★ PERFECT SUMMER SCENTS ★ Complimentary Houston's Urban Weekly Publication Volume 19 ★ Number 30 JULY 23 - JULY 29, 2009 SPOTLIGHTS
JESSE JACKSON
Talks About...The Need for Targeted Jobs
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Better Than Ever with Saltimbanco
FROZEN YOGURT
Lower Calorie Summer Treat
COST OF BAD BEHAVIOR METRO KEEPS HOUSTON MOVING CRUISE INTO AN ADVENTURE SALUTING GOSPEL’S FINEST THE Terri Reviews a Book
☞ NEWS ☞ COMMENTARIES ☞ SPORTS ☞ HEALTH ☞ ENTERTAINMENT by Pearson and Porath
PG 2
July 23 - July 29, 2009
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
{
04 Time to Water the Roots 08 What’s In Style Cirque du Soleil is Back, Bigger. . 10 11 Charles Bolden’s Colossal Jump
VOLUME 19•NUMBER 30•JULY 23 - JULY 29, 2009 EDITORIAL FRANCIS PAGE, JR. Publisher JO-CAROLYN GOODE Managing Editor/Editor at Large
C'NA ROBERTS, KIANA DANCIE, BLAZE, TRISTAN JONES, ISADORE BAREFIELD, JANAE THOMAS, TASHA GRANT, LAN, D'CARLA SIMS, VICKY PINK, GWENDOLYN JOHNSON, BLAKE PEOPLES Local Feature Writers H.B.(RICKEY) SPIVEY, JR. LCC Criminal Justice Editor TONJA WARD Health Editor P. VANESSA HALL Financial Contributor GWENDOLYN JOHNSON Sports Editor RHONA RICHARDSON Travel Editor BURT LEVINE Political/Business Editor NIEMA ALIM Real Estate Editor CLIFTON E. CLARK III Technology Editor JESSE JACKSON, ROLAND MARTIN National Feature Writers
ART JOYCE CAIL Art Director JULIE NONG Graphics Intern KERMIT WILLIAMS Web and Graphic Designer JEFFERY T. CRUMP, JR., Web Designer
By Jesse Jackson
See What’s Happening in Houston
By LaToya “Blaze” Edwards
By Jo-Carolyn Goode
THIS WEEK
Page 11
ANTHONY W. MORRIS, VICKY PINK, SHARON HOUSTON, JO-CAROLYN GOODE, COLLINS METU, LEWIS R. MILLER Photographers
ADVERTISING/SALES LEWIS MILLER Director of Sales
BARRY SIMMONS National Advertising Director SHERRY BROWNING Classified Director Account Executives MARTIN TROUPE
CIRC ULATION BENJAMIN PHAGAN Distribution Manager
DEPARTMENTS
4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Commentary Local Commentary What’s In Style Health Entertainment/ Auto Feature/Beauty Haute Shots Culinary Technology Book Review Classifieds
CRAIG PADDIO Distribution Team
WANT TO REACH US?
(713)748-6300 • Fax (713)748-6320
– ADVERTISEMENT PLACEMENT –
advertising@stylemagazine.com
– EDITORIAL REQUEST –
editorial@stylemagazine.com
WANT TO BE IN “WHAT’S IN STYLE”?
Send event info (one week in advance) to: (Fax) 713-748-6320 or editorial@stylemagazine.com Minority Print Media, L.L.C. 2646 South Loop West, Suite 600 Houston, Texas 77054-2792
©2009 HoustonStyle Magazine, a Minority Print Media, L.L.C. Company. All Right Reserved. Reproduction in whole or within part without permission is prohibited. Houston Style Magazine has a 2007 audit by Circulation Verification Council (CVC). Houston Style Magazine is a member of the Texas Publishers Association (TPA), National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Indenpendent Free Paper of America (IFPA) and Association of Free Community Papers (AFCP).
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
July 23 - July 29, 2009
PG 3
JESSE JACKSON
COMMENTARY
Tribune Media Services
T
he banks “are healing,” says Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. And the soaring profits reported by Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan suggests that at least some of the big banks are planning a return to the days of milliondollar bonuses. Main Street isn’t faring as well. Unemployment is headed to 10 percent. One in six workers is unemployed or underemployed. Wages are down. Families are still losing their homes. Credit card defaults are rising. Malls are hurting big Warner Home is11/1/06 2:52 PM time.Hicks:High The autoFashion industry still reeling. States and localities are laying off workers and raising taxes to bridge forbidding budget deficits. And manufacturing
Time to Water the Roots jobs are collapsing, many moving abroad not to return. As the president pointed out in his speech to the NAACP, minorities take the biggest hit. Lowwage urban workers have been particularly impacted by the collapse of construction. Unemployment is higher among blacks and Latinos, reaching 50 percent of young black men in cities. This shouldn’t be surprising. Led by the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department, the government devoted literally trillions to backstopping the banks. The Fed offered credit guarantees, special borrowing authority, swapped dollars for toxic securities. Treasury put together the TARP that gave banks money directly and indirectly by taking over the liabilities of AIG, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The banks are basically able to borrow money at zero percent interest and make money investing in safe securities. They may be “healing,” but they haven’t been required to begin lending again -and see little reason to do so. Main Street hasn’t received as much help. The president’s recovery plan was a down payment, but it Page was1 weakened by conservatives in the Senate. They added tax cuts (which are likely to be saved or used to pay down debt) and slashed infrastructure invest-
Warner Hicks, LLP
Earthy, 100year old
ments. A decent portion of the recovery plan helped those most in distress -- with extended unemployment benefits, higher food stamps and refundable tax credits. States and localities got billions -- but not enough to bridge the gap between revenues and expenses. Treasury’s mortgage plan -- designed to encourage brokers to renegotiate mortgages -- is a bust. Thousands have been helped while millions are losing their homes. We need a much bigger program with greater authority to require mortgages be re-negotiated so people can stay in their homes. And Congress should give bankruptcy courts the power to rewrite mortgages. Every homeowner has a stake in stemming the tide of foreclosures. And that measure will give banks the incentive to renegotiate rather than delay until foreclosure. The administration watered the leaves and a few show a little green. (Although too much is being made of these big bank profits: The number of banks in crisis keeps rising. The big banks never got rid of the toxic paper in their basements; they just persuaded the accounting board to let them avoid pricing those securities to market.) But the roots have been left largely dry, particularly in urban and rural areas. Moreover the banks won’t get healthy until the citizens do. Credit card defaults are rising. Bankruptcies and commercial property defaults are still going up. We need to start watering the roots. A targeted jobs program designed to put people to work is vital. We need to enlist workers in everything from planting trees to training to weatherize
schools. We need paid citizen corps that can do everything from clean up public parks to work in seniors centers. Obama’s plan, before it was weakened, was designed to create 3.5 million jobs. But the U.S. has already lost 6.5 million jobs, and the number is rising at nearly 500,000 a month. The Obama plan hasn’t failed -- it just wasn’t big enough. We need a targeted jobs plan right now. Conservatives in both parties are railing about record deficits. The public increasingly is wary about more spending. But taking on debt to put people to work is vital in this economy. Consumers are paying down debts and tightening their belts. With demand down, business won’t invest. Global trade has collapsed -- and the U.S. was losing $2 billion a day even when it was purring. States and localities are cutting back. Interest rates can’t go lower. The only hope is that the federal government does the lifting. The deficits mean we must get the best bang for the buck. That means focusing on putting people to work in areas with the highest unemployment on work that needs to be done. Legislators -- particularly Republicans in opposition -- still seem wedded to politics as usual rather than rising to meet the crisis. But high unemployment isn’t a statistic; it is a grim reaper, destroying families, hopes, talent, and growth. We need action to put people to work. You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush.org.
Thomas and Williams, L.L.P. Attorneys At Law
SCOTT THOMAS Partner
Warner Hicks LLP firm provides a full range of corporate legal services. Our Firm's lawyers draw upon over 50 years of legal experience to furnish transactional legal services to individuals and growing businesses in Texas, Colorado and across the United States.
Warner Hicks LLP. 4200 Montrose Blvd, Suite 360 Houston, Texas 77006 (713) 807.1007 www.warnerhicks.com
PG 4
July 23 - July 29, 2009
• • • •
Personal Injury Probate Criminal Family
BOBBY WILLIAMS Partner
• Business • Wills and Estate Planning
713.665.8558 • Fax 713.665.8562
2646 South Loop West, Suite 180 • Houston, Texas 77054 (Located in Astrodome area)
Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
13.0 in.
9.75 in.
ARE YOU OPEN TO GETTING MORE? MORE FUEL ECONOMY. 2009 CHEVY MALIBU 1LT
WITH AVAILABLE 6-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
33
EPA EST. MPG HWY. MORE HWY. MILEAGE THAN COMPARABLE
$
21,038
AFTER ALL OFFERS 2 THAT’S
2,882 TOTAL DISCOUNT
HONDA ACCORD OR TOYOTA CAMRY1
$
2009 CHEVY SILVERADO
$
MORE COVERAGE. HALF-TON REG. CAB WT 2WD
EPA EST.
20 MPG HWY.
100,000 MILE/5-YEAR POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY.3 THAT’S FORTY THOUSAND MORE MILES THAN FORD OR TOYOTA
$
17,418
AFTER ALL OFFERS 2 THAT’S
2,952 TOTAL DISCOUNT
NOW DURING THE CHEVY OPEN HOUSE, GET LOW, STRAIGHT-FORWARD PRICING ON REMAINING ’08 AND ’09 CHEVY MODELS.
THE PRICE ON THE TAG IS THE PRICE YOU PAY. COMING SOON:
Check out the CARS rebate program with thousands of eligible Chevy models in stock. Chevy has MORE eligible vehicles that may qualify for CARS than any other brand. MORE than Honda. MORE than Toyota. MORE than Ford. MORE than anyone. Does your vehicle qualify? Visit gm.com/CARSrebate or call 1.877.CARS654 to find out if you will qualify for a $3,500–$4,500 rebate PLUS current Chevy offers.4
The best coverage in America
• Transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty • Roadside Assistance Program Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. • Courtesy Transportation Program
100,000 mile/5-year
ChevyDealer.com
See Your Local Chevy Dealer.
1 Based on EPA estimates. 2009 Malibu with 2.4L 4-cyl. engine and 6-speed automatic transmission offers 33 MPG highway. 2010 Toyota Camry with 2.5L 4-cyl. engine and 6-speed automatic transmission offers 32 MPG highway. 2009 Honda Accord with 2.4L 4-cyl. engine and 5-speed manual transmission offers 31 MPG highway. 2 At participating dealers only. Includes all offers. Tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment extra. Excludes Corvette ZR1. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 7/31/09. 3 Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. 4 Take delivery by 11/1/09 and while government rebates last. The names, emblems, slogans, vehicle body designs, and other marks appearing in this document are the trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. ©2009 General Motors. Buckle up, America! 1-800-950-2438 or chevy.com
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
July 23 - July 29, 2009
PG 5
LEGAL
While Contributing to the Community, War was Declared on the Grounds of Texas Southern University by Urban Terrorists By H. B. (Rickey) Spivey, Jr., LCC Criminal Justice Editor
W
hat started out as a “Family Oriented Event” at Texas Southern University, turned
into a life and death struggle among the thousands in attendance fleeing for cover from an onslaught of gunfire from unknown assailants around 8:45 P.M., July 22, 2009 on the campus of the University. Six people were wounded ages 14 to 21 and were transported to the local hospital, and according to sources, the gunmen, I prefer the word “urban terrorist” fired into the crowd of parents, children, and babies who were attending a concert headlined by rapper “Trae the Truth” just as the concert had ended and the people were leaving. School supplies and medical service were offered at the program for the upcoming school year. There’s no doubt in my mind, the cowardly attackers were not members of the KKK or any hate groups motivated by racial persuasions, these were sick young punks who obviously had no problem firing into a crowd of unarmed people to make them feel like brave men. I hope these high school dropouts don’t have children to pass weak genes on to innocent babies, because we have enough idiots among us already. Elected officials were in attendance, which included Congresswoman
PG 6
July 23 - July 29, 2009
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
Shelia Jackson Lee. I pray the Congresswoman by law change the word “gang” to “urban terrorist”, and make such attacks on any school campus punishable by life in prison, and in case of death, the terrorist receive death by firing squad. Citizens are sick and tired of being victims of violent crime and the criminals when apprehended receive mercy and consideration from the courts. Citizens demand extreme justice, for extreme violence resulting in death. Where’s the dignity in dying at the hands of murderers, who don’t mind going to prison. That’s home to them until bleeding hearts release them again out of mercy for them to continue to do what they do, kill. Our way of life is in jeopardy from those who look like us. Out of here. EDITOR’S NOTE: H.B.(Rickey) Spivey, Jr.,LCC has received a “Certificate of Congressional Recognition” for service to his community, a certificate from the “State of Texas House of Representative” for devotion to our community through State representative Garnet F. Coleman, Proclamations from the Senate of the State of Texas, Harris County, and the City of Houston. He also received a “Commendation for Meritorious Service” from H.I.S.D., and is the only recipient of the “Constable A.B. Chambers living Legend Award” . Former Captain Spivey who served under Constable A.B. Chambers is a law enforcement instructor, crime prevention inspector, grant writer, private investigator, and concealed handgun instructor. He is a former member of “Crime Stoppers of Houston”, and former candidate for Harris County Constable, Precinct 7. You can contact him at editorial@stylemagazine.com.
ROLAND MARTIN
COMMENTARY
A
IR FORCE ONE -- Ask AfricanAmericans what the most pressing issues for the black community are and you likely will hear all kinds of comments: health disparities, crime, economic development, ending institutional racism, the destruction of the family, etc. But for President Barack Obama, there is no more fundamental issue than education and closing the achievement gap in the 21st century. “If we close the achievement gap, then a big chunk of the economic inequality in this society is diminished. We’ve got to get our kids up to speed,” the president said Thursday during a round table with members of the Black Press aboard Air Force One as he traveled to New York to speak to the NAACP. The president said the keys to improving the state of education among African-Americans are focusing on putting better teachers in the classroom, having greater accountability in school systems, increasing resources, and expanding the use of charter schools nationwide. “(Secretary of Education) Arne Duncan is pushing for more aggressive reforms than we’ve seen under any previous president, and we’re putting more money into education than any previous administration,” he said. That is great, yet one subject the president and I disagree on is the idea of
President Obama: Education Should Be Top Priority for Black America vouchers. I always have believed that there is no one way to educate a child. We should embrace public schools, private schools, charter schools, Internet-based classrooms, home schooling and, yes, allowing parents who are in poorly performing school districts to be provided vouchers to send their children to private schools. Vouchers have been supported historically by Republicans and fought vigorously by Democrats, who tend to rely on major support from the various teachers unions, which are also dead set against vouchers. “When it comes to vouchers, my concern has always been that, given the existing funding problems that we have with public schools ... a move towards vouchers would start unraveling, in many communities, a viable public-school option or would leave the public school only for those parents who weren’t organized enough to take advantage of private-school options. “I have not been a supporter of vouchers. I understand the arguments for vouchers, and I know that there are some great private schools out there that are doing some great work with poor kids, and so I admire them and I want to encourage them, but ultimately I think that we have to fix a public-school system where the overwhelmingly majority of children attend.” Yet for all children, especially black children, the education achievement gap isn’t solely about the educational institutions. It’s also about parents assuming greater responsibility for the welfare of their kids and raising the expectations we have for them. “All these innovative programs and expanded opportunities will not, in and of themselves, make a difference if each of
us, as parents and as community leaders, fail to do our part by encouraging excellence in our children,” President Obama said in his address to the NAACP later that night. “Government programs alone won’t get our children to the promised land. We need a new mindset, a new set of attitudes, because one of the most durable and destructive legacies of discrimination is the way we’ve internalized a sense of limitation -- how so many in our community have come to expect so little from the world and from themselves. “We’ve got to say to our children: ‘Yes, if you’re African-American, the odds of growing up amid crime and gangs are higher. Yes, if you live in a poor neighborhood, you will face challenges that somebody in a wealthy suburb does not have to face. But that’s not a reason to get bad grades; that’s not a reason to cut class; that’s not a reason to give up on your education and drop out of school.’” He added: “To parents, we can’t tell our kids to do well in school and then fail to support them when they get home. You can’t just contract out parenting. For our kids to excel, we have to accept our responsibility to help them learn. That means putting away the Xbox, putting our kids to bed at a reasonable hour. It means attending those parent-teacher conferences and reading to our children and helping them with their homework.” What President Obama said is not new. We
have heard it every day and week from pastors, community leaders, educators and, yes, parents. Now it’s not about rhetoric. It’s time for action. There was a time when black parents who picked cotton on plantations couldn’t read, but they made sure their children could. Black history -- and, yes, American history -- is littered with parents demanding excellence from their children. It’s time we return to a 20th-century mindset in the 21st century. Roland S. Martin is an awardwinning CNN contributor and the author of “Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith.” Please visit his Web site at www.RolandSMartin.com. To find out more about Roland S. Martin and read his past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.
Your bank is back, and it’s better than ever New management, new products, new online banking – the opportunities at Unity have never been greater
www.unitybanktexas.com • 713.387.7400
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
July 23 - July 29, 2009
PG 7
What’s in STYLE foundation perform capoeira, an African dance and martial arts form. Children’s Houston Museum 1500 Binz St, Houston, Texas 77004 Thursday, July 16 at 10 a.m. For more information visit www.cmhouston.org
July 31 COMMUNITY SCIENCE EXPOSE 2009 The Community Science Expose as designed by the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Educational (DREME) Science Literacy Foundation was created to present science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) information in an innovative and exciting atmosphere. Event is free! Fri., July 31, 2009. 3:00 until 7:00 PM. Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne – in the New Science Building, located at 4200 Ennis St., between Cleburne and Blodgett in Houston, TX 77004. For more information call (281) 961- 4353 or visit dremefoundation.org ●
July 23
COMMUNITY Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Houston Association of Black Journalists (HABJ) hosts the annual community event, Making the Media Work for You. The FREE event is an interactive workshop designed to provide information about how to effectively access the media. Small business owners, non-profit groups and community-based organizations are especially encouraged to attend. Texas Southern University Martin Luther King Humanities Building, 1st Floor Auditorium 3100 Cleburne St. Houston, TX 77004 To register for this free event, visit www.habj.org or send an e-mail to habj-executive@hotmail.com.
ESTÉE LAUDER TO DISTRIBUTE 250,000 7-DAY SAMPLES OF NEW ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR ON JULY 23RD AT ALL COUNTERS NATIONWIDE On Thursday, July 23rd Estée Lauder will kick off its largest sampling program to date – America’s Night to Repair. For 4 synchronized hours – from 5:00pm – 9:00pm – Estée Lauder Beauty Advisors will be distributing 250,000 7-day samples of NEW Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex at ALL Estée Lauder counters nationwide. Customers can visit www. esteelauder.com/AdvancedNightRepair for additional information. ●
Now till July 26
July 25
THE WIZ AT THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE Welcome to the magical wonderland of Oz where adventure is infused with a musical mixture of Rock, Gospel, and Soul music. Come join Dorothy and her amazing friends — the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the cowardly Lion — as they ease on down the yellow brick road. All of them looking, reaching and searching with all of their hearts for a place called “home.” Production Run: Jun. 20 – Jul. 26, 2009 Extended Run : Aug. 20 – Aug. 30, 2009 Oz! The Ensemble Theatre 3535 Main Street Houston, TX 77002 For more information call 713-520-0055 or visit www.ensemblehouston.com ●
CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE CONVENES HOUSTON’S FIRST FEDERAL JOB FAIR Saturday, July 25, 2009 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Palm Center Complex Houston Business Development, Inc. 5330 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX 77021 (At the corner of Griggs and MLK) FREE PARKING Here is an opportunity to have on - site interviews with agencies that have real job offers! Interviewing Tips: Dress Professionally Bring Copies of Your Resume Bring a List of References For further information, please contact the office of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee at 713-655-0050. ●
July 25
July 25 - 26
HOUSTON JOURNALISTS SHARE KNOWLEDGE WITH THE ●
BRIDAL E X T R AVA GANZA, THE N AT I O N ’ S LEADING WEDDING RESOURCE. Everything You’ll Need With more than 600 companies in 900 display showcases, the Bridal Extravaganza is the only place you’ll find everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams. George R. Brown Convention Center Halls B & C 1001 Avenida de las Americas Houston, Texas ●
FREE Satellite DISH TV Promotion! R CABLE BILL! SAVE up to 40% OFF YOU
100 Channels
9
This State-of-The-Art System has a $500 Retail Value:
4 4 4
$
FREE Activation ($99 Value) FREE Equipment and Installation (up to 4 TV’s)! The BEST Value in HD! • FREE HD Receiver! (upgrade)
• 40 HD Channels FREE!
• FREE HD DVR!
• Over 100 HD Channels!
99/mo. (6 mos.)
(upgrade)
4
Sports 7 Days a Week and in HD!
4 4
Rated #1 in Customer Satisfaction – Beat Cable 7 Years in a Row!* Get your LOCaL CHannELS (where available)
12 MONTHS OF
FOR JUST 1¢
FREE
& (for 3 mos.)
Bonus:
ACT NOW TO GET A FREE 2- ROOM DVR! (upgrade)
Pause, Rewind, Record LIVE TV! SKIP COMMERCIALS!
Limited Time Offer! Call Today!
1-877-250-7235 Se Habla Español *Requires Social Security Number and valid major credit card. New activation required. $9.99 per month for 6 Mos. with qualified programming. 2 Premium Channels Free for 3 Mos. and Free Activation with 24 Mos. commitment. Subject to credit approval. Processing fee required. Package includes up to 4 room basic installation. DISH Network retains ownership of equipment. DVR service $5.98/mo. Free Protection Plan on all equipment for 9 mos. Cinemax for $.01 for 12 Mos. requires CCA paperless billing. Promotion subject to change. Offer ends 7/31/09. #1 in Customer Satisfaction – ACSI Customer Satisfaction Index.
PG 8
Res. Code: DD-MBIDS-09
July 23 - July 29, 2009
77010 Saturday, July 25: 10am- 5pm Sunday, July 26: 11am-5pm For more information call (281)340-7777, info@bridalextravaganzashow or visit www.bridalextravaganzashow.com
July 26 HONORING A HOUSTON REVOLUTIONARY SLAIN BLACK PANTHER LEADER CARL B. HAMPTON On Sunday, July 26, 2009 two activities will be held to commemorate the life and death of Carl Bernard Hampton. The Gravesite Remembrance will take place at 3:00pm at Golden Gate Cemetery 8400 Hirsch Road Houston , Texas The Community Memorial will kick off at 5:00pm at 3212 Dowling Street Houston , Texas next to the PABA. The memorial will include a tour of the actual spot were Carl was gunned down by Houston police. The memorial on Dowling Street will also feature: a limited free food giveaway, survival program speakers, poets and edutainment. For more information call Carl Hampton Memorial Committee at 713-529-4254, carlhamptoncommemoration@gmail.com or visit www.carllives. weebly.com/index.html ●
OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY FOR VISION FAITH MEDIA GROUP (VFMG) Vision Faith Media Group (VFMG), a Houston-based Public Relations, Marketing & Media Firm, will host its official launch party at R&B recording artist LeToya Luckett’s Lady Elle Galleria store on Thursday, July 30, 2009, from 5pm to 8:30pm. VFMG is geared to small business, corporate, individuals and celebrities. Refreshments, entertainment and door prizes will be offered throughout the night. Gift bags will be distributed to the first 250 guests. To RSVP or for more information, contact Mike at 281 839-3020 or visit the website: www.visionfaithmedia.com ●
July 30 - August 5 THE GREAT CREATE WONDERWEEK Children’s Museum of Houston challenges you to make something out of anything! Thursday, July 30: All Day • Electro-Mechanical Folk Art (EMFA): Daily Special. Let your mind run wild with possibilities in this invention event! Take apart broken appliances, like VCRs, radios, computers, and more, and explore their inner workings. Friday, July 31: 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. in the Inventors’ Workshop • The Brazilian Arts Foundation: Spotlight Performance. Watch this great ●
HOUSTON HBCU ALUMNI ANNUAL MIXER Houston HBCU Alumni Annual Mixer Friday, August 7th, 2009 5-9pm Inferno Grill & Lounge 7637 FM 1960 (next to Willow Brook Mall) You are cordially invited to attend our 5th Annual Scholarship & Membership Alumni Mixer. We will host this great event on Friday, August 7, 2009, at Inferno Grill. In the past four years, as many as 2,000 HBCU alumni have supported this fun-filled event. For more information, please visit our website at www.HBCUweb. com ●
All Male HISD Middle Charter School 5th-8th Grade Enrolling students for the 2008-2009 School Year To schedule a time to complete an application and interview, please call 713.748.0030
August 1 TEE IT UP FOR LITERACY CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT The First Annual Tee It Up For Literacy Celebrity Golf Tournament at Southwyck Golf Course in Pearland. Help raise funds to provide services for needy children in the greater Houston and San Antonio areas. Featuring a shot gun start, raffles for autographed memorabilia, a Tiger Dive on par 5 and closest to the pin on a par 3. Space is limited! Call 281997-1242 for more information.
You can visit our website at: www.provision-inc.org All interviews will take place at 4422 Balkin Street
●
August 1 CONCERT AT ST. AGNES GAMMA CENTER Musical guests: Tye Tribbett, Kierra Sheard, Da Truth Special guest host: Canton Jones and more... Location: St. Agnes Gamma Center 10800 Scott St., Houston, TX 77047 Time: 7:00 pm Admission: $10.00 presale/$15.00 door For more information call (713) 733-0146 or visit www. marchoffaith.com. ●
July 30
August 7
August 1 - 2 19TH ANNUAL HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. Anheuser-Busch Stage Jazz will fill the air in downtown Houston Saturday and Sunday, August 1st and 2nd as the 19th Annual Houston Int’l Jazz Festival kicks off August Jazz Month. The event will be held at Discovery Green, 4:00 to 10:00 PM each day. An all-star lineup is scheduled including: “Rachelle Ferrell,” “Grupo Niche,” “Hiroshima,” “Texas Brass Band,” “Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars,” and many more. “The Houston Int’l Jazz Festival represents a rich tradition of excellence through musical expression. For more information call 713.400.7336 or visit www.discoverygreen.com ●
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
Charter School students will start the 2009-2009 school year at Pro-Vision’s new academic building on its 16-acre site in Sunnyside located at 4590 Wilmington Street in August 2008.
Pro-Vision’s All Male HISD Middle Charter School is the first all male charter school in Houston and the state of Texas. The school addresses the needs of fifth through eighth grade students who desire a “second chance” at achieving academic success.
August 5 - 8 KIDSMART – A BACK TO SCHOOL SALES EVENT You can’t afford to miss the KidsMart – A Back To School Sales Event at the Living Word Church of the Nazarene Gym, 16607 Clay Road. KidsMart offers only quality, gently used clothes, toys and furniture for children at a fraction of the price of department stores or boutiques. Log on to www.kidsmarthouston.com or call 361-290-3999 for details. ●
August 8 “ALEXANDERMIKAL SPONSORS BRIDAL OPEN HOUSE AND TRUNK SHOW” It’s never too early to start preparing for your dream wedding. AlexanderMikal is sponsoring the Bridal Open House and Trunk Show on Saturday August 8, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Downtown Houston Public Library located on 500 McKinney. A fashion show will take place at 2 p.m. featuring AlexanderMikal’s 2009 bridal collection. For more information call 713-391-9389 or visit www.Alexandermikal.com/Bridal ●
Available Space Place Your Ad Here TODAY!
HEALTH
Drug Free Patch Provides Real Menstrual Pain Relief
By Tonja Ward Style Heath Editor
W
ho says that d-r-u-g-s is the only way to spell relief for the cramps and pains women get that time of the month? While drugs like ibuprophen and acetaminophen, the main ingredients in Pamprin® and Midol®, are relatively safe with a few side effects, today’s active women are trying to make holistic health a lifelong goal. They are looking for safer more natural ways to handle common health issues. Thanks to the new drug-free Allay™ Period Relief Patch there is now a safe, effective drug free alternative. The Allay™ Patch is a break-
through patch that uses pulse electromagnetic field therapy to deliver continuous reduction in swelling, pain and discomfort during menstrual periods. It is a soft, hypoallergenic and biodegradable sleeve containing stateof-the-art microchip technology. Inside the sleeve is a flexible loop that bends to meet the contours of a woman’s body. When worn inside clothing against the skin of the abdominal area, the battery-operated Allay Patch delivers continuous electromagnetic therapy that quickly reduces edema (swelling), inflammation, pain and discomfort. The technology on which the Allay Period Relief Patch is based is well proven in hundreds of scientific studies and published papers. None of the studies have found any side effects. These are impressive results to consider in comparison to the conventional drugs, which have been shown to have long-term side effects to organs such as the liver and kidney. “Over her lifetime, many women can take up to 20,000 doses of ibuprofen or acetaminophen to lessen menstrual pain. For many women, the Allay™ Period Relief Patch can reduce or eliminate the need for such medications,” said Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD, one of the first physicians to recommend the Allay device to his patients. “The Allay Patch is easy to wear, well accepted by the patient, and has no downside—a first-ever breakthrough enabling women to stay on the go, any time of
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
the month.”
Check out some of the responses The Allay™ Patch is receiving from women whose debilitating monthly pain and swelling are being significantly lessened—and in
July 23 - July 29, 2009
some cases relieved completely—through use. “Before using this product I would often take a day off from school due to the really bad cramps I had—especially on the second day of my period. Oftentimes I would need to just lay still on my bed, the pain was so bad. Allay has allowed me to continue my regular daily routines, significantly reducing the cramps and discomfort” said Brittany, a user in Boston, MA. “I have used the Allay™ product for my last two periods. I did not suffer from severe pain, but I use the product anyway because it almost completely eliminates all my pain. It is good to see new products that work as advertised.”—Amanda, San Francisco CA The Allay™ Patch can be found is stores all around the world from Canada to Korea and Northern Europe. However, here in the U.S. they are still waiting FDA approval. “We expect to have FDA clearance for over the counter over the next month,” said Joe Noel of BioElectronics Corp., the maker of Allay. But don’t worry, if you are ready to try it now you can still get it. “Women can fill out a survey to qualify for the product by going to www.allaypatch. com,” said Noel.
PG 9
ENTERTAINMENT
Cirque du Soleil is Back, Bigger and Bolder with Saltimbanco By LaToya “Blaze” Edwards Style Entertainment Writer
C
irque du Soleil is back, and better than ever with Saltimbanco! From the Italian, “saltare in banco,” which literally means “to jump on a bench,” it explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms- from the hustle and bustle on the streets, to the idiosyncrasies and likenesses of people who live there. This signature show compiles aspects of theatre, dance and music and couples it with colorful costuming, lighting and makeup to take spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city. The show which opens in Houston’s Toyota Center on July 22, and runs through July 26, is made up of a cast of 49 from Canada and 20 other countries. Jugglers, Artistic Bicycle, Chinese Poles, and Adagio the unmatched acrobatics and colorful performances are presented like only Cirque du Soleil can. If you’ve never been to a Cirque du Soleil show, brace yourself for a specta-
AUTO
cle you won’t soon forget. Imagination invoking, emotion evoking, and sensory provoking is their mission, and with 25 years and 90 million spectators under their tent, their mission is being accomplished. For more information visit www.cirquedusoleil.com or call The Toyota Center at 1-866-446-8849. Tickets range from $40 to $95 for adult and $32 to $76 for children (12 years & under)
Make Life an Adventure with the Toyota FJ Cruiser
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Editor-at-Large
T
he surprises in life are what make it interesting. I thought I was well acquainted with the Toyota FJ Cruiser, but recently I got behind the wheel of the 2009 model and was in for my own special surprise. In spite of all the plans I had made for an anxiously awaited trip in the FJ Cruiser, a surprise erupted and caused quite an adventure for my travel companion and me. Out of nowhere it dawned on me that the FJ Cruiser has ambience. There is a special distinctive atmosphere surrounding this motor vehicle. What a surprise! For the FJ Cruiser, there is an adventure at every turn. First of all, the body style just screams adventure. Those sexy oversized 17” black steel tires are suitable for almost any terrain. The bugged out human eyelike headlights illuminate such a wide area that fun doesn’t have to stop when the low beams are on. More adventure can be found in the completely removable roof. If protection from the
PG 10
sizzling heat of the Texas sun us needed, leave the roof intact. On the other hand,
if an invigorating wind blowing through the hair is desired, remove the roof. With its unique look and distinctive features the 2009 FJ Cruiser is ready for any quest on the road of life. As my friend and I prepared to hit the road, her first reaction as she climbed into the FJ Cruiser was, “Jo, they always give you the cutest vehicles.” I must say that I agree whole heartedly. The FJ Cruiser is a cute automobile. In 2006, the body style is what made me fall in love with it
July 23 - July 29, 2009
initially. Once inside the 2009 FJ Cruiser I fell in love all over again. The detail and care given to the layout of the instrument panel and dashboard is just amazing. The continuation of the body color on the door handles as well as on the dashboard makes the controls on the panel pop out more. The knobs on the controls are big and complement the rugged design of the vehicle. Just above the air conditioner and 6-disc CD changer is the multiinformation display featuring a temperature gauge, inclinometer, and compass. Of the three, the compass was the most helpful on my trip because when it comes to directions, I am clueless as to whether I am going south, north, east, or west. The compass made it crystal clear with the small picture of a car to guide the driver in the desired direction. My exciting 3-½ hour trip was an unexpected surprise that allowed me to really get to know the driving capabilities of the FJ Cruiser. Powered by a 4.0-liter V6 engine, the FJ Cruiser gets 17-mpg city
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
and 21-mpg highway. I was able to drive all the way from Houston, TX to Marshall, TX, 228 miles one way, on ¾ tank of gas. In my book that is pretty good. Steering the somewhat petite SUV was not a problem. The only real problem I found was also the thing that is attractive about it. The Cruiser is kind of boxy and the spare tire that is hitched on the back of the vehicle oftentimes blocks the driver’s view when the vehicle is in reverse. Toyota, however, compensates for this obstacle with the optional back up camera that is located in the rearview mirror. In addition, there is an intuitive parking assist that beeps when the vehicle is too close to any object or human. Other safety features include roll sensing side air bags, active headrests, and a star safety system. Some other features that I found favorable were the 12VDC and 115 V AC power outlets, the riding rails that assist entering and exciting the Cruiser, the three windshield wipers blades on the front window and the huge cargo space area that can be made bigger when the rear seats are let down. There is a quote that says “Life is either a great adventure or nothing.” Start your adventurous life with a 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. For a base price of $23,320, the FJ Cruiser can be yours. Check out a Toyota FJ Cruiser at your local Toyota dealer or log on to www. toyota.com.
FEATURE By Jo-Carolyn Goode
I
Editor-at-Large
f Neil Armstrong’s walking on the moon was “one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind” then the appointment of the first African American to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in its 51-year history has to be one colossal jump for the African American male. The outlook for the African American male is changing with the elevation of prominent male figures in leadership roles. The President of the United States is African American and he appointed an African American male as the attorney general. The governors of New York and Massachusetts are also African American as well as the head of a major political party and the head of NASA. On July 17, 2009, Charles Frank Bolden, Jr. began his second term working for NASA. This go-round, he is the twelfth administrator. “It is an honor to have been nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate to lead this great NASA team,” Bolden, who previously worked for NASA for fourteen years as a member of the Astronaut Office while serving in the Marine Corps, said. As an astronaut from 1986 to 1994, he traveled to space four times. On two of those trips he was the commander. During his missions, Bolden was a part of the crew that launched the Hubble Space Telescope into Earth orbit and the first U.S.-Russian shuttle mission. He was also the first human to ride in the Launch Complex 39 slidewire baskets. These baskets
BEAUTY
helped with escaping from the shuttle on the launch pad. In May 2006, Bolden was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Bolden told senators, “Today, we have to choose. Either we can invest in building on our hard-earned world technological leadership or we can abandon this commitment, ceding it to other nations who are working diligently to push the frontiers of space.” Clearly Bolden wants to build on the leadership of NASA. No novice to the position of administrator, Bolden is the former deputy administrator at NASA Headquarters. He also was tapped to be the number two guy at NASA when the only other former astronaut to have been an administrator (Richard H. Truly) was in office, appointed by then President George W. Bush. That appointment was blocked by the Pentagon who wanted to keep him in his post as Major General in the Marine Corps. Problems that Bolden must tackle now that he is the head man in charge is to find the most cost efficient and safe way to send astronauts back to the moon, replace the retiring space shuttle fleet, and inspire the next generation to be interested in the areas of math and sciences so that one day they can explore careers in space exploration, tasks that Bolden was already thinking about before he was confirmed. During his confirmation hearing Bolden said, “We must build on our investment in the International Space Station, accelerate de-
velopment of our next generation launch systems to enable expansion of human exploration, enhance NASA’s capability to study Earth’s environment, lead space sciPresident Barack Obama meets with General Charles Bolden, right, and White ence to new House aides in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. The President announced May 23, 2009 his intent to nominate Bolden as Administrator of NASA. achievements, (Official White House photo by Pete Souza) continue cutting-edge California. He became a naval aviator and test aeronautics research, support the innova- pilot. He has logged more than 100 sorties in tion of American entrepreneurs, and inspire Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia and has logged a rising generation of boys and girls to seek more than 6,000 hours flying time. Holding careers in science, technology, engineering, three honorary doctorate degrees and countand math.” One obstacle in Bolden’s way of less awards, this Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, progress is money. The projected budget for Inc. man is married to Alexis Walker Bolden NASA in 2010 already has $566 million in and is the father of two: Anthony Che, who cuts. Described as the best of the best by many followed his dad to the Marine Corps and is a astronauts and other colleagues Bolden has his lieutenant colonel, and Kelly Michelle, who is work cut out for him. a doctor of medicine completing a fellowship The 62-year-old Bolden is a South in plastic surgery. Carolina native but a Houston resident. Earn- Houston Style Magazine congratuing a Bachelor of Science degree in electri- lates Charles Frank Bolden, Jr. on his appointcal science from the U. S. Naval Academy, ment that is no small step but a colossal jump Bolden also has a master of science in systems for the African American male. management from the University of Southern
Island Michael Kors Bermuda Body Lotion
Collections sold at Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstorm and Sephora stores nationwide.
Light and luscious, this water fresh body lotion leaves skin soft, smooth and supple. The lightweight quality absorbs quickly, leaving skin moisturized and lightly scented with the Island Michael Kors Bermuda fragrance. 5.0 oz/150ml $28.00
Island Michael Kors Bermuda EDP Spray
An enchanting, colorful floral infused with vibrant freesia, native hibiscus, pink peony, jasmine sambac and the aura of drifwood paired with warm cedarwood. 1.7 oz/50 ml $62.00
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
Estée Lauder’s Pure White Linen Pink Coral A delicate, tender and peaceful fragrance for all seasons. 1 oz/30ml $39.50 1.7 oz/50ml $49.50 3.4 oz/100ml $72.00
July 23 - July 29, 2009
PG 11
THIS WEEK:
Houston, TX
Salute to Houston’s Gospel Music Legends
Groundbreaking of the Metro’s New Light Rail Corridors
Photography By Vicky Pink
Photography By Vicky Pink
O
n Monday, July 13, 2009, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Salute to Houston’s Gospel Music Legends at the Hyatt Regency. Sponsored by the Houston Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc. this Black-Tie Gala Celebration included a VIP reception, a gourmet dinner, a star studded lineup of Gospel entertainment, and a prestigious award ceremony. Among the host of featured guests were Yolanda Adams, Kurt Carr, Lauren Anderson, Kim Burrell, Jonathan Nelson, Kathy Taylor, The Joyful Harmonizers, and Bishop Albert Jamison.
PG 12
July 23 - July 29, 2009
O
n Monday, July 13, 2009, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Groundbreaking of Metro’s North and Southeast Light Rail Corridors. Traveling from the nation’s capital to the Bayou City to participate in the festivities were U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Congressman Gene Green, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Congressman Al Green. Joining the delegation were Mayor Bill White and Houston City Council members Ed Gonzalez and Wanda Adams, as well as METRO Board Chairman David S. Wolff and METRO Board member Gerald Smith. The day of celebration kicked off with two separate ceremonies at the North and Southeast corridors, as well as a reception at the East End corridor. Participants from each corridor event were then transported via METRO buses to the grand finale at Union Station at Minute Maid Park. All three lines – the North, Southeast and East End - are slated to be completed by 2012, and will add approximately 14 miles of light rail to METRO’s existing Main Street Red Line. METRO’s light-rail expansion project will better connect communities and residents to jobs, health care centers, universities and more.
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
CULINARY
E
Frozen Delights
njoying summer parties and the sunny days ahead seems impossible without a cold, refreshing treat. Ice
treat, try a frosty dessert idea that comes together in minutes. Black Forest Petit Fours and Mini Fruit Pizzas are the perfect
For more information and creative recipes, visit bluebunny.com. Black Forest Petit Fours Prep time: 3 minutes Serves 4 4 Blue Bunny Double Chocolate Sedona Frozen Yogurt Granola Sandwiches 4 tablespoons cherry preserves 4 tablespoons whipped cream 4 tablespoons chocolate shavings mint sprigs (optional) Cut each sandwich in half crosswise; cut each half into desired shape with cookie cutter. Top each with 1 tablespoon whipped cream, 1 tablespoon preserves and 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings. Garnish with mint sprig if desired. Serve immediately or cover and freeze.
ries 1/4 cup sliced strawberries 1/4 cup fresh raspberries 1/4 cup banana slices 4 Blue Bunny Double Strawberry Sedona Frozen Yogurt Granola Sandwiches Combine fruit in a small bowl, gently mix. Cut each sandwich in half crosswise; placing one half on each dessert plate. Top each with 1/4 cup fruit mixture. Serve immediately or cover and freeze to save for later. Courtesy of Family Features
ANNOUNCING A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING
cream is a classic favorite – but for those wanting to try something a little different, frozen yogurt is a delicious way to go. Frozen yogurt combines the creamy texture of ice cream with the refreshing and slightly tangy taste of yogurt. It’s usually lower in fat than ice cream. Also, because frozen yogurt contains active yogurt cultures, the amount of lactose in frozen yogurt appears to be more easily digestible for those with lactose intolerance. Dozens of frozen yogurt flavors come in cartons, just like ice cream. But it’s also turning up in new treats such as Sedona Frozen Yogurt Granola Sandwiches and Aspen Frozen Yogurt Granola Bars, both from Blue Bunny. These lighter options bring lowerfat frozen yogurt together with chewy granola for snacks that are easy to eat on the go and can be transformed into a dazzling dessert. For a real
way to quench the summer heat and delight your friends and family.
Mini Fruit Pizza Prep time 3 minutes 1/4 cup fresh blueber-
PG for some thematic elements and mild language.
Wednesday, August 5 7:00 PM Regal Edwards Marq*E Pick up tickets at: Houston Style Magazine 2646 South Loop West, Suite 600 Houston, Texas Limited quantity of tickets available. Limit one ticket per person. Tickets do not guarantee admission. Seating available on a first come, first serve basis.
IN THEATRES AUGUST 14 WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
July 23 - July 29, 2009
PG 13
F O L I O
L I N E
F O L I O
L I N E
M c C l a t c h y - Tr i b u n e
A guide to the social networking/ microblogging service Twitter BY DAGNY LEONARD AND DERBY COX McClatchy-Tribune
ince its creation in 2006, Twitter, the social networking service, has taken the cyber world by storm. At first glance it might seem like a glorified Facebook status, but Twitter is in a league of its own, connecting people with fastpaced updates. It has become more than just an outlet for status updates — it is a place for closet comedians, activists, celebrities, businesses and everyday people to let others know about videos, opinions, interesting news, advertisements — and, yes, what they are eating for lunch. The phenomenon includes a host of new vocabulary terms and concepts that every self-respecting Twitter-er should know. Here’s a crash course on everything Twitter, from basic terms to its impact on the news.
■ Twitter: n. a free social networking service that connects users through fast-paced status updates. ■ Twitter-er: n. one who uses Twitter. ■ Tweet: n. short updates or messages, of 140 characters or less, which are posted on your profile and sent to your followers. ■ Retweet (RT): n. unofficial Twitter feature that indicates a re-posting of a tweet from another user. Often uses the text “RT @username” (of the original source) before the post.
■ Follower: n. one who receives another user’s updates on his or her Twitter profile. ■ @: n. a public message from one user to another by using the “@username” prefix before a tweet. ■ Direct message: n. a private message sent from one Twitter-er to another. ■ #hashtags: n. a convention that adds context to tweets by putting “#” in front of a keyword to link other users using the same keywords. Example: #obama.
So you’ve finally been swept up by the techno-tide and gotten a Twitter account. But what to write? Who knew 140 characters could be so overwhelming? Darren Rowse of the TwiTip blog (www.twitip.com) recommends a two-step tweeting process: Figure out what your followers want, and then give it to them. Some combination of cool links, conversation-starting quotes or questions, retweets and photos works well, Rowse writes. Keep in mind that Twitter doesn’t directly offer photo hosting. You’ll need to use a third-party site like TwitPic (www.twitpic.com) to upload your photos. Other sites, like TwitVid (www.twitvid.io) can be used to post videos. If you’re frustrated by the Spartan design of the Twitter Web site, try a Twitter client — Tweetdeck (tweetdeck.com/beta) and the Mac-only Tweetie (www.atebits.com) are the most popular, and both also are available as iPhone apps. Even without an iPhone, you can update your Twitter on the go. After adding your phone number to your Twitter account, you can text updates to 40404 (check Twitter’s Web site for numbers to use outside the United States). But no matter how you tweet, remember that people can see what you post, and Twitter might not be the best place to vent about your boss. Even if you make your Twitter private, your followers may not share your sense of discretion.
Twitter is teeming with celebrity accounts. The famous, who once shunned the media in their private lives, are posting everything on Twitter for all the cyber world to see, amassing followers in the millions. Who’s leading the celebrity pack? TwitterCounter (www.twittercounter. com), a site that tracks the most popular Twitter users, lists Ashton Kutcher (username: aplusk) as the most popular Twitter-er with, as of our publication date, 2,691,112 followers.
TOP-10 SNAPSHOT Rank/Celebrity 1. Ashton Kutcher 2. Britney Spears 3. Oprah Winfrey 4. Twitter 5. Barack Obama 6. John Mayer 7. Ryan Seacrest 8. Shaquille O’Neal 9. Kim Kardashian 10. Demi Moore
Twitter user name aplusk britneyspears Oprah twitter BarackObama johncmayer RyanSeacrest THE_REAL_SHAQ KimKardashian mrskutcher
SOURCE: TWITTERCOUNTER.COM
CELEB TWEETS Sure, their celebrity status is what got them followers, but it’s their tweets that really make them popular. Here are a few celebrity tweets we found to be funny, interesting, silly, or all of the above. Tweets range from the funny, “Obama admitted to smoking. while we are admitting things I have a confession to make. I don’t drink enough water.” Ashton Kutcher (aplusk) 4:28 p.m. June 23
…to the mundane, “20 min treadmill. 7.5 speed. 1 incline. 3, two minute cool down walks. I’m sore today. Ate a Skor bar yesterday. #treadtweets” Jimmy Fallon (jimmyfallon) 7:26 a.m. June 25
…to the inspirational. “ONCE WE HAVE LEARNED TO LOVE, THEN WE WILL HAVE LEARNED TO LIVE! and LAUGH” Shaquille O’Neal (THE_REAL_SHAQ) 2:26 p.m. June 22
Need a bigger celebrity Twitter fix? E! Online (www.eonline.com) has a constantly running “celebri-Tweet” feed to keep you up to date on the lives of the rich and famous.
PG 14
July 23 - July 29, 2009
Twitter accounts can be updated via cell phones or computers. E R I C G O O DW I N / M C T
In the wake of the Iranian presidential election June 12, some technophiles turned to a seemingly unlikely source for information and analysis: Twitter. Although the microblogging site is perhaps best known for the short updates celebrities provide about their daily lives, Twitter is fast becoming a reporting service that cuts out the middle man — a direct line between sources and the public. The Iranian election has appeared among Twitter’s top tweet topics continuously during the past few weeks as users have used it to report information, discuss the event and organize protests. The United States Department of State, apparently recognizing the use of Twitter by protesters, asked the site to delay scheduled maintenance after the election, and Twitter complied. Twitterers like persiankiwi, apparently an Iranian protester, have amassed thousands of followers by providing heartrending, first-hand accounts of the movement from the streets. “all shops was closed — nowhere to go — they follow ppls with helicopters — smoke and fire is everywhere” persiankiwi tweeted June 24. By tagging their tweets “Neda,” Twitterers helped to elevate Neda Agha-Soltan, an Iranian woman killed during a protest, to martyr status after a video of her death surfaced on the Internet. Users also have used the site to thumb their noses at traditional media. As the Iranian protests
B E H N A M / PA R S P I X / A B A C A P R E S S / M C T
Iranian supporters of defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi take part in a rally in Tehran, Iran, on June 18.
geared up, Twitterers frustrated with CNN’s lack of early coverage started tagging their tweets “CNNfail.” The complaints didn’t fall on deaf ears. Tony Maddox, managing director of CNN International, said in an interview with London’s Telegraph newspaper that the Twitter reaction made it clear there was an “appetite for more sustained coverage of what was going on in Iran, and that was what we did.” But Twitter didn’t just burst onto the news scene. One of the first widely distributed pictures of the US Airways flight that crashed into the Hudson River in January was posted to Twitter by a New York native aboard a ferry that assisted the victims. And in November, Indian
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM TWITTER MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
Twitterers used the site to spread information about the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. It can be hard to separate the wheat from the chaff, however. During a one-hour period June 24, there were at least 4,876 tweets tagged as being about the Iranian election — more than one per second — and many were retweets or regurgitations of reports from mainstream news sources. Thanks to the anonymity of the Internet, it is difficult to determine who is an Iranian protester, who is an outside supporter of the movement and who is a government plant. Still, for the patient user willing to sift through extraneous tweets, Twitter can provide a kind of on-the-scene immediacy that is hard to find elsewhere.
Style Book Review “The Cost of Bad Behavior” by Christine Pearson and Christine Porath
By Terri Schichenmeyer Style Literary Writer
O
ne of your co-workers is a big dummy. When he started, everybody thought he’d be a superstar. His references were unusually glowing and he was a real gogetter, but then he slipped up a few times and got reprimanded at a company confab. Word spread pretty quickly. Now nobody even bothers to invite
him to meetings. It’s no use. The superstar is a super slacker. Is he inept? Perhaps, or he might be the victim of incivility and that could be very expensive for your business. In the new book “The Cost of Bad Behavior” by Christine Pearson and Christine Porath, you’ll see how attitude and old-fashioned rudeness can sink a business from inside and outside. Sure, you’ve been publicly reprimanded or ignored at work. You didn’t like it and you’re not alone: in a 2005 survey, ninety-five percent of U.S. employees reported being the victim of incivility at work. Ninetynine percent of Canadian workers said they’d witnessed incivility on the job. Incivility, it seems, is epidemic. And like a nasty virus, it spreads through your organization quickly and can affect the bottom line. When an employee is repeatedly treated uncivilly, it costs in productivity. Nearly 100% of respondents in a study said that when they were victims of incivility, they wasted considerable work-hours re-hashing the event. Some took the issue home with them, which led to stress, which led to absenteeism. Nearly half decreased their time spent at work or decreased their effort. Over threequarters admitted that their commitment to
the corporation declined. Each year, businesses lose valuable talent from their payrolls because of incivility. Many of those workers quit, costing the business time and money in finding and re-training a replacement. And nearly every one of those who were victims said they got revenge in one way or another. And if a client witnesses incivility? Chances are, you’ll lose not only a good employee, but a good customer, too. So what can you do? If you’re a business owner, set a zero-tolerance policy and listen to your employees. If you’re the target, recognize the toll incivility takes and appeal to a higher authority. And if you’re an offender, start with ABCDs. All your life, Mama said you’d never get anywhere without manners. This book proves Mama was right. Using interviews, case studies, and real (shocking) events, authors Christine Pearson and Christine Porath show that plain old rudeness isn’t so plain any more, and that being nasty can have nasty repercussions. Aside from the jaw-dropping examples they cite and the statistics they present – both of which will make you cringe - what’s probably most helpful for businesspeople is the section on determining monetary loss resulting from
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
July 23 - July 29, 2009
“The Cost of Bad Behavior” by Christine Pearson and Christine Porath c.2009, Portfolio $25.95 / $32.50 Canada 240 pages
incivility. Yes, indeed, when bad words fly out of your mouth at work, money flies out of your wallet. If you notice too much snarkiness at work or if you believe you and your co-workers could do better in the Nice Department, pick up this book and read “The Cost of Bad Behavior” together as a team. Terri Schlichenmeyer can be reached at: The Bookworm Sez, LLC N5593 County Road C West Salem, Wisconsin, 54669 bookwormsez@yahoo.com
PG 15
Classifieds
Advertise with Houston Style Magazine call Sherry Browning at 713-748-6300 ext. 102 and place an ad TODAY!
HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE TO PROPOSERS The Houston Independent School District located in the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center at 4400 West 18th Street Houston, Texas 77092 will accept proposals, until the stated date and time deadlines, in the Board Services Office, Level C1 between the hours of 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. for the following projects: • Project # 09-08-02 – Bulk - Oil - Lubricants - Transmission Fluid- with a proposal deadline of 10 A.M. Wednesday, August 5, 2009. The pre-proposal conference for this project will be held in the second floor conference room HISD Central Warehouse (Bldg # 2) 228 McCarty Drive, Houston, TX 77029 on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 10 P.M
Beauty
Proposals are available on the HISD web-site at www.houstonisd.org. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or, to accept the proposal that is most advantageous to the District. Scwyana Smith
Swift Barber and Style Shop 4985 MLK Blvd. Alfred Swift, Jr.
713-644-7741 Shop 713-616-4220 Pgr. HOURS: Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Wise Beauty Supply
Available
Quality Hair Care Products
Space Place Your
4999 M. L. K. Blvd. Houston, TX 77021 713.645.1899
Ad Here
Store Hours M - F 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
TODAY
Quality Service! Quality Products! We Deliver
PG 16
July 23 - July 29, 2009
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
Classifieds
Advertise with Houston Style Magazine call Sherry Browning at 713-748-6300 ext. 102 and place an ad TODAY!
Christ Gospel Mission International
A Full Service Employer
Join Us for The High Table & Gospel Fest July 18, 2009 5:00pm - 9:00pm August 14, 2009 Main Service 11:00am - 12:00pm
Available
We are in need of employees in the following categories:
Space Place Your
8920 Bissonnet St. @ 59 S. W. Frwy Houston, TX 77074
Ad Here
Bookkeeper Payroll/Pay Receiver
(713) 271-8119(f) • (832) 382-5441(o) • (713) 271-8898(o)
TODAY!
heavenlyhangout@yahoo.com www.abm.cc
Bid or Proposal Notice for
• We offer attractive salaries plus employee benefits.
Replacement of Robert Frost Elementary School at a New Site Location
Houston Independent School District
• The work hours are ideal.
Cadence McShane Construction Company, LLC (Cadence McShane) as Construction Manager-at-Risk for HISD, in accordance with HB 447, Section 2264.251 of the Texas Government Code, will receive bids or proposals from subcontractors for replacement of Robert Frost Elementary School at a new site location. The work includes construction of a new 1-story school, and related site work. Bids or proposals are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at the offices of Cadence McShane Construction Company, LLC, 7701 W. Little York, Houston, TX, 77040, phone 713-681-8500, fax 713681-9990, attention Ian Farmer.
• Applicants should be computer literate, efficient and dedicated to the work.
For more information contact Derek Moore at derekmro65@gmail.com Available Space Place Your Ad Here TODAY!
The plans and specifications will be available beginning Tuesday, July 21, 2009, and may be obtained from A&E The Graphics Complex – 4235 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77027 or aecomplex.com, upon refundable deposit of $250.00 for each set of printed plans and specifications. Documents in pdf format are also available from A&E The Graphics Complex on disk for a deposit of $50.00. Deposit checks should be made payable to HISD. Requests for access to on-line documents and any questions regarding documents are to be addressed to Cadence McShane, phone 713-681-8500, and fax 713 681-9990, Attn: Ian Farmer. M/WBE documents as described below will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the proposal due date. There will be no public opening of bids or proposals. All bids or proposals shall be available after award of contract or the 7th day after final selection of bids or proposals, whichever is later. After receipt of bids or proposals, Cadence McShane will conduct its evaluation of the subcontractor bids or proposals in relation to the project requirements and will select the bid(s) or proposal(s) that offers the best value to HISD. Cadence McShane Construction Company, LLC, is committed to meeting the M/WBE goals set for this project. M/WBE forms, schedules and statements, as required by the package documents, shall accompany each bid or proposal that is submitted. BIDS OR PROPOSALS SUBMITTED WITHOUT ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION AND IN THE MANNER SPECIFIED WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE. A pre-bid/proposal conference will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Robert Frost Elementary School, 5650 Selinsky, Houston, TX 77048 Drawings and Specifications may be reviewed at: Cadence McShane Construction Company, LLC, 7701 W. Little York, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77040 and the following Houston locations: A.O. Phillips & Associates, 4615 S.W. Freeway, Suite 510, (713) 621-8532 Associated General Contractors, 3825 Dacoma Street, (713) 843-3700 McGraw Hill Construction Dodge Plan Room, 10106 Hempstead Rd., Ste.110, (713) 316 9411 Associated Builders & Contractors, 3910 Kirby, #131, (713) 523-6222 Alliance of Minority Contractors of Houston, 1616 West 22nd Street (713) 802-4145 Revive Houston Plan Room, 8001 Fulton St., Suite 422.1, (281) 704-9269 Hispanic Contractor’s Association, 7 Parker Road (713) 699-2732
ELECTRICIAN No Job Too Small
110V Plug Outlet • Lighting 220V Plug Outlet • Panel Boxes • Ceiling Fans • New Construction • Etc.
CALL JOE: 832-258-2909 WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
July 23 - July 29, 2009
SHAFFER ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS
832-202-8371 MASTER ANTHONY SHAFFER
PG 17
Classifieds
Advertise with Houston Style Magazine call Sherry Browning at 713-748-6300 ext. 102 and place an ad TODAY!
Advertise with Houston Style Magazine call 713-748-6300 and place an ad TODAY! Reader Advisory: The
National Trade Association
we belong to has purchased the following classifieds.
Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings,
some advertisers do not offer
Automotive WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI,1970-1980, Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, H2-750, H1-500, S1-250, S2-250, S2-350, S3-400. CASH PAID. 1-800-772-1142. 1-310-721-0726.
Autos Wanted DONATE YOUR CAR. FREE TOWING. “Cars for Kids”. Any condition. Tax deductible Outreach Center. 1-800-597-9411
Business Opportunity All Cash Vending! Do you earn $800/day? Local Vending routes. 25 machines + candy. $9,995. 1-800-807-6485. (Void/SD,CT,MD)
directories and other materials
HONEST INCOME from home processing our mortgage assistance postcards. No advertising. Postage and materials provided. References available. No gimmicks. 877-774-9295.
establish mail order selling and
Business Services
“employment” but rather supply the readers with manuals,
designed to help their clients
other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you
send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card
numbers. Also beware of ads
that claim to guarantee loans
regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone
it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.
Adoption Faced with an unplanned pregnancy? Loving couples await. Receive information/pictures; you choose. Open or closed adoption. Assistance available. Call compassionate counselor. 1-866-236-7638; 24/7
ANNOUNCEMENTS LIVE YOUR DREAM! Join Team for Kids to Guarantee your entry into ING New York City Marathon 2009. Great Training, VIP Perks, Help Kids: www.TFKworldwide.org
PG 18
High Cost of Cable Got You Down? GET DISH w/FREE installation! Over 50 Free HD Channels! Lowest Prices! Call 877-469-2560.
Computers A NEW COMPUTER NOW! Brand name. Bad or NO credit - No problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Call NOW 1-800-838-7127
education HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME, 6-8 Weeks. ACCREDITED. Low payments. FREE Brochure. 1-800264-8330 or www.diplomafromhome. com
Electronics * REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! * Get a 4-room, all-digital satellite system installed for FREE and programming starting under $20. Free Digital Video Recorders to new callers. So call now, 1-800-795-3579.
Employment EARN $1000 weekly assembling toys from home. NO selling & NO recruiting needed! www.safwa1.com
July 23 - July 29, 2009
Employment $400+PT - $800+FT week/ Accurate data entry people needed. Type on computer from home. Flexible schedule, training provided. 1-800-406-1712 MYSTERY SHOPPERS! Earn up to $150 daily. Get paid to shop pt/ft. Call now 800-690-1272.
financials NEED CASH FAST! Guaranteed Loans to $500,000. Bad Credit OK. No upfront fees. Call 1-800-908-1229. LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT Loans, Auto Accidents & Work Comp. Low fees on all cases. 866-709-1100, www.glofin.com
Health
High Cost of Cable Got You Down? GET DISH w/FREE install plans $9.99/mo. 50+ Free HD Channels! New Cust’s only. CALL 800-240-8112 $NEED CASH FAST$. $500, $1000, $1500 direct to your account. No Credit History Required. Get CASH now. For Details. www.TOPPLUSCASH.com ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Accounting, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-494-3586 www.CenturaOnline.com AIRLINES ARE HIRING: Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 888-349-5387. $NEED CASH FAST$. $500, $1000, $1500 direct to your account. No Credit History Required. Get CASH now. For Details. www.BestTopmoney.com
BACK BRACE. Substantial pain relief. Constant lumbar and abdominal support. Comfortable wear. Covered by Medicare/Ins. 1-800-815-1577, Ext.382, www. LifeCareDiabeticSupplies.com
help wanted $12.00 GUARANTEED for every envelope stuffed with our sales materials. FREE 24hr information. 1-877-220-4470. AWESOME CAREER OPPORTUNITY. $20/hr/ $57K/ yr, Postal jobs, Pd Training, Vac. Benefits. Call M-F, 8-5CST. 888-361-6551, Ext.1034 WORK AT HOME. Government Jobs, data entry, clerical benefits. $12-$48 hr. FT/PT. Call 1-888-293-7370.
miscellaneous for sale $Cash for Gold$ We buy gold, silver, & Plat. Get cash NOW! Highest payoutsSatisfaction Guaranteed. 1-877-548-1550.
miscellaneous BRAND NEW Laptops & Desktops. Bad credit, No credit - No problem. Small weekly payments - Order & get FREE Nintendo WII system! 1-800-932-4501 STEEL BUILDINGS: Wholesale prices with free delivery. On 25x32, 2)30x46, 45x78m 50x100. Call now! 1-800-211-9594x192
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
Real Estate BUY FORECLOSURES Use our money! Split Big Profits! You Find, We Fund! Free Kit: 1-800-854-1952, Ext.80.
timeshares SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or broker fees. Free consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com, 1-888310-0115 broker fees. Free consultation. www.sellatimeshare. com, 1-888-310-0115
WWW.STYLEMAGAZINE.COM
July 23 - July 29, 2009
PG 19
MORE
1
TM
• 100% pure beef, no additives! • Ground fresh several times a day! • Time stamped for freshness!
$
Assorted Pork Chops
lb.
bone-in, value pack limit-2 pkg. with an additional $10 purchase
1
$ 99 lb.
Fresh!
Ground Chuck 80% lean value pack
1
$
Sweet!
lb.
Red Seedless Grapes
1
3$ for
2
for
88
¢
Fresh!
Green Bell Peppers
1
2$ for
1
8$ for
H-E-B Tomato Sauce 8 oz. can regular or no salt added limit-8 with an addtional $10 purchase
Prices Good Wednesday, July 22 Thru Tuesday, July 28, 2009 At Your Neighborhood H-E-B Stores.
Michelina’s or Budget Gourmet Frozen Meals
4.65 - 9 oz. assorted varieties limit-10 with an additional $10 purchase
4
$ 29 ea. Ambi Fade Cream Oily 2 oz.
Some items may not be available in all stores. Items not valid at Central Market. Due to the popularity of our Extra Low Prices Every Day, we reserve the right to limit quantities. Limit Rights Reserved. We Accept Lone Star Card, WIC And Manufacturers' Coupons. Printed on recycled paper. ©2009 H-E-B Food Stores, 09-4200CS
Hill Country Fare Canned Vegetables cut or French style green beans, 14.5 oz. or cream or whole kernel corn, 14.75 - 15.25 oz. limit-3 of each variety with an additional $10 purchase
5
$ 99 ea. Ambi Exfoliating Faciall Wash 5 oz.
visit www.heb.com