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Eight African Americans Earn Truman Scholarships for Graduate Study in 2017

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation has announced the selection of the 2017 Truman Scholars. Each Truman Scholar is awarded up to $30,000 for graduate study. They also receive priority admission to several top-tier graduate schools, have career and graduate school counseling opportunities, and are fast-tracked for internships within the federal government.

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HYUNDAI CRADLE GEARS UP FOR 8TH MOBILITY INNOVATORS FORUM, EXPLORING 'RE-VISION & RE-VALUE'

Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley will host the 8th Mobility Innovators Forum on November 2nd at the Fort Mason Center, San Francisco Participants to share insights on emerging mobility innovations and reevaluate the visions and values within the mobility industry today Series of talks on diverse topics such as future of robotics, higher level of product design, entrepreneurial reinvention through first principles, and role of developers in future of mobility Anyone interested in joining can register via the website or join the livestream in order to watch the conference virtually.

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Velvet Taco - Free Chips and Queso

FREE Queso for Fans who Sign Up for “The Velvet Room” Loyalty Program

Velvet Taco, the trendsetting, elevated, taco restaurant serving unique, globally inspired recipes, celebrates National Queso Day on September 20, 2022, and they’re inviting their fans to join them.

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Bank of America and Rebuilding Together Houston Team Up to Aid Residents Amid Dangerous Heat Wave

Bank Grant Helping Families Combat High Temperatures at Home with AC Units, Fans

Bank of America (BofA) is giving Rebuilding Together Houston (RTH) a $30,000 grant to provide window AC/heater units to the most in-need low-income homeowners in underserved neighborhoods. The record-breaking summer heat is threatening low-income Houston area residents more than ever. The AC units will be given to families living at or below the poverty level in aging homes with inefficient temperature control and poor air quality, as they are most at risk for health and safety challenges.

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Discovering the Charming Charisma of Door County: A Year-Round Getaway Guide

Nestled on the eastern edge of Wisconsin, Door County is a hidden gem that captivates visitors with its breathtaking natural beauty, quaint villages, and vibrant arts scene. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or simply a relaxing escape, this enchanting peninsula offers a little something for everyone. Join us as we explore some of the highlights of Door County, from delightful playhouses to mouthwatering dining experiences, and everything in between.

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Houston’s Third Ward Prodigy & Multi Talented “The Biggest Brandon” Performing “Live” at the 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch

One of Houston’s brightest stars, “The Biggest Brandon” will be performing “live” at R&K Reception Hall, 911 Normandy St. 77015 on Sunday, May 14th, 2023 from 12pm to 4pm. Tickets are available at https://mothersdayjazzbrunch2023.eventbrite.com.

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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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Revolutionizing Health Care Efficiency: Amazon's 'Badge Pay' Brings JUST WALK OUT Technology to Hospitals

Amazon has once again innovated convenience and efficiency, this time for the healthcare sector. Its trailblazing Just Walk Out technology, initially crafted to eliminate the hassle of checkout lines for retailers and customers, has now been ingeniously adapted to serve doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff with the introduction of 'badge pay.'

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Mark Zuckerberg made $3 billion while he sat for Congress' questions

The verdict from Wall Street is in -- and investors clearly think Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was the winner after ten hours of testimony in Congress Tuesday and Wednesday.

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South Carolina Students Punished for Spelling 'rape' with Letters Sprayed On Their Chests

Four South Carolina high school students have been punished for sharing a picture on social media that appears to advocate sexual assault.

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Uptown Houston Holiday Lighting Fireworks Postponed Until 2019

Due to the construction of Post Oak Boulevard, the Annual Uptown Houston Holiday Lighting event, held on Thanksgiving evening, is being postponed until 2019. Post Oak Boulevard is currently being rebuilt into an exquisitely designed Grand Boulevard.

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METRO Provides Free Round-Trip Service to the Polls on Election Day

Registered voters can hop on board METRO for a free round-trip ride to the voting booth on Election Day, Nov. 7.

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uBreakiFix Brings Professional Tech Repair to Nebraska Furniture Mart

Industry-Leading Tech Repair Brand Opens Doors within NFM’s Dallas-Fort Worth Location

Leading tech repair brand uBreakiFix has partnered with North America’s largest home furnishing and appliance retailer, Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), to bring high quality electronics support to NFM’s Dallas-Fort Worth location. uBreakiFix allows NFM customers the convenience of professional, same-day device repair on site while they shop.

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Why the GOP Wants to Steal Your Vote?

Trick or treat is the time old tradition where children put on costumes and knock on doors in hopes of getting a treat of candy and not a trick. For the last four years, Americans have been in a sort of a game of Halloween minus the costumes. Donald Trump has been supplying all the tricks of lies, policy changes, and false claims but no treats!

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CEOs of Google, Twitter and Facebook grilled in Senate hearing

A Senate Commerce Committee hearing with the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter is underway on Wednesday amid cries of conservative bias and threats to change a crucial law, known as Section 230, that protects the companies' ability to moderate content as they see fit. The tech CEOs appeared via video.

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Trump is right about collusion

We have now gone from months of confident proclamations from President Donald Trump of "NO COLLUSION" to the much meeker "Collusion is not a crime."

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This High School Science Lesson Will Explain Why We All Feel An Energy Slump

Most of us wake up tired. We feel like we can’t get past 3 p.m. without a caffeine boost. We all know we have an energy deficiency. But what we don’t realize is that many of the lifestyle choices we make deplete our cells’ energy source. We’re deficient in ATP, which is what fuels every cell in our bodies. It’s the energy currency of life. And thankfully, there’s a way to encourage our bodies to make more of it.

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Hennessy Commissions Famed Artist Jonone to Design 2017 Very Special Limited Bottle

Artist JonOne Brings Color to the Mix with the Seventh Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition Bottle

Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac, is proud to announce urban artist JonOne as the designer of the 2017 Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition bottle. The custom-designed bottle, launching across the U.S. in July 2017, will be sold in almost 50 countries worldwide. The Limited Edition release by JonOne, which features a colorful, vibrant design, is the seventh in an ongoing series of collaborations between Hennessy V.S and several internationally renowned artists.

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Man Arrested At Rihanna’s NYC Penthouse

A man was arrested Tuesday at a New York City apartment building where Rihanna has a penthouse.

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Houston Restaurants Featured in New Food Network Series

Two Houston area restaurants are featured in a new Food Network series, "Comfort Food Tour," hosted by Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey, launching Saturday. The first episode, airing at 8 p.m., will showcase The Rosehill Beer Garden in Cypress where food trucks offer patrons a wide variety of comfort classics.