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How Your Home Changes When You Telework 12/06/2015 07:00pm • With winter on its way in, taking advantage of your company's telework opportunity might sound appealing -- but snow days aren't the only thing keeping people at home during the workweek. Telecommuting opportunities are available at increasing rates to employees in the U.S., and they're taking adva Mindfulness in Real Life 12/06/2015 07:00pm • I'm sitting in my office, door closed to avoid outside distractions, staring at this screen and watching the letters appear on the white background before me as I write a mindfulness article. I'm feeling some tension in my wrists, as if they wish to write a bit more vigorously than the words intend Improve Your Mind, Body and Heart This Holiday (in 25 Minutes or Less) 12/06/2015 07:00pm • The holidays are here and we're all wondering the same thing: Where do we find the time to take care of ourselves? The truth is, there's never enough time to do everything, but there's always enough time to do the most important things. Here are five ways to improve your health and be happier throu Why You'll Never Feel Caught Up at Work -- And What to Do About It 12/06/2015 07:00pm • Feeling behind at the office isn't news -- it's business as usual. A study from Deloitte found that up to three-quarters of companies are dealing with overwhelmed employees. These workers are stressed out about everything, from being hyper-connected to their jobs to information overload created by New Capitals acquisitions making smooth transitions 12/03/2015 02:21am • ARLINGTON, Va. -- It takes a village to contend for a Stanley Cup. Unlike the other three major sports, in hockey your best player — unless he’s the goaltender — takes a seat after just 35 to 40 seconds on the ice. The NHL is a General Manager’s sport. And while the stars have been shini Company finishes contracted yard work after WTOP report 11/30/2015 03:04pm • WASHINGTON — A group of homeowners who say they were swindled by a tree removal company say the stumps that sat in their yards for months were finally removed following WTOP's story about the unfinished job. Joseph Gelo of Stafford County, Virginia, says he and his neighbors were happy to see M Coping with tragedy: Talking about acts of terrorism with children 11/30/2015 12:00pm • In this millennium, we've seen an increase in the number of terrorist attacks, which are viewed, in nearly real time, by the entire world. Vivid images unfold on our television screens with information coming in at a record pace. Much of the time, we remain tuned in to such stories for hours to days Va. homeowner left stumped by business that didn't finish tree removal 11/27/2015 03:09pm • WASHINGTON — A handful of Virginia neighbors say they've been duped after they paid a business to remove trees in their yards and only had half of the work done. It seemed like a happy coincidence to Joseph Gelo of Stafford, Virginia, when he saw a tree removal company working on his street in Local police on lookout for underage drinkers this holiday season 11/26/2015 01:06am • WASHINGTON — Now that the holidays are here, police in Montgomery County, Maryland are stepping up enforcement to prevent drunken driving crashes. Wednesday night, I rode along with some of those officers to see them in action. In an unmarked car, we parked near two different liquor stores t More D.C. pedestrians died over five-year period than drivers 11/25/2015 06:05am • WASHINGTON -- In the last five years, more people have died as a pedestrian in D.C. than in a car. That's according to AAA, which cites D.C. police traffic data. "More pedestrians were killed from 2009 to 2014. Fifty-eight pedestrians were killed in crashes versus 51 vehicle occupants," says John Distractions lead to increased number of vehicle collisions 11/24/2015 04:17pm • WASHINGTON -- The number of crashes on area roadways goes up this time of year, but not for the reasons you might think. Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger said the last quarter of the year sees a spike in collisions, but the crashes aren't a result of fewer daylight hours. "They're cau Here's Why Everyone Needs a Passion Project at Work 11/23/2015 07:00pm • Most people associate "passion" more closely with a secret love affair than they do with work. But I'm a strong believer in bringing passion to every aspect of life, including your career. No matter what you do for a living -- or where you are in your professional journey -- I encourage you to fin 5 Ways to Get Ready for Spring Semester at Community College 11/23/2015 07:00pm • Starting a new school in the middle of an academic year after everyone else has found a routine can be challenging, especially if you haven't been to school in a while. Advance planning can help new students adjust to campus quicker. Students can use the next two months to take advantage of tools t How Seasonal Retail Experience Can Boost a Corporate Job Interview 11/23/2015 07:00pm • If you've ever folded clothes at a retail store, rung up sales or worked a part-time seasonal job to supplement your income, you're not alone. According to a recent Monster poll, two-thirds of respondents have worked for a retailer, warehouse or corporate headquarters. If you're one of these peopl Amazon's best Black Friday deals of 2015 11/23/2015 11:58am • By Bryant Chan Amazon released its planned Black Friday deals, and we at SpecOut compiled some of the highlights. The sales on hundreds of items start as soon as Nov. 20, so you might be able to avoid the crowds this year and find the perfect gift from the comfort of your own home. Pro tip: