Washington DC Vacation

Saturday, July 01, 2006

Open Thread: “Was the 2004 Election Stolen?”



Rolling Stone - For example, in an analysis of the 2.7 million votes that had been cast in Florida’s eight largest counties, The Washington Post found that Gore’s name was punched on 46,000 of the over-vote ballots it, while Bush’s name was marked on only 17
Source: www.rollingstone.com

FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY: Summer Summer Summertime! Part 1
EURweb - Even though gas prices are out of control, taking a road-trip might be just the solution to your vacation woes. Look into driving somewhere close to your home. I grew up in the Washington, DC area, and I can't even tell you the last time I
Source: www.eurweb.com

Movies opening today
Memphis Commercial Appeal - The DC Comics Man of Steel (newcomer Brandon Routh) returns to Earth, only to A detective (Denzel Washington) matches wits with a bank robber (Clive Owen) with an Ice Cube ("Are We There Yet?") and Cedric the Entertainer ("Johnson Family Vacation
Source: www.commercialappeal.com

Alterman: Signing the Constitution away
MSNBC - Director of Media Relations for ABC News in Washington, D.C.  She will oversee the public relations for Nightline (making frequent trips to Gotham City), This Week, and ABC News' powerhouse DC the minimum wage and focus on overtime and vacation
Source: msnbc.msn.com

Greater Fort Lauderdale's Royal Palms Resort Named 'Best Gay Resort
Gay Wired - Announcing the award at the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) conference in Washington, DC, Gay.com For a copy of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Rainbow Vacation Guide, visit www.sunny.org/rainbow . © 2006 GayWired.com; All
Source: www.gaywired.com

Thursday, June 29, 2006

Washington state trooper wounded in shootout, motorist killed



Seattle Post Intelligencer - SPANAWAY, Wash. -- A Washington State Patrol trooper was wounded in a shootout with a motorist she was trying to arrest for drunken driving, and the driver was shot to death a few miles away by Pierce County sheriff's deputies. The trooper was
Source: seattlepi.nwsource.com

Koizumi in Washington for talks with Bush on N. Korea missile, Iran 



_ Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi arrived Wednesday in Washington for talks with U.S. President George W. Bush on his last visit to the United States before stepping down as premier in September.
Source: asia.news.yahoo.com

Missing man followed international path to Washington 
Gilbert Gilman worked for the Uni ted Nations and the U.S. Army before he came to Washington state to manage the 2004 congressional campaign for Sandy Matheson, director of the state Department of Retirement Systems.
Source: www.theolympian.com

Washington School students celebrate Armed Forces Day 
Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day were celebrated in a very special way at Washington School. Miss Benenati, Miss Catrambone and Mrs. Zarcones first grade classes held a ceremony in honor of Sgt. Gregory Robbs, father of Jason Robbs, a first grade student.
Source: www.theobserver.com

Profile America: Summer's Here



Kansas City infoZine, MO - Jun 21, 2006Washington, DC - infoZine - While a welcome change, it's a season with mixed blessings. On the one hand, there are vacation trips to the beach and mountains ...
Source: www.infozine.com

What's the Thread Count on My Dog's Bed?



New York Times - The W San Diego started pet-friendly cocktail hours in the fall and the Hotel Helix in Washington is starting one this summer Still, some owners see no harm in mixing up the diets of their pet, which after all, is on vacation, too. Paul Wade
Source: www.nytimes.com

AIDS Discrimination Suit Against Rice Heads To Court
365 Gay - Taylor, a 48-year-old federal government employee who lives in the Washington, DC, area, appealed the decision through the The suit said that Taylor was prepared to use some of his sick and vacation leave, available to all Foreign Service
Source: www.365gay.com

Priceline.com Releases Top 50 Destinations List For Summer 2006
finanzen.net - Meanwhile, thebiggest bargain is Washington, DC, where the price of a 4-star hotelroom has dropped 21.6% year over year and the Priceline.com also said it has plenty of hotel rooms, airlinetickets, rental cars, vacation packages and cruises available
Source: www.finanzen.net

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Business Events Schdeuled for Wednesday 



Major business events and economic events scheduled for Wednesday: WASHINGTON -- Federal Open Market Committee begins a two-day meeting to discuss interest rates.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Grubb & Ellis Recruits Highly Respected Morris-McNair Team in Washington, D.C. 
Grubb & Ellis Company , a leading provider of integrated real estate services, today announced that a seven-person team led by William R. Morris, III and Bruce B. McNair, two of the most respected brokerage professionals in the Washington, D.C., real estate market, has joined the Company from GVA Advantis, effective immediately.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-06-26 15:28 GMT: WASHINGTON (AFX) - The Supreme Court rejects a Vermont law limiting contributions  
WASHINGTON (AFX) - The Supreme Court rejects a Vermont law limiting contributions and spending in political campaigns. Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Source: www.iii.co.uk

Monday, June 26, 2006

Top OSHA Lawyer Joins Thelen Reid's Labor and Employment Practice in



Forbes - WASHINGTON, June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Thelen Reid & Priest LLP announced today that leading occupational safety and health (OSHA) attorney Stephen C. Yohay has joined the firm's Labor and Employment Department as a partner in the Washington, DC office
Source: www.forbes.com

Cave B Estate Winery
Aurora Sentinel - A sunset overlooking the winery’s vineyards in Quincy, Wash. Wine enthusiasts are discovering the central Washington region, thanks to this new resort tucked away from view on the cliffs overlooking the Columbia River. Visitors can enjoy
Source: www.aurorasentinel.com

Washington County Public Library schedule
Marietta Times - Several upcoming programs and events are planned at the Washington County Public Library at 615 Fifth St., Marietta. For more information about library programs: 373-1057. Children’s programs Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales Photo Contest — Children
Source: www.mariettatimes.com