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True Beauty During Critical Times of Your Life

Without questioning, going through a serious illness, you learn to know what true beauty really is, as well as true love. Who's truly there, at this most critical time of your life.

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Council Member Dave Martin's District E Newsletter - July 2017

As we head further into summer, my City Council colleagues and I continue to fight for district projects in the City of Houston's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Since being sworn into office, I continue to see, year after year, the amount of tax dollars for CIP projects allocated inequitably across the 11 council districts. This year's proposed plan, which was given to city council members late last week, shows a total of 7% of all CIP dollars going towards District E, doubling the amount of CIP dollars we received last year. Last year District E only received 3% of the total CIP dollars distributed among Council Districts.

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Chris Christie's Sunbathing Pics Clinch It: He's Stopped Caring

On Friday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ordered beaches across the Garden State closed -- a reaction to the ongoing budget impasse in the state's legislature.

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Trump, Putin and The Meeting That Could Shape the World

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been circling one another, intrigued yet at a distance, ever since the former real estate tycoon launched his convention-busting White House bid.

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Suspect in Student's Kidnapping Linked to Abduction Fantasy Web Page, FBI Says

Before Brendt Christensen allegedly kidnapped Yingying Zhang, he may have visited an online forum called "Abduction 101," with threads called "Perfect abduction fantasy" and "planning a kidnapping," an FBI agent said.

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Amtrak Train Derails Near Chambers Bay Golf Course in Washington

An Amtrak train derailed in Washington state near a well-known golf course on Sunday.

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Riding High in the Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad 4x4 Double Cab

Bungee jumping, zip lining, tight rope walking, and skydiving are just some things that you won’t catch me doing. Why? Basically, I have a fear of heights; maybe not necessarily heights but the fear of falling from a very high height. Ironically, being high is why I loved reviewing the vehicle I had this past week. The 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed had me riding high and I liked it.

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Delegitimizing His Presidency, One Tweet At a Time

It marked a rare presidential moment on a most un-presidential day -- Donald Trump stood at a podium flanked by flags as "Stars and Stripes Forever" rang out, after delivering a speech on energy.

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“Jabari Jumps” by Gaia Cornwall

You can do it. Yes, you can. You just need to take a deep breath and then blow it out. Find the courage inside yourself. Think of something else and do it. Don’t be scared. As you’ll see in “Jabari Jumps” by Gaia Cornwall, good things come to those who get brave and take the leap.

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5 Things for Friday, June 30: Trump Tweets, China, Germany, Travel Ban

It's Fourth of July weekend!! Be careful out there. Some popular fireworks have been recalled after unintended explosions. Here's what else you need Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Economic Development Mission Led by Mayor Turner Exceeds Expectations

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s vision for Houston as a high-tech innovation hub took several steps forward after a successful economic development and trade mission to Israel recently. A private meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked a discussion regarding healthcare data mining and personalized medicine. Meetings with the minister of Energy and Infrastructure and the mayors of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Beersheba and Al-Bireh focused on Smart City management, energy connections, cyber security and tourism.

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Michelle Rodriguez Threatens to Leave 'Fast & Furious' Franchise

Michelle Rodriguez is standing up for her female cast members. The actress announced on Instagram that she is prepared to leave behind her beloved role as Letty Ortiz in the hit "Fast and the Furious" franchise due to its lack of strong female voices in the series.

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Most 2014 World Cup Head Impacts Didn't Receive Concussion Protocols, Study Says

More than 3 billion people around the world tuned in to watch soccer's 2014 FIFA World Cup, during which there were 81 head collisions. And only 15% of those injured players received a concussion assessment from health care personnel, according to a report published Tuesday in JAMA.

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12 Best Restaurants in Lima, Peru

Paris perhaps? Or maybe New York, Rome or Tokyo? Naming the world's greatest gourmet city is the kind of confoundingly simple challenge that foodies could spend all night fighting over.

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Rockets Acquire Nine-Time All-Star Chris Paul

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has acquired guard Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Patrick Beverley, forward Sam Dekker, forward Montrezl Harrell, guard Darrun Hilliard, guard DeAndre Liggins, guard Lou Williams, forward Kyle Wiltjer, a future first round pick, and cash considerations.

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Aramis Ayala: Prosecutor Takes Florida Governor to Court

Just three months into her new position, prosecutor Aramis Ayala made a sweeping announcement.

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A Grandma's New Role: Raising Grandkids Amid the Heroin Epidemic

Debbie rocks her grandson, gently cradling the newborn in the specialized neonatal unit at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

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New Island Appears Off Coast of North Carolina

North Carolina's Cape Hatteras National Seashore has always been stunning, but now there's a new wonder for visitors to explore.

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Today on News One Now: GOP Health Care Bill Is A 'Hateful Promise' To Repeal And Replace Obamacare; How Dems Can Win 2018: Remember Black Voters

This morning on News One Now, host and managing editor Roland Martin interviewed Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Democratic strategist Joel Payne about the most recent news from the Congressional Budget Office regarding the catastrophic senate health care bill. If the current proposed bill were to pass, 22 million people would lose their insurance in the next decade – 15 million of which would be those covered by Medicaid. The bill would lower federal deficits by $321 billion dollars, but premiums and deductibles would go up significantly.

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What Russia's Bold Attempt to Influence the 2016 Election Says About US Political Polarization

Russia's alleged role in the 2016 presidential election is turning into a stark lesson about how America's political dysfunction is becoming a glaring national security threat.