Spring is when we get busy here in the Ist-A-Verse. Very busy. But, after staying bundled-up indoors all winter, it's nice for us to be out, about, and collecting things to write about for you. Here's a glimpse at what's been keeping your favorite citybloggers busily away from home and out of bed. For LAist, strong winds attacked LA on the same day the Feds raided the Crips. Not to fear, though: the Japanese version......

DCist is screwed in the event of an oil crisis. Not that we're not all screwed in the event of an oil crisis, just D.C. is more screwed. Don't sell your car yet, District resident, a cabbie can kick you to the curb if he doesn't like your address. Not even Metro can save you now. Londonist experiences the London of the future through the wonders of 3D modeling, but while the 3D guys are......

It's Thursday evening, you have a few dollars in your pocket and your stomach is running on E. You're tired of eating grilled cheese sandwiches every night, and you're out of ketchup anyway. Next thing you know, the softwood lumber deal comes through. "Good for the provinces, good for Canada," you say to your roommate. Now it's time to celebrate. You grab your cardigan, lace up the Clark Wallabees and start combing your hair. Then......

In a world where people are willing to spend unimaginable amounts of money on grilled cheese sandwiches and Travis CD's, it's a refreshing change of pace to get a CD free of charge. For a limited time only, a compilation album with such artists as the Hidden Cameras, Frog Eyes, the Wrens, Court and Spark, Xiu Xiu, and Goblin Cock can be yours for nothing but your address. The catch - Absolutely Kosher Records offers......