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How Can I Find the Best Endocrinologist? 08/21/2018 08:00pm • The endocrine system is a critical but complex component of the body that regulates and controls a wide range of functions related to metabolism, growth and development, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, mood and many other elements that make us functional human beings. But it's a system that ha Critics Fault Mayor for Lima's Broken Public Transportation System 08/19/2018 08:00pm • LIMA, Peru -- It seemed like an innovative, and potentially lifesaving, idea in a city renowned for its reckless driving where virtually no motorist stops at crosswalks. Painting angled stripes of pastel yellows, blues and reds over the zebra crossings in Lima's financial district seemed to be worki 8 Tips for Finding Affordable Housing in Retirement 08/19/2018 08:00pm • Retirees need to decide whether to stay in their current home or move to something more suitable for the coming years. Relocating could mean downsizing, renting instead of owning or moving to another state or country. On a fixed income, retirees may struggle to find ideal housing due to a lack of a Tracking Hackers: How to Work in Cyber Security 08/19/2018 08:00pm • Job: Cyber security expert and futurist Salary Range: The median salary for information security analysts is $95,510. Worker: Ina Wanca Age: 35 Education: Master's degrees in law, global affairs and cyber security Company: AI Governance Ina Wanca has always thought one step ahead. Growing up i How smoke from California wildfires made it to DC area 08/18/2018 11:38pm • WASHINGTON ��� Smoke from at least three California wildfires is blowing through the mid-Atlantic region, but lingering haze and scents likely won���t stick around for much longer. ���It���s typically not something you see quite often around here,��� said Brandon Fling, a meteorologist with the N DC area gets C+ for small business friendliness (but is that fair?) 08/17/2018 08:51am • WASHINGTON ��� The D.C. area's score for small-business friendliness took a hit this year, according to an annual survey by Thumbtack, a website and app that connects consumers to small business contractors. The D.C. area scored a C-plus in this year's survey of Thumbtack members, down from an ov 4 Tips for Investing in Property in Another Area 08/15/2018 08:00pm • Most real estate investors start by investing in local property, but what if buildings in the area are overvalued, or if there are good deals in another city or state? Investing outside your local area takes a different mindset than buying property in your hometown. Here are some tips to help. Stud How Globalization Has Changed the Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca 08/15/2018 08:00pm • More than 2 million Muslims are currently gathering in Mecca ahead of the annual hajj, which begins on Aug. 19. As long as they are fit and financially able, the pilgrimage is an obligatory act of worship that followers of Islam owe to God once in their lifetime. Re-enacting the faith-testing ordea Victim in fatal fall from Fairfax County apartment building was 2-year-old boy, police say 08/14/2018 02:15pm • WASHINGTON ��� The police have released a few more details about the child who died in a fall from the 24th-floor balcony of a Fairfax County, Virginia, apartment building Monday afternoon. The Fairfax County police said in a statement Tuesday that the child was a 2-year-old boy. They added that 10 Best Student Discounts to Save Money in 2018 08/13/2018 08:00pm • As a college student, you're probably on a tight budget -- and retailers know that. To get your business, many offer discounts on everything from clothes to pricey electronics. These are some of the best discounts college students can take advantage of this upcoming school year. All you need is a Lipoprotein(a): the Other 'Bad' Cholesterol 08/09/2018 08:00pm • You've probably heard about low-density lipoprotein, or "bad cholesterol," but did you know there's another cholesterol that may be equally bad? Called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a) -- L-p-little-a -- for short, it's a cause of heart attacks, strokes, aortic valve disease, peripheral vascular disease an The Guide to Understanding Your Home Value 08/08/2018 08:00pm • Getting ready to sell your house, looking to refinance or buying a new homeowners insurance policy -- these are just three of many reasons you'll find yourself trying to figure out how much your home is worth. You know how much you paid for the property, and you likely consider the work you've done 5 New LinkedIn Features to Boost Your Career 08/07/2018 08:00pm • Unless you are regularly active on LinkedIn, you may be missing out on some of the newest features. 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