Articles filed under Washington Post
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Should college endowments be taxed? Americans are splitSep 23, 2018 1:00 am - Americans are divided over whether U.S. college endowments should have to pay a new federal tax, according to a national survey on higher education. Fifty percent of res...
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This library lends out ties, briefcases, handbags for job interviewsSep 23, 2018 1:00 am - Most libraries around the country provide much more than books: They have computers and printers, and some even have telescopes and microscopes for patrons to check out....
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College students spend more time working paid jobs than going to classSep 23, 2018 1:00 am - Haunted by costly degrees and insurmountable student debt, American college students now spend more time working paid jobs than in lectures, the library or studying at h...
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The best way to break the 'I'm sorry' cycleSep 23, 2018 1:00 am - Q: I mentor junior employees who assist on my projects. One person I supervise is brilliant at the work, dedicated, enthusiastic and clearly going places. However, this ...
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5 reasons to hold off on buying the new iPhoneSep 22, 2018 1:20 am - Hello there, savvy iPhone shopper. Ready for an upgrade? There are a few things you should know before emptying your wallet at the Apple store. It's an especially confus...
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Analysis: Amazon's Alexa is coming for your microwave, wall clock and moreSep 22, 2018 1:18 am - Will it soon feel normal to say, "Alexa, microwave one bag of popcorn"? Amazon.com unveiled some 70 new devices and capabilities for its Alexa product line at its Seattl...
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Review: Aibo, Sony's robot dog, will melt your heart with mechanical precisionSep 22, 2018 1:17 am - I've been giving a robot belly rubs. I've scolded it for being a bad, bad boy. I've grinned when it greets me at the door. What's this feeling? Oh, yes, puppy love. And ...
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Mixed reviews on facial recognition scans of travelersSep 22, 2018 1:06 am - When a facial recognition scanner helped authorities nab a man trying to enter the country using someone else's passport at Dulles International Airport last month, offi...
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Where do future pro gamers hone their skills? At esports camp, of course!Sep 22, 2018 1:00 am - Among the guest speakers who attended the first week of esports summer camp in Potomac, Maryland, were a personal trainer, a video-game-focused physical therapist and a ...
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New app is helping parents track their childrenSep 22, 2018 1:00 am - News headlines about school shootings, missing persons cases and random acts of violence can leave people feeling like the threat of chaos is ever-present. That can also...