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12 useful tips for marathon beginners

When I was on the brink of turning 30, I knew I wanted to do something to mark the occasion. Rather than take a nice relaxing vacation, I chose to do the opposite.
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Christmas cocktails that bring holiday cheer

Whether you plan on staying in or… well, staying in this Christmas season, here are some delightful Christmas cocktails that are sure to warm your insides and bring on the holiday cheer.
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Christmas movies to binge watch

Grab a warm cup of hot cocoa, a reindeer-shaped sugar cookie - or two - and snuggle up in a cozy blanket on the couch. It’s time for some Christmas movie magic!
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Earth, wind, and fire: Plan for health needs in emergencies

The COVID-19 pandemic has kept people close to home so they can avoid the contagious virus.
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Simple steps trim time from your commissary trip

Grocery shopping can be a time-consuming task to squeeze into an already busy schedule.
German immersion teacher Gabriele Arseneault talks to Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School students about a book her class read together on the first day of the 2018-19 school year. WILL MORRIS/STARS AND STRIPES
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Foreign-language, science, culinary arts among DODEA courses on chopping block

Here are some specifics about the Department of Defense Education Activity's plan to tweak staffing standards, consolidate classes with low attendance and shed more than 300 “excess” positions. The move was intended to free up funds for school needs such as infrastructure from a budget top-heavy with payroll expenses. The cuts will take...
High school students wait for the school bus in the Ikego housing area near Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. CAITLIN DOORNBOS/STARS AND STRIPES
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Planned course cuts, bigger classes at schools for military kids frustrate families, teachers

Cuts and consolidations of smaller classes at base schools worldwide have students, parents and teachers angry as electives, languages and some core classes are being cut to save costs.
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VIDEO| Japanese comfort foods great cure if you're sick

If you do get sick in Japan, the good news is that there are many delicious foods to help you feel better in no time.
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Japanese seaweed: All about 6 of Japan’s most popular varieties!

As an island nation, Japan harvests numerous types of seaweed from all around the country, such as hijiki from the crevices of rocks by the sea, and kombu from the shallow waters off the coastline.
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Taste of Japan: Crispy pork cutlet with soft, scrumptious egg

Katsudon is a popular Japanese food made with deep-fried breaded pork cutlet, egg, and seasonings over rice.
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Strange Japanese foods foreigners in Japan love

Here are some foods that may appear strange to foreigners but are quite delicious and findable in Japan.
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Simple recipes for 4 easy Japanese rice dishes

In Japan, rice has a rich history which dates back over 2000 years. It’s a staple in many traditional dishes and has become an important part of Japanese food culture.
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VIDEO| Taste of Italy: Let's cook delicious pasta in the microwave

As far as cooking is concerned, I am all for cutting corners. But, when I learned that pasta could be cooked in the microwave, I had to take it with a grain of salt.