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If you can’t spell ‘Lyft’ or ‘Uber,’ you’ll love Curb
PETS
‘King of Adams Morgan’ abdicates The Internet has Grumpy Cat; D.C. has Romo. The effortlessly cool bull mastiff/pit bull mix is famous for hanging out the window of a Calvert Street NW rowhouse, serenely observing the world go by. Known to fans as “The King of Adams Morgan,” Romo’s been featured in a book of must-photograph D.C. sites and at least one couple’s engagement photos. So when WTOP reported that Romo and his owners are moving to Arlington, D.C. took to Twitter to mourn. R.S. ”Wait, but I’m actually feeling really sad that a stranger’s dog is moving from DC.” — @katiepark “Area Dog Moving to Suburbs in Search of Better Puppy Schools” — @GrahamDavidA “Sick: D.C. is losing its best dog.” — @willsommer
Today’s Page 3 was written by Sadie Dingfelder, Rachel Sadon and Holly J. Morris
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Who Said What? As the corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, stretches into its second week, the torrent of bizarre revelations and salacious details has yet to slow. Can you tell who uttered a few of the trial’s strangest quotes? R.S. THE CHARACTERS 1
William Burck Maureen McDonnell’s lead defense attorney
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Mary-Shea Sutherland Maureen’s former chief of staff
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John Brownlee One of Bob McDonnell’s lead defense attorneys
Phil Cox A former political advisor to Bob McDonnell
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Jonnie Williams A businessman and the star witness for the prosecution
Meet Curb, the app, and company, formerly known as Taxi Magic. The Alexandria tech firm changed its name Wednesday, because Curb can hail both black car and livery services in many cities (though only taxis in D.C. for now), CEO Patrick Lashinsky says. Why the four-letter name, reminiscent of competitors Uber and Lyft? “Because we stopped teaching spelling in school, and we needed something people can easily spell,” he says. The rebranding coincided with a deal Virginia reached with Curb’s competitors, allowing Uber and Lyft to operate legally in Virginia as long as they start vetting drivers more rigorously. S.D.
CYNICAL SUMMARY THE QUOTES A
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“Do you know if the governor enjoyed wearing women’s clothing?”
“She was the mother of five — I don’t know how lonely she could be.”
B “Bob McDonnell eats Virginia ham. He drinks Virginia wine. And my guess is, if the man smoked, he’d smoke Virginia cigarettes.”
E “I was horrified. I thought it was a train wreck. I thought it was improper that Maureen would try to push this product on Ann Romney.”
C “I’m in Florida, and I’m gonna fly all the way to Virginia for a tool party?”
Answers, and context, on page 6.
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On Wednesday, Forbes declared D.C. America’s coolest city because: 20-somethings eat at non-chain restaurants and have many fun places to go where they are likely to meet 20-somethings of other races or ethnicities. H.J.M
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