Archive: August 10, 2008 - August 16, 2008
Oil Shock
Oil Shock examines the converging economic forces behind today's increasing fuel costs. Part 1 provides an overview of dwindling oil supplies and rising demand. Part 2 looks at the world's allegiance to the automobile, while Part 3 delves into the lack of new sources for oil. The consequences of suburban...
By Carol Touhey | August 15, 2008; 8:05 AM ET | Comments (0)
Talking Heads
PostTalk is washingtonpost.com's video interview program with political newsmakers. Several of the featured guests have been mentioned as possible vice presidential running mates for John McCain or Barack Obama. Our interviews with Evan Bayh, Tim Pawlenty, Kathleen Sebelius and Mitt Romney can be found here, along with the complete program...
By Carol Touhey | August 14, 2008; 8:01 AM ET | Comments (0)
City Guide's iPhone App
Washingtonpost.com's new downloadable application allows iPhone users to navigate metro area nightlife on the go. The City Guide app, with listings for over 2,000 D.C.-area bars, restaurants and clubs, uses a GPS feature to find and map all nearby locations within blocks of where a user is standing. The guide...
By Carol Touhey | August 13, 2008; 8:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Olympics Updates
All eyes are on Beijing and the 2008 Olympic Games. For the latest developments from Washington Post staff writers, check out Heavy Medal. Fans of the D.C. Sports Bog can also migrate to Beijing Sports Smog, Dan Steinberg's online home for the duration. Visual highlights can be found at The...
By Carol Touhey | August 12, 2008; 8:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
