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Digging Out: Winter Damage to Plants and Trees

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at 12:06 p.m. in Environment, Gardening, Leisure & Lifestyle

As the snow begins to melt, we get tips for rejuvenating our battered gardens and lawns.

Ski Washington!

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at 1:38 p.m. in Leisure & Lifestyle, Sports

To some people, heavy snow is Mother Nature's best advertisement. They can't wait to hit the slopes, hang ten on the half pipe, or sip hot chocolate by the fire. We've got ideas for more winter fun, including which winter escapes are...

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Blogging a Blizzard

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at 1:06 p.m. in Leisure & Lifestyle, Public Safety, Technology, Weather

During the historic blizzard, local blogs and listservs connected communities and provided a vital forum for discussion and information.

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Blogging the Mount Pleasant - Columbia Heights Corridor

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:24 p.m. in Arts & Culture, Business, Crime, DC, Fine Art, Food, Leisure & Lifestyle, Media, Opinion, Politics, Public Safety, Society, Transportation

They're online "eyes and ears" in some of the Washington region's most dynamic neighborhoods. Community bloggers are connecting neighborhood residents with news on their blocks and corners - and with each other. In advance of our upcoming...

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Warm Cocktails for Cold Weather

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at 1:31 p.m. in Food, Leisure & Lifestyle

We talk with local mixologists about libations for snowy days, and explore the anatomy of a great cocktail.

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Howard Ross: The Economics of Marriage

Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 1:06 p.m. in Economy, Leisure & Lifestyle, Society

Kojo and Howard Ross speak with the author of a new study on the economics of contemporary marriage.

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Women and Small Business

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at 1:06 p.m. in Business, Leisure & Lifestyle

Women running businesses face a number of hurdles, and having it all can prove elusive.

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Local Restaurant World Tour: Ethiopian Cuisine

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at 12:06 p.m. in Arts & Culture, Food, Leisure & Lifestyle, Society, Travel

Our "Local Restaurant World Tour" continues as we explore the food and culture of Ethiopia.

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Changing Your Life After a Heart Attack

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at 1:20 p.m. in Health, Leisure & Lifestyle

It's been more than a decade since local journalist Bruce Johnson had a massive heart attack. He joins Kojo to discuss the human and emotional side of cardiac health.

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Rethinking Carrots & Sticks: The Science of Motivation

Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 at 1:06 p.m. in Economy, Leisure & Lifestyle, Science, Technology

Kojo talks with Author Daniel Pink about new insights in the science of motivation.

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Virginia Legislative WrapupFunding Arts & Humanities During an Economic DownturnA Vaccine to Cure Addictions?Your Turn 8	The Promise and Risks of Medical RadiationRestitution for Child Pornography Victims 9	Changing an Institution: The U.S. Postal ServiceHistory and Future of the Postal ServiceDelivering Humanitarian Aid in Danger ZonesCookbooks and Culinary History 10	Domestic Violence and Protective Orders in MarylandGrowing Legacy of the Holocaust Museum Shooting An Ethically-Challenged Capital City? 11	The Politics Hour 12
Rainy Weather and River HealthMarin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Why Intelligence Fails 15	Digital MoneyCredit Default Swaps: Toxic Tools?D.C.'s Environmental Film Festival 16	Tragedies and the DC Emergency Medical Services Your TurnCulture in the Age of Digital Photography 17	Maryland Legislative UpdateProtection for Renters?A New Information Superhighway? 18

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