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HR Double Bogey
Just in time for the 30th anniversary of Caddyshack. H.R. 5878. A bill to amend the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make funds and tax benefit available to assist job creation and workforce diversification in the golf industry, and for …
Glenn Beck Rings It Up [Handsome Photo]
Glenn Beck’s amazing yearbook photos: Glenn Beck sported a full head of bushy hair and a ring on his ring finger in his 1982 yearbook photo from Sehome High School in Bellingham, Washington. In his 1981 shot, the Fox News host and radio juggernaut went for a jacketless shirt/tie combo.
Famously Tweeted: Vegas, Baby
The Right Online Conference took place this past weekend in Las Vegas. Since we weren’t invited, we had to turn to Twitter to find out whether or not the conference was a success. Apparently it was: @joetaxpayer: I have recently been advised “the uglier the hooker, the better the drugs…” …
Don’t Eat the Food at the Verizon Center. Seriously.
What stinks worse than the Wizards? The food at the Verizon Center. According to ESPN.com, the Verizon Center recently scored 100% on their health inspection. [and 100% is NOT good] Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals Vendors with critical violations: 100% —— Inspection report excerpt: Mice droppings, a critical violation in Washington, …
We are the Earth Institute
The good people at Columbia University are smart – and now even smarter because they used pictures from the FamousDC community. [DC #snOMG] Global warming starts with you. We will never forget #BeltwayBlizzard >>Check out their latest press release.
Famous Friday [Round Up]
The politico nerds made it to Vegas, Scott Graves turned 30, Sarah Stanley gives tips for keeping your ass in shape, Rangel got chucked, folks continue to check into the FDC World Headquarters, when spell check isn’t enough, a union director gets slap happy, Bryan Weaver proves campaign ads don’t …
Fitness Friday by @sarahstanley
This is one of the hottest Summers in a decade. Maybe Summer heard that we had one of the worst Winters in history and wanted to make headline news as well. We are in DC after all! Here are 3 tips to staying cool while you workout. #1) Early Bird …
Chuck Rangel Thinks Asking Relevant Questions About His Shady Behavior Is Dumb
Luke Russert recently asked Rep. Charlie Rangel a question about taxes on his properties in the Dominican Republic. Chuck refused to answer and even took the time to tell Russert his question was dumb. “…you’re just trying to make copy”. When Russert responded “NBC,” Rangel quipped “you’re young, I guess …
Capitol Complex Lunch Signs Still Baffle [Take Three]
Once is funny. Twice is worrisome. Three times is unacceptable. Dear Restaurant Associates: It’s time to hire a copy editor. *Note: Perhaps the turkey is so old it tastes like shrimp. If that’s the case, we apologize. h/t: William Allison
Move Over Mama Grizzlies and Make Way For Ric Flair Conservatives
For those of you less inclined to read about politics unless it’s being compared to professional wrestling, Marc Ambinder has news for you: The real behind the scenes battle that’s exposed by the Andrew Breitbart/Shirley Sherrod episode has been going on for decades, It’s between those conservatives who relish in …
Shameless Promotion: Looking to Advertise Your Next Event?
It’s finally here. The day the Beltway business community has been waiting for. FamousDC, Washington’s favorite (and most mysterious) blog covering the intersection of politics, sports and entertainment, is opening its doors to advertisers and sponsors. Is your target market the Capitol Hill, administration and K Street staffers who keep …
Who Doesn’t Enjoy Strange Gifts From British Prime Ministers?
And why not… David Cameron presents Barack Obama with graffiti art A painting by a graffiti artist was among the official gifts to Barack Obama from David Cameron on his first trip to Washington as prime minister. [exchange policy] He also gave him a half-eaten Snickers, three “I voted” stickers, …
TeeVee Reporter Crushes Skateboarder [Must be Wednesday]
It’s Wednesday, so go out there and crush it. h/t NextRound
Union Director Gets Slap Happy
File this one under “Naughty Nurses”? Late last week a few “video trackers” got some personal treatment from a couple nurses union folks who were protesting gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman. And as their names would imply, they got the entire incident on video. Yesterday, the folks at Red State ID’d …
Capitol Complex Lunch Signs Continue to Baffle
Last week the Restaurant Associates, the folks in charge of the delicious cafeteria items throughout the Capitol complex, blew our mind with the burger sans turkey special that turned out to be the turkey sandwich sans burger special. [yes, confusing]. This week: The taco special [spotted this time in the …