Archive for August, 2009
Nationals Host Best National Anthem Of All Time
Anyone who’s ever been to a Nats game with me knows that I have a thing for the National Anthem. I’ve been known to sing along, even audition to use my undergrad degree in Vocal Performance, and I’ve got pretty exacting standards for what it takes. Usually, I’m an anthem purist, but Glenn [...]
More »Peanut-Free Day at Nats Park – Aug 23
‘Peanuts’
courtesy of ‘SWP Moblog’
Tom and I have a friend with a severe nut allergy, who is also a baseball fan. To help him enjoy the national pastime with a reduced risk of anaphylactic shock (even peanut dust in the air could make his eyes swollen and watery), we used to chip in on a block [...]
Yet Another Metro Related Death
‘Metro Track Repair Vehicle’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
A metro employee was killed this weekend as he was conducting maintenance on the orange line. The individual died on Sunday evening after he was struck by a piece of machinery that lays gravel along the tracks. Metro halted service between West Falls and Vienna after the accident, but service [...]
Weekend Flashback: 8/7 – 8/09/09
’sweet memories…………..’
courtesy of ‘LaTur’
Welcome back! Hope the weekend was good to you, despite the heat. For those of us unable to go on vacation, let’s sit back with our morning coffee and check out what was going on around town through the eyes of our local photographers. Be sure to click on the photos and [...]
Roddick Del Potro to Meet in Final
Andy Roddick by Max Cook
Contributed by Veronica Jackson
Saturday was semifinals day at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. When it’s the semi’s, the crowd understands the importance of these matches. Even the normal chatter outside the “sky boxes” was low to non existent. I was sitting next to my new tennis mentor, Gerald Weston. I met [...]
Scribblings: Matthew Alexander
‘Polygraph Integrator’
courtesy of ‘pauldwaite’
Interrogation is the ultimate battle of wills; the most expert interrogators have an arsenal of tactics ready to go. Gauging their “target,” they must quickly assess which psychological strategies will work to gain the most reliable results. Matthew Alexander, who spent 14 years in the US Air Force and Air Force Reserves, [...]
Friday’s Action at The Legg Mason
Fernando Gonzalez by Max Cook
Contributed by Veronica Jackson
While walking from the grassy parking lot, where they line up cars very tightly in neat rows at the Legg Mason Tennis Tournament on Friday, I met a fine young gentleman parked next to me who said, “I have no idea about this sport.” He was attending [...]
DENIED!
‘Law Books’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
WaPo’s reporting that a federal appellate court rejected convicted 2002 Beltway sniper John Allen Muhammad’s appeal today. The 4th Circuit Court affirmed a district court’s denial of his efforts to overturn his conviction and death sentence; the sniper’s lawyers argued he should not have been allowed to represent himself [...]
We Love Arts: Mohamed El Hosseny
Sometimes I pinch myself, being so lucky to live here. There are many incredible opportunities available to us, it’s a bit overwhelming! You can learn about different cultures every week, sampling a bit of the world.
As I’m currently studying bellydance at Saffron Dance, I’m learning more about Middle Eastern culture, dance and music. One area [...]
Gay Games selection committee visiting DC today
image courtesy the Gay Games & Betty Lark Ross
Cheer team for the 7th Gay Games
The Washington Blade reports that the site selection committee for the Gay Games are being shown around the city today as part of the area’s pitch to host the 2014 Gay Games. The two other cities bidding are Cleveland and [...]
Cold Foods for Hot Days
‘Your Popsicle’s Melting’courtesy of ‘Auntie K’
So we’ve all been saying it in hushed voices while knocking on wood – this Summer has not been NEARLY as bad, hot, or disgusting as last. When is the REAL DC summer going to get here? It’s been moderately pleasant outside, as opposed to the more oppressive heat we [...]
Arlington irony
‘unintentional cosmic irony’
courtesy of ‘TheeErin’
The Express’ lookout page lists the number 1 top stop for this weekend as K Street Lounge tomorrow, where D.C. Impulse is holding a party in honor of Arlington Rap creator Remy.
Shouldn’t this be at Iota or something?
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Julia Child Spy Dinner
‘Spy’
courtesy of ‘Ghost_Bear’
It’s easy to think of Julia Child as being the proto-Martha Stewart. Her influence on mid-day programing for stay at home moms is pronounced, but to consider this the totality of her life is a mistake. Before she was a celebrity chef, Julia Child was a spy. Well, not a spy, per se, [...]
1 in 4 Virginians Believe Obama is Foreign Born
‘St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Washington, D.C.’courtesy of ‘benuski’
As if there aren’t enough reasons to make fun of Virginia, here’s a big one: one in four Virginians believe that President Obama isn’t a native-born American citizen. Another one in four “isn’t sure” he’s a native-born American citizen. I’m going to phrase this slightly differently: Half [...]
Monumental: Albert Einstein
‘Albert Einstein Memorial Statue’
courtesy of ‘bbmcder94′
Tucked across the street near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall and completely overshadowed by the nearby Lincoln Memorial sits a memorial to Albert Einstein. Located on the grounds of the National Academy of Sciences on Constitution Avenue, the bronze statue lounges in a small grove of elm and holly trees [...]
