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He was drafted on June 17, 1986 by the Boston Celtics with the second pick in the NBA draft. University of Maryland superstar Len...It’s Time for the NFL to be Honest with Antonio Brown
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Kirk’s #GoVeggies 31-Day Challenge, Day 30: Stuck Thinking!
Many people have weird theories about food and exercise that cause them frustration and harm. It’s possible they want what’s best, but when...Kirk’s #GoVeggies 31-Day Challenge, Day 29: Good Food vs. Bad Food
This may come as a shock to you, but there is no such thing as good food or bad food. Food is...Kirk’s #GoVeggies 31-Day Challenge, Day 28: No Ketosis!
The ketogenic diets are the new craze, but they’re actually old news in a new package. The low carb, high protein diets, such...Kirk’s #GoVeggies 31-Day Challenge, Day 27: Everything in Moderation?
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Milestones Along The Way June was a great month for me (personally), all things considered. I literally saw all...Net Worth Update, April 2020: FIRE During COVID-19
The road to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) for me is paved $100,000 at a time. It took me three years to...Do You Really Want To Be Financially Free? (Part 2)
https://rss.art19.com/episodes/8d4f04eb-3e29-4296-9dcc-3b54d5de9e13.mp3 In Part 2 of our discussion about financial independence, Karen and her guest Tremell discuss the seven...Do You Want To Be Financially Free? (Part 1)
If you are lost and want to know where your personal finances stand, Karen and her guest "T-Mac" (from "Money Mondays" on...Net Worth Update: March 2020
Net Worth Update March 2020 I have to admit it’s not much fun...- Copper2Cotton
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This Day in History: June 22, Sci-Fi Maven Octavia Butler is Born
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Published in 1993, Octavia Butler imagines a world in chaos and lawlessness in 2025. The cause: climate change that sets off a chain reaction...The Half Has Never Been Told
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Ivory Coast Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly Dead at 61
Ivory Coast's Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly has died. He was 61. Coulibaly had recently returned from France, where...This Day in History: July 1st
Three African Countries Gain Independence July 1st serves as a day of independence for three African countries: Somalia,...This Day in History: June 25th
Mozambique Gains Independence in 1975 Mozambique, a southeastern African country rich in natural resources, gained independence from Portugal...The Globe Honors George Floyd
The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, has become a global spark. Floyd has become a symbol...Ghana Takes The World Robofest Championships
An all-girls robotics team from Ghana scored the top spot at the World Robofest Championship held in Southfield, Michigan.
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This Day in History: June 26th
EJ Stewart - 0Before he would simply be known as “The Captain” to Yankees fans across the world, Derek Jeter was born in New Jersey to an...This Day in History: June 20th
EJ Stewart - 0Muhammad Ali's anti-Vietnam War stance cost him his heavyweight title and nearly his freedom when an all-white jury convicted him of draft evasion on...This Day in History: June 19th
He was drafted on June 17, 1986 by the Boston Celtics with the second pick in the NBA draft. University of Maryland superstar Len...It’s Time for the NFL to be Honest with Antonio Brown
On Thursday, Bruce Arians, the coach for NFL team, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, shut down the possibility of Wide Receiver, Antonio Brown, following Tom Brady...5 Things to Know About the Basketball Africa League (BAL)
The Basketball Africa League (BAL), which was set to kick off last week but will not because of the COVID-19 pandemic, was a year...- Sports
This Day in History: June 26th
EJ Stewart - 0Before he would simply be known as “The Captain” to Yankees fans across the world, Derek Jeter was born in New Jersey to an...This Day in History: June 20th
EJ Stewart - 0Muhammad Ali's anti-Vietnam War stance cost him his heavyweight title and nearly his freedom when an all-white jury convicted him of draft evasion on...This Day in History: June 19th
He was drafted on June 17, 1986 by the Boston Celtics with the second pick in the NBA draft. University of Maryland superstar Len...It’s Time for the NFL to be Honest with Antonio Brown
On Thursday, Bruce Arians, the coach for NFL team, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, shut down the possibility of Wide Receiver, Antonio Brown, following Tom Brady...5 Things to Know About the Basketball Africa League (BAL)
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Kirk’s #GoVeggies 31-Day Challenge, Day 30: Stuck Thinking!
Many people have weird theories about food and exercise that cause them frustration and harm. It’s possible they want what’s best, but when...Kirk’s #GoVeggies 31-Day Challenge, Day 29: Good Food vs. Bad Food
This may come as a shock to you, but there is no such thing as good food or bad food. Food is...Kirk’s #GoVeggies 31-Day Challenge, Day 28: No Ketosis!
The ketogenic diets are the new craze, but they’re actually old news in a new package. The low carb, high protein diets, such...Kirk’s #GoVeggies 31-Day Challenge, Day 27: Everything in Moderation?
When I adopted a plant-based eating style in 1989, most people thought I was crazy. They believed it was way too radical...Kirk’s #GoVeggies 31-Day Challenge, Day 26: What is Processed Food?
The giant food companies like Nestle, General Mills and PepsiCo are obviously in business to make money. To do so, their products must...
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June 2020 Net Worth Update
Milestones Along The Way June was a great month for me (personally), all things considered. I literally saw all...Net Worth Update, April 2020: FIRE During COVID-19
The road to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) for me is paved $100,000 at a time. It took me three years to...Do You Really Want To Be Financially Free? (Part 2)
https://rss.art19.com/episodes/8d4f04eb-3e29-4296-9dcc-3b54d5de9e13.mp3 In Part 2 of our discussion about financial independence, Karen and her guest Tremell discuss the seven...Do You Want To Be Financially Free? (Part 1)
If you are lost and want to know where your personal finances stand, Karen and her guest "T-Mac" (from "Money Mondays" on...Net Worth Update: March 2020
Net Worth Update March 2020 I have to admit it’s not much fun...- Copper2Cotton
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This Day in History: June 22, Sci-Fi Maven Octavia Butler is Born
There wouldn’t be The Walking Dead without the works of Octavia Butler, who was one of the first to explore a world where “human zombies”...Juneteenth
Today is Juneteenth, recognized by many throughout the Global Majority as its true Independence Day. June 19, 1865, is the date that enslaved people...Favorite Five (Books)
I recently was asked on my radio show for book suggestions for young people. I like to start any book list with novels because...Apocalypse Now?
Published in 1993, Octavia Butler imagines a world in chaos and lawlessness in 2025. The cause: climate change that sets off a chain reaction...The Half Has Never Been Told
There was no stable currency. The federal government...had no no ability to tax, and so it also could not act as a national state....
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