Pickup lines from a government shutdown parody round
A humorous viral roundup mocks political furloughs and shutdowns with lines aimed at singles. Examples include I’m on furlough from the TSA and Do you work for the government because you shut it down, framed as light political roasts for bar pickup banter.
Space Selfie campaign funds orbital telescope venture
Planetary Resources in Bellevue runs a Kickstarter to raise 1.5 million dollars for the ARKYD 100 space telescope. Nearly 16,000 backers at 29 dollars each will see their photos on the telescope’s external screen with Earth as backdrop. Higher pledges offer control of the telescope for five minutes and recognition on the spacecraft. The project aims to launch in 2015 as part of a broader space mining effort backed by billionaires.
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Fit4Mom Backs Strong Moms With Child Friendly Workouts
Arlington mom Lindsay Macaleer balances stroller duties with Stroller Strides and Stroller Barre at Fit4Mom. The program, once called Stroller Strides, now spans prenatal to moms with older kids, with franchises nationwide and a focus on motherhood strength beyond baby weight. It notes childcare gaps in gyms and the appeal of mom focused fitness spots.
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Arlington
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Fit4Mom
San Diego
Susan King Glasby
Jennifer Lungren
Arlington-Alexandria
Virginia
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San Francisco
Kristen Horler
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Nicole Marville
Montgomery County
Maryland
Lungren
Kathy Corbey
Photo Fun From Lorain County Spotlight
A Photo Fun feature by Bruce Bishop invites readers to log on to Facebook and like The Chronicle, then comment on today’s post. The best responses will be showcased in Friday's Accent section, celebrating local scenery and history.
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