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GMC Closes 2017 With Best Year-End Sales Since 2005

Premium Truck and SUV brand outperforms industry

GMC closed out a solid year of sales performance with a 3 percent increase in total sales year over year for 2017 and 1 percent increase in retail sales year over year. Additionally, the average transaction price (ATP) for GMC trucks and SUVs has steadily increased 35 percent over the last 10 years, from $32,600 in 2007 to $43,800 at the end of 2017, which is the highest in GMC U.S. retail history. GMC ended 2017 with a 54-day supply of inventory.

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Martin Luther King’s Legacy Honored with Day of Service

Shell Oil Company volunteers spend holiday working along with other companies & individuals

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” To honor King’s life and work and in recognition of MLK Day, Houston Food Bank is welcoming individual and corporate volunteers on Monday, January 15, 2018, which is MLK Day.

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ICYMI: Walmart Boosts Employee Wages after President Trump's Tax Cuts

"Walmart is boosting the minimum hourly wage for its U.S. employees to $11 and dishing out bonuses of up to $1,000, crediting President Trump's tax cut for enabling the move. …

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HBCU Students Compete for $50,000+ Scholarships at the 2018 HBCU Battle of the Brains™ "hackathon" – March 9-10, 2018

The Home Depot Secures 2018 HBCU Battle of the Brains Title Sponsorship

The National Black MBA Association – Austin Chapter announces Friday, March 9 – Saturday, March 10, 2018, as the 2nd Annual HBCU Battle of the Brains (HBCUBOTBrains) competition. It also announces The Home Depot as the 2018 HBCUBOTBrains title sponsor.

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Free Repair Advice Available in Harris County Jan. 15-20

As Texans repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding, FEMA and home-improvement stores in Harris County are teaming up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer.

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Enjoy a Romantic Escape this Valentine’s Day at Sofitel LA

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan your special day filled with romance and luxury. Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is offering the best options for all to enjoy, whether you are looking to spend the day with a loved one or just want to treat yourself.

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18 Big Events in Montgomery for 2018

– With more exciting events planned for 2018 than ever before, Montgomery lives up to its reputation as Capital Cool. Known for its Southern hospitality and its revitalized downtown, this riverfront capital city was the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement and has established itself as a landmark Deep South destination.

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Marry Your Prince in a Fairy Tale British Castle Wedding

Luxury Scottish wedding venue, Dundas Castle, has launched its weddings for 2018. With the year set to be one when couples seek out the most romantic and beautiful British castles for their weddings, Dundas has some dates available for 2018, including the weekend of Saturday 19 May – the date set for Harry and Meghan’s own castle wedding.

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Israeli Conductor and Dutch Violinist Make Houston Symphony Debut

Jan. 25, 27 & 28

Israeli conductor Omer Meir Wellber takes the podium as he makes his Houston Symphony debut for Tchaikovsky 4 on Jan. 25 and 27 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 2:30 p.m. in Jones Hall.

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Joint Center Commends the Appointment of Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Cory Booker to the Senate Judiciary Committee

This afternoon, the Senate Judiciary Committee announced that Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) will replace former Senator Franken as members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Southern California Mudslides: Hundreds Still Await Rescue; 15 Dead

A day after mudslides crushed several Southern California homes and left at least 15 people dead, rescuers faced a difficult task Wednesday as hundreds of people remain cut off by debris in one neighborhood and others are still missing, officials said.

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The General Public Debuts New Happy Hour Specials

Half-priced burgers and discounted cocktails available now

A new year calls for new bigger and better specials. The General Public is moving its Happy Hourly drink specials up an hour. Beginning today, guests can get the party started even earlier with EVERY drink on the menu offered at $3 from 3-4 p.m., $4 from 4-5 p.m., and $5 from 5-6 p.m.

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Five Smart Things to Do BEFORE You Start Investing

If you're a young professional starting out in your career, you may be eager to start investing right away. Slow down, says Eric Tyson, MBA, author of the new book Investing in Your 20s & 30s For Dummies®. There are a few important things you need to do to secure your financial footing BEFORE you jump into the stock market.

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Food Fight: 7 Diet Apps for Slimdown Success This New Year

Even the most well-intentioned New Year’s Resolution can quickly become nothing more than a fond memory if you do not have a solid plan in place to keep you motivated and on track. Recent high-profile reports cite the downright sobering statistic that fully 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. If weight-loss is on your list of resolutions for 2018, you’ll definitely want to check out the 7 apps below. Have a plan, work that plan, and let these apps help you successfully hit your goals, stick to that resolution and even earn some cash in the process!

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Jason Taylor Foundation’s Bluapple Poetry Network receives Broward College Grant for MLK Day of Service Event “Write to Ride” Inspired by the Freedom Riders

The bluapple Poetry Network’s C.O.R.E will take to the streets in honor of the Freedom Riders with a ride of their own on Monday, January 15 as part of Broward College’s MLK Day of Service.

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Where You Live May Impact Heart Failure Risk

People living in deprived neighborhoods have a higher risk of heart failure regardless of their socioeconomic status, according to a new study.

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Bush Center Receives $10 Million Endowment Gift from Highland Capital Management to Support "Engage at the Bush Center" Public Programs Series

Collaboration Launches with Feb. 5 “Constitutional Conversations” Event, Includes Inaugural “Highland Capital Lecture” Later in 2018 Season

Highland Capital Management continues its support of the George W. Bush Presidential Center through a new $10 million endowment gift, announced today, which will help sustain the Bush Center’s series of public programs. Highland will become the presenting sponsor for the programming series, “Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Highland Capital Management,” which brings authors, thought leaders, and newsmakers to the Bush Center for lectures and discussions throughout the year. The joint announcement was made today by Bush Presidential Center CEO Kenneth Hersh and Jim Dondero, co-founder and president of Highland Capital Management.

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METRO’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule

METRO will continue its regular weekday service for METRORail, local, and commuter buses on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.

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Cannabis Taxes Could Generate $132 Billion, Create 1.1 Million Jobs by 2025

New Frontier Data, the authority in data, analytics, and business intelligence for the cannabis industry, released a new study, Cannabis In the U.S. Economy: Jobs, Growth and Tax Revenue, examining what full adult use legalization of cannabis could generate in terms of federal tax revenue and jobs for the United States economy. New Frontier Data forecasts that cannabis has the potential to create cumulatively $131.8 billion in federal tax revenue and 1.1 million new jobs by 2025.

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Celebrate Mardi Gras in Panama City Beach

Combining the excitement of an authentic Mardi Gras celebration with spectacular views of white sandy beaches and emerald water, the Panama City Beach Mardi Gras & Music Festival is fun for the whole family. The two-day, fun-filled event includes parades, costume contests, fireworks and thrilling live music on Feb. 9 - 10, 2018 at Pier Park and the Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater. Live entertainment at this year’s free, family-style festival features a headlining musical performance by New Orleans legend Aaron Neville, along with a return of the popular Krewe of Dominique Youx parade, an annual favorite.