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SPOTLIGHTS

Jesse Jackson Talks About the Death of JFK

Steve Brown Is He Ready for the Railroad?

Morgan Freeman

Letting Out His Wild Side With Film

to an Incarcerated Brother 2013 Men of Style 2014 Cadillac CTS 2013 UNCF Gala Letters Terri Reviews a Book

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Kennedy May Have..

By Jesse Jackson

Volume 24 • Number 47• NOVEMBER 21 - NOVEMBER 27, 2013 EDITORIAL

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jesse Jackson

commentary Kennedy May Have Died, But the Haters Did Not Win

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ifty years ago, on a cold day in Dallas, Nov. 22, 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated. To my mind, what is extraordinary about the Kennedy assassination is that the haters did not win. Instead, crucifixion led to resurrection. As a result, for decades, African-American homes across the nation featured pictures of three people: Jesus Christ, Dr. Martin Luther King and John F. Kennedy.

JFK was a cautious, pragmatic and stylish politician. He was

a moderate in temperament and politics. His focus, to a large extent, was on the Cold War, and America’s leadership in the world. His most imaginative domestic initiative was a commitment to go to the moon, in large part to answer the Soviet success with Sputnik.

Although he came from wealth, Kennedy was still an outsider. He was a Catholic, in those days a stigma for someone seeking national office. He was not a leader on civil rights during his one term in the Senate, voting against a weak civil rights bill in 1957. But at the 1960 Democratic convention that nominated him for president, he lobbied forcefully for a strong civil rights plank in the platform, in the face of angry opposition from Southern Democrats. The AfricanAmerican vote swung strongly for

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Kennedy after his famous phone call to Coretta Scott King during the campaign, when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was clapped in jail after a sit-in protest.

When Kennedy became president, segregationist Southern Democrats dominated the committee chairs in both houses of Congress, and blocked any movement on civil rights. But the Civil Rights Movement was forcing America to face the immorality of segregation.

Kennedy sent troops to the University of Mississippi when James Meredith’s life was threatened as he integrated the school. After the horrors of Birmingham, when the country saw women and children beaten and gassed by brutal white police, Dr. King wrote his prophetic letter from the Birmingham jail.

On June 11, 1963, Kennedy responded with a major civil rights address.

“We are confronted primarily with a moral issue. It is as old as the Scriptures and as clear as the American Constitution,” he said, calling for a civil rights act to end discrimination in employment and public accommodations. He met with congressional leaders in October to press for legislation, despite the opposition of the Southern barons.

Not surprisingly, the haters loathed Kennedy. When he traveled to Dallas on the fateful day, the Dallas Morning News featured a hateful ad paid for by a group led by Dallas oil executive Nelson Bunker Hunt, accusing Kennedy of being a “pawn of communists.” The John Birch Society distributed a pamphlet saying JFK was “wanted for treason,” accusing him of giving “support and encouragement to communist-inspired racial riots.”

But Kennedy’s assassina-

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tion shot him to immortality. In his first address to a joint session of the Congress five days after the assassination, Lyndon Johnson rallied members to act: “No memorial oration or eulogy could more eloquently honor President Kennedy’s memory than the earliest possible passage of the civil rights bill for which he fought so long.”

As a Southerner and former Senate Majority leader, Johnson had the capacity to grasp the moment and drive through the legislation. It passed only after overcoming a Senate filibuster of over 50 days, the first civil rights legislation ever to survive a cloture vote.

In death, Kennedy ascended in popular memory and regard.

Now, hilariously, conservatives even vie to claim him as their own.

But don’t be misled. The right-wing haters who now accuse Obama of treason and call him a Moslem were indicting Kennedy as a communist handing the government to the Pope 50 years ago.

Republican House Speaker John Boehner, who refuses even to allow a vote on comprehensive immigration reform, is no different than Democratic House Rules Committee Chair Howard Smith, who kept civil rights legislation from the floor 50 years ago. And today as then, only powerful citizen movements that open up space for courageous leaders will overcome that hatred and prejudice.

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.

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Local Briefs Houston NFL Mom Authors New Book

book, “Only the Lonely” is definitely art imitating life where anyone going through a phase of loneliness will be able to relate. The book is available on Amazon.com at http://tinyurl.com/me456ls, BarnesandNoble.com and in bookstores nationwide. For more information, visit http://enoentertainment.com.

Engineering Education May Diminish Concern for Public Welfare Issues

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to examine how students’ public-welfare

16. Houston City Controller Ronald C.

beliefs change during their college engi-

Green was elected to serve a two-year

neering education and whether the cur-

term on the NLC’s Board of Directors.

ricular emphases of their engineering

Green has previously served on the Steer-

programs are related to students’ beliefs

ing Committees of the NLC’s Finance,

about public welfare. The study found

Administration and Intergovernmental

that engineering students leave college

Relations Committee and the Commu-

less concerned about public welfare than

nity and Economic Development Com-

when they entered. “Culture of Disen-

mittee. He has spoken at several recent

gagement in Engineering Education?”

NLC press briefings in Washington DC.

will appear in an upcoming issue of the

Green was selected by a 15-member

journal Science, Technology and Human

nominating committee and was elected

Values. The research was funded by the

by NLC’s membership to serve a one-

National Science Foundation. For more

year term. For more information, visit

information, visit http://news.rice.edu/.

www.nlc.org.

oping to give a voice to wom-

City Controller Ronald Green Elected to National League of Cities’ Board of Directors

novel “Only the Lonely Can Play.” Eno’s

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debut novel depicts four women in differ-

by a sociologist at Rice University. For

ent stages of life and the forms of loneli-

the first-of-its-kind study, the researcher

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ness each experiences. A “must-read”

used survey data from four U.S. colleges

Exposition in Seattle, Wash., November

en living in a state of isolation and loneliness, Houstonian

and mother of Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Okung, Dorothy Eno penned her the

auto

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Editor-At-Large

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ollegiate engineering education may foster a “culture of disengagement” regarding issues of

public welfare, according to new research

he National League of Cities (NLC) announced its 2014 leadership and board of direc-

tors at the annual Congress of Cities and Ronald Green

The Look of the Cadillac CTS

o you remember the look?

When it is dark out the headlights illumi-

a very luxurious vehicle. A striking red

to use. Of course, Cadillac is under the

Every child knows the look.

nate resembling a runway when a plane

leather accented the inside of the Cadil-

General Motors brand so that means it is

It is the look your mom gives

is landing. The straight guide your eyes

lac CTS made eyes dance. That with the

equipped with OnStar.

when you are big trouble. Without say-

along the Cadillac CTS’s smooth frame.

red double stitching really highlighted

ing a word she looks at you with pierc-

Cadillac’s signature grilled slims down a

the best features of the interior. Wood

like none other on the road. It is a clas-

ing eyes and a mean smug that goes right

bit and is a little more aggressive.

grain touches added to the sophisticat-

sic look of style, refinement, and luxury

through you. A chill instantly comes over

There is also variety in engine

ed feel. Seating for 5 is easily accom-

that is Cadillac’s tradition. The Cadillac

you as you wonder what she is going to

availability. Based on your trim level se-

plished. Making the cabin even more

CTS premium model is based priced at

do to you once she gets her hands of you.

lection, the Cadillac CTS’ offers a turbo-

inviting is the technology that is offered.

$64,500. See how you look behind the

Yeah, that look. Well Cadillac has a look

charged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, a 3.6-li-

Hallmark to the Cadillac brand

wheel of the 2014 Cadillac CTS when

too. It is their look that makes this stand-

ter V6 and a turbocharged V6. My test

is the touch-based Cadillac User Ex-

you test drive one at your local Cadillac

out from all other vehicles. This past

vehicle was the 3.6-liter V6 engine that

perience (CUE) infotainment system.

dealer. Find out more information when

week I test-drove a 2014 Cadillac CTS.

produces 321 horsepower and 275 lb-ft

Everything you pretty much want to do

visiting www.cadillac.com.

Six trim levels are offered on

of torque. EPA estimates are 18 mpg city

from adjusting the audio to finding out

the Cadillac CTS Standard, Luxury, Per-

and 29 mpg highway for a combined

the weather can be done with a simple

formance, Premium, Vsport and, what

total of 22 mpg. I felt amazing behind

touch of your finger. I personally like

my test vehicle was, Vsport Premium.

the wheel of the Cadillac CTS because

the system but if you are not a technol-

Redesigned for 2014, the Cadillac CTS

it handles so great. Acceleration is better

ogy fan it made give you a headache.

is 42 inches longer and one inch shorter

than average.

The only real problem I had with the

in height and little narrower than previ-

Quality materials are used on

technology was the placement of the

ous models. What really make the look

the interior of the Cadillac CTS coupled

USB hook ups. I think they were in very

of the Cadillac CTS are its clean lines.

with exquisite craftsmanship makes for

awkward places would made it difficult

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Health

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Set Your Sight on Healthy Vision IYou Have Diabetes

f you have diabetes, your doctors

don’t get annual dilated eye exams. Peo-

to approximately 11 million people by 2030.

most likely have told you to keep

ple need to know that about 95 percent of

your blood sugar under control

severe vision loss from diabetic retinopa-

prehensive dilated eye exam at least once

through diet, exercise, and proper medica-

thy can be prevented through early detec-

a year. NEHEP also recommends you keep

tion. But did you know that you also need

tion, timely treatment, and appropriate

your health on track by—

a dilated eye exam at least once a year? A

follow-up,” said Dr. Suber Huang, chair

• Taking your medications.

dilated eye exam is when an eye care pro-

of the Diabetic Eye Disease Subcommit-

• Reaching and maintaining a

fessional dilates, or widens, the pupil to

tee for NEHEP.

healthy weight.

check the retina in the back of the eye for

signs of damage. All people with diabetes,

no early warning signs but can be detect-

day.

type 1 and 2, are at risk for vision loss, but

ed early and treated before vision loss oc-

“Diabetic eye disease often has

If you have diabetes, get a com-

• Adding physical activity to your • Controlling your blood sugar,

certain groups are at higher risk: African

tic nerve)

curs,” said Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D.,

blood pressure, and cholesterol.

Americans, American Indians/Alaska Na-

In November, when National

director of NEI. “Don’t wait until you

tives, and Hispanics/Latinos.

Diabetes Month is observed in the United

notice an eye problem to have a dilated

These steps will help you keep your diabetes

The longer a person has diabetes,

States, the National Eye Health Education

eye exam, because vision that is lost of-

under control and help protect against dia-

the greater the risk of diabetic eye disease,

Program (NEHEP) of the National Eye In-

ten cannot be restored.” In fact, diabetic

betic eye disease.

which includes the following:

stitute (NEI) recommends that all people

retinopathy, the most common form of

who have diabetes reduce the risk of vision

diabetic eye disease, is the leading cause

eye disease, financial assistance for eye care,

of the eye)

loss from the disease by having a compre-

of blindness in American adults ages 20–

and how you can maintain healthy vision,

hensive dilated eye exam at least once a

74. According to NEI, 7.7 million people

visit www.nei.nih.gov/diabetes or call NEI

to the retina)

year.

ages 40 and older have diabetic retinopa-

at 301–496–5248.

• Cataract (Clouding of the lens • Diabetic Retinopathy (Damage • Glaucoma (Damage to the op-

culinary

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ne of the most memorable moments at any holiday dinner is when a moist, delicious turkey is brought to the table. Everyone grabs their forks at the sight of a perfectly brown bird glistening with juicy flavor.

Make sure your holiday meal is a special one by following these simple tips for roasting the perfect turkey. For more recipes, visit www.bertolli.com.

Thawing the Turkey • Thaw your turkey in the refrigerator for 24 hours per 5 pounds in weight. For example, a 20 pound bird takes four days to thaw. Thaw it faster by covering with cold water in the sink and changing the water every half hour per pound of turkey.

• Don’t unwrap a frozen turkey before thawing.

• Refrigerate the turkey as soon as it has thawed or cook it immediately.

• For best eating quality, do not refreeze uncooked turkey.

“Half of all people with diabetes

• Kicking the smoking habit.

For more information on diabetic

thy, and this number will likely increase

Time for Turkey Roasting the Bird • Buy a turkey with a pop-up timer, which ensures proper cooking time.

• Baste the turkey with Bertolli Extra Light Olive Oil. • Place turkey breast-side-up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cook in an oven preheated to 325°F. • For an unstuffed turkey, place a stalk or two of celery, seasonings, a cut-up onion and a handful of parsley in the cavity to keep it moist.

• Lay a “tent” of foil loosely over the turkey to prevent over-browning.

• During the last half hour of cooking, remove the foil and baste.

• The turkey is done when the meat thermometer is 180°F and the stuffing is 165°F. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, look for the red stem to go up on the pop-up timer, press a thumb and forefinger into the thick part of the drumstick to see if it feels soft or wiggle

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a drumstick to see if it moves easily.

• Never partially cook a turkey. Always cook it completely once started.

• For easier carving, let the turkey stand at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.

Planning for Leftovers

Save all of the delicious leftover turkey in a sealable container and store it in the refrigerator. There are many great recipes that feature turkey, such as stir-fry with vegetables, turkey wraps, burritos, turkey hash, turkey loaf and, of course, good, old-fashioned turkey sandwiches.

Under-the-Skin Turkey 1 turkey with pop-up timer 1 handful of fresh parsley, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 to 4 tablespoons Bertolli Extra Light Olive Oil 1 teaspoon herbs, Italian or Mexican seasonings, oregano or your

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favorite 1 orange, thinly sliced

Gently run your hand under turkey skin to loosen it from the meat. Do not remove skin; simply loosen it. Mix parsley, garlic, olive oil and herbs together.

Dip orange slices in mixture to coat, and then gently shove them under skin. Baste entire turkey with olive oil, which will give your turkey an appetizing goldenbrown color. Bake in moderate heat (about 350°F). When the turkey is done, pop-up timer stem appears; the meat is firm to the touch and juices run clear, not pink, when pricked with fork.

Under The Skin Turkey

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Feature

By Bell and Mimi Style Writer

The Odds are Ever in your Favor!

Hunger Games, and is also the 3rd

tributes are faced with poisonous gas,

Quarter Quell which means a special

blood seeking baboons, and a harsh

game is to be played. President Snow environment. Throughout the game consistently meet with new game- Katniss is struggling with her being maker Heavensbee to make certain

able to “remember who the real ene-

Katniss does not live. Subsequently, my is”. The ending leaves you yearnthe games are announced that all ing for the final installment of the trilreapings will be from previous vic-

ogy.

This film is amazing for its tors including Katniss and Peeta (who superb acting, as all of the actors emvolunteers in Haymitches place).

The night before the games, bodied their roles. Lawrence exudes Cinna (Lenny Kravitz) creates an emotion, strength, integrity, and loyamazing dress for his “girl on fire” alty all things that are in the person

(a term he coined) that turns into a

age of a heroine, and yet she is so

dark gown with wings mimicking vulnerable. The cinematography was a MockingJay, a pin that was gifted excellent as well from the riveting

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire opens November 22, 2013.

to Katniss in her first game which

drama, sufferings of an unjust world,

now serves as the people’s symbol of to the futuristic environment mixed Hope. The “goodbye” night as some with modern day society. The screen-

he perfect sequel, a seam-

who basically ensures that Katniss

less pick up from the origi-

calms the agitated citizens as she

nal, The Hunger Games:

(the “girl on fire”), was the one to

Catching Fire ignites its audience and

give them hope in the first place and

refer to it also introduces us to the play also sticks closely to the book as vibrant, savvy, and skilled tributes it gives birth in picture to Collins tale

watch them burn with suspense and

caused small fires (mini riots) to break

or victors of previous games such

of strength, love, friendship, faith, hu-

drama from beginning to end.

out. For a quarter of the movie the

as: Wild, aggressive, outspoken Jo-

manity, hope, and fight. This movie

The second installment of

Victory Tour takes Katniss and Peeta

hanna (Jena Malone) from District 7,

is not just a sequel of blood shed and

Suzanne Collins’ trilogy opens with

(Josh Hutcherson) her fake fiancé to

Sweet, elderly Mags (Lynn Cohen)

sick entertainment. It has a message,

Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Law-

multiple districts revealing not only

from District 4, Humble, charming

an important message that all of us

rence) home in District 12 hunting

Peeta’s unconditional love of Katniss

Finnick (Sam Claflin) also from Dis-

need to meditate on. What is that mes-

(food) and being hunted by the mem-

and his acceptance of her stoic ways

ories of last year games. Her “real”

but also Katniss’s anger and apathy

trict 4, dynamic brother and sister duo sage? GO WATCH THE MOVIE! Gloss (Alan Ritchson) & Cashmere For the odds are ever in your favor!

flame Gale (Liam Hemsworth) a

as she plays the roll of poster child

miner is there to comfort her but also

for a system she abhors. She along

to tell her of his concerns about her

with the audience is also starting to

leaving for the Victory Tour (a pseu-

peel with emotion as the tour brings

Wright) from District 3. The tributes it www.totallyrandie.com. For more join hands in the final scene of that articles by Mimi, visit www.drip-

do celebrity like tour to distract the

her to a friend and fallen tribute’s dis-

night fueling Presidents Snow’s anger

citizens of the 12 districts of Panem

trict; District 11. Her ode to her friend

even more. Once in the arena, you are

with her and Peeta’s Hollywood ro-

Rue pulls tears from everyone, and

expecting a skin crawling blood bath;

mance). Before the tour however,

even gets her some one on one time

instead, Director Francis Lawrence (I

the strong-willed heroine Katniss

with the new game curator Plutarch

Am Legend) keeps the violence off

receives a visit from the pernicious

Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoff-

camera. However, there are still lots

President Snow (Donald Sutherland)

man). This year is the 75th Annual

of twisted thrills and suspense as the

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(Stephanie Leigh Schlund) from Dis- My Rating: 5 of 5 stars!

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Political Run-Offs ‘Round Corner and December 9 is

By Burt Levine Political Writer

Steve Brown

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hile thoughts for most race to upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas, political predictors are reveling in run-off races for Houston City Council and Community College Board set for Saturday, December 14 and filing deadlines for 2014 that are set for respective party’s offices 6 pm Monday, December 9.

Local political bloggers got

The Deadline for 2014 Races

it right in the Houston mayor’s race from start to finish, correctly predicting Mayor Annise Parker would win without a runoff and Senator Wendy Davis would run for Governor. Now conventional wisdom is betting on the once controversial and now set to win runoff campaigns for incumbent Helena Brown in northwest Houston District A and Michael Kubosh in at large three to succeed in expanding their base votes and winning to serve the next two years on city council.

The races involving incumbent Andrew Burks being challenged

by David Robinson and Dwight Boykins v. Georgia Provost to succeed term limited District Council Member Wanda Adams and District I Council Member James’ Rodriguez’ Chief of Staff Graci Garces being challenged by Senator Sylvia Garcia’s pick Robert Gallegos

are close contests that will be won based on who can get most of their specific voters to return to polls for runoffs in which early voting runs Wednesday, December 4 to Tuesday, December 10.

Zeph Cappo is Garcia’s pick to push over embattled HCC incumbent Yolanda Navarro Flores for HCC District 1 and Phil Kunetka is endorsed by the Houston Baptist Minister’s Alliance, state reps and current and former council members for HCC Trustee Five.

Governor

Attorney General Greg Abbott will be the Republican nominee. Davis will be the Democratic nominee. Abbott is expected to win with 54 percent.

Lieutenant Governor

The Republicans appear headed to a May 27 runoff with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the lead.

The race for second has Sen. Dan Patrick in front with Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson and Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples following. Dewhurst who lost to Ted Cruz last year for US Senate will fight hard to tack right. Patrick has theatrics of 700 AM radio behind him to rally the right to beat Dewhurst in the low turnout run-off.

San Antonio’s Sen. Leticia Van de Puttee will be the Democratic nominee.

Attorney General

The Republicans are Dallas area Rep. Dan Branch and Sen. Ken Paxton v. Houston area native Railroad Commission Chair Barry Smitherman. Any three can make the runoff. Smitherman, as a statewide official just elected last year now leads. Paxton is second. Branch will have the most money but can that make up for his coming from smaller base is the question.

Sam Houston appears be the Democratic nominee. Sen. Carlos Uresti is considering the race.

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Comptroller

Katy’s Sen. Glenn Hegar and TEA Party favorite Debra Medina that lost for Gov. in 2010 because she inferred on radio America was behind 9/11 want to be Comptroller. Hegar is endorsed by incumbent Comptroller Susan Combs. He picks up key endorsements daily and hopes to win without a run-off.

Mike Collier, a CPA from Kingwood will be the Democratic nominee. He is a strong, qualified candidate, but appears to be running at least one cycle too early for Democrats to win statewide throughout Texas.

Land Commissioner

George P. Bush, the son of the former Florida Gov. and nephew and grandson of two former presidents will be the GOP nominee. John Cook, former El Paso Mayor will be the Democratic nominee. Bush is a Rice and UT Law graduate then recently returned from intelligence service as a US Navy reservist.

Agriculture Commissioner

The major Republican candidates are Uvalde Mayor J. Allen Carnes, former Rep. Tommy Merritt, former Rep. Sid Miller and GOP Counsel Eric Opiela. Nolan Ryan is not running. Kinky Friedman is likely the Democrat. Efforts are underway to find a Democrat who can beat him in the primary.

Railroad Commissioner

Former Rep. Wayne Christian will lead a crowded Republican field to a runoff, with his likely opponent being either Malachi Boyles or Ryan Sitton.

Steve Brown, former Fort Bend County Democratic Chairman, was going to challenge State Rep. Ron Reynolds in his second shot at House District 27 but decided instead to run as a Democrat for Rail Road Commissioner.

Business Year-end Financial Checklist for Your Small Business

By Cary Yates

Wells Fargo Market Growth & Development Manager

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n the day-to-day hustle of driving new sales, completing inventory and managing employees, many small business owners may find it tough to take the time to sit down and plan for the coming year. But as the year comes to a close and before facing the demands of the holiday season, it’s essential for small business owners to save time for this planning.

To start getting your business ready for 2014, think about what you hoped to achieve in your business at the beginning of 2013. Did you meet your goals? If not, now is the time to create a strategy that will drive your business toward success in 2014.

Here’s a financial checklist that every small business owner should complete:

• Meet with your accountant.

Review your projected 2013 budget vs. your actual 2013 budget to ensure you’re tracking all costs and adjusting prices accordingly. Are you making a profit? Are there purchases that need to be made before the end of the year? Your accountant can help determine whether you are on

track.

• Prepare for Year-End Tax Reporting. Be sure that your business’s tax records for the year are in order and make sure you know filing dates so you can plan ahead. Find out if there’s anything you can do to minimize the taxes you’ll owe before the end of the year.

For example, do you need to purchase any equipment this year? Temporary tax incentives available to business owners through Section 179 of the 2012 Taxpayer Relief Act are scheduled to expire on Dec. 31. For business owners, it may be more cost efficient to upgrade or purchase new equipment in 2013 than waiting until January.

• Create your 2014 budget and sales projections. Develop your annual business budget and update your sales projections for next year. The most important thing to understand is how many sales you need to make every 30 days to cover expenses and earn a profit. This 30-day sales goal can help put your revenues into perspective by showing you the amount of money you need to make each month.

• Meet with your banker. Discuss your current business needs and review your accounts with your banker.

Anticipate how your sales goals might impact your need for a new a deposit account, loan or line of credit. If you’re looking to add employees, it might make sense to investigate a new business payroll service.

• Analyze Your Business’s Cash Flow. One of the most important things you should do is analyze your business cash flow. Review how much cash your business took in and how much you spent. If you have trouble maintaining a steady cash flow, develop a plan to remedy the issue. Make sure you understand and can forecast cash flow, especially if you have a seasonal business.

While you’re completing the financial checklist, one more item to complete is to gather feedback from your customers. Take the time to nurture relationships with existing customers.

Thank them for choosing to do business with you and solicit ideas from your best customers to determine how you can serve them even better in the coming

year.

If you create a strong financial plan for 2014 and take time to gather input from your valued customers, you’ll be far more likely to hit the ground running and accomplish your business goals from day one. The end of the year is a great time to reflect on your business successes, so celebrate your accomplishments. Take pride in what you achieved in 2013 and strive to create new goals that build on your accomplishments in the new year.

Cary Yates is a market growth & development manager with Wells Fargo and is based in Houston.

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The Bo Porter SELF Foundation Dinner Photography By Vicky Pink n Thursday, November 14, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Hilton Americas Hotel as Robert Duncan and Bo Porter hosted “A Legacy Lasts Forever” Dinner benefiting The Bo Porter SELF Foundation. Bo Porter and his wife Stacey established the foundation in 2012 as a way to continue to give back to the community through mentoring and coaching young student athletes. Andre “Hawk” Dawson, MLB Hall of Fame, was the keynote speaker at the ritzy affair. Special guests included legacy honoree and College Football Hall of Famer Hayden Fry and the Houston Area Iowa Hawkeyes. Others in attendance were Hassan Faggett, Nancy Hughes, Beverly Porter, Stacey Porter, Kimberly Sterling, and Gloria Walker.

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Commissioner Theldon R. Branch, III Reception Photography By Vicky Pink n Thursday, November 14, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Westin Houston Downtown Hotel for a world-class reception honoring Commissioner Theldon R. Branch, III. Branch is the newly appointed Port of Houston Commissioner by unanimous vote of the Houston City Council. Guests were given a passport to “Economic Development.” The reception featured “International Cuisine” from Ports Around the World and was prepared by Executive Chef Oscar Mejia. Some in attendance were Mayor Annise Parker, Port Commission Chairman Janiece Longoria, Houston City Councilman Andrew Burkes, Cydonii and State Rep. Borris Miles, Anthony Hall, Dallas Jones, Terence Fontaine, Dr. Laura Murillo, Gilbert Herrera, Bob and Georgia Jones, K’Netha and Thomas Jones, Angela and Dallas Jones, Jaa St. Julien, Bert Keller, Rise Montrell, Keir Murray, LaRencce Snowden, Keith Wade, Jennifer and Lance Gilliam, Dee Dee and Gilbert Garia, Diedra Fontaine, Samuel Eaten, James Donatto, Tony Council, Darryl Carter, Jeri Brooks and Johnny Chatman, Dwight Boykins, Honorable Levi and Janis Benton, and Ester, Valerie and Tatiana Branch.

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n Friday, November 15, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Hotel ZaZa for the Let the Fashions Begin 17th Annual Men of Style. Under the theme “Dare to Dream,” the following were honored for their sense of style and community contributions: Michael Aldridge, James Banks, Blair, Judge Marc Carter, Mark L. Christensen, Keith Davis, Sr., John Jamil, Danny Nguyen, Chester Pitts, Carroll Robinson, Esq., Dr. Stephen Simko, Dr. John Stanford, Jr., R.G. Thomas, and Gilad Zadok. Darryl Wischnewsky, Dr. James Douglas, Attorney Nelson Jones, and Mark Wallace were honored as living legends. All funds raised benefit the Texas Children’s Sickle Cell Center in its search for a cure. Gala co-chairs were Linda Wischnewsky, Vanessa Hall and Constance Charles and Francis and Kristyn Page and Judge Michael McSpadden and Anne Van Horn served as honorary chairs. Judge Clarease Rankin Yates is the founder of Let the Fashions Begin, Inc.

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Zina Garrison Celebrates Two Milestones

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n November 13, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at The Houstonian Hotel to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Zina Garrison Tennis Academy and her 50th birthday with gala “A Story of Love.” The Academy was proud to present tennis legend Billie Jean King with the “Service with Love” award for her contributions to the ZGA program, her championship endeavors on and off the court, and for being an ideal role model for today’s youth. Special guests include Olympic legends and gold medalists Pam Shriver, Carl Lewis and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, fellow Olympian Carol Lewis, and former two-time World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman. Former Texans players Chester Pitts and Travis Johnson (also formerly with San Diego Chargers), and Basketball Hall of Famer/former Houston Rockets player Calvin Murphy also attended the celebration. Former tennis professional Katrina Adams and Taylor Townsend, the No. 1 junior girls player in the world, were in attendance. Please visit www.zinagarrison.org for more information.

25th Anniversary of the UNCF Gala

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n Saturday, November 16, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Hilton Americas Hotel for the 25th Anniversary of the UNCF A Mind Is Gala’ The event was filled with lots of dancing and outstanding live entertainment; proceeds will go towards the organization’s scholarships. Serving as this year’s gala chair is Phyllis Williams with Lauren Randle as co-chair. Reginald Van Lee is the honorary chair.

Proceeds will benefit UNCF. Morris Day and The Time provided entertainment. Some in attendance were Michael Lomax, Juana Collins, Anthony Hall, Mayor Annise Parker, Lisa Valadez, Kristyn and Francis Page Jr., Dr. Jonita and State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Judge Clarease and Carey Yates, Terry Williams, Cydonii and State Rep. Borris Miles, Dwight Boykins, Gina Gaston, Khambrel Marshall, Jarvis Hollingsworth, and James Harris.

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“Letters to an Incarcerated Brother” by Hill Harper

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ou figured you had a lock on things.

Sell or steal a little something. Hold for somebody, “borrow” a car, gain respect.

Make a little money and it’d be all good, right?

Now that lock you had… has you. You’re in prison and it’s a whole new world in there, one you’re not sure you can survive. But when you read “Letters to an Incarcerated Brother” by Hill Harper, you’ll see that you have choices.

It’s no secret that there are more people in American

prisons than ever before. “In less than thirty years,” says Harper,” our prison population has mushroomed.” But though statistics show that offenders are likely to return, Harper says “there is hope and there are solutions.”

This book lays them out.

When Harper was contacted by an old friend who landed in “county,” he admitted to the young man that he “didn’t know what to say.” Harper believes himself to be a problemsolver. He had no answers that time, but he quickly discovered some.

First, he says, find mentorship. You can’t go it alone, so look for someone you want to make proud. Consider prison as a place to “make… tune-ups and adjustments” in your life, but remember that “you need to be prepared to change.”

Stay patient, even though it’s

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organ Freeman finally won an Academy Award in 2005 in the Best Supporting Actor category for his work in Clint Eastwood’s “Million Dollar Baby,” for which he also won a Screen Actors Guild Award.

In 2009, he reunited with Eastwood to portray Nelson Mandela in the true-life drama “Invictus,” for which he garnered his latest Oscar nomination.

Mr. Freeman had previously been honored with three other Academy Award nominations, for “Street Smart,” “Driving Miss Daisy” and “The Shawshank Redemption.” And he is set to star next in the family adventure “Dolphin Tale” opening in September.

Morgan’s long list of film credits includes “Red”; “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight,” “The Bucket List,” “Gone Baby Gone,” “Bruce Almighty,” “Evan Almighty,” “Along Came a Spider,” “Deep Impact,” “Amistad,” “Kiss the Girls,” “Se7en,” “Glory,” “Lean on Me” and “Brubaker.” And he’s lent his distinctive voice to Steven Spielberg’s “War of the Worlds” and the Oscar-winning documentaries “March of the Pen-

hard and even though you don’t always understand what’s to come. Sometimes, “it’s more important for you to simply understand you.” Learn to keep your mind free, even if your body is not.

Get as much education as you can: get your GED, look for college coursework that’s available to incarcerated students, and read. The time you spend in prison shouldn’t go to waste; use it to better your mind.

Stay in your children’s lives any way you can. Keep away from prison gangs and trouble; it’s only going to make things worse. Learn not to take things personally. Understand that real men do ask for help when they need it. Eliminate disrespectful words from your vocabulary, particularly in reference to women. Set goals.

Learn to apologize and embrace

change. Be a leader.

And do not “microquit.”

In his introduction, author Hill Harper lays out several goals for this book: among others, to show the importance of education, to offer inspiration through example, and to explain how to “beat the odds and avoid returning” to jail.

Definitely, those goals are attained but that’s not all.

Harper offers words of wisdom from influential contributors to support his ideas. There’s guidance here, help and resources, and he displays gentle patience, even deference, for his friend – but Harper’s nobody’s fool.

He’s not afraid to call the man on his lies and half-truths, and he’s not afraid to show frustration. Such realism makes this one powerful book.

This isn’t just a refer-

ence for inmates, though. It’ll also be a great help for families, as well as a caution for boys who are headed for trouble. If that – or encouragement, sense, or inspiration – is what you need, “Letters to an Incarcerated Brother” has it locked up.

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guins” and “The Long Way Home.”

Here, he talks about narrating “Born to Be Wild,” an endangered species documentary chronicling the extraordinary efforts of a couple of conservationists to save orphaned elephants and orangutans.

Susie Stillwell/Juicy Culture: What interested you in narrating another documentary? Was it the fact that “March of the Penguins” and “The Long Way Home” went on to win Academy Awards?

Morgan Freeman: Well, I wasn’t really thinking about those at all. I just felt that what these two ladies’ [Daphne Sheldrick and Birute Galdikas] are doing is extremely important. I believe in helping the planet survive, and that includes reaching out to help some of the disappearing creatures whose habitats we’re destroying. It’s up to us to somehow reverse that trend. I don’t know how we’ll achieve it, but we need to.

SS/JC: What message do you want the public to take away from the movie?

MF: How critical it is that we pull together and focus some attention and energy on alleviating the plight of endangered species.

SS/JC: Upon Emancipation, many American ex-slaves named themselves “Freeman” to show their pride and gratitude for their freedom. Do you know whether that is how your family lineage got the last name?

MF: I have no idea. I’ve tried to research it, but couldn’t find anything to tell me.

SS/JC: When movies went from silent to sound, they were called “Talkies,” and that now we have “Voices,” where unseen narrators play a pivotal role, as you do again in “Born to Be Wild” and Through the wormhole, are those accurate definitions?

MF: That’s not exactly a question, but rather an interesting observation, and a new term that Harriet’s coined, “Voice!” And it’s a good one.

Somebody commenting in the background today narrates most documentaries.

SS/JC: Thanks again for the in-

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terview, Mr. Freeman, and I hope to talk to you about through the wormhole and all your future projects....What’s on the horizon for Morgan Freeman?

MF: Right now I am in negotiations on a few new projects. You’ll know soon. Thanks, babe, for the frank interview. Take care Susie.

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National Vice President Biden Highlights Importance of U.S. Ports and Panama Canal Expansion in Visit to Port of Houston

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ice President Joe Biden visited the Port of Houston Authority’s Bayport Container Terminal to highlight the importance of ports and the Panama Canal expansion. His next stop is Panama, where he will tour the expansion project, set for completion in 2015. Biden focused on investments in the Port of Houston that have triggered a 48 percent increase in exports. He also acknowledged the port is responsible for almost $500 billion of economic activity annually, which contributes more than two million jobs around the country. For more information, visit the Port Authority website at: www.portofhouston.com.

he City of Houston has teamed up with TechStreet Houston to offer a full-day conference with onsite workshops, tech expos and a Mayor Roundtable.

It is a non-traditional meetup on steroids with over 2,000 attendees expected. TechStreet Houston takes place today, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in the heart of downtown Houston, Texas. Innovators, developers, and tech leaders are coming together to learn, share, showcase and promote their creative ideas, expertise, and technologies.

“The conference is free of charge and open to the general public. To learn more visit www.techstreethouston. com.

Share Repurchase Plan Expanded by $500 Million at Six Flags

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incremental $500 million of its stock.

Since February 2011, the company has repurchased nearly $800 million of its stock and has approximately $14 million available under its current plan. For more information, visit www.houstonbusinessjournal.com.

Apple Spends Way Less than Microsoft on R&D

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ritics who say Apple lacks innovation have a new report to underscore their claims: The iGizmo maker barely cracks the top 50 list of corporate research and development spending.

Apple came in at No. 46 on the European Union’s R&D spending report released this week, which ranked the top 2,000 global companies. Though Apple’s lack of groundbreaking new products over the past several years has become a popular subject in the technology world, the company has actually been ramping up its investment in R&D over the last several years. Apple’s 2012 ranking is 109 places above the spot it nabbed in the EU’s 2004 report. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

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oeing is the Dow’s best performing stock this year, but hedge funds are turning bearish on the jumbo jet maker. And they really like Facebook. The top 50 hedge funds yanked nearly $1.3 billion out of Boeing during the third quarter, according to data from research firm FactSet. It’s a curious shift. As recently as the first quarter, hedge funds more than doubled their exposure to Boeing. While Boeing has been a big winner all year, rising more than 80% so far, it looks like the hedge funds may have sold too soon. Shares of Boeing have climbed nearly 17% since the end of the third quarter, more than twice the gains of the the Dow and S&P 500. The two hedge funds that completely sold out of Boeing last quarter were Andreas Halvorsen’s Viking Global Investors, which sold nearly 8 million shares, and Barry Rosenstein’s Jana Partners, which sold almost 2 million shares of the company. Adage Capital Management was also a big seller, reducing its stake in Boeing by almost 60%, while PointState Capital slashed 50% of its position in the company. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

Big Money Dumps Boeing, Buys Facebook

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