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Attempt to mail explosives lands Waldorf man in jail 05/19/2016 06:37pm • WASHINGTON — A 30-year-old Waldorf man has been indicted on federal charges ranging from illegal transportation of explosives to child pornography. The trouble for Caleb A. Bailey started in February when postal inspectors at a Capital Heights mail facility found hundreds of rounds of ammunitio Virginia bakery gives women a second chance at life and career 05/19/2016 01:44am • WASHINGTON — The chocolate chip cookies that come out of the oven at the Downtown Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia are so much more than a chewy confection — they’re a symbol of a second chance. Two years ago, Colida Johnson, 37, came to the church’s kitchen with a felony on her The Value of Authorized Generics 05/18/2016 08:00pm • Prescription drug advertising can be downright comical. Between middle-aged men petting dogs on the banks of rivers in cholesterol drug ads, and narrators rattling off a litany of potential side effects in seemingly every ad, I sometimes wonder how people can take them seriously. But such commercia How Companies Invest in Financial Wellness 05/18/2016 08:00pm • In between panting through pushups at your cubicle, you need not hear the oft-repeated stats about physical wellness in the workplace. What's more, you may be required to take those bothersome surveys by your insurer, tweaking your weight and blood pressure numbers the way some folks get creative w Column: Do CDs and DVDs wear out? 05/18/2016 05:39pm • Q: I’m trying to access pictures on an old CD I made long ago, but can’t. Do they wear out? A: Few things changed our digital lives like CDs and DVDs, especially when it became affordable to make our own discs. They don’t "wear out" in the same way a cassette tape or vinyl record used to How to Get a Job When You're Average 05/17/2016 08:00pm • Job seekers frequently complain about resumes falling into a black hole and employers are crying because they can't find the exact blend of skills to fill job openings. Career advisers frequently advocate the importance of developing a personal brand and standing out, but is that practical for the a 5 Myths About Celiac Disease 05/17/2016 08:00pm • Given the explosion of gluten-free foods in grocery stores, you might think we were in the midst of an epidemic of gluten intolerance. After all, retail sales of gluten-free foods in the U.S. increased by 34 percent annually between 2010 and 2015, and there isn't an endpoint in sight, according to a Do's, Don'ts for Career Changers Considering Community Colleges 05/17/2016 08:00pm • With layoffs still in the news and "nonstandard employment" -- temping, for example, or part-time work -- the fastest-growing segment of the economy, there's no shortage of adults looking to change careers. To find the best path for you, think through your needs and wants and consider the ways a co Smaller pay raises, class sizes could be coming to Montgomery Co. 05/16/2016 08:44pm • WASHINGTON — Thousands of Montgomery County employees who were expecting a raise will get less than they bargained for, and parents may see smaller class sizes in their children’s classrooms. That's because the Montgomery County Council — in a preliminary vote — approved a plan to reduce Break Up With These 9 Costly Travel Habits 05/16/2016 08:00pm • Kick these habits to the curb.Let's be honest: Organizing a cost-effective trip can feel like an overwhelming task. Even if you've mastered pro tricks for scoring discounted flights and room rates and devised a well-thought-out travel budget, scaling back costs isn't always stress-free -- or attaina The top family-friendly retreats for your summer vacation 05/16/2016 08:00pm • Located in the 13 destinations featured on this year's Best Family Vacations in the USA ranking list, these kid-friendly hotels and campgrounds will help your family create memories that will be talked about for years to come. To find these kid-approved spots, we combed through our Best Hotels datab Redesigned 2016 Honda Civic improved, more refined 05/16/2016 05:17am • WASHINGTON -- I’ve driven several Honda Civics over the last few years, and I have to say I wasn’t very impressed. They were loud inside and the two-tier dash was odd. I chose another compact sedan when I replaced a vehicle in 2013. Honda did improve the Civic somewhat for 2014 and on, but i Police discover largest-ever indoor marijuana operation in Howard Co. 05/13/2016 11:53am • WASHINGTON —Howard County police have charged two renters living in a home in Ellicott City, Maryland, with multiple marijuana and firearms counts after discovering a "sophisticated" set up where the pair is accused of manufacturing, producing and distributing the drug. Casey Ann Fowler, 48, Break Up With These 9 Costly Travel Habits 05/11/2016 08:00pm • Let's be honest: Organizing a cost-effective trip can feel like an overwhelming task. Even if you've mastered pro tricks for scoring discounted flights and room rates and devised a well-thought-out travel budget, scaling back costs isn't always stress-free -- or attainable. Sure, experts can recomme Yoga: a guy's guy activity? 05/10/2016 03:00pm • It's no secret that men often consider trying yoga because of women. Whether they're looking to impress or meet a girl or they're coerced by a partner, there's usually a female influence behind every male yoga student. While this is a seemingly good enough reason for men to get on their mats initial