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Google's self-driving cars clear 300,000 miles with no crashes 08/13/2012 02:32am • WASHINGTON - In 2010, Google vice president Sebastian Thrun announced the company's self-driving cars successfully logged 140,000 miles without incident. At the time, the idea of an automated car was shocking. Now, Google has reached another milestone: The cars have driven more than 300,000 mi Google doodle brings Olympic dream to the keyboard 08/07/2012 08:41am • WASHINGTON - If you've ever wanted to be an Olympic athlete, Google is giving you the chance. Sort of. In a move that's sure to cut into office productivity everywhere -- and already has here at WTOP -- Google's Olympics-related doodle Tuesday puts desk jockeys in control of a hurdler heading Is your neighbor a Democrat? Obama has an app for that 08/04/2012 12:40pm • Lois Beckett, ProPublica, Curious how many Democrats live on your block? Just download the Obama campaign's new mobile app. The app, released last week, includes a Google map for canvassers that recognizes your current location and marks nearby Democratic households with small blue flags. Bringing your dog to work could make you happier 07/28/2012 03:17pm • WASHINGTON - Many companies wonder how they can improve morale and limit stress in the workplace. The answer to improving spirits might just be a furry friend. Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Business found that employees who bring their dog to the office were more New site puts the fun back in long-distance travel 07/19/2012 04:44am • Nathan Hager, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Maybe when you take a long-distance road trip, you just want to get there. But if you have time to kill on your next long-haul drive, there's a new way to see the sights just off the beaten path. A new website called Roadtrippers gives you directions to Bluemont Residents Form Safeway Task Force 07/09/2012 04:35pm • In response to a controversial mixed use development proposed for Wilson Boulevard, a number of Bluemont residents have banded together to form the “Safeway Task Force,” and will be holding a public meeting tomorrow. The group is made up of members of the Bluemont Civic Associatio What to do .... when there's nothing to do (in this heat) 06/30/2012 05:40pm • WASHINGTON - When it's THIS hot outside and the power is out, enjoying a weekend afternoon presents a challenge. The TV isn't working and neither is the AC, so the couch is out. An outdoor barbecue would mean sunburn and sweat. You can forget exercising outside. And who really wants to bake by the Android app lets you text from your computer 06/26/2012 02:46am • WASHINGTON - Are you a typer stuck in a texting world? This Android app might be for you. Mighty Text is similar to iMessage for iPhones, but it's especially for Android devices. With the app, users can send an SMS from their computer or tablet while still using their own phone number. You w APS Adopts More Restrictive Social Media Policy 06/21/2012 12:00pm • Arlington public school teachers will have new restrictions put on their use of Facebook and Twitter. The Arlington School Board adopted a new policy at its meeting on Tuesday, June 19, setting guidelines for social media use between students and teachers. The School Board said it recognizes the i Morning Notes 06/19/2012 09:00am • “Route 50 in Illinois” in Arlington — Why does Route 50/Arlington Boulevard show up in Google Maps as “Route 50 in Illinois?” That’s unclear — but it turns out the mis-labeling problem in Google Maps is not limited to Arlington. Latest Salvo in Buses vs. Study: Dems, GOP can't agree on Xbox, Dunkin' Donuts 06/18/2012 03:48pm • WASHINGTON - Just when it seemed that partisan gridlock couldn't get any worse, now congressional taste extends to commercial brands. A new study from BuyologyInc.com shows the preference for some brands among members of Congress is about as similar as red and blue. Republicans prefer BMWs i Rosenthal Dealership on Columbia Pike Closing Tonight 06/15/2012 05:15pm • Today’s the last day in business for the Rosenthal Chrysler Jeep dealership and service center at 3400 Columbia Pike. According to an employee who answered the phone, the dealership will close permanently after tonight. Employees are either being transferred to other Rosenthal dealerships or Top 5 morning stories - Thursday, June 14 06/14/2012 10:37am • Should more roads be like highways? If the region has outgrown its roads, and there really is no room for expansion -- as Virginia Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton says, then what's the solution? http://bit.ly/LWrm0U Google, Apple maps to deploy enhanced aerial cameras Many put satelli Google, Apple maps to deploy enhanced aerial cameras 06/14/2012 04:54am • WASHINGTON - Many put satellite mapping to good use, but there's new technology that's prompting warnings about snooping. The Daily Mail reports Apple and Google will use aerial-deployed technology to help create 3D maps with much more detail than images derived from satellites. They're racing Partying Prompts Memo from Apartment Management 06/13/2012 11:00am • Broken glass, mulch fires and huge crowds at the pool — it’s summer time at an apartment building in Ballston. On Monday, management at the Archstone Ballston Square apartment building (850 N. Randolph Street) sent an email to residents detailing some incidents of excessive partying. T