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The American Cemetery in Normandy is a must for every traveler
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Tonsil stones and their treatment
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Memorial Day TV sports schedule: Indy 500, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, boxing
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On Memorial Day, remember Benghazi
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The day the world marched against biotech titan, Monsanto
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American Memorial Day traditions
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Remembering on Memorial Day
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Re-defining Pet-Friendly: The Getaway at Glen Highland Farm
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Interview: Michael Moriarty on D.C. politics, IRS-gate and Benghazi
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Memorial Day weekend schedules: America honors its war dead
Norman Sklarewitz
As a freelance journalist, Norman Sklarewitz brings to his work for the Washington Times' Communities a professional background that began as a police reporter for Chicago's City News Bureau and went on to include the position of Far East Correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. As such he reported on major political, economic and social events of international significance from throughout Asia including the Vietnam War. Subsequently, he joined U.S. News & World Report as Los Angeles Bureau Chief.
Since he moved on to freelance, he's published thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics for consumer, trade, airline inflights, special interest and corporate magazines and for newspaper travel sections. These outlets also include periodicals published in Asia and Europe.
He is a graduate of Indiana University and holds a master's degree from the University of Southern California. He served three years in the U.S. Army during World War II, two years (1944-45) of which were in the European Theater of Operations where he was a military correspondent. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Esther.
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Travels with Peabod
Life lessons, adventures, people places and observations as I undertake my personal quest to travel to 100 or more countries before I die.
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The American Cemetery in Normandy is a must for every traveler
On Memorial Day a visit to the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach in Normandy is a powerful reminder of sacrifice for freedom.
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Farmacia Santa Maria Novella: Italy's essence of travel in Florence
Florence is known around the world for its art. Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella only adds to the city's reputation.
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Germany announces its Top Ten travel sites
The German National Tourist Board surveyed over 15,000 visitors to find out the most popular places in the country. Here's the Top Ten.
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Agatha Christie and Istanbul’s Pera Palace Hotel
Istanbul's Pera Palace Hotel was built at the turn of the 20th century for Orient Express travelers. It's just as mysterious today.
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The American Cemetery in Normandy is a must for every traveler
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Modern Smiles Dental with Dr. Ali
Finding radiant smiles and dental health with Dr. Ali Forghani
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Omkara World
Empowering mind/body/spirit and health dialogue along with cutting-edge, conscious social, political, and world commentary with Adam Omkara. Join the Evolution!
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Charles Vandegriffe Time and Place
Born in 1930 in rural Missouri, Charles Vandegriffe, Sr., brings his time and place to the Communities.
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Parenting The First Time Through
Entering the world of first time parents, there are lots of secrets unveiled.
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Traveling With Your Pets
Take a look at our pet friendly reviews and travel tips or find the best vacation deals and activities compiled by the The Washington Times Communities experts.
Recent Entries by Norman Sklarewitz
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Smooth sailing ahead for cruising
Published 11:25 p.m. April 3, 2013
Despite that awful recent incident plus sluggish world economies, the international cruise industry is moving ahead full steam.
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Los Angeles has greatest number of public golf courses in the country
Published 10:55 a.m. February 20, 2013
Los Angeles owns and operates the largest collection of municipal golf courses in the United States.
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Northern Thailand: The “New” Golden Triangle
Published 12:00 p.m. February 8, 2013
It is easy to see the riches in Northern Thailand where Thailand meets Myanmar and Laos. Real gold is the beauty
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The rebirth of Jewish life in Berlin
Published 8:55 a.m. February 2, 2013
Norman Sklarewitz explores how Jewish people are returning to life in Berlin and Berlin is welcoming them.
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Museumsinsel – Museum Island: Berlin's Treasure Island
Published 10:28 p.m. January 5, 2013
Museumsinsel – Museum Island, in Berlin is in the heart of the Spree River, the half square mile island is home to five museums.
