Things could be worse. It could be raining down acid. Fortunately, today's precipitation is just plain old cold water. So let's all relax and talk about some inane things introduced to us via the Internet in the last few days, OK?
Express Gift Guide: Gifts to give that give back
We rounded up some presents that’ll both make recipients smile and help out those in need. Other do-gooder news: Most of these gifts come from Washington-area organizations.
Welcome to Joinertown (aka Washington, D.C.)
Perhaps you’ve taken that viral Time quiz that tells you what state best matches your personality. Or maybe you’ve read about the study it’s based on, which shows that people with particular traits cluster geographically. While the D.C. area may appear to be part of the cloud of urban density that runs from here to Boston, personality-wise it’s an outlier.
The D.C. area’s most bizarre news
A multi-car pile-up … in a parking lot, a speakeasy cantina and could it be the end of the Berger Cookie? Plus, your big pic.
The four physicists who upped D.C.’s Nobel game
For what it's worth, we take a look at the area's past Nobel Prize winners, decide what's winning and waning in the D.C. area and introduce a new word.
Keep it down, will ya?: What to do about noisy neighbors
If your space isn’t as soundproof as you’d like, there are things you can do to deal with noisy neighbors — or to prevent yourself from becoming the noisy neighbor.
On your MARC … What you need to know about weekend MARC service
The best gift for the holidays: $7 train rides between D.C. and Baltimore. Here's what you need to know about the launch of weekend MARC service.
The ripe stuff
The year-end glut of movies happens because everyone wants their film to be fresh in the minds of critics as they make up their top 10 lists and submit their awards votes. I love this time of year; it’s very nearly a can’t-miss season. That said, it can be a little tiring.
Shaul Schwarz’s ‘Narco Cultura’ examines narcocorrido, the theme songs of Mexico’s drug trade
Every business needs good publicity: a commercial during the Super Bowl, a celebrity endorsement, a viral video — or maybe a specially commissioned song about your awesome car, your favorite gun and how many limbs you severed with your trusty machete.
Caps’ Laich trying to stay patient with injury
Admitting he was “pretty humbled” by a problematic right groin injury last season, Capitals forward Brooks Laich is taking a more patient approach this season as he remains sidelined indefinitely with a related ailment.
