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4 Traits That Hiring Managers Want in a New Employee 01/11/2016 07:00pm • Technical skills: Check. Education: Check. Qualifications: Check. Soft skills: Womp womp. Hiring managers seek a certain "je ne sais quoi," a certain "it" factor, when evaluating candidates. When soft skills are clearly absent, or don't get appropriately emphasized during a job interview, it could b FBI seeks Alexandria bank robbery suspect 01/05/2016 02:01pm • WASHINGTON -- The FBI is searching for a man who used a hoax bomb during a robbery at an Alexandria bank Monday. Officials say a man robbed the Burke & Herbert Bank at 306 East Monroe Ave. in Alexandria at about 2:30 p.m. Monday. During the robbery, the man approached the bank teller with a d How to Teach Your Teenager to Invest 01/03/2016 07:00pm • Tim Olsen bought his first stock when he was 8. His parents set up custodial accounts for both of their children, believing that outside of a savings account, investing in stocks was the best way for their children to start building wealth. Olsen started with PepsiCo (ticker: PEP) because it was rel D.C. woman finds unpleasant surprise in Christmas tree 12/29/2015 12:22pm • WASHINGTON — A post-Christmas decision about when to take the tree down was easier than usual for a home in Northwest after the woman who lives there found bugs on her live, fresh-cut tree. "I am known to be very afraid of spiders, so it was quite a day for me," the homeowner told WTOP. Th 5 Ways to Stay Safe While Shopping 12/22/2015 07:00pm • While most of us finished our holiday shopping weeks ago, some of us are still out there trying to navigate the malls, big box stores or outlets. In the interest of time and trying to get out of the store so we can spend quality time with loved ones, record speed shopping trips often take priority o 10 Ways to Make Giving a Presentation Feel Less Like a Nightmare 12/20/2015 07:00pm • You straighten out your shirt, get a sip of water, take a deep breath and try to calm your shaky hands. The program coordinator introduces you, and it's show time. You stand up and try to start but no words come out. Then you wake up. Most of us have experienced this performance-related nightmare or Q&A: Drew Barrymore dishes on Hollywood memoir 'Wildflower' 12/15/2015 01:59am • The cover of Drew Barrymore's memoir "Wildflower." (Penguin Random House) WASHINGTON — If you're a pop culture junkie looking for a fun stocking stuffer this December, why not swap stories of "E.T.," "Scream" and growing up among Hollywood royalty? Drew Barrymore tells all in her new Millions of packages disappear from porches, study says 12/03/2015 02:27pm • WASHINGTON — The increasing prevalence of online shopping means that a lot more packages are being left on a lot more doorsteps, particularly during the holiday season. And that leads to a lot of packages being stolen. The word from InsuranceQuotes.com is that an estimated 23 million Americans Column: What is Facebook at Work? 12/03/2015 05:29am • Q: What exactly is Facebook at Work and where can I try it out? A: Inter-company communication is one of the most important technology initiatives that any organization has to take on, and Facebook wants to get in on the action. Most companies rely on email or basic instant messaging for daily Man charged with leaving hoax explosive device at Fairfax Co. mosque 11/23/2015 03:19pm • WASHINGTON — A man is facing charges after officials say he left a hoax explosive device at a Fairfax County mosque last week. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department says 27-year-old Chester Gore damaged property and left a fake explosive at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center located at 3159 Row S From spending to celebrating: The 2015 Christmas season in 25 stats 11/23/2015 12:04pm • by Christina Lavingia Do you remember what the holidays felt like when you were a kid? School projects took a festive turn, cookies and sweets were just a little bit sweeter, subtle hints about the gifts you wanted weren't quite subtle enough. Everything seemed wondrous for a brief, special t U.S. Marshals to hold high-end wine auction after counterfeiter's conviction 11/23/2015 04:40am • WASHINGTON — A California man who's doing time for selling counterfeit wine had quite the collection of authentic wine as well. Now — for a price — some of that wine can be yours. Starting Tuesday and running for a week, the U.S. Marshals Service is conducting an online auction for the more Column: Holiday shopping scams to watch for 11/19/2015 05:07am • Q: What scams should I watch for this holiday shopping season? A:  The predictions for the 2015 holiday shopping season continue to suggest that we’ll see record spending when it comes to online shopping. This isn’t lost on cyber-criminals, as they gear up to take advantage of the additio Indications You May Need a Dental Implant 11/15/2015 07:00pm • Tooth loss is a common problem we all face at various times throughout our lives, and for various reasons. Whether it is from non-restorable decay (cavity), severe gum disease, a failed root canal or accidentally being damaged beyond repair, the loss of a single tooth or multiple teeth can have dra Federal marshals, GSA team up for wedding gown sale 11/14/2015 02:07am • WASHINGTON — Brides-to-be will have the chance to scoop up some designer gowns at deep discounts during a three-day liquidation sale next week in Anne Arundel County. No, it's not a going-out-of-business sale or a once-a-year markdown. The U.S. Marshals Service, with help from the General Servi