Archive for November, 2009
Yeah, Thanks, We Knew Already
‘”You Are Too Stupid”‘
courtesy of ’swilkes’
In case you were wondering, WMATA is officially delaying the January SmartBenefits program until 2011. Oh, wait, you already knew that? Really? When did you find out…wait, last week, you say? When GM John Catoe, Jr. announced it at a small budget forum? Or was it from GGW, us, WJLA, [...]
Sculpture Garden ice skating delayed
‘R.P. Hobson & wife on ice skates (LOC)’
courtesy of ‘The Library of Congress’
If you were looking forward to doing some ice skating this fall you’re going to have to find somewhere other than the sculpture garden to to it. The NGA website has the following notice:
Due to technical difficulties with the ice-making equipment, we are [...]
Rob Cantrell Where Music Should Be
3 Chord Comedy, the monthly comedy showcase at the Velvet Lounge has been going on for a while now, and with some success (because they get to keep doing it.) On December 4th, 3 Chord is going upmarket with their comedy because Rob Cantrell, from Last Comic Standing and Comedy Central, will be headlining.
Accordingly, the [...]
Why I Love DC: Rachel
‘Spinning Out of Control’
courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
I love DC because I get to see my dad everyday. This might sound simple but I assure you it’s not. Dad passed away in January, just days before the historic inauguration of President Obama.
Streets were flooded with tourists while I was attempting to flee the city I’ve grown to [...]
Sports Fix: The Five Sport Edition
‘Jim Zorn’
courtesy of ‘Keith Allison’
Redskins
Record: 3-7
Last Two Weeks: 1-1
Place: Last in the NFC East
Tom’s lack of optimism rings true of this week’s crushing loss for the Redskins against division rivals the Dallas Cowboys. Sunday’s match-up against the Dallas Cowboys came to a sudden halt with a 1-point, 7-6 loss. The worst part about it [...]
Red Hot Red Ribbon
‘Cocktail’
courtesy of ‘Quinn Dombrowski’
We all know that the next couple of days will be filled with holiday excess. So why not plan to do something noble next week to compensate?
As part of Kimpton’s Red Ribbon Campaign for HIV/AIDS Awareness, a $10 donation will cover your entrance and one drink ticket to their Red Hot Night [...]
$4325 for schools ‘donated’ by 27 HOV violators
‘Lonely’
courtesy of ‘austrini’
WaPo reports today that the Virginia state police handed out 27 HOV tickets during a crackdown initiative on Thursday, including one $1,000 fourth-time offender citation. If you’re the gambling sort be aware, the fines are based on number of violations in the preceding five years. First time, $150, second time $250. Then $500 [...]
Tysons Connector Lunchtime Shuttle Debuts Today
‘015′
courtesy of ‘wfyurasko’
If you work out in Tysons Corner, your lunch options have just expanded. Starting today, two free lunchtime shuttles will be circulating through the area every 10 minutes. Every weekday from 10 AM to 2:30 PM, Tysons Connector buses will connect Tysons Corner Center, Tysons Galleria, and various employers in the area (check [...]
A Repeal Day Celebration
‘West End Bistro’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
I can’t remember prohibition. My grandfather can barely remember prohibition. But that doesn’t mean that the anniversary of its repeal is bad excuse to drink. The 76th (thanks Nicole) anniversary of the 21st Amendment is less than two weeks away and DC’s Craft Bartender’s Guild is celebrating in style. They are [...]
Escape Routes for Wednesday
‘Traffic’
courtesy of ‘C Hale’
By the time Wednesday afternoon rolls around, you’ll probably be ready to head home for Thanksgiving, just like most other DC-area residents. While we’re all hoping that traffic is flowing as smoothly as in the image above, chances are you’ll be stuck in some congestion along the way. Luckily, the Washington Post [...]
Weekend Flashback: 11/20 – 11/22/2009
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
THREE. DAY. WORKWEEK!
So before you dive into your short week ahead, here’s some photos from our intrepid area shutterbugs that’ll get you excited for the upcoming four-day holiday full of travel, food, shopping, food, shopping, food and football.
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Rhee’s next public kerfuffle
WaPo’s DC Wire blog has an item that we’re likely going to hear more about in short order: the LA Times has gotten their hands on a congressional report about the firing of Inspector General Gerald Walpin in June. In it is information about conversations Michelle Rhee had with Walpin last year about Kevin Johnson, [...]
More »“DJ Zimm” To Host DeAngelo Hall’s Birthday Party? Yeah, That’s Happening.
‘Ryan Zimmerman 3′
courtesy of ‘afagen’
Attention all DC sports fans — Ryan Zimmerman is officially the coolest Washington National. Why? He’s hosting/MC-ing Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall’s birthday party at the Shadowroom.
How did this pairing come about? No one’s sure at this point. What we do know is that it’s happening.
An anonymous source for the National Enquirer [...]
National Parks Not National Parties
‘B’day party at the park’
courtesy of ‘emrank’
Today’s Georgetown Metropolitan covered the growing incidence of kids’ parties staged at Montrose Park, part of Rock Creek National Park, in Northwest DC.
Apparently, some of these parties have gotten “a little crazy” with parents trucking in pony rides, miniature petting zoos and moon bounces.
From the GM article, it appears [...]
One Left Dead in Miley Cyrus Bus Crash
‘Free M. Cyrus’
courtesy of
One person was left dead this morning after the tour bus for 16-year-old pop star Miley Cyrus overturned on I-85, 30 miles south of Richmond. Cyrus was not on board.
Her black-and-maroon luxury tour bus hit the concrete at around 8:15 a.m. after skidding several hundred feet, according to Virginia State [...]
First Look: the Terra Cotta Warrior Invasion
Yesterday was the opening of “Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor” at the National Geographic Museum. A rare treat, the exhibit is on the final stop of a four-city US tour and closes on March 31, 2010.
Promotion for this visit has been going on since spring of this year. The hype is justifiable, [...]
