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Who Will Exhibit Common Sense Amid So Much Madness?

By Jesse Jackson, National Political Writer

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ith the government still partially shut down, partisan politics is generating more heat than light.

President Trump, in his unique blustery style, believes he can slander the Democratic leaders that he must negotiate with, burlesque their position and demand capitulation in return for simply allowing the government to run. When the Democratic-led House recently passed legislation that was approved by the Republican Senate in December to fund the government, Republican senators refuse even to put it on the floor.

doesn’t make sense.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delights in tweaking Donald Trump, suggesting that he should postpone his State of the Union address until the government is up and running. Trump retaliates by postponing Pelosi’s trip to see the troops in Afghanistan and leaking the schedule, violating basic security.

The U.S. suffers obscene and debilitating inequality. The three richest billionaires have as much wealth as half of all Americans combined. Yet the Republican Congress just passed a tax bill that will end up giving more than three-quarters of its benefits to the richest 1 percent. That doesn’t make sense

Lost in all this is common sense. And looking at where we are as a country suggests that common sense is now perilously absent.

Virtually everyone agrees that education is essential if we are to rebuild a broad and vibrant middle class. Yet teachers are on strike across the country because cuts in education funding have left them with crowded classrooms, supply shortages and inadequate salaries.

College debts that students are forced to assume now are higher than any other form of personal debt -- including auto

The United States has the largest military budget by far, larger than Russia and China combined. Yet we are adding money to a Pentagon budget already bigger than it was in comparable dollars at the height of the Cold War. That

The U.S. has the most powerful nuclear arsenal in the world. We have weapons that could literally destroy the world, unleashing a deadly nuclear winter.

Yet President Obama and now Trump committed to spending over a trillion dollars on another generation of nuclear weapons. That doesn’t make sense.

The U.S. has “locations” -- bases -in over 160 countries. We are literally trying to police the world. That doesn’t make sense.

POLITICAL T here is a common challenge confrontin all of the2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls: how to take on Donald Trump while maintaining their dignity, sanity and message control.

Whether they like it or not, Trump’s would-be challengers need two strategies as their slog to the nomination begins -- one to combat their rivals for the party nomination and one to deal with the President, who is sure to insert himself into their dueling campaigns.

Monday marked a rare day when the President was not the focus of press attention -- one that found many of the Democratic rivals at competing events offering a glimpse of their differing strategies for taking him on.

For many Democratic strategists, the worst-case scenario is that which befell Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts last year when she walked into Trump’s trap and faced an unrelenting backlash by producing a DNA test that purported to show she had Native American heritage.

With the campaign in its infancy, candidates are muddling through how to best take on Trump without sinking to his level of discourse, particularly at a time when he’s flinging xenophobic rhetoric about his wall in a standoff over the longest government shutdown in history.

Sen. Kamala Harris of California, who officially kicked off her campaign Monday on the symbolically resonant Martin

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loans and credit card debt. That doesn’t make sense.

We spend nearly twice per capita on health care than any other advanced industrial country and yet have worse health care results. For the first time, life expectancy is declining, something that simply does not happen to advanced countries. Despite health-care reform, 20 million people still go without insurance and tens of millions more are underinsured. Taxpayers pay for a good portion of all research on prescription drugs, yet we pay the highest prices in the world for our prescription drugs. That doesn’t make sense.

Trump demands $5.6 billion as a down payment for the wall he wants to build along the Mexican border, a wall that he promised Mexicans would pay for. He says it will stem the flow of drugs, but most of the drug trade comes already through legal ports of entry. He says we have a crisis on the border, but in fact undocumented immigration has been declining for years. So, even Republican legislators from the Texas border argue that Trump isn’t making sense.

This list can go on. Dr. Martin Luther King said he couldn’t follow the old “eye-for-an-eye philosophy” because “it ends up leaving everyone blind. He told

the story of driving from Atlanta with his brother at night. For some reason the other drivers didn’t dim their high beams.

Exasperated, his brother said, “I’m tired of this. The next car that comes refusing to dim its lights, I’m going to refuse to dim mine.”

“Don’t do that,” said Dr. King, “somebody has to have some sense on this highway.”

As a country, we are moving along a winding road toward freedom. There are curves and hills, potholes and perils. We are constantly tempted to retaliate against those who get in the way.

We get distracted by those who would divide us, those who foster fear and hate. We are constantly in danger of losing our bearings. But we’ve got to remember Dr. King’s admonition to his supporters in Birmingham, Ala., after the 1963 Ku Klux Klan terrorist bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church that killed four innocent little girls.

“Wait a minute, Birmingham,” he taught. “Somebody’s got to have some sense in Birmingham.”

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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Luther King Jr. Day, has criticized Trump’s rhetoric, divisive positions and style as commander in chief. But she often does not mention his name; she speaks about restoring the “nobility of the office;” and she has so far avoided provoking him on Twitter at this early stage.

Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey is ignoring the President. Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont took the most aggressive approach on Monday, calling him a “racist.”

After concentrating on introducing herself to voters in her first swing through Iowa, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York stepped up her attacks on Trump, accusing the President of adding fuel to a “very ugly fire” of racial, religious and community divisions.

And former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro is presenting himself as the “antidote” to Trump.

Some in the fledgling field seem most comfortable ignoring the President as a way of avoiding his inevitable attempts to throw them off kilter and divert their efforts to keep voters focused on issues -- such as health care, economic disparity, and racial and gender equality -- that Democratic voters care about.

The downside of such a strategy is that a candidate could look weak in the face of the President’s bullying, raising questions about their capacity to stand up to him in a debate or the fevered final days of the 2020 race.

Others are still deciding whether it’s best to engage Trump, all the time, tweet for tweet, as a means of scoring political points.

Anti-Trump fervor The anti-Trump feeling seething in the Democratic grass roots will create pressure on the candidates to take on the President directly.

That’s one reason that Harris focuses on her toughness as a prosecutor. She underlined that point Monday when she appeared at her alma mater, Howard University.

“I love my country, and I feel a sense of responsibility to stand up and fight for the best of who we are,” Harris said during her

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first news conference as a 2020 candidate.

“I’m prepared to fight and I know how to fight.”

The dangers of engaging Trump were exemplified by Warren’s feeble attempt to table the controversy over her claim to Native American ancestry. She was clearly irked by the President’s frequent taunting and his nickname for her: Pocahontas.

By producing a DNA test showing she could have as little as 1/1024th Native American blood, she played into Trump’s attacks and distracted from her own message about the toll that economic corruption in Washington has taken on working families.

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LOCAL AND STATE BRIEFS Hispanic Woman Files Discrimination Suit Against Houston Independent School District StyleMagazine.com Newswire

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Oldest African American Sorority Works to Combat Heart Disease StyleMagazine.com Newswire

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Hispanic female alleges she was treated less favorably because of her race when she was employed by a school district. Santy Enriquez filed a complaint on Dec. 28 in the Harris County District Court against Houston Independent School District alleging violation of the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act. According to the complaint, the plaintiff is a naturalized citizen originally from Mexico. The suit states she has three degrees and taught at HISD from 1997 to 2014. The suit states she returned to HISD in 2017 as an educational diagnostician. She alleges she was not given an office space and that she became aware she was treated less favorably than African-American specialists.

The suit states she was later terminated.

The plaintiff holds HISD responsible because the defendant allegedly discriminated against her because of her national origin and race and retaliated against her by constructively discharging her from her employment.

ith the biggest tax law changes in 32 years taking effect this tax season, experts from United Way of Greater Houston, BakerRipley, and Houston Volunteer Lawyers will come together to share free resources available to low-income taxpayers and predatory practices to avoid as the 2019 tax season begins. Now in its 11th year, BakerRipley’s free tax program provides quality tax preparation services to families earning up to $58,000 so they can determine tax credit eligibility, and keep every dollar of their refund. IRS-certified tax preparers can be found at each of the 12 tax centers in the Greater Houston Area and The Woodlands. BakerRipley helps taxpayers avoid paying fees, predatory practices and high interest refund advance loans all while making sure the client’s tax return is prepared correctly. This is a meaningful boost that can help set families on the path to financial stability.

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eart disease is the number one cause of both death and disability in women in the U.S. African-American women have an even higher chance of dying from heart disease—and at a younger age—compared to white women, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The first African-American sorority is taking action to help lower women’s chances of developing heart disease and its risk factors. On Saturday, February 2, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Houston Metropolitan Area Chapters (HMAC) will host a Women’s Health Symposium for their globally-launched initiative “Pink Goes Red for Heart Health.” The event will take place at the 5th Ward Multi-Service Center, 4014 Market Street, Houston, TX 77020 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Guests attending this free can have health screenings, participate in exercise classes, eat heart healthy breakfast snacks and get a wealth of information from experts in diverse disciplines of the healthcare arena.

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Texas Mayor Quits After Accusation Of Using CityMoney to See Michelle Obama Black AmericaWeb.com

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he mayor of a Texas town and the mayor pro-tem announced their resignations after they were accused of spending over $1,000 in the city funds to attend Michelle Obama’s book tour. Mayor Lyndia Thomas and protem Beckie Hayes reportedly resigned on Wednesday just before a scheduled vote accusing the two of misconduct and misuse of funds after they were allegedly reimbursed for tickets to Michelle Obama’s sold-out Becoming book tour.

Hayes did acknowledge that she purchased two $540 tickets for the Michelle Obama event for herself and the mayor and filed for reimbursement from the city’s public relations fund. The expense was reportedly approved by the city manager, and Hayes received a check. She later paid back the money when there was criticism, but she said they had done nothing wrong.

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Texas Residents Want Lawmakers to Tackle Education lmtonline.com

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ost Texas residents believe the state’s schools should be lawmakers’ top priority during this year’s Legislative session, according to a poll released Tuesday by the education advocacy nonprofit Raise Your Hand Texas. So far, lawmakers are following the will of the people: Republican leaders in the Legislative and executive branches have repeatedly declared that reforming the state’s school finance system will top their to-do list during the 140-day session, which began two weeks ago.

Texas lawmakers have not significantly altered the state’s school finance methods since 1993, leading to complaints that the model is outdated and unresponsive to school districts’ needs. In an early January poll of 1,046 Texans, about 62 percent of respondents said education is the most important issue for Gov. Greg Abbott and legislators to address this session, with immigration the second-most popular choice at 11 percent.

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Texas Set to Remove Confederate Plaque That Denies Slavery Was the Primary Cause of the Civil WarTheGrio.com

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exas Gov. Greg Abbott agreed Friday to remove a plaque in the state Capitol that rejects slavery as the underlying cause of the Civil War, bending after years of resistance by state Republican leaders in the face of Confederate monuments falling nationwide. A unanimous vote by the State Preservation Board, which Abbott chairs, ordered the removal of the 60-year-old plaque that pledges to teach “the truths of history,” adding that “one of the most important of which is that the war between the states was not a rebellion, nor was its underlying cause to sustain slavery.” The plaque is among nearly a dozen Confederate markers in and around the Texas Capitol.

It’s the first slated to come down since the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led to the removal of a string of Confederate monuments nationwide.

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How Federal Workers Can Get Help In Houston HoustonPublicMedia.org

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he partial shutdown of the federal government has already surpassed the 30-day mark, but there are multiple ways that impacted workers can get help in Houston. The City of Houston is partnering with the Houston Relief Hub and several local nonprofit groups to provide assistance. Federal employees in need of immediate assistance can apply for a $100 voucher and obtain information about different types of help being offered. Mayor Sylvester Turner noted in a news release that no City financial resources would be used for this endeavor. The Furloughed Workers Relief Fund is accepting donations, which are tax-deductible and will be directly distributed to affected federal workers who have proof of employment. Financial donations can be made on the Houston Relief Hub’s website. Item donations of non-perishable food, cleaning items, diapers and other baby items are also being accepted at the distribution center.

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Concordia University Texas Receives Hispanic-Serving Institution Designation diverseeducation.com

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oncordia University Texas, a small, liberal arts and sciences institution in Austin, is the latest school to be designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. The university’s new designation makes it one of only 50 faith-based institutions nationally that holds an HSI designation. The new status as a minority-serving institution also demonstrates Concordia’s campus-wide commitment to strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion and support of cultural competency in faculty, staff and students, according to leaders. A college or university is considered an HSI under Title V of the Higher Education Act, when Latino students account for 25 percent or more of its undergraduate fulltime equivalent enrollment. Last June, Excelencia in Education – an organization committed to accelerating Latino student success in higher education.

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NATIONAL AND BUSINESS BRIEFS Pelosi Denies Trump Use of House Chamber for State of the Union CNN/StyleMagazine.com

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resident Donald Trump declared his annual State of the Union address “canceled” on Wednesday after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent word she would bar him from delivering the speech in the House chamber while parts of the government remain shut down.

The back-and-forth escalated one of the rancorous subplots of the extended standoff over border security that has shuttered several government agencies and forced hundreds of thousands of federal workers to go unpaid. Even as the two leaders sent each other letters dripping with barely veiled disgust, they did not plan to meet face-to-face and haven’t spoken directly in weeks.

After receiving Pelosi’s message, Trump railed against Democrats and indicated he would announce plans for an alternative address in due course. Officials have suggested options including a speech from the White House or a rally outside of Washington. Trump bemoaned the decision, calling it a “great blotch on the incredible country we love.”

Gladys Knight Gets Slammed for Super Bowl Gig CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire

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ladys Knight’s decision to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl has stirred controversy. The legendary singer is being criticized for agreeing to take the gig in light of some fans boycotting the National Football League over its treatment of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick has not been hired by an NFL team since he found himself at the center of debate for taking a knee at games during the National Anthem in protest of racial injustice. The NFL announced Thursday that Knight would be performing at Super Bowl LIII, which is being held in her hometown. She also tweeted the news. “Atlanta, I’m coming home! #NFL #SBLIII,” Knight said.

The backlash was swift. “@Kaepernick7 lost his @NFL career fighting for black social justice, where is the solidarity?,” one person tweeted. “So if this is true @ MsGladysKnight has just been added to the long list of other #muted artists...” But Knight did receive some support.

White House to Host Latino Groups for Immigration Reform Meeting CNN/StyleMagazine.com

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he White House will hold a meeting with Latino stakeholder organizations Thursday afternoon to discuss immigration reform, which could lead to a potential deal to end the government shutdown, a source familiar with the meeting tells CNN. White House senior adviser Jared Kushner is scheduled to attend the meeting, which will include the League of United Latin American Citizens, the LIBRE Initiative and the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, according to the source. News of the meeting comes as the partial government shutdown rolls into its 33rd day, sparked because of disagreements between Democrats and the White House over funding for a US-Mexico border wall. Most recently, President Donald Trump proposed temporary status protections for certain undocumented immigrants in exchange for $5.7 billion in wall funding, which Democrats -- who control the House of Representatives, oppose. McClatchy first reported the White House meeting.

Exxon Argues For Texas Justice As It Defends Self From Climatd Change Lawsuits forbes.com

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exas appeals court justices will soon decide if ExxonMobil can use Texas courts to pursue counter-litigation against the public officials and private lawyers who have teamed to sue the oil industry in California over the alleged effects of climate change. On January 15, the Second Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in an appeal brought by several California cities and counties that seek to dismiss Exxon’s effort to depose numerous public officials and a private attorney they hired to orchestrate so-far unsuccessful climate change litigation against the oil industry. The appeal comes after a Texas judge found the cities and counties were hypocritical in suing Exxon. They had claimed doom to their infrastructures will be caused by rising sea levels, but when issuing bond offers to potential investors, they had neglected to mention this alleged, near-certain destruction, the judge ruled. By targeting Texas’ biggest commercial market with

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Cricket Wireless Launches Small Business Capital Grant Contest atlantadailyworld.com

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n celebration of African American History Month, Cricket Wireless announces the launch of its Cricket Cares Capital Grant contest to give entrepreneurs the opportunity to win one of three cash prizes to invest and grow their small business. Online submissions are being accepted now through Feb. 8, 2019 at 11:59 pm. Entrants will provide details about their business and its engagement with the local community. All entries will be reviewed and evaluated based on criteria and narrowed down to three finalists.

The contest is open to residents of Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Memphis, Miami, New York, St. Louis and Washington, DC. Finalists will be announced in mid-February and could win one of three prizes. The finalists will record a video describing why they deserve the grant, which will be placed on Cricket’s YouTube channel for public “voting” via Likes and Shares.

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Oracle Underpaid Thousands of Women, Minorities, Government Charges foxbusiness.com

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he Department of Labor (DoL) accused Oracle of widespread discriminatory wage practices that resulted in the loss of more than $400 million in wages for female, black and Asian employees, according to a federal complaint filed on Tuesday. According to the filing, the Silicon Valley giant underpaid women in jobs in its product development, information technology and support job functions, resulting in pay disparities as high as 20 percent, affecting more than 5,000 women.

The DoL also alleged that it underpaid black employees, with disparities as high as 7.5 percent, and Asian employees, with gaps as high as 8 percent. Oracle, which is headed by CEO Larry Ellison, declined to comment. U.S. labor officials said in the complaint that out of about 500 graduates hired into technical jobs over a four-year period, only five were Hispanic and only six were African-American.

The Redwood Shores, California-based company allegedly used two tactics for discrimination.

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Oscars Could Benefit From Power of ‘Black Panther’ CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire

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he build-up to the Oscars has been a mess, after a ratings decline in 2018 that left organizers scrambling for possible solutions. But Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences members could help out their beleaguered producers Tuesday by nominating more high-profile films that might help attract a bigger audience.

The relationship between Academy Award nominees and ratings is hardly an exact science, but there’s at least some evidence that indicates recognizing more movies that viewers have actually seen is a boon -- a dynamic that reached its high-water mark with “Titanic,” which drew a record 55 million viewers to the telecast in 1998.

By contrast, last year’s ratings sank to an all-time low of 26.5 million viewers, per Nielsen data -- a drop of nearly 20% from the previous year, and way off from the more than 40 million the telecast attracted as recently as in 2013 and ‘14.

Plenty has changed since then, including the sheer gravity of increased viewing options, a surplus of televised award shows, hostility toward Hollywood’s left-leaning politics (perhaps especially post-2001) and the realization that every big moment will be available online, reducing the imperative to tune in live.

Still, at least part of the problem from

heightened rooting interest that might come from seeing possible nominees “Black Panther” and the Lady Gaga showcase “A Star is Born” might at least help prevent further erosion, and perhaps even lure back some lost viewers.

“Black Panther,” in particular, would mark a breakthrough, not only for comic-book fare, but also in terms of movies that predominantly star people of color.

Marvel parent Disney, for its part -which not incidentally also owns ABC -- has mounted an aggressive award campaign to push the movie into contention.

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a ratings standpoint has been a shift away from more popular movies that combined big box office with prestige -- like “Titanic” and “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King,” crowned in 2004 -- to more niche-oriented titles, including recent winners (going back in sequence) “The Shape of Water,” “Moonlight,” “Spotlight” and “Birdman.”

The belief that the Oscars were becoming too narrow in their selections -- especially in an age where studios increasingly rely on comic book and fantasy blockbusters -- informed the proposal to introduce a “popular film” category.

The academy (and host network ABC, which has reportedly pushed for chang-

es) faced an immediate backlash to the concept, but haven’t completely backed away from the need to add more inviting elements, without transforming the Oscars into the People’s Choice Awards.

Notably, the academy expanded the number of best-picture nominees for precisely this reason, after “The Dark Knight” failed to secure a best-picture nomination a decade ago. But that tweak -- which resulted in nine films being nominated the past two years -- hasn’t produced the desired results.

At this point, a major surge in ratings seems unlikely in a media environment where broadcasters like to say that remaining flat is the new up. Still, the

A more popular roster of nominees would give ABC a promotable hook -especially in the absence of a big-name host -- and likely quell the “popular film” chatter, if only temporarily.

That might not be a panacea for everything that ails the Oscars. The late Gil Cates -- who produced the telecast 14 times -- was fond of saying it’s the unplanned moments that people remember most, which only come courtesy of “the award-show gods.”

Yet even if the nominees can’t fix everything, in terms of boosting interest in the show, the Nielsen gods are more likely to help those who first help themselves.

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Finding Hope to Fuel Your Professional and Personal Passion

t is better to be called to the front of the room than to be in the front of the room and called back is a quote that I keep in my database because of the truth it holds. When natural gas trader turned businesswoman Miara Shaw first started on her entrepreneurial journey she loved operating in the shadows of her business.

Happier to put her clients in the spotlight, Shaw wanted to simply utilize her network to connect women who needed resources with those who had them. She was a line connecting the dots. Then she had her “aha moment” when a friend told her that she was just as valuable as those in her network with resources that women wanted to connect with her too.

She had to come to the front of the room and accept her place. But was she ready?

Yes, she was.

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

In 2013, her business plan came to her dream; only she didn’t know that was what it was. Six months after her mother’s death, it was if her mother was giving her one last gift. See the dream came to Shaw on her mother’s first birthday since her passing.

It came in so clear Shaw recalled. She saw lots of women, a conference, and plenty of colors. The dream was so profound it left her emotionally drained and ready to take action all at the same time. Still unclear about the direction the dream and her mother were directing her in; she shared the dream with her grandmother. With wisdom beyond Shaw’s years, her grandmother said, “You helped take care of your Mom, you did what you were supposed to do and now it’s time for you.” Shaw says the trajectory of her life was forever changed.

Her first step was to host one live event for women to network in the same space.

No surprise that it was an instant success.

Women immediately started asking when her next event was. More networking events began to fill her calendar. Success led to her hosting mini workshops showcasing her network of women with resources.

She had no desire nor did she think her own skills needed to be shared until her “aha moment.”

After one of her events, a friend came to her to say, “M. Shaw these events are great but I really think you should be at the front of the room. Women are coming to see you, to hear you, to connect with you, as well as the other women. So you hiding in the back is not going to continue to work.” Do women want to see me? (Shaw thought.)

Nah, I can’t do that, said the little voice in her head. “How I’m supposed to put myself in the front and be the visible leader?” Shaw questioned. But how couldn’t she be when now she knew the need was there. Phase two of her plan was launched.

Before the next phase could begin to show any signs of triumph, Shaw had to get over her personal fears about moving to the front of the room and balance her corporate job. She sought personal help from life

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year,” commented Shaw.

Women and men can find their mentor and coach and start to build their community at Shaw’s live events. Yes, I said men are invited. Although Shaw talks a lot about women, men can benefit from the information shared at her conference. Houstonians first opportunity to take advantage f this in 2019 is happening January 25-26, 2019 at Shaw’s The Hope for Purpose Experience at Microsoft Tech Center with special guest Brandice Daniel. Founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row, Daniel is most recently noted for her collaboration with Nike, Project Runway alum Kimberly Goldson, and contemporary lifestyle designers Undra Duncan and Fe Noel on LeBron James HFR x LeBron 16 sneaker, a shoe that celebrated black women.

Shaw says, “Everyone needs hope for the purpose they are trying to deliver to the earth. We need support and hope to continue on that journey.”

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coaches and “unearthing who was Maven Miara” (her business alternate ego). That self-discovery allowed her to learn that she was not living in her purpose. She was born to help other women discover their purpose as she had just done. Her purpose was to help women move from stuck to execution with a balanced rhythm.

the relationship account. So that when you need to make a withdrawal you have access to that because you have already made those connections. That’s the value of being at events because we are really intentional about creating communities and cultivating that community at the live events that I host,” said Shaw.

Her “stuck” was fear and lack of believing in what she was born to do. Her execution was to believe in her purpose and taking the steps to deliver what the world and herself needed her to do. The revelation was eye-opening for Shaw. Her next step was establishing M. Shaw Relations and on the horizon was becoming an author, motivational speaker, and hosting more workshops and conferences.

Couple with making connections, Shaw focuses her clients to have clarity about their vision and goals. “When I start working with a client or doing any type of coaching offerings I always start with clarity that is the very first piece,” said Shaw. People often have an idea but don’t know how to make it come to fruition.

Clarity helps make it visible and that is why mentors and coaches are so important. “The value of having of clarity and connection is that people help us move forward without having to make all the financial mistakes, all the connection mistakes, and all of the launch errors that would happen.”

Having found her balance rhythm, Shaw now lives a CPR lifestyle – Capable, Prepare & Ready and she helps other women get CPR certified by finding their balance rhythm by creating communities through connections. “What I found with that is that if we make a human-to-human connection with someone we might not need or they may not need from us at that moment but what I call that is making deposits into

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“One of the reasons I do this conference in January at the start of the year is if you can have clarity and strategy at the beginning of the year that just really increases your chances for success throughout the

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During the conference, attendance can find their inspiration of hope for the purpose of their business, relationship, and health. “I have really started to help clients and audiences focus on developing you as a person and how to better you so that you can be the best in your business.”

In addition, attendees can learn strategies to overcome larger obstacles in a business like earning enough profit. Shaw’s advice is to create at least one solid stream of income, a digital product that can grow while you work on other pieces in the business. Attendees will be able to focus on their relationships with a panel discussion moderated by Shaw’s husband, Maurice, with a panel of men, and participate in other segments on health and business with a panel of industry experts that include LaShanna Leonard, Dr. Teriya Richmond, Dr. Prudence Brooks, Dr. Jacque Colbert, David Anderson III, Dale Lemon, Ian Chestnut, and Dexter Kyle.

Conference goers will start to develop their balance rhythm to take them from stuck to execution. Shaw’s own balance rhythm is reached by her setting boundaries for herself. She becomes clear on what problem she has to solve and whom she solves it for. When a problem is not in her lane that is when she says “no.”

Shaw also sets start and end times to her workday since she works at home. And she prioritized her workouts like they are business meetings on her calendar. These are just some of the tricks Maven Miara does to keep herself in check.

Make connections and find clarity as you move from the back of the room to the front of the room, not just professionally but personally with the help of Miara Shaw at The Hope of Purpose Experience. Get more information on joining the Maven Nation at miarashaw.com.

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H-E-B Announces 2019 Excellence in Education Finalists and Recognizes Outstanding Public School Boards

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-E-B Announces 2019 Excellence in Education Finalists and Recognizes Outstanding Public School Boards H-E-B announced today that eight school districts and five early childhood facilities have been selected as finalists for the retailer’s 18th annual Excellence in Education Awards program.

For the sixth year in a row, H-E-B is recognizing five public school boards to highlight the importance of strong leadership at the board level.

Since the program’s inception, H-E-B has awarded more than $10 million in funding to benefit outstanding Texas public schools.

This year, H-E-B will award a total of $82,500 to the finalists and school boards, who will go on to compete for even greater cash prizes at the statewide level.

Each finalist in the district and early childhood categories, as well as the five recognized school

boards, will receive $5,000; the three finalists in the small district category will receive $2,500.

To determine overall statewide winners, a panel of judges visits each district, early childhood facility and school board, tours campuses and talks with administration, staff, parents and community members.

Winners will be announced at the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards ceremony on May 5 at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin.

The winning large district will receive $100,000; the winning small district $50,000. An early childhood facility will receive $25,000. If selected, one or more school boards will receive up to a total of $25,000.

Forty teacher and principal finalists will be announced in February and March during a series of surprise visits to schools and classrooms across Texas.

The 2019 school district and early childhood finalists, as well as recognized school boards, are as follows: LARGE SCHOOL DISTRICTS • Austin ISD, —Austin, Texas • Socorro ISD — El Paso, Texas • Klein ISD — Klein, Texas • United ISD — Laredo, Texas

• Burleson ISD — Burleson, Texas SMALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS • Canutillo ISD — El Paso, Texas • Stephenville ISD — Stephenville, Texas • Roma ISD – Roma, Texas EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FACILITIES • Crockett Early Education 000School/Grand Prairie ISD— Grand Prairie, Texas • Grace England Early Childhood & Prekindergarten Center – Houston, Texas • Bonham Prekindergarten – San Marcos, Texas • The House of Tiny Treasures – Houston, Texas • Child Inc. – Austin, Texas SCHOOL BOARD FINALISTS • Grapevine Colleyville ISD – Grapevine, Texas • Corsicana ISD — Corsicana, Texas • Socorro ISD — El Paso, Texas • McAllen ISD – McAllen, Texas • Del Valle ISD – Del Valle, Texas About the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards H-E-B launched the Excellence in Education Awards program in cooperation with the Texas Association of School Administrators

in 2002 as a positive way to support public education in Texas. It has become the largest monetary program for educators in the state, spotlighting best practices and celebrating the passion and creativity of Texas educators.

H-E-B asks customers, Partners (employees) and community members to nominate teachers, principals, districts, early childhood facilities and school boards in Texas. Each nominee is sent an invitation to complete an application online and is asked about their professional experiences, educational philosophies and achievements both in and out of the classroom.

A team of judges reviews the applications, narrowing the field to semi-finalists. From that pool, five regional judging panels comprised of former winners, administrators, and university and community leaders not affiliated with H-E-B select 40 teacher and principal finalists.

Finalists and their schools receive a cash prize of $1,000 to $2,500, depending on category.

Three separate panels select eight school districts and five early childhood facilities as finalists, awarding $2,500 to $5,000 in cash prizes. Up to five school boards may also be recognized, and awarded $5,000 to-

wards the district they serve. Additionally, one or more school boards may receive a special judge’s award totaling up to $25,000. Site visits are conducted to determine winners.

Teacher and principal finalists are invited to compete on a statewide level for larger cash prizes totaling more than $400,000. A statewide panel of judges, not affiliated with H-E-B, conducts a personal interview with each finalist to select winners.

Eight winners — two principals and six teachers — are announced along with two school districts, one large and one small, a public school board and an early childhood facility, at a celebratory dinner.

Each winning principal—one elementary school and one high school—receives $10,000 in cash for themselves and a $25,000 grant for their schools. The winning large school district receives a $100,000 cash prize and the winning small school district receives $50,000.

The winning early childhood facility receives $25,000 and a school board could be awarded up to $25,000.ºº– The six winning teachers include one elementary and one secondary teacher in each of three categories.

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HOLIDAY

Congressman John Lewis and Astros Champion George Springer Kicked off the 41st Annual Original MLK Day Parade

By StyleMagazine.com Newswire

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n Monday, thousands of Houstonians flocked to the streets of Downtown Houston for the 41st Annual “Original” MLK, Jr. Birthday Parade. Produced by the Black Heritage Society in partnership with the City of Houston, the festivities kicked off with Mayor Sylvester Turner along with the parade grand marshals, U.S. Representative and civil rights leader John Lewis, and Astros outfielder and 2017 World Series MVP, George Springer welcoming guests.

“Back in 1978, Dr. King’s father traveled to Houston to give his blessing to Mr. Ovide Duncantell’’s efforts to preserve his son’s work, to unite people and fight for the underprivileged, underserved and those seeking justice and equality. It’s exciting to know that in this 41st Parade, bands like Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M and University of Houston will all be marching to the beat.

This is the beginning of a new tradition.

We’re showing the nation that Dr. King’s dream and doers are in Houston, TX. We recognize the importance of unity and when you are the most diverse city in the nation, it doesn’t happen on its own and means that when leadership recognizes the importance so does the community.

Today, is for our city, families, and children because a house divided among itself cannot stand, in honor of Dr. King we march as one city,” Mayor Sylvester

Turner said.

New this year, organizers added an entertainment Grand Marshal, Gospel music star Brian Courtney Wilson who opened up the event with his new hit single, “A Great Work.” The stellar-award winning, grammy-nominated singer played an essential role in cementing this historic occasion through artistic expression.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Mayor Turner

The new parade floats included: • Chained to a Legacy Float- Created and constructed by Kati and Yolle Lemberger, this float honored the founder of the Black Heritage Society and creator of this the parade, the first MLK Day Parade in the Nation, the late Ovide Duncantell.

Mr. Duncantell was a civil rights leader and visionary who passed away last October.

• City of Houston- State of TexasThis float was an oversized model of our great state of Texas. Riding on this float was Federal, State

Lockhart’s Johnson Wins 23rd Annual Foley Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition

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Nyla Johnson

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ockhart Elementary School’s Nyla Johnson has won the 23rd Annual Foley Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. Fourth-and fifth-grade students at Houston ISD elementary schools vied for the winning title in the competition that celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The competition is designed to highlight

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and County elected officials from throughout the region.

• City of Houston - Mayor’s Office of Special Events (MOSE) City Seal- The City Seal featured a train representing Houston’s history of serving as a railroad hub for many years. The lone star on the seal is a “symbol of the newborn nation of the west.” Riding on this float were Houston City Council members and other local elected officials.

• City of Houston - MOSE Keeping the Dream Alive- This float symbolized Dr. King’s dream of unity between people of all races, religions and beliefs. It was created and constructed by Rosalinda Toro especially for this Parade. Riding were representatives of the many religions and faiths in the Houston area.

City of Houston - MOSE Grand Marshal- Leading the 2019 parade and joining Mayor Turner were grand marshals: U.S Representative from the State of Georgia John Lewis and Astros outfielder George Springer. This float was designed and constructed by Kati and Yolle (YO-LEE) Lemberger.

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The “Ocean of Soul band” at Texas Southern University led the parade, falling in directly after the grand marshals float. HEB, CITGO and United returned this year as sponsors and McDonald’s joined, bringing their famous over-sized shoe car. More than 170 individuals and organizations participated, making this year’s event one of the most successful to date.

Last year, Mayor Turner announced the City of Houston would provide primary support for the historically-recognized celebration through a collective partnership with the Black Heritage Society, founded by the late Mr. Ovide Duncan-

the cultural diversity of the community while recognizing and encouraging the writing and public speaking skills of elementary school students.

Presented, hosted and sponsored by Foley Gardere, the event invited students to present original three-to-five minute speeches addressing the topic: “What would Dr. King say to the children of today’s world?” More than 180 students representing 24 Houston ISD schools participated in the in-school qualifying rounds in October 2018. One student from each school was selected to advance

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tell, a longtime community advocate.

“Mr. Duncantell was a fearless activist, leader and the reason this parade was founded in 1978 and was licensed by the King family,” said Mr. Sylvester Brown, Operating Officer for the Black

Parade goers

Heritage Society. “It was the first MLK Day Parade in the nation and we honored his legacy at this year’s parade by naming him the posthumous Grand Marshal.”

The parade is officially licensed by the King Center’s Intellectual Property Management (“IPM”) of Atlanta, GA. Immediately following the parade, the party moved to Hermann Square in Downtown Houston for the 3rd Annual

MLK, Jr. Taste of Houston festival. The family-friendly experience offered an upbeat blend of popular cuisines and desserts, artwork, kid-friendly activities and live musical performances.

For general information visit www. blackheritagesociety.org.

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to the semifinal round held Jan. 11, 2019.

Of the 24 semifinalists, 12 advanced to the final competition. Criteria for judging include delivery, stage presence, and content interpretation and memorization.

Congratulations to 1st place winner Nyla Johnson of Lockhart Elementary, 2nd place winner Asia Jefferson of Blackshear Elementary, and 3rd place winner Chrisette Wigfall of Askew Elementary School. Additional congratulations to Dr. Albert Lemons and the Atherton Elementary Choir for providing the music entertainment.

SPORTS

Going Bowling: Texans QB Joins Teammates In the 2019 NFL Pro-Bowl Brian Barefield, Sports Editor

amassed 4,165 yards passing to go along with 26 passing touchdowns. Add in an additional 551 yards rushing and five more touchdowns on the ground and you have the first player in NFL history to record at least 4,000 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, 500 rushing yards, and five touchdowns in one season. A very impressive year for a player coming off a major injury (ACL tear) that limited him to only seven games the year prior.

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ouston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson received some great news earlier this week. The second-year player was announced as a participant in the 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Watson will replace New England Patriots QB Tom Brady as he prepares to take on the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl in Atlanta. After being named an alternate in December, Watson received the call this week informing him of the invite. He is the only second quarterback in Texans franchise history to make the Pro Bowl. Former Houston QB Matt Schuab did it twice in 2009 and 2012.

Watson was on a record setting pace in 2017, that would have led him to his first Pro-Bowl. He had passed for 1,699 yards, as well as 19 touchdowns against eight interceptions.

While leading the Houston Texans to the 2018 AFC South Title, a franchise record nine-game winning streak, and a home playoff game, Watson also

He joins teammates DeAndre Hopkins, Jadeveon Clowney, Benardrick McKinney, Lamar Miller and J.J. Watt in being named to the Pro Bowl, which will be

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played at Camping World Stadium.

Although the Texans QB will be enjoying the All-Star festivities, some of his teammates will not be partaking in the enjoyment with Watson. DeAndre Hopkins, 2018 All-Pro WR, will not be participating in the game due to lingering effects of some nagging injuries throughout the season. Cleveland Browns WR Jarvis Landry who had a very productive season with 81 catches for 976 yards will replace Hopkins.

The AFC team will also be without AllPro DE J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney.

Watt, who finished 2018 with 16 sacks and seven forced fumbles, announced that he would not be attending due to injury as well and will be replaced by Jacksonville Jaguars DE Calais Campbell (10.5 sacks).

But all is well in the Watt family, as J.J.’s younger brother T.J. Watt, outside linebacker for the Pittsburg Steelers, will replace Clowney who will also be out due to injury. T.J. was the only player to finish the 2018 regular season with at least 65 tackles, 10 sacks, and five defensive forced fumbles.

Houston will have some big decisions coming up this off-season as key

free agents such as the aforementioned Clowney, FS Tyrann Mathieu, and the longest tenured Texans player CB Kareem Jackson will hit the market as soon as the season concludes with the Super Bowl. The Texans are hoping that they can retain some players who helped lead them to an 11-5 season and get some important positions filled via the draft.

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HEALTH

Wendy Williams Takes ‘Extended Break’ After Diagnosed With Graves’ Disease

By BlackDoctor.Org regarding her Graves’ Disease that will require treatment.”

Graves’ disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism).

Although a number of disorders may result in hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease is a common cause.

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lmost a year after she took three weeks off following her announcement that she had been diagnosed with Graves’ disease, talk show host Wendy Williams is taking another hiatus from her daytime talk show, The Wendy Williams Show.

The show announced Friday that Williams, 54, “is taking a necessary, extended break from her show to focus on her personal and physical well-being.”

“As Wendy Williams Hunter previously shared, she fractured her shoulder and has been on the mend,” reads the statement posted on the show’s official Instagram page. “Over the past few days, Wendy has experienced complications

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Because thyroid hormones affect a number of different body systems, signs and symptoms associated with Graves’ disease can be wide-ranging and significantly influence your overall well-being.

Although Graves’ disease may affect anyone, it’s more common among women and before the age of 40.

“Wendy will be under the strict supervision of her physicians, and as part of her care, there will be significant time spent in the hospital,” continues the statement to People.com. “Despite her strong desire to return, she is taking a necessary, extended break from her show to focus on her personal and physical well-being.

Wendy thanks everyone in advance for their well-wishes and for respecting her and The Hunter Family’s privacy during this time.”

Variety reported earlier this month that Williams, who is recovering after fracturing her shoulder in December, would resume taping The Wendy Williams Show

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on Jan. 21, a week later than the Jan. 14 return date that had been previously announced. (The show has been in reruns since Dec. 24.)

According to Williams’ Instagram, new episodes were supposed to resume on Jan. 14, but with a panel of “Hot Talkers” serving in the host’s absence.

Now, the show will instead air repeat episodes the week of Jan. 21 and will produce original episodes with a variety of hosts starting the week of Jan. 28, according to the official statement.

Debmar-Mercury, the distributor and producer of the show, said in a statement: “For over ten years, Wendy has been a vital part of the Debmar-Mercury family.

We wholeheartedly support Wendy in this decision to take the time she needs and we will welcome her back with open arms the moment she is ready.”

But being “ready” may take time due to symptoms. Common signs and symptoms of Graves’ disease include: Anxiety and irritability A fine tremor of your hands or fingers Heat sensitivity and an increase in perspiration or warm, moist skin Weight loss, despite normal eating habits

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Enlargement of your thyroid gland (goiter) Change in menstrual cycles Erectile dysfunction or reduced libido Frequent bowel movements Bulging eyes (Graves’ ophthalmopathy) Fatigue Thick, red skin usually on the shins or tops of the feet (Graves’ dermopathy) Rapid or irregular heartbeat (palpitations) About 30 percent of people with Graves’ disease show some signs and symptoms of a condition known as Graves’ ophthalmopathy. In Graves’ ophthalmopathy, inflammation and other immune system events affect muscles and other tissues around your eyes.

This is something many on social media commented on last year when pictures and video of Williams surfaced, making people wonder if there were issues with her health. The resulting signs and symptoms may include: Bulging eyes (exophthalmos) Gritty sensation in the eyes Pressure or pain in the eyes Puffy or retracted eyelids Reddened or inflamed eyes

BOOKS

“Make It Work” by Tony A. Gaskins, Jr.

c.2019, Howard Books $26.00 / $35.00 Canada 240 pages

By Terri Schlichenmeyer, Book Reviewer

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arriage? Not interested.

Nope, you’ve tried it and it’s not for you. Neither is love, apparently, as evidenced by the string of awful dates you’ve had lately. You know that having a bad relationship is easy.

Having a good one takes effort, and it might start with “Making It Work” by Tony A. Gaskins, Jr. You just want to be loved.

Doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman, that’s what everybody needs but not everyone has learned to do it right.

Maybe early role models argued loudly or behind closed doors, leaving you with no template for disagreement. Maybe one parent slept around, imprinting a sense of insecurity. Or perhaps your childhood was peppered with lessons that just don’t work anymore.

Whatever you learned early in life, the first rule to keep now is to love yourself.

You can’t know what you want in a partner unless you know what you want for you. Loving yourself is the basis of all good relationships.

Treat your body like the precious thing

God intended. Stop being promiscuous, and don’t let your partner talk you into anything that’s wrong for you and what you want from a relationship.

“Keep your standards,” says Gaskins.

Pay close attention to potential mates: they’ll show you who they are and it’s up to you to see it. If you’re still falling in love, ask yourself seriously if you can live with their actions and ideals for the next four or five decades. Don’t put up with liars, name-callers, Mama’s Babies, profanity-users, or anyone who abuses substances.

“Be selfless” in your relationship by putting your partner first – and that means no secret-spilling to friends. Remember that both of you will bear the blame for any rift in the partnership. Learn how to disagree. And finally, know what’s worth breaking up over; prayer and a little soul-searching might surprise you.

“Make It Work” is absolutely not a book for everyone.

Page after page after page of it is filled with so many overgeneralizations that it’s almost laughable: the warning tones in

the abundance of women-do-this, mendo-that scenarios feel like a marriage manual from the 1950s. The “female” is painted as a wily being, painfully desperate for love, using her body to “chase” a man; men are portrayed as being unable to think of anything but the bedroom.

Readers are cautioned against having opposite-sex friends, because, well, one of you might not be able to maintain control.

Yes, Eisenhower-Era readers, it’s that clichéd.

But then, just when you think your eyes have rolled plumb out of your head, author Tony A. Gaskins Jr. surprises readers with information that is so useful and real that you’ll gasp. It’s advice that makes incredible sense. And yes, it could help you do what the title promises.

Finding that, though, may be like a treasure hunt that yields rhinestones.

Gleaning lessons you can use may be a lesson in frustration. Yes, this book is right for the right person, but for many readers, “Make It Work,” won’t.

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EAT WITH STYLE

Healthy Mealtime Inspiration in Your Pantry

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ne of the secrets to ordering less takeout and serving more nutritious homemade meals may be as simple as keeping a well-stocked pantry of canned foods. By cooking with canned foods, you can cut down prep time, meaning less time in the kitchen and more time with family.

Canned fruits, vegetables, proteins and soups can help you get through the week with creative meals you can feel good about serving your family like Panzanella Salad and Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Chili. In addition, according to a study published in “Nutrients,” kids and adults who use six or more canned foods per week are more likely to have diets higher in 17 essential nutrients, including potassium, calcium and fiber.

Canned foods can also help reduce the amount of perishable fruits and vegetables

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purchased then thrown away. Consider how many times you’ve opened the fridge only to find the fresh produce you purchased only days ago has already spoiled. Because fresh fruits and vegetables are harvested at the peak of ripeness and canned within four hours, sealing in their nutrition and flavor, your family can have access to seasonal, ready-to-use fruits and vegetables yearround. Simply reach in your pantry – or your “cantry” – and get cooking.

For more information about the benefits of cooking with canned foods and to find more flavorful recipes, visit CansGetYouCooking.com.

Panzanella Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper Salad: 1 pound day-old Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 8 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped

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2 cans (10 ounces each) tomato wedges 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) garbanzo beans 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) artichoke hearts 1 can (3.8 ounces) olives 1 can (1 1/2 ounces) sliced radishes To make dressing: In small bowl, stir together olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside.

To assemble salad: In large bowl, toss bread cubes, lettuce, tomato wedges, beans, artichoke hearts, olives and radishes; drizzle with dressing.

Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Chili Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 4-8 hours Servings: 6-8 Nonstick cooking spray 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans (12 1/2 ounces each) white premium chunk chicken breast, drained 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained 3 tablespoons red curry paste, plus additional, to taste 1/4 cup all-natural peåanut butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar

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