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The Status Update

An informed and often humorous take on the world of advertising, public relations and social media. 100% Pure. Not from concentrate.
- Liz Strauss: The future of social media
  Breakout influencer of 2011 shares her unique thoughts on social media, business.
- Naked Pizza: Even better than it sounds for entrepreneurs
  Pizza chain emerges from Post-Katrina New Orleans to change the way we look at pizza, fast-casual.
- David Armano: The future of digital media
  The Executive Vice President of Edelman Digital shares thoughts on Facebook's game changer and more.
- Is theCHIVE the best site in the world?
  Two class clowns get the last laugh, create fiercely loyal brand community.
Champion's Heart

A wife, mother of three and world waterskiing champion looks at the world through the eyes of her faith.
Red Thread: An Adoptive Family Forum

The Red Thread is written for that special tribe: adoptive families and those who hope to be.
Speaking Out

An advocate against sexual trafficking and for victims, Holly Smith speaks out.
Sports Around

Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.

Miami's Red the Steakhouse induces dreams of steak and heirloom tomatoes
Published 10:09 a.m. March 4, 2012

Steak and heirloom tomatoes so good you dream about them and much more at Red the Steakhouse in South Beach.
YouTube to Charlie Sheen: NATPE grapples with content’s contracting, expanding future
Published 1:12 p.m. February 12, 2012

Yes, Charlie Sheen, Hollywood may still be "winning" but that is changing. NATPE's hot Miami confab reveals content's new rules. All you have to do is look.
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Piscataway seeks historical documents
Published 7:57 p.m. February 2, 2012

St. Mary's Catholic Church in Piscataway, Prince George's County, Maryland marks it's 375th anniversary in 2015 and is seeking historical information and artifacts.
Martin Luther King Jr.: I have a dream (Speech transcript and video)
Published 8:04 p.m. January 16, 2012

The transcripts of Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech,
Live Chat: New Hampshire Primary starting tonight at 7 p.m.
Published 2:23 p.m. January 10, 2012

Join Communities @WashingtonTimes.com Senior Political writers Jim Picht, Catherine Poe, Rich Stowell, Terry Ponick and Gayle Falkenthal as they lead the conversation while watching tonights primary results.
Step across time this Christmas at historic Old Salem, NC
Published 12:56 p.m. December 9, 2011

Holidays take on meaning, slower pace where simple garlands, candles and costumed interpreters await while Moravian Cookies are still baked in ovens dating to 1800.