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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 Baker reprises Cousins’ ‘You like that!’ chant, things get meta Baker reprises Cousinsâ â˜You like that!â chant, things get meta 11/16/2015 01:33pm • WASHINGTON -- Three weeks ago, quarterback Kirk Cousins put the internet on notice with an uncharacteristically emotional display following Washingtonâs come-from-behind win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On Sunday, it was teammate Chris Baker invoking Cousins during his own postgame interview fol 5 reasons why traveling by rail is the best way to see Europe 5 reasons why traveling by rail is the best way to see Europe 11/16/2015 07:30am • Traveling Europe by train allows you to immerse yourself in different cultures and see multiple countries with the ease of one rail pass. You can travel from Brussels to Paris in one hour, pass through charming hidden towns, take a night train in Germany and wake up in Sweden. And best of all, you c Claymont boy prints hand, wins arm-wrestling match 11/15/2015 09:00am • CLAYMONT, Del. (AP) â People print all kinds of things at the library â resumes, book reports, even business plans. Colin Consavage, age 10, printed himself a hand. Colin was born with his left hand in a fist â the result of amniotic banding that kept one hand stunted. He used a 3-D prin Parisians use ‘Safety Check’, ‘#PorteOuverte’ to connect with family, friends and strangers Parisians use â˜Safety Checkâ, â˜#PorteOuverteâ to connect with family, friends and strangers 11/14/2015 01:35am • WASHINGTON-- French president Francois Hollande declared a national state of emergency on Friday night after several violent attacks in Paris left at least 120 dead. The nationâs borders have been sealed, and the identities of the victims have yet to be released. As police officers, emergency res How to realistically hunt for a home How to realistically hunt for a home 11/13/2015 12:30pm • You've met with your lender, selected a real estate agent and you're finally to the fun part -- house hunting. But even if you have a big budget, the chances of finding a home with that three-car garage, marble countertops and everything on your Pinterest board are slim. Still, that doesn't mean Young, Blind and Dealing With It 11/12/2015 07:00pm • A 19-year-old college student and company intern in Philadelphia. A 29-year-old IRS employee in Buffalo, New York. Both grew up with severely impaired vision, but while challenges exist, they don't let blindness sidetrack their goals. Smarter, accessible technology makes a difference. Still more im Howard University increases security following unconfirmed threat 11/12/2015 01:31pm • WASHINGTON â Federal and local investigators are looking into an unconfirmed threat of violence against students at Howard University. In Thursday statement to students and faculty, Howard University President Wayne Frederick says in an abundance of caution, the university has increased securi Howard County students urged to file bullying complaints online 11/12/2015 05:06am • WASHINGTON -- One area school system is taking its fight against bullying online. The Howard County public school system is encouraging its students to report bullying  through the Sprigeo website and app. The hope is that it will encourage more students to say something before it's too late. 5 Simple Ways to Rack Up Rewards Points This Holiday 11/11/2015 07:00pm • Frequent flier miles and hotel loyalty points aren't just for road warriors anymore. Even if you're not a frequent flier with top-tier status and hundreds of thousands of miles under your belt, you can still collect lucrative perks and points in outside-the-box ways, from using shopping portals to d How to Invest in Wearable Technology 11/11/2015 07:00pm • Even that cartoon-strip cop Dick Tracy, with that fancy two-way wrist radio in 1946, could never have envisioned that folks would be trotting around 70 years later with digital fitness devices and miniature computers strapped around their arms. "You don't have to look far to catch a glimpse of some Underemployed? Keep Your Skills Fresh by Telecommuting 11/11/2015 07:00pm • There may be many reasons you took that less-than-ideal job that pays just a tad over minimum wage. But you don't have to settle for unfulfilling work. Underemployment still exists long after the recession has ended. As of September 2015, underemployment in the U.S. stands at 14.1 percent, accordin Selling Your House With a La Carte Real Estate Services 11/11/2015 07:00pm • Technology has made drastic changes in how Americans shop for real estate. You can see all the homes for sale in a neighborhood with the click of a mouse, and information about nearby home sale prices is easily available. But little has changed in the way real estate is actually bought and sold. Ac 4 top strategies for avoiding all-inclusive vacation traps 11/11/2015 01:30pm • All-inclusive resorts tend to offer the illusion of a great bargain, but in reality, that's not always the case. After all, with many all-inclusive resorts bundling meals, drinks, lodging and activities into one price, it's easy to see how all-inclusives can be an enticing proposition for families a The hidden costs of cruising The hidden costs of cruising 11/10/2015 02:00pm • For many travelers, the main appeal of cruising is its all-inclusive nature. One rate covers your lodging, most meals and entertainment for the entire trip. Plus, with larger ships, innovative amenities and new destinations continuously being added to itineraries, cruises are an increasingly popular
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