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ARLnow Profile: Top Shelf Design

Published August 24, 2015 at 5:00AM | Updated August 24, 2015 at 9:17AM

When people think of graphic design, they might picture a single person in their basement designing printouts and posters, banners and brochures. But at Top Shelf Design (TSD) in Rosslyn, you’re more likely to see a team of designers and developers sitting at their computers, bouncing ideas off of each other and thinking of solutions to their client’s design problems.

This scene has changed in the past 11 years since the business opened its doors because the company does 70 percent web development work instead of 40 percent, as they did five years ago. Design in 2015 is about staying current and going mobile, says Gregg Hurson, lead developer at TSD.

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WWBG: Speaking the Language of Spanish Wines

Published August 21, 2015 at 2:30PM | Updated August 24, 2015 at 10:14AM

Editor’s Note: This biweekly column is sponsored by Dominion Wine and Beer (107 Rowell Court, Falls Church). This column is written by Dominion owner Arash Tafakor.

Spain has one of the most amazing arrays of grape varietals in the world. With over 600 types of wine-making grapes to choose from, Spanish wine makers have an arsenal of choices to make that perfect wine, and Spanish wine comes close to perfection.

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Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

Published August 21, 2015 at 12:30PM

The Arlington real estate market continues on its steady march skyward, but there are still some killer deals to be found in this week’s open house listings. And, for the high-end home shopper, you’ll have plenty of options as well.

As always, see our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:

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Just Listed in Arlington

Published August 21, 2015 at 8:55AM

Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Team Cathell, “Your Orange Line Specialists.”

The Arlington real estate market remained healthy and steady this week with 59 new listings and 58 ratified contracts.

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Rental Report: Apartment Hunting from Afar

Published August 20, 2015 at 2:30PM

Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email.

Sometimes renters don’t have the time or financial ability to do their apartment search in person. And while there is plenty of information available to apartment hunters, sometimes it can be overwhelming. If you aren’t familiar with the area, it is hard to know where to start. Looking at apartments on a listing service only gives you a small snippet of the overall picture. So what is the best course of action when relocating from afar?

Spotluck Spotlight: Fuego Cocina y Tequileria

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published August 20, 2015 at 12:00PM | Updated June 21, 2018 at 4:51PM

Restaurant discovery app Spotluck is spotlighting its Arlington restaurant partners. Download Spotluck for iPhone or Android to discover and save money at a nearby spot today.

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Wellness Matters: The Hidden Dangers of Head Injuries

Published August 19, 2015 at 2:30PM

The following weekly column is written and sponsored by Virginia Hospital Center, a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and one of America’s 100 Top Hospitals for the third year in a row.

With football and soccer season in full swing, so is the risk of sports-related head injuries. Concussions are the most common brain injury, affecting up to four million people a year. A concussion occurs when the brain is jarred or shaken hard enough to bounce against the skull. Common causes include a fall, a collision or a direct blow to the head.

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Arlington Pet of the Week: Ziggy

Published August 19, 2015 at 12:30PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Ziggy, a new Arlington resident, who loves to be wrapped in blankets.

Ziggy is almost 2 years old and loves chasing squirrels and bunnies in the neighborhood. Here’s what Ziggy’s parents had to say about him:

Ask Will: What to Look for in a Condo’s Resale Certificate

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published August 18, 2015 at 3:30PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: I’m thinking about buying a condo and hear that the condo association for the building should be providing me with information in a Resale Packet or Certificate. What’s included in this packet? Is there anything I should be on the lookout for as I’m reviewing it?

Local Woof: Dog Training vs. Behavior Modification

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published August 17, 2015 at 2:45PM

Editor’s Note: The Local Woof is a column that’s sponsored and written by the staff of Woofs! Dog Training Center. Woofs! has full-service dog training, boarding, and daycare facilities, near Shirlington and Ballston.

I get a lot of inquiries asking how many lessons it will take to solve a certain problem.

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New Rosslyn Company Protects Cloud Systems from Security Holes

Published August 17, 2015 at 1:45PM | Updated August 17, 2015 at 4:09PM

Editor’s Note: Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow.com, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups and their founders, plus other local technology happenings. The Ground Floor, Monday’s office space for young companies in Rosslyn, is now open. The Metro-accessible space features a 5,000-square-foot common area that includes a kitchen, lounge area, collaborative meeting spaces, and a stage for formal presentations.

The introduction of cloud server systems, like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and iCloud, presented a problem for companies and information technology consultants.

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Adam Gallegos Takes Unlikely Path to Real Estate Success

Published August 17, 2015 at 5:00AM | Updated September 20, 2015 at 8:30PM

Adam Gallegos in Ballston

Adam Gallegos was working for a tech startup when the real estate bug bit.

Gallegos was buying his first home and he decided to do it himself. Handling your own real estate transaction, however, turned out to be pretty complicated. After hitting snag after snag, Gallegos committed himself to putting in the hours of research he needed to get it right.