Traffic Eases Nationwide, but Not in Washington Area
Although traffic has lightened up a tad in almost every other major metropolitan area in the nation, the misery index in the Washington area has increased, according to the annual national traffic…
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Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy! U.S. News to Rank the Law Firms
Wellll, won’t this be fun?
US News & World Report, in connection with the folks who bring you the Best Lawyers survey, have announced that they’ll soon be, yes, ranking the best law firms. (We…
Classic Luxman PD 284 Direct Drive Turntable (Columbia Heights/Mt. Pleasant) $200
A treat for the audiphiles in DC. This is a very classic looking vintage Luxman PD 284 direct drive turntable with wood and chrome accents. Looks fantastic and is in great condition. Comes with…
Sen. Kohl Demands Investigation of Wireless Carriers
A senior senator yesterday demanded a federal probe of alleged anti-competitive practices in the wireless industry, escalating recent congressional concern that too much power is concentrating in the…
Engagement Man
His first attempt was Wolverine and it wasn’t nearly as successful.
(submitted by Trevin)
Two More Metro Crash Lawsuits Filed
WTOP’s Adam Tuss reports today that two more lawsuits have been filed in the last week against both WMATA and deceased Metro operator Jeanice McMillan in the wake of the Red Line crash. Attorney…
Hohm Details The Dollars and Cents of Home Energy Costs [Energy Conservation]
Want to know the straight dollars and cents of your home’s energy costs? Microsoft’s Hohm site gets really, really detailed on your property and tells you the costs and break even times on…
Want to know the straight dollars and cents of your home’s energy costs? Microsoft’s Hohm site gets really, really detailed on your property and tells you the costs and break even times on…
Fenty Signs Bag Fee Bill
Do you have enough reusable bags? Mayor Adrian Fenty signed into law today the bill that will establish a 5 cent fee charged to consumers for every disposable plastic or paper bag they take…
Do you have enough reusable bags? Mayor Adrian Fenty signed into law today the bill that will establish a 5 cent fee charged to consumers for every disposable plastic or paper bag they take…
The Nationals Need a Roster Overhaul
Blow up the Nats. Or at least spend the rest of this month, before the trading deadline, giving it a try. This misshapen group is no good together, so why not take it apart?
France, Unlike U.S., Is Deep Into Stimulus Projects
France plans to spend 75 percent of its stimulus money this year; the U.S. is unlikely to accomplish that until late 2010.
Where we live
MWCOG created these graphics showing the origins of commuting trips to various employment areas. Not surprisingly, people generally cluster nearer to their jobs, and around major transportation…
Obama Loves Ovie
In case you didn’t believe us when we said yesterday that Alexander Ovechkin was becoming “the guy” in the Washington sports scene, consider this: President Obama had high praise for…
Lost Washington:The Knickerbocker Theater
By Kent Boese
The Knickerbocker Theater — once located at the southwest corner of Columbia Road and 18th Street, NW — was designed by the young Washington architect, Reginald W. Geare, to seat…
Jilted Hasbro CEO Laughs Coldly As Scrabble Destroys Another Relationship
PAWTUCKET, RI—”All fools must one day learn, that we will all be a few letters short of spelling H-A-P-P-I-N-E-S-S,” said the embittered CEO.
