Question by trouble2544: is there a web site of pilots in my area that want to build flight time? (Washington DC area, northern VA)?
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Answer by Teerawood
Yes.. I do.. I am in alexandria. My e-mail is at Teerawood@gmail.com Please e-mail me
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playing two songs, one i don’t know the name of, and dog in a hole! also hot rush has an important announcement that they are announcing about half way through. shot on a vhs camera. hot rush is: kenrick ward andy brack jeremy hammer davy wojcik
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to hear more, go to: writing.upenn.edu Sara Marcus, author of Girls to the Front: The True Story of the Riot Grrrl Revolution moderates a discussion on identity politics with legendary Riot Grrrl musician Kathleen Hanna, activist and founder of Exotic Fever Records Katy Otto and the founder of Girls Rock! Philly, Beth Warshaw-Duncan at the Kelly Writers House on February 8, 2011. Kathleen Hanna is a NYC artist best known for her groundbreaking performances as the singer of the seminal 90′s punk band, Bikini Kill and her more recent, highly acclaimed multimedia group Le Tigre. Sara Marcus is a writer and musician living in Brooklyn. Her book Girls to the Front: The True Story of the Riot Grrrl Revolution was published by Harper Perennial in October 2010. Katy Otto recently relocated to Philadelphia after living in Washington, DC. Ms. Otto has over a decade of experience in fundraising for violence prevention, women’s issues, youth development, and arts organizations. Beth Warshaw-Duncan is the line producer at the NPR music program The World Café. She has also been the production director of WXPN, a noncommercial radio station in Philadelphia, and has edited live sessions with bands, directed live & recorded shows, & edited in soundproof studios all day (and all of the night).
News at Noon: New lunchtime concerts at northern Va airport
WASHINGTON (AP) – As travelers hurried through Terminal C at Reagan National Airport one day this month, something unusual caught their attention, prompting a mix of confusion and amusement.
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New lunchtime concert series at DC airports
KAFIA A. HOSH The Washington Post WASHINGTON As travelers hurried through Terminal C at Reagan National Airport one day this month, something unusual caught their attention, prompting a mix of confusion and amusement. The diversion was Christylez Bacon, who was playing the string guitar and African drum, while beat-boxing in a unique form of hip-hop. His 75-minute jam session was part of a new …
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Question by theunionscar: What are the good concert venues in Northern Virginia/Washington, DC?
Just wondering what they are. Also, for concert venues, I also mean places you can rent out. Please, no hotels. Thank you.
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Answer by js adams : blk w/ bear
There are countless options; the metro DC area offers everything from intimate coffeehouses and jazz clubs to larger venues and concert halls. Can you be more specific? What sort of concert event are you planning? What is your budget? Planned attendence?
I’ve been involved with local area music events staged at small art galleries to university performance spaces to the Kennedy Center. Many local venues have booking agents that you must work through and will not rent space to individuals or outside organizations.
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PHILADLEPHIA, PA January 19, 2010 – Peter Pierce, founder and former owner of Pierce Leahy Archives, announced today the acquisition of Save-A-File Systems, Manassas, Virginia. With this acquisition Retrievex continues its expansion throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States and is now able to service clients from New England through Northern Virginia.
According to Pierce, who is the Retrievex President & CEO, “Since we began operations in October 2007, we have been very pleased with the reception our customers have given us and the results of our sales efforts. These bear out my earlier belief that the industry is anxious for a Records Management company committed to customer service and with the experience and expertise to offer ever-expanding services. With the acquisition of Save-A-File Systems we have acquired a company that shares our philosophy of Quality Paramount and Customer Foremost and gives us a footprint in the one of the largest markets for Records Management services in the country.”
Douglas Woodard, owner of Save-A-File Systems, credits his respect for the Pierce Leahy organization and its leadership for selecting Retrievex from other suitors for his business. Woodard states “When we were first thinking of entering the Records Management industry 23 years ago we approached Peter and his Dad, who at the time many considered the founding fathers of the Commercial Records Management Industry. They were very open and shared their philosophy of putting the customer first and treating your employees with respect. When we decided to sell our business Retrievex wasn’t the only suitor but after meeting with Peter, I realized that he and the organization he leads were the best fit for our customers and employees.”
For additional information, please contact Joe Nezi or Douglas Woodard.
About Retrievex
A partnership of Peter Pierce and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, Retrievex will emphasize the same outstanding commitment to customer service that was the hallmark of Pierce’s leadership at Pierce Leahy Archives. With Pierce and his management team providing the leadership to meet today’s diverse customer needs for records management services that now span a broad range of record types, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe provides the necessary financial resources to invest in and grow the Retrievex footprint nationally.
About Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (“WCAS”) is the largest private equity investor in the information / business services and healthcare industries. Since its founding in 1979, WCAS has organized 14 limited partnerships with total capital of over $16 billion.
About Save-A-File Systems.
Save-A-File Systems is a provider of records management services based in Manassas, Virginia and services the Washington DC and Northern Virginia markets. Save-A-File Systems was founded in 1986 by Douglas Woodard and his father. The acquisition of Save-A-File Systems will add approximate 425 customers ranging from small business owners to large institutional clients such as hospitals and universities to the Retrievex family of clients.
Bottled water and bottled water delivery has grown in popularity in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in recent years.
This popularity is due to a number of factors like poor municipal water quality and a growing awareness of the role of good health in modern living. In addition there are a small number of high quality water suppliers who have adjusted their product and service offering to the unique needs of the marketplace.
But marketing has come under attack by municipal water suppliers and other groups who have a vested interest in supplying lower grade municipal water. Claims are made that bottled water is unregulated (not true for bottled water companies that engage in interstate commerce) or that bottled water is often nothing more than repackaged bottled water (partially true for even some large bottled water suppliers). Criticism is also levied against spring water in bottles because of contaminated spring water due to industrial and organic pollution.
These critical statements about the use and misuse of bottled water marketing however are superficial and do not examine the real role of proper bottled water marketing. In essence marketing is nothing more that identifying and segmenting consumers with shared desires and needs and preparing strategies to meet those shared desires. Done right, marketing is more than spin, hype or puffing and true marketing benefits all involved.
Proper marketing of bottled water products must, at a minimum address the following needs in the market place.
? Water quality – Since municipal water is terrible in both level of contaminants and odor and taste, bottled water suppliers must produce contamination free water that tastes good. Purified water based on a distillation/oxygenation process is considered by many experts to be the highest quality best tasting water on the market today. The water is 99.9% pure and, because of the addition of oxygen, it has a fresh, light taste.
? Product features – Customers in the market are interested in product features that make the product safe and easy to use. Features such as spill proof caps, carrying handles and bottles made of safe materials are required to be successful in the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia market.
? Quality customer service – Many large suppliers in the market give only lip service to the customer service needs of the customers and respond slowly or not at all to customer requests and complaints. However, there are good companies with a culture of customer satisfaction that meets the needs of the market place.
? Supplier integrity – Some suppliers in the market offer low loss leader pricing coupled with a long term contract and penalties for cancellation. At best this unfair to the consumer and at worst this practice is unethical. Consumers are urged to choose a water supplier with fair prices and without hidden charges.
?Community support- Look for a company that includes giving back to the community as part of its culture. Many companies are interested in selling products only to the community and do not support community events or charities. Some suppliers, however, participate in supporting the Washington and Northern Virginia community events as a matter pf policy.
Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia represent vibrant, growing communities that are health and family oriented. Pure water is a part of this lifestyle. If you are choosing a water supplier, pick one that markets honestly and fairly and meets your needs.
Marcus Stout is President of Element H2O. For more information about bottled water, private label bottled water and bottled water delivery go to www.elementh2o.com
Northern Virginia is growing in population rapidly and as more people move into the area, a question that is asked more and more frequently is – what is the quality of my drinking water?
Individuals and families are naturally concerned with their health and drinking water is an important element of maintaining good health.
Unfortunately, the quality of the water in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. is very poor and is getting worse. Contaminants, bacteria, minerals and chemicals in tap water are masked with heavy doses of chlorine and tap water, in addition to being unhealthy, tastes and smells terrible.
Regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not eliminate contamination but merely sets maximum levels of contaminants that can enter the human body. and cause long term damage.
What is the Story With Tap Water?
Tap water is municipal water that is usually pumped from a nearby river and then processed to meet EPA guidelines. The processing is usually done through a waster treatment plant with heavy amounts of chlorine added to kill remaining bacteria that processing does not catch. It is important to note that EPA guidelines are just that – they establish minimum amounts of allowed contamination that may eventually be harmful to both adults and children.
In Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. the drinking water is pumped mainly out of the Potomac River and at least one waste treatment plant.
Contaminants that may be present in this source water include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic waste water discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Contaminants also include pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.
In addition contaminants may include organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities also affect local tap water.
What is the source of water in Washington D.C.?
The water in the Potomac River, Anacostia River, and Rock Creek flows into the District from outside jurisdictions. For example, the Potomac River begins in West Virginia, while the Anacostia River begins in Maryland. The quality of water in the District is thus affected by activities throughout the watershed.
Storm water runoff from commercial, industrial, residential and agricultural sites, point source pollutants from wastewater treatment plants and industrial discharges, and combined sewer overflows from as far away as West Virginia and Pennsylvania all contribute to the quality of water in the District and Northern Virginia.
What About Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO’s)
CSO’s frequently occur when natural events like flooding overcome the capacity
of waste treatment plants and raw sewage is pumped back into the water source like the Potomac River.
During periods of significant rainfall, the capacity of a combined sewer may be exceeded. When this occurs, regulators are designed to let the excess flow, which is a mixture of storm water and sanitary wastes, to be discharged directly to the Anacostia River, Rock Creek, the Potomac River, or tributary waters.
This excess flow is called Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO). Release of this excess flow is necessary to prevent flooding in homes, basements, businesses, and streets but it adds bacteria and contaminants as potential threats to tap water.
Since a portion of the tap water comes from sewerage treatment plants CSO’s can adversely affect the quality of our receiving waters in a number of ways:
CSO’s contain material which contributes to high bacteria levels in the receiving waters. Organic material in CSO’s can contribute to low dissolved oxygen levels, which can contribute to a potential for fish stress or fish kills, especially in summer months; and, debris in CSO’s such as plastic bottles, Styrofoam cups (otherwise known as “floatables”) contribute to poor aesthetics.
How Safe For Drinking is Well Water?
Well water, a popular alternative to tap water particularly in Northern Virginia is subject to the same ground water contaminants, chemical discharge waste and organic waste as tap water but is not subject to any regulation whatsoever.
In addition to emitting foul sulphur odors and sediment from the water Northern Virginia well water contains significant amounts of iron in the rock in some areas, particularly the Piedmont and Blue Ridge, resulting in iron “staining.” Sulfide in ground water is also found in parts of the Valley and Ridge where coal or natural gas is present produces an obnoxious odor.
Ground water that is a source of well water also can be contaminated by human activities. Bacteria from septic systems, and nitrate from both septic systems and fertilizer applications, are among the most common contaminants. Since well water is not subject to regulation, the potability and suitability for drinking, of a private well is the responsibility of the homeowner and many private wells are contaminated.
Treating Drinking Water From Wells
The Sate of Virginia strongly recommends treatment of well water with chlorine to kill bacteria in well water and, in an effort to overcome the obnoxious smell and taste of chlorine, de chlorination. Again, this process is not controlled by any state or Federal agency.
Two general kinds of water treatment are disinfecting and conditioning. To ensure that the supply is free of harmful bacteria, water is disinfected. Objectionable tastes, odors, and matter are removed by conditioning.
Well Water Disinfection Methods
Drinking water is most commonly tested for coliform bacteria, which live in the intestines of warm-blooded animals. Coliform bacteria in a well are usually the result of a faulty septic system or contaminated surface water entering the well or water delivery system.
Materials and tools used in well construction are frequently contaminated with bacteria that live in the soil and these can be introduced into the water system while constructing the well, installing components of the piping system, or
servicing any part of the water supply system.
The State of Virginia strongly recommends that the water system be disinfected following construction and after all repairs.
Chlorination is used to disinfect private supplies because it destroys bacteria within a reasonable contact time and provides residual protection.
However,ordinary levels of chlorination are not always effective in destroying Giardia cysts,which cause a severe gastrointestinal illness.
Super-high levels of chlorination,boiling and filtering are the only effective methods to destroy or remove these cysts.
High chlorine concentrations can have objectionable tastes and odors, and even low chlorine concentrations react with some organic compounds to produce strong, unpleasant tastes and odors.
To eliminate these offensive tastes and to remove excessive amounts of chlorine, the water is then dechlorinated. Activated carbon filters are the most common devices used to dechlorinate water, remove objectionable chlorine tastes, and reduce corrosion of plumbing systems.
In addition to removing taste and odor problems, reports have shown that granular activated carbon absorption is the best method currently available to remove specific organic chemicals (including some pesticide residues), and as a method for radon removal.
How Safe is Tap and Well Water for Drinking?
Municipalities, well owners and even the EPA claim that tap and well water in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. is perfectly safe for drinking but one must wonder. Consider the source of tap water in light of sewage treatment, heavy chlorine additive and waste discharge in the Potomac River and one starts to wonder. Also consider that well water is subject to most of the contaminants of tap water but is unregulated as well.
Is Drinking Bottled Water an Alternative to Tap or Well?
The popularity of bottled water has grown tremendously as Americans seek healthy lifestyles and better tasting water. But not all bottled water is healthier than the tap or well alternative.
Up to 25% of all bottled water on the market is tap water repacked in plastic bottles and bottled water that is not purified often contains minerals and other contaminants that may be harmful to your health. These contaminants are not only unhealthy and affect the taste of the water but limit storage life for emergency supplies of drinking water.
Purified water however, using a distillation and oxygenation process, provides the water drinker the safest and best tasting alternative to contaminated tap and well water in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. Distillation removes the water from the contaminants in a process that insures purity and oxygenation adds a light refreshing taste to the remaining purified water.
Consider the long term health of you and your family and build a healthy lifestyle on pure drinking water.
Marcus Stout is President of Element H2O. For more information about bottled water, private label bottled water and bottled water delivery go to www.elementh2o.com
Getting an education is one of the most important and beneficial processes of a person’s life. With an education you can gain valuable knowledge and expertise in a given field and occupation. This can lead to advancement, promotions and higher earnings and a greater income potential. One of the best fields get an education in is the business field. In business there are many areas and fields you can go into. Programs range from management to marketing to accounting to finance and information technology. All of these fields have the potential to lead to a lucrative and fulfilling career.
Many Choices Available in Washington D.C. Colleges
When getting an education people usually go to college or a university. These are top of the line educational institutions that offer education in a variety of fields. These range from Engineering, liberal arts, architecture, nursing, education and business. Business is arguably the best and most lucrative field due to its common presence in the workplace and the diverse array of educational programs and fields you can study. Business offers both undergraduate and graduate educational programs. The graduate program enables students to acquire a degree known as the MBA (Master of Business Administration). This degree program often leads to high paying executive level work.
Benefits of Getting a Business Education in Washington D.C.
D.C. business schools offer business education that is among the best in the country. In Washington D. C., getting a business education is an excellent option due to the many opportunities in work and business sector available in the area. Since it is one of the 40 major cities, there is no shortage of career opportunities in business so therefore this is one of the very best places to get a business education in. There are a number of career and employment opportunities in Washington D. C. including finance, marketing, management and information technology. With all of these fields offering employment, getting the necessary management training in Virginia is vital and advantageous for many people.
Washington D. C. is among the best places to get a business education because its location in a major city translates into many opportunities for employment once the education is complete. It also contains proximity to many companies the employers and so getting a business education in Washington D. C. is very desirable and worthwhile.
If you need to find some carpet cleaning companies in Washington DC or even carpet cleaning companies in Northern Virginia after you experienced a flood, you may need to call out one of the carpet cleansing companies in Northern Virginia. A VA company will certainly be able to help you out with fixing the flood damage and restoring your residence. In fact many of these companies do their best to make sure that your residence looks just like it looked before the flood. The Water damage restoration is achievable due to the modern technology that will eliminate all the water and restore the property to a dry status, so you would not have to worry about mold anymore.
When you face such a flood, you do not have to tear it all up and start over again. All you need to do is just call one of the carpet cleaning companies in Washington DC or carpet cleaning companies in Northern Virginia that will be much more inexpensive and it will restore your house to the original state. A good carpet cleaning company in North Virginia will take care of the problem for you immediately. They will check out your carpet floor an offer you an estimate on how will they mend it. The service includes the padding and the removal of water from the carpet. You are no longer required to tear up the padding and carpeting when facing a flood. You can always hire a restoration service that will do the job professionally for you and restore your favorite carpet back to the original state.
Just keep in mind that if you have a carpet damage caused by a flood, you do not necessarily need new carpeting. In most of the cases, just a single area of the carpet is badly damaged. If you hire a specialist, you will get your carpet repaired. If you have flood insurance, the carpet restoration might be covered by your insurance. Replacing everything after flood damage could be extremely costly and it could take a very long time to do it. Calling one of the carpet cleaning companies in Washington DC or carpet cleaning companies in Northern Virginia will ensure you that every drop of water is removed from your property and your carpets and padding are definitely restores at their best. Odors and mold spores will be eliminated as well from your home.
The carpets are usual precious things in a home. If they are improperly maintained after a water damage, they could be ruined forever. So calling a carpet cleansing companies in Northern Virginia might be less expensive as it seems at first sight. Many people decorate their homes with luxurious carpets and they don’t want them ruined by a thing such a flood. Professional carpet cleaning companies in Washington DC or carpet cleaning companies in Northern Virginia will remove the water and any other problems with that comes with it with speed and ease and will spare you thus of the financial effort of buying new carpets for your home.
