washington dc: Seattle Center, Washington: site of the world’s largest snowball fight
- 01/14/13 08:05 AM
The first quarter of 2013 begins with a bang, at least for the Washington DC area. The 12th of January became momentous as residents near the Seattle Center flocked and gathered together to be part of a record-breaking event which is now considered by the Guinness Book of World Record’s as the world’s largest snowball fight. The event ousted South Korea for the record which held the spot for 2 years when it had some 5400 Koreans throwing snowballs at each other in 2010.
Photo courtesy of nbcnews.com The event was attended by an estimated 6000 crowd – some … (2 comments)
washington dc: Washington DC’s Unique Hotspots
- 09/27/12 10:00 AM
Several days ago, I posted an entry to my website’s blog entitled The Other Side of Washington DC. The post gives insight about certain places in the capital that present interesting things to its residents. If you’ve been working with a client who is considering a house purchase within Washington DC, why not take him to these interesting places and show him that the capital is more than just politics and business. Aside from high-end shopping boutiques, expensive restaurants, and high-rise buildings, DC is filled with unique hotspots that eye candies inside out and reservoirs of information. A museum filled … (0 comments)
washington dc: Interesting Activities in Fort Dupont Park
- 06/26/12 09:56 PM
One of Washington DC’s residential neighborhoods in its Southeast quadrant, Fort Dupont Park exclaims some of the most interesting activities residents can engage in to make their days fulfilling. The park administration itself spearheads various programs that can turn ordinary days into meaningful ones – some of which are discussed in brief in the sections that follow.
Who says that adventure cannot be fused with cooking? With the Feet in the Street activity in Fort Dupont Park, cooking has become more entertaining with the injection of other fun-filled and adventurous activities that cater to the whole family. Each … (0 comments)
washington dc: Ben’s Chili Bowl
- 06/09/12 02:13 PM
Located at 1213 U Street, Ben’s Chili Bowl is one of the famous places in Washington DC. It is a melting pot of residents and visitors where they bow down to the delicious taste of its chili dogs, half-smokes, and milkshakes. Since its establishment in 1958 by Ben Ali, the restaurant has been frequented by both common and famous persons. Chris Tucker and Bill Cosby are just two of its avid patrons.
Ben's Chili Bowl takes great honor after its founders were inducted in Washington DC’s Hall of Fame. Part of this recognition was the restaurant’s contribution not only … (2 comments)
washington dc: Gluttony: Top 10 Local Desserts
- 05/22/12 10:26 AM
Every person has a natural craving for something sweet every after meal. This led to the creation of wonderful and truly mouth-watering desserts that would keep someone asking for more. Here’s the top 10 list of local desserts around the Washington DC area, some of which are native while others have international influence.
Cakes
Cakes are all-time American favorite desserts. They come in a wide-variety of flavors, but chocolate varieties like black forest, chocolate truffle, and combination flavors like choco-mocha or choco-vanilla.
Fruit pies
The best fruit-packed pies are usually made at home. … (0 comments)
washington dc: Why I Love DC?
- 05/08/12 02:56 AM
Washington DC is such a very busy place where people from different walks of life converge to make it dynamic. In general, the area is conducive for residential and commercial purposes. Yet, taking the perspective on a personal note, there are some things that make me realize that I really love DC.
1. Diverse gastronomic hubs. DC is considered a great place when it comes to satisfying huger and cravings. The presence of wonderful restaurants with delectable dishes makes me search for more and more of them that will excite my taste buds. Some of the restaurants that captured … (0 comments)
washington dc: New Attractions in Downtown DC
- 04/25/12 08:53 AM
Downtown DC colloquially refers to the central business district and residential neighborhood in the northwest quadrant of Washington DC. The area is quite in deficit of residents attributed to the lack of neighborhoods in the area. However, recent developments in Downtown DC are expected to contribute in the rise of its population that will then partake in the increase of activities and foot traffic in the area.
A glimpse of Downtown DC One of the major developments currently changing the cityscape of Downtown DC is the completion of CityCenterDC. It is expected to be finished by 2013. The project is … (0 comments)
washington dc: The Importance of Open Houses
- 04/15/12 09:27 AM
Open houses are regularly held by real estate companies. Most would view this as a marketing strategy implemented by the developers to attract potential buyers and convert the properties into cash. True. But there is more to an open house than just being a marketing scheme. Open houses give benefit to the buyers, however, some are unaware of it. From the perspectives of some people, open houses are seen as wastage of time, money, and effort for both the sellers and the buyers. However, from the viewpoints of real estate experts – open houses are not total wastage because the buyers … (3 comments)
washington dc: Why you should go with a buyers’ agent instead of a listing agent?
- 04/14/12 12:33 PM
The trades in the real estate industry are basically created by two types of agents – the buyers’ agent and the listing agent. Though both are commanded by the common goal of selling properties, their schemes are ruled differently by various factors. According to property analysts (at least those who think the wellness of consumers first) recommend the utilization of buyers’ agent services rather than those of a listing agent. Let us see why.
Image courtesy of http://servingnorthcounty.com/2011/02/25/thinking-of-buying-a-home-why-working-directly-with-the-listing-agent-may-not-be-in-your-best-interest/ Buyers’ agent typically represents the buyers while a listing agent represents the sellers. Based on these definitions alone, you would see how they … (5 comments)
washington dc: Wonderful Shakeology by Beachbody
- 04/09/12 09:25 PM
The weight-loss and fitness community is always anticipating the launch of new products geared towards overall body health. They are looking for products that are not just fads or raves. They want the real thing. Something that would be a worthy buy!
Beachbody has responded to the call of those who wanted a revolutionary way of awarding them the weight-loss they want without depriving them of the foods that satisfy their appetites. They have introduced Shakeology – a health shake formulated from whole-food sources giving the user the essential nutrients the body needs while trimming excess fats. The result … (0 comments)
washington dc: The Issue with Doing Kickbacks and How It’s Against the Law
- 03/30/12 06:39 PM
Just when you thought you’ve known everything about real estate and the agents you’ve come to hire for their services just to sell your property or to help you buy a new house to move into – think again. You may be generous enough to give gifts to your real estate agent without knowing that it is against the law.
According to Title 12, Section 2607 of the US Code, kickbacks and unearned fees are strictly prohibited to be received by the real estate agents in exchange for their services. This means that real … (2 comments)
washington dc: Surprising Facts about Potomac
- 03/25/12 01:33 AM
Though Potomac is a small village located in the Montgomery County, Maryland, but there are surprising facts related to this small village. Let me give you the details.
Firstly it is famous for its highly populated and educated people. In 2009, it was listed as the fourth most affluent town of the United States. It is also the seventh most top educated town of the America. This growing trend and concern of the place for education makes its spot light of its County.
It is named as Potomac because of the nearby Potomac River. Many Potomac residents work … (0 comments)
washington dc: Best Buffets in DC
- 03/21/12 11:26 PM
The diversity of buffets and fine-dining restaurants in DC is as diverse as the types and styles of Washington DC homes. Having gourmet spots in the area provides convenient dining not only to the residents but to tourists as well. The multitude of buffets in DC provides a wider array of choices to the diners who have their own unique preference in taste and cuisine. The buffets in Washington DC offer the best dishes ranging from Asian, European, African, and native American tastes. For instance, Sichuan Express boasts of the best-tasting Chinese cuisine. It is very popular to the working population … (2 comments)
washington dc: The Wonderful Union Station
- 03/15/12 12:08 AM
Around 32 million visit the Union Train Station annually. This a great evidence to the great flow of tourists around the Washington DC area. Since its opening in 1907, around 200000 people get to visit the station in a daily basis. This statistic is largely attributed by the station being serviced by large commuter facilities like the Amtrak, MARC, Virginia Railway Express commuter rail services, Washington metro subway trains, and even local buses. From this, you can imagine how great the number of people set foot on the station – right?
The wonder of the Union Station doesn’t stop with … (2 comments)
washington dc: Weather/Climate of Washington DC
- 03/08/12 01:32 AM
Everyone in the world is familiar with Washington DC, as it is the Capital of United States of America. Isn’t it? It was founded in 1791 and was named after the George Washington, who was the first President of United States. The total area of the district is 68.3 square miles, of which almost 10% is covered with water and rest is land.
Whenever someone is planning a trip to a new place, city or country, knowledge about the weather conditions of that place is crucial, So that the person can plan a trip according to its climate. Let’s talk … (0 comments)
washington dc: Things to do with kids in Washington DC
- 03/03/12 02:31 AM
Family persons often want to take their kids to entertaining as well as educational destinations and places, so that kids can enjoy as well as learn various important things. I believe that during childhood observational learning has deeper impact on the brain, so if the brain of the child is stimulated with variety of good places and positive events then it can have good impact on their personalities.
Luckily, there are a lot of things to do and places to visit with kids’ especially in Washington DC. I will enlist some places where kids can be taken for fun and … (1 comments)
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