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Spirits Are On the Rise in Uganda 07/26/2016 08:00pm • KAMPALA, Uganda -- The club was exclusive and issued a list of edicts -- 10 commandments, if you will, pinned to the wall as a sober reminder of the values the club stood for. A visitor couldn't belittle another, for one. Fighting would not be tolerated between members was another. Issues concerning REI holds free classes and events throughout US July 30, 31 07/26/2016 01:39am • WASHINGTON — With one hand on a blue climbing rope and another on his harness, Matt Liddle yells out in a language only rock climbers understand. “You ask me first, ‘On belay?’ And after I check the system to make sure everything is locked and tied in the way it’s supposed to be, I Zero Degrees of Separation: Bacon Brothers bring brotherly love to The Birchmere 07/20/2016 02:06am • ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- We've all played the celebrity name game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon," but the closest degree of separation for the prolific actor has always been his lifelong musical relationship with his older brother Michael. This weekend, the Bacon Brothers bring their country-folk The Inn at Little Washington launches a European-inspired farmers market 07/20/2016 01:46am • WASHINGTON — For Patrick O’Connell, a weekend drive out to the country is the perfect fix for frazzled nerves from a long and taxing workweek. “I think it’s a charming way to get out of the stress of the city, but you need something at the end of the journey,” said O’Connell, the chef How to Manage Sibling Squabbles When Caring for an Aging Parent 07/19/2016 08:00pm • It has been said that failure is the best teacher. What I learned surprised me. Communication between me and my siblings stopped once I became my father's caregiver. Unfortunately, sibling squabbles are more typical in families than we admit. A series of events worthy of a memoir result in relations Beach Boys bring good vibrations to the NSO at Kennedy Center 07/19/2016 01:38am • WASHINGTON -- The Kennedy Center is hosting an increasing number of live NSO Pops collaborations with celebrity musicians, from Boyz II Men to John Legend, Nas to Kendrick Lamar, even country star LeAnn Rimes next spring. But it's hard to imagine a band more uniquely suited to pair its he 4 Ways Runners Can Avoid or Correct Timing Errors on Race Day 07/17/2016 08:00pm • When I crossed the finish line at the USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championships a few weeks ago, I felt proud of achieving one of my best times -- or so I thought. But when I checked the results, I found that I had recorded no time at all. What went wrong? Turns out, my timing chip had recorded Road closures in place on National Mall for Together 2016 event 07/15/2016 10:56pm • WASHINGTON — Christians from all over the country will gather on the National Mall this weekend for Together 2016. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend the Saturday event, which includes popular Christian musicians and religious talks. “We just really believe that it’s a 10 Top Value Summer Vacations for Families 07/12/2016 08:00pm • Plan a fun and frugal family getaway in these budget-friendly locales.Procrastinate on making summer travel plans? Happily, there are plenty of value vacations still available. World events, diverse climates and conventions impact demand and summer travel prices daily. And luckily, it's easy to stay 8 Top Vacations for Sports Lovers 07/11/2016 08:00pm • Instead of lounging along the sand or at a poolside cabana all day, active types can head to these destinations for a variety of sporting activities. From golf to hiking, skiing, swimming, tennis and boating, at these locales, there are a variety of pursuits to suit sports lovers of all kinds. So, Miss World slated to name Washington as host of its 2016 pageant 07/09/2016 02:57am • Miss World is expected to announce soon that Washington will host its 2016 pageant, and all eyes point to National Harbor in Prince George's County as the likely venue. The news comes as Miss World America wraps up its competition, a preliminary round of Miss World, this weekend at the Gaylord Na 'Bridges of Madison County' brings head vs. heart dilemma to Kennedy Center 07/06/2016 01:11am • WASHINGTON -- It was a bestselling novel that became an Oscar-nominated Hollywood tearjerker and a Tony-winning Broadway musical. Now, "The Bridges of Madison County" comes to the Kennedy Center now through July 17. "It's just such a renowned, very special place," star Elizabeth Sta Is Early Retirement Right for You? 07/05/2016 08:00pm • When you think about early retirement, you might get a dreamy, faraway look in your eyes. Perhaps you envision time spent traveling while you're still young, or spending more time as a family because you're no longer working full time. Or maybe you're picturing walking away from a job you dislike an Photos: Fourth of July weekend 2016 07/05/2016 01:28am • fourth-of-july-weekend-2016-photos Transportation options: How to get in and around the District on July 4 07/04/2016 05:07am • WASHINGTON — With several parades and various events celebrating Independence Day in and around the District, it may be difficult to get around town. Here's a rundown of transportation changes and options to help you get around on Monday, July 4: In D.C., parking restrictions are only enfo