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All-star jazz group shines
By Jeremy Goodman | Feb. 23, 2005, midnight | In Print »
On Friday, Feb. 18, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker and Roy Hargrove performed at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., on their "Directions in Music" tour. Their nearly three-hour performance was as powerful, complex and inexplicable as any music being played today.
Booker T. Washington
By Adith Sekaran | Feb. 23, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Booker T. Washington was born into slavery in 1856 but strived to become the well-known, educated man people see him as today. Recognized for founding Tuskegee Institute, Washington ensured that the school emphasized academics and practical areas for the advancement of uneducated blacks.
Heaven, Hell and "Constantine"
By Christopher Consolino | Feb. 23, 2005, midnight | In Print »
John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) is a self-righteous exorcist attempting to buy his way into heaven in director Francis Lawrence's "Matrix" meets Sunday school horror flick "Constantine." Though from the previews "Constantine" may look like a demonologists' cup of tea, the film, based on the DC/Vertigo comic book "Hellblazer," would satisfy anybody looking for a remedial plot along with a satanic dose of blood, violence and gore.
A big McWin for free speech
By Alex Mazerov | Feb. 23, 2005, midnight | In Print »
On Feb. 14, the same day that a federal appeals court ruled that reporters at The New York Times and Time magazine may face jail time if they refuse to testify before a grand jury about their confidential conversations with government sources, free-speech advocates across the pond in England earned a huge victory.
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.
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.
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: Takoma Station
By Diana Frey | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
The outside of the Takoma Metro station, one of the stops now featured on Silver Chips Online's new Metro section.
Click here to see a gallery of Metro pictures.
Roller coaster weekend makes NHL look even worse
By Michael Bushnell | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »
The NHL did it again. Incredible. And by incredible I mean absolutely disgraceful. That's what Saturday's labor meetings were to the sport that somehow made itself look even more inept and selfish than it was when the season got cancelled on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Photo: Court House - Boston Market
By Emma Norvell | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
These restuarants and stores line the street across from the entrance to the Court House station.
Photo: Metro Center Station
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Pentagon City - J.Crew
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Friendship Heights - Saks Fifth Avenue
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: "Constantine" movie poster
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Photo: Tenleytown Station
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Dupont circle - Kramerbooks
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
A bookstore and grill located near Dupont Circle.
Photo: Dupont Circle - Wrapworks
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Pentagon Station
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Tenleytown - Best Buy
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
A Best Buy store located near Tenleytown
Photo: Farragut North - Starbucks
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Pentagon City Station
By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Spike Lee
By Zahra Gordon | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Undoubtedly, one of the most controversial directors in America is Spike Lee, a man who has enjoyed a prosperous career of more than 15 years. Lee has not only created great films but has built a production empire consisting of his own record label, 40 Acres & A Mule Musicworks, his own production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, and his own chain of clothing stores, Spike's Joint.
Silver Chips Online Oscar predictions
By Grace Harter, Danny Scheer, Joanna Pinto-Coelho | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Three of Silver Chips Online's entertainment staff writers have endeavoured to predict the winners of the 2004-2005 Academy Awards. Submit your own predictions in 12 poll categories!
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