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Smooth criminals make morning shave expensive 01/27/2012 07:48am • Neal Augenstein, wtop.com WASHINGTON -- It's one of the mysteries of shopping. Why are razor blade refills so expensive? Part of the answer is because they're so expensive. In the razor industry, they're called system shavers. You buy the handle, usually with one or two cartridges included. If y Woman suspected in four robberies in Northern Virginia 01/22/2012 01:26pm • WASHINGTON - Police are asking for help identifying a woman who is suspected of committing a series of armed robberies in Northern Virginia. Fairfax County police say the woman is believed to have been involved in four robberies in Fairfax County, Prince William County and the city of Manassas Par 'Net users most concerned about credit card access 01/19/2012 08:34pm • WASHINGTON - The debate over online piracy goes much deeper than just being able to access bootlegged movies. A new poll suggests people are more concerned with compromised finances than anything else. A Forrester Research analyst conducted a large survey of Internet users in North America. Sev Wine and Walking Combine at Weekend Event 01/10/2012 03:35pm • If you’re looking to sip some wine without worrying too much about calories, this weekend’s 1K Wine Walk in Crystal City may be up your alley. Walkers can sample more than 30 different wines while walking a 1K indoor course through the Crystal City Shops (2200 Crystal Drive). Participa Which online retailers offer the easiest returns? 12/29/2011 07:54pm • WASHINGTON -- While buying a gift online is convenient, that ease doesn't necessarily carry over when it comes to making an online return. With that in mind, STELLA Service, which rates the consumer service of online businesses, tested the largest 25 online retailers to find out which company issue Spelling counts when typing in a web address 12/26/2011 02:57pm • Andrew Mollenbeck, wtop.com WASHINGTON -- A school teacher's warning has become a digital age reminder: spelling counts. When punching in a web address, a single typo can result in hackers hijacking the system. Computer criminals have developed look-alike sites to popular retailers. When a shoppe Electric car charging stations coming to shopping centers 12/20/2011 01:53pm • Rockville-based Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) has struck a deal with Miami-based electric vehicle charger company Car Charging Group Inc. (OTCBB:CCGI) to install electric vehicle charging stations at Federal Realty retail sites nationwide. The first installations will be located at D.C. Thieves steal packages after they're delivered 12/19/2011 09:53am • WASHINGTON - The convenience of online shopping has a downside, namely thieves stealing your packages when they arrive on your doorstep. Police in the region report an upswing in these crimes of opportunity. Some thieves are actually following the delivery trucks, waiting for just the right time t Weekend entertainment guide: Anti-holiday edition 12/16/2011 04:03pm • Alicia Lozano, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Yes, yes, yes. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. are just days away, but some people like to eschew tradition and do things a little differently around the holidays. So this weekend, if the thought of Christmas trees and menorahs is getting to be a little too D.C.-area shoppers would rather buy online than sit in traffic 12/13/2011 10:46pm • WASHINGTON - Nearly half of Washington area residents say they're doing more online shopping at home because they want to avoid the region's traffic headaches, according to a new WTOP Beltway Poll. The poll finds that 47 percent of those surveyed have stepped up their online shopping because they Weekend entertainment guide: Top picks around town 12/09/2011 03:37pm • Alicia Lozano, wtop.com WASHINGTON - There is no shortage of ways to prepare for Christmas. Whether it's a market fair oozing with ornaments or an international take on how the holiday is celebrated abroad, the D.C. metro region is bursting with red and green cheer. The seventh annual Downtown H Library Resource Helps Holiday Shopping Research 12/06/2011 01:30pm • The Arlington County Library is offering help to those trying to comparison shop for holiday gifts. Users are able to tap into the library’s subscription of Consumer Reports. In addition to being able to peruse hard copies of the magazine at branches throughout the county, the library is off Mike's Take: When 'no' really means 'no' 11/29/2011 06:49pm • ">Mike Causey, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON - Pets can be a problem in a relationship. He's a dog person, she likes cats. Or he hates animals and she can't imagine life without them. Mars, Venus, right? The pet issue is something that needs to be settled before the couple gets married or even Outdoor retailer Patagonia: Don't shop here on Cyber Monday 11/28/2011 04:19pm • WASHINGTON -- On potentially the most lucrative online shopping day since the creation of the Internet, Patagonia says, Don't buy our jackets. As a part of their initiative to promote awareness of "environmental bankruptcy," the outdoor clothing company urges its customers to consider the effect o How to get the most out of Cyber Monday 11/27/2011 10:44pm • WASHINGTON - Before you start your Cyber Monday shopping, you should know a few secrets to finding the best deals. Yahoo's Shine offers up these starting points for shoppers: Amazon.com is a great place to start. Check out its discount table and pay attention to good deals on shipping. Walmart