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Sunday, March 25, 2018

Martin Luther King's Granddaughter Speaks at Rally

"My grandfather had a dream that his four little children would not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I have a dream that enough is enough. That this should be a gun-free world. Period." -- Yolanda Renee King, granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King at the "March for Our Lives." 

Yolanda Renee King, Granddaughter of MLK Jr., Shares Her Dream at "March for Our Lives" appeared on CBS News.




March For Our LIves Moments

"Six minutes and about 20 seconds," Parkland survivor, Emma Gonz lez, said, after breaking a six minute and twenty second silence to mark the beginning of the 'March for Our Lives' rally.  
"In a little over six minutes, 17 of our friends were taken from us, 15 were injured, and everyone, absolutely everyone in the Douglas community was forever altered."
Seven Most Memorable Moments from 'March for Our Lives' appeared on MSN News. 

Saturday, March 24, 2018



Chanting "Vote them out!" and bearing signs reading "We Are the Change," ''No More Silence" and "Keep NRA Money Out of Politics," hundreds of thousands of protesters packed Pennsylvania Avenue between the Capitol and the White House.


Parkland Students Rally to Stop Gun Violence

"No student should ever have to cover themselves with a deceased classmate to survive, but I was that student," -- Parkland shooting survivor Aalayah Eastmond said.

"And we can't only focus on school shootings though. Urban communities and low-income communities have always been hit with gun violence. I lost my uncle due to gun violence in Brooklyn 15 years ago, and nothing has changed. Columbine happened. Nothing changed. Sandy Hook happened. Nothing changed. Parkland happened. Nothing changed. -- Eastmond.

"They (Lawmakers) don't know what it's like to be 20 feet from an AR-15," --Parkland survivor Alfonso Calderon.


"Every single day you wake up and it might be a thought in your head, 'I might die today,'" -- Calderon.

March for Our Lives: Students Hold Events in Washington and Across the Nation appeared on MSN News. 


Sunday, March 11, 2018

Scholarships



Looking for scholarships? Here's a site that you can load your profile and they will send you scholarships that fit your profile: Fastweb.


Waitress Wins Scholarship for Her Kindness



"Waitress Evoni Williams worked the hectic morning shift at the Waffle House in La Marque, Texas, saving up for college. Amid clanking plates, a sizzling grill and customers on the go, an elderly man timidly asked Williams to cut his ham. She did. Someone snapped a photo that spread across social media. Now Williams has a college scholarship."


Generation Z Mobilizes Around Gun Issue



Generation Z Finds a Purpose: "People are saying that it's not time to talk about gun control, and we can respect that. Here's the time: March 24. In every single city, we are going to be marching together as students begging for our lives. This isn't about the GOP. This isn't about the Democrats. This is about the adults. We feel neglected. At this point, you're either with us or you're against us." -- Cameron Kasky, high school student at Parkland, Florida. 

A Changing of Guard: After Unthinkable Tragedy, Generation Z Emerges Loud and Clear appeared on MSN News. 

Trump Processes Florida Students' Grief As President, Parent appeared in the Associated Press. 

We Need Survival Training to Survive Active Shooter Emergencies appeared in the San Diego Union Tribune. 


Monday, February 12, 2018

Dignity



You never know where you're going to find inspiration. Reading about LA Laker's Luol Deng taught me a lot about how to handle adversity. The Player They Can't Trade Can Only Pretend to Play appeared in the Charlotte Observer.

Sunday, January 28, 2018

14 Acts of Kindness



There's enough bad news in the world. Check out these 14 stories to lift your spirits. Kindness rules!

Best Jobs for 2018



For pay and employment outlook, here are The 25 Best Jobs of 2018 according to US News & World Report. 

Thursday, January 4, 2018

Mark Cuban's Money Tips

Mark Cuban knows a little bit about money. Here are his three money tips to help you get started on the right track for 2018. This article appeared on MSN Money. 

Best Cell Phone Plans



Paying too much for cellular? Here's a guide to the best cell phone plans for your needs. The Best Cell Phone Plans appeared on The Wirecutter.

Stop Buying These Things

Do you buy multivitamins, bottled water, medications, or insecticide? Read this article to find out why you're wasting your money.

28 Things You Should Stop Buying in 2018 appeared on MSN Money.

Friday, December 22, 2017

Big Companies to Work For



The 50 Best Big Companies to Work For of 2017, According to Employees appeared in MSN Money. My 16-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter would be interested in number 43 because they play League of Legends.


Highest and Lowest Paying Jobs



Want to make good money? Become a pharmacist, data scientist, or tax manager. The lowest paying jobs are in restaurants. The 25 Highest and Lowest Paying Jobs appeared on MSN Money. 

Jobs Nobody Thinks Of



Want to make some bucks? How about being a cruise ship performer, an ethical hacker, or embalmer? 15 Odd Jobs That Pay Insanely Well appeared on MSN Money. 



Sunday, December 17, 2017

1st Grader Asks for Food & Blanket for Christmas



What does a 7-year-old girl want for Christmas? 1st Grader Asks for Food, Blanket in Heartbreaking Letter to Santa appeared on Yahoo! News.

Homeless to Billionaire



John Paul DeJoria was homeless at one point in his life. Now he is heading one of the most successful haircare companies in the world. That in itself is amazing but his values for his company are even more impressive. John Paul DeJoria Went From Homeless to Billionaire by Following Three Simple Rules appeared in MSN News.