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Good shows worth seeing will be part of the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival this weekend. For more international flavors, there's Imamyar Hasanov (shown) and Pezhham Akhavass, two Azerbaijani musicians who will bring the sounds of the Caspian Sea to D.C.

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The National Children's Museum in Oxon Hill, Md., is launching its Trader Center this weekend, where your child can bring the rocks he or she has discovered, and trade them for better rocks. They can also learn about bartering, which is another lesson that may very well save parents a fortune.

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Tourists as well as police on patrol in cities have turned to the Segway as a means to get around. The Smithsonian Institution is offering Segway tours on the Mall. (The Washington Times)

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As American as apple pie, these flaky phyllo cigars let you enjoy Fourth of July feasting without giving up your healthy-eating habits. (Associated Press)

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On a spring horseback tour of the Gettysburg battlefield, the Nussbaumfamily visits the Henry Spangler Farm, which served as a field hospital during and after the July 1-3, 1863, battle. From the left are father Rob; Madigan, 9; mother Nancy; and Nicole, 14. Riding horseback brings tourists closer to the troops' vantage. (Associated Press)

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Billy Hurley III waves to the crowd after hitting a chip shot on the sixth hole at Congressional Country Club during first round play of the AT&T National golf tournament, Bethesda, Md., Thursday, June 28, 2012. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Davis Love III, center, waves to the crowd after sinking his putt as Dustin Johnson, left, sets up to putt on the eighth hole on the first day of the AT&T National golf tournament held at Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, Md., Thursday, June 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)