Post Archive
January 2010
Creative DC Resident Looking to Swap Furniture for Whiskey
If more people had a sense of humor like this, the world would be a much happier place. For sale: I have one desk and an office chair for sale. They can be had together (they make a great team) or separately. Your choice. I’m moving and need to be …
How Much Fun Did Congress Have in Denmark?
Speaking of spending money wisely. Thanks to a recently filed Congressional expense reports there’s new light shed on the Copenhagen Climate Summit in Denmark and how much it cost taxpayers. [money tree] We’ll give you a hint: It cost a sh*t load of money. Fifty-nine House and Senate staff flew …
Apple a Day?
They made: Apple reported another blowout quarter, as net income soared to $3.38bn or $3.67 a share, from $2.26bn or $2.50 a year earlier, well above Wall Street estimates. [record] They owe: US Government: $12,245,872,000,000 What would the US economy look like if Steve Jobs was calling the shots?
This Will Make Your Day
This is how Scott Brown must have felt when he won last week. Students of Olathe Northwest High School attempted to prank their teacher with the classic College Humor half court shot routine (supposed prize: four Final Four tickets) only to fall victim to an epic all-time backfire. I blame …
At Least It’s Not Monday
Be your best [one term?] Twitter threats [Lincoln] Use your Mac as a TV [budget] Should Favre retire? [maybe not] Other clever captions [man in the mirror]
Closing Bell: Photo of the Day
Stunning. h/t Katie Harbath via Ericka Andersen [photo courtesy of @californiadcgrl]
Thread & Water: Buy a Shirt To Provide Clean Water for Haiti
Designers for good. The images coming in from Haiti in the aftermath of last week’s horrific earthquake continue to affect us all profoundly—and like you, we feel compelled to respond. But how? Do we give money, and to whom? Can we do MORE? As designers, developers and illustrators, we wanted …
Campaign Song Battle…Who You Got?
Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson: http://www.hankforcongress.com/multimedia/campaignsong_mp3 vs. Alabama AG Candidate Luther Strange: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgdLNEPA0tg
A Woman After Our Own Heart [Ellie Light]
FishbowlDC’s Betsy Rothstein: The Mysterious Ellie Light
Your Early WTF of the Week: Already Overserved
Thank God we already ate lunch. John Edwards finally admitted to what the National Enquirer reported over two years ago – that he had an affair with a former staffer and then later fathered a child with her. But his problems are far from behind him. A tell-all book from …
Put Down the Soup Cans and String
The NRCC is looking to break the mobile mold on Wednesday evening. In an attempt to reach the American public via mobile, the National Republican Congressional Committee is hosting a live text chat during President Obama’s State of the Union address on Jan. 27. [text savy] First time ever?
James Carville Likely Blames You Too
When in doubt, blame everyone else … Contrary to what you might think, I am a proud member of the pro finger-pointing caucus. It wasn’t too long ago that my longtime colleague Paul Begala and I urged our friends on the other side of the aisle to engage early and …
Obama Called for Jury Duty
Happens to the best of us… President Barack Obama was called to serve by his home state of Illinois. He told the court he won’t be able to make it. [catch me next time] Although given the pressure he’s under, jury duty might be more enjoyable on Wednesday.
Geeks Without Borders: Helping Haiti
It’s rare that we post on the weekend, but this is well worth it… Volunteering to assist Haiti has taken many forms in the past few weeks. For example, last weekend, groups of laptop-wielding volunteers tried to help out in cities far from the disaster-stricken country. In six cities around …
Famous Friday [Wrap Up]
John Edwards, fresh off his father of the year honor, was given a humanitarian award for his work in Haiti, Neil Patel went Famous Five on us, Scott Brown won a Senate seat then attempted to give away his daughters, Rob Willington is loving life, Rick Sanchez agreed with Erick …