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February 2010 Contents: Great Dates

Published Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Editor’s Notes  The Washington Business Hall of Fame honored five new laureates.

Capital Comment  Obama’s winners and losers . . . Everything you need to know—and more—about the new Redskins coach . . . Gilbert Arenas finally gets help . . . When law partners split.

Where & When  Grease at the National . . . Georgia O’Keeffe at the Phillips . . . Jimmy Fallon at the Warner . . . Impressionists at the Corcoran . . . Disney on Ice at Verizon Center.

Making Love Last Two therapists talk about why some couples stay happy and others call it quits. Interview by Denise Kersten Wills.

A Doc to Call Your Own Tired of crowded waiting rooms and an assembly-line feeling? More doctors and patients are turning to “concierge” care.By Drew Lindsay.

Hacking the Bad Guys  The United States is fighting a new kind of war, deceiving and confusing the enemy with cyberweapons. The battle began with two admirals who secretly drew up the battle plans. What’s next? By Shane W. Harris.

Camera? Action! How one woman found herself in a Washington movie shoot with Reese Witherspoon and Jack Nicholson—and what really went on. By Carolyn Presutti.

Revenge of the Nerds Mutants on the Red Line, bombed-out houses in Chevy Chase, giant scorpions in Arlington. Welcome to Fallout 3, the blockbuster video game that Todd Howard and Emil Pagliarulo created in Rockville. By Michael Gaynor.

Is She the One? American women have medaled in figure skating at every Winter Olympics since 1976. Will Ashley Wagner be on the podium this year? By Drew Lindsay.

Up in the Air Republican leader Michael Steele stumbles, blunders, and falls—then springs back to life. By Paul West.

Great Dates  Wine bars, live music, dance clubs, ice-skating rinks, and lots more ideas to spice up your life. Edited by Denise Kersten Wills.

Dining Out Eola is making a case for the charms of the small, plucky independent. Plus—two hotly anticipated restaurants bow in DC, and a cozy cafe shines in Leesburg.

Best Bites First look at Kellari Taverna . . . Good Indian . . . Best pastry chefs.

Saffron King  Behroush Sharifi is behind some of the most unusual ingredients at local restaurants. By Kate Nerenberg.

Beauty Guide How much spending is too high-maintenance? Plus—diamonds as a girl’s best beauty secret, high-maintenance men, and a beauty treatment that comes with unexpected wrinkles.

Benefits  Good times for good causes in February.

Best of Silver Spring  You’ll find vintage shops, lots of good ethnic eats, and a great old seafood joint that never seems to change.

Sweetheart Deals Exclusive specials on chocolates, massages, and other Valentine’s Day treats. By McLean Robbins.

Real College Prep  Summer programs on college campuses help high-school kids get ready for the transition. By Michael Gaynor.

Not Mom’s Pearls  A Washington fashion staple gets an edgy update. By Jill Hudson Neal.

Find the Right Dog—or Cat! Here’s where to go and what to know to find a great pet. Plus—the best breeds for different people and more.

Close-In Getaways  Mountain retreats, country towns, and waterfront treasures—all a short drive away. By Molly Lehman and Gwendolyn Purdom.

Luxury Homes  Marriott, Hechinger offspring make deals. Plus—a $5-million bankruptcy deal.

Life of Song  When not performing, this musician is playing for charity and preaching from his keyboard pulpit. By Gretchen Cook.

A Sister to the Rescue  She wasn’t always my biggest cheerleader. Then I moved 3,600 miles away and she surprised me. By Courtney Rubin.

Our Valentine's Day Guide

Spending Valentine's Day with that special someone? Flying solo? Either way, here's our guide to make sure it's your best one yet. more

Killer App

Have a bunch of Silicon Valley geeks at Palantir Technologies figured out how to stop terrorists? more

Ask Harry and Louise: Does “My House, My Rules” Apply to Adults?

Our husband-and-wife advice team counsel a man wondering if it’s reasonable to expect his grown son to abide by the house rules. more

Sex—and Other Secrets

Iris Krasnow, the author of bestselling books on relationships, talks about what makes love last. more

A Conversation With Ivanka Trump About Winning the Old Post Office Bid

The Trump Organization says it’s committed to making the historic property the “finest hotel in the country, if not the world.” more


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