Archive for November, 2009
Snyder Apologizes for 2-5 Record, Fails to Realize He is Still a Jackass
‘Post-game’
courtesy of ‘brianmka’
Yesterday, Dan Snyder apologized for the Redskins abysmal record. He appeared at a press conference after a charity event and stated that the Skins have “let everyone down” this season and that the organization is sorry. Unfortunately, he failed to address his crackdown on “offensive” signs and his pathological need for adulation [...]
She Loves DC: Erin Rooney Doland
I’ve always had too much stuff. And not even stuff, but junk. I never know what to get rid of and what to keep. So Erin Rooney Doland is pretty much a superhero in my world. She’s the editor of Unclutterer, a riotous dinner companion, and the only parent I know whose house was not [...]
More »Power Outage Causing Metro Issues
Update: WMATA is slowly bringing back services. Metrobus fareboxes and bus radios are back in operation, MetroAccess dispatch and online reservations are working, and this morning I heard a public address system test. More info from this WMATA release.
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Kwame Brown Speaks on DPR
Kwame Brown has put up a YouTube video talking about the DPR emergency legislation passed today, and is soliciting your comments in the comments section of the video. The bill passed today requires that DPR send a notice to the council for every expenditure over $75,000.
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Skins Fans Need Your Help
Got tickets to the Skins/Broncos game at Fedex? Want to pull a fast one on Dan Snyder? Sure, he’s banned signs and “offensive” clothing, but what if just a red or white shirt could spell out your loathing for Dan Snyder? Check out this brilliant idea for scrambling Dan Snyder’s security guards.
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Lottery for National Christmas Tree Lighting Opens Tonight
‘National Christmas Tree’
courtesy of ‘Murmurmel’
As you may have heard, there’s no more standing in line for tickets to the National Christmas Tree Lighting anymore– this year, the lottery is where it’s at. The submission period starts tonight at 12:01 am and runs through Friday, November 6 at midnight, so get those typing fingers limbered up [...]
We Love Arts: Much Ado About Nothing
I can’t think of a better antidote to losing the sunshine when you leave work than to head to the Folger to see its vibrant production of “Much Ado About Nothing.” Once inside the theater you’ll feel instantly transported back to summer.
Setting Shakespeare’s “Much Ado” during our own DC Caribbean Carnival may at first seem [...]
Proposal as Demonstration at the DC Council
‘From Capital Pride Parade’
courtesy of ’spiggycat’
In his testimony before the DC City Council Monday on the legalization same-sex marriage in the District, Andrew Hertzberg proposed to his partner Andy Rollman. The hearing itself had to be split across two days so that literally hundreds of witnesses could testify.
Congratulations to Andrew and Andy on their engagement, [...]
Ovechkin “Week-to-Week”
‘Alex Ovechkin’
courtesy of ‘brianmka’
It was inevitable and deep down, we all knew it.
Caps star winger Alex Ovechkin is now considered “week to week” with an undisclosed upper-body injury, possibly sustained during a scrum with either Jason Chimera or a tangle-up with Raffi Torres during Sunday’s loss to Columbus. Although Coach Bruce Boudreau told reporters yesterday [...]
Cake Wrecks Book Tour Rescheduled
‘CakeWrecks’
courtesy of ‘CathyLovesDC’
If your hopes were lost when Jen Yates had an unexpected turn of events, forcing her to cancel her book tour in Bethesda last month, you can now fulfill your dream. Jen will be at Barnes & Noble in Bethesda Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to sign copies of her new book Cake Wrecks: [...]
Featured Photos
‘Laaaaaaaa!’ by spoffy
While Halloween has come and gone, I thought it would be fun to do a roundup of some the spookiest photos in our pool (which by the way is full of some amazing photos, fellow Flickrites – keep it up!). I personally don’t get too excited about putting a costume together for the [...]
Virginians: Time to VOTE!
‘Polling Place Sign’
courtesy of ‘moonShadows7′
Good morning Virginians! The polls all across the commonwealth just opened. It’s voting day. Time to do your civic duty and cast your ballot! While the most talked about contest is definitely the race for governor between Bob McDonnell (R) and Creigh Deeds (D), you also will be casting a vote [...]
