on a Sunday, but if you’re in the mood for some half-smokes, beer and good company, all in the name of raising funds for The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, this gathering is for you. DC’s very own Ben’s Chili Bowl is sponsoring [...]
