Wednesday, July 12, 2006

DC Blogs Noted



Agonizing pain brings Chris to an emergency room early Tuesday morning. He doesn’t know what to expect but is perplexed by the medical staff. He writes: There was nothing at all “emergency” in their demeanor. I’m crippled over in some of the worst pain I’ve ever had, and they're acting like I’m there to pick up my dry cleaning. What gives? From the Chris Doucette Comedy Blog.

The joys of regular status in one of the best places possible, writes Candy Sandwich.

I believe in life vests, so writes 7610 who capsized his kayak, triggering a rescue operation involving 4 police cars, 2 fire trucks, the police boat, the DC Fire and Rescue boat, an Air Force helicopter, and a few units from the Special Operations Search and Rescue squad from Anacostia ...

John in DC writing on Americablog says
DC is becoming A Clockwork Orange. He was mugged once in front of his apartment, and writes: That is what Washington, DC is now Police officer and horse on the Mall this weekend becoming, a city of gratuitous and graphic violence. I'm serious, the city is dangerous folks. Visit or live here at your own peril. The Anacostia Diaries Blog responds: This is not some gated paradise somewhere. You can feel safe in that condo with 24/7 security. You can order carryout, receive your mail, use your high-speed Internet, workout in the gym/spa, call your hookers, watch Netflix and have groceries delivered to you by Peapod, but sooner or later when you step out into the real world, you must risk getting stabbed, raped and robbed. Why.i.hate.dc raises questions about the reaction to the recent Georgetown murder and implores his readers to check out the comments on a lengthy DCist comment thread. He writes: Who are these people?

Georgetown Law faculty has started a group blog and write: This blog is an attempt to corral some of GULC's scholars to talk about their work and about recent legal developments of note.

Mark you calendar. Blog Happy Hour Aug. 4.

 

1 Comments:

At 12:32 PM, Blogger Kristin said...

Thanks for the shout out! It really is one of my favorite places in the world - I'm happy to be a regular.

 

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