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TBD: Betsy Rothstein’s year in Twitter battles On June 26, Betsy Rothstein published a stirring defense of media journalism. Rothstein, the editor of Fishbowl DC, a media news and gossip site, had published some of a Washington Post blogger’s e-mails to a private Listserv, and the ensuing revelation that he’d …

Now there is time and Time is young. ~ May Sarton Be sure to tell Mr. Matt Dornic Happy Birthday tomorrow.

Members of Congress would love this kind of media attention. Politico’s Daniel Libit: D.C.’s independent copy-editor The 19-year-old sophomore at George Washington University has become the Washington press corps’ independent fact checker, copy editor and link distributor extraordinaire. His e-mails almost always lead off with a soupçon of praise, such …

Two reporters enter, one reporter leaves. Matt Dornic breaks more news. [shiner]

  Politico named their Top 50 Party People in DC, Sally Albright is actually Social Capitol, Ben Smith doesn’t agree with Jonathan Weisman’s Drudge take, Huffington Post’s Ryan Grim told everyone Cramdown is back, Brian Patrick got a Drudge flash with his Whip Count update, is this a Drudge only Friday round-up?, …

Christine and Matt must be working overtime. FishbowlDC just announced the remaining candidates for their Summer Superlative Contest . We’re still waiting on bribes to announce our endorsements, but we will say that the Biggest Rebel category will be the toughest. Do we go with American Bad Ass John Stanton …

Yesterday Matt Dornic and friends revealed the candidates for the FishbowlDC Class of 2009 Summer Superlative Contest We’re still waiting to see who pays us off endorse any candidates, but stay tuned. As Washingtonians, our vote doesn’t count in Congress, so we might as well take advantage of the opportunity …

Fishbowl DC Editor Matt Dornic recently celebrated his 24th birthday.  Congratulations, Matt!

FishbowlDC: ‘CQ’ to Join ‘Roll Call’ Under Economist Group While other publications are talking about breaking even next year, Roll Call is buying up everyone in D.C. What’s next? Roll Call Sports Illustrated Roll Call Playboy Roll Call Readers Digest

Ramesh Ponnuru was almost named to the Macon, Georgia City Council, Alex Ovechkin continued his campaign for DC Sports Savior, Obama supporter Colin Powell offered advice to the GOP via Chris Strohm, Mike Madden complained he’s never been called for DC jury duty, Kara Rowland invited Members of Congress to …

It looks like George Hickenlooper was the first one out of the gate: "Casino Jack " is scheduled for release in 2010. FishbowlDC’s Matt Dornic notes Kevin Spacey and George Hickenlooper are visiting with Jack Abramoff at the Cumberland Federal Prison. Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting that 2-time Academy Award …

We never figured change was something we could drink, but apparently it is. This bottled water was recently purchased by FishbowlDC editor Matt Dornic at the P Street 7-11 in Georgetown. It might look fancy, but we’re told it still tastes like lake water .

Only in America can a Congressional reporter take sabbatical in order to track the history of drug use in our country. Luckily, that reporter, Ryan Grim, took a few minutes to answer our Famous 5 questions. We hope you enjoy the interview and support your local author: buy the book. …

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