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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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Young & Hungry
, 6:11 pm
RAMMY organizers heard the public outcry and have responded in kind. This year’s ceremonies will be completely revamped when the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington hands out its industry awards on June 6 at the Marriott Wardman Park. Gone is the multi-course, sit-down dinner in which the wait staff and clattering plates competed with the award presenters ... Read More
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, 5:24 pm
One Shepherd Park resident just reported on the listserv that they have lost power. And long lines have been reported in grocery stores across the city. The Harris Teeter on the Hill is experiencing possibly hour-long lines! WTOP is reporting that 25 percent of the District's plows are busted and the city is now rationing ... Read More
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, 5:21 pm
Washington City Paper embarked Sunday afternoon upon an SUV-assisted inspection of various notable persons' sidewalks. Did they comply with their civic duty to clear walkways for pedestrians within eight daylight hours after the snowfall ended? Adrian M. Fenty Position: mayor of the District of Columbia Address: 4712 17th St. NW (Crestwood) Observations: Fenty's come in for some listserv-driven grief ... Read More

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Young & Hungry
, Tuesday, February 9, 2010
RAMMY organizers heard the public outcry and have responded in kind. This year’s ceremonies will be completely revamped when the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington hands out its industry awards on June 6 at the Marriott Wardman Park. Gone is the multi-course, sit-down dinner in which the wait staff and clattering plates competed with the award presenters ... Read More

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Music

Arts Desk » Section » music
, Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Wale always seems to find himself embroiled in the lamest controversies. It would seem that the cost of claiming to put an entire city on your back means you’re gonna have the entire city on your back. His latest video, “Pretty Girls,” debuted on BET earlier this week and recieved a lot of flack in blog ... Read More

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