‘day295 :: year two’
courtesy of ‘erin*carly’

It would seem that way.

Garret Graff commented on twitter that TBD.com seems to be tied to Politico – via physical address –  and the text at TBD.com certainly would seem to indicate that this is it.  “In a mixture of humor and frustration, Editor Erik Wemple began signing his emails, “Editor, TBD.com.””

Erik Wemple is the former City Paper editor who announced he’d be leaving to work on Allbritton Communications’ new website.

Allbritton being the corporate umbrella over Politico, among other media operations.

Welcome to the world, TBD.

Edit: Jim Brady confirmed via Twitter a few minutes ago.

‘1ST_1380’
courtesy of ‘MissChatter’

Last night’s Nat game was awesome … and that’s not because We Love DC was there (but come on, that’s ONE of the reasons, right?)

But really – here are the details: John Lannan threw 107 pitches, 71 for strikes, bringing the Nats to 8-7 (yes, that IS over .500, please allow the happy dance to ensue). There was a 3-0 deficit to overcome after the Rockies came out hitting, scoring 3 runs over 3 innings, but the Nats got it done.

Washington rallied in the 3^rd and again in the 8^th to eventually seal the deal for Tyler Clippard (3-0, 0.77) who gets the win and Matt Capps gets his seventh consecutive save after zipping balls over the plate for the victory march in the 9th.

How’d they score? Catcher Wil Nieves got the start behind the plate, and proceeded to hit the go-ahead RBI double in the 8^th putting the Nats ahead. Adam Dunn crushed four runs in the 3^rd inning with a two run double down the left field line, not to mention Josh “The Hammer” (please, someone find out where this nick name came from, I’d really like to know) Willingham continues his hitting streak having hit safely in 11 of Washington’s 15 games this season by going two for four.

All in all, it was definitely a good night at the ball park. Next game is this afternoon at 4:35. Livan (2-0, 0.00), who is coming off a killer complete game shut out from this past Saturday, faces Ubaldo Jimenez (3-0, 1.29) for the final game of the Rockies series.

Disabled List Update: Jason Marquis was placed on the 15-Day list and Ryan Zimmerman was forced from last night’s  game in the 7th inning due to a right hamstring injury after hitting a double off the right field wall. We’ll see if he makes the start this afternoon or gets some rest as the day proceeds.

Zimm Update as of 12:33 pm (via Adam Kilgore): “Ryan Zimmerman is out of the #Nats lineup today. Willie Harris is batting 3d, Alberto Gonzalez playing 3rd. Day off for Hammer. Guzman in RF.”

photos by Michael DeAngelis

Well, it looks like there will be some very lucky young ladies going to Prom this year, thanks to the efforts of DCPS and everyone who helped contribute to their annual Prom Dress Collection.  Last week after the collection was complete, students had the opportunity to shop in the boutique for gently used dresses and accessories, at no cost to them.  There was even a professional make-up artist on hand to make the day extra-special… what more could a girl ask for?!

The day would not have been possible without several other donors that lent their services.   Target provided gift cards, the Body Shop donated gift bags, Buzz Bakery and Café took care of the cupcakes, and Neiman Marcus was responsible for hangers, shopping bags, and garment bags.  Prom season is looking good already!

‘Dew Drop Wishes’
courtesy of ‘NJ..’

In honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, tons of area restaurants are serving up specials for their diners.  For example, Firefly will give you a buck off of your bill for each wine cork that you bring in to be recycled.  You can bring up to 22 corks (which represents today’s date), and they will be delivered to Wente Vineyards for a joint recycling program with ReCork.  Chef Danny Bortnick will also be cooking up a five-course meal with ingredients straight from local farmers, all for $50.

Another restaurant that will be celebrating is Poste Moderne Brasserie.  Bev Eggleston of Eco Friendly Foods will provide a 400 POUND PIG to be roasted by Chef Robert Weland and staff.  For just $15, you can have a piece of the hog and your choice of one of mixologist Rico Wisner’s garden punches.  All other “Garden Menu” items will be available for just $4!

Finally, The Grille at Morrison House will be hosting a 100-mile candlelight dinner.  Chef Dennis Marron has prepared a four-course meal, which will include ingredients from local farmers within a 100 mile radius, such as eggs and poultry from Path Valley Farms and fresh fish from the Chesapeake.  All this can be yours for $55, excluding tax and gratuity.  What better way to celebrate than with food?  Enjoy and Happy Earth Day!

Jason Marquis was placed on the 15-Day Disabled List today due to what the Nationals are calling “loose bodies in his right elbow.” Let’s hope some rest does him the man a little good, considering all of his previous outings for the Nats this season are … how you say, umm … not so good?

It couldn’t have been easy for Marquis to watch his former team (the Rockies) playing against his new squad tonight at Nationals Park, especially since his pitching hasn’t been up to par when compared to what his contact says it should.

Here’s to hopin’ the DL placement’s proves to be beneficial and not just a waste of the Nationals off-season spending allowance.

In honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the Anacostia River is getting the star treatment.  Tomorrow morning from 7-9 AM, the CBS Early Show will be highlighting grassroots efforts to clean up the river, and the Anacostia Watershed Society wants you there!  They’re trying to draw a large crowd for the Early Show taping, so if you’re interested, meet at Poplar Point (across the river from the stadium) anytime between 7 AM and 9 AM.  They’re doing multiple segments, so feel free to stop by anytime in that window.  The site is accessible via the Anacostia Metro station.

As Donna previously mentioned in our Earth Day Events Blowout, the Anacostia Watershed Society is also organizing this Saturday’s River Cleanup and Celebration at more than 30 sites in the area.  Help clean up the river in the morning, and enjoy a free picnic lunch and celebration at noon.

‘two bison buddies’
courtesy of ‘Greencolander’

Buddy Bison (don’t forget the TM!), that is. He’s the National Park Trust’s “wooly toy mascot” and they’re going to put one in the hands of each and every one of the 600+ kindergarten through 7th grade schoolchildren who will be by the Washington monument from 10a to noon tomorrow. That’s a lotta tour buses, so you might want to give the area an even wider berth than you usually do during tourist season.

I am a little disappointed that the Buddy Bison (with obligatory TM) dolls weren’t exactly what I thought they might be, based on the #3 Buddy Bison hit on Google.