Archive for September, 2010
Can Commercials Make You Fat?
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by fdc.
37% Say Marketers Play Role In Childhood Obesity Ongoing, in-depth attitudinal surveys conducted by Resonate Networks, Inc. confirm not only that such issues are on the minds of significant percentages of U.S. adults, but that many believe that companies and government are key in addressing them.
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Damn It, DC
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by fdc.
First we have a drive-by shooting during a teen’s funeral and now we’ve got mid-day bank robberies in Georgetown? TBD: 4 armed, masked men rob armored car in Georgetown Four armed, masked men robbed an armored car across the street from the Georgetown branch of BB&T bank at approximately 2:20 p.m. Thursday, police said.
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Note: When You’re In Possession of $50,000 Worth of Cocaine, Don’t Walk the Streets of Takoma Park With An Open Bottle of Booze
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
This makes about as much sense as attempting to lure a CNN reporter onto a boat full of condoms and sex toys: [TBD] Corey Antonio Moore, 35, had an open bottle of alcohol in his hand while walking down the 100 block of Sherman Avenue around 5 p.m. on Sept. 25. A police officer noticed [...]
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Here We Go Again …
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by fdc.
Rick Klein’s Twitter Machine: Rep. Burgess on who will lead House Republicans: “I don’t think it’s fair to lock us in to just about anything right now.” #TopLine
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by fdc.
NFL Bar Watching Guide [FamousDC] The Week in Events [Cloture Club] Europe [According to the U.S.]
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Famous 5: Shameless Gifts
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by fdc.
Most of our Famous 5 interviews introduce you to interesting people or readers’ favorite restaurants and bars. This one will be a little different. Meet Shameless Gifts. Shameless Gifts is an online gift basket store that allows clients to anonymously say what has been bothering them about someone in their lives. The baskets were designed [...]
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Carl Paladino Should Consider Decaffeinated Tea Parties
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
NY gubernatorial candidate threatens to “take out” NY Post reporter. [because that's normal] Paladino and Post Reporter Have to Be Separated After Confrontation We’re also quite certain he doesn’t have a “Christmas card list”. The video on NBC has been taken down, but can be seen here:
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DC Rain
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by fdc.
Won’t stop. Can’t stop. HELPFUL LINK: How to Build an Ark
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Watch ‘A History of Rap: Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake & The Roots’
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
This is the only way to start your Thursday.
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That’s A Lot of Paraphernalia For the First Date
Posted on 29. Sep, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
Which strange conservative activist, who wasn’t hugged enough as a child, recently plotted to lure a CNN reporter onto a boat filled with lube, condoms, dildos, pornography and candles? We’ll give you a hint, it doesn’t rhyme with “last pick on the playground”, but it’s close. [weird sh*t] The faux pimp who tricked ACORN, became [...]
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DC to NYC in 90 Minutes
Posted on 29. Sep, 2010 by fdc.
Still. No. Hoverboards. The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson: High-Speed Rail By 2040 Amtrak presented its 30-year plan for high-speed rail in the northeast corridor between Washington, D.C., and Boston. The plan will cost $120 billion. It will take 30 years to complete. It would shrink the travel time between D.C. and New York to 90 minutes. [...]
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FamousDC Rahm Emanuel #RahmMadness
Posted on 29. Sep, 2010 by fdc.
So it looks like Rahm F*!**&G Emanuel is running for Mayor of Chicago [Bears bandwagon?] We thought this would be a great opportunity for all of us to reflect on our time together. June 21, 2010: Rahm Packing His Bags? April 10, 2010: Look Out Foursquare … Rahm Wants to Be Mayor of Chicago March [...]
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John Boehner Does His Best Allen Iverson
Posted on 29. Sep, 2010 by fdc.
New York Times: Boehner: We’ve Got the Tax Votes, With Crossovers
