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Donald Trump Would Bring the Kind of Change You Really Don't Want 11/03/2016 08:00pm • In one of the more memorable riffs of the 2016 election, President Barack Obama recently said "My name may not be on the ballot, but our progress is on the ballot. Tolerance is on the ballot. Democracy is on the ballot. Justice is on the ballot. Good schools are on the ballot. Ending mass incarcera Next hack attack could come from your lightbulbs 11/03/2016 06:49am • WASHINGTON — With the internet of things evolving, Israeli and Canadian researchers say if one item is infected with malicious code, it could infect other smart devices near it. Someone could pass by in a car, a couple hundred feet away, and spread an infection, The New York Times reports. How to Make a Living as an Online Media Star 11/02/2016 08:00pm • When Carly Heitlinger arrived at Georgetown University in 2008, she needed a distraction to spice up her routine of classes, study sessions and exams. She started blogging for creative release. "It was basically like online journaling back then," says Heitlinger, whose first post was about Christma How a Holiday Budget Can Keep Your Spending on Track 11/02/2016 08:00pm • Halloween has barely passed, but shoppers are readying themselves and their budgets for some major holiday spending. Between Thanksgiving and buying gifts for friends and family, your wallet may be feeling pretty thin. But just because it's the holidays doesn't mean that you can stray from your mont 10 Types of Credentials You Can Earn Online 11/02/2016 08:00pm • Pick the Right CredentialWhen it comes to online learning, students should choose a credential that fulfills their goals while providing flexibility -- whether it's a single course certificate or a full degree."There's such a wide range of offerings to them at economical prices that allow them to ta Column: Stop talking, stop posting, stop tweeting – go vote 11/02/2016 05:31am • Get up from your desk, or your bed, or your couch, or wherever you are reading this, and go vote. Right now. Don’t comment first; just go do it. You don’t have to wait until next Tuesday. Early voting is underway in D.C. and runs through Friday, Nov. 4. In Maryland, it goes through Thursday, How to Invest in Big Data 11/01/2016 08:00pm • There's a reason big data is big. The amount of information that is being collected is staggering and that can make investing in it complicated. "It's a digital transformation," says Rob Strechay, vice president of products at Zerto, a disaster recovery software company in Boston. "Most organizatio Future of smartphones could go from out of hand to on body 11/01/2016 10:40am • WASHINGTON — Imagine breaking your smartphone into bits and spreading those parts around your body. It may be the future of the hand-held device, according to David Pierce, a senior writer for tech magazine WIRED. "There are a lot of people with this -- sort of this same theory that what we Which extra hotel fees are worth the price? 10/30/2016 08:00pm • Early check-in fees, resort fees, internet fees, minibar restocking fees, baggage-holding fees. Nowadays, hotels and resorts are tacking on steep surcharges, making it difficult to determine which extras are worthwhile. These fees and surcharges vary from "late checkout to spa services to pool and r Column: Which browser is most secure? 10/27/2016 09:12pm • Q: Is there any difference in security between Microsoft’s Edge, Mozilla’s Firefox and Google’s Chrome browser? Browser security should be on the top of everyone’s mind these days, as it’s one of the most likely ways you’ll be compromised. Cyberthieves know we spend most of our tim How Retirement Communities Are Going Green 10/27/2016 08:00pm • Green initiatives are making their way into retirement communities across the country. While swapping out light bulbs and installing smart water systems can save money, community executives say these moves are desired by residents as well. "My mom lives in one of our communities, and she's the on 8 Home-Selling Buzzwords That Annoy Consumers 10/27/2016 08:00pm • Draw buyers to your home, not away from your online listing.Eighty-eight percent of homebuyers use the internet as part of their home search, according to a 2015 National Association of Realtors report. That's clearly a portion of buyers you can't afford to miss when selling your home. But what make Amazon.com (AMZN) Stock Plunges on Q3 Earnings, Q4 Guidance Misses 10/26/2016 08:00pm • Amazon.com (ticker: AMZN) whiffed on earnings and posted in-line revenue on Thursday, causing a sharp selloff in AMZN stock. It wasn't just the earnings miss that sent shares lower, it was soft fourth-quarter revenue guidance that spooked investors. Amazon shares fell more than 6 percent in after-h Baltimore state's attorney arrested on child porn charges 10/25/2016 10:34pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore County police have arrested an assistant state's attorney in Baltimore City on child pornography charges. The department said in a news release that 39-year-old Patrick Michael Moran of Nottingham was arrested after his home was raided early Tuesday. He is charged wit 3 Mistakes International Students Make When Choosing a University Abroad 10/24/2016 08:00pm • Attending college overseas can be an amazing experience. But navigating daily life at a new school in a country you aren't familiar with requires careful planning to ensure a happy international college journey. If you are a prospective international student, avoid making these three common mistake