i finally got the opportunity to photograph dc mayor adrian fenty tonight at the rooftop reception celebrating the opening of the mixed-use development kenyon square in columbia heights…oh how i love a photogenic politician!
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blackle: save energy. feel good.
ok – this post has nothing to do with my photography. but it has everthing to do with my google addiciton, and if you spend half as much as i do searching online, together we can save a whole of of energy by using blackle instead.
this low-energy, google-powered search is pretty much the coolest thing i’ve seen in a while, and a very easy way to save a little, and still get what you’re looking for. don’t quite get it? it’s all explained here.
this comes in response to a blog written earlier this year by mark ontkush, suggesting (based on some convincing research) that a black google would save 750 megawatt-hours a year. i totally dig it.
rock on heap media!
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national day of singapore.
although the national day of singapore is offically today, august 9, they celebrated last thursday night at the singapore embassy in dc.
ambassador chan heng chee was joined by the ambassadors of many asian nations, including malaysia, india, thailand and japan, as well as the ambassador of colombia, us secretary of commerce carlos gutierrez, secretary of veterans affairs james nicholson, and other distinguished us officials.
also invited (but not inattendance) were frances townsend and alphonso jackson – much to my personal dissapointment after closely following the HUD scandal that affordable housing finance magazine shed light on in their june issue…
nonetheless, it was a great event, with chee raising her glass to toast the united states as a valued ally and friend of singapore. congrats on 42 years!
the embassy of the republic of singapore.
ambassador chan heng chee introduces sec. gutierrez & the ambassador of india.
during her speech, the ambassador also toasted president bush.
the patio and gardens of the embassy.
the ambassador smiles for me!
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organic wine.
the rockfish hosted an organic wine tasting at the restaurant tuesday night in annapolis…bacchus importers was on hand pouring frog’s leap sauvignon blanc, among others, and answering questions about the wine as well as the organic growing process. basically, organic wine is better for the land, better for your health, and better for your conscience. so drink up!
here’s what frog’s leap winemakers have to say about why they farm organically:
“If it makes sense that the grapes reflect the soils in which they’re grown, doesn’t it make sense to provide the most healthly, rich soil environment from which the vines can take their nutrients? Balancing our soils with organic matter results in deeply rooted vines and better quality fruit. Better quality grapes means better tasting wine. For us, organics just make good sense.”
*also* checkout more about how the rockfish is making some seriously impressive strides in promoting a local recycling program for area businesses and operating as a certified green business.
terralogos green home services was also part of this event, speaking with guests about how to effectively “invest in your home, not the power company!” – their company logo.
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the grand opening of ibiza.
ibiza, the newest club in dc, opened its doors last night — a week behind schedule, and about an hour late — to throngs of people who lined up around the block for a chance to check out the scene, and glimpse the celebrities kim kardashian and dj am.
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