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BYOB: SWEAT DC Offers Women-Only Weight Lifting Program for Women’s History Month

SWEAT DC, Washington’s judgement-free, inclusive and challenging group-personal fitness gym, is honoring Women’s History Month by offering a female-only, four-week, transformative strength-training program during the month of March.

The program is called BYOB — Be Your Own Bodygoals — and will defy commonly accepted generalities about women and strength training: BYOB will emphasize female-focused functional weight lifting to “unleash your power from within,” said Lead Coach and former track athlete Nazinga Thomas who will be leading the program.

“There will be no shame or stigma of looking too strong, manly or not knowing how to lift properly,” she added. “Whether you are a new mom, a former athlete that got out of the routine or new to weight lifting and ready to feel more confident with strength training, BYOB is for you. We will empower each other to find out how strong we really are.” Learn more about her fitness journey at @activbyzing.

The four-week, early-morning program begins March 4 and includes a fitness assessment and reassessment, photos, goals consultation, nutrition guide and personal coaching by trained and inspirational, non-judgmental coaches to teach and assure proper lifting techniques. The team-based program also includes at-home workouts and unlimited support by a SWEAT DC success coach.

For more info go to SWEATDC.com or sign up here. Use the code BYOB to receive 15% off.

SWEAT DC features more than 40 group-personal training sessions in a fun club setting for men and women each week and is offering free consultations and introductory trial passes throughout the month of March.

For a free SWEAT DC “trial pass” register here for your intro goal setting consultation call. For more info email [email protected].

SWEAT DC is located at 3232 Georgia Avenue, NW, Suite 105. Call 202-509-9051 or text 202-516-7449. 

Real Estate Fresh Finds: Feb. 27

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home.

Featured Property of the Week: 715 6th Street NW #801

  • This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo COMING SOON at The Cosmopolitan in Penn Quarter has it all, including a plethora of amenities as well as prime location with a Walkscore of 94 and 4 nearby Metro stations. The building offers community sitting rooms, a fitness/gym room and a rooftop deck with a grilling area that overlooks the District with views of the Washington Monument. Inside the unit itself is nearly 900 square feet with an open floor plan encompassing the 1 BR unit + den with large, bright windows throughout and a private balcony.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BR/6 BA/2 half bath listed for just under $10M is described as “Entirely Renovated, Beautiful Mansion in the Greatest Residence, Kalorama,” but the photos leave a lot to be desired for a home of this magnitude.
  • 3 BR/2.5 BA row home in Petworth with traditional interior features include “original wood trim, solid wood doors and transom windows [that] have all been restored.”
  • A 4-level 4 BR Colonial in 16th Street Heights with over 2,500 square feet features a formal dining room, a large lower level rec room with a bar and a master bedroom suite with dual walk-in closets and ensuite bath with separate tub and shower.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR bungalow in Langdon that probably is a better purchase for a developer rather than a home renovator.

In Focus: Amazon & Cybersecurity

Amazon.com is famous for what cybersecurity expert Frederic Lemieux calls its “known resilience” to cyberattack.

But there have been breeches recently, and we can expect the tech giant to become an even more inviting target in the future. “As Amazon is growing, it will have more of these risks,” says Lemieux, Ph.D., faculty director of Georgetown University’s master’s programs in Applied Intelligence and Cybersecurity Risk Management.

Here, in conversation with Assistant Dean Joshua Meredith, Lemieux also predicts that when Amazon builds a new headquarters in Crystal City, Va., it will suck up much of the region’s cybersecurity talent. And that will make it harder for the federal government and smaller business to compete for skilled workers.

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Legal Review: Opioid Deaths Have Skyrocketed Among Young Adults in the U.S.

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By Personal Injury Attorney Theodore DiSalvo of Kogan & DiSalvo, P.A.

According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control, opioids are now responsible for one out of every five deaths among young adults in the United States.

Opioid use and abuse has spread throughout the American population, and its negative impacts continue to grow. As of 2016, opioids were involved in 1.5 percent of all deaths in the United States. This means that opioids caused more deaths than high blood pressure, HIV/AIDS and pneumonia. It also represents one tenth of the deaths caused by cancer.

“The increase in the availability of opioids via prescription and the ability of young adults to access the medications through the medicine cabinets of their parents has created the perfect environment for this increase,” said Theodore DiSalvo, an Opioid Epidemic Lawsuit Attorney with the law firm of Kogan & DiSalvo.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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The open house count across the District is on the rise again, with nearly 200 scheduled for this weekend. By the time the first opens start tomorrow, any remaining snow will likely be gone, especially by the time the 60 degree weather hits on Sunday. To see the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 6109 7th Place NW — $749,900 — Brightwood
    Open Sun. 1-3 pm. — Heath Graves
    4-story semi-detached home with 5 BR/4.5 BA, a large backyard and off-street parking for at least 2 cars.
  • 4937 Call Place SE — $455,000 — Marshall Heights
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Chelsea Traylor
    Over 2k square feet across 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and a giant fenced-in rear backyard perfect for your pets, your families or both.
  • 3401 16th Street NE — $650,000 — Eckington
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Candy Miles-Crocker
    Detached 2 BR/3.5 BA is “not your average, boring Washington, DC Colonial.”
  • 490 M Street SW #W208 — $234,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Steve Dean
    Studio unit with a balcony at Tiber Island Coop.
  • 4805 Arkansas Avenue NW — $1,195,000 — 16th Street Heights
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Ellen Klein
    Single-family Colonial has 4 BR/3 BA and over 2,500 square feet.

Mardi Gras Extravaganza DC

Mardi Gras Extravaganza DC is back with its third annual blowout party at The Showroom on 14th Street, Fat Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 6-10 p.m.

Join the only native New Orleans chef and TV personality in D.C., David Guas, along with friends — celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn, Micheline Mendelsohn, mixtress Gina Chersevani, Bruce Pike with Pike Productions and New Orleans native Simone Rathle for an all you can eat drink and dance night of revelry benefiting DC Central Kitchen.

Under the helm of famed mixologist Gina Cherservani, over 12 mixologists will serve the best of New Orleans classics, in a competition to win title of Best Hurricane Cocktail.

Chefs David Guas and Spike Mendelsohn curate 25 chefs from around the region to highlight a NOLA inspired dish focused on deliciousness and sustainability and battling for the title of Best Chef Bite. Save some room for the original tri-colored King Cake stuffed with cream cheese by Chef David Guas, or explore something new — King Cake Doughnuts and Milkshakes!

A live broadcast of Bourbon Street projected on our custom LED Wall creates the perfect backdrop for the amazing sounds of the best Louisiana style bands jamming throughout the night. Tables of complimentary masks and beads add to the spirit of this exciting evening.

The rattling of the bartender’s shakers and the smell of shrimp po’boys, red beans and rice, and jambalaya with potent andouille sausage fill the air. It’s clear that an authentic celebration is taking place and it’s unlike any other event in D.C.

Win a Party Package

Follow, Like, Share and Engage with Mardi Gras Extravaganza’s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by February 24, and get everything you need to celebrate in style! We’ll pick 1 random winner from each platform. Party package includes:

  • Tickets for 4 guests to the best New Orleans Party in D.C. on Fat Tuesday.
  • A delicious King Cake by Chef David Guas from Bayou Bakery.
  • We, The Pizza gift certificate from Chef Spike Mendelsohn’s Capitol Hill spot for late night cravings.
  • Buffalo & Bergen gift certificate from Mixtress Gina Cherservani for any “morning after” bagels and cocktails.

To purchase tickets click here or visit www.mardigrasextravaganza.com for more information.

This event is not to be missed. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

Proceeds benefit DC Central Kitchen, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that helps fight hunger differently. The mission of DC Central Kitchen is to use food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: Feb. 20

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home.

Featured Property of the Week: 1120 Orren Street NE Unit #1 & #2

  • This BRAND-NEW listing right off of the H Street Corridor is 2 different ultra modern units, each with 3 bedrooms and 2,000 square feet. Both units have large windows throughout allowing for tons of natural sunlight, including huge bay windows. Other features include light finished hardwood floors, in-unit washer/dryer and a stainless steel kitchen (including a wine fridge!) with a breakfast bar and a black/white toned cabinetry. The spacious master bedroom suites have large, walk-in showers with his & her vanities as well as walk-in closets, completing both of these units as the perfect space for living, entertaining and of course, relaxing.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 4 BR/3.5 BA Georgetown semi-detached Federal style home with 2,000+ square feet that includes 3 fireplaces and a wine cellar for $3.3M.
  • Brookland 2 BR “newly renovated condominium with fantastic, upgraded finishes.”
  • The Cheapest Home of the Week is a 1 BR in the gated community of River Park at Southwest Waterfront.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is an AS-IS 2 BR unit near Meridian Hill Park that has a fireplace, high ceilings and pocket doors, but that’s about all we can gather from the 4 photos.

Cure Your Spring Fever with DC Fray Sports Leagues

DC Fray has just the remedy for Spring fever… sports leagues!

DC Fray is on a mission to make fun possible, and registration in D.C. is open now until March 26. There are over 15 leagues to choose from including kickball, soccer, volleyball and more, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

You can sign up with friends or fly solo, but either way, get ready to meet other go-getting people looking to make new friends through good, old-fashioned fun.

Why should you join a social sports league instead of just lounging around?

Meet New People — Making friends at work isn’t as easy as it seems. That’s where DC Fray can help. Game time is the time to leave work behind and make new friends who challenge you to do just that: let loose and have fun.

Fall in Love — We’re not matchmakers, unless you’re at one of our speed dating events, but there are countless stories of players meeting on the field and creating history of their own. There’s even more stories of lifelong friendships growing out of DC Fray leagues, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to find your people.

Diversify Your Workouts — Are you getting tired of your same, old gym routine? Sports games are a great substitute. With loads of friendly competition, you’ll get your workout in, guaranteed.

Get Perks — Who doesn’t love an extra bang for your buck? With perks ranging from discounted memberships at Balance Gym to discounted tickets for professional sports games, if you weren’t sold on the whole social sports thing before, you definitely should be now.

Start Your “Weekend” Early — Waiting for the weekend to roll around can be such a drag, but now you don’t have to. Stop living for the weekend and make your weeknights just as fun!

Sports leagues aren’t all we have to offer. Every month we host super fun events to keep you busy as the warm weather rolls in and you grow restless waiting for summer.

And when summer comes? Summer leagues!

Legal Review: Hurt By a Lime Scooter? You May Have a Claim

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By Personal Injury Attorney John J. Sheehan of the Law Office of John J. Sheehan

Lime scooters have been taking the country by storm for many years.

This transportation rental company places scooters at various locations throughout major cities. When users want to use one, they can open up a mobile app, rent the scooter and return it to a different docking station when they reach their destination.

Minus a few problems, such as scooters littering the sidewalks in Arizona, the company has seen much success, as the scooters have been increasing in popularity. In February of 2019, though, Lime was made aware of a very big problem with their scooters.

The problem was that the scooters were experiencing what Lime called “excessive braking.” All of a sudden, the scooters would come to a stop, sometimes throwing users from the scooter. In a post on their website in February, Lime warned users of the problem, even though it said that it affected less than one percent of those that used the scooters.

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Let the Fun Times Roll with the DC Bike Ride on May 18

Register for the District’s largest car-free, closed-road event of the year before registration prices increase on March 1st!

Every May, thousands of cyclists from DC and neighboring states roll into the nation’s capital for a bike ride unlike any other. Riders of all skill levels get together to cruise through the most iconic sights in D.C., enjoy some of their favorite entertainment and food pit stops along the course, and take in the sights and sounds of the city in a totally different way.

Register today and enjoy Early Registration pricing before it increases in March. Kids ages 3 to 7 are completely FREE and youth ages 8 to 17 are always 50% off.

So, what is the DC Bike Ride?

  • It’s a fun, recreational ride that encourages friends, families and neighbors to enjoy an adventure around the city of Washington completely car-free.
  • It’s all about great people. Registering for the ride is more than just a ticket to a day of fun and adventure, it’s also a great way to be a part of an amazing, growing community of people who love to bike and love their city.
  • The ride is also a celebration of D.C. The bike ride, open to riders of all skill levels, allows you to pedal past monuments and memorials with the city all to yourself.
  • DC Bike Ride gives back to the community. Registrations support making D.C.’s streets safer for all, an effort coordinated by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association in partnership with the District Department of Transportation.
  • The Ride is one big party! Not only will you get to enjoy miles of car-free closed roads, but the course will be packed with fun activities, food pit stops, selfie stations and live music at the Finish Festival.

Don’t miss out on the best event of the season. Register today and enjoy an unforgettable and memorable event with your friends and family.

Want to learn more? Visit DCBikeRide.com or follow @DCBikeRide on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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