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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Is Following Amazon's Playbook 01/16/2018 07:00pm • Even after Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) stock nearly doubled in 2017, analysts see no signs the company's incredible performance will slow down. In fact, Jefferies analyst Karen Chan says Alibaba's combination of cloud services growth, e-commerce growth and international expansion will ha Reclaiming My Time: The Work Resolution for 2018 01/16/2018 07:00pm • Last summer, a rallying cry went out from the nation's capital. Tired of the stalling tactics employed during a congressional hearing, Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., invoked a procedural rule and asserted that she was "reclaiming my time." The phrase, simultaneously radical and reasonable, resonated Screen time solution: Sign a digital contract with kids 01/16/2018 03:55am • WASHINGTON — As society spends more time looking at screens, experts say it's up to parents to model good digital behavior for their kids. Setting limits on screen time can be hard, even for parents who have established rules in their homes. Everyone in the home uses technology differently, ba How Do Online Classes Work?: 10 Frequently Asked Questions 01/15/2018 07:00pm • 1. How is an online classroom typically structured? This varies, experts say. But generally, online students regularly log in to a learning management system, or LMS, a virtual portal were students can view their syllabus and grades; contact professors, classmates and support services; access cours Look at Student Reviews of Online Courses Before Enrolling 01/11/2018 07:00pm • Testimonials are ubiquitous: on marketplaces like Amazon, on product pages and on social media. Writing testimonials is also big business, and fake testimonials abound on the internet. Yet, they can be a valuable source of information, especially when choosing an online degree program to meet your Health care jobs abound. Here's how to tap into the hot job market 01/10/2018 12:01am • At George Washington University Hospital, Thursday is wing day. By 5 a.m., food service workers have prepared piles of chicken in anticipation of the lunch rush, when staff members, doctors and visitors pack the cafeteria. Other cooks keep busy filling orders patients make using their personalized d Eastman Kodak Company (KODK) Hopes Cryptocurrency Is Silver Bullet 01/09/2018 07:00pm • It seems like all it takes to jump-start a sluggish stock these days is a single mention of cryptocurrency. Now Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK) says it has created its own cryptocurrency called "KodakCoin," sending the stock's price soaring. KODK stock went up more nearly 120 percent on Tuesday, 15 most popular registry gifts for 2018 wedding season 01/09/2018 02:33am • WASHINGTON — The years pass and the seasons change, but the tradition of the wedding registry remains. Couples-to-be share their wish lists, loved ones grant those wishes, and the newlyweds get what they need for a fresh start. That time-honored tradition, of course, has evolved somewhat. Th Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Destroys the Competition Again 01/08/2018 07:00pm • Now that the dust has settled on the holiday shopping season, is seems Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) scored a huge victory with its Echo home smart speaker. Smart speakers and connected homes are popular themes in technology at the moment, and GBH Insights head of technology research Daniel Ives Do 10 Things to Prepare for Your Online Degree Program 01/08/2018 07:00pm • Get Ready for Online CoursesAs an online student, your life is about to become much busier -- especially if you're also working full time while earning your degree. To succeed in the virtual classroom, it's important to prepare in advance, experts say.Here are 10 things to do before starting an onli What net neutrality's end means for internet, cable and phone bills 01/08/2018 09:42am • So far, so good. You're reading this on the internet, after all. Maybe the end of net neutrality won't be so bad. You've probably heard how on Dec. 14, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission repealed regulations that had been put in place by the FCC in 2015. The rules had prohibited broadban Drink 'raw water' at your own risk, experts say 01/08/2018 06:12am • If you've been on the internet this week, you've likely seen reports about "raw water" — i.e., water in its "purest" form without any kind of filtration or processing that kills bacteria and adds minerals like fluoride. But drinking it might pose risks, according to experts. An article from The Montgomery Co. elementary school worker arrested on child porn charges 01/06/2018 09:41pm • WASHINGTON — A Montgomery County Public Schools employee was arrested Friday and faces multiple child pornography charges. Maryland State Police arrested Sean Renfrew Kelley, 30, at his Silver Spring home at 7 a.m. He is charged with seven counts of possession of child porn and three counts of Demonstrators gather at White House to support Iranian 'liberty, democracy' 01/06/2018 05:11pm • WASHINGTON — Despite subfreezing temperatures, demonstrators, many with roots in Iran, gathered in front of the White House to show support for protests that have shaken Iran. "For liberty in Iran and democracy in Iran we are here to support the protests in Iran that are ongoing," said Majid Sa Here's How Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Beats Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) 01/02/2018 07:00pm • Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (Nasdaq: BABA) stock jumped nearly 6 percent on Tuesday after a report suggested that Alibaba may be winning its battle against Alphabet Inc ( GOOG, GOOGL) for Asian mobile search dominance. According to the Wall Street Journal report, Alibaba's UC Browser app performs bet