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Mar 01, 2007
Morning Roundup: Bit of a Mess Edition
It’s another nice day out there, Washington. Or, is it? Actually forecasters are calling for rain (but no wintry mix here) in the late part of the day, so bring your umbrella even though it doesn’t seem like you really need one right now. And while you’re searching the depths of your closet for one, consider this question: Now that the plans for a new Madame Tussauds wax museum in downtown Washington are officially coming…
Oct 13, 2006
Morning Roundup: Friday the 13th Edition
A splendid morning to you, dear District. Looks like it’ll be a nice sunny day, if a little chilly, with highs only reaching the mid-50s. It’s also that day where one should watch out for broken mirrors and black cats crossing paths: Friday the 13th. Whatever you do, watch out for mummies being sold on Ebay, too. D.C. Taxis May Become Metered: Yeah, you’ve heard that one before. There may be some truth to…
Aug 22, 2005
Weekly Music Agenda
MONDAY: >> Watch a cartoon (and, according to reader comments, hipsters) come to life. Adding further cred to the notion that pop music is respectable as long as it’s from another country, the wildly popular duo Puffy AmiYumi bring their unforgettable show to the 9:30 Club tonight, with opener Adam Richman. 6 p.m., $20 TUESDAY: >> Because we love A Smokey Mountain Christmas, because the original version is always better, and because there’s nothing cooler…
Mar 04, 2005
Real Poll for a Fake President
Ever wonder what pollster John Zogby is doing now that the elections are over? Zogby, famous for getting it totally wrong during the past presidential election, has enough free time these days to poll real people on who they think will win the presidential race on “The West Wing”. Um, has anyone told this guy it’s just a TV show? The Zogby website trumpets the following results:Santos Favored over Vinick; Fictional Democrat Would Beat Fictional…
Nov 02, 2004
Who Are You Watching?
Major networks across the board will sacrifice a crucial night of the November sweeps period in the name of civic duty. Election Night coverage starts at 8 p.m. on most broadcast networks and presumably continues on through the wee hours of the morning. Here’s your handy-dandy guide to Election Night viewing. ABC News: Peter Jennings anchors Vote 2004 with the help of George Stephanopoulos and Terry Moran. Former Salon.com writer Jake Tapper will have regular…
Oct 26, 2004
News Flash: There’s an Election Next Week
In case you haven’t heard, there’s some sort of national election a week from today and there are people getting worked up over it. Something about a polarized nation, a country in the Middle East called Iraq, global terrorism and a divided and bitter Congress, among other things … In all seriousness though, D.C. is gearing up for next Tuesday. After a roller coaster Democratic primary, a war-turned-continuing struggle in Iraq, recession and the attacks…
Aug 27, 2004
Bush ‘Kremed’ in Doughnut Poll
We know that everyone is probably getting tired of all the Krispy Kreme grand opening hoopla, but there is some breaking news about the presidential race coming from Dupont Circle. President Bush is losing the D.C. doughnut vote. A press release from Krispy Kreme said that 82 percent who participated in the Bush-Kerry red-sprinkle, blue-sprinkle presidential doughnut poll chose Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry. While it is unclear whether professional pollers will take the poll seriously…