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Mitt Romneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overseas tour got off to a troubling start in Britain on Thursday as he tried in backto-back meetings with British officials to defuse a controversy he sparked when he publicly questioned Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preparedness to host the Olympic Games.

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The candidate, who ran the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, said of the London Games, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to know just how well it will turn out.â&#x20AC;?

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edly lavishing praise on Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olympics effort at the beginning of meetings with Cameron and other top ofďŹ cials.

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Chick-fil-A is standing firm in its opposition to gay marriage after president Dan Cathy told the Baptist Press that the company was “guilty as charged” for backing “the biblical definition of a family.”

Gay rights groups have called for a boycott and the Jim Henson Co. pulled its Muppet toys from kids’ meals, directing its revenue from the toys to GLAAD, a leading gay rights organization.

Meanwhile, politicians in Boston and Chicago told the chain it is not welcome there. Recently, a Chicago alderman vowed to block a Chickfil-A proposed in his district, and

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Chick-fil-A posted more than $4.1 billion in sales last year, most of it below the MasonDixon Line. University of Georgia marketing professor Sundar Bharadwaj said the company is well-positioned to come through the criticism relatively unscathed because Chick-fil-A basically reflects the politics of its customers. (AP)

Mayor Rahm Emanuel supported him, saying, “Chick-fil-A values are not Chicago values.” Last Friday, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino wrote in a letter to Cathy: “There is no place for discrimination on Boston’s Freedom Trail and no place for your company alongside it.”

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Her business partner, Steve Timpson, said he chose not to eat at Chick-fil-A. Nearby, Dustin Keller offered another view of Cathy: “It’s his opinion. He’s entitled to it. I’m just here to eat.” BILL BARROW (AP)

For months, the identity of the boy who was sexually assaulted in the locker room showers by Jerry Sandusky was one of the biggest mysteries of the Penn State scandal.

Now, for the first time, a man has come forward publicly to claim he was that boy, and he is threatening to sue the university.

Lawyers for the man, who was not named, said Thursday they have done an extensive investigation and gathered “overwhelming evidence” on details of the abuse

by Sandusky, the former assistant football coach convicted of using his position at Penn State and as head of a youth charity to molest boys over a period of 15 years.

“Our client has to live the rest of his life not only dealing with the effects of Sandusky’s childhood sexual abuse, but also with the knowledge that many powerful adults ... put their own interests and the interests of a child predator above their legal obligations to protect him,” the lawyers said in a news release.

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Prosecutors have charged the wife of ousted Chinese politician Bo Xilai and a family aide with the murder of a British businessman, the government said Thursday, pushing ahead a case at the center of a messy political scandal that unsettled Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership ahead of a delicate power transition.

The state-run Xinhua News Agency reported that the recent indictment said Boâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Gu Kailai, had a falling out with Briton Neil Heywood over money. Gu and the aide, Zhang Xiaojun, are alleged to have poisoned Heywood together, the report said.

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The son of a revolutionary veteran and party secretary of the metropolitan area of Chongqing, he was a rising star.

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The wife of Bo Xilai had a falling out with Heywood over money and worried it would threaten her and her sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety, according to an indictment charging her and an aide with killing Heywood. Officials have suggested that Gu would face severe punishment. (T WP/AP)

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Scientists: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sister Speciesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Once Coexisted in Africa MWi^_d]jed The human family tree just got another â&#x20AC;&#x201D; mysterious â&#x20AC;&#x201D; branch, an African â&#x20AC;&#x153;sister speciesâ&#x20AC;? to the heavy-browed Neanderthals that once roamed Europe.

While no fossils have been found from these people, they did leave a calling card in present-day Africans: snippets of foreign DNA. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only one way that genetic material could have made it into modern human populations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geneticists like euphemisms, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about sex,â&#x20AC;? said

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He said present-day Europeans show no evidence of the foreign DNA, meaning the mystery people were likely conďŹ ned to Africa.

These genetic leftovers do not resemble DNA from any modernday humans. The foreign DNA also does not resemble Neanderthal DNA, which shows up in the DNA of some modern-day Europeans, Akey said. That means the newly identiďŹ ed DNA came from an unknown group.

The ďŹ nd offers more evidence that for thousands of years, modern-looking humans shared Earth with evolutionary cousins who died out. And whenever the groups met, they did what came naturally â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they bred. (THE WASHINGTON POST )

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News of Guâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prosecution signals that the leadership has closed ranks and reached a general agreement about the case as well as arrangements to install a younger group of leaders later this year.

By making the announcement on the eve of the London Olympics, the leadership also likely hopes that public attention will be absorbed watching the Chinese team, said Cheng Li of the Brookings Institution in Washington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have to try to show solidarity, because if they do not do that the consequences are alarming. It would undermine social stabilityâ&#x20AC;? by sending a signal about divisions in the ranks, Li said.

In a sign that the release of the news was carefully managed, the Xinhuaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report was read on state television and posted on ofďŹ cial mainstream news sites.

But it appeared to have been scrubbed off popular microblogs, where Bo and his wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s names remain banned search terms.

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Quickly leaping over metal and plastic is hard, but making your way past an entire high school band that’s clogging up a doorway is almost impossible. I have friends who have upped the difficulty level even more in order to perform a maneuver they call “the salmon ladder.” It’s designed for situations in which you board at one end of the train and want to get off at the other end, so at every stop you dash out and move into the next car no matter what obstacles stand in your way. I’d like to see Lolo Jones do that.

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O[bbem0 There’s no track work along the Yellow Line, but due to the Green Line work, Yellow Line trains will end their runs at Mount Vernon Square. (THE WASHINGTON POST)

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They are the world’s two greatest swimmers, and their headto-head races at the U.S. Olympic trials were downright epic. Of course, that was merely a tantalizing warm-up for the events that really matter in Britain. “You can probably count on there being some other close races in the next couple of weeks,” Phelps said.

Already the winningest Olympian ever with 14 gold medals, Phelps will swim seven more events in London in what he insists will be his final meet as a competitive

swimmer. The 27-year-old has long stated his plans to retire as soon as his hands hit the wall for the final time at these Games.

Lochte has no plans to quit the sport, and the only parting gift he’d like to send to his friendly rival is a couple of Olympic silver medals, which is actually a color Phelps doesn’t have.

“It’s hard to say who is the best swimmer,” said Lochte, who beat Phelps twice at the 2011 world championships but lost to him three out of four times at the U.S. trials. “We’re both great racers, and we have been going back and forth for so long.”

There are other compelling stories, from Japanese star Kosuke Kitajima trying to sweep the men’s Olympic breaststroke events for the third-straight time to sprint stars James Magnussen of Australia (known as “The Missile”) and the tongue-twisting Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands (who playfully tells anyone who asks how her name is pronounced, “Just like you write it”).

But two swimmers figure to stand above all others at these Games: Phelps and Lochte.

Phelps qualified in eight Olympic events, giving him a chance to match his record haul of gold med-

als from the Beijing Games four years ago. But he dropped the 200meter freestyle, believing a slightly smaller program would give him a better chance to succeed, considering he didn’t train nearly as hard for these Olympics as he did leading up to 2008.

Plus, racing seven times instead of eight removes any pressure to repeat his Great Haul of China, when he broke Mark Spitz’s iconic record for most golds at one Olympics. That leaves him with two races against Lochte: the 200 and 400 individual medleys. The laidback Floridian, known for his wild wardrobe, gaudy jewelry and blurt-

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ing out nonsensical words such as “jeah,” won both events at the 2011 worlds, beating Phelps with a world-record time in the 200 and easily taking the longer race with Phelps sitting out.

Phelps, the two-time defending Olympic champion in both, returned to the 400 IM — which takes place Saturday — only this year after vowing in Beijing to never swim the grueling race again.

Lochte beat him by a fairly comfortable margin at the trials, but Phelps came back to win the 200 IM — the two swimmers never more than inches apart, swimming virtually in sync for all four laps.

Look for more of the same in London, especially since Phelps has been paying attention to Lochte’s repeated declarations that “this is my time.” PAUL NEWBERRY (AP)

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Not that the U.S. women’s team would be a favorite anyway, but it got stuck in a “group of death” that includes Argentina (the expected gold medal champion), past Olympic winners Germany and Australia, as well as New Zealand and South Africa. But the Yanks did down Argentina in the Pan American Games in October. Do you believe in miracles?

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Watch Kim Rhode — a gold medal winner in 1996 and

Im_cc_d] Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte are going to grab all the headlines, but Missy Franklin figures to make a big splash too. The 17-year-old won five events at the world championships and will hit the pool for seven Olympic events. Locals will be keeping close eyes on the women’s 800-meter freestyle.

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On the women’s side, Abby Wambach and crew received a hero’s welcome after last year’s World Cup. They’d gladly take the same reception — but a different outcome on the field — after the London Games. Seventeen of the 18 members of the U.S. squad that lost to Japan in the heartbreaking final are back, and they will likely have to get through the Japanese to win the gold.

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For the child in all of us is the sport (added to the Olympics in 2000) that features the ever-popular fiffus and triffus — not to mention the Rudolph. Perhaps not surprisingly, the Chinese are favored to twist and turn their way to several medals.

Jh_Wj^bed Since the event was added to the Olympics in 2000, the U.S. has a lone bronze to show for its efforts. Gwen Jorgensen, who completed his first triathlon in 2010, could change that.

The swimmer at the University of Wisconsin was second at an International Triathlon Union World Championship Series event last year in London — on the same course she’ll compete here.

MWj[h Febe U.S. captain Brenda Villa is arguably the country’s least famous three-time Olympic medalist, but such is the nature of a sport referenced most often in pop culture by “Star Trek: Enterprise.” Villa is still missing a gold from her résumé — two silvers came after one-goal losses in the final — so winning one would be a great cap on her noteworthy career.

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When Tanya Gupta, 42, began hunting for an apartment in Washington, D.C., she didn’t limit herself to Craigslist.

Gupta, a Virginia resident, is in the market for a two-bedroom spot in Adams Morgan or Penn Quarter. And she’s got a very well-defined strategy for finding her dream place.

In addition to obsessively checking the online bulletin board Craigslist (Craigslist.org) for new listings, she scours neighborhoods on foot, contacting building managers when she finds an apartment she likes. She’s also downloaded a handful of helpful apps to her iPhone, which she relies on when she’s out and about.

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pad knows Washington’s finicky housing market demands constant vigilance, grit and a bit of luck.

That’s why it pays to employ a variety of hunting approaches.

“Craigslist was helpful, but there are some people that advertise there that just sort of want you to go to their website,” she says. “The apps are good because they offer a lot of different functionality.”

Two of her favorites, PadMapper (Padmapper.com) and LiveLovely (Livelovely.com), let you search for apartments at your price point in a specific area and send you alerts when new spots become available.

Smartphone apps are especially important when you’re out hunting for apartments. “The market is so competitive,” says Sol Garger, the project manager for Trulia’s rental app. “If you find a great spot but wait [to contact the owner] until you get home, good chance it’ll be gone.”

T hat ’s why Tr ulia (Tr ulia .com), which track s housing trends nationwide, created the Trulia Rentals app. It alerts users to rentals that have gone on the market in the past 24 hours. It also keeps track of your neighborhood preferences and rental needs. (Are you looking for a studio? Want a pool? The app has you covered.)

“We want to be a one-stop shop,” Garger says.

You don’t, however, have to have a smartphone to get digital help when apartment-hunting.

If you have your heart set on a

Another reason to do your apartment-hunting online: It’s too hot to go outside.

particular neighborhood or have specific requirements for your future apartment, consider signing up for an email list.

Kesher Israel, a synagogue in Georgetown, runs a Housing listserve (Kesher.org/community/ housing.shtml), an email list that sends alerts about available housing to anyone who is signed up. The listings are geared toward Orthodox Jews looking for housing within walking distance of a synagogue and a kosher kitchen, but anyone can sign up.

“If people know of housing opening up or if someone was looking for a roommate or an apartment, it’s an easy way to share,” says Shoshana DanonPerk ins, an administrator at Kesher Israel.

Looking to live in a particular

neighborhood? Sign up for that neighborhood’s email lists and check out the neighborhood’s blogs. Residents often note vacant properties in both places.

There are also websites that help people with certain needs find an apartment, including sites for animal owners (Peoplewithpets .com/pet f r iendlyapa r t ments .asp) and those with disabilities (Disability.gov/housing).

Inter ns shou ld check out the Washington Intern Student Housing website (Internsdc.com) or the summer housing pages at local universities. The University of Maryland (Umd.och101.com) and American University (American. edu/ocl/housing/Off-CampusHousing-Postings.cfm) are good places to start.

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Looking for a Washington-area rental? Your iPhone might be your most faithful ally. There are a number of apps out there (many free) to help with your hunt. Below, a couple to check: MyNewPlace: This GPSenabled app will show you nearby apartments as soon as you get close to them. (Mynewplace .com, available for iPhone and Android) Apartments.com App: Another free, GPS-ready app that lets you search by city and ZIP code. (Apartments.com, available for iPhone or Android) PadMapper: Enter an address and PadMapper will show nearby listings from a variety of websites, along with property descriptions and contact info. (Padmapper.com, available for iPhone and Android) (A.E.)

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“With Craigslist and those other websites, you never know who you’ll hear back from,” she says.

Then she stumbled on Urban Igloo (Urbanigloo.com), which offers prospective renters an agent to help them search. It’s free (landlords pay a fee to get listed).

Pringle was able to tell an agent her price range and her desire to live near George Washington University, where she attends graduate school.

The agent made appointments ahead of time, and when Pringle was in town, she swung by. She settled on a junior one-bedroom in Logan Circle.

It’s a neighborhood she never would have considered without Urban Igloo’s advice, but she loves her apartment.

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Toledo Plaza 3215 Toledo Place Hyattsville, MD 20782

Toledo Plaza Apartments offers -Location: Close to major transportation routes -Convenience: Walk to Prince George's Metro Station and Prince George's Plaza shopping -Value: Our apartments are affordability priced and utilities are included!

A great value close to major transportation corridors in Hyattsville.

Oakcrest Towers 2100 Brooks Drive Forestville, MD 20747

2011 PACE APARTMENT COMMUNITY" EXCELLENCE" AWARD WINNER. Picture yourself swimming in our resort style pool, playing a game of tennis or simply enjoying the view from your balcony or our Wi-fi terrace. First class fitness center; comfort and convenience minutes from the city, military bases & the Capital Beltway. Large renovated apartments, abundant closet space, exquisite details and much more.

Summer Ridge 1829 Belle Haven Drive Hyattsville, MD 20785

Kent Village 6707 Hawthorne St. Landover, MD 20785

Maple Ridge 2252 Brightseat Road Landover, MD 20785

Kings Square Apartments 3402 Dodge Park Road Landover, MD 20785

Montpelier Crossing 9689 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708

Crestleigh Apartments 9556 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708

Montgomery Towers 415 Silver Spring Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910

Queenstown Apartments 3301 Chillum Road Mt. Rainier, MD 20712

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Located within minutes of downtown DC and the 495 Beltway. Only one block from the Landover Road Metro. Metro bus stop on the community. Newly renovated 1and 2 bedroom apartments and 2 bedroom townhomes. Comfort and convenience at an affordable price.

• Remodeled apartments w/ brand new kitchens • Spacious balconies or patios • Individually controlled A/C & heat • Licensed Daycare on Premises • Free Fitness Center on Property Excellent location, right by the new Wegmans!

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FREE UTILITIES Laundry facilities Cable ready Day care on premises Superb elementary school in walking distance Walk to Metro H Just minutes to Wegmans FREE 6 WEEK SUMMER CAMP (call for details) Just minutes from downtown Laurel.

Spacious garden-style apartments and town homes.

-generously sized living rooms -separate dining rooms -bedrooms with large closets and bathrooms -kitchens come with white cabinets and white appliances, frost-free refrigerators, and gas cooking.

Our spacious, stylish apartment homes come appointed with many closets, washers and dryers and a variety of floor plans.

We offer exceptional customer service! Our sparkling pool and clubhouse are just a few of the amenities that make Crestleigh an ideal community. Minutes from the BW Parkway and downtown Laurel.

Mid - rise building with spacious apartments, parquet floors, large windows, balconies, storage and secure entry.

Studios - 3BR's Starting @ $1304

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Efficiency, 1BR, 2BR, 2 BR 2 Bath, 2 BR w/Den Starting at $779

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1,2BR's, 2BR TH's Starting at $932 866-799-4621 kentvillage.com

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1, 2, 3 BRs Starting at $875

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mapleridgeapartments.com

1, 2, 3 BRs Starting at $865

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www.kingssquareapartments.com

1, 2, 3 BR THs Starting at $960

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montpeliercrossing.com

1BR, 2BR Starting from the $1,200s

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Effc - 2BRs from $1000-$1500

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wcenac@emmetinc.com Welcome to a small taste of good living! Newly renovated apartment homes (limited supply). Come find peace of mind at Queenstown Apartments!

Offering 1 & 2 BR apartments, Summer camp, olympic size swimming pool, on-site security, fitness/business center, after school program, and 5% gov’t and senior citizen discount. Ask about our student discount!

OPEN LATE FRIDAY NIGHTS TIL 8PM

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Colonial Village 908 Marcy Avenue Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Oxon Hill Village 2260 Alice Avenue Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Portabello Apartments 6441 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745

LOCATION, SPACE, VALUE! Located minutes from Metro, the Beltway, downtown D.C. and Virginia.

H 1 minute from renovated Eastover shopping center.

H Walk to elementary school and 5 minutes to Metro.

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Nestled between the District of Columbia and historic Virginia, Oxon Hill Village offers a variety of floorplans, free services and amenities including a fitness center. indoor gymnasium, business center and all utilities included.

Spacious apartments and townhomes with unique living spaces, large floorplans, balconies and patios.

Walk-in closets and FREE intrusion alarms . Conveniently located near the National Harbor.

Portabello--where quality and comfort meet!

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Southview 1309 Southview Dr. Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Parkview Gardens 6400 Riverdale Road Riverdale, MD 20737

Open the door to the good life at Southview. With these spacious, affordable and conveniently located apartment homes, the good life is waiting for you inside and out. An easy commute takes you downtown by car or Metro, while back home, recreation areas and our two pools keep everyone active. Don't deny yourself the lifestyle you know you deserve.

Visit Southview and get ready to live it!

K Gated community with updated apartments K Granite countertops, new appliances and cabinets.

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Halpine View 13013 Crookston Lane Rockville, MD 20851

Welcome to Halpine View Apartments, a naturally beautiful community in the heart of Rockville. Conveniently located, Twinbrook Metro is just three blocks from your door. And while the setting feels far away you're really no more than a bike ride from White Flint Mall or Congressional Plaza. The perfect Rockville address. A picture-perfect community.

Winexburg Manor 2301 Glenallen Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20906

Discover an extraordinary residential community where garden & mid-rise apt homes are grand in scale & exceptional in design.

H 33 acres of greenery & rectreational activities H state-of-the art Fitness Center H free aerobic classes H swimming pool and sundeck

Waterford Tower 14000 Castle Blvd.

Silver Spring, MD 20904

Metro 710 710 Roeder Road Silver Spring, MD 20910

The Chateau 9727 Mt. Pisgah Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20506

Utilities Included! Experience Hi-rise living at its Best!

Newly renovated apartment homes are not only stylish and comfortable...they are also enormous & offer stunning views. Call or stop by today and see for yourself!

All Utilities Included! Stunning, newly renovated luxury apartments in the heart of downtown Silver Spring. Just blocks to Metro and all the shopping and dining of this vibrant locale. Granite Counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and Washer/Dryers in each apartment! No app free/ $100 gift card at move-in* see sales agent for details.

All utilities included, newly renovated roommate style 2 bedrooms, UMD shuttle on-site, 24hr front desk service, short term leases available, Verizon Fios, walk -in closets, 24hr fitness center, Olympic size swimming pool, excellent customer service.

Studio,1, 2, 3BR's Starting at $753

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1,2,3 BRs start at $915

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2 Bedrooms Starting at $1975

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1, 2, 3 BRs Starting at $1175

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Nob Hill 9120 Piney Branch Rd Silver Spring, MD 20903

Windsor Court and Tower 13802 Castle Blvd.

Silver Spring, MD. 20904

Hillbrook Towers 515 Thayer Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910

Glenmont Forest 2386 Glenmont Circle Silver Spring, MD 20902

The Residences of Suitland Parks 6501 Hil-Mar Drive Forestville, MD 20747

Silver Hill Apartments 4277 Silver Hill Road Suitland, MD 20746

Belford Towers6733 New Hamshire Avenue Takoma Park, MD. 20912

Lloyd Apartments 800 Tennessee Avenue Alexandria, VA 22305

Glebe House 25 West Glebe Road Alexandria, VA 22305

Kings Gardens Apartments 6300 S.Kings Hwy Alexandria, VA 22306

Beautiful garden community featuring studios, one bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom apartments homes. Updated appliances + new energy efficient windows. Close to shopping & downtown Silver Spring.

Studios - 3BR's Starting at $875

877-392-4203

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nobhillapts.com

We fit your lifestyle! Choose from our garden or mid-rise apartment homes. Spacious floorplans. Individually controlled heat & A/C. On-site daycare, play areas, swimming and wading pools. Business Center.

Cats and small dogs allowed!

1,2,3 BRs starting at $1168

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Newly renovated mid-rise apts on a lovely residential street close to the center of Silver Spring. Elevator, CAC, disposals, assigned free parking. Walk to Metro.

Ride-on Bus at your door. Minutes away from restaurants, movies, theaters and parks.

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At Glenmont Forest Apts, a world of conveniences await you. Shopping at Glenmont Center and Wheaton Plaza Mall just a short distance away, as is Wheaton Regional Park & Glenmont Metrorail Station.

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This Property is situated on a quiet creek with wide open spaces and a park like setting. Easy access to I495, Suitland Parkway and Metro. They offer a full array of recreational and social opportunities.

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Our oversized living spaces feature hardwood floors and mini blinds. We are conveniently located near the finest in shopping, dining and entertainment.

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Our apartments boast H wall-to-wall carpeting, central air, H abundant closet space- including a walk in closet, garbage disposal, patio, elevator access, H and vertical blinds.

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Lloyd Apartments offer expansive floor plans from 650 to 870 square feet with utilities included. Abundant light from windows in every room, including the kitchen and bathroom. Elegant foyers and hallways boast hardwood floors. The bathroom is equipped with a soaking tub and shower with tile flooring. We provide the convenience of on-site laundry facilities, extra storage units, and free parking.

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Prime location minutes to Washington DC, Pentagon, Crystal City, Old Town, Reagan National Airport, Beltway and 395

Kings Gardens delightfully combines city convenience with suburban charm. This Alexandria address is within a short distance from schools, shopping, and the Huntington Metro Rail Station. Residents enjoy beautiful landscaping and an on-site pool.

1, 2BRs Starting at $780

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1, 2 BRs Starting at $1175

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Studio, 1 BRs Starting at $954

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glebehouse.net

1BR-3BR's + Dens Starting at $ 1165

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The Aventine of Alexandria 2801 Park Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22302

Park Vue of Alexandria 511 Four Mile Road Alexandria, VA 22305

Southern Towers 4901 Seminary Road Alexandria, VA 22301

The Strand of Alexandria 420 Yoakum Parkway Alexandria, VA 22304

Luxury hi-rise living with no amenity spared!

Oversized renovated apartment homes w/stunning views; Too many closets to count! Shuttles to Metro & BRAC at Marc Center at your doorstep.

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UP TO $500 0FF!!!*Luxury high-rise living—at Park Vue of Alexandria! Newly renovated apartment homes featuring many windows and lovely views, Alexandria's best-kept secret! New state-of-the-art fitness ctr and gated parking, get what you want at Park Vue. Near BRAC at Mark Center, Metro and DC. Call today to find out why Park Vue of Alexandria is the best place to call home! *Call for details

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Connect with a newly renovated apartment in sought-after Alexandria at The Strand! Not only do our luxury apartments give you all the space you need, plus some amazing views...but our community is loaded with extras. From the refreshing pool and sundeck to the deluxe clothes care center with free Wi-Fi, we have it all at The Strand. Check out one of our two fitness centers and enjoy free parking.

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Eos 21 140 S. Van Dorn Street Alexandria, VA 22304

The Alexander 4390 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302

The Parliaments 7409 Eastmoreland Rd. Annandale, VA 22003

The Park at Arlington Ridge 1800 South 26th Street Arlington, VA 22206

Crystal Plaza

2111 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 22202

Dominion Plaza 1200 S Courthouse Rd Arlington, VA 22204

Close to Pentagon & I-395 Convenience store on-site Free on-site parking Metrobus accessible No security deposit & move-in fees 1 Month FREE on select units

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Private balcony or patio to enjoy the wooded landscape.

Newly renovated apartments with a washer/dryer.

Free Metro Shuttle, parking Endless amenities

Our Collection of pet-friendly studio, one and two bed apartments is near the Pentagon City and Crystal City Metro stations and our free shuttle makes commuting a breeze.

All Utilities included Central Air & Heat Huge Walk-in Closets Pets Welcome Very Spacious Apartments

1, 2, 3 BRs From the $1300's

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1 Bedrooms Starting at $1195

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parliaments@smcmail.com LUXURY. CONVENIENCE. LIFESTYLE. These three words exude what is best about The Park at Arlington Ridge!

Plush landscaping, well designed interiors, luxury amenities and services. Just minutes from DC, shopping, restaurants and entertainment the Park has the luxury and convenience to suit your busy lifestyle!

Imagine having direct access to the Crystal City Underground and Metro. Crystal Plaza features: -Generously sized interiors with wall to wall glass living areas and panoramic views -Modern eat-kitchens, separate dining areas and ceramic tile bathrooms.

Located in Crystal City minutes from downtown DC, the Pentagon and Old Town Alexandria.

Featuring reasonably priced, newly remodeled apartments overlooking scenic Army/Navy Country Club I Parquet hardwood floor or wall-to-wall carpeting, as available I Fitness center, pool & sundeck I Picnic and barbecue areas on grounds I Business Center

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Studio, 1, 2, 3 BRs Starting at $1643

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Studio, 1BR, 2BR starting at $1105

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Dominion Arms 333 South Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204

Shirlington House 4201 S. 31st Street Arlington, VA 22206

Dominion Towers 1201 S.Courthouse Rd Arlington, VA 22204

Potomac Towers 2001 North Adams Street Arlington, VA 22201

The Buchanan 320 23rd Street South Arlington, VA 22202

2200 Columbia Pike 2200 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204

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• Spacious floor plans • Garage parking available • 24 hour Fitness Center • Convenience store on-site • Convenient public transportation to Metro, Pentagon City & Crystal City • Easy access to I-395

Call for Specials Close to downtown DC, Pentagon City Mall and Historic Alexandria H Breathtaking views of Army Navy Golf Course H Convenience store in building, pool, fitness H Pet friendly, public transportation H Rates subject to change H H

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Newly remodeled apartments Newly remodeled lobby w/Business Center Fitness Center, Pool & Sundeck 24-Hour Front Desk Service 3 Blocks to Court House Metro Easy access to Key Bridge, Rt. 66 & GW Parkway

The Buchanan is located in the heart of Crystal City just minutes from downtown DC, the Pentagon and Old Town Alexandria. Imagine living at this perfect location where you have convenient access to the Crystal City Metro as well as steps away from a variety of shops, and award winning restaurants.

You'll love the convenience of walking to locally owned shops services and restaurants on Columbia Pike. CALL FOR OUR RENT SPECIAL.

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Studio, Efficiency, 1, 2 BRs Starting at $1210

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shirlingtonhouseapts.com

GREAT SPECIALS! OPEN HOUSE JULY 21ST & 22ND Studio, 1BR, 2BRs Starting at$1075

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dominiontowersapartments.com

Studio, 1, 2 BRs Starting at $1415

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potomactowers.com

Studios, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms starting at $1,610

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Fillmore Garden Apartments 805 S. Walter Reed Drive Arlington, VA 22204

The Courts at Historic Manassas 9203 Prince William St. Manassas, VA 20110

An affordable community nestled among tranquil trees and in the heart of Arlington. * Close to cutting edge restaurants, lively clubs and quick access anywhere in DC * Spacious units with lots of light * Free utilities

Welcome to the Courts at Historic Manassas! Just steps from the VRE and downtown historic Manassas, our beautiful new residences are just what you've been looking for.

Give your career a boost.

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1, 2 BRs Starting at $1175

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1-2BR's Starting at $1430

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Monticello Gardens 3212 Allen Street #101 Falls Church, VA 22042

• 2 swimming pools & 5 playgrounds • 24 hour maintenance • Adjacent to Loehmann's Plaza, Shopping, New Super Giant and New Library • Convenient to Metro & minutes from Dunn Loring Metro Station, I-66 & I-495 • No security deposit & move-in fees

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Fort Chaplin Park

NORTHEAST

1 BRS from $810. 2 BRS from $950. 3 BRS from $1175 • One block from Metro • Free off-street parking • Landscaped courtyards

• Individually controlled heat and A-C • Swimming Pool • 5% discount to all Metro and DC Gov. Employees.

Great location and easy access to downtown and I-395.

Call or Visit Today. Housing Choice Vouchers Welcome where rents are within Voucher Limits

866-209-9228

4212 East Capital Street N.E.

SOUTHEAST, 3539 A STREET SE $100/MONTH OFF 12 MONTH’S $50/MONTH OFF 2ND 12 MONTH’S

1 Bedrooms from $810 • 2 Bedrooms from $935 • 3 Bedrooms from $1300 We are convenient to shopping, schools, and major highways.

Our spacious apartments have everything to offer you including large walk-in closets, dishwashers and A/C. Come home to Meadow Green

866-653-9652

Housing Choice Vouchers Welcome where rents are within Voucher limits

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SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON

$99 MOVE-IN SPECIAL* Efficiencies from $700. 1 Bedrooms from $775. 2 Bedrooms from $870

• Wall to Wall Carpet • Central Air Heat • Laundry Facility • Dishwasher • Free Parking • Perfect Location * CALL Today For More Details Ask about other Specials 116 Irvington Street SW, Washington DC 20032

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4 Great Communities To Choose From!

KINGS SQUARE Revitalized

Colonial Village 908 Marcy Ave. • Oxon Hill

6400 Riverdale Rd. • Riverdale BW Parkway

877-219-5017

2252 Brightseat Rd. • Landover

www.parkviewgardenapartments.com

FREE AUGUST RENT

www.mapleridgeapartments.com

3402 Dodge Park Road • Landover

877-219-5035

CALL NOW FOR OUR FANTASTIC SPECIALS! • Minutes to The National Harbor • Lovely Garden Community • Close to Shopping & Metro • HUGE Rooms • Large Balconies & Patios • Indiv. Heat & A/C • FREE Utilities • Laundry Facilities • Pool & Playground • Walk to Elementary School • On Bus Line

www.kingssquareapartments.com

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• Free Utilities • Newly Renovated Apartments • Laundry Facilities • Cable Ready • Day Care Center on Premises • Superb Elementary School Within Walking Distance • Convenient to Shopping, Bus Lines

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Parkview Gardens

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RIGHT BY THE NEW WEGMANS • Remodeled Apartments w/ Brand New Kitchens • Spacious Balconies or Patios • Individually Controlled A/C & Heat • Carpet in Select Apartments • Licensed Daycare on Premises • Superb Location • Free Fitness Center on Property Mon.-Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 10-4 • Sun. 12-4

877-219-5030

CALL NOW FOR OUR FANTASTIC SPECIALS! • Gated Community • FREE Internet & Cable* (*1-BR only) • Fitness Center on Property!!

• Beautiful Kitchens • Granite Countertops** • Washer & Dryer** • Free Gas (cooking & heat) & Water • Outdoor & Indoor Pools (**Select Units) *Subject to change.

Call for more details Mon.-Fri. 8-6 • Sat. 10-4 • Sun. 12-4

FREE 6 WEEK SUMMER CAMP (Call for details)

Welcome To a Taste of Good Living!

Leasing Late Night ay ri Every F d until 8 pm

Newly Renovated Apartment Homes (Limited Supply*)

Come Find Peace of Mind at Queenstown Apartments.

OPEN HOUSE 7/28 - 7/29

Half off app. fee, refreshments, gift cards & much more.

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DC Rider

1BR & 2BR Apartments

• Summer Camp • Olympic Size Swimming Pool • On-site Security • Fitness / Business Center • After School Program • 5% Gov’t. and Sr. Citizen Discount • Ask about Student Discount • Upgraded bathroom • New Recess lighting • 42” Cherry Wood Cabinets • Breakfast Bar

Hablamos Español 3301 Chillum Road, Mt. Rainier, MD 20712

888-759-9112

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DC RENTALS

ANACOSTIA-Join a gated CO-OP- Don't Just Rent Refurb 2 & 3 BR 1BA Grdn Apts- $749-$995. Only 3-4 Blks Metro-Safeway- Schools. 202-889-5946

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Huntwood/Madison

CAPITOL HILL Large 1 BR, w/ DR, wood floors, heat & hot water incld.

Truitt Management 202-547-2707

5000 Hunt St NE

GALLAUDET 2 BR condo, full kitchen, CAC, wood floors. Section 8 ok.

Truitt Management 202-547-2707

BSummerSpecialB 1 mo. free rent on select units 1 BR $840 Incld. Heat 2 BR $935 Incld. Heat

MOUNT VERNON SQUARE - $2750. Chinatown.

2 bedroom, 2 bath, CAC, washer/dryer, parking, metro,yard.Pets Ok. Call (202) 255-5495

Call 202-399-1665 for info

Paradise at Parkside $1200 Free Rent on ALL 2 Bedrooms** 1 Bedroom starting from $790 0 Application Fee $99 Holding Fee*

• Metro Bus Stops • Community Center provides after school located several programs, summer stops throughout programs and the property computer learning

Housing Vouchers Welcome

NW - 1BR $969 incl utils. Laundry on-site.

Lead Safe!!

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Crescent Park Village

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LAUREL basement for rent, BR, with private BA, share kitchen & laundry. $1000/mo, share cable, WiFi & util. No smoking/pets. Call 240-281-1535

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NE - Large furnished room near Metro & Bus stop.

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OXON HILL - Furn. room avail Male pref. Nice house.

Share kit. Near stores. On Bus line.

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S=Silver Spring- Lrg BR for rent. All utils, fridge, cable incl. $540/mo + $150 Sec Dep. 2 blocks Glenmont Metro Station. Call 240-705-3017

SE, D.C.- Furn Room with separate fridge, phone, cable TV/internet. $550/mo + deposit.

1 block from 7D police. Call 202-494-2955 SE- Room in 2 BR Apartment Close to shopping & trans. $525-$550/month + utils + $300 sec dep. 571-331-4998 SEAT PLEASANT - Beautiful new furn rooms w/ cbl, HSI & laundry incl. Metro 1 blk. $525-550 301-336-1749 SILVER SPRING, MD - Room for rent in White Oak Shopping Center Area. $650/month + utilities.

Available August 1st. Call 301-204-1728 SPRINGFIELD, VA- Large (300sf) room + pvt BA in bsmt, share TH. Near public trans inc VRE. $690/month + utilities. Call 703-209-1761

COLLEGE PARK, MD- Bsmt furn room, quiet area, OSP, Shr BA/ kit/Ent. Nr Beltway Plaza mall. Serious inquiries only. $600/m + dep. 240-281-7755

SPRINGFIELD- 4BR Colonial to share, 1.5 Bath, nr metro $650/m includes everything + full privileges, smokers are present. Mike 703-644-5924

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FAIRFAX/BURKE - Master bdrm w/ walk in closet.

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SPRINGFIELD- TH, prof m/f, NS, incl util, dish net, 10 min Ft Belvoir $150/wk avail 8/5 Leave msg 571-447-0168

FAIRFAX/FAIR OAKS, VA- Master bedroom with bath, utilities included, $800/mo. 703-966-9925 FALLS CHURCH- NS, Prof male 2 share SFH, 2BR, 1BA for (one) person, freshly painted remodeled bath, W/D, shr kitch, utils incl. NP, $990 703-532-1822

FT WASHINGTON- M/F. NS. Furn. Room for rent. $150/week, all utilities incl. Call 301-233-0846 GAITHERSBURG, MD - Near bus/ mall/ school/ & Metro. W/D $525 Utilities included. Direct TV & WiFi optional.

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After the birth of her second child, Sara Kirner’s family had outgrown their two-bedroom Bethesda condo.

She and her husband, Kevin, bought a house in Silver Spring but decided to hold on to their former property and rent it out.

When Kirner was approached by college friend Dora Hunter about renting the condo, she had no hesitations becoming a landlord to a pal.

From a you ng a ge, we’re all taught to share, so it seems like a no-brainer to rent out that extra room in your house or your former bachelor pad to a buddy. But becoming a landlord— especially to a friend—comes with serious responsibilities, and if you don’t approach the task in the right way, you could f ind yourself losing money, a friend, or both.

“It’s very difficult to be businesslike with friends,” says Janet Portman, an attorney and the author of a number of books on landlord-tenant issues, including “Every Landlord’s Legal Guide” (Nolo, $39.99, Nolo.com). “You need to understand from the beginning that either the friendship or the business relationship could suffer.”

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After Sara Kirner, right, had her second baby, she rented her two-bedroom Bethesda condo to Dora Hunter, a college friend.

if it’s late) and ensures that tenants know exactly what’s required of them. W hen things aren’t clear, it can lead to resentment, disagreements and, in the worstcase scenario, situations that wind up in court.

K irner used a standard lease found on the Montgomery County government’s website (Montgomerycountymd.gov) as the basis for her agreement with Hunter.

She also created a move-out checklist for when Hunter’s lease is up, after talking with her aunt, who owns several rental units in upstate New York.

“We spelled out everything for when the time comes,” she says.

If you and your renter are sharing the same condo, be aware that even the most carefully crafted lease might not help you deal with personality conflicts.

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all those intangible things that a lease doesn’t cover, like the fact that this person watches TV all of the time,” says Mark Wellborn, editor-in-chief of UrbanTurf, a website that focuses on the D.C. area’s residential real estate market (Dc.urbanturf.com).

W hile it might be hard to talk finances with a friend, it’s a conversation that needs to take place. “The person who owns the rental unit should treat the friend exactly like they would treat a renter [who’s a stranger],” Wellborn says.

That means running a credit check and ensuring that the friend-turned-renter has the funds to cover a security deposit and rent. “If your friend balks at that, that’s your first hurdle,” Portman says. “If you don’t get that credit report, you’re taking a chance.”

The landlord also needs to understand how the situation will affect his or her own finances, i n c lu d i n g t h e p o s s i bl e t a x implications of the rental income collected and the costs of any permits or licenses required.

“Most people don’t need to get an occupancy permit if they’re just renting a room inside their house,” Fairbanks says. “But if they want to be able to enforce their lease, I recommend that they do get a business license.”

Soon-to-be landlords should also check to see if there are any rules or regulations governing their ability to rent their particular space. Some condo associations, for example, might not allow an owner to rent

Sara Kirner, right, felt more comfortable renting to college friend Dora Hunter because Hunter has herself become a landlord.

out an extra bedroom in their unit.

And basement rooms can pose all kinds of challenges.

One common issue is whether the space meets code. “A large number of basement rooms in D.C. don’t, because they don’t have the proper fire exits or have illegal kitchens,” Fairbanks says.

And check your insurance policy.

A s ma ny D.C.-a rea dwellers recently learned, you never know when a freak storm might cause damage to your home. You might think your homeowners insurance policy will come to the rescue no matter what, but it may not cover someone renting a room in your home.

“You need to inform your homeowners insurance that you’re renting a room,” Fairbanks says.

Your rate may go up, but Fairbanks says it’s worth it. If the renter’s room is damaged you don’t want

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Talk about finances with your renter and run a credit check on him or her Figure out how renting will affect your own finances, including the tax implications and the costs of any licenses or extra insurance you’ll need Make sure your condo association allows you to rent your space Get the space you are renting up to code, with proper fire exits and windows Check your homeowners insurance policy and tell your insurance company about your plans to rent

to be on the hook for damage or get into a standoff with the renter about who’s paying for what. It’s also possible for your renter to get his or her own policy.

For Kirner, there was an added

level of comfort, because her tenant, Hunter, was becoming a landlord herself. Hunter’s recent marriage necessitated bigger digs, leading her to become Kirner’s tenant.

Hunter then had to rent out the

studio she owns.

“She knows both sides,” Kirner says. “So we’re not going to get into one of those situations where someone is saying, ‘No, that’s your responsibility.’ She gets it.”

Even when all the stars seem to align, Portman still advises friends to tread carefully when entering a landlord-tenant relationship.

“How often have you heard someone say that their best friend is their best friend, but they wouldn’t want to live with them?” she asks.

“There’s some wisdom behind that.” BETH LUBERECKI (FOR E XPRESS)

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It has been a controversial question in the home real estate market for years: Is there extra green when you sell green? Do houses with lots of energy-saving and sustainability features sell for more than houses without them? If so, by how much?

Some studies have shown that consumersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; willingness to pay more for Energy Star and other greenrated homes tends to diminish during tough economic times.

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But now a new study involving an unusually large sample of 1.6 million homes sold in California between 2007 and early 2012 has documented that, holding all other variables constant, a green certification label on a house adds an average of 9 percent to its selling value.

Resea rchers a lso found something they dubbed the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prius effectâ&#x20AC;?: Buyers in areas where consumer sentiment in support of conservation is relatively high â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as measured by the percentage of hybrid-auto registrations in local ZIP codes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are more willing to pay premiums for green-certiďŹ ed houses t han buyers in areas where hybrid registrations are lower.

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The 9 percent average price premium for green-rated homes is roughly in line with studies conducted in Europe, where energy-eff iciency labeling on new and resale houses is far more commonplace.

L abel i ng i n t he U. S. i s a politically sensitive issue. The National Association of Realtors has lobbied Congress to thwart adoption of any form of mandatory labeling of existing houses, arguing that adopting such a system could have negative effects. A loss of value at resale because of labeling would be disastrous, the association argues, particularly coming out of a housing downturn. KENNETH R. HARNEY (THE WASHINGTON POST )

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How do you keep your legs shapely enough for those Daisy Dukes?

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Lauren Bowles “TRUE BLOOD” STAR, D.C. NATIVE, YOGINI, HIKER On HBO’s campy-vamp soap “True Blood” (Sun., 9 p.m.), actress Lauren Bowles plays Wiccan waitress Holly Cleary, a Southern-fried resident of fictional Bon Temps, La. In real life, she’s a D.C. native, now living in Los Angeles but missing her capital roots. We caught up with her midway through Season 5.

On “True Blood,” you have such a good Southern accent. Did you have to work hard at it?

Isn’t it crazy? I have some family in North Carolina, so maybe that’s it.

But when I auditioned for the show, I could do the bayou drawl thing.

So no vocal coaching, nope.

Why do you think people love “True Blood”?

I attribute it all to Alan Ball [the show’s creator]. I’m a huge fan of

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his — “American Beauty” rocked my world. It was the first time I’d seen human pathos mixed with dark comedy. And I think “True Blood” is a heightened version of that. It’s all fluff, but it’s still about the search for love.

How do you channel your character Holly’s inner witch?

Well, since I moved to California, I’m Miss Alterna-Chick. I like my herbs and my yoga. So when I started reading about Wiccanism, I realized it wasn’t off-the-wall and Satanic — it’s really more about nature and feminine energy.

What’s the biggest challenge being on the show?

“True Blood” is almost all fun and games. But I’ve got some mighty short shorts I’ve got to wear, so

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What do you miss about Washington?

I loved growing up in D.C., even though I was ready to move on when I did. It had the cultural benefits of growing up in a big city, but at the same time, you’re in this historic town.

And your parents still live here.

What do you like to do when you come back?

I’m much more of a tourist now than I was growing up. It’s just cool to drive past the Jefferson Memorial and look out wistfully. And I love walking by the C&O Canal and going to the museums. My husband and I show up with a list, and we never get it done!

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This summer, my husband has insisted on wearing the same pair of sports mandals, even though they’ve grown shabby and smelly. With the end of summer approaching, can you recommend something casual he might like?

He’s outdoorsy, fit and prefers khakis and plaids. —AUDR A Manolo says, ayyyyy! The Manolo frequently gets the plaintive missives from the women who wish to restyle their men folk into something more put-together, something less sloppy, rustic, disastrous and/or menacing.

“Manolo,” they frequently cry out, “my husband dresses as if he were Larry the Cable Guy’s younger, messier brother. Please help.”

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Radici of Tuscany’s gourmet kale pesto is an earthier-tasting, more super-foodie alternative to everyone’s favorite pasta addin ($8, Cork Market, 1805 14th St. NW; 202-265-2675).

A blend of dark kale, almonds, pine nuts and spices, the potent condiment can be used as a marinade for fish, slathered on crostini or tossed with linguine.

maker of mass-market, cheap-chic furniture, channels a DIY vibe in its new 2013 catalog. This means photos suggest graffiti-ing a Tarva chest ($149) with neon and wrapping a metal Leirvik bed frame ($100) with colorful fabric strips. Cool new items show up, too, such as a tutushaded floor lamp ($99) and sidetables with built-in bowls ($49).

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Within minutes, our legs looked like they could inspire a Daft Punk song: smoother, firmer, younger, tanner. The cream credits soy amino and marine extracts for its magical results ($34, Miracleskintransformer.com).

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To which the Manolo can only reply: You cannot overnight change your man from the Tom Arnold into the Tom Selleck. You must work deliberately, and politely, using positive reinforcement and strategic praise.

For the example, “Oh, honey, you look so much better since you stopped wearing buckskin and shaved off your Grizzly Adams beard.”

Or, “Darling, I’m so glad you finally threw out those too-small jeans with the hole in the seat. I’m just sorry it had to be the police who told you to cover up. Here, I bought you this pair of styling, flat-front khakis.”

You must use the well-thoughtout gifts to nudge him gently. Start with the men’s casual shoes. Here is the Authentic Hush Puppies Saddle Shoes ($120, Macys.com), the American classic, one that any American man should be proud to wear.

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You drag the grill out of the garage and scrub it clean so you can chow down on hamburgers; you weed and water the garden so you can feast on fresh tomatoes; and you spend a little time toiling away in the kitchen so you can enjoy homemade ice cream.

Sure, the effort it will take to DIY a frozen batch of delish won’t be as major as that of 16th-century Mughal emperors, who used relays of horses to ferry blocks of ice from the Hindu Kush to Delhi, where it went into fruit sorbets. (And, please, leave the hand-crank ice-cream maker you might dimly recall from your childhood to Luddite Brooklyn artisanal dessert fans.)

These days, creating your own pints just requires an electric icecream machine, sold for as little as $20 at kitchen stores, Target and the like.

Still, don’t expect to produce Cherry Garcia or something else complex on your first turn at the churn. Beginners should start with American-style or Philadelphia-style ice cream, an egg-free freeze that requires fewer steps to make than a custard-based version. “It’s difficult to mess up,” says Molly Moon

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Neitzel, author of “Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream” ($22, Sasquatch Books) and the owner of several ice creameries in Seattle. “But don’t worry if you do screw up. It happens. Even to me!”

Step one in ice-cream making is popping the bowl of your ice-cream machine into the freezer for at least 12 hours. Then, you’ll make a heavy cream base. Moon Neitzel recommends generally using two cups of heavy cream and one cup of whole milk, along with sugar and a pinch of salt. Cook this over a medium heat for about 15-20 minutes in a heavy bottomed saucepan until the sugar has dissolved, while you whisk it occasionally and make sure it doesn’t scald or boil over.

This base then needs to be fully cooled down in the refrigerator for an hour or two before moving on to the next step. Then transfer it to the machine to churn it for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. “Look for the ice cream surface to be frosty and not have a shiny sheen,” Moon Neitzel advises. “Then you know it’s done.”

Move the ice cream into a heavyduty glass container, so it can spend eight hours firming up in the deep freeze. Duane Copeland, executive pastry chef at the Source (575 Pennsylvania Ave. NW; 202-637-6100), recommends pressing parchment paper down firmly onto the top of the ice cream. “The longer you keep oxygen out, the fewer ice crystals you’ll have,” he explains.

Once you’ve mastered a basic, say vanilla, you can experiment with new recipes — chocolate, blueberry, lychee-banana swirl. Or, try to

<hec Jh[[ je Jh[Wj Working with fruit as a mix-in presents challenges. Some — such as grilled peaches (shown) — you actually want to use when they’re underripe. “A lot of the flavors turn into a simple sugar taste when it gets ripe,” says Noah Dan, founder of Pitango Gelato (413 7th St. NW; 202-885-9607). Sugar content can be manipulated easily, so what you’re going after is the essence of fruit.

Other times, such as when you’re working with a fruit like bananas, which get sweeter and more flavorful as they ripen, use slightly overripe produce.

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Be cautious if you want to add mix-ins, because they can ruin a batch if handled improperly. Anything that you incorporate that has high water content (fresh berries, juicy citrus) is going to add crunchy crystals to the finished product. To stop this, add some sugar to the fruit and cook it down until it becomes jammy and syrupy first.

As a further preventative measure, Jana Erwin, who runs the recipe blog Cherry Tea Cakes (Cherryteacakes.com), recommends swirling a packet of gelatin (approximately 2 teaspoons) into the base mix before it goes into the ice-cream maker.

No matter what f lavor you choose to make, it’s going to be worth all the hard work. Especially when you’re enjoying a bowl full of frozen goodness while perched on the porch watching the sunset (or huddled next to the air-conditioning unit cursing global warming).

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J^[h[ =e[i j^[ D[_]^Xeh^eeZ Unfortunate timing aside, ‘The Watch’ is wacky enough to win over eager viewers <_bc H[l_[m Is it ever a good time for “The Watch”?

First, the comedy — about a neighborhood watch group protecting an Ohio suburb from invading aliens — had to change its name from “Neighborhood Watch,” when that term became so highly charged after the killing of an unarmed teenager in Florida earlier this year.

But today, “The Watch,” which stars Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade, creates another untimely discomfort. At

one point in this raunchy, playfully vulgar comedy, Stiller’s character dons a T-shirt emblazoned with a logo that reads “No More Murders.”

It’s played for laughs in a movie that indulges the same fetishized humor around violence that has become as cherished a rite of summer movies as guns themselves have become cherished rights.

With Colorado and the rest of the country still reeling, some viewers might not find “The Watch’s” blithe shoot-em-ups as much fun as they might have a few weeks ago. Then again, the premise of the movie is so goofy, the performances so winningly wacky, that a willing — indeed eager — suspension of disbelief has rarely been easier.

As “The Watch” opens, Evan (Stiller) explains in a voice-over why

he’s so happy living in the suburban idyll of Glenview, Ohio — where he lives with his pretty wife, Abby (Rosemarie DeWitt), manages a nearby Costco and pursues a devotion on civic engagement that borders on the obsessive. When one of his night watchmen is gruesomely killed on the job, Evan immediately organizes a group to prevent further attacks. Soon, Evan is joined by

Bob (Vaughn), Franklin (Hill) and Jamarcus (Ayoade) in a bumbling series of encounters with an unseen, green-goo-spewing foe.

“The Watch” was written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Spiked with cheerful profanity and giddy sexual references, “The Watch” is a hard-R comedy with a soft heart at its center.

Vaughn and Hill find a particularly amusing rhythm, with Hill’s sotto voce patter providing a welltimed accompaniment to Vaughn’s soaring, motor-mouthed arias. Perfecting the persona he honed in the “Night at the Museum” and “Meet the Parents” movies, Stiller makes for a smooth, sympathetic straight man whose earnest desire to make the world a better place can only end in hilarious, hyperbolic disaster.

In fact, most of the players here are simply delivering iterations of characters they’ve done before.

And “The Watch” takes the same ethos of male bonding, obsession with sex and sardonic violence that has proved so profitable in recent years on yet another summer spin. The tires may be in need of changing pretty soon, but for now the jalopy still runs.

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Movie Marketing 101 Fox opted to change the title of “The Watch” from “Neighborhood Watch” after Trayvon Martin was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer earlier this year.

“As the subject matter of this alien invasion comedy bears no relation whatsoever to the tragic events in Florida, the studio altered the title to avoid any accidental or unintended misimpression that it might,” Fox said in a statement. (AP)

7bie Ef[d_d]0 Despite its title, audiences shouldn’t expect anything revolutionary from the fourth chapter in the “Step Up” franchise. At this point, “Step Up: Familiar Ground” or “Step Up: You’ve Seen All This Before” would be more accurate than “Step Up: Revolution.” In this one, poor but virtuous dancers Sean (Ryan Guzman, left) and Eddy plan flash mobs around South Beach’s stylish neighborhoods. Of course. SEAN O’CONNELL (THE WASHINGTON POST )

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Director: Akiva Schaffer Stars: Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, Richard Ayoade In a Nutshell: Suburban dads form a neighborhood watch group and find themselves defending the Earth from an alien invasion.

Be Kind, Be Kind When my son puts on his Batman costume, he doesn’t think of himself as a scraped-kneed, blond-headed boy in a polyester cape and cowl. He is Batman. Batman is brave. Batman beats bad guys. Batman doesn’t have to pick up his toys.

I know Batman isn’t real. I know sometimes the credits roll before the bad guys get what’s coming to them.

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It’s a small, gentle action that follows a grand, horrific one. It’s the moment that starts Bruce Wayne on the path to becoming Batman rather than Bane.

Both men are born in cruelty, but Bruce receives one small kindness, and that makes all the difference.

The shootings on July 20 made us feel that Bane is real and that Batman remains fiction. After events like this, we either want to become Batman, the symbol of perfect justice, or we want to become Bane, the symbol of all-out vengeance. We cannot be Batman; we must not be Bane. But we can find tiny times when we can extend meaningful kindnesses to one another. We can be — should be — Commissioner Gordon.

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“The Dark Knight Rises” for the final time in the epic conclusion to Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. minutes) Christopher Nolan has made a completely satisfying movie, one steeped enough in self-contained mythology to reward hard-core fans while giving less invested viewers a rousing, adroitly executed piece of popcorn entertainment.

The film starts off with a nervy piece of midair showmanship in which the movie’s villain, a terrorist thug named Bane, hijacks a CIA plane. Bane makes almost immediately for Gotham City, where Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) has been living in wounded seclusion for the past eight years, since he took the rap for killing a city hero. Of course, there’s more to the story than that, a buried truth glancingly referred to in a weary speech delivered by police commissioner Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman), who is attending a charity event on the grounds of Wayne Manor. “The Dark Knight Rises” ends on a self-important note that would be insufferable if Nolan and Bale hadn’t so clearly earned it. A.H. ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (PG, 87 minutes) The fourth “Ice Age” freshens up the 10-year-old franchise by shunning easy pop-culture jokes and embracing its weird side. Previous “Ice Age” installments drew inspiration from our planet’s climate changes, and “Continental Drift” is no different. Here, fissures caused by volcanic fault lines separate franchise regulars Sid, Diego and Manny from the latter’s family — wife, Ellie, and teenage daughter, Peaches. Efforts to reunite at a sinking land bridge force Manny and crew to battle a menacing ape who rules the Seven Seas from his pirate-shipshaped iceberg. “Continental Drift” does fall victim to an avoidable sequel trap

by adding too many new faces. What “Continental Drift” lacks in character development, however, it makes up for in visual wizardry. SE AN O’CONNELL MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED (PG, 93 minutes) The third outing in the popular series of animated adventures about Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo may be the best of the bunch.

To escape from Monaco — where our heroes have traveled from Africa searching for the airplane they hope will take them home — an order is given to shake the Monte Carlo animal control officer who is determined to stop them from leaving. A parade of laughs? That, you expect. What’s really surprising about “Madagascar 3” is just how moving it ultimately is, largely because of the emotionally engaging character animation. M.O. MAGIC MIKE (R, 110 minutes) A mellow, low-slung charm propels Steven Soderbergh’s film, which stars Channing Tatum as a stripper and is partly based on Tatum’s real-life experience. Tatum plays the title character, now 30, who for years has been a headline act at a Tampa strip club. When Mike meets a 19-year-old college dropout, he takes the young man under his wing and introduces him to the easy money, flowing booze and nonstop booty calls of his lifestyle. It tells a simple story of a young man finding himself, an older mentor reconsidering his life and discovering love, and the enduring power of a buff-and-bronzed hottie gyrating in a spangled codpiece. No moralizing, no deeper meanings — just a good, old-fashioned cinematic hen party. A.H. SAVAGES (R, 130 minutes) A candy-colored

black valentine to titillation, garish brutality and groovy post-fin-de-siecle excess, this ode to cinema’s most exploitative pleasures finds Oliver Stone chronicling America’s dark side at its most sun-kissed.

As O explains in the detached, SoCal voiceover that threads through the film, she has been living in a blissed-out menage a trois in Laguna Beach with Chon and Ben, marijuana dealers who grow the best product in the country. When they come into the sights of a Mexican cartel, O is kidnapped and they become embroiled in a battle. The director manages to make an otherwise throwaway crime story chime with real-time politics, from the recession to the recent victory of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) in Mexico. A.H. TED (R, 106 minutes) If you’ve seen the trailers for “Ted,” you’re hip to its high-concept premise: A little boy named Johnny Bennett gets a cuddly teddy bear for Christmas and, after making a wish, the bear begins to talk; 20 years later, Johnny (Mark Wahlberg) and Ted (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) live together as roomies, generally avoiding the bothersome business of growing up.

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The Man With the Frying Pan Marcus Samuelsson is doing pretty well for himself: He was the chef behind President Obama’s first state dinner, he won “Top Chef Masters” in 2010, and he has a new memoir out. You can see him cook at the Howard Theatre this weekend, in a show that includes a tasting and an autographed copy of his book, “Yes, Chef,” for every audience member. The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW; Sat., 7 p.m., $50; 202-803-2899, Thehowardtheatre.com. (Shaw)

Artist Chajana denHarder’s new one-day installation piece is called “Sleep.” Why? Because it consists of the artist, on the Corcoran’s performance bridge stage, attempting to sleep for seven hours. Part of the weekly “Take It to the Bridge” series, the work’s about simplicity and comfort in the public eye. Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW; Sat., 10 a.m., free; 202-639-1700, Corcoran.org. (Farragut West)

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AFI Silver Theatre Cultural Center 8633 Colesville Road

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Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13) Silver Babies: 12:50 Beasts of the Southern Wild (PG-13) NO PASSES: (!) 3:00-5:00-7:10-9:15 Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13) 2:50-5:00-7:15-9:25 Beasts of the Southern Wild (PG-13) NO PASSES;Silver Babies: (!) 1:00 Libeled Lady (1936) (NR) 5:15 The Keep (R) 9:45 The Bourne Identity (PG-13) 7:20

AMC Loews Center Park 8 4001 Powder Mill Rd.

www.AMCTheatres.com

Brave in Disney Digital 3D (PG) RealD 3D: 1:45-7:15 The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) Digital Presentation: 2:20-7:50 The Amazing Spider-Man 3D (PG-13) RealD 3D: 10:45-4:45-10:20 Brave (PG) Digital Presentation: 11:15-4:30 Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D (PG) RealD 3D: (!) 11:30-4:15-9:15 Ted (R) Digital Presentation: 12:15-2:45-5:15-7:45-10:15 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) Digital Presentation: (!) 11:00-12:00-2:30-3:306:00-7:00-9:30-10:30 The Watch (R) Digital Presentation: (!) 11:50-2:15-5:00-7:30-10:00 Step Up Revolution (PG-13) Digital Presentation: (!) 11:45-5:30-10:50 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) Digital Presentation: (!) 1:50-6:45 Step Up Revolution 3D (PG-13) RealD 3D: (!) 2:00-8:00 Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection (PG-13) Digital Presentation: 9:45

AMC Loews White Flint 5 11301 Rockville Pike

www.AMCTheatres.com

Brave in Disney Digital 3D (PG) RealD 3D: 4:40-10:05 Brave (PG) Digital Presentation: 1:15-7:25 Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D (PG) RealD 3D: 3:05-8:00 The Watch (R) Digital Presentation: (!) 1:35-2:45-5:10-7:45-10:20 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) Digital Presentation: 12:30-5:30-10:35 Ted (R) 1:00-4:10-6:50-9:50 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) (!) 12:00-3:35-7:10-10:45

AMC Magic Johnson Capital Center 12 800 Shoppers Way

www.AMCTheatres.com

Brave in Disney Digital 3D (PG) RealD 3D: 10:20-3:30-8:45 The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) CC-Closed Captions;Digital Presentation: 11:40-6:20 Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted 3D (PG) RealD 3D: 11:30-2:45-5:45 The Amazing Spider-Man 3D (PG-13) CC-Closed Captions;RealD 3D: 3:00-9:30 Brave (PG) Digital Presentation: 1:00-6:00 Ted (R) Digital Presentation: 11:50-2:30-5:10-7:45-10:30 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) Digital Presentation: (!) 10:00-12:45-2:15-4:456:00-8:30-10:00 Savages (R) Digital Presentation: 11:15 The Dark Knight Rises: The IMAX Experience (PG-13) Digital Presentation;IMAX: (!) 11:15-3:15-7:15-11:00 The Watch (R) Digital Presentation: (!) 10:30-1:30-4:15-7:00-9:45 Step Up Revolution (PG-13) Digital Presentation: (!) 10:15-1:15-4:00-6:30-9:0011:30 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) Digital Presentation: 10:50-1:15-3:45-6:45-9:15 Step Up Revolution 3D (PG-13) RealD 3D: (!) 11:00-2:00-5:00-8:00-10:45 Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection (PG-13) CC-Closed Captions;Digital Presentation: 10:40-1:45-4:30-7:30-10:15 The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) Digital Presentation: 11:40-6:20 The Amazing Spider-Man 3D (PG-13) RealD 3D: 3:00-9:30 Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection (PG-13) Digital Presentation: 10:401:45-4:30-7:30-10:15

Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema 7235 Woodmont Avenue

www.landmarktheatres.com

The Intouchables (R) 1:10-4:05-6:50-9:25 Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13) 2:00-4:30-7:05-9:30 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG-13) 1:15-7:10 Trishna (R) 4:10-9:55 Beasts of the Southern Wild (PG-13) 2:20-4:45-7:15-9:40 The Queen of Versailles (PG) 1:45-4:25-7:30-10:00

Farewell, My Queen (Les adieux a la reine) (R) 1:25-4:00-6:45-9:15 To Rome With Love (R) 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:45 Ruby Sparks (R) 2:10-4:40-7:20-9:50

Regal Bethesda 10 7272 Wisconsin Avenue

www.regalcinemas.com

The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) CC/DVS: 11:15-2:20-6:40-10:10 Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D (PG) CC/DVS: (!) 11:20-1:50-7:20 Ted (R) CC/DVS: 12:00-2:40-5:10-7:40-10:40 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) CC/DVS: (!) 10:45-11:45-12:45-2:30-3:30-4:306:30-7:10-8:10-9:30-10:15-11:10 The Watch (R) CC/DVS: 12:15-2:50-3:40-5:15-6:20-7:50-9:50-10:30 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) CC/DVS: 4:40-9:00 Step Up Revolution (PG-13) CC-Closed Captions: 4:20-10:20 Magic Mike (R) CC/DVS: 1:30-4:10-7:00-10:00 Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (PG) CC/DVS: 11:00-1:15 Step Up Revolution 3D (PG-13) CC;RealD 3D: (!) 11:10-1:40-6:50

Regal Hyattsville Royale Stadium 14 6505 America Blvd.

The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) CC/DVS: 11:50-3:35-7:20-10:30 Brave (PG) CC/DVS: 11:25-2:15-4:50-7:25-10:00 Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D (PG) CC/DVS: (!) 11:30-2:00-4:30 Ted (R) CC/DVS: 11:20-1:55-4:35-7:45-10:25 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) CC/DVS: (!) 9:40-10:40-11:10-11:40-12:10-1:202:20-2:50-3:20-3:50-5:00-6:00-6:30-7:00-7:30-8:40-9:40-10:10-10:40-11:10 Savages (R) CC/DVS: 11:35AM The Watch (R) CC/DVS: 10:00-11:00-12:30-1:30-3:00-4:00-5:30-7:15-8:009:45-10:30 Step Up Revolution (PG-13) CC-Closed Captions: 2:40-5:10-7:40-10:10 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) CC/DVS: 10:45-1:10-3:40-6:45-9:15 Step Up Revolution 3D (PG-13) CC;RealD 3D: (!) 12:35-3:10-5:40-8:10-10:40 Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection (PG-13) CC/DVS: 7:35-10:35

Regal Majestic 20 & IMAX 900 Ellsworth Drive

The Amazing Spider-Man 3D (PG-13) RealD 3D: (!) 5:10-10:45 Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D (PG) RealD 3D: (!) 11:00-1:35-8:20 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) OC-Open Caption: (!) 11:20-6:35 The Dark Knight Rises: The IMAX Experience (PG-13) IMAX: (!) 8:45-12:203:55-7:30-11:15 Step Up Revolution 3D (PG-13) RealD 3D: (!) 9:15-11:45-2:10-4:45-7:45-10:3012:50 Ted (R) 11:20-2:40-5:20-8:00-10:35-1:10 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) (!) 9:10-9:40-10:25-11:50-12:45-1:10-1:55-3:003:30-4:10-4:40-5:30-7:00-7:55-8:15-9:00-10:00-10:40-11:35-11:50-12:30-1:20 Savages (R) 9:45-1:00-4:30-8:05-11:05 The Watch (R) 9:30-10:15-11:10-12:00-12:50-1:45-2:30-3:20-4:20-5:00-6:00-6:507:40-8:30-9:25-10:10-11:00-11:55-12:35 Step Up Revolution (PG-13) 12:30-3:10-6:15-9:45 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) 9:20-10:00-11:35-12:35-2:25-3:40-4:55-6:257:15-8:50-9:30-11:25 Magic Mike (R) 10:35-1:15-4:00-6:40-9:20-12:10 Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection (PG-13) 10:40-1:30-4:15-7:05-10:25 The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) 9:00-9:50-1:25-4:30-8:45-12:05-12:10 Brave (PG) 9:35-12:05-2:45-5:45-8:35-10:55

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AMC Courthouse Plaza 8 2150 Clarendon Blvd.

www.AMCTheatres.com

Brave in Disney Digital 3D (PG) RealD 3D: 11:45-4:35-9:35 Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted 3D (PG) RealD 3D: 11:35-4:15-9:00 Brave (PG) Digital Presentation: 2:10-7:05 Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (R) Digital Presentation: 11:20-4:40-10:00 Rock of Ages (PG-13) Digital Presentation: 1:50-7:10 Savages (R) Digital Presentation: 12:55-3:50-6:45-9:40 The Watch (R) Digital Presentation: (!) 11:50-2:20-4:50-7:20-9:50 Step Up Revolution (PG-13) Digital Presentation: (!) 11:30-4:30-9:30 Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (PG) Digital Presentation: 1:55-6:35 Safety Not Guaranteed (R) AMC INDEPENDENT;Digital Presentation: 11:55-2:154:25-6:50-9:05 To Rome With Love (R) AMC INDEPENDENT;Digital Presentation: 11:25-2:054:45-7:25-9:55 Step Up Revolution 3D (PG-13) RealD 3D: (!) 2:00-7:00

AMC Hoffman Center 22 206 Swamp Fox Rd.

www.AMCTheatres.com

Brave in Disney Digital 3D (PG) RealD 3D: 11:40-5:05 Marvel's The Avengers (PG-13) Digital Presentation: 10:15 The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) Digital Presentation: 10:40-1:50-5:00-8:1011:25 The Amazing Spider-Man 3D (PG-13) RealD 3D: 12:15-3:30-6:40-10:00

Brave (PG) Digital Presentation: 2:25-7:35 Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D (PG) RealD 3D: 11:15-1:45-4:15-6:45-9:15-11:45 Ted (R) Digital Presentation: 10:10-11:35-12:55-2:15-3:35-4:55-6:20-7:40-9:0510:25-11:55 Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13) AMC INDEPENDENT;Digital Presentation: 12:00-2:204:50-7:20-9:45-12:15 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) Digital Presentation: 10:20-10:50-11:20-11:5012:50-2:10-2:40-3:10-3:40-4:45-5:15-6:00-6:30-7:00-7:30-8:30-9:00-9:50-10:2010:50-11:20-12:20 Savages (R) Digital Presentation: 12:45-3:50-6:55-10:10 The Dark Knight Rises: The IMAX Experience (PG-13) Digital Presentation;IMAX (!) 12:20-4:10-8:00-11:50 The Watch (R) Digital Presentation: 10:25-11:45-1:05-2:30-3:45-5:10-6:25-7:509:10-10:30-11:50 Step Up Revolution (PG-13) Digital Presentation: (!) 11:30-4:40-9:55 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) Digital Presentation: 10:05-12:35-3:05-5:358:05-10:35 Magic Mike (R) Digital Presentation: 5:30-8:15-10:55 Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (PG) Digital Presentation: 10:00-12:303:00 Katy Perry: Part of Me (PG) Digital Presentation: 9:55-12:20-2:45 Step Up Revolution 3D (PG-13) RealD 3D: (!) 2:05-7:15-12:30 Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection (PG-13) Digital Presentation: 10:451:30-4:20-7:10-10:05 Deranged (NR) Digital Presentation: 11:10-1:55-4:35-7:25-10:10

Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse 2903 Columbia Pike

http://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/

Marvel's The Avengers (PG-13) 7:00 The Dictator (R) 9:50

Regal Ballston Common 12 671 N. Glebe Road

www.regalcinemas.com

The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) CC/DVS: 1:20-4:30-7:40-10:50 The Amazing Spider-Man 3D (PG-13) CC/DVS: (!) 11:00-2:10 Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D (PG) CC/DVS: (!) 12:30-2:50-5:30-7:50-10:30 Ted (R) CC/DVS: 11:40-2:20-5:00-6:50-7:35-9:30-10:10 Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13) CC-Closed Captions: 12:10-2:30-4:50-7:30-9:50 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) CC/DVS: (!) 11:20-12:00-12:40-1:40-3:00-3:404:20-5:20-6:00-6:40-7:20-8:00-9:00-9:40-10:20-11:00 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) CC/DVS: 11:30-1:00-1:50-4:00-4:30-7:00-9:20 Magic Mike (R) CC/DVS: 11:10-2:00-5:10-8:10-10:40

Regal Kingstowne 16 5910 Kingstowne Towne Center

Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D (PG) RealD 3D: (!) 2:30-9:35 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) OC-Open Caption: (!) 11:00AM Ted (R) 11:05-1:50-4:25-7:20-10:10 Step Up Revolution 3D (PG-13) RealD 3D: (!) 11:00-1:25-3:55-6:35-9:10 Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13) 1:00-3:30-6:05-10:30 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) (!) 9:45-11:30-12:15-12:50-1:30-2:35-3:10-3:504:35-5:10-6:10-6:45-7:30-8:15-9:00-9:50-10:30-11:05 Savages (R) 11:25AM Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) 9:45-11:10-12:10-1:35-4:00-4:45-6:30-7:15 The Watch (R) 9:50-11:20-12:20-1:45-2:50-4:10-5:20-6:55-8:00-9:25-10:20 Magic Mike (R) 1:05-3:40-6:50-9:30 Step Up Revolution (PG-13) 2:20-4:50-7:45-10:25 The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) 11:55-3:35-7:00-10:05 Brave (PG) 12:00-2:45-5:15-7:40

Regal Potomac Yard 16 3575 Jefferson Davis Highway

www.regalcinemas.com

Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D (PG) RealD 3D: (!) 11:00AM The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) OC-Open Caption: (!) 12:00 Ted (R) 11:45-2:40-5:35-8:20-10:50-11:50 Step Up Revolution 3D (PG-13) RealD 3D: (!) 1:20-3:50-6:20-9:10 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) (!) 10:10-11:20-12:40-1:10-1:40-3:00-3:40-4:204:50-5:20-6:40-7:20-8:00-8:30-9:00-10:20-11:00-11:30 Savages (R) 10:50-1:50-4:40-7:40-10:40 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) 10:15-1:30-4:10-6:50-9:20 Magic Mike (R) 11:25-2:05-4:55-7:30-10:10 The Watch (R) 10:35-11:50-1:25-2:30-4:00-5:10-7:00-7:50-9:40-10:30-12:00 Step Up Revolution (PG-13) 11:35-2:00-4:30-7:10-9:50-11:35 Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection (PG-13) 11:05-2:10-5:05-8:10-11:1011:55 The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) 12:10-3:20-6:30-10:00 Brave (PG) 10:20-1:00-3:35-6:25-9:05

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Director Rupert Sanders issued a statement to People magazine Wednesday, shortly after Kristen Stewart issued hers.

Like Stewart, Sanders apologized to his loved ones for his extramarital affair with Stewart. Sanders said he is “utterly distraught about the pain I have caused my family. My beautiful wife and heavenly children are all I have in this world. I love them with all my heart. I am praying that we can get through this together.” (AP)

Lindsay Lohan rear-ended a car on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Wednesday, TMZ.com reported. According to the driver of the Mustang, Lohan tapped the rear bumper with her Porsche Panamera, causing only minor damage. A man who was with Lohan left his phone number with the Mustang’s driver. (E XPRESS)

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