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Stocks versus socks for the holidays 11/22/2015 11:50am • WASHINGTON -- Some people are impossible to buy gifts for. But if you have even a general idea of their likes or interests, the gift of stocks might do the trick. A service provided by Giveashare.com is an example of two new ways it's easier than ever to stuff stockings with stocks. Giveasha Punk legend Cheetah Chrome battles Facebook to use his name 11/20/2015 10:10am • WASHINGTON -- Ask the man whose red hair and sneer made him one of the most identifiable musicians in the early days of punk rock what his name is, and his answer is qualified: "Cheetah Chrome, mostly, but according to Facebook it's Eugene Richard O'Connor." The 60-year old guitarist from Cle 5 red flags to look for on Airbnb and other vacation rental sites 11/20/2015 07:15am • With the proliferation of vacation rental sites like Airbnb, HomeAway and TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals, you've probably tried, or at least toyed with the idea of, staying in someone else's home. After all, with competitive pricing and more space and amenities than you would expect at a standard hote 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 Shorter commutes, driverless cars on Northern Va. commuters' wish list 11/18/2015 12:08pm • TYSONS, Va. — Ask local commuters about transportation priorities, and almost 6 in 10 say they'd like to reduce trip times. And more than half say they'll be interested in trying a driverless car when they become available. In a survey of northern Virginians on the region's long range transport 7 ways to lower the cost of a holiday road trip 11/17/2015 12:00pm • The holidays are nearly upon us, with many families driving long distances to spend time with each other in the next weeks. Road trips are also an annual part of my family's holiday traditions, with our extended families living at least three hours away (and many relatives even farther). Along th D.C. Thanksgiving traffic ranked 2nd-worst nationwide 11/17/2015 10:09am • WASHINGTON — It’s common knowledge that hitting the road in the D.C. area, like most places, is particularly tough around Thanksgiving. You may not have realized, however, that this region ranks among the worst in the country for Thanksgiving travel. Google took traffic data from its Android Is your Facebook use at work hurting your career? 11/17/2015 07:00am • Do you have a case of " FOMO" that keeps you checking Facebook throughout the day during work hours? According to Suzana E. Flores, author of "Facehooked: How Facebook Affects Our Emotions, Relationships, and Lives," this fear of missing out is increasingly common in social media culture. "t's hard 4 Large-Cap Stocks That Make Great Holiday Gifts for Kids 11/16/2015 07:00pm • It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but your kids are probably already writing up their holiday wish lists. Shares of Nike or Apple probably aren't on their list, but the holidays, or even birthdays and graduations, can be the perfect opportunity to give your child a gift of stock. Kids need to learn 8 Ways Pinterest Can Advance Your Career 11/16/2015 07:00pm • You've likely heard the steady drumbeat: LinkedIn has become an indispensable element of any successful job search. And it is true: This platform is unequaled in the multiplicity of ways you can put yourself "out there" to be discovered as well as find opportunities to further your career. But it' 8 Tech Funds to Buy to Invest in the Future 11/16/2015 07:00pm • Big risks, big rewardsTech stocks are exciting. Apple (ticker: AAPL) is up almost 9,000 percent in the past 20 years, Amazon.com (AMZN) has seen a 38,000 percent increase since coming public in 1997, and even sluggish Microsoft (MSFT) has gained 1,200 percent in total returns over the past two decad Self-driving Google car busted for going too slow 11/13/2015 07:26am • WASHINGTON — One of Google's self-driving cars was pulled over in Mountain View, California, but not for speeding. It was going too slow. pic.twitter.com/3tKhtuxxr8 — David E. Weekly (@dweekly) November 12, 2015 The Autonomous Vehicle was backing up traffic as it traveled 24 mph in a 35 4 Tax Tips for Freelancers, Dog Sitters and Airbnb Hosts 11/10/2015 07:00pm • With the increasing popularity of the so-called sharing economy, more people than ever are getting paid for tasks like giving someone a lift, playing with dogs while their owners are on vacation or simply running an errand.Here's one task this new breed of freelance workers must not forget though: s Studies: Siri, other voice assistants 'simply don't work' to avoid distracted driving 11/10/2015 07:18am • WASHINGTON — If you see someone talking while alone in the car, the driver may be speaking to his car or smartphone, but new studies show those devices are not as safe as many people think. Technology makes it possible to search a phone's contacts, make a phone call, send a text, or change musi 8 Steps to Finding a Job When You Relocate 11/09/2015 07:00pm • When you find yourself living in a new city without a job, you are likely to encounter an added level of complexity in a job search. Perhaps you've moved to be with a spouse or partner whose company relocated him or her. Maybe you exhausted all your opportunities in your previous location, or you w