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Candidate Stands Out in Delegate Crowd, Wears Funny Hat

Candidate Stands Out in Delegate Crowd, Wears Funny Hat

Candidate for state delegate Rusty Sprague was feeling lost in a crowded field of candidates.  Searching for a way to differentiate himself, he finally settled on a funny hat, the funniest one he could find. "I suppose I could've refused PAC money, but someone was already doing that," said Sprag

08.30.2010| Culture |

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Gifford's Makes Bold Move, Gives New Flavor Unusual Name

Gifford’s Makes Bold Move, Gives New Flavor Unusual Name

“It's a way to show we’re keeping up with the times,” says Irene P., Gifford’s regional sales VP. “The days when peppermint stick was our most innovative flavor are in the past.” What does the new flavor consist of? “Its beauty is in its simplicity,” says Irene.  “It’s van

08.30.2010| Culture |

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Fedex/Kinkos Expands into Spa Services

Fedex/Kinkos Expands into Spa Services

Not a company to rest on its laurels, Fedex has expanded its model to include spa services by purchasing the Aveda stores. “It’s a natural for us,” says John B., regional manager.  “After decimating the Kinko’s brand, we were looking for our next victim.

08.23.2010| Business |

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You Talk, We Listen:  Your Advice to The Editors

You Talk, We Listen: Your Advice to The Editors

The response to our recent posts has been overwhelming! Readers are giving us loads of advice and sharing all sorts of helpful information with us.  The Editors thank you, and we want you to know that we take your comments to heart. After much soul-searching and navel-examining, followed by the

08.16.2010| Culture |

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Ask Mavis: Advice on Etiquette and Hedge-Trimming

Ask Mavis: Advice on Etiquette and Hedge-Trimming

Mavis Zissou, landscape therapist, answers your questions about life, relationships and child rearing. Dear Mavis, My daughter is insisting on a huge sweet sixteen party with a band and I think we should just have a quiet dinner at Jaleo with a few of her friends. When I was sixteen we went to

08.16.2010| Culture |

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Entertainment Planned Inside Bethesda Parking Garages

Entertainment Planned Inside Bethesda Parking Garages

The Bethesda Chamber of Secrets (BCS) is working on a plan to relieve traffic congestion by offering services and entertainment to customers while they look for parking. “Customers will never have to leave the garage,” said Judith C., a BCS spokeswoman. “This is the key to solving our parki

08.16.2010| Culture |

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