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You can now officially discover Discovery at your leisure in Chantilly.
(April 18-21) Discovering Discovery
These are festive times in the District and the arrival of a celebrated space shuttle doesn’t hurt. Discovery is feted all week long with a ceremony tomorrow and discussions, exhibits, and activities all weekend at the National Air and Space Museum annex in Chantilly. If you can’t make it out this week, the spacecraft plans on being there forever.
(April 20-22) Books of Bethesda
The 13th annual Bethesda Literary Festival is held this weekend, too. Celebrated authors, journalists, and poets will discuss their words. The guest list includes Thomas Friedman of The New York Times, biographer Walter Isaacson, and Goosebump-giver R.L. Stine.
(April 18-May 16) Human Rights Watch
Washington’s West End Cinema hosts the Human Rights Watch Film Fest for the next month. Every Wednesday night brings another slice of cinema that calls for justice in the face of repression. Tonight, it’s The Green Wave, a partly-animated film that recalls the events of Iran’s 2009 election protests with video footage, interviews, and social media.
Music: “Voyager” by Daft Punk
NPR
China Builds Museums ... But Will The Visitors Come?
China is on a spree to build world-class museums and has opened about 100 of them annually in recent years. Two of the biggest opened on the same day last fall on opposite banks of Shanghai's Huangpu River. But filling these museums — with both art and visitors — is proving more challenging.NPR
Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame
The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.NPR
IRS Official In Charge Of Nonprofits Declines To Testify
Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS division dealing with nonprofits seeking tax-exempt status, will not testify on Wednesday despite a congressional subpoena, her attorney says. She is accused of closely scrutinizing conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status.NPR
Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System
Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey into becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for more than seven years.Leave a Comment
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