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Jesse Jackson

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his year, the formal celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday have been energized by the continuing demonstrations against police injustice triggered by the outrage over the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

A new generation is reclaiming Dr. King’s legacy, correctly objecting to the official sanitizing of his actions.

Reviving creative, non-violent demonstrations, the demonstrators have been innovative and disruptive. They combine many of the old strategies of the civil rights demonstrations with new technology, using hash tags like #ReclaimMLK on Twitter, text messages and websites to spread their message.

The new generation has been criticized for its disruptive tactics, for not having a clear message and strategy, for potentially alienating people rather than persuading them with their disrup-

POLITICAL

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resident Barack Obama made a feisty pitch for economic populism in his penultimate State of the Union Tuesday night, touting the improving economy on his watch and making the case that government has a role in ensuring equal opportunity for all.

Obama began his speech at 9:10 p.m. in front of a joint session of the House and Senate, declaring that “the shadow of crisis has passed, and the state of the union is strong.”

“At this moment -- with a growing economy, shrinking deficits, bustling industry, and booming energy production -- we have risen from recession freer to write our own future than any other nation on Earth,” he said.

“It’s now up to us to choose who we want to be over the next fifteen years, and for decades to come,” he said. “Will we accept an economy where only a few of us do spectacularly well? Or will we commit ourselves to an economy that generates rising incomes and chances for everyone who makes the effort?”

Obama argued that a raft of new policy proposals --- which include an ambitious plan to raise taxes on wealthy Americans and financial institutions to pay for progressive priorities --- favor the middle class, and that “middle-class economics works.”

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But the demonstrators have it right. Nonviolence for Dr. King was not passive, not business as usual. It was engaged in creative disruption, creating tension, exposing the violence and hatred that were central to American apartheid. The boycotts, the sit-ins, the marches often broke the law -- and certainly ended business as usual -- in the name of justice and the Constitution.

Many were angered by the demonstrations. Dr. King was arrested, harassed, scorned and widely hated. Wazi Davis, a student at San Francisco State University, got it right when he was quoted in the New York Times saying, “The Montgomery bus boycott, the sit-ins -those tactics were all about disruption.”

In retrospect, historians praise the concerted strategy, the clear goals and objections of the civil rights movement. But at the time, the movement was always in motion, often divided.

Its goals were as many as the needs of its people. Dr. King sought an end to segregation, but also sought the right to vote and a war on poverty -- jobs and justice -- and, later, peace in Vietnam.

He marched for opening schools, for registering people to vote, for open housing, for jobs, for decent wages, for the right to organize and much more.

Demonstrations were and are the motor force. The civil rights

movement also sponsored a systematic litigation strategy, seeking to array the Constitution and the courts against the unjust state and local laws. Brown v.

Board of Education was but the most important of legions of cases that applied constitutional rights to overrule the claim of state rights.

Demonstrations and litigation were complemented by legislation. The demonstrations in Selma galvanized global sympathy, enabling President Lyndon Johnson to drive the Voting Rights Act through the Senate. For a brief moment, movement leadership and presidential leadership combined to pass the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, the beginnings of the war on poverty, Medicare and more. In a series of speeches -- culminating in his electric pledge that “We shall overcome,” President Johnson exhibited a moral presidential leadership that we have not witnessed since. He even appointed the Thurgood Marshall, the general of the civil rights litigation strategy, to the Supreme Court, a remarkable act of recognition.

The new generation of demonstrators is doing its part. Thus far, they have been remarkably disciplined in adhering to nonviolence. It is vital that they sustain that, against what will be many harsher voices -- some police provocateurs, some home-grown rad-

icals -- calling for more violent measures. Nonviolence is hard, frustrating and difficult to sustain.

Rather than chastise the demonstrators, we should be pushing law schools and lawyers to develop a litigation strategy to challenge the systemic racial bias of our judicial system, from racial profiling on the street to racially skewed mass incarceration. President Obama has convened a commission to make recommendations, but we need a moral voice from political leaders -from mayors to governors to the White House -- willing to stand clearly against injustice. Creative nonviolence works only if the society responds to their moral voice and their reminder of the “urgency of now.” The demonstrators have stayed the course. Now it is time for the officials and citizens of good conscience to stand up.

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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Obama: ‘Tonight, We Turn the Page’

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And he laid down the gauntlet to Republicans: They’ll “continue to work, as long as politics don’t get in the way.”

It’s a defiant speech for the President, now freed from the shackles of vulnerable red-state Democrats up for re-election and looking to burnish his legacy in his final two years.

Instead of granting Republicans their wish for a realistic President Barack Obama giving the State of the Union for 2015. compromiser-in-chief chastened by a midnews, people” -- and followed it with a term election drubbing, Obama is attempting to set the terms of wink.

Later, when Obama said he an economic debate that could continue had no campaigns left to run and some into the 2016 race to replace him in the Republicans sarcastically clapped, the Oval Office.

President shot back: “I know, ‘cause I

He called for cooperation, rewon both of them.” prising the theme that there isn’t a “red At the heart of his message is America” or “blue America” from the a Robin Hood-style plan to raise taxes 2004 Democratic National Convention on wealthy Americans’ investments and speech that shot Obama into stardom. financial institutions and use that monAnd he flashed a renewed confidence, ey to foot the bill for free community going off-script after touting the imcollege tuition and new tax credits for proving economy to say, “This is good child care and two-worker households.

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That proposal stands next to no chance of clearing Congress. But -- along with campaign-style events and interviews with YouTube stars touting his initiatives both before and after the speech -- Democrats hope Obama’s decision to play up the parties’ philosophical differences will remind Republicans who now control both the House and the Senate of the political force they couldn’t overcome in 2008 and 2012.

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Reynolds Raises Right Hand to Pledge to Protect and Promote the US Constitution

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Burt Levine, Political Writer

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tate Rep. Reynolds raised his right hand Tuesday, January 13th taking his oath along with his 149 colleagues from across Texas to “protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the laws of this state.” After the gavel came down to open the 84th legislature Reynolds reflected on the meaning of Martin Luther King’s birthday being so close to the ceremonies.

“Dr. Martin Luther King fought for the First Amendment to the US Constitution for everyone and I have now pledged for the third time in now starting my third term fight for those same issues and same values as well. Freedom to assemble is fundamental. We as-

semble in Austin today in the most diverse legislature in the history of Texas remembering how 50 years ago now Dr. King fought for a diverse assemblage of marchers to register and to vote in Selma,” Reynolds said.

“Dr. Martin Luther King fought from the outside of legislatures to do away with separate but equal laws that were not separate but equal. Dr. King’s dream isn’t yet realized and our system isn’t yet colorblind but we’re getting there. Together with this new legislature we’ll get further along the rocky road. I’m inspired this day and every day to commit to Dr. King’s commitment that an injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” Reynolds said while surrounded by his wife Dr. Jonita Reynolds, their three children, his parents, her parents and fellow Texans.

“One of King’s comments that compel me the most is his lament that ‘Life’s most persistent question is how are you helping others.’ Jonita and I teach our young children Lacey, Ronald and Reagan their and our priority always is to help God and those around you,” he said.

His number one goal is criminal justice reform and his bill to require all police officers to wear body cameras when in pursuit or interacting with the public.

This he will bring down law suits which will save tax payers money and could save lives making everyone more accountable.

Reynolds said his first initiative this session like last session is a bill so Fort Bend ISD, a district whose students are more than 80 percent minority with the highest percentage being African American, will be T:10.8125” drawn with single member voting districts so that there

is a greater likelihood for African American trustees to get elected. Today out of seven elected trustees one is Indian American and none are African American or Hispanic.

“But no redistricting or election reform anywhere could or should make up for not voting.

Everyone at a minimum should vote in every election.

Local elections decide who will be the district attorney and the judge. It is everyone’s responsibility to get everyone to vote in every election not just presidential elections including school board elections,” he said and recalled how repeatedly voter turnout in local school board elections never tops 10 percent of voters.

Sworn now into a new legislature known nationally for its majorities and its statewide leaders having been elected by TEA Party efforts in the Republican Party, Reynolds said he argues with much of what the TEA Party is about but recognizes their success in getting their folks elected.

“They are challenging their incumbents in their primaries and in the session, they are shaping public policy and are committed to holding their elected officials accountable. We must do that too at every level of our local, state and federal government,” Reynolds said.

Reynolds said he opposes term limits because he believes voters have the right to limit him every two years. “If I’m not doing my job for you then call, email or write me and then boot me out at the next election.

Mahatma Gandhi is my guide. He said we must be the change we want to see in the world.”

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Houston Joins the Movement to Bring “Selma” to Students

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ouston has joined the massive national campaign by African-American business leaders to raise funds for free student admission to the Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe-winning film “SELMA,” expanding the unprecedented movement to a total of 29 locations nationwide. Following the lead of a team of African-American business leaders in New York and across the U.S., funds have been established that will allow students to see “SELMA” for free at participating theaters while supplies last by presenting their student ID or report card. To date, more than 300,000 middle and high school students across the U.S. will experience the critically acclaimed film for free. See the list of participating Houston theaters at www.stylemagazine.com.

Board of Education Elects New Officers for 2015

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he Houston ISD Board of Education has named a new president. Trustee Rhonda Skillern-Jones was named president of the nine member board. Others elected were Manuel Rodriguez Jr. as first vice president, Wanda Adams as second

Simple ideas for maintaining a healthy dose of dairy in your diet f you or a loved one is lactose intolerant, you might find yourself confused about the condition and what it means for your eating habits. One common misperception is that you must eliminate dairy from your diet. Actually, by following simple tips for management, you can return to confidently eating the dairy foods you love.

Lactose intolerance occurs when a person has difficulty digesting lactose, the sugar naturally found in milk, which may cause them to experience physical symptoms when consuming foods that contain lactose.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Hosts Free Health Insurance Enrollment and Wellness Fair in Houston

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lue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is hosting a free, health insurance enrollment and wellness event in Houston on January 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chancellors Family Center. At the Countdown to Coverage: Health Care Enrollment and Wellness Fair, enrollment counselors will provide Texans with in-person enrollment assistance in both English and Spanish. The 2015 health insurance enrollment period opened on November 15, 2014, and will end on February 15, 2015. For more information, visit www.bcbstx.com.

Houston’s Connection to President Obama’s State of the Union

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wo Houstonians were special guests at President Barack Obama’s State of the Union on Tuesday night. Seating with First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to

Astronaut Scott Kelly

the President, was astronaut Scott Kelly. He will make history this March when he will become the first American to live and work aboard the orbiting laboratory for a year-long mission. President Obama told him to be sure to Instagram his journey. Also in attendance was the mother of fallen fire fighter Anne Sullivan, Mary Sullivan. She was invited by U.S. Rep Pete Olson.

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Reward for Human Trafficking Fugitive Increased

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rime Stoppers need help in finding Alfonso Angel “Poncho” Diaz-Juarez. The human trafficking fugitive was indicted for running an international sex-trafficking organization from 1999-2013. A reward of up to $15,000 is being offered by Crime Stoppers of Houston and the FBI for information about where Diaz-Juarez might be. Report any information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477). For more informaAlfonso Angel tion, visit www.stylemaga“Poncho” Diaz-Juarez zine.com.

Learn to Live with Lactose Intolerance

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vice president, Paula Harris as secretary, and Juliet Stipeche as assistant secretary. Serving as an HISD school-board member requires a lot of hard work and dedication, and the nine trustees on HISD’s board selflessly devote many hours to studying issues, deliberating proposed actions and policy changes, and representing HISD in the community, all without pay.

These men and women are essential to the success of this school district and deserve the district’s and the community’s deepest thanks. For more information, visit www.houstonisd.org.

What many people don’t realize is that you can have lactose intolerance and still enjoy the taste and nutritional benefits of dairy foods. Many health professionals, as well as the as the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, encourage individuals with lactose intolerance to continue to choose dairy foods first as a key source of essential nutrients.

Milk is affordable and naturally nutrient rich like no other beverage. It provides nutrients your body needs, such as calcium for strong bones and protein for healthy muscles, without the added fat and calories you don’t need.

What’s more, an 8-ounce glass of dairy milk provides 8 times more naturally occurring protein than a glass of almond milk for just 25 cents.

Because tolerance for lactose varies from person to person, lactose intolerance is a highly individualized condition. You should talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about a management approach that best suits you, including these ideas for comfortably incorporating dairy: •

Sip it: Start with a small amount of milk and slowly work your way up to an amount that doesn’t upset your stomach. Chocolate milk may be easier on your stomach than regular milk.

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lactose-free dairy foods available in the dairy case.

These are real dairy foods made from cow’s milk, just without the lactose (for example, lactose-free milk or lactose-free cottage cheese).

Stir it: Try eating dairy foods with other solid foods or meals; this helps give your body more time to digest the lactose. Mix milk into soup, have it with cereal or blend it with fruit.

Slice it: Top sandwiches or crackers with natural cheeses such as cheddar, colby, Monterey Jack, mozzarella and Swiss. These cheeses are low in lactose.

Spoon it: Enjoy yogurt. The friendly bacteria help your body break down lactose.

With just a little planning, individuals with lactose intolerance can eat their favorite dairy foods confidently, such as this fruity yogurt smoothie.

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cup low-fat vanilla yogurt cup frozen raspberries, unsweetened cup frozen strawberries, unsweetened cup low-fat milk or lactose-free milk cup ice (about 12 cubes)

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.

Serve immediately.

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Regina Hall’s Vow of Love in New Lifetime Film

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ells ringing on a little toddler’s shoes learning to walk; church bells ringing when its time to worship; jingle bells ringing during Christmas; often the sounds of bells brings smiles to the faces of many. But for some women the sound of bells brings dread and thoughts of depression when the bells are wedding bells. Always being a bridesmaid and never bride they start to examine themselves by focusing in on their flaws instead of celebrating what’s amazing about them. Thoughts of “I can’t be happy unless I am married” invade their mind. They become obsessed with finding love and “the one” and sometimes settle for Mr. Available and Mr. HeWillDo instead of Mr. Right.

Feeling like this by yourself can be harmful.

With misery loving company women with feeling as this gravitate to their girlfriends with similar feelings for a meeting of the minds. When that happens you get things like the best-selling novel the “Vow” and now Lifetime television movie “With this Ring, ” starring Regina Hall, Jill Scott and Eve Jeffers Cooper.

Trista (Regina Hall), a career-driven talent agent, Viviane (Jill Scott), a successful gossip columnist, and Amaya (Eve Cooper), a struggling actress, are the best of friends with Elise (Brooklyn Sudano) the latest one of their circle to find Mr. Right gets married. Watching Elise walk down the aisle at her fabulous New York wedding her friends battle with thoughts of happiness for their friend finding love and depression for themselves for having a lack thereof. So they make a pack. They vow to get married within a year. Sounds like a great plan, right?

Actress Regina Hall, in her first leading role, really related to her character since she has made a

similar pact with her own friends. “I made that vow.

And clearly didn’t stick to it,” said the single actress in a recent interview with Houston Style Magazine.

“I’ve had moments where my friends and I have been like look at this - by this time next year we’re going to be married.” Recognizing that so many women have probably done this, Hall believes the overall takeaway from “With this Ring” is for women to stop waiting to be happy. She said life doesn’t begin when this or that happens. “Life is right now.” Hall continued, “I just want women to value themselves with or without a relationship.”

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The importance of valuing yourself is not the only lesson women can learn from this film. Having a circle of sister friends who love and support you reigns supreme. “I love the sisterhood of the movie,” said Hall as she spoke about how love can come in different forms like that from family and friends.

“We have to kind of remind ourselves of that regularly so we don’t focus on what we don’t have or what we think we want.” Having never really worked with the women in the cast prior, Hall has added three new gal pals to her friendship list.

On this ladies project from Lifetime women are in the driving seat both in front or and behind the camera. Not only is the novel for which the movie is based on written by three African American women (Denene Millner, Angela Burt-Murray and Mitzi Miller) but also the project itself has a host of African American women involved. “With this Ring” was written and directed by Nzingha Stewart with executive producers Tracey Edmonds through the Edmonds Entertainment Group and Gabrielle Union debuts as a producer with Sheila Ducksworth. Not to mention all the African American women leading the cast. “With this Ring” is a labor of love literally for Edmonds as she got behind the project in 2008 when good friend Gabrielle Union brought her a copy of the book. Both women related to the characters on a personal level and felt that it would make a great movie. Seems like they were right.

Films like “With this Ring” really help bring more African America females in leading roles on television. This is great but there are still more strides that need to be made. “The challenges are still the lack of slots for what I’d call all African-American casted films, “ said Edmonds. “It’s a blessing that Lifetime is creating slots to allow these types of stories to be told.”

Women are center stage in this film but backing them up is a cast of some pretty incredible men.

“There are lots of wonderful images of men in this film. And they are a huge, an integral part of the story,” said Hall of the film that also stars Deion Sanders, Stephen Bishop, Jason George and Brian White.

Lifetime’s original movie “With this Ring” premieres Saturday, January 24th at 8pm ET/PT. For more information, visit www.mylifetime.com/movies/with-this-ring.

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What’s Trending in Fashion for Spring 2015?

Trend #2 - Florals

“Floral is kind of always in for some people,” said Bonner. But this is one trend that you should tread lightly with. If florals are overdone it can turn into a fashion disaster very quickly. Bonner’s advice is to not go head-to-toe floral but to break it up by mixing it with solids to showcase the fabric best.

Trend #3 - Crop Tops

Probably one of the most debatable fashion trends as women of young and old will sport this trend this spring. The key to pulling off the crop top is wearing it in the proper way at the right occasion.

“Anybody can wear a crop top as long as its age appropriate,” states Bonner. Twenty somethings need to really be mindful of the settings in which they are wearing crop tops. While older women who want to embrace the trend but think they are a little too old to show their stomach can wear a crop top with a high waist skirt or pants.

Trend #4 - Sheer

When done tastefully, this trend can be really elegant. Wearing a skirt where the top of it is regular fabric and the bottom layer is sheer is way to make this trend appropriate for the workplace. Even the casual sheer sleeves is another option. Less is definitely best with this trend.

Trend #5 - Flats and Sneakers

While high heels will never go out of style, flats and sneakers are all the rage this spring. Bonner said it has become more accessible for people to wear flats and cute designs for the spring. An example of a great sneaker that Bonner loves are the ones from Nike ID because they allow the customer to customized their next shoe with their own design.

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hen the winds turn warmer and the flowers begin to bloom that could only mean that spring is coming soon. Put away your coats, sweaters, and boots and break out your sandals, tanks, and shorts. Get ready for spring fashion by knowing what’s gracing the runways from fame designers.

Houston Style Magazine speaks with image consultant and Style On Demand owner Andrea Bonner about what’s trending for spring fashion in 2015.

Trend #1 - Gingham

Don’t let your mind sway to the tablecloths that lined the tables at your company’s last barbecue

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picnic because gingham done in the right way can be fabulous. It doesn’t matter what color or the size of the square Gingham will be huge this spring. “You saw it on the runways. Everybody from Oscar de la Renta to Michael Kors, tons of designers showed Gingham,” said Bonner. Designers got really creative with it mixing it with other prints and solids.

Gingham is a fun way to welcome spring into your wardrobe.

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Trend #6 - Denim

Denim is an American classic that gets upgraded for 2015. Besides the various washes denim comes in, designers are getting more creative with denim with a variety of embellishments and designs.

“They are putting things like pearls and other kinds of little adornments on jeans to jazz it up a little bit for the spring,” said Bonner.

Although it is great to be on trend, Bonner warns don’t over do it. “Every trend is not for everybody,” she cautions. Her recommendation is not to fill your closets with trends but with classics. Go back to the basics and get the staples like your standard black dress.

Then every season incorporate one to two of the season’s hottest trends into your wardrobe. That way you are on trend but your wardrobe is always in style.

Another piece of advice is if you don’t love it then don’t buy it. Plus buy things that will last you more than one season. “I like to be able to wear my stuff more than one time,” said Bonner. “That will help you establish a really well edited closet and wardrobe going forward.”

There you have it fashionistas. Stay on top of what’s trending in fashion by keeping up with Andrea Bonner online at www.StyleOnDemand.com and follow her Twitter and Instagram @StyleOnDemand.

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our favorite player was out for most of the season.

Last fall, he took a hit mid-pass and went down like a sack of rocks. They checked him over, took him off the field, and that was that. He hasn’t been back since.

Every now and then, someone mentions him and you wonder how he’s doing, whether he’ll ever play again. In the new book “Is There Life after Football?� by James A. Holstein, Richard S. Jones & George E. Koonce, Jr., you’ll get a glimpse of a possible future.

A helmet to the head, helmet to the chest, a cleat to the leg, and it’s big news: football is a brutal sport and we all know its potential career-ending effects. But what happens after the cheers go silent?

To understand, we have to understand the backstory, too.

Many little boys dream of playing football, of course, but the truth is that relatively few actually make it. The journey to the NFL starts with laser-focus on a dream, incessant practice, high school, then college.

By that point, future NFLers have been convinced that they’re “special;� college perks underscore that notion.

“Dreaming of a lucrative NFL career is a relatively recent phenomenon,� say the authors. “In 1956, the minimum NFL salary was reported as $5,000,� but the kind of money that today’s young player gets is often more than he’s ever seen in his life. The NFL promotes financial responsibility, but a new hire often goes wild with new-found wealth; later, he might go broke. Being in the NFL, say the authors, is expensive.

When it’s over, that’s tough to take. Living without praise, paychecks, and the social structure within the NFL is a challenge - as is living with “a

By James A. Holstein, Richard S. Jones & George E. Koonce, Jr.

lifetime of hurt.� Almost twenty-five percent of all current former players claim game-related brain injuries. Surgery is “routine.� Some injuries are the result of a “suck it up� mentality: players are more likely to shake off an injury than to seek treatment for it, until it’s too late.

And those are just the physical ailments‌

But the news isn’t all bad, and that’s the pleasant surprise inside “Is There Life after Football?�

Authors Holstein, Jones, and Koonce, Jr. give their readers balance – and if you’re first inclination is to forego sympathy due to high salaries, you’ll get a dose of truth, too.

Using statistics you won’t see in the game, NFL history, and personal stories, this book offers a litany of things that should give fans pause: ruined lives for both players and families, ruined health, and financial ruin. But before we turn off the TV in dismay (just kidding!), we’re encouraged to lift our jaws off the floor with tales of success and of the men who’ve stepped off-field and into their own personal second half.

This is a book fans should read before the next game – or before they let their own son suit up.

If you’ve ever wondered “What ever happened to‌.?â€? then “Is There Life after Football?â€? is a book you shouldn’t pass.

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The Hour Glass “Waist Training”

en all have their select preferences for what they find attractive in a woman, like hair color, skin tone, the way she wears her makeup, and so on. The most common factor however comes down to body shape. The fact is that men in civilized, economically stable nations prefer women with true hourglass curves, whether or not they will admit it. Not fat girl “curves,” but real curves — the kind that come from being health-minded and fit — not the kind of rolls, “curves,” or bulges that come from Twinkie hoarding.

An “hourglass” figure on a woman, for those who are unfamiliar, is similar to an hourglass or a classic glass Coca-Cola bottle in shape.

This means decent boobs, small waist, and big butt, usually with the waist being 7:10 to the hips and/or bust. It’s measurable beauty that delights the senses.

I t goes without saying the most recent crazy to achieve this look comes with a technique that is highly debated called “Waist Training.” When considering starting to waist train there are a lot of things to consider like why are you doing it, is it practical given your life style, are your expectations realistic?

These are just a few things you should ask yourself. For example if you have a physically demanding job a corset may limit your movement or cause shortness of breath. The best way to help you ask the right questions and come to the right conclusions is to explain exactly what corset training involves. Waist training is a gradual process of waist reduction using a steel boned corset. Also known as waist cinching or tight-lacing the practice came to prominence in Victorian times but has made something of a comeback in recent years. Wearing a tight-lacing corset, exercise and eating a healthy diet can radically reduce the waist of men and women. There are several other options too choose from that are not the traditional Victorian

style that include satin, taffeta, brocade, PVC, lace and rubber with closures that range from steel busk, zippers, wire hook and eye closure or laced up.

Furthermore, the wearing of a corset whilst undertaking a healthy diet helps reduce food volume intake by constricting the internal organs thus helping promote the healthier practice of smaller meals, more often, rather than three large meals a day.

an absolute MUST, spiral and flat steel bones are the foundation and secret to a corset’s power to reshape and modify your body over a period of time. Spiral steel bones bend with the body. Plastic is simply unacceptable for anything except lingerie or a fashion corset top. Plastic bones will easily bend out of shape, break and render the garment useless in a relatively short period of time.

Description Should List the Type and Number of Steel Bones: An authentic waist training corset will have 20 or more bones because it needs to be sturdy enough to withstand being worn consistently over a long period of time in order to achieve waist reducing body modification. Steel boning flattens the waist while holding up the torso.

Here are 5 things to look for when buying an authentic corset trainer: Quality Fabric: The fabric should look sturdy and smooth, it should not appear flimsy with bumps or wrinkles in the panels and bulging or lumpy seams.

Steel Boning Should be on Both Sides of the Grommets: A sign of a higher quality waist training corset are the grommets placed in the center between two parallel steel bones/stays at the back of the corset.

Positioning the bones this way provides extra strength and stabilization when lacing the corset.

Waist training requires dedication and devoDetailed Descriptions of Garment Construc- tion: If you read a listing which does not clearly tion, it is not something that will just happen by ocprovide you with important details like the number casionally wearing your waist cincher and it will take and type of steel bones, the content of the fabric time and it takes maintenance. I often get asked if a lining, the presence of waist tape, etc. then you corset will permanently reduce your waist by however know you are dealing with a corset knock off. many inches, the corset is an inanimate object, it won’t do anything unless you use it to do what you want it Steel Busk: Look for a steel busk in the description of to do. The key factor here is YOU! The more you wear a cincher that cinches your the corset, as they can stand up to the pressure created by drawing in your waist. Steel busks are stronger than waist, the more effect it will have. Waist reduction zippers or hook and eye tape. They are metal hardware and reshaping requires discipline. The best results fasteners consisting of loops and knobs sewn inside are achieved with combining these key factors waist the corset which open and close the center front of cinching using our pretty girl waist cincher; a healthy diet, drink lots of water and regular exercise. the garment.

For more information, visit www.FaceBook. com/JadeGoldFitness Steel Bones: Steel boning in a waist training corset is

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n Thursday, January 15, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Texas Southern University at the Jesse H. Jones School of Business for the UNCF Empower Me Tour. The tour is part of UNCF’s commitment to the community. The free event for high school and college students was created to empower a movement among young people, motivating them toward academic excellence, personal responsibility and fiscal health through relevant program content and celebrity engagement. Sponsors of the tour included Wells Fargo, My Black is Beautiful, and FedE. Some in attendance were Juana Collins, Shannon Broussard, For more information, visit www.empowermetour.org.

19th Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition Photography by Vicky Pink

n Friday, January 16, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for the 19th Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. This year O students presented original, short speeches addressing the topic: “If Dr. King were to win

the Nobel Peace Prize today, what would he say in his acceptance speech?” Approximately 250 students participated at in-school rounds held late last year to qualify for 24 positions to represent their schools at the semifinals, where 12 finalists were selected. At all three levels of competition, students are judged on their delivery, stage presence and decorum, content interpretation, and memorization. First place winner Chase Roberts received a $1,000 scholarship while remaining finalists received a monetary gift in varying amounts. Shakeira Hayes and Isabel Serna were named second and third runner up, respectively. Some in attendance were Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Wanda Adams, Lucy Bremond, Amari Watson, Judge Vanessa Gilmore, and Yolanda Smith.

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ith the roar of a 2015 TRD Pro Series Tundra, Toyota formally broke ground on its new North American headquarters at the intersection of Headquarters Drive and Palomino Crossing in Plano, Texas. The Tundra took center stage, bulldozing the first soil on the site of Toyota’s new campus in a manner that can only be described as not your traditional groundbreaking ceremony. Toyota also unveiled an installation during the ceremony: the word “TOYOTA” in large letters, standing 10 feet tall and 64 feet wide. Completion is expected by late 2016 or early 2017. For more information about Toyota, visit www. toyotanewsroom.com.

Three Houston Area Students Selected for Disney Dreamers Academy

Walmart Offering Tax Refunds in Cash

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eople get tax refunds by check, direct deposit, and now in cash thanks to Walmart. Through the Direct2Cash program, Walmart is able to offer taxpayers their refunds in cash when they get their taxes prepared by a participating tax preparer. This program is geared towards those who don’t have bank accounts.

Walmart will not profit for the first of its kind for any retailer service. However, participating tax preparers can charge up to $7 for the service in addition to their fee for preparing taxes. For more information, visit www.walmart.com.

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alt Disney World Resort has announced the 100 high school students selected for the 2015 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine, March 5-8. The teens, along with a parent or guardian, will receive an all-expensepaid trip to Walt Disney World Resort, where they will take part in a once-in-lifetime educational and mentoring program designed to inspire them to dream big, discover a world of possibilities and prepare for their future. The following Houston-area students have been selected to participate in the 2015 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine*: Destiny Means, Shaylah Cooper and Jivani Sanah. For more information, visit www.disneydreamersacademy.com.

Retool Your School HBCU Grant Program Accepting Applications

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he Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2015 Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program. This program, established in 2010, provides support for campus improvement projects at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country.

This year, the Retool Your School Grant Program will use a new grant structure, which will award a total of $255,000 in grants to nine accredited HBCUs in $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 grant denominations.

To be considered, HBCUs must log on to www.retoolyourschool.com to complete and submit the letter of intent by February 10, 2015, and a full proposal

by February 26, 2015. Online voting will take place from February 27 to April 20, 2015 at www.retoolyourschool.com.

Toyota Breaks Ground on New Headquarters

TLC Have Fans Fund Final Album

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ozonda “Chilli” Thomas and Tionne “T-Boz”of the famed group TLC wanted to make their final album on their on terms so they made it a fan affair.

Tired of all the restrictions that record labels gave them TLC asked their fans to fund their last album to a tune of $150,000 by February 19th through their Kickstarter campaign. The now duo, since the death of the third member of TLC Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, raised over $60,000 within a 24-hour time span. With additional donations from friends in the industry like New Kids on the Block and Katy Perry and of course, the fans, TLC has surpassed their fundraising goal.

TLC is kicking their music back in gear with the new album and a new tour. This summer they will go on tour with New Kids on the Block and Nelly. For more information, visit www.kickstarter.com.

Baker Hughes Cuts 7,000 Jobs

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heir records reflect a profit but Houston-based company Baker Hughes Inc. will still cut 7,000 jobs for their workforce. Low oil prices are to blame for the 11% decrease in employment. In a statement Baker Hughes has said the company will also decrease its spending in an effort to face their challenges head on. All employees losing their jobs will be eligible for severance packages. Baker Hughes has put $185 million aside for a one-time severance charges for laid off employees. For more information, visit www. bakerhughes.com.

NBC to Offer Free Online Streaming of Super Bowl

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BC will allow viewers to watch 11 hours of Super Bowl coverage online for free, including the game and halftime show. The amount of programming being streamed is more than has been made available in previous online offerings. NBC was first to stream the Super Bowl, in 2012. NBC, which is a unit of the nation’s largest cable operator Comcast, typically requires online viewers of its shows to prove that they have have a subscription with a pay television service (cable or satellite). But by allowing online viewing of the most popular day of programing without proof of a subscription, NBC is hoping to encourage more viewers to sign up for cable service in the future in order to watch NBC programming both on cable and online. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 10

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icrosoft has lifted the curtain much higher on Windows 10, showing off a whole slew of new features that will be coming to PCs and phones later this year. At its Redmond, Washington, headquarters on Wednesday, Microsoft detailed how its new operating system will work across desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones -- oh, and it’s going to use holograms. Microsoft understands that Windows 8 wasn’t well-received by customers, and most of its updates to Windows 10 reflect that. It offers a much more familiar experience to Windows 7 users who never made the jump to Windows 8. But it also brings some innovations to the PC that tablet and smartphone users have become accustomed to. And by adding holographic representations to Windows 10, Microsoft is hoping to take Windows to a world beyond screens. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

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