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Controversy over A-Level examinations in German school

By Fidan Karimova | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The article below is from the Carl-von-Ossietzky-Gymnasium school newspaper, located in Hamburg, Germany. The article deals with the newly implemented A-Level examination, a test that is taken by all graduating students in thirteenth grade in Hamburg schools. The A-Level exam is very similar to the standardized testing in American schools.

Governor pushes highway plan

By Jeremy Goodman | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the period of public comment ended on Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s (R) proposed intercounty connector (ICC), a highway that would link Interstate 270 near Rockville with Interstate 95 near Laurel. Ehrlich has labeled the ICC "his top transportation priority,” and the Maryland General Assembly is expected to vote on the project before the legislative session ends on April 11.

Doug Williams

By Danielle Foster | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Washington Redskin Doug Williams was the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl. He was named the MVP of the Super Bowl XXII, after leading his team to a 42-10 defeat of the Denver Broncos.

Photo: Bethesda - Bethesda Row

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Bethesda Row features movies that are not played at most average movie theaters. It's movies are mostly independent and foreign films.

Photo: Dupont circle - Kramerbooks

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A bookstore and grill located near Dupont Circle.

Photo: Tenleytown - Best Buy

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A Best Buy store located near Tenleytown

Photo: Metro Center - Potbelly

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Photo: Pentagon City - Gap

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Photo: Cleveland Park Station

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Cleveland Park Station

Photo: Doug Williams

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Doug Williams, football player for the Washington Redskins.

Photo: woodley Park - sake club

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Pentagon Station

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Photo: Dupont Circle - Wrapworks

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Photo: Local News

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Photo: Friendship Heights Station

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Friendship Heights station

Photo: Pentagon - Lacoste

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Keanu Reeves in "Constantine"

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The brooding Keanu Reeves as John Constantine in "Constantine."

Photo: Foster Brothers Coffee

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: "Constantine" movie poster

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Photo: Court House - AMC Movie Theater

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Photo: Friendship Heights - Neiman-Marcus

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Photo: Tenleytown - Hudson trail Outfitters

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Sinclairs represent Blair at State Championship

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Halsey and Ashlyn Sinclair represented the Blair indoor track team today at the Maryland State Championship for indoor track and field. The girls placed highly in each of the three events they competed in: the 800m, 1600m and 3200m. Each girl finished 7th or better in each event, but only Halsey was able to improve upon one of her times from the Regional Championships.

Photo: farragut North - Gap

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Friendship Heights - Maggianos

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Maggiano's restaurant, located near the Friendship Heights station.

Click here for a review of Maggiano's.