Thursday, March 8, 2007

Have a good what?!?!

It's just a given that every region has it's own dialect and colloquialisms (yes, I spell-checked that) and with no one in D.C. being from D.C., we have a range of sayings from all over the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Now, I'm not a grammar person and usually, I don't mind these little sayings, but there is one that has really been getting on my nerves. I see the same security guard leaving work every day and he always, in a very strong African accent, happily says "Have a good one!"

Maybe it's that I feel it's impersonal and that the security guard should know me and have something more relevant to say. Maybe it's that I feel he should know whether it's morning, afternoon or night and should respond accordingly. Maybe I should spend some time at Bed, Bath and Beyond or Home Depot but I don't think I'm going to have time. One thing I do know is that the next time he says "Have a good one", I'm going to ask him "Have a good what?" and see what happens.

What nonsense sayings make your blood boil. Leave a comment and we'll discuss.

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

DC Police Crack Down on Driving While Talking

Taken from NBC4's website:

WASHINGTON -- District of Columbia police said they are increasingly handing out citations to people who drive while talking on a cell phone.D.C. law requires drivers who want to talk on a cell phone while driving to use a hands-free device.City officials said police issued about 8,300 tickets for talking on cell phones while driving last year. In 2005, there were about 7,500 tickets issued for the action, an increase in 2006 of about 11 percent.

Police said they are now stepping up efforts to crack down on the offense, giving $100 citations for talking while driving. Authorities said they still give warning tickets for illegal cell phone use but not always.The hands-free cell phone law has been in place in the District since late 2004.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said the key to safety is driver education and visible enforcement. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration andthe Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, nearly 80 percent ofstudied crashes are caused by driver inattention. The groups cite cellular telephone use as a common distraction.

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

First Tuesdays in Adams Morgan

Just like U Street's Third Thursday Shopper Social, Adams Morgan MainStreet hosts the first Tuesday Shop & Eat Special.

New this month is chic Urban Escape Salon, written up in the best magazines, which is offering 20% off of all color services. And check out the brand new store for Shake Your Booty, newly opened at 2206 18th St NW with 15% off of all the new Spring Arrival shoes, and the 18% store-wide sale at Toro Mata.

Check out the deals below...

Restaurants: Food and drink for two persons for $25 (plus tax)
The Grill From Ipanema (1858 Columbia Rd NW)
Chloe (2473 18th St. NW)
Saki (2477 18th St. NW)
Bossa Bistro (2463 18th St. NW)
Left Bank (2424 18th St NW)
La Fourchette (2429 18th St. NW)
Felix (2406 18th St NW)
Bourbon (2321 18th St. N.W.)
Tom Tom (2333 18th Street NW)
Spaghetti Garden (2317 18th St. NW)
Duplex Diner (2004 18th St. NW)
L'Enfant Café (2000 18th St. NW) after 8pm
El Tamarindo (1785 Florida Ave. NW)

Retail: Sales of 10% - 30% off selected items or store-wide
Fleet Feet (1841 Columbia Rd. NW)
Miss Pixie's (2473 18th St NW)
Toro Mata Art & Furnishings of Peru (2410 18th St. NW)
Kobos African Clothiers (2444 18th St. NW)
Brass Knob Architectural Antiques (2311 18th St. NW)
Shake Your Booty (2206 18th St. NW)
The District Line (2118 18th St NW)
Skynear Furnishings (2122 18th St. NW)
Meeps Vintage (2104 18th St. NW)
DeVinos (2001 18th St. NW)
Urban Escape (1781 Florida Ave. NW )