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Exams. Pop quizzes. Homework. School can be a pain in the neck, figuratively. But if school is literally causing problems for your neck or back, your backpack may be to blame.
10 things to consider including in a will
Discourage your parents from trying to save money by having a joint will, in which each one leaves all money and property to the other. Each parent should have a separate will — and consider covering the key points discussed below.
Peachtree City man loses 30 pounds
In just eight weeks, Sgt. Maj. Randy St. Cyr went from 200 pounds to 168. “No special diet plan, just 1,700 calories a day,” he says.
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When the weather turns chilly, our thoughts turn to steaming bowls of soup. Who has the best?
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Swine flu claims its first feline victim
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Police bust pot growers next door to station
Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department say they discovered a marijuana growing operation just feet away from one of its stations. They say the pot growers went to great lengths to keep their set up concealed. (AP/Nov. 19)
Police: Bongs disguised as Christmas ornaments
U.S.Customs officials say they got a surprise when they found 316,000 glass bongs disguised as Christmas decorations at the Los Angeles harbor. The drug pipes were shipped from China and are estimated to be worth more than $2.6 million. (AP/Nov. 19)
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