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invite to Dream-Casting 7/19-27 @ DC Fringe Fest

2008-07-07T21:17:41Z

Blessings all,

As part of this years Capital Fringe Festival , (unjuried, risk-
taking, independant perorming arts)- www.capfringe.org

I'm inviting you to include you all in this amazing production!
please tell your friends too!

july 19-27 2008

Theatro Jaguar Luna
A deep woods art production

invites you to:

THE DREAM-CASTING

Change the Dream
magic once asleep is now awake!

dance mask video ritual magic

An experimental multimedia ritual spectacular awakens the senses
preparing humanity for unified consciousness. dancing with mysteries
of 2012, myan/aztec mythology and more, Hulio Marvavilla and guests,
create a special interactive dreamscape inviting the viewer to
comtemplate thoughs beyond the apocalypse.

Change the dream-magic once asleep is now awake!

the tools? Imagination and wonder.

with hulio marvailla
visuals by I I I
origional music by:
Crystal Cobra
arya wacaksono
lucia comnes
nezzy iddy
& more

The Baldacchino
Fringe Home - Tent
607 New york Ave. NW
Washington, DC
20001

Saterday 7/19 10pm
Sunday 7/20 8pm

Wednesday 7/23 8pm
Thursday 7/24 9pm
Friday 7/25 9:30pm
Saturday 7/26 9pm
Sunday 7/27 2pm

ticket info:
www.capfringe.org
www.deep-woods-art.com

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A special treat at U.B.U. -80 Alternative Dance Party

2008-06-09T14:14:51Z

Take a break from those gas prices and the heat.....it is a FREE special edition of U.B.U.

Come dancing to the 80's Alternative we go crazy for...
DJ Miss Guided & Mellie Mel proudly spin New Wave, Industrial, Punk, and whatever fits the mood...always unpredictable - always a blast.

June 14th @ 11:30PM
The Red and Black
1212 H St. NE
Upstairs

and next month, superhero fun & drink specials

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Y-ME fundraising hafla in F'burg

2008-02-24T17:00:31Z

We're doing it again! The second annual B4B hafla will be held at Beijing this year.
Please feel free to forward this message to friends, family, etc...:

Bellies for Breasts, a team of Middle Eastern dance students who support the Y-ME Walk to Empower, will be hosting a hafla ("party") on Sunday, March 16 from 3 to 6 PM at Beijing Restaurant on Rt. 3 in Fredericksburg (5030 Plank Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 785-0838).

Tickets will be $10 in advance ($12 at the door, as space allows) and will benefit Y-ME (www.y-me.org). Admission includes an "all you care to eat" buffet. There will be open dancing, drumming, raffles and door prizes as well as a cash bar. Contact Rajni / Jen if you need tickets!

If you want to share your dancing, just let me know and we'll allot a time for you. Drummers and musicians are welcome as well. And rumor has it that we'll have a special guest hosting a drum workshop to kick off the hafla! Chip from Ch'ville has offered to teach dumbek basics to those who are interested -- more details about that part soon!.

Thanks!

Jen / Rajni

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go to DC on Jan 26 for Yoga Day - celebrate at the MAYA Yogathon - Columbia Heights Metro station area

2008-01-20T19:53:57Z

MAYA, the Mid Atlantic Yoga Association, is sponsoring
their annual
Yogathon for Yoga Day. It's at the Josephine Butler
Parks Center, in
a beautiful gold mansion across the st. from Meridian
Hill (Malcolm
X) Park. Partial registrations may be available.

01/26/2008
MAYA Yogathon
In celebration of Yoga Day USA, Maya is presenting its
Annual
Yogathon on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at the
Josephine Butler Parks
Center, 2437 15th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009.
Nearest Metro:
Columbia Heights (Green Line).

Schedule
9 AM - 11 AM - Margaret Townsend, RYT 500 -
Architecture of the Asana*
11:05 - 12:05 - Kimberly Wilson - Hip Hips
12:10 PM - 1:40 PM - Nanda Bondade eRYT 500 - Downward
facing What??

Learning
Sanskrit names of Asanas* (lunch time special lecture
class)

1:45 - 2:45 - Jill Abelson and Agatha Glowacki RYT 200
-Jivamukti
Yoga
2:50 - 3.50 - Matt Fritts- Welcoming your Sacred
Healing Wisdom
4:00 - 5:00 Chanting with Shobha

* Classes qualify for CEU Credit from Yoga Alliance.
Please bring your own yoga mats and any other props
you may need.
Hot tea will be available. Please bring your own
lunch.

Cost: $50 (MAYA members), $60 (Non-Members)

MAYA teacher members are welcome to display or sell
yoga related
promotional material (class schedules, mats, books
etc.). To register
or for further information, call Nanda Bondade at
(703) 822-9642 or
email yoginanda@...

MAYA is an official sponsor of the Yoga Alliance Yoga
Day USA.

For further information on MAYA, see:
http://www.mayayoga.org/about/index.php

For directions to & information about the Josephine
Butler Parks
Center & associated other groups, please see:

http://www.washingtonparks.net/parkscenter.html

Please do not reply to this message. Information is
available from:

Nanda Bondade at (703) 822-9642 or email yoginanda@yahoo.com...

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U.B.U.- Zombie Dance Party

2007-10-01T21:50:49Z

U.B.U. is one the of best new dance parties in the city!
And surely oneof the best parties in the H St Corridor!

This month we are having the great ZOMBIE DANCE PARTY: party
favors, drink special, great Djs and best of all YOU.

please note it is not a requirement to come as a zombie-it is required
for you to attend. Here is the skinny

U.B.U. Dance Party
80's music and beyond
New Wave-Alternative-Post-Punk-Industrial-Whatever

with Djs Mellie Mel, Miss Guided, Dribble (Black Cat Arnold) and
guest Dj Trancept

Oct. 6th
The Red & Black
1212 H Street NE
9:30p-2am $5 21+
www.myspace.com/ubu_dc

There is alot of excitement brewing around U.B.U. It is growing into
a fantastic party with a great mix of our lovely resident Djs and our
special guests. We have some wonderful surprises in store for everyone
in the next few months. Keep coming back...cause it only works if you
work it.

C u all then,

Dj Mellie Mel

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Dance, drum, chant, TONIGHT

2007-09-08T18:41:20Z

Tonight we're playing together in a sacred indoor circle for Soul Fire Inside.
Come out and play with us!

Drum ~ Dance ~ Song ~ Art ~ Improv ~ Spoken Word

SoulFire Inside RETURNS to DC!
TODAY, Saturday Sept. 8th, 2007

SoulFire Inside, 8pm - 11pm, $10., kids and elders by donation
Taking down the Temple, till about 12:30am

LOCATION:

Seeker's Church
276 Carroll Street, NW Washington
DCMetro and Handicap accessible.
Entrance around back

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U.B.U. Dance Party @ the Red and Black this Saturday

2007-08-30T14:23:13Z

Favorite music of the 80's and beyond: * New Wave * Alternative * Goth * Industrial * Electronic * Punk * whatever fits the mood!!

U.B.U. Dance Party!!!
Sept, 1st 2007 - First Saturday of the month

The return of DJ Mellie Mel & DJ Miss Guided
$5 Admission
21+ To Enter

The Red and The Black
1212 H Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Atlas Courtesy Shuttle
Available FREE every Friday & Saturday, 10 PM - 2:30 AM from H Street to Union Station. Please call: (202) 906-0697 for pick up!

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new poi spinner...

2007-07-25T15:09:02Z

i've just started spinning, and i'm looking for other people in my area that do as well. are there any regular gatherings? would any nice folk mind helping me learn?

i'm currently using LED poi, i hope to spin fire eventually - preferably when i stop hitting myself in the head. :)

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Drum, dance and fire -- You Tube preview

2007-05-14T23:27:47Z

Greetings Friends!

We're thrilled to let you know that a great video has been posted to YouTube showing the Alchemical Fire Circle, with voiceover by Jeff McBride explaining how the dancing is analogous to the orbits of the planets.

If you've been wondering about what we'll be doing at Fires Rising at Four Quarters Farm in a few weeks, take a look at this, and then pass the word! The video is from a documentary produced by Vision TV about Jeff's magic profession and his work with alchemical fire circle with Abbi. You'll see many familiar faces here.... We hope you will enjoy and want to put out huge thanks to the Four Quarters office guy Micheal for putting this together!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSjnq_ALNVY

Please, tell your friends about it! If any of you have a YouTube account, we'd
appreciate you linking/favoriting it.

Once you've seen the video, you can go to
http://www.4qf.org/_FiresRising/index.htm
and register online for an incredible and magickal gathering!

We hope to see you there!

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Three dates and a research paper

2007-03-25T02:12:10Z

Hello NOVA friends, I have a new paper in progress and need a little help from a Northern Virginia local person who is foreign born. If you are an immigrant to this country, have been here for at least one year but were raised somewhere else, please contact me.

Reston or Herndon area ideal.

I'd like to get together on three dates and briefly interview you about your home country, the adjustment to the US, and other insights you have on the immigrant experience. The meetings can be brief (15 minutes) or we can hang out, schedules allowing.

I can promise absolute confidentiality according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The paper is for my master's degree -- please support my education!

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Who loves the SUSHI?

2007-03-23T12:34:34Z

My husband and myself LOVE the sushi! We moved here from the NW about a year ago and we have only found 2 great sushi joints here in NOVA.Both are located on Chain Bridge in Oakton and Vienna. My fave has got to be hands down YOKO in the little shopping center on the corner of Hunter Mill/Chain Bridge. Dragon Roll is all I have to say!!! Get it and love yourself! So I guess I want to hook up over sushi with sushi lovers of all kinds. Do ya have any suggestions?

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ShEe-Bop Dance Party is back

2007-03-16T23:05:19Z

ShEe-Bop

An Alternative 80's Dance Party w/ DJ Mellie Mel

New Wave, Alternative, Post pun, whatever.....
Dance you hearts content (or bop your head) to Depeche Mode, Nitzer Ebb, Echo, Tone Loc, of course Cyndi Lauper and more

March 23rd
The Black Cat Backstage
9:30 $5

Djmelliemel@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/sheebopdc
www.blackcatdc.com

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FREE DJ Mellie Mel event-The Collage Party 2/10

2007-02-08T18:09:10Z

The Collage Party is "an assemblage of diverse elements" to always
bring you variety of styles and genres of music. Each party will
display a mix of DJ's so that life never gets redunant.

the debut COLLAGE PARTY will feature

DJ Arcane (brit-pop and indie)
DJ Mellie Mel (doin' my 80's stuff)

SAT FEB 10 9:30 FREE

Black Cat -backstage
1811 14th St. NW WDC 20009
202.667.7960
www.blaccatdc.com

To contact Mel: DJmelliemel@gmail.com or
http://www.myspace.com/sheebopdc

Come out, support your local Dj's, dance, have a good time and tip
your bartendar generously---

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Do ya love sushi?

2007-01-17T03:44:43Z

So I am new to tribe and I wanted to get things started with a bang. So I created a tribe of my own which I would like to invite my peeps from good ole northern virginia to join in the fun with me.http://tribes.tribe.net/loversofsushi

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The Smithereens w/ DJ Mellie Mel -Jan 12 @ the State in Falls Church

2007-01-11T22:36:33Z

An Evening with The Smithereens w/ DJ Mellie Mel

Friday January 12

The State Theatre
220 N. Washington
Falls Church, Va
22046-4517
703.237.0300

Doors: 7 PM
Showtime 9 PM
Tickets: $20
Genre: 80's Rock & Roll

Dressed in leather, brandishing heavy guitars, and an unabashed fetish for British
Invasion pop, the Smithereens were an anomaly in the American college rock scene
of the late '80s. They came onto the national radar in 1988, and the first single,
"Only a Memory," not only became a college and modern rock hit, but it
crossed over to album-rock stations as well. The Smithereens made their attempt
at big-time album-rock success with their third album, "11". Hiring producer
Ed Stasium brought a heavier guitar sound, which made "A Girl Like You"
a Top 40 hit, sending "11" to gold status, and solidifying their spot
in our memories.

We've got a special show for you this year. It's all Smithereens all night.
The guys will be doing multiple sets: a dozen or so originals from various years
and albums, then the entire "MEET THE SMITHEREENS!" Album (12 SONGS),
then another dozen or so originals, plus a very cool acoustic set. Don't be
late...

Doors open at 7 PM and our very special guest DJ Mellie Mel will start the night
shortly thereafter. You know (or should know) Mellie Mel from Shee-bop and U.B.U.
Mellie Mel will be spinning left of dial, alternative, punk, & new wave. If
you haven't checked her out before, you should do it now.

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DJ Mellie Mel @ the Psychedelic Furs show-New Years Eve

2007-01-01T14:51:49Z

This just came in, sorry for the late notice.

I'll be spinning the great 80's New Wave tunes we all love to hear over and over and over again. Yep, you read the subject line correctly at the P Furs show at the Sate Theater on New Years Eve.

Wow, I am so excited and honored to be Djing for one of the most amazing bands out there. And not to mention Richard Butler kicks ass. Bring in the New Years with the Psychedelic Furs and litlle ol' me...

Sunday December 31 - New Year's Eve
Doors: 7 PM (Mellie Mel's set 7pm-9:45)
Showtime 9 PM
Tickets: $45

The State Theatre
220 N. Washington
Falls Church, Va
22046-4517
703.237.0300
http://www.thestatetheatre.com/

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Howabout that Grey Christmas, huh?

2006-12-28T07:48:43Z

i'm dreaming of global warming,
just like the one that doesn't exist..

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Spend Thanksgiving weekend w/ DJ Mellie Mel!

2006-11-18T22:22:00Z

If you find youself needing to escape from the family, dance off the calories from
all that food or just need something to do, well here you go:

Friday Nov. 24th: ShEe-BoP: 80's Alternative dance Party w/ DJ Mellie Mel @ the Black Cat (backstage) 9:30 pm $5 1811 14th St. NW WDC 20009 | 202.667.7960

Sunday Nov. 26th: DC Tribal Cafe @Asylum Bar & Lounge $10 6-9pm (show starts
at 7pm!) 2471 18th Street, NW
This is the chance to watch amazing art of Fusion Tribal BellyDancing. And DJ Mellie Mel gets to spin music in between sets. Come support the arts, get good food and beverages. Goto http://www.dctribal.com

And always tip your bartenders generously!

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calling all cooks!

2006-11-09T15:03:30Z

Do you like to cook? Would you like to make new friends

The Northern Virginia Supper Club would like to invite you to our next dinner - dinner. We will be enjoying a delicious dinner themed around mexican/southwestern cusine. Each month one of our members hosts the dinner and prepares the main entree. The rest of the members bring a side to share. Come and share your love for all things culinary and build new friendships with other 20s and 30s women, men and couples in the NoVA/DC metro area.

Northern Virginia Supper Club
Sunday, November 12th, 2006 at 6pm
Come join us! Email me for more details.

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Seeking Business Partner to work from HOME

2006-10-02T10:29:14Z

No multi-level pyramids or schemes what so ever
No buying, stocking, delivering or inventory
Not responsible for taking orders, billing or collection
No complicate paperwork involved
No large investment required
Make your own hours
Free training and website
If you’re dissatisfied with the company, your money is refunded 100% guarantee. This is a risk FREE opportunity. Please email reaching4goals@yahoo.com for more information.

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Home for Sell!

2006-09-29T17:16:11Z

If anyone knows anyone looking for a home to buy in Ashburn, please let me know. We are putting our home on the market next month.

3 Bedrooms (2 full size masterbedrooms)
2 1/2 bathrooms
Den area or office downstairs
3 Levels
2 Car garage
Largest Model
End Unit w/ many windows that you can watch the sunset from
Pool/gym/clubhouse/library/office in Clubhouse
Only 4 years old

Nice neighborhood. We are right by the Verizon building off of Waxpool. They are putting in 3 new shopping areas around us with a Harris Teeter, Giant, Panera, Bungalow's, Fudruckers, IHOP, etc. You won't have to go far for food and entertainment!

$385,000

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Shee-Bop -an 80's Alternative Dance Party with DJ Mellie Mel -THIS FRIDAY

2006-09-15T03:12:46Z

Start your weekend planning early...

Come out and bop you head or even dance to the great 80's Progressive/New Wave classics....Bauhaus, The Smiths, Gary Numan, Duran Duran, New Order, Flock of Seagulls, Front242, Shriekback, and some of the rarities you don't get to here often....

Its always a little bit of this and whole lot of that...
Shee -Bop with DJ Mellie Mel
An 80's Alternative Dance Party
September 15th 9:30pm $5
@Black Cat -backstage
1811 14th St. NW WDC 20009 | 202.667.7960

Pass on the knowledge often and frequently

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Transitions Yoga and Dance Hafla!!! next weekend!

2006-08-10T07:27:35Z

Transitions Yoga and Dance Hafla!!! next weekend!
Cross posted for Wendy from Transitions Yoga and Dance

event details - http://www.transitionsyogaanddance.com/page/page/1940446.htm

Hafla is "party" in Arabic. Even if you dont attend the
Onca workshop during the day on Saturday, July 23rd, then
you can attend the party/hafla at night for only $15/which
includes a show and food and a performance slot IF you want
to perform.

There will be lots of open dancing and extra drums to play!
You know you love to dance so come join in on the fun!

Please RSVP for us on line so we are certain to have enough
food for the hafla.

Wendy

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HOT! Sundays at Corrosion in DC--

2006-08-03T19:28:44Z

*kidding* we've got lots of A/C to keep you cool, beer and other frosty beverages a-plenty, and of course one of the hottest bartenders, our lovely lass KC, at the bar...but the music's always HOT at Corrosion! This week, Balti and smytii bring you a night of 'tag team' dj'ing, and we're always request-friendly, so come to Corrosion early and 'celebrate the decline'!
http://www.corrosion-dc.com
Corrosion is located at Adams Mill bar and Grlll
1813 Adams Mill Road, at the corner of Columbia Road and 18th Street, NW
8 pm - till 1:30 am
NO COVER, EVER!
21 and over, bring your ID
Drink specials available all night!

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Barnie's Coffee and Tea needs an Assistant Manager

2006-07-17T12:57:12Z

Know anyone who loves coffee and tea.... and people? I need a reliable asst. mgr. with a positive attitude, a pro-active learner who wants to have a little autonomy at work. Responible for helping train employees, some routine ordering, helping customers, generally being an extension of me. Don't work for the "man".... come work at a loved franchise coffee shop!

Pay is negotiable + health insurance + 40 hrs vacation.
Location- Dulles Town Center

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Interested in natural, healthy products?

2006-06-28T13:48:51Z

I host monthly Arbonne opportunity meetings by the Dulles Mall. I would like anyone to join me that is interested in learning about pure, safe and natural skin and health care products. It's a great way to get a discount on all of your daily needs (men, women, children, vitamins, aromatherapy, and weight loss) and make some extra cash on the side if you choose.
Please let me know if you have any questions.

Be Your Own Boss and Discover Arbonne!
Arbonne is rapidly growing in this area and it’s a great time to jump start your life. Learn what the Arbonne buzz is all about. Find out how to get in, get going and get others involved and how to participate in the Mercedes-Benz cash bonus program. We will train you to be successful. We will provide training and information on the company, products and the "Opportunity." We attract serious business builders and chat over some Arbonne tea. Join us and fill your cup and your life with Arbonne.

1st Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m
Remington Apartment Community Center: 21000 Stanford Square Dulles, VA 20166

Contact: Amanda El-Zein, suisseskincare@yahoo.com

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Free event, every Sunday: Adams Morgan/DC--

2006-06-23T15:44:02Z

Hi there, new to this tribe group! We have an event every Sunday in Washington DC (close to NoVa!), come check it out if you get a chance--more info below.
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Corrosion invites you to “celebrate the decline” this Sunday, June 25 - starting at 9 pm – at Adams Mill Bar and Grill (1813 Adams Mill Road, second floor.) We’ve got the air cranking, the drinks ready to be poured, and a great variety of tunes. Here’s some of the bands we’ve been spinning lately, and remember: Corrosion’s djs are very request-friendly!

Corrosion has been spinning songs from bands such as Jane’s Addiction, Crystal Method, B52’s, Interpol, Ministry, We Are Scientists, Bauhaus, 45 Grave, Duran Duran, Yeah Yeah Yeahs. We cater to a diverse, freak-friendly crowd that’s fun-loving!

Got something new you’re hoping to hear? Burn a copy of it, bring it along; we’ll fit it into the nights’ sets (your cd will be returned to you.) Got a request? Send us an email (corrosion_dc@yahoo.com), we’ll be sure to bring it along with the cd’s for the night!

Corrosion .:. Celebrate the Decline .:.

At Adams Mill Bar and Grill, second floor
1813 Adams Mill Road, directly across from McD’s and Starbucks at the top of 18th Street in Adams Morgan
Every Sunday
9:00 pm til 1:30 am
Free admission all night
21+ with valid ID please
Directions/parking info, other details available at http://www.corrosion-dc.com

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Bluemont Concert Series - Northern Virginia

2006-06-14T14:38:00Z

These are great concerts held in various quaint rural communities (e.g., Warrenton, Leesburg) in Northern Virginia. Take a nice picnic, blanket, wine and a loved one and enjoy the entertainment and countryside.

For details, go to: http://www.bluemont.org/Concerts/concerts_intro.html

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fairs and other summer events

2006-06-05T22:28:14Z

Hi Folks,
I'd like to invite you to use this tribe to post fun things to do in the summer. Given everything that goes on and (in my view) how difficult it is to be aware of upcoming events, please post any fun stuff as an event on this tribe.
(I'll start)
Thanks
Joe

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Pow Wow's

2006-05-30T04:19:49Z

Does anyone know of any upcoming Pow Wows in Virginia close to manassas?? if you could help me out it would be great thanks

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Seeking sublet near Metro

2006-05-20T16:42:32Z

I'm a grad student (no smoking, have no pets) looking for a place to sublease from ~May 28 to July 31. Some place to park my car required, other amenities such as bed, A/C, laundry facilities etc. would be nice but not required. Anything east of or including Virginai Sq. down through Huntington would be great. Send an email to sogrey at gmail.com if you'd like to talk. Thanks!

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aak,aak,adaak.

2006-05-14T10:22:05Z

Good mornin,any friends of bill out here?

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May 6 -- DC Petrocollapse Conference -- Culture Change and Sustainable Post-Petroleum Living

2006-04-15T07:36:29Z

The DC Petrocollapse Conference -- www.petrocollapse.org

Surviving Peak Oil: Economic Doom or Transformation?
Culture Change and Sustainable Post-Petroleum Living

*************************

FEATURING DC PREMIERE OF THE NEW DOCUMENTARY FILM:
"The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil"
(http://www.communitysolution.org/cuba.html)

Sponsored by Culture Change -- http://culturechange.org --
the May 6th DC Petrocollapse Conference must not be missed...

You are invited to attend!
All Souls Unitarian Church
16th and Harvard Streets, NW, Washington D.C.
Columbia Heights Metro Station
Saturday, May 6, 2006 9 am - 7 pm

Speakers at the DC Petrocollapse Conference will include peak-oil author
Richard Heinberg. Experts on peak oil, small-scale agriculture and
alternative energy will discuss "petrocollapse," the imminent failure
of the petroleum infrastructure to continue to provide the myriad goods
and services that our consumer economy has grown accustomed to.
Multimedia presentations and multiple films will demonstrate solutions to
the audience.

At The Petrocollapse Conference we will ask

* What are we facing now as the economy prepares to hit the wall
known as resource limits? Will growth suddenly implode?
* What will be the effects of Peak Oil (a geological phenomenon) and
petrocollapse (an economic and social phenomenon) on food supply and
other services we depend on?
* What other mitigation strategies are possible?
* What is the role of the market in determining how severe the
effect of shortage stemming from geological depletion will be ?
* Upon upheaval, deprivation, and a restructuring of social relations
in a "new" local economics system, will we choose to create a
sustainable culture?

DC PETROCOLLAPSE CONFERENCE SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE:
*Albert Bates Global Ecovillage Network; author
*Diana Leafe Christian Communities Magazine
*John Darnell, Ph.D Energy advisor
*Richard Heinberg Author, The Party's Over and Powerdown
*Michael Kane From the Wilderness publications
*Jan Lundberg Oil industry analyst; http://culturechange.org
*Jenna Orkin Moderator; World Trade Center Environmental Org.
*Joel Salatin Organic Agriculturalist, http://polyfacefarms.com
*Mark Robinowitz http://Oilempire.us; author, Permatopia
*David Room Post Carbon Institute; Global Public Media

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!

Please register online via PayPal at http://petrocollapse.org/register.html

The registration cost of $100 will pay for lunch and attendance at a
special noontime press conference.

We have scholarships, work exchange arrangements, and "sliding scale"
discounts available for students, activists, and those who can't afford
the $100 registration cost. Send us an email with the details of your
situation, and/or what time or energy you may have for volunteer activity
for the conference. Send to conferences@culturechange.org

No one will be turned away at the door for lack of funds, so long as space
is available. However, seats are filling fast, so you are encouraged to
register ASAP!

Please contact the registration coordinator -- Ethan Genauer --
if you have any problems registering, or for more details,
by email at : ethan@culturechange.org

For more information, see http://petrocollapse.org and
the DC PetroCollapse Conference press release below[/b]

*********

MEDIA ALERT -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DC Petrocollapse Conference: May 6, 2006
All Souls Church, Unitarian 16th & Harvard, Washington, D.C

A conference on the effects of peak oil and the growing global energy
crisis will take place in Washington, DC on May 6th at the All Souls
Church, Unitarian from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. Speakers include peak-oil author
Richard Heinberg.

Conference organizer and speaker Jan Lundberg is a former oil industry
analyst who ran the market research firm Lundberg Survey. Lundberg,
who quit serving the oil industry so he could put his knowledge to use to
protect the environment, says "M. King Hubbert, who developed the
theory of peak oil, observed that we do not have an energy crisis but
rather a culture crisis. This fits with the theme of the Washington DC
Petrocollapse Conference that there is no technofix for our energy
dilemma. Society will have to bring about a closer level of community and
rediscover what local economics are about."

The May 6th conference will feature Richard Heinberg, the most-read peak
oil author (The Party's Over, and Powerdown). Films and music will be
also offered as part of a varied program to stimulate discussion and action
by attendees. Heinberg and Lundberg and others will perform music
including oil-satire songs. Films will include premiers of "Our Synthetic
Sea" (plastics pollution in oceans) and "The Power of Community: How
Cuba Survived Peak Oil."

Lundberg says the Petrocollapse Conference asks, "What we can do in
advance of the social upheaval and chaos that may produce a 'national
New Orleans,' to prepare or mitigate? What will the future look like during
and after a transition to non-petroleum living?"

For more information, see http://petrocollapse.org

# # # # # #

Background briefing for:

Petrocollapse Conference: May 6, 2006 9 A.M. - 7 P.M.
All Souls Church, Unitarian 16th & Harvard, Washington D.C.

Most independent oil experts agree that the peak in global oil extraction
is occurring approximately now. The pressures of the market to distribute
the fuels and materials made from petroleum are already creating intense
competition for energy supplies around the world. As the gap between
supply and demand widens and prices skyrocket, supply will tighten as
never before due to hoarding. This will cause massive repercussions in
daily living and the global economy. Not only will people have to adapt to
an energy-poor world by concentrating on sustainably working with their
regional ecosystems for all their needs, but also have to cope with
climate change which is rapidly accelerating. This scenario is referred to
by oil expert and conference organizer Jan Lundberg as Petrocollapse.

As stated in the conference brochure, "the world's peak in oil extraction
is about now -- although there is uncertainty and debate. The pressures of
the Market to smoothly spread around the fuels and materials made from
petroleum promise to create intense competition for energy supplies, as
seen already today on the world stage. As the gap between supply and
demand widens and prices skyrocket, supply will tighten as never before
due to hoarding. This will cause massive repercussions in daily living and
the global economy. Not only will people have to adapt to an energy-poor
world by concentrating on sustainably working with their regional
ecosystems for all their needs, climate change is accelerating."

Richard Heinberg presents irrefutable evidence in his books and
powerpoint presentations that the world's maximum oil extraction has
most likely been reached. He also shows what limited contributions can be
offered by various countries to increase their oil output, and what
alternative sources of energy can possibly provide to replace petroleum.
Besides his solutions of "powerdown" and "lifeboats," Heinberg promotes
the Oil Depletion Protocol proposed by Colin Campbell, the geologist who
founded the international Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas.

Speakers will include:

DC PETROCOLLAPSE CONFERENCE SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE:
Albert Bates Global Ecovillage Network; author
Diana Leafe Christian Communities Magazine
John Darnell, Ph.D Energy advisor
Richard Heinberg Author, The Party's Over and Powerdown
Michael Kane From the Wilderness publications
Jan Lundberg Oil industry analyst; http://culturechange.org
Jenna Orkin Moderator; World Trade Center Environmental Org.
Joel Salatin Organic Agriculturalist, http://polyfacefarms.com
Mark Robinowitz http://Oilempire.us; author, Permatopia
David Room Post Carbon Institute; Global Public Media

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gay boys

2006-03-29T23:55:29Z

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Best late night eats

2006-03-24T16:41:28Z

What's your fav. late late night eats place. My personal vote is a tie between Amphora and Taste 29.

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Leather Flea Market

2006-03-18T01:32:13Z

4th Annual Leather Flea Market*
A Traditional Flea Market with a Kinky Twist & Fun
(Sponsored by Defenders, llc. with the participation of DC area Leather Clubs)

Titan's Bar
1337 14th Street, NW
Washington DC
Above Dakota CowGirl Restaurant

Saturday, March 18, 2006
Noon until 6PM

*Used leather wear, leather goods/accesories, sex toys, videos, household items.
Huge Collection of Male Nude Coffee Table books Billy Dolls and much more.
Incredible prices and Stuffffffffff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please tell your friends, come, and shop shop shop shop shop!

See ya' there!

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incredible spare Queen concert ticket-mci 4/9

2006-03-09T04:07:05Z

i was going with my brother but he cancelled-the seat is amazing -i would hate to see it go to waste-its tom night -thurs at 7 at mci center

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No hassle, affordable house cleaning...

2006-02-28T03:47:08Z

Hi,

My name is Jamie. I live in Fairfax county, VA. I'm a single mom, trying to get a house cleaning service together. I am very detail oriented, thorough, and my service is reasonably priced. I'm really wanting to target the what I call "the mom market" because I know that mothers, especially those with young children, desperately need some extra help around the house. It being the beginning of my journey into this new business I can assure you that this gives a great opportunity to have quality, no hassle cleaning done at rates that will fit into your specific budget. My goal is to continue to provide a cleaning service that will always conform to meet the needs of my valued clients. I am anxious to earn your business and the opportunity to prove myself and make your life a little easier. Please feel free to inquire or share your experiences so that I may grow my business and clientele.

jamieseaddress@hotmail.com

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miniature antique shoe collectibles

2006-01-23T01:47:12Z

My daughter was given various miniature shoes, some with matching purses, as birthday gifts. We have now decided to start collecting them as a hobby. We are not quite sure how popular this shoe collection is, and therefore, we are not to clear on where to start. Can anyone offer background, suggestions or recommendations?

Truly appreciated.

NiNi

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Seeking Spades Players

2005-11-14T04:29:43Z

I am new to the Virginia/D.C. area and I love to play spades. Seeking females between the ages of 35-55 to start up a social club for women who like to have fun, relax, develop and grow friendships--to have fun engaging in the activities like, playing spades, dinner, movies, fund-raisers for charities, shopping trips, girl-friend get-togethers.

Email me if you are interested.

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"Enjoying Wine with Mark Phillips"

2005-10-21T17:13:09Z

Mark Phillips is hosting a nationwide wine special called "Enjoying Wine with Mark Phillips" that will air on public television in March, 2006. The Wine Tasting Association (WTA) has created this show to change the approach to wine in America. Every wine show that has ever been on TV has failed. It's true. That's because the shows have been boring....showing vineyards, barrels and talking about how wine is made. Mark's approach to wine is different. He wants to make learning about wine fun and give viewers a practical approach to understanding wine. This has been the mission of WTA since it's inception in 1990. It has proven successful in the Washington area and now it's time to take the show on the road.

This show will be a groundbreaking effort, one that will forever change the way wine is presented and appreciated. WTA invites you to be a part of this unprecedented venture. Your contribution will not only permanently associate you with a "first" in wine programming but you'll be able to look back years from now and know that you helped get started the national movement that will make wine more approachable and enjoyable for consumers across America.You can help in two ways.

1. Be a part of the audience. The show is being taped in front of a live audience on Tuesday, November 1 at the PBS affiliate station in Richmond, VA from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Free wine and tons of fun. Audience members get lots of face time so here's your chance for your friends and family around the nation to see you on TV. Bring your friends. Bus loads welcome. The key thing here is if you RSVP to attend, it is important that you do so. Empty seats are bad news. To RSVP, send the names of everyone in your party to markp@winetasting.org Directions will be sent to you after you RSVP.

2. Support the show financially. "Enjoying Wine with Mark Phillips" costs a lot to produce and we would love to have your support in this effort to launch a whole new movement of wine education. There are two levels of support:

Sipper: For a $50 donation, you will receive an autographed DVD of the show plus bonus material that the home TV audience will never see. This DVD will be made available through public television when the show airs $90 or higher so this is quite the deal. The DVD will be shipped to you in April, 2006.

Swallower: For a $500 donation, you get the DVD plus a wine tasting for up to 20 people at your home or office led by Mark. The tasting must be in 2006 and the location must be within 30 minutes of the 495 Beltway. A mutually agreed upon date will be worked out. The format is Mark's Overview of Wine talk, a 90 minute lively presentation covering everything you need to know about wine. Mark will select four wines to taste during the talk.

To be a Sipper or Swallower, visit the WTA website at www.winetasting.org

20th Annual Holiday Wine Tasting

Saturday, November 12
VIP Tasting: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grand Tasting: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Loews L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC 20024

Grand Tasting: $30 WTA member, $35 nonmember, $40 at the door

VIP Ticket: $50 WTA member, $55 nonmember, $60 at the door

Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits in conjunction with the Wine Tasting Association present the Holiday Wine Tasting. Over 250 wines from all over the world will be available to taste and order through Chevy Chase in time for the holidays. Back this year is the VIP ticket. For just $20 more, you get to enter the hall an hour earlier for a private tasting of over 40 expensive wines that aren't included in the Grand Tasting. BONUS: For every VIP ticket you buy before October 28, you'll receive a Pocket Wine Journal! This handy Journal is credit card sized but folds out to be legal size and has a comprehensive vintage chart, matching food and wine guidelines and a journal to record up to 52 wines that you have when you're out and about. It's the neatest thing!

Cheese and bread will be served throughout the reception-style tasting. Comfortable attire. The hotel is on top of the Loews L'Enfant Metro station. Free parking is available on the street or in the hotel for a charge of $14.

For tickets, visit the WTA website at www.winetasting.org

Smithsonian Event

This is not a WTA event but is worth checking out if you're into history, trains and/or food.

Dining by Rail: A Soot-to-Souffle Journey

Wed., Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m.

Evoking images of luxury, fine dining, and romantic destinations, train travel has a mystique all its own. But the tradition didn’t begin so elegantly! Travel the rails with James D. Porterfield, popular author and railroad historian, as he gives a lively presentation on America’s rail-cuisine evolution, from its rustic beginnings in the 1830s to today.

Afterwards, dine upon authentic rail fare prepared by special guest chef Warren C. McLeod, who re-creates recipes featured in Porterfield’s books, Dining by Rail and From the Dining Car.

For more info: http://www.residentassociates.org/otonov/dining_rail.asp

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repazent!

2005-09-21T04:58:47Z

sterling here, 2.5yrs. how yall doin?

who has lived elsewhere and think virginia state/county govt is f'd up?
or, conversely, who lives in loudoun county and think that the county being able to tax you is insane?

i'm inclined to think michigan is the best state ever, plus, it's blue :)

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VA governor race

2005-08-23T06:05:44Z

is coming up in november! eek!

i was looking into things and found this very interesting blogpost:

http://citizenkaine.blogspot.com/

it discusses "dillon's law" which grants that the state government can override local municipal governments. i'm surprised to see a republican touting such a thing, but we do live in some wacky times.

any thoughts?

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shopping carts

2005-08-21T15:43:46Z

Bear with me I have to rant on this one.

RANT START
One of my BIGGEST pet peeves is folks who go shopping, take their cart out to their car and just 'leave' it there. Not put in the cart corral, not take it back to the store, just leave it there in the parking lot blocking someone elses car.

Today, this lady with her kid walks out of the store with cart, takes her stuff out and pushes it in front of the doors, blocking the way in. I say outloud 'That lady should TAKE the cart back where it belongs'. The lady says to the child...'that lady is a nasty person' and walks on. I look at this lady and call her 'LAAAZZZYYY'.

At this point the child looks up and the mother says 'that person is crazy, ignore her'. I say outloud again 'you are setting a horrid example for your child with your LAZZYYNESS'. Meanwhile, the child throws his candy wrapper on the ground and continues walking.

Seriously...what is SO HARD about returning a shopping cart or walking it to the cart corral so it is out of the way. Honestly...the people that do this NEED the extra exercise.

RANT OFF.

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Traffic....it sucks

2005-08-19T01:14:33Z

I have lived in this area for about 10 years now and I STILL cannot find a good backroad to get out of traffic. During July I was driving back from the Chicago area and entered Northern VA around the 2am mark on a Sunday and THERE WAS TRAFFIC!!!!

People need to stop building mini mansions here.....nuff said.

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Warner (R-VA): Savior of the Senate?

2005-05-23T21:08:37Z

Monticello might as well be on fire - Jefferson's certainly turning in his grave right about now.

The republican majority in the senate has decided to break the rules of the senate so they can get what they want - unquestioning confirmation of bush's judicial nominees. Seems they think "advice and consent of the senate" means "advice to approve; consent for all!" to ensure this, they want to put an end to the filibustering of judicial nominees.

Many of the older members of the (R) caucus, having experienced life in the minority party, understand what eliminating the filibuster will mean to the rights of minority representation, as well as the very nature of the senate and its role in our government. eliminating the filibuster will effectively reduce the senate to another house of representatives, where the minority opinion basically has no rights or sway.

blahblahblahblah...when is she going to get to the point about Warner and VA, you ask?

warner is, thankfully, one of the above mentioned senators - he has enough understanding of and respect for the Senate as an institution to grasp what this power grab will mean to the senate and our government in the long-term, i.e. trash our delicate system of checks and balances that prevents one party or individual from amassing too much power. so warner could well be a deciding vote in all of this.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/5/20/10116/6083

the separation of powers so carefully drafted by our founding fathers in the constitution is entirely dependent on a handful of (R) senators standing up to the pressure of the GOP machine and protecting the use of the filibuster.

to say we are on the brink of a constitutional crisis may sound like hyperbole, but it is very real - the nuclear option compromises the senate's status as a co-equal branch of government and impedes its constitutional obligations to work with the executive branch in providing an independent judiciary.

please, please, please, for the love of god, contact senator warner and implore him to do the right thing. the (R) senators are under tremendous pressure from the party leadership to acquiesce in this. but senators don't work for their parties, they work for we, the people. if they have ever needed to be reminded of that, the time is now.

PLEASE call/fax/email/knock on his senate door...whatever it takes. if you want to make an effort, but haven't the faintest idea what to say, i am happy to help in any way i can. this whole thing goes down on tuesday, so we haven't much time. please share this info with everyone you know - this is one fight that cannot be lost.

thank you for reading this.

In case i'm speaking greek, there is a wealth of background info to be had here:

http://www.dailykos.com/user/uid:1638

and here:

http://www.dailykos.com/user/Kagro%20X

the shorter, much more user-friendly versions can be found in these video clips from the senate floor debate on the nuclear option this week:

http://dembloggers.com

anything from schumer and durbin is well worth the watch. Kerry's speech was also stunning.

the real kicker is the fact that this whole pathetic development is exclusively for the benefit of the rabid religious right. the senate majority leader, sen. frist, is tucked quite firmly inside the pocket of dr. james dobson, mr. spongebob is gay himself.

the end of the filibuster against judicial nominees is the beginning of a theocratic america.

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new to dc area,f,28,christian,looking for f friends

2005-04-14T22:15:49Z

I just moved here about 2 months ago from upstate NY and also looking for friends. I‘m 28, outgoing and talkative, enjoy typical girl things [shopping, shoes, etc] and I also like: philosophical debates, cooking, traveling, movies, card games, walking, anything computer related [I’m a systems administrator and web developer.], camping, music. I’m pretty conservative, not a big drinker, don’t smoke. I am a Christian. I’m married, so I’m not into the single bar scene. I have no kids but have a great dog [golden retriever].I'm looking for female friends to spend time with, support and encourage in their daily trials and christian walk, even get silly and giggle with like we did when we were little girls, etc. If I sound like the kind of friend you are looking for, just drop me an email.

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CASTING CALL

2004-12-16T02:11:54Z

Open Casting Call

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Seeking attractive Female Action Stars for movie/video game with
worldwide distribution.

Breakdown: Females, any ethnicity, youthful, athletic, with attitude.
Looking for actresses and models. Dance, gymnastics, or martial arts
experience is a plus, but not required.

Also seeking hundreds of female performers for featured background roles
and extras.

Cast members should have explosive personality, strong presence, and be
physically fit. Cast will be comprised of a variety of body types. Wear
form-fitting athletic wear or two piece swimsuit to audition.

All positions paid. Seeking both union and non-union talent.

Production begins 1st quarter 2005 in the Washington DC metro area.

Auditions are being held SATURDAY, December 18, 2004 beginning at 9 am,
running through 6pm at Creative Edge Studios. Expect to be at the studio
approx. one hour. Please bring headshot/resume/photos with you.

Creative Edge Studios, Inc.
114 Oak Grove Rd
Suite #102
Sterling VA 20166

DIRECTIONS
>From NEW YORK: Straight down I-95 to the DC Beltway. Take 495 West. Take 267 (toll road) west (towards Airport). Take Exit 9 (rt. 28 north). Go half a mile. Take Old Ox Road exit EAST(rt. 606). Make third left onto Oak Grove Road. Studio is less than half a mile on the left.

>From WASHINGTON DC: Take 66 to toll road (rt. 267) west. Take Exit 9 (rt. 28 north). Go half a mile. Take Old Ox Road exit EAST(rt. 606). Make third left onto Oak Grove Road. Studio is less than half a mile on the left.

>From DULLES AIRPORT: Take Dulles access road east. Go a few miles. Get on Route 28 heading north. Go about a mile. Take Old Ox Road exit EAST(rt. 606). Make third left onto Oak Grove Road. Studio is less than half a mile on the left.

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Yard Sale

2004-10-06T18:21:49Z

My friends and I are having a YArd sale this Sat from 8am to noon(ok maybe a little longer than that) on the Corner of Harrison Road and Holly Avenue in Sterling .Lots of Farbic, Dishes, some furniture, much 1x-4x sized clothing for both men and women and of course it is happening during the Sterling Fest which is being held right around the corner...but It was the only day we could all arrange to be together to do this before the "winter" set in so if you happen to be around then...to chechk it out.
Bambi

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BBQ

2004-09-02T01:30:46Z

Alright so we got some twenty members on NVA tribe, I am thinkin that makes about a perfect end o' summer BBQ.

Who's in?

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