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Reviews: 'Fences' and 'Lion' are both deserving Oscar contenders 01/05/2017 05:07am • WASHINGTON — While you were away for the holidays, a couple of awesome Oscar contenders hit movie theaters that you'd better catch as soon as possible. Denzel Washington directs himself and Viola Davis in a stunning adaptation of August Wilson's acclaimed play "Fences," while Dev Patel and Nic Should you hire an online personal trainer? 01/04/2017 07:00pm • "Did you get plastic surgery?" The friend's recent question flattered, but startled, Sarah Henderson, a 44-year-old mother of two in Portland, Oregon, who had done nothing of the sort. "I was like, 'nope,'" Henderson recalls. "Just old-fashioned exercise." But not everything about Henderson's fit Smart shopping hacks for busy people 01/04/2017 09:00am • Couponing, haggling, comparison-shopping: Really, who has the time? These tried-and-true tricks for saving money are great strategies, but they take time -- a lot of it. When you're squeezing in a trip to the grocery store between work and soccer practice, and your kids are clamoring for that che 3 Medical School Admissions Trends to Watch in 2017 01/02/2017 07:00pm • Though the academic prerequisites for applying to medical school remain generally standard from year to year, it is important to look beyond these when crafting an application. Each year, many more qualified individuals apply to U.S. medical schools than are admitted. While this may be frightening, Data Doctors: Tech trends to watch at the Consumer Electronics Show 12/30/2016 06:49pm • Q: What technology trends do you think we’ll see at this year’s CES? A: CES 2017, will be the 50th annual largest gathering of consumer electronics companies and is sure to be the usual exciting mix of "solutions searching for a problem" and evolutionary updates but little or no real "revolut 10 most googled diets of 2016 12/29/2016 06:00am • Every year, consumers search for that magical diet that will help them lose weight. While I dream that, one day, loads of people will ask, "How can I eat healthy without restricting?" that's far from the most popular search. Here's what consumers searched for most in 2016: 1. GOLO Diet The GOL 7 of the worst stocks to buy for 2017 12/26/2016 07:00pm • What not to buy in 2017. New years bring new beginnings of all kinds -- from dieting to goal-setting to re-calibrating your financial life, the dawn of 2017 is a time for introspection and change. For investors, it means taking a look at your portfolio and deciding whether it looks healthy. It al 3 Investment Strategies to Tackle Climate Change 12/20/2016 07:00pm • In a post-election climate where much of an incoming White House administration is filled with anti-climate change proponents, some investors are trying to take a public stance. Peter Krull, president of Krull & Co., a socially and environmentally responsible investment firm in Asheville, North UA vs. UAA: What's the Difference Between Under Armour's 2 Stock Classes? 12/19/2016 07:00pm • Ever since what was effectively a 2-for-1 stock split back in April 2016, there had been two publicly traded classes of Under Armour (ticker: UA, UAA) stock: Class A shares that traded under the ticker symbol "UA", and Class C shares, which traded under ticker symbol "UA.C." Adding more confusion t 5 Nutrition Trends You Should Follow in 2017 12/18/2016 07:00pm • Tons of trendy new foods are hitting store shelves this year -- from seaweed snacks to animal-free "meat" and "dairy" products to fungi edibles. Most of these buzzy bites are focused on one central theme: plant-based everything. That's because more and more people are seeking out foods that are kind Top Google searches in 2016 (Photos) 12/16/2016 05:27pm • WASHINGTON — What topic sparked the most interest online this year? No, it wasn't Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton or the 2016 election. Forget the drama-filled Olympics and the Pokemon Go phenomenon. The No. 1 most searched topic in 2016 was the billion-dollar Powerball lottery drawing, according 3 Things Impacting Retail Stocks Into 2017 12/15/2016 07:00pm • It's hard to overstate just how much emphasis retailers place on the holiday shopping season. When accounting for all stores, the month or so after Thanksgiving Day accounts for about one-fifth of sales, on average. But that number can jump dramatically, depending on the retailer. A jewelry store, f Data Doctors: Want to avoid getting hacked? Start lying online 12/15/2016 08:35am • WASHINGTON — While honesty is the best policy, it also makes it easier for a hacker to steal your identity, says computer security expert Ken Colburn, of Data Doctors. As Yahoo struggles to deal with the biggest security breach in history, more than a billion accounts have been compromised. 7 Things That Happened When Donald Trump Met With Tech Leaders 12/14/2016 07:00pm • When Trump meets tech.It's commonplace now for people to be curious about everything President-elect Donald Trump does: his meetings, his movements and his meals. Wednesday, that attention shifted to the tech industry, one that that Trump hasn't been afraid to fight in the past. Here are seven thing Budget-friendly secret Santa gift ideas 12/13/2016 09:20am • When you're a youngster, December is a marvelous month, when snowflakes first tumble down from the sky and colorful presents begin appearing beneath shimmering Christmas trees. When you're an adult, the holidays can be a decidedly less magical time, when roads ice over, shopping malls crowd and y