Archive for September, 2009
Newly merged Roll Call and Congressional Quarterly trim jobs
‘Dutch Cityscape Stamping Project’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
FishbowlDC is reporting that the recently merged Congressional Quarterly/Roll Call is in the process of a huge staffing cut right now. A total of 44 editorial positions, with one group from the CQ side losing 25. You’ll recall that RC purchased CQ back in late July, so [...]
DC Taxis, Future. Future, DC Taxis.
‘Every taxi needs this!’
courtesy of ‘K. Todd Storch’
Am I living in a dream world? Are DC taxi cabs really about to come into the 21st century by offering real credit card payments? First, let’s review the current process for those of us who try to pay for a ride around the city with plastic. After [...]
Died Young, Stayed Pretty
‘ooO’
courtesy of ‘box of lettuce’
The words “underground indie rock culture” bring to mind a lot of things, but tonight the National Museum of Women in the Arts examines one aspect: the posters. Died Young, Stayed Pretty is a documentary that takes a look at the art and the designers behind it, including Print Mafia, Brian [...]
Some view
‘X marks the monument’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
Ever wonder what Ford’s Theater looks like? So does google street view.
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We Love Events: Big Kids Block Party
‘The Good Stuff’
courtesy of ‘DaveFayram’
In last weekend’s Washington Post, the article “Tips on Throwing a Neighborhood Block Party,” detailed the ins and outs of how to–legally–plan, promote and execute a block party in DC.
So now, my friends, it’s time to get the block partying on!
Look no further than the Big Kids Block Party, Saturday, October [...]
Suspicious Package Closes Mass Ave at California Ave
A suspicious package has closed Massachusetts Avenue between California Avenue NW and 24th St NW. MPD is responding now. DC Fire & EMS has tweeted the object is a backpack, but there’s “no associated threat”, which I take to mean there’s been no one calling in threats related to the backpack or the [...]
More »Help save WEAVE
When I skimmed the WaPo story on WEAVE this weekend I took it to mean that their closing was a done deal. Thanks to DCist I know now that’s not the case – they’re making a pedal to the metal drive to stay open and continue helping needy victims of domestic violence.
They’ve made a good [...]
Scribblings: Jennet Conant
‘willie wonka chocolate bar’
courtesy of ‘rafeejewell’
At noon this Thursday at the International Spy Museum, Jennet Conant will discuss the exploits of one of Britain’s key agents of the “Baker Street Irregulars,” a group of agents formed under the British Security Coordination. The BSC was created by Winston Churchill as the British mounted a massive, secret [...]
Leisurely: Bowling
‘rental’
courtesy of ’staceyviera’
With the Lebowski Fest coming to DC on September 28-29, we’re sure you have bowling on your mind. These days you can bowl on your iPhone, your Wii, and a number of other technological devices, but some days you just want to get out there and have the whole experience. Perhaps you’ve already [...]
Locavorism at Tallula
‘Eat Bar’
courtesy of ‘voteprime’
Tallula in Arlington tonight is having a Local Foods, Local Chefs event tonight- a price-fixe menu of ingredients sourced entirely from a 100 mile radius of Arlington. At $55/person and containing words like “Mousseline,” I’m not sure it will do a lot to convince the average person that eating locally and seasonally [...]
40% off Cavalia Tickets Tonight and Tomorrow
‘Crystal City Fairy Tale’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
Courtesy of Travelzoo, tickets to Cavalia performances tonight and tomorrow, are 40% off, including the best seats in the house. The cirque-esque entertainment includes equestrian choreography, riders, acrobats, aerialists, dancers and live musicians. If you missed all the press that Cavalia has received over the past few weeks, check [...]
Wisconsin Avenue Circulator Route Is No More
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
As reported earlier this month, the in peril Wisconsin Avenue section of the Georgetown-Union Station Circulator route has officially been cut. According to the DDOT, the new Georgetown routing will be Washington Circle to K Street (under the Whitehurst Freeway), right on Wisconsin Avenue, right on M Street, right [...]
NTSB/WMATA coverage flubs
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
WaPo’s consistently bad headlines are usually not worth commenting on, but having just written on this I felt it necessary to comment.
Express today contains a headline stating “NTSB urges track checks,” which is significantly wrong. The trouble components are actually housed at the stations and are believed to be [...]
Cabbie Strike
‘chauffeur’
courtesy of ‘NCinDC’
As of yesterday, 1000 DC cabbies, about 1/8th of the city’s drivers, are on strike. They are protesting the Council’s proposal to instate a medallion system, similar to that of New York City, on taxi drivers in the district. Medallions are essentially a system of licensing for cab drivers. The city will offer a [...]
Old-School Figure Skaters To Film Special In DC
‘NHK Trophy’
courtesy of ‘tpower1978′
I might regret admitting this to you later, but I? used to LOVE figure skating. As in, I wrote a paper in 3rd grade about Nancy Kerrigan, Kristi Yamaguchi was my personal hero and I still think Tonya Harding is a total skank. There is something entrancing to an elementary school girl [...]
