The Foreign Service Journal, September 2009

70 F O R E I G N S E R V I C E J O U R N A L / S E P T E M B E R 2 0 0 9 A F S A N E W S CORPORATE APARTMENT SPECIAL- ISTS: Abundant experience working with Foreign Service professionals and the loca- tions to best serve you: Foggy Bottom, Woodley Park, Cleveland Park, Chevy Chase, Rosslyn, Ballston, Pentagon City. Our office is a short walk from NFATC. One- month minimum. All furnishings, house- wares, utilities, telephone and cable included. Tel: (703) 979-2830 or (800) 914-2802. Fax: (703) 979-2813. E-mail: sales@corporateapartments.com Web site: www.corporateapartments.com DC FURNISHED EXTENDED STAY in Penn Quarter/Chinatown. The Lansburgh, 425 8th Street, NW. 1BR and 2BR apart- ments w/fully equipped kitchens, CAC & heat, high-speed Internet, digital cable TV w/ HBO, fitness center w/indoor pool, resi- dent business center, 24-hour reception desk, full concierge service, secure parking available, controlled-entry building, 30-day minimum stay. Walk to Metro, FBI, DOJ, EPA, IRS, DOE, DHH, U.S. Capitol. Rates within government per diem. Discount for government, diplomats. Visit our Web site at: www.TheLansburgh.com or call the leas- ing office at (888) 313-6240. HOUSING IS AVAILABLE in a remod- eled 4-unit townhouse, about a block and a half from the Dupont Circle Metro station (Red Line). Each unit is furnished with a full- size washer and dryer, fully equipped kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counter and stainless steel appliances, cable, wire- less Internet, security system and a shared, private, enclosed backyard. Utilities in- cluded. Garage parking available. Special- ized in renting to government employees on detail, we work with per diem. Contact signman73@hotmail.com. TEMPORARY HOUSING DACOR Bacon House Foundation’s An- nual Conference will be held on Friday, Oct. 9, at 1801 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. The topic is “The International Financial Crisis.” Speakers include Bob Woodward of the Washington Post and the Honorable Alan Larson of Covington & Burling. Contact: prog.coord@dacorbacon.org . DACOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE NOW ONLINE: E-CLASSIFIEDS! www.afsa.org/classifieds AFSA members can go directly to our Web site and post their ads safely and se- curely. The ad placement is for two weeks. The E-Classifieds are posted al- most immediately, especially helpful for FSOs who are always on the go. CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE 110 / 220 VOLT TRANSFORMERS, MULTI-SYSTEM TV, ETC. VISIT EMBASSY SHOWROOM 5810 Seminary Road Falls Church, VA 22041 Tel: (703) 845-0800 E-mail: embassy@embassy-USA.com REAL ESTATE SHOP IN AN AMERICAN DRUG STORE BY MAIL! Morgan Pharmacy 3001 P St NW Washington, DC 20007 Tel: (202) 337-4100. Fax: (202) 337-4102. E-mail: care@morganRx.com www.carepharmacies.com SARASOTA, FL. PAUL BYRNES, FSO retired, and Loretta Friedman, Coldwell Banker, offer vast real estate experience in assisting diplomats. Enjoy gracious living, no state income tax, and a current “buyer’s market.” Tel: (941) 377-8181. E-mail: byrnes68@gmail.com (Paul) or lorbfried@msn.com (Loretta). GREAT TIME TO BUY! Looking to buy, sell or rent property in Northern Virginia? This former FSO knows the market and can help. Dave Olinger, GRI Long and Fos- ter, Realtors® Tel: (703) 864-3196. E-mail: david.olinger@longandfoster.com Web site: www.davidolinger.lnfre.com SHOPPING BOOKS SERENE EQUESTRIAN HOME GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA, near DC. Re- laxing casual contemporary home with soaring ceilings. 5.5 acres; pool, barn, great pastures. Realtor.com - FX7095368. $1,990,000. Owner Broker. E-mail: sandy bishop@earthlink.net Tel: (703) 509-5253. THE 49TH ANNUAL ART & BOOKFAIR of the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide will open its doors on Friday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m., for em- ployees, spouses and escorted guests. It continues from Oct. 19-23 for this same group. During two weekends, Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25, the sale is open to everyone, the public included, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event takes place in the Exhibit Hall of the Harry S. Truman Building. Access is via the C Street Entrance. VISA, MASTER- CARD and personal checks accepted. Please call (202) 223-5796 with questions. TRANSPORTATION CRAVING GROCERIES FROM HOME? We ship non-perishable groceries to you via the Dulles mail-sorting facility or your choice of U.S. shipping facility. www.lowesfoodstogo.com Choose the store listed under the “Over- seas” heading, then choose “pickup” with a note providing the mailing address and shipping restrictions. You will receive a confirmation e-mail from your Personal Shopper. PET MOVING MADE EASY. Club Pet International is a full-service animal shipper specializing in domestic and international trips. Club Pet is the ultimate pet-care boarding facility in the Washington Metro- politan area. Tel: (703) 471-7818 or (800) 871-2535. E-mail: dogman@clubpet.com U.S. AUTOMOBILE PARTS WORLD- WIDE: Express Parts has over 30 years’ ex- perience shipping original and aftermarket parts for U.S. specification vehicles. Give us the year, make, model and serial number of your car and we will supply the parts you need. Tel: (440) 234-8381. Fax: (440) 234-2660. E-mail: dastanley@expresspartsinc.com Web site: www.expresspartsinc.com SELLING YOUR VEHICLE? BUYING A VEHICLE? Since 1979, Steve Hart has been helping Foreign Service members with their auto- motive buying and selling needs. AUTO BUYING SERVICE BUYS and SELLS ALL MAKES AND MODELS Steve Hart, Auto Buying Service 2971 Prosperity Ave, Fairfax, VA 22031 Tel: (703) 849-0080. Fax: (703) 849-9248. E-mail: Steve@autobuyingservice.com PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD: $1.40/word (10-word minimum). First 3 words bolded free, additional bold text 85¢/ word. Header or box-shading $12 each. Deadline for text: 5 weeks ahead of publication date. Adv. Mgr. Tel: (202) 577-3588. Fax: (202) 647-0265. E-mail: classifieds@afsa.org SHOPPING CLASSIFIEDS