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When will gold jewelry drop in price?

With the price of gold taking a plunge, bargain hunters aren't likely to score a deal on gold jewelry right away.

Tags: Lynn Jewelers, mclean, jewelry, gold prices, Gold,

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Tricking the teacher about class reading gets tougher with digital textbooks

No more pulling a fast one or fibbing about doing the class reading. Instructors have a good idea who's reading what in their digital textbooks.

Tags: CourseSmart, Digital textbooks,

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Toilet-seat alarm reminds men to put the seat down (VIDEO)

One company hopes to capitalize on a problem that has plagued relationships for ages: the toilet seat that's left up.

Tags: toilet, tipalert, Tip Alert

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'Veep' races the presidents at Nationals Park

The Nationals' Racing Presidents face a new challenger from the West Wing -- sort of.

Tags: Nationals, racing presidents, VEEP,

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Frustratingly slow spring brings flowering benefits

Cool weather helps preserve some flowers and provides a bigger stage for others.

Tags: spring, cherry blossoms

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New D.C. traffic signals give pedestrians control

With the push of a button, people trying to cross some D.C. streets can bring traffic to a stop.

Tags: pedestrians, walking, traffic, traffic light, George Branyan, Jonquil Street

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Takoma Park may become city with nation's youngest voters

Hitting Sweet 16 includes all sorts of coming-of-age perks and responsibilities. Voting could become a new one.

Tags: voting, Takoma Park, elections

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Development plans flood Fairfax, Montgomery counties

The number of construction projects in the works is at the highest level in four years.

Tags: development

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Will Wheaton Costco ever sell gas?

Pretty soon, shoppers will be showing up at the new Costco in Wheaton. But what's still uncertain is whether the wholesale store will ever sell gasoline.

Tags: costco, wheaton, retail, shopping

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Cherry blossoms? It's still ice skating time this spring

The National Cherry Blossom Festival officially began last week, but the weather remains more suited for ice skating than flowers.

Tags: ice skating, weather, spring, winter weather

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