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...Protestant Christians. It's possible that Obama aides got so tied up in a search for ideological diversity - Warren is a theologically conservative Evangelical, Lowery a feisty political liberal, Robinson the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church and Watkins the first woman given such a prominent religious spot in an Inauguration ceremony - that they gave up on a goal of ecumenism. It's also likely that at a time when politicians use the phrase "church, synagogue or mosque" and both Hanukkah and Eid are celebrated at the White House, the addition of a rabbi to the lineup would...
...that waltzes in mid-afternoon during Reading Period, expecting to find an empty desk all for yourself. I, however, have been holed up in Lamont since last Thursday, trying to finish my junior thesis, retiring to the cushy chairs at night, only to drag myself back to my study spot come sunrise. And you think a casual 3 p.m. drop-by warrants a desk? Now don’t get me wrong. I understand how frustrating it is to finally muster the resolve to march over to Lamont only to scour every floor, and find one absentee desk after another...
...Progressive," is how owner Andy Shallal describes his joint's vibe - Busboys and Poets is where anarchy may ensue. A sweep of its clientele reveals a young crowd, Googling and iPhoning away. A strongly community-oriented spot, all are welcome, even if you only order one coffee to share between three and pilfer the WiFi. Humming, breathless chatter between foxy patrons and staff adds to the intrigue of the place, where the famished can nosh on Mahi Mahi sandwiches or wheatberry salads and the thirsty can swig anything from aromatic coffee to the DC Tap Water cocktail, a popular favorite...
...rusty joints find it difficult to handle four flights of stairs. Those with a lighter gait should speed it to the cozy top floor for a stunning city view. There are a few private parties at Tabaq this weekend, but it's still open to the public as the spot to hit for Mediterranean cuisine and intimate...
...long run, Bush clearly believes, the gaze of history will settle a few hundred yards to the southeast of the Miracle on the Hudson, on the spot where jets hammered skyscrapers and there were no happy endings. Speaking for the last time from the President's mansion, Bush recalled that his first such speech was on the evening of Sept. 11, 2001. An easy trick for his speechwriters would have been to toss in a few lines about the skill and courage of his countrymen on the plane in the river, but Bush decided not to go there...