(Cyber) Bar Fight at Murky Coffee!

If you haven't seen this around, (and you probably have), but you check this story out. What do you think? Crazy customer or bully barista?

There's not a great summer. You can just need to read the whole article.

Cutting Commuting Costs

Smart Money Magazine recently listed bike sharing as one of the top 5 ways to cut commuting costs:

Other cities, including Chicago, Boston and Portland, Ore., are considering bike-sharing programs, which allow registered members to pick up a bike in one part of the city and drop it off somewhere else, says Paul DeMaio, founder of MetroBike LLC, a bike-sharing consulting firm. Washington, D.C. will become the first U.S. city to implement a bike-sharing initiative when — in partnership
with outdoor advertising company, Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO:
12.98, +0.70, +5.70%) — it launches SmartBike DC next month. Membership will cost $40 a year, and each use (for up to three hours) is free. More

Read more about bike sharing

From USA Today: Cities take bike-transit plans for a spin

From US News and World Report: Bike Shares Stalled Across the Country

Thirsty Bernie Sports Bar Review

If you're looking for a good Arlington sports bar, Thirsty Bernie's sounds like a home run

One thing is certain if you visit Thirsty Bernie Sports Bar & Grille (2163 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, 703-248-9300). You will not miss the game. Any game. Arlington's new gourmet sports bar has 15 flat-screen TVs showing any number of sports simultaneously. There are some over the bar, a few in the dining room, even one facing the parking lot so you can watch even before you walk in the
door. Read the full Post review.

Getting in the Swing of Things at Mister Days

I was walking by Mister Days recently and noticed they've added porch swing-type tables out on their patio:
My immediate reaction was, "Great! There's nothing I want more when I'm drinking heavily than motion sickness."

But maybe I'm being too harsh. Have you tried the table-swing-things?

New Arlington Sports Complex - Update.

Four new fields and a big, huge fitness center and athletic complex? This one is near and dear to my heart. Not a lot of action yet, but thought you might enjoy an update on the progress of the new Long Bridge Park.

Board Approves Deal on Sports Complex -

Last night, after years of on-again off-again negotiations, the Arlington County Board approved the final major land-use deal needed to set its plans for the modern recreation facility in motion. Planners say the sports complex, which could cost up to $100 million, would offer dazzling views across the Potomac River into Washington and serve as a spruced-up gateway to the southern part of the county ... More

Sports Complex's Costs Skyrocketing Costs Rising

Now that the Arlington County Board has finalized the last land-use deal needed to build a long-awaited sports complex near Crystal City, officials are scrambling to come up with the money to pay for the entire facility, which could exceed $100 million. More ...

Channel 8 Report on Long Bridge Park

CAPS Fan Fest - July 12

Let's go Caps! Let's go Caps!

I love the Caps. Ovehckin, Semin, Greenie, Backstrom. Who doesn't love the Caps?

If you're a Caps fan too, here's a great opportunity to meet some players.

Come to the Capitals Fan Fest on July 12 at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex!

Join the Caps for a day filled with hockey, skating, autographs, interactive games, an equipment sale and much more.

July 12 marks the culmination of the Capitals Development Camp and will include a scrimmage between the camp participants from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Capital rink. S

elect Capitals draft picks will even sign autographs for fans immediately following the scrimmage!

Center Brooks Laich will be signing autographs and the chairman and majority owner Ted Leonsis will join Laich to host a question and answer session with the fans.

Enjoy a free public skate from 12 to 3 p.m. and kids can try the moonbounce, a slap shot cage and an inflatable obstacle course. Slapshot, the team mascot will also be there!

Where to Watch Fireworks in Arlington

Looking for a great place to watch fireworks in Arlington? Check out this great list that includes everything you need to know including transportation, etc on such great spots as Iwo Jima, Gravely Point, Gateway Park, and the Air Force Memorial.

How about a parade? Several small parades in Arlington to choose from as well. Check out the list here.

Enjoy your 4th!