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- U.S. Foreclosure Activity Decreases 2% in February 2010
RISMEDIA, March 11, 2010—RealtyTrac, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, released its February 2010 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows foreclosure filings—default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions—were reported on 308,524 U.S. properties during the month, a decrease of… 
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- Today’s News at a Glance
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- 3 Real Estate Market Challenges to Tackle Throughout the Year
 RISMEDIA, March 11, 2010—It’s not likely anything could surprise us as much as the sheer magnitude of the slowdown we’re experiencing. Just be prepared for anything going forward.
If you made adjustments and found some stability in 2009, then you’re probably… 
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- More Consumers Pay Credit Card, Skip Mortgage Payments
 RISMEDIA, March 11, 2010—(MCT)—U.S. consumers are starting to look like a frugal, debt-fearing lot as they pay down billions of dollars in credit card obligations. But an alarming trend is emerging: A small but growing number of people are skipping…
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- Regional Spotlight: Connecticut Home Sales, Prices Increase in January 2010
RISMEDIA, March 11, 2010—The median price for single-family homes in Connecticut climbed 6% in January 2010 compared to a year earlier, while sales increased for the fourth consecutive month, according to a report by The Warren Group, publisher of The Commercial… 
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- Appraisal Institute Opposes Obama Administration’s Plan for Homeowner Short Sales
RISMEDIA, March 11, 2010—Citing concerns about increased mortgage fraud, four organizations representing more than 35,000 real estate appraisers recently voiced their opposition to changes to an Obama administration program that will encourage short sales of homes. The coalition was led by… 
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Weekend & Leisure News
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:49:33 EST
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Runway Trends: A User's Guide
Key looks from the just-ended runway shows suggest fall's fashions are going to be sporty and classic—but far from boring. Here's how to pull off the latest looks, from fur hoodies to goat fleece.
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:52:10 EST
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Airlines Threaten to Cancel Flights
Airlines are threatening to cancel scores of flights in response to new rules that give fliers more rights.
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:22:17 EST
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One-Track Mind About Eight Tracks
Tiny Tim's former manager hopes to open a museum for eight tracks, one of the clunkiest and most short-lived music formats of all time.
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:39:08 EST
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From J.D. Salinger, P.O. Box 32
The Morgan Library opens its new exhibition, "Letters by J.D. Salinger," on March 16. Less than two months after his death, the dam of silence Salinger spent half a century building has finally sprung its first leak.
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:13:44 EST
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When the Quail Is in the Mail
Weeknight dinners in America are fast, easy, tasty—but almost never elaborate. Several meal-delivery Web sites want to lift eating-in to a higher level, delivering high-quality prepared dishes to your doorstep.
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:01:01 EST
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Older Chinese Artists See Demand
The average age of the top 10 living artists from China, ranked by the value of their works sold last year, is 77. The list shows a shift in collectors' tastes toward classical art from contemporary paintings.
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:21:02 EST
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Attack of the Rotten Tomatoes
Rookie mistakes and a cruel growing season had some new gardeners wanting to throw in the trowel. But experienced gardeners say early spring is the perfect time to correct last year's problems.
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:17:02 EST
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The Sound of Broken Bells
Broken Bells, the pop duo featuring Brian Burton, aka Danger Mouse, and James Mercer of The Shins, releases its self-titled debut—the kind of textured pop album that reveals new joys with repeated exposure.
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:28:23 EST
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A Better Vintage of Tap Water
Manufacturers are pitching a bevy of new products that filter water in the home promising to deliver everything from safer sipping and bathing, to more youthful skin.
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:13:25 EST
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L.A. River Runs Through It
Celebrating the neglected waterway's flora, fauna and cultural identity as seen through the eyes of 25 or so local artists.
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:13:19 EST
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Changing China From Within
Chinese film director Jia Zhangke, the subject of a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, talks about the relationship between political freedom and art in China.
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:20:13 EST
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Next on CSI: Who Killed Caravaggio?
Silvano Vinceti probes history's coldest cases. But he's no expert, he's a TV host.
| Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:33:50 EST
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The Sweet Smell of Success
The Metropolitan Opera's production of Shostakovich's "The Nose," designed by William Kentridge, stunningly captures and communicates the work's anarchic spirit.
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Sports Page
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:15:00 EST
Sports, Maryland, Terrapins, fine-tuning, their, offense, in, advance, of, the, ACC, tournament - Maryland Terrapins fine-tuning their offense in advance of the ACC tournament
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The churn began in earnest in early February. Day after day, the Maryland men's basketball team looked forward to its next opponent, searching for deficiencies that could be exploited. One of Coach Gary Williams's defining characteristics as a coach is his insular ability to move on to the next task, and that mind-set was evident in his players, as well, over the past month.
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Sports, Natalie, Randolph, to, coach, Coolidge, High, School, football, team - Natalie Randolph to coach Coolidge High School football team
In Natalie Randolph's first season as wide receivers coach at H.D. Woodson High School in the District a few years ago, one of the most difficult moments each week came at the end of the game when the two teams lined up for their traditional handshake.
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Sports, Natalie, Randolph, to, coach, Coolidge, High, School, football, team - Featured Advertiser
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Sports, Washington, Capitals, get, back, on, track, with, overtime, win, over, Hurricanes - Washington Capitals get back on track with overtime win over Hurricanes
One game after sitting out as a healthy scratch, Tomas Fleischmann proved to be the one player the Washington Capitals couldn't do without Wednesday night.
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Sports, Washington, Redskins, agree, to, deal, with, nose, tackle, Maake, Kemoeatu - Washington Redskins agree to deal with nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu
By locking up a new nose tackle, the Washington Redskins brought smiles to at least two players Wednesday.
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Sports, Washington, Redskins, agree, to, deal, with, nose, tackle, Maake, Kemoeatu - Featured Advertiser
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Sports, Georgetown, eases, past, cold-shooting, South, Florida, in, Big, East, tournament, opener - Georgetown eases past cold-shooting South Florida in Big East tournament opener
NEW YORK -- It was the ragged sort of game that casts doubt on the wisdom of expanding the Big East tournament to a 16-team, five-day marathon of college basketball. But for Georgetown fans who suffered through last season's first-round tournament ouster, the only statistic that mattered Wednesday at Madison Square Garden was that the Hoyas outscored their opponent, defeating a woefully misfiring South Florida squad, 69-49, to advance to Thursday's quarterfinals.
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Sports, Vasquez, is, big, man, in, doorway - Vasquez is big man in doorway
Blog excerpt from washingtonpost.com/terrapinsinsider
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Sports, Garciaparra, retires, with, the, Red, Sox - Garciaparra retires with the Red Sox
Nomar Garciaparra rejoined the Red Sox for one day and then retired, ending a 14-year career in which he won two batting titles with Boston and was once a beloved player in the city.
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Sports, Washington, Nationals, catcher, Jesus, Flores, returns, to, surgeon, for, more, specialized, treatment, on, shoulder - Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores returns to surgeon for more specialized treatment on shoulder
JUPITER, FLA. -- Nine days ago, Jesús Flores didn't want to even venture a guess at his rehab schedule, because past attempts had led to only more disappointment. Flores would plan to perform a once-fundamental, now-meaningful task, such as swinging a bat or throwing more than 90 feet. And then he couldn't, his progress stuck on pause.
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Technology News
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:31:08 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, March 11, 2010
Microsoft loses a big round in court ... Verizon Wireless says its 4G phones will be here sooner than previously expected ... HP readies a new ad campaign ... and Google's share of the search market slips a bit. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:40:27 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, March 10, 2010
Google and China are still in talks. MySpace is reworking its website. Smartphone use jumps.
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:20:53 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, March 10, 2010
Sony is ramping up LCD TV production ... who's ready for 3-D TV? ... and the FCC explores free wireless Internet service. Jim Chesko has those and other tech stories.
| Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:37:00 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, March 9, 2010
Cisco unveils a faster router. Sony's TV set busness shifts into "attack" mode. Microsoft's helping returning vets find jobs.
| Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:22:47 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, March 9, 2010
Google tests a new TV search service on Dish ... Verizon Wireless plays ball with the NFL ... talking on your cellphone without others listening in ... and Microsoft expands IT training for returning veterans. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
| Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:41:05 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, March 8, 2010
Cisco Systems to make a major announcement. A big 3D push is on. There are some fake Intel chips out there.
| Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:20:42 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, March 8, 2010
Panasonic plans a huge 3-D TV push at Best Buy ... you can order an iPad this Friday ... studies of Web searches offer a preview of hiring trends ... and some Silicon Valley executives turn down bonuses. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
| Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:42:02 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, March 5, 2010
The iPad arrives April 3rd, and Sony's getting some iPad competition together. Google's been shopping again. The 10 billionth tweet.
| Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:20:47 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, March 5, 2010
Sony readies new gadgets to challenge Apple ... Tivo wins big in court ... Marvell Technology results top forecasts but investors aren't impressed ... and Web sites target Oscars viewers. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
| Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:39:35 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, March 4, 2010
Tivo's major victory in court. PC sales are rising, sharply. RealNetworks agrees to pull DVD-copying software.
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