The Wrong Kind of Shutout for the Nationals- July 14, 2008 Alarmists might do well to chill a bit, concerning the low ratings for Washington Nationals television broadcasts "Nats Striking Out on TV; MASN Programming Ranks Last Among U.S. Major League Markets," Sports, July 8. Our fair capital has yet to develop a true baseball culture, and why would it have, given over three decades of baseball-less summers until three years ago It takes time for habits to develop, especially in a TV age where, in Montgomery County at least, the Nats appear on Channel..http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/13/AR2008071301679.html?nav=r... Let He Who Voted Criticize- July 14, 2008 The July 10 news story "Obama Joins Fellow Senators in Passing New Wiretapping Measure" reported that Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) voted for the legislation to revise the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. It also stated that Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) criticized his rival for changing positions on the legislation.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/13/AR2008071301715.html?nav=r... Bikes in the Blind Spot- July 14, 2008 The tragic death of a cyclist near the church where I volunteer confirms my fears of driving in the District since the bicycle lanes were put in place "Cyclist, 22, Dies After Being Hit by Truck Near Dupont Circle," Metro, July 9.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/13/AR2008071301714.html?nav=r... How One Community Fights Water Pollution- July 14, 2008 Christy Goodman's July 7 Metro article on efforts to raise oysters in Hellen Creek in Lusby "Hard-Shell Tactics; In Clean-Water Quest, Neighbors Become Oyster Ranchers" highlighted a significant trend: small, community-based programs that use oysters to reduce pollution in local waters. These projects complement efforts by Maryland officials to restore big oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/13/AR2008071301713.html?nav=r... Libraries That Would Cater to Slobs- July 14, 2008 In his July 10 Metro column, "D.C. Libraries Mired in Political Dithering," Marc Fisher said that new libraries director Ginnie Cooper "says she's close to persuading her staff that new libraries should allow patrons to eat and drink, as they would while handling library books at home."http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/13/AR2008071301717.html?nav=r... Benefits of Reverse Mortgages- July 13, 2008 In his June 28 Housing Counsel column, Benny L. Kass referred to reverse mortgages as a last resort.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/12/AR2008071201480.html?nav=r... Diligently Pursuing Fraud at Justice- July 13, 2008 The July 2 front-page article "A Backlog of Cases Alleging Fraud" incorrectly stated that 900 cases are languishing in a "backlog." That number represents the active cases under investigation by the Justice Department.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/12/AR2008071201468.html?nav=r... The Park Service's Priorities- July 13, 2008 I thoroughly enjoyed this year's broadcast of the Capitol Fourth concert and fireworks. But why on earth, with its habitual shortage of funds, is the National Park Service partially funding this eventhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/12/AR2008071201466.html?nav=r... The Facts on Our Gifts- July 13, 2008 Colbert I. King's suggestion that CareFirst has given $100,000 to the D.C. Public Education Fund "for a purpose that has nothing to do with public health" "Tainted Money for D.C. Schools," op-ed, June 28 is simply not true. CareFirst's contribution is specifically dedicated to a health-care purpose -- outfitting 123 nursing suites to serve D.C. public school students.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/12/AR2008071201478.html?nav=r... Left Behind in D.C. Schools- July 13, 2008 Education Secretary Margaret Spellings devoted much of her July 8 op-ed, "Save D.C.'s Vouchers," to the benefits afforded to children selected to participate in the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/12/AR2008071201467.html?nav=r... |