Thbbft! Talking with 'Bloom County's' Berkeley Breathed
The cartoonist revived his popular 1980s strip thanks to a letter from Harper Lee.
The cartoonist revived his popular 1980s strip thanks to a letter from Harper Lee.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—The idea of free college is garnering more attention as presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton works the crowd-pleasing concept into her campaign stump speeches. It was a tenet of Bernie Sanders’s attempt to secure the Democratic nomination. And it’s a prospect that seems to be gaining broader support from families as college costs and student debt rise.
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THURSDAY, Sept. 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- More than one-quarter of Americans over 50 don't exercise, a new federal report estimates, increasing their risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
THURSDAY, Sept. 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Engaging Americans at high risk for heart disease in aggressive efforts to lower their blood pressure could save more than 100,000 lives a year, a new analysis indicates.
THURSDAY, Sept. 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Almost 10 million U.S. adults seriously thought about committing suicide last year, federal health officials reported Thursday.
THURSDAY, Sept. 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- More than one-quarter of Americans over 50 don't exercise, a new federal report estimates, increasing their risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
THURSDAY, Sept. 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Engaging Americans at high risk for heart disease in aggressive efforts to lower their blood pressure could save more than 100,000 lives a year, a new analysis indicates.
THURSDAY, Sept. 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Almost 10 million U.S. adults seriously thought about committing suicide last year, federal health officials reported Thursday.
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Olive Garden's never-ending pasta passes are back.
For $100, the passes provide seven weeks of unlimited pasta, sauces and other toppings, soup or salad, breadsticks, and Coca-Cola soft drinks.
Last year, Olive Garden sold all 2,000 pasta passes in a matter of seconds online.
So this year, the company is increasing the number of passes available to 21,000.
The passes go on sale Thursday, September 15 at 2 p.m. They will be available for purchase... Читать дальше...
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Let's say you've made all the right financial decisions. You've built up a cushy nest egg, you've managed to pay off the mortgage, and you're ready to kick the 9-to-5 and ease into a very comfortable retirement. Congratulations! You're doing better than most Americans.
But now you face another crucial decision: Where to put down your retirement roots.
Depending on your passions, health, climate preferences, and family situation, a great city to retire in can take on many forms... Читать дальше...
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Today is National Accounting Day, and it's the perfect time to celebrate the brave souls who balance our books, sort out our files, and lead the way through tax season.
To thank the pros who crunch the numbers so we don't have to, we polled accountants and auditors and scoured the web to round up 26 jokes that only accountants will love.
Justin Sullivan / Staff / Getty Images1. Welcome to the accounting department, where everybody counts.
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First came the awe and elation at my wife's pregnancy. We were finally starting a family!
In the next moment, an "Oh s--t!" panic sunk in.
To counter the fear of becoming new parents we both read. And read and read and read.
We rounded up about a dozen science-backed books, scanned countless research studies, downloaded pregnancy apps, and shared hundreds of articles with each other over the following months.
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Disney Channel Star Jenna Ortega Gets Personal for Hispanic Heritage Month (Exclusive Video) “Stuck in the Middle” star Jenna Ortega introduces her large family and their traditions in a short video airing Thursday on the Disney Channel as part of a week-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The video introduces the Ortega clan and their hobbies and traditions, including cooking authentic Mexican food and getting really competitive at soccer. In addition to her role on “Stuck in the Middle,”... Читать дальше...
An FBI agent in Seattle who posed as an Associated Press reporter in 2007 during an investigation didn't violate agency policy that existed at the time, the Justice Department's inspector general said in a new report.
BALTIMORE (1-0) at CLEVELAND (0-1)
BALTIMORE (1-0) at CLEVELAND (0-1)
BALTIMORE (1-0) at CLEVELAND (0-1)
BALTIMORE (1-0) at CLEVELAND (0-1)
Rosberg also believes the new owners are well positioned to exploit fresh markets for Formula One, away from its traditional fan bases.
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If you have a desk job in corporate America, chances are your eyes are glued to a computer screen most of the day.
While most of us just accept this as "part of the job," it certainly isn't something everyone aspires to or enjoys.
However, if staring at a computer all day is something you find to be completely intolerable — or you're just not all that tech savvy — there are certain jobs you'll want to avoid.
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HOUSTON (AP) — Relatives of Sandra Bland, a black woman who died last summer in a Texas jail after a contentious traffic stop, have reached a $1.9 million settlement in their wrongful-death lawsuit, the family's attorney told a Houston television…
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Donald Trump laid out an ambitious economic plan, targeting economic growth near 4 percent, an economic boom he said would create 25 million new jobs.
Warren wants answers from Justice, FBI about why they never acted on recommendations to prosecute top Wall Street executives.