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I Love Lucy: An American Legend
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the show’s debut, the Library of Congress presents a new exhibition, I Love Lucy: An American Legend. Ball's biographer, Kathleen Brady, relates her training by Buster Keaton who "drilled her in the mantra that was the foundation of her fabled comic timing: Listen, React, then Act." more »
Nature or Nurture: What More Likely Determines Your Longevity?
People with exceptional longevity did not have healthier habits than the comparison group in terms of body mass index, smoking, physical activity, or diet. However, for women, 9.6 percent of centenarians were obese versus 16.2 percent of the 'control' group. more »
Outsourcing the Local Library Can Lead to a Loud Backlash
LSSI has received consistently icy receptions in most of the places where it has come in and taken over. Every community has its share of library users who believe that a library system is a core function of local government, regardless of what the budget situation is. more »
Patients at Small, Isolated, Rural Hospitals More Likely to Receive Lower Quality of Care
In the first national study to examine care at critical access hospitals (CAHs) in rural areas of the US, Harvard School of Public Health researchers found that CAHs have fewer clinical capabilities, lower quality of care, and worse patient outcomes compared with other hospitals. more »
