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Letters to the Editor
This packet comes from Fred Edwords of the American Humanist Association. Thanks Fred!
Writing letters to the editor of your local or regional newspapers (or even national, for some issues) is an easy and effective way to inform your elected officials and the general public how important a particular issue is to your community and the nation. "Letters" pages are one of the most highly read sections of newspapers and magazines. From the standpoint of Congressional offices, letters to the editor are impossible to overuse. For many public officials, the press represents the overall buzz in the community. Moreover, having your name in the paper as a frequent letter writer makes you "somebody." Thus when you send a press release or make any other contact with a reporter, or when you seek to go on a talk show, people can Google your name and see the letters you've written. That will give you credibility. So write often and everywhere.
The best ways to use letters to the editor are to correct or interpret recently released facts or biased articles, to explain the connection between a news item and your issue of concern, or to praise or criticize a recent article or editorial.
Here's an example of a letter to the editor of the Washington Post that I wrote in October 2008, which was accepted for publication, though it got bumped at the last minute.
Dear Editor,
The Washington Post got it right ("What Colin Powell Also Said," Tuesday, October 21, 2008; A16) when it commended Colin Powell for standing up for Muslim Americans in the wake of claims that Barack Obama is a Muslim (he isn't) and that this would somehow be an un-American thing. But now could someone please stand up for nontheists, who are slandered more than any other "religious" group when it comes to running for office? After all, people have also stated that Obama is un-American because his mother was a secular humanist. Yet when does anyone of prominence stand up and say that there's nothing wrong with that, either? The U.S. Constitution stipulates that there shall be no religious test for public office, and that encompasses both freedom of and freedom from religion. In that spirit, a nontheistic child should also be able to dream that one day she or he could be president.
Fred Edwords
Director of Communications
American Humanist Association
1777 T Street, NW
Washington, DC
Tips on Writing Letters to the Editor
Know the policy of the paper regarding publishing letters to the editor. Some papers have specific requirements about the length of letters, whether they are typed or handwritten, and will not publish a letter if you do not include your full name, address, and phone number (although your address and phone number would never be printed). Rules are posted on the Internet. Letters are usually to be short and not posted elsewhere.
Be timely. A letter to the editor has the best chance of being printed if it is in response to a recent article, op-ed, or editorial. (If the letter is a response, be sure to mention the name and date of the article in the first line of your letter.) You can also capitalize on recent news, events, or anniversaries. For example, the anniversary of an Act or other landmark legislation, the introduction of new related legislation, or the release of a new report that has implications on the issue provide good hooks for writing a letter to the editor.
Stay on message. Be sure your letters are concise, informative, and to the point. Focus on one subject. Keep the length to no more than three or four paragraphs. Have only one or two points to make. Write your first line so it is short and compelling, and don't be afraid to be controversial.
Get personal. When it comes to local or regional publications, community is an especially big focus for newspapers. Editors often prefer, and thus print, letters that demonstrate local relevance. Also, by showing the importance of your message to local issues, it will likely have a greater impact on readers.
Use local statistics.
Use personal stories.
Use names of legislators or other public officials where relevant.
Use your credentials. If you have expertise in the area you are writing about, state it.
Follow up. Don't be discouraged if your letter is not printed. You can send a revised letter with a different angle at a later date or to a different publication. If your letter is published, you might want to send a copy to your local and national politicians, with a personal note attached.


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Construction will continue on Wednesday Oct. 2, in Brookdale where drivers can expect delays of up to 20 minutes.
The final night of construction will be Thursday, Oct. 3, and will affect the travelling public of Boulder Creek. Lomond and Forest streets will be closed on northbound Highway 9 and traffic will be detoured to Middleton Avenue.
Additionally, Lomond and Forest streets, along with Highway 236 will be closed on southbound Highway 9 and traffic will be detoured to Lorenzo Avenue. Delays of up to 20 minutes can be expected in this area.
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The Sims 3 Mini-Review
Posted by Amy Shortz Baldry, Sep 17, 2009 08:41
Welcome to another escape into your own virtual life with EA's latest version of the Sims, but as this franchise has been around for a long time, does this latest installment of people and life controlling really offer anything different from previous versions. Well I'm here to tell you.
This game really does offer an escapism for those who think that they are not living the perfect life they would like so why not make your ideal life in a virtual world where you can make your sim do what they like, when they like and have the career path you've dream of and make relationships work (or not) with who you would like. The great thing about this version of the game is that your sim can go where you want it to go. You're not confined to having to look at the same house a lot of the time because you can't go anywhere else. Another great thing I found about this is when you first start playing, you normally get those nosey pesky neighbours wanting to come over and introduce themselves before you've even settled in. This is not the case if you don't want your sim to meet anyone until you feel comfortable with the interface they don't come knocking, instead you get the opportunity to go over and interrupt their day.
The interface options are pretty much the same from all the other franchises except maybe just a tiny bit more shiny and organised. But if you find them unfamiliar then the tutorial is always available along with handy tips. Maintaining your sim also has a few other options as well as the relationship, happiness and career meter you also get to keep an eye on and maintain their own personal goals these can range from getting a game console to learning a new recipe achieving these goals make your sims happy but also have to be organised into the daily routine of your sim so prioritising is certainly a must. As we know the Sims isn't just about maintaining a happy life for an individual or family, there's also the opportunity to construct the environment in which they live in adjusting terrain and building your dream house, although it may take a while to get all the fantastic dream furnishings that makes a sim show home.
If you wish to share your sims lots, furnishings and even characters you can do so on the Sim Exchange. It doesn't really offer much in the way of actual multi-player content but more of a place where you can share your creations and blogs and even videos of yours sims. Personally I never really found this to be of any use to me as it does not really alter the gameplay experience. It just offers somewhere for other sim-fanatics to share their virtual lives.
Graphically there hasn't been much improvement on previous versions but the towns and the freedom that you have in the town does give the game more and if your wanting to look elsewhere on the map then you don't have to wait what could sometimes seem a life time for the frame to catch up with your movements across the screen. So it may not seem like the performance has improved ten-fold since the last version, but it is getting there slowly. It's just not obvious on first appearances as to what is better. The sounds within the game haven't really changed, the sims still talk in the same language they always have although it does seem as though they are not repeating the same conversation every time they talk.
This latest installment is definitely worth a buy especially if you have been a fan of the previous versions of the games it offers hours of gameplay and plenty to do. It will just be interesting to see how much they can improve and explore different concepts of the Sims this time around. I do wonder what is it that they can possibly come up with next surely they have to be running out of ideas now. How about Sim Superheroes?
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Spoke with Deron Williams about the Jason Kidd hire. Let's just say he's excited. Read what he said:
Spoke with Deron Williams about the Jason Kidd hire. Let's just say he's excited. Read what he said:
"I think Jay's going to be a great coach. He's probably been coaching on the floor for the last five, six years. And I've played with him on the Olympic team and seen how smart he is, seen how he was really coaching us out there. He wasn't starting and wasn't playing much, but he was coaching. He always had suggestions for Coach K. His basketball IQ is just off the charts and so I think he's been the leader everywhere he has went, he kind of changed the culture everywhere he went and won. So that's what we need." So what about what you and other players said about needing an experienced coach? "At the time, that was kind of the thought. I think when you look around the league and you see kind of what Shaq said with the recycled coaches, that doesn't always work either. I think it's a risk by taking Jay. Nobody knows if he's going to be a great coach. It's going to take him a couple years to adjust. But at the same time, he could be a great coach off the bat. It's a risk, but I think it's somebody we can grow with. I think it's somebody we're definitely going to respect and listen to. And I'm excited about the ways he's going to help me as a player and a leader." He was your idol growing up? "He was my favorite player growing up. So I had a chance to watch him play growing up and try to emulate him when I was playing against him, playing with him. Now I'm being coached by him. It's funny how things work out." Are you worried about your friendship interfering with player-coach relationship? "I think he's my coach so he's going to have to yell at me, he's going to have to let me know when I'm not doing what I'm supposed to do, I don't take it personal. He's about winning, and I am too. And that's all that matters."
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Arlington's Car-Free Diet website has been redesigned, and as a result, our blog has moved. Find us at our new location to share your stories and comments.
From The Telegraph:
Vilnius mayor runs over illegally parked car in a tank
The eccentric mayor of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, has decided to send a stern message to anyone thinking of illegally parking on his city's streets: by driving over an illegally parked car in a Soviet-era armoured personnel carrier.
Any spare tanks in DC for Mayor Gray to use?
See what people on the street have to say about going car free in Arlington!
Here's a link to an article about the PXP or Prius Bike. It's a really cool, futurist looking bike, but what is different about this bike and other bikes is its thought-controlled gears. Just think about the possibilities...
Walk Score published its brand new ranking of America's most walkable cities, and Arlington has been ranked 25th among America's 50 largest cities. Washington DC was ranked 7th of the top 10 most walkable cities.
Walk Score's walkability ranking is the only national, quantitative ranking of walkability in the U.S. Cities and neighborhoods are ranked on a scale of 0-100. Walk Score is informed by an Advisory Board, which includes urban planning, environmental and technical experts.
According to Walk Score, 86% of Arlington's neighborhoods have a Walk Score of at least 50 out of 100. What's more, these Walk Score numbers make Arlington the most walkable jurisdiction in Virginia! Coming in at the top of the Walk Score ranking for Arlington neighborhoods are Clarendon-Courthouse, Ballston-Virginia Square, and Lyon Village.
What makes a neighborhood walkable? Walk Score's criteria:
Why does walkability matter? According to Walk Score…
"With rising gas prices, Americans are looking for alternatives to long commutes and driving around town to complete their errands," said Walk Score CEO Josh Herst. "America's most walkable cities and neighborhoods make it easy for residents to leave their cars at home more often. The latest real estate trends show that homes and apartments in walkable areas are in higher demand and are worth more than their less-walkable counterparts. According to independent research conducted by CEOs for Cities, one point of Walk Score is worth as much as $3,000 in home value."
The impressive Walk Score ranking follows Arlington's recent designation as a Walk Friendly Community by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. A Walk Friendly Community is defined as a city or town that has shown a commitment to improving and sustaining walkability and pedestrian safety through comprehensive programs, plans and policies. Arlington received a Gold Level Walk Friendly designation, one of only four communities to be honored at this level nationwide.
If you are interested in exploring the walkable neighborhoods listed on Walk Score, go online to WalkArlington.com and check out the Walkabouts tab. WalkArlington's Walkabouts are self-guided neighborhood walking tours that let you discover the beauty and history of Arlington's neighborhoods.
And join WalkArlington for our next "live" Walkabout, a guided tour of Columbia Pike Town Center West led by County Board Chairman Christopher Zimmerman, on Sunday, August 14. Click here for details on the "Pike Hike II" Walkabout.
We learned on Fast Company's blog that if you live in Murcia, Spain that you can trade in your car and receive a lifetime of free transit (Trade Your Car For A Free Lifetime Bus Pass (If You Live In Murcia), by Morgan Clendaniel, July 12, 2011). That's right. Free. Forever! That's how bad congestion and parking is there. Quite innovative. Which city in North America might be the first to try this approach?
Chris Hamilton is the Commuter ServicesTransportation Bureau Chief for Arlington County in the Department of Environmental Services, manager of CommuterPageBlog and a biking/Metro commuter from the LeDroit Park neighborhood in Washington, DC.
With 100-degree temperatures, 105-degree heat indices, and code orange ozone conditions, make no mistake -- summer is definitely here in the region. Last month was the third hottest June on record in the Washington, D.C. area. July is starting out to be another scorcher, and forecasts are calling for more of the same.
Apart from simply causing discomfort, exposure to extreme heat also poses health risks—including dehydration and heat stroke—all of which can potentially land you in the hospital. WalkArlington and goDCgo have teamed up and created Safe Walking Tips: Summer Edition Guide to provide safety tips for walking in our area's hot and humid weather.
Check Air Quality
Be sure to check the air quality index at CleanAirPartners.net. Heat and humidity can cause increased ozone pollution at ground level, which can cause respiratory and other health problems, especially for children, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses.
Wear Proper Clothing
Think light colors and breathable fabrics. Wicking is a good choice for longer walks, as it takes moisture away from the body. Wear a hat to provide your own shade, and avoid cotton socks which can get damp from perspiration and cause blisters. Choose shoes with breathable mesh uppers.
Use Cooling Products
A variety of products are available to keep you cool for hours at a time. Neck coolers are especially popular since the neck area plays an important role in cooling the rest of the body. You can purchase one, or find directions online by searching "homemade neck coolers."
Know the Symptoms
Be aware of the symptoms of heat-related illnesses such as confusion, anxiety, loss of consciousness or a marked decrease in sweating. Stop and seek treatment if you begin to experience any of them.
Stay Hydrated
Make sure you're well-hydrated before walking by drinking 16 ounces of water. ALWAYS take water with you. As a general rule, drink 1 cup of water for every mile (15-20 minutes) you walk, or whenever you feel thirsty. Walking more than an hour? Switch to a sports drink with electrolytes to maintain the proper balance of salt in your body.
Time your Walks
If your schedule allows, plan your walking trips for either early morning or evening to avoid both extreme heat and increased air pollution. Take frequent breaks in air-conditioned surroundings if you're walking during the hottest part of the day.
Plan your Route
Be sure to get directions to your destination to prevent unnecessary time spent in the heat in case you get lost. Try to plan a pedestrian-friendly route that includes some shade. Trees, shrubs and water all have a cooling effect, as opposed to areas that are predominantly asphalt or surrounded by heat-absorbing buildings.
To access the more walking health and safety tips, visit www.walkarlington.com. And keep in mind the lyrics of "Summer in the City" the Lovin' Spoonful classic, "despite the heat, it will be all right!"
Festival goers talk about their Car-Free Diet lifestyle while rockin' to the blues at the Columbia Pike Blues Festival.
Here's an interesting article from the Huffington Post:
Mega supermarket chain Tesco has designed a virtual supermarket in South Korea in hopes to gain more business than its competitor E-Mart. According to the video below, Koreans are the second-most hardworking people in the world and for them, grocery shopping once a week is a dreaded task.
So, Tesco Homeplus created a virtual store in Seoul subway stations in which the displays and merchandise are exactly the same as the stores. Customers scan the desired product with their smartphone and it then appears in their online cart. The products will be delivered to their door "right after you get home."
To see how this store-of-the-future works, here's a link to the video.
Would this work in the DC area? Perhaps Safeway or Giant need to give it a try!
Bobbi Greenberg is the Marketing Director for Arlington County Commuter Services.
They come in all shapes and sizes: Bollard, Double Decker, Grid and U-Style. No, we're not talking about hats, buses or burgers; we're talking about bike racks.
A component of embracing the Car-Free Diet is to promote and encourage bicycle use instead of cars, but the second half of the equation is to offer effective and accessible bike parking. Installing bike racks provides a convenient, secure short-term and long-term bike parking solution.
In your planning process, you'll want to be sure to contact John Durham, Transportation Demand Management Planner for the County of Arlington. He reviews all plans with developers to make sure their plan adheres to the County code.
"I try to make it as easy as possible for them," said Durham, a regular bike commuter who cheerfully wants to make sure installation is done correctly from the get-go. "I'm happy to go out and look at the [intended] space and can immediately tell if it [the space] is big enough."
A common mistake, says Durham, is putting bike racks too close to a wall. He recommends bike racks that support the bike at two points on the frame. That's one of the reasons Arlington County does not approve the "Wave" type bike rack design. These designs can be confusing as to whether to park the bike by one wheel, and risk having it tip over, or to park it horizontally and thus block all potential spots.
According to the Arlington Bicycle Parking Class 1 Standards, the Inverted "U" racks are the County Standard for Bike Racks. These are designed to hold two bikes. Fore and aft clearances should be 24 inches minimum. This allows for the bike wheels to stick out at each end. Side clearance should be 36 inches minimum. It's important to make sure these racks are easily accessible, visible, and far enough away from building walls, parking meters, or the curb.
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Easy-to-use web site. Be sure to check out their "What to Avoid" page with visual examples of what not to do.
Creative Metalworks
If you're looking for original "Art Racks" ™ these will certainly garner memorable attention and highlight a marketing campaign.
Creative Pipe
Offers commercial and funky, artsy bike racks.
Dero Bike Rack Co.
This Minnesota-based company builds architecturally distinctive bike racks, is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and has a LEED accredited professional on staff.
Function First, Inc.
Web site has a gallery of photos and also helpful installation directions.
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Per their web site, "All of these bicycle racks are made of robust steel, durable and weather resistant, and meet APBP (Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals) recommendations."
These are made in the U.S.A. (Madison, WI). They use heavy duty, non-rusting steel, and use 100% recyclable plastics. They are also backed by a lifetime warranty.
For more information contact:
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Kelly Auer was just 10-years old when her passion for bikes was fueled by a broken axel. Some people might go out and purchase a new bike. Not Kelly. She took it apart and with the help of her father, they fixed it and she was back on her purple, banana seat Schwinn.
Creativity emerged at age 16 when she stripped and repainted her bike-black. Skip a head a few years and she's a professional bike racer, competing for Team Salsa. Several higher education degrees since and moves from Massachusetts, Oregon and Alaska and Auer has landed here as Executive Director at Phoenix Bikes, a youth and community bike shop serving the community in and around Barcroft Park in Arlington, VA.
Phoenix Bikes empowers youth to become social entrepreneurs through direct participation with the nonprofit bike shop. This unique environment offers a chance for kids to learn teamwork, tap into their entrepreneurial juices, hone leadership skills . . . and cultivate a car-free generation.
"These kids are our future," said Aeur in a phone interview while walking her dog, Sprocket. "We're building from the ground up and teaching them how to navigate and use bikes in their everyday lives."
Auer, who has served as Executive Director since October 2010, admits this is a big change from her days as a public defender in Alaska. "I always feel at home with bicyclists and working with people who want to keep people on bikes."
Phoenix Bikes, which has been featured on CNN, is growing. They recently acquired a couple of cargo bikes, which are designed to haul practically anything.
"We had a table at the Nauck Neighborhood Day and were able to take everything we needed---folding table, bike stand, tool box, and display case all on our cargo bike," said Auer who noted this as an example of a car-free experience for the kids and also the organizers.
Growing pains are good and Phoenix Bikes has been so successful, they are literally busting at the seams. They recently launched a capital fund drive.
"We have a company that has offered to build," said Auer, "but we're looking for a location." With a bigger space they will be able to service more bikes but also expand programming opportunities. Partnering with more schools and sharing the Phoenix Bikes experience with more kids is the direction she is steering.
Car-Free Diet partners and any local business looking for ways to help their staff embrace the Car-Free Diet should check out the various opportunities to work with Phoenix Bikes. They host "First Thursday" of the month workshops and in August will have a Basic Bike Maintenance for Trail and Home" class. Sessions are usually from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
For more details, visit: www.phoenixbikes.org.
A husband and wife and their six children have spent nearly a year walking and using public transportation around San Francisco. It's been a learning experience for the entire family. In a blog entry, the husband, Leo Babauta, talks about the 7 lessons he's learned, including "How to wait" and "How to live with less control." See his blog at ZenHabits.
Bobbi Greenberg is the Marketing Director for Arlington County Commuter Services
Car-Free Matt!
On Friday, May 20, at the Bike to Work Day pit stop in Rosslyn, Arlington County Board member Walter Tejada announced that Matt was the Grand Prize Winner of the Car-Free Diet Skeptics Challenge. Car-Free Kyle was the First Prize Winner in this close challenge. Matt and Kyle went 30 days without a car and blogged, created videos, and posted on Facebook and Twitter about their experiences. Although Matt was voted the winner, they are both winners in showing how easy it is to go car free in Arlington and adapting to a Car-Free Diet lifestyle.
Matt and Kyle join last year's Skeptic Challengers, Todd and Ross, as promoters of going car free. They did it, you can too!
Walter Tejada announcing the winner.
The four Car-Free Diet Skeptics.
May 20 is Bike to Work Day and the day we will announce the winner of the Car-Free Diet Skeptics Challenge. The DC region has had a huge turnout for Bike to Work Day with pit stops all over Virginia, Maryland and DC. There are three in Arlington - Ballston, Crystal City and Rosslyn.
The Skeptics winner will be announced at the Rosslyn pit stop between 7:45 and 8:00 am. Who will win the trophy - Kyle or Matt? Both have done a great job going car free for 30 days and sharing their experiences online. Come out to cheer them on and see who wins, plus enjoy some food and drink and visit with all the other bike to workers. Check out the story about the Skeptics in the Washington Post today!
Last November, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) introduced its Walk Friendly Communities (WFC) program to encourage safer walking environments. The WFC program recognizes communities for their commitment to walkability and pedestrian safety through comprehensive programs, plans, and policies. Sponsored by DOT's Federal Highway Administration along with the PBIC and FedEx, WFC recognized 11 cities last week for improving walkability and pedestrian safety. Arlington County was among the 11 cities awarded and one of only four to receive Gold Level designation.
Arlington County's pedestrian initiatives like WalkArlington and activities and encouragement programs like Walkabouts and the Car-Free Diet were cited among the many reasons the County was awarded this special designation.
One of the key reasons why Arlington received this honor is its responsiveness to community input regarding pedestrian safety and walkability.
Input is critical to creating and sustaining a walkable environment. Right now, the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals and America Walks are conducting a National Walking Survey. The survey will help walking advocates understand what motivates avid walkers and what keeps others from walking more.
WalkArlington strongly encourages you to take the National Walking Survey, which can be completed in only five minutes! Plus, the results are anonymous. America Walks will analyze the data and use the results to help promote walking in walk friendly and not-so-walk friendly communities across America.
The two Car-Free Diet Skeptics Challengers, Kyle and Matt, began their 30 days of car-free living today. Here's their intro video:
Follow along for the next 30 days as they Tweet, post on Facebook, blog and make videos about their adventures.
Bobbi Greenberg is the Marketing Director for Arlington County Commuter Services.
There are numerous benefits for exercising together including support, commitment and motivation. Additionally, you're more likely to enjoy your exercise session in the company of friends. But with a busy work schedule and plenty of other commitments, it's hard to find the time and wherewithal to make it happen.
Enter National Walk @ Lunch Day®, an annual workplace event that encourages you to get up from your desk and on your feet at lunchtime. Established by BlueCross BlueShield, National Walk @ Lunch Day® is designed to complement your busy lifestyle, improve personal health and decrease the costs of healthcare for employers and employees.
This year, National Walk @ Lunch Day is Wednesday, April 27, just two weeks away! It's a perfect reason for you and your colleagues to start a new workplace walking routine!
Don't know how to get started? Planning a walk is easier than you think. Here are some helpful tips for getting your co-workers up on their feet to join you for a lunchtime walk on National Walk @ Lunch Day®.
For additional workplace walking tips and to find more information about National Walk @ Lunch Day®, check out WalkArlington Works at WalkArlington.com. National Walk @ Lunch Day® is just one of the steps you and your co-workers can take toward a healthier self.
Todd DuBois, former Car-Free Diet Skeptic, was interviewed for a two-hour documentary on public transit for the NPR series "Passengers." The series asks the question, "What role can public transit play in building a more livable nation?"
"Passengers" will be released starting this week on the Humankind public radio program. For the first hour, you can download the audio or hear it streaming at humanmedia.org/passengers. The second hour will be released next week and available through the website. Some local stations will air 'Passengers' starting this week, others will air it in coming months. Also, Sirius XM will broadcast the series on Channel 134 - NPR Now and Channel 135 - NPR Talk.
Bobbi Greenberg is the Marketing Director for Arlington County Commuter Services.
The first Friday of April is National Walk to Work Day. April 1 is also known as April Fool's Day. This means that National Walk to Work Day 2011 falls on April Fool's Day. But that doesn't mean that walking to work is a joke. In fact, in Arlington, it's a way of life for at least 6 percent of Arlington residents! What about you?
Are you actually within walking distance of your workplace? If you don't already walk to work, why not head out a little earlier than usual Friday and walk the distance? You might want to wear different shoes, but that's probably the only change you'd need to make!
Maybe you don't live close enough to work to walk. But walking is certainly part of your commute, whether you walk to a bus stop, a Metro station, a carpool, a bicycle, or (perish the thought) a car. So why not get on the bus or Metro at a stop or station that is farther from your home or workplace than your usual location and walk the rest of the way on April 1? Or park your bike (or your car) farther away from your workplace and walk the rest of the distance.
Of course, if your commute just doesn't allow you to cover part of the distance on foot, think about walking at lunch or after work, before heading home. Check out our Walkabouts -- WalkArlington's series of neighborhood walking routes -- for ideas on where to go. See if any colleagues want to join you and make a social event out of it!
No matter how you work walking into your work day, chances are you'll feel more energized when you arrive at work and more productive all day long. And you just might want to make every Friday Walk to Work Day, especially now that we're in the prime spring/summer/fall walking season.
And just in time for Walk to Work Day, WalkArlington and Arlington Transportation Partners have put together a new resource to help you incorporate more walking into your workplace routine. WalkArlington Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Walking Workplace debuts online this week and in print next month.
This quick guide compiles ready-made resources for turning your workplace into a walking workplace in three simple steps. Check it out online or contact firstname.lastname@example.com with your name and mailing address if you'd like to receive a printed version in April.
Meanwhile, get your walking shoes ready for National Walk to Work Day on Friday, April 1. Then let us know how your walk to work goes, what you might do differently next time, and when you plan to do it again.
WalkArlington will be looking for you on the sidewalks and streetscapes of Arlington Friday. No foolin'!
Lauren Hassel
The contestants have entered their videos for the Car-Free Diet Skeptics Challenge. Five brave souls are vying for your vote to go car free for 30 days and become the winner of the challenge. Will it be:
View their videos and vote for your favorite. You can vote once a day until March 31, 2011.
Greetings Skeptics Applicants (and skeptical skeptics applicants)! I'm sitting on the 18th floor of my hotel in New York City. I can see the Empire State Building from my vantage point. My wife and I are visiting the Big Apple to celebrate the wedding of two great friends. I'm super excited to try out the transit system today. Last night we rolled in on a bus that left right from Rosslyn and dropped us off a block from our hotel. We put our legs to good use and walked up to Times Square for a late dinner.
As we braved the chilly temps we strolled back to our hotel but found ourselves outside of the Empire State Building entrance. "Why not?!" we said! So super helpful TIP: go visit this great landmark late at night. We literally had no line to contend with.
It's hard to imagine a year has flown by already since I submitted my application for the Car-Free Diet Skeptics Challenge. I was (here it comes) skeptical that my video would even come together in time to apply. And even then - I didn't know if I would be one of the two selected skeptics. It really was (and continues to be) an experience like no other. Since the challenge began in April last year I've gone from a regular single occupant commuter crawling on 66 each day to a transit/bike wiz. The transit system feels like second nature to me and I'm a much more confident cyclist. My wallet seems to be a little more full and my waistline isn't so big anymore.
So it's the last weekend before those applications are due and I'm challenging you to join me and CarFree Ross to become the next Car-Free Diet Skeptic. Sign up by Monday, February 28th at carfreedietskeptics.com
I'm off to a wedding brunch in NYC. Don't be jealous!
The (slowly) warming weather means only one thing: We're getting closer to Season II of the Car-Free Diet Skeptics Challenge! Two of Arlington's newest car-free skeptics will go 30 days without their vehicles, getting by on only their wits (as well as Arlington's wealth of alternative transportation options), and telling their story online. The deadline to join the Car-Free Diet Skeptics Challenge is February 28th, and details on applying are at http://www.carfreedietskeptics.com
My fellow car-free skeptic Todd and I were plenty hesitant when we started the challenge last April, both frequently using our cars to commute and get around town. But 30 days off the roadways showed us we could keep healthy and save time and money by riding our bikes, taking ART and Metro, and walking. As part of the challenge, many good folks from Arlington County Commuter Services and the community provided us the resources and knowledge to get from point A to point B confidently and car-free. I can't begin to say how much I prefer a leisurely bike ride to work with a friend over being gestured at on the Beltway.
And while we were hesitant to give up our cars, we're not so skeptical anymore. We found that not only is hopping on a bus or cruising down a bike lane not difficult, it quickly becomes second nature. Todd and I continue to regularly take public transportation and bike, both to commute or just to get around town. So if you're skeptical, take a chance, leave the keys at home, and apply online at http://www.carfreedietskeptics.com by February 28th!
Did you know you can add money to your SmarTrip card right on the ART Bus? It's easy! This short instructional video walks you through the process and shows you how to add value to your card using the fare box at the front of the bus. The video is also in Spanish.
Follow ART on Twitter and Facebook to learn other Car-free tips and receive updates and information about bus service.
I started commuting by bicycle because I love riding. I found on the days that I rode to work by bike, I was happier and more productive.
About 3 years ago, I stopped driving almost completely. I went from driving 10,000 miles per year to riding 10,000 miles per year. I've lost 50 pounds and feel great.
This year I'm measuring my cycling in CO2 Emissions saved in addition to miles. As of January 23rd, I have saved over 586 pounds of CO2 emissions by riding my bicycle. My goal is 10,000 pounds for 2011.
Thank you, Arlington, for being such a great example of a bicycle friendly community. I look forward to others following your example.
Pete Beers, Falls Church, VA
For some of us, winter means hibernation and a general lack of energy. How do you beat the winter blues? Here's one way: get outside and do some winter walking. Did you know that one hour of aerobic exercise outside has the same therapeutic effects as 2.5 hours of light treatment indoors? This is because it raises serotonin levels, which decrease in the darker winter months.
To help you get going this winter, WalkArlington, the Arlington County initiative to get more people walking more of the time, put together these winter walking tips.
For additional walking resources, event listings, news, and more tips, visit http://www.WalkArlington.com.
So you're on the fence about this whole Car-Free Diet Skeptics Challenge. You're interested but not totally sure how to approach the key part of the application - the video. Allow me to give you some thoughts on how I handled this component last year when I applied for the challenge. Now ultimately you will want to convey at least these three topics in your video.
First, tell us about your current driving habits. Do you drive to work everyday? What do you hate about your commute? Do you use your car for all your errands? What do you love about your car (i.e. what would you miss if you gave it up for 30 days).
Second, what makes you a skeptic of this challenge? Do you think it will be impossible to ditch the car for 30 days? Are you worried you'll be unable to navigate the network of public transportation options available in Arlington (and beyond)? Has it been awhile since you last got on a bike?
Third, what do you expect to gain (or lose) from the challenge? Lose some weight, save some money, gain a better understanding of how to get around without a car. All very real possibilities! Make sure you visit the car-free diet calculator on the website to get an idea of your current commute by car - and how that might change if you take the challenge.
How you choose to cover these topics in the video is up to you. You don't have to be a video-savvy person to do a simple video. You can just turn on the camera and start talking if that works for you. Just think about what you want to say in advance and practice it a bit. I highly suggest writing a script in advance. The important things are to have fun with it and be yourself! If you're feeling like you want to produce an edited video (like I did) you don't need a whole lot to make that happen. If you don't have a camera or editing equipment - I'm betting you know someone who does who can help you!
When I set out to make my video I thought of a few different ideas before ever starting the process of filming and ultimately settled on the notion that I wanted to show how there are so many ways for me to drive to work (each one of them sucked too). I also wanted to show that I do walk around my neighborhood quite a bit - but still relied on the car for my work commute. So I shot footage for all of these parts of the video and worked on a script. You wonder what some people did to occupy their time during Snomageddon? I was making my video! I used my handheld video camera to shoot most of the principal shots. I had a smaller camera called a GoPro for the shots of my commute. If you want to add a voice over and mix audio I highly recommend using Audacity to record and mix. The best part of this great software is that it's free! To edit the footage and audio I used Final Cut Express from Apple. There are other very basic software editing tools out there that are either free or don't cost very much.
Make sure to start soon so you don't find yourself frantically uploading your final production to Youtube at 11:00pm on the last day for entries to be submitted (like yours truly was doing).
Good luck on those videos - and have fun with them!
Car-Free Todd was the winner of the first Car-Free Diet Skeptics Challenge. He walked, biked, rode transit, and telecommuted for 30 days to win the Challenge. He's not skeptical anymore.
Garrett Bradford of The City Fix has compiled a list of top 10 new public transit systems across the world for 2010. Included on the list is our very own Capital Bikeshare. Congrats to all!
Best of 2010: New Transit Systems
Bobbi Greenberg is the Marketing Director for Arlington County Commuter Services, Arlington, VA.


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NASA's 10 Greatest Science Missions
10. Pioneer
Pioneer 10 and Pioneer 11, launched in 1972 and 1973, respectively, were the first spacecraft to visit the solar system's most photogenic gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn. Pioneer 10 was the first probe to travel through the solar system's asteroid belt, a field of orbiting rocks between Mars and Jupiter.
9. Voyager
Shortly after the Pioneers made their flybys, the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes followed. They made many important discoveries about Jupiter and Saturn, including rings around Jupiter and the presence of volcanism on Jupiter's moon, Io. Voyager went on to make the first flybys of Uranus, where it discovered 10 new moons, and Neptune, where it found that Neptune actually weighs less than astronomers thought.
The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP), launched in 2001, may not be as well-known, but it measures with unprecedented accuracy the temperature of the radiation left over from the Big Bang.
7. Spitzer
Another spacecraft with a profound effect on cosmology and astrophysics is the Spitzer Space Telescope, which observed the heavens through infrared light. This light, which has a longer wavelength than visual light, is mostly blocked by Earth's atmosphere.
6.Spirit & OpportunityIntended for just a 90-day mission, these workhorse Mars rovers have far outdone themselves, and are still chugging away on the red planet more than five years after landing. Spirit and Opportunity, the twin Mars Exploration Rovers, landed on opposite sides of the planet in January 2004.
5. Cassini-HuygensThis joint NASA/ESA spacecraft, launched in 1997, reached its destination, Saturn, in 2004. Since then it has been in orbit around the ringed world, taking one stunning snapshot after another of the planets rings, moons and weather.
4. ChandraSince 1999, the Chandra X-ray Observatory has been scanning the skies in X-ray light, looking at some of the most distant and bizarre astronomical events. Because Earth's pesky atmosphere blocks out most X-rays, astronomers couldn't view the universe in this high-energy, short-wavelength light until they sent Chandra up to space.
3. VikingWhen NASA's Viking 1 probe touched-down on Mars in July 1976, it was the first time a man-made object had soft-landed on the red planet. (Though the Soviet Mars 2 and 3 probes did land on the surface, they failed upon landing). The Viking 1 lander also holds the title of longest-running Mars surface mission, with a total duration of 6 years and 116 days. The spacecraft also sent the first color pictures back from the Martian surface, showing us what that mysterious red dot looks like from the ground for the first time.
2. HubbleThe most-loved of all NASA spacecraft, the Hubble Space Telescope has name recognition around the world. Its photos have changed the way everyday people figure themselves into the cosmos. The observatory has also radically changed science, making breakthroughs on astronomical issues too numerous to count.
1. ApolloNASA's best space science mission? The one humans got to tag along on, of course! Not only was sending a man to the moon monumental for human history, but the Apollo trips were the first to bring celestial stuff back to Earth and greatly advanced our scientific understanding of the moon.
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Development and evaluation of Maharishi Science of Creative Intelligence® curriculum for secondary education
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This dissertation describes a comprehensive research, development, and evaluation project with the Maharishi Science of Creative IntelligenceSM (MSCI) curriculum for secondary education. This science of consciousness was established by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to systematically investigate the source, development, range, and goal of consciousness. It includes the Maharishi Transcendental Meditation® and TM-Sidhi® programs for direct experience of Pure Consciousness, the Unified Field of Natural Law, in the simplest form of human awareness. Intellectual understanding of this experience and its significance for human development is provided for secondary students by curricula in Maharishi Science of Creative Intelligence.
The project began with a five-part needs assessment to evaluate the current implementation of the secondary level MSCI curriculum at Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment® (K-12) in Fairfield, Iowa. This established the goal for the project--to develop a comprehensive sequenced MSCI curriculum which would address the needs and interests of secondary students at the development site and in Consciousness- BasedSM secondary schools around the world.
The researcher reviewed the literature of Maharishi Science of Creative Intelligence to determine what material should be included in an MSCI program for secondary educations. The results were presented in Standards for Curriculum and Instruction in Maharishi Science of Creative Intelligence for Secondary Education.
Simultaneously the researcher organized and coordinated a curriculum development team which formulated broad curriculum plans for grades 7-12, MSCI Curriculum Overviews, with descriptions, goals, and objectives for twenty-seven instructional units. Sample Units were developed containing detailed instructional materials.
A formative evaluation of the proposed curriculum was conducted with curriculum experts, teachers, and administrators to determine the degree to which these curriculum documents satisfied established professional standards. The project represented the completion of the first two stages of large- scale curriculum planning: determination of general aims and planning of curriculum. Future stages will include elaboration of the MSCI curricula, tryouts, field trials, and large-scale implementation, with evaluation strategies for each stage. Note: The curriculum materials are of a proprietary nature and are not included in the body of the dissertation.
Maharishi Science of Creative Intelligence, Maharishi Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi programs, Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment, and Consciousness-Based Education are service marks licensed to Maharishi Vedic Education Development Corporation and used under sublicense. Source: DAI, 57, no. 07A, (1996): 2827


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Building on a history of adding new features to solve customers' problems in the field, AGCO introduces the 2013 models of RoGator self-propelled machines. All three models--the RG900, RG1100 and RG1300—are now capable of being outfitted with one of four boom options from 80' to 120' wide as well as a dry spinner box. Every machine includes a one-year service subscription for AgCommand, AGCO's telemetry system. For additional spray-height accuracy and control, AGCO now offers Norac UC5 Spray Height Control System as an available technology option.
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Mount St. Mary's sports medicine offers sports training for high school athletesby jmaloni
Program is free for Lewiston-Porter and Starpoint Central students
The Sports Medicine Department of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will offer a series of basic conditioning programs for high school age students starting July 6. Led by certified athletic trainers Jason Hopkins, ATC, and Brian Healy, ATC, the program will focus on endurance, speed, agility and injury prevention to assist athletes in grades 9-12 prepare for the fall 2011 season. The programs will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The program will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Lewiston-Porter from July 11 through Aug. 12, and from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Starpoint Central from July 6-29. Because of athletic training contracts Mount St. Mary's has with Lewiston-Porter and Starpoint, it is free of charge for students of those schools. Other high school-age students may attend for a registration fee of $120.
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Consumer Reports Picks the Best Cup of Joe!
Consumer Reports chose Eight O'Clock Colombian coffee as the tastiest brand on the market - blowing Starbucks out of the water in the process.
Dunkin' Donuts and Millstone were declared the best decaf coffees, followed closely by runner-up Folgers Gourmet Selection Lively Colombian.
Eight O'clock brand coffee is a vailable at Amazon.com or a grocery store near you.
The tasters have no taste
Coffee preference is such an individual thing. Personally I love Starbucks Organic Shade Grown Mexico coffee. But I also love Folgers Columbian. I like Eight O Clock, but only the Columbian blend. I think it also depends on how you brew it. I don't like Starbucks brewed in the store because it's too bitter-not sure how they do it-but at home it's not.
tasters obviously do not like good coffee,survey by Consumers is ridiculous,as are many of their conclusions which are always price driven,not quality or esthetics
OH PLEASE!!! I have been drinking Eight O'Clock for years. Starbucks is way overpriced for the quality of their coffee. True about the preference though, just like any food or drink.
Chock full of nuts coffee is easily the best.
who Ever did this tastiest knows notting about coffee Dunkin Donuts have the Worse tasting coffie .I will put starbuck over dkd eny day
I'm sure it was a blind taste test. All you morons who think the testers were influenced by price are ignorant. Like most snobs, you're blinded by price. You think that if it's more money, it must be better. While that is true in some types of products, apprently coffee is not one of them.
Finally someone can see past the Starbucks veil of baloney.
I don't understand why Starbucks is so popular. Over priced, tasts lousey, etc.
My preference is COSTCO's 100% Arabian home brewed coffee.
This is normal after their support to the Israelie forces,and I'm so glad for them.
Eight 'O Clock Whole Bean Columbian is delicious. I've been drinking it for years. It's nice to see it finally get some credit.
Take that you coffee snobs. Not only are you snobs, but the stuff you are snobby about sucks!
There isn't $.05 worth of difference in the taste of the coffees sold at any supermarket. We take whatever is on sale and use a coupon, brew it correctly and they all turn out fine.
LOL, it makes me laugh that some of you would consider Starbucks or even store bought coffee as good. If you want some good coffee, you have to get it fresh roasted like 2 days post roast. The coffee I see at Starbucks they have stickers saying that it is good for like a year! LOL, coffee goes bad people no matter what you do. I wouldn't keep coffee that I brew no longer than 2 months maximum post roast and for espresso even less. Coffee is perishable and goes bad faster than what you think. If you want your coffee to taste out of this world, get it fresh roasted but allow it a few days to degas. Also, never buy coffee pre-grinded. You should always buy whole beans and grind only when you are going to use. The moment you grind coffee, it goes bad fast like less than a day.
Starbucks is way over rated. Their personnel are poorly trained and are a far cry from a true Barista. The coffee they use is old and stale giving their shots a very bitter taste. Coffee has subtle hints of stuff that you only get when it is fresh, ie chocolate, cherries, berries, ect.. Store bought coffee on the other hand, you don't know how old it is! It could be 6months to a year old!
Some things to get:
1. A good coffee grinder, ie flat burr grinder or conical burr grinder. Blade grinders blow.
2. A good slow brewing machine. You want a machine that at least takes 5 minutes to brew coffee. Fast is bad in this case.
3. Fresh beans, fresh beans!! Use them 2 days post roast and not before. Allow beans to degas!
4. Do not store coffee in a fridge. Moisture is the enemy!! A dry dark place is all you need!
Who am I? I am a Coffee geek! :-)
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Rancilio Rocky Coffee Grinder
Hey I figured, the amount I spend on Starbucks, I could buy a machine myself which I did. Saved me mucho dinero.
I used to drink Eight O'Clock coffee years ago. It is excellent coffee. I think I will give it another try. The price is certainly more reasonable than Starbucks,and grinding the beans fresh always makes a better cup of cofee from most good brands.
Americans had better become more frugal and focused on VALUES rather than on designer labels, including coffee. Buying overpriced anything is no longer elite; it is just plain stupid.
Only a ditz would pay big bucks for Starbucks. A fool and their money…
At the airport in Minneapolis I grabbed a Starbucks french vanilla cappucino at $5.00 with tip, tasted burnt and just not that good, especially for $5.00. After that I grabbed another french vanilla cappucino from the vending machine for $1.00, that $1.00 cup of joe, had more flavor and was just a better cup of coffee.
I have been a coffee drinker since 1981 (19 years old then)and I only drink Eight 0'clock coffee. I can buy a bag cheaper than I can buy a Latte' from Star Bucks. My mom first introduced me to it back in the early seventies and that is all she ever drinked. I love grinding it at home and making it fresh.
I have been buying 8 o' Clock Coffee for 20 + years. I'm glad others will now know how good it is. But I hope us "Old Faithfuls" can find it on the store shelves.
Oh…please these tasters must prefer Columbian coffee beans.
I love a cup of rich black coffee. I like coffee so much sometimes I will drink a whole pot during the day. I do have to say that I don't particularly like the pikes place that Starbucks has been serving lately but the fact that forgers is even in the running makes me leary of this taste test. Gloria Jeans actually has some great beans!! When I make a pot of their coffee it is really smooth (never bitter)and has incredible flavor. I guess I will have to try this 8 o'clock coffee but I have a feeling I probably wont agree with the test results.


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To find the best discount on Universal Studios tickets, interested guests need to be willing to investigate many different options and opportunities for cheap tickets. By being willing to look at discount brokers, promotional tickets, and other possibilities, it is easy to find hefty savings.
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Grayson had something to prove with its No. 2 ranking (and even a No. 5 ranking in one national poll) against defending Class AAAAA champ Camden County. Grayson did pretty well, winning 14-10. Linebacker Terry Williams looked like the best player on the field, but I don't want to digress.
Now, it's Southwest DeKalb's turn to validate its ranking. SWD is No. 1 in AAAA, and its opponent this week is M.L. King, the No. 8 team in AAAAA. Should be a great game just to watch the running backs – SWD's Ken Malcome and MLK's Mack King.
Here are some questions for you:
Should Grayson be No. 1? The Rams beat Lowndes (our No. 1) last season, and they just beat the champs.
Of course, Peachtree Ridge beat Grayson last year. Should P'Ridge be No. 1?
Did anyone notice that Cobb County was 2-0 in the Corky Kell Classic? Walton and McEachern each were underdogs.
Class AAAAA
1. Lowndes (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Woodland, Stockbridge
2. Grayson (1-0)
Next: Sept. 4 vs. Warner Robins
3. Peachtree Ridge (0-0)
Next: Friday at Harrison
4. Camden County (0-1)
Next: Sept. 4 vs. First Coast (Fla.)
5. Stephenson (0-0)
Next: Saturday vs. McNair (Hallford)
6. North Gwinnett (0-0)
Next: Saturday vs. Prattville (Ala.)
7. Northside, Warner Robins (0-0)
Next: Thursday vs. Perry
8. M.L. King (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. S.W. DeKalb (Hallford)
9. Etowah (1-0)
Next: Sept. 4 at McEachern
10. Newnan (0-0)
Next: Thursday at LaGrange
Class AAAA
1. Southwest DeKalb (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. M.L. King
2. Tucker (0-0)
Next: Saturday at Brunswick
3. Rome (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. East Paulding
4. Marist (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. St. Pius
5. Sandy Creek (0-0)
Next: Friday at East Coweta
6. Griffin (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Dunwoody
7. Westside, Macon (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Central, Macon
8. Statesboro (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Josey
9. Sequoyah (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Cherokee
10. Loganville (0-0)
Next: Friday at Clarke Central
Class AAA
1. Carver, Columbus (0-0)
Next: Friday at Spencer (Columbus Memorial)
2. Gainesville (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Chestatee
3. Flowery Branch (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Stephens County
4. LaGrange (0-0)
Next: Thursday vs. Newnan
5. Baldwin (0-0)
Next: Friday at Glenn Hills
6. Peach County (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Macon County
7. Carrollton (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Westminster
8. Cairo (0-1)
Next: Sept. 4 vs. Thomas County Central
9. Washington County (0-0)
Next: Friday at Cross Creek
10. Jackson (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Therrell
Class AA
1. Buford (1-0)
Next: Sept. 4 at North Hall
2. Calhoun (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Dalton
3. Thomasville (0-0)
Next: Friday at Thomas County Central
4. Fitzgerald (0-0)
Next: Friday at Irwin County
5. Jefferson County 0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Laney
6. Pepperell (0-0)
Next: Friday at Paulding County
7. Lovett (0-0)
Next: Friday at Woodward Academy
8. Callaway (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Troup
9. Brooks County (0-0)
Next: Sept. 4 at Tift County
10. Jefferson (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Commerce
Class A
1. Wesleyan (0-0)
Next: Friday at Clarkston (North DeKalb)
2. Wilcox County (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Seminole County
3. Clinch County (0-0)
Next: Friday at Charlton County
4. Lincoln County (0-0)
Next: Friday at Greene County
5. Wilkinson County (0-0)
Next: Friday at Twiggs County
6. Emanuel County Institute (0-0)
Next: Friday at Savannah Country Day
7. Brookstone (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Landmark Christian
8. Savannah Christian (0-0)
Next: Friday at Montgomery County
9. Turner County (0-0)
Next: Friday at Worth County
10. Bremen (0-0)
Next: Friday at Alexander
August 23rd, 2009
5:51 pm
Great games this week. Will be at Lagrange vs Newnan on thurs and East coweta vs sandy creek on Friday.
August 23rd, 2009
6:44 pm
Drock09, May see you there. I will be on the Newnan side of the field for most of the game at the 50 yard line (up high) wearing some type of a law enforcement cap.(Don't bring any contraband. LOL.)
August 23rd, 2009
7:48 pm
SWD is back, baby! WHOOOOOOOOOOO!
August 23rd, 2009
8:27 pm
MLK does not have a good defense and the wrong player is starting at quarterback. SWD should win by at least 17 points.
August 23rd, 2009
9:59 pm
Todd: Griffin is in AAAA, not AAA
August 23rd, 2009
10:01 pm
And Marist is in AAAA, not AAAAA
"● St. Pius at Marist: It will be the first game on Marist's new artificial turf. Marist is No. 4 in AAAAA.
● Griffin at Dunwoody: Griffin is No. 6 in AAA. Dunwoody, which finished 12-1 last season, is playing its first game under new coach Michael Youngblood, a former Tucker assistant."
August 23rd, 2009
10:20 pm
Also, I think there is a bias against Grayson. I remember these guys from AJC ranked N Gwinnett # 1 in the state 2 years ago – without earning it. Grayson on the other hand has to earn it. Why? Grayson is Grayson (a nice small town that has more of a country feel than N. Gwinnett and Suwanee. Can you imagine if N. Gwinnett beat Camden, went undefeated last year (up unitl the payoff lost), and beat Lowndes (as Grayson did).
August 23rd, 2009
10:29 pm
you saw my first game todd you told me we win we crack top ten what the hell todd is this your hatrid of our fine school like everybody hatrid or the yankees or notre dame?
August 23rd, 2009
11:03 pm
Man Class 5-A jumping off this yr, with Camden playing Grayson already and Lowndes having to play peachtree in two weeks. We be separating the pretenders from the contenders early this yr. Doug chill out be patient if Lowndes lose against peachtree the #1 ranking will be grayson.If Lowndes beats peachtree on the other hand they might deserve the #1 ranking.Clearly the top 4 teams in the state are Grayson,Lowndes,Peachtree,Camden. Good win this weekend even if ya'll special teams almost gave the game away. Camden will be okay once the young talent settle in and replace that the QB. Southwest will beat MLK this friday, MLK is not the #8 best team in the state they are overated. We will see how far Southwest Dekalb will go with their talent loaded team. Dont be another Stephenson!!!
August 23rd, 2009
11:42 pm
Hey Doug…..
I don't think you'll have to worry about N. Gwinnett being undefeated come next sunday morning…………
August 23rd, 2009
11:56 pm
BD you could not wait to put stephenson in the mix. Did you see what they did to tucker on friday. that was a thorough azz whipping. It was 16-0 with 3 td called back. they looked good to me
August 24th, 2009
2:25 am
August 24th, 2009
7:03 am
Look for Stephensen and SWD to represent Dekalb County very well this year. Grayson is awesome but jury is still out on Lowndes, Camden and Peachtree Ridge. I believe Stephensen would beat any of those teams. There is no hands down super power this year in 5A or 4A.
August 24th, 2009
7:35 am
Slalom 1. I will look for you there we will be tailgating before the game if you want to join us. What's the 411 on the grangers this year. I went to the westlake game but knew 9 players was suspended
August 24th, 2009
7:55 am
Etowah at McCeachern in two weeks will be another good one. I was initillay worried about the Indians before this past weekend and justifiably so,after McCeacherns' performance against Brookwood. Etowah was what I would call flat, and had chances to put the game away after a slow start, but just did not. Starr's Mill seemed better prepared than last year, or perhaps Etowah just lacks the big play weapons. I don't see a shootout against McCeachern like some might ,but rather a very physica, low scoring, time of possession, field position game. Maybe Etowah's only chance in this one. More to come…
August 24th, 2009
8:35 am
drock09 and slalom1, fellow members of the game of the week club! I will be at Callaway on the Newnan side on the 50, top row, and will be looking for you two.
August 24th, 2009
9:43 am
Todd, yes I did notice that Cobb was 2-0 against Gwinnett… does that affect your usual Gwinnett bias (aside from Grayson and P'Ridge)?
Pops, I agree that the McEachern will be the first of many tough Region 5-AAAAA matchups. Etowah as a tough D and will have to match up well to McEachern' Offense. I just hope it is a low scoring game (Etowah's advantage).
August 24th, 2009
9:47 am
I'm a SWD grad and we've been lacking a quarterback ever since Quincy Carter left. You can't win a state championship without having a pretty QB. I would rather for them to start off ranking in the top 5 (maybe 5th) and work your way up if you don't have a strong QB.
August 24th, 2009
10:36 am
Poor ole Lowndes skimmed by a 4A mediocre ball club. We might win 5 games this year, I'm gonna continue to cheer for my handicapped Vikings though.Peachtree will probably beat us by 4 touchdowns. Your right those big old boys from Grayson, Camden and Peachtree are to much for lil ole Lowndes. Can i get some of ya'll to wish us luck?
August 24th, 2009
10:44 am
SWD has had quality QB's over the years since Quincy left. Brandon Jones and Eric Ward to name few. Eric lead Richmond to the 2008 NCAA Football Championship Subdivision champion(formly 1-A) as a Junior. It's always been the talent that has to over come the coaching at SWD. plain and simple. This year they have better than usual talent.
August 24th, 2009
10:53 am
Can anyone tell me about the Peachtree Ridge – SWD scrimmage on friday?
August 24th, 2009
11:06 am
The SWD- Peachtree scrimmage ended 7-7. SWD scored in the 1st qtr. with the starters from both teams in the game. SWD held their starters scoreless for three qtrs. Peachtree didn't score until the 4th qtr when the starters for both teams were out the game. SWD is ready!!!!
August 24th, 2009
11:55 am
im number #2 for swd, play strong safety…. hell day is friday for mlk………….. WE GOT DAT PRIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 24th, 2009
12:06 pm
I jus got one thing to say. WATCH OUT FOR DEM JAGUARS. STEPHENSON IS LOADED THIS YEAR. THEY HAVE 16 PLAYERS THAT COULD GO D-1. AND THEY ALL ARE SENIORS. THEY HAVE PLENTY OF JUNIORS AND SOPHMORES WITH COLLEGE INTEREST TOO. GO JAGS
August 24th, 2009
12:19 pm
Great win by Walton on Saturday. Their offensive line looks great. One question, can this team throw the ball? They won't get too far this year once teams put everyone in the box like Norcross did in the second half.
August 24th, 2009
12:35 pm
Picking up on a topic we were discussing last week. I know what you are saying about transfers. The thing about these two particular boys is that they were not recruited by Gainesville, they both chose to go there of their own free will. I know Cole Smith personally and I know Spragues' dad, and both said they transferred because of more scholarship opportunities. Sprague wouldn't have a problem getting offers anyway, but they wanted to see what was out there. Cole Smith is just a junior,so this will allow them to get his name and tapes out early. The difference between North Hall and Gainesville is that at NH, the parents have to handle getting the kids tapes out, where at Gainesville, they have someone there that does nothing else but try to find scholarships for these kids. Sprague probably could have gotten an offer from wherever he wanted, he's that good, but why take chances when you know that your name and tapes are going to be put out there for you, and all that you have to do is concentrate on playing football?
August 24th, 2009
12:45 pm
Okay I'm back everybody. Welcome back football fans from you prospective schools. I'm from Region 3-AAAAA, and I am a Bradwell Institute Tiger Fan. As I predicted last year and was right, Camden County Wildcats became the Region 3-AAAAA Region Champions and the Undisputed Class AAAAA State Champions. They were under-rated and they proved everyone wrong.
This year, Everyone has Grayson to be the State Champions. Well As it may be true that they are a good team, my prediction that this year, the Class AAAAA State Championship will go to Region 1- AAAAA Lowndes County High School. Last year, they're head was a little swollen, and they became a little too over confident. As a result, they were upset by Grayson. Grayson came down there quiet and played a very good game against Lowndes County thereby beating them and knocking them out of the playoffs.
This year will be different.I am quite sure that they haven't forgotten that, and had to carry that loss on their shoulders for an entire year. That was a pretty tough pill to swallow. However; I will guarantee you that they will carry a big stick this year, and will be playing with a chip on their shoulders.
I am not in by any means taking anything away from those North Georgia Schools. They are good, and have proven themselves to be great. I'm talking about Class AAAAA Schools like Grayson, Peachtree Ridge, East Paulding, Newnan etc. Those teams are very good.
But I am here to tell you that if you think for one minute that those South Georgia Teams in Class AAAAA will be a pushover this year, you had better think again. While a lot of you had under-rated Region 3-AAAAA, Bradwell Institute who lost in the 2nd Round last year against Region 1-AAAAA Perinnial Power Lowndes County, they did in the first round beat a North Georgia East Coweta Football Team whom a lot of you thought would just run all over Bradwell Institute. Then of course you had Region 3-AAAAA Camden County who won the Class AAAAA Title.
This is a rebuilding year for Region 3-AAAAA Bradwell Institute and Camden County, but don't count them out. I expect it to be a very exciting year in Georgia High School Football. Lets buckle up and hold on tight.
August 24th, 2009
1:32 pm
Walton can throw the ball around pretty well in the West Coast Offense they run but was it necessary when Norcross could not stop the run and the qb option. There were plenty of our opponents their scouting and we didn't have to show to much and came away with a win.
August 24th, 2009
2:33 pm
Grayson was ranked #2 going into the weekend, beats the defending state champions and stays #2? The Saturday game was more lopsided than the score suggests. I do understand that Camdem Co. lost a lot of players to graduation. The Grayson long snapper had a very bad day that resulted in the points scored by Camden. I mean, they rushed for a total of 45 yards the entire game! The Grayson D held when they needed to in the red zone and the offense scored the points when they needed to. Due to the issues with the punt snaps, Camdem consistently started their series 20 yards further up the field and yet the only Camdem touchdown was on the run back from the blocked punt when no one could get to the Camdem player that got the ball. That was a great blocked punt by the way and Camdem is to be congratulated for capitalizing on the mistake. (The snap had a hang time longer than most of the punts for the day! )
I know one thing for sure, I DON'T want to be out on that field with Grayson or Camden either one! Those boys would kill this old man!
I was VERY glad to see after the game the sportmanship exhibited by bioth teams. Even though there was some seriously hard playing during the game and the occasional nudge here and there, both teams came out fo the after game hadnshake and seemed to really mean it. You know how you can tell when the two teams just hurry past each other slapping hands? both teams took their time and shook hands and seemed to be talking with each other.
Great job by both teams!
August 24th, 2009
4:02 pm
Even more special teams trouble lies ahead for grayson. when the punter had to run the ball on one of the snaps that went below his knees he was hit and tore his spleen. we will have to throw a sophomore into the fire now. from what ive heard he can boom one but for everyone he he shanks one just as bad so we will see
August 24th, 2009
4:20 pm
leechampion and Drock09, I will be on the Newnan side of the field for at least the first half at the 50 yd line near the top wearing a law enforcement cap of some kind. Hope we can hook up. (must warn both of you that my fiance gets more than just a little bit "riled up" and may start a fight.lol.)
August 24th, 2009
4:29 pm
NTH Trojans, I see where you are coming from. In many cases "recruiting" is not necessarily a crime committed by the recipient school, but rather a decision made by a family who may feel that their son's chances are enhanced by the transfer. I am okay with the family's decision. However, I am bothered that the player's head coach at his current school is not more pro-active in promoting a player who has college potential. If I was the father of a son who I felt had college potential, and was not being properly promoted by his head coach, I would also look elsewhere.
August 24th, 2009
4:31 pm
Drock09, Where will you be tailgating? My reccomendation would be the front row of the Callaway Performing Arts Center facing the stadium.
August 24th, 2009
6:42 pm
Greetings Slalom1,
Welcome back. Remember me? I see that Newnan is back in there again this year. I haven't had the opportunity to watch Newnan this year and to see what they have. How many return starters came back this year?
August 24th, 2009
7:04 pm
My Prediction Of Next Week Winning Results:
Class AAAAA
1. Lowndes (0-0)
Next: Friday vs. Woodland, Stockbridge WINNER: Lowndes
2. Grayson (1-0)
Next: Sept. 4 vs. Warner Robins WINNER: Grayson
3. Peachtree Ridge (0-0) WINNER: Peachtree Ridge
Next: Friday at Harrison
4. Camden County (0-1) WINNER: Camden County
Next: Sept. 4 vs. First Coast (Fla.)
5. Stephenson (0-0) WINNER: Stephenson
Next: Saturday vs. McNair (Hallford)
6. North Gwinnett (0-0) WINNER: North Gwinette
Next: Saturday vs. Prattville (Ala.)
7. Northside, Warner Robins (0-0) WINNER: Northside Warner Robbins
Next: Thursday vs. Perry
8. M.L. King (0-0) WINNER: South West Dekalb
Next: Friday vs. S.W. DeKalb (Hallford)
9. Etowah (1-0)
Next: Sept. 4 at McEachern WINNER: Etowah
10. Newnan (0-0)
Next: Thursday at LaGrange WINNER: Newnan
August 24th, 2009
8:27 pm
Sports Fan 31313: Newnan returns 5 starters, all of them on defense. They should still win their region.
Pretty good picks, but don't be surprised if McEachern pulls the upset. Also, I think North Gwinnett will have their hands full with Prattville on Saturday. Losing their QB & do everything RB from last year will be tough to overcome early, but North should have no trouble next week with Brookwood.
Grayson Student: Sorry to hear about your punter. Hope he gets well soon.
August 24th, 2009
8:32 pm
East Paulding is a team that No One wants to play. If you do win you go home bruised and sore.
The coaches don't post on here, just us fans, and some people that really scare me LOL.
I gotta tell ya folks… East just may make another run to the dome like in 2006 when Reid and Company first arrived.
I like Lowndes, East Paulding, Etowah, Woodstock, P Ridge, Grayson, N Gwinnett in no particular order
August 24th, 2009
10:23 pm
Sports Fan 31313, Great to see you back as well. As for Newnan, I believe that Drock09 is more qualified than me as for the 2009 version of the Cougars. But from what I can tell, the defense should be at least as good as in 2008. As for the offense, lost all 11 starters from 2008, but have a line up of very talented young players. This 2009 Newnan team could turn out to be very good provided that the young offense developes quickly.
August 24th, 2009
10:30 pm
After watching the replay there is no doubt Grayson was the better team Saturday. Having said that, what every one seems to be overlooking was the bone head 4th down attempt by Camden that may have ended up being the play that cost Camden the game. I don't know what that was all about, hard to believe the coach would have actually called that play instead of punting back to Grayson and making them go the distance in stead of giving them a short field. Almost makes me wonder if the center snapped the ball when he wasn't supposed to. A defensive game all night and your defense has held the other team to 7 points. Your offense has been horrible and then you go for it!!! That seemed so out of character for Camden. Let the defense win the game Camden.
August 25th, 2009
12:34 am
todd why the hatred of walton and east cobb schools every after year. is it because were a affluent school is it because were not a hick town or a ghetto that we dont get our due because we have other things to fall back on, ps todd being the best in our weak region isnt repect being the number one team in cobb isnt respect respect is costent playoff appearances 2 dome game bunch of quarters is respect being in the top 10 in the state most years no were never in the top 5 so no one gives a crap about waltons title hopes
August 25th, 2009
8:52 am
Newnan returns six starters on defense but has to replace three starters on the defensive line that are playing in college this year. The offense feature a pair of talented backs with sub 4.5 speed. The line lack experience but will be good. Beno and rowe are two huge lineman with superstardom written all over them. Watch #10 jamal ransby I believe he might be the most dangerous weapon on the field.
August 25th, 2009
11:07 am
I haven't had the time to ask you about the outlook for LG this year. What's your prognosis on them? As for NH, I didn't get to see their scrimmage Saturday (prior commitment), nor will I get to see them play this week against Johnson, but from everything I've seen at practices, read about, and heard from people close to the team, they plan on running a seven man rotation between rb and wingback, with Robert Humphrey being the focal point, and a three man rotation at fb. They also have incorporated a downfield passing game (finally) to keep defenses honest. the strength of this team is their OL, and their weakness is the LB corp. They should finish on top of their sub-region, but after Johnson, they play Gainesville (#2 in AAA), have a bye week, then play Buford (#1 in AA). Not a very kind schedule to start the season, but it will tell them where they are at and what they need to improve on.
As for the transfers, I'm afraid it's not going to get better until something gives at NH. The coach is going to have to show the parents and players that he is willing to do whatever possible to get them into college. If he makes that kind of effort, then NH will continue to be a force in AAA, if not, then the program will suffer even more.
This weekend I will be at the Hiram vs.Washington game on friday. Ready to see my son bust some heads.
August 25th, 2009
11:09 am
I really expected more from Grayson. This was the statement game that everyone was waiting for from them.Grayson got the victory , but I feel they came up a little short proving to everyone that they deserved the national and state wide attention they are recieving. This Camden squad is light years from the 2008 championship team I was impressed with the Grayson squad that came to Warner Robins last fall that marched up and down the field all night playing mistake free ball.Just didn't look like the same team ,Keep them behind Lowndes for now………..McEachern! Now this was a statement performance ,What an offensive explosion.413 total yards 204 rushing ,209 passing (balance) McEachern's RB 26 for 174yds and 3 rushing td's. The SOPHMORE Qb 10-13 for 184 and 2 Tds and this was the first game of the season.Man this is what OC's can only dream about…..I don't know if Brookwoods Defense was that bad or McEachern's offense just plain good….Etowah fans will find out here shortly.
August 25th, 2009
11:29 am
Greetings Slalom1,
Newnan loss 11 starters from Offensive? WOW!!! That says a lot. But you have 6 starters returning on defense. With that information, that is good for the defense. But it will also take a lot of offense to win games. I still believe that Newnan will win their region this year if they play with the same intensity or better like the way they did last year.
As far as one of my favorites Camden County losing to a good Grayson Team, one does not have much room for mistakes when playing against a caliber of a team such as Grayson. Camden County's defense is very much still there. As far as the offense, there is still room for improvement. Not a good decision that Coach Jeff Herron made in last minutes of the game. Grayson capitalized on that mistake, and that decision cost them.
But make no mistake, Coach Herron will bounce back. While they may not be the team as they had last year, they are still Dangerous. I'm quite sure that they will will continue to be monitored.
August 25th, 2009
11:31 am
Greetings Todd Holcomb……..
August 25th, 2009
11:40 am
Greetings SouthGaRules,
I agree with you. I believe that Newnan will win their Region after that who knows. Only as time progress will tell. As far as my picks, thanks for the compliment. McEachern may very well be better than last year but I still don't think that they have enough to beat Etowah. If they pull this one over, it will definitely be an upset. But i must say, who knows… This is Georgia Football.. On any given Friday Or Saturday Night under the Lights, any team can be beaten…
August 25th, 2009
12:08 pm
reeze, i agree with you for the most part but i think some leniance should be given becuase it is the first game of the season. I expect better in 2 weeks against warner robins but you are right keep lowndes there until they lose, if they lose to the ridge and we are undefeated then and only then should we be number 1. i dont think even if we blew camden out we would leap frog lowndes
August 25th, 2009
12:11 pm
FYI: Warner Robins will test Grayson's #2 ranking. You heard it from me. Good luck to our Northside Eagles. Love Ya Blue! The road to another State Championship starts this Friday night. Good luck to all fans across the Peach State as the 2009 season gets under way across the state.
August 25th, 2009
1:28 pm
LOL… Todd, yes you did rank Etowah. Just trying to prop the brethren in Region 5/6-AAAAA after shutting out Gwinnett. I did see your comment in GHSF Daily about the Region 5-AAAAA race heating up already. Just hoping for some respect as the top 5-6 teams in that region (EP, Etowah, McEachern, Woodstock, Harrison, North Cobb) potentially beat up each other… and perhaps to change that Gwinnett bias a little. Have to start somewhere.


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Email: email@example.com Sales Phone:(800) 338-4639
Fax:(217) 355-1552
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What this Warranty Covers
Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.