Staying in Corporate Housing in DC Means Seeing the Wizards Play Ball

Happy New Year !  And, would you like to see the Washington Wizards play the Dallas Mavericks?  If you are staying with us in corporate or military housing this might be your best chance of seeing an NBA game in person.    You can go the teams official website to get more information about the players, schedule and special pricing.Wednesdays game begins at 6:00 pm.  Are you a fan of Nene?  Maybe you would like to get a bobble head of him or one of the other players.  Or maybe you have followed Bradley Beal from Florida to Washington. Whether you're a fan or not, an NBA game is exciting.  Have a blast!





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Instead Of DC, Watch New Year Fireworks At Baltimore Harbor

Not sure what to do for New Years Eve?  Head down to Baltimore Harbor and welcome in 2014.  Enjoy a performance by Alter Ego and 'ooh' and 'aah' at the fantastic fireworks and light show.  Be sure to get there early and stake your claim on a great viewing spot.  Live music starts at 9:00 pm at the  Inner Harbor Amphitheater located at Pratt and Light streets. At the stroke of midnight a choreographed music, lights, and fireworks show begins.
For information on parking and accessibility log on to the event website  and find the best places for parking and viewing.  Of course if you are staying in housing in Washington DC in the neighborhoods of Federal Hill, Locust Point, Canton, Harbor East or Fell's Point you will be able to see all the fireworks from your residence.  Just pull up a chair and enjoy the show.
Happy New Year from Stay Attache !





 

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Maritime Day December 30th in Washington DC

On December 30th 2013 the Calvert Marine Museum will offer a special presentation on the artifacts in the maritime gallery.  Located at 14200 Solomons Island Rd, in Solomons Maryland the admission to the museum is under $10.00 per person.  This is a great family attraction full of tradition and history.  Connect with their website to get directions and more information about this and other events. When staying for a few weeks in military housing in Washington DC this is certainly a venue that lovers of the sea should take in.

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Enjoy "Elf" The Musical While in Washington DC Housing

Showing through January 5th 2014 at the Kennedy Center is the musical "Elf".  You may have seen the movie telling the story of Buddy the orphan who heads to New York from the North Pole to find his father.  But, the live show is even more zany. Connect with the website to get show times and tickets.  Bring the whole family since the show is rated G.  Count on the Kennedy Center to provide the greatest entertainment available in the DC area.  When ever you are staying in Washington DC corporate housing an event at the Kennedy Center should be on your schedule.



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See Lincoln's Cottage While Residing In Corporate Housing Washington DC

When you are looking for a great activity for the entire family this month, visit President Lincoln's Cottage on a unique tour available through December 30th.  The Signature Cottage Tour  takes you to the grounds of the Soldiers' and Airmen's Home. This is about three miles from the White House.   Take advantage of an opportunity to discover something new about President Lincoln's private and public life.  The is the original home where he lived and worked for more that one fourth of his presidency.  While staying in DC in corporate housing this will be a tour that isn't on most tourists 'must do' list.  However, this will be one the most memorable. 
 









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 The east coast is bracing for some rough weather this week.  After a warmer than usual weekend, with lots of rain, the Christmas Day prediction is for cold.  Tuesday night will see the mid 20's and some significant wind.  Wednesday will still be cold but there is no prediction for snow.  So, if you were hoping for a 'white Christmas' it probably won't happen.
 In fact there's no snow in the forecast for the next 10 days.  Partly cloudy, cold days may help keep you in the holiday spirit and at least you won't be fighting the snow.  While staying this month in our corporate housing venues you will be able to enjoy all the wonders of our nations capital.


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Washington DC Corporate Housing and Holiday Events

When you are staying in corporate housing over the Christmas Holidays you will want to see the National Christmas Tree.  Since 1923 the United States has held a tradition of lighting the tree on the south lawn of the White House.  This year the ceremony took place on Dec. 6th.  Each year since 1954 the "Pathway of Peace" has been on display.  This is a path with 56 smaller decorated trees representing the 50 states, 5 territories and DC, surrounding the National Christmas Tree. Sponsoring organizations from each state send decorations for their tree.  The National Christmas Tree and the pathway will be open until January 1, 2014 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm for visitors.  For more information visit this website http://dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/a/ChristmasTree.htm
and learn about nearby parking  and metro stations.



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Visit the National Aquarium for "Tots And Tales"

 Don't miss the fun at the National Aquarium and the "Tots and Tales" event.  Happening through December 31st, this event is a favorite for young and old alike.  Enjoy story time, science experiments, crafts and all that the aquarium has to offer. When you visit Washington DC, this attraction is a must.  Located just a few steps away from the Washington Monument this is definitely worth putting on your must see list.  While visiting our nations capital let Stay Attache provide you with wonderful housing.


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Easy Recipe for Homemade Jelly

We hope your week in going fantastic, and you are looking forward to the holiday season. It's hard to believe how fast it has come upon us! This morning, we wanted to share with you a delightful recipe to make mouth watering homemade jelly. You can substitute any kind of juice that you like. You can also leave in the skins (if using fresh grapes), or pieces of fruit if you prefer to make jam. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll find it is very easy, and it just takes a little bit of your time. The rewards are so worth it, and they make great gifts. Here’s the recipe:

5 cups grape juice (approximately 5lbs. of fruit or 16 cups)

 7 cups sugar

 1 packet of Fruit Pectin Liquid

 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

 Yield: 7 (8 oz. jars)

Bring grapes to slow boil and press grapes with a mashed potato masher until juice comes out. Put mixture into a fine strainer and press all juice out. Put juice back in the pot; add sugar, pectin and lemon juice. Bring to boil for 1 minute- or until desired thickness is reached, skim off foam with a ladle. Ladle jelly into sterilized jars (boil jars/lids/jar rings) for 10 minutes or run through dishwasher cycle) using a wide mouth funnel, cover with lids and slightly hand tighten with jar rings. Put jars into pot with boiling water 2” above lids and boil as per standard canning procedures. Remove from water and let cool. Lids should pop as they cool to confirm they have all sealed. You can then unscrew the jar rings slightly and the lids will stay.

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Historically Today Was a Busy Day!

 If you love history and how it affects our life today, then today is a big day for you.

On this day in 1773 The Sons of Liberty dumped 342 chests of British tea into the Boston Harbor.  Dressed as Mohawk Indians they boarded the boats at midnight.  This was to protest the Tea Act of 1773 a bill enacted by the British parliament to save the faltering British East India Company by greatly lowering its tea tax and granting it a virtual monopoly on the American tea trade.

In 1950 in the wake of the massive Chinese intervention in the Korean War, President Harry S Truman declared a state of emergency.  He stated that “Communist imperialism threatened the world’s people.  And called upon the American people to help construct an “arsenal of freedom.”

 In 1960, in the only event of its kind in U.S. history two planes collided over New York City. A  United DC-8 from Chicago was heading for Idlewild Airport(now JFK International). At the same time a TWA  Super Constellation from Dayton was heading to LaGuardia .  The United flight was put into a holding pattern due to bad weather.  The pilot miscalculated the pattern and flew into the path of the TWA flight.  The crash killed all crew and passengers on both planes as well as 6 people on the ground.

 For those who love literature, on this day in 1775 Jane Austen was born.   In 1944 the Battle of the Bulge began.  Why that title?  Because the Germans created a “bulge” around the area of the Ardennes forest in pushing through the American defensive line.  This was a desperate attempt to push the Allied front line west from n northern France to northwestern Belgium.

For our younger readers…….In 1977  John Travolta was launched into super-stardom when he starred in Saturday Night Fever.

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Chemical Weapons Watchdog Receives Nobel Peace Prize

The head of a watchdog group that is trying to rid the world of chemical weapons has received the Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in the Norwegian capital. Ahmet Uzumcu, director-general of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, collected the award Tuesday on behalf of the group.

Noting the organization's role in leading the mission to destroy Syria's chemical weapons, Nobel committee chairman Thorbjorn Jagland said the "anonymous inspectors from the OPCW do an extremely important and difficult job."  At the start of his speech Jagland paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with F.W. de Klerk in 1993.

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World Leaders Honor Mandela

Nelson Mandela was hailed as a "hero of our time" as tributes poured in from world leaders on the death of the man who led the triumphant fight against apartheid in South Africa and became that country's first black president.

Barack Obama, the first black U.S. president, said Mandela "achieved more than could be expected of any man.”  Today he's gone home, and we've lost one of the most influential, courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth," Obama said at the White House.

South African President Jacob Zuma, announcing that Mandela died at his Johannesburg home on Thursday after a prolonged lung infection, said, "Our people have lost a father.”

A memorial was service was held as part of an extended state funeral culminating in Mandela's burial on Sunday, 12-15-13 in the rural village of Qunu, where he spent his early childhood.  Before this, Mandela's body will lie in state for three days beginning Wednesday in the amphitheater of the Union Buildings in Pretoria where he was sworn in as president in 1994.

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Is This a New Superbug?

The High Line, a park that turned a dilapidated stretch of elevated railway on Manhattan's West Side into one of New York's newest tourist attractions, may have brought a different kind of visitor: a cockroach that can withstand harsh winter cold and never seen before in the U.S.

Rutgers University insect biologists Jessica Ware and Dominic Evangelista said the species Periplaneta japonica is well documented in Asia but was never confirmed in the United States until now. The scientists, whose findings were published in the Journal of Economic Entomology, say it is too soon to predict the impact but that there is probably little cause for concern.

"Because this species is very similar to cockroach species that already exist in the urban environment," Evangelista said, "they likely will compete with each other for space and for food."  Guess if you travel to New York in the future you better check all your  bags for unwelcome visitors………..Yikes!

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Tips for Traveling to Cold Climates

Taking a trip to a winter wonderland? While traveling to a chilly destination can be just as fun and enjoyable as a warm weather trip, the truth is, it requires a little extra preparation (and a little extra patience for bad weather snafus!). Whether you’re planning a ski adventure in Colorado, a business trip in Beijing, or studying abroad in Paris, follow the advice of experienced travelers.
You’ve heard it a million times before and it’s true: When it’s cold, you need to dress in layers.  Also, make sure to pay attention to your destination’s climate – down garments are great in dry climates, but not so much in wetter climates as they lose their insulating properties when wet and are slow to dry.  Here’s more:
Avoid overexertion
Understand wind chill
Follow the safety rules on the slopes
Stay hydrated
Use eye and skin protection
Prepare for worst case scenario
Have a wonderful winter and Bon Voyage’!

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