Post Archive
2009
Tiger’s Crash Re-Enacted in Chinese
It took watching this Chinese re-enactment in order for us to finally understand what the hell happened. We had no idea Tiger drove a mini-van. [awesome] PS: We’re looking into whether or not they have a Mark Sanford re-enactment video. Stay tuned.
Top 10 Senators On the Google Machine
Google just released a list of the most searched-for members of the US Senate. Curious? Here’s the top 10 of 2009.
This is What Happens When Twitter Gets Out of Hand
Add these three TV anchors to the group of people not happy that "twitter" is the word of the year. [fail] A news station in South Carolina has a billboard that displays their latest tweets next to a picture of their anchors. What, no hashtag for that?
Where Washington’s Elite Go to Power Lunch
In case you’re looking to rub elbows and drop entirely too much money on a steak. Our favorite line: "We do anything, we’ve got senators from Hawaii that come in…" How many?
Really? ‘Twitter’ is the Word of the Year
It’s ruining careers one tweet at a time, so why wouldn’t it be the "word of the year." [take that Facebook] Rounding out the Monitor’s top five words are, in order, "Obama," "H1N1," "Stimulus" and "Vampire." D-bag came in sixth.
Famously Tweeted: Peppermint, Huh?
Great question … KLSoltis: Just got email from RNC saying I can now buy Peppermint, the GOPs commemorative stuffed elephant. (My Q: Does it come with a policy agenda?) In case you were actually wondering, the policy agenda is extra. UPDATE: Buy your Peppermint doll here.
How Many Angles Can the Media Use to Cover the Salahi Drama?
Raise your hand if you no longer give a sh*t. [or didn’t give one in the first place.] Big new news tonight on the Salahi front, from our colleagues Michael Shear and Jason Horowitz: The horse-country socialites corresponded with a top Pentagon aide in an effort to snag an invite …
FamousDC – December
Chris Berardini Brittany Cooper Jennifer Cooper Sara Diaz Brandon English Emily Leaman Kathie Legg Rebeccah Propp Nicole Sacco Reid Wilson
Politico vs. White House
Apparently the White House is sick of picking on Fox News: The following is an excerpt from a joke e-mail that is circulating among White House staffers. It’s a response, of sorts, to the analytical essay that POLITICO editor-in-chief John Harris wrote about the "seven stories that Barack Obama doesn’t …
Tiger’s Alleged Mistress Has Rudy Giuliani On A Tight Leash…Literally
Anybody else reporting on the fact that Rachel Uchitel’s dog is named "Rudy Giuliani"? Well, now we are. Here’s a photo of the little guy for you. [the one on the left] "I spend my weekends at the beach with the two loves of my life—Ozzy Osbourne and Rudy Giuliani—my …
Chelsea Clinton is Off the Market
Bill Clinton will finally get a son: ABC News has learned that Chelsea Clinton is engaged to her longtime boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky, a spokesman for former President Clinton confirmed to ABC News. h/t Jake Tapper
Metro Opens Doors, Looks to Hire PR Professional
We can’t quite figure out if this job posting is reactive or proactive. Original Posting: Metro Posting Title: Public Relations Officer Location: Jackson Graham – 2nd Floor If you’re looking for challenging work, this job may be for you: The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the management of activities …