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Houston Airports Post Another Record-Breaking Year
More and more of the people flying the friendly skies are coming through Houston.
Kid President Keeps A Positive Attitude Despite Disease
If you’ve seen a video of this cute, cuddly little kid dressed up as the President, then you’ve probably seen the Kid President. Robby Novak, now 12 years old, is an actor best known for portraying the character Kid President online and on television. He has a series of YouTube videos and a television show. His “Kid President” video has been viewed 12 million times online. In it, Robby gives the world a pep talk, but it’s his life off camera that’s the real inspiration.
Superhero Heart Run Comes to Houston March 29
Superheroes of all ages are invited to run, walk or fly at the Superhero Heart Run on Sunday, March 29 at Sugar Land Memorial Park & Brazos River Corridor in Sugar Land, Texas. This first ever Heart Run in Houston is a 2K and 5K fun run/ walk raising awareness for congenital heart defects (CHD). Heart Heroes, Inc. and Mended Little Hearts Houston are proud to bring this event to the area.
Krasky's Paintings of Michael Jackson Found Their Home in Jermaine Jackson Collection
Houston artist Alex Krasky creative eye to honor the King of Pop is one to be admired. His work has caught the attention of someone who knew Michael Jackson extremely well, his brother Jermaine Jackson. Jermaine happily remembers his brother by having Krasky's work hanging in his home.
Finding Church: The Transition Away From Traditional Institutionalized Religion
More and more people are admitting that they no longer attend Sunday services. While it would be logical to assume that by not attending church services, these people no longer follow the teachings of Jesus, this couldn't be farther from the truth, according to author Wayne Jacobsen. Jacobsen explores this trend of the "unchurched” in his new release, Finding Church: What If There Really Is Something More?
Progress on the Vision for Complete Streets in Houston
The City of Houston Public Works and Engineering Department and Planning and Development Department have been working on realizing the goals of Mayor Annise Parker's Complete Streets Executive Order for a little over a year. Substantial changes to design and process have already begun that will significantly improve the ability of your grandchildren to walk, bike, and drive safely and comfortably in the City of Houston. Over the coming year, we will see more of what it will mean for the City of Houston to adopt a Complete Streets philosophy and what opportunities arise for communities and elected officials to realize the goals of safe streets.
Luxury Travel’s Top International “Up and Coming” Destinations for 2015 Include Cuba
Luxury survey results from Travel Leaders Group also indicate very strong luxury travel bookings for 2015 and increased interest in Europe as U.S. Dollar strengthens.
While Europe is far and away the most enticing getaway destination for luxury travelers from the United States, the top “up and coming” luxury experiences and destinations for 2015 include Africa Safaris, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Croatia, Vietnam and Cuba, according to today’s release of the top luxury travel trends for 2015 from Travel Leaders Group. Four of the Top 5 international luxury travel destinations outside of North America are European destinations, led by European river cruises and followed by Italy, Mediterranean cruises and France. Conducted November 11 – December 8, 2014, these luxury travel trends are based on responses from 844 Travel Leaders Group owners, managers and frontline travel experts throughout the United States who identified themselves as luxury travel advisers.
Naughty Girl’s Guide to Las Vegas
“I really wanted to write a book combining my two passions – travel and sex,” says Sinclaire. “I think my second book delivers something truly unique and is a great follow up to my Los Angeles travel guide.”
18th Annual PRISM Awards Showcase To Air On National Geographic on January 27th
PRISM Awards Honor Authentic Portrayals from “August: Osage County”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “The Spectacular Now”, “Blue Bloods,” “Parenthood,” “Scandal,” Allison Janney, Julia Roberts, Chandra Wilson and
Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) has announced the airing of the 18th Annual PRISM Showcase with host Dr. Drew Pinsky (Dr. Drew On Call) and guest co-hosts Candace Cameron Bure (Full House), and Tim Kang (The Mentalist). Tune in January 27, 2015 at 5am EST / 2am PST on National Geographic to see this year’s honorees in television shows and movies that accurately depict mental health and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery.
Doctor With Parkinson’s Fights Latino Culture’s Silence, Denial and Isolation
Neurologist María de León, MD, is not only an expert on Parkinson’s, but long before she was disgnosed with the condition a decade ago, she took care of her grandmother, who suffered from the disease in her last years.
