Post Archive
2009
Tech Adventure: Putting the Social Back in Social Media
If you’re a tech enthusiast looking for a good time and you live in the DC area [or even if you don’t], do we have an event you won’t want to miss. It’s called the Tech Adventure – and it’s a first-ever attempt to take the "i" out of iPhone …
Hyper Hill
Clinton Portis [why? ] Dating Adventures [DC ] Cleveland Park [changing ] NFC East Division [predictions ]
Famously Advised: Town Hells
According to the Politico, if you’re a Democrat looking throw down some town hall meetings over the August recess, it’s probably a good idea if you cancel them or call in sick. [Town Hells]
Free Mini Lava Cake on Obama’s Birthday
If you’re like us and were struggling to figure out how to celebrate Obama’s birthday, struggle no more – Dominoes Pizza has you covered. Aside from Z-Burger’s veritable avalanche of free food, you can also celebrate the food-day — uh, we meant birthday, whoops — at Domino’s Pizza, of all …
Macon Phillips vs. Matt Drudge
Even after all of these years, he’s still got it. AP: White House uses Web against Drudge attack Love him or hate him … Matt Drudge is still 100% effective and can move the media like Moses parting the Red Sea. Get your popcorn .
Happy Tuesday
Check out the DC Concierge’s write-up of the new WaPo video series called "Scene It." The DC Concierge: Washington Post Brings the Style! Just asking — what does Ian Shapira think about his own staff emailing around stories and articles with the hopes of bloggers linking to them? How can …
Obama Debunks Birther Conspiracy
Obama Debunks Birther Conspiracy – watch more funny videos
Famously Facebooked: Congratulations on Being Broke and Boring
Facebook Status Abuse: Jim is eating ramen noodles. Either Jim wants you to know that he’s broke, or that he enjoys warm Asian noodles. We don’t care which it is – nor does anyone else. Is your friend abusing their Facebook status? Report them below. [contact-form 3 "Facebook Alerts"]
What You Likely Didn’t Know About Luke Russert
He loves Oprah’s Gayle King and showers daily. [learn more about Luke]
Hyper Hill
Paul McCartney [FedEx ] Scream for who? [Lira ] GypsyShake [hemi ] Photo Bloggers [DC ] Five Lessons [20s ]
Who’s the “Mad Bitch” Now?
Dana Milbank and Chris Cillizza, both reporters for the Washington Post, recently had their latest Mouthpiece Theater video yanked from he intertubes. [WaPo yanked it] Mouthpiece Theater is a satirical look back on the week’s political news. This particular episode featured a clip about Obama’s Beer Summit. On the Friday …
FamousDC – August
Adam Arguelles Lisa Byrne Shonali Burke Christie Findlay Sophie Gilbert Megan Grant Amanda Henneberg Doug Heye Billy House Lauren Pulte
Happy Monday Morning
Here are a few reads to go along with your morning coffee. Ian Shapira: The Death of Journalism (Gawker Edition) J-Walk Blog: Murphy Leaving Rodale buddha’s wii whiskers: Cash for Clunkers
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Glenn Thrush read his negative comments and responded, Ali McSherry didn’t like Blue Ridge Restaurant, Chuck Clapton made it into the Famous six moderates NY Times health care photo, Chris Jackson headed back to Georgia, Megan McArdle burned up 1,583 words to explain why she’s opposed to national health care, …