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Pope Retires, Kidney Health, Non-Interview with Superintendent Joshua Starr: Blog Roundup

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Pope Benedict Becomes First Pope in 600 Years to Retire

As with many of us, the resignation of Pope Benedict was a shock. With that shock, there is much awe. There is much to be thankful. Those who are not Roman Catholic, or are in communion with Rome, may not understand this and that is to be expected.

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Maryland's Municipal Public Ethics Laws are in Danger: You Can Help

So, would you like to know more about your elected officials' conflicts of interest, or less?  If some people get what they want in Annapolis this year, you'll be knowing a whole lot less.  You can help stop this from happening.

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Targeting Hispanics, But Not Blacks

I have been extremely critical of President Obama for using the Black community as his personal political pawn.  I have been just as critical of the Black community’s acceptance of that treatment.  There are so many other issues I would like to write about—Africa, economics, international trade, etc.  – but I feel compelled to speak out when there is an injustice being perpetrated against my community, especially from within.

Starr Kicks Me to the Curb: The Non-Interview

For this blog, I recently emailed the Montgomery County Public Schools and requested an interview with Superintendent Joshua Starr. My hope was to sit and chat with Dr. Starr about achievement gaps. He seems to talk endlessly about this issue with all sorts of people; so why not me?

5 Simple Ways to Protect Your Kidneys

Twenty six million American adults suffer from kidney disease and millions more are at risk. Worse, as Type 2 diabetes and obesity rates continue to soar, kidney disease will become even more prevalent. But the news isn’t all bad. There are steps you can take to reduce your risk.

Montgomery County Humane Society Featured Pets for March 1

Woof woof! I’m telling ya right now, I’m the cutest little doggy ever. I will always be happy to see you, and may even greet you by walking around on my hind legs! I’m very happy and active so I love to run around and play.

Lead Generation Webinars - Opportunity Producer or Waste of Time?

A common business development strategy used today is lead generation webinars. The idea behind them is to attract mass audiences to virtual events and then have the salespeople pursue the registrant lists to convert them into sales.


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