Along with the trappings of power and ambition, Washington evokes a certain hospitality, perhaps stemming from the city's southern roots. Visitors are welcomed and rewarded plentifully for their time. Washington shows itself well as the nation's capital. Stately white buildings gleam all around. History becomes fascinating and moving. Museums and galleries are recognized as sacred national institutions. Children receive a fascinating introduction to the nation's past and a good overview of its governing structure.
Now, YouTube like website for spreading green videos Washington DC News.Net Washington, : With green becoming the buzz word in internet circles, a YouTube like website called GoGreenTube, where videos that deal with environmental issues can be uploaded, is fast becoming a hit.
Anne Hathaway sings away the blues with karaoke Washington DC News.Net Washington, : Instead of feeling blue after her split from Italian businessman Raffaello Folleri, American actress Anne Hathaway was busy belting out karaoke songs.
Naomi Campbell slams new crop of Washington DC News.Net Washington, : Naomi Campbell has claimed that most current models don't deserve the tag 'super', insisting that there hasn't been a new 'supermodel' since Gisele Bundchen.
George Clooney polled Washington DC News.Net Washington, : George Cloney's vow never to walk down the aisle again has had him topping a new list of 'Hollywood's Top Bachelor'.
Eva Mendes strips for Calvin Klein Washington DC News.Net Washington, : Eva Mendes will soon be making men's hearts skip a beat, as she's getting set to pose for a new Calvin Klein underwear campaign.
Natalie Portman to star in boyfriend Washington DC News.Net Washington, : Devendra Banhart has recruited his girlfriend/actress Natalie Portman to star in the video for his new single 'Carmensita'.
Minimally invasive treatment gives male fertility a boost Washington DC News.Net Washington, : Researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany have found that a minimally invasive treatment for a common cause of male infertility can significantly improve a couple's chances of conceiving.
Soon, a forecasting system for predicting flash floods in advance Washington DC News.Net Washington, : Communities living near vulnerable creeks and rivers may soon get advance notice of potentially deadly floods, thanks to the development of a new forecasting system.
Now, novel vaccine to protect against all four strains of dengue virus Washington DC News.Net Washington, : In a breakthrough study, scientists at Maryland and South Carolina have come up with a novel four-component vaccine that has shown success against all four strains of the dengue virus in monkeys.
Protein that may stimulate production of T-cells identified Washington DC News.Net ... which can stimulate the production of T-cells, the white blood cells that recognise and kill infectious agents, has been identified by Canadian and Finnish...
New mouse model will help study olfactory loss in sinusitis Washington DC News.Net Washington, : Scientists at a Johns Hopkins laboratory have genetically engineered mice to produce live models that may enable them to better understand olfactory loss often seen among sinusitis patients.
Chlorine-tolerant, desalination membrane could increase access to clean water Washington DC News.Net Washington, : A team of scientists from the University of Texas at Austin has developed a chlorine-tolerant membrane that should simplify the water desalination process, increasing access to fresh water and possibly reducing greenhouse gases.
Get ready to see a total solar eclipse on August 1 Washington DC News.Net Washington, : The world will witness a total solar eclipse on which will begin in Canada and continue northeast across Greenland and the Arctic, then southeast through central Russia, Mongolia, and China.
Pak Army has strategically withdrawn to the backseat, say scholars Washington DC News.Net Washington, : Scholars keeping a strict eye on the recent developments (restoration of democracy) in Pakistan have said that the country's Army had 'strategically withdrawn' itself from the centrestage because it had realised that it was high time to take a backseat as over the years its image had got a beating.
Parasitic worm infections up AIDS risk Washington DC News.Net Washington, : A new study has found that people with schistosomes, and possibly other parasitic worm infections, may be more likely to become infected with HIV than persons without worm infections.
Why writing about important values helps seeing one Washington DC News.Net Washington, : No one likes to be told that their behavior towards others is irrational, irresponsible, or unhealthy. In fact, when confronted with evidence that their behavior is hurtful to others, most people start being defensive.
Iced tea ups kidney stones risk Washington DC News.Net Washington, : Binging on iced tea may raise the risk of developing painful kidney stones, say experts.
Age-old magic tricks can help understand why we see, think and act Washington DC News.Net Washington, : The science behind age-old magic tricks can help in better understanding of how humans see, think, and act, say researchers at the University of British Columbia and Durham University in the U.K.
Coronary heart disease linked to dementia Washington DC News.Net Washington, : People with coronary heart disease might be at an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study led by an Indian-origin...
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