Archive for May, 2009
Friday Night News Dump
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by fdc.
Nothing like a rainy Friday night in Washington, D.C. to reverse policy. Roll Call: White House Lifts Ban on Stimulus Contacts How did this happen? March 2009 : ALL, ACLU, CREW Urge Change in Lobby Restrictions March 2009 : CREW joins with ACLU and American League of Lobbyists to ask White House for changes in [...]
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President Obama Loves Five Guys
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by fdc.
We know of at least one southern voter who will become an Obama supporter after watching this. Extreme C-SPAN: President Obama Stops for Lunch President Obama stopped at the Five Guys Restaurant and ordered a cheeseburger for himself and carry-out lunch for several others. He also spoke with several patrons in the restaurant.
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by fdc.
Gyms and Restaurants [Rahm ] American Idol reactions [insane ] Perfect House [day off ] Oh My Goff [check her out ]
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Famous Friday [Round Up]
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by fdc.
Kate Ackley Zeller celebrated a birthday, DC Housewives are coming to a TV near you, the Washingtonian made 50 journos happy — and likely pissed off 100+, Jeff Kimbell announced the Second "Lobbyists for Speed" race, T.I. went to prison (moment of silence), Jenny Sheffield celebrated a birthday, Hotline writers Evan McMorris-Santoro and Felicia Sonmez [...]
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Please Release Me: Certified Pre-Owned Cats
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by fdc.
We started "Please Release Me " to point out zany press releases that show up in our tipster malbox . We’ve seen good, bad, really bad — but also several creative releases. FamousDC applauds the work of Carrie Drummond at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria : THE ALEXANDRIA ANIMAL SHELTER IS TEAMING UP WITH [...]
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Human Folly to NYC
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by fdc.
From New Media Strategies to Air America After six years in Washington, D.C., Jen Nedeau is heading to New York City to become Director of Digital Strategy at Air America Media, where she will be reporting to the former DC-ite, Michael Bassik, who is the current Chief Digital Officer. Nedeau began her career in political [...]
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Draw Back the Curtain on News Coverage
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by fdc.
Did you miss IFC’s Make Media Matter ? The Invite Only Panel on Obama? Take a minute and explore: IFC Media Project: Exposing the Truth in News RELATED: FishbowlDC
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News You Can Lose
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by fdc.
Back in the 60′s, I had a weather changing machine that was, in essence, a sophisticated heat beam which we called a "laser." Using these "lasers," we punch a hole in the protective layer around the Earth, which we scientists call the "Ozone Layer." Slowly, but surely, ultraviolet rays would pour in, increasing the risk [...]
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by fdc.
Heights Life [William Jordan ] Cleveland Park [Giant battle ] Crab Night [Cleveland Park ] H Street [country club ] Laser [portraits ]
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Extreme Home Takeover: Good Stuff Eatery Edition
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by fdc.
When the D.C. Health Department came a-calling to Good Stuff Eatery last September, owner Spike Mendelsohn said the city was wrong. Well… less than a year later the Man is getting the folks of Good Stuff Eatery down again, but this time Spike is nowhere to be found. The Washington City Paper reports last week: [...]
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Call Diamond Cab
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by fdc.
Mad D.C. Cabbie explains why Washingtonians should call Diamond Cab instead of Yellow Cab [hygiene ] Diary of a Mad D.C. Cabbie: Why Call Diamond Cab? Last night I picked up a petite young blond from a bar in DuPont Circle. She was trying to get home around Logan Circle after a bartending gig. She [...]
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Presidents Race: Let Teddy Win
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by fdc.
Let Teddy Win This helpful site gives Nats fans game-by-game updates on the Washington Nationals favorite event: the Presidents Race. Helpful links: Presidents Race Standings Presidents Race Facts Presidents Race Videos Let’s be honest, if it wasn’t for the Presidents Race, pedi cabs and the Red Loft — would you go to Nats games?
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by fdc.
Worst headline ever ? [Ben Smith ] Brunch? [DC Concierge ] Nice pants [Bonobos ] Bobblehead [fail ] Heaven [Maine ]
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Washington, D.Cougars
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by fdc.
What was the story that took Washington by storm on Tuesday? Obama’s nominee to the Supreme Court: Sonia Sotomayor? Nope. Georgetown Cougars. FishbowlDC: Reality Bites: Real Housewives of DC DCist: Horror: Here Come the Real Housewives of D.C. Newsweek: The Real Housewives of D.C. New York Times: ‘Real Housewives’ Takes Office in Capital Variety: ‘Real [...]
