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Stop and identify law in the D.C. metro area

There’s been a good deal of commentary related to my July complaint. Thanks once more to everyone who weighed in with an opinion, either here or elsewhere. I’ve considered responding to many of the points (and allegations), but I haven’t … Continue reading

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Do not photograph 3701 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA

This is Officer Malara, Arlington County Police Department, working a private detail commissioned by the occupants of 3701 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA. Officer Malara stopped to take information from a friend and I on the grounds that he observed … Continue reading

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DC Photowalking I: Alexandria

This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of joining Raoul and Ligia Pop for a photowalk of Alexandria. We began at the waterfront, and spent the morning and afternoon meandering about the streets of Old Town. The weather was terrific, … Continue reading

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The Great Courses at Fairfax County Public Library

I was turned on to the Great Courses last year, by a mention in Richard Bejtlich’s TaoSecurity blog. Unfortunately, the price tag associated with most of these courses is in the hundreds, and I’ve been unable to convince myself pull … Continue reading

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