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Your Best Shot | Angela Napili of Washington, D.C.
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Newspaper Publisher Likes To Drag Race Around Town Prince George’s County police issued refunds last month for nearly 1,500 speed-camera tickets, each $40, because the camera’s location had not been advertised in a local newspaper as required by law, The Associated Press reported. The camera went up in November 2012. Officers say an ad was submitted, but the location was somehow removed before press time. INTERNET PRIVACY
“He was being a teenager. He was taking a selfie. Hashtag ‘youredumb.’” — A CA PITOL HILL WOM A N WHOSE iPHONE WAS STOLEN LAST MONTH DESCRIBES ONE OF HER ATTACKERS TO WJLA. THE TEEN USED HER PHONE TO TAKE A SELFIE, WHICH AUTOMATICALLY UPLOADED TO THE VICTIM’S iCLOUD ACCOUNT. THE GUY IN THE PHOTO TURNED HIMSELF IN AFTER IT WENT PUBLIC.
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Be Cool: This Kid Will Likely Invent the Next Facebook A Maryland student tried to make his own snow day last month when he altered his Twitter feed to resemble that of Anne Arundel County Public Schools and announced the system would close the next day, Edgewater Path reported. The tweet earned nearly 200 retweets. Although the schools closed anyway, “We didn’t think it was funny,” an AACPS spokesman said. (EXPRESS)
WINGED PHOTOBOMBERS: Angela Napili had one goal on her way to work on Jan. 22: to capture the juxtaposition of the snow and ice with the blue sky behind the Capitol’s dome. The birds that disrupted the serene scene made the photo even better, she says.
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Political Plots Stranger Than Fiction Netflix’s “House of Cards,” back Friday with 13 new episodes, thrives on scheming, sex and ambition in a fictional Washington. As if the show didn’t already have enough material, nonfictional Washington’s inhabitants and their ilk have been busy producing plenty of reallife political intrigue that would fit neatly into the show’s story lines. Picture Frank Underwood, the powerful politician played by Kevin Spacey, making cynical asides to the camera after a run-in with a Rob Ford-like character. A screenwriter can dream … + An eccentric Canadian mayor makes a splash when he shows up uninvited to a political soiree. Things get even more raucous when a drunken congressman, whom Frank Underwood had planned to add to his presidential ticket in 2016, cozies up to the bawdy Canuck. + An e-commerce magnate buys the Washington Herald and woos Zoe Barnes (Kate Mara, right) back from Slugline to run the Herald’s WonkWorld after its creator leaves to start a competing
with dreams of becoming president, closes the Key Bridge after Arlington’s mayor refuses to back the governor’s campaign for the Senate. This backfires, though, when the president’s motorcade gets caught in the scrum.
news organization. WonkWorld falters on Barnes’ watch until some mysterious video footage arrives in her inbox showing a rising politician and … whoa, is that crack? + Claire Underwood accepts generous “gifts” from a dietary supplements company in exchange for business dealings through her nonprofit and political introductions through her husband. Frank is seen wearing a $7,000 Rolex watch, which draws the attention of WonkWorld. + The outspoken governor of Virginia, a rival of Underwood’s
Power couple Frank and Claire Underwood (Kevin Spacey, left, and Robin Wright) are ready to scheme in Season 2.
+ Rep. Underwood’s chief of staff, Doug Stamper (Michael Kelly, right), gets caught sexting strippers using the pseudonym “Pedro Peril.” The scandal diverts attention from everything else for six months — just in time for Season 3.
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A fleshy flash mob annually celebrates pantsless public transportation, just for giggles.
Thousands of folks take a dip into the Chesapeake Bay to raise funds for Maryland Special Olympics.
Runners show their stuff during a race to raise money for The Children’s Tumor Foundation.
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Make an entire train uncomfortable with minimal effort.
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Perform a coordinated dance that ends in a marriage proposal. Yet.
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See Maryland governor Martin O’Malley with his shirt off.
Jog past the Supreme Court in your Superman underoos.
Make you play water polo — that’s optional.
Allow thongs — or pasties.
I I I I I I I I I I You’ll discover body parts you didn’t know you had in this icy swim.
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D.C. Would Win the Cheating Olympics Love stinks. That appears to be especially true in the Washington region, at least when it comes to not-straying-from-your-spouse love, that is. D.C. ranked first — with Richmond and Baltimore also making the list— in this year’s Least Faithful Cities poll conducted by ashleymadison .com, the dating site marketed to married people. (Tagline: “Life is short. Have an affair.”) Noel Biderman, the company’s CEO, says that D.C.’s “success” might be because the city is a seat of political power, which tends to attract a set of competitive individuals with elastic morals. “People who are willing to be that way when it comes to their professional lives would probably have a higher [likelihood] to be that way when it comes to their personal lives,” he says. Right, then. Happy Valentine’s Day! For What It’s Worth is produced by Marissa Payne and Rachel Sadon. Have suggestions for the page? Email us at fwiw@wpost.com or tweet us @WaPoExpress.
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TUESDAY
‘Yesterday and Today: The 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Beatles’
Duncan Phillips loved modern art — so much that he founded a museum dedicated to it. The Phillips Collection’s new exhibit uses photos and letters to explore how he was influenced by other modern art collections of the 1910s and 1920s, and by their curators. Phillips Collection,
It was 50 years ago Tuesday that a little band called The Beatles played its first concert on U.S. soil — at the Washington Coliseum (now called the Uline Arena). In honor of the landmark event, the DC Preservation League is throwing a recreation of the sold-out concert, complete with a performance by the tribute band Beatlemania Now. Uline Arena, 1146 Third St. NE; Tues., 6
1600 21st St. NW; 202-387-2151, Sun. through Feb. 28, $10-$12; phillipscollection.org. (Dupont Circle)
The Sugarland lead singer, below, plays the Lincoln Theatre Friday in support of her new solo album. “That Girl,” released last month, is stripped down but retains Nettles’ signature twang. Lincoln
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This week brings three chances to see veteran folk singer Steve Earle, whom fans of HBO know from his acting stints in “The Wire” and “Treme.” For these gigs, he’ll play solo and acoustically. Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis; 410-268-4545, Mon., sold out, & Tues., $49.50, 7:30 p.m.; ramsheadonstage.com. | Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria; Thu., 7:30 p.m., $49.50; 703-549-7500, birchmere.com.
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Delta Rae The North Carolina-bred Delta Rae isn’t just another group hopping on the folk-rock trend. The swelling harmonies of their debut album, “Carry the Fire,” have been compared to Fleetwood Mac with a country twist, and some songs — like “Bottom of the River” — are layered with a bluesy beat. 9:30
Theatre, 1215 U St. NW; Fri., 7 p.m., $75; 202328-6000, thelincolndc .com. (U Street)
Club, 815 V St. NW; Sat., 7 p.m., $25; 202-265-0930, 930.com. (U Street)
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‘RoboCop’ WEDNESDAY | It’s the year 2028 and Detroit is riddled with crime and corruption. Enter RoboCop: part man, part robotic killing machine. He’s sort of like Darth Vader — only he’s supposed to be one of the good guys. This remake of Paul Verhoeven’s campy 1987 original is from Brazilian director José Padilha.
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Everyone’s favorite snaky politician — and newly swornin vice president — Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey, above) is back to his powerhungry ways. The entire second season goes live on Netflix on Friday, and we certainly wouldn’t mind making a twisted Valentine’s Day date out of it.
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Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings
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Theatre, 1215 U St. NW; Mon., 6:30 p.m. & Tue., 7 p.m., sold out; 202-3286000, thelincolndc.com. (U Street)
FRIDAY
Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington; Mon., 7:30 p.m., $25; 703486-2345, arlingtondrafthouse.com.
p.m., $45-$100, beatlesyesterdayandtoday.com. (NoMa-Gallaudet)
Now in remission from cancer, Sharon Jones, above, is back on tour with the Dap-Kings and funkier than ever. Their latest album blends the band’s signature soulful sound with Jones’ defiant growl. Lincoln
T.J. Miller Comedian T.J. Miller has built a career out of bit parts in a variety of films — “Cloverfield,” “She’s Out of My League,” “Yogi Bear” — but it’s his highenergy, aggressive and off-thewall stand-up act where he truly shines. For a full serving of his humor, head to Arlington on Monday. Arlington Cinema &
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‘Duncan Phillips and New York Collections’
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ONGOING
‘American Cool’
‘Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic’
TAKE THE KIDS
It’s unlikely that this year’s Winter Olympics will feature figure skating routines that tell classic childhood stories. Fortunately “Disney On Ice” is your chance to see characters from “Finding Nemo,” above, and other films in the company’s canon — without an Opening Ceremony. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW; Wed.-Feb. 17,
various times, $16-$94; 202-628-3200, verizoncenter.com. (Gallery Place)
The National Portrait Gallery explores the very meaning of “cool” using 100 portraits of cultural icons from throughout the history of America who have helped define the word and have contributed to its evolution. National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F streets NW; through Sept. 7, free; 202633-8300, npg.si.edu. (Gallery Place)
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The Time Of Your Love Life When it comes to meeting someone special, sometimes age does matter Lisa Klein has dated younger men. And she’s over it. “I own a business. I own property. I’m established,” says Klein, 46, a physical therapist who lives in D.C. “I want someone on my same level.” When it comes to dating, where you look determines whom you’ll find. So for those like Klein, who want to date in a specific age range, the key is looking in places where people of the same age are likely to gather. “I think it’s tough,” she says. “You have to go to the bar where people around your same age would be.” Not everyone cares. “People my age are on Tinder and OkCupid,” Klein says. “They’re hooking up with 20-year-olds, but whatever you need.” One wonders how those MaySeptember romances will fare in an age when “dating” means different things to different age groups. Smartphones and social mores have led to a culture in which the way you begin a relationship depends a lot on how old you are. Steve Miller, 30, got his first smartphone in college. That seems like a small thing, but it’s a big deal for his romantic life. Because he didn’t start texting until his 20s, when he gets a woman’s number at a bar, his preference would be to get in touch later with a phone call. But among women who are even slightly younger than him, he says, that’s “considered way too bold.”
So Miller, who works in banking and lives in Arlington, has a strategy. Between getting someone’s number and asking them out, there needs to be a week or more of increasingly flirty text messages, complete with nonintrusive questions and witty repartee, all — hopefully — leading to a date.
“People my age are on Tinder and OkCupid. They’re hooking up with 20-year-olds, but whatever you need.” — LISA KLEIN, 46, SAYS 40-SOMETHINGS USE FREE DATING SITES THAT APPEAL TO YOUNGER SINGLES
“This is the part that’s become more and more frustrating over the last 10 years,” Miller says. “You have to play this little, tiny back and forth.” If love is a battlefield, dating in your 20s is a war of attrition. For millennials, Miller’s strategy probably sounds familiar. But if you’re any older, all that texting may seem daunting, frustrating and carpal tunnel-inducing. That’s normal: Not every age group dates the same way. Use our chart to break down where to find potential dates of any age, and pick up some tips on how to woo them. BETH MARLOWE (E XPRESS)
Here’s the breakdown of how and where to look for mates at any age.
Online Dating Online dating can be a great way to meet people you wouldn’t otherwise. The primary perk is that you know everyone else on the site is looking for a relationship — you don’t get that in a bar. We asked Erika Ettin, the online dating expert behind the company A Little Nudge (alittlenudge.com), for tips.
Speed Dating Going on a series of four- to eight-minute dates is an efficient way to decide who you’re interested in. Another advantage: Events are often divided into age or interest groups. If you’re interested in an age-defined event, know that organizers don’t ask for ID. “Everything always skews older,” says Michael Karlan, the founder of D.C.-based speed dating company Professionals in the City (pros inthecity.com). “Maybe 90 percent of people feel they’re young for their age.”
‘Organic Dating’ Ah, the old-fashioned way. You meet at a bar, you think the other person is cute, you chat and plan to hang out again. If only it were so easy. For those brave enough to wade into the D.C.-area singles scene, the key is going where you can meet like-minded mates, whether that’s a bar, a hiking club or a karaoke league.
OK, Cupid: Do This. You’ve both expressed a love for puppies and long walks on the beach. Now, put your compatibility to the test with these age-specific date ideas. If things don’t work out, at least you tried something new. HOLLEY SIMMONS (E XPRESS)
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Young daters are the most likely to embrace technology. “If you’re in your 20s, you’re doing the free apps,” Ettin says. Smartphone-loving millennials flock to Hinge, which lets you flick through single friends of your Facebook friends, and Tinder, which finds singles who are geographically nearby. You’ll also find 20-somethings on free dating websites like OkCupid.
If you’re in the market for single 20-something men, it turns out you can find quite a few at speed dating. “You tend to get more men than women [at the events for 20-somethings] just because of demographic demands,” Karlan says. At events for heterosexual daters, his company may cut off sales early to one gender to keep the numbers even.
The bar scene for 20-somethings and those who want to date them thrives both in the District and closein suburbs like Arlington, Alexandria and Silver Spring. The younger 20-somethings may have luck at clubs (“After about age 25 or so people start to burn out on the nightclubs,” Karlan says) and at bars near colleges, where upperclassmen and grad students hang out.
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A recent upspring of bars near the Shaw Metro means the area is ripe for a bar crawl. Start with a beer at Right Proper Brewing Company (624 T St. NW), followed by a glass of whiskey and smoked soda at Southern Efficiency (1841 Seventh St. NW). End the night with a hot dog (after you’ve smooched!) at Ivy and Coney (1537 Seventh St. NW).
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30s 40s &50s older “If you’re looking for something more serious, it’s worth it to pay for a site,” Ettin says. “It shows that you’re at least somewhat invested.” She urges daters in their 30s and older to put skin in the game by joining a site like match.com or eharmony.com. And “the niche sites are really good,” she says. So if you want to meet someone of the same religion, try jdate.com, naseeb.com, christianmingle .com or catholicmatch.com.
Since many 40-something daters have children, online is often the way to go. Lisa Klein, a 46-year-old physical therapist who is one of Ettin’s clients, finds that many people in her age group have kids that keep them home in the evenings. “They just don’t have the time to be out in bars meeting people,” she says.
Speed dating gets a little more serious in your 30s, Karlan says. And the demographics begin to flip: “There are more women than men [at the events], especially as you get older, and men tend to date younger women as well,” he says, so 30-yearold men may choose to attend events aimed at 20-year-olds. At events for 30-somethings, many daters have serious relationships on their minds. “The 30-somethings put more pressure on themselves,” Karlan says.
Forty-something speed daters are likely to be a little more relaxed than their younger counterparts, Karlan says. Many have been married before or have kids, so they may feel less pressure to find their soul mate than the 30-somethings do. One tip for this age: If you’re one of the only single people in your friend group, use speed dating events to not only meet potential partners, but also to meet single friends to go to other singles events with.
Speed dating events for those in their 50s and older are often more formal affairs. “Fifty-somethings take it a lot more seriously,” Karlan says. They dress up more than the other age groups, he says. “They’re like, ‘Yeah, I’m here to meet somebody.’” Karlan says in the slightly older group — around age 60 and up — most people have been married before, and they often have kids. “People are looking more for companionship,” he says.
Good news: As you become more stable in your career, the bars get better. “You’re not gonna go to the bars with the Jell-O shots and the $2 happy hour,” Ettin says. Still, as their friends start to settle down, 30-something daters can feel torn between the bar-and-hookup culture of the 20-somethings and the cocktails-and-dates of the older set. The positive side of going to all those weddings? This is a good age to ask your newly coupled up friends to set you up.
Though many 40-somethings live in the suburbs, the place to meet single ones is the city. “I actually moved into the city from my house in Del Ray because there are more single people,” Klein says. “You’re out and about more often. When you’re in the suburbs you tend to be in your home.” Klein likes going to the trendy bars along 14th Street NW and restaurant-bars like Cashion’s Eat Place in Adams Morgan.
Ettin recommends group activities for her older clients. Hiking and sailing groups are popular, and “some of my older male clients really enjoy going to yoga,” she says. Just make sure you choose an activity you’d enjoy doing anyway: You’ll meet people who share your interests, and you’ll have a good time no matter what. “Don’t force yourself to go because maybe you’ll meet someone,” Ettin says. “Then you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.”
Ettin says this age group faces a dilemma: “Most men think they want someone much younger.” To avoid wasting time on a similarly aged person who’s just not that into you, get yourself on ourtime.com, a website specifically for daters older than 50.
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30s
Thirtysomethings appreciate better booze, and on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m., New Columbia Distillers (producers of Green Hat Gin) hosts free tours (1832 Fenwick St. NE; greenhatgin.com). Get a 45-minute peek at the facilities, which includes a tasting. Sober up with a late lunch at nearby Union Market (1309 Fifth St. NE; unionmarketdc.com).
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Art, live music, food and wine converge on the first Thursday of every month at Phillips After Five. (One of those treats is bound to strike a chord with a 40-something date.) Hosted by the Phillips Collection, the eclectic event draws a cultured and fun-loving crowd ($12 for nonmembers, 1600 21st St. NW; phillipscollection.org).
50s+
The vibe at Gypsy Sally’s concert hall can range from low-key to raucous (3401 K St. NW; gypsysallys.com). Rather than risking blown eardrums, head straight to the guaranteedmellow Vinyl Lounge, which has its own entrance on 34th Street. Bring your own record to spin or choose from a collection of classic rock.
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The next move, she hopes, will be expansion. Boutcher has been eying an additional location in Northern Virginia, or possibly in Maryland.
Flowers wilt. Chocolates melt. But muscles only get bigger — when you show them some love with these Valentine’s fitness events.
Workout: Boutcher sets basic rules for her instructors to follow to make sure each class is at the right level of intensity and that everything is safe. “You don’t do three songs in a row with high knees. You’re gonna kill people,” says Boutcher, who recommends mixing up the choreography as much as possible. Her favorite move? Stick your butt back and bounce it, while swinging a fist across your body. These days, Boutcher has been inspired by athletic exercises from “P90X” and “Insanity,” but her students never know what to expect. “I pull ideas from everywhere,” she says. “It’s constantly changing.” Instructors are free to customize based on their strengths and interests. One who’s from Jamaica brings more of a Caribbean feel to her dancing, and another offers more of a “Lady Gaga flair,” Boutcher says.
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Single & Fabulous VIDAFITNESS.COM | Celebrate your single status by taking one of two special Valentine’s Day classes at 6 p.m. at Vida Fitness City Vista (445 K St. NW). Whether you choose cycling or aerobics, you’ll enjoy a playlist of empowering hits, including “Single Ladies” and “Since U Been Gone.” Follow it up with wraps, popcorn, bubbly and a screening of “Kill Bill Vol. 1.” It’s free for members, and $25 for nonmembers. Participants can reserve a space by calling 202-2898432 an hour before class begins.
Valentine’s Day Zumba Hip Hop Party JORDINSPARADISE.COM | Everyone is your date at this sweat fest that starts at 8:30 p.m. at 1215 Connecticut Ave. NW. After class, enjoy strawberries, champagne and more dancing. It’s $15 for a solo ticket, or $20 for a duo.
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Kazaxe takes cardio dance classes to a new level of intensity Cardio There’s no bouncer at the door of this club. Ever yone’s guzzling water instead of booze. And there’s no way you’re getting off the dance floor.
What it is: Let’s start with what Kazaxe isn’t: This isn’t a typical dance class, says creator Asuka Boutcher, who was a master Zumba instructor before developing an aerobics class of her own. “It started as a side thing I did for fun,” says Boutcher, who began teaching the classes at Landmark Mall in Alexandria in 2006. “And then it just kind of grew on its own like a monster.” Kazaxe — pronounced kahzah-SHAY — includes Latin tunes and moves and samples from other music and dance styles, such as hiphop, Caribbean soca and Filipino dance music. The high intensity level makes each hour feel like a booty-shaking boot camp.
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URBANEVO.COM | Bored with spooning? You’ll learn some other, more interesting positions at this partner-balancing workshop, above, that ends with appetizers and dessert. It’ll be held at Urban Evolution’s Baltimore location (6801 Eastern Ave.) on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m., at the Alexandria one (5402 Eisenhower Ave.) on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m., and at Manassas (8442 Kao Circle) on Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 for one, $50 for two (members get $10 off).
Asuka Boutcher, the creator of Kazaxe, shows off her signature dance move: the booty shake. A whole lot of booties can fit inside Kazaxe’s huge warehouse studio.
DETAILS 6728 Industrial Road, Springfield, 703-335-2596; Kazaxe.com; Classes are offered seven days a week. The first class is free and $6 after that. Discount packages are available.
Where it is: Tucked away in an industrial park in Springfield, Va., Kazaxe seems like it could be the region’s best-kept secret. Until you
walk inside. Doors from the lobby open onto a massive warehouse space that’s packed with bodies — even on an icy night, hundreds of students show up. Neon and laser lights crisscross the room, and booming speakers pump out high-energy tunes. This has been Kazaxe’s home for a year. Boutcher has had to relocate often for more space: “Anywhere we go, it just explodes within a few months, and then we have to leave.”
Crowd: Many “gremlins” — as Boutcher lovingly calls her students — take classes at least three times a week. Some show up way more. “I pretty much live here,” says Melih Ertekin, 23, who has lost 80 pounds since coming to his first Kazaxe class a year and a half ago. That kind of commitment is what leads to results, Boutcher explains. “You really have to be living this every day to understand what it is,” she says. But newbies don’t need to feel intimidated by their lack of experience. “Every level can do it,” she promises. These workouts offer more than just physical benefits, says Laina Vittone, 26, a Falls Church police officer who has been going to Kazaxe for more than five years. When she shows up at the doors, she’s usually still thinking about the stresses of her job. “Once I go in there,” Vittone says, “it just all goes away.” TR ACY KRULIK (FOR E XPRESS)
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shopping
Floors Gone Wild With Bao Bao mania cresting at the National Zoo, the cheetah enclosure isn’t getting much love. But FLOR’s new Spot On tiles (shown, $16 each, 1037 33rd St. NW; 202944-5057, flor.com) make the speedy cats cool again. The recycled-fiber, animal-free tiles come in not-found-in-nature colors like magenta (shown), kiwi and turquoise. Combine a litter in any hue into a carpet to bring exotic punch to a bedroom or home office.
China Trove THE ASIAN YEAR OF THE HORSE
FLOR
just galloped in, an event Ikea fetes with the limited-edition, Eastmeets-West Trendig collection. Zen-cool items include a metal cabinet (shown, $229, Ikea stores), kimono-inspired fabric by the yard ($19 a yard) and pastel-hued porcelain rice or soup bowls ($3$4) fit for dishing out — what else? — a New Year’s feast.
Seeing Double NO, YOU AREN’T
A Gulp of U.S. History GEORGE WASHINGTON loved madeira; Obama’s a beer guy. For toasting drinkers-in-chief on Presidents Day, try One Canoe Two’s portrait-decked glasses ($49 for 4, Red Barn Mercantile; 1117 King St., Alexandria; 703-8380355; redbarnmercantile .com). The vessels carry images of presidents like Jefferson and Lincoln (shown) plus trivia tidbits.
Grab Bag is written by Jennifer Barger and Holley Simmons.
looking at some sort of Medieval torture device. This is Sephora’s new Upside Down Mascara ($22, sephora.com and stores). The doublewand applicator coats lashes from above and below, meaning the strands around your peepers look twice as voluminous and defined. It took us a few tries to apply the black pigment without smudges, but it eventually produced glamorous results.
Cookie Up a Better V-Day FORGO THE TIRED roses-and-chocolates combo for something more original this Valentine’s Day, like heart-shaped macarons from Macaron Bee ($2 each, $24 for 12; 1669 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-338-0216, macaronbee.com). Flavors include red velvet, raspberry yogurt and pink champagne, which are all naturally gluten-free (bonus!). Other flavors like chocolate lavender and pistachio are also available, though not in the aww-inducing shape.
The Beach Is Back WARM TEMPERATURES and
sun seem like a fantasy right now. Until you pop into Georgetown’s new Calypso St. Barth boutique (3307 M St. NW; 202-337-1371, calypsostbarth.com), which hawks beachy, breezy women’s clothing like embellished cardigans (shown, $495) and boho-cool dresses plus shore-worthy housewares including pillows and throws.
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58 Golf-hole start 59 Swap words on the Web 60 Pesto and marinara 62 Wouldn’t shut up 63 “Robinson Crusoe” locale 64 Half a ballroom dance 67 Word with miss or catastrophe 68 Filled pastry
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