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Find the Career that Fits Perfectly: The Tools are at Your Fingertips
Why do so many people stay in unrewarding careers? Fear of change? Lack of updated skills? Whatever the case, staying in an unfulfilling job prevents you from doing what you really want to do. The pandemic taught us that we can pivot and innovate faster than we ever thought possible, so why not restart your career with a renewed vision and a clearer path forward?
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YMCA of Greater Houston Food Distribution Sites for the Week of August 17
YMCA of Greater Houston will be distributing food at the following sites for the week of August 17. The YMCA has partnered with the Houston Food Bank, Montgomery County Food Bank, Brighter Bites, Interfaith Ministries and other partners to provide critical food and supplies to thousands of families throughout the city.
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A couple wants a wedding with 175 guests during a pandemic. A New York judge will decide if they can
The Covid-19 pandemic is imposing knotty complications on seemingly everything -- including weddings. Take the case of two couples in New York state who sued to hold their weddings at their desired venue with the number of guests they wanted.
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The 2020 NBA playoffs tip off today. Here's how you can watch and what you need to know
Get ready for wall-to-wall basketball. After officially resuming the 2019-20 NBA season on July 30, the regular season has ended and the 2020 NBA playoffs tip off Monday with a full slate of games.
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An offseason trade between Houston and Oklahoma City adds more drama to this series./Credit: Mike Ehrmann/Pool/AP
Published on August 17, 2020
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Charges expected in unsolved 2002 murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, source says
Prosecutors are set to announce charges against two people in the unsolved murder of Jam Master Jay, the pioneering DJ of Run-DMC who was killed in 2002, according to a law enforcement source.
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Career and Technical Education Center in Alamance County adapts as school year begins virtually
Most schools are starting the school year remotely. While online learning works well for some classes, for others that are designed to be hands-on, teachers are having to get creative.
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School bus stress: transportation companies are concerned about school-year uncertainty
The buses are still big and yellow at Pocono Transportation in Covington Township, but the rides this year will be unlike any others.
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Trump 'enthusiastic' over unproven coronavirus therapeutic, MyPillow creator says
President Donald Trump and Mike Lindell, the creator of MyPillow and an avowed supporter, participated in a July meeting at the White House regarding the use of oleandrin as a potential therapeutic for coronavirus, Lindell confirmed to CNN.
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Las Vegas police investigate stabbing at Venetian hotel and casino
Las Vegas police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday night at the Venetian Hotel and Casino.
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Denver city councilwoman proposes replacing Denver Police Department with ‘Peace Force’
Denver City Council members are set to discuss a proposal to defund the Denver Police Department on Monday, and replace it with a Peace Force.
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Man tried to kidnap WWE star Sonya Deville in her Florida home, authorities say
A South Carolina man obsessed with WWE star Sonya Deville was arrested Sunday after he drove to Florida and, armed with a knife, plastic zip ties, duct tape and Mace, tried to kidnap the wrestler in her home, authorities said.
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How to watch the Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is this week, and it won't look like any other in history. Democrats have moved their convention online because of health concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Joe Biden will accept the Democratic nomination for president in a virtual address.
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It’s Your Birthday
The Astros celebrated catcher Martin Maldonado’s birthday with a walk-off win
Kyle Tucker capped off a great birthday weekend for his teammate Martin Maldonado. His walk-off homerun in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Astros (11-10) a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners (7-16) and capped off a sweep of the series. Houston is now on a four-game winning streak and have won five out of the six games they have played in Minute Made Park.
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Kyle Tucker -Photo Credit/Houston Astros
Published on August 17, 2020
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Kyle Tucker -Photo Credit/Houston Astros
Published on August 17, 2020
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A Major League Winning Streak
Astros defeat the Mariners to win third game in a row
One of my favorite movies of all-times is Major League II, staring Omar Epps, Charlie Sheen, and James Gammon who played the manager of the Cleveland Indians.
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Published on August 16, 2020
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Alvarez’s return to the lineup wakes Astros bats up in victory over the Mariners
I have a friend that I have known for over 20-plus years of my life that I just refuse to lose any competitive events to. No matter if it’s video games, cards, board games, kick ball, etc. I am not losing. It must feel that way every time the Houston Astros (9-10) face the Seattle Mariners (7-14). The Astros used a strong first inning offensive outburst to defeat the Mariners 11-1 on Friday night at Minute Maid Park.
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Published on August 15, 2020
