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Virginians felt record pain at the pump in 2011
The total cost of fueling up this year was $4,554 through Friday. The Auto Club says that tops the previous one-year high of $4,340 in 2008.
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Washington Business Report, Jan. 1, 2012
This week: Chris Pearmund of Pearmund Cellars discusses the winemaking industry in the Washington region. Josh Levin of the West End Cinema tells us what it's like to be an independent movie theater in a world of chain competition. And Washington Business Journal editors Jennifer Nycz-Conner and Vandana Sinha fill us in on the top DC business stories of 2011.
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Verizon Wireless to charge $2 for one-time payment
Verizon Wireless, the country's largest cellphone company, said Thursday that it will start charging $2 for every payment subscribers make over the phone or online with their credit cards.
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Largo family sues Chuck E. Cheese over child's injury
A local family has filed a lawsuit against Chuck E. Cheese after their child was injured on the Hampster Wheel at the popular restaurant.
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Sears to close 100 to 120 Kmart, Sears stores
Between 100 and 120 Sears and Kmart stores are shutting down after terrible holiday sales.
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POLL: Do you plan on returning any unwanted gifts today?
The National Retail Federation estimates that holiday gift returns will total a record $46.3 billion this year, up 4 percent from last year and 10 percent from two years ago. Will you be returning gifts today?
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Passwords are so last year
Many people would agree the old-fashioned password has become a monkey on our digital backs.
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The final push for holiday shoppers awaits
Shoppers are expected to rush to stores and malls across D.C. and the nation in search of the perfect, last-minute holiday gift. However, even if you ordered something online weeks ago, you might be out of luck.
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VOTE: Shopping down to the deadline - yea or nay?
You've got less than two days to get your Christmas shopping completed. Are you done? Do you like battling the rush on Christmas Eve? Take our poll.
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Can you hear us now, Verizon?
Hearing a strong customer backlash and getting word the FCC would investigate an announced $2 fee, Verizon Wireless reversed itself and dropped the fee before it began.
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Georgetown hot spot has liquor license suspended
Third Edition, the popular bar and nightclub once showcased in a well-known 80's movie, is dark and will remain that way until next Wednesday after getting its liquor license suspended.
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Relax! Bethesda company offers unlimited vacation
A Maryland-based online wedding planning website is offering a perk to employees that seems too good to be true: unlimited time off.
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Lego Friends for girls pushing boundaries, raising eyes
LEGO will soon be rolling out a line of toys targeting girls.
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Post-holiday shopping blitz gives retailers hope, could boost economy
Shoppers were back in full force, just one day after Christmas. ABC7's Autria Godfrey reports on today's post-holiday shopping blitz.
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Last minute shoppers looking for stores open on Christmas Eve
Last minute requests are going into Santa's ear and final purchases are being made at the registers. Find out which stores are open on Christmas Eve.
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Air Jordan madness hits local malls
It's a case of shopping madness for hundreds who want the newest Air Jordan shoes.
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Washington Business Report Dec. 25, 2011
During this season of giving, Bill Hanbury, CEO of United Way of the National Capital Area, discusses the generosity of Washingtonians in times of increased need.
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Best Buy cancels some online orders
Best Buy says it won't be able to fill some customers' online orders, just days before Christmas.
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