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Filling out a job application partly involves getting past filters and routine procedures. To get inside the first barrier, use keywords from the job listing you're replying to in order to get in the door.

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Kids might like a piggy bank, but these banks don't pay interest or send out monthly statements. If you move your child's money to a bank account, they learn valuable lessons about money management. Experts suggest six years old as the proper age to start an account.

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Now that Halloween's over, many of us have an excess of pumpkins. They're good for more than just carving or making into pie.

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Eggs are one of the most versatile—and nutritious—foods. In addition to the traditional ways you've been taught to cook and enjoy eggs, here are a few more interesting "egg hacks" you can use just about every day.

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I hear a lot of arguing about "lossless" and "lossy" music these days, but I'm having a hard time getting straight answers. Does bitrate really matter? Can most people tell the difference between high and low bitrate music files?

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With the amount of candy around right now you may want to know how much sugar you or your kid can have without going overboard. This simple calculator determines a reasonable amount of candy to consume based on age, sex, and activity level.

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Installing a prehung door—that is, a door that is already hanging in its own frame—simplifies the installation process, but that doesn't mean it's easy. You'll still have to adjust doors and jambs to compensate for imperfections in a wall frame.

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We all expect that we're the only ones using the electricity in our house. However, sometimes faulty wiring or dishonest behavior can leave you on the hook for your neighbor's power needs.

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Although shame and guilt may seem similar, shame is highly correlated with addiction, depression, and aggression. In contrast, guilt is linked to empathy and understanding other perspectives.

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A civilian professor at the U.S. Naval academy and an outspoken critic of the institution now says school officials are trying to silence him with a formal reprimand that could potentially end his career.

A 4-month-old orphaned red panda at the Mill Mountain Zoo is getting a roommate.

Technology usually makes our lives easier. It also makes it so we don't have to practice a few basic skills. After years of smartphone use, many of us can't even remember a phone number. Here's how to get the skills that matter back.

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If you’ve ever watched a wedding-themed reality television show, then you probably know there is no shortage of unique and somewhat strange places for couples to get married. After this weekend we can add another to the list: a non-stop Southwest Airlines flight from Nashville to Dallas.

USA Today reports that a couple took their love to the sky, tying the knot on a 737 jet in front of family, friends and complete strangers.

The couple, Dottie and Keith, travel frequently for work and though that saying “I do” in the air would be a memorable event.

“We were literally sitting at a gate in Baltimore, waiting for a flight and just thinking what should we do? And we thought, ‘What about getting married on a plane?,'” Dottie says.

And so, Keith contacted Southwest asking if they would host the event.

Ana Schwager, Southwest’s community affairs and grassroots manager, said the airline loved the idea and thought it would be the perfect complement to its newest non-stop flight from Nashville to Dallas Love Field.

Because the couple frequently travels for work with Southwest, they were able to use their nearly one million Rapid Rewards points to purchase tickets for 30 family members and friends to witness the nuptials.

The blessed event kicked off shortly after the flight reached a cruising altitude over Arkansas, Schwager tells USA Today.

The flower girl passed out peanuts, and then the bride walked down the aisle.

“We are gathered here today – whether you intended to or not – to celebrate the wedding of Dottie and Keith,” the officiant said to the 141 passengers on board.

Although it was a tight squeeze at the front of the aircraft, the wedding went off without a hitch – no one pushed the call button to indicate the couple shouldn’t be lawfully joined together.

In addition to hosting the couple’s wedding, Southwest agreed to send the couple on a honeymoon to one of their newer tropical destinations: Puerto Rico.

Wedding at 32,000 feet is a first for Southwest Airlines [USA Today]

Virgin Galactic's experimental spaceship broke apart in flight over California's Mojave Desert after a device to slow the craft's descent prematurely deployed, federal investigators said Sunday.

Police have made multiple arrests in connection with the Halloween hit-and-run deaths of three teenage girls who were out trick-or-treating in a Los Angeles suburb, authorities said Sunday.

The loss of an experimental spaceship that broke up over the Mojave Desert, killing one pilot and seriously injuring another, has renewed criticism of the way the craft's designer and Virgin Galactic handled a deadly explosion seven years ago.

Homes in the Sully District and Fair Oaks areas of Fairfax County were hit hard by thieves.

Late last week it was reported that McDonald’s would launch a marketing campaign in January with the phrase “Lovin’ Beats Hatin'” at its center, but the reality of what the burger behemoth actually trademarked makes those three words sound almost authentic by comparison.

Following the immediate blowback to last week’s slogan leak, a McDonald’s rep told Yahoo that Lovin’ Beats Hatin’ is “incorrect and not a new slogan,” but maybe that’s because, as BurgerBusiness.com points out, there are two much worse variations of this viral catchphrase that McDonald’s trademarked last week.

First up is “Lovin’ Is Greater Than Hatin’,” which is like saying that lovin’ beats hatin’, but in a more awkward, wordier way.

And because shortenin’ is greater than writin’ out the whole slogan, McDonald’s has also trademarked “Lovin’ > Hatin'” and is really, really hoping that everyone remembers their greater-than/less-than symbols from elementary school.

We wouldn’t be shocked if the lovin’/hatin’ campaign has been scrapped and never sees the light of day, which makes us wish it had never been leaked; it would have made for some delightfully awful ads.

But the trademarks do at least show that McDonald’s is indeed seriously thinking about going the love/hate route.

Prince William County news in brief Washington Post A public meeting on the Manassas City public schools fiscal 2016 budget will take place during the School Board's business meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 18 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 9027 Center St., Manassas. Comments on the school ... and more »

While children and parents around the country are sitting around, regretting the huge amount of sugar and chocolate consumed tonight, the folks at Walmart, Amazon and other stores are not only busting out the holiday decorations, but reducing prices and offering short-term large-scale sales for early holiday shoppers.

Four weeks in advance of Black Friday, Walmart says that it is discounting some 20,000 items starting tomorrow, including toys and electronics; items that make up a good chunk of consumers’ Christmas shopping lists.

This will be followed Monday by a 24-hour online sale on Walmart.com, offering free shipping on many orders of $50 or more.

Not to be beaten by bricks-and-mortar stores, Amazon is also planning to kick off its holiday lightning deals on Saturday, and will soon begin doubling up on its Deal of the Day offerings through Dec. 22.

Target is already promoting free shipping on all Target.com orders for the holidays, and starting Sunday users of Target’s Cartwheel coupon app will see deals for 50% off a different toy each day through Dec. 24.

And for folks looking for office supply deals these holidays, both Office Depot and OfficeMax will begin offering deals this Sunday, along with “Every Monday is Cyber Monday” each week through the rest of the season.

Retailers dangle holiday deals as soon as Halloween is over [StarTribune.com]

Your vehicle's tires not only hold the weight of your car, but also the safety of you and your family. This graphic gives you all the information you need for caring for your tires and knowing when it's time to replace them.

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Buying a new car? Read this advice first.

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Every budding DIYer has to start somewhere, and building up a solid toolbox can seem overwhelming. Mythbusters host Adam Savage (along with his compatriots at Tested) came up with a good list of inexpensive, beginner tools to start with.

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My client bought a brand new $35,000 boat that never returned to the dock under its own power during the time that he owned it. Most state Lemon Laws do not cover boats but there is a Federal law that does.

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Nobody likes a big ugly stain on their carpet or clothing. This searchable database has stain solutions for everything from automotive oil to mustard.

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With luck, you'll never need to rely on an emergency radio, but they're an essential part of any emergency kit. However, not all emergency radios are alike, and buying a reliable one isn't as simple as plucking one from the shelves. Here's what to look for, and some good options for your emergency kit.

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A Dallas nurse who recovered from Ebola will soon be reunited with her dog, which has been sequestered since his owner became ill.

The Virginia Zoo plans to open an exhibit featuring seahorses in 2016.

We've covered what to do when disaster strikes , but when pets are involved, you have a few more tasks to take care of. FEMA has a detailed guide on taking care of your pets during a disaster.

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We love Amazon for its convenience, variety, and prices. We also love tricks and tips that help us save money and reap more benefits when shopping the mega online store. Here are ten of our favorite Amazon tricks.

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