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The Keys to Outfitting Your First Apartment on a Budget
Moving into a place of your own for the first time is a huge step. I remember my first post-college apartment move. It was nothing special, but it was mine. It came with a few new challenges and responsibilities and all sorts of opportunities. For the first time, I was able to decide how to decorate an entire living area and turn a blank slate into a home.
2020 Resolutions: Organizing with Calendars, Reminders and Notes
As we wrap up the holiday celebrations, it may be time for a new and improved you – or at least some new resolutions for 2020.
It’s finally pumpkin spice season!
Here’s how we’re taking our love for this flavor to a whole new level
Americans are obsessed with pumpkin spice. We start craving it at the first hint of fall. While the kiddos may have their favorite pumpkin treats, today there are even better ways for adults to satisfy our urge for all things pumpkin. And with so many parties and holiday gatherings, this is our chance to get creative with everything from our décor to our food presentations.
Legal Double Standards Keep Us in Shackles
It's time we stop lying to ourselves. The lying has gone on much too long and every time the lie is repeated, we are all the worse for it.
Stop "Othering"
I wondered how long expressions of empathy would continue to be front and center in the minds of Americans following the hate-fueled multiple murders of Asian women in and near Atlanta, Georgia.
DC Delivers Some Good News – Yes, Really
We could all use some good news out of Washington. I’ve got some. The Senate’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act this month is good news for families, the economy, the planet, and even our democracy. As I write this, the House is poised to pass the bill too, giving Congress and President Biden a major win this summer. This is a big deal.
New Season of "Pati's Mexican Table" Explores Border Region
Premieres this weekend on public television stations nationwide
James Beard award-winner Pati Jinich takes us to a region largely shaped by the US-Mexico border in the new season "Pati's Mexican Table" airing on public television stations nationwide beginning this weekend. Local listings are searchable by zip code here. An 800-mile road trip from the Tijuana border to the beaches of Cabo San Lucas is a personal rediscovery for Jinich as she explores the up-and-coming Baja California Peninsula. The region was sparsely populated when she visited as a child, now people from all over Mexico and the world call its two states, Baja Norte and Baja Sur, home.
R.I.P. Kofi Annan, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Former United Nations Secretary General
The former United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan, has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, his family and foundation announced on Saturday.
New AAD Survey: 74% of Parents Today Say They Worry About Sun Protection More with Their Children Than Their Parents Did with Them
With Father’s Day approaching, dermatologists are giving parents two thumbs up for keeping sun protection top of mind for their families. According to a new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology, 74% of parents today say they worry about sun protection more with their children than their parents did with them, and 90% of parents believe it’s important to teach their children healthy habits now so they will keep them when they are adults.
From Corvette To COVID-19 Response: How 3D Printing Transforms Technology for General Motors
Additive manufacturing allowed GM to pivot from making vehicles to COVID-19 medical devices and supplies in days, not months
General Motors typically relies on 3D printing to help launch new vehicles, such as the first-ever mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette. During the COVID-19 outbreak, the same technology played a critical role in helping the team transition from making vehicles to medical devices in a matter of days.
MD Anderson and nation’s Cancer Centers Jointly Endorse Updated HPV Vaccine Recommendations
Statement supports fewer vaccinations, urges action to increase national vaccination rates
As national vaccination rates for the human papillomavirus (HPV) remain low, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has again united with the 68 other National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers in issuing a joint statement endorsing the recently revised vaccination recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
New Report Shows State Rep. Sarah Davis has Consistently Voted Against Hurricane Relief for Her Houston-Area Constituents
Sarah Davis Votes for Her Own Political Benefit Over the Needs of Her Constituents
Yesterday, a report published by the Texas Signal shows State Rep. Sarah Davis’ voted against helping storm survivors like those impacted by 2017’s Hurricane Harvey as she racked up campaign donations from groups like Texans for Lawsuit Reform.
Toyota: We Are Here for You! Toyota's Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
Fabrication of Face Shields and Collaboration to Ramp Up the Manufacture of Vital Medical Devices for Hospitals
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) continues to assist those in need with essential supplies, emergency relief and is providing on-going support to many local organizations and non-profits.
Lawsuit Against ICE to Release Medically Vulnerable People from Texas Detention Facility
The ACLU of Texas, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, and the national ACLU today sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and DHS officials on behalf of four immigrants detained in Conroe, Texas at the Montgomery Processing Center (MPC). The lawsuit demands that ICE comply with the Fifth Amendment and release the plaintiffs, all of whom are highly vulnerable to serious illness and death from the COVID-19 global pandemic. The suit follows news of an employee at the center who tested positive for the virus on March 23.
For the Love of the Game: Ballparks Across the U.S. To Celebrate the Dominican Republic’s Contribution to the Major League Baseball
The Dominican Republic Day at the Park series runs Aug. 29 - Sep. 26
To honor the passion and contribution of Dominican Republic to the sport of baseball, ballparks across the country will host Dominican Republic Day at the Park. Kicking-off Wednesday, August 29, at Yankee Stadium, the series will offer a salute to past and current Dominican players that have given so much to the game and helped make the sport what it is today.
Getting Mengaged: the hottest new trend. Tips for picking out men's engagement rings
Step aside, ladies, a new engagement trend is sweeping its way through the big cities: Men's engagement rings. While we always hear about picking out the perfect engagement rings for her, an engagement ring can be just as exciting to receive for men. Luckily, there are a few expert tips on how to pick the perfect ring for your man -- and a few different style suggestions to choose from.
Governor Abbott Appoints Ten to Texas Industrialized Building Code Council
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday appointed Stephen Shang and Roberto Lay-Su and reappointed Roland Brown, Scott McDonald, and Douglas Robinson to the Industrialized Building Code Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019. Additionally, he appointed Marcela Rhoads, Suzanne Arnold, and Brian Bailey and reappointed Randall Childers and W.F. “Dubb” Smith for terms set to expire on February 1, 2020. The council oversees the state program regulating industrialized housing and buildings.
American Express Presale Begins Wednesday, January 10; General On Sale Begins Tuesday, January 16
Global superstar Justin Timberlake announced today that he will make his highly anticipated return to the stage with The Man Of The Woods Tour. Produced by Live Nation Global Touring, Wright Entertainment Group, LBI Entertainment & Tennman Touring, the North American outing will kick off March 13 in Toronto and stop in 27 cities, ending in his hometown of Memphis on May 30. You can view the tour trailer here.
Warrants Served To Texas Democrats, But Holdout Continues
Officers of the Texas House of Representatives delivered civil arrest warrants for more than 50 absent Democrats on Wednesday as frustrated Republicans ratcheted up efforts to end a standoff over a sweeping elections bill that stretched into its 31st day.
