January 28-29 The Best of DC Shorts

Submitted by Francis Manuel Abbey, Filmmaker, Wizards Fan

Monday, January 24th, 2011, 9:44pm

The DC Shorts Film Festival celebrated its seventh year in 2010 and has become one of the area's best events. This weekend, January 28-29, DC Shorts will host a “Best of” program, highlighting some of the outstanding short films from the past seven years.

The average filmgoer doesn't get a chance to see many short films, if any. But short films can offer something that feature films can't. Because of the short format, filmmakers are given the freedom to be daring. They can take risks, try things they never have before, and the results can be unforgettable.

With a two hour program, the audience can be treated to around a dozen films, including narrative, documentary, and experimental. And just like the weather in some places, if you don't like a film... just wait five minutes.

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Community Humane Heroes Honored 10th Annual Sugar & Champagne Affair

Submitted by Washington Humane Society, Washington Humane Society

Monday, January 24th, 2011, 12:26pm

What do Nationals’ pitcher John Lannan and DC Councilmember Mary Cheh have in common? They are both being honored by the Washington Humane Society for their commitment to helping WHS end animal cruelty and pet homelessness. To celebrate a decade of Sugar & Champagne, this year for the first time ever, WHS is celebrating these special individuals and businesses with Humane Hero Awards.

“WHS is honored to have amazing community partners who advocate for animals. These men and women truly care about our mission and their work to support us has made a huge impact on the animals were care for. These Humane Hero Awards are just a small token of our gratitude,” said Lisa LaFontaine, WHS President & CEO.

Humane Hero Award Winners:

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Agora Unveils Unlimited Pre-Fixed Brunch Menu; Available Saturdays and Sundays

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Monday, January 24th, 2011, 12:23pm

This story comes to us from Heather Freeman:

Agora located in the heart of Dupont Circle at 1527 17th Street, NW is pleased to debut a new endless brunch menu, complimented by a bottomless supply of rail cocktails, available both Saturday and Sunday. This special excess brunch offering begins Saturday, January 15th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with tempting small plates prepared by Executive Chef Ghassan Jarrouj. Guests are invited to order multiple servings of any of the featured Mediterranean inspired dishes for an all-inclusive priced of $29.95 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and sip on their favorite featured morning libation.

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Ivan Update

Submitted by Washington Humane Society, Washington Humane Society

Monday, January 24th, 2011, 12:10pm

He stole our hearts when he was stolen from the New York Avenue shelter in November. Since being returned to us, Ivan has been in a loving WHS foster home. His foster parents have taught him great manners and they say he is an amazing dog who will make a great addition to any family.

If you are interested in meeting this sweet pup, please email: jdkirbyjr@comcast.net or call 202-548-3593.

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2 Students Expected To Plead Guilty In Dorm Bust

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011, 3:44pm

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two students arrested in October for allegedly using a Georgetown University dorm room as a drug lab are expected to plead guilty to manufacturing an illegal and rare hallucinogenic.

Court documents filed Thursday charge Charles Smith and John Perrone with manufacturing the drug DMT and say the students' lawyers have reached an agreement with prosecutors to resolve the matter. No date was set for a hearing, but the documents said the pair will enter a plea within two weeks. A hearing scheduled for Monday was canceled.

Smith, a Georgetown University student, and Perrone, a University of Richmond student, have been living at home with their parents in Andover, Mass., since being released following their arrest.

Officials at first suspected they had discovered a meth lab at Georgetown's Harbin Hall.

By JESSICA GRESKO
Associated Press

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How Much Do D.C. Residents Actually Know About Bedbugs?

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Friday, January 21st, 2011, 2:13pm

The D.C. Department of Health hosted their second "Bed Bug Summit" yesterday, January 20 in Downtown D.C.. The meeting was held in an attempt to help continue to educate locals about bed bug prevention and eradication.

"DC residents, property managers and health care workers want to know more about how to recognize infestations," Wrote our Amy Leone regarding the summit. "It is more important now than ever since these insects are now proliferating in office buildings, retail stores and even libraries."

Read the entire article and see a video about the summit on WUSA9.com.

With so much attention being paid to the bugs, we hit the streets of Downtown D.C. to ask residents what they knew about bed bugs.

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RainedOut Wins Soccer Product of the Year Award

Submitted by Leigh Macdonald, News Where You Live "Ambassador," NoVA, D.C., Maryland

Thursday, January 20th, 2011, 11:29pm

RainedOut Wins Soccer Product of the Year Award

LEESBURG, VA -- Omnilert®, LLC, maker of RainedOut™, the leading provider of event and group communication services, announced today that RainedOut has won the 2011 Soccer Product of the Year Award for Best Web Application. The 2011 SPY Awards, hosted by TopDrawerSoccer.com, recognized all the best products and services that make up the soccer scene. RainedOut was announced the winner during the 2011 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) annual convention in Baltimore last week. RainedOut is a FREE+ text message alerting service used by soccer clubs and leagues across America.

"It is an honor to be recognized as a soccer product of the year," said Ara Bagdasarian, CEO of Omnilert. "We are excited about 2011 and the introduction of our sponsor-based fundraising model – so leagues not only have the best communication system, but they can also raise funds with every message sent."

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