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We had a drafting table in the basement when I was a kid. It was baby blue, cumbersome, the size of a compact car. I suppose my dad used...

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In recent months, stocks have fallen sharply from their record highs, with one-day drops that can rightfully be called “dizzying.” As an...

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He carefully tied his shoelaces, stretched his calves and downed 32 ounces of his favorite energy drink. It was moments before the start...

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Another school year is drawing to a close. If you have young children, you might be planning for their summer activities. But you also...