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I recently completed an Image Search Mashup Application as part of a term project for a web applications class I took this spring at GMU (additional info can be found here). When working on my project I noticed that a lot of popular image search applications in use today have surprisingly few features (e.g. - Google, Yahoo). Could fear/risk of losing users be the reason these applications do not experiment with new features? Whatever the case may be I decided to implement some additional features in my application as an example of how existing applications could be improved. One application that does seem to be moving in the right direction as far as image searching is concerned is Live. The do a great job of dynamic adjustment of image sizes, providing automatic retrieval of additional results using AJAX, and a scratchpad feature to store images for later use is a nice...

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I had dinner the other night in DC at Cafe Deluxe and I must say I was very pleased with the whole experience. If I had to sum up Cafe Deluxe in a few words it would probably be “upscale neighborhood diner”. The night I attended was half price wine night which seemed to add to the already lively atmosphere attracting locals and the after work crowd alike. Don’t get me wrong, I like a nice restaurant but when I cannot pronounce half the items in the menu it is a little intimidating. This was not the case with Cafe Deluxe. The menu was simple yet sophisticated ranging from pan roasted sea bass to chicken pot pie. And if that doesn’t entice you the prices will. The most expensive entree was $22 (filet mignon) while most items averaged around $12-$15. I would definitely recommend Cafe Deluxe as a great dining option for any occasion.