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Genius Turner
Taxing NYC's Busiest Streets: Life in America's Most Expensive City
Entering Manhattan's busiest streets could come at a price. New York City — "Hey, you ever seen someone famous on the subway?" my uncle asked me during Thanksgiving. After I reeled off half a dozen notable names, my uncle scratched his head.
What the New ‘Artificial Intelligence Action Plan’ Means for New Yorkers
Mayor Adams hopes the new AI plan will “improve" NYC's government. New York City — Let's face it, we've all seen our share of doomsday, robots-take-over-the-world flicks. Scary stuff. Intelligence is as intelligence does, after all. So if robots can beat us playing chess, why can't they beat us at life, too?
Magic Becoming a Billionaire Reveals an Important Life Lesson
Johnson mastered a key principle from Think & Grow Rich. Los Angeles, CA — "Former NBA star and investor Magic Johnson is officially a billionaire," CNN reports. When considering Johnson earned less than $40 million playing in the NBA, the feat is all the more remarkable.
Magic's NFL Ownership: A Step Towards MLK's Dream
WASHINGTON D.C. — Before the world ever heard of LeBron, there was Magic. Johnson's NBA career was so stellar that even James admits the Laker-great played a huge role in his joining the team. Indeed, with 5 championships and 3 MVPs, Magic Johnson is hands down the greatest point guard in NBA history!
Graduates of NYC's Ivy League Law School Make More Money Than Harvard & Yale
NYC's Columbia Univ. may be the most underrated Ivy League School in history. New York City — When most people think of colas, they think of Coca-Cola... When most people think of search engines, they think of Google... When most people think of Ivy League Schools, they think of Harvard...
Why NYC Plans to Convert Parts of Midtown into Housing
Mayor Adams hopes rezoning manufacturing areas in Midtown will allow more office buildings to be converted into livable housing. New York City — "The average Manhattan rent just hit a new record of $5,588 a month," reads the CNBC headline. Ouch! And that's not including utilities.
Why Mayor Adams Proposed a Record-Breaking $106.7 Billion Budget
Adams proposed the largest executive budget in city history. New York City — "Not everyone will be happy..." Mayor Adams announced. He just as well had added, while at it, that was the understatement of the century! After all, the mayor's proposed $106,700,000,000 is the largest in New York City's illustrious history.
Why Giants Fans Fear Aaron Rodgers Trade to Jets
If Jets get Rodgers, they'll instantly become NY's most popular sports team. New York City — "The Jets and Mets are cousins because both are New York's loveable losers." Ouch! Skip Bayless' comments and others of the sort reflect a harsh truth here in NYC.
Last Night — LeBron Became the Greatest, not the "Best"
Last night the NBA world crowned King James the "GOAT," not the Best. Los Angeles, CA — “LeBron James … a shot at history… And there it is!”. Brian Anderson announced the shot heard around the world, on TNT. “LeBron stands alone. The NBA’s all-time scoring record now belongs to LeBron James!”
"The Greatest" Turns 81 Today
Even in death, Muhammad Ali's legacy looms larger than ever. New York City — “I Love New York," Ali once told Robert Lipsyte, a sports writer for TheNew York Times. Indeed, Ali, known for routinely training in Gleason's Gym, lived some of his most iconic moments in the City of Dreams.
Why Some Would Rather Live in Tiny Apartments Than Move from Manhattan
With some of the most expensive rent in the world, Manhattan gives new meaning to "you get what you pay for."(Nicolás Boullosa/Flickr) Dorm-sized apartments once again show why NYC is nation's most expensive city.
How a Former Houston Rocket is Giving Back to His Hometown
James Harden and Remi Yusuf pictured serving youth at the 9th Wonder Foundation.(Remi Yusuf/ninthwonder.org) Houston, TX — Oprah once recalled a teachable moment shared with her mentor, Dr. Maya Angelou. While making biscuits, Oprah suggested opening a school in South Africa "will be my legacy."
“3rd Ward’s Queen” Turns 94 Today
For over half a century, Nannie Mae Turner has served Third Ward's community.(The author/screenshot) Houston proudly celebrates a true pillar of its historic district. Houston, TX — "Family does not necessarily mean blood relatives," said Queen Elizabeth II, "but often a description of a community, organization or nation." Indeed, from the Queen of England to 3rd Ward's Queen — spreading love reflects a royal touch.
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My writing is popular in academia (biology, psychology, etc.) and on websites such as Quora (millions of views) and Medium. Also, I'm signed to the same literary agency as Eckhart Tolle. In short, I'm an ordinary guy serving an extraordinary God. https://finalspeciescode.com/genius-turner/
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