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Digital Unplugging - 5 Ways to Pull the Plug
Recently, I read on social media, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” I thought about how true this statement is as I begin to do my own unplugging from the digital world.Recently, I read on social media, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” I thought about how true this statement is as I begin to do my own unplugging from the digital world.
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Why You Shouldn't Use Cotton Swabs to Clean Your Ears
The doctors' advice hasn't changed much, but it's still so unsatisfying: You should not use cotton swabs to clean your ears.
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Rex Tillerson To Put Exxon Nest Egg In a Trust Over Conflict of Interest Concerns
ExxonMobil and Rex Tillerson have announced their plan to address concerns about the huge nest egg the oil giant has promised to its former CEO.
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The Best New Restaurants for 2017
Korean barbecue in London, Danish cuisine in New York and a seafood specialist in Dubai all share one thing in common -- they're served at some of the world's hottest new restaurants for 2017.
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Trial to Begin for Pharmacist Linked to Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
More than 700 people in 20 states were diagnosed with fungal meningitis and other infections after receiving contaminated medication in 2012. Sixty-four patients in nine states died, making it the deadliest meningitis outbreak in US history.
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Search Continues for Missing Plane in Ohio
Another day of combing Lake Erie turned up empty Tuesday in a search for a small plane authorities believe crashed after taking off from a Cleveland airport.
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5 Things for Wednesday, January 4, 2017: Donald Trump, Inauguration Day, Charles Manson
Good Wednesday morning. There are just 16 more days until Inauguration Day, which brings you either great joy or great heartburn. Anyway, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Latino Leaders Ask: When Will Trump Reach Out to Hispanics?
Latino leaders around the country say they want to keep an open mind about Donald Trump's presidency, but less than one month before Inauguration Day, many are disappointed he has not done more to reach out to them.
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President-elect Trump with Ret. Gen. John Kelly who he chose to head the Department of Homeland Security. The battle over immigration policy has millions of …
Published on January 3, 2017
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Beyond the Rhetoric: 2017 Is Going To Be Fantastic!
Look forward to the new year, 2017, as light years better than 2016. The former year’s economy was challenging. Here in Chevy Chase, Maryland, one of the wealthiest communities in the nation, high end department stores closed their doors in mass
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Black Hairstylist Turned Entrepreneur Creates Snap Weave, an Innovative Patent-Pending Hair Extension System
Snap Weave allows women to create a full hairstyle of any length or texture in minutes – with no glue, needles, or installation tools!
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5 Things for Tuesday, January 3, 2017: House Republicans, Airport Computer Outage and Turkey Shooting
Gutting the watchdog and passing the blame. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Denver Broncos Head Coach Gary Kubiak Announces Retirement
Less than a year after winning the Super Bowl, Gary Kubiak is leaving his position as Denver Broncos head coach. In a press conference on Monday, an emotional Kubiak said that he was retiring from coaching because the demands of the job were becoming too much for him.
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Mayor Turner Issues Statement Regarding City of Houston Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2016
Results from the City of Houston’s most recent financial audit confirm the need for pension reform and a long-range financial plan for Houston. While the City’s assets grew in value over the past year and we received a clean opinion from our auditors, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2016 highlights the continued growth of Houston’s pension obligations.
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'Stray' Bullet Hits Texas Legislator in the Head at New Year's Celebration
A Texas lawmaker is lucky to be alive after an apparently stray bullet hit his head during a New Year's celebration early Sunday, authorities said.
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State Rep. Armando "Mando" Martinez is lucky to be alive after an apparently stray bullet hit his head during a New Year's celebration early Sunday, …
Published on January 2, 2017
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5 Things for Monday, January 2, 2017: Turkey Attack, Chicago Deaths, Queen Elizabeth
Happy New Year! We hope one of your resolutions is to keep reading about the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Texas Southern University vs Mississippi Valley State University
Photography by Vicky Pink - Texas Southern University was able to put a “W” in …
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University of Houston vs. University of Oklahoma Tailgate
Photography by Vicky Pink - University of Houston alumni showed up in big numbers to …
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Franklin’s 43rd Haircuts and Hairdos
Photography by Vicky Pink - If you look good, you feel good. Franklin Beauty School …
