Next time you enjoy Chesapeake Bay oysters, be aware that they could come from your old toilet. The AP, via WTOP, reports that an experiment in Virginia to build artificial reefs from old toilets has created an ideal home for oyster beds. Porcelain shards apparently make good shells. This is good news for the oysters, which have been hit by disease and pollution in the bay. In other Chesapeake-related news, heavy rains from Hurricane Ivan…

So if you’ve been wondering who we are, we have a staff page that is more or less ready for viewing, but with new DCist contributors coming on board, look for it to change. If you find yourself on 18th Street this evening, we would love for you to join us for our launch party/happy hour. DCeiver even says we’re giving out free treats, Oprah-style. While we cannot confirm that everyone will get a free…