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Pelosi's Obamacare logic would send Jefferson reeling
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Memorial Day madness: Yo-yo time for Wall Street
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Concert review: James Morrison (Video)
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Corruption fighter Patrick Fitzgerald resigns as U.S. Attorney in Chicago
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UAW and GM not protecting long-term temporary workers
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D.C. United to play Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup
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It is a wonderful time to head to Lake County CA for wine (Part 2)
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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio uses taxpayers' money to send birther investigators to Hawaii
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It's just poop: Potty talk and potty training
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Be crystal for God
Vance Garnett
Vance Garnett is an eclectic observer of life, politics and sports.
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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.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
Breakout influencer of 2011 shares her unique thoughts on social media, business.
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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.
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David Armano: The future of digital media
The Executive Vice President of Edelman Digital shares thoughts on Facebook's game changer and more.
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Is theCHIVE the best site in the world?
Two class clowns get the last laugh, create fiercely loyal brand community.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
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Champion's Heart
A wife, mother of three and world waterskiing champion looks at the world through the eyes of her faith.
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Red Thread: An Adoptive Family Forum
The Red Thread is written for that special tribe: adoptive families and those who hope to be.
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Speaking Out
An advocate against sexual trafficking and for victims, Holly Smith speaks out.
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Sports Around
Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
Recent Entries by Vance Garnett
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Five of the best baseball jokes ever
Published 2:05 p.m. May 21, 2012
Laughter is the best medicine, so they say, whether you’re winning or losing.
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Thanks to Charlie Byrd, the Bossa Nova stole America's heart
Published 8:06 a.m. May 5, 2012
First recorded in a D.C. church, the Bossa Nova celebrates its Golden Anniversary.
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"Yogisms": Life according to Yogi Berra leaves the listener asking "How's that again?" (VIDEO)
Published 2:53 p.m. April 21, 2012
America's fascination with Yogi Berra's twist on the English language has not waned through the years.
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Howard Theatre reopens, Washington D.C.'s historic home for jazz
Published 11:12 a.m. April 12, 2012
The author remembers one night in 1964 when Nancy Wilson, Oscar Brown, Jr., the Ramsey Lewis Trio, and the Cannonball Adderley Sextet brought the house down.
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Play ball: Opening Day for Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field (Video)
Published 2:21 p.m. March 30, 2012
The strong link between Opening Day and Washington baseball was forged a long time ago on April 14, 1910, when President Taft tossed a ceremonial ball to inaugurate a new season.
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Nearly murdered, campers return to Appalachia's Dismal Creek
Published 2:03 p.m. March 19, 2012
Appalachia's code is to be generous and open to strangers, but it almost cost two men their lives. But it hasn't dampened their love of the mountains and they still return to fish and camp.
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With back-to-back disasters this year, the Costa Cruise Line flounders
Published 5:33 p.m. March 10, 2012
The author remembers fondly the year he worked on the Flavia, a Costa Cruise Line, a very different time from the tragedy of this year.
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Oscar host Billy Crystal wasn't funny or relevant
Published 12:41 p.m. March 2, 2012
What is it about the job of hosting the Oscars that turns capable people — actors, comedians, and other pros — into self-absorbed, bush-league neophytes?
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Three-time Oscar winner "To Kill A Mockingbird" celebrates its 50th anniversary
Published 2:54 p.m. February 23, 2012
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.
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George Pelecanos' What It Was earns him the title of "DC's Own"
Published 1:17 p.m. February 16, 2012
George Pelecanos brings back Derek Strange, a career private investigator.
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A Valentine's Day story of true (puppy) love
Published 1:40 p.m. February 8, 2012
The writer confesses to "carrying a torch that could have warmed up half the town."
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Thanks for the melodies: D.C. Melody Record shop closes (Video)
Published 11:49 a.m. February 1, 2012
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
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Love and the Washington Monument
Published 9:09 p.m. January 25, 2012
Open or closed, The Washington Monument stands tall in our "Affair to Remember"
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Friday the 13th, the first of three during this superstition filled year
Published 5:00 p.m. January 12, 2012
2012 is shaping u0p to be a year of fear and phobias and it has nothing to do with the election.
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On the joys of turning 75
Published 4:33 p.m. January 5, 2012
Birthdays have a way of cropping up, reminding us just how good and fun life really is. Being "roasted and toasted" made the writer appreciate his 75 years all the more.
