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In the summer of 1987, Ray Manzo, Corporal U.S.M.C., wanted to try to show the country and the world that abandoned or unaccounted for American soldiers in Vietnam still mattered.
While walking near the Reflecting Pool near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, he approached some veterans and asked them for help in hosting a motorcycle run […]
For the past 40 years, before each Memorial Day, army soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) honor America’s servicemen killed or wounded in action that are buried at Arlington National Cemetery by placing an American flag on each gravestone.
This tradition, called “flags in ” has been an annual activity since 1948. Flags […]
The Princeton Review has released its annual ”Best 361 Colleges” rankings. Based on a survey of 115,000 college students, in categories such as best party school, best professors, stuident life and acedecs, it lists the “best” schools in a variety of categories. And and
Several local universities made into the top five of various […]
Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre The Second City visits DC for what should be a hysterical comedy review. Start with some topical sketches, add some edgy improve, a dash of satire, and then stir things up by taking shots at everything sacred and anyone in public eye, and you’re sure to have a great laugh.
Performing since […]
The U.S. Capitol Building, looking it’s best.
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Rodeo in DC? Well not actually in DC, but pretty darn close.
Experience the excitement of the real rodeo and watch 30 professional bull riders risk their life atop bucking bulls at the j Bar W Ranch. With bulls named Shock & Awe and Demolition Man, you’ll see why bull riding is often called the most […]
Beginning Feb. 1, 2008, smoking in any bar or restaurant throughout the state of Maryland will be illegal. DC banned smoking in all restaurants and bars beginning January 2nd of this year.
The Virginia legislature has continually refuse to pass a non-smoking bill for bars and restaurants in Virginia. And since Virginia’s is a Dillon Rule […]
Neo-Burlesque is a flashbaclk to the days of classic burlesque fating back to the first half of the 20th century. It’s a hodge-podge of bawdy humor, caberet, racy burlesque dancers (suggestive but non-nude striptease), side show performers such as fire eaters, sword sallowers, singers, jugglers, contortionists tied in with some audience participation — all in […]
In a recent survey of 2,500 drivers from 25 metropolitan cities who regularly commute were asked to rate rude drivers and the frequency of road rage in their city.
The Washington, DC metro area came in the number five spot, behind Miami, New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. I hate to agree, but we do have some […]
With a twist on the classic Shakespeare version, the scene is India in the 1960s, and the Maharishi convinces three of his friends that they should give up all worldly pleasures for a period of three years in order to become more enlightened. Worldly pleasures also include the company of women.
Shortly after taking their pledge, […]
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Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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