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Don’t Pass Up the Drunken Noodles at My Thai Place

March 11, 2014 by

The flavors and spices of authentic Thai cuisine are on full display in Ashburn at My Thai Place. Founded by three friends who wanted to share their love of Thai food with the world, this place really fits the bill. You’ll like the industrial ceilings, big chandeliers, and comfortable tables and booths. The bar with its cool blue lighting is also a relaxing spot.

For lunch or dinner, you can enjoy a refreshing Thai iced tea while checking out the menu, which features a huge variety of traditional favorites. The pad Thai and drunken noodles are both popular, as is the mango sticky rice dessert.

Open Mondays through Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturdays, noon to 11 p.m.; and Sundays, noon to 10 p.m., My Thai Place offers take-out and delivery to your home or office.

My Thai Place
Brambleton Town Center
42385 Ryan Road
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 327-5900
http://www.mythaiplace.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/my-thai-place-ashburn-2

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Three Ways to Discover New Music From NPR

March 7, 2014 by

National Public Radio is a wonderful resource for music from every type of genre, as well as all over the world. The station features both undiscovered talent and acclaimed, award-winning musicians in a variety of different formats. Check out these NPR music shows and you just may find your new favorite artist.

Mountain Stage
Broadcasted from West Virginia’s beautiful Mountain Stage, a beloved venue for over 25 years, this show features some of the best modern singers and songwriters in a great live setting. It offers performances from acts like Paula Cole, Billy Bragg, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and many more.

World Café
World Café, one of NPR’s most popular music shows, aims to feature the best essential and emerging artists. Hosted by the knowledgeable David Dye and recorded in Philadelphia, the World Café offers interviews and in-studio performances online and on NPR affiliates across the country.

JazzSet
If you’re a fan of the jazz, you’ll look forward to JazzSet every week. Offering performances from today’s best jazz performers from all around the world, this show will help you discover new artists each time you tune in. The NPR website also features full video recordings of each performance.

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Break a Sweat at the Washington and Old Dominion Trail

March 4, 2014 by

From the site of an old railroad in Ashburn, the Washington and Old Dominion Trail now gives you a whole new way to move. This 45-mile trail actually takes you through three counties and many towns in the area. It’s perfect for runners, bikers, skaters, or those wanting to take a leisurely stroll. There’s also a gravel path for horseback riders, but be prepared: This is a very popular spot for families on the weekends.

To ensure safety, the parks department offers a list of guidelines, such as having the right equipment, respecting others on the trail, and carrying a map of the entire trail. Knowing the guidelines can only make your experience more enjoyable.

Washington and Old Dominion Trail is open year-round, from dawn to dusk.

Washington and Old Dominion Trail
21293 Smiths Switch Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-0596
http://www.nvrpa.org/park/w_od_railroad
http://www.yelp.com/biz/washington-and-old-dominion-trail-ashburn

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Learn the Benefits of Strength Training

February 28, 2014 by

The CDC has found that strength training a few times a week can have a profound impact on a person’s emotional and physical health. Here are just a few reasons why:

Healthy Heart Tissue
When the body is leaner, a person’s risk of heart disease is drastically reduced. Lifting weights just three times per week can help to minimize the risk of heart disease and even act as rehabilitation for those with existing heart problems.

Healthy State of Mind
Strength training can even act as a natural alternative to anti-depressant medications in adults, as a person’s improved self-esteem has such a powerful impact on his or her self-worth. 

Visit the CDC's website to see more benefits of strength training!

Why Strength Training? [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

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6 Tips for Creating a Fabulous At-Home Bar Cart

February 28, 2014 by

Entertaining guests in your home is sometimes more fun than going out. Every gathering needs a well-stocked bar with delicious drinks for folks to enjoy. If your house is where the party is, check out these six great tips for putting together a swanky bar cart that will be the center of attention.

1. Get a great cart.
Depending on your personal style, select a cart that fits your aesthetic, whether it be modern, industrial, or vintage. Make sure the cart has a few different shelves or drawers for holding various accoutrements.

2. Select a stylin’ tray.
Find a tray that can be set on top of the cart, so you can prepare a few drinks to walk around and distribute throughout the party. Mirrored trays look swanky, while colorful plastic trays give off fun vibes.

3. Sport a cool decanter.
Bottles of booze are fine, but pouring your liquor into a cool decanter ups your level of commitment to style. Bonus: Label snobs won’t judge your selection; that bargain booze will appear fit for a king being poured from a crystal bottle!

4. It's in the mix.
Make sure you have the basics covered: gin, vodka, and whiskey. If your party craves one liquor over another, make sure it has a place on your cart, along with the appropriate mixers and garnishes.

5. Stock your toolkit.
You have got to have the right drink mixing tools on hand, like shot glasses, stirrers, shakers, and drinkware.

6. Cool it off.
This is important to keep the drinks tasting fresh. Get a bucket or put the ice in a festive bowl with a pair of tongs.

Assembling the Perfect Bar Cart [The Intentional Apartment]
Create and Stylize the Perfect Bar Cart [Guest of a Guest]
How to Style a Bar Cart [DIY Playbook]
How to Style a Bar Cart [Style Within Reach]
How to Style a Bar Cart [HGTV]

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Brain-Teaser Puzzles You Can Solve Online

February 25, 2014 by

The next time you reach for your smartphone to play the latest cartoon game app, try out one of these interesting online puzzle games instead. They’re just as fun and addictive as those racing games or bubble breakers, but they stimulate your brain just as much as your senses.

Riddles Hub
Riddles Hub expands on the popular riddles you loved as a child, offering a whole database full of word problems that will really make you think. Each riddle describes an object or a person, and they’re all organized by categories like logic, match, alphabet, relationships, or words. If you’re stumped by a riddle, Riddles Hub also offers helpful clues to point you in the right direction before you give up.

The Cyclopedia of Puzzles
This online collection of tricky math puzzles features 5,000 puzzles, tricks, and conundrums. Taken from a 1914 book created by Sam Lloyd, these puzzles all appear in their original forms on photocopied pages. If you love history and mathematics, The Cyclopedia of Puzzles offers a little bit of both.                           

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Ford’s Fish Shack: Like Dining at the Beach

February 25, 2014 by

Regulars say that the seafood is so fresh at Ford’s Fish Shack that it’s like dining at the beach. Must-try items are the Maine chips, which are hand-cut potato chips with lobster (it’s charmingly spelled “lobstah” on the menu) and melted blue cheese; the shrimp tacos; the calamari; and the crab cakes. For dessert, many patrons enjoy the blueberry pie and the banana pudding. Also, regulars tout the complimentary mini corn muffins and warm maple butter that servers bring out as you read the menu.

Ford’s has 12 beers on tap, including Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA and Left Hand Milk Stout, plus many more in bottles and cans. It also offers a wide selection of red and white wines, as well as a few signature cocktails, including Ford’s Fantastic Lemonade (blueberry vodka and lemonade with mint and blueberries) and Felix’s Cadillac Margarita.

If you'd like to visit, this Ashburn restaurant is open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Ford’s Fish Shack
44260 Ice Rink Plaza
Ashburn, VA  21047
(571) 918-4092

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Try Your Hand at the Bridge and Torch Problem

February 21, 2014 by

There are a large number of “river crossing puzzles” in the world of logic puzzles, in which people must cross a river with a variety of constraints. One of the most popular of these puzzles is the Bridge and Torch Problem, which tests your logic skills and your rational thinking. Though it may seem like a simple enough question, the answer to this tricky word problem eludes many of the people who try to solve it. 

In the Bridge and Torch Problem, four people approach a riverbank at night. The narrow bridge nearby can only hold two people at a time. They only have one torch, but it has to be used when crossing the bridge. It takes Person A one minute to cross, Person B two minutes to cross, Person C five minutes, and Person D eight minutes. Two people crossing the bridge together must move at the slower person’s pace.

Can all of the people cross the bridge in 15 minutes or less? Once you reach an answer, check it here! 

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You Can’t Go Wrong With a Gyro From Opa Mezze Grill

February 18, 2014 by

From the Greek isles to Ashburn, you'll find authentic Mediterranean cuisine at Opa Mezze Grill. The owner of this charming restaurant at the Ashburn Village shopping plaza made his mark in Greece as a top chef, and has continued making classic food right here.

Start out with one of Opa’s dips with warm pita chips while checking out the big menu of Greek sandwiches and entrees. (The gyros are always a good bet, but you also can’t go wrong with the vegetarian moussaka.) You can complement your meal with a beer or wine from the bar. 

Opa Mezze Grill is open Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Breakfast is served on Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and features a range of egg dishes, plus waffles, French toast, and pancakes.

Opa Mezze Grill
44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-2211
http://www.opamezzegrill.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/opa-mezze-grill-ashburn

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Explore the World of Science With These 2 Websites

February 14, 2014 by

The world of science covers a wide range of areas, from astronomy to geography to biology. Whether you’re an experienced scientist or a student who simply loves science, these fascinating websites will provide hours of video, audio, and text devoted to your favorite subject.

Popular Science
The beloved science magazine Popular Science now has a website with just as much up-to-date scientific news. Here you’ll find the latest information about technology, cars, aviation, space, geology, and a variety of other universally appealing subjects. The Popular Science website also features high-quality video, beautiful photo galleries, and links to interesting blogs that you won’t find in the print magazine.

Science Mag
Science Mag is a science website with a more intellectual tone, covering both the latest news in the science world and new findings from various fields. High-resolution images and exciting podcasts make the site more interactive, and webinars allow visitors to really become a part of the research. Science Mag covers the worlds of medicine, geology, technology, and a number of other subjects, and it even offers aspiring scientists advice for breaking into the field of science.

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