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Clay Broga and Dan Hayes
Meet Clay Broga and Dan Hayes. Clay and Dan are the creative minds behind the film Honor Flight – one of DC’s most talked about documentaries. Honor Flight is a documentary about four World War II veterans and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a …
“Honor Flight” – A Tribute to World War II Veterans
Freethink Media presents “Honor Flight” – a film about four living World War II veterans and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a lifetime. Volunteers race against the clock to fly thousands of WWII veterans to Washington, DC to see the memorial constructed for them …
Dear Fix: Your Dinner Is Getting Cold
Chris Cillizza, aka the Fix, has a live cam set up at his desk tonight. According to his Facebook page: “Yes, you can watch me sit and type at my computer — with occasional audio interludes.” Below is a current screenshot of what’s happening. We think he might be under …
Katie Harbath and Mindy Finn: Social Media Showdown
Meet Katie Harbath. Meet Mindy Finn.
Katie is an Associate Manager at Facebook and Mindy works for Twitter.
Two of social media’s leading ladies, Harbath and Finn have been proven industry experts for years. They’re also a couple of the nicest people you’ll meet in DC.
Before their work at Facebook and Twitter, Katie and Mindy worked together at the RNC. Afterwards, they went their separate ways, each to head up digital operations for top presidential contenders. Katie worked for Mayor Rudy Giuliani while Mindy headed to Team Romney. Years later, they’re still on different teams, but have enormous respect for each other.
With Facebook and Twitter at full-force this election cycle, we figured we’d reunite the two for a social media showdown.
Top 10 Storm Tips #Sandy
**3PM ACCUWEATHER UPDATE** In case you need reminders as to what to do in a bad storm, we’ve created a Top 10 list. Top 10 Storm Tips: Never use a generator inside the house – unless it’s not your house. Be sure to buy a dozen 24-packs of bottled water …
Food Truck Facts
The DC Food Truck Association recently teamed up with the fun folks at NJI Media to create an interesting infographic about our favorite rolling restaurants.
Rumor: Teddy Wins Presidents Race Today at Nationals Park
UPDATE: He Won! Today is the last regular season game of the year and we’re hearing rumors that Teddy will finally win his first Presidents Race. Good luck, Teddy. Photo by Let Teddy Win!
Nick Liaromatis
Meet Nick Liaromatis. Nick is a proud Trojan, member of the Fighting Illini, and one of the co-founders of Dating in Groups, a new social site ready to change the way young professionals interact in D.C.
Hyper Hill: Nats Clinch!
Nats clinch post season birth! [Natitude] Somebody get this man an undershirt [Rick Perry] Take my jacket, I’m off to make sh*t happen [Obama] Thanks to everyone who came out for the FamousDC Happy Hour last night. Another great crowd. Let’s do it again soon. Photo by Odd Little Bird
Pie Chart: People Who Enjoy Campaign Ads
Every other commercial on tv is a campaign ad. It’s awesome.
‘West Wing’ Cast Reunites
The cast of the West Wing reunites to walk and talk about why it’s important to vote on the nonpartisan section of the ballot — and why Bridget Mary McCormack should be on the Michigan Supreme Court.
Through the Lens of Andrew Bossi
The memorial service marking 100 years since the Titanic disaster, held at the Titanic Memorial in Washington, DC. Fire boats provided a fountain display. Photo by Andrew Bossi.
Hyper Hill: Perfect Fall Day
Obama celebrates talk like a pirate day [argh] Erick Erickson and the black panther [WTF] Mrs. Obama wishes Jimmy a happy birthday [sack race] Flight attendant fight [major delay] Photo by Brandon Kopp
Cat Fight: Our Break Up Video Is Better Than Your Break Up Video
Today the RNC released a new ad entitled “The Break Up.” However, the Independent Women’s Voice wants you to know their “Break Up” ad came first and recently stated, “Although the RNC is out with a similar ad today — Imitation, it is said, is the sincerest form of flattery, and …
Hyper Hill: All the Nats Do is Hit Homeruns
Nats drop 12 bombs in two days [winning] Kim Kardashian heads to Charlotte [the party starts now] RIP Art [Ravens] Wrap it up Bill [love Hill] Photo by mbell1975