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Economists: Mild winter may have artificially inflated jobs data
Several analyses show that the mild winter boosted job growth by as much as 75,000 positions — an artificial inflation that economists say will be paid back in the coming months.
(By Ylan Q. Mui)
Obama has aggressive Internet strategy to woo supporters
The president's campaign is more aggressive than his rivals in using technology that can track and target people based on the Web sites they've been browsing.
(By T.W. Farnam)
Artist Thomas Kinkade dies at 54
The California "painter of light" was beloved by middlebrow art dealers but reviled by the establishment.
(By Associated Press)
Area Egyptians view Islamic party's rise, U.S. visit with hope, suspicion
The Washington region's Egyptian Americans view the Islamic party's rise and recent U.S. visit with a mix of hope and suspicion.
(By Pamela Constable)
Go-go's rhythm revolution
Go-go, D.C.'s native brand of funk music, is mutating, splintering off a more riotous sound known as "bounce beat" and creating a rift within the very community that nurtured it.
(By Chris Richards)
METRO
Ursula Mattheisen, conservation activist
The Falls Church homemaker volunteered with and supported conservation groups, receiving an award from the Izaak Walton League.
(, The Washington Post)
Bingu wa Mutharika, Malawi president
He helped bring a six-year boom to the impoverished country, but was increasingly intolerant of dissent.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
Fairfax to name new county executive
The board of supervisors wants the county's former CFO to be its new head official, a document says.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
No-slots casino pitched to Pr. George's
The alternative proposed in Annapolis would have Vegas-style table games but no slot machines.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Occupy D.C. camps move toward McPherson Square consolidation
With the permit to use Freedom Plaza expiring April 29, they've tentatively agreed to merge.
( by Annie Gowen and Jimm Phillips , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Fairfax to name new county executive
The board of supervisors wants the county's former CFO to be its new head official, a document says.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
No-slots casino pitched to Pr. George's
The alternative proposed in Annapolis would have Vegas-style table games but no slot machines.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Deadline nears for Md. budget deal
The 2012 assembly session ends Monday, but lawmakers break early Friday for the holidays.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Colgan (D-Pr. William) explains why he gave GOP critical vote on budget
His decision to cross the aisle likely will keep $300 million from going to Metrorail to Dulles, and would give a bonus and raise to state workers.
( by Anita Kumar and Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Obama has aggressive Internet strategy to woo supporters
The president's campaign is more aggressive than his rivals in using technology that can track and target people based on the Web sites they've been browsing.
( by T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Once gift is given, giver's job is to let go
Carolyn Hax's advice: A girlfriend is out of line when she takes offense that her guy didn't appreciate a sunflower to her specifications.
(, The Washington Post)
Mixing a love of science with sweets
Winnette McIntosh Ambrose's two lives — as a pastry chef and an engineer — are strangely symbiotic.
( by R.C. Barajas Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Go-go's rhythm revolution
Go-go, D.C.'s native brand of funk music, is mutating, splintering off a more riotous sound known as "bounce beat" and creating a rift within the very community that nurtured it.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
D.C. 'bronies' feel the love and friendship of 'My Little Pony'
The adult men — and some women — who follow "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" religiously are a growing and surprising demographic for the animated TV show.
( by Melody Wilson Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Janus Trio has few sparks at Atlas
The adventurous show had all the makings of a high-voltage evening. So why, then, was it such a dud?
( by Stephen Brookes , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 7
(, The Washington Post)
Holmes helps Maryland top Navy
Despite not taking a shot, Maryland junior Curtis Holmes plays a huge role in Maryland's 13-6 victory over Navy in men's lacrosse.
( by Christian Swezey , The Washington Post)
Wizards exit Jersey with another loss
Washington makes its third and final game at the Prudential Center as forgettable as possible by falling to defeat for the fifth consecutive time.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Orioles open with a victory
Right-hander Jake Arrieta throws seven scoreless innings as Baltimore begins the 20th anniversary season of Camden Yards with a win.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Capitals strive to boost playoff seed
The Caps will face the New York Rangers Saturday with the chance to improve their seed in the playoffs.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Avalanche buries 100 Pakistani troops on Himalayan glacier near India
Siachen is on the northern tip of the divided Kashmir region claimed by both India and Pakistan.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)
Mali's Tuareg rebels declare independence
( by Rukmini Callimachi , The Washington Post)
Mubarak loyalist to run for president
Omar Suleiman's surprise move offers Egyptians clearest choice yet between old order and new.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
Pakistani militant defies U.S. bounty
Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, target of a $10 million U.S. bounty, publicly rallied his supporters Friday.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)
Former hard-line exiles return to Cuba
Economic reforms and polite but public criticism of socialism are among signs of change on island.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Masters, Washington Nationals and more: Ask Boswell
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: Breakfast, recipes to make the house smell good, Beer Madness finale and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live (Friday, April 6)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
Dana Milbank Live
Dana Milbank discusses his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)
Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
How Wal-Mart can save the Blackberry
BlackBerry maker, Research In Motion, recently released disappointing Q4 2012 financial performance results. New CEO Thorstein Heins has acknowledged RIM is in need of significant changes if it is to survive, much less stay relevant. The odds are heavily stacked against RIM at this point, but there are still things the company can do to regain its footing in the market.
( by Alex Castro | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Apple releases update to protect against botnet virus
As Apple grows, so will the number of viruses that can affect it systems. Today, it issued a Java update to keep one of these viruses, the Flashback trojan, at bay.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Sapphire Energy gets $144M in its fuel tank to turn algae into gasoline
Sapphire's recent investment suggests that we could very well all be driving around on algae-based gas sometime soon.
( by Sarah Mitroff | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Beyond Project Glass
So what else is Google rumored to have on tap at its clandestine research facility?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Google Glasses: Don't plan on buying them for Christmas
There has been a lot of buzz lately about Google's Project Glass, but don't expect to see the augmented reality glasses in stores any time soon.
(, The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
The ayatollah's gamble
Iran's leader has two paths to deliverance: a nuclear compromise or a nuclear weapon.
( by Karim Sadjadpour , The Washington Post)
No gamble for Prince George's
Gaming would boost tourism at a high-end resort.
( by Rushern L. Baker III , The Washington Post)
Just bring them home
That's the way to 'Support Our Troops.'
( by George Masters , The Washington Post)
No apology for Pakistan
Why I introduced a resolution supporting the right to self-determination for Baluchistan.
( by Dana Rohrabacher , The Washington Post)
No way to elect leaders
D.C.'s primary allows candidates to squeak into office with scant support.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Las Vegas Meeting at $4 a Shrimp Forces Out U.S. Agency Head
The head of the General Services Administration resigned after an inquiry found the U.S. agency had lavished $4-a-shrimp appetizers on employees and minted commemorative coins for a meeting at a Las Vegas area resort.
( by Tony Capaccio Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Jobs Data Breaks Pattern That Was Boosting Obama Re-Election
A smaller than forecast addition of 120,000 jobs last month broke a pattern that was giving U.S. voters a growing sense of security and boosting President Barack Obama as Republican Mitt Romney attacked his economic record.
( by Roger Runningen and John McCormick Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Ezra Klein: The budget deficit is the least of my worries
Even if Congress doesn't act, the budget deficit will go away on its own. Issues such as climate change and access to health insurance actually need federal action.
(, The Washington Post)
Economists: Mild winter may have artificially inflated jobs data
Several analyses show that the mild winter boosted job growth by as much as 75,000 positions — an artificial inflation that economists say will be paid back in the coming months.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
Recall targets baby bicycle seat
A baby bicycle seat, sold at stores such as REI, was recalled Friday after two children had their fingers nearly amputated.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
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