As I See-Saw It Archive: February 2012

Three-time Oscar winner "To Kill A Mockingbird" celebrates its 50th anniversary

Harper Lee's 1960 book, which has never been out of print, marked its 50th anniversary. The motion picture was released to resounding acclamation two years after the book. Published February 23 2012
George Pelecanos' What It Was earns him the title of "DC's Own"

George Pelecanos brings back Derek Strange, a career private investigator. Published February 16 2012
A Valentine's Day story of true (puppy) love

The writer confesses to "carrying a torch that could have warmed up half the town." Published February 8 2012
Thanks for the melodies: D.C. Melody Record shop closes (Video)

By the time you read this the Melody Record Shop, the last of the independent music stores in downtown Washington D.C. could be gone Published February 1 2012

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Political Potpourri

A collection of reader guest articles, thoughts and opinions by Communities writers and breaking news and information.
- Obama does not return marine's saulute
  Obama forgot to salute a marine when boarding Marine One; should we be upset?
- Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members
  The Boy Scouts of America voted today to allow openly gay boys as scouts but the ban on homosexual leaders remains.
- Obama unscathed by scandals: Popularity over 50%
  After possibly the worst week of the Obama administration, new polls show that the President has escaped relatively unscathed.
- Obama's endlessly loose ends
  Benghazi, the IRS, the AP - Obama had nothing to do with any of them. He knows nothing about them. They're just messy loose ends.
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Three-time Oscar winner "To Kill A Mockingbird" celebrates its 50th anniversary