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- One Nationals Park beer vendor certainly earned his tip last Thursday. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Megan McArdle argues that the shuttering of Shaw’s Tavern is indicative of a larger problem with liquor licensing. (Let the arguments begin!) [The Atlantic]
- Yes, it’s a good time to be spinning records in the District. [Capital Business]
- Today in misguided criticism of the District from Republican politicians: Eric Cantor, Rick Perry. [TBD, National Journal]
- Former Wizard Javaris Crittenton, being sought on murder charges, now has an FBI wanted poster. [TMZ]
- That’s a lot of Confederate artifacts. [Crime Scene]
- Hurricane Irene was a boon for birdwatchers. [WAMU]
- Somehow, legalized gambling has not sent Ocean City spiraling into the depths of hell. [WaPo]
- The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial — officially a national park, which means you can probably walk your bike through it now. [WaPo]
- “Whether it’s just more lip service or a real attempt at ethics reform at the Wilson Building is something that will be revealed in the months to come. One thing is for sure right now, though: There will be no repercussions for Mayor Gray, not as long as he’s still mayor.” [Georgetown Patch]
- The Armed Forces Retirement Home — commonly known as the Soldiers Home — was damaged in last week’s earthquake. [Streets of Washington]
- I would have thought that this was common sense, but, yeah, don’t dump sand from your sandbags down the drain. [@DCRA]
- Know someone named Irene? She’s treating you to dinner tonight. [Z Burger]
- Go directly to hell. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. [WTOP]