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20 Austin South Asian | June 2021 The Best Warm Weather Shoe Styles For Maximum Comfort

As comfort continues to reign supreme for clothing and accessories, it’s easier than ever to incorporate on-trend pieces into stylish yet casual outfits.

Even though we may not be dressing up as much, there are still plenty of ways to ensure your unique style preference shines through - and footwear can be a great place to start when updating the wardrobe!

From comfortable sandals and casual sneakers to slip-ons, these shoe pairings are ideal whether walking around the neighborhood, enjoying a socially distanced event, or leading a Zoom meeting.

To complement soft, loose-fitting garments. With different colors, patterns, and profiles to choose from, Vans lace-up or slip-on styles can complete any casual-inspired outfit.

Use the slim-silhouetted shoe to complement loose-fitting garments like tailored chinos, maxi dresses, or skirts with elastic waists. dresses is no easy feat, but Teva’s original universal outdoor sandal for women checks all the boxes.

It has a cushioned footbed, and the bottom includes a rubber sole for

traction. The multi-colored straps work with an array of hues, but it also comes in several other color options to match casual attire.

To pair with jeans, a t-shirt, and an oversized cardigan. With the air conditioner on overload, it can be easy to long for that fuzzy slipper feeling.

For joggers and casual dresses. Finding a sandal that works equally well with joggers and flowy When the home or office starts to get chilly, Crocs has the perfect shoe to try. The brand offers a classic women’s clog that features a soft, fuzzy liner for feet.

Additionally, a plethora of colors are available to coordinate with a jeans and t-shirt look. Xappeal also offers a slide option adorned with fur-like material for the ultimate in cozy comfort. For all your family’s comfort footwear needs, visit rackroomshoes. com for online shopping or curbside pickup options.

“Though many of us are still spending the majority of the day working, exercising, and taking classes online from home, clothing and accessories still afford us the opportunity to enjoy current fashion trends that are easy on our feet,” says Alyson Stanley, buyer for national retailer, Rack Room Shoes.

“These outfit and shoe pairings can maximize comfort while embracing the current fashion trends.” (StatePoint)

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How The USO Prepares Service Members For Civilian Careers

More than 200,000 American men and women in uniform complete their service and transition out of the military each year. The shift to civilian life – especially the search for a new career – can be challenging for many.

Veterans often struggle to translate their skills and experiences into qualifications for a civilian role and may encounter stereotypes impacting their ability to be hired.

To overcome these challenges, the USO works with military families through its Pathfinder Transition Program, which provides professional development services support throughout the service member or military spouse’s career, as well as when they settle back into civilian life.

Here are some of the ways the USO helps service members plan their next career move.

Pathfinder Action Plans

USO Transition Specialists work one-on-one with Pathfinder program participants to identify their personal and professional goals and develop individualized action to help educate service members and their spouses about career op-

portunities in various industries, including the skilled trades. Recent webinars with Lowe’s Home Improvement highlighted careers and benefits of working in the electrical field, appliance repair, plumbing and the HVAC industry. More than 150 men and women participated in the webinars, with many indicating they would further consider career opportunities in the trades. Professional Development Workshops

Other webinars help transitioning service members hone networking and other skills that can lead to their next career.

The USO’s Transition Talks sessions cover topics such as navigating LinkedIn and leveraging its networking opportunities as well as building a stand-out resume for federal job opportunities.

plans that provide a roadmap for achieving them. These action plans also help participants identify and take full advantage of services and resources in the areas of employment, education, financial readiness and mentorship that are the best fit for their needs.

Transition to the Trades Sessions also include training and certification programs and are available to service members and their spouses.

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Through a partnership with Google, the Pathfinder Transition Program also incorporates the Google IT Support Professional Certificate for service members, veterans and military spouses.

The eight-month certificate program provides participants with the skills and experience needed to qualify for entry-level IT support positions, helping them launch a new career in an in-demand field.

After earning their certificate, participants are connected to a consortium of national employers hiring IT candidates.

To learn more and sign up for the USO Pathfinder Transition Program, visit USO.org/programs/ uso-pathfinder-transition-program.

Service members and military spouses who are transitioning out of the military have years of employment and unique life experiences.

Thanks to programs designed to support them during this time, they are better able to successfully launch post-military careers. (StatePoint)

21 Austin South Asian | June 2021 Parents And Caregivers Remain Optimistic, Despite Barriers

A new survey from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that most parents and caregivers in the United States are optimistic about their children’s futures, but see clear barriers to helping them grow up to be independent, financially stable, and healthy.

The survey, “Raising the Next Generation: Research with Parents and Caregivers,” explores themes of parents’ optimism for the future, their feelings about parenting, their feelings about their communities and experiences with racism and discrimination, as well as how these factors support or hinder their child’s ability to thrive.

Parents and caregivers from five different racial and ethnic groups were surveyed: Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black, Indigenous, Latino and White.

“The findings emphasize that parents and caregivers from all backgrounds share common hopes, and draw on many strengths to raise their families, but it’s clear that hard work alone is not enough,” says Jennifer Ng’andu, a managing

director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

“The caregivers we listened to have experienced many gaps in the opportunities their children have to thrive.

That’s an extraordinary burden to carry, especially in these times.” While at least 90 percent of parents from each racial and ethnic group

were optimistic that their child will experience more opportunity to succeed and thrive than they had, they’re clear-eyed about longstanding barriers to opportunity they and their families face.

Very few, from 9 percent of Black parents to 27 percent of Latino parents, say that all children have the same opportunity to grow up to be independent, financially stable and healthy adults.

Indeed, the majority of respondents, from 68 percent of White parents to 94 percent of Black parents, worry that America does not offer the same opportunities to all children, despite their own best efforts to help their child succeed.

For parents of color, many of these broader concerns are undergirded by worries about racism.

Many parents of color, from 49 percent of Latino parents to 73 percent of Black parents, think that racism or discrimination will limit their child’s opportunities to get a quality education, go to college, or get a good job as an adult.

Despite these systemic challenges, parents feel that they possess certain qualities that can help their families overcome obstacles, with a majority of parents valuing a strong work ethic, creativity in problem solving and simply feeling they have the power to change their situation.

At the same time, the belief that there should be a strong safety net for families when they fall on hard times is nearly universal among parents and caregivers.

Over 80 percent of respondents from each racial and ethnic group think that government policies such as paid family leave, health care, housing, and tax credits play an important role in helping families raise children.

To learn more and for full survey findings, visit everyfamilyforward. org.

“The health of our nation depends on the health and well-being of our children and families.

We need to take down the systemic barriers that limit opportunities and hold our country back, and advance programs and policies that allow all families to thrive,” says Ng’andu. (StatePoint)

Are You Washing Your Fruits and Vegetables Correctly?

The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines recommend adults eat anywhere from five to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

While meeting or exceeding your recommended daily dose is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, it’s just as important to ensure that you’re consuming produce safely.

This fresh produce season, keep in mind that rinsing with water doesn’t completely eliminate pesticides, or the wax that’s sprayed on produce to help extend its shelf life.

Whether you’re making a salad, sauté, skewers or soup, the best way to ensure you’re maximizing the health benefits of these goodfor-you food choices is to consider incorporating a fruit and vegetable wash into your kitchen routine. a wash you look out for the Safer Choice label from the EPA, which such as lemon, purified water and salt.

indicates the product is both effective and uses only ingredients that are safer for families.

One such choice is ARM & HAMMER Fruit & Vegetable Wash, which combines baking soda with other pure and simple ingredients This formula is scientifically proven to safely eliminate up to 90 percent of pesticide residue of the commonly used pesticide, thiabendazole, when used as directed, as well as clean four times better than water alone. To safely eliminate pesticides, wax and soil from your fruits and vegetables, follow these three steps:

1. Spray: Spray produce with Arm & Hammer Fruit & Vegetable Wash.

2. Gently rub: Gently rub produce to remove soil and wax.

3. Rinse: Rinse under water to wash away pesticides, wax and soil. To learn more and for additional tips, visit armandhammercleans. com.

When it comes to your family’s healthy lifestyle, choosing nutritious fruits and vegetables is just part of the equation.

With this small tweak to your food prep routine, you can ensure those supermarket selections are wholesome and safe by the time they reach your plate. (StatePoint)

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22 Austin South Asian | June 2021 THEME: 1970s LYRICS DOWN ACROSS

1. *Carole King: “But you’re ____ ____ away” 6. “I Thee ____” 9. Ring practice 13. Hacienda brick 14. *Billy Joel: “I love you just the way you ____” 15. What speakers do 16. Leg of lamb 17. Styling goo 18. Spooky 19. *Rod Stewart: “Oh, Maggie, I couldn’t have tried 21. *Stevie Wonder: “Very superstitious, writing’s on 23. Type of constrictor 24. Can of worms 25. *”____ Cola, what a beautiful drink” 28. Capital of Peru 30. *Carly Simon: “I had some dreams, they were ____ in my coffee” 35. Bad luck precursor 37. Swing seat, possibly 39. Macaroni shape 40. Capital on the Baltic Sea 41. Figure with vertex and rays 43. Venetian magistrate 44. Not fitting 46. Sealed with a handshake 47. Wise man 48. Annotator and commentator 50. Facts and figures 52. Bambino 53. Chinese monetary unit 55. International Labor Organization 57. *The Knack: “M M M My ____” 61. *Sister Sledge: “We are family, get up everybody” 65. Last European colony in China 66. Pastrami’s partner 68. Sheik’s bevy 69. Movie premiere, e.g. 70. Gunk 71. Ancient assembly area 72. Used to be wild? 73. Attila, e.g.

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1. Long story 2. War god in Norse mythology 3. Same as fogey 4. J. Robert Oppenheimer’s project 5. Reorganize or modify 6. $7.25/hour, e.g. 7. Old fashioned ‘before’ 8. Nile’s mouth 9. Boatload 10. What paralegal and parachute have in common 11. Seed covering 12. Angler’s spool 15. Punch buggy car 20. Indian cuisine yogurt staple 22. Drunkard’s sound? 24. Enter uninvited (2 words) 25. *Bruce Springsteen: “Tramps like us, baby we were born ____ ____” 26. ____ acid 27. “And Seth.... ____ Enos” 29. *Eric Clapton: “Darling, won’t you ease my worried ____” 31. Oldsmobile founder 32. Lusitania’s destroyer 33. Grown-up pupper, in social media 34.*ABBA: “Dancing queen, young and--, only seventeen” 36. Back of the neck 38. Dashing style 42. Spritelike 45. Test (2 words) 49. *Terry Jacks: “We had seasons in the ____” 51. One tritely familiar 54. Frustration, in print 56. Missouri River tributary 57. Old World duck 58. *Creedence Clearwater Revival: “____ you ever seen the rain?” 59. They’re hidden up a sleeve? 60. Goes with rave 61. Eon, alt. sp. 62.*Black Sabbath: “I am ____ man” 63. Infamous Roman emperor 64. J. Edgar Hoover’s man 67. *Queen: “Scaramouch, Scaramouch, will ___ do the Fandango”

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23 Austin South Asian | June 2021 Celebrate National Bike Month By Adopting These Healthy Habits

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and outfit yourself with everything you need to embrace your inner adventurer. Even with a jam-packed schedule, you can establish the habit of biking by seamlessly incorporating it into your current routine.

Here are a few ideas for doing so:

• Pick one to two days a week to commute to work by bike.

• Swap out sedentary activities you do to unwind with your family, such as watching TV, with bike rides.

To help celebrate the month, Huffy Bicycles is offering the following tips and insights to get you moving this month and beyond.

Recognize the Benefits

Bicycling is a heart-healthy cardiovascular exercise that strengthens your lower body, yet is low-impact on joints, making it a terrific workout for adults of all ages, as well as kids and families. It’s also great for the mind, and has been shown in studies to boost mood and improve cognitive function.

But the benefits extend beyond the individual. Biking as a substitute for driving a car is good for the planet and your local community, cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants and improving traffic congestion.

Find Time to Bike

Changing or creating a single habit can have unexpected and widereaching effects. • Are weekends the time you spend connecting with friends? Suggest your next meet-up start with a bike ride.

• Whether you’re a runner, swimmer or love working out at home, swap at least one workout a week with cycling.

Cross training emphasizes different muscle groups and helps build out a more well-rounded fitness routine.

Go Electric

Electric bikes are great alternatives for all adult riders, no matter your level of experience.

An e-bike helps you get back on a bike if it’s been a while since your last ride, if you have physical limitations that make riding a standard bike difficult, or if you want to keep up on a ride with more experienced friends.

The pedal-powered boost can also provide a less intense alternative to traditional biking, especially for those looking to commute without breaking a sweat.

Whether it’s to ease back into biking or you just want a cool bike, the e-bike offers the same joys as a conventional bike ride with a bit of a kick.

Get Equipped

Consider a one-stop brand, such as Huffy Bicycles to ensure each member of your family is equipped with the bike that best meets their needs. Whether you’re an adrenaline seeker in need of a tough, durable mountain or gravel bike, or a day tripper seeking a cruiser or comfort bike, Huffy offers a range of models in every style.

They have tricycles, bicycles, scooters and battery-powered rideons for kids of all ages, from those still experimenting with foot-tofloor and first-bike fun, to active kids seeking adventure.

Finally, if you’re an RV-er or plan to regularly commute by bike, they also offer fun-to-ride electric bikes that make it easy to ride more miles and power up hills.

For more information, visit www. huffy.com. This National Bike Month, pave the way for a healthy habit you and your family can enjoy together for years to come. (StatePoint)

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Make A Difference Father’s Day

By Vidya Kumar

We all have our heroes – whether it be a sportsman, a teacher, an actor who demolishes a whole army of bad people single handedly in movies or even a mentor or someone whom we look up.

We never think of our father as a hero simply because he is not hero material. But have we ever given a thought to what is hero material?

He need not be unique or work in a specialized field but one who consistently does the same tasks day in and day out even when it is boring or not interesting so that his family can live comfortably in my eyes becomes a hero. A person who helps his children to achieve their dreams at the cost of his dreams in my eyes is the actual hero.

A man who saves hundred ways in order to book seats for a game or show which his children has expressed a desire to see is the greatest hero that one can find in real life.

A man who fights at the school in order that his child is treated fairly and equitably without discrimination is the hero.

So, on the Father’s Day let us salute our true heroes – all the Father’s.