Commuter Idle Winner: From Sparrows Point to D.C.
Brenda has won $1000 in gas money, plus she’ll get a day off from driving with a limo ride to and from work courtesy of Reston Limousine. Our two runners up will each win $150 in Exxon Mobil gas cards.
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Barry offends Polish-Americans while apologizing to Asian-Americans
When apologizing to the Asian community for comments he made last month, D.C. councilmember Marion Barry may have offended another minority group on Thursday: Polish people. Barry said the U.S. has had racial tensions since its founding.
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WTOP Poll: Pricey gas means vacation close to home
Nearly half of Washington-area residents say gas prices are still high enough to make them less likely to drive for a vacation or getaway, according to a WTOP Beltway Poll. The poll also finds that gas prices can have a strong impact on local commuters.
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No nudity, and other tips for a courteous beach weekend
Thousands of you will be hitting the beach this weekend and to help you enjoy it, here are some simple etiquette rules to follow. Butch Arbin, captain of the Ocean City Beach Patrol, offers these tips:
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‘Men in Black III’ won’t let you remember part 2
Since moving from boomboxes to TV to the silver screen, 11 of Smith’s 15 movies have grossed at least $100 million, four have grossed more the $200 million, and one grossed more than $300 million. Years from now, after winning his Oscar as Barack Obama, we’ll look back fondly at his popcorn alien-bashers, “Independence Day” (1996) and “Men in Black” (1997).
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