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Libraries nationwide are succumbing to budget and service cutbacks. Discover why it's more important than ever to support these community institutions.
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Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
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Go topless this summer with strapless flip-flops.
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