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A button from George Washington’s inauguration, an American War of 1812 chapeau, part of a flag flown at the Battle of Gettysburg, books from Adolf Hitler’s library and silverware from one of Saddam Hussein’s palaces will all be sold June 1-2.

The Pacific Crest Trail Association will hold a free showing of “America’s Wild Places: The Pacific Crest Trail” at 7 p.m. Thursday,

Marsha Ambrosius will perform live at Ibiza Nightclub DC this Sunday, 4-29-2012. Doors open at 7:00pm. Visit www.MarshaAtIbiza.Eventbrite.com for tickets.

Washington County, Pa. Lawyer Addresses the “Mechanics of Starting a Small Business” at Free Educational Program

NAFEMS, the only independent global organization dedicated to the advancement and improvement of engineering simulation, is hosting its 2012 North America Conference in Washington D.C. on September 11-12.

National bestselling author Phillip Margolin will visit Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 7:00 pm for a discussion and signing of his new book, Capitol Murder.

CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union sponsored the 40th Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run with runners, walkers and volunteers at the 10 Mile bag check. All proceeds benefited the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

To make sure that you stay cool and save money on costly energy bills, your local Washington D.C. air conditioning/heating dealers, installation and repair, have just announced their new Spring 2012 Rebate Offers.

PODS to support Greater Northwest Chapter’s annual Walk MS fundraiser, April 14 and 15

Give Us Names, a non-profit working with displaced families in Colombia, is partnering with Wangari Gardens to implement a community garden space in Washington, D.C. as a symbolic act of restoration land given here in memory of land taken there.

The former George Washington Inn in Williamsburg, VA will be sold in a new, enhanced auction. The 247 room hotel will sell to the highest bidder on May 1st. The lender has hired professional auctioneers to conduct the auction.

Chef Amadeus to launch Southern Passion Tour for the Spring and Summer 2012

The U.S. Congress is advancing legislation in the House of Representatives that seeks to grant burial honors to Lao and Hmong-American veterans of the Vietnam War in Laos, according to the Washington, DC-based Center for Public Policy Analysis.

ThermoScientific approved a market expansion of DS&D's Architectural Products Division for the states of Maryland, northern Virginia (Loudoun, Prince William and Fairfax counties) and the District of Columbia.

Art exhibit paying tribute to the jazz icons that performed on Washington DC's famous "U Street" by Fine Artist Lynde Washington

Beasley Real Estate, Washington DC’s boutique luxury real estate firm, and Bonhams, the international fine art auction house, are pleased to announce their strategic partnership in the Washington, DC area.

The partners at Beasley Real Estate are pleased to announce that Sheila Mooney, one of Washington, DC’s top performing agents, is joining Beasley, effective immediately.

ScottMadden is pleased to join forward-thinking executives and thought leaders at the fourth annual EnergyBiz Leadership Forum.

It's a New Orleans party at The Hamilton! Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution blends New Orleans party music, soul music, roots rock and upbeat gospel. Guitarist and vocalist Sol Roots opens the show with energetic funk, rock, & raw blues

Balance Interactive Content & Usability Director Carrie Hane Dennison will speak to the Content Strategy Meetup group on March 6 at 6:30 p.m. in Washington, DC.

A rare and historical portrait flask showing strong busts of George Washington and Henry Clay, made circa 1840-1860 by Bridgeton Glass Works (N.J.), soared to $52,650 in the Internet and catalog auction held by Norman C. Heckler & Company.

Pro-BMX athlete Jared Washington donated his signature bike to The Roots’ founder Black Thought’s GrassROOTS Community Foundation Saturday, February 18th at the annual “Let’s Move It, Philly!” held at Sigma Sound Entertainment.

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle is heading to Washington DC for a great show, celebrating his return from a yearlong European tour. Coyle will play Axum Lounge on February 26th at 8pm.

Blues legend Bobby Blue Bland performs at the incredible new DC music venue The Hamilton on Saturday Feb 17. Ticket prices include the Afterparty with Linwood Taylor and Sol Roots.

Whitney Houston had four charitable giving lessons that she modeled to the world says Seattle philanthropy advisor Richard Bray. They included: Speak out against injustice, Focus on impact, Don't forget your roots and You have a gift to give.

Free family friendly Community Concert hosted by the Monroe Concert Band at Monroe High School Performance Center on March 18, 2012

Commonwealth One announces a new branch manager, Muna Salih, at the Humphreys Engineer Center Branch. Muna Salih looks forward to helping members with all their financial needs.

This year, pacific northwest marketing firm Accelerated Freelance is proud to have been named in that highly prestigious list. Accelerated Freelance, has been rated one of the top SEO firms for 2012 by the International Business Times.

Washington, DC area Young Professionals will convene at Touchdown DC Bistro and Lounge on February 24, 2012 at 6pm for a night of speed networking provided by The Hope Scholarship. Jumpstart:HR CEO Joey V. Price will be teaching on Networking Tips.

Author Keith M. Donaldson gives crime in the Capitol a new twist and keeps readers guessing "who done it" right to the end of the story in his murder mystery, "Death of an Intern."

The lobbying and government relations community will gather for an evening of camaraderie to honor the recipient of the Bryce Harlow Award, Senator Joe Lieberman, and the Business-Government Relations Award, Josephine Cooper, on March 21, 2012.

Shoreline based soap maker, Michael Miller of Mr. Kitty’s Soap Shop, is utilizing crowdfunding in the hopes he can launch a business that will impact his community

Gospel Jazz Artist To Introduce New Songs At Legendary Venue

Vancouver’s unsung heroes and notorious personalities are showcased in Arcadia Publishing’s new imprint

After yet another round of political debates and clueless behavior, this is the perfect moment to reflect on how far away from the intentions of the founding fathers this nation and its leaders have strayed, and how we can finally start to fix it.

Novelist Evelyn Wolph Kruger has hit the ground running! Her new novel, "Revolutionary Rose: Boston Tea to Boston Free" has it all; an accurate portrayal of the Revolutionary War with a complimentary blend of romance and action.

Just a short while ago, winter’s snowy delivery was nowhere to be found, but Old Man Winter came back with a vengeance this week. This year, be sure to hunker down in luxurious style with the finest winter accessories available anywhere!

I buy gold and silver and i pay top dollar in cash! WARNING!!! PLEASE BE ADVISED Don't meet people at coffee shops or on the street to sell your gold or silver, you don't know who you are dealing with. It's not good business sense to do so.

Employee-owned Bi-Mart to add increasingly popular tie-down system to their store inventory

“I am running for the United States Senate because we need a new direction in Washington, before the things that make America special are swept away by this massive debt and irresponsible expansion of government,” Stenberg said.

Nebraska U.S. Senate candidate Don Stenberg said today that Bob Kerrey's brand of nostalgic liberalism would keep us on the Obama-Reid big government path.

Local author pens new book featuring stunning collection of vintage photographs

Historical Society releases new book featuring stunning collection of vintage photographs

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World T.E.A.M. Sports' Face of America 2012 ride has opened registration online for the April 27-29 bicycle ride from Washington to Gettysburg. This inclusive ride brings together wounded warriors and able-bodied riders for a 110 mile two-day ride.

Washington Area Women's Foundation's board of directors approved grants from the Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative and the African American Women's Giving Circle.

Phillip Carter, Producer, Artist And Songwriter, Provides Android App For Ministry Updates

The recipients of the 2011 Inaugural River East Emerging Leaders Distinguished Service Awards were released today while the Board of Directors' Award will be announced during program on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Honfleur Gallery.

Seattle-Tacoma, WA practice finding ACell-PRP injections a popular alternative to hair restoration surgery.

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