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A new way to fix a broken heart: Virtual reality revolutionizes cardiac care 07/27/2015 02:45am • WASHINGTON — Virtual reality may soon revolutionize cardiac care and change the way doctors fix a broken heart. A team of bioengineers at Johns Hopkins University has devised a way to create a custom computer-driven model of a patient's heart: It’s a virtual heart, and it uses images from mag Apps to Mind Your Mental Health 07/22/2015 08:00pm • Technology as hopeThe National Alliance on Mental Illness -- or NAMI -- reports that approximately 1 in 5 American adults is affected by mental illness in a given year. What's more, the Pew Research Center reported that as of October 2014, 64 percent of American adults owned a smartphone. With the p Radio rewind: When WHFS was D.C.'s on-air hangout for cool people 07/22/2015 09:55am • WASHINGTON -- Long before the Internet and Google, a place existed where local music fans could hear obscure songs and learn about artists they'd never heard of -- its "URL" was 102.3 FM. The in-the-works documentary "Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3"  will take viewers "on a psyched 6 Ways Google Can Boost Your Job Search 07/21/2015 08:00pm • Chances are good that you regularly use Google to search for anything and everything. However, there are several less obvious ways you can use specialized features of this ubiquitous platform to add tremendous power and sophistication to your job search. When you understand the ins and outs of Goog Google Stock or Apple Stock? Why Investors Should Choose Both 07/21/2015 08:00pm • Forget oil stocks. Put China on the back burner. And for heaven's sake, health care stocks are so 2014. This year is all about technology stocks. Just days after Google took investors on a thrilling 20 percent upswing by trouncing analysts' expectations in its quarterly earnings report, the tech in 6 Ways to Be More Productive at Work 07/20/2015 08:00pm • We all have tough days at work when we just can't seem to get it all done. Maybe you're coming back from vacation and are having a hard time hopping back into your routine; maybe your boss is training you for more responsibility, and it's overwhelming you; or perhaps you are covering for a workmate What to Watch for When Banking on Your Phone 07/16/2015 04:00am • People are increasingly turning to their phones for their banking needs, including managing checking accounts, moving money and even paying for items at checkout. Mobile banking is convenient, but experts also warn about security risks. Here are some dangers to avoid when interacting with your bank 5 Ways to Check Into the Best Hotel Deals 07/15/2015 08:00pm • Traveling is expensive: Americans spend $137 per night on average for hotel rooms alone, according to Hotels.com's Hotel Price Index. Not to mention, there's the cost of food, souvenirs and the transportation to get there. But if you're overpaying for your hotel room, it's really no one's fault but The best 401k plans: See how your company ranks 07/14/2015 11:18am • WASHINGTON -- The most popular way to save for retirement is through a company-sponsored plan, such as a 401k. But not all of these plans are created equally. Employers determine many of the features that make one plan better than another, like whether they match a certain amount their employeesâ Do you care what your car tells your phone about you? 07/13/2015 12:49pm • WASHINGTON -- A high-tech battle is underway over who controls car dashboards. Fumbling with a smartphone while driving is dangerous, distracting, and unlawful, and a growing number of car buyers expect to be able to operate certain apps and functions through the vehicle's own systems. Apple's How to Follow Up on a Job Application Without Being Annoying 07/12/2015 08:00pm • You applied to a job. Now what?The next step isn't just sitting back and waiting -- there's plenty you can do to increase your chances of getting an interview. But following up in the right manner is crucial, because doing it poorly can be a deal-breaker. Here are some do's and don'ts for following Google Wallet, Apple Pay on Metro? Maybe not 07/10/2015 01:56pm • WASHINGTON -- A pilot program to test whether to allow customers to pay with Google Wallet, Apple Pay or other credit cards with near-field communication has not gone well, and the program itself could be in serious trouble. Metro officials told a committee on Thursday that the entire project, fr 10 Apps to Use Now to Make Taxes Easier Next Year 07/09/2015 08:00pm • Each spring, the Internet fills with information about how to organize your records and get ready for tax time. However, if you're reading that advice only a month or two before the filing deadline, some of it may be too little too late. Instead of waiting until next spring to get organized, start Column: Is it time to get rid of Adobe Flash? 07/09/2015 05:02am • Q: With the latest hacker exploits of Adobe Flash making the rounds, is it time to just completely uninstall it from my machine? A: In the early days of the Internet, most every site consisted of nothing more than plain text and pictures. As the Internet evolved, animation, audio and video bec 3 more ways to unsend emails you've come to regret 07/08/2015 01:44pm • WASHINGTON — Impetuous e-mailers breathed sighs of relief when Google introduced "undo send" for Gmail. But there are other ways to snatch back an email that you regret sending. Some give you even more leeway, but they all have drawbacks. Google "undo send" lets you retract an email by delay