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** FILE ** Visitors view two Blacktip Reef Sharks and other tropical fish from the Okinawan sea on display in a glass tank placed outside the Sony Building in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district Monday, July 18, 2011. The display was part of a summer attraction in the landmark building. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

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The home at 7808 Southdown Road south of Alexandria is on the market for $3,555,000. The six-bedroom home, built in 2006, has sweeping views of the Potomac River from six rooms, including the master bedroom.

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This undated image courtesy of Jamiedurie.com shows an outdoor space designed by HGTV's Jamie Durie, host of "The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie," using solar lighting. Whether on a small terrace or in a sweeping landscape, lighting creates a welcoming and often dramatic atmosphere. (AP Photo/Jamiedurie.com )

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This undated image courtesy of Jamiedurie.com shows an outdoor space designed by HGTV's Jamie Durie, host of "The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie," using solar lighting. Whether on a small terrace or in a sweeping landscape, lighting creates a welcoming and often dramatic atmosphere. (AP Photo/Jamiedurie.com )

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The kitchen features a center island that doubles as a breakfast bar, ceramic tile flooring, Corian counters and white cabinets.

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The home at 5009 Ravenhill Row in the Harper's Choice village in Columbia, Md., is on the market for $650,000. Built in 1991, the home has six bedrooms, three full baths and a powder room.

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Elkton Eclipse centerfielder Erik "Dubs" Meyers, of Chesapeake, Md., slides into home plate as he avoids a tag from Potomac Nine catcher Jeff "Piper" Hornberger, of Crofton, Md., during the Loudoun Preservation Society's 19th Century Baseball Day. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

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Hayley Atwell (right) portrays fellow officer Peggy Carter in 'Captain America.' (Paramount Pictures photograph)

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Dressed as Gen. Robert E. Lee for the weekend, Al Stone of Hinton, W.Va., stays in the shade under his tent to keep cool in Manassas on Thursday. Mr. Stone and his friends were camping out the entire weekend near the Manassas Museum to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the First Battle of Bull Run.

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Stage winner Andy Schleck of Luxembourg crosses the finish line on Galibier pass to win the 18th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 200.5 kilometers (124.6 miles) starting in Pinerolo, Italy and finishing on Galibier pass, Alps region, France. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

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Dressed as General Robert E. Lee for the weekend, Al Stone of Hinton, W.V., stays in the shade under his tent to keep cool, in Manassas, Va., Thursday, July 21, 2011. Stone and his friends were camping out the entire weekend near the Manassas Museum to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the First Battle of Bull Run/Manassas. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

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Chef Nate Appleman, for the summer season, recommends a robustly flavored salad of tomatoes, raw corn and cantaloupe dressed with a jalapeno vinaigrette. "I tend to eat lighter in the summer," he says of his choice. (Associated Press)

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Pedicab driver Jared Denmar, of Dunn Loring, said his best method for cooling down after a ride in the Washington heat is to grab two large containers of water. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

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Gabriel Carvajal of Cali, Colombia, dips his head into a sprinkler while 4-year-old Emmanuel Contreas of Boston rubs his head in Washington on Wednesday. "The heat is never as bad as this where I live in Colombia," Mr. Carvajal said. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

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Lynchburg Hellcats players warm up in the batting cages at Pfitzner Stadium next to a road. The troubled stadium opened in 1983.

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** FILE ** As part of first lady Michelle Obama's nationwide campaign to lower childhood obesity rates, Wal-Mart and other retailers plan over the next five years to open or expand 1,500 stores in areas without easy access to fresh produce and other healthy foods. "This is a really big deal," Mrs. Obama said. (Associated Press)

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Steve Williams (top) and Tiger Woods were friends off the golf course, having served in each other's weddings.

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry, exploring a bid for the Republican presidential nomination, has a troubled relationship with tea party activists. Some Texas tea partyers are waging attacks in New Hampshire, home to the first-in-the-nation primary. (Associated Press)

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Indiana Walton, 82, cools herself on the front porch of her home in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Tuesday while her daughter, Tamara, drinks a cold soda pop. The heat poses a variety of health problems for older people. (Associated Press)

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The new location of the African American Civil War Museum at 1925 Vermont Ave. NW in Washington provides about 5,000 square feet after a $5 million renovation. The original location on U Street Northwest had about 700 square feet. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)