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#Winning Wednesday: Hyper Hill
In case you’re not, you should [follow @charliesheen] Dear Huckabee: He didn’t grow up in Kenya [dude] TBD does what TBD does best [weather] Don’t be an ass [it’ll shorten your life] You Stupid M**** F**** [Queen Sheila] The BOOT set me up! [Marion Barry]
Capitol at Sunset by Angela B. Pan Photography
The US Capitol at sunset. For more check out her blog or follow her on twitter: @abpanphoto
Washington National Opera Presents Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
One of the most beloved operas has returned to Washington, D.C. Passion, tragedy, and fate collide in Puccini’s beloved opera Madama Butterfly, presented by Washington National Opera (WNO) in thirteen performances, February 26 to March 19 at the Kennedy Center Opera House. The perennially popular masterpiece features acclaimed sopranos Catherine …
The Eighth Sign of the Apocalypse?
Spotted at the W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist shop on 14th St. What’s next, D.C. adult video stores forcing patrons to wear pants? Photo credit: Chris Paulitz
Things That Happen On the Metro [Photo]
This picture was taken at 7:45pm on Monday evening. A tipster snapped the photo as the Blue line train was approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport. We feel it’s only appropriate that we title this photo: The Mile Low Club. h/t Mully
Storm Clouds from the Lincoln Memorial by: Navin Sarma
Navin Sarma is a Washington, D.C.-based landscape and fine art photographer who will be regularly sharing his work with FamousDC and its readers. You can visit his site to read his blog, view his portfolio, and purchase services or fine art prints. Otherwise, please enjoy the images he will share …
FamousDC – March
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You Can Not Stop Tom Williams
You can only hope to contain him. CQ-Roll Call’s Tom Williams & Bill Clark had a great showing this weekend at the White House News Photographers Association Photo Contest. Mr. Williams got first place in the “On Capitol Hill” category and Bill Clark took home first place in the “Portrait” …
Styrofoam Makes a Comeback in Longworth Cafe
Washington Post’s Felicia Sonmez: Styrofoam Makes a Comeback in Longworth Cafe When the House returns Monday from a week-long recess, members and staffers will see something that hasn’t been in the Capitol for four years: Styrofoam. h/t Goody Photo credit: SV & Howell
Some On Capitol Hill Think Social Media Is a Pain in the Ass
Rep. John Culberson, the former Capitol Hill Twitter King, has had enough microblogging. [enough is enough] “There’s a lot of trolls on Twitter,” the Texas Republican told POLITICO. “I just got to the point that I was sick and tired of it.” Culberson is not alone. Several staffers agree: In …
Funday: Hyper Hill
Say hello to the new “Like” button [Facebook] Weekend recap [stories you might have missed] Gaming Google [search results] The political food fight continues [ribs] Anger issues [Blatche] D.C. Cupcake begins second season [dish]
It Can’t be a Good Sign
When your mobile phone company moves out in the middle of the night. Cricket Boost Mobile moved out of their 8th Street SE location late Friday night. By Saturday morning there was nothing left but a “For Rent” sign.
Washington Post: SEO Headline Here
Washington Post: SEO Headline Here Related: BlogAds: Washington Post SEO Headline SlashGear: Google Changes Search Algorithm to Combat Content Farms Jack Shafer: The greatest example of SEO whoring of all time. http://huff.to/i8IDKr (via @noreenmalone) HuffingtonPost: What Time Does the Super Bowl Start? H/T Henry Copeland