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If there is anyone who is planning to go to NYC tomorrow and their flight/train/ride hasn't been cancelled (unlike mine *sniff sniff*) I have orchestra seating tix for Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall to give you as a Christmas present. I have 4 tickets in fact!

just comment if you'd like them. Face value is $105/each.

As you can see in the video, the 14th and U Streets NW snowball fight was some good-natured wintery mayhem. So why did Metropolitan Police Department officers feel the need to bust it up -- and to draw a gun when they did? Early on, MPD officers tolerated the chaos.

Around 150 snowballers lined up on the east and west sides of 14th Street NW just north of U Street, idling politely as passing cars sludged through the intersection before rushing out to meet one another on the icy field of combat. A few activist-types carried riot shields featuring the anarchy symbol and unfurled a giant banner reading "No War but Snow War." One snowballer carried an IKEA bag full of snowballs, as good a visual metaphor for a snowball fight at that intersection as you could hope to find. Good times. ( Read more... )

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also more news coverage on this here, here, and here

Due to the horrible weather and road conditions that are expected to continue through tomorrow morning, Midnight is closed this evening.

Please note that Metro has already shut down all its above-ground service until Sunday, and that D.C. has imposed a "snow emergency" (allowing it to ticket @ $200+ and/or tow vehicles parked on "snow emergency" routes, including L Street and many of the numbered cross streets downtown).

I hope you can rejoin us at Midnight next Saturday instead. We've rescheduled the promo for the new vampire film "Daybreakers" (http://www.daybreakersmovie.com) for the 26th. DJ Liebchen will be back in the booth that night, too, and there'll be lots more to announce...

I purchased tickets to see Avatar at Chinatown around 3:45. Living in Arlington, I'm obviously not going to go. If anyone is interested, I'm more than happy to forward you the Fandango email so you can print the tickets yourself and go. There are 2 tickets. Please take them!

Poll #1500929 A completely pointless poll about owls.
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 78

Hi, DC! Is everyone enjoying the snow?

So... have you ever seen an owl in DC?

Have you ever seen an owl AT ALL?

I grew up in DC and when I was a kid, for years and years I had this deeply ingrained terror that if I opened my windowshade at night, I would see a giant owl sitting on the windowsill staring at me.

I've only seen a live owl perhaps 5 times in my life, and never, as far as I know, before I was about 15. However, when I was a kid, I was either told incorrectly or assumed incorrectly that the calls of mourning doves were owls.

Now you know something about my life that will never benefit you in any way. I know you care deeply about this matter, which clearly may cause ripples throughout the world's economy and change everything we thought we knew about global warming. I'm glad we were able to share that. Aren't you?

Answer my pointless poll about owls! Because it's snowing and I have nothing better to do than think up weird shit and share it with the internet.

Guerrella snowball fight on 14th and U Saturday!



YAY

Mayor Fenty Declares Snow Emergency in the District
No Parking on Snow Emergency Routes After 7am Saturday
Forecasts Calling for Significant Snowfall in the District

(Washington, DC) Mayor Adrian M. Fenty declared a snow emergency in the District of Columbia tonight, effective as of 7am on Saturday, December 19, 2009. Weather forecasts are predicting as much as 10-20 inches of snow to fall in the District before the precipitation ends Saturday night.

The District’s Snow Team (Department of Transportation and Department of Public Works) is launching a full deployment of snow removal equipment and personnel to treat and clear all of the city’s major and residential streets. That means more than 330 pieces of equipment will be available. Crews will deploy tonight in advance of the first precipitation to salt the roadways and will begin plowing when the snow begins to accumulate.

When a snow emergency is declared all vehicles must be moved immediately from marked snow emergency routes. Parking is prohibited on these routes and vehicles that are not moved are subject to a $250 fine and additional fees for towing and storage at an impoundment lot. Motorists may call 202-541-6083 if they believe their vehicle has been towed.

In addition, taxi cabs may charge an increased rate during a declared snow emergency. The meter is pre-programmed and the drivers will use rate button 3 on the meter which automatically adds an additional 25% to the metered fare. So what shows on the meter is the correct fare and nothing more. Passengers are reminded to ask for a meter-generated receipt if they have any doubts.

For more information about the snow emergency procedures and routes, visit www.ddot.dc.gov/snow. The snow emergency routes are also listed below.

Residents are reminded to spread salt or kitty litter on their sidewalks, walkways and steps before the snow begins. That will make it easier to shovel the snow after the storm ends.

In addition, the Department of Public Works has suspended leaf collection and Saturday’s Household Hazardous Waste/E-cycling/Document Shredding services due to the predicted snow storm. Leaf collection employees and equipment form the backbone of DPW’s snow fighting team; so when snow is predicted, leaf collection trucks are taken out of service to have plows and salt spreaders mounted on them. For more information visit DPW’s new Web site at www.dpw.dc.gov.

( District Snow Emergency Routes )

Washington D.C.'s greatest December snowfall on record (since the late 1800s) occurred on December 17, 1932 when 12" fell. This storm has the potential to break that long-standing record. I'd place odds at 50/50.

Here are the record December snows for some other regional reporting stations:
Baltimore: 14.1", December 11-12, 1960
Richmond: 17.2", December 22-23, 1908

Baltimore's record is in play (50/50 chance), though it may be a little tougher for Richmond (20% chance) -- because they'll be flirting with the rain/snow line.

Could this storm make it into the top five on record of all time in D.C. (including all months of the year)? I'd give that a 30% chance. Here are the top five storms:

January 27-28, 1922 ... 28 inches
February 11-13, 1899 ... 20.5 inches
February 18-19, 1979 ... 18.7 inches
January 6-8, 1996 ... 17.1 inches
February 15-18, 2003 ... 16.7 inches

The National Weather Service has a great site which lists the top 15 storms for D.C. and Baltimore. About a 50/50 chance we make it in.



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Any plans for the snowpocalypse?  I'm from Boston, so while I do think this is a lot of snow, it wouldn't be our biggest storm in years.  I'm afraid of what to expect.  I have a flight leaving DCA at 6pm on Sunday evening.  It's also supposed to THUNDERSNOW. Shit just got real folks.

Also - FYI from JetBlue: Customers traveling through IAD, BWI, RDU, CLT, or RIC on Dec 18-19 may rebook without change fees through Dec 21 http://bit.ly/6egVfE

   



Washington post article on THE BIG ONE

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When granddaughter, Jada, was born with leukemia, a donor-match was located and Jada made a miraculous recovery. In honor of her grandaughter's health, Jeanna has decided to walk across the country (in the dead of winter) to raise awareness and build support for the bone marrow registry (all that's required is a cheek swab). Follow Jeanna's remarkable journey as she travels the United States by foot.

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Thanks, again, for joining us. Until next time, stay snug!

Do your Saturday holiday shopping during the afternoon, because we've got a super party planned for you at The Meeting Place that evening! We're hosting a promo for the soon-to-be-released vampire flick "Daybreakers." DJs DuJour, Vlad, and Gleek will be spinning your favorite danceable tunes. ChainChix is vending. And there'll be new drink specials, lots of giveaways, and more...

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STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TEAM UP TO TAKE ON H.O.V. VIOLATORS

ARLINGTON, VA

H.O.V. violators beware. Wednesday morning, Dec. 16, 2009, local and state police will be saturating Northern Virginia interstates and the Dulles Toll Road to enforce compliance in the usage of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.

The Virginia State Police Fairfax Division will have 75 percent of its sworn personnel dedicated to HOV enforcement efforts on Interstates 66, 95 and 395, and the Dulles Toll Road during Wednesday morning rush hour.

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The bill was approved 11-2.

Now we just have to wait for Fenty to sign it and Congress to kill it.

Hey everyone, in case you haven't heard yet, there's a nice opportunity to have some fun and help those in need at the Piratz Tavern's Holiday Toy Drive!



We have a bunch of awesome musicians coming out to play, $18 Steak on a Stone, $4 Captain and Coke, a new menu of fabulous holiday shooters, and even Saint Captain Nicholas!!



It's for a great cause, and the Dread Pirate Buttons will be tending bar, so you know drinks will be delicious!! :)

ALL Guests who purchase their tickets in advance will get a FREE Shot and a FREE BEER upon Entrance!
and Adv sale tickets are still only $25!
Free Parking!(Average on NYE in DC $20)
Free Beer (Average $5)
Free Shot (Average on NYE $6)
Free Champagne (Average on NYE $5)
Free Buffet (Average Varies)
Insane Debauchery PRICELESS (Average on NYE unavailable anywhere else)
Plus 23 Rainy Days, Mambo Sauce, fetish Models,DJs and More
all for just $25
Presale tickets can purchase tickets in advance from any staff member of BOUND when you see them at another event or elsewhere, of on line via paypal.com by “sending” your payment of $27 ($2 service fee) to Info@EdunEvents.com. Use PervBall as the subject line and be sure to include your name(s) for our door list. On-line tickets are only available until midnight on Wednesday Dec 30th. After that you can get them at the door for $35.
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