Moving from England to Washington DC - advice?
I'm moving with my wife to Washington DC in the summer from England to start a job downtown. I'd like your thoughts on finding a place, neighbourhoods, logistics and cultural stuff.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 10, 2011 -
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Is there a legal way to set up short-term (1-2 months) internet access without breaking the bank?
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posted by scarylarry
on Mar 29, 2011 -
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We are buying a home - what is the etiquette/law of forming a relationship with a real estate agent?
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posted by Xalf
on Mar 27, 2011 -
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Tacoma/Seattle-Filter: Need advice for stopping in Seattle on my way back to Vancouver, BC.
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posted by gursky
on Mar 15, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a great retreat to do in late March/early April in Northern CA, Oregon or Washington state. I'm going to be in Portland, OR at the end of March and then in San Francisco and LA mid-April. I'm thinking that instead of returning to Vermont in the meantime I could stay on the West coast and find something fun to do (really? ya think?).
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posted by bumpcat
on Feb 17, 2011 -
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Starting a new traveling sales job. At what hotel chain should I throw all my business to?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 7, 2011 -
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We are looking for an inexpensive getaway for 2 couples within a few hours' drive of Seattle. We want to sit around, read, play board games, drink, etc -- and we're trying to find a good place to do it.
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posted by rossination
on Feb 6, 2011 -
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How do I entertain two Texan friends over a long weekend in cold, dreary Seattle (and vicinity)?
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posted by halogen
on Feb 4, 2011 -
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In late March, I'm going to drive from Seattle to Los Angeles via 101 and 1 (hugging the coast as closely as I can while staying on highways). Are there any spots along that route which have the potential for bad weather?
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posted by sharding
on Jan 28, 2011 -
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I'll be in Bellevue, WA for a conference over President's Day weekend. What are the best places to eat/ drink/ grab a cup of coffee and sit/ ???? in the area?
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posted by charmedimsure
on Jan 27, 2011 -
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What are good ways to meet Spanish speakers/practice my Spansh in Washington DC? Also, are there tutors who can help refine an accent?
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posted by wooh
on Jan 21, 2011 -
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What would be a good place to have a post-wedding reception for ~100 people in or around Seattle, WA? The wedding is in Wisconsin but we want a reception for all of our coworkers back in Seattle.
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posted by kthxbi
on Jan 3, 2011 -
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Who is
this pasted on posters on the street in Washington DC? I've seen the posters on utility boxes and they seem to be becoming more common. What's the story?
posted by exogenous
on Dec 11, 2010 -
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Which federal health plan should I choose? I just moved to DC for a non-postal federal job, and I have narrowed down my options to Blue Cross Standard, Blue Cross Basic, and GEHA.
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posted by hijol
on Dec 9, 2010 -
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I'm making a surprise trip from the Midwest to Washington DC next week. Help me make it more inexpensive, please?
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posted by terrierhead
on Nov 22, 2010 -
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How does one find out who lives
here (a house on an island off the NW-most tip of Washington that lacks a name that I can find)?
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posted by scblackman
on Nov 15, 2010 -
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Delicious places to eat in Washington D.C.? (especially on or near the American, George Washington, or Georgetown campuses)
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posted by kylej
on Nov 13, 2010 -
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If you buy your ticket ahead of time for
a tour of the Washington Monument (in Washington, DC), how early should you show up in order to pick up your ticket at Will Call and make it to the tour on time? Is 30 minutes sufficent? 1 hour? This is for next week, so it is (obviously) not peak season. Thanks.
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posted by bluefly
on Nov 11, 2010 -
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DC-Lease-Filter: Should I jointly sign a lease with 2 roommates I just met, wherein each roommate is "jointly and severally responsible for each and every provision in the lease" - including the total rent for the house?
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posted by catquas
on Oct 28, 2010 -
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What's the best way to commute from downtown Baltimore to Washington DC during the weekend?
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posted by Geppp
on Oct 20, 2010 -
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I am looking for a place to stay in or near Washington DC - I need to move in by November 1. I have found a place which I could stay for a few months (month-to-month rent) but until I could find something that more closely fits my preferences. Should I go with this place now before it is gone, or should I try to find a place I would be comfortable with long-term within the next week and a half?
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posted by catquas
on Oct 20, 2010 -
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Should I avoid signing a year-long lease for a room in a group house or shared apartment? Is it reasonable to hold out for month-to-month rent, or will I end up with slim pickings? (I am looking in the DC area)
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posted by catquas
on Oct 10, 2010 -
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Is it safe to get a glow-in-the-dark tattoo? What about a blacklight tattoo? Is there a reputable place in Washington, DC, where I could get either of those? I am looking for advice about those two in particular but welcome suggestions for any tattoo that would be hidden in an elementary school classroom.
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posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl
on Oct 5, 2010 -
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I am moving to DC in a month. I want to live somewhere a short metro ride away from Union Station (I will work near there). Second, I want to be in a place where I can meet nearby single people around my age. (I am a 26 year old male.) I am not a partier, I don't drink much, and I'm not big into night life. I prefer board games, soccer, museums, exploring etc. What do you think would be the best area for me?
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posted by catquas
on Oct 1, 2010 -
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I just discovered that I like hiking! What are some good hiking trails in the Washington DC/Nova/MD area?
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posted by BigVACub
on Sep 17, 2010 -
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Please recommend a visa expediter service in WA DC that specializes in visas for weird, third-world destinations.
posted by thewalrus
on Sep 7, 2010 -
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What's the best way to get this 100-year-old house marketed and sold without it becoming the money pit first? Oh, and I'm 1,500 miles away.
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posted by cyniczny
on Sep 6, 2010 -
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What is the fastest and least expensive way to get from Seattle to a beach with reasonable surf (at least 3')?
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posted by b1tr0t
on Aug 28, 2010 -
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Planning a trip in mid/late december to Washington D.C. and am not sure what sort of clothing/essentials should be taken with me; as I've never been there before. Your help is appreciated.
posted by nygma2001
on Aug 19, 2010 -
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I'm trying to access a series of WaPo articles from 1968-1971, but I'm not having any luck with LexisNexis, Proquest, or the newspaper's website. I know the names/dates of the articles, but they aren't showing up in my LexisNexis searches. (My library's microfilm WaPo collection only goes back to 1974.) Does anyone have another idea of where to look for archived newspaper articles online?
posted by LeonBernstein
on Aug 5, 2010 -
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Which bus would take me from East Valley Highway and 180th in Kent Washington to S 234th Street in Des Moines Washington at ten p.m. on weekdays and weekends (if possible)? The metro website hasn't been very helpful so any other sources will be very much appreciated. Thanks
posted by saran-han
on Aug 3, 2010 -
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What's the best way to get from New York to Seattle without losing too much money (or my life) and possibly getting a great experience too?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 29, 2010 -
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Are water mains more likely to break in the middle of summer? There have been many water main breaks in the DC area lately.
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posted by LightStruk
on Jul 27, 2010 -
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Am looking for an M.D. in Bremerton/Port Orchard WA who specializes in elderly patients.
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posted by mnb64
on Jul 18, 2010 -
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We'll be in DC in the first week in August, and we're looking for restaurant suggestions. Good food and an interesting experience are our top criteria; cheap to moderately expensive is okay - but not interested in stuffy or super-expensive fine dining.
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posted by Chanther
on Jul 10, 2010 -
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