Borderstan’s Missing Links from the Great Big Internet

What did you miss during the past week on the great big Internet? (Luis Gomez Photos)

From Willis Shawver. Follow him on Twitter at @WShawver or email him at Willis[AT]borderstan.com. 

The Internet is a big place and you can’t be expected to see everything. Don’t worry: Borderstan Missing Links are here to help. We’ve collected some highlights from the past week that you might have missed. Enjoy!

The District 

• If you took a DC Police cruiser for a joy ride earlier this week, they’d like to have a word with you. (WTOP)
• DC man who tried to use voodoo to kill his wife sentenced to four years in prison. (The Washington Post)
• The District was named one of the best metro areas for young adults … (BizJournals)
• … but, DC was also recognized as the least affordable city in America. (Huffington Post)
• Love is in the air. It’s Panda breeding season at the National Zoo. (WTOP)
• Faulty emergency intercoms on some Metro cars leave riders in a lurch. (NBC 4)
• Residents and businesses affected by the proposed Purple Line express concerns. (WAMU)
• Speaking of our efficient Metro system, Metro chief’s contract is extended. (Washington Post)
• How much does it cost to build a bus stop in Arlington? One million dollars apparently. (The Washington Post)
• Use all that French you learned in college at the 2013 Francophonie Cultural Festival. (Examiner)

DC Housing

• Mt. Pleasant solar cooperative has placed panels on 10% of neighborhood homes. (Grist)
• Along with being the least affordable city, DC also has the least affordable real estate market. (BizJournals)
• Is the Washington DC housing market heading for another bubble? (The Washington Post)

Food and Drink

• Panera Bread is experimenting with a name-your-price menu item. (Business Week)
• Not just a seasonal candy anymore, Peeps also make a great infused vodka. (Baking Bites)

Sports

• With Stephen Strasburg on the cover, Sports Illustrated picks the Nationals to win the World Series. (NBC 4, Sports Illustrated)
• More Nationals love. CBS sports places the Nationals on the top of their MLB power rankings. (CBS Sports)
• Alexander Ovechkin takes a puck to the face during practice. Tweets about it. (USA Today)
• Professional tennis player Agnieszka Radwanska with the shot of the year. (YouTube)

Random Picks of the Week

• Your random blog of the week … the science behind goosebumps … and your Moment of Zen.

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