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Deliveries continue despite stolen van, care packages for troops 12/21/2011 08:13pm • UPDATE: On its Facebook page, Treats 4 Our Troops says it has secured a rental car and will resume local deliveries before Christmas. They have no updates on the stolen van. Wednesday - 12/21/2011, 8:14am ET ARLINGTON, Va. - A van full of care packages meant for deployed troops and wounded w Credit Card Skimming Investigation Began in Arlington 12/20/2011 09:30am • Last week, a Maryland man was convicted of running a credit card skimming ring that operated in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania from 2010 to 2011. Authorities say the ring victimized hundreds of people and businesses by stealing credit card numbers, using those numbers to buy gift cards and me Library Resource Helps Holiday Shopping Research 12/06/2011 01:30pm • The Arlington County Library is offering help to those trying to comparison shop for holiday gifts. Users are able to tap into the library’s subscription of Consumer Reports. In addition to being able to peruse hard copies of the magazine at branches throughout the county, the library is off How to get the most out of Cyber Monday 11/27/2011 10:44pm • WASHINGTON - Before you start your Cyber Monday shopping, you should know a few secrets to finding the best deals. Yahoo's Shine offers up these starting points for shoppers: Amazon.com is a great place to start. Check out its discount table and pay attention to good deals on shipping. Walmart Keep your holiday gifts from being stolen 11/21/2011 11:04pm • WASHINGTON - In preparing yourself for the onslaught of the holiday shopping season, police agencies are asking you to take some safety precautions so expensive gifts stay out of thieves' hands. Lucy Caldwell, spokeswoman for the Fairfax County Police Department, says when you are out and about sho Your Wine Guy: Picking The Right Thanksgiving Wine 11/18/2011 10:45am • Editor’s Note: This column is the first in a series of sponsored articles written by Doug Rosen, owner of long-time Arlington wine store Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway). Every year around late November, the phrase “Okay, you bring the wine for Thanksgiving” strikes fear into the hea Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season 11/17/2011 12:00pm • Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? The county’s Volunteer Arlington program lists several holiday-related volunteer and donation opportunities that are open to interested members of the public. Thanksgiving Meal Delivery — The Arlington Knights of Columbus chapter is How to avoid cyber Scrooges stealing your holidays 11/13/2011 08:37pm • Kathy Stewart, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Cyber criminals will be working overtime to get a cut of the expected $466 billion in retail sales and all the cash folks will be spending to travel this holiday. So, what types of scams will be hot this year? Mainstreet.com has gathered a list of the top 12 sc