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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

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ashington is girding itself for what will be an historic visit

by Pope Francis this week.

So many are expected to flock into the city that government employees are encouraged to work at home. The pope will address a joint session of Congress, celebrate mass, meet with the president and tend to the impoverished. He may meet with the low-wage workers who serve food to the senators and not just with the senators. He will then go to Philadelphia and New York, give an address on climate change and possibly celebrate mass on Wall Street.

Already the political crossfire has begun, with conservatives assailing the pope for not understanding modern markets. One columnist condemned him as a false prophet, standing against “modernity, rationality, science and

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The Prophetic Voice of Pope Francis ... the spontaneous creativity of open societies.”

Republicans are outraged that at Laudato Si, the Pope’s stunning encyclical addressing our relationship to God’s creation of nature and calling on us to change our ways to meet the challenge of climate change. While the Republican presidential campaign has been fixated on building walls, the pope represents the voice of Jesus that calls for caring for the stranger on the Jericho Road. While conservatives worship Adam Smith and the marketplace, the pope scorns the false idol of materialism, rejects the “magical conception of the market.” “To claim economic freedom,” he wrote in the encyclical, “while real conditions bar many people from real access to it, and while possibilities for employment continue to shrink, is to practice a doublespeak which brings politics into disrepute.”

Liberals, on the other hand, shudder at the pope’s embrace of life and continued commitment to the church’s rejection of abortion. This pope has called for a “jubilee” that, among other things, offers greater forgiveness for those who have divorced or had abortions.

Francis is the first pope to come from the South, from Argentina in his case. He named himself after Saint

Francis of Assisi, who, the pope noted, “lived in simplicity and in wonderful harmony with God ... (showing) us just how inseparable is the bond between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society and interior peace.”

Without question, the pope’s visit will spark major political disputes, as partisans pick and choose phrases to club their opponents with. But the pope has no party. He carries the message of the Gospel, of Jesus born into poverty, who dedicated his ministry to the poor.

Jesus taught us to come to the aid of the poor, to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, care for the sick and visit the prisoner. We would be judged, he taught, for “whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Jesus of Nazareth ministered to the poor, and that alarmed the rich and powerful, who reacted with fear and anger.

Pope Francis now offers the world a prophetic voice. We must not sacrifice people at the “altar of money” or worship the “golden calf.” He calls on us to amend our ways so we can meet the challenges of climate change, poverty, war and division.

The pope is grounded in the values of the Church, the teachings of Jesus. He is not a policy wonk or a

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political partisan. Personal responsibility and charity are central to his teaching.

And he knows that governments, institutions and markets created by man reflect their values. If distorted, they can have perverse effects and must be reformed.

In a time of extreme inequality, with millions still in absolute poverty, with growing displacement of peoples stoking hatreds and fears, with climate change a clear and already present danger, Pope Francis calls us to change, to return to core values, and build anew.

His prophetic voice is badly needed in this troubled times. No doubt his message will be distorted and hijacked for partisan political purposes.

But beneath that din, we should consider his words, weigh his wisdom and look into ourselves. He is summoning us to unleash our better angels. We would be wise to listen and reflect.

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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our-year-old Reagan Reynolds gripped a play microphone Tuesday as an end of summer sun set over Stafford to lead her family and more than 100 family neighbors in pledging to the Flag of the United States. Her older sister Lacey led the Texas Pledge. Her twin brother Ronald then joined her to bring everyone to their feet and to tears in singing America’s National Anthem.

Rep. Ron Reynolds stood off to the side proud of his children, his community and country. It was clear to everyone where he stands and what he values in putting his family, faith and Fort Bend, his community, state and country before and above himself in everything he does. It was Reynolds’ birthday but before he was heard from prayers of thanksgiving were made, his love of country was shared and his wife, his children and community were heard from because that is how he is as a committed Christian, son, husband, father, friend and Texas State Representative.

“My commitment to my children and all the children of this community, to my wife and all the women of this community, my parents and all parents, our senior citizens,

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Ron Renolds and family

veterans, business builders and owners, taxpayers and all my neighbors that live in District 27 is to continue to be unwavering in representing their causes and concerns with dedication and fervor,” he said at his annual birthday campaign kick-off seeking another term “because there remains much work to be done with which I will apply all my resolve, resources and resourcefulness to get done.”

Reynolds ran two years ago announcing his advocacy for high

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quality education, criminal justice reforms, public safety, affordable healthcare and economic empowerment.

In proclamations from his wife Dr. Jonita Reynolds and his being surrounded by Fort Bend county commissioners, justices of the peace, constables, school board trustees and city officials it was reinforced in his representing them in Austin. He has worked with parents and public schools for positive change in the schools, worked with police, prosecutors and the public for positive

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public safety change, and paid attention to and produced in the area’s public health and igniting private business growth.

“I work hard and win for my district and for Texas on issues from de-criminalizing truancy that is supported by parents and schools and bringing body cameras to the police that are supported by law enforcement and communities, tax cuts for property owners and entrepreneurs, fairs for matching employers with employees and veterans services and events to honor those that have served and sacrificed for us to breathe free,” Reynolds said.

Reynolds grew up in Fort Bend ISD schools Blue Ridge Elementary, Missouri City Middle and Willowridge High School. He earned masters and law degrees at Texas Southern University and Texas Tech University. He served as Fort Bend NAACP President and as a judge. He built small businesses.

In 2008, he ran for public office and in 2010 he won to become the first African American representative from Fort Bend County.

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he 2015 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Award recipients are being honored with proclamations from Mayor Annise Parker on September 22,105 and October 6, 2015 at Houston City Hall. Each honoree was selected based on his or her outstanding contributions toward enhancing the quality of life Annise Parker and advancement of Houston’s Hispanic community. This year’s Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Award recipients are Lifetime Achievement Awards, Josefina Rendon and Jose Adan Trevino; Community Activist, Gilbert Garcia; Education in the Community, Gloria Zenteno; Youth Activist, James Lee; and Art in the Community, Daniel Bustamante. Find out more about the honorees at www.houstontx.gov/mayor.

Prairie View City Council Votes to Keep Sandra Bland Parkway

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he Prairie View City Council has voted to proceed with naming a road after Prairie View A&M University alum Sandra Bland, who died in jail after being stopped over a traffic violation. Controversy has surrounded the

naming of what is now University Drive in honor of Bland with some saying there are others more worthy of the honor and others wanting the name change so no one will forget what happen to Bland and the issues surrounding her death. Street signs changing University Drive to Sandra Bland Parkway are set to be changed next month. For more information, visit www.prairieviewtexas.gov.

HoustonISD Board of Education to Consider Approval of $211 Million for 2012 Bond Program

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omcast today announced the return of Xfinity Free View Latino, a two week all-access pass to discover and enjoy thousands of hours of the best Latino entertainment available in the U.S. for free on Xfinity On Demand. Xfinity Free View Latino will take place from September 21 through October 4 and will be available to all Xfinity TV customers across platforms, on Xfinity On Demand, Xfinity.com/Latino and on the Xfinity TV Go app.

This year, with more than 3,500 hours and more than 5,000 On Demand content choices in Spanish and English from premium, cable and broadcast networks, Xfinity TV customers will have access to the biggest selection of entertainment options yet.

This year’s programming highlights include:

Early access to the premieres of new series before they air live, including the first three episodes of Telemundo’s Celia, based on the Hispanic music icon Celia Cruz, the special premiere episode of Los Milagros de Jesus (MundoMax), Magnifica 70 (HBO Latino), the first episode of Fluffy Breaks Even, a new reality series from Fuse starring comedian Gabriel Iglesias, as well as Nina’s World (Sprout) in Spanish. And, Xfinity customers will have the chance to view the upcoming season finale of Allá Te Espero (RCN Nuestra) before it airs on Nuestra Tele.

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More than 300 movies, including the Mexican blockbuster hit Nosotros Los Nobles,

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Full series of popular telenovelas such as MundoMax’s La Guerrera and Telemundo’s El Señor de los Cielos 3 and La Reina del Sur & El Clón from Streampix, among others.

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For more details on Xfinity Free View Latino including the full programming list, please visit Xfinity.com/Latino to sort through the thousands of hours of content available and check the Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel daily for recommendations on what to watch, or join the conversation on www.facebook.com/XfinityLatino and https://twitter.com/XfinityLatino using hashtag #FreeViewLatino. Content availability may vary across platforms. For more information on the Xfinity Latino Entertainment channel, Multilatino packages and Xfinity On Demand, please visit www.comcast. com/Espanol.

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n order to be a good leader, one must be a good follower. But knowing whom to follow is key to being a good leader. On October 1-2, 2015, one can have their pick of a bounty of influential, world changing leaders of the professional realm to follow when attending the ninth annual Texas Women Empowerment Foundation’s Financial and Leadership

Dr. Myles Munroe, Ruth Munroe, Deavra Daughtry

Summit at the JW Marriot Galleria Hotel in Houston, TX.

Charged personally by international world leader Dr. Myles Munroe with the idea for IFLS, Deavra Daughtry, President and CEO of TWEF, holds the annual summit as a way to inspire the community and provide opportunities to network. “It (IFLS) is a gathering of leaders connecting communities and cultures with the heart and the vision to support a great cause, which is TWEF,” said Daughtry. “And they (leaders) are able to give back to our community especially our young people.” To date, the premier event of TWEF has touched the lives of more than 300,000 individuals and counting.

TWEF guides people towards their purpose and destiny in life by listening to the voices of those who are now at the pinnacle of success in their chosen field. Lending their voices to this year’s conference themed “Economic Empowerment Through Diversity and Giving” will be a number of high-profiled professionals sprinkled throughout the two-day conference.

Daughtry said the leaders that she has gathered for IFLS have one thing in common; they are leaders with a story. “Because it is not only the financial component of it, it is the component of individuals who have gained a level of success and notoriety. But

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TWEF’s IFLS Connects Leaders to Communities and Cultures for Economic Empowerment at the same time if you go back and listen to the backstory of what they had to go through to get to where they are, it is a powerful story. And I am an advocate of powerful stories.”

Develop the leader in you and cultivate the leaders of the next generation with Tina Knowles, Iyanla Vanzant and Dr. Sherry Blake at the Women & Money Leadership Luncheon Panel Discussion, where over 200 young female students from the Houston community will be mentored and gain valuable information.

Remember the legend behind the IFLS at the Global Tribute Honoring Dr. Myles Munroe that will feature an inspirational and musical tribute by Iyanla Vanzant, Brian Courtney Wilson, William McDowell, Tasha Cobbs, Adlan Cruz, and Carlos Seise. Five-time Grammy Award winning producer and songwriter Aaron Lindsey is the honorary chair of the event that will be emceed by John Gray. The children of Dr. Myles and Ruth Munroe, Myles Jr. and Charisa Munroe, will be honored guests.

Learn how to stack your dollars to make millions at the International Million Dollar Leadership Workshops honor Johnny Wimbrey and Jerome Edmondson and feature 19 business professionals from various fields. Participants will have the opportunity to network with corporate executives and budding entrepreneurs.

Experience the TWEF Urban Garden at the Community Ribbon-Cutting sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Focus on strengthening the family at a Night of Honors with power couples Chris “Ludacris” & Eudoxiee Bridges, Ben & Jewel Tankard, and other power couples.

There is something for everyone at the IFLS that is being honorary chaired by international business mogul of the House of Dereon, Tina Knowles and Executive V i c e Tina Knowles President at Booz Allen Hamilton, Reginald Van Lee.

Though the physical presence of Dr. Munroe will be missed and his spirit will definitely be felt.

TWEF is ensuring that his legacy lives on by giving away $50,000 in scholarships in honor of the late D r. M y l e s Munroe.

Proceeds from the summit will also benefit Reggie Van Lee

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oday the majority of U.S. Hispanics consider themselves bicultural– with 55 percent identifying as a mix of both Latino and American. This is impacting the types of entertainment they watch in the home and according to Horowitz Research, it’s more about cultural relevance of programming than language.

However, Spanish is still the predominant spoken language in bicultural homes, as it remains a component of family culture long after English proficiency is gained.

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re making some changes to our next-generation X1 platform designed to offer bicultural Hispanics an immersive viewing experience centered on language choice and greater flexibility to discover and watch their favorite programming.

First, our X1 interface is now available in both Spanish and English.

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Also, when the interface is set to Spanish, our voice remote will be updated to recognize commands spoken in this language, so our Spanish-dominant

customers can more easily navigate the guide and find programming. We’ve also added new features and filters within the guide, including one-touch access to turn on/off the SAP feed via the video toolbar, to help viewers more easily discover Spanish-language and SAPenabled content available on Xfinity On

Demand.

And just in time for the start of soccer season, we’ve significantly updated our X1 Sports app to track more soccer leagues and will soon add an “Extras” experience that allows soccer fans to follow the game and stay updated with all the latest in-depth stats and analysis right on the TV screen.

We a r e c o n s t a n t l y developing products and services that change the way people consume entertainment and communicate, and encourage our Latino customers to get in on the action today by accessing the programming of their choice, wherever and whenever they want, in whichever language they prefer.

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SylveSter turner for Mayor:

a Safer city, better roadS and More econoMic opportunity—for all of us.

SylveSter turner’S Story iS HouSton’S Story. His dad was a painter and his mom worked as a maid in the old Rice Hotel. With the help of his pastors, teachers and parents, Sylvester went from the once-segregated neighborhood of Acres Homes to the University of Houston and Harvard and then on to become a champion for Houston’s middle class families.

SylveSter alwayS StandS up for tHe middle claSS. As our state representative, Sylvester stopped utility companies from unfairly raising gas and electricity rates, worked to make health care more affordable for children and families and helped restore billions of dollars in funding for public schools. aS our next mayor, SylveSter will figHt for:

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niversal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) anunció hoy los estelares actos musicales que se presentarán en los diferentes días de L Festival el sábado y domingo 24 y 25 de octubre. Este primer e histórico acontecimiento es un evento para toda la familia en el que se celebra la música, gastronomía, arte y cultura latina. Más de 30 presentaciones musicales por artistas provenientes de más de 10 diferentes países tomarán los cuatro escenarios: L Main Stage, L International Stage, L Regional Mexican Stage y el EDM Hanger. Esta es una oportunidad única donde la audiencia podrá ver las estrellas más grandes de la música latina del momento presentando conciertos de repertorios completos en un solo lugar y durante dos días en el sur de California.

Pases para uno o dos días están disponibles desde ya en www.lfestival. com. Admisión General para un día cuesta $80 y pases para ambos días desde los $129. Además, se ofrecen pases VIP exclusivos a $259 para ambos

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días y a $160 para uno solo. Niños de 6 años o menores entran gratis y los de 7 a 10 años a mitad de precio.

A continuación la lista de los artistas presentándose cada día:

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por Bud Light, Pepsi, Verizon, Jose Cuervo, Pandora y Music Choice, este festival con dos días de duración marca la primera vez que un evento de este tamaño es creado a través de la unión entre dos compañías dedicadas completamente al entretenimiento latino. También es la primera vez en

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F a m i l i a s e n t e r a s tendrán la oportunidad de satisfacer su pasión por la comida latina en los más de 30 restaurantes y exhibiciones culinarias.

Una selecta experiencia de arte incluirá varias galerías resaltando artistas de numerosos países Latinoamericanos en una explosión de color, emociones y expresiones de justicia social. Los niños están invitados a ser parte de actividades especiales de arte diseñadas solo para ellos.

Pases para uno o dos días están disponibles desde ya en www.lfestival. com.

POLITICAL

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Chris Bell: Well Rounded and Ready to Serve as Houston’s Next Mayor

Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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ouston is the land of opportunity according to Houston mayoral candidate Chris Bell. And he has taken advantage of every opportunity afforded him. He wants to give back and help others do the same and that is just one of the reasons he wants to be mayor of Houston.

“Its a city where regardless of your race, creed, color, agent of origin that if you come here with some energy and ideas no one is going to close the door on you. And that’s why its such a great place of opportunity for so many individuals including myself,” said Bell, who also boasted on Houston’s openness and diversity.

Bell moved to Houston in 1988 and began a career in journalism, which evolved, into a career as a lawyer. It is his opinion that his experience as a both a journalist and lawyer is a perfect combination for one going into public service. “Journalism because it teaches you to study subjects very quickly and law because obviously it teaches you to think like a lawyer,” Bell said as he further explained the thought. “Those are strong attributes when you get into public service.”

His journey into the public service sector began in 1997 on Houston City Council. He followed that by being

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elected to Congress in 2002. He has also made bids to be Governor of Texas and Mayor of Houston. But don’t get him confused as a “career politician.” Only seven of his adult years have been spent in the political arena, which is a lot shorter than the number of years he has spent as a journalist and lawyer.

“I think if you look at my education, my background, my careers you will see someone who is very

well rounded and ready to serve,” said Bell.

As the only candidate in the race with both federal and municipal experience, Bell believes that it is that experience that makes him a stand out from the pack.

If successful in his bid to mayor, Houston under a Bell administration would be one that is more transparent with citizens being treated like customers.

Something that he did while on city council called customer driven government. ”I am running because I want Houston to become a more modern city and that means a more responsive city and that would be my number one goal as mayor to make our city government more responsive. And we have tried to put ideas on the table during the course of this campaign that will really help us move forward to build a more responsive, transparent, and ethical government “

On day one, if elected as the

City of Houston Mayor, Bell’s top priorities will be to address the issues that Houstonians are most tired of. He has heard the many cries of citizens centered on mobility. Understanding how traffic is becoming a mental health issue, Bell has a plan to synchronized traffic lights to get people moving and filled potholes within a 48-hour period.

He is a supporter of the HERO ordinance because he understands that it is not a bathroom ordinance as it has become to be known but a nondiscrimination ordinance.

“Whenever there comes an issue of equality or discrimination I have always tried to be on the right side standing up for equality and against discrimination and so I support the Hero ordinance,” said Bell.

Bell is also in favor of term limits for city officials. By lengthening terms to four years, he believes city officials can get more accomplished since they will be working for citizens instead of running to get elected.

Chris Bell wants every citizen to reap all the benefits this city has to offer. That is his goal and his promise and why he want to be mayor of Houston.

For more information, visit www.bellformayor.com.

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BOOK REVIEW

“Hoops to Hippos! True Stories of a Basketball Star on Safari!

eanut butter and jelly.

Bacon and eggs. Rock & roll, Mario & Luigi, whip & nae nae, Batman & Robin. Some things just naturally go together; they belong in pairs. And for NBA player and author Boris Diaw, there are two things he likes to add together. Read “Hoops to Hippos” (with Kitson Jazynka), and see what they are.

A long time ago, when Boris Diaw was a little boy growing up in Bordeaux, France, his mother took him and his brother to Senegal to visit the boys’ father. Neither Boris nor his brother, Marcus, had ever been to Africa and they were excited! Boris wanted more than anything to see wild animals in Africa; he bought a camera while he was traveling, and he hoped to take lots of pictures.

On that trip, he saw zebras and giraffes, monkeys, hippos, birds, and warthogs. He never saw lions or tigers then – but he wasn’t done traveling! He still wanted to see the Big Cats but first, Diaw grew up to become a professional basketball player in France, then he moved to the U.S. to play for the San Antonio Spurs. After his rookie year in Texas, he returned to Senegal again, to catch wild animals with his camera.

Diaw snapped pictures of hyenas and chameleons. He saw a

herd of elephants and “noticed a baby elephant standing in between the legs of his mom. He was so small!” Hiking in the bush, he saw impalas and he played a traditional African bush game. Diaw was also startled by a huge African buffalo.

On later trips to Africa, Diaw saw lions and rhinos, and he steered clear of hippos and crocodiles, both of which can run quite fast. He and his group were once stalked by a pack of hungry hyenas who wanted a piece of a basketball star! While in India, Diaw learned a lot about tigers before he saw a mother tiger and her cubs in the wild. And he noted how animals and basketball players have a lot in common: it’s safer, easier, and sometimes more fun to work together as a team.

In your child’s life, he’ll have many interests. One of them may become her career but in “Hoops to Hippos,” she’ll see that it’s possible to have many passions.

Though, obviously, basketball is a subject that author Boris Diaw (with Kitson Jazynka) loves, wildlife and photography really are the focus of this book. In it, Diaw explains what it takes to hunt animals with his camera and, among tales of spotting creatures in their natural habitats, he also shares with young readers the thrilling adventures

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Conservation-minded parents will be happy to know that Diaw also carefully explains why it’s important to protect those animals he seeks.

For young basketball fans and for 7-to-9-year-old animal lovers who are just starting to read chapter books, this one is a great pick-up. Filled with pictures, surprise, and fun, “Hoops to Hippos!” plus your child equals a very good match.

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HEALTH

Protect Vision from Digital Devices

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igital communication has become an integral part of daily life. Smartphones and tablets are pocket-sized personal assistants with appointment reminders, news and a means of keeping in touch with family and friends. Living multi-screen lives may aide productivity, but eye health professionals are increasingly worried about the consequences of “digital vision.”

Over the past two years, time spent with digital devices has increased 49 percent, according to data from online measurement firm comScore. Handheld devices are leading the way: time using smartphones jumped 90 percent and tablets surged 64 percent.

However, some studies suggest all that time squinting at the phone may cause users to squint at everything else.

Research housed through the Vision Impact Institute has shown that myopia (nearsightedness) is rapidly rising in East Asia, Europe and the United States, especially among younger people. Research is pointing to factors other than genetics, such as behavior and environ-

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ment, as the cause of this epidemic of shortsightedness. The common denominator among these populations seems to be time spent using digital devices.

While not seeing distances clearly can be frustrating, even dangerous when driving, it can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses and refractive surgery. However, high myopia has been associated with a greater risk for ocular disorders, including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts.

“We’re good about getting the annual physical and dental check-up, but often we aren’t as diligent about seeing the eye doctor once a year,” said Maureen Cavanagh, president of the Vision Impact Institute. “As we turn more and more of our daily routines over to digital devices, we need to place a greater emphasis on scheduling regular eye exams

to correct problems such as myopia and monitor for associated risks.”

In addition, Cavanagh points to several small steps all digital users can take to make their devices healthier for their eyes: •Make sure the settings are adequate – increase screen font size and improve the contrast.

Always use good lighting but avoid glare on small screens.

•Exercise your eyes just as you exercise your body. Every few minutes, look up from the screen and focus on something in the distance. This exercise helps prevent eye strain and uses more of your ocular muscles. And don’t forget to

•Get outside. Sunshine can be the antidote to digital vision, according to some research.

While the sun’s role isn’t completely understood, an Australian study showed that children who spent more time outside playing in natural light had a lower rate of myopia. In China, schools are experimenting with classrooms made of transparent materials to help stem the nation’s epidemic of shortsightedness in young people.

Regardless of your age or how many digital devices you have, taking care of your eyes helps prevent vision problems and protects your overall eye health. Learn more at visionimpactinstitute.org.

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The Horse’s House Re-Opens in Bellaire

By Yolanda Pope, Culinary Writer

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I received quite an education on wines and liquors while I enjoyed my meal.

I started with Enchiladas Saltillo served with the house style Mexican rice and beans. This dish is prepared with three chicken filled corn tortillas, topped with a special red salsa consisting of five types of peppers, Mexican cream, melted Chihuahua cheese and a roasted Serrano pepper on top. It would be an understatement to write that the food is so good; it is a work of art for the palate. Everything blended well together like the music in a symphony and Chef Carlos is the Maestro of his kitchen. For dessert I savored the vanil-

t was a sad day on January 28, 2015 when La Casa Del Caballo announced via their Facebook page that the restaurant was closed and would re-open in the spring. March and April passed quickly, so did most of our summer, yet the Mexican Steak House was still closed. However, patience is a virtue to behold, on August 31, 2015 Saltillo Mexican Kitchen emerged from construction and opened its doors in the Bellaire area. Other than the name change, some new personnel, and the address which is 5427 Bissonnet Street Suite 200 Houston, Texas; the food is even better than I remember.

Owner and Head Chef Carlos Abedrop worked beside his staff on every detail of the restaurant from the décor to the dinner napkins.

Additionally, he works on the grill during the lunch and dinner service three days a week to make sure that the food is prepared and served Enchillada saltillo to the satisfaction of the loyal patrons who waited for the re-opening. la ice cream cake which paired perfectly So why the name change? Saltillo is with a carajillo which is an espresso and name of the region where Chef Carlos Licor 43 beverage that had a light sweet started his journey into the restaurant taste and a smooth finish.

For more information about arena and the food is a reflection of that Saltillo, visit their website: www. area.

The atmosphere of the restau- saltillomexicankitchen.com. Thanks rant is elegant and refined, accented for stopping by and please go to: www. with deep reds and warm earth tones. stylemagazine.com and feel free to share The wait staff is very friendly and pro- any of our stories. fessional. Although reservations are not required, it is suggested. In fact, on Labor Day which is typically a slow day for restaurants, Saltillo didn’t have an empty seat all day. Their website could not have stated the philosophy of their food any better, “Carefully designed dishes with succulent flavors are delivered straight to your table. Mexico has incredible dishes and the best way to experience unique Mexican cuisine is dining at Saltillo. “

The bar is well stocked with a variety of table wines, domestic beers, liquors and champagne along with the same a bartender who served at the old Vanilla ice cream cake restaurant, he has over 8 years of experience and is quite versed in his craft.

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BEAUTY

New Fragrance in Tribute to R&B Princess Aaliyah

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yrena announced today that it is releasing Aaliyah by Xyrena, a fragrance tribute to the late performer, who was known as the “The Princess of R&B.” This first and only official Aaliyah fragrance was developed in close collaboration with Diane & Rashad Haughton, the singer and actress’s mother and brother. It comes 14 years after her tragic passing.

By consulting with both her mother and brother, Xyrena was able craft a true aromatic tribute inspired by actual fragrances Aaliyah wore. The resulting fragrance is unisex but leans masculine, as Aaliyah favored traditional men’s scents in line with her signature, sexy tomboy image. The formula is also a hue of black, which was Aaliyah’s favorite color. Aaliyah

by Xyrenahas base notes of vanilla, sandalwood, amber, and jasmine; middle notes of black pepper, violet and leather; with top notes of mint, lavender and mandarin.

Aaliyah by Xyrena is available for pre-order for $64.

Xyrena will donate 5% of the gross sales from the fragrance to The Aaliyah Memorial Fund. For more information, visit at Xyrena.com/Aaliyah.

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LA GRIGLIA HOUSTON, TEXAS

Sylvester Turner Fundraising Luncheon Photography by Roswitha Vogler

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n August 31, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at La Griglia for a fundraising luncheon for Houston mayoral candidate Sylvester Turner. Many gathered to show their support for Sylvester Turner’s campaign with their presence and financial contributions. Guests enjoyed a tasty meal as they mixed and mingled with Turner and learned more about his dream for Houston. Elizabeth Brock, Felix Chevalier, Cindy Clifford, Argentina James, Wayne Klotz, Renee Logans, Neil Thomas, Brenda Peters, Francis Page, Jr., Sharon Murphy, Roman Martinez, and the Honorable Sue Lovell hosted the affair.

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RICE UNIVERSITY HOUSTON, TEXAS

Urban Health & Wellness Mayoral Forum Photography by Roswitha Vogler

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n September 17, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Rice’s BioScience as Rice University and Shape Up Houston partnered to host a mayoral forum on urban health and wellness. Houston mayoral candidates, Chris Bell, Steve Costello, Adrian Garcia, Ben Hall, Bill King, Marty McVey and Sylvester Turner, were questioned on how to solve the obesity epidemic and other challenges related to the health of Houstonians, how they would address this issue as mayor, commitment to community health and ideas for addressing “food deserts,” thoughts on the city’s air quality and how to create a more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly city. For more information, visit www.news.rice.edu.

ELAINE TURNER BLVD PLACE HOUSTON, TEXAS

Elaine Turner Fall Collection Launch Photography by Roswitha Vogler

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n Tuesday, September 15, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Elaine Turner Blvd Place to celebrate 15 Years in Fashion at the Fall Collection Launch.

Hosted by the dynamic duo shaped by Karina Barbieri and Marlyn Greiner, the event raised funds for the Organization of Latin Women’s Initiative. Besides fashion, the event also promoted the next membership luncheon of the organization which will be on October 2nd at the Junior League and supported by Cyndy Garza Roberts, the current president of the organization. Twenty percent of all sales were donated to the organization that is dedicated to supporting the community with education and health services. Some in attendance were Hannia Parker, Lucy Lindsay, Cindy Garza Farmer, Mansoureh Mohajer, Melanie Sarian, Jacquie Baly and many others.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Drake Gets Into the Restaurant Biz

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Macy’s, Inc. to Hire 85,000 Seasonal Associates in 2015

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acy’s, Inc. said it plans to hire seasonal associates for approximately 85,000 positions at its Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, call centers, distribution centers and online fulfillment centers nationwide for the 2015 Christmas and holiday season. Seasonal Terry Lundgren associates at Macy’s and B l o o m i n g d a l e ’s s e r v e customers on the selling floor, work in store operations positions, interact with customers via call centers, and staff the distribution and fulfillment centers that coordinate shipments to stores and directly to customers who buy online or via mobile. Applications for seasonal positions at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s are being accepted at www.macysJOBS.com and www.bloomingdalesJOBS.com.

Volkswagen CEO Quits Over ‘Grave Crisis’

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olkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn resigned We d n e s d a y a s a growing scandal over falsified emissions Martin Winterkorn tests rocked the world’s b i g g e s t c a r m a k e r.

Winterkorn, an engineer and former head of Audi, said he was stunned by the scale of the misconduct, and was accepting responsibility to clear the way for a “fresh start” for the company. He had apologized profusely, twice, and the company has set aside 6.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) to cover the cost of recalls and other efforts to limit the damage, trashing its profit forecast for the year in the process. For more information, visit www.cnn.com

McDonald’s Supports Struggling U.N. Effort to Feed Syrian Refugees

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rake is putting down the mic to put on an apron.

He has gotten into the restaurant business. In partnership with Chef Susur Lee, Drizzy held a private opening for the restaurant in downtown Toronto. Lee’s sons and OVO member Angelo ‘Gelo’ Ferraro also have a hand in the new Asian restaurant. The official opening and menu have not been released as of yet but it safe to say this will be the new it spot of Toronto.

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Conde Named Chairman of NBC Universal Group and NBC Universal Telemundo Enterprises

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BCUniversal has named Cesar Conde to the newly created position of Chairman of NBC Cesar Conde Universal Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, which includes the Telemundo Network, NBC Universo Cable Network, Telemundo International, Telemundo Local Stations, Telemundo Digital Media and Emerging Business and NBC Deportes. For more information, visit www.latinoloop. com.

T-Mobile: Get An iPhone 6S for $5 a Month

cDonald’s is leading a group of companies to provide badly needed assistance to the United Nations’ World Food Programme as it struggles to feed millions of Syrian refugees. McDonald’s did not donate money directly to the WFP. Instead, it donated funds for the WFP make a 30-second commercial to raise money for the displaced families. The help is arriving as the overwhelmed WFP was forced to scale back food assistance amid a growing crisis in war-torn Syria and the surrounding region. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

28 Years for Salmonella: Peanut Exec Gets Groundbreaking Sentence

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t e w a r t Parnell once boasted processing the “finest” peanut products, but Stewart Parnell on Monday, the former company executive was effectively sentenced to life behind bars for knowingly shipping out deadly food. A federal judge handed Parnell a 28-year prison sentence, the toughest penalty ever for a corporate executive in a food poisoning outbreak. Parnell is 61 and unless he wins an appeal, he will have to serve out most of his term. His brother and food broker Michael Parnell received a 20-year sentence, and the plant’s quality assurance manager, Mary Wilkerson, was given five years. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

EIR Shows Pivotal Role of Minority-Owned Businesses in U.S. Economy

Walmart, Nike, Starbucks Commit to 100% Clean Energy

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ore and m o r e companies are become more

environmentally friendly by embracing a clean energy model. Walmart, Nike, and Salesforce are among the top Fortune 500 companies that are committed to the new model as solar and wind energy decreases in cost.

It is part of a bigger movement called the “RE100,” a campaign created by the non-profit advocacy organization The Climate Group and environmental data company CDP according to Fortune.com. Other companies are also following suit to reduce their carbon emissions. For more information, visit www. fortune.com.

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-Mobile is offering new and existing customers an iPhone 6S (16 GB) for $5 a month with an old iPhone 6 or 6 Plus trade-in. The promotion is part of T-Mobile’s “Jump on Demand” contract that lets you upgrade to a new smartphone up to three times a year for free. With the plan, you aren’t buying an iPhone -- you’re agreeing to pay a certain amount each month for 18 months. At the end of the term, you can keep your phone for an additional $164 (which is $125 cheaper than the retail price of a new iPhone). For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

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new study shows the enormous impact that minority-owned businesses have on the economy.

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), in partnership with The Institute for Thought Diversity (ITD), researched the effects of their nearly 12,000 certified minority-owned businesses on the U.S. economy and released their findings in an Economic Impact Report. The report revealed that these MBEs produce over $400 billion dollars in annual revenue and actively employ, either directly or indirectly, more than 2.2 million people.

For more information, visit www.NMSDC.org.

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