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Powerhouse Business Women Collaborate To Present The REBOOT Women’s Retreat
The REBOOT Women’s Retreat will feature custom-designed masterclasses that will provide women with the necessary tools to continuously advance their business specifically designed by Dr. Myla Bennett,
On March 10th through March 15th, 2019, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and CEO of Ederra Bella Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, Dr. Myla Bennett, Founder of The epiMediaGroup LLC. and Coinology®, Ebony Porter-Ike and Television Host, Author and Transformation Specialist, Dr. Sonja Stribling will host the inaugural REBOOT Women’s Retreat. The 5 day experience of a lifetime will take place at the luxurious Secrets Capri Riviera in Cancun, Mexico providing attendees with an elegant oceanfront atmosphere for them to Release, Recharge, and REBOOT.
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More research needed on blood pressure targets for women of childbearing age
High blood pressure rates could nearly double in women of childbearing age if the latest guidelines are used, according to a new study. But researchers say more investigation is needed to see if those lower blood pressure targets in pregnant women are safe – or effective.
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Declassification of Russia investigation materials poses a risky gambit for GOP
An outspoken bloc of House conservatives continues to call on President Donald Trump to declassify materials related to the Russia investigation as soon as this week, but their latest effort could backfire if it fails to confirm their allegations of serious misconduct, according to several current and former US officials.
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Gates Open at Lake Houston Spillway
Council Member Dave Martin would like to make Lake Houston Area residents aware all gates on the Lake Houston Spillway Dam are open due to the current inclement weather threat to our area. The gates will remain open until a lake level of 41.5 feet is achieved or the weather threat to our area is lifted.
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DiverseAbility Forum Addresses Hiring and Retaining Individuals With Disabilities
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, University of North Texas and Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS), will host area employers, human resource professionals and employment stakeholders at a DiverseAbility Forum at Embassy Suites in Frisco on Aug. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Influenza may be cause of sickness for handful of crew, passengers on Emirates flight to JFK
About 10 people who were aboard an international flight that landed Wednesday at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport are being evaluated at a hospital and tested for respiratory illness, officials said.
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9/11: 'A gray cloud of debris rolled violently toward us...'
Three-hundred and forty-one New York City firefighters. Twenty-three New York City police officers. Thirty-seven Port Authority police officers. Three court officers. Two EMS workers. Thousands of innocent civilians. Numbers alone, of course, cannot do them justice.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Minority Business Programs – How Much is Fake?
Since I was in high school my conscience was about bettering the lives of fellow African Americans. As a teenager I would work at housing construction sites. Spotting drywall and clean up were my niche. At the same time, I would recruit my friends and relatives. Most of the guys would lay around during the summer but I convinced them to make that extra change. Construction bosses loved it because they would pay us less than normal wages even though we could do the work equally as well as grown men. In retrospect, I would wonder how many husbands and fathers we were keeping from making income. That part I regret. We were cheating or as they say now “fronting”.
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7-month old boy youngest to undergo heart, lung transplant
A baby boy has just become the youngest person to undergo a heart and lung transplant in a decade and he lives right here in Kansas City.
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Republicans hope strong blue-collar jobs numbers can stem November losses
Republicans face a host of headwinds heading into November's midterm elections: Democratic messaging in suburban and swing districts has put control of the House in play, there is a narrow path for the party to take control of the Senate and President Donald Trump continues to fume about issues that some Republicans believe are unhelpful to their midterm efforts.
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Swedish election deadlock as far-right party makes gains
Sweden has been plunged into political uncertainty after both the main centrist coalitions failed to win a majority in general elections Sunday, and as the far-right anti-immigration party gained ground, further fracturing the vote.
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Olivia Newton-John is battling cancer for the third time
Australian superstar Olivia Newton-John has revealed she is again battling cancer, her third diagnosis in three decades, during an interview broadcast on Sunday night.
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A mayor in Louisiana bans his city's recreation facilities from buying or using Nike products
A day after Nike announced Colin Kaepernick as the face of the brand's 30th anniversary ad campaign, a city mayor in Louisiana issued a memo banning the purchase and use of any Nike products at the city's booster clubs and recreation departments.
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US threatens sanctions against International Criminal Court, will close PLO office in Washington
US national security adviser John Bolton announced Monday that the US will use "any means necessary" to protect its citizens and allies from prosecution by the International Criminal Court.
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City of Houston, U of H, Kathrine McGovern Foundation, and HEB Joined Together to Bring the First Ever All Black Classical Festival To Houston, Colour of Music, September 11 - 16th
The University of Houston’s College of Liberal and Social Sciences, the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, HEB Corporation and the City of Houston have joined forces to present the first ever all black classical music Festival in Houston. The Colour of Music Festival Petit’ runs September 12-16, 2018. Scores of Classical Conductors, Composers, Musicians and Operatic Singers will travel from France, Great Britain, Columbia, Russia and cities across the United States to participate in this Historic event.
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Vera Bradley and Blessings in a Backpack Partner with Multiple Celebrities to Complete Coast-to-Coast Charity Tour Donating 25,000 Backpacks to Children in Need
Together with a variety of celebrity co-hosts, Vera Bradley completes its back-to-school nationwide philanthropic tour with the non-profit organization Blessings in a Backpack. Seven elementary schools across the United Sates were treated to carnival-themed charity events where Vera Bradley donated 25,000 backpacks filled with food for children and their families in need.
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Book Shares Inspirational Stories Of Christian Entrepreneurs Working Toward A Greater Purpose
In a society where workforces—especially executives—are encouraged to keep their professional lives and spiritual lives separate, Jeff Holler's Bigger Than Business: Real-World Stories of Business Owners Living Their Purpose is a thought-provoking testimonial to the power of a faith-driven existence—even in the boardroom.
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Rice Architecture ranked No. 2 among undergraduate programs
The Rice School of Architecture’s undergraduate program has risen to No. 2 in the nation according to new DesignIntelligence rankings.
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Trump's latest boast about the economy isn't even close to accurate
President Donald Trump spent the morning bragging about the economy. At least one of his claims didn't come close to being true.
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Koch brothers' network launches new super PAC
Americans for Prosperity, the Koch brothers' sprawling political network, announced Monday the launch of a new super PAC arm as the organization gears up for the final stretch of the 2018 midterms.
