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Washingtonians of the Year 2007: Jane Lang and Paul Sprenger

For 36 years, The Washingtonian has honored men and women who give their time and talents to make this a better place for all of us. They find ways to enrich the lives of everyone they touch.
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Washingtonians of the Year 2007: Donnie Simpson

For 36 years, The Washingtonian has honored men and women who give their time and talents to make this a better place for all of us. They find ways to enrich the lives of everyone they touch.
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Washingtonians of the Year 2007: Betty Jo Gaines

For 36 years, The Washingtonian has honored men and women who give their time and talents to make this a better place for all of us. They find ways to enrich the lives of everyone they touch.
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Washingtonians of the Year 2007: Leah Gansler

For 36 years, The Washingtonian has honored men and women who give their time and talents to make this a better place for all of us. They find ways to enrich the lives of everyone they touch.
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Think Small: Great Washington Area Charities

Want to make a year-end donation that’ll make a difference? These local charities may not be big, but they’re making a big splash.
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When Antonio Pereira felt a midlife crisis coming on, he gave up medicine for two years of study at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Now he wields a spatula as deftly as he does a scalpel.
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Bed and Beauty

Lots of big resorts have nice spas. Now cozy inns are getting in on the act.
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Fresh Start

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