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Bad times, good deals

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Gift-giving can be tough on the wallet under normal circumstances. During a year like this? Almost impossible.

Local universities among up-and-comers

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

UMBC and George Mason were ranked one-two atop the 2009 U.S. News and World Report up-and-coming list.

Preschoolers pacified with TV programming

Younger viewers logging 32 hours weekly, outpacing older children

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

What do American kids ages 2 to 5 do an average of 32 hours a week? It's not napping, playing outside or building spaceships out of Legos. It's watching TV, according to a new report released by Nielsen, the ratings company.

Bad times, good deals

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

Life's on a budget, so why would Thanksgiving be any different? Don't fret. Free on

Bad times, good deals

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Short on time and money for holiday shopping? If so, checking coupons for online deals, which promise to be abundant -- particularly on so-called Cyber Monday, the Monday after Black Friday -- might do the trick for you. (Two sites to try are www. promotionalcodes.com and www.couponwinner.com.)

Ethiopian dishes add spice to nation's capital

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

The District has moved well beyond its old reputation as the capital of bland meat-and-potatoes dining, but it's still not known for its ethnic cuisines. That misperception needs to change, says Jeff Swedarsky, director of DC Metro Food Tours(www.dcmetrofood tours.com).

Links to happiness

Web use found to help seniors fight depression

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

The Internet is a mixed bag of good, bad and ugly for the general population. Not so for seniors, though, among whom the Internet is credited with reducing depression, according to a new report.

DINING: Xing needs more Spice

Indian fare light on zest and fusion

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

The rave reviews showered on Spice Xing inspired us to go to Rockville Town Square. Also, one of the owners is Sudhir Seth, who is behind the fabulous Passage to India restaurant in Bethesda.

Bad times, good deals

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

The holiday season and its companion -- holiday travel -- are fast approaching. In these belt-tightening times, what's the cheapest way to go?