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Trump says he will probably meet with Putin next month in Paris

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would likely meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at next month's Armistice centenary in Paris.

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Lights On Afterschool! Celebrations Planned Downtown Houston Oct. 25 Spotlight Critical Need for Afterschool

Afterschool organizations throughout greater Harris County align to put afterschool in the spotlight with a morning rally at Houston City Hall’s Legacy Room. In the evening, Harris County Department of Education’s CASE for Kids hosts an evening folk concert with the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts and Musiqa.

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Larry Fedora Of North Carolina Is The SwampButt Underwear College Football Coach On The Hot Seat For Week Two

Larry Fedora of North Carolina is the SwampButt Underwear (www.swampbutt.com) ‘College Football Coach On The Hot Seat’ for week two of the college football season. Fedora overcame stiff competition from Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin who two weeks running lost to ‘the cougars’; the first from BYU and the second belonging to Houston. The ‘quality’ of competition put Fedora over the top.

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New York Fashion Week to SwampButt Underwear: Drop Dead

SwampButt Underwear (www.swampbutt.com) owners, enthusiasts, hangers-on and even casual acquaintances were again stunned to learn that the company was not invited to participate in New York Fashion Week 2018 for the second year in a row. The 2018 NYFW takes place this week in New York City. According to on line sources the NYFW 2018 features “bold designs.” The NYFW also features “celebrities” with IMDB entries as thin as most of the models. “This is the greatest injustice in the history of everything,” said corporate spokesperson Nick Heraldson. When told that the week for men was in June and not September, Heraldson replied, “Really?”

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The Necessary Equation: Father + Mother = Healthy Baby

In addressing the infant mortality crisis, nationwide, infant deaths are 2.5 times higher for black babies than white. Maternal stress during pregnancy has been associated with increased rates of preterm delivery.

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We Must Hold Officials Responsible for Black Man's Death

This week I attended the funeral service for a 21-year-old young man, Emantic eE.J.i Bradford Jr.

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How to Reduce Bloating Within Days, the Safe Way

The holidays are finally here! And we all know that as much as we’re looking forward to the delicious food we’re about to chow down on, a lot of us are seeing friends and family for the first time in years! The holidays are a perfect time for reunions and we want people to see that we’re looking and doing well.

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LL Cool J’s Wife, “I Couldn’t Believe This Was Happening to Me”

Rapper and actor LL Cool J has been in the entertainment business since 1984 with a string of hits, awards, movies, TV shows and more under his belt. Many people can recite some of his lyrics and lines, awards and maybe even his favorite workout or foods, but most don’t know much about his, Simone Smith. With the launch of her jewelry line called SIS (Simone I. Smith) Jewelry, this mother of four is an entrepreneur and a survivor.

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“The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row” by Anthony Ray Hardin with Lara Love Hardin

You always keep your eyes on the prize. You’ve given yourself no other options and your steadfastness is your compass. What you believe will happen. What you know is truth. Say it enough, and everybody else will know, too – especially when, as in the new book “The Sun Does Shine” by Anthony Ray Hinton with Lara Love Hardin, the truth is one of innocence.

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ESPN's Jemele Hill named #NABJ18 Journalist of the Year

Jemele Hill has been selected as the 2018 Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). The annual award recognizes a black journalist who has amassed a distinguished body of work with extraordinary depth, scope and significance to the people of the African Diaspora.

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5 Ways Cooking Benefits Your Mental State

It’s no secret that cooking healthy food provides benefits to our bodies, but there’s also evidence that the act of preparing meals can benefit our minds as well.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox AWD

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is part of the automaker’s effort to provide smaller but more powerful engines to get better fuel economy.

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DIY Holiday Home Decor

The holiday season can get expensive, especially when purchasing thoughtful gifts for loved ones. The last thing you want to spend money on is generic holiday decorations that don’t make your home stand out from the rest.

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“The Self-Discipline Handbook” by Natalie Wise

Take your pick. Television, or getting that project done. Finishing tax-prep, or cruising online? Burritos, or bananas? Take your pick, life always has choices… but read “The Self-Discipline Handbook” by Natalie Wise first, and you may gain more willpower. Take a look at the closest dictionary, and you’ll see that self-discipline is basically “passion and purpose” and “doing what we think is right.” So now you know what it means… but does that make it any easier?

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“Black Fortunes” by Shomari Wills

A dollar doesn’t buy as much as it used to. Once upon a time, you could get a good steak and a drink for under ten bucks. You could buy a house for less than five figures, and it was big enough to raise a good-sized family in it. A dollar used to stretch farther, last longer, buy more, and in the new book “Black Fortunes” by Shomari Wills, it took fewer dollars to make someone rich.

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“Putting Your Employees First” by Michael Bergdahl

Your office looks like Grand Central Station at rush hour. Like that iconic location, you see many people who are older and have been around the block enough times to know the work-score. You also have younger, less-experienced people whose career journeys are just beginning. So how do you best manage a diverse group of employees like that? Read “Putting Your Employees First” by Michael Bergdahl and find out.

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Brighten Up Your Brunch Menu

Waking up early is hardly anyone’s favorite thing to do, especially on the weekends. Instead of planning an elaborate menu for brunch with family and friends, keep your plans simple and hit that snooze button. Transform a favorite recipe with new, inspired ingredients instead of traditional brunch fare.

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“The Adventures of Wrong Man and Power Girl!” by C. Alexander London, illustrated by Frank Morrison

You are a pretty super kid. Mom and Dad say that all the time because you’re kind, smart, and you always like to help others when they need an extra hand. Even so, there are times when you might help too much and in the new book “The Adventures of Wrong Man and Power Girl!” by C. Alexander London, illustrated by Frank Morrison, mistakes happen.

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Gifts for Every Mom

From every skinned-up knee when you were small to nearly every celebration throughout life, she is always there. Mothers are consistently there cheering you on and supporting you. Mothers are strong, fearless and kind, and Mother’s Day is your day to give back to them for all they’ve done and show them how much those moments mean to you.

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“Slugfest: Inside the Epic 50-Year Battle Between Marvel and DC” by Reed Tucker

A superhero. Sure, a superhero! Someone who can leap tall problems in a single bound. An invincible mutant who can handle customers, recall conversations in great detail, dispense product in minutes, and stop time in the break room. Yep, for sure, that’s what your business needs, so read “Slugfest” by Reed Tucker.