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The article discusses tips to avoid the crowd when enjoying the viewing of cherry blossoms in gardens in Washington D.C. It talks about seeing the blossoms while boating, reaching very early at the place for flower viewing. It tells about the rain being useful in helping to cut down the crowd. It tells about the history of the cherry flower trees in the Washington area.

The article focuses on several technology, mass media and cybersecurity experts like Fred Humphries. It mentions several other experts like Bobbie Susan Molinari, former U.S, representative which runs public policy and government relations for Google and Aaron Saunders which runs the diversity-focused tech-education program. It also mentions Erin Egan works as Facebook's head of U.S. public policy and deals with regulators on issues such as government surveillance and data security.

The article focuses on several activities which can be done in the month of May 2017 like attending the Broccoli city music festival in Gateway, D.C.; performance of stand-up comedian Marc Maron in Warner Theatre in D.C.; and reading the book "Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Government's Secret Plan to Save Itself—While the Rest of Us Die " by Garrett M. Graff.

A calendar of events from November 25, 2016 to January 13, 2017 is presented which includes premier of the film "Jackie" played by actress Natalie Portman, premiere of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker, and the comedy The Second City's Twist You Dickens.

The article offers information on the airports in Washington, D.C. Topics covered include the opening of the Dulles Airport in 1962 which is designed for large commercial jets, the solutions created by architects like Eero Saarinen and Charles Brickbauer for the problems in terminals and the experience of Bette Nash in serving as flight attendant since 1957. Also described is the airport routine of Congressman Mark Walker.

The article focuses on the data analytics firm Quorum founded by Jonathan Marks and Alex Wirth in Washington. Topics covered include the clients of the company such as the United Nations Foundation and General Motors, the description of the company headquarters and the goal of the firm in gathering data about every member of the U.S. Congress. Also mentioned is the presentation of the analytics platform to former U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman.

The article offers information on various events in Washington, D.C. in November 2016. Topics covered include the highlights of the FotoWeekDC photography festival, the goal of an exhibition to examine art and architecture molded in the works of sculptor Isamu Noguchi and the samples of food at the Emporiyum food market.

The article presents different events in Washington, D.C. in October 2016. Topics discussed include the live performance "Woman in E" by Ragnar Kjartansson at Hirshhorn Museum from October 14-January 8, 2017, the launch of the book "Appetites" by Anthony Bourdain, and the REI Flagship Grand Opening Block Party from October 21-23.

The article offers information about the Davis Clayton Kiyo, a high school dropout, serial business owner and cannabis entrepreneur. Topics discussed include importance of establishment brand name, establishment of weed dispensaries in districts, laws for marijuana in Washington, D.C., and court trials of Kiyo.

The article offers information on the Rock Creek Park which is part of the U.S. National Park Services. Topics discussed include history of Rock Creed Park, stops for history geeks like Peirce Barn and Carter Barron Amphitheatre; local food chains; and activity one can do there like cycling, planting, and extreme kayaking.

The article presents an interview with lawyer Rabia Chaudry. Topics discussed include Chaudry's book "Adrian's Story"; weekly podcast 'Serial about 1999 murder of Baltimore teen Hae Min Lee; effect of Adnan's case on her thinking about justice system; effect of Serial on her day-to-day life, and her work as a fellow at the New America Foundation.

The article offers miscellaneous topics include a quiz, an interview, and music reviews. Topics discussed include launch of music album Black Cat by Hop Along, an interview with the professor Meg Jacobs, theatrical performance Comedy Bang! Bang! Live to be performed at Lincoln theater, and launch of music album Wolf Trap by The performer Magnetic Zeros.

The article presents an oral history of the making of the 1976 film "All the President's Men," starring Robert Redford. Topics discussed include Redford's efforts to make the film possible and interviews with Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the two young reporters at the "Washington Post," who uncovered the details of the Watergate scandal that led to U.S. President Richard Nixon's resignation.

The article offers information on upcoming events and performances in Washington D.C. in April 2016 including the art exhibition "Three Centuries of American Prints," a concert by Young Fathers and the Bethesda Literary Festival.

The article presents tips from Washington, D.C. residents on ways to excel in various areas and activities. Topics covered include former U.S. Senator Tom Coburn's advice on how to be friends with a person with different political beliefs, lobbyist Ed Rogers' tips on ways to get access to powerful people, Union Station redcap Andre Taylor's recommendations for getting a good seat on a crowded Amtrak train, and speechwriter Michael Flynn's tips on delivering a wedding toast.

The article discusses problems faced by Washington, D.C. residents while traveling on metro train of the D.C. Metro. Problems mentioned include System-wide delays due to track maintenance; dependence on escalators; and lack of stations in Georgetown, Washington. It presents the views of metro rail controller Ray Scarbrough on demerits in the system.

The article reports on the world of journalist Don Shipley who hunts down phony U.S. Navy SEALS. Topics include the boot camp called Extreme SEAL Experience which caters to SEAL aspirants and held in the tidewaters of Chesapeake, Virginia, Shipley's vigilante-style justice as a counteroffensive for con men bullying the SEAL's reputation, and the following gained by Shipley's show among U.S. Navy brass.

The article offers travel tips for Washington, D.C. including information on several tourist spots and drinking and dining establishments such as The Argonaut bar, the Dacha Beer Garden, and the KID Museum.

The article features Bob Boilen, creator of National Public Radio's (NPR) online radio show and podcast "All Songs Considered" (ASC) and Tiny Desk concert series. According to Boilen, his hat makes it easy for people to spot him as he has face blindness. Also mentioned are the number of bands he saw play in 2014, not having a script for ASC following the arrival of cohost Robin Hilton, and his activities such as playing guitar at the Friday-night contra dance at Glen Echo's Spanish Ballroom.