Chatham-Southeast Citizen 3-13-2019

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South Shore resident Alisa Starks, co-founder of Inner City Entertainment, is developing a new entertainment complex at 7054 S. Jeffery Blvd.

NEW ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX COMING TO SOUTH SHORE The resurrection of South Shore continues with new developments from a full-service grocery store set to open later this year to an upcoming project that will include a movie theatre. PAGE 2

BUSINESS

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Panera Bread founder and former CEO Ron Shaich to deliver speech on why he believes Wall Street’s hunger for short-term profits is hurting the average American’s bottom line

Debate over income tax plan to start soon, but ad battle’s already begun

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President Wayne A. I. Frederick (left) celebrates with the Howard University 2019 Charter Day honorees: LaRue V. Barkwell, Rosie Allen-Herring, Lori George Billingsley, and Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford.

Proceeds from the event will directly address the financial aid needs that exist for Howard students.

EDUCATION

HOWARD UNIVERSITY’S 2019 CHARTER DAY DINNER CELEBRATES 152 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE WHILE RAISING FUNDS FOR STUDENTS More than 1,000 guests celebrated the 152nd University Charter Day with a magnificent dinner at the Washington Hilton. Held Saturday, March 2, the 95th Charter Day Dinner serves as Howard’s premiere fundraising event, one of the most important activities for the University. This year, the proceeds will directly address the financial aid needs that exist for Howard students.

“Howard University has answered the call to educate deserving young men and women, regardless of their financial circumstances,” said David Bennett, vice president of development and alumni relations. “For 152 years, that mission has remained unchanged. We greatly appreciate the support of our corporate donors and individual sponsors whose philanthropy continues to ensure that our students will be able make ends meet to complete their educational goals.”

Howard University Board of Trustees Chairman Stacey J. Mobley, Esq., and Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, who were both present with their families, introduced the honorees. The occasion was a grand gesture to honor three accomplished alumni, Rosie Allen-Herring, Lori George Billingsley, and Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford, along with one long-term and impactful University staff member, LaRue V. Barkwell.

Each one has made significant contributions to their communities and in their fields of work.

HEALTH

JOHNSON & JOHNSON ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE AURIS HEALTH, INC. Focused on creating the next frontier of surgery, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), recently announced that Ethicon, Inc., entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Auris Health, Inc. for approximately $3.4 billion in cash. Additional contingent payments of up to $2.35 billion, in the aggregate, may be payable upon reaching certain predetermined milestones.

Auris Health is a privately held developer of robotic technologies, initially focused in lung cancer, with an FDA-cleared platform currently used in bronchoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This acquisition will accelerate Johnson & Johnson’s entry into robotics with potential for growth and expansion into other interventional applications.

LAW & POLITICS

SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER RELEASES EXPLAINER VIDEO ON FEDERAL PROPOSAL TO GUT CLEAN WATER ACT The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently opened the public comment period for citizens to provide feedback on a proposal to gut the Clean Water Act by redefining what waters are protected. This proposal threatens to strip longstanding safeguards for streams, wetlands, and smaller waterways that feed drinking water sources for millions of people across the country, according to a Southern Environmental Law Center press release.

In response, the Southern Environmental Law Center released a video to explain what’s at risk if this proposal is allowed to move forward and encourages the public to submit comments over the next 60 days. The 60-day comment period will be open until mid-April and will be the only chance for the public to take action. For more information, visit southernenvironment.org.

Construction on a proposed entertainment development in South Shore at 7054 S. Jeffery Blvd. is slated to begin later this year and upon completion will include a movie theatre, bowling alley, restaurant, and event space. Photo by Wendell Hutson

New entertainment complex coming to South Shore Continued from page 1

BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer

The resurrection of South Shore continues with new developments from a full-service grocery store set to open later this year to an upcoming project that will include a movie theatre.

Inner City Entertainment (ICE), which is owned by South Shore resident Alisa Starks, is developing the project.

ICE previously owned movie theaters in North Lawndale, Chicago Lawn and Chatham, now renamed Studio Movie Grill-Chatham.

Located inside the former Urban Partnership Bank Building, 7054 S. Jeffrey Blvd., will be Cinegrill, a 50,000-squarefoot development that will house a seven-screen theatre with chef-designed cuisine, a bar, reclining seats, and seating capacity between 38 and 75; Odessa’s Kitchen, a Creole-inspired restaurant seating up to 105 people; AJ’s, a four-lane bowling alley, equipped with multiple bigscreen TVs, a lounge that serves alcohol and appetizers, and offers table games like checkers, chess and backgammon. The last component for the development will be Penthouse 71, an events venue that can accommodate up to 225 people, and will include an outdoor patio for up to 85 people. A parking lot for the multi-entertainment center will be built at the corner of 71st Street and Bennett Avenue.

Construction is expected to begin later this year with a goal of opening June 2020, according to Starks.

“ICE is launching a new development, blending a variety of entertainment and dining targeted to sophisticated, urbane adults and leveraging a fast, www.thechicagocitizen.com

growing trend of successful ‘eatertainment’ brands from Dave & Busters to Punch Bowl Social,” explained Starks.

“This new project is part of a community effort to revitalize the 71st Street business district in South Shore.”

And much like the three movie theatres ICE previously operated, Starks said this would not be a one-neighborhood project, but expects to expand it to other neighborhoods as well.

“Redevelopment of vacant bank properties in South Shore will have tremendous community impact in terms of minority job creation (minimum of 200 permanent and temporary jobs), business to business contracting and other retail development along this corridor,” contends Starks.

Two movie theatres already exist near South Shore in Hyde Park and Chatham.

And there is a bowling alley at the Dr. Martin L. King Center (which includes a skating rink) in Englewood and Seven Ten Lanes (which includes a pool hall, sports bar and restaurant) in Hyde Park.

But Starks said she is not worried about competition from either of these venues.

“This venue is targeted to a different audience. The King Center attracts a lot of youth and Seven Ten (located near the University of Chicago campus) attracts young adults. Whereas our target will primarily be adults.”

Last month, Alderman Leslie Hairston (5th) announced that a Shop & Save Market is set to open a 62,000-squarefoot grocery store across the street from the proposed entertainment complex inside the Jeffery Plaza, 2101 E. 71st St. All of this comes at a time when South Shore residents have been screaming for more development in

their neighborhood.

“I can’t tell you how many people walked up to me over the past few years and asked me when will I get a grocer to come to South Shore,” said Hairston.

“Residents want to shop in their neighborhood and not drive elsewhere.”

Michael Jefferson, 64, said he grocery shops at a Jewel store in Chatham and goes to Marcus Theatres in south suburban Country Club Hills.

“I don’t like the theatre in Chatham because too many young people go there and I don’t care to be around them,” he said. “I go grocery shopping at Jewel because I prefer a full-service store. I don’t like having to travel so much to shop but until now I had no choice.”

A new 48,000-square-foot Jewel-Osco store recently opened in nearby Woodlawn at 6014 S. Cottage Grove Ave. giving South Side residents another shopping choice. However, Jefferson said while he likes shopping at Jewel, he prefers to stay in his own neighborhood and plans to stay local with his shopping.

“Soon, I will be able to buy my groceries in South Shore, catch a movie in South Shore and that’s the way I like it,” added Jefferson. “I just wish every black neighborhood could have their own businesses for residents to patronize like South Shore.”

According to Starks, South Shore is an entertainment-driven community.

“The [entertainment] site is located less than one mile from a proposed golf course merger and restoration designed

by Tiger Woods, and less than one and a half miles from the future site of the Obama Presidential Center,” added Starks. “We [South Shore] just soak up all kinds of entertainment.”

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8th Ward Alderman Shares Information About Responsibilities and Challenges

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

Ward. Below are her responses.

Michelle Harris is Alderman of Chicago’s 8th Ward which includes parts of South Shore, Chatham, Calumet Heights, Pullman, Avalon Park, Burnside and South Chicago with about 51,000 residents living in the ward, according to Alderman Harris’s website.

For more than 40 years, Harris has been a resident of the 8th ward and in 2006 she was elected to serve as Alderman. In September of 2013, Alderman Harris was appointed to Chairman of the Committee on Committees, Rules, and Ethics and she also is a committee member on the Budget and Government Operations, Finance, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, Public Safety, Workforce Development and Audits, Zoning, and Landmarks and Building Standards committees.

In an effort to provide readers with a better understanding of what their alderman is doing for them, we have asked Alderman Harris a few questions about the role she plays in the 8th

CITIZEN: What do you believe is your number one responsibility as Alderman of the 8th Ward?

HARRIS: While the Eighth Ward Alderman carries a number of key responsibilities, paramount among them is to serve as a bridge between my constituency and the many city agencies that provide services. It is my responsibility to help ensure services are delivered in as timely a fashion and thoroughly as possible.

CITIZEN: Tell us about the most unique challenge you face in the 8th Ward and how you address it?

HARRIS: A unique challenge is having enough resources to meet the demands of my constituents. Being responsible for a ward this size, keeping up with street resurfacing is one of my biggest challenges. The city’s budget doesn’t allow for many of the infrastructure improvements it did as recently as a decade ago.

CITIZEN: Name one power or responsibility that you have as an Alderman that residents might not be aware of?

HARRIS: One of my responsibilities is keeping the ward clean. We try to help keep the community clean by scheduling special hand cleaning of our viaducts and lots. We also enforce existing ordinances that relate to keeping businesses or residential properties clean and we provide input on the Building Department’s Hearing process.

CITIZEN: In the next 2 months, what opportunities will there be for 8th Ward residents to engage with you and your community?

HARRIS: We are having a number of developments coming online in the spring and we will be inviting the community out to engage and get their questions and concerns answered.

way to connect is through my Ward Office at 8539 South Cottage Grove, it is always staffed during regular business hours so anyone can call 773-874-3300 or stop by.

CITIZEN: What is the best way for residents of the 8th Ward to connect with you?

HARRIS: The easiest and the absolute best

To learn more about services provided by Alderman Michelle Harris visit www.aldermanmichelleharris.net.

8th Ward Alderman, Michelle Harris. Photo Credit: Provided by the office of Alderman Michelle Harris

Global Corporation Launches Small Business Grant Competition

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

For the seventh year in a row, FedEx is hosting a Small Business Grant Contest that is open to small businesses across the United States. This year, the company is offering 10 winning businesses a chance at winning grants and FedEx Office services from a collective prize pool of $220,500.

“The Small Business Grant Contest is just one example of how we create customized offerings to benefit a specific segment of our customer base. By introducing programs such as this one or our best-in-class loyalty program, it demonstrates the emphasis we place on customization and giving our customers the solutions that will best benefit their businesses, said Scott Harkins, senior vice president of Customer Channel Marketing at FedEx. The $220,500 prize pool is the largest FedEx has ever offered in this programs 7-year history and will be divided among the 10 winners. One grand prize winner will receive a $50,000 business grant plus $7,500 in FedEx Office services, one silver prize winner will be awarded a $30,000 grant plus $5,000 in FedEx Office services, and eight bronze prize winners will walk away with a $15,000 grant plus $1,000 in FedEx Office services.

“In the U.S., small businesses create 60 to 80 percent of net new jobs annually, yet only 40 percent of these ventures survive the six-year mark.

In many cases, small business owners are unable to build, sustain or grow their company due to lack of experience, information, funding or other

FedEx has opened the online application for it’s seventh annual FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. The contest is open to all U.S.-based small businesses with less than 99 employees who have been operating for six months or more. Photo Credit: Provided by FedEx

resources,” said Harkins. “This is why we support entrepreneurship and created the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. We are dedicated to providing aspiring entrepreneurs with both the tools and the means they need to launch or grow their business.”

Last year’s Grand Prize winner was Chicago’s own Rumi Spice, a small business based in the Back of

the Yards neighborhood that imports saffron from Afghanistan. It has been one year since they won the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest and their winnings have helped the company improve their supply chain that brings saffron from Afghanistan to Chicago where they are able to package it and send it to restaurants and consumers all over the country. www.thechicagocitizen.com

“At FedEx, we believe in the people who are willing to dream, take risks, persevere and change the world for the better. Helping small businesses grow is good for everyone. It paves the pathway to success for small business owners, helps grow both the US and the global economy, and ultimately creates more opportunity for everyone to succeed,” said Harkins.

The 2019 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest is open to for-profit small businesses that have less than 99 employees and have been operating for six months or more. The contest entry period is open from now until March 25 and voting will take place from now until April 1. Winners will be announced on April 29. To enter, visit www.fedex.com/grantcontest.

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BUSINESS GoZone WiFi Strengthens Channel Presence with New VP Hire and Reseller Program Launch GoZone WiFi (GoZone)recently announced the hire of industry and channel veteran Wayne Newton as the company’s new VP of Channel Partnerships, further solidifying the company’s position as the leading US -based WiFi analytics, marketing and advertising provider.

Newton’s hiring comes as GoZone launches an unprecedented channel initiative including new White Label and Reseller Programs. “I’m thrilled to join the GoZone team at a time when the demand for our services and solutions is at an all-time high,” Newton said. “GoZone’s continued success is dependent on our ability to reach customers more deeply and broadly, and we’re doing this through new partnership models with hardware vendors and key channel participants.”

GoZone’s new channel initiative is founded on four years of successful market penetration and partner feedback. “We’ve learned a lot working with a variety of partners who have unique needs, goals, and opportunities. These programs are designed to meet the demands of those partners – from a regional MSP to a global enterprise carrier, and anyone in between,” said Todd Myers, GoZone’s chief executive officer. “Wayne brings the expertise needed to successfully launch these new programs,” he said.

The new partner programs give service providers, solution providers and value-added resellers the opportunity to leverage GoZone’s platforms through AP-based and session-based pricing models. Prospective partners can choose to enroll in the turnkey Reseller Program or the completely customizable White Label Program, offering a wholesale pricing model. Added partner benefits include multiple discount tiers, deal registration, marketing and sales support, lead generation, and expert training and tech support.

Panera Bread founder and former CEO Ron Shaich to deliver speech on why he believes Wall Street’s hunger for short-term profits is hurting the average American’s bottom line at National Press Club Headliners Luncheon, April 26.

Panera Bread founder and former CEO Ron Shaich to deliver speech on why he believes Wall Street’s hunger for short-term profits is hurting the average American’s bottom line In 2017, Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich took the company he had once proudly taken public in the early 1990s off the public stock exchange and stepped down as its CEO. Shaich did this, he said, to protect the fast-casual empire and its more than one hundred thousand employees from falling prey to the pressures of shareholders chasing shortterm profits.

On Friday, April 26, Shaich will deliver a speech at a National Press Club Headliners luncheon detailing why he believes Wall

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1 in 5 Millennials with Major Depression Aren’t Seeking Treatment: New Data from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s Health of America Report

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Street’s fixation on short-term profits has led to greater social instability and political polarization in American society, and why executives and policy-makers need to reinvest in America’s future.

Lunch will be served in the Club’s Ballroom at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for National Press Club members (members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $39 for all other non-member tickets.

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New data from Blue Cross Blue Shield, The Health of America Report® (HOA) points to a troubling trend among millennials with major depression.

The new research finds that 1 in 5 millennials diagnosed with major depression are not seeking any form of treatment. Millennials are defined by the Pew Research Center as Americans born between the years 1981 and 1996 (ages 23 to 38 in 2019).

Diagnoses are increasing faster in millennials and teens than in any other age group.

“Treating major depression is complicated and it’s important for patients to be able to find the right balance of treatments that work best for them, whether that’s therapy, prescription anti-depressants or a combination,” said Vincent G. Nelson, M.D, vice president of Medical Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Among the key findings are: l 2+ million commercially insured Americans of all ages are not seeking any treatment Half use only prescriptions A third seek only therapy or doctor visits 1 in 5 use both prescription and therapy or doctor visits l 85 percent of people diagnosed with depression also have one or more serious chronic health conditions such as: Hypertension Type II diabetes Substance use disorder If you or someone you know is worried about depression, please contact your doctor or ask your health plan about the behavioral health resources available to you. Always call 911 in case of an emergency.

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Debate over income tax plan to start soon, but ad battle’s already begun

BY CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS STAFF

Springfield – Just three months removed from the most expensive gubernatorial campaign in the nation’s history, divisive political ads could soon begin populating Illinois residents’ screens once again, this time relating to a “fair tax” – or a “jobs tax” – depending on whose ad is being seen.

At issue is Illinois’ income tax structure.

The state Constitution allows lawmakers to set only a single, flat income tax rate regardless of income. It currently sits at 4.95 percent.

But Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants to adopt a “graduated” income tax structure which charges higher rates to higher income earners, an effort staunchly opposed by Republican lawmakers.

This change would require a constitutional amendment, a process in which the governor plays no formal role. Instead, three-fifths of both the Illinois Senate (36 votes) and House (71 votes) would have to approve the placement of the constitutional amendment on the 2020 general election ballot, and voters would have to approve it for ratification.

State Sen. Don Harmon, an Oak Park Democrat who is carrying the amendment in the Senate, said he expects the Legislature to begin its role in the process soon – and he expects a fight.

“I’m hoping to start talking about this in earnest when we’re back in Springfield next week,” Harmon said Monday, Feb. 25. “This is certain-

ly going to require a full-fledged campaign to convince voters to ratify the amendment. I expect we’ll be joined on both sides of the debate with vigor and resources.”

Detractors, including a handful of Republicans and one Democrat who have signed onto a non-binding resolution opposing the amendment, are calling it a “jobs tax.” Republican legislative leaders in the House and Senate have pledged to fight the amendment.

Drug Prices Democrats in the Illinois House unveiled a package of bills Wednesday, Feb. 27, they say would help control the spiraling cost of prescription drugs.

Republicans, however, are arguing that the entire issue of prescription drug costs is beyond the scope of state government, and that some of the Democrats’ proposals could actually end up costing taxpayers and making life-saving medications less available to people in the state.

The package of bills is largely based on recommendations from Families USA, a national consumer health advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., which has been working with lawmakers to develop the bills.

Those bills call for regulating some drug prices in much the same way the state regulates utility rates; taxing drug price increases that exceed the rate of inflation; requiring drug

companies to disclose more information about their prices; and creating a mechanism for the state to become a licensed wholesaler of cheaper imported drugs from Canada.

“People in Illinois are being crushed by the high cost of essential medicines,” Rep. Will Guzzardi, a Chicago Democrat and sponsor of one of the bills, said during a news conference announcing the bills.

Guzzardi chairs the House Prescription Drug Affordability and Accessibility Committee, which had an informational hearing earlier in the day on the subject of prescription drug pricing and how it works.

The only person to testify at that hearing was Families USA’s Justin Mendoza, who heads that organization’s “state partnerships” program.

Marijuana Demand A fully-matured adult-use marijuana program in Illinois could produce between $440 million and $676 million in annual revenue, and the expected demand would be far greater than the state’s current supply, according to a demand study released Friday, March 1.

The study was conducted by Freedman and Koski, a Colorado consulting firm which advises local governments on the implementation of marijuana legalization. It was commissioned by state Rep. Kelly Cassidy and state Sen. Heather Steans, both Chicago Democrats who have

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been working on legalization efforts for the past two years.

Illinois would have to produce 350,000 to 550,000 pounds in dried cannabis plants each year to meet the expected demand, the study said. The state’s existing industry could supply between only 35 percent and 54 percent of that number. The bill’s sponsors said the expansion of the industry will help increase minority-owned business inclusion.

“We’re contemplating additional license categories such as craft cultivation, transportation and processing to ensure that everyone is at the table,” Cassidy said. “These will create space for more innovation and entrepreneurship in the industry, but more importantly, provide opportunity for more diversity in an industry with a pressing need for it.”

The revenue and usage estimates were determined by using other states with legalized marijuana as a baseline, while factoring in Illinois’ usage and tourism rates among other demographic factors. Illinois would become the second-largest of the 11 states to legalize adultuse cannabis and the third-largest jurisdiction in the world after Canada and California.

The tax revenue estimates were based on a total mature-market marijuana industry revenue number of $1.69 billion to $2.58 billion, which was determined by medicinal prices and the usage estimates. These revenues, taxed at an assumed rate of 26.5 percent, would produce between $443,690,100 and $676,481,400 annually.

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FASHION Coach Introduces ‘Words Matter’

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Coach recently announced the release of “Words Matter,” a Short Film directed by Spike Lee, starring global face of Coach menswear, actor/producer Michael B. Jordan.

Shot in the desert outside Los Angeles this past fall, the Short Film features a strong poetic narrative that speaks to Coach’s values of inclusion, optimism and courage.

Emphasizing the importance of these values today, its purpose-driven concept reinforces what the brand stands for.

To create the film, Coach brought together Lee and Jordan, two unique talents known for challenging and redefining the landscape of American film.

Working together for the first time, the pair handpicked the distinctive words featured in the narrative to champion a message they both strongly believe in.

The Short Film opens with Jordan traversing the hot, dusty landscape on a motorcycle. Alone on his journey, he dismounts his bike to find rocks scattered among the desert scrawled with negative words— ”Hatred,” “Evil,” “Bigotry,” “Lies.” Taking action into his own hands, he replaces the bad rocks with good rocks featuring positive words—”Courage,” “Truth,” “Love” and “Dream”—and writes a new legacy.

“Collaborating with the iconic Spike Lee on this short film for Coach was an inspirational experience,” said Jordan. “Spike’s art has moved the cultural dial for decades. I’m proud of the powerful messaging of this film and to be working alongside a brand that cares about putting that narrative into the world as much as I do.”

“I’m honored to get to collaborate with Giants in their respective fields, Michael B. Jordan and Coach,” said Lee. “It was truly a Magical Day working, shooting in the Desert. Enjoy.”

In addition to Spike Lee, who directed and cowrote the film with his children Satchel and Jackson Lee, Coach worked with stylist Jane How, hair stylist Jove Edmond and makeup artist Carola Gonzalez to bring this vision to life.

To start a conversation around the film “Words Matter,” Coach is also enlisting friends of the house in a series of first personal videos. Directed by Lee’s children, Jackson and Satchel, the series of shorts features the artist Whisbe, Nets player Spencer Dinwiddie and Satchel and Jackson Lee, among others.

It will showcase personal points of view on why words matter and will be published over the course of several days to inspire the wider community to post their own testimonials around the film’s core message

No Water Necessary: P&G Beauty Unveils New Hair Care Brand; WATERL The Procter & Gamble Company has announced the launch of its first new retail hair care brand globally in four years.

The new WATERL The range is designed to cater to the different hair care needs of all women without the need to use a drop of water and includes: an ultra-lightweight Foam Dry Shampoo, a residuefree Dry Shampoo spray, Dry Conditioners and alcohol-free

Hair Refreshers.

According to the World Wildlife Fund, only 3% of the world’s water is fresh water and by 2025 two-thirds of the world’s population may face water shortages. Leading market research firm, Mintel, has also found that 27% of consumers are trying to reduce their water usage.

“At P&G Beauty, our goal is to be both a force for good and

a force for growth. We remain committed to providing every woman with products that work for her unique hair care needs.

Water is a precious commodity that is under great stress, and we believe that we can play a role in helping people achieve the end result they desire despite water shortages through insightful and meaningful innovation,” said Alex Keith, chief executive officer, P&G Beauty.

“With South Africa battling severe climate change, we are excited to partner with P&G Beauty to provide consumers with this worldfirst innovation in water-less haircare that will not only help them reduce their impact on the environment, but change the way they look at hair maintenance,” said Jamie Lane, Head of Trade at Clicks.

Additionally, the WATERL

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Coach recently announced the release of “Words Matter,” a Short Film directed by Spike Lee, starring global face of Coach menswear, actor/producer Michael B. Jordan. In this photo, Lee is shown at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. Photo Credit: David Shankbone

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Sensory Loss Can Bring Increased Risk of Isolation, Depression According to a study by The University of Chicago, nearly 94 percent of older adults in the United States are living with at least one diminished sense. While many seniors experience hearing or vision loss, senses such as taste, touch and smell can also be affected.

Diminished senses are commonly regarded as minor annoyances, but they have also been linked to serious and long-lasting problems for older adults, including loneliness and feelings of social isolation. Researchers at the University of British Columbia examined the impact of undiagnosed or untreated hearing issues in seniors ages 60 to 69 and found that for every 10 decibel drop in hearing sensitivity, the odds of social isolation increase by 52 percent.

Left undetected, the loss of senses can result in feelings of depression and diminished quality of life for older adults. That’s why Home Instead Senior Care encourages families to be mindful of signs that an older adult is experiencing diminished senses, including: l Hearing: Signs of hearing loss can include difficulty following conversations, increased exhaustion following social interactions, trouble maintaining balance, feeling as if there is a buildup of wax or fluid in the

According to a study by The University of Chicago, nearly 94 percent of older adults in the United States are living with at least one diminished sense. While many seniors experience hearing or vision loss, senses such as taste, touch and smell can also be affected.

ears, or continually increasing volume on television and radio programs. l Sight: Visual impairment affects almost 3 million older adults in the United States.

Warning signs may include hesitance with stairs, blurry or discolored vision, difficulty identifying familiar faces or objects, and loss of interest in reading mail, newspapers

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or books. l Touch: Weakened sensitivity to touch can also pose a hazard to seniors. A decreased reaction time to very hot or very cold surfaces can be a sign that the sense of touch is beginning to decline, and can lead to accidental injuries. l Taste/Smell: Additionally, a diminished sense of taste and smell can also occur as we age. According to The University of Chicago, 74 percent of aging adults will suffer from impairment to the sense of taste, which works simultaneously with the sense of smell. Individuals may experience lack of appetite, loss of interest in food altogether, or complete loss of taste or smell.

Home Instead Senior Care provides specialized training for its CAREGiversSM to help them better understand the aging process, identify the signs of sensory loss and deliver the best care for seniors experiencing the impacts of sensory loss, such as loneliness and isolation. If you are interested in receiving more information about sensory loss or looking for support for an aging loved one, you can find additional resources at caregiverstress.com or find a Home Instead office near you at www.homeinstead. com/state.

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Those who received the average refund in 2018, could see an additional $282 in interest compounding over three years simply by putting the monthly sum into a savings account earning 2.20 percent all year long.

Though changing your tax withholdings is easy, three in four workers failed to adjust their withholdings this past year, according to a recent Civic Science survey for Ally Bank, Member FDIC. _______________________________

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How to Save Money on Mobile Devices (StatePoint) With the skyrocketing cost of brand-new mobile devices, it’s no wonder so many consumers wait until their smartphone or tablet is on its last leg, putting up with cracked screens, battery issues and more for months at a time before considering a replacement.

The good news is that these days, there are alternative ways to make a timely upgrade that won’t give you sticker shock.

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But buyer beware. Different sellers have their own standards, and you’ll want to stick to reputable sources where you can trust the device you purchase will be in fully functional condition and works exactly as expected.

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