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Another Strong Jobs Report
The American economy continues its strong performance. Employers added 228,000 jobs in November, while the unemployment rate remained at a 17-year low of 4.1%, the government reported Friday.
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How Much Experience Does It Really Take to Burn Off Your Holiday Meal?
They say that ignorance is bliss… but this couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to thinking you can just exercise away your holiday feasts in no time. Before you grab a second helping of Patti’s Pies, thinking you’ll walk it off the next day, you should know that it might take more than one, two, or three sweat sessions to truly burn off your family dinner. Keep reading to learn how many calories are in some of your favorite holiday eats and to get an idea of how much sweat it actually takes to burn them off.
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LL COOL J Graduates Harvard: "It was a life-altering experience."
“Completed the Business of Entertainment media & sports program @harvardhbs. It was a life altering experience. Learning is cool… #dreamsdemandhustle #dreamsdonthavedeadlines lets go!!!! Ps. The head of the program & my professor @anitaelberse was absolutely gangster. #ironsharpensiron.”
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Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Southern California
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5 Things for December 6: Jerusalem, Olympics, John Conyers, Roy Moore, Wildfires
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35th Houston Auto Show Brings Biggest Vehicle Names to Clutch City
Jan. 24-28, 2018 at NRG Center
Texans don’t play it small, and neither is the Houston Auto Show in celebrating its 35th anniversary. More than 700 of the latest model year imports and domestic vehicles will cover the entire 700,000 square feet of the NRG Center January 24-28, 2018. Experience the anticipation of concept cars, the nostalgia of classics and ultra-luxuries, and test drive nearly 80 different vehicle models.
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Governor Abbott Announces New Golden State Foods Manufacturing Facility In Burleson
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Golden State Foods Corporation will be opening a new manufacturing and distribution facility for its Liquid Products Division in Burleson, Texas. Golden State Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the Quick Service Restaurant and retail industries. The company services more than 125,000 restaurants and stores on five continents from its 50 locations. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant offer of $900,000 has been extended to Golden State Foods contingent upon the company investing more than $19 million and the creation of 150 new jobs in Texas. The entire project, which will involve new construction and state-of-the-art design and build out is projected to exceed $70 million.
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Education Icon, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Tapped to Deliver December Commencement Address
Prairie View A&M University today announced that anthropologist, educator and museum director, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, will deliver the keynote address at the University’s 22nd Fall Commencement scheduled for December 16.
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Theater Chain Launches Netflix-like Subscription Plan
One of the biggest movie chains in America has a plan to get more people into theaters, a move that comes as Hollywood is in the midst of a box office slump and more people stay home to watch "peak TV" on Netflix, Amazon and cable networks.
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'Fire is still out of control' As Massive Blaze Forces Thousands to Evacuate
Pushed by powerful Santa Ana winds, a Southern California fire spread with explosive speed to 26,000 acres on Monday night, forcing thousands to evacuate in the dark.
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Chevrolet’s Top Tips for Transporting Your Holiday Tree
The holiday season is upon us and for many that includes a fun-filled trip with family or friends to find the perfect holiday tree. But before your tree-hunting adventure begins, it’s important to be prepared. A recently published AAA survey estimates that in the past three years 20 million Americans did not properly secure their trees to their vehicles, which may lead to accidents on the road.
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HPD Chief Acevedo Warns of Holiday Grinch, Releases Surveillance Video of Wanted Suspect
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, in partnership with retailers throughout the Houston area, has released surveillance video of a wanted suspect dubbed “The Grinch”.
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The Best Things To Do in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is about a two hours' drive from the nation's capital of Washington, D.C., and an hour from Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia and one of America's quintessential college towns.
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Walter Scott Killing: Ex-Officer Michael Slager Not a Racist, Attorney Claims
With prosecutors calling for his client to spend the rest of his life in prison, Michael Slager's attorney painted him Monday as a dedicated and professional former law enforcement officer who'd never exhibited a tinge of racism.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Houston Alumnae Chapter 16th Jazz Soiree
Photography by Vicky Pink - It was a jazzy affair at the Houston Alumnae Chapter …
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10 Reasons to Visit Plovdiv, Bulgaria's Hidden Treasure
Bulgaria's Plovdiv remains relatively unknown to most travelers, but it's beginning to appear on more and more Balkan itineraries -- and for good reason.
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US Risks Losing Artificial Intelligence Arms Race to China and Russia
More than 60 years after a space race rivalry with the Soviet Union ushered in a new era of ballistic missile development, the US is facing another "Sputnik moment" amid a rapidly escalating international competition over artificial intelligence, according to former Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work.
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Chevrolet's Top Tips for Transporting Your Holiday Tree
The holiday season is upon us and for many that includes a fun-filled trip with family or friends to find the perfect holiday tree. But before your tree-hunting adventure begins, it’s important to be prepared. A recently published AAA survey estimates that in the past three years 20 million Americans did not properly secure their trees to their vehicles, which may lead to accidents on the road.
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College Football Playoff Selection Day Report: Houston Is 2017’s 15th Best Sports City
With the College Football Playoff selection committee to release its final Top 25 ranking on Dec. 3 and the North American sports industry expected to pull in nearly $69.4 billion this year – up from $67.2 billion in 2016 – the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2017’s Best Sports Cities.
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Freebirds World Burrito Gives Back to Communities Affected By Hurricane Harvey & California Wildfires
This holiday season Freebirds World Burrito is encouraging guests to donate meals, by way of loyalty points, to those impacted by some of this year’s most devastating natural disasters.
