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Architect Frank Gehry's design for an extension of the Corcoran Gallery of Art was aimed at solving the space situation, but plans were abandoned when it became clear that the total cost could not be met from a fund started for the purpose. Mr. Gehry did receive $17 million for his design. (Gehry Partners/Corcoran Gallery of Art via Associated Press)
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Boneless short ribs take the place of a meat patty on this summer slider. Snow pea slaw adds a cool, fresh flavor. (Associated Press)
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Marvin Bourne of Richmond takes his wife, Karen on a tank ride, which he called "an awesome Christmas present." (Associated Press)
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Nick Walker takes the controls while his father, Brad, looks out from the turret. 'Drive-a-Tank' owner Tony Borglum goes along for the ride. (Associated Press)
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Drive-a-Tank owner Tony Borglum gives participants a lesson in driving a tank. The Kasota, Minn., business gives customers a chance to take their inner Rambo around a mile-long dirt course and crush a car. Other weapons and crushables are available.
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Fettuccine-style shirataki noodles are mixed with fresh summer vegetables for a delicious and healthy pasta salad. (Associated Press)
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President Obama walks with Col. Ken Rizer and his wife, Cheri, before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on July 5, 2012. Obama is heading to Ohio and Pennsylvania for a campaign bus trip. (Associated Press)
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**FILE** A construction worker wearing a safety harness installs roofing tiles June 27, 2012, in Springfield, Ill. (Associated Press)
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D.R. Horton is building 11 traditional single-family homes on 10,679-square-foot sites at Cottage Farm in Alexandria. The four-bedroom Covington model, with 2,809 square feet, is priced from $719,990.
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The Covington model's center-island kitchen is open to the breakfast area and family room. The kitchen has 42-inch cabinets, granite counters and hardwood flooring.
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The kitchen, which is open to the family room, has a breakfast bar. A family-room fireplace is optional.
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Photo courtesy of kelley interior design Kelley Proxmire of Kelley Interior Design in Bethesda suggests using a mirror on an outdoor fence or various groupings of potted plants to add interest to a patio or deck.
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The floor-to-ceiling windows in the two-story living room overlook the deck and a pond. The stone fireplace has a slate hearth and mahogany mantel. The living room also features a wet bar.
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The dining room has hardwood flooring, a cathedral ceiling and French doors that lead onto the deck. It opens into the two-story living room.
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The home at 4338 Old Columbia Pike in Annandale is on the market for $1,400,000. The contemporary-style home, built in 1990, features four bedrooms and four full baths on a lot of nearly 2 acres.
