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All Eyes on Private Equity for Long-Term Returns 11/29/2022 07:00pm • The outlook is bright for private equity investing in the coming decade. BlackRock's central expected return for private equity as an asset class is 11.2% over the next 10 years. For the same time period, BlackRock anticipates a return of 8.8% for U.S. equities and an 8% return for a global, balance How to Highlight Military Experience When Applying to Medical School 11/29/2022 07:00pm • Some premedical students have military experience before applying to medical school. Their military backgrounds provide rich stories and unique perspectives that should be showcased in medical school essays and interviews. Medical school applicants can discuss values they exemplified and skills they 9 Growth Stocks That Also Pay Dividends 11/29/2022 07:00pm • Impressive fundamentals don't have to come at the cost of dividends.Growth stocks are companies that have expanding revenue and profits because they are winning new business. And generally speaking, this often means investing heavily in the future of the business by researching new products and hiri Foods That Are Good for Your Eyes 11/29/2022 07:00pm • Bugs Bunny knows what to eat for eye health. Anyone who's ever watched the cartoon rabbit Bugs Bunny munching on a carrot likely knows that the orange-colored vegetable is good for your eye health. Carrots are a great source of vitamin A, which is crucial for eye health. "Without enough vitamin A, y Bethesda 'Tempest' mixes Shakespeare words, Tom Waits music, Penn & Teller magic 11/29/2022 12:40pm • Imagine Shakespeare words mixed with Tom Waits music and Penn & Teller magic. That's the dazzling conceit of "The Tempest" at Round House Theatre in Bethesda. "This is Shakespeare's most magical show," co-director Aaron Posner told WTOP. "Prospero, the central character, is a magicia Hershey wrests top Md. Senate Republican post from Simonaire 11/29/2022 04:58am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In the wake of an election that saw Senate Republicans lose two seats, members of the caucus voted to elect new leadership on Monday.  The How to Decide Where to Live 11/28/2022 07:00pm • Sometimes you're ready for a change to a new city, and sometimes that change is thrust upon you. Whether you're carefully weighing your options to find the city where you want to live for the next 10 years or you're trying to decide if a cross-country job offer is worth uprooting your life, there ar How to Care for Your Yard and Garden in Winter 11/28/2022 07:00pm • Winter can bring its own unique challenges, but as far as the landscaping goes, you're pretty much done, right? Unfortunately, depending on where you live, plant care is a year-round business. But that doesn't mean winter lawn and garden care has to be difficult or dramatic. The Hazards of WinterMos A2 Milk vs. Regular Milk: What's the Difference? 11/27/2022 07:00pm • The kinds of milk available to consumers have expanded dramatically over the past seven decades or so. In the 1960s, U.S. consumers' choices were basically limited to full-fat cow's milk and buttermilk. By the 1970s, plant-based milks and lactose-free varieties started to become available. These day Try this interval workout to avoid HIIT burnout or injuries 11/27/2022 06:02am • For many people aiming to burn a lot of calories, high-intensity interval training is the way to go. Also known as HIIT, these popular workouts feature bursts of intense activity, such as squats or lunges, followed by recovery time. A HIIT routine can torch more calories than a traditional endura How to Shovel Snow 11/24/2022 07:00pm • Snow shoveling isn't fun -- but it is important. Letting snow accumulate can keep you from work, school or other activities, and it poses a safety hazard, too. It can even damage your home and lead to costly repairs if you're not careful. Do you live in a snow-prone area? If so, being proactive is k The Best Sources for Lean Protein While on a Diet 11/24/2022 07:00pm • A balanced diet requires each of the three macronutrients: carbohydrates, fat and protein, says Amy Kimberlain, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator based in Miami who's a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Whatever diet or eating regimen you're on, protein is What Are the Causes and Symptoms of Jaundice? 11/24/2022 07:00pm • If your skin isn't its usual color, it may simply mean you've spent too much time in the sun. In some cases, though, a skin color anomaly may be something you want to get checked out by your health care provider. Lobster-like red skin is a typical sign of sunburn. Angry-looking red welts can signify Ways to Shift Your Mindset for Better Weight Loss 11/23/2022 07:00pm • For many people, losing weight is a significant challenge. If losing weight were easy, there wouldn't be so many diets and approaches to choose from. Every diet and weight-loss strategy has its pros and cons, but for any to really work, you've got to get your mind right. Quite simply, "without the r The Best Vegetable Replacements for Carbohydrates 11/23/2022 07:00pm • There's a meme going around online that says something to the effect of "if cauliflower can become pizza, then you can become anything you put your mind to." Funny, sure, but also on-trend given that one of the biggest movements in nutrition and healthy eating right now is swapping out certain veggi