Archive for October, 2009
DC Sniper Wants Life Over Death
‘The Cell’
courtesy of ‘andertho’
The man that wrought terror on the DC metro area, and cowardly took the lives of 10 innocent people, is seeking life over death. The Washington Times reports that an attorney for John Allen Muhammad will be filing a request for clemency with VA Governor Tim Kaine – the only guy that [...]
Modern Gents at Morrison House
Maybe it’s easier to define feminine elegance than masculine, but one thing I know for sure – a man can be elegant without losing his swagger. In fact, both complement the other. It’s no coincidence that the men who best epitomize this quality are usually from another era – Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, Duke Ellington, Steve [...]
More »A child in need of an attorney better off in Maryland vs DC and VA, report claims
‘Mary McLeod Bethune’
courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
The section edition of A Child’s Right to Counsel: A National Report Card on Legal Representation for Abused and Neglected Children[pdf] has been released by First Star and the CAI and Maryland ranks higher than D.C. or Virginia. The report is primarily concerned with what kind of representation kids get when [...]
UMD Student Arrested for GWU Bedroom Intrusions
‘Fortune….’
courtesy of ‘christaki’
A University of Maryland student was arrested this week for an incident in which he drunkenly entered the dorm rooms of several sleeping female students on the GWU campus (the student has admitted to this much), and specifically in one case the female dorm occupant is alleging that he attempted to sexually assault [...]
We Love Weekends 10/17-18
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courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
Ben: This weekend looks to be on the chilly side but that won’t stop our usual Friday hockey viewing. Saturday we’re entertaining a friend from New York who just recently became a U.S. citizen, so we’ll be visiting the National Archives and checking out the nation’s founding documents with her, followed by an [...]
Philly Hoagie Locale, Taylor Gourmet, Opens Second Location
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courtesy of ‘www.VoteJoeC.com’
If you’ve been to the new (Sexy) Safeway, Busboys & Poets or the neighborhood Ace Hardware at the CityVista complex at 5th and K, you likely haven’t been disappointed. You probably have gone back more than once. It’s an oasis of useful and appreciated stores just a hop, skip, and a jump away [...]
Life & Death On The C&O
This Saturday from 6:30-9pm, the National Park service will host the 13th Annual Life & Death on the C&O Canal at the Great Falls Tavern Visitors Center in Great Falls, MD.
Volunteers and park rangers will take visitors on a one-hour journey back in time, and recreate the trials and tribulations experienced by the men and [...]
Watching the Emergency Response Drill
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As I watched the teams from multiple counties go through this drill I heard the radio announcement voice in my head say “If this has been an actual emergency, there would have been a lot less official rubberneckers taking snapshots.”
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It makes perfect sense – if the point of a drill is [...]
Ima bout to get supply-side up in this place, y’all
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courtesy of ‘Vark1′
Arlington Rap? Fairfax? Whatevah. Ezra Klein’s blog has an amusing bit about a pundit cancellation and some upcoming output from local George Mason University:
“We just learned that Russ Roberts, a professor of economics at George Mason University, who was our second choice for the anti-Keynes position, is shooting a rap video [...]
Arlington Hires Remy
In some brilliant marketing, Arlington County hired songster Remy to produce a new song about the Cultural Center in Rosslyn that will open up next October. Props to Arlington for recognizing the genius in their midst.
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Who Would Win In A Fight?
‘Battle of the Beltways’
courtesy of ‘brianmka’
The Nationals’ Screech? Or the Orioles’ The Bird?
Well, in the battle over D.C. TV ratings, our neighbors to the north have won. According to the Washington Business Journal, “D.C. is the only TV market in the country where a team from another city (the O’s) gets better ratings than the [...]
Not Your Typical Swag: DC Antiques, Art & Jewelry Show
Raymond Lee Jewelers has this Platinum diamond bracelet. Total diamond weight is approx 20.50 carats.
Courtesy of Raymond Lee Jewelers
Every weekend, do you swing by the Hope Diamond to glare at its stunning size and beauty on your way to Home Goods for some second hand “antiques”? That’s not that too far from my ideal weekend.
No [...]
“Fists of Fury” Dance Night!
Helmet, Pantera, The Clash, Minor Threat, Fugazi, Slayer, Dead Kennedys, Big Black, Jawbox, Bad Religion, Mastodon.
Like the sound of that?
The “Fists of Fury” DJs debut tonight at Rock and Roll Hotel, spinning enough underground rock, metal and punk to get your hearts pounding and bodies slamming. Just don’t actually throw a punch, ok? It’s free, [...]
SAFE & Sound Benefit Show Tonight
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courtesy of ‘::FiZ::’
Tonight at DC9, local bands including The Moderate, Alex Gruenburg, and Frau Eva come together for a sweet $10 show to benefit Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment (SAFE). SAFE empowers survivors of domestic violence here in DC and helps them navigate the legal system and get out of their bad situations. So come [...]
He Loves DC: Michael Babin
Michael Babin isn’t necessarily a DC household name, but his restaurants sure are. He’s one of the co-owners behind the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, (NRG) the powerhouse behind Buzz, Evening Star Café, EatBar, Planet Wine, Rustico, Columbia Firehouse, Star Catering, Tallula and Vermilion – all Northern Virginia staples that have quickly become community favorites. With Michael [...]
More »Bike on Car-Free Streets this Saturday!
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courtesy of ‘ann gav’
This Saturday is Bike DC, an annual opportunity to bike around the District and Arlington on car-free roads. If you’ve always wanted to bike around the city but you’re a little nervous about having to bike in traffic, this is your chance to try it out! There are two routes to choose from: the 25-mile [...]
