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A Healthy Way to Work

Improve health and performance at the office

Between the hours staring at a computer screen and the nearly constant temptation of treats in the breakroom, most offices are not known for fitness and health. However, work is where most Americans spend at least one-third of their days, and it’s a place where simple changes can make a big difference.

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100 Houston Children to Celebrate the Holidays at 6th Annual Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party

The 6th annual H-E-B Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party, the city’s only free ice-skating party for children from underserved communities, takes place 4 - 6 p.m. Tues., Dec., 14, at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney.

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Houston Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Chinatown Jugging

A Houston man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for his role in three attacks, including one in Houston’s Chinatown that left a woman paralyzed, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today.

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Comcast Corporation Names Broderick D. Johnson Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Executive Vice President, Digital Equity

Comcast Corporation announced today that Broderick D. Johnson will join the company as Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Executive Vice President, Digital Equity. Mr. Johnson will oversee the company’s Public Policy team in Washington, DC, and will take overall responsibility for Comcast’s leading role in the digital equity space. He will report to Tom Reid, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. Mr. Johnson will succeed Rebecca Arbogast leading the Public Policy team and will work in concert with Mitch Rose, Executive Vice President, Federal Government Affairs who oversees the company’s legislative and regulatory teams.

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Family of Missing Former FBI Agent Sues Iran for Kidnapping and Torture

The family of a former FBI agent who disappeared in Iran a decade ago is suing the country, according to court documents obtained by CNN.

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Rwandan court acquits prominent opposition leader of forgery, incitement

Diane Rwigara, the 37-year-old human rights activist who had once hoped to run for the Rwandan presidency, has been acquitted of charges of fraud and inciting insurrection.

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John Witherspoon, Comedian, and Actor Who Starred in ‘Friday,’ Has Died at 77

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, whose hilarious takes on father-figure characters made for iconic scenes in a number of movies and television shows including "Friday," died at his home Tuesday, a family spokesperson told CNN.

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“You Can’t Go Wrong Doing Right: How a Child of Poverty Rose to the White House and Helped Change the World” by Robert J. Brown

Do unto others. Three words that are a shorthand reminder to be nice and treat people in the manner that you’d want to be treated. Do unto others and make life smoother. Be good, and be of service because, as Robert J. Brown reminds readers, “You Can’t Do Wrong Doing Right.”

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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

It doesn’t start with a big bang, but it ends with one. Coming off the heels of the phenomenally successful, $1.4B grossing Top Gun: Maverick, expectations for this Tom Cruise vehicle to ignite the summer box office are high. Will it make a billion dollars? Only audiences will decide.

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Orlando Tragedy: Two Officers Remembered

One officer was a mother known for working with youth in the Orlando community. The other was a hulking former college football player known as "Big Norm."

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When a 5-year-old returned to school for the first time after his police officer dad's death, 70 cops stood beside him

Dakota Pitts really didn't want to show up to school alone. It was his first day back to class since his police officer dad was killed in the line of duty. So, Dakota asked his mom whether one of his dad's fellow police officers could escort him to Sullivan Elementary School in western Indiana.

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Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa: Your Dreamy Dwelling Awaits!

After being dismayed by a hurricane and left abandoned for nearly two decades, the old Holiday Inn on North East Ocean Boulevard had become an eyesore. For many vacation goers and locals of Jensen Beach, the property held fond memories of days on the beach, fun times in the pool, and beautiful ocean balcony views.

New Generation of Protest Holds Great Promise for America

The inspiring rise of a new generation protesting against racial injustice is driving a new era of change in America, like the generation that emerged 60 years ago to build the civil rights movement of that time. July 16, 1960 is marked in my memory: that is the day I joined seven other friends to walk into the whites-only Greenville Library, and be arrested for violating the segregation laws.

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Katy native serves aboard forward-deployed Navy warship in Japan

Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Scott, a native of Katy, Texas, serves in Japan aboard a forward-deployed U.S. Navy warship.

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Statement on Astroworld Concert Tragedy

A Harris County grand jury on Thursday issued six no-bills related to the deaths of 10 spectators, two of whom were younger than 15, at the 2021 Astroworld concert, which means that no criminal charges will be filed in the incident, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Family and friends mourn young officer killed on duty

Law enforcement agencies are looking for the person responsible for hitting and killing a Metro East officer Wednesday morning.

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Congressman Al Green Speaks at Houston Women’s March

On Saturday, January 21, 2017, Congressman Al Green (TX-9) was proud to join the Houston Women’s March to support patriotic citizenship and equal rights for all. He addressed the thousands at the beginning of the Houston Women’s March with a rousing speech, then joined the marchers as they journeyed to the steps of City Hall. He later highlighted the importance of our diverse communities in the political process when he spoke on the steps of City Hall.

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The judgmental mom is little more than a stereotype

It's quite possible that, by the time I had my first child, I had read more articles about navigating relationships with other moms than ones about navigating my relationship with my baby. Parent media is full of stories about moms who "judge," "shame," "clap back" and are at "war" with other mothers.

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Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala

“Celebrating 49 Years of Excellence”

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will celebrate 49 years of providing services to the Greater Houston community on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 with its Equal Opportunity Day Gala featuring a dinner, Honoree recognition and entertainment. The event will be held in the Ballroom of the Americas at the Hilton Americas Hotel, beginning at 6 p.m. with a reception, followed by the program and dinner at 7:00 pm. This year’s featured entertainment will be Texas Southern University.

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Neymar on target as Brazil defeats Mexico to reach World Cup last eight

In a World Cup which has had little respect for pedigree, Brazil made sure it did not become the latest heavyweight to fall with a 2-0 win over Mexico to reach the quarterfinals in Russia.