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Dedicated eagle wasn't in danger despite snow (Photos) 03/06/2015 10:25pm • WASHINGTON -- We all love a good story��about unconditional love. Or at least unconditional instinct. So when the world caught wind of a bald eagle so dedicated to protecting its eggs that snow piled onto its back -- covering all but its beak and eyes -- it fell in love. The dedicated parent s Turning #TheDress into a statement against domestic abuse 03/06/2015 11:01am • WASHINGTON -- The Salvation Army has transformed the Internet's biggest meme into a powerful statement against violence in the home. The South African branch of the charity tweeted a public service announcement showing a battered woman in a white and gold version of "the dress" with the caption " Data Doctors: FREAK security flaw in some computers, smartphones 03/06/2015 04:31am • WASHINGTON ��� A reader asked Data Doctors' Ken Colburn about a new smartphone security risk: What exactly is the FREAK security flaw that���s been discovered on smartphones, and what do I need to do about it? A team of security researchers and cryptographers has discovered a security flaw tha More Arab Women Studying STEM 03/03/2015 07:00pm • For as long as she can remember, Amirah Ahmad Daghache has had a fascination with electronics and computer systems. As a child growing up in Saudi Arabia, Daghache did really well in math and says she was "the nerd that enjoyed doing her math homework." Today, Daghache, a Palestinian-Canadian, is 5 Things a Dietitian Would Never Say 03/01/2015 07:00pm • As a registered dietitian, I spend much of my day helping clear up confusion around which foods are healthy (and which are not). As more and more people hit the Internet to consume and share (via social media) food and nutrition information, misinformation is spreading faster than the latest Grumpy 5 Alternative Sources for College Financial Aid 03/01/2015 07:00pm • The average cost for a year of in-state public college tuition and fees for 2014-2015 is $22,410, according to the College Board. For students attending a private school, the cost more than doubles, with expenses averaging $46,272. When you see those numbers, it's not surprising the national student 'What Color Is This Dress?' drives Internet batty 02/26/2015 10:59pm • WASHINGTON ��� Never change, Internet. Sometimes something takes off online all on its own, and ���What Color Is This Dress?��� is one of them. It started, as near as we can figure, on Tumblr on Wednesday. Now it���s driving people crazy worldwide. Is this dress white with gold bands, or blue Data Doctors: What to consider before cutting your cable cord 02/26/2015 11:22am • WASHINGTON ��� A fed-up cable and Internet consumer recently wrote Data Doctors' Ken Colburn to ask for his advice on "cutting the cord." I am currently fed up with my Internet and cable provider. I am thinking of going with DSL for Internet and just using an antenna and Netflix/Hulu/Amazon/Roku If she has her way, power cords will be a thing of the past 02/24/2015 06:48am • WASHINGTON -- Wireless Internet seemed like science fiction at one point; now, it���s everywhere. And now a California woman wants to make wireless charging just as commonplace. Meredith Perry, 25, founded the uBeam company, and she���s working to make truly wireless charging a reality. Right Why your web surfing will get faster within weeks 02/24/2015 04:58am • WASHINGTON -- Surfing the web is about to get noticeably faster, with the biggest overhaul to how browsers connect to the web since 1999. Most people have no idea what Hypertext Transfer Protocol is, but know it as the "http://" they type at the beginning of a web address. "The last time anyth Why You Shouldn't Dump Your Brick-and-Mortar Bank 02/23/2015 07:00pm • Banking is now a hermit's dream. If you want, you can bank and never encounter a human being. Even if you don't join an online bank, you can easily avoid other people while using a bank with brick-and-mortar branches. In fact, it's never been easier to do so, thanks to the long-dependable automati The Evolution of E-gifting 02/22/2015 07:00pm • Back in the day, sending a gift to a faraway friend was a lot of work -- selecting, purchasing, packaging, mailing. And hoping, as the gift left your hands and went on its way, that you chose wisely.But online shopping has revolutionized the way people buy for one another. With the advent of digital When to Fire Your Real Estate Agent 02/19/2015 07:00pm • It's like a romantic relationship. Things haven't been going that well, but you have a lot invested. How is he or she going to react? Will there be drama? But there may come a time when you have to realize the two of you are incompatible. There may come a time when you have to break up with your rea Cyber crooks use bogus Apple email to steal personal information 02/16/2015 02:53pm • A screenshot of the scam email that's circulating. (Screenshot) WASHINGTON -- Maybe you���re hunkered down, anticipating the snowstorm that���s been predicted.�� While you���re busy stocking up on de-icer and��toilet paper and charging your electronics, cyber crooks are busy too. ���It���s ne Doctor weighs pros and cons of turning to the Internet for medical advice 02/16/2015 06:21am • WASHINGTON -- Many people turn to the Internet for medical advice, for everything from dealing with��a sprain to determining whether or not to vaccinate kids. Doctors say that can be a mixed blessing. �� "I think there is plenty of excellent information on the Internet,"��says Dr. Ranit Mishori, a