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Polish opposition leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski places a candle at the memorial dedicated to his twin brother, Lech, and the other passengers who died in the plane crash near Smolensk, Russia, on April 10, 2010. (Associated Press)
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This photo provided by Disney Parks, shows an artist's rendering that depicts the proposed Shanghai Disney Resort. Walt Disney Co. and its Shanghai partner broke ground Friday, April 8, 2011 for a long-awaited theme park that Disney hopes will draw legions of newly affluent Chinese and provide a cornerstone for its brand in the world's most populous country. (AP Photo/Disney Parks)
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Tour guide Karen Van Gilder describes the rich history of the artwork in the rotunda at the nation's Capitol in Washington, D.C., Friday, April 8, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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This image provided by the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on Thursday, April 7, 2011 shows a proposal for a space shuttle exhibit in New York. Enterprise will go to New York City's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum for display in a glass enclosure on a Manhattan pier on the Hudson River, next to the aircraft carrier that houses the museum. (AP Photo/Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum)
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This unbaked confection of cookie chunks and chocolate is similar to what Prince William has requested for his groom's cake. "He's having a bit of fun with it," says British chef Camilla Schneideman. (Associated Press)
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At Rosenblum Cellars, the idea of mixing chocolate and wine goes back about a decade, says winemaker John Kane. (Associated Press/Rosenblum Cellars)
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Opici Wines has introduced Cocoa di Vine. More vintners are amping up the decadence decibels with blends of wine infused with chocolate flavorings. (Associated Press/Opici Wines)
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A limousine once belonging to mobster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel is on display at the "Mob Experience" exhibit at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. (Associated Press)
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Gabrielle Davison of Bowie and her son Dominic try to get their kite airborne during the 2009 Kite Festival, then sponsored by the Smithsonian, on the grounds of the Washington Monument. (J.M. Eddins Jr./The Washington Times)
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Tom and Tara Frazier of Annandale fly rainbow-colored kites alongside other aficiandos at the 2008 Kite Festival, part of the kickoff festivities for the National Cherry Blossom Festival for 45 years. The event is in peril this year because of the chance the federal government will be shut down if the budget battle on Capitol Hill remains unresolved. (The Washington Times)
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The Smithsonian Kite Festival may not take off as planned this year because of the winds of politics in Washington. The kite festival traditionally kicks off festivities for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which also would be canceled by a federal government shutdown. (The Washington Times)
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The 2012 Ram Cargo Van is available in four paint colors: Bright Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Stone White and True Blue Pearl.
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A typical home in the Christina has a living area open to the kitchen, which has stainless steel appliances and granite counters.
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The pool kitchen, which provides catering space for outdoor parties, was outfitted with a soapstone counter and farmhouse sink by Nadia Subaran of Aidan Design in Bethesda.
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The "secret garden" bedroom was transformed from an office by Samantha Friedman of Samantha Friedman Interior Designs.
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The grounds at this year's DC Design House, in the Forest Hills neighborhood, have been restored with a koi pond, pea-gravel paths and a lawn terrace. The house will be open to the public beginning Saturday.
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The home at 2218 Cathedral Ave. NW in Woodley Park is on the market for $1,198,555. The row home, built in 1923 and renovated in 2008, faces Rock Creek Park.
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The main level of the Remington model features a two-story foyer flanked by the living and dining rooms. The center-island kitchen is open to the family room. Upstairs are the master suite, with a walk-in closet and luxury bath, three more bedrooms, and a second full bath.
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The Remington Place model has a center-island kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a walk-in pantry and a breakfast area.
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NVHomes is building single-family homes on 1-acre sites at the Warfields in Glenelg, Md. The homes have 2,708 to 4,576 finished square feet, with base prices from $679,990 to $809,990.
