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The banker barons come to the White House
Here's the list of the Bank CEO's meeting with President Obama now.
Report: Celebs hire writers to Twitter for them
If you know how to Twitter, there's probably some celebrity out there who can use your services.
Wieters told he'll start year in minors
Despite a .343 batting average this spring, 22-year-old catcher Matt Wieters was informed by the Orioles on Thursday that he'll begin the season with the team's triple-A affiliate, the Norfolk Tides. According to the Baltimore Sun, manager Dave Trembley informed Wieters of the club's decision after Thursday's exhibition loss to the Marlins. He'll remain with the big league team through the weekend and his reassignment will become official on Monday. Orioles officials say they want Wieters to experience success in triple-A before joining the O's for good, but their true motivation is to keep him under club control for a seventh year.
Travel: Ronda, Spain
Located in the region of Andalucía, Spain, the city of Ronda lies sixty miles southeast of Seville and twenty miles northwest of Marbella in central southern Spain, near to the Costa del Sol , making it an easy drive from either direction. Yet Ronda lies off the beaten tourist track.
Dine Out: Ray's Hell Burgers, Arlington, Virginia
After spending the summer in France on business, there was one new restaurant my husband was dying to take me to upon my return: Ray’s Hell Burger. After all, what could be more appropriate to celebrate my re-entry to the good ol’ U S of A than a hamburger? Especially for a gal who, despite learning to consume foie gras and escargot as an adult, was raised by a mother who believes in one major food group only: beef.
Bennett's Best for the week of March 22
Legendary comic book store owner Greg Bennett provides a pair of recommendations for comic book lovers every week. This week its A Drifting Life from Drawn and Quarterly and Showcase Presents: Ambush Bug, Volume 1 from DC Comics.
White House Easter Egg tickets go to 41 states
Tickets widely distributed through Internet for first time, but some say that discriminates against people without computers.
D.C. United on game days
D.C. United is working to improve the fan experience at RFK Stadium.
Greatest heavyweight champion puncher?
The World Boxing Council has declared that Vitali Klitschko is the best fighter in the world and the greatest heavyweight champion puncher of all time.
Devin Thomas is in the house
One of last year's second-round wideouts, Devin Thomas, is in Ashburn, fully cleared to participate in the offseason program.
Mission Accomplished, Again
It seems, according to President Obama, that the war is over.
The three goals of Obama's 'higher platform'
Obama appearing on Spanish-language channel today.
