Famous Friday [Round Up]
Posted on 17. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
RIP Richard Holbrooke, Dear God we hate airline bag fees, change your password, congrats to the David All Group on their new office digs, Nelson Lewis is balling out of control, Congressman Conyers inspired gifts are all the rage, Jaguar set me up, Guam still hasn’t tipped over, of course Tom Coburn’s beard has a Twitter account, meet Bryon Tau, Metro opens bags, Kim Kardashian and Doug Heye wished everyone Merry Christmas, Patrick Ryan rocked a birthday, yes, we know our site is jacked – we’re working on it, blizzards are the new black, Capitol Police ain’t nothing to F with, never get too busy for a high-five and Rex Grossman is starting for the Redskins on Sunday.
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Doug Heye Keeping Up With Christmas
Posted on 17. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
Kim Kardashian and Doug Heye wish Joy to the World this holiday season.
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Metro Bag Search [But Don't Be Worried]
Posted on 17. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
The NBC Washington headline says it all: Metro Opens Bags
Metro Transit Police Chief Michael Taborn “says he is not worried about a trend in terror threats against the transit system,” WTOP reports. And so WMATA will begin random bag searches at Metro stations soon.
Are you as confused as we are? He’s “not worried”, so because he’s “not worried”, metro police will do random bag searches?
Unless they’re looking for Christmas present ideas, they’re worried.
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 16. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
Holiday Reception List [Cloture Club]
Glover Park [DUI]
White [Stuff]
Black [oil]
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Beltway Blizzard 2010 #snOMG
Posted on 16. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
It seems like just yesterday. Nobody can drive. People are leaving work early. Safeway is out of food.
Send us fun snow pics and we’ll put them up on the site. Hit us up at FamousDC@gmail.com.
Remember, stay calm!
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Epic Congressional Take Down
Posted on 16. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
This incident outside Dirksen was captured by Matthew Gagnon.
Capitol Police tackle a potential Senate shooter in the snow.
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Jaguar Set Me Up
Posted on 16. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
Marion Barry = drama.
D.C. Councilman Marion Barry had his car stolen over the weekend, according to D.C. police.
It gets way better.
The former mayor parked his 2002 Jaguar outside the Patricia R. Harris Education Center in Southeast D.C. Sunday morning with the keys still in the ignition.
He left his keys in the ignition and the car was stolen? Doesn’t make a damn bit of sense.
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Rumor: Chipotle To Open Casual Asian Spin Off in DC
Posted on 16. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
Where should we start forming the line?
About a month ago, news broke that Chipotle, the Denver-based kings of Mexican fast-casual fare, were working on a similarly structured Asian concept. We weren’t paying it much heed until New York Magazine’s Grub Street blog, in a post on James Beard Rising Star chef Nate Appleman’s unlikely new job with Chipotle, mentioned that the new concept will debut in the District.
h/t Going Out Gurus via Jim
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Bush on Bush Tax Cuts: Stop Calling Them Bush Tax Cuts
Posted on 15. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
Former President George W. Bush proposed an interesting idea yesterday: [hmmm]
George W. Bush suggested in a radio interview on Monday that the debate over extending tax cuts in Washington might be made easier by using a phrase other than “Bush tax cuts.”
Alternate name: “USA Freedom Patriot Tax Incentive Program for Americans Who Love Eagles.”
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Why Wouldn’t Tom Coburn’s Beard Have a Twitter Account?
Posted on 15. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
We’re pretty sure this won’t be a verified account.
@TomCoburnsBeard it’s chilly outside, good thing i’m keeping tom’s face warm.
h/t HOH
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It’s Cold, But We’re Still Skeptical
Posted on 15. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
This cold weather, yeah, it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. [brrr]
A weak area of low pressure will be passing through Virginia south of Washington during the day on Thursday, Kierein said. That will likely spread some light snow through the region in the morning, with occasional light snow during the day.
Early reports indicate that DC will get one to two inches of white stuff, but let’s be honest, the weather reporting in this area hasn’t been accurate since Carter’s administration.
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What’s Wrong With a $1.1 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill? Do It For the Oysters!
Posted on 15. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
Before everybody flies off the handle and starts getting upset about the $1.1 trillion omnibus bill, perhaps we should step back and analyze some of the worthy projects.
$125,000 – Fishery equipment for the Guam Fisherman’s Cooperative Association
Ever been to Guam? Trust us, this is more than fair, especially since it’s about to tip over.
$413,000 – Peanut research in Alabama
We’re not quite sure how peanuts sneak into every congressional bill, but kudos to the brave men and women that slipped that it in.
$349,000 – Swine waste management in North Carolina
It’s a big problem, especially when the wind starts blowing.
$522,000 – Cranberry and blueberry disease and breeding in New Jersey
In our opinion, this can be done for $350,000, but still hugely important.
$500,000 – Oyster safety in Florida
Ever eaten a bad oyster. Yeah, keep this one in there.
$400,000 – Solar parking canopies and plug-in electric stations in Kansas
Is this for tractors or cars?
$165,000 – Maple syrup research in Vermont
Everyone knows there is maple syrup in Vermont. We admit, this one is a waste!
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Congrats to Brendan Daly
Posted on 15. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
Brendan Daly, former Communications Director for Speaker Nancy Pelosi, will soon join Ogilvy has the Executive Vice President and National Director for Public Affairs. Daly had been with Pelosi since 2002. We wish him the best.
h/t Mike Allen
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Famously Tweeted: And the Time Magazine Person of the Year Is…
Posted on 15. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
Social media, taking over the world…
@mikeallen: TIME Person of Year: Mark Elliott Zuckerberg, 26, “for connecting more than half a billion people” See the cover image http://bit.ly/91JWqe
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The People’s House Gets to Work
Posted on 14. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
FishbowlDC: House of Reps. Shuts Down Perez Hilton
Human Events Senior Editor Emily Miller tipped us off that the House of Reps. blocked the Perez Hilton gossip site from its servers.
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The Washington Post Has a Huge Crush on Facebook
Posted on 14. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
It’s like a bad rash. It’s everywhere.
h/t and Photoshop by Gizmodo, who spotted the obsession.
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Michael Moore Comes Out of Retirement to Post Bail for Julian Assange
Posted on 14. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
What are like-minded friends for? [bail buddies]
Filmmaker Michael Moore has offered to put up the $20,000 bail required to release WikiLeaks leader Julian Assange from the London prison where he is currently being held. In a manifesto posted to his Web site, Moore characterized Assange as “a pioneer of free speech, transparent government and the digital revolution in journalism.” As for fear of a flight risk, Moore argued against this possibility by quite convincingly invoking the matter of Assange’s own ego. “I believe that Julian takes pride in his reputation and as any journalist would understands that if he were to abscond he would ruin his reputation in the media and journalism industries,” Moore said.
In other news, Julian lost a tooth eating prison food. That tooth was later stolen from him. Poor guy.
Read Moore’s reasoning here.
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Facebook’s Connected World
Posted on 14. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
GigaOm’s Mathew Ingram: Facebook Draws a Map of the Connected World
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 14. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
Paul Lindsay [Comms Dir]
Presidential [comments]
Break Ups [increase]
Hipster [McCain]
St. Elmo’s [Fire]
Coke [kills]
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Airlines Making Billions, While You Pay the Price
Posted on 14. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
You know that $30 baggage fee you pay when you fly, well, it adds up. So does the $10 fee for an aisle seat and the $6 pre-packaged mystery sandwich.
Airlines rake in $4.3 billion in fees; Delta tops list
The amount airlines rake in from fees continues to rise, according to a report out today from the federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
Read the great news.
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Change Your Password
Posted on 14. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
Wall Street Journal’s Zachary M. Seward and Albert Sun: The Top 50 Gawker Media Passwords
1. 123456
2. Password
3. 12345678
Guys, we have to do better than this.
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RIP Richard Holbrooke
Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
Last Words: “You’ve got to stop this war in Afghanistan.”
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Terrible Holiday Idea: Caroling Flashmob at the Chinatown Metro Station
Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
We love flash mobs as much as the next person, but not when they interrupt our Monday evening commute.
Flashmobs have gone from edgy (no pants, silent dancing, zombies) to just plain ol’ cute. Now a Facebook group (along with Twitter hashtag #MetroCarols) is organizing folks to go flashmob caroling, Monday, Dec. 13… at the Chinatown Metro station.
You know, a really, really busy Metro station. During rush hour. For 90 minutes.
The event is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Read the terrible news here.
PS: We’ve never seen a “no pants” flash mob, but we’re intrigued.
Tip of the hat to Patrick Gavin
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SuperShuttle Van Gets a Wee Bit Out of Control
Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
If you’ve ever had the privilege of riding in a SuperShuttle van, this kind of thing happens…
A driver of a SuperShuttle van is being questioned by state police after being suspected of hitting several vehicles between the District and Dulles International Airport.
The alleged incidents started at about 9:30 a.m. [mimosas!]
*Note: Thankfully there were no injuries.
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The Simpsons Take Another Shot at FoxNews
Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
Cousin on cousin crime. [animated]
Fox’s The Simpsons took yet another animated aerial shot at corporate cousin Fox News Sunday night–the third in a month. And yet again, the message came from the sky, with a Christmas wreath adorned Fox News chopper emblazoned with a holiday message: “Merry Christmas from Fox News…But No Other Holidays.”
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Flurries in D.C.: Drive Really Slow
Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
We love snow. We love traffic.
Snow has been falling across the area Monday morning, which should make for an interesting commute. Major roads have been pretreated, but you know how drivers are on a Monday morning…
Updates here.
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Happy Monday Morning
Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
Don’t get too busy for a high-five.
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Hug the People You Love
Posted on 10. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
Washington Post: A Facebook story: A mother’s joy and a family’s sorrow
H/T Chris Frates:
The WaPo’s FB story is powerful, evocative journalism. A beautifully executed telling of a monumentally tragic story: http://wapo.st/gyYTwt
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FamousDC Nelson Lewis
Posted on 10. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
Meet Nelson Lewis.
You simply can’t make this stuff up.
FishbowlDC’s Matt Dornic & Betsy Rothstein have all your coverage:
Former FNC Booker Facing Charges for Impersonating a Congressman
Morning Dose of ‘His Excellency’ Weirdness
Craziest Cat in Town (Continued…)
Five Easy Steps to Faux Diplomacy
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What Kind of Bar?
Posted on 10. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
WTOP: New owners of Brickskeller reveal plans for bar
WASHINGTON – The new owners of a famous D.C. bar known for its extensive beer menu aren’t changing much – except for the name.
Megan Merrifield and her husband are buying The Brickskeller, a haven for beer lovers on 22nd Street in Northwest.
When Merrifield takes over the property later this month, they will be changing the name to “Rock Creek” – and that’s about it.
This also gives new meaning to the phrase “stuck on Rock Creek.”
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Famous Friday [Round Up]
Posted on 10. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
The CVC is confusing, RIP Elizabeth Edwards, stupid Pennsylvania Avenue bike lanes ruined several political careers, LeBron James and Dwayne Wade are hitting their stride, Agent Zero is fabulous!, business vs. editorial, NMS held a pie eating contest, Josh Holmes got upped in McConnell’s office, Alex Ovechkin took his HBO reality show to 8th Street’s Cava, everyone loves Louisiana, this is the best movie poster ever, Lamar Smith vs. NY Times, President Obama is fighting the urge to smoke, F*** the President, editor of The Nation wishes Jesus was never born, Mr. Belding is partying with the Bonjeans this weekend and tell Matthew Gagnon happy birthday today.
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When Was the Last Time Someone Did an Inventory Check at the House of Reps Staff Store?
Posted on 09. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
What’s more fascinating, the fact that the House of Reps staff store still sells these, or that a quarter of them are gone?
h/t BA
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And that’s the WRONG kind of Christmas Spirit
Posted on 09. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
“F*** the President!” – unidentified House Democratic Member of Congress
CQ-Roll Call’s Anna Palmer: Profanity, Anger Spill Over in House Democratic Caucus Meeting
One unidentified lawmaker went so far as to mutter “f— the president” while Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.) was defending the package the president negotiated with Republicans. Berkley confirmed the incident, although she declined to name the specific lawmaker.
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Count Kate Gosselin Out As Sarah Palin’s Potential Running Mate…
Posted on 09. Dec, 2010 by fdc.
During the filming of Palin’s show, they apparently didn’t really speak to each other, had “zero chemistry” and Kate thought the food served was “terrible.”
Geez, come to think of it, that sounds like our last blind date.
US Magazine: Kate Gosselin, Sarah Palin Had “Zero Chemistry” on “Terrible” Trip
Did fellow lightning-rod gals Kate Gosselin and Sarah Palin become BFFs while camping in Alaska for Palin’s TLC show? Not so much!
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“Free” Tree Lighting Tickets Sold For $100
Posted on 09. Dec, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
The price of a D.C. holiday tradition is apparently up to the highest bidder, according to NBC Washington.
NBC Washington found dozens of ads in the last several days alone that listed tree lighting tickets for up to $100 each.
The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony has been held near the White House for nearly 90 years. It has always been free.
Thursday’s lighting is set to begin at 5 p.m.
For more information on road closures, click here. For info on the lineup of performers, click here.
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