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Students at the University of Chicago will kick off a new quarter by writing, directing, and staring in six, ten minute, performances. The quarterly festival is called “Theater[24]” and the next installment will be happening on Jan. 6. Photo Credit: Kiran Misra

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SPRINGFIELD – Taxpayers wishing to participate in Illinois’ income tax credit scholarship program, Invest in Kids are strongly encouraged to register for a free MyTax Illinois account now.

The Invest in Kids (IIK) application process for taxpayers seeking to make a qualified contribution is only available online through MyTax Illinois. Completion of MyTax Illinois registration requires security authentication via mail, so applicants should allow 7-10 days to complete setup of their MyTax Illinois account.

On January 2, MyTax Illinois began accepting applications from individuals and businesses who wish to obtain an income tax credit equal to 75% of their approved contribution.

To apply, individuals and businesses must report their intention to make an authorized contribution to an approved Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). The SGOs, in turn, provide scholarships for eligible Illinois students to attend qualified non-public schools in Illinois. The application process ensures equal access to the $75 million in IIK tax credits available each year.

For more information, visit Investinkids.illinois. gov. Questions may be emailed to: REV. PRD@illinois.gov.

HEALTH

Companies Cited for Exposing Employees To Lead, Other Hazards

By: Katherine Newman

Students at the University of Chicago will kick off a new quarter by writing, directing, and staring in six, ten minute, performances. The quarterly festival is called “Theater[24]” and the next installment will be happening on Jan. 6.

The program is created by six teams of students, acting as writers, actors, directors and designers, who collaborate for 24-hours to produce six short plays, never-before-seen and never-to-be-seen-again.

“Theater[24] is the product of spontaneous experimentation, creativity, and collaboration that is little experienced,” said Corrie Besse, Managing Director and Academic Coordinator of Theater & Performance Studies at the University of Chicago. “We’re not going for perfection, we’re doing this because it’s fun, and the audience can palpably feel that.”

Theater[24] is an entirely student run production. A group of 4 students begin the process before the academic quarter starts by selecting a theme that must be placed into every play, and logistically getting ready.

Students apply to be sorted into the roles of actor, director, writer,

and designer. It’s a blind sorting process, allowing any student the opportunity to try their hand at theater regardless of prior experience, according to Besse.

“Last quarter our theme was the song “Year 3000” by the Jonas Brothers. Each play had to incorporate a line from the song that they were assigned,” said Besse. “The plays are usually the product of the zany sense of humor that arises by sleep deprived college students.”

The 24 hour period begins with a large group meeting on Friday night where everyone gets to meet each other. The actors give introductions so that as the writing pairs are writing through the night they can write to the strengths of the actors.

In the morning, the writers emerge with 6 brand new plays that are handed off to teams including a director, designer, and actors.

“We’re hard at work tech-ing, memorizing, locating obscure props, and rehearsing these shows until it is time for the performance,” said Besse. “And then we perform Saturday Night!”

The performance will take place Saturday, January 6, from 8:00– 9:00 p.m. in the Francis X. Kinahan Third Floor Theater of the Reynolds Club, 5706 South University, Chicago, IL. The cost is $4.

Historic Decline In New HIV Diagnoses Fuels ‘Getting To Zero’ Campaign By: Katherine Newman

CHICAGO, IL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited three Chicago area companies that worked on the renovation of Chicago’s Old Post Office for failing to protect employees from lead and cadmium exposure. The companies face a total of 31 citations and proposed penalties of $220,497.

OSHA determined that American Demolition Corporation, Valor Technologies Inc., and Tecnica Environmental Services Inc. failed to comply with OSHA’s respiratory protection, provide training, and properly handle personal protective equipment.

LAW & POLITICS

Judge Orders Government to Grant ACLU Access to U.S. Citizen WASHINGTON — A federal judge recently ordered the Trump administration to allow the American Civil Liberties Union immediate and unmonitored access to an American secretly detained by the U.S. military in Iraq for months, in order to ascertain whether he wants to challenge his detention in court and whether he wants to be represented by the ACLU or other counsel.

The decision by Judge Tanya Chutkan of the federal district court in Washington, D.C., denied the government’s motion to dismiss an ACLU habeas corpus petition challenging the unidentified citizen’s detention. The judge’s ruling also ordered the government to refrain from transferring the American until the ACLU gains access to him and informs the court of his wishes.

all residents,” said Mayor Emanuel, in a press release from the Office of the Mayor. “These Recently, Mayor Rahm record low numbers push us one step closer Emmanuel and the Chicago toward our goal of building an HIV-free Department of Public generation in Chicago.”

Health(CDPH) announced Doctors have found that daily prethat, after fifteen years of exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces the decline, new HIV diagnoses in risk of getting HIV from sex by more than Chicago hit a record low. The 90%. Among people who inject drugs, it announcement is on track with reduces the risk by more than 70%, according Mayor Emmanuel’s Getting to the Centers for Disease Control and to Zero campaign, announced Prevention(CDC). earlier in 2017, to eliminate all PrEp is when people at very high risk new diagnoses of HIV by 2027. for HIV take HIV medicines daily to lower Human their chances of getting infected. PrEP can immunodeficiency virus, or stop HIV from taking hold and spreading HIV, is a virus that attacks throughout your body. It is highly effective the body’s immune system, for preventing HIV if used as prescribed, specifically the CD4 cells, often according to the CDC. called T cells. Over time, HIV “We think that PrEP is going to be can destroy so many of these key in keeping Chicagoans HIV negative,” cells that the body can’t fight said Eavou. “But we also know that PrEP off infections and disease. This alone won’t be enough, for us to get to HIV damage to the immune system elimination we will need to build our support makes it harder and harder for and care systems to ensure people, regardless the body to fight off infections, of HIV status, have the services they need.” according to hiv.gov.

Getting to Zero could have a great effect Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and the Chicago Department of Public The Chicago Center for Health(CDPH) announced that, after fifteen years of decline, new HIV on Chicago’s south side where HIV rates are the HIV Elimination(CCHE), part of diagnoses in Chicago hit a record low. Mayor Emmanuel, CPDH, and the highest. the University of Chicago, is also Chicago Center for HIV Elimination are working on the Getting to Zero “If you look at an incidence or prevalence working on the Getting to Zero campaign which would see zero new HIV diagnoses by 2027. map of the City, you’ll see that the South Side campaign. has the highest rates. This indicates that those “I think it is possible to living on the South Side and those they love are reach zero new infections by 2027,” said Rebecca Eavou, Licensed Clinical impacted by HIV,” said Eavou. “If we can achieve this goal we will see rates go Social Worker and Director of Prevention and CCHE. “It’s going to be a lot of down on the South Side and see improved health outcomes. work and require the collaboration of many groups across the city but we have While the CCHE has set a longer goal for HIV elimination, what we need to eliminate new infections.” hoping to eliminate transmission by 2041, they are on board with In the HIV/STI Surveillance Report from the CDPH, released on Dec. 1, it the Getting to Zero campaign and believe with hard work and shows that 839 residents were newly diagnosed with HIV in 2016, that is down citywide collaboration it can be achieved by 2027. from the 1,850 in 2001.

“While we have these tools we have a lot of work figuring out “Through its Getting to Zero campaign, Chicago has set concrete goals how to actually implement these things in Chicago and across the to end the HIV epidemic in the next decade and improve the quality of life for nation. So yes, it is more than possible,” said Eavou.

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Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Sixth Consecutive Month

The annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count will take place on Jan. 25. Chicago residents are encouraged to volunteer to walk different areas of the city at night to engage homeless people who are not in a shelter. This count is conducted to determine how many homeless people are living in the 50 Wards of Chicago. Photo Credit: Matthew Woitunski

Chicago Gears Up for Annual Point-In-Time Homeless Count By: Katherine Newman

The annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count will take place on Jan. 25. Chicago residents are encouraged to volunteer to walk different areas of the city at night to engage homeless people who are not in a shelter. This count is conducted to determine how many homeless people are living in the 50 Wards of Chicago.

The Point-In-Time Homeless Count provides the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) with a “snapshot” of Chicago’s homeless population. The data gathered on homeless people in Chicago serves as a basis for federal funding, for service and resource planning, and to raise public awareness about homelessness.

St. Martin de Porres House of Hope (SMDPHH) is one of few homeless shelters in Woodlawn and as of today doesn’t accept anyone who isn’t coming from a treatment facility.

St. Martin de Porres House of Hope (SMDPHH) was founded in 1983 by Sister Connie and Sister Therese O’Sullivan to help homeless women and children. Since then they have refocused their mission to specifically work with homeless substance abusers coming out of treatment.

“We do not take women off the street, said Yaisa Hagood, Executive Director of SMDPHH. “I do believe there is a need for [more] shelters in the area. We receive calls daily from people seeking shelter but cannot accept them because they are not in treatment.”

According to the City of Chicago 2016 Homeless Point-in-Time Count & Survey Report, 42 homeless people were counted to be living in the third, fourth, and 20th wards, which include Hyde Park, Kenwood, Woodlawn, and Bronzeville.

That is 5.3 percent of the total homeless population reported in the count.

On the street, teams search public spaces and streets, parks, viaducts, CTA lines, and any other public space not meant for human occupancy to try and get an accurate count. Individuals that are found to be homeless are interviewed to collect more specific data.

Anyone over the age of 18 is qualified to volunteer and there will be a brief training provided on the night of the count. Volunteers should wear warm clothing and consider bringing a clipboard, flashlight, and writing utensils to make it easier collect accurate information about the people being interviewed. For safety reasons, it is advisable to leave money, food or other items to pass out, and all other valuables at home, according to DFSS. Volunteers will ask the homeless people they meet about their background, their age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, if they are veterans, where they lived before they were homeless, among many other questions that will be used to develop a clear picture of the homeless population in Chicago.

Because the event is happening through the night, safety is a major priority. Volunteers work in teams of three or four and are instructed not to separate from their teams. Volunteer teams should not enter abandoned buildings, or non-public spaces and police are notified that volunteers will be out engaging the homeless population that night, according to an informational release from the DFSS. For more information visit www.cityofchicago. org/fss.

To volunteer register at www.surveymonkey. com/r/2018count.

CHICAGO–Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in November in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in ten of the metropolitan areas and decreased in four.

“It is encouraging that job growth was reported in ten of the fourteen metro areas,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “More than 30,000 of those jobs were created in the Chicago Metro area, so we need continued stronger growth statewide.”

Illinois businesses added jobs in ten metro areas, with the largest increases in: Kankakee (+2.6 percent, +1,200), Lake/Kenosha (+2.4 percent, +9,800), and the Quad Cities (+1.6 percent, +3,000). Total nonfarm jobs in the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division increased (+0.6 percent or +20,900).

Illinois businesses lost jobs in four metro areas, with the largest losses in: Danville (-1.7 percent, -500), Champaign (-0.6 percent, -700), and Decatur (-0.6 percent, -300).

Duckworth Calls for Investments in Infrastructure, Not Giveaways for Millionaires

WASHINGTON, D.C.–At a recent Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) questioned several key officials from the transportation industry about the critical need to upgrade America’s rapidly aging infrastructure systems. She also called into question President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ push for a tax reform bill that provides wealthy Americans and large corporations with tax cuts at the expense of the middle class instead of working to provide much-needed funding to modernize the country’s transportation systems.

“My concern is that the President has secured now a $1.5 trillion tax cut that is geared toward large corporations and the ultra-wealthy,” Duckworth said at the hearing. “I hope that we can finally see the details of President Trump’s plan to rebuild our aging infrastructure. Unfortunately, the President and his allies have prioritized a trickle-down shell game over building up the middle class through the proven economic engine of infrastructure investment.”

Preliminary Environmental Results Show 47 Negative And One Positive Test For Legionella At Veterans’ Home

SPRINGFIELD–The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently notified the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) that 47 of 48 environmental samples taken at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy (IVHQ) tested negative for Legionella bacteria. The single positive water sample was collected prior to passing through a shower head, which contains a point-of-use filter that is validated for the removal of Legionella. Patients using that shower would be protected from exposure to Legionella by the physical barrier of the filter.

In 2017, five residents at IVHQ and one employee have tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease. The cases prompted IDPH and the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to request CDC experts return to Quincy to help determine how to further reduce the risk of illness.

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Michelle Flowers Welch Honored with 2017 Distinguished Senior Leader Award Founder and CEO of Flowers Communications Group, Michelle Flowers Welch, was recently honored with the 2017 Distinguished Senior Leader Award by the Public Relations Society of America Chicago Chapter.

Recognized for her work in the multicultural space, Flowers Welch shared her journey to create one of today’s leading agencies that connects its brand partners to communities of color, highlighting that #MulticulturalConsumersMatter.

After 26 years of building long-lasting relationships with clients, Flowers Welch has overcome many challenges in getting brands to recognize the importance and need for multicultural agencies. At the start of her career, the challenge was helping clients understand the purpose multicultural agencies served. Now, according to Flowers Welch, it’s securing and validating budget for the work, getting brands to recognize that multicultural agencies can lead out on total market efforts, and ensuring that people of color continue to have a voice.

“The fight in the multicultural space

Michelle Flowers Welch, founder and CEO of Flowers Communications Group, accepts the 2017 Distinguished Senior Leader Award by the Public Relations Society of America Chicago Chapter alongside event co-chairs Rich Jernstedt, CEO of The Jernstedt Company and Bridget Coffing, formerly of McDonald’s.

continues… There’s still the challenge of getting our voice heard at the table…

[We need to be] involved in the strategy and provide expertise from the unique

Community Investment Corporation Delivers a Record $70 million to Improve and Preserve Chicago’s Affordable Rental Housing in 2017 Chicago, IL – Community Investment Corporation (CIC) announced today that in 2017 it provided a record $70 million in loans and grants to help acquire, rehab and preserve over 1,900 affordable multifamily housing and commercial units. These units were located in 32 neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicago region, primarily concentrated in Chicago’s South and West sides. Nearly all units were affordable to households with incomes less than $40,000.

“Strong multifamily lending activity in these Chicago communities demonstrates ongoing neighborhood recovery and the continuing demand for high-quality affordable housing,” said CIC President Jack Markowski. “Affordable housing is the backbone of our communities. CIC financing allows small, local developers to meet the need for affordable housing and strengthen our neighborhoods.”

In 2017, CIC provided loans to acquire and rehab multifamily housing and to finance clusters of 1-4 unit buildings. CIC also financed retrofits that cut energy utility consumption by 25-30%.

In addition to its lending activities, CIC engaged in community development efforts to improve overall neighborhood conditions and achieve greater impact.

CIC acquired and transferred 136 distressed properties with 332 units, clearing the way for new owners to rehab and preserve affordable units. Since 2003, CIC has acquired over 551 buildings with over 5,000 units for sale to responsible, local property

developers and owners of affordable housing.

In partnership with the City of Chicago, CIC recovered 49 buildings with over 1,250 units under the Troubled Buildings Initiative, a program that uses code enforcement to improve physical conditions and prevent abandonment and demolition.

The Preservation Compact, CIC’s cross-sector policy initiative that promotes rental preservation, mobilized efforts to combat unexpected increases in Class 9 property tax assessments. Left unaddressed, these increases would result in dramatically higher property tax bills for affordable multifamily properties.

Through its lending products and complementary programs, CIC directly affected over 7,800 units of affordable housing in the Chicago area in 2017. “Our neighborhoods are getting stronger,” Markowski said. “As we look ahead to 2018, CIC will continue to implement our community development programs and provide a consistent source of capital that fuels neighborhood redevelopment and preservation of affordable housing.”

Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is Chicago’s multifamily rehab lender. Since 1984, CIC has provided more than $1.3 billion to acquire, rehab and preserve over 59,000 units of affordable housing for more than 147,000 metro Chicago residents.

CIC programs include Energy Savers, the Troubled Buildings Initiative, The Preservation Compact, and Property Management Training. For more information, see www.cicchicago.com.

multicultural lens. And that can help prevent some of today’s racially explosive PR fiascos,” said Flowers Welch.

With the recent marketing blunders lacking cultural nuances from top brands, either inaccurately portraying multicultural audiences or creating culturally irrelevant campaigns, Flowers Welch urges industry leaders to become more vocal advocates for multicultural strategic expertise. “As I look around the room, I see so many accomplished senior leaders with the power to affect change,” said Flowers Welch.

For more information on Flowers Communications Group, visit www. explorefcg.com.

About Michelle Flowers Welch Michelle Flowers Welch received her master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and her undergraduate degree from WinstonSalem State University. Flowers Welch has more than 75 awards for her work in public relations, advertising and integrated marketing communications.

HJ Sims Welcomes Kevin Adams as SVP of Asset Management FAIRFIELD, CT—Kevin Adams joins HJ Sims in the Orlando office as Senior Vice President of Asset Management. He is responsible for internal department services to include asset management, operations oversight, data monitoring, credit analysis and reporting.

Kevin has over 20 years of corporate finance and accounting experience with more than eight years in real estate development finance, commercial real estate finance and asset management.

Previously, Adams was a Vice President of Asset Management at a REIT that managed more than $2 billion in health care assets. In that role, Kevin led building and managing the Asset Management department in terms of the financial reporting and analysis that included the annual net asset valuation, investment analysis, watch asset monitoring and work-out analysis, SOP management, system integration, construction reporting and compliance, tenant credit analysis and loan and lease compliance.

Adams earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from the University of South Florida and his MBA from the University of Florida. He has also been a Toastmaster for more than 10 years, coaching communication and leadership as a Distinguished Toastmaster.

“Sims has an impressive reputation in the industry and has built a culture where team members can grow and build a long-term career. I am excited to join the team,” says Adams.

“We could not be more enthused to welcome such Kevin Adams a talented member to our team,” said Jeffrey Sands, Managing Principal, HJ Sims.

ABOUT HJ SIMS: Founded in 1935 on Wall Street, HJ Sims is a privately held investment bank and wealth management firm with $2.2 billion of assets under management.

HJ Sims is one of the country’s oldest underwriters of tax-exempt and taxable bonds, having raised $22 billion for projects throughout the US. The firm is headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, with investment banking, private client wealth management and trading offices nation-wide. Pershing LLC, a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, is custodian of all client assets. Please visit: www.hjsims.com/ourstory.

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Book reminds readers biblical truths related to marriage

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Pastor Dr. Willie L. McClary announces release of ‘When Two Become One’ GREELEYVILLE, S.C. – Pastor Dr. Willie L. McClary’s “When Two Become One” (published

by WestBow Press) contains biblical truth about marriage between a man and a woman. The book will inspire readers to look at one’s marriage in relation to the word of God to achieve a long lasting relationship.

McClary explains: “The Bible is God’s original plan for humanity to live by. Jesus Christ died for our redemption and brought every believer into covenant relationship with God. The Holy Spirit is our helper, teacher, and he empowers us to live the life that God requires us to live on earth.”

The author took notice of the divorce rate among Christians, which is just high as nonbelievers. “What I really want readers to take away from this book is how we as believers should love unconditionally and continue to build your marriage upon the word of God on a daily basis,” the author adds.

An excerpt from the book:

The Bible explicitly constituted as a marriage between a man and a woman. God created human being that reflect his nature. He created male and

female and blessed them: to prosper, reproduce, and fill the earth, (Genesis 1:27-28 MSG).

“When Two Become One”

By Pastor Dr. Willie L. McClary Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 108 pages | ISBN 9781973606413 Softcover | 6 x 9in | 108 pages | ISBN 9781973606420 E-Book | 108 pages | ISBN 9781973606437 Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Pastor Dr. Willie L. McClary is the senior pastor and founder of The Word Of God Ministry of Greeleyville, where he also resides. He obtained his honorary doctrine degree from Mid Carolina School and Seminary in Columbia. He also obtained his master’s degree from Believers Bible Institute.

He is the husband of Ponzella McClary and has two children, Faith and Micah McCclary. His ultimate goal is to help empower the people of God to live their lives to the fullest and to experience the life changing power of God in their everyday lives.

For more information, readers may visit www. williemcclaryministries.com.

THEME: MARRIAGE

Genesis 2:24 - Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Genesis 2:24 - Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

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FORGIVENESS An important discipline for each of us to practice is forgiveness.

Forgiveness is vital to our lives and our thinking in order to move forward in our purpose. Once when talking about forgiveness, Oprah Winfrey said, “Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different, it’s accepting the past for what it was, and using this moment and this time to help yourself move forward.” Inner peace can be reached only when we consistently practice forgiveness. Forgiveness helps us release the emotional ties that sometimes exist when we feel discouraged, heartbroken, disappointed, and hopeless.

The willingness to forgive is often rooted in our ability to work through the process. According to Jesus, the process of forgiveness requires that we do it repeatedly. This consistent process of repeating helps to shape the nature and tone of our thinking. Thoughts become things, and influences what enters our lives. Accordingly, thinking is the gateway to emotion and emotion is the gateway to action.

Other people or maybe even adverse circumstances may have been at the root of your pain, however, we are the ones who control whether we allow that pain to go on.

Forgiveness of self and others is important because as long as we neglect to forgive we remain tied to that person and the pain the experience represents to us. When you forgive, you not only release the other person or condition, you also set yourself free from all of the agony and you give yourself permission to heal.

You can get beyond the pain if you decide to move on. You do not have to be held captive by what was done to you in the past and you do not have to feel compelled to punish them or get even in order to get better. A writer stated, “Forgiveness wipes the slate clean, so that other things can come in.”

How many times should you forgive?

Until you are completely over it!

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Concierge Technologies Expands Operations with Acquisition of Original Sprout Hair and Skin Care Business Concierge Technologies, Inc. (OTC Ticker: CNCG) recently announced that their wholly owned California subsidiary Kahnalytics, Inc. has acquired all of the assets and business of Original Sprout LLC, a California Limited Liability Company (“OS”). As of today, Kahnalytics has commenced operations under the fictitious business name “Original Sprout” from its location in San Clemente, CA. Original Sprout, a manufacturer and distributor of clean, non-toxic, all-natural hair care and skin products, was founded in 2003 by master hair stylist Inga Tritt. Since that time the company’s distribution has grown to include major grocery store chains, professional salons, health and beauty stores, family resorts, and hundreds of individually owned retail and Internet outlets. Originally conceived as a nontoxic baby shampoo, the product line has been expanded over the years to include an adult hair and skin care line, specialties for teens, and additions such as sun screen and lotions.

Ways to Turn Your Weight Loss Resolution into a Reality (StatePoint) If you have a lot of weight to lose in the New Year, it may feel like an insurmountable challenge, especially if you have struggled with weight loss before. Here are a few ways to turn your resolution into a reality.

Get Moving

These are more ways than ever to get moving these days -- from video games that encourage movement to online portals that allow users to try out different local exercise classes commitment-free. The most important thing is to find activities you enjoy doing, so it never feels like a chore.

Whether it’s taking a dance class or going for a bike ride, you can stay motivated if it’s fun and takes your mind off the fact that you are actually exercising.

Rethink Portion Control

Portion control is fundamental to weight loss; however, the typical diet can often leave you feeling hungry or dissatisfied. To adapt to healthier potion sizes, consider a weight loss balloon such as Orbera, which is placed inside the stomach during a short, non-surgical procedure and remains there for six months, doing what most diets cannot do. It helps you feel full and lose weight by taking up space in the stomach, and slowing the digestion of food, helping dieters lose up to three times the weight of diet and exercise alone.

“I was a heart attack waiting to happen and I knew I needed to do something long-term to change my life,” says David Cox, an Orbera patient who lost 50 lbs with the device. “When I did the research, I could see people like me staying healthy for a long period of time, and I thought, ‘that’s going to work for me’.”

This weight loss aid was designed for those who tried other weight loss programs, but were unable to lose weight and keep it off.

To learn more, visit Orbera.com.

Get Help

Most major endeavors gain momentum with help. Weight loss is no exception. Be sure to seek out resources and tools to aid your efforts, as well as support from friends, family and professionals.

Many weight loss programs help their users by offering interactive support, free recipes and other resources. For example, Orbera offers as 12-month program that includes an online coaching system where patients are able to connect with dietitians via video conferencing, as well as tracking tools that make it easy to share progress with coaches and doctors.

Losing weight sustainably and for good can be simple with smart strategies and the right support. So, this year, don’t just resolve to lose weight; actually do it.

New Survey Finds Teen Acne Can Take The ‘Self’ Out Of Selfie Professional School Counselor and Florida Counseling Association Past(NAPSI)—According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the President. “The teens that I interact with as a school counselor are very active, on most common skin condition in the U.S., affecting up to 50 million Americans the go and very into technology, so it’s alarming to see them withdraw from social annually, and 85 percent of people ages 12 to 24 will experience at least mild media because of acne.” acne.1 How Far Will Teens Go To Hide Their Acne?

It’s also one thing that prompts teens to pause before posting their “selfies” Half of teens who use social media and have had acne say they have done on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, a new survey has found.2 one of the following to avoid displaying it: Teens and the Age-Old Problem of Acne • Chose not to include a photo on social media The survey of 1,010 teenagers ages 15−19, • Deleted or untagged a photo conducted by Harris Poll, reveals that 71 • Asked someone else to take down a photo percent of participants who have had acne feel • Altered, edited, retouched or cropped a photo to it has a negative effect on their body image and attractiveness, while 67 percent say it has a negative try to hide acne effect on their self-esteem.2 Acne plays a role in • Avoided being in a photo with someone who had confidence, acceptance and social relationships clearer skin among teenagers.

• Stayed off social media.2 Social Media Anxiety Managing Acne The survey, commissioned by Cutanea Life Most teens with acne said they were doing Sciences, Inc., a U.S.-based specialty pharmaceutical everything they could to manage it; however, one in company focused on dermatology, found that acne three teens with acne admit to having difficulty doing affects the way teens engage in social media, from so. When asked about an effective treatment, the editing photos to avoiding it altogether. While majority said it was important to use a therapy that being a teenager is hard enough, social media adds worked quickly to clear up acne and that is affordable, to the anxiety teens face while trying to fit in and easy to use and convenient.2 form relationships with their peers. Approximately Fortunately, teens today don’t have to let acne Some teens avoid posting photos on social media one in three teens who use social media and have when they have acne breakouts, a new survey shows. get in the way of engaging with friends through a experienced acne say it increased their anxiety about typical teenage activity. Parents of teens who are their acne and makes dealing with acne in real life struggling with acne should seek the medical care of a harder.2 Social media now plays a huge part in how teens develop friendships and dermatologist, who may prescribe medications to successfully manage the condition. communicate with one another but acne can cause teens to withdraw from this To learn more, visit www.cutanea.com. popular cultural trend.

1 Acne: American Academy of Dermatology. Retrieved September 26, 2017 “As school counselors, we see every day the profound impact that acne can from https://www.aad.org/media/stats/conditions have on teenagers’ self-image, confidence, acceptance and social relationships, 2 Teen Acne Survey: Harris Poll. Conducted between July 13 and 31, 2017 by at an already challenging time in their lives,” said Anne L.P. Flenner, Ed.S., https://www.theharrispoll.com

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SUBURBAN TIMES WEEKLY PUSH Excel board members preparing for the 28th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast. (l to r) Shown are Excel board members Joyce Tucker; Dr. Julianne Malveaux, board pres­ ident; Excel student Rebecca Reid; Pat Harris; Rev. Janette C. Wilson, Excel Executive Director; and Joe Moore, joined by two youth from the oratory competition Nelson and Rutherford Simmons III. Themed, "50 years Later: Dr. King's Unfinished Agenda," it will be held Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Grand Ballroom, 151 E. Wacker Dr.; doors open at 7:30 a.m.; program begins at 8:00 a.m. and will include awards presentations, a one­on­one dialogue with Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., youth oratory competition, robotics & technology demo and a young people's chorus.

Tickets cost: $150/person; $1,500 for table of ten.

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The 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast will be held Monday, January 15, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Grand Ballroom, 151 E. Wacker; doors open at 7:30 a.m.; program begins at 8:00 a.m.

Themed, "50 Years Later: Dr. King's Unfinished Agenda," the breakfast will include awards pre­ sentations, a one­on­one dialogue with Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., youth oratory competi­

tion, robotics & technology demo and a young people's chorus. Tickets cost: $150/person; $1,500 for table of ten. For ticket purchase:www.28thMLKBREAKFAST.EVENTBRI TE.COM; for more information, visit: www.pushexel.org or call 773­256­2700.

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