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July 27, 2007 11:13 AM
As avid Political Punch readers may have heard, I have been nominated for one of these contests that spring up every now and again in DC on a very fun website called FishbowlDC -- the question being who is the "hottest" on-air male?
Many of my fellow nominees are emailing friends asking for their votes. (LINK)
But instead of my asking for your vote and directing you to that website, I'd ask that you go instead to the website of a very important group of people, my friends at Horton's Kids and explore that program…perhaps even consider helping them out....
Horton's Kids is a non-profit that mentors, plays with, and cares for 130 children in grades K – 12 from the Wellington Park apartment complex in the Anacostia section of Washington, D.C….a neighborhood considered a “HotSpot” by the local police. The schools they attend are among the city's worst performing. (Which is saying something.)
I used to be a regular volunteer, though my hours currently prevent that. But I can tell you that the efforts made by the Horton's Kids volunteers -- and the sainted founder of the organization Karin Walser -- are far more important than what most of us do, day in day out.
And certainly more important than who wins a "hottest in DC" contest, however fun that may be.
So…thanks for checking them out!
-- Jake
July 27, 2007 | Permalink | User Comments (5)
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Cordelia, I reluctantly agree with your astute observation that "hottie goodwill" is not assignable or pecuniary, but I hear that Congress is working on establishing a system of "hottie goodwill credits," much like the "carbon offset credits" businesses use today.
Jake, I can see why you're proud of working with the Horton's Kids charity. I gave too, and I'm petitioning my Sens. Durbin and Obama to grandfather you in for the "hottie goodwill credits." Hope this helps in your contest!
Posted by: chuck | Jul 27, 2007 3:19:53 PM
The problem is that hottie goodwill is not assignable, nor is it pecuniary. Nice idea though!
But I gave to the charity anyway.
Posted by: cordelia525 | Jul 27, 2007 3:05:54 PM
BradS --
I did realize that skeptics might see it that way, but ultimately I decided that it was worth the slings in order to try to bring Horton's Kids some extra attention using the FishbowlDC contest as a hook.... I hope that you at least took a look at the Horton's Kids website after posting your less-than-charitable comments!!
best,
Jake
Posted by: Jake | Jul 27, 2007 1:53:44 PM
Volunteering is hot.
Posted by: M Layton | Jul 27, 2007 12:37:16 PM
Jake;
You've actually promoted your nomination and put forth an appearance of your compassion with your referral to a charity website. Why didn't you mention the charity without referring to your vapid nomination. Well done, you are officially a Washington DC master of appearance over everything else. Congratulations!
Posted by: BradS | Jul 27, 2007 12:19:18 PM
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