HAPPY SEPTEMBER! I was away for several weeks, during which time
my
mail box filled up. If you tried to send something and it was returned,
just resubmit it.
I received a lot of attempted viruses. Please be assured that I
will
never send you a notice with an attachment. If you receive such an
e-mail from me, just delete it and remove it from your trash file
as
well.
I also will not open attachments, so please send me just the straight
message. At the end of this newsletter is an item on the current batch
of viruses making the rounds.
MORE ON FAIRNESS TO THE VICTIM
From: "Janean Mann" <jmanndc@starpower.net>
I know for a fact that it [criminal privacy laws] prevents rape victims
from learning whether the rapist is HIV positive. The friend of a
daughter was raped a year ago. She had to take a series of dangerous
and
expensive drugs to prevent HIV. The government refused to tell her
whether the rapist was HIV positive, so she continues to have regular
exams to check for exposure.
MESSAGE FROM 2D COMMANDER JEFF MOORE
From: "Jeffrey Moore" <JAMOORE@mpdc.org>
The Second District is experiencing an increase in the theft of
bicycles. This recent increase involves both the thefts of bikes left
on public space and a few from garages in neighborhoods.
I am sorry to have to ask again for your help, but if you could be
conscious of these thefts and try to remember to lock your bikes when
they are left on public space. Many of these thefts do involved bikes
left unlocked on sidewalks and in neighborhood yards.
I have assigned several officers in uniform and plain clothes to focus
on these thefts. We will undertake both high visibility patrols and
plant bikes as decoys using casual clothes officers. So far we have
made a couple good arrests - one of which took place in the 3000 blk
of
Veazy St when a suspect was stealing a bike from a locked storage are
in
the basement. Another involves an arrest of a suspect who was in
possession of an unregistered bike, who had an outstanding warrant
pending for his arrest for drug possession.
As always, we appreciate the support we receive from the community,
and
just as a reminder ask that you safeguard your bikes as best you can.
And remember - bikes in DC need to be registered. This makes it
infinitely easier when we try to track the theft of a bike. So those
who haven't had the time to register your bikes, please come to the
station and do so when you can.
Thanks again.
Jeff Moore
Commander, Second District
ANC 3E MEETING NOTICE
From: "Polly King" <pking@lldhhome.org>
Thursday, September 11, 2003, 7:30 PM
St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church
42nd & Fessenden Streets, NW
1. Announcements
2. Open Forum - opportunity for members of the community to raise
issues of concern or importance to the 3E neighborhood
3. Presentation by 2nd District Police
4. Short discussion of traffic issues on Military Road.
5. Discussion of and possible vote on Georgetown Day School's
request to close Davenport Street
6. ANC Business
· Adoption of Minutes of July 10, 2003 Meeting
· Approval of Treasurer's Report
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL (202) 244-0800
www.anc3e.org
ALERT! FRAUDULENT CITIBANK EMAIL
From: "Constance Rhind"
Citicorp has alerted us that a fraudulent e-mail first circulated back
in May of this year has resurfaced. The purpose is to collect account
information and PIN numbers and relay them to an unauthorized
third-party.
The email claims to be a notification to existing customers requiring
you to recertify your account information and agree to their new Terms
&
Conditions notice. The message contains Citibank logos, graphics and
active links to the real Citicorp web site. The email may come from
a
variety of sources, often with altered sender addresses made to look
as
if it were sent from Citibank or Citicorp directly.
This message is a hoax and should be deleted. Do not click on any
link
contained within the message body.
TENLEYTOWN HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY
From: Tenleytown Historical Society
<tenleytownhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com>
The Tenleytown Historical Society and Paul Kelsey Williams are pleased
to present the draft of the Tenleytown Historic Resource Survey on
Monday, September 8, at 7 p.m. at St. Ann's School on Wisconsin Avenue
NW.
We invite members of our Survey Advisory Board, our survey volunteers
and the general public to attend this presentation. We hope to hear
your thoughts on the survey before it is officially completed on
September 30.
The meeting will be held in the Monsignor Awalt Room of St. Ann's
School
on Wisconsin Avenue just north of Tenley Circle. If you are driving,
you may enter and park in the alley behind the school. (The entrance
is
off Yuma Street, west of the Circle).
PERMITS, GARBAGE AND SUMMER RAGE
From: Mark McDonald <mmdonald@wamu.org>
In an otherwise peaceful summer I find myself the victim of the City's
desperation to grab every nickel and dime from its long-suffering
residents, even breaking its own rules, and taking advantage of its
own
incompetence, to do so.
Our newly-arrived Nanny received a parking ticket outside our house,
despite displaying a valid zone-3 temporary permit obtained from
District 2. As instructed on their snail-like website I sent in the
ticket and a copy of the permit, but my appeal was rejected with little
explanation, other than an incomprehensible letter which asked for
an
additional $10 to appeal the decision further.
Mindful of the need to hide her car - given that the police permits
don't appear to be valid - until we could get it inspected and plated
(how long will that take?) I decided to put it in our garage.
This involved removing the garbage from inside the garage - so I
called
the bulk disposal people. They told me they would collect 8 days later,
and told me to put the garbage in the alley the night before the
collection date. This I did - in an orderly and unobstructive fashion.
Unfortunately, the garbage collectors never showed. I called the Major's
hotline and was given another date. They failed to show again. Finally,
I called a private removal business and paid them $120 dollars to
take
it away.
On Saturday, by registered mail, I received a citation from the
Department of Public Works for $35 for "improper bulk disposal."
My rage at the City is tempered only by pity for the anonymous neighbor
- clearly a coward with not much to do - who complained about my rug,
old shutter doors, and broken air conditioner lingering by my back
fence. But I suppose being such a sneak has its advantages. If Osama
Bin
Laden were to show up in the alley between Warren and Veazey he'd
be
spotted immediately !
Total cost:-
Parking violation $30 (with more to come if I continue to contest it).
Garbage removal $120
Citation $35 - plus costs for appeal presumably.
Lucky I have better things to worry about.
Mark McDonald
Veazey Street.
THE "DO NOT CALL ME" LIST
[I assume the following is for real and not a hoax. In any case, it's
a
good reminder to read the fine print. -- KS]
From: Bkravetz@aol.com
From: DBaugh3986@aol.com
This is to all of you that signed up for the "do not call" law. This
week I received a card in the mail that looked all right --- It said
"vote for your favorite cola - Pepsi or Coke- and receive a
complementary 12 pack." It didn't look suspicious -- but for some
reason
I kept looking at it. THEN I FOUND IT !! At the bottom of the card
there
is a VERY small statement. It is SO small it is hard to read--but here
is what it says---- "By completing this form, you agree that sponsors
and co-sponsors of this offer may telephone you, even if your number
is
found on a do not call registry or list "
QUESTION AND REQUEST ABOUT NOISE IN THE 'HOOD
From: "Marion Connell" <mfconnell@msn.com>
I am wondering if others have a problem with yard workers and other
handy people
starting to do very noisy jobs before 8 or 9 a.m. ?? Lately there
seems to be more leaf blowing, lawn mowing, and other loud outdoor
work
being done quite early in the
morning. Many people would welcome a bit more consideration and ask
that such jobs
not be tackled prior to 9 a.m. -- particularly on week-ends. Thanks!
Marion Connell
PROBLEM WITH WORKMEN IN THE 'HOOD
From: <LesliRose@aol.com>
Dear neighbours,
I am trying to think of a way to deal with a problem we are confronting
in the neighborhood. My 12 year old daughter does not feel free to
walk
down the street without being ogled and sometimes followed by the
workpeople in the neighborhood. I witnessed it yesterday even as I
walked by her side. There must be a way that we could produce a short
bilingual policy recommendation to distribute randomly to workers asking
for some minimum standards of respect. Any ideas? Leslie Rose
BEAUTIFUL CALICO ANNABELLE LOOKING FOR LOVE!
From: <Darnot@aol.com>
Annabelle is a beautiful young calico that someone dumped at my feral
colony. She was tame enough to be picked up and carried home. She
is
probably 5-6 months old. White w/vibrant red and black and pale yellow
eyes. She is very affectionate, a lap cat! I have had her spayed,
tested, and she is UTD on shots. A sweet girl looking for a forever
home
where she won't be cast in the
streets to fend for herself.
----------
Petite and sweet. Luxurious minky black girl with a small white diamond
on her chest and luminous golden eyes. She is front declawed and UTD
on
shots. This princess was pulled from a home months after her owner
was
moved to a nursing home. It is a miracle that she was able to survive
without water. Someone was depositing bags of dry food and tore them
open for her. She was so appreciative to be rescued and is looking
for
someone to love her forever.
Please email me if you can help!
---------
Russian blue kitten and orange tabbies too!
Don't hesitate to contact me w/questions.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
**** From: Bonnie Nevel <nevel@eli.org>
I am in search of a small child's bicycle for my almost 4-year-old
daughter. A plus if it's incredibly girly and has training wheels.
Will
trade for homegrown tomatoes!
**** From: "Gail Rebhan" <grebhan@starpower.net>
I had a wonder experience with Central Lock. They worked miracles on
a
stubborn front door.
**** From: Anji Henderson <vual7@yahoo.com>
Liberty Lock and Security -- I have know Rick (owner or co-owner) for
8
or 9 years by him being a friend of my excelent mechanic..
Liberty Lock & Security Inc
1205 Taft Street, Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5625 (301) 424-1131
**** From: Mullandoty@aol.com
We recently used Wheaton Lock to replace the lock on our front door.
I
believe it's a one-man operation. He was very prompt and I thought
he
was reasonably priced. Some years past, Wheaton Lock got top ratings
by
Washington Checkbook for quality and price. Phone number is
301-949-7277. Hope this helps. -- Pat Mullan
**** From: "Ken Giles & Davida Perry" <kenanddavida@starpower.net>
I have a 1979 Britannica (macropedia as well as encyclopedia) in
absolutely mint condition. Does anyone know of a school or library
that
would like to have them?
**** From: "Maren Handler Siegel" <marenhs@hotmail.com>
My terrific babysitter is available Mondays and Wednesdays beginning
in
September. She is legal, speaks english, but does not drive. If
interested you can call her (Rina) directly at (240) 476-5131 or me
(Maren Siegel) at (202) 362-9926.
**** From: Lisa Bleier <ljbpitt@yahoo.com>
I am looking for a contractor that will remove my inground swimming
pool
(to be replaced with a lawn). Does anyone have any suggestions?
**** From: "Lenkin, Dona (NIH)" <donal@nih.gov>
House for Rent - Cape Cod, 2 BR + Den, 2 Bath, Porch, Deck, AC, W/D,
small
working fireplace, 4900 Block of Butterworth Place. Available now.
$2200/mo + utilities. Minimum 1 year lease. Call Eric at
1-301-371-9359.
**** From: Sue Bell, bellsue@aol.com
Thru: themail@dcwatch.com
My computer was afflicted with the virus/worm. I was desperate, until
I
called a local computer guy I had heard about. Sixty dollars and one
hour later, my computer was back in wonderful health, patched with
new
virus this and firewall that. He's great, and if you need computer
help
E-mail him: Bruce Maliken, bsmaliken@yahoo.com.
**** From: grahamstretch@starpower.net ?
Does anyone have a need/use for extra cans of acrylic interior paint?
I
have multiple cans in multiple colors I would like to give away. Some
are gallons (includes pastel peach color, pale yellow, linen white)
and
some quarts (includes pastels-- aqua, peach, ivory -- and primary red
and forest green). If interested, email grahamstretch@starpower.net.
Thanks.
**** From: "David J. Leviss" <dleviss@starpower.net>
Seeking an AU Park teen to help with laundry/folding clothes
after-school for a few hours a week. Must be within walking (or biking)
distance of 4400 block of Windom Place. We are a couple with a young
toddler who creates lots of laundry! Please e-mail
dleviss@starpower.net or call 202-362-0162 if you are interested or
know a teen who might be.
David Leviss and Elena Boley
**** From: "Ray Boshara" <Boshara@newamerica.net>
Part-time childcare provider available beginning September. She has
worked for our family for five years, and has a total of 15 years
experience caring for children of all ages. She would prefer 3 days
of
work per week, but is flexible. She is native Spanish speaker, and
is
learning to drive. She is extremely reliable, and comes with the best
possible references. Please call Lora Lora Iannotti at (202) 237-8053
for more information.
FALL CLASSES AT GUY MASON REC CENTER
From: RITZDC@aol.com
The Guy Mason Recreation Center located at 3600 Calvert Street,
NW--Glover Park, has a wonderful selection of classes for adults (a
few
for young persons); Registration began on Monday, August 25th with
classes starting the week of September 22nd.
CLASSES IN:
Spanish and French (Mandarin Chinese for ages 6-10).
Art classes ranging from regular oils to Portrait & Still Life
to
Landscape, Cityscape & Seascape. China Painting, Copper Enameling
and
Pottery.
An Asian game called "GO", Ballroom Dancing, Music Together (a
partent/Child Class for Birth to 4 years of age). Pilates, Dancersize,
Jacki's Aerobic Work Out, Yoga and Bridge.
For information, contact Robert Haldeman/Caryl King at the Center
on
282-2180, visit the Center or use the web site:
www.guymasonstudioarts.com.
There is lots of free parking in the Center's parking lot. Aside
from
the selection of classes it is one of the best bargains in the city.
Thank you, Toni Ritzenberg
ANC Commissioner and Board Member of Friends of Guy Mason
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STUDY
From: "G. Richard Reed" <dickreed@compuserve.com>
This is regarding traffic recommendations in the Friendship Heights
neighborhood. As you may know, the DDOT has hired a contractor to
do a
study of traffic in the area. Part of that study recommends reversing
the traffic diverter at 43rd St. and Jennifer St. I was on a citizens
committee back in the 70s working with DDOT to get the diverter
installed to alleviate the constant cut thru traffic from Connecticut
and Reno Rd. to Wisconsin. It has been very effective in preserving
the
quality of our residential neighborhood. With traffic from Military
Rd.
diverted to Jenifer St. will be disastrous to our neighborhood. I
live 2
houses from that intersection.
Thank you. Barbara C. Reed
------------------------
FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS TRANSPORTATION STUDY
From: "Bird, Melissa" <mbird@louisberger.com>
NOTICE -- PUBLIC MEETING
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is concluding a 20-week
study to investigate traffic and truck management improvements in
the
Friendship Heights area of Northwest Washington, D.C. Representatives
of DDOT will provide information regarding recommendations for traffic
mangment in the Friendship Heights area. An updated Draft of this
study
will be available on the DDOT website (www.ddot.dc.gov under
"transportation studies") the week of August 25th.
DDOT will be available to answer questions and solicit public comments
from all interested parties during the meeting. The public meeting
will
be held Thursday, September 4, 2003 at St. Mary's Church at Fessenden
and 42nd Streets, NW, Washington, DC. The meeting will begin at 7:00
pm.
Written comments may be mailed/emailed to DDOT at the following
address:
Colleen Smith
District Department of Transportation
2000 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Or email: colleen.smith@dc.gov
For further information or if you have special needs to be accommodated
during this meeting please contact: Melissa C. Bird, AICP (202) 331-7775
at the Louis Berger Group, Inc.
-------------
Wednesday September 10
The DC Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to
discuss the most recent data collection for the Military Road/Missouri
Avenue Transportation Study Corridor. The meeting will begin at 7
pm at
Jaunita E. Thornton Public Library, 7420 Georgia Ave, NW. The content
of
this meeting will be similar to the meeting on September 15.
Monday September 15
The DC Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to
discuss the most recent data collection for the Military Road/Missouri
Avenue Transportation Study Corridor. The meeting will begin at 7
pm at
the Chevy Chase Community Center at 5601 Connecticut Ave, NW. The
content of this meeting will be similar to the meeting on September
10.
For more information, please call Melissa Bird.
UPPER WISCONSIN CORRIDOR STUDY UPDATE
From: "Silver, Mitchell (OP)" <mitchell.silver@dc.gov>
The Office of Planning has received a number of phone calls and
inquiries regarding the status of the Upper Wisconsin Avenue Corridor
Study. The draft report is still be worked on by the consultants. The
Office of Planning is working with the consultants to have the draft
completed in late August or early September. The Office of Planning
intends to hold a public meeting in late September. The draft plan
will
be released in advance of the public meeting to give the public an
opportunity to review it.
The Ward 3 Planning Coordinator's position is still vacant and the
Office of Planning is working to address the vacancy. Robert Collins,
the former Ward 3 Planner, has agreed to assist the Office of Planning
with the review the draft plan. Thank you in advance for your patience.
If you require an update on the planning process in the future, you
may
contact:
Mitchell Silver, Acting Deputy Director, Neighborhood Planning
Office of Planning, 202-442-8970, mitchell.silver@dc.gov
FLEX CAR IN TENLEY
From: "trudyreeves" <trudyreeves@yahoo.com>
Thru: tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
Flexcar now has a vehicle available for hourly use in the Kiss and
Ride
lot at the Tenleytown/AU Metro station. And if you join now (see below)
you can save $10 off a $25 lifetime membership.
Lifetime membership costs just $25, and it only costs $8/hour
(including gas and insurance) to use the cars. Selected cars are
available for a daily rate of $40 or $80. Cars are located from Shady
Grove to King Street, from Vienna to New Carrollton, and everywhere
in
between. Other cars convenient to Tenleytown are at Van Ness and on
the
grounds of the Washington National Cathedral.
TO SAVE $10 OFF MEMBERSHIP, just use the promo code "D-15-TENLEYTOWN"
at www.flexcar.com Join today! Questions? Web site: www.flexcar.com
or ask Josh Gibson, 202-775-6068 or josh.gibson@flexcar.com
Trudy Reeves
ANC Commissioner ANC3C-06 - McLean Gardens
----------------
From: Kevin Pettitt <kpettitt@yahoo.com>
Thru: tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
I used this car a few weeks ago to run errands in Rockville and Reston.
I would highly recommend looking into either Flexcar (or the competing
Zipcar service) before buying an
additional vehicle, especially since insurance, taxes, etc are
included. The more we use these cars, the more it will make sense
to
put additional cars into service in our neighborhood.
I just signed up, and found the procedure pretty straightforward.
It
goes something like this:
1- Go to www.flexcar.com and sign up, using the $10 off promo code
if
you have it. Otherwise, you'll fill in a few personal details and
pay
$25 to cover the costs of checking your driving record, setting up
your
account, etc.
2- ~1-2 weeks later, you'll receive a thick envelope containing
a list
of cars in the area, an electronic key card (credit card size), and
a
paper w/ your member number and PIN.
3- Reserve your car by PHONE: You can reserve a specific car for
a
specific time slot (e.g. 2-4:30 PM tomorrow), just keep in mind that
your preferred car may not be available if you leave it to the last
minute. To book your car, call the toll free number, and navigate the
voice prompts to enter your Member/PIN #, then the car
number/date/time. A little cumbersome at first, but it gets easier
with
practice. You would call the same number to extend your reservation
if
it looks like you're going to go too long.
4- Find your car: Most cars seem to be in Metro Kiss and Ride lots,
and
have their own dedicated, and well-marked parking space. Honda Civics
seem to be the most popular,
and all have cruise control and AC. Check the car for damage, and
note
anything on provided damage report slips. You unlock the car by swiping
your electronic key card over a sensor in the back window. Once you're
in, you would pull out a keypad from the glovebox, enter your PIN
and
then put the regular car key (also in the glovebox attached to a HUGE
keychain) in the ignition and start the car normally.
5- Drive your car: When you park at your various stops, you would
lock
the door normally, then unlock it again and follow the same startup
procedure as above to resume your trip. If the gas tank goes below
1/4
tank, they ask you to refill it before returning the car. You get
reimbursed for gas, although I haven't done this yet, so I'm not sure
exactly how it works. I believe the same holds true for car wash.
6- Return your car: Before the end of your reservation period, bring
the car back to the same spot you started. Shut off the engine, lock
the car, grab your stuff, and walk away.
7- Cost: There are many rate plans actually, so that more frequent
users would pay less than the basic $8/hr rate. Keep in mind that
all
rates come with mileage limits, and there are small per mile charges
for
going over those limits. I'm guessing the cost/benefit would start
to
favor an ordinary rental car if you plan to drive on the highway for
several hours with very little stop time. Flexcar has a special
relationship with Enterprise.
Hopefully this helps to shed light on how this rather new approach
actually works in practice. It's definitely worth signing up since
the
fee is so minimal, and you never know when you'll need to make a quick
run to the 'burbs and find yourself one car short.
Kevin
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users an infected e-mail when in fact the offending email wasn't really
sent from your computer. The virus simply found your address somewhere
and is pretending to be you (and a million other people). So exercise
care when opening emails with attachments. An infected email can come
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The virus arrives as an email attachment with a .pif or .scr extension.
The common subject lines, attachment names and message content
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thank_you.pif
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application.pif
wicked_scr.scr
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