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Minnesota College Road Trip: University of Minnesota--Twin Cities 09/24/2015 08:00pm • A stroll through the covered pedestrian walkway atop the Washington Avenue Bridge, which spans the Mississippi River to connect the two parts of the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus, offers a quick tour of the opportunities open to students at the state's flagship university. Hundreds o Why Africa Is Becoming More Accessible for Investors 09/23/2015 08:00pm • When it comes to investing in markets outside of the U.S., Africa is often overlooked. But investing interest in the continent is starting to grow, particularly with investors who have a long-term focus. In April, The Wall Street Journal reported that the New York State Common Retirement Fund, a U Enjoy feeding your infant: how to expand his or her palate 09/22/2015 10:00am • Pat yourself on the back for successfully starting your baby on solids. Now it's time to expand his or her palate. The first 12 months of your baby's life are the prime time for introducing and accepting new flavors and textures. Take the next step in feeding your baby by incorporating the following Redskins Week 2: Five things to watch 09/18/2015 06:24pm • WASHINGTON — The Redskins and Rams have played every year since 2008, with the exception of 2013. St. Louis has won three of the last four matchups and five of seven. Needless to say, they know each other quite well. Last year’s game became famous because of the coin toss. Rams head coach Jef The Evolution of Dental Implants 08/30/2015 08:00pm • For well over a thousand years, civilizations have attempted to solve the problem of tooth loss by implanting some type of "foreign material" into the jawbone. Archeologists have discovered fragments of seashells and carved stones embedded in the jaws of ancient Mayans that date back to 600 A.D. In 2015 Audi Q5 TDI: A luxury crossover with a sporty attitude, good MPG 08/17/2015 04:41pm • WASHINGTON — The Audi Q5 has been around for a while but the latest tweak to the crossover is improved fuel economy. Audi launched a hybrid model and the TDI with a peppy 3.0L V6 turbo diesel engine that puts out 240 horsepower and 428 pounds to feet of torque, which really moves this crossover 10 Ways to Live Healthier and Save Money Doing It 08/14/2015 06:45am • Be fitness and financially savvy Think you've got to spend an arm and a leg to improve the health of your body and mind? Think again. A focus on enhancing wellness could actually be healthy for your bank account, too. The notion that eating foods that are good for you must be bad for your budget App Designed for Heroin Addicts Puts Help in the Palm of Their Hands 08/12/2015 10:00am • After watching how addiction affected my stepfather and ravaged the lives of so many of my friends, I knew I had to do something. I grew up in the small town of Marion, Ohio. While it still exudes the historic charm of a simpler time, Marion is facing a very serious modern-day issue. Like many other Wine of the Week: Drinking naked with unoaked Chardonnays 08/07/2015 01:23pm • WASHINGTON — Six years is a long time to do anything, let alone have the privilege of sharing with listeners my favorite wines over the years. Yes, six years ago today, I delivered my first Wine of the Week segment on WTOP and the excitement that I felt that day hasn’t stopped since. So, I th 11 Stocks That Donald Trump Loves 07/22/2015 08:00pm • Now you can invest like Trump.It may not detail a fortune greater than $10 billion, as Republican presidential contender Donald Trump crowed earlier this month, but Trump's financial disclosure forms made public on Wednesday are a treasure trove of detail about how the author of "The Art of the Deal 10 Blunders Investors Make With Their Money 07/21/2015 08:00pm • No investor is perfect, but hanging onto an imperfection a bit too long can add up to the point where it wrecks a portfolio, cuts a hole in your wallet or costs you a ton of money somewhere down the line. Here's the rub: How do you know you've made a mistake when you had no idea you were chasing y 5 offbeat ways to earn extra income 07/21/2015 11:00am • Many people go through periods when they need to make extra money, or they'd like to give it a shot, anyway. But how? What can you do to reel in a few more bucks? Nobody needs to mention you could hold a garage sale, recycle cans or resell clothes to a consignment shop. No, what you need are some Investors Wade Into 'Wide Moats' for Long-Term Gains 07/01/2015 08:00pm • "Wide moat investing": it sounds like a maneuver in "Game of Thrones," but it's actually a strategy of investing in companies with clearly defined, defensible, competitive advantages that are likely to last upwards of 20 years. Legendary investor Warren Buffett coined the term years ago, but it has Challenge coins offered at World Police & Fire Games 07/01/2015 01:39pm • WASHINGTON -- Some in attendance at the World Police & Fire Games will be skipping ubiquitous T-shirts as a memento and opting  for a commemorative challenge coin. Challenge coins feature a group's insignia and motto. They're frequently awarded to someone in the military or to first respond 5 Workplace Trends That Are Making Your Job Harder 06/28/2015 08:00pm • Some recent workplace trends are good ones, such as the increase in telecommuting, a growing call for paid sick leave and the gradually closing pay gap between men and women. But not everything is moving in a worker-friendly direction. With many other work trends, employees are getting the short end