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'Interesting' Pre-draft Camp
Wizards team president Ernie Grunfeld gives a brief report on this past week's pre-draft camp in Orlando.
Former Bush advisers pile on McClellan
President Bush's former top advisers reappeared out of retirement this week to pour contempt on their former colleague, Scott McClellan, in response to his criticisms of the administration.
John Kerry shows his gratitude
John Kerry held a press conference call today to blast McCain for his recent fundraising appeal, which uses the Irq war and attacks Obama for not having visited U.S. troops in years.
The Ugly Hours of Washington
It's a real surprise how many self-proclaimed polite and civil Washingtonians change during a certain time of day that I call "The Ugly Hours."
Early A.L. All-Star Ballot
Unlike some fans, I won't just pop the chads of my favorite players or those on the hometown team - as a fan of Major League Baseball in general, I feel like it's my duty to vote responsibly in hopes that the most deserving players nab starting gigs in the Midsummer Classic.
Mark your calendars
Just got word straight from the coach: Redskins training camp will start on Sunday, July 20.
White House addresses 'hurtful' book
The White House this morning said their “central objection” to Scott McClellan’s new book is that the former press secretary says President Bush “misled” the U.S. into war in Iraq.
Clinton nabs S.D. newspaper nod after Kennedy comment
The South Dakota Argus-Leader has endorsed Sen. Clinton while admitting it's unlikely she will win the nomination.
TRAVEL: Rocky Mountain High Colorado (part 3)
However there is more. Much more. Speak to the Hotel Jerome’s concierge, Patsy Pelaia, a recipient of the prestigious Les Clefs d’Or Gold Keys award, and makes plans for golf at the prestigious Snowmass Club Golf Course, horseback riding or hot-air ballooning. Make an appointment for some guided fly-fishing or deep-forest hiking**.
TRAVEL: Rocky Mountain High Colorado (part 2)
The Hotel Jerome, and Aspen, Colorado is not just for ski season. By far, one might think ski season is an afterthought following a June visit.
TRAVEL: Rocky Mountain High Colorado (part 1)
Writer Jacquie Kubin, Donne Tempo Magazine, visited the Hotel Jerome, Aspen Colorado and found a winter-wonderland in June. Reprinted from Donne Tempo Magazine (June 2007)
Free headsets for ticketed motorists
Have you been ticketed for talking on your cell phone while driving in the District? If so, you might be out a hundred bucks, but under one company's new promotion, you're eligible for a free wireless headset.
He's not Peyton Manning (Or Eli)
No, he's Charlie Manning, and he may not be wearing a Nats uniform much longer. The rookie left-hander just served up a towering, three-run homer to Jody Gerut (Jody Gerut!) to give the Padres a 5-2 lead in the bottom of the eighth.
No decision for Lannan
John Lannan authored yet another fine pitching performance for the Nats today -- two runs, five hits over six innings -- but emerged with no decision.
Bad Buddhists
Usually you don't hear a whiff of bad stuff about Buddhists, who number roughly 360 million worldwide.
Barnes and Nobles to sell digital magazines
The nation's No. 1 brick-and-mortar book seller, Barnes & Noble Inc., recently inked a deal with Zinio LLC to sell digital versions of magazines. Under the deal, visitors to BN.com can choose from more than 1,000 titles and order them via both print and digital subscriptions.
