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Words with enemies: U.S., Chinese 'terms-to-watch' released 06/11/2012 12:56pm • WASHINGTON - Be careful what you type, Big Brother is watching. The Atlantic magazine reports on two lists of words that may draw unwanted government attention or censorship. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's "Analyst Desktop Binder" includes a selection of "terms-to-watch," and China Don't be 'that' intern: Code of conduct for summer jobs 06/07/2012 06:57pm • Amy Hunter, wtop.com WASHINGTON - One piece of advice sticks out in Meghin Moore's mind from her internship orientation, and the 21-year-old recites it easily: "A dress code is the law, you must always obey it." Moore is one of the 20 interns at WTOP this summer, and the dress code she follows The fanny packs are coming: 8 million tourists to D.C. 06/03/2012 09:54pm • Andrew Mollenbeck, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Fold-out maps and fanny packs are coming to a Metro line near you. According to the American Public Transportation Association, 8.3 million visitors will arrive in Washington this summer. "Of those 8 million people, about six out of 10 will be using publ Neal Augenstein is bummed about beachwear 05/25/2012 09:53am • Editor's Note: The following is a first-person account in which WTOP's Neal Augenstein ponders a new swimsuit for his middle-aged beach body. WASHINGTON - With the unofficial start of summer comes the realization that it's bathing suit season again. Rats. I'm sure there are some people who loo Google Doodle honors synthesizer pioneer, Bob Moog 05/23/2012 01:47pm • Alicia Lozano, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Google is making musicians out of its users Wednesday with an interactive synthesizer in honor of Bob Moog, inventor of the famed Moog line of electronic instruments. He would have turned 78 this week. With a few clicks of the keyboard, Chrome users can compo A modern D.C.: 'Ruined' or 'accommodating'? 05/15/2012 04:25pm • Paul D. Shinkman, wtop.com Tw: @ShinkmanWTOP WASHINGTON - People often ask Simon Jacobsen why more of D.C. couldn't look like Georgetown. The 18-year veteran of architecture design has a simple answer: "Well, it did." The nation's capital once held a unique position among metropolises worldwide, Online last wishes: What to do with your Facebook profile 05/11/2012 07:11pm • Megan Cloherty, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Most internet-savvy adults now have to consider their final wishes when it comes to their online profiles. States across the country are considering legislation that would determine who has the right to access and close a social media profile after its owner Pence’s Arlington Home Causing Indiana Election Flap 05/11/2012 01:50pm • An election battle is brewing in Indiana over Rep. Mike Pence’s home in Arlington. The Republican congressman is running for governor in his home state of Indiana. According to The Journal Gazette – a publication in Fort Wayne, Ind. — accusations are flying due to ARLnow.com Reaches One Million Pageviews Per Month 05/07/2012 05:57pm • ARLnow.com is proud to announce that our readers have helped us to reach the mark of one million pageviews per month. For the month ending Friday, May 4, ARLnow.com readers viewed a total of 1,000,721 pages on the site, excluding the new real estate section. That’s the first time the monthly Privacy concerns drive 1 in 4 Facebook users to lie 05/07/2012 01:08pm • Megan Cloherty, wtop.com WASHINGTON - One in four Facebook users admit they don't tell the whole truth on their profiles. But their lies are not over relationships and status updates. Users say they're lying to protect their privacy. Consumer Reports' investigation "Facebook & Your Privacy" focus Seau's death raises questions about kids' concussions 05/04/2012 03:23am • Paula Wolfson, wtop.com WASHINGTON - The suicide of former NFL player Junior Seau is raising new questions about a possible link between concussions and long-term mental health. Seau suffered numerous head injuries during his career and his death is giving renewed attention to the risk organized Author multiplies interest in math by subtracting boredom 05/02/2012 01:07am • Nathan Hager, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Train A leaves Chicago traveling 100 miles per hour. Train B leaves New York traveling 150 miles per hour. Both cities are 600 miles apart. Where will the two trains meet? Did math problems like this make your eyes glaze over when you were a kid? Thanks to the Racist tweets drown out pure Game 7 glory 04/26/2012 01:17pm • Paul D. Shinkman, wtop.com Tw: ShinkmanWTOP WASHINGTON - Another highlight reel moment for a black hockey player was diluted Thursday, after the game- and series-winning goal from a Capitals winger was followed by a wave of racially charged comments online. Moments after right winger Joel Ward Ask Adam: Choosing a Realtor 04/24/2012 12:15pm • Editor’s Note: This periodic sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty. The views and opinions expressed in the column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com. Please submit follow Tips for tackling a ballooning cellphone bill 04/17/2012 11:08pm • WASHINGTON - Smartphones can pull off a growing number of high-tech tasks, but the cost of cell phone service is growing as well. The average cellphone bill is now $71 a month, up 31 percent since 2009, according to J.D. Power & Associates. That cost can quickly rise to more than $200 for a fami