November 20, 2009: Thumbs Up

By Editorial Board | Nov 20 2009 | The Verdict |

Facebook Lexicon: New Oxford’s American Dictionary has chosen “unfriend” as its word of the year. The earliest recorded use of the term occurred in 1659. Thumbs Up

Good Parenting: French authorities prevented a school shooting in a Paris suburb after receiving a tip from the parents of the 13 year-old potential shooter. Thumbs Up

Slicing Coverage: The Washington Blade — a D.C.-based LGBTQ weekly periodical — closed its doors Monday. According to Blade employees, the newspapers owner shut it down due to bankruptcy. Thumbs Down

Sweatshop Victory: Russell Athletic announced that it will rehire 1,200 Honduran employees who had lost their jobs after unionizing in October 2008. Georgetown cut its ties with Russell last February. Thumbs Up.

Cupcake Invasion: Crumbs Bake Shop, which specializes in gourmet cupcakes with over 50 varieties, announced plans to open five locations in D.C, including one in Georgetown and another in Foggy Bottom. Thumbs Up

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