2002's Pageant of the Peace, Lighting of the National Christmas Tree ceremony was beautifully covered with eight inches of snow. It truely made the Ellipse, near the White House, look like a wonderful winter wonderland.
Explore the Embassies in Washington, DC at during the holidays. Take a look inside and enjoy their festive decorations and amazing architecture.
Dan Snyder Defeats Washington Redskins
Sentiments about the Dan Snyder era... "At least the Redskins can't lose a bye week." A long shout of boo began after Brian Mitchell's thanks to Dan Snyder. Brian shouted, "No. Don't do that. Wait!" Fan vs. Owner resentment started during the Redskins loss agains the winless Chiefs. It was 3rd quarter, Washington had turned over the football again. Jason Campbell got benched. Collins did worse. Joe Bugel's offensive line was not worth a damn. The Dream Seat section began chanting, "Snyder Sucks! Snyder Sucks! Snyder Sucks!" These premium season ticket holders are contracted to pay Snyder Management $500 a seat per game. The face value of one premium ticket during the Redskins vs. Eagles game was $125.00 per seat. This points to a major fan market decline. Management is upset that the fans are not getting good entertainment. The fans...
Synetic Theater presents 'Dracula'
From vampiric wolves howling in the Transylvanian night to the demonic desires of the Count and his consorts, the story of Dracula has stood the test of time in the imaginations of innumerable artists. Now Arlington, Virginia's Synetic Theater applies its own unique blend of movement and experimental theater to Bram Stoker's classic work. For more information call: 703.824.8060
Great Pumpkin Patch and Lostalot Corn Maze
Belvedere Plantation, U.S. 17, Spotsylvania. Fun barn, animals, corn maze. Patch admission: Friday 4 - 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $8, under 2 and over 65 free. Maze admission: Friday 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 10 p.m., Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.; $8, ages 12 and under $6. Combo tickets: $14 adults, $12 children.
800-641-1212, 540-371-8494.
Directions: From I-95, take Exit 126. Follow South 17, 7 miles to Entrance on left.
The hallmark event of Hispanic Heritage Month, CHCI's 32nd Annual Awards Gala, drew more than 2,200 guests, including 62 Members of Congress, ambassadors, celebrities, dignitaries, CHCI sponsors, fellows, and alumni to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. During an elegant night to remember, CHCI honored "Latinos Leading in the Arts."
A few statements by the President's are as follows:
"For more than 30 years, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute has through scholarships and fellowships and internships sought to lift up the next generation of Latino leaders. I came here one year ago as a candidate and said this was a goal I shared. Today, I am here as a President to say that this is a goal my administration is helping to meet ... I don't mean to brag, but the number of Latinos and Latinas I've ...
Maryland Rally for Health Insurance Reform
In mid-September 2009, President Obama gave a rousing speech at the University of Maryland at College Park concerning the state of America's health care system and ways to improve it. Although, as of this writing (8OCT2009), the President's approval rating has gone from 50% to 56% since September of 2009 and the first time the poll has seen an increase since January, when he was elected (the Associated Press/GfK poll). He spoke of American coming together as a nation and putting our political differences aside for the good of those who are not fortunate enough to have health insurance. "Fired Up? Ready to Roll" was a rallying phrase the President had used the previous year with great success and which he alluded to during an anecdotal story toward the end of the speech. Below are excerpts from his speech transcript:
Taxpayer March on Washington DC
A political storm is brewing in our Nation's capital. Tens of thousands of protesters attended the 9 - 12 Taxpayer March on Washington, DC. The purpose of the march was to protest the size and scope of government and promote nonviolent movement that will lead the United States to a more secure democracy. Crowds gathered at Freedom Plaza Saturday morning at 9:00 am. There were speakers and music until the march kicked off at 11:30 and proceeded down Pennsylvania Avenue to the West Front Lawn of the Capitol. The official rally began at 1:00 p.m.
Union Station in Washington DC
Opened on October 27, 1907 and completed in 1908, Union Station is considered to be one of the finest examples of the Beaux-Arts style of architecture. Architect, Daniel Burnham designed the building to be monumental in every respect and to serve as a gateway for the capital city.
At the time it was built, the Station covered more ground than any other building in the United States and was the largest train station in the world. The Station sits on the edge of an area once known as "Swam poodle," an infamous shantytown located on the sewer-y remnants of Tiber Creek. The total area occupied by the Station and the terminal zone was originally about 200 acres and included 75 miles of tracks. In fact, if put on its side, the Washington Monument could lie within the confines of the Station's concourse.
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Metrorail (commonly referred to as just Metro) is the rapid transit system in Washington, D.C. and its surrounding suburbs. The system is administered by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). In Maryland, Metro provides service to Montgomery County and Prince George's County; in Virginia, to Fairfax County, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria.
Since opening in 1976, the network has grown to include five lines, 86 stations, and 106.3 miles (171.1 km) of track. Metro is the second-busiest rapid transit system in the United States, in number of passenger trips, after the New York City Subway; there were 215.3 million trips, or 727,684 trips per weekday, on Metrorail in fiscal year 2008. In June 2008, Metro set a new monthly ridership record with 19,729,641 trips, or 798,456 per weekday. Fares ...