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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Last Night's Action: A Healthy Rotation
Tomas Fleischmann (R): What, me worry? (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)Capitals 4, Hurricanes 3 (OT): For the second game in a row, the Capitals blew a 2-0 lead. But this time, they pulled it out in overtime, the first time in the last four extra session matches they've got the full two points. Jose…
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Why do you tease us, Metro?
Spotted at the South entrance to the Dupont Circle station: a sign advertising the ability to add value to Smartrip via the Internet. This has been promised to us by WMATA for years, but has not yet been implemented. They have, apparently, printed banners advertising the service. When will we get…
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On the 'blogosphere' and such
A few weeks ago I decided I was sort of over the whole 'blogosphere' thing. It's not so much that I don't find some writing on some blogs to be worth reading, it was more that I was completely overwhelmed with the whole thing. I had fallen into the whole trap of trying to post everyday…
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Rep. Patrick Kennedy's Press Smackdown
It's here. As you'll notice, we've put this in the category of "Events" -- because it is that, and more. Hang in there. The big press scolding doesn't happen until the end of the congressman's speech. Watch it here. New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.
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Today's Most Popular Stories 03.10.10
Each day, Ashley Estill surfs your sites for the most popular stories of the day. Here are the top headlines for March 10, 2010: Washington Post: Chief Justice John Roberts: Scene at State of Union 'very troubling' Washington Times: EDITORIAL: Job prospects from Obamanomics Washington…
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Go Home Already: On the Edge
Photo by zanyasan Over at City Desk, Jason Cherkis visits D.C. General, which is now the city's biggest shelter for homeless families. What he found is not pretty, "a near chaotic place overcrowded with families and their belongings spilling from trash bags. One described some of the…
Witherspoon Does The Situation Room
Pic courtesy of CNN's @MerylConantCNN On today's edition of CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, Reese Witherspoon spoke about her fight to end violence against women: "I think when you have women, strong, powerful women standing up and speaking out about these issues ... you're…
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CNN: Rove Speaks to Bush 'Every Day or Two'
Former top President Bush aide Karl Rove appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, who asked about how much Rove keeps in touch with the former president. BLITZER: How often do you speak with former President Bush? ROVE: I talk to him every couple of days and e-mail him…
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Kennedy Goes Off on the Press
Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I.) nearly made himself sick on the House Floor today in a bombastic tirade against the nation's press corps for covering the news of Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) over what's happening in Afghanistan. Read Roll Call's story on the speech here. We offer a progression…
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Beck Says No More Tickle Talk
"There are more disturbing things than tickle fights going on right underneath our nose," said FNC's Glenn Beck on his show this afternoon. Beck declared that after dedicating an hour last night to ex-Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.), his show is now a Massa-free zone. "Man, how do people sleep at…
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Norton Still Hoping to Bring Voting Rights Bill to the Floor
Photo by Laura Padgett Despite increasingly long odds, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton says she is still trying to push the D.C. House Voting Rights Act through Congress. Norton recently told WAMU that she's at this very minute working with the House Rules Committee to finally bring the…
Bill Maher to Appear on MSNBC's 'Countdown'
Discussing health care tonight on MSNBC's "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" at 8 p.m. hosted by Lawrence O'Donnell is: Bill Maher, host of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher." For a hint of what Maher might say, watch this Mediaite video below: "If they can't get this through right now,…
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With Jobs Scarce, Bounty Hunter Forced To Play Accordion For Tips
Let’s see, what do you want us to post right now? Another “Nancy Pelosi says she has votes for health care but of course it’s not being voted on” or “Sad Boba Fett playing accordion for tips in the subway station”? EXACTLY.
Fact: Drinking Wine Makes You Have A Much More Creative Soul
Wednesday March, 10: Now that men groping men is a Democrat-sanctioned activity, there’s really no reason not to go to the Arlington Young Democrats’ 9th Annual Date Auction. A $5 entrance fee is good for a bid card, a raffle ticket, and hours and hours of sexy tickle time with…
Album Review: Title Tracks -- It Was Easy
It Was Easy is probably the best title John Davis could have settled on for the debut recording from his newest project, Title Tracks. The album is a quick listen, full of breezy, light-hearted pop songs that recall the tempo, attitude and 1960s/70s influence of his most recent band, Georgie…
Massa Has Purported History With Groping
Ex-Rep. Eric Massa's (D-N.Y.)political mess continues as a reporter unearths groping in his past. The Atlantic's Joshua Green has uncovered charges from Massa's former Navy shipmates that their lieutenant commander groped subordinates. Read Green's article here. New Career Opportunities…
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Michael Wolff Remarks on Huffington, Sulzbergers and More...
Our friends at Webnewser are at the We Media conference in Miami. Author, media critic and Newser founder Michael Wolff opines on a number of people in the business such as HuffPost's Arianna Huffington, Rupert Murdoch, Tina Brown and the Sulzbergers. Read the post here. New Career…
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«Untitled»
SNORKEL? “When you’re on ship, you’re almost exhausted 24-7. So a lot of times you sleep with your uniform on. Tom and Massa shared a stateroom together. Massa climbed up on the top of his bunk, which is hard to do–you never crawl up on somebody else’s bunk. He wakes…
Lindsey Graham Will Ride His Magical Unicorn To Bipartisanland, Still!
Hey give some credit to Lindsey Graham for not completely dropping his support for a climate change bill, yet! But on the other hand why is he doing so many drugs and thinking that his “GOP brethren” will give him any help whatsoever for this gay bill? Here’s a report on his…
TWT Says Absolutely No Way to McCain
Newsroom sources say Robert Stacy McCain "doesn't have a chance in hell" in returning to TWT. This decision was made Tuesday when, sources, say McCain was there seeking a job. > Update: "Whatever. I had dropped by to see old friends. I freelanced that story for them. I do freelancing all the…
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ABC's Cohen to Dewey Square
Courtney Cohen, former assistant to George Stephanopoulos and a production coordinator at ABC News has accepted a new role with Dewey Square. New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.
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Google Maps Adds Bicycle Directions
Google today unveiled its long-awaited bicycle directions feature for Google Maps. To access Google's suggested bike routes, choose "Bicycling" from the pull-down menu in your directions results. Google says the tool prioritizes bike trails and bike lanes, while avoiding steep hills and busy…
Russert Takes On the Finch Pitch
NBC's Luke Russert took a recent break from covering Congress to challenge Olympic softball star Jennie Finch to a charitable bet. If Finch struck Russert out, he agreed to donate $1000.00 to the charity of her choice. If he hit one of her 70mph Finch pitches, she had to give $1K to the Boys and…
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It’s A Fun Political Ad, From Colombia!
Well how about that. The Colombians — the people who make bloggers’ cocaine — also make a special detergent with fabric softener that turns hard shoes into pretty flowers, to be thrown at George W. Bush. Who would ever want such a product? [Animal New York]
Burger Go Bragh!
RTCA and St. Patrick's Day aren't the only celebrations on Wednesday, March 17th. Former Bloomberger Tim Burger is also celebrating his birthday that evening at Passenger, located conveniently near the DC Convention Center. So come out to wish the "Burg" a happy birthday after RTCA! New…
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Illinois Governor To Raise Taxes ONE HUNDRED MILLION PERCENT ON EVERYONE!
It sounds scary when it’s written like this: “Gov. Pat Quinn today called for a 33 percent increase in the state income tax rate to raise money for education and ease deep cuts he’s proposed in his new budget plan.” Less scary when it’s written like this: “Quinn…