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AT&T buying T-Mobile: A disconnect for consumers
Posted: March 22nd, 2011, 3:06pm EDT by Post
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Your choice for wireless service would get smaller should AT&T carry out its plan to buy T-Mobile USA.
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AT&T buying T-Mobile: A disconnect for consumers
Posted: March 22nd, 2011, 3:06pm EDT by Post
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Your choice for wireless service would get smaller should AT&T carry out its plan to buy T-Mobile USA.
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As health-care law turns 1, some clarity on what it does and how it does it
Posted: March 22nd, 2011, 12:44pm EDT by Post
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Wednesday is the first birthday of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the law better known as health-care reform. Cake, I imagine, will not be served. At best, public support for the law is mixed and contradictory. -
Value Added: Creating a conveyor belt for renovation
Posted: March 21st, 2011, 3:00pm EDT by Post
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Anthony Lanier built an assembly line of engineers, architects, historical preservation specialists, zoning lawyers and construction firms who could pump out renovated buildings one after another.
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Value Added: Creating a conveyor belt for renovation
Posted: March 21st, 2011, 3:00pm EDT by Post
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Anthony Lanier built an assembly line of engineers, architects, historical preservation specialists, zoning lawyers and construction firms who could pump out renovated buildings one after another.
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Why Howrey law firm could not hold it together
Posted: March 21st, 2011, 8:43am EDT by Post
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Another venerable Washington law firm went out of business last week. So, what happened to Howrey?
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Escaping your digital past
Posted: March 21st, 2011, 7:36am EDT by Post
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Last summer Google chief executive Eric Schmidt declared that in the future people would need to change their names to escape their digital pasts. Now a few new commercial Web sites are luring users with the promise of anonymity.
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Washington area business events for the week of March 21
Posted: March 20th, 2011, 6:25pm EDT by Post
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Washington area business events for the week of March 21
Posted: March 20th, 2011, 6:25pm EDT by Post
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Make sure that 'disaster-relief group' isn't just a con artist
Posted: March 20th, 2011, 9:52am EDT by Post
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Giving money after disasters can be impulsive acts, but take the time to make sure that a relief group is legitimate.
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Why there's no U.S. energy policy
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 11:05pm EDT by Post
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The CEO of utilities giant Exelon explains why America has failed to come up with a comprehensive energy policy in the two decades he's been in the business.
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Help File: Watching DVDs outside its region
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 10:46pm EDT by Post
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Watching DVDs outside a the DVD region specification.
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Shift gears this way to solve Cogs
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 8:59pm EDT by Post
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Cogs will get your mental gears grinding with its mechanical puzzles that require you to rearrange gears, pipes and cranks to achieve an end result. -
A planner app that looks as far as tomorrow
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 8:58pm EDT by Post
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Do it Tomorrow is for the procrastinator in all of us: a to-do app that lets you look only as far as the next day's work. -
Futures and options: What's happening
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 8:20pm EDT by Post
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The business case for customer communities
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 8:20pm EDT by Post
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When are customer communities critical for the success of subscription-based business models? -
2011 Hyundai Elantra
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 8:17pm EDT by Post
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Review: 2011 Hyundai Elantra
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 8:17pm EDT by Post
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The 2011 Hyundai Elantra is a standout entry in the growing market for small, fuel-efficient automobiles.
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Escaping your digital past
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 7:14pm EDT by Post
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Last summer Google chief executive Eric Schmidt declared that in the future people would need to change their names to escape their digital pasts. Now a few new commercial Web sites are luring users with the promise of anonymity.
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42% guessing how much money they'll need in retirement
Posted: March 17th, 2011, 12:14am EDT by Post
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Lessons from the long tail of improbable disaster
Posted: March 15th, 2011, 11:43pm EDT by Post
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The lesson of disasters such as the one in Japan is that more attention must be paid to extra risks that come with all the advantages of modern life
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Fairfax County crime report
Posted: March 15th, 2011, 8:15pm EDT by Post
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The following incidents were recently reported by the Fairfax County Police Department. -
Fairfax County crime report
Posted: March 15th, 2011, 8:15pm EDT by Post
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The following incidents were recently reported by the Fairfax County Police Department.
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How House GOP spending cuts would add up to more spending later
Posted: March 15th, 2011, 1:24am EDT by Post
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If you add up what Republicans have offered since the election, the policies they've endorsed would increase deficits, but also decrease spending - at least in the short-term. But spending cuts don't always reduce the deficit. And even worse: Spending cuts don't always reduce government spending. -
How House GOP spending cuts would add up to more spending later
Posted: March 15th, 2011, 1:24am EDT by Post
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If you add up what Republicans have offered since the election, the policies they've endorsed would increase deficits, but also decrease spending - at least in the short-term. But spending cuts don't always reduce the deficit. And even worse: Spending cuts don't always reduce government spending. -
Putting an end to Wall Street's 'I'll be gone, you'll be gone' bonuses
Posted: March 14th, 2011, 7:42pm EDT by Post
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We need to make the executives personally liable for their own reckless bets if we really want to remove the risk for taxpayers. And that means giving shareholders, boards of directors and regulators the ability to "clawback" past gains when new speculations go horribly wrong. -
Putting an end to Wall Street's 'I'll be gone, you'll be gone' bonuses
Posted: March 14th, 2011, 7:42pm EDT by Post
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We need to make the executives personally liable for their own reckless bets if we really want to remove the risk for taxpayers. And that means giving shareholders, boards of directors and regulators the ability to "clawback" past gains when new speculations go horribly wrong.
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Who would lead the Democratic National Committee?
Posted: March 14th, 2011, 10:42am EDT by Post
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If Kaine runs for the seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Jim Webb, President Obama will be charged with picking a new man (or woman) to run the DNC - one of the most public faces of the party on the verge of the 2012 election.
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New at the top: Mark Parkinson's accidental career
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 11:54pm EDT by Post
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He once was a rising politician until a visit to an assisted living facility changed the direction of his life.
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New at the top: Mark Parkinson's accidental career
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 11:54pm EDT by Post
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He once was a rising politician until a visit to an assisted living facility changed the direction of his life.
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Washington area business events for the week beginning March 14
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 6:43pm EDT by Post
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Washington area business events for the week beginning March 14
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 6:43pm EDT by Post
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Washington area business events for the week beginning March 14
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 6:43pm EDT by Post
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Washington area business events for the week beginning March 14
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 6:43pm EDT by Post
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Washington area appointments and promotions for the week beginning March 14
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 6:39pm EDT by Post
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Here's a look at who is moving where. -
Washington area appointments and promotions for the week beginning March 14
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 6:39pm EDT by Post
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Here's a look at who is moving where. -
Washington area bankruptcy filings for the week of March 14
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 6:36pm EDT by Post
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These firms recently filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's local court clerk's offices. -
Washington area bankruptcy filings for the week of March 14
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 6:36pm EDT by Post
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2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon
Posted: March 11th, 2011, 2:22pm EST by Post
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Bottom line: This is an excellent station wagon expressly designed for urban use. It is small and nimble enough to maneuver through congested traffic. It is big enough to haul more than what can be hauled in a sedan or coupe. It is exceptionally crafted and reasonably fuel-efficient. -
2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon
Posted: March 11th, 2011, 2:22pm EST by Post
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Bottom line: This is an excellent station wagon expressly designed for urban use. It is small and nimble enough to maneuver through congested traffic. It is big enough to haul more than what can be hauled in a sedan or coupe. It is exceptionally crafted and reasonably fuel-efficient. -
New at the top: John (Jack) Remondi
Posted: March 6th, 2011, 11:18pm EST by Post
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An gift of stock at age 12 leads to a career in finance.
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Washington area appointments and promotions for the week of March 7
Posted: March 6th, 2011, 6:08pm EST by Post
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GCS of McLean named Kenneth Leiter , formerly with Lockheed Martin, chief operating officer.
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Washington area business events for the week of March 7
Posted: March 6th, 2011, 6:07pm EST by Post
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Is My Compliance Program Effective? Seven Questions for Government Contractors. Discussion to include an overall market view on how best to achieve an effective compliance program that will allow your enterprise to prosper in the year ahead. 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Mintz Levin Offices, 701 Pennsylvania...
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How Iraq can build a robust economy
Posted: March 6th, 2011, 12:00am EST by Post
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The nation must channel its natural resource abundance into economically and socially valuable institutional change.
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Why New Jersey's Christie and New York's Cuomo are singing similar tunes
Posted: March 4th, 2011, 8:30pm EST by Post
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If you're an average person whose tax money helped pay for the Wall Street bailout, what's going on in New York and New Jersey could really make you angry. Especially if you happen to live there. These states, home to lots of firms and highly compensated folks who benefited from the bailout, are...
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2011 Infiniti QX56 SUV
Posted: March 4th, 2011, 1:20pm EST by Post
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Bottom line: The 2011 Infiniti QX56 is an unnecessarily large, consumptive (14 miles per gallon city, 20 mpg highway, premium fuel recommended) SUV. It looks tough, but it proves to be a simpering wimp in the parking lot.
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Thorny foreclosure questions
Posted: March 3rd, 2011, 9:46pm EST by Post
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I never bought a foreclosure. I pay my mortgage faithfully. Now, is someone going to tell me a back-office clerk mishandled my title and their actions threaten my legitimate ownership? Will this mess hurt me when I try to sell my home?
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New at the top: Michael Bellaman
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 6:31pm EST by Post
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Michael D. Bellaman, who takes over as president and chief executive of Associated Builders and Contractors, says he always knew he wanted to be in the construction and architectural field.
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Washington area business events for the week of Feb. 28
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 6:31pm EST by Post
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Washington area business events for the week of Feb. 28
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Washington area appointments and promotions for the week of Feb. 28
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 6:30pm EST by Post
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TeraThink of Reston named Dan Laredo , formerly with Booz Allen Hamilton, senior director.
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Washington area bankruptcies for the week of Feb. 28.
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 6:30pm EST by Post
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These firms recently filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's D.C. area court clerk's offices.
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2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 9:11am EST by Post
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Bottom line: The new Buick Regal deserves a prominent spot on the shopping list of anyone looking for an attractive, well-designed, reliable family sedan at an affordable price (under $30,000).
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$24,200 for a knee replacement
Posted: February 26th, 2011, 6:56pm EST by Post
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About 500,000 people a year receive total knee replacements in the United States. By 2030, that number is expected to skyrocket to nearly 3.5 million annually. Although the typical hospital charge for knee replacement surgery is about $35,000, most health insurance plans reimburse providers using...
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This week's business events
Posted: February 26th, 2011, 6:12pm EST by Post
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}Congress back in session }House Judiciary panel hearing on job creation and economic growth }USDA opens two-day meeting of fruit and vegetable industry advisers, Hyatt Hotel Crystal City }Energy Department opens three-day summit on energy innovation, Gaylord National Resort }Personal income data...
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Pageonce app makes sense of dollars and cents
Posted: February 26th, 2011, 5:54pm EST by Post
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Tax Day is near, and there's no better time to get your financial house in order. Pageonce is an award-winning app that makes it easy for users to keep track of cash on hand, upcoming bills, debt and investments.
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Lo-Fi tries to turn back time for digital photographs
Posted: February 26th, 2011, 5:53pm EST by Post
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Kids these days may not remember, but there was a time when pictures were taken on this stuff called film. And while film was temperamental, sometimes the mistakes made on film added a certain character to snapshots. Lo-Fi, a desktop application for Windows and Mac, aims to restore that character...
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Unrest a world away roils stocks at home
Posted: February 26th, 2011, 5:34pm EST by Post
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A bloody rebellion in Libya and escalating turmoil that reached across North Africa and the Middle East roiled stock markets and drove up oil prices, threatening to shatter a fragile U.S. economic recovery.
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Patients find plenty of health information on line, but not all of it is reliable
Posted: February 21st, 2011, 11:29am EST by Post
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The Internet has no equal as an information storehouse. The trick is to know how to get right to a source of useful information and not waste time on Web sites that are biased, trying to sell you something or just plain wrong.
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Washington area business events for the week of Feb. 21
Posted: February 20th, 2011, 7:48pm EST by Post
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Entrepreneurship: Starting and Growing a Successful Business. Hear successful business owners talk about the do's and don'ts of growing a business. 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Conference Room, 8300 Boone Blvd., Suite 450, Vienna. Host: The George Mason University...
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Washington area business events for the week of Feb. 21
Posted: February 20th, 2011, 7:48pm EST by Post
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Entrepreneurship: Starting and Growing a Successful Business. Hear successful business owners talk about the do's and don'ts of growing a business. 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Conference Room, 8300 Boone Blvd., Suite 450, Vienna. Host: The George Mason University...
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Economic events for the week beginning Feb. 21
Posted: February 20th, 2011, 5:52pm EST by Post
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A slew of data about the housing market will be the focus of economic news in this holiday-shortened week.
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New at the top: A career seen through changes in the accounting industry
Posted: February 20th, 2011, 5:52pm EST by Post
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I didn't have the objective of being a consultant, much less being a consultant in the public sector. I had a long-term goal of being a chief financial executive but, as it turned out, I spent the first several years of my career in federal consulting because I thought it would be a great...
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Washington area bankruptcy filings for the week of Feb. 21
Posted: February 20th, 2011, 5:51pm EST by Post
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These firms recently filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's local court clerk's offices.
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Washington area appointments and promotions for the week of Feb. 21
Posted: February 20th, 2011, 5:50pm EST by Post
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Access Systems of Reston named Kirk W. Ingvoldstad director for its State Department programs.
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2011 Audi Q5 2.0 T Quattro
Posted: February 20th, 2011, 9:00am EST by Post
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Bottom line: It's time to get real. Prestige absent value is about as valid as a $2 million mortgage carried by a family with a $200,000 annual income . . . before taxes. It makes about as much sense as getting a bonus for making an accurate hunch that the family carrying that mortgage will defau...
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By the numbers: House government funding resolution debate
Posted: February 19th, 2011, 8:31pm EST by Post
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A House spending measure passed early Saturday morning on a 235-to-189 vote. Here's a look at the spending debate by the numbers:
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End of chapter for Borders bookseller
Posted: February 19th, 2011, 5:34pm EST by Post
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Borders Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after failing to secure new financing. The company could not overcome twin issues of the drag in consumer spending and the rise of fierce competition from online merchants such as Amazon. The operator of Borders and Waldenbooks owes millions...
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iProcrastinate app helps manage tasks and time
Posted: February 19th, 2011, 4:55pm EST by Post
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Here's one to move on: iProcrastinate is a task-management app available for free through the Mac App Store. Users can color-code task lists, list the steps it will take to get them done, and set priority levels for each task. iProcrastinate is simple, but its simplicity makes setting it up a breeze...
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Futures and Options
Posted: February 19th, 2011, 4:47pm EST by Post
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}Congress not in session; federal holiday.
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Pool app has some shortcomings
Posted: February 19th, 2011, 4:46pm EST by Post
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Pool, a billiards application in the Chrome Web Store, lets you cue up and play against other users on OMGPop's network of games. With crisp graphics and good gameplay, Pool can be addictive, but users should be aware of some of the app's shortcomings before downloading it.
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A good company's culture can survive staff cuts
Posted: February 19th, 2011, 3:47pm EST by Post
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The big idea: When will employee head-count reductions "destroy" a company's culture?
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Applications for unemployment benefits rise
Posted: February 17th, 2011, 11:10pm EST by Post
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New applications for jobless benefits rose by 25,000, to 410,000, last week, reflecting choppy conditions in a still-tepid U.S. labor market.
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New at the top: Brian Sheridan's interest in international security started early in life
Posted: February 13th, 2011, 11:43pm EST by Post
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My career has been in the international security business. When I think about why, it goes back to when I was a little kid.
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Face Time: Washington area business events for the week of Feb. 14
Posted: February 13th, 2011, 10:30pm EST by Post
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Basics of International Trade: Are There Export Opportunities for Small Businesses? Learn about exporting and export licensing requirements. 6 to 8:30 p.m., George Washington University Virginia Science & Technology campus (Exploration Hall, Room 101), 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn. Sponsor: Loudoun...
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The Fix: Last week in politics
Posted: February 13th, 2011, 6:27pm EST by Post
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- Donald Trump , speaking Thursday at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), the libertarian congressman's son, was set to speak just moments later, and the room was full of Paul supporters who unceremoniously booed Trump and shouted at him. Trump didn't back down, but...
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Washington area bankruptcy filings for the week of Feb. 14
Posted: February 13th, 2011, 5:50pm EST by Post
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These firms recently filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's local court clerk's offices.
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Economic events for the week of Feb. 14
Posted: February 13th, 2011, 5:48pm EST by Post
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It will be a busy week, with a steady drumbeat of economic data and lots of news out of the Federal Reserve.
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Washington area appointments
Posted: February 13th, 2011, 5:48pm EST by Post
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Excella Consulting of Arlington named Matt Pincombe partner in its office of personnel management and account management team.
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2011 Chevrolet Volt
Posted: February 13th, 2011, 9:00am EST by Post
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Bottom line: The Volt is real. It works brilliantly. It will change our concept of the automobile.
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Sunday talk show guests for Feb. 13, 2011
Posted: February 13th, 2011, 12:00am EST by Post
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Guests to be interviewed Sunday on major television talk shows:
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Sunday talk show guests for Feb. 13, 2011
Posted: February 12th, 2011, 5:38pm EST by Post
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Guests to be interviewed Sunday on major television talk shows:
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Worth A Look: Tyler Cowen's 'The Great Stagnation'
Posted: February 12th, 2011, 3:01pm EST by Post
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At $4 and the length of two New Yorker articles, Tyler Cowen's 15,000-word ebook " The Great Stagnation " is well worth the time and money.
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The plan to restructure
Posted: February 12th, 2011, 3:00pm EST by Post
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The Obama administration outlined its plan to phase out government support of the U.S. housing finance system - and wind down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.ö The plan - a sharp change of course after a decades-long campaign to extend homeownership to more Americans - would shift more of the burden to...
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Futures and Options
Posted: February 12th, 2011, 3:00pm EST by Post
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}House Judiciary hearing on role of public pensions in state bankruptcies.
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Why it costs to tune in to cable TV
Posted: February 12th, 2011, 3:00pm EST by Post
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Even with new ways to watch television, most consumers still pay for cable service like Comcast and TimeWarner. They spend as little as $12 for the most basic service to $200 a month for HD packages, sports packages and movie channels (small print: fees excluded). The average monthly bill - which...
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Reboot of survival game takes you on a nostalgia 'Trail'
Posted: February 12th, 2011, 3:00pm EST by Post
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The Oregon Trail video game was a staple for students in the '80s and '90s. They spent hours traveling West while trying not to contract dysentery. On Feb. 2, the Learning Company and game developer Blue Fang released a Facebook version of the classic educational game. The game is still in beta, and...
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Smartr cuts through clutter of Twitter feeds
Posted: February 12th, 2011, 2:59pm EST by Post
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Sifting through your Twitter feed can be overwhelming at the best of times, as your friends and others you follow share what they're reading, doing and thinking about. Smartr, a free app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, offers a respite from all that noise.
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Allan Sloan: Remembering Art Snyder, a banker who did good work
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 12:28am EST by Post
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Hating bankers is all the rage these days. Hey, what's not to hate when we hear bankers whine about being "demonized" while knocking down multimillion-dollar pay packages from banks that wouldn't exist if U.S. taxpayers hadn't rescued the world financial system?
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Washington area bankruptcy filings for the week of Feb. 7
Posted: February 6th, 2011, 5:41pm EST by Post
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These firms recently filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's local court clerk's offices.
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Security and convenience don't often mix. It's ...
Posted: February 6th, 2011, 4:43pm EST by Post
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Security and convenience don't often mix. It's a pain to dig out your wallet every time you order a pizza online, but many people aren't comfortable storing the data for quick access.
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Security and convenience don't often mix. It's ...
Posted: February 6th, 2011, 4:43pm EST by Post
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Security and convenience don't often mix. It's a pain to dig out your wallet every time you order a pizza online, but many people aren't comfortable storing the data for quick access.
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Washington area business events for the week of Feb. 7
Posted: February 6th, 2011, 4:32pm EST by Post
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2011 Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference. Leading forum for sharing ideas and strategies for building a green economy that creates good jobs, reduces global warming and other environmental problems. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Rd. NW, Washington. Cost: $175....
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Washington area business events for the week of Feb. 7
Posted: February 6th, 2011, 4:32pm EST by Post
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2011 Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference. Leading forum for sharing ideas and strategies for building a green economy that creates good jobs, reduces global warming and other environmental problems. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Rd. NW, Washington. Cost: $175....
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Washington area appointments and promotions for the week of Feb. 7
Posted: February 6th, 2011, 4:31pm EST by Post
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WGL Holdings of the District named Douglas Bonawitz lead of investor relations activities.
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Economic events for the week of Feb. 7
Posted: February 6th, 2011, 4:31pm EST by Post
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Not much economic data will be released this week. The primary news will be highlighted by an appearance by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke on Capitol Hill.
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New at the top: Kevin DeSanto on the benefits of naivety
Posted: February 6th, 2011, 4:31pm EST by Post
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Like many kids, I thought I was going to be a doctor or a fireman. My father has an accounting background and so I decided to study the field in college, but found it to be less exciting than I had anticipated.
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2011 Porsche Cayenne S
Posted: February 6th, 2011, 12:28pm EST by Post
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Bottom line: The Porsche Cayenne's pricing structure makes no sense to me. The options list is way too long and includes many things, such as a rearview camera, that should be standard equipment on a premium vehicle. Porsche might be Porsche. But it had better start paying attention to Hyundai, a...
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What it costs for a best-selling e-book: $12.99
Posted: February 5th, 2011, 10:17pm EST by Post
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Contrary to popular belief, the costs of creating an e-book and a hardcover edition are similar. About 10 percent of hardcover costs go to printing, binding and shipping. Publishers set a retail price for an e-book, and selling agents such as Amazon.com and Apple receive a flat percentage of that...
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When innovation is a risk for small businesses
Posted: February 5th, 2011, 9:18pm EST by Post
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The big idea: A small Chicago South Side business gambles that "green" will mean gold.
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Security and convenience don't often mix. It's ...
Posted: February 5th, 2011, 12:10am EST by Post
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Security and convenience don't often mix. It's a pain to dig out your wallet every time you order a pizza online, but many people aren't comfortable storing the data for quick access.