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Saturday marked the 87th running of the Virginia Gold Cup, a staple of the spring Washington social calendar. Picking out the group one will spend the day with in The Plains is an important decision every social has to make, and one of the better choices for the day was the tent with Becky's Fund. Becky's Fund was founded by Becky Lee, and raises money to combat domestic/dating violence, and aims to educate and assist victims. She was inspired after working for a few years as an advocate and lawyer for survivors. More»

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DC was the second stop for the 2012 Wine Riot tour, a tasting extravaganza organized by the team at Second Glass. Guests came by for one of two sessions to attend fun wine "crash courses," sample some of the hundreds of wines at the event, and keep track of favorites via the Second Glass iPhone app. More»

Your iPhone is not a toy. Sure, it often seems like one in those awkward moments when you realize you've been sitting on the toilet for 20 minutes because you got caught up in a game of Angry Birds Space, but in reality, it's a powerful pocket-sized computer with a host of thoughtfully-designed applications that utilize its convenience and connectivity to help you navigate some of L.A.'s biggest headaches. Yes, that's right: your smartphone can even change the way you deal with finding a parking spot. MORE>>

There are plenty of good reasons to hold out on buying a smartphone: they're too expensive, they're easy to lose/break, and AT&T would gladly upcharge you for breathing too frequently during a phone call if they thought they could get away with it. What's not a valid reason, however, is the argument that an iPhone, Droid, etc is just a glorified web browser. In fact, with the amazing wealth of mobile apps available today, your smartphone can completely transform the way you experience Los Angeles. Check out our top picks for the very best in L.A. smartphone apps. More»

From Yelp's bike lobby to YouTube's giant slide, tech companies seem to be working out of amusement parks rather than offices these days. Here we take a close look at ten booming tech companies with strange work spaces. Find out which CEO names their conference room after characters from The Wire, and which company has a bedroom designed for an imaginary worker in this inside look at office spaces. More»

With an eclectic music scene, creative leaders pushing their start-ups, and interactive galore, there's never been a better time for the world to gather in Austin for SXSW 2012! Here's our guide to the best parties! More»

• Government regulators were concerned about the oldest reactor at Japan’s Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant—but still approved a 10-year extension for reactor No. 1, just a month before the earthquake and tsunami. [NYT]
• GIANT BUNNY! Researchers have discovered fossils belonging to the biggest-ever member of the bunny family, weighing in at 26 pounds. [LiveScience] More»