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Pedestrians walk in downtown Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 22, 2012. The capital of this former Soviet republic has shed its dour, industrial image and evolved into a vibrant metropolis combining the old world charms of Istanbul with the architectural ostentations of Dubai. (Associated Press)
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Pvt. Jose Vazquez, left, and Pvt. Aaron Johnson, second from left, along with other Honor Guard soldiers place flags before each grave in preparation for Memorial Day, during the annual "Flags-In" ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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President George W. Bush greets Artie Muller, national executive director of Rolling Thunder, and singer Nancy Sinatra at the White House in May 2004. Mr. Muller and Miss Sinatra will again be part of the Memorial Day Rolling Thunder tribute to veterans. (Associated Press)
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Soprano Denyce Graves will open the Castleton Festival of opera and orchestral music with a recital. The festival, in Rappahannock County, Va., runs from June 22 to July 22.
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Alicia Curtis and Dustin Kimball are dancers with Bowen McCauley Dance. The troupe will perform at the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival on Aug. 2, 4 and 5.
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A dish of pineapple bark chicken with grilled salsa gained flavor from the enzymes in the pineapple, which also helped tenderize the meat. Put chicken breast cutlets between two strips of pineapple skin and let them "marinate" for a bit. (Associated Press)
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**FILE** Lifeguard Breanna Adams watches as children jump from the diving board at the Anacostia Pool and Recreation Center in Washington, D.C., on July 21, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Photo courtesy of Aidan Design Richard A. Subaran of Aidan Design in Bethesda said many clients choose to use a reclaimed cabinet as a kitchen island.
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The upgraded kitchen features cherry cabinets in light and dark finishes as well as black granite counters.
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The focal point of the home - from inside and out - is the two story atrium, a room entirely wrapped in glass on three sides. The home's open dining room and living room overlook the atrium.
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Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler will be among the guests at the Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation's "Night of Heroes Gala" Thursday. (Associated Press)
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A Rolling Thunder member's motorcycle is seen May 12, 2012, in Fort Washington, Md. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Bikers make their way across the Memorial bridge from Virgnia into Washington during the 18th annual Rolling Thunder ride on May 29, 2005. The message on the clipboard reads: “Love never loses its way home.” Seven years later and now marking its silver anniversary, Rolling Thunder is bigger than ever. (The Washington Times)
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Deborah Shekleton of Waldorf, Md., 17, Marine Cpl. Joe Coaxum, and Debora's father Jim read some of the names on the wall while waiting for another member of the Rolling Thunder Maryland Chapter to hose soap off the Vietnam Memorial while cleaning the memorial's wall in the early morning, Washington, D.C., Sunday, May 13, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
