Houston Style Magazine Vol 26 No 13

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Volume 26 | Number 13

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Jesse Jackson

We Must Stop The Retreat From Equal Justice

20 Years After Clutch City: Is Dwight Howard This Generation’s Hakeem Olajuwon?

Addie Heyliger

Campaigns for Fort Bend ISD Board Trustee Position 9

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Jesse Jackson

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e celebrate our history as a march towards justice. The limited franchise of the early Republic was slowly extended to all white men, then after the Civil War, to blacks, and then to women. Citizen movements -- abolition, worker rights, populist, women, environmental, civil rights, gay rights -- struggle and win, making America better.

But justice and freedom are not inevitable. The march toward justice is not unopposed. Particularly when it comes to race, America’s progress has always been contested, and too often reversed. And a new reaction is what we witness today.

Many of the Founders -- even slaveholders like Washington and Jefferson -- were haunted by slavery and hoped that it would slowly die out. But as the South became a plantation economy based on slave labor, the practice spread rather than declined. In the end, it took the Civil War, the bloodiest war

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wenty years ago Orlando Sanchez was elected as Houston’s first Hispanic immigrant to City Council. He followed that historic victory with another milestone when he was elected in 2006 as Harris County’s first Latino immigrant to win a county-wide position as County Treasurer. And then this past year as Harris County Treasurer he scored as the top non-judicial vote getter top to bottom on the county-wide ballot. It is safe to save that Orlando Sanchez has had a one amazing political career and he is not finished yet.

“I was born in Cuba from where my family fled for freedom. My love of Houston and Harris County reached back to my father being hired to be the Spanish radio voice for the Colt 45s and then Astros at the starting days of the Houston Astrodome,” Sanchez said Tuesday (March 24th) night at Theo’s to an organization of Houston young inner-city professionals.

“I graduated Houston ISD’s Bellaire High School and signed up then to serve our state and country in the Texas Air National Guard and the US Air Force at Houston Ellington Field. I graduated from the University of Houston before serving as a probationer officer with Harris County and working as a Houston businessman before I won at-large across all Houston for City Council by

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We Must Stop the Retreat From Equal Justice in American history, to bring an end to slavery.

After the war, the 14th and 15th Amendments were passed; the former guaranteed equal protection under the laws, and the latter outlawed discrimination in voting on the basis of race.

The defeated Confederate states were allowed back into the union, but only with what became known as Reconstruction.

Across the South, newly freed slaves, endowed with the right to vote, forged multiracial Lincoln Republican coalitions. Sixteen African-Americans served in Congress, including two in the U.S. Senate, and more than 600 in state legislatures across the South.

Reconstruction governments established the South’s first state-funded public school system, made taxation more equitable, and outlawed racial discrimination in public transportation.

They also sought to entice railroads and other industries to help develop a “new South.”

That political revolution spawned increasingly violent opposition from former slaveholders. Terrorist organizations like the Ku Klux Klan targeted local Republican leaders for beatings or assassination. Lynchings grew in number.

Eventually, federal troops cracked down on the extremists, but Southern resistance continued to thwart progress. In 1877, a corrupt political deal returned federal troops to their barracks, and allowed Jefferson Davis

Democrats to take control across the South in return for not disputing the election of Republican Rutherford B. Hayes to the presidency.

By the turn of the century, the South had once more asserted states’ rights, and installed a new, racially segregated system, locking blacks out of schools and public accommodations, disenfranchising black voters, and limiting African-Americans to low wage jobs. Slavery was still illegal, but racial apartheid took its place. It was enforced by both legal decision -- with the Supreme Court ratifying segregation -- and by extralegal violence. The civil rights amendments were shorn of their meaning.

It took another 100 years and the civil rights movement to end legal apartheid in the South. Once more, African-Americans joined in multiracial coalition to win political office. One more a “new South” sought to develop new industries -- CNN, automobiles and more.

But reaction set in immediately. As Kennedy-Johnson Democrats became the champions of civil rights, Nixon-Goldwater Republicans provided the home for the former segregationists.

Private charter schools were developed to avoid desegregated public schools, and to sap funding from them.

Now we are at the height of that reaction. The civil rights reconstruction is under assault. The Supreme Court has disemboweled the Voting Rights Act, effectively ending prescreening of laws

designed to limit the right to vote. Now efforts to constrict the vote -- voter ID, closing the polls on Sundays, limiting voting hours and days, gerrymandering districts -- are moving in states controlled by Republicans. Our criminal justice system, deeply biased against people of color, has stripped millions of their voting rights. Segregation is still illegal, but our public schools are still largely separate and unequal. African-Americans suffer about twice the unemployment, greater poverty, greater homelessness and more children going hungry.

We cannot watch another 100 years go by before this new reaction is confronted. We cannot allow the reactionary gang of five on the Supreme Court to once more dishonor our laws by elevating states’ rights and trampling on equal rights. In a country that is more and more diverse, equal protection under the laws, and liberty and justice for all, become ever more essential. It’s time to stop celebrating and to start organizing. This new reaction is serious and intent on turning back the civil rights revolution. We must not let it succeed.

You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush.org.

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Harris County’s Top Vote Getter Looks Back at Public Service Career

Joe Dotson and Courtney Daffin with Harris County Treasurer Orlando Sanchez

114 votes in a 1995 run-off,” he said.

Sanchez was reflecting over his life as he was leading up to talks about this past November when he defeated his fall opponents with the top number of votes in a non-judicial county race contested by both major political parties, including U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

This career politician ran for State Representative in 1992 from Southwest Houston and ran for Mayor in 2001 in an historic race that turned out more voters than any other mayoral race in Houston’s history. “Hispanic voter turnout in this city hardly ever tops 10 percent despite the Hispanic overall population now topping 44 percent.

When I ran for mayor nearly 15 years

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ago, the Latino population may have been half what it is now. But the unprecedented turnout of the overall vote in Mayor Lee Brown’s third and final election spiked the Hispanic turnout to more than 18 percent of the overall turnout with my earning more than 77 percent of that vote,” a proud Sanchez recalled. “I grew up in Southwest Houston. Hispanic voters are diverse even among themselves. Mexican Americans on the East side are not same as Cuban Americans on the Southwest,” he said as he made a point about remarkable it was for that significant increase in the Hispanic voter turnout.

Recognizing the challenges to get the Hispanic community to the polls, Sanchez takes steps to persuade Hispan-

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ics to exercise their right to vote. Unlike other candidates this past November in what was expected to be a low turnout election for minority and especially Hispanic voters, Sanchez spent election day in East Houston and East downtown areas like Denver Harbor, Manchester and Navigation encouraging people to go vote.

Now in his third term as Harris County Treasurer Sanchez is committed to increase the voter turnout for minorities and fulfilling his goals for the people he serves. During his campaign for his current position, he ran on a platform of fiscal responsibility, integrity and transparency. He has won several national transparency awards for his County Treasurer website and has reduced his budget since first taking office in 2007.

He continues on that successful in during his current tenure with goals to accomplish greater things.

“I’m proud and thankful to have the support of so many voters in our diverse community. I’ll keep working to keep a watchful eye over public spending and ensure transparency on all issues,” he said.

For more information, visit harriscountytreasurer.com or orlandosanchez.com.

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Stop “Reforming” the Learner of African Descent!

Dr. Kimberly McLeod, Education Writer

top trying to turn coal into diamonds! Coal, as coal itself has an identity, value and purpose. Diamonds are pretty, exquisite, rare and valuable; but coal is a natural fuel that generates electricity, steel production, cement manufacturing and can be used as a liquid fuel. So why this obsession with reforming schools and children by claiming we can turn “Coal into Diamonds”? As if coal being coal is a bad thing with no value or purpose.

The very definition of reform denotes changing something that is wrong, corrupt or unsatisfactory into something better. Why can’t we each appreciate both natural elements as they are? Why not explore the unique qualities each element posses and maximize it’s potential based on its natural components? Why not appreciate children and develop their individual potential based on their unique genetic gifts. Why do we have to look at coal as something that needs to be reformed into a diamond? Why can’t coal have peace, satisfaction and value existing as coal? Without coal, 40% of the world would not have electricity and with coal producing 70% of the world’s steel – well the world would certainly not be what it is today.

Coal is in abundance. The worlds largest coal producers are the United States, China and Russia.

In the United States, 34 of the 50 states have coal.

Diamonds, however, are a different story. Diamonds are one of the world’s -and specifically Africa’s- major natural resource. An estimated $13 billion worth of rough diamonds are produced per year, of which approximately $8.5 billon are from Africa (approxi-

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mately 65%).

While coal is found in abundance, diamonds are rare and most of them come from Africa. One natural element is not superior, nor is the other natural element inferior. They both have purpose; they both have value, significance, power and co-exist in a global economy. According to the US Census Bureau, 77.7% of the American population is white alone and 13.2% is black or African American alone. Learners of African descent across the country are also a rarity.

What if?

What if we looked at the learner of African descent as a rare, yet valuable natural part of humanity originating from Africa, but found all over the worldincluding American schools? What if we looked at learners of African descent and taught them in a way that prepares them to influence an academic, economic, social and global economy? What if we realized that when learners of African descent enter the school system they enter as diamonds into coal cultures and coal belief systems? Then we would begin to under-

stand the problem with school reform. You cannot change a diamond into coal and you cannot change coal into a diamond. Why would you want to? They are significant and hold value as they are.

We will continue to fail learners of African descent if we teach them with a reform mentality as if something is wrong, corrupt or unsatisfactory with them that must be changed. You do not develop coal with the same processes used to develop diamonds.

Diamonds are not coal. They share a common element ‘carbon’, but they are different. Diamonds don’t need reformation, and neither does coal. Diamonds need to focus on developing the potential that already exists in the very nature of it being a diamond.

Why not develop diamonds, using practices that diamonds respond to. Similarly, why not create cultures for learners of African descent in ways in which they can respond, engage, develop and contribute their unique and individual social and global power into a school economy. Why not create cultures in which diamonds and coal share the same earth and both thrive? In other words coal practices work well on coal – keep those. Coal practices don’t work well with diamonds so start creating and integrating cultural practices that work well on diamonds. Stop reforming and start creating! We should create culturally responsive practices that develop individual capacity and not reform. Diamonds don’t need reforming; they need experts that know how to enhance their natural beauty and brilliance – using diamond beliefs and practices.

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t a time when people are more concerned than ever about making healthy food choices, a very unhealthy mindset has emerged. As people’s interest in food and conversations about food grow, so does unnecessary – and unhealthy – fear about what to eat and what not to eat.

“People have become really afraid of what to eat,” said Robyn Metcalfe, Ph.D., executive director of the Food Lab at the University of Texas. “They ask me what is safe to eat. My answer is to not be fearful, and to learn what they can about the food system.”

Metcalfe points to a mentality of “right” or “wrong” food choices as a major contributor to this growing fear of food.

“That’s really damaging to the future of our food system and how it’s going to look in 2050 when we will have 9 billion mouths to feed,” she said. “The really harmful aspect of our food conversation today is that too many minds are already made up and aren’t open to new solutions and possibilities.”

Debates rage about genetically modified foods (GMOs), and the organic movement continues to build momentum, despite conflicting information about the health implications on both sides of these touchy topics. These are prime examples of the factions that create fear and confusion, says Charlie Arnot, chief executive officer of the Center for Food Integrity.

Arnot believes the divide on issues such as these actually stem from a broader gap that exists between supporters of science and technology in food production, versus those who feel that science is to be distrust-

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by The Center for Food Integrity was recently reinforced by the Pew Research Center: what people believe and what science says aren’t always in alignment.

“The application of technology in food and agriculture has provided countless benefits to society and helped us meet one of humanity’s most basic needs – to provide safe, nutritious food for our children and our children’s children,” Arnot said. “Today, our challenge is not just better technology, but finding better ways to enhance public understanding of those technologies and our food production system.”

Fundamentally, Metcalfe believes the majority of those engaging in the so-called “food wars” have the same goal in mind: broad access to affordable food.

“It’s how we get there that we find ourselves

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stumbling into these areas of food camps and being polarized,” she said. “Ultimately, I believe that people should take advantage of their innate curiosity and use it as a weapon against the fear of other solutions or ideas. Be curious about every single aspect of the food system, really seize your curiosity and run with it.”

Curious consumers can visit www.bestfoodfacts.org to learn more about food from more than 170 university-based experts and registered dietitians.

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State Rep. Sylvester Turner Vies to Keep Property Taxes Low

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tate Rep. Sylvester Turner has filed two bills that should help provide tax relief for the average Texans who need it most. House Bill 1518 State Rep. Sylvester Turner will allow local governments other than school districts to grant a set dollar amount for a homestead exemption on property taxes. Currently, only percentage-based exemptions are permitted. HB 1518 would increase the amount of the homestead exemption from a school district from $15,000 to $25,000. It also reduces the limitation of the total amount of taxes that a school district may impose on an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption. Both bills are accompanied by House Joint Resolutions 17 and 18 that call for constitutional amendments that would allow the provisions of these bills to be put into effect. For more information, visit www.sylvesterturner.com.

Council Member Dwight Boykins Presents a Proclamation to TSU Men’s Basketball Team

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ouncil Member Dwight Boykins (District D) presented a proclamation to Texas Southern University for winning the 2015 SWAC Tournament Title over Southern University on March 23, 2015

at City Council Chambers. TSU won the conference tournament last season. This marks the second time in TSU history the team attended the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back years, earning bids in 1994 and 1995.

This marks the sixth NCAA appearance in the school’s history. For more information, visit www.tsu.edu.

Houston Hosts NCAA South Regional Tournament

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lthough the five Texas teams that went to the big dance are no longer in the NCAA tournament, Houstonians are rolling out Southern hospitality as basketball fans descend upon the city this weekend for the NCAA South Regional Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Duke, Utah, UCLA, and Gonzaga are the 4 teams that will play three tournaments at NRG Stadium. There are plenty of tickets still available. For more information, visit www.ncaa.com/schools/houston.com.

PVAMU Student Offered Sex for Better Grade

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rairie View A&M student Lisa Mims was failing her computer science class and went to her professor for help on several occasions.

On one encounter instead of offering knowledge 76-year-old J.D.Oliver proposed a sexual encounter at a hotel for an A in his class according to abc13.com. After Mims showed up at the hotel with her boyfriend and 2 other males, Oliver changed his tune. Since then he has been fired after PVAMU did their own investigation. Oliver has appealed the decision. For more information, visit pvamu.edu or abc13.com.

Addie Heyliger Announces FBISD Board of Trustees Campaign

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ddie Heyliger is running for Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) Board of Trustees – Position 6 in the upcoming May 9th election.

The community servant wants to be a voice for children and families in Fort Bend by probAddie Heyliger lem solving and collaboration with the administration of the district. Her goal was to ensure that all students in the district have top notch support and supplies to perform as their personal best. For more information, visit advocateaddie.com.

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new bill to ban texting while driving in state has been approved by the Texas House and now makes its way to the Senate floor. House Bill 80 would make anyone using their phone while driving a misdemeanor punishable with a fine up to $99 for the first offense and no more than $200 for those that followed if passed. Six amendments were made to the bill including giving cities the right to impose their own bans and allowing drivers to text when at a complete stop. Former Gov. Rick Perry vetoed a similar bill when brought to his desk and current Gov. Greg Abbott is not in support of local and statewide bans. For more information, visit yourhoustonnews.com.

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20 Years After Clutch City: Is Dwight Howard This Generation’s Hakeem Olajuwon?

Hakeem Olajuwon and Dwight Howard

smile that once lit up a room was just lightening up the bench most days. His teammate replaced him when people talked about who should be MVP. This isn’t an old man whose career is almost over, he’s still young and if he can just continue to shake off injuries and play like the man that was the “Superman” and the best center in the league then the sky is the limit. But will he ever be a Dream? Will he ever have teammates twenty years later tell the world that he is without a doubt the greatest player they have ever played with?

“You’ve played with a lot of great players, Kobe, Shaq, Tim Duncan, Hakeem, out of all those guys who was the best player you ever played with?”

With no hesitation on a nationally syndicated radio show Robert Horry answers with ease, “The Dream.”

Twenty years removed from the only Championships the city has ever seen players and fans alike still talk about how great Hakeem Olajuwon was.

They’ll tell you how he made David Robinson look like he didn’t even belong on the court the night he received his MVP award. They will tell you how he made Patrick Ewing and Shaquille O’Neal, both fans of the Dream, shake with some of the best footwork the league has ever seen.

Texas is a state that loves football above all else but in Houston, TX you won’t find a more beloved athlete than Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon. Even today when he attends Rockets games there’s a standing ovation. Even today players as young as fourteen and as old as their thirties want to practice and learn tips from him. That’s Hakeem, a man of few words but whose heart and talents are the cornerstone for the

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only two titles in the Jordan era.

On the other side you have Dwight Howard.

If you could build an NBA center from scratch you’d build him. Tall, broad shoulders, powerful, he took Orlando teams to the playoffs almost by himself simply rebounding and blocking the basketball. Not only was he the best center in the NBA but most people would tell outside of Lebron James he was the best player in the NBA until the trade that changed everything.

NBA legends like Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley called him soft and questioned his heart. Players like Kobe Bryant said he’s too silly and doesn’t take the game serious enough. Injuries and poor play in the playoffs took his name off the list of the best players in the league. Twenty years later you have NBA royalty standing to cheers and you have Dwight Howard standing to uncertainty.

He came to Houston somewhat reluctantly.

Timing wasn’t right for him with the Los Angeles Lakers and his heart was set on one day playing as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. But Houston ended up being a better fit and gave him a good shot of winning his first NBA title.

Houston and Howard have been a great fit and a good look for the city. He is a valuable player when healthy. But this latest injury that caused his knee to swell, have a bone marrow aspirate injection as treatment, spend weeks in rehab, and missed 26 games was a hard blow causing many questions. “How long will he have to sit out?” “Will he still be able to play the game the way he once did?” The questions are slowly getting answered.

Dwight Howard came back from injury

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Wednesday night with twelve games left in the regular season. Playing only 16 minutes, he was able to score 4 points, deliver 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block helping the Rockets win by 2 over the New Orleans Pelicans. A good showing after the intensive therapy he has been doing. A grateful Howard was happy to be back on the hardwood but said although he felt good he still needs more work. His play will continue to be limited as doctors monitor his progress.

With his return the Rockets have a greater shot for the playoffs. The Rockets will just need to continue to play like they have in Howard’s absence and get better when Howard makes a full return. Howard will need to follow doctor’s orders and try his best to stay injury free for the remainder of the season. If he’s healthy the Rockets have a chance to beat anyone, if he’s not healthy they’ll probably lose in the first round.

At just 29 years old Howard’s legacy as a basketball player and a Houston Rocket continues to be written. Stories can still be written. History can still be made. Conversations that can leave people talking twenty years later can still be formed. It all depends on how Howard can play and what he can elevate his game.

Twenty years after “Clutch City” what will we say about these Rockets teams? What will we say about Dwight Howard besides, “He was good but he’s no Olajuwon.”

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f you find your recipe repertoire growing stale as the weeks of Lent pass by, it’s the perfect time to experiment with new seafood recipes your family will love. In fact, you may even discover new dishes you can serve all year long.

Seafood makes a delicious centerpiece of any meal, and preparing seafood can actually be quite simple. Pan-steaming is one easy preparation that leaves the seafood moist and makes a quick and easy sauce, too. The technique, demonstrated in this recipe for a rich, buttery lemon sauce, is perfect for Alaska Sockeye salmon, as well as other species, including Alaska halibut or Alaska cod.

At the grocery store, look for high-quality fish, such as Alaska Seafood, which is additive-free, lean and full of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Sustainable practices used in fishing Alaska salmon, shellfish and whitefish varieties also mean you can feel good about serving Alaska Seafood to your family.

Pan-Steamed Alaska Seafood Marseilles Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4

Simple Seafood Recipes for Lent Pan-Steamed Alaska Seafood Marseilles

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tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil tablespoons minced fresh garlic tablespoons minced fresh herbs

Remove seafood fillets from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking.

Fill 12-inch skillet with 1 inch of water. Add lemon slices and bring to a simmer over mediumhigh heat.

Rinse seafood in cold water and pat dry; season with salt and pepper.

Add seafood to pan, skin side down. Cover pan tightly and cook for 4 minutes, or until seafood is lightly translucent in the center, checking at thickest part. Remove seafood from pan and let rest a minute; it will finish cooking from retained heat. Remove lemon slices from steaming liquid.

Create quick reduction sauce with remaining liquid by adding wine, butter, garlic and herbs to pan. Combine ingredients and continue to simmer, allowing liquid to reduce to desired thickness.

To serve, transfer lemon slices and fillets to plates; drizzle fillets with sauce.

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4 Alaska Salmon or whitefish fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh or thawed 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 cup white wine (sauvignon blanc or chardonnay)

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For a Perfect Girlfriend Getaway Try Ski Utah and the Greatest Snow on Earth

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Our first stop on the Ski Utah girlfriend excursion was the Deer Valley Resort. Deer Valley offers varied terrain and fast lifts, which makes for a skier’s paradise. The spacious and grand lodging equipped with a home theater made me feel like I was at home.

The daily housekeeping and complimentary Cadillac shuttle service are just some of the conveniences to help make your Deer Valley stay an amazing experience. If you think you have to make an extra drive to get your ski gear, think again. Convenience is the name of the game and being a first time skier, I was

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pleasantly surprised to be met at the property by Ski Butlers, an award-winning ski rental delivery service. Being that it would be my first time ever on the slopes, Ski Utah set me up with a Deer Valley private lesson for beginners. Rex Frasier was my PSIA level 3 certified instructor that gave me my first taste of the skier’s experience. Rex started me off slow with the basics on the beginner slopes and before the lesson was over, I felt very comfortable on my skis. Rex didn’t pressure me to the higher slopes and he didn’t care that I was gliding at 25 mph, as long as I was having fun. There was nothing better than inhaling that fresh Utah air and being on the slopes. Deer Valley also has great options for dining, including the Brass Tag and Royal Street Café. The blueberry mojito at the Royal Street Café is their signature spirit and a must do after skiing those Deer Valley slopes. Deer Valley’s staff pulls out all the stops to give their guests the best ski experience possible.

The Park City Mountain Resort was the second stop on the Ski Utah getaway for the gal pals. The Flying Eagle Zip Line, historic mining landmarks, ice skating and complimentary guided mountain tours are only a few activities a ski aficionado can take advantage of at Park City Mountain Resort. For the foodies, after the Park City Mountain slopes, you’ll be impressed at the variety of eateries at this resort.

There is plenty to nosh and sip on at their Legends Bar & Grill. My second day of skiing was a group lesson

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at Park City Mountain led by PSIA level 3 certified instructor Rob Newey. I gained more confidence on the slopes after day 2 with Rob and I’m glad Ski Utah allowed me to experience private and group lessons for a beginner. Park City Mountain Resort is home to the National Ability Center and this partnership allows people with disabilities to fully enjoy the Park City Mountain ski experience. I met quite a few Southerners at Park City Mountain Resort and meeting Southerners on this trip proves that Utah has an increasing growing popularity in the Southern states.

SKI Magazine raves about Park City Mountain Resort and after experiencing it, it’s not hard to see why.

With an already impressive resort, Park City Mountain Resort is heightening the guest experience with a historic ski resort improvement worth $50 million.

New chairlifts, a gondola and a restaurant are just a few of the enhancements guests can experience next season.

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Last but not least for Ski Utah’s getaway for the ladies was the Alta Lodge. Alta is a more traditional lodge that prides itself on their thrilling terrain and deep powder snow. I stayed at the Snowpine Lodge and was impressed at not only the view, but the convenience of the ski in and ski out access to the Alta slopes. My accommodations at the Snowpine Lodge offered a cozy vibe and the robe and slippers weren’t a bad touch either. To keep in line with the cozy and traditional feel, homemade cookies were available in the lobby every afternoon. My third time on the slopes was with Alta Lodge certified ski instructor

Brian Jones. Being a little more relaxed in the ski world, Brian pushed me to take it up a notch but still at a comfortable pace. We took a little break from the slopes at Alf’s Restaurant, a popular eating spot for Alta skiers. Seeing the view from Alf’s gave me the full Alta Lodge experience. Alta Lodge is no stranger to good cuisine and good spirits. Whether you want fine dining or a more casual dining experience, Alta Lodge has fare that is sure to please the palate. Alta Lodge is host to women’s camps for the intermediate to advanced female skier to allow ladies a memorable getaway on the Alta slopes. Alta Lodge also has other ski clinics at their powder skier’s paradise. Recently Alta Lodge celebrated 75 years and the comfortable and rustic feel of the resort allows you to enjoy and appreciate the history of Alta.

Ski Utah ended the perfect ski experience for the girls in Salt Lake City with dinner at Finca and a stay and pampering at the Grand America Hotel. 50 minutes of massaging at the Grand Spa was exactly what my body needed after three days of skiing. The bobsled ride at Utah Olympic Park was also an exciting experience, especially since it was a location built for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Park City has plenty to offer and is not your average ski town. While in Park City you must eat at Riverhorse and enjoy the creative cocktails at No Name Saloon and High West. Ski Utah made my first ski experience unforgettable. As a Southern girl accustomed to warm weather, I loved the fresh air of Utah and beautiful weather that was perfect for my first time on the slopes. For a getaway with your girlfriends, experience something new and great with my friends at Ski Utah. For more information about Ski Utah, please visit www.skiutah.com.

BOOK REVIEW

Terri Schichenmeyer, Literary Writer

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nice fat surprise came in the mail for you the other day.

It was a check that you were expecting, but the amount was still a boost for the day and for the bank account. That doesn’t happen very often, but it’s always good when it does, and in the new book “Coined� by Kabir Sehgal, you’ll see how that money affects more than just your checkbook.

Do you ever have enough money?

The answer to that is probably negative. “We are all after the same thing,� says Sehgal, whether that’s dollars, yen, pesos, rupees, shillings, or Euros.

What we do with it is another matter because money means different things in different cultures and different circumstances.

At its basic level, money “stimulates the brain,� but we also crave it for evolutionary reasons: humans need exchange in order to survive, and money facilitates that. Sehgal says that economists have long thought barter to be “the precursor to money� and that debt – a social obligation as much as a financial one - was “the forerunner of money.� This assumes, of course, that we could agree on the worth assigned to money itself, a setting process that’s also complicated and ancient.

But is money “hard or soft�? Sehgal says it can be both, because our brains say it’s so. We may long to return to hard money days of the “gold standard,� but we’re also willing to keep symbolic (soft money) pieces of paper in our wallets. Our brains, by the way, also make financial decisions “of which we aren’t fully aware,� they cause us to become loss averse, and they allow us to be manipulated much too

Coined: The Rich Life of Money and How Its History Has Shaped Us

easily.

In this book, you’ll learn how money’s tied to religion (and vice versa). You’ll read about the complicated social rules that affect the Japanese, and why many don’t brag if they travel abroad. You’ll see what Warren Buffet thinks about gold and how Franklin Roosevelt adjusted the gold price during the Depression.

And the future of money? It should come as no shock that it’ll probably be just as complicated in ten or a hundred years as it is today.

There’s no doubt about it: “Coined� ain’t your run-ofthe-mill economics book.

Rather than citing what some may perceive as stodgy facts, author Kabir Sehgal uses brain science, ancient history, archaeology, sociology, religion, personal anecdotes, and numismatics to explain money in ways that you’ll never find in textbooks.

To learn about finances in such a lively way is fun‌ mostly. I found passages in this book that were wildly fascinating and others that were interesting but that seemed to have a tenuous connection to subjects at hand. There were pages I couldn’t stop thinking about and others that bounced around too much and lost my interest.

And so, ultimately, I think that if you’re looking strictly for a finances-and-economics book, you’d be better-served looking elsewhere because this isn’t it. But if you want a fresh, different look at the green stuff in your pocket, “Coined� is a nice surprise.

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Top Automakers Show Off New Rides at 2015 DFW Auto Show

uying a vehicle can be a challenge when looking at the wide range of options from today’s manufactures. Automakers are paying attention to customers wants and desires and matching that with their life and work style needs leaving customers with lots of choices. But how can a customer compare all that is out their under one roof? One way is by attending the 2015 DFW Auto Show. Houston Style Magazine got a sneak peak at the show and brings you the scoop on the top models for 2015 and 2016 from some of the top ranking auto manufacturers.

what marketers are using to describe the truck that was influenced by the fierce and powerful nature of the warrior. Elements of a warrior’s helmet are scene throughout the design. The truck is the first light duty that bridges the gap between a standard light duty and heavy duty unlike any other in its segment. Some highlights of the vehicle are application of 5.0 liter turbo diesel engine, power charging capabilities in the bed of the truck, zero gravity front rear seats, over 12,000 lbs towing and a maximum payload of more than 2000 pounds.

Ford Mustang GT 350

down with one touch of a button. If folks are like me and want to get behind the wheel of one right now we will have to wait. It is not available until early next year.

Ram 1500

Chevrolet

Everything is bigger and better and Texas and a vehicle can’t get any bigger than the Chevrolet Suburban.

GM has produced this monster on wheels for the last eighty years. Recently the 10 millionth model was built at its Arlington Assembly Plant and is boldly displayed at this year’s auto show.

Chevrolet has been busy refreshing its entire line up to make vehicles sleeker and better for customers. Highlights include the Chevrolet Volt that gets 50 mpg; Chevrolet Equinox that got a facelift with an aggressive front; and the Chevrolet Silverado with a custom sports special edition.

Chevrolet Silverado

Buick

Buick continues to surprise all, as it is constantly evolving itself leaving people to question, “Is that a Buick?”

Once drivers see the Buick Cascada they will ask that question even more. Nothing about this vehicle is reminiscent of what the Buick brand once was. It is for the driver who is stylish and fun loving.

The hard top convertible has a retractable roof that goes up in 19 seconds and down in 17 with one touch. It is sporty and speedy going 0-60 mph in 9 seconds utilizing a 1.6 liter turbo engine. Unlike most convertibles, it has a sizeable truck when the roof is closed and gives even more space as the backseats can fold

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Ram 1500 through a partnership with one of the most trusted law enforcement agencies, the Texas Rangers. Using the inspiration of the iconic Texas Rangers’ silver badge, Ram has outfitted this

Mazda

Mazda was all abuzz about the CX-3. Featuring the advanced SKYACTIV technology and KODO-Soul design, the compact crossover SUV combines the perfect balance of sharpness with speed for the ultimate performance.

Customers will love the sense of style the vehicle has coupled with ease of use of all features. Potential buyers can

Toyota

Toyota brought the all new Tacoma for its first official trip to Texas.

Toyota really listened to the voice of the customers with this new model as it is redesigned from the outside and inside with inspiration from customer feedback. The new Tacoma is now the most powerful and fuel efficient that it has even been. Plus, it is quieter than ever before. There are 5 grades availability to match customers’ personalities.

But customers will have to wait a few months before they can get their hands on one as it won’t be on showroom floors until this fall.

Ford

Ford knows that they can’t come to Texas without the Mustang.

On full display in a beautiful white with blue stripe was the Mustang Shelby GT 350. Those who love the thrill of a ride will be giddy at this vehicle that has a horsepower greater than 500 with a 5.3 liter V8 engine. Another head turner for Ford is the new Raptor. The smartest and most capable truck that Ford has produced has a 10 speed transmission for the driver that is passionate about performance.

Ram

Ram shows their guts and glory with the Texas Ranger edition of the

Buick Cascada

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vehicle with the badge everywhere one looks. The badge is prominently displayed on fenders, center wheel caps, and tailgate. The interior boasts premium canyon brown leather with exquisite detailed stitching. There is even a safe with combination lock so one can secure their most important valuables.

Nissan

Nissan makes Texans feel extra special with the exclusive reveal of their Titan XD. Overall goodness is

Cheverolet Suburban

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expect to see this beauty at dealerships beginning this summer.

I have just told about some of the incredible vehicles on display in the big D this weekend. But trust me, there are tons more for auto enthusiasts to drool over. Check out the 2015 DFW Auto Show this weekend. Tickets are priced low and can be purchased online at www.DFWAutoShow.com.

ASHLEY STEWART HOUSTON, TEXAS

Ashley Stewart’s Love Your Curves Tour Photography by Jo-Carolyn Goode

n March 19-21, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Ashley Stewart for O the Love Your Curves Tour as it made a stop in Houston. The three-day event was a casting call for beautiful, curvy, and confident ladies to be part of Ashley Stewart’s

Love Your Curves Campaign. Ladies auditioned for VIP judges Kim Roxie, Sean “Solo” Jemison, and Tamara Ivey. The 12 selected finalists and ladies of all ages enjoyed an evening of shopping and pampering the following day with sounds by DJ Supastar, massages, manicures by Colour Bar, make-up application by Holy Kiss Cosmetics, Brows by Lamik and more. The finale event showcased the 12 selected finalists in the Love Your Curves Houston Fashion Show. Houston Style’s own Bell of TotallyRandie.

Com hosted the live social lounge with the models and VIP guests. Follow the tour by clicking #LoveYourCurves.

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Jack & Jill Teens Rally at Texas Capitol Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Tuesday, March 17, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Texas State Capitol as Jack & Jill Teens rallied for Universal Pre-K Education. In an effort to use their “Power to Make a Difference” in early childhood education, Jack & Jill of America (JNJ), Inc. Greater Channel Teens led a delegation of 100 people that included Teens from the Greater Houston and Austin areas, and 20 pre-kindergarten students from Energized for Excellence Academy, Inc. Early Childhood Center (a Houston ISD Charter School) to shine light on the correlation between school success and economic status as early as kindergarten. Some attending the rally were Kristen Williams, Briana Amaya, Iman Andrews, Madison Harris, Colen James, Jeyla Johnson, Marcellus Jordan, Ross Thompson, Paula McCann Harris, Argentina James, Senator Rodney Ellis, Representative Sylvester Turner, and Representative Garnet Coleman.

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Lede’s Dual Anniversary and Birthday Celebration Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Sunday, March 22, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Southern Trails Clubhouse for the double celebration of Naomi and Wilson Lede’ 50th Anniversary and Naomi Lede’s 81st Birthday. Many gathered for the joyous occasion to celebrate love and life. Some in attendance were Perry Miller, Susan Lede, Ernestine Joseph, Dwayne Adams, Dr. Carol Lewis, Raquelle Lewis, Dr. Charles Glass, and Dr. Thelma Douglas.

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Northeast Cultural Arts Council, Inc. 30th Anniversary Celebration Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Saturday, March 21, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the DoubleTree

by Hilton Houston Downtown for the Northeast Cultural Arts Council, Inc. 30th Anniversary Celebration. The fundraising affair, chaired by Rhonda Skillern-Jones and Alan Helfman, helped to further the mission of the community-based, non-profit organization, which is to encourage, foster, and support the growth and development of the arts and humanities for the youth of Houston. Sabrina Cuby-King, Carol Galloway, Charles D. Gooden Engineering & Consulting Co., and LaTrelle’s Management Corporation were honored. KTRK-TV-Channel 13’s Samica Knight introduced Miss NE-CAC 2014 Abc’d Pruitt. Some in attendance were Ernest McGowen, Jr., Jewell McGowen, Josephine Macklin, Pierre’ Miles, Phyllis Murray, Elder Timothy Thompson, Cynthia Jones, Linda Comte, Jewell Maddox, Jaylon Black, and Valerie Murray-Singleton.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Verizon Wireless’ $173 Million Investment Ensures Texans Can Use Wireless Devices How They Want

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erizon Wireless customers in southeast Texas will experience faster, more reliable wireless calling, data streaming and Web surfing thanks to heavy investments the company has made in 2014.

Over the past year, the company invested $173 million in wireless network enhancements for customers across the greater Houston, Beaumont and Bryan-College Station area. This investment includes enhancements to its XLTE and 4G LTE services, introducing new cell sites and initiating projects to expand and enhance services for its customers. For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com.

Kraft and Heinz to Make Major Food Merger

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einz is buying Kraft Foods to create the world’s fifth largest food and beverage company, with sales of about $28 billion. Kraft shareholders will receive stock in the Kraft Heinz Company, plus a special dividend of $16.50 per share funded by a $10 billion cash injection by Heinz owners 3G Capital and Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. Once the deal is done, Heinz shareholders will own 51% of the combined firm while Kraft shareholders will get a 49% stake. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

TWC Recovers $10.5 Million in Unemployment Insurance Fraud in 2014

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he Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has a made a major discovery. With the help of the State Comptroller, TWC has recovered $10.5 million in fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits during 2014 according to yourhoustonnews.com.

Thankfully TWC did secured a little over $3 million of the $10.5 million back in fraudulent claims to be returned to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund. Twelve have been convicted of the fraud claims and ordered to pay more than $100,000 in restitution.

For a list of recent criminal dispositions listed by county, go to www.texasworkforce.org/ui/bnfts/prosecutiondispo.html.

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his year, in connection with the Bayou Classic, Feed the Children, Toyota, and other friends helped bring food boxes filled with vegetables, peanut butter, pasta and sauce, and cereal, and personal care boxes filled with paper products, lotions, deodorants, hair products, and wipes to 400 Lower 9th Ward families in time for Thanksgiving. Families also got the chance to learn more about creating a sustainable and healthier world through recycling, composting, health screenings, nutrition sessions and support for local produce. This is just one of many events Feed the Children planned throughout the year and around the country to help children get the chance to just be a kid instead of worrying about food security. For more information, visit www.toyota.com or www. mybayouclassic.com.

AT&T Invests Nearly $1.4 Billion Over Three-year Period to Enhance Local Network in Houston Area

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T&T* invested nearly $1.4 billion in its best-in-class wireless and wired networks in Houston between 2012 through 2014, driving a wide range of upgrades to enhance reliability, coverage, speed and performance for residents and business customers. As part of its Project Velocity IP (VIP), an investment plan focused on network enhancement and expansion, AT&T in 2014 made 62 wireless network upgrades in the Houston area, including 21 new cell sites and 41 new wireless high-speed Internet connections. Additionally, AT&T expanded the reach of its network, providing access to AT&T U-verse® High Speed Internet, AT&T U-verse video and AT&T U-verse voice services to nearly 62,000 new customer locations. For more information, visit www.att.com.

Adidas Targets Faster Sales and Profit Growth For 2016

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erman sportswear company Adidas hopes to increase sales and profitability at a faster rate in the next five years by focusing its marketing on six global cities, selling more direct to customers and expanding product customization. The world’s second-biggest sportswear firm, which has been falling behind rival Nike (NKE.N), said on Thursday its five-year strategy would focus on “speed, cities and open source”, with investment in Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo. Read the full story online at reuters.com.

Porsche Employees Get $9,000 Plus Bonus Feed the Children volunteers

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ull time employees got some great news this week.

They would receive an estimated $9, 400 bonus according to CNN. Part-time employees would also receive a bonus. After having a record breaking rev-

enue year of earning more than $18 billion, Porsche decided to reward employees. The payments will come in cash and contributions to Porsche’s pension fund.

For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

University of Phoenix Has Lost Half Its Students

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niversity of Phoenix, the largest for-profit university, reports that their student enrollment is down by over 240,000 since 2010. The enrollment dropped has also caused the popular university’s stock to fall as much as 30%. It is speculated that the drop was caused by the ongoing debate about the value of higher education. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

T-Mobile Will Pay $650 For You to Switch

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-Mobile (TMUS) on Wednesday announced it’s locking in its promotional rates “forever.” It will pay you $650 to leave your carrier. To gain ground on its biggest rivals, AT&T (T, Tech30) and Verizon (VZ, Tech30), T-Mobile has engaged in a promotional price war. The company has promised to make these deals -- such as cheaper unlimited data for family plans -- permanent. The company is also extending the deal it made to AT&T customers last year. If an AT&T, Sprint (S) or Verizon customer is still paying off their new phone or tablet, T-Mobile is willing to pay up to $650 per line if they switch over.

For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

Morehouse Grad Creates Distinguished Watch For Other Grads

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o w i e Hodges, class of ‘82 at Morehouse College, took his commitment to “The House” seriously when he created a trademarked design for a signature watch to be exclusively worn by the C. Howie Hodges and formidable Gregory T. Burrell Morehouse Man. Hodges Watch Company (HWCo) watches are an élite and limited Morehouse College collection where only 350 will be offered for sale. Morehouse gets a percentage of all sales through an approved licensing arrangement.

Watches are custom-made-to-order with a remarkable layered dial of iconic “Graves Hall” crafted from sterling silver, over iridescent mother-of-pearl. All movements are SWISS made and imported by HWCo. For more detail about the various styles of watches in the Morehouse Collection, one can visit the website at www.hodgeswatch.com or contact Hodges at the hodgeswatch@gmail.com.

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s Valu-Foil Giant Oval Rack or Large Rectangle Rack Roasting Pan s Ball Park Franks, 15 oz.

GET

free! with in-store coupon

20 ct.

8 oz. squeeze btl.

Premium Ice Cream

¡gratis!

Tortillas Aguilar Flour Tortillas

(excludes H-E-B Pure Cane Sugar varieties)

s

Llévatelo

Coconut Water 33.8 oz.

Llévatelo

¡gratis!

GET

free! with in-store coupon

H-E-B Juice StandTM Smoothie

32 oz. assorted varieties That’s up to

2.99

$

free! buy Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat

15 - 16 oz. assorted varieties

Llévatelo

¡gratis!

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free! with in-store coupon

Kraft Natural Cheese Slices

7 - 8 oz. assorted varieties

Prices Good Wednesday, March 25 Thru Tuesday, March 31, 2015 At Your Neighborhood H-E-B Stores.

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That’s up to

2.78

$

free!

Llévatelo

¡gratis!