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Dear Arlington: The Check is in the Mail

2011-10-01T20:26:00.000-05:00

CAPP is stupid.I went to Arlington CAPP payment system to pay a parking ticket. After a 15 minute argument with the login system that I am quite sure did not work the way it was suppose to, I finally got into my account.When I tried to pay the parking ticket with a credit card, ArlCo wanted to charge me a convenience fee. REALLY?? What are they, Bank of America?? If I pay by check in the mail

Donaldson Run - a community blog

2011-09-26T13:39:00.005-05:00

For the like two people who ever look at this blog, I have started a new blog called Donaldson Run. The idea is to create a much more community based, interactive, information blog. DON RUN

Reporting in from Lee Heights Arlington

2011-08-28T09:21:00.000-05:00

Power is on in our neighborhood. Mostly there are a lot of small branches littering the roads. On some roads the small branches create a thick carpet. As you approach Marymount University (near 26th St) you can hear generators. Marymount University has a generator on. The water tower had a generator on; but it may be off by now. There were three bucket-trucks predeployed at the mulch pile;

Lost Dog 5K - Pictures from the Second Race

2011-08-12T19:59:00.000-05:00

Lost Dog Rescue is celebrating 10 years of rescuing dogs and cats by having a series of 5K Fund-Raiser races in Bluemont Park in cooperation with Pacers. Last Friday I was accidentally in Bluemont when I was overwhelmed by 100s of puppies happy playing along with whatever this 5K Race thing is. This Friday, I got pictures. Well not really.... Didnt have the camera on the right setting... but

Congratulations to Arlington's Lost Dog Rescue on Ten Years of Animal Rescue

2011-08-07T18:40:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to Lost Dog Rescue for 10 years of rescuing dogs and cats, and 17,000 lives saved! We adopted a pup from about the first year of adoption events back in the day! At today's Alexandria adoption event eight dogs found new homes! Bentley, who is the sweetest dog in the world, is still available though!

Adopt Your Next Best Friend

2011-08-01T09:30:00.000-05:00

Arlington has a number of excellent animal rescue organizations. Lost Dog and Stray Cat Rescue is one of them. About 10 years old and with its roots in the popular Westover pizza joint, Lost Dog has rescued and adopted... I think the flier said 14,000 dogs over the last ten years. They frequently adopt out 40 dogs in a weekend. Lost Dog gets dogs from a lot of desperate situations such as the

And Now for Something Completely Different: Desktop Destroyer (Google has Been Defeated)

2011-07-28T20:55:00.000-05:00

I never cease to be amazed by the Arlington Public School system. One of the gems of APS is the Arlington Career Center, which offers everything from auto repair classes, to animal husbandry, to graphic arts and video production. It is an excellent program filled with great teachers and quality equipment. And not only is a school program, it is also a Saturday enrichment program... and its a

The Greatest Places to Visit in Wash DC Are Sometimes Outside of Wash DC: Great Falls Park

2011-07-17T21:09:00.000-05:00

If you are a visitor to Washington (and even if you are a local) by far the most beautiful place in Washington DC is 13 miles outside of Washington DC: Great Falls National Park. Great Falls is a magnificent spot along the Potomac where the river carves out tremendous cliffs and waterways. It is a playground for the most advanced Yakers (you can see a kayaker in the photo). The C&O canal

Can You Foster a Dog for a Couple of Weeks?

2011-07-12T10:42:00.003-05:00

Can you foster a dog? With the economic downturn and the climate-change-disasters, animal rescue organizations are experiencing high occupancies. There are many victims of unfortunate circumstances; unfortunately four legged critters who entrust themselves to our care are frequently among them. As for me, we are Foster Failures (we fostered (short term stay) but he never left). Arlington

Wildfire in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Impacting Outer Banks

2011-06-21T07:04:00.002-05:00

Going on vacation to the Outer Banks soon? You might want to read about the wildfire in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, over near Manteo. As this video shows, the smoke from the wildfire is having a significant impact on OBXThe N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources is releasing regular air quality advisories, which can be found here. You know has Washed DC has Code

Photos from the Clarendon Air Force Classic Pro Race

2011-06-11T12:40:00.003-05:00

Photographs from the Clarendon Air Force Classic Pro Race today in Arlington. These are from about lap 25 at the corner of Filmore and Wilson.The breeze coming off of the Peloton was incredible! Best part of race day? Local restaurants opening up early for sidewalk patio brunch! Watching the race while having Huevos Rancheros!

Arlington's Bike to Work Day (video)

2011-06-02T12:34:00.002-05:00

Great video about Arlington's Bike to Work Day

ARPANET Created in Arlington on May 17, 2011

2011-05-17T19:36:00.004-05:00

It's official. The ARPANET was created in Arlington on May 17, 2011 at 4:08 pm!Well, according to the video screen in the picture below that is.After the Ruskies launched Sputnik, the United States government decided that technology research and development would probably be a good priority. The blog post from earlier today goes into that history. Inside of ARPA was an office called

Arlington Invented the Internet!!

2011-05-17T08:00:00.000-05:00

Actually... it did. And today at 3:30 the Arlington County Board will be recognizing this historic achievement.The roots of the Internet go back to something called the ARPANET. ARPANET was a project of a special office in the Pentagon, ARPA, which had as a mission high tech research. ARPA was born after the Ruskies launched Sputnik, shaking the United State's nerves. Pres. Eisenhower realized

Mad Max and the GW Parkway - Why Doesnt the GW NPS Do Something?

2011-05-16T08:30:00.001-05:00

When is the GW NPS going to correct the traffic problem on Memorial Circle? Why must we have the accident of the week or the accident of the day for this poorly designed traffic circle.On Memorial Circle on the GW Parkway at the Memorial Bridge, traffic flowing east entering the bridge - is an absolute recipe for accidents. The GW NPS knows this. They have marked it as a dangerous intersection

SmartGrowth: East Falls Church

2011-04-15T13:30:00.001-05:00

Arlington has been a leader in smart growth, with decades of planning that have gone into the Orange line Courthouse - Clarendon - Ballston corridor, the planning for Crystal City, and the support for Capital Bike Share.Arlington is at it again with plans for East Falls Church. This is a progressive plan that continues to support Arlington's vision of creating a walkable, bikable, and drivable

Arlington Kenmore Middle School Named SMART School of the Year

2011-03-09T19:03:00.003-05:00

When my first son when to middle school - a technology school mind you - he was punished for doing an art project using a graphics art program, the teachers would not use IT (blackboard or an equivalent) to convey homework assignments to parents, and smartboards gathered dust. At an open PTA meeting, I took the opportunity to raise the issue with the Principal whose simple response was that they

Tree Down Utah Street at 17th St

2011-02-25T17:55:00.004-05:00

Winds bring down a tree on N Utah Street, Arlington, VA

Time to Act to Support PBS and NPR and fight Congressional Budget Cuts

2011-02-14T20:46:00.003-05:00

Year after year studies review that NPR and PBS are the must trusted sources for unbiased news and information. News and information - the life blood of democratic discourse. NPR and PBS are part of the 4th Estate - the media which provides reporting, coverage and facts that makes our political system work. A democracy depends on this good type of reporting - and not the partisan hijacked

"You Gotta Keep 'em Separated!" Support the 3 feet passing law in Virginia for Bikes

2011-02-11T17:47:00.000-05:00

You know the old Offspring song "Come Out & Play" with the line - "You gotta keep 'em separated." Well, never mind that - but it comes to mind when talking about cars and bikes. For all the bickering that you here between drivers and bikers (and I one to add to the bickering), one thing that people tend to agree on is "you gotta keep 'em separated." The more separation between a car and a bike

A Child Got Hit by a Car Today Near Her School

2011-02-10T22:23:00.000-05:00

Today, while crossing the street next to her school, a child was hit by a car. It was an early release day. The girl was hit just before 1:20 pm. There is a lot to be said about what happened yesterday. I will let others talk about those things.But I will note this. It was an early release day from school. The kids know that. The drivers do not. Early release dramatically changes traffic

Traffic Wars: Oppose Legislation Aimed at Taking Away Arlington Authority

2011-02-09T21:41:00.002-05:00

Adding asphalt has been tried and failed. Increasing capacity has simply resulted in people taking advantage of that capacity to live further away and shift the cost of commuter transportation on others (like those that live close in). The solution is not more lanes to support more foreign-petroleum-dependent-$5-a-gallon-single-occupancy cars -- the solution is smart growth. Trains. Subways.

Ultimate Frisbee Camp this Summer

2011-02-08T19:41:00.002-05:00

Arlington's Dynamic Duo are at it again. Dale Soles (HBW) and Will Smolinski (WMS) are once again offering Ultimate Frisbee Summer camp. This summer its7/11 - 15 11 - 14 Williamsburg Middle School Arlington, VA Day (9am - 4pm)7/18 - 22 13 - 16 Williamsburg Middle School Arlington, VA Day (9am - 4pm)8/1 - 5 11 - 16 St. Andrew's

WMATA Opens Bags

2011-02-07T08:51:00.002-05:00

Tired of the Security Theater that WMATA has become? Apparently, according to Maryland group fighting the bag searches, the WMATA board will take up the issue thursday. Seems like its time to show the WMATA Board your love - and let them know how you feel about intrusive searches that provide, in fact, no increased or improved security. Here is the information from the Maryland group:The WMATA

Vote in the Arlington Vehicle Decal Competition

2011-02-05T20:24:00.003-05:00

Arlington looks for opportunities everywhere. One excellent opportunity has been turning the Arlington Vehicle Decal into an opportunity for High School Students. For the seventh year, Arlington County has invited Arlington high school students to submit designs to the competition. Last year the county received sixteen submissions from sixteen students. A panel selects the best for to be four

Whose Your Favorite Teacher

2011-02-05T20:18:00.001-05:00

It's been an "interesting" week for Arlington Public School. One thing is for sure, Arlington Public Schools has some incredible teachers, Arlington students excel in testing and in state-wide and national competitions, and Arlington teachers volunteer to run one of the best high school Ultimate Frisbee teams!Give a shout out to your favorite teacher. Nominate an Arlington teacher for Super

9/11 Unity Walk this Sunday

2010-09-10T07:53:00.000-05:00

9/11 UNITY WALK is THIS SUNDAY:"Building Peace by Serving Each Other"ALL FAITHS JOIN FOR A GANDHI-STYLE WALK ON EMBASSY ROW SUNDAY, SEPT 12, 1:30 PM The program will start at the Sikh Temple (3801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW). Then, participants will have time to visit open houses in the surrounding area before making their way to the Islamic Center where they can learn even more about

Lost Dog Rescue's Van Reportedly Stolen

2010-07-31T17:00:00.003-05:00

According to Lost Dog's FB postThanks to those who came out to adoptions today. Our Seven Corners van did not arrive, and we lost contact with the driver. Law enforcement has been notified, and the van is declared stolen. The welfare of our animals is very concerning, and our hearts are breaking for them. We want them home. If you see the van, or have question...s, please call Paul

Rails WITH Trails

2010-07-16T18:52:00.003-05:00

You have perhaps heard of Rails-to-Trails? Rails-to-Trails is the rather excellent notion of taking old rail road ROW, and turning them into long recreational trails. In Arlington Virginia we have seen fantastic success with this, with the W&OD trail which extends from National Airport to Leesburg. On a good day, the W&OD becomes a super highway of bikers, rollerbladers, joggers, walkers and

WashDC is Number One for Veggies! (What A Bunch of Tofu!)

2010-07-14T20:07:00.000-05:00

Good news! PETA has declared that Wash DC is the number one Veggie Friendly City! Bad News! The comments attached to their release reflect that very few people agree with this announcement. Gotta agree with the comments. DC??? REALLY???? PETA cites a few token restaurants. Lots of restaurants in WashDC I go to have no veggie option - you have to ask them to remove the meat. Others the

Thank You DOT Secretary Ray LaHood for your Support on Bike to Work Day

2010-05-21T18:40:00.000-05:00

Thanks for your support Ray!!! We need to completely change the way we think about transportation. Bicycles need to move from aliens on planet-car, and becoming full citizens of planet-transportation. Bikers need support. And then need to stop being punished when they struggle to go down roads not designed for them - fined by laws that were not implemented for them. When a biker gets hit by

Friday May 21st is Bike to Work Day

2010-04-30T19:46:00.001-05:00

Friday May 21st is Bike to Work Day, organized by the Washington Area Bike Association. Have been doing this for years and it is an incredibly festive day. The suburbs have "pit stops" which have become mini fairs with music and food and giveaways - and then there is a big rally downtown at Freedom plaza. The Rosslyn pit stop has become a huge gathering of bikers from Norther Virgina. It's

Geocaching in Arlington

2010-04-30T18:38:00.000-05:00

Reposting: This weekend Geocaching is marking its 10th Anniversary. There are now over 1 million active geocaches worldwide! Arlington has 100s of geocaches that abound in its parks, urban settings, and sometimes hidden right in front of you.Today, on the way home from dropping the kid off at school, I found "Death of a Nazi." The cache marks the spot of the 1967 killing of George Lincoln

East Falls Church Development Plan - Two Thumbs Up

2010-04-29T17:57:00.005-05:00

Tonite Arlington is holding a hearing on the future development of East Falls Church - a far western corner of Arlington - and amazing for Arlington's size - it is also one of Arlington's 11 subways stops (did I count that right?). At most other subway stations, the station has resulted in economic development. This corner of Arlington, however, was the home of a farm stand for many years - and

They Asked for a Rant: Bikes and Cars

2010-04-29T09:05:00.001-05:00

The Washington Post asksQUOTETraffic-choked streets are a part of daily life in the Washington region. In recent years, bicycles have become an ever-more present part of life on those streets too, as more adults turn to bikes for transportation, fitness and pleasure. How well are cyclists and drivers sharing the road? Send us your thoughts and observations. E-mail transportation@washpost.com.END

Community Energy Plan Town Hall - April 17th

2010-04-08T16:36:00.001-05:00

I was asked to pass along the following.... Sounds like a good opportunity!Don't miss the county's first Community Energy Town Hall meeting on April 17th! Mark you calender now and plan to attend this historic event. Do you have an opinion on energy intensity of local food, how your condo can go green, how sustainable redevelopment can occur in Crystal City or Columbia Pike, or maybe you

50 Most Bike Friendly Cities - #30 Arlington VA

2010-04-06T14:19:00.002-05:00

Frankly I would have expected Arlington to score higher. Not sure why it doesnt score higher than Wash DC. See 50 Most Bike Friendly Cities. Certainly a huge number of the folk biking into DC bike from Arlington. But maybe it as simple as that - the number of bikers as a raw number is bigger in WDC than in Arlington. When I moved to Arlington 20 years ago, the W&OD and the Curtis Trails were

Phoenix Bike Show - This Week in Arlington

2010-04-05T06:58:00.000-05:00

Come out and support one of Arlington's truly great youth organizations!

Geocaching Challenge in Virginia State Parks

2010-03-25T15:45:00.002-05:00

Oh this is so cool! Announcement for VA State Parks:Virginia State Parks GeocachingWildlife AdventureWhere High-Tech Meets Mother Nature All Virginia State Parks will be launching a new and fun geocaching game that will run until December 15, 2010. Virginia State Parks Wildlife Adventure will give you the opportunity to explore the natural wonders Virginia has to offer; while keeping you

Arlington - With the Fourth Highest Cost of Living

2010-03-24T07:21:00.003-05:00

We are number four! We are number four! Oye, forgive me while I go make a down payment on groceries. Bundle recently conducted an survey and indexed the average overall household expenses for different cities. Well Arlington aint a city, but we chuck $52,085 out the window annually. I think I will be moving to Toledo! Our at least into Falls Church.

Tip of the Hat to Reston Raiders Youth Hockey Club!

2010-02-27T21:08:00.000-05:00

As the fluffy white stuff from Snowpocalypse becomes slush gunk oozing down our busted gutters and clogged drains, the wreckage caused by the 4th Snowman is becoming more evident. One victim of the Snowpolcalypse was the Prince William Ice Rink, home of the Prince William Panthers travel youth hockey team. The weight of the snow on the roof reportedly caused a significant collapse.The

USA USA CINEMA and DRAFT

2010-02-26T07:47:00.000-05:00

USA USA USA CINEMA and DRAFTCinema and Draft has tweeted that if USA men hockey win today in the semis game, CandD will show the game live! USA hockey on the big screen - with some drafts !Good old hockey gameIts the best game you can nameAnd the best game u can name Is the gold old hockey game!Let's see Miller kick Crosbyz butt!

He Forgot SNOMG and SNOVECHKIN

2010-02-25T08:40:00.001-05:00

It's gray and padded and cubicle where I am! The world - It's turning Boring! OMG!The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cUnusually Large Snowstormwww.thedailyshow.comDaily ShowFull EpisodesPolitical HumorThe Olympics

School Board Adopts Make-up Day Plan

2010-02-23T21:32:00.002-05:00

Well that's not too terribly bad. Of course I was hoping school would extend into August so I could save on Summer Camp Fees....The Arlington School Board adopted Phase I of a plan to make up the days lost this winter due to inclement weather. Virginia Code ? 22.1-98 requires 180 days or 990 instructional hours. The approved plan accounts for time lost through Feb. 16 and fulfills the

sNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOw (Wed Nite)

2010-02-23T19:38:00.001-05:00

Statement as of 5:58 PM EST on February 23, 2010 ... Winter Storm Watch in effect from late Wednesday night through late Thursday night...The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a Winter Storm Watch... which is in effect from late Wednesday night through late Thursday night.* Precipitation type... snow.* Accumulations... potential for snow accumulations of 5 or more

"I don't believe a bicycle is a transportation device"

2010-02-22T12:32:00.001-05:00

Dear Supervisor CookYou reportedly said "I don't believe a bicycle is a transportation device"QUOTE "I think it's a recreation device. The big problem is people don't want to ride their bike in the rain or get sweaty before work." Cook categorized bike trails as little more than a weekend diversion, vexing fellow supervisors who have pushed for more bike access.END QUOTEIt was my

APS Summer Activities Fair to be Held This Friday

2010-02-18T08:41:00.000-05:00

If your kids actually get a summer vacation this summer (and not snow make up daze), this friday you can learn how to get rid of them (I mean, how they can have the best summer of their life)Summer Activities Fair will be held this Friday, Feb. 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center , 3501 2nd Street, South . The event will provide Arlington residents with the opportunity to

Making Up for Lost Time - Proposed School Make Up Daze

2010-02-18T08:37:00.001-05:00

These are just proposed - Arlington is now looking for school time under all the cushions and behind the couch to see what can be made up.For Immediate Release: February 17, 2010 APS Announces Proposed Make-up Day Plan Today, Arlington Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy released the proposed Make-up Day Plan that has been developed with the support of Arlington School Board members.

Behind the Scenes of Arlington Snow Removal

2010-02-11T22:24:00.002-05:00

Our street in Lee Heights has been plowed. Once lane with a small plow. Not sure a big plow could get through cause too much snow has been shoveled into piles in the road itself. With today's sunshine, got nice pavement today. Course with tonite's low temps, black ice in the morning is a real concern.Here's the latest vid from Arlington county offering a behind the scenes view of Arlington's

“In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer”

2010-02-10T20:59:00.003-05:00

“In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer” - Alber CamusAn odd day in Snowpocalis. It started out fairly tame and then devolved into Snowverkill. The view out the window can only be described as "White. Out." The reports on the news were so freaky that by the time the snow machine tapped out, the snowpeople I think were to fried to come out of their dens.

Cabin Fever Takes its Toll

2010-02-10T10:53:00.003-05:00

More live action video from Snowpocalypse. This video which we recently took reflects how we are faring inside our prison-cabin.

Live Webcam Out Window in North Arlington

2010-02-10T09:12:00.005-05:00

Extra time to play with toys. I have set up a live webcam outside my window of the storm. Below is the current picture out my window....Hat tip to my brother in law who gave me this idea (pssst: it's bunkum).

Robins and Blizzards

2010-02-10T08:38:00.002-05:00

I saw the first Robin of Spring!! Actually hundreds of Robins who systematically took out my Holly Tree (anyone know whatz up with all the Robins? Did they get blown in?). It's officially a blizzard (break out the SUV commercials on TV!!). Can pretty much not see the end of the block in either direction. "White Out Conditions."VDOT spokesman talking about serious accidents on the highways

Feb. 9 Update: Arlington Closed Tomorrow

2010-02-09T20:24:00.005-05:00

Bracing for another 10 to 20 inches, here's what we know. Closed Wednesday:Arlington Public SchoolsArlington Govt and courtsArlington PoolsFederal GovernmentAccording to our records this is the longest the Fed Govt has ever been closed on account of snow (no. no, we dont actually keep records).Arlington Public Schools wants kids to keep learning while school is closed thru their Snow Learning

Update from Lee Heights & Put Some Food and Water Out for the Critters

2010-02-08T20:32:00.004-05:00

From Lee Heights - well okay - from our one block. 25th Street around the corner still has not been plowed. There is a well trodden trench meandering down the center of it where teenagers and bored parents have wandered. Vernon St has one lane cut through the middle of it. Stir crazy dads have built 5 foot high snow monuments to their former backs at the ends of their driveways, thereby

OPM Announces that on Tuesday the Fed Gov Will Be CLOSED

2010-02-08T17:45:00.004-05:00

OPM has announced that on Tuesday the Federal Government will closed TuesdayThe OPM Website is currently experiencing a civil servant DOS while federal workers anxiously query the site to find out what's up. This begs of course a few questions.Why doest OPM use twitter.Why doesnt OPM have an RSS feed.Why doesnt OPM */ its webpage.Why doesnt OPM have an email alert system.Why the federal

Arlington Public Schools Closed Tuesday

2010-02-08T16:08:00.002-05:00

And with Snowpocalypse3 coming, can we make it a full week without school? From APS Central....Dear Parents: Today, we continued efforts to “dig out” at all of our schools, program centers and administrative offices across the County. As you can imagine, this is proving to be a monumental task, and we are fortunate to have the dedicated efforts of our APS and County staffers. Much has been

Would You Believe... Snowpocalyse Part III !!!!

2010-02-08T15:43:00.003-05:00

I Quit! I am leaving! I am going to Florida with all the retired People! I have had it!NWS Statement as of 3:04 PM EST on February 08, 2010... Winter Storm Warning in effect from noon Tuesday to 7 PM ESTWednesday...The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued aWinter Storm Warning for... which is in effect from noon Tuesdayto 7 PM EST Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no

Federal Government is Closed Monday

2010-02-07T17:45:00.002-05:00

Federal Government is reportedly closed Monday. That news has resulted in a DOS attack against the OPM website, bringing the server down.Best Tweet: "anthonyup Here at a DC sports bar where there are a lot of Saints fans, a few Colts fans, but an overwhelming majority of OPM fans"

The Morning After Snowpocalypse

2010-02-07T12:16:00.004-05:00

The morning after Snowpocalypse in Lee Heights.Walking in Zackary Taylor park. There is a two foot wide cutting along the trails in the park. Only a few branches down. Could hear the Bamboo pop and crack under the weight of the snow.The bridge at the end of the train near military road.The Lost Dogs near a stone crossing of the creek.I always tell my friends that Arlington Roads were laid out

Snowpocalypse T Shirts!

2010-02-06T11:48:00.002-05:00

Find them here at Zazzle. Snowpocalypse 2010, "the end is near" by cannonpicsMake custom t-shirts at zazzle.com i survived the snoepocalypse bear by cannonpicsBrowse other Snow T-Shirts Snowpocalypse 2010, "the end is near" by cannonpicsDesign personalized t-shirts with zazzle i survived the snowpocalypse by cannonpicsShop for bumper stickers on zazzle.com

Godzilla v Snovechkin: How the Battle Progressed

2010-02-06T11:26:00.002-05:00

So you can see how the Mighty Snovechkin took Godzilla down.Feb. 5 10:00 am It BeginsFeb. 5 3:00 pmFeb 5. 6:00 pmFeb. 5 10:00 pmFeb. 6 8:30 am

Godzilla v Snovechkin: The Epilogue

2010-02-06T11:15:00.003-05:00

24 Hour into the storm and even the mighty Godzilla has failed us. Snovechkins might slap shot of snow, even from 1 foot down deep in the pack, is just too over power for humongous horror movie monsters (where is ultraman when you need him). Much like most wimpy goalie-mans, Godzilla has let Snovechkin shoot and score!With another 12 hours to go, and another storm coming on Tuesday, we wonder

Arlington Virginia Feb 6, 9:30 am

2010-02-06T10:13:00.003-05:00

Photos from Arlington Virginia, February 6, from 8:30 to 9:30 am.Main roads are plowed but they have plowed snowpacks into the entrances of parking lots and secondary roads. Some secondary roads have been plowed. Have seen lots of County Plows working hard.22 inches of snow. Window is blowing. Power is on. Lots of branches are laden with snow but only saw a few branches on the ground.Most

Photos of the Snowpocalypse from Arlington

2010-02-05T22:57:00.000-05:00

Godzilla v Snovechkin Hour 11: Godzilla Mad

2010-02-05T21:25:00.003-05:00

Godzilla is mad. Snovechkin left several hours ago to go play some hosers from Georgia (CAPS won 5-2, proving that a Wash DC team can actually win at something). With Snovechkin gone, and probably staying in a hotel downtown, Godzilla is left with his frozen hero buddies, lost somewhere under the ice pack.Off in the distance, we hear booms and thunder and sirens. The lights flicker. Reports

Accuweather Man Loses It - Watch Before its Taken Down

2010-02-05T21:05:00.000-05:00

Interrupting our regular programming, watch this before YouTube gets the DMCA takedown notice

Godzilla v Snovechkin Hour 8: Someone Call a Zambonie!

2010-02-05T17:58:00.004-05:00

Hour 8 of the deluge - Someone Call a Zambonie! With our reporters out on the street driving and reporting from the calamity - we are getting word that Snovechkin has gone under and Godzilla has the upper hand! But Snovechkin has his secret weapon: Stealth Zambonies! He has called in a squadron. Maybe those Stealth Zombies can help Crosbaby make here on Sunday. In response, Godzilla has

Godzilla v Snovechkin Hour 5: The Loss of Monkey Man!

2010-02-05T15:24:00.003-05:00

Battle rages in the streets, in the grocery stores, and in the quickie marts. Local Governments have declared Shelter-in-Place --- leading people to frantically flee their shelters and run to 1950s cold war constructed safe shelters apparently known as Safeways. TV trucks are busily blocking customers into store parking lots to ensure their safely interviewed about the carnage.Those of us

Snowpocalypse Part II: Godzilla versus Snovechkin

2010-02-05T11:20:00.002-05:00

It's 11:00 am, Friday February 5 in Washington DC. The Snowpocalypse is upon us. Who, oh who, can save us?Look, up in the air... well, no, ah, over there... on the picnic table. It's GODZILLA!! Godzilla is here to save us from the evil slings and arrows of the outrageous Snovechkin, who, coming off of scoring 500 points and making Crosby look like a sissy-girl, has now come to trample our fair

Arlington Middle School Hockey Spirit Night This Friday!

2010-02-03T11:54:00.002-05:00

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Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling (E-CARE) Saturday Oct 3

2009-09-29T09:55:00.001-05:00

The Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling (E-CARE) is an event where Arlington residents can safely dispose of household hazardous materials, or recycle bikes, small metal items, electronic equipment, shoes, eyeglasses, and durable medical equipment. In addition, compost bins will be for sale. Before you come to E-CARE, talk to your neighbors! Combine your items and save a trip to the

Letter to DCRA on the Excellent New Website

2009-09-28T13:30:00.001-05:00

I am thrilled to see the new DCRA website. http://drca.org/joomla/But I am also confused. Why is the comment function disabled?? Why does the site not permit people to discuss the issues posted at the site (every other online Arlington civic association has the function)One of the frustrations of DCRA is that is so temporally limited - one can only participate if one has time at the

Yorktown Marking Band - AFAC at Cinema N DaftHouse - Community Open House at Career Center

2009-09-28T13:01:00.001-05:00

Yorktown Marching Band and Color Guard Fund raising:On Saturday morning, October 3rd, uniformed members of the Yorktown High School Marching Band and Color Guard will go door-to-door in Yorktown district neighborhoods to request donations for the school's band and color guard programs. The tax deductible donations will support scholarships for needy students, purchase and repair of musical

Fall 2009 Bicycling Classes in Arlington

2009-09-28T12:40:00.001-05:00

FALL 2009 BICYCLING CLASSESTwo Northern Virginia adult education programs are separately sponsoring four cycling skills and bicycle maintenance courses taught by Allen Muchnick, a nationally certified League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Cycling Instructor. Except as noted otherwise, all classes meet on weekday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM.The four courses are:* Bicycling 101, a 3-hour discussion

Geocaching in Arlington

2009-09-27T11:48:00.003-05:00

Don't be seen. Don't be heard. Go quiet. Use stealth. The muggles can't know about it.There is a message for you. Hidden. It's in a container that can't be seen in a place that is not known. It may be as large as an old army ammo container. It may be as small as a pencil eraser. To find it you must slip amongst an urban crowd; it is attached by a magnet under a bench. Or perhaps you will have

Traffic on Yorktown near Marymount construction

2009-09-25T20:58:00.000-05:00

Via DRRAAll – We had a conversation at our project team meeting today about the utility work on Yorktown. It is very likely that, for the next 2-3 weeks, traffic flow on Yorktown Blvd. will be heavily congested due to our operations of pouring concrete, hauling off dirt spoils and the installation of the new sewer and water lines as mandated by the County. If you have a newsletter going out soon

It's Clarendon Day this Saturday!

2009-09-22T17:45:00.002-05:00

It's time for a street festival - and look who the MC is - favorite son GOREMYKick Off Event at Whitlow's on 9/25/09 with 3 Bands:9:30-10:15pm AIRPORT BOULEVARD10:45-11:30pm TIMOTHY BRACKEN COMPLEX12am-12:45 THE METHODLive Music on 2 Stages!ENTERTAINMENT:MC: Remy Munasifi & Brett ThorsonClarendon Stage: (Clarendon Boulevard & N. Highland Street)11 am – 11:45 am Taylor Carson12:45 pm – 1:30 pm

Pop Quiz: What Newspaper Gets Delivered to a House No One Lives In?

2009-09-18T17:37:00.004-05:00

No one has lived in this house for years. The yard is overgrown. The leaves and weeds make clear no one has been in the garage or up the steps. The steps themselves are falling apart. There are squirrel holes in the front of the house. A white bag has hung on the front door knob for a year. The light in the window has been on, unchanged, since there was last snow on the ground. Yet there

Arlington Middle School Hockey Try Outs Sept 25th

2009-09-12T20:43:00.003-05:00

Arlington has a middle school hockey team. Tryouts are Sept. 25th from 8:30-9:45 p.m. at The Kettler Capital Iceplex. Try Out Fee of $50 to be credited to season fees.Please email Janet Smith to confirm your attendance or with questions. hockeymom@virginiahockey.netThe club was formed in 2006 coterminous with the opening of the Kettler Capitals Iceplex, the new practice facility of the NHL

AAA Cluelesss and Wrong about Arlington's Opposition to HOT Lanes

2009-08-27T19:36:00.004-05:00

AAA Mid Atlantic's editorial in the Arlington Connection Aug 26 is Clueless and Wrong. In that editorial, AAA argues that "Arlington's filing of a federal lawsuit to block the HOT project is disappointing, damaging, and hypocritical."Apparently the solution to all the traffic and cars in the region, according to AAA, is to have more traffic and cars. The transportation problems in Northern

4th of July Fireworks in Washington D.C.

2009-07-04T22:28:00.002-05:00

Fourth of July Fireworks in Washington D.C., over the Tidal Basis near the Jefferson. If you look closely, you can see bats flying through the lights.+ addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='rcannon100';

Oh, Its the Local Yellowpages!

2009-05-30T14:32:00.004-05:00

Those big blue recycling carts sure are coming in handy. Unwanted stuff thrown on my driveway just gets flipped right in. Today it was the yellowpages. Some guy in a truck came down the street, flipping unwanted yellowpages down one side of the street - turned around, came back again and did the other side of the street. I saw one of my neighbors stop the truck and flip the yellowpages back

Community News - Neighborhood Day - Scratch Day - Potomac Overlook Nature Center - Outdoor Lab - Arlington Sister City - Outdoor Moviews

2009-05-12T14:59:00.005-05:00

Neighborhood DayThink BBQ, moon bounces, book swaps and pulling ivy. Those are just some of the way’s Arlingtonians are celebrating Neighborhood Day on Saturday May 16. “Neighborhood Day’s goal has always been to help Arlingtonians make connections with neighbors,” said County Board Chairman Barbara Favola. “Each of our neighborhoods is distinctive in its own ways and Neighborhood Day events

Maksed Bandit Update

2009-05-12T14:53:00.003-05:00

It is said that criminals always return to the scene of the crime. This guy I think is making a permanent home at the scene of the crime. He looked at me in complete disbelief as I tried to pull up my driveway - "You're not really going to chase me away from this good meal in your trash can, are you?" Needless to say, he seems to have complete disregard for the presence of the family dogs.+

Monkey County Thinks Rlington Got it Rite

2009-05-07T10:52:00.002-05:00

I grew up in Monkey County, I knew Monkey County, Monkey County was a friend of mine. Monkey County, you are no Rlington County!I grew in Monkey County. I use to refer to it as the death-burbs. As a teenager, there was little to do and no way of gettin' there - unless you or a friend had wheels. An exciting friday evening was driving to Monkey Mall to catch a flick in the *brand new* movie

Strawberry Festival this weekend

2009-05-07T08:19:00.004-05:00

Mention Strawberries and only one thing should come to mind:Ahh, but the strawberries that's... that's where I had them. They laughed at me and made jokes but I proved beyond the shadow of a doubt and with... geometric logic... that a duplicate key to the wardroom icebox DID exist, and I'd have produced that key if they hadn't of pulled the Caine out of action. I, I, I know now they were only

Followup on Lost Dog Hounds

2009-05-05T13:55:00.003-05:00

A Washington Post article on the Lost Dog Hounds. Lost Dog was engaged in a fund raiser to cover the costs of the medical car for the dogs. Apparently the support has been overwhelming and Lost Dog has, I think, raised $13,000!The article does provide some background on the begged question of why the hunting club did not take care of their own dogs. Cant say I was overly persuaded by the

Cant We All Just Get Along - Sharing the Road

2009-05-01T13:16:00.004-05:00

Arlington wants us all to get along - share the way.So I note that the sign to the right says peds always have the right of way on the sidewalk and that bikers must yield. Well, okay. So where is the "on the bike path, the bicycles have the right of way" ?????Actually, between pedestrians and bikes in Arlington, I almost never have had a problem. The bike paths in Arlington are excellent and I

Postal Food Drives, Bah Bug and Hum!!

2009-05-01T11:26:00.005-05:00

One of my favorite holiday shows is Olive the Other Reindeer. The villain in the show is the Post Man who complains about all the extra weight he has to carry during the holiday seasons. Christmas, he says, "Bah Bug and Hum!"Well that's what came to mind when I read that Saturday May 9th is the annual Letter Carriers Food drive - giving all that extra weight to the poor postal people to schlep!

Masked Bandits Rob House in N Arlington

2009-04-30T19:33:00.005-05:00

I can hear the commercial now."You come home! Your Home (garbage can) has been ransacked! Your Valuables (which you have thrown away) Are Missing! Dont Let this Be You! Call ACME SUR FIRED SECURITY Today!"How much do you think these guys will get in the Rlington Tank for stealing Pizza Crust??Have actually seen a lot of these guys in Lee Heights the last few days, in the late afternoon hours!

Bike to Work - May 7th & 9th

2009-04-29T20:49:00.002-05:00

Bike to Work day may officially be May 15th - but why wait for Santa Claus. Bike Early, Bike Often.Ya see, on May 7th and 9th, Rlington will be doing a census type thing, counting how many bike and pedestrians are commuting to work. According to some talking head, "This regular data collection is fundamental research, part of a national project to document walking and cycling as modes of

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