WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee joined a bipartisan bill to help halt the flow of illicit fentanyl from Mexico, China and other nations around the world into the United States. The International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology (INTERDICT) Act would provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) tools such as hi-tech chemical screening devices to help detect and interdict fentanyl and other illicit synthetic opioids.
“The INTERDICT Act is an important step in combating the opioid crisis by restricting the flow of illicit fentanyl that is trafficked into the United States,” Kaine said. “The bill would ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection has the resources necessary to intercept and block the unlawful importation of fentanyl.”
(Arlington VA, December 18, 2017) Arlington Sun Gazette staff writer Jay Jacob Wind published his first novel on December 9, a techno-thriller entitled “The Man Who Stole The Sun,” available now on Amazon Kindle.
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant, 1621 South Walter Reed Drive in Arlington, hosts a book signing by author Jay Jacob Wind on Sunday, December 24, at 1:00 PM, following Mary Joy One Mile Run / Walk starting at 12:00 noon at the restaurant. (safetyandhealthfoundation.org/maryjoy)
Despite the weather, the first community wide drop off for the Arlington Realtors Care (ARC) initiative, held on Saturday, Dec. 9 was a great success. ARC is sponsoring a second community wide drop off date scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 16 at RGS Title.
For members of the public interested in contributing outerwear, blankets and food items in support of the Arlington Realtors Care Drive (ARC), donations can be made at RGS Title located at 4600 Lee Highway, Suite 110, Arlington. Collection hours are 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. Donated items will continue to be delivered from the participating ARC partners to individual charitable organization.
So, this holiday season, wouldn’t it be nice to give back to them the gift of life? The gift of life in the form of food, water, shelter and a house to raise their young. Because the dozens of wild bird species in your backyard give to us all year long. They ask for nothing. But as we remove more and more of their wild habitat, they are stressed to survive. Stressed to find food. Stressed to find water to drink and bathe. Stressed to find habitat to roost in during the colder months of the year. And stressed to find a safe habitat to raise their young.
Don’t get me wrong. Colorful silly ties, chewy healthy Fruit Cake and electronic gizmos are fun to open on Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanza. But the tie will only be worn twice in the year. The electronic gizmo will be broken before nightfall. And you better not keep the Fruit cake more than a week! But a bird feeder is a gift of life that will last for years and years. Which each passing season, you will be helping the wild birds to survive and sustain themselves. You will also be giving the wonderful gift of “the hobby of bird feeding” to someone. The joys of discovering the natural world all around us is never ending. With the four seasonal changes, comes new birds, colors and songs. An awareness to being observational as to which bird species visits and or live in your yard becomes more focused with each day, week and month. Before you know it, you have given someone a lifetime worth of magic. And it all started with one simple gift of a bird feeder and some food.
Headed out the door to the holiday party without a gift for the host? Looking for something inexpensive but adorable for that white elephant gift exchange? Bistro 360 is your answer, and it’s right around the corner.
More than a full-service restaurant and international wine bar, Bistro 360, located at 1800 Wilson Boulevard, is also a convenient market stocked with fresh baked breads, pre-made salads, cheese, charcuterie, gourmet sweets and craft beers but also whimsical-but-practical stocking stuffers. Here are three:
Food is the most essential element, providing birds with the energy, stamina and nutrition they need. To stay warm, birds will expend energy very quickly, some losing up to 10% of their body weight on extremely cold nights. An ample supply of high-calorie foods, such as black oil sunflower seeds, peanuts and suet can be crucial to a bird’s survival.
“We can play a vital role during cold conditions,” said Michael Zuiker, owner of the Arlington Wild Birds Unlimited. “At these times, a reliable supply of food can mean the difference between life and death for a bird.” If you think of birds as little flying furnaces, you understand that they need fuel to keep the fire burning throughout the night. High fat foods in the form of Oil Sunflower seeds, nuts and suets give the birds the fuel they need.
Arlington, VA – December 4, 2017 – Arlington-based software company, Dante, announced Signature Theatre is the latest to join its consumer product Ouli App. The uniquely intelligent, personal concierge app connects consumers to local merchants, events, and community experiences that are personalized based on chosen activities, time, location, history and preferences. The app is available for free download on iOS and Android devices.
Shirlington-based Signature Theatre is one of many local theaters that has partnered with the app to spread the word about upcoming productions. The theater scene in Arlington is robust. With everything from children’s theatre to award-winning productions, the choices can be overlooked and even a bit overwhelming. With Ouli users can select the “See a Show” intent, and the app will provide suggestions which allows them to see a synopsis of the play, the dates and times it’s running, and allow them to add it to their calendar to receive reminders. In addition to partnering with local theaters and arts groups, Ouli has partnered with local businesses and community organizations since its launch in late 2015. With thousands of current users, the app is connecting consumers to businesses, theaters, local events, volunteer opportunities, community experiences and more.
Don’t miss out on this special offer! Learn more at www.lfcu.org/holidayloan.
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There are several factors to consider before obtaining a personal loan to pay off credit cards. To qualify for the best personal loan rates, you will need a high credit score, and time to research. It is best to thoroughly search around the internet to spot any promotional rates being offered. Consolidating multiple credit cards into one loan simplifies paying off your debt by forming a definitive timeline and consistent payment amount to meet your debt free goal. Personal loans are typically simple and quick and involve no fees. There are pros and cons to any type of financial decision, and consolidating from credit cards to personal loan is no different.
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You come for the wine tasting, you stay for the dinner.
That was our experience one Thursday night at Bistro 360, the three-year-old wine bar that splits the difference between Courthouse and Rosslyn. We came for a wine tasting in the hopes of discovering new flavors, but we also stumbled onto one of the best food values in Arlington.
What is a credit union? Credit unions are full-service financial institutions that solely exist to serve their members and, as member-owned and cooperative institutions, provide a safe place to save and borrow at competitive rates. Credit unions work for their members–not for stockholders. This means the focus is not on profits, but on creating the best member experience possible.
Lafayette Federal is a local credit union that has been serving members worldwide since 1935. We pride ourselves in treating our members as unique individuals with specific needs and financial goals. With rates and terms more favorable than those of other financial institutions, as well as top-notch member service, Lafayette Federal is a leading choice for consumer and business banking.
Arlington Community Credit Union Announces “Loans That Give” Program Donates to Five Arlington Charities
ARLINGTON, VA (November 15, 2017) – Arlington Community Credit Union (ACFCU) announced today the launch of its new campaign “Loans That Give.” The campaign will donate $25 to one of five local charities for every new loan or credit card of $2,500 or more. The campaign runs through December 30, 2017.
