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From Monday, July 10 to Saturday, July 15, breakdancers from France and Brazil headline a dynamic lineup determined to reinvent American theatre and dance and engage DC urbanites in the nation’s capital at the 6th Annual DC Hip-Hop Theater Festival, a production of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Hip-Hop Theater Festival. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Studio Theater and Woodrow Wilson Plaza will be the main venues for performances. The free festival will showcase the dynamic brand of contemporary art, music, theater, dance and poetry being crafted by members of the hip-hop generation. The festival is free and open to the public. “The festival’s performers are exciting and keep people coming back,” says Anthony Gittens, Executive Director of the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities. “These young artists are willing to break from the norm and in doing so have developed an art form that is wholly unique.” WHAT: Free festival of art, music, theater, dance, poetry and film inspired by hip-hop. WHO: Niels "Storm" Robitzky from France Frank Ejara from Brazil John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Terrace Theater DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Hip-Hop Theater Festival of New York City WHEN: Monday, July 10 - Saturday, July 15 Opening night is July 10 at 6 pm at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Showtimes vary throughout the week. WHERE: The festival opens at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts at 6 pm. The rest of the performance locations vary throughout the week based on each show. The nearest Metro to the Kennedy Center is Foggy Bottom; there is a free shuttle bus.

I dig 'Groove with you'. I mixed with 'Summertime Feeling' at a party.

There is a really good italian barber shop in north Dupont. I will see if I can get an address for you.

I got an email to locate the state birds. So here they are. If you have any more info please add to the list. Alabama Yellowhammer aka Northern Flicker Colaptes auratus Alaska Willow Ptarmigan Lagopus lagopus Arizona Cactus Wren Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus Arkansas Mockingbird aka Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos California California Quail Callipepla californica Colorado Lark Bunting Calamospiza melanocorys Connecticut American Robin Turdus migratorius Delaware Blue Hen Chicken Gallus gallus Florida Mockingbird Georgia Brown Thrasher Toxostoma rufum Hawaii Nēnē or Hawaiian Goose Branta sandvicensis Idaho Mountain Bluebird Sialia currucoides Illinois Cardinal aka Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Indiana Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Iowa Eastern Goldfinch aka American Goldfinch Carduelis tristis Kansas Western Meadowlark Sturnella neglecta Kentucky Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Louisiana Eastern Brown Pelican Pelecanus occidentalis Maine Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapilla Maryland Baltimore Oriole Icterus galbula Massachusetts Black-capped Chickadee Michigan American Robin Turdus migratorius Minnesota Common Loon Gavia immer Mississippi Mockingbird Missouri Eastern Bluebird Sialia sialis Montana Western Meadowlark Nebraska Western Meadowlark Nevada Mountain Bluebird Sialia currucoides New Hampshire Purple Finch Carpodacus purpureus New Jersey Eastern Goldfinch New Mexico Roadrunner aka Greater Roadrunner Geococcyx californianus New York Bluebird North Carolina Cardinal North Dakota Western Meadowlark Ohio Cardinal Oklahoma Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Tyrannus forficatus Oklahoma (game bird) Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo Oregon Western Meadowlark Pennsylvania Ruffed Grouse Bonasa umbellus Rhode Island Rhode Island Red Chicken Gallus gallus South Carolina Carolina Wren Wild Turkey (state game bird) Thryothorus ludovicianus Meleagris gallopavo South Dakota Ring-necked Pheasant aka Common Pheasant Phasianus colchicus Tennessee Mockingbird Texas Mockingbird Utah California Gull Larus californicus Vermont Hermit Thrush Catharus guttatus Virginia Cardinal Washington Willow Goldfinch aka American Goldfinch Carduelis tristis West Virginia Cardinal Wisconsin Robin Wyoming Western Meadowlark

I have been reading Matt Cutts, Google's chief search engineer's blog and here is what is being said.

I just received this report. I have not had a chance to validate:

Click on this link and watch an endless loop of photos. You can zoom in one photo to see another. http://interact10ways.com/usa/information_interactive.htm

I went to see Xmen III this weekend. I was totally surprised by the plot. My mouth dropped when Jean Grey vaporized Professor Xavier.

Jillybean, Take a look at the DCpages official Memorial Day Ceremony Gallery.

I just received this message and was wondering if anyone has any background of this lawsuit.

I too hope the new owner of the Washington Nationals decides to keep Alfonso Soriono. He could be the Cal Ripken of the franchise. That is if Alfonso has the heart for it.

Here is a statement Jonathan Rees sent to me.

You should change that title Vote. It should be Vote for Flyleaf. You should also put a link to some Flyleaf music that people can listen to. Just a thought.

Ok Here is the message I recieved from Google about the problem.

Leaked: AT&T NSA documents The federal court in San Francisco barred the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), its representatives and its technical experts from discussing or disseminating these documents, but did not include whistleblower Mark Klein or the press in the gag order. EFF's suit accuses AT&T of illegally handing over its customers' telephone and Internet records and communications to the National Security Agency (NSA). The evidence at issue was filed as support for EFF's motion for a preliminary injunction against AT&T, seeking to stop the company's ongoing violations of the law and the privacy of its customers. Here is Mark Klein's statement in its entirety.

Here is an excerpt of U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) explains his decision to support the war in Iraq at The New School commencement address in New York City. I think no one can argue this man is a patriot.

In an Industry First, a Theatrical Release and the Original Complete PC Game which Inspired the Movie will be Packaged and Released Together on DVD! Visual Entertainment and Majesco have partnered to bundle these two leading entertainment formats into one action-packed package for release on May 23. UNIVERSAL CITY, CA (March 29, 2006) - Get ready for an action-packed adventure with the bundled release of BloodRayne the DVD and BloodRayne 2 the PC Video Game on May 23. Visual Entertainment will release the Director's Unrated Cut which features a knockout alternative ending and the Original Full Theatrical version on DVD. BloodRayne 2 the PC Video Game will be available on a separate DVD. Consumers will be able to see the movie and play the complete game which inspired the movie when they purchase this 2 disc DVD set. BloodRayne will be available on May 23, 2006 for $26.99. Visual Entertainment and Majesco Entertainment are partnering to provide consumers with one complete entertainment experience. These two companies have bundled these complementary entertainment formats into one exciting package. Visual Entertainment will also extend and expand upon the movie and game experience by offering compelling DVD bonus features. These bonus features will include stunt outtakes, movie storyboards, CGI movie making, deleted scenes and commentary from world renowned director Uwe Boll. Director Uwe Boll is well known for taking video game properties and transforming them into major feature films. Two of his recent films include House of the Dead and Alone in the Dark. "I have always been inspired by the creativity of these games and been excited about transforming them into a full movie experience" said director Uwe Boll. Directed by Uwe Boll, and starring Kristanna Loken (Terminator 2) in the title role of Rayne, the film boasts an all-star cast including Academy Award® winner Ben Kingsley (Sexy Beast), Michael Madsen (Kill Bill, Sin City), Michelle Rodriguez (The Fast and the Furious), Billy Zane (Titanic) and Michael Aday "Meat Loaf" (Fight Club). The BloodRayne DVD and video game release will be supported by an extensive marketing and promotions campaign including advertising on television, radio, national magazines, college and military publications, and online outlets reaching the core young male demographic. Synopsis: BloodRayne delivers not-stop action and incredible special effects. Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3) stars as the sexy killing machine determined to use her supernatural fighting skills to combat the dawn of a new vampire supremacy.

Just to set the record straight, California Democrat Nancy Pelosi acknowledged she was briefed about the warrantless surveillance back in 2001. Below is a letter that Pelosi wrote in October 2001 when she was Ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, was declassified at her request in January 2006, along with the response from Lieutenant General Michael Hayden, then the NSA Director. Just a quick note on what is a redacted statement. In the documents listed, identifying information has been deleted (redacted) to the extent necessary to protect the personal privacy of individuals discussed in the letter. Public access to this personal information contained in the electronic copies of these documents posted on this web site is being denied pursuant to Exemption 6 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. §552 ((6), and the Department's implementing regulations at 34 CFR 5.71(a). This FOIA exemption requires agencies to withhold information the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. After reading the above I then went to Congresswoman Pelosi's web site and read her view on 'Protecting Our Country and Our Constitution' section. If the above communication are all accurate and her belief on our constitution is correct, then I can only assume that Pelosi supports NSA's wiretapping. Otherwise, she would have made a huge issue out of it way before the Times story broke. It is hard to determine how much Rep. Pelosi knew, but I would surmise much more than we do now. Maybe this is why she does not want to impeach the President. If the Democrats retake the House, Rep. Nancy Pelosi will almost certainly become the first female Speaker.

I went to Friday nights game and my buddy thought the Nationals would lose the rest of their games. He was just mad that he lost a $100 bet. Looks like the Orioles have no offense. The birds are tied for last place. Who would have thought. Did you know? Soriano leads the Major Leagues in leadoff home runs with nine. Oh I also saw that Battle of the Beltway ad on the paper. Another friend of mine told me about it. It looks like the Post just wanted to show what side they are on. I bet the editor did not see that page. It was just a marketing stunt. Check out our Battle of the Beltway photo gallery.

E85 is the term for motor fuel blends of 85 percent ethanol and just 15 percent gasoline. E85 is an alternative fuel as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy. Besides its superior performance characteristics, ethanol burns cleaner than gasoline; it is a completely renewable, domestic, environmentally friendly fuel that enhances the nation's economy and energy independence. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 also recognizes E85 as an alternative fuel. In order to operate on E85, vehicles need to be compatible with alcohol use. The conversion cost to make FFVs compatible with E85 typically includes upgrades to the fuel system components, the addition of a fuel sensor, and reprogramming the EPOM (computer chip) in the ECM/PCM (electronic control module/power train control module). Click below to find out if your vehicle is E85 compatible. http://www.e85fuel.com/e85101/flexfuelvehicles.php

Chavez respects Gadhafi. I think the United States has sent a message through Gadhafi that there are economic benifits to following peaceful route with the United States. I think Libya should be applauded for for denouncing it past its terrorist activities in the 1980s by compensating the families of victims of the UTA and La Belle disco bombings. In the end, peaceful diplomacy wins over terror every time.

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Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced today that he has selected a group led by real estate developer Theodore N. Lerner as the new owner of the Washington Nationals and will forward his selection to Major League Baseball's owners for their vote. Major League Baseball is expected to vote on Commissioner Selig's recommendation at its next owners' meeting, which will take place in New York on May 17th and 18th. The purchase price for the franchise was set at $450 million. "We had eight very capable and qualified groups bidding for the Nationals," said Commissioner Selig, "and choosing one was extremely difficult. I thank those that were not chosen for their interest and for the great amount of time, energy and patience they devoted to the process. "I am very excited about the Lerner family and what they will bring to the Washington Nationals, the community and Major League Baseball. From the very beginning of the process they have been committed to the goals of stable yet innovative ownership, diversity within the ownership group, and solid baseball management. Throughout the long application period, they have not varied from those goals and have scrupulously followed our procedures. "In the end, I determined that family ownership and major investment by a central person has served baseball well in the past and will continue to serve the game well in the future. Accountability is critical in a situation where teams must compete on the field but be partners off the field and in the community. I am confident the Lerners will be accountable to their fans and to baseball. "Family ownership has long been a model for baseball. The O'Malleys with the Dodgers, the Fetzers with the Tigers and the Galbraiths with the Pirates are several historical examples that had great success in the game. And, among the successful family-operated teams today are the Wilpons with the Mets, the Pohlads in Minnesota, and the Moores family in San Diego. I believe the Lerner family will be another excellent example and I look forward to working with them." As part of the process, Major League Baseball has emphasized the need for strong local and diverse ownership, a requirement that was met by the Lerner Group. Ted, his son Mark, were born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area, while his sons-in-law, Edward L. Cohen and Robert K. Tanenbaum, are long-time residents. Nearly all of the Lerner Family business as well as their personal and philanthropic interests are local. For more than 50 years, they have developed, operated and managed real estate projects that Washingtonians use - from shopping centers to offices to homes. This is not Ted Lerner's first foray into baseball. In the mid-1970s, several years after the Senators departed Washington, D.C. for Texas, he contacted then-Commissioner Bowie Kuhn about returning a team to the D.C. area. He also had tried to purchase the Baltimore Orioles. Former Atlanta Braves President Stan Kasten is part of the Nationals' ownership as are a diverse group of local business leaders that includes: • Paxton K. Baker, Vice President and General Manager of BET Digital Networks; • Sports broadcaster James T. Brown; • Faye F. Fields, founder of Integrated Resource Technologies, Inc.; • Alphonso Maldon, Jr., Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Management Officer for Government Banking Services in the Corporate Banking Department at the PNC Financial Services Group; • B. Doyle Mitchell, Jr., President and CEO of Industrial Bank, NA; • George Munoz, Principal of Munoz Investment Banking Group, LLC; • Raul R. Romano, President and CEO of Alliance Consulting Group, LLC; • Rodney E. Slater, Partner, Patton Boggs LLP, and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation; and • Jarvis C. Stewart, Chairman and Managing Partner of Stewart Partners LLC. The Lerners cannot take full control of the Nationals until their acquisition is approved by the Major League clubs and the sales process closes. Until that time, the Lerner group may consult with current club President Tony Tavares and his front office to ensure a smooth transition of ownership. The Lerners, however, are expected to be immediately involved in the detailed stadium planning process to move that forward as rapidly as possible. "I also want to thank Tony Tavares, Jim Bowden, Frank Robinson and the entire Nationals' staff for their continuing hard work on our behalf," said Commissioner Selig. "Everyone in the industry is grateful for their efforts."

This was the failure of the leader not the failure of a mission. From reading your post the death of Esequiel Hernandez, Jr. was an accidental homicide. I can promise you that there will be no mission to capture American citizens of Hispanic/Latino descent. The death of Esequiel Hernandez will be remembered with the respect that it deserves and a lesson for future military and civilian operations.

Last Monday Taliban was planning to attack the Forward Operating Base (FOB) where Rob is stationed in retaliation for capturing their leader along with a cache of weapons, and insurgents. The attack never came, due to a really good relationship local villagers. Rob is either going to FOB Lagman, which is the battalion headquarters, where his platoon will be the permanent Quick Response Force for the entire battalion. The other possible outpost is FOB Lain, which is a Special Forces base, his platoon would be attatched to them, and acting as their bulk muscle when needed. I am just happy Rob is alive. He is a hero in my book.