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COMMENTARY
Jesse Jackson
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cross the country, races for the Senate and for governor are going down to the wire. Republicans are expected to do well since many of the races are in states that Obama lost in 2012; Democratic turnout is predicted to fall off, and the president’s poll numbers are in the pits, with voters sensibly unhappy at the state of the economy and the direction of the country. The Illinois race for governor illustrates that pattern. The incumbent Governor, Democrat Pat Quinn, suffers from the state’s lousy economy and continued fiscal struggles. He’s in a dead heat with Republican challenger, billionaire businessman Bruce Rauner. Rauner, who made nearly $61 million in 2013 alone, has ensured that this is the most expensive race in Illinois history, with the airwaves blanket-
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hroughout the United States polls are open Tuesday, November 4th with all 435 Congress Members on the ballot. Across Texas, for the first time in generations, all top statewide posts are open and being contested along with all 150 state representatives on the ballot. Fewer Texans are expected to vote in this election as a percentage of registered voters and a smaller number of citizens are registered to vote. When less people vote it means each individual’s specific vote has more value. When fewer people overall are voting in this democracy we call our home every individual that does vote then has increased input into how and who runs our country, state and county. New York Times published polls put Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, a former State Supreme Court Justice and former Harris County State District Judge, 20 points ahead of his
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ed with largely negative ads from both candidates. In this blue state, Rauner has tried to present himself as a good manager who could straighten the state out, while distancing himself from right-wing social issues. He’s sensibly reached out to African American voters, backing an estimated $1 million of credit union loans for small black businesses. But despite all, Rauner and other Republicans are having a hard time closing the deal, and for good reason. They seem to have learned nothing from the failure of conservative policies that blew up the economy. At a time of extreme inequality, they promise more tax cuts for the wealthy, and more spending cuts on our schools and on the vulnerable. Rauner favors using public money to fund private school vouchers while refusing to promise to increase spending in our strapped schools. He’s against doing anything to curb big money politics. He’s in denial about climate change, while supporting subsidies for big oil. He’s opposed to health care reform, and to the expansion of Medicaid to offer health care to low wage workers. He pretends he’s a moderate voice, but he’s simply a wingman in the right-wing Republican team. The conservative National Review hails
his race, suggesting that if he wins, it would provide “a laboratory experiment about whether conservative ideas can work in a state...” The last state to buy this snake oil was Kansas. Voters gave conservatives complete control of the statehouse and the legislature. They slashed taxes and spending, promising that this would generate jobs and lift incomes. But the jobs didn’t show up, the incomes didn’t rise and the schools and other vital public services got savaged. Now, even Republicans are rejecting the ruins. Republicans in Senate and gubernatorial races have sought to make this election about Barack Obama, hoping to profit from the president’s flagging popularity. Republican obstruction has consistently impeded the recovery, but voters tend to hold the party that holds the White House responsible. But even in red states, Republicans are mired in dead heats with their rivals. Voters are sensible enough to understand that, at the end of the day, there are two teams on the field. Republicans promise tax cuts for the wealthy, deregulation for Wall Street, repeal of health care reform, more spending on the military and cuts in everything from education to public health. They vote in lock step against raising the minimum wage, pay equi-
ty for women, paid family leave, rebuilding our decrepit infrastructure. A hilarious country and western song lampoons Rauner, the “plutocrat” whose money summers in the Cayman Islands, for this folly. Democrats, the other team, haven’t inspired much enthusiasm. But at the end of the day, they promise to invest in education and universal pre-kindergarten. They want to raise the minimum wage, enforce equal pay for equal work, strengthen health care reform, and rebuild the country. They think the rich and corporations should pay their fair share of taxes, not continue to pocket more tax breaks at a time of extreme inequality. These contrasts are undeniable. The most expensive campaigns in our history will flood the airwaves with ads trying to discredit opponents and blur these distinctions. But, voters should not be fooled. The choice is clear, in Illinois and elsewhere. Cast your vote with that in mind. You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush.org. Follow him on Twitter @RevJJackson. Share this story online at stylemagazine.com.
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Election 2014: Two Teams on the Field
challenger State Senator Wendy Davis. “The drama of the outcome is not who wins, but what the margin will be,” said Jim Henson, co-director of the poll and head of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin. “Wendy Davis has not led in a single poll in this race.” Among men, Abbott holds a 61-32 lead but the news value in the poll is that he also leads by two percentage points — 48 to 46 - among women, who are considered what catapulted Davis into her campaign when she was told last year she was speaking for most Texas women in her filibuster fighting against increased regulations on abortions. Abbott leads among likely voters who dropped out of high school all the way up to those with post-graduate degrees. Davis leads with voters who said they never attend church, but Abbott leads with every group that did, no matter how frequently or infrequently. Her only lead is 75 to 19 among black voters and narrowly 48 to 46 among Hispanic voters. When Ann Richards was the incumbent 20 years ago, the last time a Democrat or a woman held the state’s top job, Bush had to be careful with the
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challenges of facing a woman opponent and to not appear mean or awkward. In this election Davis, faces the problem of being the first to challenge a man that has been locked to a wheelchair for the last 30 years. Additionally a problem Davis and white woman Democrats running in statewide races across the country have is how to excite an African American base the way President Obama did without alienating fellow white women the way President Obama is. “It should be a really interesting, contentious race,” said Daron Shaw, a government professor at UT-Austin and co-director of the poll. “And yet, it doesn’t seem to have penetrated public consciousness. Certainly, nothing down-ballot has.” Most state races, which the majority is non-white and Hispanics are the plurality and will be majority soon, are not even as close, the poll found. Republican candidates, allegedly hostile to Hispanic concerns, hold the lead in each one. Refusing to screen with any major newspapers this election, Republican State Sen. Dan Patrick has a cushy 52-35 percent lead over Democrat State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte in
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the race for Lieutenant Gov. • U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a Republican seeking re-election, polled well ahead of his opponents, with 57 percent saying they will support him. Democrat David Alameel has the support of 31. If Kentucky’s US Senator Mitch McConnell loses to Democrat Allison Grimes then Cornyn could become the Majority Leader of the US Senate. • In the race for attorney general, Republican Ken Paxton has 54 percent to Democrat Sam Houston’s 34 percent despite federal and state criminal charge investigations haunting Paxton from Security Exchange Commission dealing that could have him removed from the top law enforcement job after taking office. Polls before an election can never prove exactly accurate. Despite polls taken from small pools willing to talk to pollsters it’s important to have each voter make individual choices in each race from Senator and Governor to DA and District Judge based not on political party, race or gender. These races do have real consequences for us all. Be sure to vote and share this story online at stylemagazine.com.
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Mayor Annise Parker with local pastors
Mayor Parker Directs City Legal Department to Withdraw Pastor Subpoenas
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ith local pastors standing with her, Mayor Annise Parker has told the City Legal Department to withdraw the subpoenas filed against five local pastors who have identified themselves as the leaders of the petition drive to repeal the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO). In a breakfast meeting yesterday, Mayor Parker met with local Pastors Rudy Rasmus, Jim Herrington and Chris Seay. She had a second meeting later in the day with National Clergy Council President Rob Schenck, Reverend Pat Mahoney of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Pastor Myle Crowder from Utah, Pastor David Anderson from Florida, Pastor Sean Sloan from Arkansas and two others. Mayor Parker reiterated that this has always been
fort did not meet the requirements of the City Charter. “Today’s move refocuses the discussion and allows us to move forward.” The lawsuit is scheduled for trial in January. For more information, visit houstontx.gov.
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exas’ cutest state trooper has to be six-year-old Kyssi Andrews. The young girl who is battling a rare form of cancer became an honorary state trooper this past Monday according to KPRC. It is her dream to keep the road safe. Thanks to the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Houston Police Department Kyssi’s wish came true. After getting fitted in her official uniform and being sworn into office, Kyssi went to work. She went on rides in the DPS helicopter and patrol car, took a radio call, and even gave someone a ticket. Kyssi is also an honorary Houston Police office. For more information, visit click2houston.com.
manslaughter and vehicle homicide in which a 23-year-old Florida man was killed according to KHOU. Goodman was taken into custody on Tuesday after a jury found him guilty. Goodman’s defense was that his Bentley’s brakes failed and prosecutors said that Goodman was drunk. For more information, visit khou.com.
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tudents from Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston are disappointed. They watch a year worth of their hard work literally burst into flames when an unmanned rocket carrying their science experiments exploded. Jesuit’s juniors and seniors had been working on several projects through a partnership with NASA to see how the human body and other things react in space according to khou.com. As they reflect on their experience the students say they will just start again. For more information, visit khou.com.
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BOOK REVIEW Justice While Black
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ou have the right to remain silent. But then, you already know that. You’ve seen it all your life on TV, read it in books, heard it in movies. It’s almost become a cliché. You have the right to remain silent, but you also have the right to speak up – which is precisely one of the things you don’t want to do if you’re arrested. In “Justice While Black” by Robbin Shipp, Esq. and Nick Chiles, you’ll learn why, among other things. It is a sobering story: one in three young black men can expect to be jailed in his lifetime. The number of imprisoned African Americans is disproportionate to the number of jailed whites in this country. Everyone with dark skin knows about Driving While Black and Shopping While Black. And, of course, there are the headlines... The fact is that if you’re black – particularly if you’re a black male, Attorney Shipp says - you are vulnerable to being a potential suspect in a crime. It doesn’t matter who you are, who your father is, or even if you’re innocent: as soon as you’re put in the back of a police car, you’re probably going to jail. If that happens, the first thing to remember is to go against human nature and shut up. Be polite, answer questions succinctly, but don’t try to talk yourself out of anything. It won’t work; it could make things worse. Know your Constitutional rights, laws of search & seizure, and other rules, and teach them to your children. Shipp says that the Nation of Islam has proven the propriety of this; rarely does she see Muslim clients, in or out of jail. Know how to proceed when stopped while
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driving or walking. Learn to keep impulses in control when faced with arrest. Remember that the prison system is driven by economics. Don’t think that you can’t afford a private lawyer; talent doesn’t necessarily cost much. Ask questions and accept advice, but think hard before accepting a plea deal. And above all: never stop hoping. Turn on the news, pick up the paper, and you know that everything’s changed – or has it? A basic history of African Americans, police, and prison is part of what you’ll find inside “Justice While Black.” Like a gavel on a judge’s bench, author Robbin Shipp (with Nick Chiles) hammers home point after important point on each page, with information that will make you want to take notes (but you don’t have to; there’s a handy synopsis in the back). Her advice covers adults and children as young as four years old, male and female, and includes tips on minimizing trouble and finding the right attorney. I was astounded at this book (oh, those stats!) and at what can be learned in 160 short pages. While Shipp adamantly states that this book doesn’t replace face-to-face counsel, I absolutely believe its $14 price tag is an invaluable beginning for your family’s protection. For you, “Justice While Black” could be the right book on your shelf.
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How Chevrolet Can Help When Monsters Attack
Chevrolet and OnStar have created just-for-fun recordings of how advisors could assist drivers in unreal situations especially during popular trick-or-treating hours. (Photo Illustration by John F. Martin for Chevrolet and OnStar)
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f your car gets swarmed by zombies, would you know what to do? While that question may seem far-fetched, car safety is an integral part of ensuring every little vampire and mummy gets home safely after trick-or-treating. Chevrolet and OnStar are sharing Halloween safety tips and three “Hey, they could happen!” OnStar calls for encounters with monsters and other
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creepy characters. OnStar created the just-for-fun recordings of how advisors could assist drivers in unreal situations. These incidents might be imagined, but they point out just how seriously OnStar and Chevrolet take their commitment to helping ensure a fun and safe Halloween. Listen to how a Malibu can protect you if a
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Zombie apocalypse breaks out. In this one, OnStar answers the question: For what would Edgar Allan Poe use a Silverado? Finally, OnStar advice for how to stop a Werewolf from following you. In a serious effort to keep kids safe, here are some driving safety from Safe Kids tips for Halloween: -Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways. -Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. -Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully. -Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. -Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
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Houston Woman Receives $25,000 Grant from Toyota
Toyota Brand Ambassador Amy Purdy and Oprah Winfrey with Yamile Jackson and her son Zachary recipient of the Toyota “Standing O-Vation” Award
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magine being a new parent and all you want to do is hold your baby but can’t. Your baby is too sick and fragile for you to hold because your touch might actually hurt them. The last thing you want to do is hurt your baby. Your precious little bundle that you have nurtured, fed, loved and birth is fighting to stay alive and you feel helpless. All you want is for your baby to know that you are there and you love them but how can you do that? Many people are watching and caring for your baby around the clock but they are not the mother or father. How does the baby know that you are its mother and father? That was the question that Yamile Jackson and her husband Larry were faced with it when their son Zachery was born. Twenty-eight weeks into her pregnancy doctors told the Columbia born engineer that she had preeclampsia. A mother with preeclampsia has high blood pressure and elevated levels of protein in their urine. If left undiagnosed, it can develop into eclampsia and mothers may have seizures and could even die. In babies, preeclampsia might cause the unborn baby not to receive an adequate amount of blood from the placenta. In addition, the baby could be born premature and suffer a number of learning difficulties, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and hearing and vision problems. Yamile had to have an emergency c-section to save her baby and herself. Baby Zachery was born weighing less than 2 lbs. He was so small people could carry him in one hand. Everyone who handled young Zachery had to be extremely careful. I know a little about what Yamile and Larry were going through. Although I don’t have any children myself, I was, however, a premature baby. I was born three months early and like baby Zachery came in at 2 lbs and 8 ozs then dropped weight shortly after birth. I was so small the
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hospital staff nicknamed me Peanut. Baby Zachery had to be imme- Baby in NICU with Zaky diately put on life support. As one can imagine this put great stressed on his parents, as they wanted to do anything and everything to help their baby boy. Then Yamile traordinary when life takes you to a dark place. The got an idea. She got a pair of garden gloves, filled paralympic bronze medalist snowboarder and Dancthem with small beads and slept with them so her ing with the Stars finalist continues to be an inspiscent would be absorbed into them. The next day she ration to many by living a life with no limits. At the put them in Zachery’s incubator. Hospital nurses told age of 19, Amy was diagnosis with Neisseria Meninher the gloves calmed Zachery. He slept with ease gitis that resulted in the amputation of both her legs throughout the night and was less agitated. It was as below the knee, the lost of her kidneys, and removif Yamile never left his side because Zachery could al of her spleen. That would have stopped most but smell her and feel her love. not Purdy. With the spirit of a champion, she began After five months in the Neonatal ICU Zach- snowboarding. Now Amy is thriving as an actress, ery came home but the nurses never forgot the im- model, founder of Adaptive Action Sports, motivapact the garden gloves had made on Zachery. They tional speaker, clothing designer, author, dancer, and thought it has to help other babies so they asked yes, a world class athlete. Yamile to make more. It was then that Yamile dis- Oprah and Amy have partnered with Toyota covered her calling and made a promise to dedicate to honor extraordinary people in communities around her life to helping babies like Zachery. the country with the Toyota Standing O-Vation award Yamile went to work utilizing her education for making positive things happen in their commuas an engineer and researched ways to make a great nities and inspiring others to do the same. On each product. In the end she invented the Zaky, a glove to stop of the “Oprah The Life You Want” Tour one perstimulate the shape, weight, touch, and scent of the son from the city will be recognized with this distinct parent’s arm that comforts children when the child honor. Yamile was the Houston recipient. Not only can’t be held or when mothers have obligations and was she called on stage with Oprah and Amy and all can’t hold the child. in attendance got to hear her story but also Toyota That was 13 years ago. Now the Zaky has gave Yamile a $25,000 grant so she could continue helped hundreds of the world’s sick children. Yamile her mission of helping babies. has donated close to 50,000 Zakys to 300 hospitals For more information about Yamile’s Zaky in 50 countries and she is not stopping there. “ I want visit nurturedbydesign.com. Learned about Toyota to reach more babies,” she said. She doesn’t want to Standing O-Vation, visit oprah.com/toyotastandingostop until every mother and baby can be helped. vation. Yamile’s story caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey and Team Toyota brand ambassador Amy Purdy. Amy knows a little something about being ex-
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FASHION By Erynn
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sually the winter blues are a bad thing but not this fall as blue is the it color. Just ask fashion guru Nick Verreos. “Blue is the hot color for fall, any shade of blue,“ said Verreos while visiting Houston to host Macy’s Fashion Rocks this past Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Macy’s in the Galleria. A bold personality and even bolder sense of style, Verreos sat down with Houston Style Magazine to discuss trends, confidence, and how he defines his personal style. Traveling to Los Angeles, New York, and now Houston Verreos, with the help of Macy’s, is showing women and men how they can incorporate things into their wardrobe from this season’s runways with the hottest fall trends. Macy’s contacted Verreos a while back to host Macy’s Fashion Rocks because of his on stage presence, knowledge, ability to bring fun and credibility in fashion. In the Houston show Verreos was eager to show off his style-muse looks. Street-style and red carpet looks inspired by Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani, JLo and more were all featured in the runway show. “These stars are everyone’s muse and they own their look. These fashions allow you to take their look and make it your own. Those women are fearless with their fashion. Be fearless. “ Wearing a tailored navy blue suit with lime green accents and Yves St. Laurent Cowboy boots, Verreos looked like the epitome of southern chic. The style connoisseur told about his own personal style. Laughingly he said, “I would define my personal style as Euro-hipster, a combination of hipster boy and a little bit of European elegance. I’ll give you a tailored blazer but then I’ll give you hipster at the bottom with skinny jeans.”
The Under the Gunn winning mentor and Project Runway alum said fashion is his friend. “Women make fashion their enemy, but there are ways to enjoy fashion. I enjoy it. “ He also said fashion can be a form of “plastic surgery” and can hide, concealed, or Nick Verreos enhances your features. Verreos recommends that everyone get a Moto jacket to enhance their fall fashion closet. “The Moto jacket is very on trend for fall and can come in many different ways. It’s a great way to update your wardrobe. It can be your way of transitioning into fall.” Another must-have for fall are booties. They are your go-to shoes this season. “Booties, that’s very into fall. If you don’t have a pair, get a pair. If you’re petite and fear it cutting off your legs, you can get a nude pair and it will continue the leg. It’s another great way of moving into fall. Also, it’s all about metallics - gold, copper, silver. Having details like that in a pair of jeans or your top is a great way to transi-
tion.” As for our hot Texas weather, I asked Verreos what were some great fall pieces for someone in a warmer climate. “I live in LA and it’s 85 degrees, I’m all about items and pieces. A poncho or a wrap can easily give you that fall look without feeling uncomfortable.” On a budget? Verreos is all about mixing high and low pieces. “I love doing the high and low. For some of the basics like jeans or a knit top, it’s okay to go low. For a shift dress aka “The Anchor Woman Dress “spend the money. Sometimes you have to upgrade. Once you get into college and/or looking for jobs you should definitely think about upgrading your wardrobe. “ Another great tip is to personalize what you see on the runway to your style. “Take little items from the runway and make it your own. A lot of people think that you have to copy the looks straight off the runway. That isn’t the case. The looks you see are inspiration that you can take and make it your own. That will make you happy with fashion.” Verreos also recommends investing in a tailored jacket. “If you’re in a creative field, try going outside the box with a funky jacket. It screams, ‘I’m business but I can also be cool and trendy.’” One must be confident in fashion. Verreos says, “Own your look and realize how you dress and how you present yourself. Someone can tell who you are based on what you wear. There’s nothing more stylish than someone who owns his or her look. Don’t be afraid of being individual.” For more information, visit nickverrreos. blogspot.com or macys.com.
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here’s nothing quite like heart-warming comfort food to beat winter’s chill. And there’s no need for a trek to the supermarket or to resort to the takeout menu drawer. Some of the best and most flavorful ingredients are already in your pantry. That’s right…the canned foods in your pantry. Canned foods not only mean less preparation and year-round availability of your favorite produce, like tomatoes and green beans, they also help make healthy and delicious homemade meals a reality, more often. Like home canning, the canning process locks in foods’ natural goodness and nutrients so they’re available to you any time of year, and all winter long. Best of all, canned foods help make the big, bold flavors in dishes like Thai Chicken Curry and Shepherd’s Pie easy and simply delicious – perfect for a chilly day. Thai Chicken Curry Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
tablespoon vegetable oil medium red onion, sliced large garlic clove, minced tablespoon minced ginger tablespoon red curry paste (13.5-ounce) can Goya coconut milk (10-ounce) can Hormel Premium chicken breast, drained and flaked (8-ounce) can Allens cut green beans, drained (16-ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and cut into 1-inch chunks Chopped cilantro for garnish
In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot oil, cook red onion, garlic and ginger until softened, about 5 minutes. Add red curry paste; cook 1 minute. Add coconut milk, chicken, green beans and sweet potatoes. Over high heat, heat to boiling. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Shepherd’s Pie Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1/2 1 1 1
tablespoon vegetable oil large onion, diced large garlic clove, minced pound ground beef tablespoon all-purpose flour (14.5-ounce) can Red Gold stewed tomatoes teaspoon dried thyme (15-ounce) can S&W peas and carrots, drained (15-ounce) can Del Monte sliced new potatoes, drained tablespoon butter, melted
In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot oil, cook onion and garlic 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Remove to plate. In same skillet over medium-high, cook ground beef until well browned on all sides, stirring frequently. Add flour; cook 1 minute. Add stewed tomatoes and thyme. Over high heat, heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas and carrots. Preheat oven to 450°F. Spoon mixture into greased deep-dish pie plate or baking dish. Toss sliced potatoes with butter. Arrange potatoes in center of casserole, overlapping slightly. Bake 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are lightly golden. For more seasonal recipes and to learn how you and your family can get cooking with canned foods this season and year round, visit www.CansGetYouCooking.com.
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Texas Southern University President’s Gala 2014 Photography by Vicky Pink
n Friday, October 24, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Westin GalleO ria Hotel for the 2014 President’s Gala for Texas Southern University. TSU President Drs. John and Docia Rudley hosted the affair that was part of the 2014 homecoming cele-
bration that honors alumni for their distinguished contributions to society. The honorees were Lawrence Boze, Marla Fielder, Rev. Manson Johnson, Georgia Provost, Jesse Sifuentes, and Bertrand Simmons. Also recognized were community partners Ivory Harrison of the Coca-Cola Company, Joel Cowley of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Mayor Annise Parker of the City of Houston, and Doug Abernethy of Radio One. The Ernest Walker Band, Chris Walker, and Chante Moore provided entertainment. Some in attendance were James Harris, Dr. Thomas Freeman, James Ward, Terry Williams, Judge Zinetta Burney, Sylvia Brooks, Congressman Al Green, Allison Leland, Gerald Womack, Carroll Robinson, and Dr. Charles McClelland.
HABJ and Rice University’s Conversations in the Round Photography By Vicky Pink
n Thursday, October 23, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Rice UniverO sity for the “Conversations in the Round” panel discussion on domestic violence and family violence. The affair hosted by the Houston Association of Black Journalists and Rice
University allowed attendees to discuss topics that questioned whether spanking was a form of punishment or child abuse and the discipline that should or should not be taken to employees who abuse their spouses. Some in attendance were Chester Pitts, State Rep. Harold Dutton, Jerome Solomon, Keith Garvin, Sonia Corrales, Dr. Janice Beal, Tabatha Conway, Nicole Huff, Bridgette Joe, Julie Griffith, and Robert Ross.
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Dr. Lovell A. Jones, Health Editor
Lovell’s Food For Thought Rebel With A Cause, From 1964 to 2014 Part Three
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leanor Roosevelt one said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Fifty years ago, I began to dream of being a part of something bigger than myself. The first step of the dream was my decision to attend “all white” Robert E. Lee High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. That decision truly changed the future direction of my life. Showing up on the campus of Louisiana State University (LSU) in 1966 was continuing that journey into a world that was not very welcoming. Again, my first academic experience was to end up as the only African American in my early classes. Because I scored well enough on the ACT Exam, I was placed in an upper level College English Course. I therefore was the only African American in my English class and was invisible until the first exam. Like the exam at Robert E. Lee, my high score unmasked who I was. That score ended up being the highest score I would ever score in that class. By the summer of 1968, it became apparent that I was fighting an up hill battle that was not going to be won. My science classes, in which the answers were either right or wrong, I was doing well. The classes that were not, well I was not. I had already been expelled for one semester and was on my way to be expelled again. I decided I was not going to wait around for that to happen and wrote to a close relative about moving to California to go the college there. The summer of 1968, sitting in my dorm room following the killing of Robert Kennedy, I made plans to transfer to a school in Sacramento, California. Everything had been set up until my family informed me that they were moving to Turkey for two years. They asked me if I wanted to go, but I did not see that in the cards. Maybe if I had, the course of my life would have been different. During the summer of 1967 I met Marion Cecile Samuel, my future wife. In meeting Marion and the relationship we established over the following year, the idea of an overseas relationship to me was just out of the question. The distance was going to be far enough with her heading off to Spelman College in Atlanta and me to California. Turkey, for me, was just too far, and for two year, I don’t think the relationship would have survived. In August of 1968 I moved to Sacramento, California and Marion to Atlanta. I only stated in Sacramento for a semester. A little thing popped up. While in Sacramento I got a letter from the draft board informing that my deferment had been cancelled, I was in ROTC at LSU and had made plans to enter the military as an officer. When I moved to Sacramento, my plans changed and the draft board informed me that I was being called in for a draft physical. I informed them that I was in California and they made arrangements that the physical would be moved there. I came home for Christmas and stayed home for the next few months. I had elected to move to the Bay Area, to be closer to other family members, and to start at California State University (CSU), Hayward, now CSU Eastbay. CSU Eastbay was on the quarter system and classes would not start until April. That decision to go to Cal State Hayward was another decision that would have a major impact on the direction of my journey. First, it meant that my draft status would remain in Louisiana and second, it led to me getting a job as a research technician working at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory at the University of California Berkeley another major piece of the puzzle. Read parts 1 and 2 online at stylemagazine. com.
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Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, TX (METRO) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at noon to receive public comment regarding proposed January 2015 service changes. The proposed service changes include: Schedule changes to the 46, 52, 82, 86, 87, 97, 217, 221, 222, 228, 229, 244, 246, 247, 256, and 265 bus routes. Route changes on the 6, 20, 36, 40, 50, 85, and 131 bus routes (to accommodate the reconstruction and partial closure of Dallas Street). Discontinuation of the 285 Kingsland/Uptown bus route. The public hearing will be held in the METRO Board Room on the 2nd floor at 1900 Main Street, Houston, TX (served by METRO routes 3, 9, 11, 30, 44, 52, 56, 60, 66, 77, 78, 88, 102, 108, 249, and METRORail). The meeting will also be streamed live on RideMETRO.org. Copies of proposed timetables will be available November 4, 2014, for public review at the following locations: • Online - RideMETRO.org • METRO Administration Building - 1900 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays • METRO Community Outreach offices located in: – Las Palmas Shopping Center at 6215 Harrisburg (served by route 50) – Palm Center at 5330 Griggs, Suite A104 (served by routes 5, 77) HOW TO COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE CHANGE • Attend the public hearing on November 11, 2014 • Write us at METRO, ATTN: January 2015 Service Change, 1900 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 • Fax comments with a subject line referencing “January 2015 Service Change” to (713) 652-7956 • Call METRO’s Customer Care Line at (713) 635-4000 • Submit comments at METRO’s website - RideMETRO.org Comments should be received by METRO no later than the date and time of the public hearing. HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES For individuals with disabilities, assistive services or copies of public documents in an alternate format can be provided. Please call (713) 750-4271 or (713) 635-6993 (for persons with a hearing impairment) a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the public hearing. LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION Any person who requires language interpretation or special communication accommodations is encouraged to contact METRO Community Outreach at 713-739-4018, or via email at tm10@ridemetro.org. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs. 1. This Public Hearing conforms to requirements described in the Federal Transit Administration’s Circular 9030.1D, published May 1, 2010, page IV-13. 2. METRO does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or in treatment or employment in, its services, programs, and activities. 3. METRO is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its transit services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Cocktail for a Cause for Change Happens! Photography by Vicky Pink
n Saturday, October 18, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the home of O Cynthia (Ferrell) Sample and Ron Sample for Cocktail for a Cause benefitting Change Happens! The pre-luncheon celebration honored the non-profit organization’s legacy of
service for the past 25 years of helping children and families in and around the Houston area. Change Happens! (formerly FUUSA) has been a staple of stability and hope for Houston. Some in attendance were Change Happens! founder Rev. Leslie Smith, John Guess, Anita Bates, and Mary Fontenont.
The Links’ The Emerald Cut Couture Photography By Vicky Pink
n Sunday, October 26, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand the Junior League O of Houston for The Emerald Cut Couture presented by the Fort Bend County Chapter of The Links, Inc. The afternoon tea and fashion show was emceed by Melinda Spaulding, produced by Style on Demand, and featured fashions by Chloe Dao and David Peck. Other highlights of the event included tribute to the chapter’s charter members and a performance by Urban Girls. Some in attendance were Lillian Poats, Nicole Walters, Yolanda Green, Shawntell McWilliams, Sonya Stevenson, Daphane Carter, Richelle Dixon, Linda Estes, Michael Alridge, Mark A. Schusterman, Dr. Camille Cash, Crawford McGill, State Rep. Sylvester Turner, Marketa Wills, Cowanetta Armstrong, Linda Hartfield, Wanda Alexander, Stephanie Boyd-Rogers, Angela Knight, and Tanya Easter.
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Congressman Al Green’s Early Vote Rally Photography by Vicky Pink
n Saturday, October 25, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Crowne Plaza O Hotel for the Early Vote Rally sponsored by Congressman Al Green. There was free food, music and entertainment to encourage all to get out and vote. After the fun, everyone marched to the polls to vote. Some in attendance were State Rep. Ronald Reynolds and Houston City Councilman Larry Green.
NOV. 14 | 7:30 P.M.
The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
UPCOMING EVENTS: Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. A Man’s Requiem – SEOP Dance Company of Korea Nov. 8 | 6:30 p.m. FROGZ Nov. 14 | 7:30 p.m. The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience Nov. 15 | 7:30 p.m. Yemen Blues Nov. 21-22 7:30 p.m. Metropolis in partnership with Shenzhen (China) Bureau of Culture
Entertaining and electrifying, this high energy production is a tribute to the music and dance of the iconic Michael Jackson. The remarkably talented Joby Rogers—who bears a striking resemblance to Jackson, stars in and choreographs this exhilarating production, featuring world-class singers and dancers performing Michael’s timeless pop classics and maneuvering his masterful, intricate dance moves, while preserving the legacy and spirit of the King of Pop. This performance is supported in part by the Greater Southeast Management District.
VISIT WWW.MILLER OUTDOORTHEATRE.COM FOR A COMPLETE CALENDAR OF EVENTS. 281-FREE-FUN (281-373-3386)
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Macy’s Welcomes Emme Photography by Roswitha Vogler
n Saturday, October 25, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Macy’s MemoriO al City as they welcomed Emme, the world’s first plus-sized supermodel. Emme hosted Macy’s special evening of fashion and style presenting top fall fashion trends from the retail
giant. Following the fashion show, there was a panel discussion with Emme on how to pull the latest trends together, health tips and fashion for all sizes and ages. Those making purchases of $75 or more in Macy’s Woman sizes the day of the event received an exclusive Macy’s cosmetics travel bag.
Key Middle School’s Baseball Field Groundbreaking Photography By Vicky Pink
n Tuesday, October 14, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Francis Scott Key O Middle School as Stacey and Bo Porter SELF Foundation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new baseball field at the school. The SELF Foundation supports programs
that improve the lives of the community through sports, education, life skills, and faith. The Fondren Foundation is generously providing the funds for the new field and will be built by SFM Landscape and Maintenance, LLC. It is scheduled to open during the spring of 2015. Some in attendance were Stacey & Bo Porter, Enos Cabell, Ralph Garr, Trenidad Hubbard, Garrett Mock, Chester Pitts, Ryan Terry, Mike Titley, SELF Foundation Board Members, HISD Officials, Key Middle School Faculty & Students, and representatives from Chick-fil-A & Kroger.
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2014 Latin Women’s Initiative Luncheon Photography by Roswitha Vogler
n Friday, October 3, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at The Junior League O of Houston for the Latin Women’s Initiative Luncheon. The combination luncheon and Saks Fifth Avenue fashion show recognized six charities for the difference they have made in the lives of Latin women and their families. Grants totaling $90,000 were presented to the honored charities - The Rose, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM), Casa de Esperanza, LIFE Houston and Kids’ Meals. Some in attendance were LWI President Cyndi Garza Roberts, Karina Barbieri, Parissa Mohajer, Rosi Hernandez, Lolita Guerrero, Michelle Fraga, Barbara Van Postman, Alicia Booth, Debbie Costello, Leisa Holland-Nelson, Veronica Chapa, Marlyn Greiner, Sally Lechin, Marianelly Noble, Mimi Blum-Howard, Chree Boydstun, Rosanna Moreno, Gloria Luna Bounds, Angela Platsas, Susie Molina, Cynthia Colbert, Marisa Lopez Alexander, Daisy Mendoza, Michele Leal and Lisa Uresti.
Pre-Election Analysis Luncheon Photography By Roswitha Vogler
n Tuesday, October 14, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Four SeaO sons Hotel for the Pre-Election Analysis Luncheon hosted by Wayne Klotz and Neil Thomas. The luncheon produced by The Clifford Group brings together the who’s who of politics, along with local experts to discuss the lay of the land in the November election. This year’s panel of experts addressed the upcoming open mayor’s race and what to look for in the 2015 legislative session. Jessica Colon, Robert Jara, Sonny Messiah Jiles, and Dr. Bob Stein were on the panel that was moderated by Miya Shay. Some in attendance were Cindy Clifford, Joe Fuller, Anthony Hall, Carlecia Wright, Licia Ellis, Judge Zinetta Burney, and Houston City Council Members Jerry Davis, Larry Green, and Brenda Stardig.
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Sarah Collins Rudolph’s Private Luncheon Photography by Vicky Pink
n Saturday, October 18, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the home of O Attorney Ben Hall and Saundra Hall for a private luncheon in honor of Sarah Collins Rudolph - “the fifth little girl” and lone survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. For the first time Rudolph told her story of survival from the blast that killed her sister and three other girls. After the blast she stayed in the hospital three months, right eye was replaced with a glass one, and still has nightmares of the incident to this day. Some in attendance were Bridget Joe, State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Tammie Campbell, Lynette Reddix, James Harrison, All D. Freeman, Carita Johnson, and Lloyd Gite.
Recipe for Success’ Urban Farm Project Photography By Roswitha Vogler
n Friday, October 24, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at MacGregor ElO ementary School for the announcement of Recipe for Success’ Urban Farm Project. The Home Farms project will bring fresh produce neighborhoods in the historic Sunnyside
area, train homeless U.S. Veterans as new urban farmers, provide jobs for area youth and give cooking and gardening classes to children and families. Wells Fargo was at the special ceremony to present a NeighborhoodLIFT® grant of $200,000 to Recipe for Success Foundation in support of their Hope Farms™ urban agricultural project. Following the presentation, participants planted veggie seeds in the gardens at MacGregor Elementary in support of #HoustonDigsRealFood and shopped for fresh produce at the farmers marKIDS days™ produce stand operated by MacGregor students. Some in attendance were Alan Watkins, and Spiro Petritsis, Laura Jaramillo.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Phil Collins at The Alamo
FHLB Dallas Joins Comerica Bank in Presenting $29,000 Grant to Greater Houston Black Chamber Foundation
A Nielsen reports shared with USA Today that this holiday season Afriepresentatives from the Federal can Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Americans will increase their holiday Dallas) and Comerica Bank gathered to spending due to job gains and lower award $29,000 through the Partnership prices at the pump. The study surveyed Grant Program (PGP) to the Greater 25,000 households of various demoHouston Black Chamber Foundation graphics and the majority said they (GHBCF). The GHBCF is a nonprof- would increase their spending by more it established to give support toward than 10% from last year’s holiday budadvancing, educating, equipping and get. Of course, this is music to retailers’ empowering minority business entre- ears as they now know how to focus preneurs, professionals and students. on consumers and can get ready for the This 38 year-old entity has partnered holiday season. For more information, with local business and higher edu- visit Nielsen.com. cation institutions to assist minority entrepreneurs to both generate and facilitate growth for their businesses by providing technical assistance services. FHLB Dallas awarded $225,000 in grants through its PGP this year. The grants provide funding for the operational needs of community-based organizations involved in affordable housing and community development. For more information, visit ghbcc.com.
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hil Collins is known for more than just his amazing voice. The singer is an avid collector. In fact, he had more than 200 artifacts of the Battle of the Alamo from 1836 alone. I said had because those artifacts are now the property of The Alamo in San Antonio, TX as Collins recently donated them this week. Collins started his collection about 20 years ago and has been fascinated with the history of the Alamo since he was a child. His own children share his interest in history that is why Collins won’t donate his entire collection. Collins has required that the collection stay together. Another requirement is that the collection is properly houses and showcased. Thus, The Alamo is in the processing of building a new visitors center for the collection. If the new center is not built, Collins can get his collection back. For more information, visit thealamo.org.
Comcast Revenues Up 4 Percent as it Adds Customers
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al-mart is apologizing to all customers who where offended by its recent listing of Halloween costumes for plus-size women as “Fat Girl Costumes” on its website. The problem first caused an alarm when a customer looking for costumes saw it and tweeted Wal-mart. Within hours Wal-mart had removed the offensive section and issued apologetic statements. “This never should have been on our site,” a Wal-mart representative told ABC News. “It is unacceptable, and we apologize. We are working to remove it as soon as possible and ensure this never happens again.” For more information, visit walmart.com.
Nielsen Reports Shows an Increase in Minority Spending for the Holidays
Beyonce in TopShop Fashion
Beyoncé to Launch New Fitness Line with Topshop
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oon Beyoncé fans will be able to dress like the entertainer when they are breaking a sweat. Beyoncé has teamed up with Topshop to launch an active wear next year. The British retailer is one that Beyoncé favors and is excited to partner with. “I have always loved Topshop for its fashion credentials and forward thinking,” Beyoncé said in a statement. The expected line will feature clothing, footwear, and accessories. For more information, visit topshop.com.
Phil Collins Donates Artifacts to The Alamo
he Post Gazette reports the third-quarter revenue at Comcast Corp. rose 4 percent to $16.8 billion and net income soared 44 percent to $2.6 billion as the company added 315,000 high-speed Internet customers and shed only 81,000 TV customers, the cable giant reported on Thursday. Comcast said the 81,000 decline in TV subscribers was its best quarter in seven years. For more information, visit corporate.comcast.com.
CVS and Rite Aid Say No to Apple Pay
accepting Apple Pay as a form of payment in their stores according to CNN. One reason is because the companies are experimenting with developing their own electronic payment system for the benefit of customers. Their network is called CurrentC that is currently a coupon-and-rewards smartphone app but will be developed into a way customers can pay without the use of their credit card. Another added bonus for the company is that they can track customers’ data on shopping habits. A second reason to not use Apple Pay is to avoid the up to 3% fee that has to be paid for every swipe. Other retailers banning Apple Pay include Wal-Mart, Bed, Target, Bath & Beyond, Dunkin Donuts, Gap, Publix, Sears, Shell, Wendy’s and many more. For more information, visit cnn.com.
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s Stores to Open in Abu Dhabi in 2018
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acy’s, Inc. announced that Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores plan to open in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2018 as part of a strategic partnership with Al Tayer Group LLC, a leading UAE-based company with diversified businesses. This will be Macy’s first international store location and the second for Bloomingdale’s. The Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores will anchor Al Maryah Central, a new super-regional shopping destination on Al Maryah Island being developed by Gulf Related, a joint venture between Related Companies and Gulf Capital. The Macy’s (205,000 square feet on four levels) and Bloomingdale’s (230,000 square feet on four levels) stores will offer a merchandise assortment, ambience and customer service similar to each brand’s shopping experience in the United States, while also being sensitive to local preferences and customers. For more information, visit macysinc.com.
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