BLK Capital Management, 100% Black-Owned, Student Run Hedge Fund & Non-Profit Hosts 2020 National Winter Conference
Conference to Culminate in Stock-Pitch Competition That Will Guide BLK Capital Management’s investing Strategy This Year
BLK Capital Management, the non-profit organization that exposes young African Americans to the field of active investment, will host its 2020 National Conference on Friday, February 28th at the JP Morgan Headquarters (270 Park Ave., New York City) and Saturday, February 29th at the JP Morgan Brooklyn Office (1 MetroTech Center #1, Brooklyn, New York), from 9 AM to 5 PM daily.
Detroit-Hamtramck to be GM’s First Assembly Plant 100 Percent Devoted to Electric Vehicles
$2.2 billion investment will support 2,200 good-paying manufacturing jobs
General Motors’ (NYSE: GM) vision of an all-electric future is coming into clearer focus and gaining momentum with a $2.2 billion investment at its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to produce a variety of all-electric trucks and SUVs. GM’s first all-electric truck will be a pickup with production scheduled to begin in late 2021. This will be followed soon after by the Cruise Origin, a shared, electric, self-driving vehicle unveiled by Cruise in San Francisco last week. Detroit-Hamtramck will be GM’s first fully-dedicated electric vehicle assembly plant.
New trade agreement good for US digital products, says Baker Institute expert
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) sends a clear and welcome message acknowledging the enormous importance of digital products produced in the U.S. for sale around the world, according to a report from the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Afro-Latin Artist, Ibraim Nascimento, brings his Mixed Media and Installations exhibit to Winston Contemporary Art for Black History Month
'ALIGNMENT' A Series by Artist Ibraim Nascimento
Brazilian Artist, Ibraim Nascimento brings his mixed media and installation works to Winston Contemporary Art in a fresh, colorful, and cultural exhibit entitled Alignment. Born in Bahia, Brazil Nascimento sees Alignment as some of his best works to date.
Are Growing Pains Afflicting Your Business? How To Successfully Scale Your Company
Ambitious entrepreneurs often are determined to grow their businesses by expanding into new areas, adding new products, and increasing the size of their workforce.
Teriyaki Madness Kicks Off Miami Expansion Efforts With a Series of Openings in 2020
With One Shop Already In Operation, Two More Arriving Soon and Another Nine In Development, the Fast Casual Teriyaki Shop Concept is Bringing the Party to the City Where the Heat is On.
Wait, so you're telling us that one of the spiciest cities on earth is about to get even spicier? That's madness… Teriyaki Madness, that is. See what we did there?
Slim Chickens Launches Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich on January 27
The "Better Chicken" Franchise Continues to Satisfy its Loyal Following of "Slimthusiasts" With A New Premium Chicken Sandwich Offering
Slim Chickens, a leader in the "better chicken" segment of fast-casual restaurants, will roll out its latest limited-time menu item, the Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich, on Monday, January 27. The 100% all-natural, southern-fried chicken sandwich features the brand's beloved hand-breaded chicken breast along with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes and creamy ranch sauce on a garlic-toasted bun. The sandwich will be available at all Slim Chickens locations until March 29th.
Spec's Now Open in Porter
Grand Opening Kickoff Saturday, February 1
Texas family-owned Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods is proud to announce the grand opening of a brand new Spec’s in Porter, located at 23611 US Highway 59. To commemorate this occasion, Spec’s is inviting everyone in the area to our Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, February 1 from 11am–5pm.
Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising Benefits Companies, but Patients Even More
Analysts at the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office recently scored Speaker Nancy Pelosi's drug pricing bill, H.R. 3.
Houston Ballet Announces Its 2020-2021 Season
Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM, announces the company’s lively 2020-2021 season. Houston Ballet, continuing to paint the town gold this season, will embrace the next chapter and decade in vivid color this fall.
Rice lab turns trash into valuable graphene in a flash
‘Green’ process promises pristine graphene in bulk using waste food, plastic and other materials
That banana peel, turned into graphene, can help facilitate a massive reduction of the environmental impact of concrete and other building materials. While you're at it, toss in those plastic empties.
Veteran and military spouses given new opportunities
Rice’s Glasscock School partners with Schlumberger to award scholarships
A dozen spouses of veterans and active duty military personnel will be awarded scholarships to train for careers in human resources thanks to a partnership between Schlumberger and Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Celebrating its 35th Anniversary, Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple, Which Introduced Moviegoers to Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, Returns to Cinemas for One Day Only This February
In honor of the film’s 35th anniversary, The Color Purple returns to movie theaters nationwide during Black History Month, its first nationwide release in more than three decades. Prior to and after the film, TCM Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz will provide new commentary and insight into the making and legacy of this unforgettable movie.
Today At Apple Kicks Off New Music Lab: Remix With Khalid At Apple Stores Around The World
Learn how to create your own remix of Khalid X Disclosure "Know Your Worth" using only your iPhone and GarageBand
Khalid and Apple today officially announced Music Lab: Remix Khalid where fans around the world are invited to visit their local Apple Store and learn how to create their own unique remix of Khalid X Disclosure "Know Your Worth." Khalid announced the surprise new single over the weekend and it will be available worldwide on Apple Music beginning February 4.
Governor Abbott Appoints Scher To Texas Public Finance Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brendan Scher to the Texas Public Finance Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The authority issues and sells bonds for designated state agencies in order to finance the acquisition or construction of buildings.
Kobe Bryant, fiery NBA superstar and future Hall of Famer, is dead at 41
It's hard to believe NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, whose prodigious talent and fiery, win-at-all-costs spirit made him one of the most famous and decorated athletes in history, is gone.
Hustle Hard
Rockets get back to the basics during their current winning streak.
“We haven’t played well in a couple of weeks,” said Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers last Saturday. “The only way you can get out of it is to play hard, put your head down and go forward. We can get out of this.”
Top 5 Signs You Need a Personal Renewal
Welp. The scale is not a liar. When did your clothes stop fitting? Where did that extra weight come from? Why won’t it just go away? Stress eating, binge eating, pot luck eating, snack eating, fancy eating, just eating up any and everything. You’re not even hungry. You’re just eating to be eating. You need a new start.
Socioeconomic Factors Increasing Cervical Cancer Rates for Some in the U.S. Despite Downward Nationwide Trends
AmeriHealth Caritas Shares Advice to Help Women Prevent Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, yet a large number of Americans are still dying from it--especially black and Hispanic women. While deaths are decreasing as more women have been vaccinated against HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer, there are still an estimated 11,900 new cases of cervical cancer being diagnosed in the U.S. each year. To prevent these results, it is crucial that women keep themselves informed as recent cervical cancer testing recommendations and HPV vaccination age limit have changed.
A Classic, Slow-Cooked Meal
Whether you’re looking for a family meal or a dish to feed a different type of crowd, taking advantage of kitchen tools like your slow cooker can help take the effort out of preparation. Flavored using cranberries and oranges, this Cranberry-Orange Pork Loin is a classic dish that’s perfect for entertaining any type of group.
