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How Prospective International Students Can Avoid Scams 07/22/2018 08:00pm • As part of a U.S. college search, some prospective international students and their parents will research campus safety. While looking into safety statistics and resources, families may come across mentions of fraud schemes that target international students in the U.S. Scammers may contact a poten Voters in Crystal City now have a new polling place 07/19/2018 05:30pm • Voters living in the heart of Crystal City now have a new polling place ahead of this fall���s elections. The County Board approved a change for voters living in the ���Crystal City 006 Precinct,��� which runs from the intersection of 18th Street S. and S. Fern Street up along Route 1 before it m The 25 Most Desirable Places to Live in the U.S. in 2018 07/17/2018 08:00pm • If given the choice, where would you live?Among the factors contributing to our Best Places to Live rankings -- including affordability, job market and population growth due to net migration -- U.S. News surveys people throughout the country to determine where residents would live if given the choic How to Volunteer Yourself Into a New Job 07/16/2018 08:00pm • More often than not, you can't just "order up a job" by responding to an online posting and have it delivered in one or two days as if you were buying whatever your heart desires on Amazon. Even as employers are hiring at a higher rate than they have in the last several years, it can often take mon Microsoft Corporation Earnings Preview: What to Expect from MSFT Stock 07/16/2018 08:00pm • Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT) investors' heads will be in the cloud on Thursday afternoon when the company reports fiscal fourth-quarter earnings. Analysts say the digital transformation phenomenon will be a major long-term catalysts for MSFT stock and could produce yet another earnings beat Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Switch Business Is Safe From Amazon 07/15/2018 08:00pm • Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO) stock bounced back on Monday, gaining 2 percent in morning trading after a 4 percent sell-off on Friday. Friday's drop came after reports that Amazon.com ( AMZN) may be entering the data center network switch business, but analysts say that most of Cisco's market Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Plunges on Subsciber Whiff 07/15/2018 08:00pm • Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) reported second-quarter earnings after the bell on Monday, and shareholders were shocked by the disappointing results. Netflix stock immediately plunged more than 12 percent in after-hours trading. The popular streaming video platform beat on earnings and barely missed o Data Doctors: Use hashtags to get noticed on Instagram 07/13/2018 04:19pm • Q: I���m new to using Instagram for my business, and trying to understand how hashtags are supposed to be used. A: Instagram has become a valuable marketing tool as it typically has higher engagement numbers than any of the other major networks, including Facebook and Twitter. You may have more Stadium, ticket concerns damper excitement of Audi Field opening day 07/13/2018 03:10am • WASHINGTON ��� D.C. United has plenty to celebrate this weekend as it opens its flashy new stadium, Audi Field, and expects its newly acquired star player to take the field for the first time. But not everyone is as excited for the opening of the new venue as one might expect. Tailgating, ticketi Common Job Interview Questions and Answers 07/11/2018 08:00pm • Before heading into a job interview, it's essential to prepare to answer a range of common interview questions. While you can't anticipate -- or memorize -- the responses to every interview question you'll be asked, practicing good answers, brainstorming illustrative anecdotes and doing the research Best Freebies and Deals for National Ice Cream Day 2018 07/11/2018 08:00pm • The American calendar is full of seemingly arbitrary shopping holidays. It may be excessive and annoying at times, but this deluge of social media celebrations has perks. This year, Sunday, July 15 is National Ice Cream Day, which not only means you have an excuse to indulge, you can also do it on Global Regulations Should Help Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL) Stock 07/11/2018 08:00pm • Alphabet Inc (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL) investors have kept a close eye on the global regulatory climate and its potential impact on Google's advertising business. But analysts now say more regulation on data collection and usage will actually serve to help Google defend its dominant market share agains How to Write a Cover Letter 07/09/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to job searching, writing a great cover letter is key to scoring a job interview. Unlike your resume, which is a straightforward list of former employers, accomplishments and job titles, your cover letter gives you a chance to display your character, address any gaps in your work his Would Trump's Tariffs on Chinese Goods Affect the iPhone? 07/05/2018 08:00pm • By Jason Dedrick, Greg Linden and Kenneth L. Kraemer The Trump administration's tariffs on China have so far targeted mostly industrial goods like aircraft engines and gas compressors. But the administration has also threatened to slap tariffs on $200 billion in other goods if the dispute continues. Startups vs. Big Companies: Which Is Better for Your Career?�� 07/02/2018 08:00pm • If you are in the early stages of your career, you may be wondering about the relative benefits and risks of working at a small startup company versus a large, well-established corporation. Which is the best career path? The answer really depends more on you than anything else. Both venues offer str