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Believe it or not, there’s a club called the HighPointers Club, who’s mission is to encourage people to climb to the highest point in every state in America. Additionally, the club aids in the preservation and conservation of all 50 highpoints across the nation and educating the public about preserving these landmarks.
Last year, the […]
By definition, the word ballyhoo means flamboyant or sensational advertising or promotion. Today’s infomercial might fall into that category, or perhaps anything promoted by Donald Trump.
Around the same time as the word was coined, in the late 1800s, the walls of Paris streets began to be plastered with colorful art nouveau advertising posters. […]
Now that the weather is warm (or perhaps hot), it’s time to enjoy a casual and relaxing cocktail outside, overlooking the Potomac River.
One of my favorite places to do just that in Washington, DC is Cantina Marina.
Okay, the above photo was taken in early April, on a Sunday morning, so the place looks dead, but […]
Controversial novelist and British knight, Sir Salman Rushdie became known around the globe in 1988, based on reactions to the release of his fourth novel, The Satanic Verses. The book received critical acclaim in Great Britain, yet in other parts of the world, it was received with anger and hatred.
Within months of its release, […]
In one lab, a 60s-era rocker geneticist takes the DNA from Bob Dylan, Question Mark & The Mysterians (”96 Tears”), and The Seeds (”Pushin’ Too Hard”) and mixed it up in a test tube and lets it ferment for a while.
In a second lab across the hall, an 80’s-era mod-punk-garage band rocker geneticist does the […]
The Love Goddess, Judy Tenuta graces her loyal subjects and slaves with her silly, unique persona along with her accordion in suburban Washington, DC, for three upcoming shows.
The Aphrodite of the Accordion will, as usual, attempt to convert to her fans to her own personal faith, the religion of “Judyism”.
If you don’t know Judy, […]
Heather, who writes The New York City Traveler, uncovered another new I-95 corridor bus line, operating between Washington, DC and New York City.
While I wasn’t able to find the $1.00 fare she mentioned, I did find several one-way tickets in the $5 - $8 range.
In order to be more cost-effective in a […]
Love a chilly Pilsner? Enjoy the creaminess of a Heffenwiesen? Can you differentiate a Dry Stout from an Imperial Stout?
If so, then the Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest in Leesburg, Virginia is for you.
And with beer being the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage, and possibly, the most popular, in parts of the world it was drank […]
The wharf at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate in Virginia.
Images - from personal collection - © 2008 - Jon Rochetti
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National Memorial Park is one of the more interesting and newer cemeteries in the Washington, DC area. And it’s worth visiting.
The parks many acres of mostly open a rolling hills, in nearby Falls Church, Virginia are tranquil and relaxing. And with all the sculptures, if you aren’t paying attention, you might think you […]
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Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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