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Young, Blind and Dealing With It 11/12/2015 07:00pm • A 19-year-old college student and company intern in Philadelphia. A 29-year-old IRS employee in Buffalo, New York. Both grew up with severely impaired vision, but while challenges exist, they don't let blindness sidetrack their goals. Smarter, accessible technology makes a difference. Still more im Howard University increases security following unconfirmed threat 11/12/2015 01:31pm • WASHINGTON ��� Federal and local investigators are looking into an unconfirmed threat of violence against students at Howard University. In Thursday statement to students and faculty, Howard University President Wayne Frederick says in an abundance of caution, the university has��increased securi Howard County students urged to file bullying complaints online 11/12/2015 05:06am • WASHINGTON -- One area school system is taking its fight against bullying online. The Howard County public school system is encouraging its��students to report bullying ��through the Sprigeo website and app. The hope is that it will encourage more students to say something before it's too late. 5 Simple Ways to Rack Up Rewards Points This Holiday 11/11/2015 07:00pm • Frequent flier miles and hotel loyalty points aren't just for road warriors anymore. Even if you're not a frequent flier with top-tier status and hundreds of thousands of miles under your belt, you can still collect lucrative perks and points in outside-the-box ways, from using shopping portals to d How to Invest in Wearable Technology 11/11/2015 07:00pm • Even that cartoon-strip cop Dick Tracy, with that fancy two-way wrist radio in 1946, could never have envisioned that folks would be trotting around 70 years later with digital fitness devices and miniature computers strapped around their arms. "You don't have to look far to catch a glimpse of some Underemployed? Keep Your Skills Fresh by Telecommuting 11/11/2015 07:00pm • There may be many reasons you took that less-than-ideal job that pays just a tad over minimum wage. But you don't have to settle for unfulfilling work. Underemployment still exists long after the recession has ended. As of September 2015, underemployment in the U.S. stands at 14.1 percent, accordin Selling Your House With a La Carte Real Estate Services 11/11/2015 07:00pm • Technology has made drastic changes in how Americans shop for real estate. You can see all the homes for sale in a neighborhood with the click of a mouse, and information about nearby home sale prices is easily available. But little has changed in the way real estate is actually bought and sold. Ac 4 top strategies for avoiding all-inclusive vacation traps 11/11/2015 01:30pm • All-inclusive resorts tend to offer the illusion of a great bargain, but in reality, that's not always the case. After all, with many all-inclusive resorts bundling meals, drinks, lodging and activities into one price, it's easy to see how all-inclusives can be an enticing proposition for families a The hidden costs of cruising 11/10/2015 02:00pm • For many travelers, the main appeal of cruising is its all-inclusive nature. One rate covers your lodging, most meals and entertainment for the entire trip. Plus, with larger ships, innovative amenities and new destinations continuously being added to itineraries, cruises are an increasingly popular Own a Vizio Smart TV? It���s watching you 11/10/2015 12:44pm • By Julia Angwin,��ProPublica TV makers are constantly crowing about the tricks their smart TVs can do. But one of the most popular brands has a feature that it���s not advertising: Vizio���s Smart TVs track your viewing habits and share it with advertisers, who can then find you on your phone and More Arab Region Universities Offer Blended Learning 11/09/2015 07:00pm • The use of blended learning is becoming more common at Arab region universities, and can prove an added benefit to traditional learning for Arab international students studying in the region. Somali national Zakaria Mohamed Hagi Hassan is currently taking a mix of in-class and online learning for h Understanding the FCC 'Do Not Track' decision 11/09/2015 05:11pm • Q: If the Federal Communications Commission��isn���t going to enforce the Do Not Track system, what are we supposed to do to maintain our privacy? A: Do Not Track was an attempt to create the web equivalent of the Do Not Call list, however, the complexity of tracking on the Internet is far more i Which is right for you: a river or ocean cruise? 11/09/2015 01:30pm • With time to linger in scenic places -- from the storied canals of Amsterdam to the lush landscapes of the Amazon -- and the chance to enjoy authentic and immersive experiences onboard and ashore, it's easy to understand river cruising's rising popularity. With spacious cabins, fewer crowds and typi Medications: balancing risks and benefits 11/09/2015 11:20am • One of the tasks of a physician is to manage acute and chronic medical conditions. Often, this involves prescription of medications. Many medical problems are matched with a drug that treats it. Physicians follow guidelines for diabetes, heart failure, osteoporosis, hypertension and other conditions Starbucks' plain red holiday cups rile some Christians online 11/09/2015 10:29am • WASHINGTON ��� The familiar red cups that Starbucks uses to mark the holiday season have gotten some people outraged ��� not for what they say or depict, but for what they don���t. The annual red cups have never read ���Merry Christmas,��� at least going back several years, but their illustration