Archive for April, 2010
Atlantic blogger hates DC real estate, is welcomed to the club.
‘Assessment’
courtesy of ‘christaki’
There’s been a lot of chatter today among DC bloggers about Megan McArdle’s post on Atlantic.com about the trouble she’s had in finding a house to purchase in the District.
DCist indicates that there are plenty of great houses for sale in the $1M+ range! With tongue planted firmly in cheek, I think. IMGoph [...]
Seven thousand bucks worth of gluttony
‘Fudgie the Whale’
courtesy of ‘barron’
Remember when Paul pledged to shove an entire Fudgie the Whale ice cream cake into his piecakehole for charity? Well the end total raised for the Arlington Food Bank was $7270.12. They raised $3655.06 in donations and the AFB’s matching arrangement from the Feinstein Foundation doubled that.
And I know, that math [...]
We Love Arts: Kafka’s Metamorphosis
I’ve always had a fascination with insects – the hive brain, the rigid delineation between workers and soldiers, queens and drones, a repulsive caterpillar breaking out of a hard cocoon as a delicate butterfly, the viciousness of praying mantis sex, spider babies eating their mother… just your average day in a realm all around us, a kingdom we barely notice.
Gregor [...]
Truly Local Eating: A Homegrown Salad
Talk about a homegrown recipe. Local blogger Mary K. of Herban Lifestyle shows you how to make a beautiful salad with a few cultivated herbs, and greens that may be growing wild in your back yard this very minute, such as garlic mustard, dandelion leaves and violets. (Just make sure they are chemical free.)
Who needs [...]
DC Mythbusting: Monumental Myths
‘TJ, from above’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
It’s officially tourist season here in DC, and our once-serene monuments and memorials are again overrun with school groups in matching t-shirts and families pushing strollers the size of SUVs. They’re here to see the monuments and memorials all over the city, and to educate future generations about the founding of [...]
Wayan’s poop efforts get recognized
John Kelly’s Washington has a piece today largely about dog poop and the man who doesn’t love it at all: We Love DC alumnus Wayan Vota.
I’ll confess I rolled my eyes a bit when Wayan was on his tear about the Petworth poop surplus last year but clearly I didn’t recognize the universal appeal of [...]
Shecky’s Girls Night Out
‘Kazuko 05′
courtesy of ‘yospyn’
Do you enjoy spending time with your friends, shopping at amazing discounts, and scoring lots of freebies? If so, Shecky’s Girls Night Out may just be your idea of a perfect evening. Experience the newest Spring trends while enjoying cocktails and beauty treatments all in one night. Sounds pretty good to me!
Shecky’s [...]
Help Send A DC Kid To Summer Camp
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
The Ernest W. Brown Summer Camp, located in Scotland, MD and operated by MPD officers and staff of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, is in need of donations from the DC community.
The camp makes it possible for children to escape the stress [...]
Jermaine Dye, 2005 World Series MVP, Turned Down Offer from Nats
‘President Barack Obama winds up for the first pitch 1′
courtesy of ’sportsreference’
Here’s some news that would have helped President Obama show his South Side support while still cheering for the local club. Jermaine Dye, who was the World Series MVP in 2005 when Obama’s White Sox won the trophy, turned down an offer to join [...]
Fenty backpedals on parking meters
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courtesy of ‘LaTur’
According to the Post’s DC Wire blog, Mayor Fenty indicated that DC government may have to look at scaling back the increased parking meter fees that went into effect earlier this year, due to “outcry.” The admission came during today’s Council budget hearing.
What’s that? You mean increasing hours of enforcement AND jacking up [...]
We Love Music: The Wedding Present @ The Black Cat 4/9/10
courtesy of Frank Bors Jr.
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of The Wedding Present’s seminal, break-up album, “Bizarro“; and to celebrate, band founder David Gedge is touring the U.S. playing the album in full. On Friday night The Wedding Present stopped in at The Black Cat to play a handful of non-”Bizarro” tracks and [...]
Paella Sundays
‘two types of paella’
courtesy of ‘needlessspaces’
The Crystal City branch of Jaleo, José Andrés’ award-winning tapas restaurant, is hosting Paella Sundays from 4pm to closings. Diners can experience a traditional Spanish Sunday Supper complete with gazpacho, salad, paella and flan for $18 per person (excluding of tax and tip).
Every Sunday, guests can enjoy unlimited [...]
Bhangra Blowout 17 this weekend
‘MIT Bhangra’
courtesy of ‘amazingarfa’
Bhangra Blowout 17 is this Saturday night, 7PM at D.A.R. Constitution Hall. What’s Bhangra Blowout, you ask? It’s an intercollegiate dance-off between assorted South Asian dance teams, all trying to put on the biggest, baddest bhangra show. Bhangra itself is a traditional Punjabi folk style, but it’s also a common pop style [...]
BLT Restaurants to Provide A Different Kind of Tax Relief
‘Raspberry Mojito’
courtesy of ‘Samer Farha’
Every year it just seems to kind of sneak up on you, huh? Well if your taxes are stressing you out more than usual, no worries! BLT restaurants nationwide are offering you 50% off all alcoholic beverages on Tax Day, April 15th.
So if you already know you’ll need a drink, they’ve got [...]
