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About Corky Wicks (gmail)

Educator and Community Organizer interested in Rural Economic Development with an emphasis on health initiatives.

Country’s oldest baseball stadium to host game honoring Willie Mays

MLB said Tuesday it is staging the game around the Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas in 1865. Read more…

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Chuck Cooper becomes first African American selected in NBA draft

On April 25, 1950, the Boston Celtics make Chuck Cooper, an All-American forward from Duquesne University, the first African American picked in NBA draft. With the selection, the first pick in the second round, Cooper breaks the NBA’s color barrier … Continue reading

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Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record

On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s legendary record of 714 homers. A crowd of 53,775 people, the largest in the history of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, was with Aaron that night … Continue reading

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The Rise of ChatGPT

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What If?

What if the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol had succeeded? A graphic novel is uniquely placed to answer Dominic Davies, City, University of London “Art is a powerful tool to confront the complex issues we face today,” says author … Continue reading

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Community Care Facilities for the Elderly Market (Discount up to 70%) to Record Incredible Growth during the Forecast Period 2022-2029

The latest release from WMR titled Community Care Facilities for the Elderly Market Research Report 2022-2029 contains all relevant information and Growth Factors. Providing its clients with accurate data, it provides the market outlook and helps in the making of crucial decisions. The market is … Continue reading

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Top 10 Crops Grown in the United States

On Posted on September 9, 2022 by Kayla Walden to Crops & Livestock, Farm Agriculture is a vital industry in the United States, but have you ever wondered about the country’s top crops, or just how much of them United States farmers grow each year? Scroll … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Lower Your A1C if You Have Type 2 Diabetes
A1C is a blood test that shows how well your diabetes management plan is working. Here’s how to reach a healthy number.

Sheryl Huggins SalomonBy Sheryl Huggins SalomonMedically Reviewed by Kacy Church, MDReviewed: June 16, 2022 For some, home blood sugar testing can be an important and useful tool for managing blood sugar on a day-to-day basis. Still, it only provides a … Continue reading

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A1C is a blood test that shows how well your diabetes management plan is working. Here’s how to reach a healthy number.

Is the Mediterranean Diet Best for Diabetes?

Research shows the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet is also beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. Find out how this approach can improve your blood sugar and help you lose weight — and how to get started. By Jessica MigalaMedically Reviewed by Lynn … Continue reading

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Excessive sports training may have negative effects on mood

Date: May 12, 2022 Source: Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona New research on road cyclists sheds light on the importance of monitoring a training session load with the use of heart rate variability measuring tools, to favor assimilation and prevent injuries, … Continue reading

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