Wednesday, May 27: If you’re a fan of gentrification (and who isn’t?), you should be thrilled to find out about the opening of the H Street Country Club in the Atlas District.  Although there is something off about opening a country club in a predominantly black neighborhood when the majority of the patrons will probably be white kids from the NW quadrant, it should be a great new way to have fun in the Distinct.  After all, there is a mini golf course.  [H Street Country Club] MORE »

“Last night, October 5th, after what was thought to be a secret meeting for new members of the front at Chief Ike’s, Inquisitor K (forgot to ask if I can just put his real name now) was arrested by US Marshalls. He says they were watching the meeting the entire time and when leaving they rushed him but he got away and was chased into Rock Creek where he was tackled, cuffed and nearly drowned. We went down to court this morning where he was arraigned on many charges including advocating terrorism (or something like that), providing material support to a terrorist organization, aggravated assault (for a botched ball-napping in July where a kickball player who gave chase was supposedly knocked out with brass knuckles), resisting arrest, 3 counts of theft, another assault charge, and he apparently faces extradition to Maryland and New Jersey for warrants related to narcotics trafficking.” [DieYuppieKickball.com]

* How do people afford DC? [Elaine Meyer]
* Oh, gentrification: “It’s normally not a welcoming gesture when we move into neighborhoods with our noses in the air. It’s usually not good community practice when you are afraid of neighbors who have lived there for years.” [DCSavvy]
* Do you want to live in Petworth? Do you, punk? [Prince of Petworth]
* “Is that a dingleberry on Murtha’s butt?!” Caption that photo. [On Rush Hour in D.C]
* “It’s Summer Time, kids. God I love this…it’s getting hot out. The Nats are playin’. The 4th of July is just around the corner. There’s a whole lot of skin being shown on the streets of DC. And to that end, y’all, it’s time for a Blogger’s Happy Hour.” Oh, yes, Blogger’s Happy Hour. [I Now Pronounce You]

WALNUTS! The Maverick of the Senate! The Renegade of the Republican Party! He’s just the sort of straight-shootin’ angry 90-year-old kook who appeals to young professionals — or “yuppies”, as they liked to be called a quarter-century ago. MORE »

* If the DCPD doesn’t train officers in revenue acquisition, how can they pick up off-duty Mafia extortion gigs? [Rock Creek Rambler] MORE »

* Going out drinking with interns? Better be ready for the consequences. [The Blonde Menace] MORE »

* Will the kind gentleman from across the pond please refrain from burning down our fair city’s pubs, regardless of how corny they may be. [UPI] MORE »