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Arlington Researchers ‘Giving the Internet a Mind of its Own’

Published August 4, 2014 at 12:20PM

Editor’s Note: Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow.com, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups, founders and funders. The Ground Floor is Monday’s office space for young companies in Rosslyn. 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 three came together in September 2012 with a common problem: all of their jobs required gobs of research from different sources around the internet, but none of them were satisfied with the way they could look for reliable information and organize it.

Your Beermonger: Phrasing!

By Nick Anderson

Published August 1, 2014 at 2:30PM

Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway).

One of my favorite aspects of the “craft beer movement” has always been the “anything goes” attitude that permeates through so much of it. For all of the recipes that hew close to tradition, at the end of the day the cardinal rule of beer amounts to “Is it good? Then shut up and drink it.”

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By Ethan Rothstein

Published August 1, 2014 at 12:00PM

The real estate market is dwindling from its spring and early summer boom, but there are still plenty of houses open for prospective buyers this weekend.

See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:

Just Listed in Arlington

Published August 1, 2014 at 5:00AM

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.”

Of all the great quotes from New York Yankees Hall-of-Famer Yogi Berra, this is a favorite: “It’s déjà vu all over again.” (Need a laugh? Just google his quotes.)

NOVA Legal Beat: Am I Protected If I Complain About Sexual Harassment?

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published July 30, 2014 at 2:30PM

Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Mathew B. Tully of Tully Rinckey PLLC, an Arlington firm that specializes in federal employment and labor law, security clearance proceedings, and military law.

Q. I did not file any formal complaint after my supervisor sexually harassed me, but I did make it crystal clear to management that I was not happy with the situation. Am I still protected against retaliation?

Arlington Pet of the Week: Blitzen

By ARLnow.com

Published July 30, 2014 at 12:00PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Blitzen, a Samoyed who likes to chase after bunnies, both real and stuffed.

Here’s what owner Jason had to say about his Siberian dog:

Ask Adam: Inexpensive Upgrades

By ARLnow.com

Published July 29, 2014 at 2:00PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty, voted one of Arlington Magazine’s Best Realtors of 2013 & 2014. Please submit your questions via email.

Q. We just bought our first house and are feeling a little house poor, but we are eager to make some worthwhile improvements. Can you recommend some relatively inexpensive improvements that will provide return on investment at some point?

Scratching Post: When Did You Last Brush Your Teeth?

By ARLnow.com

Published July 28, 2014 at 1:30PM | Updated July 28, 2014 at 2:06PM

Editor’s Note: The Scratching Post is a column that’s sponsored and written by the staff at NOVA Cat Clinic.

Have you brushed your teeth in the last few years? If you’re a human reading this, I’m hopeful the answer is yes!

‘Uber-Like’ Tailoring Service to Launch in Ballston

By Ethan Rothstein

Published July 28, 2014 at 12:00PM | Updated July 28, 2014 at 12:30PM

Editor’s Note: Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow.com, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups, founders and funders. The Ground Floor is Monday’s office space for young companies in Rosslyn. 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.

Chao started his company, Hopsak, last summer after taking a class at Georgetown University during his studies for an M.B.A. He wanted to get involved with something with retail, and after consulting with his professors, he started to narrow his focus on tailoring.

Your Beermonger: Setting Up Camp

By Nick Anderson

Published July 25, 2014 at 1:00PM

Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway).

The big news for beer fans this week is the arrival of a very special, highly anticipated release: Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp Across America 12-packs. Featuring one bottle (or can) each of collaborations between the California craft beer icon and 12 of the most renowned brewers in America, the Beer Camp 12-packs are only one part of a massive celebration of American beer.

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By Ethan Rothstein

Published July 25, 2014 at 12:00PM

The forecast is calling for scattered thunderstorms over the weekend, so bring your galoshes and ponchos, but don’t miss out on the slate of open houses this weekend.

See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:

Just Listed in Arlington

Published July 25, 2014 at 5:00AM

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 summer real estate market in Arlington is stable and steady. If anything, it is consistent (i.e., a little boring).