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RodeoHouston to Reveal Custom, World-Class Concert Stage in 2018
For the first time in over 30 years, RodeoHouston will debut a new rotating concert stage on opening day, Feb. 27, 2018. Designed and fabricated by TAIT, the leading producer of live entertainment equipment in the world, the stage will feature the latest technology to boost concert presentation and fan experience.
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The New £10 Note Features Jane Austen. It's Already Sparked a Sexist Backlash
Jane Austen has officially replaced Charles Darwin as the face of Britain's £10 note.
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Over Half of Modern Presidents Never Hit An Approval Rating As Low As Trump
More than half of US presidents in the modern era never reached an approval rating as low as President Donald Trump just hit, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll and older polling data by Gallup.
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How the Republican Health Care Bill Fell Apart
The Republicans' signature campaign promise to repeal and replace Obamacare came to a screeching halt Monday night after Sens. Mike Lee of Utah and Jerry Moran of Kansas came together, shocked Capitol Hill and vowed to vote against the latest draft of the GOP's health care bill.
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Health Care State of Play: McConnell Moves On From Replace to Repeal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Monday night that the latest plans to repeal and replace Obamacare were dead and said he would attempt to hold a vote on a repeal-only bill, using essentially the same legislative language the vast majority of the GOP conference voted for last Congress.
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5 Things for Tuesday, July 18: Health Care Bill, Minneapolis Shooting, Korea Talks, Worker Visas, Mediterranean Diet
Today's a great day to indulge -- it's Caviar Day! Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Two-time Super Bowl Champion, New England Patriot Jarvis Green Debuts His New Oceans 97 Shrimp Product On QVC
Jarvis Green, and his company, Oceans 97, www.oceans97.com , will debut his U.S. wild-caught shrimp on the QVC network on July 19th between 5:00 – 6:00 pm (EDT) For the first time, Green will offer his gourmet shrimp with a choice of four special sauces that he created: Garlic Butter, Asian Chimichurri, Cajun Curry and New Orleans Style BBQ.
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R.I.P. Dr. S. Allen Counter, 63, Noted Neurophysiologist, Ethnographer and Founding Director of Harvard Foundation of Intercultural and Race Relations
S. Allen Counter, the founding director of the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations and a noted neurophysiologist, educator, and ethnographer, died on July 12. According to wikipedia.com, Counter was also known for his achievements as an explorer. In 1971, he located a group of people living in the rain forest in northern Brazil, Surinam and French Guiana; the group was descended from African slaves who had escaped from slave ships.
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City Trip: An Ideal Way to Discover Mexico’s Magnificent Ruta Maya and its Delectable Cuisine Mexico Awaits!
Break away for the Summer: an idyllic escapade throughout southeast Mexico; enjoy delectable cuisine in Hoteles City Express style
This summer season is an ideal opportunity to taste the delicacies of Mexico’s ancestral cuisine of the magnificent Ruta Maya – a region encompassing the states of Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo in the country’s southeastern region. Perfect to enjoy with family and friends, the Ruta Maya delights travelers with an extensive variety of delicacies, some recipes even dating back to the country’s pre-Columbian period.
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El Pollo Loco Announces the Grand Opening of New Restaurant in San Antonio, TX
New location marks 10th restaurant owned and operated by franchise partner AA Pollo, Inc.
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken chain, opened its newest location in San Antonio, TX today. The new restaurant, located at 151 W Bitters Road, is owned and operated by franchise partner AA Pollo, Inc. The new restaurant marks the seventh location to open in San Antonio and the 10th El Pollo Loco restaurant for franchisees Anil Yadav and Atour Eyvazian, owners of AA Pollo, Inc.
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Tired of Bullying, Youth Suicide and Social Media Violence, an Assistant Superintendent Takes Action to Make a Difference for Students and Families
On Wednesday, July 19, 2017, Dr. Sonia Cunningham Leverette hosts the virtual launch of her 5-star children’s story book, BJ’s Big Dream, written to help build confidence, discipline and problem solving skills in youth. From 10 AM to 9 PM EST, the online event includes discussions with best-selling authors, Facebook chats and giveaways of autographed books and downloads. The complete schedule of events and giveaways are available at www.bjsbigdream.com.
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MillerLite Conciertos Originales Returns with Calibre50, Yandel, Moderatto and Other Award-Winning Artists
Miller Lite Adds Chicago, Las Vegas to Free Latin Music Series with Concerts in Seven Cities
Miller Lite Conciertos Originales, the ongoing, free Latin music concert series, enters its fourth year bigger and better, spanning seven cities with even more chart-topping Latin artists. After an exciting Miami kickoff in April headlined by Billboard Latin Music Award-winning duo Zion & Lennox, Conciertos Originales is hitting the road again from June through December with various artists, starting with the best-selling Mexican group Calibre 50 in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
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Could a Gap Year After High School Make Financial Sense?
In some parts of the world, a gap year – a year-long break between high school and college – is the norm. It's starting to catch on in the U.S. as well.
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TV One's Unsung Season 11 Jagged Edge Premiere Clinches #1 Spot Among AA25-54 in 10 pm Slot
The Sunday, July 9 double episode season premiere of TV One’s original series Unsung, featuring Wyclef Jean and Jagged Edge, drove the network to post its #1 Sunday Primetime performance among P25-54, year to date. The airings of Unsung: Wyclef & Jagged Edge reached 1.4 Million total unique viewers 2+ on Sunday night. Both the Wyclef Jean and Jagged Edge episodes posted strong growth over respective prior Unsung premiere episodes, showcasing viewership growth and the power of this long-standing franchise.
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$1 Million in Marijuana Found in Brand New Ford Fusions
Word on the street is the new Ford Fusions are dope -- but not in the way you think. Authorities are looking into how marijuana worth $1 million was hidden in the trunks of brand new, Mexican-made Ford Fusions at a dealership in Ohio, according to Silverio Balzano, agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration's Youngstown office.
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5 Things for Monday, July 17, 2017: Health Care Bill, Russia, Venezuela, Iran
Today is World Emoji Day, so it's the perfect day to communicate without being bogged down by pesky words. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Rep.Jarvis Johnson Prepares to Address the District As He Host A Free Breakfast This Saturday
Texas State Representative – Jarvis Johnson has already started his freshman term in the record books, as the only freshman representative to have ever authored and passed nineteen legislations. This Saturday, July 15th , Representative Johnson continues his journey to serving District 139, as he hosts a FREE BREAKFAST, from 9AM- 11AM, at his district office, in Acres Homes ( 6112 Wheatley St. Houston, TX 77091).
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Uber's Business Is Still Growing Despite Months of Bad News, Scandals and Turmoil
Uber's business appears to be surviving the string of scandals that have plagued the ride-hailing giant. According to a report from Bloomberg, the company told investors during a 15-minute call on Tuesday that its gross bookings for rides were up 10% from the previous quarter.
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GM Intensifies Push to Train Young People for Jobs of the Future
GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra and nonprofit leaders today introduced new, innovative programs designed to encourage young people to go into technology and engineering professions and improve teacher training in STEM-related subjects. Noting rapid technological advancements in electrified and self-driving vehicles, cybersecurity and connectivity, Barra said automakers’ futures depend on a deep and diverse pool of talented engineers. Nowhere is this more true than in computer science, where women and minorities make up only a fraction of working professionals.