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Cathedral Illumination

“My hope is that everyone who experiences the brilliantly lit Cathedral, either online or in-person, will catch a glimpse of human oneness and harmony and be inspired to build bridges of understanding.” Hofstetter, one of the world’s best-known light artists, transforms buildings, monuments…

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war cats out of bag again?

Everyone seems to be aware of this state secret so you and I may as well know about it…and Washington probably wants the info to get out that it’s brandishing a big stick while limping softly… ‘A Secret Afghanistan Mission Prepares for War with Iran,’ says a Washington Post article…

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Best Bars, 50 State List

Esquire Magazines Best Bars in all 50 State http://www.esquire.com/bestbars/complete-list/ A pretty good list

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Björn Borg Peace On Earth geeft George W. Bush onsexy ondergoed (+ video)

Je kan masturberen voor wereldvrede en je kan onsexy ondergoed donneren voor vrede. De Zweedse ondergoedfabrikant Björn Borg vroeg het publiek de meest oorlogszuchtige persoon te verkiezen en hem of haar onsexy slips en boxers te versturen als ‘award’. De eerste laureaat bleek de Amerikaanse…

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Hamas Hearts Obama

First Hamas praised Barack Obama. Then Barack Obama's campaign said how flattered it was. Then Obama had to toss an advisor once it became public that the guy was working with Hamas. In light of all the undesirables Obama is associated with and the undesirables who support Obama, I've added this…

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Top Clinton Adviser Terry McAuliffe Goes “Ga-Ga” Over Obama/Hillary Dream Ticket Scenario

During an interview on Sirius radio last night, Hillary Clinton’s chief adviser Terry McAuliffe, in his usual (and this is not an contrived thing, he’s really always like this) up beat and enthusiastic mood began talking up the idea of a joint ticket in overly “glowing terms” in an…

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American Voices Don’t Get Louder on Torture and Detention. How About Yours?

On January 11, 2008, Amnesty International USA executive director Larry Cox made the following declaration to a group of 250 people assembled to protest torture and indefinite detention carried out by the U.S. government. He said: This is the ugly blot on the America we believe in that we are…

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Pact, Program Officer, Peace Building, Washington DC

Pact, Program Officer, Peace Building, Washington DC Posted by amber on May 10, 2008 Organization: Pact Position: Program Officer, Peace Building Location: Washington DC Position Summary Provides program managerial and technical support to programs in the specific Pact’s field offices…

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Breaking Down The Origin Of News

Here is an interesting post I dug up from a blog today about where news originates in the U.S.. The map, located here, breaks down where news originates based on datelines from printed articles in newspapers. Obviously, the number one place for news is Washington D.C.. This shouldn’t be a…

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Where in the World ...

Has Jeff gotten to, anyway? Oh. OK, then, More later, Labels: Washington DC

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no chockers and rolerblades: washington, dc

no exceptions. (thank you jamie)

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Break time at SocialDevCamp East

Break time at SocialDevCamp East May 10th, 2008 Kenneth So I’ve spent nearly several hours here at SocialDevCamp East here at the University of Baltimore and I must say that I’m quite impressed with what’s been going on. Thank you to the organizers (David Troy, Ann Bernard, Keith Casey,…

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Friday, May 09, 2008 3:42 PM, Precog Hit: Washington-Area Sniper Changes Mind, Wants to Go Forward With Death Row Appeal

John Allen Muhammad and his teenage accomplice, Lee Boyd Malvo, were convicted for their roles in the 2002 sniper spree that terrorized the Washington region. Muhammad was sentenced to death, and Malvo was sentenced to life in prison. Friday, May 09, 2008 3:42 PM Precog Hit: Washington-Area…

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nissan pavilion

nissan pavilion This is Our Moment. We Need a Power Vote!Aug 16 - Maroon 5, Nissan Pavilion. There are only a limited number of free passes so reply to ethan@chesapeakeclimate.org if you are interested in volunteering. Get Involved! PowerVote is taking off and students across the country are…

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Conservatives Supporting Shield Law

Conservatives Supporting Shield Law Conservative voices offered perhaps the broadest defense of reporters’ rights during oral arguments in a case involving the refusal of a reporter to disclose sources. Posted in Kavanaugh, Brett M, Pence, Mike, News Sources, Confidential Status of, Locy,…

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If I Could Dine and Dance with the Animals - ZooFari

The National Zoo’s annual fund-raiser, ZooFari, is this weekend and it brings close to 100 of Washington, D.C., best chefs, restaurants and wine makers, for an evening of dancing, live music and entertainment, animal encounters, and gourmet foods. A few of the notable restaurants include…

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From Places Unexpected, Support For the Press

From Places Unexpected, Support For the Press maj 10th, 2008 Conservative voices offered perhaps the broadest defense of reporters’ rights during oral arguments in a case involving the refusal of a reporter to disclose sources. Posted in Money, News, Suits and Litigation, Washington (DC)…

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The nexus of politics and lobbying

CBS News discusses the revolving door.

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Live: Tapes’n'Tapes, White Denim - 4/23/08 at the 9:30 Club

Openers White Denim were energetic, fun, and interesting. Tapes’n'Tapes were dull’n'dumb. Not really too dumb, but it was definitely one of the more boring shows I have ever been to. They are not very good live performers. No encore. Not captivating. Very, very limited audience interaction…

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DC: National Cathedral Lights Up

Washington, DC – Hundreds gathered for the first of three nights of light shows to honor the National Cathedral's 100th anniversary. Swiss lighting artist Gerry Hofstetter projected his “Lighting to Unite”... read more

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Anna Maria

Anna Maria Discussion: No Comments Categories: Washington, DC Time: 10:23am on the 10th of May, 2008

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The Hidden History of Stafford County, Virginia

The Hidden History of Stafford County, Virginia Posted on May 10, 2008 | Posted by intheblog in family vacation ideas There is no doubt that our nation’s capital is one of the most popular destinations for tourists around the world. The majesty of Washington, DC attracts everyone…

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Which Crackhouse?

Which Crackhouse? 10May08 I thought this was pretty funny. Over heard in Washington DC . Overheard of the Week A man and a woman are walking dogs in Logan Circle: Man: “You look familiar…” Woman: “I think we are neighbors. 1st and Bates?” Man: “Yeah, we live on the 1st street…

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Wedding Photography in Washington D.C.

Robyn Witschey writes for WedFog...Congratulations -- you’ve made a wise decision to hold your wedding festivities in the National Capital area. Washington D.C. is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its monuments and other landmarks provide iconic, instantly - recognizable backdrops…

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A Monument That Fortunately Never Was

This weekend’s Washington Post Magazine tells the story of an ill-conceived, and fortunately failed, monument to mothers: ON A WARM SPRING DAY IN 1929, dozens of Washington dignitaries gathered in a forest near Chevy Chase to think about their mothers. It was, after all, Mother’s Day, just…

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East fetes West

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and I thought I’d preview a couple of DC events coming up next weekend: The Asia Heritage Foundation is celebrating with the Fiesta Asia Street Fair in DC from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on May 17. Attractions include an open market filled with an assortment…

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Cheers…It’s Cocktail Week!

World Cocktail Week is a project sponsored by The Museum of the American Cocktail to acknowledge the American cocktail culture and recognize your friendly bartenders. According to the museum, the first recorded use of the printed word “cocktail” was on May 13, 1806, in The Balance, an…

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Pete Best Concert Coming Up Later this Month - with Video

If you happen to be in the Baltimore or DC area at the end of the month, you might want to check out a live concert of The Pete Best Band (see sample video of the band above). Pete Best is the drummer that was fired from The Beatles right before they hit it big. He was replaced by Ringo Starr.…

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coldplay tour

Coldplay Tour Schedule13 hours ago The Coldplay tour schedule with dates and locations, video and pictures for the Viva la Vida 2008 tour. Digg / upcoming - http://digg.com/ |||Coldplay Tour Dates Coldplay announced the first leg of their Viva La Vida Tour this morning. They will be promoting…

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coldplay tour

Coldplay Tour Schedule13 hours ago The Coldplay tour schedule with dates and locations, video and pictures for the Viva la Vida 2008 tour. Digg / upcoming - http://digg.com/ |||Coldplay Tour Dates Coldplay announced the first leg of their Viva La Vida Tour this morning. They will be promoting…

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coldplay tour

Coldplay Tour Schedule13 hours ago The Coldplay tour schedule with dates and locations, video and pictures for the Viva la Vida 2008 tour. Digg / upcoming - http://digg.com/ |||Coldplay Tour Dates Coldplay announced the first leg of their Viva La Vida Tour this morning. They will be promoting…

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Interview with author Gary Vaynerchuk from Wine Library TV

Due to online social networking & interaction, we learned about a Washinton DC lunch with Gary Vaynerchuk, and joined in.   Gary’s a great guy, and very personable, and agreed to do an interview.  Besides running a family wine business, Gary is the author of the about-to-be-released…

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Secretary Of Transportation Makes Inappropriately Named Blog [Government Blogs]

Hey look, the Secretary of Transportation (we have absolutely no clue who that is) has a new blog. How Y2K! (S)he sets a great example by calling it "The Fast Lane" and therefore can be blamed for all high speed motorist accidents in the future. It is the worst blog we've ever seen. [Fast Lane] …

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Redskins’ Zorn ‘Excited’ About Jason Campbell’s Hamstring Injury

Redskins’ Zorn ‘Excited’ About Jason Campbell’s Hamstring Injury Filed under: Redskins, NFC East, NFL Injuries, Washington, DC It is a bit uncommon when a head coach is actually pleased when he starting quarterback gets injured. Well, that just occurred in Washington as new coach Jim…

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Weekend Lights at the Cathedral

Weekend Lights at the Cathedral by Washington dc travel ... available at the Cathedral, as well as street parking. Images - building lights, stars. Tags: b5-media, DC, Gerry Hofstetter, National-Cathedral, Pentacost, travel, vacation, Washington, W... Original post: Weekend Lights at the…

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Run, Walk or Donate…for the Cure - June 7th

Run, Walk or Donate…for the Cure - June 7th by Washington dc travel ... cancer prevention, DC, DC activities, DC attractions, DC-travel-information, local-attractions, race for the cure, site-seeing, The-DC-Traveler, tourist-information, travel, vacation, Washi... Original post: Run, Walk…

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Visakha Puja Day (Thai Fest Day)

To know me is to know I love few things more than Visakha Puja Day (or as I affectionately call it, “Thai Fest Day”).  This year, it’ll be on May 17-18th.  It’s a two-day Thai food festival!  Who wouldn’t love it?  The food is amazing and your eyes (or at least mine) are always…

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Sam Donaldson Is Hilarious [Party Crash]

newVideoPlayer("sam.flv", 463,387,""); Do you know what we miss? We miss Sam Donaldson yelling questions at Ronald Reagan, and telling weird stories, and doing his "webcast" at the Republican and Democratic presidential conventions in 2000. Here, our own Liz Glover asks Sam to tell some stories,…

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Conservatives Supporting Shield Law for the Press

Conservatives Supporting Shield Law for the Press Conservative voices offered perhaps the broadest defense of reporters’ rights during oral arguments in a case involving the refusal of a reporter to disclose sources. Posted in Kavanaugh, Brett M, Pence, Mike, News Sources, Confidential…

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