Posts Tagged ‘history’

Romney: I Tried To Get Rid Of Birth Control Rule

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Says Jay Carney needs to check his history.

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Watch: Zooey Deschanel catches a case of jazz hands in ‘SNL’ promos (Video)

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Zooey Deschanel is hosting “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, and — oh my goodness, you guys — it’s going to be super cute. In the newly released promos, Deschanel, alongside Kenan Thompson, catches a case of jazz hands, talks about Black History Month, reveals the quirkiest thing about her (a collection of human teeth) and sings a funny little ditty in an opera voice. Read full article > >

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Resurrecting a slice of history? Easy as pie.

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Michael Copperthite has butter, sugar and flour in his blood. His great-great-grandfather was Henry Copperthite, the so-called “Pie King” of Georgetown and founder of the Connecticut-Copperthite Pie Co. Michael loves nothing more than to wax poetic about his family, a line of piemakers dating to the Civil War era. Read full article > >

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Gingrich Compares Obama to Carter

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Says he should study history to avoid another Iran hostage crisis.

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Gingrich Compares Obama to Carter

Super Bowl Breaks All Records

Monday, February 6th, 2012

As most-watched show in history.

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Super Bowl Breaks All Records

India: The New Destination for Global Luxury Brands

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Designers have always been inspired by India’s rich history of fashion with bright Bollywood colors, exotic saris, elegant embroidery and stunning jewelry. Chanel, for example, launched its 2012 Paris-Bombay Collection in December of 2011 and Hermès put out a limited-edition line of saris , drawing the world’s attention to the glamor and glitz of India.

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At least 73 dead after Egypt soccer match

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

CAIRO — At least 73 people were killed and more than 1,000 injured Wednesday night in one of the deadliest incidents in the country in recent history, according to the Egyptian Health Ministry. Clashes broke out as fans streamed onto the field at a stadium at Port Said at the conclusion of a game between regional teams, the home town Al-Masry and Cairo’s Al-Ahly, according to news reports and witnesses. Read full article > >

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Mitt Looks Good In Nevada

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Romney has the organization, money and history to crush opponents in the Silver State.

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Mitt Looks Good In Nevada

Heritage trails mark the path to preserving D.C. history

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

With its wooden sign in imperfect French advertising “frittes, ales, moules” seven days a week, Granville Moore’s on H Street NE looks like any other hip gastropub. But its exposed brick and chalkboard menu of craft beers belie the tavern’s rich history. In the 1950s, the Formstone row house housed the office of Granville Moore, one of the city’s most respected African American doctors. Read full article > >

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It’s the Economy: Come On, China, Buy Our Stuff!

Friday, January 27th, 2012

The fastest-growing middle class in history was supposed to benefit everyone. Here’s what went wrong.

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It’s the Economy: Come On, China, Buy Our Stuff!

Friday, January 27th, 2012

The fastest-growing middle class in history was supposed to benefit everyone. Here’s what went wrong.

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It’s the Economy: Come On, China, Buy Our Stuff!

After ‘The Wire’ ended, actress Sonja Sohn couldn’t leave Baltimore’s troubled streets behind

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Sonja Sohn stood in front of her audience, confident about the performance she was about to give. This wasn’t surprising, considering her history as an actress who was just coming off a five-year run as Det. Shakima “Kima” Greggs on HBO’s “The Wire,” one of the most critically acclaimed shows in television history. To project professionalism, she had pulled her hair back and was wearing pressed slacks and a collared shirt. Her motivation was clear, her research was done, and after many months of preparation, she was ready. Read full article > >

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After ‘The Wire’ ended, actress Sonja Sohn couldn’t leave Baltimore’s troubled streets behind

After ‘The Wire’ ended, actress Sonja Sohn couldn’t leave Baltimore’s troubled streets behind

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Sonja Sohn stood in front of her audience, confident about the performance she was about to give. This wasn’t surprising, considering her history as an actress who was just coming off a five-year run as Det. Shakima “Kima” Greggs on HBO’s “The Wire,” one of the most critically acclaimed shows in television history. To project professionalism, she had pulled her hair back and was wearing pressed slacks and a collared shirt. Her motivation was clear, her research was done, and after many months of preparation, she was ready. Read full article > >

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After ‘The Wire’ ended, actress Sonja Sohn couldn’t leave Baltimore’s troubled streets behind

After ‘The Wire’ ended, actress Sonja Sohn couldn’t leave Baltimore’s troubled streets behind

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Sonja Sohn stood in front of her audience, confident about the performance she was about to give. This wasn’t surprising, considering her history as an actress who was just coming off a five-year run as Det. Shakima “Kima” Greggs on HBO’s “The Wire,” one of the most critically acclaimed shows in television history. To project professionalism, she had pulled her hair back and was wearing pressed slacks and a collared shirt. Her motivation was clear, her research was done, and after many months of preparation, she was ready. Read full article > >

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After ‘The Wire’ ended, actress Sonja Sohn couldn’t leave Baltimore’s troubled streets behind

Exhibition Review: Smithsonian and Monticello Exhibitions on Jefferson’s Slaves

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Two exhibitions, one at the National Museum of American History and the other at Monticello, explore Thomas Jefferson’s relationship with slavery.

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Exhibition Review: Smithsonian and Monticello Exhibitions on Jefferson’s Slaves