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Ashley Carpenter takes lunch orders at the Tilted Kilt, in Tempe, Ariz. The eatery is part of a booming niche in the restaurant industry known as "breastaurants" or sports bars that feature scantily clad waitresses. These small chains are copying the business model of Hooters, which pioneered the concept starting in the 1980s. (Associated Press)
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Cooking show host Bobby Flay poses backstage with the Emmy for best culinary program for his "Barbecue Addiction" at the 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Todd Williamson, Invision)
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** FILE ** This Feb. 17, 2012, photo shows a general view of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Police say two people have been found dead in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide in a room shooting at the Beverly Hilton, just hours before the Daytime Emmy Awards are being held at the posh hotel. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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This summertime version of Cobb salad is prepared with ingredients cooked on the grill. (Associated Press)
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Matt Lauer may not be having Ann Curry at his side much longer as a co-host of NBC's "Today." (Associated Press)
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The mansion at the corner of 1120 Rhode Island Ave. NW is being converted into eight condos. The homes at Newport Tower range in size from 500 to 675 square feet and are priced from $349,000 to $424,000.
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@Chart text:The condos at Newport Tower will be similar to those built at a Lock 7 project at 1221 12th St. NW. and will include custom kitchens, restored heart pine flooring, stained-glass transoms and energy-efficient windows.
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@Chart text:The condos at Newport Tower will be similar to those built at a Lock 7 project at 1221 12th St. NW. and will include custom kitchens, restored heart pine flooring, stained-glass transoms and energy-efficient windows.
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Courtesy of Case Design/Remodeling Using a space-saving microwave and installing cabinets that extend to the ceiling are ways to find extra space in a small kitchen.
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Some design solutions may involve moving walls, as was done for this family kitchen. (Photograph courtesy of Case Design/Remodeling)
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Van Metre Homes is building 159 condominiums at Mercer Park Metropolitan Flats and Towns at Stone Ridge in Aldie. The homes have 1,000 to 2,534 finished square feet, with base prices from $199,990 to $309,990.
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The Page model features an open family room, center-island kitchen and breakfast area on the main level. The Page has 1,800 square feet and is priced from $272,990.
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The 1840s Accokeek plantation home known as Bellevue is on the market for $949,000. The home, which sits on more than 10 acres, has four bedrooms and two full baths. A guest house and Greek folly on the property offer additional bedrooms and baths.
