Society 2.0 This Week’s Top Tweets
Mother's Day starts the week, Donna Summer dies at 63 and Facebook goes public.
Society 2.0 This Week’s Top Tweets
The Met brings fashion forward, Obama supports gay marriage and JPMorgan Chase's surprise loss.
Pollywood: ‘Fishing Without Nets’
Arlington native's short film makes a splash at Sundance... and the Newseum.
Society 2.0 This Week’s Top Tweets
The Kardashians extend their TV time, teams select players in NFL draft and tree huggers unite for Arbor Day.
Pollywood: Women Warriors
06 June 2011
These two wives of Congressional members have titles that go well beyond “Mrs.”
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Access Pollywood: Showtime at Silverdocs!
27 May 2011
Mark your digital calendars for June’s week-long AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs Documentary Festival the ninth installment of the world's leading documentary festival
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Life of the Party: Great Georgia!
26 May 2011
Georgia celebrates the 20th anniversary of the restoration of its independence at the National Portrait Gallery, with music, food, art and wine indigenous to its rich culture.
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Eco Chic: Waterston’s Climate-Conscious Side
26 May 2011
Actor and Refugees International Vice Chairman Sam Waterston on climate change and people displayed by natural disasters.
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Access Pollywood: CNN’s Birthday Party for Piers Morgan
25 May 2011
CNN threw a 46th birthday party at Lincoln for its newest star, Piers Morgan.
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WL Sponsored: The Opera Serenades its Maestro
10 May 2011
Susan Lehrman and the Embassy of China hosted the Washington National Opera’s signature annual benefit and also honored Placido Domingo for his long service.
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Hollywood on the Potomac: World Premiere of ‘The Conspirator’
09 May 2011
The stars come out for history.
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Society 2.0: Special WHCD “Status” Report
02 May 2011
With jokes and jabs from President Obama and host Seth Meyers, The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner led to lots of laughs from correspondents and celebrities alike. Here are some of their top tweets.
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Society 2.0: This Week’s Top Royal “Status” Report
29 April 2011
There's only been one thing on everyone's mind the last few days: the Royal Wedding. We bring you the best #RoyalWedding tweets from D.C.
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Diplomatic Dance: Bienvenue! Ambassador Delattre
27 April 2011
Washington and Relais & Chateaux welcomes French Ambassador Francois Delattre to the neighborhood.
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Hollywood on the Potomac: CNN’s Ed Henry on Branch Rickey
22 April 2011
Washington Life columnist Donna Shor discusses Branch Rickey’s decision to sign Jackie Robinson for the Brooklyn Dodgers with CNN Senior White House Correspondent Ed Henry.
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Society 2.0: This Week’s “Status” Report
22 April 2011
In this week's top tweets, President Obama visited Facebook, Charlie Sheen performed in D.C., and more!
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Access Pollywood: Robert Redford – Conservationist Extraordinaire
18 April 2011
At the 75th Anniversary of the National Wildlife Federation, Robert Redford is honored as the nation's leading conservationist.
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Society 2.0: This Week’s Top “Status” Report
08 April 2011
Although disappointed by the cancellation of Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of D.C.,' the real concern in the District this week is the looming government shutdown. Here are this week's top tweets.
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Pollywood: Hollywood on the Potomac
08 April 2011
Mira Sorvino puts the spotlight on child trafficking, The Grateful Dead is featured in a film, a Q&A Quickie with Cat Omaney, and more...
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Society 2.0: This Week’s Top “Status” Report
01 April 2011
This week on Twitter, we laughed with Rep. Anthony Weiner, followed the Bronx Zoo's Cobra, and were fooled...multiple times. Here are this week's top tweets!
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Society 2.0: This Week’s Top “Status” Report
25 March 2011
This week's celebration of the fifth anniversary of the creation of Twitter solidified the profound effect it has on spreading news, sharing events, and creating #DCLeaders.
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Pollywood: FilmFest D.C. Celebrates 25 Years
25 March 2011
As Filmfest DC director Tony Gittens celebrates the 25th anniversary of Filmfest DC this spring, he shows no sign of slowing down.
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Access Pollywood: Countdown to Zero
21 March 2011
Lawrence Bender, the multiple award-winning producer of "An Inconvenient Truth" and "Pulp Fiction," is working to raise awareness of the nuclear dangers facing our world.
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Access Pollywood: Prince Turki Al-Faisal on Arabia 3D
21 March 2011
Prince Turki Al-Faisal reminisces about his country as depicted in the film "Arabia 3D"
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Society 2.0: This Week Top “Status” Report
18 March 2011
Twitter was full this week with widespread response to the disaster in Japan, leaving little room for tweets about warm weather, St. Patrick's Day, or Charlie Sheen.
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Society 2.0: This Week’s Top “Status” Report
12 March 2011
With some of our top tweeters headed to Austin this week for SXSW, we saw fewer tweets from the newly named "#1 Most Socially Networked City." Here are our picks for top tweets this week.
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Hollywood on the Potomac: Shirts Off to Chris Lee
07 March 2011
A "fun, fit and classy" guy, or so he says.
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Media Spotlight: Roast, Toast & Tribute to Rehm
07 March 2011
The American News Women's Club has chosen Diane Rehm as this year's recipient of the ANWC Award for Excellence in Journalism.
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Society 2.0: This Week’s Top #Winning Tweets
04 March 2011
Despite big Oscar wins, the launch of the iPad 2, and Camp Freddy at 9:30 Club, Twitter was preoccupied #winning and Charlie Sheen. Here are some of the week's best Tweets.
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Society 2.0: This Week’s “Status” Report
25 February 2011
The Twitterverse this week seemed to focus on, well... Twitter. We bring you our picks for some of the week's best tweets.
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Diplomatic Dance: Georgia On Our Mind
25 February 2011
Meet Georgia's new Ambassador to the United States, Temuri Yakobashvili. His appointment position holds significance during a critical time in US / Georgian relations.
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Society 2.0: FedTinis Happy Hour
24 February 2011
Guests mixed, mingled, and talked shop at Co Co Sala last night during FedScoop's FedTinis Happy Hour.
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Society 2.0: This Week’s Top “Status” Reports
18 February 2011
Our Twitter feed was abuzz with GRAMMY awards, Valentine's love, and beautiful weather.
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Society 2.0: This Week’s Top “Status” Report
11 February 2011
Twitter was occupied this week by Super Bowl commentary, fake Twitter handles, CPAC, and more.
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Society 2.0: This Week’s Top Tweets
04 February 2011
It's been an interesting week for all of us. The riots in Egypt are continuing, Anderson Cooper was attacked, and we found out that Dan Snyder is suing the City Paper. Here are this week's top tweets.
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Diplomatic Dance: Awards and Heroic Feats Draft
04 February 2011
Austria honors Gertrude d’Amecourt, Chile’s guitar-playing ambassador readies to rock, and a fitting tribute to a canine hero of Embassy Row By Gail Scott
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Hollywood on the Potomac: Sexiest Man Alive?
04 February 2011
You gotta love a guy that admits he doesn’t mind being called “The Sexiest Man Alive” by People Magazine.
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Media Spotlight: A Hall of Fame Night
01 February 2011
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) hosts its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Newseum
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Society 2.0: This Week’s Top “Status” Report
28 January 2011
Our top tweets of the week show buzz for the State of the Union, STOMP, snowball fights and more.
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Access Pollywood: Washington Represents at Sundance
28 January 2011
Washingtonians put their political stamp on Sundance Film Festival again this year.
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Access Pollywood: BET Honors Red Carpet Glamour
18 January 2011
Just in time for the MLK weekend stars descend upon the District to honor the African-American icons of our time.
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Hollywood on the Potomac: Freaks and Cinema Geeks
13 December 2010
Willie Geist’s new book explores pop culture absurdities, while filmmakers delve into the strange side of politics at the NIAF gala.
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Access Pollywood: An Extra-Ordinary Housewife
08 December 2010
Washington Life got an exclusive interview with D.C. Housewife Stacie Turner, who talked to us about how she gives back.
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Access Pollywood: Kennedy Center Honors
08 December 2010
Guests didn’t bother counting stars at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors, they were too busy counting galaxies.
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Performing Arts: Arena Stage Throws Open its Doors
30 November 2010
Washington's acclaimed and beloved Arena Stage has thrown open its doors for the business of theatre at its new Mead Center for American Theater on the Southwest DC Waterfront.
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Access Pollywood: Elton Hits an Ace for Charity
22 November 2010
Elton John and Billie Jean King bring WTT Smash Hits to Washington, raising $500,000 for AIDS-related charities.
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Access Pollywood: Capital Talent Agency
18 November 2010
Get ready D.C. – there's a new agency in town
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WL Sponsored: Sir Elton Lands in D.C. for Doubles
15 November 2010
Washington Life proudly sponsors the sold-out WTT Smash Hits, founded by Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King to fight HIV/AIDS.
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Diplomatic Dance: Public & Cultural Diplomacy
12 November 2010
The action on Embassy Row moves from the concert hall to the front yard, back yard and countryside
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Access Pollywood: Cause Celeb
12 November 2010
Pollywood: A brief history of celebrities and their causes on Capitol Hill
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Access Pollywood: Tennis for a Cause
10 November 2010
Sir Elton John brings all-star World Team Tennis to Washington for the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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Access Pollywood: Kennedy Center Honors Tina Fey
10 November 2010
Laughter abounded at the Kennedy Center as Tina Fey received the 13th annual Mark Twain Award.
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Access Pollywood: Pay It “Film” Forward
09 November 2010
Actress Kerry Washington reflects on the ability of film to foster cultural understanding.
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Media Spotlight: Mike Hydeck’s Hollywood “Glory”
04 November 2010
DC's newest anchorman has role in newsroom comedy "Morning Glory" starring Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdams. Plus, win tickets to a private screening.
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Access Pollywood: Lackluster Reality
01 November 2010
Most DC reality TV shows are too busy trying to keep audiences tuned in to accurately capture the city, and they end up missing the mark. We look into why it's time for DC reality to stop being polite and start getting real!
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Hollywood on the Potomac: Celebrity Power
01 November 2010
Bob Schieffer’s country music act, stars in uniform at the Law Enforcement Museum gala and a great turnout for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure benefit.
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Diplomatic Dance: Back to School for New Ambassadors
25 October 2010
Diplomats-in-training are surprised to discover that prepping for a new post involves much more than language lessons and protocol seminars.
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Diplomatic Dance: What Special Relationship?
22 October 2010
Two seasoned British envoys reflect on the course of U.S.-U.K. diplomacy.
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Doctor and Director
18 October 2010
Sanja Gupta honored for child health advocacy efforts; Director Dave Rodriguez speaks out on the roots of home-grown terrorism
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Access Pollywood: Cool Climate Art Competition
15 October 2010
The CoolClimate Art Contest challenged artists to confront climate change.
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Society 2.0: Speaking “Open Gov” at FedTalks
15 October 2010
FedVIPs, IT Leaders and Media Giants unite at FedTalks 2010.
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Society 2.0: This Week’s Top “Status” Report
08 October 2010
The season finale of the "Real Housewives of D.C." made this week's top tweet!
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Access Pollywood: Haddad Fetes Huffington
08 October 2010
Arianna Huffington's new book, Third World Country, impresses readers as a literary work of inspiration and intrigue.
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My Washington: Japanese Amb. Ichiro Fujisaki
07 October 2010
Washington Life spoke to Ichiro Fujisaki, Ambassador of Japan, to find out what makes his DC.
