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Book Review: Crypto Essentials

Scott Jenkins’ Cryptocurrency series takes the reader from a basic understanding of cryptocurrency to the technical infrastructure behind it, then to trading and investing, and ultimately to long-term success and wealth building. Each book builds on the previous one. Understanding Cryptocurrency Starts with Understanding Money One of the keys to understanding cryptocurrency in Book One

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Washington, D.C. Reforms: What Happened, What Went Wrong, How to Move Forward

In D.C. Public Schools (DCPS), four-year high school graduation rates rose from 53 percent in 2011 to 64 percent in 2015. AP participation rates increased from 17 percent in 2011 to 24 percent in 2015. DCPS enrollment increased by 3,462 students from the 2011–12 school year to the 2015–16 school year. These reforms were a

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Trayon White Goes on Trial: D.C. Is Watching

More than three decades after the highly publicized trial of former Mayor Marion Barry, Washington is once again watching a major criminal trial involving one of Ward 8’s most prominent political figures. Councilmember Trayon White’s federal bribery trial is beginning. The DC Voice has followed this story from White’s historic expulsion from the D.C. Council

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Book Review: The Law of Success by Paramahansa Yogananda

The Law of Success by Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, is an easy, inspirational, and motivational read filled with important messages and anecdotes for just about everyone. Whether you are religious, spiritual, believe in a higher power, or rely primarily on willpower and the strength of the individual, there is something in

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When Money Isn’t the Only Motivator for Cyberattacks

The Iran war has brought cyber warfare to the front of political discussion specifically on critical infrastructure. Water and wastewater systems across a minimum of 12 states in the United States have recently reported cyberattacks. Reports point to a hacker group linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Local government institutions are targeted because these

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Book Review: They Stole a City by Lauren Collins

They Stole a City, Wilmington’s White Supremacist Coup and the Families Who Live with Its Legacy by Lauren Collins is another chapter in American history where gains by Blacks were met with a violent backlash. After reconstruction, Wilmington, North Carolina, was home to a thriving Black middle class of doctors, lawyers, business owners, skilled tradesmen

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Before You Scroll Past: The Missing Children Behind the Headlines

The death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells has raised questions about what happens when a missing-person case becomes a national story. Wells, a Black college student, was visiting Mississippi’s Horn Island over the Fourth of July weekend when he went missing. His body was found two days later. His family has since raised questions about the

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Delhi Belly: Georgetown’s Streetside Restaurant Grand Opening

A new food venture is underway in Georgetown as the anticipated restaurant Delhi Belly officially celebrates its grand opening at 1560 Wisconsin Ave NW. This new restaurant introduces an interesting shift in the neighborhood’s culinary landscape. It now offers a street-food-inspired experience that reflects the casual, dynamic culture of urban India.  The property is a

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Delayed Shelter Reopening Raises Concerns Among 11th Street Residents

The Patricia Handy Place for Women at 1009 11th St. NW was a topic of concern at the August meeting of ANC 2C. The status of the shelter remains uncertain as renovations to the space, which were expected to be completed this summer, have fallen behind schedule. DHS Chief of Staff Raessa Singh told commissioners

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