Monthly Archives: June 2010

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Medical Marijuana: $350/oz Plus Tax

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‘Oaksterdam’
courtesy of ‘spotreporting’

MSNBC is running a story this afternoon citing numbers from the CFO’s office that DC could stand to make $400,000 in taxation revenue from medical marijuana. So little, I wondered what are the Pros And Cons Of Getting A Medical Marijuana Card? They provide some justification, including the number that blew my mind just a little bit: they’re saying that medicmainal weed will run $350/oz for those eligible to purchase it, and it will be subject to 6% sales tax. You can check out this site for the best scales for weed. According to VapeActive vaping is perhaps the fastest and easiest way to feel the potential benefits of CBD when experiencing chronic anxiety attacks, if you are asking which wax pen to buy then vapeactive.com will give you the answer.

CBD oil is a natural way to reduce the daily stress that is keeping you from living your best life. But don’t take our word for it, check out these studies performed over the last few years. According to Freshbros, a study performed in 2010 showed that CBD helps to reduce anxiety in people with social anxiety disorder, or SAD. To get medicated, file for a prescription and visit the next link to buy smoking accessories.

So let’s see:

Tax on Cigarettes, $2/pack.

Tax on Liquor/Beer/Wine, 12%.

Tax on other tobacco products except cigarettes and cigars: 12%.

Tax on Weed: 6%.

Waaaaait a second…I guess it’s just subject to the same tax as other medications, but c’mon now. If you’re trying to grow marijuana legally in your own home, you can read here to know what legal steps to take.

I honestly just prefer to get the products online, if you didn’t know about this, you can get details at i49.net/how-much-marijuana-can-i-yield-per-plant. Buying quality medical marijuana and CBD products like cbd oil for anxiety is beneficial to those suffering from stress and certain kinds of diseases. You need to know that what you’re taking is safe and regulated. When it comes to buying CBD products online, we highly recommend  that you check out https://synchronicityhempoil.com/.

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Driving Like an Idiot to Cost More

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‘Woodley Park – Watching Traffic – 12-15-08’
courtesy of ‘mosley.brian’

Mayor Fenty this morning announced the wholesale increase in traffic violation fines, including some that have double, tripled, or in one case, dectupled. The move will generate approximately $7M in additional revenue for the cash-strapped city government before the end of the fiscal year in October. The Examiner has a handy list of the new fines, but the ones that went up the most are:

Passing a Schoolbus with its red blinkers on: Now $500 (from $50)

Failing to secure loads: Now $250 (from $50)

“Coasting”: Now $75 (from $15)

Failure to Yield: Now $100 (from $25)

Speeding (11-15mph): Now $125 (from $50)

Things like good quality driving lessons are crucial, at Ignition we provide good quality, great value driving lessons, that won´t stretch your budget. Unlike some driving schools we won’t entice you with gimmicks and heavy discounts only to increase the price of your driving tuition further down the line. Instead, we believe in a fair pricing system throughout your learning to drive experience, meaning you won´t be learning to drive for longer than necessary. Our introductory offers are a great way to, not only meet your driving instructor and complete your driving lessons, but also familiarise yourself with the controls of the car and to get started, and our block booking discounts will ensure you get good value driving tuition.

The fix for most of us is easy: Don’t Drive Like an Idiot, Don’t Get Fined. This is not rocket surgery.

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I Love a Parade


the art parade by kenyee

Have you ever been to an art parade?  I haven’t either, but if I ask you again on Sunday your answer had better be, “Hell yes I’ve been to an art parade! I went to one yesterday, the WPArade!”  Sure we’ve all seen the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a small town main street parade, and possibly even a gay pride parade, but art parades are a little harder to come by nowadays.  However this Saturday June 5th at noon, the Washington Project for the Arts will be putting on “an extravaganza of artists connecting with community to create a moving visual spectacle of art and culture”.

The parade route starts near Nationals Park at M Street SE and ends at The Bullpen, stopping midway for performances.  The current list of participating artists include Floating Lab Collective, Glade Dance Collective, Irvine Contemporary Art, and many more.  It’s not to late to participate yourself though!  Contact Kristina using the contact info at the bottom of this link.

And on that note I leave you with a performance of “I Love a Parade” on the Judy Garland Show, circa 1963.  They just don’t make TV like this anymore, probably for good reason.

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Crash snarls K Street traffic

Photo courtesy Chris Cooks

The 1300 block of K Street NW is closed due to a multi-vehicle crash. According to D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services the crash involves two cabs, three cars, and a DC Circulator bus. Five patients have been evaluated, one in critical condition with CPR being administered.

According to witness accounts, and DC Fire and EMS, a cab driver may have suffered a medical problem while driving.

If you’re planning on traveling downtown via car or bus, expect delays and avoid K Street.

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Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk

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‘Walk More’
courtesy of ‘spiggycat’

Free, free, free – music to my ears!  This Saturday and Sunday, during the 27th annual Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk, the Textile Museum (check out Art by the Yard:  Women Design Mid-century Britain), the Anderson House, and the Phillips Collection will all be offering free admission.

The Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk is on Saturday, June 5th from 10 AM – 4 PM and on Sunday, June 6th from 1-5 PM. 

For more information call 202-387-4062.

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We Love Music: June Music Preview

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‘Earth Day Concert Dancers’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’

Memorial Day is over, we’re on to June, and that means outdoor concerts and music festivals galore! The District’s got them all this month: Jazz, Folk, Blues, Rock, Pop, Acoustic — even crafts, dance, and all the culture you can stomach in one day (or over the course of many).

Here’s a look at June’s top “tickets” to get your butt outside and reap the benefits of living in a city where the world’s cultures collide with a wide-variety of  well-established American traditions. Continue reading →

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Washington Monument Extends Summer Hours

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‘Standing Tall – Washington Monument’
courtesy of ‘dc-hulls’

We all know and realize that with Memorial Day behind us, the inevitable is obvious. It’s summertime. That also means it’s tourist season yet again. Which, in this case, is a good thing.

Having tourists in town can make for some decent changes, one of which I happen to be a huge fan of — the National Park Service extending the Washington Monument’s hours of operation.

District visitors and residents can now take the 500-foot-level trip to the monument’s observation area open at 9 a.m. and don’t close until 10 p.m. That’s five extra hours of time to gallivant around on of Washington’s most beloved icons.

Tickets are free and available either online or by calling (877) 444-6777. The National Park Service as advised individuals to allow at least two weeks before your tickets will be mailed to your home.

Free same-day tickets are also available beginning at 8:30 a.m. daily on a first come, first serve basis at the National Park Service’s Monument Lodge, located on the 15th Street side of the Washington Monument grounds.

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Jim Graham aims to extend bar hours for World Cup

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‘celebration’
courtesy of ‘Joe in DC’

Councilmember Jim Graham (D-Ward 1) plans to submit legislation today that would allow bars to open as early as 7 a.m. during the World Cup. Michael Neibauer at WBJ has the details. The bill, which could be voted on today, would allow bars to obtain an extension that would be valid only from June 11 through July 11. Since the World Cup’s venue is South Africa, many games will start was early as 7:30 a.m. Eastern time. Those establishments looking to extend their hours would need to pay a fee to the District’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration and could lose their waiver if the Police Chief feels there is a danger to public health or welfare.

This move would not be unprecedented; a four-day extension was granted for the inauguration of President Obama back in 2009.

You’ve been warned, D.C. With the ever-growing influx of interns, and now the possibility of bars being open nearly round-the-clock, it’s going to be a long summer. D.C. is home to many people with international roots and varied sporting allegiances, so this could get interesting. At this point it’s hard to say how many bars would take advantage of this possibility, though the WBJ piece does mention one–Lucky Bar in Dupont.

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Overhead Wires Coming to H Street?

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‘Streetcar/trolleybus overhead crossing’
courtesy of ‘Oran Viriyincy’

Over the weekend, Greater Greater Washington had the news that Councilman Tommy Wells is introducing council legislation to provide for overhead wiring to the H Street/Benning Road Streetcar line in order to power the unit. The move would modify the existing 19th century legislation that overhead wires were prohibited in the L’Enfant portion of the city. This would be one step further to getting the streetcars flowing along the H Street corridor, as power has long been an issue in that fight. We’ll be watching this one closely. Judging by our tweets last week, streetcars are a project that has a serious following here, and obstacles to its successful launch will be met with…determination.

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Weekend Flashback: 5/28 – 5/31/10

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‘Rolling Thunder Salute, Memorial Day 2010 Washington DC’
courtesy of ‘Photos by Chip Py’

Soldier, rest! Thy warfare o’er,
Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking,
Dream of battled fields no more.
Days of danger, nights of waking.

-Sir Walter Scott

Many thanks to all of our active servicemen and women, reservists, and veterans who put their lives on the line for this country every day. While we enjoy the Memorial Day holiday (which around here is the official start to “tourist season”), we do so in the knowledge that we live in a free country protected by those who volunteer their lives to pay that price. So with a heartfelt thanks, we salute you for your dedication and service.

Linger just a while longer before heading into the shortened work day with some great photographic captures from the weekend. Continue reading →

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Phillips After Five

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‘Spiral’
courtesy of ‘Karon’

It is going to be a HOT week, so why not stay cool with a bit of Jazz and Art?  At Philips After Five on Thursday, June 3rd you can either enjoy music from Pianist Janelle Gill, Flautist Jamal Brown, and Bassist Zack Pride – or – listen to a Gallery Talk, exploring Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s masterpiece Luncheon of the Boating Party.  I have no idea how one could choose, so, I guess you may just have to check out both!

Phillips After Five occurs on the first Thursday of the month, 5-8:30 PM.  Cash Bar.

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Strasburg Scheduled to Make Major League Debut on June 8

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‘4TH’
courtesy of ‘MissChatter’

The wait is over. It appears that June 8 is the new June 4.

The Nationals issued an announcement stating that their 21-year-old first round pick in 2009 is making his Major League Debut with the Washington Nationals Tuesday June 8 against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park.

Strasburg has dominated in minor league play going a combined 6-2 with a 1.43 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 50 1/3 innings for Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse.

Welcome to the big leagues, kid.