Archive for October, 2009
Michael Jackson’s Thriller on H Street
Posted on 31. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
This is the rehearsal for Thriller on H Street, a public performance of approximately 75 people performing Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" on H Street, NE the night before Halloween.
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Another Reason Not to Mess with Tom Coburn
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
New York Times: A Senate Naysayer, Spoiling for Health Care Fight He tries to stop armadillos from tearing up his lawn. He pulls fat water moccasins from his pool. … “I kill them,” he said with relish, “by slicing their heads off with the sharp edge of a shovel.”
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Grimster Friday Afternoon Shot
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
Ryan Grim: How The Blue Dogs Cost Pharma $14 Billion
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You Lie! Pepper Pennington Heads to Joe Wilson’s Office
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
POLITICO: Job Change Update Republican press secretary Pepper Pennington is moving on from the very funny Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) to the now very-well-known Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.). If anyone can handle Wilson, it’s Pennington, who learned from the master: longtime boss and former Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Fla.).
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We’ve Always Wanted To Use “Navratilova” In a Headline
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
Martina Navratilova drew a parallel Thursday between Andre Agassi and Roger Clemens, saying she’s shocked the eight-time Grand Slam champion lied about drug use. [bitter] He’s up there with Roger Clemens, as far as I’m concerned. …And then she went back to her drug-free workout of bench-pressing Hummers.
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Famous Friday [Round Up]
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
Eric Cantor launched the world’s first ever .gov blackberry application, Patrick Gavin beat Rep. McCotter at a game of crossword, Jeff Flake kept his shirt on, Tim Burger is a free agent, The Union Leader went back to 1987, Edmunds.com and the White House danced, Boehner got a “1,990 Pages Of Bureaucracy” Drudge splash, Major [...]
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Doug Heye: Rush Limbaugh > Dan Snyder
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
Doug teaches us all how to write one article that includes: the NFL, Dan Snyder, Rush Limbaugh, President Obama, President George W. Bush and Michael Vick. Doug Heye: Dan Snyder Unifies Redskins Fans in Misery–Rush Limbaugh Could Do Better
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Glenn Thrush is Awarded One Point
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
Glenn Thrush: Alan Grayson: Unavoidable for comment Upon reading a Grayson press release that says he will not be available for comment until Monday, Thrush replies: No Grayson until Monday? Shut down the servers.
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
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The Black Rooster, Saved
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
After nearly 40 years in business the much-beloved Black Rooster Pub on L Street poured its final drink. The Rooster lost its lease to the Peace Corps and for the past two weeks has been packing up and preparing to auction off its furnishings. Condemned inmates on Death Row await a call from the Governor. [...]
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Fantasy Football Rant – Week 7
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
Brad Kanus presents … Fantasy Football Rant – Week 7 I hate professional basketball. I hate the fact that every year at this time a year our focus is blurred by this stupid league. I can not stand to see football coverage, both professional and collegiate, be interrupted to discuss what shitty team Shaq is [...]
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Worst Stairs in Bars in DC
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
DC Concierge: Worst Stairs in Bars in DC! 5. Marvin – Luckily, usually the bouncer will help by shining a flashlight up/down the steps as you climb. … 4. Solly’s Tavern – Narrow and old. Bad combo! … 3. Wonderland Ballroom – The level of drinking that goes on does not help constant traffic between [...]
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Let’s Make a Deal
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
You could see this coming the moment she quit her job. [bargain bin] Yesterday, we learned that Sarah Palin would make her first trip to Iowa since last year’s presidential campaign — sparking even more speculation that she may run for president in 2012. However, Politico reports that she wants a $100,000 speaking fee which [...]
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Closing Bell: Republicans With Cameras Not Considered “Public”
Posted on 29. Oct, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
Public unveiling of the public option, not open to the public? [taking off the gloves] FYI: The super-secret event was available on CSPAN.
