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4 Ways to Avoid a Midlife Investing Crisis 03/27/2017 08:00pm • In celebrity circles 40 is often viewed as the new 20, but that philosophy doesn't necessarily apply where your investments are concerned. Taking big gambles with your portfolio in your 20s isn't a strategy you can adopt as easily in your 40s or 50s when you have a shorter timeline until retirement Coaches: Carolina Final Four advantage to fade after tipoff 03/27/2017 06:39pm • Coaches for Oregon, South Carolina and Gonzaga concede Roy Williams and his North Carolina players have an advantage when it comes to knowing how to deal with the spotlight during Final Four week. They also don't think it will matter once the games begin. "You can play in the national championship g Review: The Mavericks ' new CD is a spinning wheel of styles 03/27/2017 12:44pm • The Mavericks, "Brand New Day" (Mono Mundo Recordings) The Mavericks' "Brand New Day" is skillfully paced for the dancefloor, straddling the southern American borders and shores with a spinning wheel of styles and rhythms. Led by rhapsodic vocalist Raul Malo, the band displays its usual high standar Build a hoagie like the pros — with a spring twist 03/24/2017 02:33am • WASHINGTON — If there’s one ingredient that’s essential to a delicious hoagie, it’s the bread. When local sub shop Taylor Gourmet opened its first location on H Street nine years ago, the deli’s owners made daily trips to Philadelphia to bring back rolls from Sarcone’s bakery. (Now, t Empty Labs: What Medical Research Without Immigrants Looks Like 03/23/2017 08:00pm • In medical research centers around the country working to fight cancer, birth defects and infectious disease like HIV/AIDS, dismay is in the air around executive orders on travel bans. International medical, research and patient organizations are pushing back with concerns about the chilling effect How to Prevent Athletic Injury by Training Your Brain 03/21/2017 08:00pm • When you kick a soccer ball into a goal, reach to catch a baseball or lengthen your gait while running to avoid a puddle, your brain sends signals to your muscles and joints to produce the desired movement. But did you realize those pathways go the other way, too? Indeed, the brain is constantly rec Review: Disney's live-action 'Beauty and the Beast' dazzles 03/17/2017 01:31am • WASHINGTON — When Disney first announced the plan to remake its animated classics as live-action flicks, many folks were initially (understandably) skeptical. Instead, the annual spring rollout has become one of the most pleasantly reliable trends out of Hollywood, from Angelina Jolie i 8 Ways to Transform Unused Space in Your Home 03/16/2017 08:00pm • Get in every nook and cranny.Unless you're already embracing the tiny house lifestyle and are down to 300 square feet, there's a good chance you're not utilizing your home to its full potential. Even in a small, one-bedroom apartment, dead space is common and finding the right design can be a head-s Powerful video pushes Metro Board to focus on safety 03/15/2017 01:28pm • WASHINGTON — Progress on Metro’s long-promised safety culture eroded before the deadly smoke incident near L’Enfant Plaza, and significant work remains to ensure tasks are done correctly from the very top down, Metro Board members said Monday. At a special meeting Monday, the Metro Board S A Buyer's Guide to a Successful Open House 03/14/2017 08:00pm • When a home goes on the market, an open house is often considered an important first step to debut the property once updates have been made, clutter is cleared and staging furniture is selected to appeal to the widest possible audience. An open house can be an equally crucial part of the homebuying Kids on a Plane: How to Entertain Children Without Losing Your Sanity 03/12/2017 08:00pm • Make the journey less chaotic with these pro hacks.When you're traveling solo, it's easy to navigate common air-travel snafus with time-tested tactics and essential items such as electronic devices, chargers and snacks. But when you're planning a trip with youngsters in tow, coping with agitations - The Upshot of a Learning Disability or Attention Deficit Disorder 03/09/2017 07:00pm • When a child is diagnosed with a learning disability or attention deficit disorder, might they only have difficulty in school? Could they also have a potential strength? About 10 percent of school-aged children have attention deficit disorder, and 10 to 15 percent have dyslexia, the most common of How to Enhance Your Workspace 03/08/2017 07:00pm • So many of us work in a less-than-ideal workspace. You may be sitting in a sterile white, gray or beige cubicle. Or you have an office without windows and a lot of old-fashioned dark brown furniture. Maybe you don't have the luxury of either and instead sit in an open floor plan. Let's face it: if y Be mindful of divorce's financial consequences 03/08/2017 05:15am • WASHINGTON — Your divorce is finally final, and you’re ready to move on. It’s understandable that you’ll want to put all of the legal work, paperwork and distraction behind you and get back to living your life. However, too many women make the mistake of not following through on critical From Zika to Terrorism, How to Protect Yourself While Traveling Abroad 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Take these precautions to maximize safety and eliminate stress during your trip.When you're preoccupied with packing, navigating airport security and collecting local currency for an upcoming trip to a far-flung locale, it's easy to overlook standard health and safety measures. But with a variety of