Archives for November 2014

The Evolution of Downtown Bellevue

November 13, 2014 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Work has begun on the Spring District, a 36 acre mixed-use urban neighborhood. The 16 city blocks near the intersection of SR 520 and I-405 will ultimately feature commercial, residential and retail including hotels, restaurants and shops.

The $2.3 billion project is one of the largest urban development projects on the West Coast. Work is being done in phases, with the eastern and southernmost blocks developed in Phase One, including office and residential buildings as well as the central park space. Development will eventually move north towards the future East Link rail station.

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Filed Under: Blog, Real Estate Updates

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Music [infographic]

November 12, 2014 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Blog, Music

A Day To Remember

November 11, 2014 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

In the United States, it’s called Veterans Day. In Canada remembered as Remembrance Day. Whatever name you give it, let us remember those who paid the ultimate price for us.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

Filed Under: Blog, Random Thoughts

How dumb does your music make you look? [chart]

November 10, 2014 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Do you love Radiohead with a red-hot passion? Well, congratulations, genius, because according to this lovely chart, you are what every parent dreams of having whilst putting headphones on the preggers belly.

Virgil Griffith, a brave man who spends his days as a software application writer, decided to make a lot of Beyonce fans mad by looking at SAT scores and the music downloaded at several colleges to see how they stack up.

No surprise, Nickelback wasn’t exactly Ivy League material either.

Here’s the link to the chart and thesis behind it.

Filed Under: Art, Blog, Music

How To Hang Anything

November 9, 2014 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Tired of your blank plaster walls because everything you try to hang just leaves a big hole? Stumped by how to put a picture on that brick accent wall?

Well, get ready to start decorating because Shutterfly has just the guide to solve these problems, explaining how to hang anything on every surface of your house.

Filed Under: Blog, Home Care

KORG CLIPHIT | CLIP DRUM KIT

November 8, 2014 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Korg, renown manufacture of electronic musical instruments has introduced the Cliphit, a clever device that turns the world around you into your own personal drum kit! Cliphit takes your air-drumming to the next level, simply attach one of the included clips to almost anything and play drums in real time! The portable drum kit also features a footswitch to control kick sounds, built-in drum sound effects, a headphone jack for private practice, and a built-in speaker that delivers great-sounding tone for your drum performance. watch the video

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Filed Under: Blog, Music, Technology

10 Upgrades for a Touch of Kitchen Elegance

November 7, 2014 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Give your kitchen a more refined look by changing just a detail or two

“Elegant,” “sophisticated,” “simply beautiful” — are these words you would use to describe your dream kitchen? Even just adding a coat of paint, new lighting and carefully chosen decorative details can bring your current kitchen a bit closer to that dream. Here are 10 upgrades to consider.

10 Upgrades for a Touch of Kitchen Elegance

Filed Under: Blog, Home Remodel

10 Ways to Bring Charm to Your Home’s Exterior

November 6, 2014 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Give your facade, driveway or garage doors a more appealing look to make a strong first impression

Whether you have a cottage that needs a little TLC or a nondescript colonial you’d love to inject with a bit more personality, deciding on changes to the exterior can be tricky. It’s important not to force a completely unrelated style on your home, but the right exterior enhancements can significantly improve your home’s curb appeal.

10 Ways to Bring Charm to Your Home’s Exterior

Filed Under: Blog, Home Care, Home Remodel

Ocean Home With A View

November 5, 2014 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

The Amchit Residence, designed by Blankpage Architects, is situated in Nahr el Mott, Lebanon, and has all the amenities you’d expect in a 6-star resort, including s citrus, olive and sea-salted palm trees as well as a minimalistic open design. Rooms are connected by outdoor bridges and the mid-level living room, along with kitchen, are graced by floor to ceiling glass windows, suspended lighting, and dark hardwood floors.

Filed Under: Architecture, Blog