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October 2008

You’re doing great work here [millennial] Prepare to Qualify [pole position] Bad Fantasy Pick [V. Young] Mmmmmmmmmmm [drop] 2Pac is pissed [elvis] Too soon! [liz]

… And that competition just so happens to carry a name with recent significance. [coincendence?] Joe the Plumber, meet Mike “the One.”   According to reports, he’s just like Joe, but more “handy.” Right now it’s unclear as to whether Obama will have him on the campaign trail for the final …

If you think all politico types are dull, boring and few beers short of a good time, you haven’t met FEC Chairman Don McGahn. McGahn, who recently took over the election oversight reigns, is likely to have more socially networked friends than you do.  And no, it’s not because some …

With gas prices at an three year low, DCist asks, how long will we have to keep paying the taxicab gas surcharge in DC?

Happy Wednesday morning. Who broke a heel last night? Anyone get fired up in Cleveland Park? Isn’t campaigning for Congress supposed to be tough?

This blog entry is not meant to be funny or off-colored.  Our only intention was to report the facts.  [Although if it makes you laugh, you’re not alone.  We tested it on a class full of 4th grade boys, and they all found humor in it.] Politico is reporting that …

Going Out Guide [WaPo] Pick Up Guide [draper] Neighbor [benefits] Sushi [concierge] Laugh [his story] Sad [ethics]

“I will only hold up your stupid global warming sign if you give me some hot chocolate after this is over.” Note the winter gloves and temperature on the right.

Why vote when stuff like this is happening?

Penn State vs. Texas in the BCS Championship?  Learn Why Obama Had Deemed It So Why would you take sporting advice from a politician?  Before this year, you probably wouldn’t.  Politicians, love them or hate them, only tell you what you want to hear, and most of the time, never …

Man, it is gross outside. We hope you enjoyed your rainy commute. As a FamousDC tradition, here’s a nice, warm link to go with your morning coffee. (wouldn’t that be nice?)

Reads even better if you’re six beers in, says a loyal FDC tipster.

And this time it’s for real. Attention nerds who think Twitter is a priceless resource.  Apparently the terrorists agree. A draft US Army intelligence report has identified the popular micro-blogging service Twitter, Global Positioning System maps and voice-changing software as potential terrorist tools. [shat] What’s next?  Google is going to take …

Our friend Pat G over at FishbowlDC was kind enough to interview FamousDC last Friday. We think it’s definitely worth checking out.