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dc weather …and in a stunning turn of events, the friendship survives the move!I'll not go into how depressed I have been all day, if only because I want this blog to be uplifting and beneficial for the public good or to the occasional passerby. For th... 0
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West-coast scholarship blitz
I’ll be presenting a paper at UCLA’s CLIC/LISO conference this May 22-24. I’ll also be presenting another, different paper at University of Arizona between May 9th - 11th.
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Reputations Fade Away
I recently joined MySpace and a bonus was having the opportunity to communicate with other authors. I stumbled across a page belonging to DaWayne Williams, author of Reputations Fade Away. What compelled me to visit his site? I dunno. Maybe God led me to scan DaWayne's page. Other…
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when it rains, power lines come down (aka more adventures in DC driving)
Something about this city and foul weather just doesn’t work. Snow is a catastrophe. Rain storms knock out power and result in police cars, everywhere. Today I had driven to campus to meet a friend for coffee and then abuse the computer lab’s database access for my research. I left my car a…
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Combat Camera: Air Assault in Lidyidah, Iraq
U.S. Army Spc. Guzman departs a Blackhawk helicopter and begins an air assault mission in Ludifiyah, Iraq, June 14, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 320th Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Richard Del Vecchio.) U.S. Army Spc. Hooten…
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There's no place like a hotel room, there's no place like a hotel room
Dorothy was such a sissy with her home sickness. I'm the opposite--I'm sick about coming home. Project Stimulate the Economy via Travel is temporarily on hiatus. Dammit. I was loving my trips! True, my children did NOT capture any moneymaking photos of Angelina in New Orleans, nor did they get…
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Facial Hair, Bruuudevold, Cool Dead Women, and Black Jews From Nebraska
Baseball, fund raising and silly facial hair. Sweet. Voter turnout in North Dakota town is a big whopping zero. Mayor Darrel Brudevold wins (without even voting for himself)! “Brudevold said he intended to vote, but that he had crops to tend.” The title of the obituary already makes it a…
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WITty Weekend - Part One
This past weekend I had the honor of serving as the official photographer for Rags Riches, a fundraiser party to benefit the Washington Improv Theater. Spending a night surrounded by such talented and creative people was a lot of fun, and the theme, a tribute to the Great Depression and playful…
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Troops in Afghanistan Kill 35 Insurgents
U.S. Marines position themselves before attacking a Taliban stronghold in Now Zad, Afghanistan, June 15, 2008. The Marine are assigned to Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Freddy G. Cantu.) Dispatches from the Front: WASHINGTON, June 16,…
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Combat Camera: Air National Guard Assists in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Members of the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing unload their gear at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 15, 2008. State officials activated the National Guard to the help with recovery efforts after massive flooding caused evacuations from towns along major…
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White House not obligated to comply with Freedom of Information Act
http://online.wsj.com/ WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled Monday that a White House office that has records about millions of possibly missing emails doesn’t have to make them public. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly says the Office of Administration is not subject to the Freedom…
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National Guard Preps for Rising Rivers in 2 States
Soldiers from 1138th Transportation Company, based at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., fill sandbags June 15, 2008, in Clarksville, Mo., an area expected to get more flood water this week. (Photo by Gary Stevens, Missouri National Guard.) On the Home Front: WASHINGTON, June 16, 2008 -- More than 600…
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It's Raining In Maine
Sorry about the lack of post last week folks. I was just too busy preparing for my trip to Maine this week. It took an unusually long time to arrive in Maine, but I am finally here and sitting in the dorm room that is my home until I fly back to SFO on Friday. Look at how gray the sky is here! The…
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Old Confucian saying: Shanghai ain’t about dollars
Like fast bowlers, cities hunt in pairs. Washington, D.C., is about power, New York City is about money. New Delhi is about power, Bombay is about money. And so it is with Beijing and Shanghai. In the second of a six-part series, “Our Man in China” T.J.S. George writes of a high-brow…
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The Metro, The Metro, The Metro’s on Fire!
So this past week there were a number of fires and closings of stations within the DC Metro system. While the fires and the maintenance issues that caused them (and many more during the previous years) are one issue, the greater issue at hand is that these incidents completely incapacitated the…
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where does all our tax money go?
the company i work for recently moved offices from downtown d.c. over to arlington in virginia. in my new cube i have quite a nice view of d.c. and georgetown, overlooking the potomac. since working there i realize how many helicopters fly around DC. there are not just the two helicopters for…
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phunkymunkey
, phunkymunkey, 37, Lesbian, •Just Looking For Now, •District Of Columbia, Washington DC, •Black / African American, •Single, Never Married, •Some Find Me Attractive, •Lives Alone, •Average Body Build, •Taurus Original post by Lesbians Dating and software by meetingdirectory.net
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Relics of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati to be present at WYD
Vatican City, Jun 13, 2008 / 09:23 am (CNA). The Vatican announced that the relics of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, a student and member of the Dominican Third Order, will be taken to Sydney, Australia, for World Youth Day next month. Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who was beatified by John…
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FIS Report Another time harden, unexpended faces: Instruct changes modernistic?
FIS Rag Freshly elaborate, unique faces: Tailback changes intrusive Alpine Skiing Since teams and athletes persevere as far as check habiliments and relight their batteries in preparation for the immediate set limits, there experience been proportional changes entering the coaching ranks in…
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Watch Obama’s rally in Michigan with Al Gore LIVE on the Net
Watch Obama’s rally in Michigan with Al Gore LIVE on the Net June 16, 2008 by anunlovedone So, there’s just a few minutes left until Barack and Al are coming on stage in Michigan. If you can’t watch it on TV, watch it on the Net. You can either watch it on BarackObama.com or UStream. And…
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‘Big John’ Cornyn Creates Comical ‘Western’ Montage Of Self
Big John Cornyn had to speak at a convention, Oh my, what to say, with all that attention! He queried his staff, they dwelled on the matter, ‘Til finally they settled on iambic quadrameter! “A cowboy to narrate! Some bales of hay!” Then Cornyn responded, “but isn’t…
Go Home Already: Tunnel Vision
Photo by voteprime >> Mixed reactions to the police checkpoint from Trinidad residents at today's Council hearing on the subject. [D.C. Wire] >> IMGoph spots a persistent puddle at 7th and Rhode Island NW that he's dubbed "Lake Shaw", and wonders if DDOT and WASA know how to fix it.…
Fentymobile Watch: First Sighting
Flickr contributor Bullneck was the first person to add a photo to our pool of Mayor Adrian Fenty actually driving his brand new Smart Car (OK, OK, so the image we ran of the Mayor in the vehicle last week may been slightly touched up). Bullneck says he captured the Mayor in the staging area…
Barack Obama Throws Bowling Under The Bus
The biggest investigative report during the endless Pennsylvania primary run-up involved Barack Obama bowling with some Bitters and Sen. Bob Casey, where he rolled a pathetic 37. He was so distraught over his big city fairy’s performance that he stopped campaigning altogether and played…
BREAKING: Al Gore to endorse Obama today!
BREAKING: Al Gore to endorse Obama today! June 16, 2008 by anunlovedone This just came in from the Guardian: Al Gore, the presidential nominee turned anti-climate change crusader, threw his support behind Barack Obama today and vowed “to do whatever I can to make sure he is elected”. Gore…
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The Longest Walk: A Sacred Cross-Country Journey
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - On February 11 more than two hundred participants began the Longest Walk 2, a five month cross-country journey on foot to spread their message that all life is sacred. The walkers have come together from many Native American nations and other communities in order to raise…
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The Weight of Water
A cubic foot of water weighs 62.42796 pounds. Falling from a height of 16 to 25 feet, 62 pounds can really damage the human frame. I mention this because Metroblogging DC and NBC4 report that several people have been injured after taking shelter from a heavy thunderstorm under the…
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Happy Hour
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Caption of the Day
DIRTY ARMY here is your beautiful picture for “Caption (Comment) of the Day”. Secret Service? Please be funny and not racist. Link to yesterday’s winner - Envelope Please
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Capital Pride in Photos
Even though it literally rained on our Capital Pride parade this year, the spirit of celebration certainly wasn't dampened. Here's just a few of our favorite shots from the DCist Flickr pool. There is an image gallery to this entry which you can view at DCist
Maya Angelou - Poet and Historian
Maya Angelou was inducted into the Academy of Achievement, which is a Museum of Living History, in 1990 as a Poet and Historian in Washington D.C. Her words and video’s contain powerful messages of equality and love for all.
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Cindy McCain Continues To Steal Easily Googlable Recipes
A few months ago, John McCain’s second and current wife, “Trollop” Cindy, was caught stealing recipes from the Food Network and publishing them as her own material, a simple lapse of ethics that you’re supposed to learn, and master, at age four. To atone for this, Cindy…
Settlement Reached Fatal Bus Accident in Washington D.C.
The husband of a Washington, D.C. pedestrian who was killed by a bus last year, settled his claim for $2.3 with Washington Metro. The Plaintiff's wife had the “walk” signal while crossing the street. A wrongful death lawsuit filed against the Washington Metro was set for trial in October. …
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Today's Most Popular Stories
Washington Post: Woods Pulls Ahead at Torrey Pines Washington Examiner: This is Sparta! - Facebook prank or political statement? N.Y. Times: Your Money: A Primer for Young People Starting Their First Job L.A. Times: U.S. Open playoff: Rocco Mediate pulls ahead of Tiger Woods USA Today:…
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Last Week in Posts
Our Top Ten most popular posts from the last week. June 9-16: 1. Twice In One Week: The White House Goes After The Media 2. Couric Gets Honored In D.C. 3. Luke Russert To Make Monday 'Today' Appearance 4. How The World Sees Obama's Win 5. Remembering Russert 6. Things Getting…
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Will Al Gore Be Obama’s Black Vice President?
When Bill Richardson, John Edwards, Bob Casey, Sam Nunn, and all those other nuts gave their various flavors of “endorsement” to Barack Obama, the chatter immediately switched to why each of them was the only possible choice to be Barack Obama’s black vice president. And then…
Alfre Woodard, Norman Lear, Arianna Huffington, Ed Begley, Jr., Rhona Mitra
LOS ANGELES, June 16 /PRNewswire/ — Global Green USA presented its 12th Annual Millennium Awards honoring leading innovators for their extraordinary environmental contributions on Saturday, June 14th at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica.Alfre Woodard hosted the event, which recognizes…
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Weekly Music Agenda
MONDAY >> We're just going to quote directly from the Black Cat's write up of mainstage headliners Firewater, because it's pretty damned interesting: Firewater was birthed in a Brooklyn basement in the long, hot summer of 1997. Depressed, broke, and desperate, ex-Cop Shoot Cop leader Tod A…
Al Gore Endorses Obama!
This afternoon Al Gore took a break from eating Cheetos and worrying about the climate in order to bravely post a blog entry encouraging his fellow Democrats to vote for the guy who all the Democrats will be voting for anyway. One thing is clear: You can take anybody and stick them in front of [...]