Archive for September, 2009
Beyond Thunderpark
Surely I cannot be the only person who hears this in their head spoken in the same manner as “TWO MEN ENTER, ONE MAN LEAVES,” can I? Ritual combat, with brown flip-flops.
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Weekend Flashback: 9/25 – 9/27/09
‘Done for the Season?’
courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
Yeah, we won’t be speaking of certain events involving certain area teams that occurred yesterday. In fact, let’s try some avoidance therapy by looking at all the pretty pictures from other events that happened in our region over the weekend.
Let’s try to cope together, okay?
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National Public Lands Day 09/26
‘Cleaning Up the Potomac’
courtesy of ‘mtngirl9999′
Looking for something to do Saturday? How about volunteering at a local National Public Lands Day site.
Tomorrow marks the 15th anniversary of this event to preserve and protect America’s natural heritage. Last year brought out more than 120,000 volunteers at over 1,800 locations to assist public land managers with hands-on [...]
Poll shows Fenty has a 51% do-not-approve rating
‘IXS_7276′
courtesy of ‘acme’
WJLA is touting a new poll they commissioned SurveyUSA to do about Mayor Fenty. The big headline is his (lack of) approval, though I think it’s much more interesting how the breakdown by race goes: 69%of black voters disapproved but only 24% of whites disapproved. SurveyUSA has the full poll results online so [...]
Giving Back: Honoring Tremendous American Heroes
All photos courtesy of Karl Johnson
There was something noticeably different about Reagan National Airport on Saturday, September 19th. Outside, it was an absolutely gorgeous fall day in DC with the sun shining as brightly as it possibly could. But the sun, in all of its glory, was not the brightest part of this memorable Saturday; [...]
We Love Events: Oktoberfest!
Oktoberfest server at Old Europe by Corinne Whiting
My initial exposure to German culture came during the first few weeks of my junior year abroad. One evening in September ‘99, three brand-new friends and I raced off into the sunset across the unsecured French border on our trusty rent-a-bikes. (My ride was bright pink and [...]
DC is MIA From CNN Money Calculator
‘Can’t Do That’
courtesy of ‘cogdogblog’
WTF CNN!
CNN Money’s “How far will my salary go in another city” calculator doesn’t include DC!
How am I supposed to figure out how much farther my hard earned DC bucks could go in Sheboygan, WI or Carlsbad, NM?!!!
Epic FAIL!
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Good Stuff Melts for Michelle
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Former Top Chef contestant Spike Mendelsohn revealed yesterday that his restaurant, Good Stuff Eatery, will now carry a “Michelle Melt” turkey burger. The Obamas are already known to be fans of the restaurant, and Good Stuff returns the love with an Obama Burger as well.
What’s next, Malia fries or [...]
Where We Live: Glover Park
‘Glover Park hawk’
courtesy of ‘Julie Lyn’
Welcome to another installment of Where We Live. This week we’ll look at Glover Park, a neighborhood that often gets overlooked because of its two loud neighbors: Dupont Circle and Georgetown. But there’s a lot of charm in Glover Park, and it offers residents a perfect balance: living [...]
No, Really. They (Apparently) Did.
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Still awaiting confirmation on the story, but NBC Washington is reporting that several people were locked in the Van Dorn Metro station last night. Apparently the station manager had locked up the facility before the last train had arrived; it took the people 45 minutes to get someone to [...]
We Love Drinks: Room 11
I’m not precisely sure why, but something about Room 11 reminds me of New Orleans. Not the crazy raucous Bourbon Street tourist madness that immediately comes to mind, but the lazy corner bar where the locals go.
Maybe because the actual space is so tiny, just a bar with an outside patio that dwarfs the inside. [...]
The C&O, Refilled. The boats… soon.
C&O Canal, refilled
courtesy of brownpau
Paulo took a shot of what I consider one of the happiest sights of the day: the C&O canal in Georgetown has been refilled.
Also happy news, I called the National Parks Service’s Georgetown visitor center and a representative said that boat tours will resume this Sunday. They happen three times a [...]
Comedy in DC: Updates
‘Ben and the Microphone’
courtesy of ‘CJ Sorg’
School is back in session and that means the college audiences that fuel small local shows are also back and looking to laugh. Which is good, because there are comedians STANDING BY to tell jokes!
Tonight, the Hot Broth Comedy open mic rages on at the Comedy Spot in Ballston. [...]
Loza’s Arrest Tied to Cab Advocate
‘passenger’s view’courtesy of ‘NCinDC’
The Post now has the details of Loza’s indictment:
The indictment says that Individual Number 1 hoped to limit the number of taxicab licenses issued by the District government and to create an exception for hybrid vehicles under D.C. law. Such licenses would become increasingly valuable if they were limited in number, the [...]
We Love Weekends: Sept 26-27
‘Richard Peck’
courtesy of ‘ellen.w’
Carl: This weekend will be busy for me, as I need to spend some time shopping for cars, since my old one was wrecked in an accident a few weeks ago. What? You didn’t see my after-accident photo? I also plan to catch up on editing my book and editing a collection of photos I [...]
Councilman Jim Graham’s Staffer Arrested on Federal Bribery Charge
‘George Gordon Meade’
courtesy of ‘NCinDC’
DC Wire is reporting that Councilman Jim Graham’s Chief of Staff Ted Loza was arrested this morning on Federal Bribery charges. He’s due in court this afternoon.
More as this gets updated.
Update, 1:06pm: The Wilson Building is now playing host to several FBI agents who are searching Loza’s office and computers, [...]
