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Beware of 4 Red Flags of Gap Year Programs 07/12/2015 08:00pm • The gap year -- which involves delaying college to pursue an academic, career-oriented or extracurricular passion -- is an increasingly popular pastime for students. With more students investigating the possibility of taking a gap year, more programs emerge, greatly broadening the options for inter 4 Roads to Early Retirement 07/12/2015 08:00pm • The happiest workday is Friday, according to a recent study by the fitness tracker company Jawbone. And people are happier on weekends than they are during the week. In other words, people are happier when they're not working. Many of us have, for one reason or another, dreamed of early retirement. As student tuition and debt escalates, so do college presidents' salaries and perks 07/12/2015 08:23am • WASHINGTON -- Student debt continues to rise across America, but it's not stopping university presidents from taking home big sums of cash and posh perks. In Maryland and Virginia, the top wage-earner among public university presidents is the leader of the University of Maryland Baltimore, Dr. Ja Eat this, toss that: How can you tell when food is spoiled? 07/10/2015 11:45am • How long has it been since you cleaned your spice rack? Or checked on those frozen pieces of steak? Food often sits in your refrigerator, freezer and pantry for a long time. Then one day, a light bulb goes off and you start contemplating if the food is actually still edible. Hopefully, these tips wi Vacation time? 4 reasons to try a farm-to-table trip 07/10/2015 11:35am • In the dreary, snowy days of January, the southwestern border town of Yuma, Arizona, is bathed in sunshine and booked with tourists experiencing a unique vacation. The travelers harvest winter produce straight from the field, then deliver their pickings to culinary students who create a meal of loca The 2015 Audi A3 TDI: A fuel-efficient sedan with luxury features 07/10/2015 07:04am • WASHINGTON -- Earlier this week, we looked at the very sporty Audi S3 with its nearly 300 hp and AWD. It's a fast, sporty small sedan that makes you want to go too fast. The A3 with TDI gives you the same basic look of a handsome sedan, but it’s guilt-free when it comes to fuel economy. There a Are health foods making you fat? 07/09/2015 08:00pm • Supermarkets are filled with more "health foods" than ever before. Still, America's collective waistline has also reached record proportions. Unfortunately, there may be a link. Of course, that's not to say every food lining your supermarket's health-food aisle is the nutritional equivalent of a 4 Creative Ways to Get Employers' Attention 07/08/2015 08:00pm • Good news: You've probably heard by now that unemployment in the U.S. is at its lowest in seven years. Companies are actively hiring, and candidates are seeking new jobs. If you're ready to start your job search, how can you stand out from everyone else who is taking advantage of the positive situa Fat, Carbs and Protein: What's Your Macronutrient Profile? 07/07/2015 08:00pm • From the moment we wake up, with our alarm telling us what time it is, to tallying daily bills and a million things in between, our days tend to be driven by numbers. Our diets are no exception, with the constant buzz around counting calories one day and milligrams of sodium the next, distracting u Wanna spice up your commute? The new Audi S3 is packed with power 07/06/2015 07:43am • WASHINGTON — The new Audi S3 is an "in your face" sports sedan that's more aggressive than the redesigned A3. With 292-horsepower and standard all-wheel drive, the S3 also has a new look with bulging wheel arches containing bigger tires that put real power on the ground. The exterior looks very go The Dangers of E-Cigarettes -- and How to Protect Your Kids 07/05/2015 08:00pm • "Smoking cigarettes?""No, doc, not smoking.""How about e-cigs -- are you vaping?""Yep." Health care providers -- including pediatricians like me who counsel adolescents -- have conversations like this more and more often. People often believe that e-cigarettes are a good alternative to regular cigar Know if Retaking the LSAT, Updating an Application Is Necessary 07/05/2015 08:00pm • Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a monthly feature of Law Admissions Lowdown that provides admissions advice to readers who send in questions and admissions profiles. If you have a question about law school, please email me for a chance to be featured next month. Dear 5 Steps to Dump Debt During Your Senior Years 07/03/2015 09:00am • In 2013, the average household headed by someone age 55 or older had $73,211 in debt, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. While this may seem like a significant amount, 67 percent of retirees the EBRI surveyed earlier this year said their debt is not a problem. Some financial exper Shhhhh -- new bubble wrap no longer pops 07/03/2015 07:10am • WASHINGTON -- A secondary pleasure of receiving a package in the mail is disappearing, silently. The company which popularized bubble wrap is introducing a new packing material that doesn't pop when squeezed between thumb and fingers. For decades, young people and adults have enjoyed the addic Hyundai adds thrifty Sonata Eco that’s peppy, fun to drive 07/03/2015 04:28am • WASHINGTON — The Sonata was redesigned for this year. I drove the limited model earlier and came away impressed by the features and build quality, but the base 2.4 liter, four-cylinder engine wasn’t the most powerful. A smaller 1.6 liter turbo doesn’t sound like the making of a powerful ride,