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Kuanita E. Murphy, PhD
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Contents
5 Fun and Acces-
sible STEM
Resources for Kids
6 Job Opportuni-
ties in Manufactur-
ing Benefit Ameri-
ca’s Veterans
8 The Cord-
Cutter’s Dilemma
9 Three Tips for
Making Gifting
Easier this Holiday
Season
12 Twenty Eighteen
Small Town Ameri-
ca's 100 Most Influ-
ential People
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