In the last few months I’ve noticed an increasing number of blogs dedicated to writing about real estate and development in the D.C. area. In my view this newly emerging real estate blogosphere is another sign of the maturing of the local blogosphere, which I expect to continue to develop multiple niches. I’m also interested […]
links for 2006-05-09
DCist: Introducing LastCall DCist launches SMS information service with Metro times, movie times, weather, music listings, and more.
Technology and Urban Development College Park
Update, 10/24/06: Please visit the new blog Rethink College Park College Park wants to be more “college town.” It turns out the home of the University of Maryland isn’t very college-town-y: it’s part auto-based sprawl, part dismal inner-ring suburb, and nothing like Tuscon, Ann Arbor, Madison, or any other of the country’s great college towns. […]
The Meaning of Charles Sheeler
I’m pretty excited about a small exhibit of works by Charles Sheeler that opened today at the National Gallery. Also interesting is some of the commentary surrounding his artwork. Both a noted photographer and painter Charles Sheeler is best known for a series of iconic photographs he produced on commission by the Ford Motor Company, […]
Political T-Shirt Designs Wanted
My friend Elana at Campus Progress emailed me about a t-shirt designing contest they’re hosting for their annual student conference this summer. In addition to an overall winner, two other winners will recive $500 cash prizes for best humorous design and best single-issue designs. The star-studded judges panel includes Janeane Garofalo, Markos “Kos” Moulitsas Zuniga, […]
links for 2006-05-07
Diamondback Online – Smile! They’re watching you The U. of Maryland maintains a network of security cameras on campus, which they use to monitor every part of campus and even “follow” people home late at night to deter crime.
Just Added
A revised permanent page of books about DC. Feel free to post comments or suggestions over there in the comments. There’s a permanent link to the page on the sidebar under “Hot Topics.”