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December 31st, 2006

Happy New Years Eve!!

Be safe and enjoy!!!

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December 30th, 2006

A National Funeral - Gerald Ford

The U.S. Capitol building is closed for tours until January 3rd due to the memorial services for former President Gerald Ford.  His remains will be lying in state at the Capitol from Saturday 12/30, until Monday 1/1. On Tuesday morning, a national funeral service will be held at Washington National Cathedral.
President Ford was the only […]

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December 29th, 2006

The Year’s Best Nature Photography

Spectacular and award-winning images of nature are on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.  The exhibit displays selected photographs from the 2006 Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards and the National Wildlife Photography Awards competitions.
From over 24,000 entries, the winners represent the best in wildlife and nature through the art […]

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December 28th, 2006

Holiday SoberRide Free Cab Program

The period between Thanksgiving and the New Year is the most dangerous and deadliest time for motorists, due to drunk driving accidents.
With heightened law-enforcement and holiday sobriety checkpoints activer across the metro area, it’s best to have a desigante driver. But if you have a bit too much holiday cheer, you and your friends can […]

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December 27th, 2006

One Last Look….

…at the Capitol Christmas Tree.
 
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December 26th, 2006

Happy Hanukka!!

Wishing my Jewish friends a Happy Hanukka and Festival of Lights!!
Cheers!
Jon

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December 25th, 2006

Merry Christmas from The DC Traveler

Wishing you the best for the holidays!!
Merry Christmas!!!
Cheers!
Jon

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December 24th, 2006

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Whether you call him Kris Kringle, Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Old Saint Nick, Father Christmas or simply Santa…He is coming to town.
I hope you have been good!
Merry Christmas!
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December 23rd, 2006

The Spirit of Kwanzaa

Washington Reflections Dance Company presents a performance of dance, poetry, video and music to celebrate Kwanzaa, the African culture holiday.
Professional dancers from Washington Dance Instiute, in a “shake-the-rafters” performance along side young dance students, West African dancer and drummers,  and hip-hop dance and theater, bring the spirit of the Kwanzaa holiday alive.
The Kwanzaa holiday was first […]

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December 22nd, 2006

Don’t Celebrate Christmas?

So what do you do if you on December 24th if you’re single and don’t really celebrate Christmas? How about parting and dancing at one of the biggest Jewish singles social events of the year?
Then head to the 2006 Matzo Ball®!!!
Matzo Balls happen in 5 other cities on the 24th, and are put on by […]

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