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Metro launches Wi-Fi for riders, real-time rail map 08/29/2016 04:45pm • WASHINGTON — Metro is launching a test of Wi-Fi in six stations, and its own real-time rail map for smartphones that will allow riders to see a new representation of where trains are in the system. The Wi-Fi, as WTOP reported earlier this month, is available at Metro Center, Gallery Place, Judi Rosslyn buildings get top rating for internet 08/29/2016 11:02am • WASHINGTON — Where's the best office-building -internet connection in Virginia? In Rosslyn, and the top ranking goes to two buildings. Monday Properties’ The Towers in Rosslyn, more commonly referred to as the Twin Towers, at 1000 and 1100 Wilson Blvd., received Platinum Wired Certification Facebook Inc.'s Mark Zuckerberg Met The Pope and Gave Him a Drone (FB) 08/28/2016 08:00pm • Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook (ticker: FB), has a new best friend. Well, not exactly, but he did meet with a prominent world figure, metaphorically (and not so metaphorically) asserting Facebook's quest for global influence. The tech leader Monday shared via a Facebook post that he and wife P Cameras, GPS trackers to be added to Montgomery Co. school buses 08/26/2016 06:18pm • WASHINGTON — An expansion of the Montgomery County school bus camera program for automated enforcement will include technology upgrades for inside of the buses. The county announced earlier this month that it would expand beyond the initial 25 cameras used to ticket vehicles that illegally pass How Investors Can Capitalize on the Growing Success of E-Commerce 08/25/2016 08:00pm • Although it's been an option for a while now, shopping online is just getting started and there's a lot more room to run, analysts say. In other words, investors still have opportunity to capitalize on potential growth in the e-commerce sector. Department store sales fell 0.5 percent in July and we Don't peel your sunburn unless you want an infection 08/25/2016 09:50am • You know that gnawing, unwavering temptation. It was a fun beach weekend, filled with hours tanning on a breezy beach under blissfully sunny skies. You probably applied one coat of SPF 15 sunscreen each day to make yourself feel protected but forgot about second coats during your afternoon naps. Column: Is it illegal to share Netflix passwords? 08/25/2016 04:36am • Q: Is it true that sharing my Netflix password is now against the law? A recent decision issued by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is just the latest story to take on a life of its own because of the incessant need to create "click-bait" across the internet these days. Headlines claiming that Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA): Rising Star or Fragile as China? 08/24/2016 08:00pm • The colorful character Ali Baba made quite the splash when 18th century readers encountered him in "One Thousand and One Nights." So it makes sense that Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding (ticker: BABA), has emerged as quite the character himself -- and has made How to Plan and Execute a Memorable Retirement Party 08/23/2016 08:00pm • One of the nicest rites of passage when someone wraps up their working career and transitions to retirement is the retirement party. If you have been given the opportunity to help plan a retirement party, here are some good tips to keep in mind. There are several options for celebrating a retirement 5 Expectations You Should Have When Selling Your Home 08/22/2016 08:00pm • If you listen to others who've had their homes on the market, it can seem as if there's nothing worse than selling a house. It's such a pain to get it ready, it'll just sit on the market forever and there's no way your house is going to sell for as much money as those others down the street -- righ 9 Ways You're Putting Your Identity or Devices at Risk When Traveling 08/21/2016 08:00pm • Dodge these common data safeguarding pitfalls on your next trip. If you're preparing for an international trip, you're likely crossing tasks off your vacation checklist, such as packing essential items and ensuring your flight is on time. The last thing you want to do is contemplate how a skilled ha Leaving Home? Know These 5 Smart Money Tips for Living On Your Own 08/17/2016 08:00pm • Living on your own for the first time -- whether it's a dorm room or your first apartment -- can be fun and exciting. It also means taking on new responsibilities, including managing your money. If you've been wondering how much money you need to finally move out, here are a few tips to help you sta 2016 Election Calendar 08/17/2016 04:38pm • Your browser does not support the iframe HTML tag. Try viewing this in a modern browser like Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Internet Explorer 9 or later. 12 Ways Retirees Spend Their Newfound Free Time 08/14/2016 08:00pm • Relaxing in retirement.Retirees enjoy seven to eight hours of leisure time per day, according to 2015 data from the American Time Use Survey. They use their newfound free time in a variety of ways, including taking up new hobbies, relaxing at home and lingering over daily activities. Here's how Amer You Could Soon Swim with Your iPhone (AAPL) 08/14/2016 08:00pm • Taking your iPhone for a dip in the pool might not be the end of the world anymore, if this latest iPhone 7 rumor pans out. Quartz reports that Apple (ticker: AAPL) was awarded a patent that "outlines a system for color-balancing photos shot underwater." So, it's easy to jump to the conclusion that