Articles filed under Washington Post
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Terrorist? Pedophile? A start-up says it can uncover secrets by analyzing facesMay 30, 2016 7:17 am - An Israeli start-up says it can take one look at a person's face and realize character traits that are undetectable to the human eye. Faception said it's already signed ...
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The Boomer economy: Caring has its costsMay 30, 2016 7:11 am - A lot has been written about Baby Boomers, who are doing a lot more to boost the economy than they are given credit for - a lot more - says author Lori Bitter. Bitter, a...
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Career Coach: Take the day off. It might lead to a better decision.May 29, 2016 7:13 am - In the 1980s classic movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," Ferris says to his friend, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could m...
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How do you find a financial adviser? Ask a friendMay 29, 2016 7:13 am - I am often asked by people who read this column: How do you find a financial adviser? Many are afraid they don't have enough money. Others honestly have no idea how or w...
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How does having women on the board affect mergers?May 29, 2016 7:13 am - A new study from the University of Notre Dame examines the effect women have on corporate boards, where they are a historically rare presence, and shows us something ......
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Summer job pay leaves teen's parent coldMay 29, 2016 7:13 am - Q: My teenage son's job last summer was as a counselor at a day camp sponsored by a local private school. Although it was a competitive interview and hiring process, the...
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Americans' reluctance to reveal salaries could hurt equal pay effortsMay 29, 2016 7:09 am - On Thursday, Maryland became the latest state to protect a worker's right to ask colleagues one of the most taboo questions in American society: How much money do you ma...
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Researchers document troubling rise in strokes in young adults, starting at age 25May 29, 2016 6:30 am - There's a troubling statistic in the United States when it comes to strokes. Although stroke hospitalizations have declined in recent years among the aged, the opposite...
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Dear teens: Wake up (and eat something)May 28, 2016 7:30 am - Dear teenagers who skip breakfast … please stop! Studies report that about 25 percent of U.S. teens deem the first meal of the day unnecessary. I live with one of you, s...
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Your health: Make sure your pool isn't a health hazardMay 28, 2016 7:22 am - Make sure your pool isn't a health hazard Ah, summer. A time when young and old alike flock to the local pool or splash park for relief from heat. That is, unless t...