Truth in Advertising - 0% Off

After about 6 months, this was corrected, but it sat at a prominent intersection in Tyson's Corner, VA (like this) apparently as an advertising vehicle for an adjacent furniture store. 

Only in Washington, D.C. (or maybe NYC) would you see this kind of a Classified ad. Pictured above -- in the Fairfax County Times (VA), an ad for a home schooling instructor. Here's how it starts, "Educate, tutor and discipline an infant ... oversee his recreation ... guide behavior in scientific methods. And it goes on! Prospective candidates also need to know Mandarin and CPR. Love it.

What a lovely way to make a political statement. OK, it's not subtle, but it's really well done Mr. Emanuel. A simple sticker -- applied to a plain glass bottle -- and served when "tap water" is selected at a hip restaurant (City Winery). Is this all over the city? Brilliant.

Truth in Advertising - Real Estate Rental

Saw this sign in Northern Virginia near the new Vienna, VA firehouse. It reads, "Great Rental For Sale - Full of Mold - Cash Only ... " Not a strong selling point in my book, but truthful.