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Beware These 3 Back Pain Myths 08/27/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to health problems, back pain is one of the most common ailments among Americans, with up to 80 percent of the adult population suffering from it at least once during their lifetime. And because if affects so many people, it's a hot discussion topic in our homes, with our friends and 3 Ways for High School Teachers, Parents to Stop Cheating Before It Starts 08/27/2017 08:00pm • As tech-savvy teens head back to school, they might be tempted to use their cellphone to cheat on exams. More than 20 percent of teens admitted to using tech devices to cheat, while nearly half have seen or heard of a classmate doing the same, according to a new survey of high school students condu 'Foxy Brown' star Pam Grier hits DC to launch streaming service 'Brown Sugar' 08/24/2017 01:14am • WASHINGTON ��� Her "Foxy Brown" rivaled "Shaft" and "Super Fly" as 1970s action heroes. This weekend, Golden Globe nominee Pam Grier hits a pair of D.C. events, first to be honored at the "Salute Her Awards Luncheon" at the Marquis Marriott at 11 a.m. Friday, then a meet-and-greet at the Ubiq Four Mile Run working group member criticizes 'pressure' for arts district 08/23/2017 09:45am • A Four Mile Run Valley Working Group member says some colleagues and the county are trying to turn property near Jennie Dean Park into an ���arts district,��� against the wishes of others on the group. Michael Grace, who sits on the group as its liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission, sai Risky business ��� misconceptions that could put your money at risk 08/23/2017 06:24am • WASHINGTON �����It may come as a surprise that a recent Women and Money survey by Fidelity found that women are, in fact, better investors than men. After reviewing more than 8 million client accounts, Fidelity found that women investors earned 0.4 percent more than men, and they are saving more 3 Benefits of International Student Ambassadors 08/21/2017 08:00pm • On a typical day as an international student ambassador, Korean national Jun Hyuk Lee fields questions from prospective international students on everything from scholarships to academic life at the University of Michigan--Flint. International student ambassadors provide a free service to prospecti 10 Secrets of Digital Nomads Blending Work and Travel 08/21/2017 08:00pm • Keep your job while traversing the globe.If you've ever dreamed of ditching your 9-to-5 to become a digital nomad, you're not alone. According to Gallup's State of the American Workplace report published in February, 43 percent of the more than 15,000 U.S. employees surveyed reported working remotel 10 Red Flags an Online Degree Program Is Fake 08/21/2017 08:00pm • Avoid Falling for Online Education ScamsWhen it comes to choosing an online degree program, there are a lot of options, and experts say thorough research is essential. Many fraudulent options -- also known as diploma mills -- exist that allow students to easily earn a credential with little to no va How to Overcome Your Credit Card Fears 08/20/2017 08:00pm • Debt running wild can certainly be a scary thing. Americans are facing a record level of indebtedness, with balances having risen continuously over the past three years to $12.8 trillion, as of June 30, 2017, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Credit card debt alone totals about $78 What to look for in a smart thermostat 08/17/2017 02:27pm • Q: How should I decide which smart thermostat to install in my home? A: Programmable thermostats have been around for a long time, and, provided you take the time to actually program them, they can save you money. ���Smart��� thermostats take energy saving to another level because they don���t 9 Ways to Maximize Your Retirement 08/16/2017 08:00pm • When you retire, a wide array of new possibilities become available to you. You have the opportunity to create a life that's determined by your interests, desires and priorities, unencumbered by the constraint of having to earn a living. Yet many people don't take advantage of the possibilities tha Consider a Moat When Choosing Investments 08/15/2017 08:00pm • By most accounts, it was investing superstar Warren Buffett who first used the term "moat" to gauge the quality of an investment, but it's a useful concept for ordinary investors as well. Like the barrier protecting a castle, a wide moat makes an investment safer, a narrow one not so much. Since som How to Create a College Budget 08/15/2017 08:00pm • Despite all the classes offered by universities, College Budgeting 101 is rarely part of the curriculum. This is unfortunate for a few reasons, not the least of which is how expensive college is these days. Student borrowers among the class of 2016 owed an average of $27,975 each, according to the 9 Cheap European Destinations to Visit This Fall 08/13/2017 08:00pm • Discover striking fall colors, few crowds and affordable prices in these top spots.As the days of summertime beach-lazing and boardwalk-strolling shift to autumn leaf-peeping and festival-going, Europe beckons. With a dip in crowds and reduced flight and hotel prices, fall is an enticing time to jet How to Eat Gluten Again Without Your Body (or Mind) Going Nuts 08/13/2017 08:00pm • For a little over a year, Jackie Diette didn't eat gluten. In fact, the 30-year-old fashion director in New York City ate little more than vegetables, meats and healthy fats. "From expertise combined with my own research about the effects of food containing gluten, I was confident that removing it