Archive for June, 2010
Gannett to experiment with hyperlocal
‘Truthful Cliches’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
In yet another case of local-media-imitates-outlet-that-hasn’t-launched-yet, Gannett will be rolling out new “community websites” in 10 of its TV markets, including the DC area (They own WUSA9, the CBS affiliate, here). They aren’t saying when, but the idea is to “leverage user-generated content” to provide “hyperlocal coverage” and, of course, provide additional targeting [...]
Upcoming: Revolution @ FUR 6/17/10
This Thursday the DC alternative music scene makes its return to a proper dance club with the launch party of “Revolution” at FUR Nightclub. For years industrial, goth, 80’s, and punk music has been surviving (and in some cases thriving) in basements and bars around the DC area. The underground was not always relegated to [...]
More »Wonji Juice Comes To DC
‘Juicing Apples’
courtesy of ‘tiffanywashko’
After Saturday night’s bender, my body and mind were begging me to consume something, anything really, that was nutrient-rich and healthy. With a frozen pizza and some left over chips my only pantry option, I dragged myself off to the nearby Whole Foods to fill my cart with leafy greens and organic [...]
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‘Screen with Wings’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
When it’s hot outside, all I want to do is go to the movies. Something about sitting in an incredibly dark and cold room with a diet coke (or perhaps one of those yummy cherry frosty things) in my hand just makes it all better. For about 2 hours at [...]
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Spice Girls Suck!!! Miley Rules by borderstan
As a full-blooded American who was born on the Fourth of July, whose favorite memory of playing soccer as a kid is eating orange slices after the match, I have to wonder what makes you die hard fútbol fans tick.
To you Brits from across the pond, you do realize [...]
Strasburg & Pontius Named Players of the Week By MLB and MLS
‘Player of the Week’
courtesy of ‘jem’
In what is sure to be the first many major awards in Stephen Strasburg’s career, he got his first today when he was named the Bank of America MLB NL Player of the Week.
Why was he named the NL’s top player this week? Well, besides the obvious fact that Strasmania [...]
Goat. Bound & Gagged. In the Trunk of a Car
‘Stare’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
…that’s really all you need to know. At a sobriety checkpoint in Bedford County, DC resident Fiona Ann Enderdy arrived at the checkpoint, and there were… noises coming from the trunk of her car. It was a goat, bound and gagged, and of course panting because it was ungodly hot and nasty this [...]
We’ve Come A Long Way, Baby
‘Equality’
courtesy of ‘ep_jhu’
When DC’s first Pride event took place in 1975, there was no AIDS. There was no same-sex marriage. Rocks were thrown at windows of gay businesses. There were no laws protecting LGBT individuals in the workplace. My, how much has changed. As rights have been won and acceptance has grown, the District’s LGBT [...]
Mr. Irrelevant Celebrates 2,000 Posts
‘Oh Boy …’
courtesy of ‘emilywjones’
While I don’t remember the first time I came across the Mottram brothers’ mecca of a DMV-area sports blog, I do know this — I’ve read it every day since then and don’t foresee stopping anytime soon.
That being said, Mr. Irrelevant — the brainchild of the brothers Mottram — achieved a [...]
Petty Theft May Thwart Council Candidate Robinson
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courtesy of ‘erin m’
Sometimes I love DC because our political scene is so ridiculous, not despite. Kelvin Robinson, erstwhile candidate for At-Large council seat, has abruptly switched races to run for council specifically from Ward 6, challenging Tommy Wells.
He says there were a lot of factors in the decision, but Mike Debonis points out that [...]
DC Omni 100: #12 Pho
‘Pho’
courtesy of ‘adie reed’
It’s time for another edition of the DC Omnivore 100, where we explore the top one hundred foods every good omnivore should try at least once in their lives.
One night when my friends and I were sitting in Pho 75 in Arlington (on Wilson Blvd. in the same shopping center as Ray’s [...]
Apple store to open in Georgetown Friday
‘2010:75′
courtesy of ‘::FiZ::’
You may recall last year’s debate between Apple and Georgetown about whose vision for the Apple storefront would win out. Now that they’ve kissed and made up and Apple has gotten to build their store, it will open this Friday. So now you can go fondle an iPad from the convenience (?) of [...]
We Love Music: This Will Destroy You @ DC9 6/10/10
courtesy of Girlie Action.
The Texan, post-rock quartet This Will Destroy You played DC9 last Thursday. As I type this review several days later, I am still reeling from their titanic performance. I am tempted to free-style gush about it here, but instead I will break the evening down into pieces to help my brain sort [...]
Two bicycles stolen from Mayor Fenty’s home
‘well-dressed mayor’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
Earlier this month thieves stole two mountain bikes from the Crestwood home of Mayor Adrian Fenty, according to Bill Myers at the Washington Examiner. From police reports obtained by the Examiner, the bicycles were stolen from the Mayor’s garage, while his security detail was on duty. Fenty was not home at the [...]
Storen and Strasburg: Can They Both Be The Stopper?
Drew Storen in-motion, Photo By Ian Koski/Nationals Daily News
The much hyped Stephen Strasburg road debut resulted in a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians, snapping the midwesterner’s four-game win streak. Indians’ manager and ex-Nats manager Manny Acta said his team couldn’t get anything going offensively in yesterday’s day. That’s not 100% true.
Cleveland scored 33 runs [...]
Dave Thomas Circle Traffic Pattern In Effect
The new d.ish blog from DDOT brings us this morning’s video that explains the traffic pattern at the intersection of New York and Florida Avenues in Northeast DC near the ATF HQ and our friends at Pound Coffee. The traffic pattern has been changed to better increase flow through the area, which is a [...]
More »Weekend Flashback: 6/11 – 6/14/10
‘batter up’
courtesy of ‘cruffo’
Ugh. Monday already? Where did the weekend go? Drag yours out longer after the jump.
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Gregg Deal’s Popmatic
Image via Gregg Deal’s Popmatic, 2010.
I love graphic design and can’t wait to stop by Sukio Design Co. to check out Gregg Deal of Modern Bird Studios‘ first solo art showcase.
In Popmatic, Deal focuses on the humor and escapism that pop culture offers to a society overwhelmed by the “current economy and consumer culture” [...]
