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Choose Between AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles 03/11/2018 08:00pm • The College Board offers two distinct Advanced Placement classes for students who are interested in computer science: AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles. While it is possible to enroll in and complete both classes, high school students who have time for just one of the two AP c AT&T Inc (T) Stock Has Little Downside Ahead of Antitrust Trial 03/11/2018 08:00pm • Legal teams for AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and the Department of Justice filed pre-trial briefings ahead of one of the most highly-anticipated antitrust lawsuits in recent memory. UBS analyst John Hodulik says AT&T's proposed buyout of Time Warner ( TWX) will likely be approved, but both stocks cou Intel a Value Stock in a Growth Industry 03/08/2018 07:00pm • There have certainly been plenty of high-flying stocks in the semiconductor industry in recent years. But while smaller, faster-growing companies have gotten much of the attention from investors, Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) has quietly established a dominant position in the massive cloud data Here's Where to Go for a 'Higher Quality' Review of Your Doctor 03/08/2018 07:00pm • You may turn to the internet to check out doctor ratings and qualifications. But new research shows that you might want to be more careful about where you look. Hospital for Special Surgery investigators discovered that there were more reviews -- and more positive ones overall -- on hospital website How to Create a Freelancer Benefits Package 03/06/2018 07:00pm • The perks of working as a freelancer are self-evident: You can set your own hours, work wherever you like and be your own boss. Among the complications, however, is the fact that contract laborers rarely have access to the benefits many employees take for granted. That means freelancers have to fin For those without power: Hassles, workarounds, patience and empathy 03/05/2018 06:53am • WASHINGTON — Electricity is generally taken for granted — until it's not there. "Whether it's the heat of the summer or the cold of the winter, or even in beautiful temperatures, it totally disrupts your life," said Chuck Penn, media relations manager with Dominion Energy. Tens of thousan Pros and Cons for Investing in Charter Communications Inc (CHTR) Stock 03/04/2018 07:00pm • In a combustible telecommunications market, Charter Communications Inc (Nasdaq: CHTR) is holding its ground -- and then some. The Stamford, Connecticut-based communications company serves approximately 27.2 million residential and business customers. While CHTR has experienced growing pains in merg How liquid corn gluten product can help your lawn this spring 03/02/2018 04:17am • Meet Mike in Fredericksburg! I will appear Saturday, March 17 at noon and 3 p.m., and Sunday, March 18 at noon and 2 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Home & Flower Show at the Expo Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Special note: This is my only scheduled springtime appearance on the Virginia sid Spotify Files for IPO, Lost $1.5 Billion Last Year 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Despite deep losses rising to $1.5 billion in 2017, Swedish music streaming company Spotify Technology Inc. filed for an initial public offering on Wednesday. The company filed for a rare direct listing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the ticker name SPOT. Spotify says its shar This is Why eBay Inc Is a Top Large-Cap Stock Pick 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Compared to the larger, higher-profile FANG stocks, eBay Inc (Nasdaq: EBAY) doesn't get nearly as much love from Wall Street as a long-term internet investment. However, eBay is Credit Suisse's top large-cap stock pick, and analyst Paul Bieber says eBay has several catalysts ahead that could help d Cord-Cutters, Watch Out for These Hidden Costs 02/28/2018 07:00pm • When it comes to cutting the cord on your cable subscription, there are a lot of factors to consider. For most people, ditching cable is all about financial savings. After all, with Americans paying more than $100 per month on average for pay-TV services, according to Leichtman Research Group, anyt 'Hamilton' hysteria hits DC as ticket hopefuls flood Kennedy Center website 02/28/2018 05:13pm • WASHINGTON -- Theater fans in D.C. have been excited for months for their chance at grabbing "Hamilton" tickets when the national tour hits the Kennedy Center this summer. As expected, demand was so high that the internet exploded all around the nation's capital. When Kennedy Center member 7 Spring Break Budget Busters 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Travelers across the country are itching to escape the hustle and bustle of their daily lives and reconnect on a spring break trip with the family this March and April. But no matter which destination parents choose or how much time they devote to the vacation-planning process, traveling with the ki How Impact Funds Make a Difference and Profit 02/26/2018 07:00pm • Margaret Mead once famously said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." And while history says not a whit about this anthropologist's finances, it's quite possible she'd approve this revision: "Never doubt DCist revived by public radio 02/23/2018 11:13am • WASHINGTON — A group of public radio stations has purchased the assets of Gothamist, which also includes DCist and LAist, for an undisclosed sum. 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