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How the Jacksonville Landing shooting unfolded minute by minute on social networks
The Jacksonville, Florida, gaming tournament where two men were killed and nine others were shot Sunday started like any other high-stakes sporting event, with competitors expressing a combination of confidence, excitement and nerves as play got underway.
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Where high-level executives go to recharge
Whether they admit it or not, everyone needs to de-stress and recharge occasionally. For CEOs and other high-level executives, that can mean spending a few days at a retreat that caters to their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
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White House flag at full-staff after short McCain tribute
Just after midnight on Sunday night, the flag flying above the White House was hoisted back to full staff. Since Saturday evening, it had been positioned at half-staff to mark the death of Sen. John McCain, the former Vietnam prisoner of war and onetime Republican nominee for President. His death had sparked an outpouring of tributes from across the political spectrum, except at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, where President Donald Trump has yet to utter a word about McCain since his passing.
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John McCain, senator and former presidential candidate, dies at 81
Whenever America was in a fight during his long lifetime, John McCain was in the thick of it. McCain, who has died at the age of 81, was a naval bomber pilot, prisoner of war, conservative maverick, giant of the Senate, twice-defeated presidential candidate and an abrasive American hero with a twinkle in his eye.
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Harvey: A Year of Recovery and Remembrance
1: It takes ONE team of partners at the local, state and federal level, and from nonprofit agencies, the private sector and the survivors themselves to recover from Hurricane Harvey.
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Vanessa Williams Will Headline Theatre Under the Stars' Education Celebration
Multi-platinum recording artist and the star of television, film and the Broadway stage Vanessa Williams is coming to Houston to perform some of her greatest hits in a one-night-only intimate experience at Theatre Under The Stars’ (TUTS) 50th Anniversary Season Education Celebration! This annual event benefits The River Performing and Visual Arts Center (The River), TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (Humphreys School), and TUTS Community Engagement Programs.
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Evolution Academy: The School of Second Chances
Second chances are a gift. They are your do over to execute the lesson learned from your first opportunity. Since they are also rare any chance you get one, it shouldn’t be wasted but utilize for everything its worth.
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Early Onset Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Heart Disease & Shorter Life
Diabetes continues to present a serious burden among the Black youth of today. From the ages of 10 and younger, Black adolescents are significantly impacted by both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Reckless Posting Leads to Senseless Dying: No R.I.P.
With the World Wide Web being at everyone’s fingertips, it is an easy way for cyberbullying to take place without thinking about how one may be affected. Although cyberbullying is a thing of right now, there is also general bullying within schools.
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Interview: When Fashion Meets Rap, You Get ALZO, A Rising Star from Houston
Alec Lastrap, stage name ALZO is a multi-talented force to be reckoned with already at the start of his career. He is coming in the game with a lot of eclectic vibes and humility.
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Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke Stands Up for NFL Players Who Take a Knee During National Anthem
Rep. Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic nominee running in the 2018 Texas Senate race against Republican Ted Cruz, has taken a stance in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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There's More Than Enough Evidence of Trump's Bias
Last week, amid the continuing clamor of Trump's chaos presidency, the question of whether Trump had used the n-word became a media sensation.
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Nick Cannon On the Art of Ambition & Wild ‘N Out Live!
In this personal and eye-opening interview with Nick Cannon, the multi-hyphenate and truly self-made multi-millionaire television personality – actor – musician – deejay – media mogul opens up about transcending his childhood circumstances to become one of the most successful forces in all areas of the entertainment industry.
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How McDonalds solved its Happy Meal problem
The Happy Meal has come a long way. In response to customer backlash, lawsuits and efforts to ban toys from the kids meal, McDonald's has promised better ingredients, fewer calories and more responsible marketing.
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Starbucks will start paying employees to give back
Starbucks is paying employees to give back. The company announced on Thursday that it is testing a program that will allow some employees to spend half of their workweek at a local nonprofit.
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2019 GMC Sierra Denali Arriving at Dealerships
Bold design, segment-leading technologies and premium amenities define Sierra Denali
The all-new 2019 Sierra set the new benchmark for capability, refinement and innovation when introduced earlier this year. Now, the GMC Sierra Denali is arriving at dealerships and strengthening GMC’s position as the preeminent brand for premium truck buyers.
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Project Row Houses Announces Social Practice.Social Justice Symposium
Renowned artists, activists and thought leaders gather in Houston’s Third Ward for one-day symposium
Project Row Houses (PRH) announces its Social Practice.Social Justice symposium, which will be held on Saturday, September 8 in the Historic Eldorado Ballroom. The day-long symposium, which features panel discussions and a keynote address, brings renowned, socially-engaged artists, activists and thought leaders from across the U.S. to Houston’s Third Ward to share their insights on the role of art and creativity in the social and political landscape.
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Nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse aims to get 1,000 families back home
When Ervin Lassiter’s neighborhood was ravaged by a tornado in April 2011, members of the nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse were among the first faces he saw.
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Oscar Winner CUBA GOODING JR. to Star as 'Billy Flynn' in CHICAGO on Broadway, Oct. 6-Nov. 18
The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, (Barry & Fran Weissler, producers) will welcome Academy Award winner and Emmy nominee CUBA GOODING JR. as smooth-talking lawyer “Billy Flynn,” beginning Saturday, October 6, 2018 through Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).
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JuVee Productions Joins Capital City Black Film Festival to Present A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Death Row Case Featured in ABC Docu-series The Last Defense
Viola Davis’ and Julius Tennon’s Juvee Productions Brings Cast Members to Festival to Educate Film Enthusiasts on Creating Powerful Content to Affect Change
