Hill Haunts: What’s Happening on Capitol Hill

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by Peggy Kearns & Darcy Courteau Capitol Hill is the epicenter of politics and power in DC. The Capitol, Senate and House buildings, Supreme Court and Library of Congress are located in this famous (or infamous, depending on whom you ask) neighborhood. Democrats and Republicans have wheeled and dealed and wined and dined their way… read more »

Rugby Primer for Americans

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by David Taylor Every four years the world comes together to witness a tournament that defies human nature, a competition so intensely fraught with danger that most men find themselves wincing with a sharp intake of breath and groaning at the sights of drama and action that will undoubtedly unfold. No, it’s not the new… read more »

Taste It!: Sweet Tea

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Drinking sweet tea – the sweeter, more sugary, relative of regular tea – is one of the oldest and most bourgeois Southern traditions. In the movie, “Steel Magnolias” Dolly Parton’s character called sweet tea “the house wine of the South.” On a blazing summer day, Southerners will swear by the refreshment of a tall cool… read more »

Sunshine in a Bottle:A Visit to Ireland’s Famous Distilleries Brightens Gray Skies

Story and photos by Jody Kurash George Bernard Shaw once said, “Whiskey is liquid sunshine.” If that is the case, than the Emerald Isle of Ireland must be one of sunniest places in the world. While the land of James Joyce has a reputation for rainy weather, this friendly country makes up for its meteorological… read more »

The DMV Effect

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Written by high school basketball legends Tom Roth and Mike Windlan March is here! Most people associate this time of year with the end of winter, St. Patrick’s Day, or even spring training for Major League Baseball (MLB). However, for the true sports fanatics, March means one thing: the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball… read more »

Love Your Wings, Spare Your Waistline

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Chicken wings, Buffalo wings or hot wings are a staple at football and basketball parties. But before you dip that wing into the blue cheese, it’s time for a little truth and consequence.