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I Was Paralyzed By a Spinal Cord Injury -- and It's Made My Life More Fulfilling 07/19/2016 08:00pm • "Christopher, you had a very serious accident. You'll be on a ventilator the rest of your life and never move again." These were the words from my orthopedic surgeon as he quickly exited the hospital room. One tear rolled down my cheek, and for some reason those words never really sunk in -- yet I Beach Boys bring good vibrations to the NSO at Kennedy Center 07/19/2016 01:38am • WASHINGTON -- The Kennedy Center is hosting an increasing number of live NSO Pops collaborations with celebrity musicians, from Boyz II Men to John Legend, Nas to Kendrick Lamar, even country star LeAnn Rimes next spring. But it's hard to imagine a band more uniquely suited to pair its he Wine of the Week: A wine-themed summer reading list for Father's Day 06/17/2016 09:42am • WASHINGTON — Father’s Day is Sunday, and if you are looking for a memorable gift for the wine-loving dad in your life, think about giving him a present that just might last longer than a bottle of wine — like a book about wine. Just in time for Father’s Day, there are several new books th What to Do With Old Electronics 06/13/2016 08:00pm • Back in the 20th century, if you had an old TV or cell phone you no longer wanted, you threw it in the garbage and bought a new one. Today, you can do the same thing -- but not without guilt. It's much more widely understood that electronics should be recycled -- not dumped in a landfill; there are 5 Ways for Dads to Invest in Themselves to Save Money 06/08/2016 08:00pm • To all you working dads out there: It's time to break away from your busy days to focus on investing in an important asset: yourself! With Father's Day around the corner, you're bound to receive a variety of gifts from your loved ones, but don't be afraid to treat yourself, too. Whether it be tendi '30 Rock' star leads 'Taming of Shrew' at Shakespeare Theatre 06/07/2016 01:25am • WASHINGTON — In the 16th century, it was common for all-male casts to perform William Shakespeare masterpieces like "The Taming of the Shrew." But in this century, we'll seen a gender mix on stage and screen: Alfred Drake and Patricia Morison in the Cole Porter's Tony-winning Broadway 10 ways to save money on your wedding day 06/06/2016 09:00am • You could spend $32,641 on your wedding, which is the national average according to The Knot 2015 Real Weddings Study. Or you could be like Anne McAuley Lopez of Mesa, Ariz. She paid a little more than a third of the average price for her March 2016 wedding. She was willing to go without some tra 10 things you didn't know life insurance could do 05/25/2016 08:00am • Life insurance seems like a straight-forward financial product. Insurance companies receive premiums and in exchange they pay out a death benefit to policyholders' beneficiaries. However, these plans can be much more complex than that. "There are a lot of options -- much more than people realize, 4 Steps to Take Immediately After Your Home Is Burglarized 05/16/2016 08:00pm • The first time Kim Terca's San Francisco apartment was burglarized six years ago, it wasn't too traumatic. It wasn't fun, but at least she had roommates with whom she could commiserate, and the laptops that were taken were rather old. Overall, it seemed like she emerged from the experience relativel How to fly (almost) for free on Southwest Airlines 05/10/2016 01:00pm • Did you know it's possible for a family of four to fly to six destinations for less than $100 per trip -- all on Southwest Airlines? It's not all too complicated or time-consuming to master the system and leverage rewards points to enjoy stress-free and cost-effective travel. It simply requires empl 10 Costs You Can Eliminate in Retirement 05/01/2016 08:00pm • Lower expensesMany retirees are tempted to spend more money on leisure activities in retirement. Health care costs also tend to increase as people age. But there are many costs that decline in retirement -- and a few you can eliminate entirely. Here are some expenses you will no longer have in retir Can You Be Paid to Care for Mom and Dad? 04/21/2016 08:00pm • A third of U.S. adults with a parent age 75 or older say their mom or dad needs help with self-care or managing personal affairs, according to a 2014 Pew Research Center Report. While home health care and assisted living facilities are common ways to meet those parents' needs, it's also not unusual Overuse Injuries: New Evidence, Prevention and Treatment 04/19/2016 08:00pm • During the winter, a teenage girl visited my office. For the third time in a few years, she had injured her right wrist. Each of these injuries was due to the hours of practice and competition the gymnast logs weekly. She rarely takes days off. This girl is hardly alone. Thousands of kids nationall 5 College Savings Mistakes New Parents Make 04/12/2016 08:00pm • Saving enough for the projected cost of college can seem like a towering mountain to climb, especially for new parents. College costs are expected to triple from the time a child is born to when he or she is ready for school, says David Levy, editor of Edvisors Network, a planning and paying for col Arlington Festival of the Arts to Transform Highland Street in Clarendon into Outdoor Art Gallery (Photos) 04/12/2016 08:10am • Eclectic displays of original art, a vast array of styles and media, and the finest artists in the country will be featured during the 4th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts April 16th and 17th. Produced by Howard Alan Events and hosted by the Clarendon Alliance, this two-day outdoor-juried art s