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6:06 PM / Monday December 15, 2025

Articles by Teresa Emerson

cj speaks… A new day

January 10, 2025

By cj It is a new day. God has opened a window in your life. It is a new day in 2025 — the start of your tomorrow. Those past agendas, resolutions, ideals, opportunities, and dreams you may have set on a pedestal will be forgotten in the first 30 days of the new year….

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“Playoffs!”

January 9, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles go into the NFC Playoffs with a win against the New York Giants and some rested starters. Photo by Webster Riddick By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN After the Philadelphia Eagles’ devastating 33-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week four, the City of Philadelphia was in serious panic…

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Hanging In The Hall…The calm before the Chaos

January 7, 2025

Or, why Republicans didn’t storm the Capital, because they believe this election was conducted fairly. Vice President Kamala Harris is handed a certification as the joint session of Congress convenes to confirm the Electoral College votes, affirming President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington….

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Richard Parsons, prominent executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76

January 4, 2025

Time Warner CEO, Richard D. Parsons, participates in the White House Conference on the Economy: Financial Challenges for Today and Tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson, File) By Anick Jesdanun and Michael R. Sisak associated press NEW YORK — Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most…

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Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they’re tuning out

January 4, 2025

People watch TV screens showing a debate between Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, right on screen, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, at Sports Grill Kendall, where the Miami-Dade Democratic Hispanic Caucus had organized a watch party, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File) By David Bauder and…

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Six ways to prioritize mental wellness this year

January 4, 2025

Best Mexican Frittata with Poblanos, Potatoes and Queso Fresco BPT The new year means resolutions, reflection and recharging. It’s a fresh start, a time when new, healthier habits seem possible. This year, along with eating healthier and exercising more, prioritize your mental wellness. Hit reset and take steps to clear your mind to feel focused,…

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cj speaks…Being grateful and sharing a thank you

January 4, 2025

By cj When driving on the roads this morning to my school during site visiting, I took a moment to thank God for waking me up today and allowing me to breathe, see, and taste what the world has in store for me. I am not the author of my trials and tribulations. I am…

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