>> Now fellas, we know circumcision is a serious issue, and everyone is pleased to learn that the procedure could protect millions from contracting HIV, but our inner ten-year-old also delighted in the Post’s coverage today. Speaking about the foreskin research on behalf of the World Health Organization was none other than Kevin De Cock. Seriously. We’re happy to see he has taken the problem firmly in hand and cut through social issues surrounding the debate. Mr. De Cock is clearly an exciting member of the medical community.
>> There are a lot of reason people blog. Some want to vent their innermost thoughts. Some want fame and fortune. Some of us were born under the first new moon after the winter solstice with a birthmark resembling the DCist masthead on our left butt cheek. Few blog with the burning desire to help the federal government police illegal uses of online images and videos. Apparently, Sen. John McCain is unclear on that point and believes blogs should face stiff fines and legal sanctions if they don’t swiftly report illegal user-submitted media. What’s more, bloggers are meant to block links to sites “associated with sex offenders.” This might include amazon.com, since it allows users to create personal profiles, although we doubt Rapey McChildmolester includes such tidbits on his user page. Stay tuned for DCist 2.0, now with a lengthy security clearance protocol! [Princess Sparkle Pony]
>> Maybe donors to the Fenty campaign should have spent their dough on a nice Dilbert calender. The Mayor-Elect announced today he will be returning funds sent to his campaign after the November election. The decision came after electoral officials suggested the donations might be illegal. [NBC4]
>> The New Republic has lent its support to D.C. voting rights. Unfortunately, they predict the most we can hope for is 33.3% less disenfranchisement.
>> Looks like being surrounded by priests and God’s love wasn’t enough to protect over 50 Catholic University students from contracting a stomach flu. Just in time for finals! Hope y’all feel better soon. [WTOP]
>> The Cardozo Shaw Neighborhood Association is holding their annual Silent Auciton new U Street watering hole Solly’s Tavern. If you live in the area, come meet your neighbors and bid on gift certificates to spots like Busboys & Poets, Cafe Saint Ex, Results the Gym, and Nana. Bidding starts at 7 p.m.
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