The Washington Post Said It

Read this headline describing the story within called Dreams Comes Closer and the descriptor of “DC has finally become a hockey town”.

We are hosting the NCAA Final Four. We will start the NHL playoffs at home next week. For every game, every seat is gone. The city is abuzz with “hockey talk”. Click here to read this article.

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Cool New Site

True/Slant is out. It is a unique new editorial site focused on news and community. Click here to check it out.

It was founded by an ex AOLer that I respect very much. My bet? This will turn out to be a big hit. I am not an investor. I just like this site very much indeed. Well done Lewis.

Calling the Bottom – The Death of Snark

Snark is dead. The era of snideness and rudeness is over. I am calling the bottom.

Here is how I see it. Can you name me one business based on snarkiness that has been successful? Can you name me one person that you know that is snarky and rude that is happy? Has great relationships? Has life success? Can you name me one blogger that is relentless in his snideness that is successful with readers and advertisers? How about one anonymous negative message board poster that is self actualized; takes initiative; and is a winner? I know why. It is because snark is so 2004, so pre the new reality.

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My Head Hurts

When I read very articulate stories like this one – click here – my head hurts thinking about all of the possibilities.

The truth is I am just focused on us right now. We can finish second and play the seventh seed or third and play the sixth seed. We will have home ice advantage in either case in the first round. We can also finish the best regular season ever by a Caps team so we do have something to play for but NOT as much as Florida does. So that game should be like a playoff game for them.

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I Blushed

Yep, that was funny.

In the big picture, I guess he does look like me although I wish my hair was that dark and that I didn’t have any gray in my goatee. And I also wish I was as lean as him, too. :-) He had an Elvis wig on I hear.

We met in the second period in the owner’s box. We took a photo together. Our fans are truly creative and funny. Thank you! Check it out by clicking here.