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CONTENTS 6.6.10 Features


COVER STORY 12 The 2010 Post Hunt


Our annual puzzle-solving contest returns! Prove you’ve got the wits to match Dave Barry, Tom Shroder and Gene Weingarten — and thousands of other Washingtonians.


22 Bollywood Mirage s


Vijay Taneja (pictured at center) had a thriving business, a palatial house and a budding entertainment empire — all built on money stolen from his own community. By Annie Gowen


Going Out Guide


3 First Person Singular Why this brewmaster lets beer be the star


4 Whatever Happened To


College hunks who make millions hauling junk


6 Closer Inspection How people-powered


pedicabs became a D.C. trend


8 Date Lab


Two marathoners try to go the distance


10 Our Town


How to keep cool near the Washington Monument


30-32 Art, Music, Theater & Movies


A museum’s outdoor delights, Patty Griffin’s gospel surprise, a Trekkie film series and more


33 Best Bets Top-notch beach bars 34 Tom Sietsema’s Dining


What to do when your waiter asks for a better tip Washingtonpost.com/magazine


Apply for Date Lab Single? Fill out our questionnaire, and let us find you a match. Discussions


MONDAY: Tom Shroder and Gene Weingarten on the Post Hunt @ noon. TUESDAY: Holly E. Thomas and Janet Bennett Kelly on fashion @ noon.


WEDNESDAY: Tom Sietsema on dining @ 11 a.m. THURSDAY: Going Out Gurus on nightlife @ 1 p.m.


editorial editor: Debra Leithauser deputy editor: David Rowell articles editors: Lisa Frazier Page, Amanda McGrath copy and production chief: Susan P. Williams front of the book editor: Michelle Gaps copy & assignment editor: Elizabeth Chang contributing editor: Sydney Trent columnist: Gene Weingarten food critic: Tom Sietsema staff writers: Steve Hendrix, Holly E. Thomas editorial aides: Kathleen Hom, Daniele Seiss art director: Janet Michaud assistant art director: Beth Broadwater photo editor: Evan Jane Kriss production coordinator: Mark Giaimo advertising general manager: Jenny Abramson production manager: Julie Gunderson account managers: Anne Cynamon, Diane DuBois business analyst: James Robinson administrative assistant: Linda Baquet production coordinators: Mamie Belle, Jackie Ellis, Kristin Kato, Tara Shlimowitz graphic designers: Amanda Crisp, Willie Joyner phones editorial 202/334-7585 advertising 202/334-5224, 5226


1 The WashingTon PosT Magazine | June 6, 2010 28 Dilbert


36 Second Glance 38 Crossword


39 Gene Weingarten’s Below the Beltway Lost? How to identify (and avoid) the dreaded Scoutmaster.


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On the cover: Illustration by Michael Byers


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