Archive for September, 2012

Vinyl Tilt Window Won’t Stay Open? Fix It Yourself!

By From http://blog.yagelski.com/ • Sep 22nd, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The backyard of our property has a beautiful southern exposure with a wonderful view of an extended wooded lot and an uncluttered utility right-of-way beyond. The house has many large windows that allow us to enjoy this view. When the structure was bui…



Five O’Clock Friday: Beer Ordering Hint

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Sep 21st, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

When you’re getting beer for a friend this weekend, be sure to understand their preferences. A recent Overheard in D.C. compilation included the following conversation:

Last Tuesday at the Cubs game. Guy comes back from getting beers:

Girl: “Wha…



The Popinator

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Sep 21st, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This looks like fun.

 But then again, who eats popcorn one kernel at a time?

[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



Here we go again

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Sep 20th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

SPC is showing another potential for severe storms in Virginia as a cold front approaches Saturday afternoon and evening. After a peek at the models it looks like this setup will be similar to this past Tuesday’s:  low CAPE (instability) and …



Confuse the Officer Into Victory? ā€“ Nope

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Sep 20th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Lots of traffic defense myths circulate around the internet. One that was new to me is: can ask the officer lots of questions in court to confuse them into you winning? Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. Iā€™m a Virginia traffic attorney. Sometimes people ask me for tips and ideas on what kinds […]



Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Sep 20th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The late arrival of a house guest recently was preceded by a text message with the simple declaration “Beer Night.” ‘Nuff said – Mondays can be tough and an opportunity to unwind with friends over a beer will never be denied. Far be it for me to disa…



North Mountain Practical Shooters Match

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Sep 19th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I finally made it back to North Mountain for their monthly USPSA match last weekend. The last time I was there was when I had the knee blowout, but the long absence had little to do with my knee troubles, and everything to do with free time.

The first…



Bookmarks Are Dead To Me

By From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Sep 19th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Bookmarks have been a standard feature of web browsers pretty much since they were invented. Does anybody use still use them? I just depend on my browser history to find sites I’ve visited recently. I start typing the site name and the URL auto-populates. One click bookmarking in the browser or on the web has […]



DC License Revoked by Virginia Reckless Driving

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Sep 18th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

If you have a Washington, D.C. driver’s license, and you’re charged with Virginia reckless driving, watch out! You may already know that it’s not just a ticket. You’re actually charged with a misdemeanor on the same level as Virginia DUI. But did you know that a reckless conviction could cause your DC license to be […]



Songs About Cars, Space and The Ramones

By From http://www.odonnellweb.com • Sep 18th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

EP #2 (of a 4 record series)from Drivin N Cryin is out. This is the punk EP. And what an EP it is. Song 1 (Hot Wheels) is a classic Drivin N Cryin rocker. Songs 2-5 sounds like they were candidates for the Scarred But Smarter album. They are rough around the edges punk tunes. […]