Archive for February, 2010
Blizzard Warning for Three MD Counties
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Anne Arundel, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties are now officially in a blizzard warning.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD WARNING…IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING.
Also, NOAA is [...]
Friday Happy Hour: The Kraken
‘The Kraken’
courtesy of ‘wrgenec’
Welcome to the Friday Happy Hour, your single drink primer for the weekend.
I admit freely that when it comes to liquor, I can easily be seduced by bottle imagery. Shallow, I know, but when beautiful imagery is actually matched by flavor, well, that’s it. Done.
The first night Tom Brown showed me a [...]
Drinks Preview: Tryst
For many people I know, Tryst is “The Office.” Well, now they can drink on the job in style!
Last week the Adams Morgan coffeehouse pioneer rolled out a new cocktail menu, and fellow WLDC author Samer and I were treated to some fine libation as they branch away from the bean. And as we all await [...]
The Shovelator System
If you’re bummed that you’re out of shape, and you’re looking to get fit while making some money, check out the sweet Shovelator System! It could come in handy this weekend.
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Biggest Snowstorm Since 1779…WHAT?!?
‘(036/365)’
courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
At times like these, you keep your Senior Meteorologist at the National Weather Service on speed-dial. And for good reason. Logan Johnson brings us this very interesting tidbit:
“…3 feet of snow in the district is a possibility. And the only storm ever to thought to have dropped that much snow in DC was [...]
Make a power-outage plan
‘mPower Porsche Design Flashlight’
courtesy of ‘nanpalmero’
We all hope for nothing but pretty pictures and snowball fights*, but heavy snowfall has the potential for power outages. Could be iced lines, could be a bad driver hitting a pole, could be just plain old bad luck.
Or it could be you overloading a circuit with a space heater.
So [...]
Spring Offerings From ISM
‘Boundaries’
courtesy of ‘Ghost_Bear’
Every Friday for the next six weeks, the International Spy Museum (ISM) will be debuting a new exhibit within the museum, including the addition of several new rare artifacts from the shadowy world of espionage. These new additions (some for a limited time only) join the already-extensive collection regarding the world’s “second-oldest profession” [...]
Ugly Weather Officially Dampening the Joy of Pants-Optional Friday
no pants metro ride
Originally uploaded by laurarotondo
Have you been outside yet? Lovely Wife called me at 10:30 from the Weaver Compound in Arlington to say it was snowing somewhat heavily. We had not yet seen flake number one over in DC where I work. Now it’s a different story, of course. My office closed at [...]
More »The Second #snOMG Cometh – DC’s Best Snowtags
’snow ’stache’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
#snOMG. #snowpocalyse. #snowmageddon.
#snOMGasm. #snogasm. #snoWTF. #snowlyshit
The only thing more ridiculous than the amount of snow we’ve been getting this year are the snow hashtags flying around the interwebz. And by ridiculous, I mean RIDICULOUSLY funny. In a good way. LAUGH. Let us also recognize that we must pay homage to the [...]
Gone Hunting (for Photos)
Students at work in Adams Morgan by Corinne Whiting
When you think DC, you don’t typically think “safari.” (Heck, with Tai Shan leaving us yesterday, now even the National Zoo seems far less exotic to explore.) But thanks to local photographer-entrepreneur E. David Luria, locals and visitors alike get the chance to go on a [...]
Chart Madness
When you think Too Much Information and associate it with your boss telling you about his weekend getaway, well, you clearly haven’t been to the NOAA site.
The hourly weather forecast, which is buried in the bottom right of the screen when you’re viewing the 7 day forecast? THAT is too much information.
Wind chill, temp and [...]
BREAKING NEWS: IT IS SNOWING
‘don’t panic’courtesy of ‘nevermindtheend’
Please proceed to this website.
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Haven’t Gone Shopping Yet? You’re Kinda Screwed.
This is a mad house!
Originally uploaded by carlweaver
This was the scene last night in the produce department at the Safeway on Lee Hwy. Lots of thing were still available, but probably not the things you would care to eat if you had a choice. Beets, radishes, papayas and kale were still there. On the shelves [...]
More »What Snow? Restaurants & Bars To Stay Open in DC Blizzard
‘Metaphorical lesson’
courtesy of ‘c00lmarie’
[Update 2/8, 11AM] Hey there – if you’re reading this now that the blizzard is over (for now…) maybe you’d like some more topical information, like Katie’s updates on lunch specials available on Monday, Feb 8th.
If you’re like me, the thought of spending an entire 24 hours in your apartment makes you [...]
Ovechkin Racks up 500th Point
Alex Ovechkin is really, really good at Hockey. He’s probably the best skating the ice in the NHL right now, and very possibly the world. Check out his 500th point, scored last night in the waning seconds of the 2nd period at MSG. Ovi flicks the puck, one hand on his [...]
More »Homeless Shelter to Be Warmer Now
Yesterday, about 20 people gathered downtown to make a homeless shelter cozier — good news for those who will spend Snowpocalypse II there.
Participants weatherized the doors at Gospel Rescue Ministries to block drafts and keep the inside warmer, which will save the shelter precious money on heating, too. They also brightened rooms with a [...]
