DeEvening Links: What’s in a traffic camera?
A traffic camera on Branch Avenue SE reveals some interesting cleavages in the rough-and-tumble world of neighborhood activism. The Rev. Bill Bennett , who’s running for the Ward 7 D.C. Council seat, says the camera unfairly targets low-income and fixed-income members of his flock . Meanwhile, the Hillcrest Community Civic Association says tough cookies : “While some frame the financial penalty ...
Pinterest secretly swaps links for profit
New vision board social site secretly points users to affiliate links for profit
DeMorning Links: State of the District
Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D) packed the Sixth & I Synagogue last night for his State of the District address, in which he acknowledged his missteps, tried to redefine his “One City” vision and vowed to create an economy “less reliant on the federal government and less dependent on real estate development.” Nikita Stewart has more . Aggrieved firefighters showed up , and while they didn’t applaud ...
Iran arrests several on links to BBC Farsi service
Iranian authorities have arrested several people over alleged links to the British Broadcasting Corporation's Farsi-language service, Iran's semiofficial Mehr news agency reported Monday.
Breakfast links: Back to business
Thanks to the blog editors for picking me up on the breakfast links Tuesday. There was just no way. But I'm back! For today, at least, and we resume our daily trip around the division through the eyes of others. Curious to get your thoughts: Do we keep doing the links in order of division standings right through the offseason, or is there some point at which it makes sense to go back to doing ...
Unplanned experiment links noise and whale stress
Researchers say an ocean experiment accidentally conducted amid the post-Sept. 11 silence has shown the first link between underwater noise and stress in whales.
Morning Links: Groupon, Munis And Apple’s Market Cap
This morning's links include Groupon's growing pains, an outlook for municipal bonds and Apple's face-ripping market cap.
DeEvening Links: Here comes The Donald
You know, during all this presidential talk, I never thought Donald Trump and D.C. would be all that compatible. But now we get to find out: The General Services Administration announced this afternoon it has chosen the Trump Organization to redevelop the Old Post Office Pavilion . Jonathan O’Connell has more at Capital Business. Read full article >>
Unplanned 9/11 analysis links noise, whale stress
An ocean experiment that was accidentally conducted amid the shipping silence after Sept. 11 has shown the first link between underwater noise and stress in whales, researchers reported Wednesday.
Weakest links in food safety lie with food services and households
TORONTO , Feb. 8, 2012 /CNW/ - The weakest links in food safety are found closest to the plates of Canadian diners, according to a Conference Board of Canada report, released on the second day of the Canadian ...
