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WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Washington DC Mayor Adrian Fenty and Washington Kastles owner Mark Ein (3rd R) during a press conference at the John A. Wilson Building as he presents the Washington Kastles team with a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Washington DC mayor Adrian Fenty and Washington Kastles owner Mark Ein (C) during a press conference at the John A. Wilson Building as he presents the Washington Kastles team with a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 19: Tight end Kavario Middleton #80 of the Washington Huskies makes a catch against Malcolm Smith #6 of the USC Trojans on September 19, 2009 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The Huskies defeated the Trojans 16-13.

SEATTLE - OCTOBER 24: Wide receiver D.J. Davis #10 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates with Mark Asper #79 after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Huskies on October 24, 2009 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The Ducks defeated the Huskies 43-19.

SEATTLE - OCTOBER 24: Running back LaMichael James #21 of the Oregon Ducks dives in for a touchdown in the second half against Mason Foster #40 of the Washington Huskies on October 24, 2009 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The Ducks defeated the Huskies 43-19.

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 19: Place kicker Erik Folk #17 (middle) of the Washington Huskies is congratulated by Romeo Savant #87 and Ronnie Fouch #8 after kicking the winning field goal to defeat the USC Trojans 16-13 on September 19, 2009 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington.

SEATTLE - OCTOBER 24: Running back LaMichael James #21 of the Oregon Ducks points to the crowd after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the Washington Huskies on October 24, 2009 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The Ducks defeated the Huskies 43-19.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 13: Mike Green #52 of the Washington Capitals is surrounded by teammates after his power play goal at 5:38 of the second period against Josh Harding #37 of the Minnesota Wild at the Verizon Center on November 13, 2009 in Washington, DC.

The Washington Blade, the oldest newspaper in the United States for gays and lesbians, is seen in a newspaper box in Washington,DC on November 16, 2009. The Blade, a weekly, announced it was shutting down in a posting on micro-blogging service Twitter.'Washington Blade, like all Window Media publications, is closing today,' it said.'Thank you for your support.' Window Media is largest gay and lesbian newspaper publisher in the country.

The Washington Blade, the oldest newspaper in the United States for gays and lesbians, is seen in a newspaper box in Washington on November 16, 2009. The Blade, a weekly, announced it was shutting down. in a posting on micro-blogging service Twitter.'Washington Blade, like all Window Media publications, is closing today,' it said.'Thank you for your support.' Window Media is largest gay and lesbian newspaper publisher in the country.

The Washington Blade, the oldest newspaper in the United States for gays and lesbians, is seen in a newspaper box in Washington,DC on November 16, 2009. The Blade, a weekly, announced it was shutting down in a posting on micro-blogging service Twitter.'Washington Blade, like all Window Media publications, is closing today,' it said.'Thank you for your support.' Window Media is largest gay and lesbian newspaper publisher in the country.

The Washington Blade, the oldest newspaper in the United States for gays and lesbians, is seen in a newspaper box in Washington on November 16, 2009. The Blade, a weekly, announced it was shutting down. in a posting on micro-blogging service Twitter.'Washington Blade, like all Window Media publications, is closing today,' it said.'Thank you for your support.' Window Media is largest gay and lesbian newspaper publisher in the country.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 7: Dmitry Kulikov #43 of the Florida Panthers celebrates after scoring a goal with Brendan Morrison #9 and Mathieu Perreault #85 against the Washington Capitals during an NHL hockey game on November 7, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 13: Mathieu Perrault #85 of the Washington Capitals jumps into the arms of Brian Pothier #2 following Pothier's game winning goal at 2:00 of the third period against the Minnesota Wild at the Verizon Center on November 13, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Washington DC Mayor Adrian Fenty during a press conference at the John A. Wilson Building as he presents the Washington Kastles team with a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: R.J. Umberger #18 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. Columbus won the game 5-4.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: R.J. Umberger #18 of the Columbus Blue Jackets scores the game winning goal in overtime against Jose Theodore #60 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. Columbus won the game 5-4.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Raffi Torres #14 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates with Rick Nash #61 after scoring his second goal of the third period against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. Columbus won the game 5-4.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: R.J. Umberger #18 of the Columbus Blue Jackets is mobbed by teammates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. Columbus won the game 5-4.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals is escorted to the penalty box after receiving a roughing penalty in the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Washington DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty speaks during a press conference outside the John A. Wilson building as he presents the Washington Kastles tennis team a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Rennae Stubbs, Olga Puchkova, Washington DC Mayor Andrian Fenty, Leander Paes, Washington Kastles owner Mark Ein and Murphy Jensen during a press conference with a group of local children at the John A. Wilson Building hold a key to the city on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Washington DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty speaks during a press conference outside the John A. Wilson Building as he presents the Washington Kastles tennis team a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Raffi Torres #14 of the Columbus Blue Jackets scores his second goal of the third period against Jose Theodore #60 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. Columbus won the game 5-4.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 09: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel on November 9, 2009 in Washington, DC. Prime Minister Netanyahu was a guest speaker at the United Jewish Communities (UJC)/Jewish Federations of North America 2009 General Assembly.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 09: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel on November 9, 2009 in Washington, DC. Prime Minister Netanyahu was a guest speaker at the United Jewish Communities (UJC)/Jewish Federations of North America 2009 General Assembly.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 05: Representative Louie Gohmert (R-TX) puts a copy of the Health Bill on the podium during a news conference 'To Make a Healthcare 'House Call' on Washington' at the US Capitol on November 5, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 09: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks on stage before speaking at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel on November 9, 2009 in Washington, DC. Prime Minister Netanyahu was a guest speaker at the United Jewish Communities (UJC)/Jewish Federations of North America 2009 General Assembly.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 09: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel on November 9, 2009 in Washington, DC. Prime Minister Netanyahu was a guest speaker at the United Jewish Communities (UJC)/Jewish Federations of North America 2009 General Assembly.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 09: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel on November 9, 2009 in Washington, DC. Prime Minister Netanyahu was a guest speaker at the United Jewish Communities (UJC)/Jewish Federations of North America 2009 General Assembly.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 09: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pauses during applause while speaking at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel on November 9, 2009 in Washington, DC. Prime Minister Netanyahu was a guest speaker at the United Jewish Communities (UJC)/Jewish Federations of North America 2009 General Assembly.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 09: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel on November 9, 2009 in Washington, DC. Prime Minister Netanyahu was a guest speaker at the United Jewish Communities (UJC)/Jewish Federations of North America 2009 General Assembly.

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama greets vendors as she shops for fresh produce at the opening of a new farmer's market two blocks from the White House September 17, 2009 in Washington, DC. The new market will be open every Thursday for the next seven weeks as city officials close down an entire block to facilitate the farmer's market. Also pictured (2nd R) is Washington DC Mayor Adrian Fenty.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Washington Kastles player Scott Oudsema poses for a photo during a press conference at the John A. Wilson Building after receiving a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Adrian M. Fenty speaks during a press conference outside the John A. Wilson building as he presents the Washington Kastles tennis team a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Washington Kastles tennis coach Murphy Jensen speaks at a press conference outside the John A. Wilson Building after receiving a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 11: Activists march past City Hall during a protest October 11, 2009 in Washington, DC. Washington, DC City Council has taken steps toward legalizing gay marriage. Activists gathered in DC to push President Barack Obama's administration and the U.S. Congress to live up to promises to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to advance civil rights.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Washington Kastle's tennis coach Murphy Jensen speaks at a press conference outside the John A. Wilson Building after receiving a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Leander Paes, coach Murphy Jensen, Scott Oudseme, Washington Kastles owner Mark Ein, Rennae Stubbs and Olga Puchkova pose for a photo outside the US Capitol after receiving a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Adrian M. Fenty speaks during a press conference outside the John A. Wilson building as he presents the Washington Kastles tennis team a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

BERKELEY, CA - OCTOBER 24: Marvin Jones #1 of the California Golden Bears celebrates with teammate Brain Holley #33 after scoring a tochdown in the 1st half against the Washington State Cougars at California Memorial Stadium on October 24, 2009 in Berkeley, California.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Leander Paes, coach Murphy Jensen, Scott Oudseme, Washington Kastles owner Mark Ein, Rennae Stubbs and Olga Puchkova pose for a photo outside the US Capitol after receiving a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Adrian M. Fenty speaks during a press conference outside the John A. Wilson Building as he presents the Washington Kastles tennis team a key to the city and a fan appreciation party on August 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 12: U.S. President Barack Obama's special assistant and personal aide Reggie Love walks across the South Lawn of the White House to Marine One on September 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama is traveling to Minneapolis to speak at a health insurance reform rally.

A Denzel Washington wax figure is seen at Madame Tussauds in Hollywood, California, on August 27, 2009. Marie Tussaud, born Anna Maria Grosholtz (1761�1850) was born in Strasbourg, France. Tussaud created her first wax figure, of Voltaire, in 1777. Other famous people she modelled at that time include Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Benjamin Franklin. During the French Revolution she modelled many prominent victims. In her memoirs she claims that she would search through corpses to find the decapitated heads of executed citizens, from which she would make death masks. Madame Tussaud's wax museum has now grown to become a major tourist attraction in London, it has expanded with branches in Amsterdam, Berlin, Las Vegas, New York City, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Washington, D.C., and Hollywood since 2009.

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 12: U.S. President Barack Obama walks across the South Lawn of the White House to Marine One on September 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama is traveling to Minneapolis to speak at a health insurance reform rally.

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 12: U.S. President Barack Obama's special assistant and personal aide Reggie Love walks across the South Lawn of the White House to Marine One on September 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama is traveling to Minneapolis to speak at a health insurance reform rally.

A Denzel Washington wax figure is seen at Madame Tussauds in Hollywood, California, on August 27, 2009. Marie Tussaud, born Anna Maria Grosholtz (1761�1850) was born in Strasbourg, France. Tussaud created her first wax figure, of Voltaire, in 1777. Other famous people she modelled at that time include Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Benjamin Franklin. During the French Revolution she modelled many prominent victims. In her memoirs she claims that she would search through corpses to find the decapitated heads of executed citizens, from which she would make death masks. Madame Tussaud's wax museum has now grown to become a major tourist attraction in London, it has expanded with branches in Amsterdam, Berlin, Las Vegas, New York City, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Washington, D.C., and Hollywood since 2009.

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 12: U.S. President Barack Obama's White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs (2nd-R), Gibbs' five-year-old son Ethan (R), National Security Council Director of Strategic Communications Denis McDonough (2nd-L), and McDonough's daughter walk across the South Lawn of the White House to Marine One on September 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama is traveling to Minneapolis to speak at a health insurance reform rally.

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 12: U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he walks across the South Lawn of the White House to Marine One on September 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama is traveling to Minneapolis to speak at a health insurance reform rally.