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Bicycles and Cars — A Calamitous Coexistence?

Today, a 22-year old cyclist was killed by a garbage truck as she crossed a sidewalk just 5 blocks from my home, about an hour before I biked to work. I’m normally hard to phase and distract from work, but … Continue reading

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Review: EnviroCab for Arlington, VA

I had to go to an urgent care facility today because my foot has been hurting and it got really bad this morning. Problematic because (a) I live in D.C. and I walk everywhere, (b) I have two flights of … Continue reading

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HopStop

It feels like this is the first time in a long while that I’ve recommended a non-Google product over a Google product, but HopStop.com just passed up Google Maps in my book (though I’ve yet to see if HotStop has … Continue reading

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The Last Gasp of a Smoke-Filled Room?

When the District goes smoke-free Jan. 2, at least one nicotine haven will remain: the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers, several of whom enjoy a good cigar, have exempted themselves from the city’s smoking ban, not to mention rules that forbid lighting … Continue reading

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13 Days, 14 Homicides

DC is under a crime emergency because of the high level of murders beginning July 1. Previously, I was under the impression that my neighborhood was pretty safe. Comparatively, I still think so. But it makes you stop to think … Continue reading

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