What did you miss during the past week on the great big Internet? (Luis Gomez Photos)
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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
- Museum of National History scores its first full Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton. (DCist)
- Nearly 400 koi fish were stolen from a pond in an industrial park in Herndon, VA. (CBSLocal)
- City of Alexandria passes ordinance that allows bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. (WAMU)
- Michigan Congressman proposes bill that would eliminate all traffic cameras in the District. (DCist)
- DC Council votes to lower the sale tax from 6% to %5.75. Lowest level since 2009. (Washington Times)
- The Rolling Stones zing President Obama over NSA wiretaps during DC concert. (Washington Post)
- Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk donates first skateboard to Smithsonian. (WJLA)
- Mayor Gray prioritizes education spending with $92 million in projected local revenue. (BizJournal)
DC Housing
- For only 2.6 million you could have this old DC engine station. Fire poll included. (Estately)
- DC Chief Financial Officer forecasts an end to the city’s population growth. (CityPaper)
- The Atlantic Plumbing Supply Company building next to the 9:30 Club is no more. (Price of Petworth)
Popular Culture
- Kinda racist? No worries. Paula Dean’s cookbook jumps to #1 on Amazon best sellers list. (BuzzFeed)
- A map of the United States that shows the most famous company brand from each state. (DesignTaxi)
- Have you been wondering what actor Rick Moranis has been up to? Wonder no more. (HeebMag)
Sports
- PETA ranks Nats Park as the third most vegetarian-friendly stadium in MLB. (Washington Post)
- Joe Theismann interested in replacing Sam Huff on the Redskins radio broadcasts. (NBC Sports)
- Not satisfied with free burritos for life, Bryce Harper scores some free Cap’n Crunch. (Washington Post)
- With the third pick in the NBA Draft, the Wizards select Otto Porter Jr. from Georgetown. (SBNation)
- Every single shot Lebron James made during game 7 of the NBA Finals in one GIF. (DeadSpin)
- Don’t hate on the mullet. Rendon’s hair sparks Nationals rallying call. (Washington Post)
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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
- Hank, the new sloth bear cub at the National Zoo, made his public debut this week. (DCist)
- More than 10,000 students were suspended this past academic year in DC public schools. (WAMU)
- Old NPR headquarters building in Chinatown succumbs to the wrecking ball. (Prince of Petworth)
- Another Shake Shack is set to open in Penn Quarter. I love me some Shake Shack. (DCist)
- Fairfax County schools working with sleep specialists to study school start times. (WAMU)
- Sometimes bag searches on the Metro aren’t always optional. (GreaterGreaterWashington)
- First child of 19, Josh Duggar takes a job with conservative lobbying firm in the District. (DCist)
- That trip out to Tysons Corner Mall will have to wait. Silver line opening delayed till January. (NBC4)
DC Housing
- Shepherd Park and Petworth are the two hottest housing neighborhoods in DC right now. (BizJournals)
- Owners of Meridian Hill Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant hope to turn it into a 70-unit condo. (UrbanTurf)
- I’m shocked! Real estate in Georgetown is getting more expensive. (Georgetown Metropolitan)
- If you have an opinion about the redevelopment of Walter Reed, let them know. (WalterReedTomorrow)
- Study finds that DC renters can save almost 30% by sharing an apartment with a roommate. (UrbanTurf)
- A look at the ten buildings that changed Washington, DC. (Parchment)
Popular Culture
- A video of all the “OOHS” in Saved by the Bell. Lots of kissing and AC Slater dancing. (Shortlist)
- North West. A quadrant in Washington, DC and a Kardashian. (DailyMail)
- The 10 greatest sitcom characters that were introduced late in show’s run. (UPROXX)
Sports
- Alexander Ovechkin has three MPV trophies … and zero Stanley Cups. (Sports Illustrated)
- Bryce Harper modeling underwear. Why haven’t you clicked the link yet? (Washington Post)
- Don’t expect the Wizards to revert back to the Bullets nickname anytime soon. (Washington Times)
- How well do you know the MLB rulebook? Take this quiz to find out how little you do. (ESPN)
- John Wall has been busy this offseason. At the tattoo parlor. (Washington Post)
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- Your random blog of the week … remember James Gandolfini … and your Moment of Zen.
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What did you miss during the past week on the great big Internet? (Luis Gomez Photos)
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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
- Ben & Jerry’s is making an ice cream flavor for DC and needs your help. (Ben&Jerrys)
- DC is becoming a younger and whiter city according to latest census report. (DCist)
- Lane changes in Glover Park spark debate between ANC members and DDOT. (WAMU)
- Chef Driven food truck calls it quits. Owner is thinking about going fishing. (CityPaper)
- Only 14% of students attending closing DC Public Schools have re-enrolled for the fall. (Examiner)
- Public pool in GTown shut down because it was painted with non-waterproof paint. (Georgetowner)
- Comcast customers can now access over 3,800 Wi-Fi hotpots in the DC region. (WTOP)
- Apparently it costs $10.8 million to remove 6.4 inches of snow in Montgomery County. (Examiner)
- Repairs to the Washington Monument set to begin in the next few weeks. (NBC4)
DC Housing
- Rumor has it that a Whole Foods could be coming to the Navy Yard neighborhood. (TheHillisHome)
- Proximity to Capital Bikeshare is spurring economic development in the District. (Examiner)
- Home prices in DC rose nearly 9% in the past year. Median sale price hits $490,000. (UrbanTurf)
Popular Culture
- Because no one demanded it, Terminator 5 will begin shooting in January 2014. (Verge)
- Steve Sanders is now a Chippendales dancer in Las Vegas. Donna unimpressed. (Blemish)
- The kid from the Mighty Ducks movie turned 35. How old do you feel now? (HuffingtonPost)
Sports
- Every MLB player’s at-bat entrance music. Apparently Bryce Harper likes Moby. (DesignatedHits)
- DC United General Manager gives Coach Ben Olsen a vote of confidence. (Washington Post)
- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell defends Redskins’ name in letter to members of congress. (ESPN)
- Calculus homework. Taxes. Knitting a scarf. A collection of distracted Nationals fans. (DeadSpin)
- The Nats Tyler Clippard is just like you. Rides his bike to work. (Washington Post)
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- Your random blog of the week … Hamilton the hipster cat … and your Moment of Yen.
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What did you miss during the past week on the great big Internet? (Luis Gomez Photos)
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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
- DC sixth-best city for parks. More than 95 percent of residents live within a mile of a park. (DCist)
- The Washington Post will begin charging for online access starting June 12. (Mashable)
- Your children are annoying. Sushi bar in Alexandria bans children under the age of 18. (Huffington Post)
- Proposed bill would let District students ride Metro and Circulator buses for free. (Examiner)
- General Manager of Metro makes $350,000 a year. Money well spent? (The Washington Post)
- Local celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio will compete on season five of Top Chef Masters. (Eater)
- DC police handed out 322,000 parking tickets for expired meters last year. (WAMU)
- Constitution Ave used to be canal and other historic DC waterways. (Greater Greater Washington)
- DC’s population grows 79 percent every workday. Centreville suburb loses 41 percent. (WAMU)
DC Housing
- Former Mount Vernon Business Improvement District director moves to Dupont Circle. (CityPaper)
- I thought we were past the age of “McMansions”. Bigger houses are making a comeback. (Atlantic)
- Developer of new housing developments in Shaw hints at new independent movie theater. (UrbanTurf)
- Plans moving forward for 400 new apartments at Landmark Mall in Alexandria. (The Washington Post)
Pop Culture
- Prepare to be bummed out in sepia. Ken Burns plans documentary about cancer. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Ever wonder what the fellas from Daft Punk look like without their helmets? (Gawker)
- The top ten best movies you haven’t seen. Nope, you haven’t seen them. (UrinalGum)
Sports
- Nationals manager Davey Johnson mercifully shaves his “rally goatee.” (The Washington Post)
- Gio Gonzalez most likely won’t be suspended for his link to performance-enhancing drugs. (NBC4)
- Glenn Beck is hatin’ on RGIII’s new house. Cries about it and then consults his chalkboard. (DCist)
- Do you like statistics? Do you like baseball? Well, Ryan Zimmerman thinks you’re a nerd. (Deadspin)
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- Your random blog of the week … the science behind hangovers … and your Moment of Zen.
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What did you miss during the past week on the great big Internet? (Luis Gomez Photos)
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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
- DC regulatory committee will recommend proposed food truck regulations be rejected. (DCist)
- Screen on the Green starts July 22. Come see E.T., Willy Wonka, and Tootsie. (The Washington Post)
- Cute overload. National Zoo’s newborn fishing cat is weighed in a tiny cup. (DCist)
- Sequestration? What sequestration? Despite cuts, DC area adds nearly 40,000 jobs. (WAMU)
- Population in the DC area continues to rise, but Metro ridership continues to fall. (Examiner)
- Fifty new restaurants and counting are opening in the District this spring. (Eater)
- Washington DC is better than NYC, Atlanta, and Chicago… in PCP arrests. (Washington Times)
- Well, it was good while it lasted. Wall Street Journal spells doom for LivingSocial. (InTheCapital)
DC Housing
- Home values in the District have tripled in the past 20 years. (BizJournal)
- NoMa is slated to receive a $50 million grant to create and update parks. (CityPaper)
- Robert Griffin III just bought a house in Loudoun County. It’s bigger than your house. (UrbanTurf)
- Housing booms around the country, but will there be a bust? (Gawker)
Popular Culture
- Who didn’t see this coming? The Grumpy Cat movie is in the works. (CNN)
- The definitive guide to cities and their corresponding hot dogs. (ShortList)
- I admit it. I watch the Bachelorette. Here’s how to bet on the show. (BuzzFeed)
Sports
- RG3 plays DJ during the Redskin’s OTA sessions. Pumps Notorious B.I.G. and Outkast. (The Washington Post)
- Ryan Zimmerman hits three homeruns in one game, but the Nats fall to the Orioles. (Washington Times)
- I’m always happy to see Tyler Hansbrough get pushed to the ground. Birdman, Birdman. (USAToday)
- This is what happens when a brother and sister are caught on the Kiss-Cam. (DailyMail)
- Foul balls. (DCist)
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What did you miss during the past week on the great big Internet? (Luis Gomez Photos)
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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
- Oh, you didn’t know? There’s a new elephant named Bozie at the National Zoo. (DCist)
- I knew all those crunches would pay off. DC is seventh healthiest city in America. (Huffington Post)
- LivingSocial looks to boost profits by promoting concerts, festivals, and other events. (The Washington Post)
- It’s good to ride your bike in DC, but there is still work to be done. (WAMU)
- Third times a charm. DC woman claims 911 hung up on her three times. (WTOP)
- Metro considering plans to let riders use smartphones or credits cards to pay for fairs. (WTOP)
- The District is more populous than Vermont and Wyoming! DC twelfth in population growth. (DCist)
- Damn. I was hoping y’all were gonna be gone this Memorial Day weekend. (The Washington Post)
- New craft brewery, Atlas Brew Works, set to open at the end of summer in Northeast DC. (ElevationDC)
DC Housing
- Old DC Post Office is one step closer to becoming high-end Trump Hotel. (BizJournal)
- New Web portal helps charter schools trying to repurposed recently closed DCPS schools. (CityPaper)
- Half of new home listings in the District are under contract within two weeks. (Redfin)
- After NYC declares Airbnb illegal, what will happen to the service in Washington DC? (UrbanTurf)
Pop Culture
- Lando Calrissian? Never! The 20 worst dressed movie characters. (ShortList)
- Lucky Charms + Cheerios + Cinnamon Toast Crunch = Best cereal ever! (BuzzFeed)
- Everything you need to know about the recently announced Xbox One. (Kotaku)
Sports
- Apparently the Nationals pitching coach posed for Playgirl in 1984. Oh, my. (The Washington Post)
- What music pumps up Stephen Strasburg before a game? Lil Wayne and Garth Brooks. (YouTube)
- The NCAA bans the use of twitter hashtags on college football fields. #lame #YOLO (Yahoo)
- The Washington Wizards could go local with the third pick in the NBA draft. (The Washington Post)
- Don’t expect an invitation, but RG3 would like to thank fans for the wedding gifts. (NBC4)
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- Your random blog of the week… remembering Ray Manzarek… and your Moment of Zen.
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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
- A church and a strip club join forces in opposition of proposed M Street bike lanes. (DCist)
- The sequester shuts down the National Arboretum on weekdays. (The Washington Post)
- Commission to spend next six months considering changes to the DC height ban. (WAMU)
- Don’t be alarmed if you see Kwame Brown out and about. His house arrest sentence ends. (CityPaper)
- Times are tough for food trucks in DC, but Arlington is considering longer service hours. (WAMU)
- Between 2000 and 2011, the number of biking commuters has nearly doubled in DC. (CityPaper)
- Why didn’t anyone tell me about DC’s largest swimming pool? (Popville)
- DC Government to consider $1 billion plan to bury power lines in the District. (WTOP)
DC Housing
- The top 10 DC zip codes where homes sell the fastest. Mount Pleasant ranks second. (UrbanTurf)
- Construction of a 10,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse begins in Anacostia. (Curbed)
- The National Cathedral wins $100K to repair damage from 2011 earthquake. (BizJournals)
Popular Culture
- Need your Prince Harry fix? The 21 swoon-worthy moments from his American visit. (BuzzFeed)
- After eight seasons, we finally met the mother on How I Met Your Mother. (Entertainment Weekly)
- An interactive Web site that charts every reoccurring joke from Arrested Development. (Recurring Developments)
- The 25 creepiest book covers of all time. Yes, Goosebumps and R.L. Stine is on the list. (ShortList)
Sports
- Check out the possible wedding registry for RGIII. I call dibs on the waffle maker. (Bed Bath & Beyond)
- As the injuries mount, the Nationals might have misdiagnosed a Bryce Harper concussion. (DeadSpin)
- They might be the worst MLS team this season, but DC United will soon have their own beer. (DCUnited)
- After the Capital’s playoff loss, Tony Kornheiser lashes out at Caps fans and … (The Washington Post)
- … Michael Wilbon has a few choice words for Alexander Ovechkin. (The Washington Post)
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What did you miss during the past week on the great big Internet? (Luis Gomez Photos)
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The District
- DC taxi riders rejoice! All District taxis will accept credit cards by August 31st. (DCist)
- Cyber-attack cripples WTOP and Federal New Radio Web sites and infects users. (The Washington Post)
- The poor man’s Prince William visited DC on Thursday. Did you catch a glimpse? (DCist)
- Under proposed budget plan, Circulator bus fares could double in 2014. (The Washington Post)
- A collection of DC area farmer’s markets all on one map. How convenient. (Curbed)
- Waiting list for DC’s charter schools exceeds available spots. (WAMU)
- Nearly 19 million people visited Washington DC last year. (DCist)
- Hey thanks Volkswagen! German carmaker donates 10 million to National Mall restoration. (WAMU)
- If you’re reading this on your iPhone while riding the Metro, watch out! (The Washington Post)
DC Housing
- A historic account of what the Southwest DC waterfront could have been. (Atlantic Cities)
- You’ve taken the tour, now hear from the owner of the District’s smallest house. (UrbanTurf)
- Plans to turn former First Church of Christ in Adams Morgan into luxury hotel move forward. (The42Bus)
Pop Culture
- Don’t get too attached to Randy, Keith, Nicki, and Mariah. Possible American Idol shakeup in works. (DigitalSpy)
- The rumors are true. Steve Carell will reprise Michael Scott role for the Office series finale. (TVLine)
- The most important infographic about breakfast that you will read today. (ShortList)
- Hooters offers guests free entrée when you bring your mom on Mother’s Day. (Yahoo)
Sports
- The Nats Jordan Zimmermann becomes MLB’s first six-game winner. (USAToday)
- Nope. Despite Verizon Center ad, a Tim Hortons will not be coming to the District. (The Washington Post)
- The New York Rangers even the series with the Capitals at two games apiece. (CBS Sports)
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What did you miss during the past week on the great big Internet? (Luis Gomez Photos)
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The District
- A visual breakdown of each Metro stop by median annual household income. (CityPaper)
- Hope you like red. DC Taxicab Commission releases proposed cab color scheme. (DCist)
- DC Central Kitchen reaps the benefits of deer overpopulation in Rock Creek Park. (DCist)
- District tops dubious list. DC is leading state in births out of wedlock. (Examiner)
- Eternal flame at JFK gravesite to undergo repair. Flame transferred to temporary burner. (WAMU)
- DC waterway fish became slightly less disgusting. Tumor rates drop substantially. (CityPaper)
- Third time’s a charm. Supreme Court Justice Breyer has shoulder surgery after bike accident. (WJLA)
- Capital Bikeshare agrees to install 50 new bike stations in Montgomery County. (The Washington Post)
- Are you young? Are you professional? Are you happy? You’re in the right city then. (Forbes)
DC Housing
- Five companies have been short-listed for the upcoming Walter Reed development. (CityPaper)
- Are you a fan of 60 Minutes’ Lara Logan? Like a big fan? You can buy her house. (Curbed)
- You’ve been warned. The great DC Grocery Invasion of 2013 is about to begin. (CityPaper)
- Take a tour, albeit brief, of DC’s one room studio house. (UrbanTurf)
Pop Culture
- The top 50 Romantic comedies. Warning: Excessive use of John Cusack. (Paste)
- New reality series called Top Hooker to air this summer. It’s not what you think. (Entertainment Weekly)
- Turns out that Kevin Bacon isn’t even in the top 40 of most connected actors. (BuzzFeed)
- You’ve come a long way baby. Sears women’s fashions for the summer of 1972. (Jezebel)
Sports
- Jason Collins sought advice from former ‘N Sync member Lance Bass. (The Washington Post)
- Adam LaRoche, Patrick and Gina Neely, and the Duck Dynasty guys eat at Ben’s Chili Bowl. (Twitter)
- Preview of the Capitals playoff series with the New York Rangers. (ESPN)
- DC officials considering land swap with developer for future home of DC United stadium. (BizJournals)
- Is Stephen Strasburg going to be ok? Yes. Are you sure? YES. Really? YES!!! (ESPN)
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The District
- First DC clinic receives license to distribute medically prescribed marijuana. (DCist)
- Virginia transportation board to consider new highway west of Dulles. (WAMU)
- DC Government seizes almost $2.5 million from tax returns to offset unpaid parking tickets. (Examiner)
- Share the road. Illinois Avenue NW in Petworth to get new bike lanes. (CityPaper)
- Have you noticed less traffic in the District recently? You can thank sequestration. (DCist)
- Proposed design for Donald Trump’s luxury hotel in DC gets initial approval. (The Washington Post)
- Only two Metro board members report using public transportation every day. (Examiner)
- Twenty-seven area high schools rank in the top 500 in America. Two in the District. (WTOP)
- Development proposal for plot of land on Florida Avenue NW includes 200 micro units. (UrbanTurf)
Pop Culture
- Drugs and stun gun found on Justin Bieber’s tour bus. Monkey remains captive in Germany. (Yahoo)
- Fresh off her selection as most hated celebrity, Gwyneth Paltrow named most beautiful. (CNN)
- Catholic church in Brooklyn gets with the times. Proclaims Jesus to be the “original hipster”. (Gawker)
- TLC, Marky Mark, and Kriss Kross all together on Oprah. Can you handle the awesomeness? (BuzzFeed)
- The now infamous University of Maryland sorority email writer resigns. (Gawker)
- A collection of trashy lingerie catalogues from the 1980s. Butts, bosoms and big hair. (RetroSpace)
Sports
- ESPN the Magazine rates the Redskins as the fifth worst drafting NFL team. (The Washington Post)
- Davey Johnson does push ups in the dugout. I hope to be as spry when I’m 70. (DCist)
- The Capitals rebound from a slow start to clinch Southeast division title, playoff spot. (ESPN)
- New college football playoff is officially named, College Football Playoff. (USAToday)
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Boston
- Here are a few ways to help those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings. Donate through One Fund Boston, register to donate blood, or give through the Salvation Army.
The District
- Don’t forget to vote next Tuesday. All you need to know about the special election. (DCGov)
- Bus and train operators not included in Metro anti-fatigue campaign. (Examiner)
- Filmfest DC facing budget shortfall, leaving 2014 festival in question. (CityPaper)
- WMATA considers several K Street and Georgetown streetcar options. (GreaterGreaterWashington)
- Seems worthwhile to me. Long lines at opening of Nordstrom Rack on 18th and L . (DCist)
- DC tourists have it easy. Cars are not required to get around the District. (UrbanTurf)
- Another DC food truck calls it quits. Pinup Panini says proposed regulations would hurt business. (DCist)
- Union workers for the DC government are looking at a 3 percent salary increase. Thanks, Mayor Gray. (NBC4)
DC Housing
- Developer moving forward with multipurpose 1,000-car parking garage in NE. (CityPaper)
- Surprise. Surprise. DC area rent prices rose more than rest of country. (Examiner)
- Update on the first tenant-owned rooming house in the District. (CityPaper)
Pop Culture
- Check out this handy flowchart that tries to explain time-travel in movies. (Laughing Squid)
- The public has spoken. Gwyneth Paltrow named most hated celebrity. (DailyMail)
- Ever wondered what Barbie would look like without makeup? Wait no longer. (Jezebel)
- Relive your awkward years all over again. The top 30 all time coming-of-age novels. (ShortList)
Sports
- Famous athletes are just like us. Alex Ovechkin gets stuck in NOVA traffic. (The Washington Post)
- … And it looks like Ovechkin’s custom Mercedes is up for sale. (Cars.com)
- Beloved baseball pastime is under attack. Group calls for the end of the Wave at Nationals Park. (The Washington Post)
- “Bryce Harper vomits multiple times, gets four hits, is awesome.” Sometimes the headlines write themselves. (USAToday)
Random
- Your random blog of the week… Stephen Colbert’s “Oopsie-Daisy Homophobe“… and your Moment of Zen.
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The District
- Home prices in DC rose 13.6 percent on average this past year. (UrbanTurf)
- Whatever you do, don’t park in front of David Gregory’s house. (The Washington Post)
- Maryland Live casino in Hanover opened table games this week. (The Baltimore Sun)
- Yo-Yo Ma and former Guns N’ Roses drummer ask congress for more arts funding. (WTOP)
- Need another reason to quit? A pack of cigarettes in DC could climb above $8. (DCist)
- Speaking of bad habits. DC to collect over $42 million in “sin taxes” this fiscal year. (Examiner)
- Metro gives up on trying to repair troubled rail cars. Will buy new ones instead. (The Washington Post)
Food and Drink
- Local celebrity chef Mike Isabella might be distancing himself from Bandolero. (Washington City Paper)
- Sequestration claims another victim. White House assistant chef gets furloughed. (DCist)
- Danish “recovery beers” and other hangover cures from around the world. (FOODBEAST)
Animals
- The next strain of flu might come from horses, bats, or even seals. Really. (Gizmodo)
- Think you could outrun a Tyrannosaurus Rex? Think again. (i09)
Pop Culture
- ‘Vote for Pedro’, ‘I Got Wood’ and other iconic t-shirts in movies. (ShortList)
- You’re never going to guess how they made the dinosaur sounds in Jurassic Park. (Vulture)
- IMBD users vote for the 10 worst movies of all time. (Huffington Post)
- Gavin Rossdale is still getting it done. 90’s band hunks, then and now. (Buzzfeed)
Sports
- The answer to one of life’s greatest mysteries. How Arnold Palmer orders an Arnold Palmer. (Yahoo)
- For those of us who love to over analyze things. The anatomy of a really bad strike call. (FanGraphs)
Random Picks of the Week
- Your random blog of the week … a retrospective look at the movie Batman and Robin … and your Moment of Zen.
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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
- According to a recent study, more people are moving to DC than anywhere else in America. (WTOP)
- VA General Assembly passes transportation deal. Regional taxes to be used only on NOVA projects. (Examiner)
- You’re supposed to stand on the right side. April is second busiest month for tourists in DC. (WJLA)
- April Fools! DC Vote tries reverse psychology to gain support for DC budget autonomy. (The Washington Post)
- DC government looking into the purchase of wind power for the city’s electricity needs. (BizJournals)
- Capital Bikeshare is on track to add 64 new bike stations in 2013. (The Washington Post)
- Pick a side. A spirited discussion on the District’s height limit. (Elevation DC)
- Get a sneak peek of DC’s newest barber shop, The Barber of Hell’s Bottom. (UrbanTurf)
DC Housing
- Mary Cheh is considering giving ANCs a larger voice on the construction of residential buildings. (CityPaper)
- The DC Housing Authority to close the waiting list for public housing. (The Washington Post)
- Overall, supply and demand are staying pretty even in the DC rental market. (Examiner)
- I’m more of a Safeway man myself, but the new Giant on H St set to open May 3rd. (HStreetDC)
Food and Drink
- DC Food Truck Association is raising funds to combat proposed food truck regulations. (DCist)
- Think you know your way around a cow? Cuts of beef, visualized. (Visual.ly)
Sports
- The Nationals have already claimed the prize of having the most expensive beer in MLB. (CNN)
- After a slow start, the Capitals have moved into first place in the Southeast division. (The Washington Post)
- Former Georgetown basketball player Michael Graham wins 1 million in the DC Lottery. (Deadspin)
- In which sport do players run the farthest during a game? Hint: It’s not softball. (Gizmodo)
Random Picks of the Week
- Your random blog of the week … Roger Ebert reviews Back to the Future … and your Moment of Zen.
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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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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
- The DC Metro map, reimagined as a level in Super Mario Bros. 3. (DCist)
- Metro is trying to shed some light on the issue of dark Metro stations. (Examiner)
- Hope you like reading the Express. The Examiner will shut down daily production in June. (Washington Post)
- Not so fast, peak bloom dates for cherry blossoms pushed back. (WTOP)
- Local food truck proprietors take issue with newly proposed food truck regulations. (CityPaper)
- Popular Metro bus schedule app comes back to life, but… (Washington Post)
- … Metro riders continue to find the Metro’s online NextBus service unreliable. (Washington Post)
- Smile for the camera. DC is on pace to collect 119 million in traffic camera fines. (Examiner)
DC Housing
- A magnificent Robert Gurney designed apartment right here in Dupont Circle. (UrbanTurf)
- What 7.6 million can get you in the DC area real estate market. (Washingtonian)
- Is it getting crowded in here? Logan Circle is now the densest neighborhood in the region. (GreaterGreaterWashington)
Music
- Get an advanced listen of the new Strokes album Comedown Machine. (Pitchfork)
- New music from Vampire Weekend and The Postal Service. (1077TheEnd, NME)
- Experience the entire collection of the late Songs: Ohia front man, Jason Molina. (MagnoliaElectricCo)
Pop Culture
- DC Native Tim Gunn loves HGTV just like you. Twenty-five things you didn’t know about him. (US Weekly)
- The top 50 opening scenes of all time. Yep, Jaws is on the list. (Film.com)
- A critical examination and ranking of Lindsay Lohan’s mug shots. (Gawker)
Sports
- Did you know that Chipotle hands out free-burritos-for-life cards? Bryce Harper does. (NBC4)
- If you need to fill out more brackets, we’ve got martinis, curse words, and even the 80s vs. the 90s. (Slate, Deadspin, Jezebel,)
- For all the baseball statistics geeks; a critical analysis of the art of base stealing. (Grantland)
Random Pick of the Week
- Your random blog of the week … a video of a cat who just wants love … and your moment of zen.
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