Welcome back to work, Washington. Perhaps you’re struggling to focus this morning, having only barely recovered from the weekend’s Halloween festivities. Perhaps you just had a difficult time extricating yourself from your bed on this first cold morning of the year. Whatever the case may be, DCist recommends a strong cup of coffee with a dash of Rumbler to get your motor running today. The Rumbler is described as a “high-tech blaster” being used in conjunction with sirens that have already been installed on 49 Metropolitan Police Department police vehicles — basically, they make the ground near patrol cars vibrate in order to get your attention in emergency situations. The Post reports that the device has already gained fans within the MPD for its effectiveness. Amazingly though, the story makes no mention of the Rumbler’s obvious potential use as a sexual stimulant. We’re sure that was just an oversight.
UDC Leaders Want to Clean House: Leaders at UDC are asking for staff changes and a complete review of the university in the wake of accusations of serious mismanagement and corruption on the part of key administrators. “I’m embarrassed to say to you that people have gone for years without being appraised,” acting president Stanley Jackson told the Examiner. Jackson is asking D.C. CFO Natwar Gandhi to overhaul the staff that deals with the school’s budget.
Teen Pregnancy Way Down Across Region: Hey look, some good news! The Post reports on its front page about huge drops in teen pregnancy across the region, with the District cutting its numbers by more than half. The change mirrors national trends in declining rates of teenage pregnancies, which is generally seen as the result of teens’ greater use of condoms and other contraceptives. Well done, teens of D.C.
Briefly Noted: Fire at downtown building overnight … Small part of Poplar Point to honor Frederick Douglass … Silver Spring woman wins Marine Corps Marathon … Metro eyes more reserved parking.
Photo of the 32nd Annual Marine Corps Marathon by spiggycat
