>> “I have no idea what is going on this week, but there has apparently been ANOTHER HOMICIDE in Trinidad. This one at Owen and Montello. In fact, much of the 5th District seems to have experienced a major spike in the past week.” [Frozen Tropics]

>> There’s a new pair of bald eagles in town. [WaPo]

>> “If you develop good work habits, you too can become Mayor.” [Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space]

>> “What kind of world is it when Nancy Pelosi kisses the Pope’s ring and Condi doesn’t? The kind of world, I guess, where lavender pantsuits are less of a crime than starting disastrous, unnecessary wars.” [Princess Sparkle Pony]

>> D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr., originally a Hillary Clinton supporter, will officially cast his vote at the Democratic National Convention in Denver for Sen. Barack Obama. [D.C. Wire]

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