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7 Ways to Avoid Becoming an Elder Orphan 01/25/2017 07:00pm • The number of senior citizens who are single, isolated and who lack a support system to help them deal with health issues and day-to-day living activities has been increasing, prompting the geriatric care industry to coin the term "elder orphan." Many factors contribute to the increase in elder orph Decide Whether an LL.M. Is Right for You 01/25/2017 07:00pm • Fierce competition in the legal job market has lawyers scrambling for ways to stand out to recruiters and employers. Experts say that some lawyers try to distinguish themselves from others with a J.D. by attending a master of law program and earning an LL.M. degree. A full-time LL.M. program typica Living Colour frontman leads Bill Withers tribute at Gypsy Sally's 01/23/2017 12:43am • WASHINGTON — He's the vibrant frontman for funk-metal icons Living Colour. Now, Corey Glover leads a Bill Withers tribute on Saturday night at Gypsy Sally's in Georgetown. “Come on down,” Glover said. “It’s a really intimate setting, the band is really compelling, the mus 10 Countries That Produce the Most Diamond Gemstones 01/12/2017 07:00pm • The twinkle of holiday lights has faded away, but another season continues to shine bright: The so-called engagement season is in full swing, lighting up social media with sparkling new diamond rings. About 40 percent of marriage engagements occur between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day, according 5 Ways to Play Defense in an Aging Bull Market 01/09/2017 07:00pm • The major stock indices soared to new all-time highs in recent weeks, driven by euphoria, hope and positive expectations for the future. 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