A few days ago in his showroom, Prabal Gurung was fitting the last pieces of his fall collection, the follow-up to a spring show that seemed to mark a turning point in his young career.

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On the Runway Blog | Fast Fashion: Prabal Gurung Sees the Light

On a chilly afternoon at a community clinic in Southeast Washington, three young doctors are busily laying the foundation for the health-care law’s success. Jacob Edwards flips through a manual on skin conditions, diagnosing a rash that looks like chicken pox. Jessica O’Babatunde consults her supervisor on treating an adolescent’s obesity, which is literally off-the-charts. And Julie Krueger peppers 3-year-old Daphauni with questions at her physical: How do you spell your name? What did you eat for breakfast? What’s your favorite vegetable? (Cheese.) Read full article > >

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Success of health reform hinges on hiring 30,000 primary care doctors by 2015

The moment has arrived for the Redskins to finally get serious about their starting quarterback. And that means avoiding the temptation of pursuing Peyton Manning . The Redskins need a foundation for their future. No more chasing fading stars. Draft and develop someone capable of becoming a young one. Signing Manning, who turns 36 in March, missed last season because of a serious neck injury and might never fully regain his arm strength, doesn’t fit that plan. Read full article > >

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Washington Redskins need a quarterback, but Peyton Manning not the answer

The Washington Wizards were well on their way to an error-filled 107-81 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers before 19,419 at Verizon Center on Saturday when early in the second half, Rashard Lewis and Nick Young were exchanging passes during a two-on-one fast break. Clippers guard Chris Paul was doing his best to stay between them, but it appeared two points was in the offing. Read full article > >

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Wizards vs. Clippers: Blake Griffin and Los Angeles dominate Washington

Iran invited young activists to Tehran for a conference on the “Islamic Awakening,” but the fact that no one was invited from Syria’s opposition disrupted the whole script.

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Effort to Rebrand Arab Spring Backfires in Iran

British-Egyptian Mohamed Negm, is a young, self taught, emerging artist. Painting for the last five years, his work has varied from portraits, buildings, places and to his latest focus: the Egyptian revolution. With a style marked by his imagination and inspired by his surroundings, Negm has produced an outstanding number of pieces that have caught the attention of the media, galleries and exhibitions worldwide.

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Like a Phoenix Rising from the Flames: Artist Mohamed Negm and the Arab Spring

There was snowshoeing for the younger folks, and spectacular skiing for all. There was free booze and wine each night, courtesy of mega-corporations like Google, McKinsey, KPMG, Deloitte, and Ernst and Young. Perhaps the biggest hit: You could try driving an Audi on a sheet of ice and snow. Read full article > >

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What really happens in Davos

No one knew John Legend was coming. At least, the students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts didn’t know. The singer-songwriter came by the Kennedy Center on Tuesday morning to participate in the launch of the center’s “What’s Going On . . . NOW” project , a national arts and digital media initiative to both inspire young people to engage in their communities through the arts and to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” Gaye performed the song during the Kennedy Center’s inaugural season in 1972. Read full article > >

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John Legend visits D.C. school to help launch youth project

“Matilda,” the hit musical in London, follows Roald Dahl’s young character as she fights a sadistic headmistress.

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Theater Review | ‘Matilda’: ‘Matilda,’ by the Royal Shakespeare Company in London

I continue to debate with people about the purpose of college. Is college a time for young adults to just enrich their minds, or should students use that time to concentrate on a major that will prepare them for a career? Read full article > >

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Studying the purpose of college

New poems by the noted publisher Jonathan Galassi tell the story of a married, middle-aged man who falls in love with a younger man. “It’s about me,” he said.

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For Jonathan Galassi, Unveiling the Heart in Poems

HOUSTON — John Wall trailed Nick Young on a fast break, watched Young miss an uncontested layup, and came soaring from behind to catch the ball and dunk with both hands. Wall screamed so loudly that the boom microphones near the rim ensured all 13,894 fans at Toyota Center could hear him. Read full article > >

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Wizards vs. Rockets: Sloppy play stops Washington’s momentum vs. Houston

Yesterday, the American Library Association announced this year’s winners of the country’s most prestigious awards in children’s and young adult literature. (The list of winners is here ) Today, I’m posting my interview with Mary Fellows , president of the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the ALA. Read full article > >

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How to choose the best books for kids and teens

Yesterday, the American Library Association announced this year’s winners of the country’s most prestigious awards in children’s and young adult literature. (The list of winners is here ) Today, I’m posting my interview with Mary Fellows , president of the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the ALA. Read full article > >

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How to choose the best books for kids and teens

Maybe someday, the Washington Wizards will get serious about rebuilding. To this point, they’ve only dabbled in it unsuccessfully. Until owner Ted Leonsis moves on without Andray Blatche , JaVale McGee and Nick Young , he’s not truly committed to winning. Read full article > >

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Wizards need to part with Andray Blatche, JaVale McGee and Nick Young