Monday, January 28, 2013
Sleet, freezing rain expected from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m.
UPDATE Sunday 10:50 p.m.: The federal government is advising its employees to stay off roads Monday morning until 10 a.m. Federal offices will open to the public Monday at noon. Employees have the option for unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework, according to the Office of Personnel Management. Non-emergency employees will be granted excused absence up until offices open. For more information, visit the OPM Web site. --- UPDATE: The National Weather Service has expanded the Winter Weather Advisory. Originally Monday from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., the advisory now starts Monday at 3 a.m. --- The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Fairfax County for Monday from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sleet and freezing rain is expected…
Friday, January 25, 2013
TGIF!
Welcome to Friday, Jan. 25, 2013! Here are some interesting facts about today: 1. Jan. 25 was a big day for Thomas Edison. On Jan. 25, 1881, he and Alexander Graham Bell founded the Oriental Telephone Company. Thirty-four years later, on Jan. 25, 1915, Edison made the first transcontinental phone call, and spoke from New York to Thomas Watson in San Francisco. 2. Think you're cold now? On this day in 1945, the bitter German offensive - the Battle of the Bulge of World War II - ended. 3. Famous Birthdays: Former Montana Republican Sen. Conrad Burns is 78; Canadian actress Mia Kirshner is 38 and American singer Alicia Keys is 32. 4. The weather today will be cold! Expect light snow (less than an inch) mostly after 1 p.m., according to …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
What's on your calendar today? You could be a part of history.
Welcome to Monday, Jan. 21, 2013! Here are some interesting facts about today: 1. On this day in 1793, French King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine. 2. President Ronald Reagan was sworn into office for his second term on Jan. 21. The ceremony was conducted indoors because of low temperatures and high winds. 3. Famous birthdays: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is 62; Actress Geena Davis is 57 and basketball player Hakeem Olajuwon is 50. 4. Expect scattered snow showers today after 3:00 p.m, with a high temperature near 43 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be partly cloudy with a low temperature of 21 degrees. 5. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden …
Friday, January 18, 2013
Today is full of possibilities.
Welcome to Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. TGIF! Here are some interesting facts about today: 1. On Jan. 18, 1903, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt sent the first transatlantic cable transmission outside the country. His note was for England's King Edward VII, and it read: "His Majesty, Edward VII, London England - In taking advantage of the wonderful triumph of scientific research and ingenuity which has been achieved in perfecting a system of wireless telegraphy, I extend on behalf of the American people most cordial greetings and good wishes to you and to all the people of the British Empire. - Theodore Roosevelt." 2. On this date in 1990, Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry was arrested for drug possession in an FBI sting. Follow us on …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
The storm watch begins Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather storm watch for the Fairfax County area which will be in effect Thursday morning until late Thursday night. Heavy snow is expected during this time, accumulating to an estimated five inches. Snow may mix with rain earlier in the day and will become heavier throughout the afternoon. Snowfall is expected to end Thursday night. Temperatures will be in the lower 30s, and winds are expected to be northwest 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Roads may become slick and covered in snow, especially during the evening rush hour. According to NWS, a winter storm watch means there is a potential for snow accumulations that will affect travel conditions. For winter preparedness tips and …
In the future, what will they say about today?
Welcome to Jan. 17, 2013! Here are some fun facts about today: 1. On this date in 1961, outgoing U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower gave a televised farewell address and warned the nation of the potential dangers of the American "military industrial complex." 2. On Jan. 17, 1945, Soviet forces capture the German city of Warsaw from the Nazis. The Germans retreat, and in the process also begin the evacuation of 60,000 Jews from the concentration camp at Auschwitz. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! 3. Famous Birthdays: American boxer Muhammad Ali is 71; Comedic actor Jim Carrey is 51; First Lady Michelle Obama is 49; Singer Kid Rock is 42 and actress Zooey Deschanel is 33. 4. The weather today will be snowy with a high temperature of 38…
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The storm watch begins Thursday morning.
Update 2:30 p.m. Thursday: The Winter Weather Advisory for the Washington area has been canceled. -- The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather storm watch for the Fairfax County area which will be in effect Thursday morning until late Thursday night. Heavy snow is expected during this time, accumulating to an estimated five inches. Snow may mix with rain earlier in the day and will become heavier throughout the afternoon. Snowfall is expected to end Thursday night. Temperatures will be in the lower 30s, and winds are expected to be northwest 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Roads may become slick and covered in snow, especially during the evening rush hour. According to NWS, a winter storm watch means there is a potential…
Monday, January 14, 2013
What will you do today?
Welcome to Monday, Jan. 14, 2013! Here are some interesting things about today: 1. On this day in 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first president to travel on an airplane. Roosevelt flew from Miami to Morocco to meet British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. 2. On Jan. 14, 1973, Elvis Presley's "Aloha From Hawaii" concert is broadcast via satellite and sets a record for the most-watched television broadcast, with an estimated 1 billion viewers across the world. The current record is held by the 2008 Summer Olympics, which was seen by 4.5 billion people worldwide. 3. Famous birthdays: American actress Faye Dunaway is 72; American director Lawrence Kasdan is 63; American rapper LL Cool J is 45 and American Actor Jason …
Friday, January 11, 2013
TGIF! Make today interesting.
Welcome to Friday, Jan. 11. Here are some cool things about today: 1. On this date in 1935, aviator Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California. Earhart disappeared two years later in an attempt to circumnavigate the globe by air. 2. On Jan. 11, 1964, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Luther Terry released the report "Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States," which highlighted the adverse effects of smoking. 3. Famous birthdays: American actor Rod Taylor is 83; American singer Mary J. Blige is 42 and American singer Naomi Judd is 67. 4. There is a 60 percent chance of rain today, and a high temperature of 51, according to the National Weather Service. Expect…
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Impress co-workers with your uncanny mind for trivia by reading this article!
Welcome to Jan. 8, 2013! Here are some interesting things about today: Have a great day!
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