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Picasso died 50 years ago. Were still trying to clean up his mess.

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Blue Picasso, pink Picasso, cubist Picasso, society Picasso, surreal Picasso, ceramist Picasso, late Picasso. Picasso in his underwear, Picasso in a bow tie. Harlequin Picasso, bullfight Picasso, the poets’ Picasso, the GIs’ Picasso. Anti-fascist Picasso, communist Picasso, peace dove Picasso. Prankster Picasso, heartsick Picasso, lecherous Picasso. Yes, Pablo Picasso was all over the place. He died 50 years ago this month at 91, and we’re still trying to clean up his mess. Read More...

Presidents Day: Why George Washington has two birthdays

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On Feb. 11, 1750, a young land surveyor named George Washington completed his 19th trip around the sun. It is unclear where he spent this birthday, but since it wasn’t surveying season, it is probable he spent it at Ferry Farm with his mother and younger siblings, or at his older half brother Lawrence’s place, Mount Vernon, where he much preferred to hang out. The mother who made George Washington — and made him miserable Read More...

This millionaires stroke led him to a life of philanthropy

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Mark Moore, 56, is a retired business owner. After Moore had two strokes, he and his wife, Brenda, became full-time philanthropists. They have two children and live in McLean. Moore's book, "A Stroke of Faith," will be published in April. Ten years ago you were 46, you were a businessman and you were more successful than most people can even dream about. That’s probably a fair assessment. What was your net worth at that time? Read More...

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