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Missing in Arlington

Marky — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:22:18 -0800

Arlington National Cemetery has a problem. Covering 624 acres, the final resting place for 320,000 fallen, the Army can't keep track of where soldiers are buried.

Packing heat and boat shoes

Wet Spot — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:10:10 -0800

Arlington: The Rap (SLYT)

Don't call it a comeback

Joe Beese — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:32:49 -0800

This weekend, at a pizza restaurant in the liberal suburb of Arlington, Virginia, more than 50 people attended the first event held by the National Council for a New America - which is intended to "be a dynamic, forward-looking organization that will amplify the common-sense and wisdom of our fellow citizens through a grassroots dialogue with Republican leaders." The speakers included former presidential candidate Mitt Romney and House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, who said, "This is not about messaging, this is not about branding. This is about trying to foster some discussion, because what's going on in Washington right now is not reflective of the mainstream of this country." Also speaking was former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who said, "So our ideas need to be forward looking and relevant. I felt like there was a lot of nostalgia and the good old days in the [Republican] messaging. I mean, it's great, but it doesn't draw people toward your cause." Conservative blog RedState comments, "Until something actually happens with this effort, I am going to have to say no, there is no value in not giving it a chance." [Sarah Palin has not yet responded to her invitation to join.]

Espresso on Ice is Not Okay

brownpau — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:47:38 -0800

He wanted his espresso iced, but the coffee shop wouldn't let him. "Hey man. What you're about to do … that’s really, really Not Okay." Also see the tip he left.

From Poker to Preachers

punkfloyd — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:24:51 -0800

Learn how the most opulent casino in the North American hemisphere, complete with guard turrets and escape tunnels, became a Baptist College in 1956. Predating Las Vegas and frequented by the likes of John Wayne, Howard Hughes, Joe Louis, Lana Turner, Will Rogers, Bonnie Parker, and Clyde Barrow the Top O’ Hill Terrace was proclaimed by Dr. J. Frank Norris, cofounder of Bible Baptist Seminary, "A blight on Tarrant County. One of these days we are going to own the place!"