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3 Companies Dominate Video Streaming in China 07/16/2017 08:00pm • In America, the streaming video advertising business is dominated by two companies--Alphabet (ticker: GOOG, GOOGL) and Facebook ( FB). But in China, where market size and growth rates could potentially be much more lucrative for investors, the competition in streaming video is extremely fierce. A n 9 Things You Don't Want to Miss When Buying a Brand-New Home 07/16/2017 08:00pm • Economists are predicting that 600,000 brand-new homes will be sold this year. If you're in the market for a new-construction home there are several things that you have to keep in mind. Paying attention to these tips could save money and aggravation. Have a pre-drywall home inspection. A typical 8 ways to eat less beef (and save the planet) 07/14/2017 09:00am • For many of us, a meal doesn't feel complete unless it includes some type of meat, especially beef and other types of red meat. Unfortunately, the production of red meat from livestock (cattle, pigs, goats and sheep) produces about 15 percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Dealing with crawling tree roots or caterpillars requires diligence 07/14/2017 04:33am • Della in Baltimore writes: ���Many years ago, the next-door neighbor planted a flowering cherry tree between his house and ours. The roots have now traveled to our side of the yard, and grass will no longer grow in that area. How do we get the grass to grow?��� Whether the roots are visible above Local bodybuilder, foul-mouthed grandmas appear on NBC's 'Little Big Shots' 07/13/2017 12:00pm • WASHINGTON - The world's oldest female bodybuilder stole the show during NBC's "Little Big Shots" Wednesday night. Ernestine Shepherd, 81, of Fort Washington, Maryland, said she wakes up every day at 2:30 a.m. to run. She holds the Guinness Book of World Records for being the oldest female compet 7 ways to drink wine like an expert 07/13/2017 01:45am • WASHINGTON ��� Wine experts aren���t born experts. Take, for example, Marissa A. Ross. Nowadays, she���s the wine editor at Bon App��tit and the author of ���Wine. All the time.��� But not too long ago, she was a struggling comedy writer in Los Angeles who blogged about her love of inexpensi 7 Best Mid-Cap Stocks to Buy Now 07/12/2017 08:00pm • These great stocks are under the radar.Where can you find the best mid-cap stocks to buy? Everyone knows where to find blue-chip companies that can help you sleep well at night: Just take a gander at the Dow 30. But what if you want a little excitement in your portfolio? And not just excitement -- b Let Them Take Risks 07/11/2017 08:00pm • "I wish I grew up back in Dad's childhood." My 14-year-old son has an iPhone that's newer than mine, an Xbox, and instant access to friends, entertainment and nearly all human knowledge via the internet. And he wishes he grew up in the 1970s and '80s? "How come?" I asked -- and my son unspooled an 12 Reasons You'll Love Being Retired 07/11/2017 08:00pm • You are probably looking forward to retirement with eagerness and anticipation. Retirement is a well-deserved reward that you have earned with years of hard work. There are all sorts of ways to fill your days once you are free from the constraints of work and your life is truly your own. But perhap How to Keep Personal Data Safe When Traveling 07/11/2017 08:00pm • The busy travel season is here, and millions of Americans are preparing for their long-awaited summer trips. While a lot of effort goes into vacation planning -- from researching destinations to booking hotels and airfare -- excited jetsetters often overlook an important detail before takeoff: how Top U.S. Tech Companies Face Antitrust Uncertainty 07/09/2017 08:00pm • As the digital age matures, a handful of tech stocks are capturing an increasingly dominant share of internet business. Shareholders of Amazon.com (ticker: AMZN), Alphabet ( GOOG, GOOGL) and Facebook ( FB) love the companies' best-of-breed positioning in their respective businesses. But the more ma 7 best inexpensive Netflix alternatives 07/09/2017 05:30am • Hands down, Netflix is the most popular video-streaming service available right now. It's known as the innovator in the market and continues to impress as it produces award-winning original content. But while Netflix is a great video service, it's not the only one out there. Mor Column: When shopping for a DIY home security system, know your needs 07/06/2017 08:30pm • Q: I���m considering a DIY home security system. Any suggestions? There���s never been a better time to consider adding devices to your home that allow you to monitor what���s going on from anywhere in the world. The sheer number of options can be overwhelming, so breaking down your needs is t Should Tech Investors Curb Their Enthusiasm?���� 07/05/2017 08:00pm • Talk of a tech bubble has percolated in the past few weeks, and a July 3 computer glitch that incorrectly showed tech company stock prices crashing didn't help. Tech investors were already on edge after a Goldman Sachs report prompted some of the hottest tech stocks to tumble in June. The investment You've Got Mail About Quitting Smoking 07/05/2017 08:00pm • The road to snuffing out cigarettes once and for all can be a long one. "I think the big thing for people to remember is that it usually takes multiple attempts to be successful at quitting smoking," says Dr. Valerie Bonne, a pulmonologist at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milw