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JESSE JACKSON

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onald Trump, the real estate mogul, has risen to the top of the Republican presidential candidate ratings while campaigning on the nutty charge that President Obama isn’t American, that he is not legally qualified to be president.

The Trump effect has led others, like Sarah Palin, to start hedging their dismissal of these absurdities. If this continues, the Republican race could turn into a race for the muck.

America deserves better.

Jobs are short; wages aren’t keep-

A Debate Worthy of a Great Nation in Trouble

ing up; home values keep falling. The banks are doing fine, but people are still losing their homes. The rich are paying fewer taxes while the poor pay more fees. The middle class is getting crushed. Good jobs are still shipped abroad, replaced, if at all, by lower-wage work. There is now more student loan debt owed in America than credit card debt.

We need a serious debate about what we do to get out of this hole.

At the federal and state level, furious debates have begun.

Conservative legislators and governors are pushing to cut taxes on the rich and on corporations, even as they slash support for schools

and health care. With gas rising over $4 a gallon, conservatives return to their “drill, baby, drill” position, while liberals call for accelerating the transition to renewable energy. We need a vigorous debate about what our strategy is and should be.

Donald Trump made a fortune in real estate. He presumably would have much to say about how we deal with our debt, handle the continuing housing crisis, or develop a high-end manufacturing strategy that works. He likely has serious views about energy policy, and certainly about whether we should raise or lower taxes on the wealthy.

Instead of entering that debate, he’s riding a toxic wave by emitting poisonous charges he must know are not true. This nonsense about Obama’s birth is one of various efforts to label the president as un-American, as alien.

Some say he’s not a Christian, but a Muslim. Mike Huckabee muses on the Kenyan socialism Obama must have imbibed while growing up in Kenya, where he never lived.

This is an old and tawdry game.

When Dr. King was challenging segregation, Southerners knew they couldn’t win the argument

with him on equal rights or the dent’s core integrity and raises unright to vote. So, they labeled him necessary doubt and fear by maka communist. They said he was an ing him the object of deception outside agitator, even though his and dishonesty. The president is church as in Georgia. When he better than that and Donald Trump spoke out against Vietnam, they must be bigger than this coded debated not his views, but his qual- campaign. Trump is building a ification even to have an opinion. wall between those who believe He was a preacher, the suggestion that they scorned, not a the president and foreign policy exhis parents not bepert, even though ing truthful. Behind the experts got us the wall rest dangerinto the debacle. For ous ignorance, fear, King, as for Obama, hatred and violence. all this was simply a Legitimate ecodiversion, a way not nomic anxiety and to debate his ideas frustration must not or his positions, be turned into toxic but to dismiss them anger and ugliness. from consideration I know Donald Donald Trump by slurring the mesTrump. He is a betsenger, not refuting ter man than this. the message.

If he dares to lead, let

America’s politics are him call upon our better angels of bare-knuckled. Politicians un- hope. Leaders that lead us the best derstand that their personal lives, take us from the guttermost to the their finances, the slips of tongue uttermost. Donald Trump must they make at the end of hard days use his considerable skills to uplift are all grist for the debate. And our nation, not divide it. there are no referees, no set of We now know Donald rules. At best, parts of the media Trump is happy to peddle a lie offer analysis of the truthfulness of about America’s president. We various charges -- but that analysis know virtually nothing about his never has the reach of the original views on America’s course forslurs or lies. ward. This discrediting code lan In the end, voters de- guage about the president’s birthcide what kind of debate they place, religion and qualifications will have, what kind of party they is a debase argument and a disserwant. If they reward candidates for vice to Trump and the country. running below-the-belt campaigns Voters shouldn’t honor rife with lies and slurs, more can- or reward him -- or anyone -- for didates will adopt those tactics. that.

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LOCAL BRIEFS Syndicated Talk Radio Host Calls for New York City Boycott After Senator Chuck Schumer Insults Houston

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yndicated radio talk host Michael Berry is calling on his listeners and current and former employees of the Johnson Space Center around the counMichael Berry try to boycott any travel to New York City following Senator Chuck Schumer’s insult of Houston last week. At issue is a statement Schumer made to the New York Daily News last week when informed that disappointed Texas lawmakers and citizens were trying to get NASA

to reconsider the agency’s decision to give one of the four retiring space shuttles to New York instead of Houston. Schumer told the Daily News: “I say to the people in Houston: When people all around the world, in London, and Tokyo and Paris and Buenos Aires start saying, ‘Gee, I can’t wait for my trip to Houston, then you can have a shuttle.’”

Jessica Ferguson” at the House of Deréon Media Center in Houston, TX on Saturday, April 23rd. The highly anticipated event will include an exclusive performance from Ferguson, whose fans have been keeping track of the rising star since she left for LA last year. “Family and Friends Day with Jessica Ferguson” begins at 3:00PM on April 23, 2011 at House of Dereon Media Center - 2204 Crawford, Houston, TX 77002.

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of the Houston Fire Department were recognized for their recent promotions and appointments during the annual promotional ceremony on Monday, April 18, 2011. The Houston Fire Department recognized members who earned the rank of district chief, senior captain, senior communication captain, senior inspector, senior investigator, captain, communication captain, inspector, investigator and engineer operator. The

new command staff members, appointed in December of 2010,

abled daughter. HPD volunteers have worked daily throughout the week on repairs at the home

were also recognized. Fire Chief Terry Garrison gave brief remarks followed by badge presentations and photos.

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of Ms. Linda Hunt at 4510 Bricker. Among the improvement on Ms. Hunt’s home were the construction of two new wheelchair ramps, repairs to the fence and front and back patios. Additionally, the home will receive a new coat of paint.

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Texas Fundraiser for Christine C. Quinn

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n Saturday, April 16, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at LaGriglia for a fundraising luncheon for Christine Quinn. Currently, Quinn is the Speaker of the New York City Council and is the first woman and first openly gay official elected to the position. She is now running for reelection. The Texas size affair that was chaired by Neil Thomas, David Arpin, and Cindy Clifford featured Houston Mayor Annise Parker as a special guest. Hosts of the event were Linda Addison, Angela Blanchard, Bob Boucher, Sally Bradford, David Bray, Rick Castaneda, Rick Cloutier, Truman Edminster, Kathleen Ellison, Argentina James, Wayne Klotz, Renee’ Logans, Francis Page, Jr., Greg Rutherford, and Giti Zarinkelk.

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n Friday, April 15, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the University Museum at Texas Southern University (TSU) for the 2011 TSU’s School of Communications Stellar Communicator Awards. Honorees were chosen for their ongoing commitment to Texas Southern University. Houston Style’s own Francis Page, Jr., Mary Benton, Christina Calloway, Alicia Corbin, Keith Davis, Zuma Ikaharo, Larry Johnson, Manson Johnson, Georgia Provost, Rolondo Ray, John Sapp, Christian Ulasi, Kenneth Ware, Veronica Gatson, Anthony Hall, Jr., and Jack & Jill Inc. – Houston Chapter were all honored by TSU’s School of Communication Dean Dr. James Ward with the Stellar Communicators Award. Others in attendance were Professor Serbino Sandifer-Waker, Donna Franklin, George Thomas and friends.

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n Saturday, April 16, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the George R. Brown Convention Center for the National CSTEM Challenge. The free and open to the public event allowed attendees to experience robotics, sculpture, geographical information systems, mural, cstemgreen, creative writing and loads of interactive stem activities. The CSTEM Challenge integrates communication, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (CSTEM) with the disciplines of social studies and art surrounding the central theme: Everyone is an Artist and an Engineer. Some in attendance were Dr. Reagan Flowers, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Paula McCann Harris, Larry Green, and Laolu Davies-Yemitan.

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n Sunday, April 17, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church’s (WABC) Community Life Center for the WABC’s Sunday School’s Easter Program. Entitled “He Has Risen,” the children of the church celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Program participants were McKenna Sanders, Shelby Jolivette, Arie DeBlanc, Gia Wilson, Jalen Jones, Justin Ellis, and many others from Sunday School. Rev. Marcus D. Cosby is senior pastor and Rev. William A. Lawson is pastor emeritus at WABC.

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ROLAND MARTIN

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aving hesitated to fully enter the fiscal fray, President Obama has at last delivered a plausible, principled response to the budgetary flimflams of the far right. But one speech, even a very good speech, won’t fulfill his obligation in this fateful argument.

What Obama began to do this week is what Democrats ought to have been doing forcefully for many weeks, which is to ensure that Americans understand the central differences between Democratic and Republican budgeting -- and how the party’s contrasting programs would affect them and their families. While acknowledging the need to bring the federal budget closer to balance in coming years, the president laid down real markers concerning how that objective should and should not be achieved.

It should not be done, he said, by raising the costs of medical care beyond affordability for most of the nation’s elderly, as the Republican assault on Medicare would eventually do. It should not be done by slashing programs that assist the nation’s poor and vulnerable. And it cannot be done at the expense of future generations, by vandalizing the nation’s infrastructure through neglect or depriving the nation’s children of educational opportunity.

It must be done instead, said the president, in ways that reflect American traditions of fairness (which in bygone days were once honored by the leaders of the Republican Party, who now disdain them). It must demand the most from those who have benefited most, rather than treating them to still more tax cuts.

It must restore the standards that made America the leader of the world in education, research and public investment ever since the Second World War, rather than accelerating our decline.

As expected, Obama the politician sought to position himself as close to the center (and independent voters) as he could, by reminding Democrats and progressives that the rapidly rising cost of health care is unsustainable -- and that the concept of “shared sacrifice” doesn’t

Democrats Can Win the Budget Debate

exempt anyone’s priorities, including his and theirs. As usual, he gave away too much before the negotiating process has even started.

Yet the president and his political advisers clearly feel that they must establish credibility as budget balancers if they are to prevail. Bill Clinton began his presidency by confronting the Republican legacy of deficits with higher taxes and lower expenditures, but Obama had no realistic choice other than to increase spending substantially -- or let the country and the world sink into depression.

Now, from the president’s point of view, he is bargaining from a weakened position and has no choice but to emphasize cutbacks over revenue.

Polls still show, however, that the public agrees with Obama on the most important issues, from preserving Medicare and Social Security entitlements to raising taxes on the wealthy to investing in education, the environment and infrastructure. Very few outside the most dogmatic precincts of the Republican Party believe that the richest of the rich need additional tax cuts, or that such cuts should take priority over food stamps and Medicaid.

Is that an “excessively partisan” or “dramatically inaccurate” way to describe the Republican fiscal philosophy, as House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan complained so bitterly in his rejoiner to Obama’s speech? Is the president’s plan “hopelessly inadequate,” as Ryan said, when compared with his own ever-changing, wildly phony “path to prosperity”?

Ryan’s angry response has opened up the possibility of a debate that the country desperately needs. Let us hope that Obama doesn’t shrink from that challenge or delegate it to someone else.

If his presidency is to become anything but the prelude to an era of decline, he must keep pushing forward just as aggressively as the Republicans push backward.

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The Draft Party is free but requires a ticket, which can be downloaded from www.houstontexans.com. Parking at the Draft Party is free as well. This year’s party will be bigger and better than ever and will feature even more fun and entertainment!

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ENSEMBLE THEATRE PRESENTS JITNEY BY AUGUST WILSON Set in 1977, Jitney tells the story of a group of men in Pittsburgh’s Hill District who drive unlicensed “gypsy” cabs that for years have served as a vital means of transportation for the working class in Pittsburgh and other urban centers.

March 26–April 24, 2011 Previews: 3/26, 3/27, 3/30 Opening Night: 3/31 R/Drama/Adult Language The Ensemble Theatre 3535 Main St. Houston, TX 77002

For tickets and seating availability call: 713-520-0055 or visit: www. ensemblehouston.com

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HERITAGE TEXAS PROPERTIES PRESENTS THE HOUSTON SOUND CONCERT SERIES AT MARKET SQUARE PARK Heritage Texas Properties Presents The Houston Sound Concert Series at Market Square Park with performances scheduled for April 22 and May 6. The free concerts will run from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and feature performances by D.R.U.M, Patrice Pike Trio, MoTel Aviv, Sauce the Band and Beetle.

For more information about the bands and the entire spring programming calendar, become a fan of Market Square Park on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or visit the new Web site www. marketsquarepark.com. ●

April 22 - 23 ● LUMA - THE HUMAN LIGHT SHOW

BY MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE Thursday Apr 7, 2011 8:00 PM 6000 Hermann Park Drive Houston TX 77030

For performance updates, please call (281) FREE-FUN (281-3733386) or visit www. milleroutdoortheatre. com

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY AND EASTER BRUNCH AT DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM HOUSTON APRIL 22, 23 & 24 Visitors are welcome to hop on over to Downtown Aquarium Houston to enjoy egg-cellent Easter celebrations. On Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, join us for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!

Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Please contact Downtown Aquarium at 713.223.3474.

More information can be found at visit www.downtownaquariumhouston.com.

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CAMPAIGN KICKOFF AND RALLY FOR MAYOR ANNISE PARKER aturday, April 23, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.: Mayor Parker kicks off the campaign; 5:00 p.m.: Easter Egg Hunt Discovery Green Park (near the Main Stage) 1500 McKinney Street, Downtown Houston Admission is free, but we hope you will show your support by signing up to volunteer and taking a yard sign!

RSVP: www.AnniseParker. com/kickoff or Events@AnniseParker. com or (713) 861-6464 ●

April 24 EASTER SERVICE AT BROOKSIDE FUNERAL HOME Brookside Funeral Home will hold an Easter service and celebration from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Sunday, April 24, at the funeral home, 13401 Eastex Freeway in Houston. The service will offer families a time for reflection and prayer and will include Easter Service Sunrise, Music, Refreshments, Picture with Easter Bunny, Face Painting, Craft Stations for Egg Decorations. The event is free and open to the public.

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April 24 EASTER IN THE GARDENS RETURNS Bring your kids to annual Easter in the Gardens on Sunday, April 24. Kid ages 12 and under can participate in the Easter egg hunts or play games like bean bag toss, wheel of knowledge quizzes and ultimate jump ropes for prizes. Meet the Easter Bunny, Ollie Otter and his friends. A petting zoo and face painting will add to a day of fun.

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Oleander Bowl, Moody Gardens One Hope Boulevard Galveston, Texas 77554

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BENNETT: LIVING LEGEND PERFORMS AT JONES HALL The Houston Symphony will present award-winning singer Tony Bennett on Tuesday, April 26 at Jones Hall for one night only.

For tickets and more information, please visit www.houstonsymphony. org <www.houstonsymphony.org> or call 713-224-7575.

April 27 HOUSTON TEXANS ERIC WINSTON TO HOST “RID THE WORLD OF CEREBRAL PALSY” GOLF TOURNAMENT The Gary J. Lynn Foundation is proud to announce the second “Rid the World of Cerebral Palsy”Golf Tournament on April 27, 2011. The event will be hosted by Houston Texans Eric Winston.

To learn more about Gary and to register for the golf tournament go to www.thegaryjlynnfoundation.org ●

April 28 AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON GARNERS STAR POWER FOR 5TH ANNUAL DINING OUT FOR LIFE® On Thursday, April 28, 2011, Houston’s food and drink aficionados will be Dining Out For Life® at many of Houston’s best restaurants for the annual fundraiser benefiting AIDS Foundation Houston (AFH).

For more information please contact Nathan Joel Kasselder, director of special events & community relations, at 713.623.6796 ext. 278 or KasselderN@ AFHouston.org. For a complete list of participating restaurants please visit DiningOutforLife.com/Houston ●

April 28 TEXANS DRAFT PARTY SET FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Texans fans who are in need of a football fix are invited to come out to the 2011 Houston Texans Draft Party presented by Miller Lite on Thursday, April 28 at Reliant Stadium. The party begins at 6:00 p.m. CDT and the 2011 NFL Draft begins ●

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DISCOVERY GREEN Thursday Apr 28, 2011 The rest of the world is catching up to the fact that Houston is a Jazz town, but we’ve always known that! Join Da Camera at Discovery Green for Thursday evening jazz concerts in April, Jazz Appreciation Month. Made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation.

6:30pm HSPVA Jazz Combo No.1 7:30pm The Bobby Lyle/Everette Harp Project

For more information visit www.discoverygreen.com or call (713) 400.7336.

April 29 THE MUSEUM OF CULTURAL ARTS HOUSTON (MOCAH) SUPPORTS MENTAL WELLNESS THROUGH THE ARTS AT WORTHING HIGH SCHOOL The final phase of the project will include a painted mural and a dedication and exhibition at the Worthing High School Alumni Association scholarship fundraiser event titled, A Night of Jazz. The event will take place on April 29th at 6:30 p.m. and will raise funds for students at Worthing. The admission fee is $20.

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April 30 1ST ANNUAL URBAN HARVEST CHEESE FEST The 1st annual Urban Harvest Farmers Market Cheese Fest will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at the popular Eastside market.

3000 Richmond at Eastside

For more information visit www.UrbanHarvest.org ●

April 30 THE MUSEUM OF CULTURAL ARTS HOUSTON PRESENTS: THE QUEENS OF CREATIVITY DEBUT ART EXHIBIT On Saturday, April 30th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Museum of Cultural Arts Houston (MOCAH) and Betz Art Gallery will host an art exhibit at Betz Art Gallery located at 1208 W. Gray to introduce the Queens of Creativity.

For more information about MOCAH visit www.mocah.org. ●

April 30 THE “STEM FOUNDATIION BANQUET // FUNDRAIISER Our program provides a dynamic and rigorous learning environment for students in grades 3rd – 12th with online class sessions.

The program climaxes on Saturday, April 30th with a gala to celebrate the student’s completion of the program and the results of their post exams.

Learn more at www.southunioncdc.org or call 713-4198352 ●

April 30 1ST ANNUAL URBAN HARVEST CHEESE FEST The 1st annual Urban Harvest Farmers Market Cheese Fest will be held on Sat●

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urday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at the popular Eastside market.

Featured at the event will be: · Milking demonstration · Cheese-making demonstration by Pola Cheese · A local chef doing cooking demos My Table Chef’s Corner · Live music Saturday, April 30, 2011 ~ 8 a.m. to noon 3000 Richmond at Eastside Admission to Farmers Market is Always Free!

For more information visit www.UrbanHarvest.org

May 12 CHRISTUS ST. CATHERINE HOSPITAL HOSTS LIVEWELL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2011 CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital will host Katy and west Houston’s first LiveWell Women’s Conference on May 12, 2011. Featuring keynote speaker Naomi Judd, the day-long event will comprise workshops covering topics of special interest to women, with a strong focus on achieving a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

The LiveWell Women’s Conference will take place Thursday, May 12, 7:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. at the Omni Houston Hotel Westside and will feature 16 breakout sessions led by top physicians and other community experts in their fields.

Registration and conference information is now available at www. christusstcatherine.org. To learn more about the event, call 281-599-5181. ●

May 13 SMOKEY ROBINSON AT ARENA THEATRE May 13, 2011; Friday 7326 Southwest Freeway (Hwy. 59) Between Fondren Rd & Bellaire Blvd Houston, TX 77074

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May 18 BRUNO MARS & JANELLE MONAE - HOOLIGANS IN WONDALAND AT RELIANT STADIUM Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 7:30pm 10:00pm Ticket prices are $29.50 - $35.00.

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HEALTH

When is a Cold Not Just a Cold?

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or parents, trying to determine whether to take a child who is experiencing the signs of a cold to the doctor can be a regular occurrence. From runny noses to

ear infections, kids can pass illnesses back and forth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that children have about two to nine illnesses per year, nearly double the number of colds adolescents and adults experience during the same timeframe.

But when are those coughs and stuffed noses more than just a routine cold, and at what point do parents need to pay extra attention and take their children to the doctor? Knowing how to recognize when your children need medical attention can help keep them healthy and prevent stressful emergency trips to the doctor or hospital.

While many parents will call their doctor if their child has a fever, it is important to recognize that a fever is not the only sign of an illness that needs immediate medical attention. Other symptoms can include difficulty breathing, vomiting, excessive irritability, lack of appetite, severe headache and refusal to eat or drink.

Primary Immunodeficiency

Parents should also be mindful of rare and serious diseases. One such condition is primary immunodeficiency (PI). PI is a group of more than 150 disorders, genetic in nature, that affect the cells, tissues and organs of the immune system. For the estimated 10 million people worldwide who are living with PI, the immune system is either deficient or functioning inadequately, leaving them with greater susceptibility to infection.

A Family’s Journey to a Proper Diagnosis

Eric Nixon has three children who

have been diagnosed with PI. His oldest son experienced many of the signs and symptoms of primary immunodeficiency for more than a decade before receiving an accurate diagnosis at age 11.

“For the first 11 years of my son’s life, we went from specialist to specialist with ear infections, sinus infections, pneumonia and other illnesses that would keep coming back,” said Nixon. “We were often told he only had a cold and we were being too cautious, but we knew typical children should not be this sick this often. Eventually we visited an immunologist who diagnosed him with primary immunodeficiency. Since then, my other children were tested and also diagnosed with the same condition.”

With his children constantly ill, Nixon and his family had to schedule their lives around the many doctor and specialist appointments. These visits, combined with the kids’ recurrent illnesses, meant that the family was unable to go on vacations, and the children would frequently miss school, birthday parties and other childhood activities.

Finding an Appropriate Treatment

In 2010, all three children transitioned to a new, innovative subcutaneous (i.e., under the skin) immunoglobulin (SCIg) called Hizentra®, (Immune Globulin Subcutaneous [Human], 20% Liquid). Hizentra, developed by CSL Behring, is the first and only 20 percent SCIg indicated for the treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency. Because Hizentra can be stored at room temperature for its 30-month shelf life, Nixon’s children are able to administer their therapy at home or on the road and are not limited to a doctor’s office.

“We can fit Hizentra around our schedules, which helps my children lead more typical, active lives,” Nixon added.

“Because the product is portable and convenient, we can now go on family vacations and my kids don’t have to miss activities with their friends because of their treatment schedule.”

Trusting a Parent’s Instinct

In 2010, The Lancet published a study that a parent’s instinct regarding their child’s health is usually spot on. Nixon couldn’t agree more. “Doctors accused us of being overcautious, but we knew something was wrong and are glad we followed our instinct.” In addition to following their gut, parents should call their child’s doctor if symptoms worsen, even if the kids have recently seen the physician, or if their child is frequently ill.

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ENTERTAINMENT

By Jo-Carolyn Goode

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Editor-at-Large

ith one step on a right beat, positive changes can happen. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. took one step to the beat of equal rights in the fight for civil liberties as he lead march after march across the nation. As the first African American female astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison took a pivotal step in space exploration thereby opening the doors for more to follow in her footsteps.

Condoleezza Rice took a bold step on Capital Hill that led to her becoming the first African American female Secretary of State. Taking steps that affect the course on which society trods is a powerful endeavor. Fraternities and sororities represent a group of people that is taking steps to remember a time honor tradition, celebrate the

passion and pride of their organizations, and provide resources to successful scholars in the Sprite Step Off II competition.

Recognizing the power of a step, Sprite launched the inaugural step show and competition for college fraternities and sororities last year to promote education, highlight the exceptional art form of stepping and to positively showcase the impact of the college experience. In 2011, step teams from across the country are competing for the opportunity to win the national title and the grand prize of $100,000 in scholarship money. Houston, specifically Texas Southern University, recently played host to one of the regional step offs of the largest step competition in history. Six teams

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The Power of the Step:

Sprite Step Off II competed Langston Uniand all left versity jumped as winners. into action in

khakis, white First on shirts and purthe stage ple and gold to demties, of course. onstrate Although there their stepwere just five ping skills members when was Sigma they stepped it First place fraternity winners - Eta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Gamma sounded like Last but certainly not least were Rho Soan army. They rority, Inc., Eta Nu Chapter from the ladies who came all the way earned a well deserved $1,500 Texas Women’s University. The from the campus of the Univer- for third place. Adding a touch of four-member step team had a mili- sity of Houston on Calhoun Road, class was Phi Beta Sigma Fratertary theme wearing yellow cam- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s nity, Inc.’s Zeta Zeta Chapter at the ouflage pants, blue shirts and war Zeta Sigma Chapter. Wearing University of Houston. Dressed paint under their eyes to complete black slacks, long white shirts, sus- in all white tuxedos, blue bowties the look. Commanding the stage penders and red bowties, the ladies and blue shoes the Sigma’s elevatwith a cadence that complemented paid homage to the movie “Charlie ed the show. Very nice! Debonair left and right steps the ladies went and the Chocolate Factory” with moves showed that these brothhome as third place winners and a visit to the Willy Wonka Candy ers were smooth as well as cool. a check for $1,500.00. Traveling Company. Their sweet tooth addic- The brotherhood took second from the University of Oklahoma, tion and the ability to put the boot place and $2,500.00. Keeping it in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s down made them first place win- bayou city was Alpha Phi Alpha Kappa Psi Chapter took a mili- ners and recipients of a check for Fraternity, Inc. ‘s Eta Mu Chaptary theme as well. They got into $5,000. That is a total of $9,000 in ter on the campus of the Univerthe “Ivy Game” with Sgt. Pearl. scholarship money for the ladies of sity of Houston. Their steps were Dressed in all black and decorated the previously mentioned sorori- clean, precise and in unison. There hot pink boots, the ladies showed ties. But Sprite was not done yet. was no question that they would Moving on to the fraterni- win first place and $5,000. As rehow stepping should be done. They were rewarded for their effort with ties the brothers of Omega Psi Phi gional winners the step teams of a $2,500 check for second place. Fraternity, Inc.’s Phi Psi Chapter at the Zeta Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Eta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ‘s will travel to Washington, D.C. for the national competition on May 21, 2011.

Sprite awarded $18,000 in scholarships for this regional competition but money was not the only thing they left in Houston. Besides competing in the show, step teams did what they do best, serve. Earlier in the morning of the day of competition teams gathered at a local Boys and Girls club to teach the next generation the art of stepping and spoke motivationally about higher education.

Sprite took one step on a right beat and sparked an interest in the art of stepping and the spirit of community service.

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FEATURE CULINARY

Houston Style Magazine Publisher Francis Page, Jr. Received

Stellar Communications Award from Texas Southern University

By Margo E. Williams MWH Public Relations

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ouston Style Magazine Publisher Francis Page, Jr. was presented with

yielding commitment to journalistic excellence in support of TSU.

our students and faculty. This is our small way of letting him know we appreciate him.” Ward

relationship with Francis Page, Jr. and Houston Style Magazine is solid and he has always been

Dr. John Rudley (TSU President), Francis Page, Jr. (Houston Style Magazine Publisher), and Dr. James Ward (TSU School of Communications Dean) Photography by Roswitha Vogler

the Stellar Communications Award from the Texas Southern University (TSU) Tavis Smiley School of Communication on Friday, April 15, 2011. Page, founder and president of Minority Print Media, L.L.C., parent company of the local publication Houston Style Magazine, is being recognized for his un-

Dr. James Ward, TSU School of Communication dean, said, “It was an honor to present the Stellar Communications Award to Francis on Friday. He exemplifies excellence and has served as a role model to the students in the Communication School. Francis has always been supportive of TSU,

has served as Dean of the TSU Communication School for five years.

“I often approach members of the press expressing the desire to have a true partnership on behalf of TSU and I’m never disappointed,” says TSU’s Director of Communications and spokesperson Eva Pickens. “The

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a friend to TSU,” added Pickens.

TSU President Dr. John Rudley envisioned TSU’s recently launched A Renaissance of Excellence campaign for TSU. A large percentage of that campaign calls for building collaborative partnerships with major and weekly media outlets.

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The campaign is designed to heighten the awareness of TSU programs, students and faculty research. “We can always count on Francis and our other weekly partners to tell TSU’s many stories. We are certainly appreciative and congratulate Francis on receiving this award,” said Dr. Rudley.

“It is not every day that one receives credit for hard work or a job well done,” said Minority Print Media Founder and President Francis Page, Jr. “I’m exceedingly humbled to be recognized for our journalism, but most importantly, the impact we have had on TSU students. Our team works hard to deliver quality news to the community and also to give back in meaningful and supportive ways.”

Page has been the publisher of Houston Style Magazine, the largest and most-read urban weekly newspaper in Houston. He leads a marketexclusive, national, awardwinning writing team of Roland Martin, Jesse Jackson and Judge Greg Mathis. His local award-winning writing team is lead by Jo-Carolyn Goode, who provides a wide array of compelling features and lends direction to the editorial staff that includes health writers Dr. Lovell Jones and Tonja Ward, criminal justice writer H. B. Ricky Spivey, Jr., political writer Attorney Pam Crawford, and entertainment writer Rebecca Brisco. Photographers Anthony W. Morris, Vicky Pink and Roswitha Vogler shoot 10-16 community events each week. Outstanding work by art director Joyce Cail, webmasters Kermit Williams and Jeffery Crump, sales team members Lewis Miller, Barry Simmons, Adrienne Tillman, and distributors Benjamin Phagan, Willie Scott, and Sherri Green complete the Houston Style team.

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THIS WEEK:

Episcopal High School Parents’ Meeting

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n Wednesday, April 13, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the 20102011 Episcopal High School Parents’ Association Board Meeting. The highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the Dinah Zaleski Volunteer Award for community service rendered. The outgoing executive board received gifts while the slate for the new executive board was made. Mothers of the senior class were honored.

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Houston, TX

2011 PVAMU Whitlowe R. Green College of Education Gala

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Photography By Anthony Morris

n Saturday, April 16, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Wiliam “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Fieldhouse on the campus of Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) for the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education Gala 2011. Celebrating the legacy in education, all proceeds from the affair benefitted Prairie View A&M University Whitlowe R. Green College of Education. Dr. M. Paul Mehta, former dean of the college of education, and his family presented a check for $25,000.00 for the M. Paul Mehta endowment scholarship. Some in attendance were PVAMU president Dr. George Wright and former US Secretary of Education Dr. Rod Paige.

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Mathis’ Mind Revolving Prison Doors

JUDGE GREG MATHIS

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f you, like me, believe that prisons should be able to punish offenders while still preparing them for a productive, crime free life once they are released, then you must also believe that prisons are failing. And they’re not just failing: they are costing the larger society

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billions of dollars that could be put to much better use.

Annual prison spending has risen from $10 billion to $52 billion over the last thirty years. Recent data from the Pew Center on the States shows that the additional money is clearly not going to prisoner rehabilitation efforts.

More than 40 percent of inmates eventually return to prison, most of them within three years. The recidivism rate hasn’t changed much in a decade and is a strong sign that prisons aren’t doing the best job they can to prepare offenders for life outside of prison.

States around the country are grappling with fiscal uncertainty

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and are forced to cut programs that serve the poor and elderly in order to balance their budgets. These tactics, however, do not take into consideration the needs of the people, nor do they protect the long-term financial health of the state.

What does?

Investing in education. Many, if not the m a j o r i t y, of prison inmates did not graduate high school. By catching students before they fall through the cracks and reducing the number of dropouts will, over time, reduce the prison population and save the states money. Sending

low-level drug offenders to rehab instead of prison will also

help. It’s less expensive to rehabilitate an addict than it is to incarcerate them. Going this route allows states to help those who need it and reduce their prison costs at the same time.

Critics would say that

this approach is soft on crime.

No one is saying that criminals should not be punished.

It’s just more beneficial to everyone involved if we punish them smartly.

T o be fair, this strategy is not going to save money overnight.

The goal is to create a plan that is sustainable, one that will bring huge returns over the long term. Reducing prison costs by reducing incarceration rates saves money so governments don’t have to cut services like Medicaid and Medicare that the most vulnerable in our communities rely upon.

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PG 15

Style Book Review TERRI SCHICHENMEYER

“She’s The One” by J.J. Murray

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ou are a very strong woman.

You can do anything you want, go anywhere you want, and say what you’re feeling. You know where you’re heading because you’ve focused totally on the goal. Nobody messes with a woman like you, and few can tame you.

That never stops them from trying, though.

In the new book “She’s The One”

by J.J. Murray, a movie director taps into a diva’s ego to help his brother capture the wildest woman he’s ever known.

There was just one word to describe Katharina Minola: spoiled.

Fifteen years ago, Katharina was snatched from obscurity into world-wide

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or a fresh take on Easter treats, these egg-shaped cookie pops will surprise and delight. Easy and delicious, each one is uniquely decorated -an unexpected, but festive way to say “Happy Easter!”

To begin, a simple butter cookie dough flavored with vanilla and almond extracts is cut into egg shapes with a cookie cutter.

Once they’re baked and cooled, tint white Candy Melts (or use colored) with favorite Easter colors - pastel, bold, or both - then “dye” the eggs by pouring the melted candy over the cookies.

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fame after starring in the movie My Honey Love. Critics loved the movie. Fans couldn’t get enough of Katharina. Everybody adored her.

But that was before a series of total flops and public tantrums, several staff members who were decimated by her temper, and some business deals gone wrong. That got Katharina blackballed all over Hollywood, but she was too spoiled to admit it.

None of that mattered to Vincenzo Lucentio, the CEO of Lucentio Pictures.

Years ago, when My Honey Love was filmed, Vincenzo’s brother, Pietro, had a bit part in the movie and he’d fallen in love with Katharina. For years, Pietro had stewed about his crush on the diva, and Vincenzo finally decided that it was time to push the two of them together.

With an ego like Katharina’s, though, he had to be careful. The best way to get her where he wanted her was to offer Katharina a movie deal, but this wasn’t a normal movie. The contract offered Katharina $5 million, script approval, and a dozen other perks.

Katharina signed the contract and told her beleaguered assistant, Bian-

ca, to pack her entire huge wardrobe.

Vincenzo had himself a diva.

High up in Northern Quebec, Canada, Pietro was preparing a remote cabin for his brother’s movie company.

No electricity, no hot water, no food, and no cell phones were allowed in this cabin because the unknown (to Pietro) actress was going to learn to live off the land in a method-acting kind of way.

He had his doubts about that. No woman he’d ever known could handle the northern Canada wilderness. He couldn’t wait to see who this spoiled diva was…

Based “loosely” on Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew”, “She’s the One” is 336 pages of mixture.

In the beginning, this novel is very slow. Author J.J. Murray sets the tone of his story early, but it’s ploddingly over-killed. Fortunately, it quickly picks up the pace, becomes comedic and rompish, and I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. Murray made me glad I stuck around.

Glad, at least, until near the end of this book when it descended into a confusing silliness that ruined the romp. I felt as if I’d gotten whiplash. I wished I’d stopped reading 30 pages from the finish.

“She’s The One” by J.J. Murray c.2011, Kensington Books $15.00 / $17.95 Canada 336 pages

Is this novel worth a look-see? I think so, but with mediocre expectations.

Overall, “She’s the One” is cute at times, but not very strong.

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Celebrate Easter with Cookie Pops Now the decorating fun begins.

Pipe with melted candy to make spirals and stripes, then attach confetti sprinkles.

Other decorating options include brushing with pearl dust for a luminous effect, or sprinkling with colored sugars. You could even write messages on them.

After decorating, use a dab of melted candy to attach the “pops” stick to the backs of the cookies.

A decorated flower “pot” is an ideal way to present the pops. Place the pops in the convenient insert that comes with the Flower Pot Kit and

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add some green curling ribbon for grass.

This bouquet of pops can do double-duty as a centerpiece for the table, or as an Easter gift for friends and family when wrapped in clear bags and tied with ribbon.

Visit www.wilton.com for more Easter project ideas, to order supplies including the Pops Flower Pot Kit, or a copy of the new Wilton book, “Pops! Sweets On A Stick!”

Fresh Eggs Cookie Pops Makes about 3 dozen cookies 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract White Candy Melts, melted Primary, Garden Candy Color Sets Yellow, White Pearl Dust Imitation Clear Vanilla Extract Blue, Lavender Colored Sugar Jumbo Confetti Sprinkles Cookie Treat Sticks

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Preheat oven to 400°F.

In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg; mix until blended. Add vanilla and almond extracts. Stir in flour mixture. Do not chill dough; divide into 2 balls. On floured surface, roll each ball into a circle approximately 12 in. in diameter and 1/8-inch thick. Dip egg shaped cookie cutter in flour and cut dough; place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 6 - 7 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet. Remove from sheet and cool completely on cooling grid.

Tint melted white candy desired colors. Pour over cooled cookies to cover.

Tap to settle; chill until firm.

Use melted candy in cut parchment or disposable decorating bags to pipe spirals, stripes and attach Confetti Sprinkles. While still wet, sprinkle some shapes with Colored Sugars. Brush set candy decorations with Pearl Dust/vanilla mixture. Attach sticks to back of cookies using melted candy. If desired, place in assembled Pops Flower Pot Kit.

Wright is Houston’s New Director of OBO

National Sales Network Ultimate Networking Event

Photography By Roswitha Vogler

Photography By Vicky Pink

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n Monday, April 18, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at City Hall as Mayor Annise Parker announced the new director for the office of business opportunities. Carlecia Wright as her choice to lead the City’s new Office of Business Opportunities (OBO). Wright, 33, was selected after a nationwide search. She comes to Houston from New York where she has been serving the dual positions of executive director of certification and recruitment and executive director of policy, planning and operations for the city’s women-owned business enterprise program. The OBO replaces the former Department of Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance. Some in attendance at the press conference were Mayor Annise Parker, City Council Members James Rodriguez and Wanda Adams, William Paul-Thomas, Truman C. Edminster, Renee Logans, Keith Wade, Dick Huebner and Francis Page, Jr.

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n Saturday, April 16, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel for the Ultimate Networking Event. Presented by the National Sales Network, an association of African American sales professional, the affair was a kick off for the National Sales Network Diversity Career Fair to be held August 11-12, 2011 that will featured such persons as Soledad O’Brien, Craig Valentine, Mario Armstrong, Melinda Emerson, and Michel Paul. The affair allowed attendees to mix and mingle with Texas professionals Shawnna Mack, Paul Mack, Robert Shaw, Kimberly Ross, Michael Ligford, Shirley Merrigtt, Ninola Shepherd, J. Goodwille Pierre, Anthony Hicks, and Francis Page, Jr.

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METRO’s Office of Small Business Presentation

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Photography By Roswitha Vogler

n Wednesday, April 13, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the METRO Administration Building for the METRO’s Office of Small Business presentation of “How to Prepare for a METRO-Face to Face.” This interactive workshop focused on tips to help small businesses effectively sale their products and services in under 3 minutes. There also was an opportunity to present in front of a mock panel. The presenter for the workshop was Keyshala Petitt, Founder/CEO of Empowered Entrepreneurs. Also in attendance were representatives from METRO Tiko Reynolds-Hausman and Shurronda Murray.

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Small BIZ Development University

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Photography By Roswitha Vogler

n Thursday, April 14, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Houston Area Urban League as the Houston Area Urban League, the Port of Houston Authority, and IBM presented the Small Business Development University. Held every Thursday, the complimentary classes cover various topics. At this session the topics covered were business plan, marketing strategies, pricing strategies, and more. The presenters at the classes were Eric Goode of HAUL, Eric R. Lyons with Houston Community College, Pedro Gonzalez with Port of Houston Authority, and Phillip Yates. Some attendees were Victor Alvarez and Sherry Singleterry.

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Victory Fund 20th Anniversary

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Photography By Roswitha Vogler

n Sunday, April 17, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at The Corinthian for the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund Brunch. For the past 20 years the fund has been actively working to elect openly lesbian and gay leaders to public office.

Since then the number of elected officials has grown from less than 50 to more than 500.

A special celebration was held for the 20th anniversary to celebrate their success. Some in attendance at the affair were Houston Mayor Annise Parker, Congressman David Cicilline of Rhode Island, New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Fort Worth Councilman Joel Burns and Gabrielle Giffordsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; intern Daniel Hernandez Jr.

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Meeting of the OST Community Partnership and Greater SMD

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n Tuesday, April 20, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Palm Center for the meeting of the Old Spanish Trail Community Partnership and Greater Southeast Management District. They met to discuss doing business with the Boeing Company. Some in attendance were Dr. Teddy McDavid, president of the Old Spanish Trail Community Partnership; Marlon Mitchell, executive director of Houston Business Development; Jason McLemore, executive director of Greater Southeast Management District; and John Cave, director of Procurement International Space Station.

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National NBA MegaStar Carmelo Walmart and Sam’s Club Anthony Serves Up His Announce Military Swagger For Johnson Family Promise Following Products Company Launch White House Call to Action of Ultra Sheen® Men™ almart today announced its Mili-

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tary Family Promise as part of First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden’s “Joining Forces” military support announcement in Washington D.C. The commitment guarantees a job at a nearby store or club for all military personnel, and military spouses, employed at Walmart and Sam’s Club who move to a different part of the country because they or their spouse have been transferred by the United States military.

In addition, through Walmart and Sam’s Club’s Military Family Promise, associates called to active military duty will continue to be paid any difference in their salary if the associate is earning less money during their military assignment.

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Verizon Sells 2.2 Million iPhones

erizon announced that it activated 2.2 million iPhones during the quarter, helping the company more than triple its profit from a year ago.

The wireless division of telecom giant began selling the iPhone on Feb. 10.

Ve r i z o n only sold the iPhone 4 for 50 days during the quarter, compared to the full 90 days of the quarter that Apple’s smartphone sold on rival AT&T’s network.

But Verizon was on pace to sell 4 million iPhones over a 90 day period, compared to the 3.6 million that AT&T sold during the quarter.

Verizon said it added 906,000 customers under contract during the quarter. By contrast, AT&T added just 62,000.

Some analysts said that suggests Verizon is attracting subscribers thanks to the new iPhone, while AT&T is mainly selling iPhones to its existing customers who are due for an upgrade to a new handset.

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Local METRO Taps Former Marine as Watkins New Wells Fargo Head of Information Technology Community Development Officer

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he days of a two or three-person team managing the functions of an Information Technology department are a thing of the past. In today’s world, the modern, wide-ranging func-

BA Star Carmelo Anthony has just inked a multiyear deal as the corporate spokesperson for Johnson Products Company, Inc. (JPC), known

Carmelo Anthony

as one of the most pioneering ethnic hair care companies in the world. JPC has entered the men’s grooming arena with the Fall 2010 launch of Ultra Sheen® Men.™ Building on the company’s legacy and expertise in the African American ethnic hair market, JPC is continuing to reinvent itself and introduce new brands with innovative formulas and products that meet the needs of today’s multicultural consumer.

The Ultra Sheen® Men™ grooming collection is targeted to the trendsetting man who has style and swagger. Today, no one better exudes the “trendsetting man” than NBA All-Star, Carmelo Anthony, who has signed on to lend his voice and celebrity to the Ultra Sheen® Men™ line.

The Ultra Sheen® Men™ brand promotes to fashion focused men that they should always “Step Up Their Game.” In doing so, a man can “get noticed” for his high standard of style and fashion. The Ultra Sheen® Men™ grooming collection includes Ultra Sheen® Men™ Super Hold Hair Dress, Ultra Sheen® Men™ Wave Conditioning Pomade, Ultra Sheen® Men™ Lite Crème Moisturizer with Shea Butter, and the Ultra Sheen® Men™ Grooming Gel.

“We are very excited to leverage the strong position in the ethnic hair care space that Johnson Products has to launch our new men’s line. Our team sees a lot of opportunity and growth in the men’s sector which doesn’t typically get a lot of attention,” explained JPC CEO, Eric Brown.

“Adding Carmelo Anthony to the Johnson Products Family as well as having him represent the Ultra Sheen® Men™ brand to the community will certainly bring excitement to our new brand.”

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Randy Frazier

tions are more complex and demanding and to deliver a reliable IT infrastructure, METRO has appointed Randy Frazier as vice president and chief information officer.

From handling the agency’s software and hardware equipment to implementing and troubleshooting METRO’s extensive security camera system and bus communication systems – there’s an everexpanding network of responsibilities.

“With so many advancements in information technology, I want to make sure METRO’s systems are at the forefront of those advances to provide the most cost-effective and efficient ways to support the day-to-day business of the transit agency,” said Frazier.

Frazier, a veteran of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, has been with METRO since 1999 when he started out as a staff attorney and later senior staff attorney in the law department. He took on the role of associate vice president of corporate development in 2008 and later became associate vice president of information technology in 2009. The former marine has been serving as METRO’s acting vice president of information technology since last year.

“Having had the opportunity to observe Randy at work in his acting capacity, I feel confident that he will continue in his new role to render the support service needed for us to do our job of providing safe, reliable, convenient and affordable transit service,” said George Greanias, METRO president & CEO.

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“We also strive to understand the credit needs of the communities we operate in and develop partnerships with nonprofit agencies to work together to meet those needs. We know that we can continue to successfully meet our goals in Houston under Alan’s leadership,” Jaramillo said.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Watkins served as nonprofit & community development manager for Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. He also has a wealth of financial services experience and has worked in various roles at American Express Financial, Prudential Securities, Inc as well as internships at Chase Manhattan Foundation and Merrill Lynch in New York. He earned a master of divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York and a bachelor’s degree in business management from Morehouse College in Atlanta. He also obtained Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65 licenses.

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• Project Number: 11-04-06 – RFP– Project Name: Fire & Flood Restoration, with a deadline of 10:00 a.m., May 4, 2011. The Pre-Bid/Proposal Conference for this project will be in Conference Room 2C18 at the above stated address on April 28, 2011, at 10:00 A.M. Proposals are available on the HISD web-site at www.houstonisd.org.

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Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) Neff/White Relief Elementary School Project Number: 11-04-02CS Houston Independent School District (HISD) Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc., as Construction Manager-at-Risk for HISD, in accordance with Texas Education Code Section 44.038, will receive bids or proposals from subcontractors for construction of Neff/White Relief Elementary School. The work includes construction of a new 2-story school and site work. Bids or proposals are due no later than 4:00 PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the office of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc., 11000 Equity Drive, Houston, Texas 77041, phone 713-996-1300, fax 713-690-2299 attention: Jeff Ledlow or Carl Breedlove.

The plans and specifications will be available beginning Monday, April 25, 2011, and may be obtained from A & E The Graphics Complex, 4235 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77027/Phone (713) 621-0022/Fax (713) 621-2537/www.aecomplex.com, upon refundable deposit of $250.00 for each set of printed plans and specifications. Documents in portable document format (pdf) are also available from A & E Graphics 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 Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc., 11000 Equity Drive, Houston, Texas, phone 713-996-1300, fax 713-690-2299 attention: Jeff Ledlow or Carl Breedlove.

M/WBE documents as described below will be received until 4:00 PM on the 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, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc., 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. Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc., 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 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at the office of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc., at 11000 Equity Drive, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77041. For additional information regarding this project, please contact Mr. Elvis Eaglin, at 713-746-8256, or eeaglin@houstonisd.org.

Project Number 11-04-01CS Houston Independent School District The Houston Independent School District will receive Competitive Sealed Proposals from contractors for the renovation of Waltrip High School The work includes but is not limited to replacement of curtain wall and windows, exterior cleaning, door and hardware replacement, interior finishes, replacement of lighting fixtures and controls, upgrades to the electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, and providing accessible access to the building. Site improvements include entry court renovation, tree removal and replacement, replacement of perimeter fencing, drives and parking surface refurbishment, a new bus drop off area with a pre-engineered walkway canopy.

Proposals are due no later than Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 2:00 PM at the Board Services Offices, 4400 West 18th Street, Office of Board Services, Houston, Texas 77092. The price proposals will be opened and the amounts read aloud. Waltrip High School is located at 1900 West 34th Street, Houston, TX, 77018.

The Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP), which includes plans and specifications, will be available beginning Monday, April 18, 2011, and may be obtained from A&E Graphics Complex; 4235 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas 77027; Phone: 713-621-0022; Fax: 713-621-2537 upon refundable deposit of $200.00 for each set of plans and specifications. Documents in portable document format (pdf) are also available from A&E on disk for a deposit of $75.00. Deposit checks should be made payable to HISD. Any questions regarding bid documents are to be addressed to GENSLER, 711 Louisiana Street, Houston, 77002, Kent Lew, v. 713-844-0000, f. 713-844-0001.

The Competitive Sealed Proposal process will be utilized as authorized in Senate Bill 669, Section 44.039 of the Texas Education Code. The Competitive Sealed Proposal process enables HISD to select contractors on the basis of price and qualifications/methodology.

M/WBE Forms, schedules and statements, as required by Section AB of the RFCSP and in accordance with the Office of Business Assistance, will be received at 12:00 Noon, May 23, 2011, at the Board Services Office, 4400 West 18th Street, Office of Board Services, Houston, Texas 77092.

PROPOSALS SUBMITTED WITHOUT M/WBE FORMS, PROPERLY COMPLETED, WILL BE CONSIDERED NOT RESPONSIVE. A pre-proposal conference will be held on 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at 1900 West 34th Street, Houston, Texas 77018. A walk through of Waltrip High school will be held after the pre-proposal meeting For additional information regarding this project, please contact Mr. Elvis Eaglin, at 713-7468256, or eeaglin@houstonisd.org.

Drawings and Specifications for the RFCSP may be reviewed at the Reed Construction Data Electronic Plan Room and the following Houston locations: 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 Revive Houston Plan Room, Roland W. Smith Bldg., Rm. 122, 5555 Community College Dr, Houston 77013, (281) 704-9269 HISD Construction Services Office (Bond), 3500 Tampa, Houston, TX 77021, (713) 746-8256

Drawings and Specifications may be reviewed at: Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc., 11000 Equity Drive, Houston, Texas 77041, phone 713996-1300, fax 713-690-2299, attention Jeff Ledlow and the following Houston locations: 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 Revive Houston Plan Room, Roland W. Smith Bldg., Rm. 122, 5555 Community College Dr, Houston 77013, (281) 704-9269 HISD Construction Services Office (Bond), 3500 Tampa, Houston, TX 77021, (713) 746-8256

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