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The Unemployed Man in the Grey Flannel Suit
The WaPo recently featured a story about people who’ve lost their jobs but continue work just as hard to keep up the appearance of employment. These workers are determined to suffer in silence, still trying to mask the truth by hiding their car in the garage during business hours, keeping …
District Dish Talks Ladies DC
Lindsey Mask and her Ladies Dinner Club (Ladies DC) were highlighted by K Street Kate and The District Dish , with hosts Miss DC 2006 Kate Michael , Pamela Sorensen of Pamela’s Punch, and Ebong Eka of www.EbongEka.com . Congratulations Lindsey! We’re glad to see the former news anchor back …
Famously Twittered: Tweeting Too Hard
This might be the greatest website we’ve seen in quite awhile. We all know people who take themselves too seriously on Twitter – we’ve even gone as far as describing these people as narcissistic. You know who they are. They’re the ones that think they work harder than you – …
Famously Deadspinned
Our famous arm-breaking post earlier this week ended up linked on Deadspin – our second favorite sports site (don’t worry Lauren, you’re still #1) . This is actually our second third Deadspin link and we always appreciate Dashiell Bennett and the rest of the Deadspin crew taking time out between …
Robert Gibbs’ Poker Face
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs explains that he has not been briefed on whether or not there are the existence of UFOs.
Who Is Driving?
US Government bails out General Motors and Chrysler with $17 Billion loan Ex-GM CEO Wagoner retires with $8.6 million Rattner Resigns as Obama’s Point Man on the Auto Industry After Six Months Rattner, Former Auto Task Force Head, Seeks Plea Deal Mercedes, Lexus top ranking of U.S. dealerships Lawmaking is …
Capital Club Sinatra Soiree: The Best Is Yet To Come
Trust us, after the pictures are posted via some sort of interactive photo gallery, you’ll know exactly what we mean… For those of you unfamiliar with the Capital Club’s annual ode to Frank Sinatra, you’re missing out. The soiree, that bares the legendary musician’s name, is best known for being …
Famous 5: Oh My Goff
Oh My Goff, better known as Angie Goff, is the W*USA traffic anchor. She also happens to be the coolest TV personality we’ve ever run across. A George Mason grad, Angie rejoined W*USA team after a stint as an intern back in 2001. Angie has also been honored with an …
Does it get worse before it gets better?
Washington Nationals fire Manager Manny Acta. 26-61 record heading into the break [MLB worst] Ken Rosenthal: Acta firing just a sign of mess in D.C.
Real World DC: Let the [Drinking] Games Begin
While our former Mayor [who used to have an unhealthy obsession with crack], gets arrested for stalking, some people continue to complain about MTV bringing the "Real World" to DC – as if this show’s short stop in the Nation’s Capital will be the city’s legacy for the rest of …
Shocker: Marion Barry Arrested, Again
Some people will just always be misunderstood. [we love crack] …Although Barry’s latest arrest will likely help his next run for mayor.
John Boehner and Tiger Woods Golfing Together
Only in America: The Republican Leader of the US House golfs with Tiger Woods Jessica Simpson sings the National Anthem DC fans boo Tony Romo DC Sports Blog: Redskins, Tiger Woods and Jessica Simpson [Boehner, by the way, swings right-handed but putts left-handed, with his body facing the hole. It’s …
When In Doubt, Play the “Faith” Card
Politico begs the question: Why so few women in infidelity club? When South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admitted to an extramarital affair on Wednesday, he presented an all-too-familiar tableau: the pained expressions, contrite words and teary gaze of a male politician confessing sexual indiscretion. Coming close on the heels of …
Longworth Flash Mob Update: Cameraman Cheats
Yesterday, a creative bunch of folks got together for what they called a "flash mob" protest. We don’t quite remember what they were protesting, but at the time we wrote the post, we predicted that about five people would show up. We were wrong. There was 6 or 7 — …
DC Late Night Eat Spots
We’ve all been there before. It’s late. You’ve been out. You’ve had a great time with your friends. But you’re STARVING! What to do? Luckily for everyone, DC on a Dime has our back. DC on a Dime: DC Late Night Eat Spots Bistro Francais (Georgetown) Five Guys Hamburgers (Georgetown) …