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Keeping History
A Bollen Design's Blog | November 14th 2008 by A Bollen Design
Growing up in Boston means I'm used to lots of historical buildings making up a city. Living in Seattle means the city has to take what it can get. After all, when cities back East were building subway systems, Seattle in parts still had dirt roads. read more
Begich up by 814
Where's the Outrage? | November 13th 2008 by Errington Thompson
This election season has been the best of my adult life. Only a few things could make this season any better. There is Charlize Theron or Holly Berry inviting me for a weekend on the French Riviera, and there is Al Franken winning his race against Re read more
Obama's Dilemma: Being Left in a Center-Right Nation
Red County | November 7th 2008 by Red County
When Barack Obama was surging to victory, Charles Krauthammer noted last October on FNC's Special Report panel that based on our economic downturn, the sentiment of the electorate, and the Republican's potential Congressional drubbing, Democratic sup read more
Obama’s Gatekeeper
PoliticEye.com | November 6th 2008
Rep. Rahm Emanuel has been chosen by President-elect Barack Obama to be the chief of staff. Rahm Emanuel is known to be very “tough-minded.” But many wonder exactly who exactly is Rahm Emanuel? Like Barack Obama, he is a Chicago, Ill read more
Democrat Calls for Investigation into Aunti Zeituni Leak; In Othe…
All American Blogger | November 2nd 2008 by Duane Lester
When Joe the Plumber made national news, the media turned on him like an attack dog for the Obama campaign. They had a satellite truck outside his home and were telling his story on the evening news. Meanwhile, the supporters of Barack Obama started read more
Union Station: Walk It Out!
urban bohemian | November 2nd 2008 by urban bohemian
Another full day yesterday, met James, Michael and Fredo at Union Station and we took in the area, generally allowing our wanderlust to take us around. I was pleasantly surprised to see a Fantom Comics in one of the retail spots. I don’t ofte read more
Listing and a great Belltown lease opportunity
Seattle Condos And Lofts Blog - The Original | October 29th 2008 by Ben Kakimoto
We've just re-listed a fab top-floor Cap Hill condo priced below market and have a large 1-bedroom rental in Belltown available for just $1,350/mo.ShareThis read more
I asked for it!
PQ Nation | October 29th 2008 by Jordan
Two years ago, I stepped foot in an office without any idea what was waiting for me. I had just spent the previous 5 months recovering from the worst time of my life. I was used to being at two different jobs and school so I moved around a lot but read more
Interactive Electoral Polling Map in Second Life
Clear Night Sky | October 28th 2008
Capitol Hill in Second Life continues to draw visitors from around the world interested in the political season. In addition to the twitter display I added a couple weeks ago, I’ve added an electoral map that shows most recent polling on a state- read more
Happy Tuesday Morning
FamousDC | October 28th 2008 by FamousDC
Man, it is gross outside. We hope you enjoyed your rainy commute. As a FamousDC tradition, here’s a nice, warm link to go with your morning coffee. (wouldn’t that be nice?) read more
Cap Hill condo auction update
Seattle Condos And Lofts Blog - The Original | October 21st 2008 by Ben Kakimoto
The Seventeen07 Condo auctioned off its remaining units generating $3 million in proceeds this past weekend.ShareThis read more
Wall Street Journal Wrong on Axelrod Method
Kevin Bondelli's Youth Vote Blog | October 18th 2008 by Kevin Bondelli
Matthew Kaminski of the Wall Street Journal wrote a column comparing the difficulties faced in governing by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to potential difficulties for Sen. Obama if elected President. His argument is that “The Axelrod Me read more
Today We Boycott. Tomorrow We Likely Forget and Go Get a Wrap
FamousDC | October 16th 2008 by FamousDC
October of an election year on Capitol Hill means one of two things if you’re a staffer. You’re either deployed to a congressional district in hopes of picking up some scattered ass and a few votes, or two, you stick around town, with mos read more
Caffé d'arte, Capitol Hill
Seattle Sketcher | October 15th 2008 by Gabi Campanario
[View larger]A trip to the art store, Utrecht, a yummy sandwich at Caffé d'arte across the street, and a sketch. Life is good.• UPDATE: Jason Das, from Gas Water Nothing, happened to sketch a Caffé d'arte umbrella recently too. What a fun coin read more
Politics and Twitter mash it up at Capitol Hill in Second Life
Clear Night Sky | October 3rd 2008
I've installed a new display at Capitol Hill in Second Life that streams Twitter tweets about candidates. The tweets float above columns, and are refreshed every minute with a search for Obama, Biden, McCain or Palin. You can also talk to the d read more
Fractured Fairytales about Jihad on Capitol Hill
The Intelligence Summit | October 2nd 2008
By Jeffrey ImmOn September 23, 2008, in the U.S. Congressional Rayburn House Office Building (RHOB), speakers in a panel discussion sponsored by the Counterterrorism Blog (CTB) and the New America Foundation (NAF) spun fractured fairytales about Jih read more
Washington, DC: Trekking Down the Mall to Capitol Hill
Wanderus - Travel Tips for the Traveling Wanderlust | October 1st 2008 by wanderus
The other day I met up with The BF for lunch and ended up spending a GORGEOUS day trekking to the eastern side of the National Mall. The bluest sky was filled with the fluffiest white clouds. The perfect backdrop for the LONG walk around the mall. I read more
BROWN VALUES ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISTS MORE THAN GURKHAS
Caledonian Comment | September 30th 2008 by Caledonian Jim
Gurkha veterans (like the gentlemen pictured above) who were refused visas to settle in the UK because they retired from their regiment before 1997 were treated unlawfully and the policy used to reject them was misleading, a UK High Court judge rul read more
People Are Failing To Grasp What This Bail Out Means
Boatang & Demetriou | September 30th 2008 by kevin boatang
The Bail out. It’s one of those terms that will linger for decades and is irritating already. It is also a bit misleading. Yes, the financial sector in America requires the state ot ‘bail it out’, but it has a hidden, created, meani read more
Bush: US Needs Bailout Bill At “Critical Moment” For Econ
Investment-blog.net: Emerging Markets - Stock Tips - Discuss… | September 30th 2008 by Jan Paul
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)–U.S. President George W. Bush vowed Tuesday that the House’s rejection of financial-bailout legislation won’t end the administration’s drive for a rescue plan, saying a bill is urgently needed to avoid d read more
Capitol Hill condo auction
Seattle Condos And Lofts Blog - The Original | September 26th 2008 by Ben Kakimoto
Seventeen07, a recent conversion at 1707 Boylston is auctioning off 17 units with bids starting at $95,000. The auction which is being conducted by Accelerated Marketing Parnters is scheduled for Sunday, October 19th at the complex. ShareThis read more
WHY SHOULD THE PUBLIC PAY FOR THE ROYAL CREDIT CRUNCH ?
Caledonian Comment | September 25th 2008 by Caledonian Jim
The Queen and the UK Government are locked in a secret dispute over royal demands for increased public funding (the “Civil List”) to meet the growing expense of the monarchy. Palace aides have told ministers they need extra money to offs read more
NASCAR, Other Groups Oppose Use Of White Space
The Lead Lap | September 25th 2008 by Michael
GCN is reporting that members of the Wireless Innovation Alliance were on Capitol Hill pushing a plan to open up underused slices of the broadcast spectrum known as white space for broadband Internet access. But, the problem is that the white space read more
Washington DC - Capitol Living
From Single to Married | September 25th 2008 by Tabitha
I live in Washington, DC, the Nation’s Capitol. There is something about this city that is magical and I think it starts with the great domed building at the center of it - the Capitol - as well as its surrounding area known as Capitol Hill. read more
Bush addresses the nation about the economy
Where's the Outrage? | September 24th 2008 by Errington Thompson
President Bush addressed the nation tonight. He discussed the economy. He has become extremely good at giving the serious but frightening speeches. “Without immediate action by Congress, America could slip into a financial panic and a distre read more
Update: McCain suspends his Campaign
Where's the Outrage? | September 24th 2008 by Errington Thompson
Desperate times call for desperate measures. When you are sinking in the polls like a brick and the Atlantic Ocean, you have to do something. one of his top campaign advisors, Rick Davis, is under fire for his lobbying efforts for Fannie Mae and Fr read more
Solving the Wall Street 'crisis' by Rep Marcy Kaptur: video
Stars Over Washington by Jude Cowell | September 24th 2008
No Talk of Alternatives
Cranky Blog | September 24th 2008 by tucker
The key issue with the Republican administration’s argument is this, “the bailout is not as bad as the alternative.” This type of statement means nothing. It does not mean that the bailout is actually a solution. It only means that if t read more
The Good Stuff Eatery? Not So Good…
What Liz Said: Life & Times of a DC Native | September 24th 2008 by What Liz Said
Courtesy of Jenna and Jon A link regarding the Good Stuff Eatery, which is located at 303 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington DC was sent to me by my friend, Daphne, this morning. Where’s The Beef? For This Top Chef, It’s in The Alley! WTO read more
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