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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)
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Tiger Woods tees off June 28, 2012, on the first hole in the opening round of the AT&T National golf tournament at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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**FILE** Britain's David Beckham holds the Olympic torch during the May 18, 2012, ceremony at RNAS Culdrose, in Cornwall, England, to mark the arrival of the Olympic flame to Britain from Greece. (Associated Press)
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The Truman model has an octagonal family room that is open to the center-island kitchen and breakfast area.
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The Kiawah model at the Peninsula on the Indian River has 2,507 square feet and is priced from $339,900. This model has a main-level master suite, two upper-level bedrooms, two full baths and a powder room.
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The kitchen, which was renovated last year, has hardwood flooring, granite counters, maple cabinets and a distinctive tile backsplash.
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The home at 2947 Macomb St. NW in the District's Cleveland Park neighborhood is on the market for $1,350,000. The home, built in 1916, has been expanded and renovated over the years so it is now almost double the size of the original home. It has four bedrooms, three full baths and a powder room.
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At the back of the house, the owner bumped out a narrow room to create a two-story great room with a wall of windows and a cathedral ceiling.
