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Yearly Archives: 2010
SPARK Into 2011
January is full of possibilities – a chance to reset our priorities. But the rest of the year can often feel like a graveyard of good intentions that petered out back in February. This year I’m starting out with a … Continue reading
Posted in Civic Tech, DCist, young professional
Tagged Capitol Hill, D.C., goal-setting, goals, hyperlocal, justlucky productions, spark, spark good, Washington
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A Cultural DC Christmas
I love Christmas in Washington. There is this wonderful sense of anticipation as Union Station hangs up massive wreaths. There is an unannounced Christmas tree competition everywhere – business lobbies, parks, the White House, etc – which ones are the … Continue reading
Posted in DCist, young professional
Tagged alexandria, King Street, mount vernon, The Nutcracker DC, US Botanic Gardens, va, Warner Theatre, Zoo Lights
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OCTO Hatches Plan For Digital Unity
Some people just have connections – and it was through one such person that I found a copy of DC’s Digital Divide Strategy, which published last week. At a glance, it looks like just another civic document – an outline, … Continue reading
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Tagged alex howard, ARRA, bryan sivak, civic tech, DC digital divide, DC Net, dc poverty, digital divide, OCTO
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PubCamp10: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
DC may claim a lot of brainpower, but when it comes to public radio and television, the experts are all over the country. A lot of innovation for the future of journalism exists in the web producers, reporters and audiophiles … Continue reading
When Pub-Campers Converge
Keep your eyes peeled this weekend: you may spot some totebags around DC, but you’ll more likely see civic-minded web developers. Yup, it’s Public Media Camp again. It’s an annual “un”- conference that brings together innovators from PBS, NPR and … Continue reading
Posted in DCist, National Public Radio, Non Profit
Tagged civic collaboration, DC media, edemocracy, istrategy labs, NPR, PBS, Public Media Camp, Washington DC
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Colbert/Stewart Rally For Media Literacy
There were signs, costumes, strollers (um, why would you bring babies?) and plenty of fear and sanity on the Mall today. This weekend is not the best time to tour the museums, but it IS lively. Halloween, political satirists and … Continue reading
Soiree Of The Week: PBS Screening Party
Tonight I found myself at a screening event for the new PBS series called “God In America” held at DC’s Newseum. The topic seemed better suited for my Digital Disciple blog, so you can find the scoop over there. One … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, God IN America, PBS, religion, TBD, theology
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Down-Home Ethiopian Dish
It’s not everyday I find myself gouging into a large plate of Ethiopian food with my bare hands. My friends and I stumbled across Zenebech Injera just at the edge of Ledroit Park and Howard University. It’s rated close to … Continue reading
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Tagged authentic ethiopian, DC local, DC restaurants, ethiopian, food blogs, howard university, ledroit park
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The Metro Song
This video posted yesterday, and it’s already nearing 20,000 views. If you ride the Metro, then this music video is for you. (Hat tip @ninjaclectic).
Near-Death Experiences And Other Maryland Camping Adventures
Thus far, I’ve found that my out-of-DC trips tend to be some of my most interesting. (Enjoying the best Korean BBQ meal, getting baptized in the Chesapeake Bay, and massive outlet mall shopping). DC is a great city, but sometimes … Continue reading
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