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Houston Area Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Partner to Paint the Town RED
In a Delta Day of Service Joint Founders Day
Houston, TX- On the shoulders of twenty-two collegiate women who, on the campus of Howard University, dared to live beyond limits, eight local chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will commemorate their legacy on January 13, 2018. It’s a rich history that continues to honor a commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, and service.
Abraham Mateo Receives His First Award Nomination in the United States for Best New Latin Artist
Following the international success of "Loco Enamorado", which has surpassed 230 million views to date, the cross-over collaboration on Pitbull's latest single, "Jungle", and the current hit single "Háblame Bajito" featuring 50 Cent and Austin Mahone, teen idol ABRAHAM MATEO continues an impressive streak, receiving his first award nomination in the United States. iHeartRadio Music Awards just announced their 2018 nominees, placing Abraham Mateo within the "Best New Latin Artist" category alongside among Karol G, Ozuna, Bad Bunny, and Danny Ocean.
3 Fitness Tips To Put The Boom Back In Baby Boomers In 2018
Baby boomers whose exercise routines have gone bust may be thinking about putting the boom – and a little sweat – back into their lives as they ponder New Year’s resolutions for 2018.
Shipt Grocery Delivery Expands With H-E-B Across Texas
Grocery delivery launches in Abilene, Brownsville, McAllen, Beaumont-Port Arthur and Midland/Odessa metro areas in Texas
Shipt, a leading online grocery marketplace, today announced that it will launch service in new markets across the state of Texas. Beginning January 18, 2018, Shipt will begin offering home delivery from H-E-B stores in Abilene, Brownsville, McAllen, the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area, and the Midland/Odessa metro area.
Nanotube Fibers in a Jiffy
Rice University lab makes short nanotube samples by hand to dramatically cut production time
The terms "handmade" and "high tech" are not commonly found in the same sentence, but they both apply to a Rice University method to quickly produce fibers from carbon nanotubes.
GMC Closes 2017 With Best Year-End Sales Since 2005
Premium Truck and SUV brand outperforms industry
GMC closed out a solid year of sales performance with a 3 percent increase in total sales year over year for 2017 and 1 percent increase in retail sales year over year. Additionally, the average transaction price (ATP) for GMC trucks and SUVs has steadily increased 35 percent over the last 10 years, from $32,600 in 2007 to $43,800 at the end of 2017, which is the highest in GMC U.S. retail history. GMC ended 2017 with a 54-day supply of inventory.
Enjoy a Romantic Escape this Valentine’s Day at Sofitel LA
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan your special day filled with romance and luxury. Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is offering the best options for all to enjoy, whether you are looking to spend the day with a loved one or just want to treat yourself.
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is Four Wheeler's 2018 Pickup Truck of the Year
Technology, standard off-road equipment and overall ability earn Chevrolet top honors
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has been named Pickup Truck of the Year by FOUR WHEELER, the world’s leading 4x4 authority since 1962.
Houston Police: Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5000 Paige
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 5000 Paige about 12:50 a.m. today (Jan. 11).
Southern California Mudslides: Hundreds Still Await Rescue; 15 Dead
A day after mudslides crushed several Southern California homes and left at least 15 people dead, rescuers faced a difficult task Wednesday as hundreds of people remain cut off by debris in one neighborhood and others are still missing, officials said.
Toyota to Introduce Amazon Alexa in Its Vehicles
Toyota announced today it will introduce Amazon Alexa, Amazon's intelligent cloud based voice service, within select Toyota and Lexus vehicles with Toyota Entune 3.0 App Suite and Lexus Enform App Suite 2.0 in 2018. Additional models will be available in 2019. This feature will allow Toyota and Lexus customers in the United States to interact with Alexa in the car.
Cannabis Taxes Could Generate $132 Billion, Create 1.1 Million Jobs by 2025
New Frontier Data, the authority in data, analytics, and business intelligence for the cannabis industry, released a new study, Cannabis In the U.S. Economy: Jobs, Growth and Tax Revenue, examining what full adult use legalization of cannabis could generate in terms of federal tax revenue and jobs for the United States economy. New Frontier Data forecasts that cannabis has the potential to create cumulatively $131.8 billion in federal tax revenue and 1.1 million new jobs by 2025.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Republican Tax Reform – An Instant Success!
Finally, our Congress was able to move a significant form of law. It took a great while with immense controversy and debate. Congress, or should I say the Republican portion of Congress passed the long overdue tax reform. It is incredible that not one Democrat voted for the legislation. Apparently, the Dems have become out of touch with mainstream America. Who doesn’t want a tax decrease? Unbelievably the Democratic members of Capitol Hill refused to support such an attractive peace of legislation. What happened after it was passed and signed by President Trump? It was like the economical gates of “Heaven” opening to the joy of all Americans.
Lone Star College-Conroe Center Builds and Donates Furniture for Fire Training Facility
Welding students at Lone Star College-Conroe Center designed and built prop furniture and a prop appliance for the new seven-story City of Conroe Fire Training Facility. Students made a bed, table, chairs, sofa, coffee table, end tables and a refrigerator out of scrap metal. The donated props will help fire fighters learn how to search and maneuver around obstacles during fires.
Black-Owned Tech Firm Sues Kaiser Permanente Over Patent Infringement
Better Life Technologies Group, Inc., a small African-American technology company focusing on wireless wearable technologies, has sued Kaiser Permanente for $50 million, claiming the medical giant stole its trade secrets on wearable medical devices and shared them with its competitors which in its view may have contributed to the birth of a $30 billion dollar industry which focuses on wireless-wearable wellness communications between physicians and patients. Better Life’s issued patent US 8,659,432 B2 covers human monitoring in aquatic environments and patient monitoring applications in hospitals and homes.
Toyota Launches New Mobility Ecosystem and Concept Vehicle at 2018 CES
e-Palette Alliance will leverage Toyota’s Global Mobility Services Platform to develop advanced vehicle and related mobility services for business applications
Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda today announced a new mobility service business alliance and e-Palette Concept Vehicle designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications.
Civil Rights, Housing, and Community Development Organizations Urge HUD to Maintain Critical Fair Housing Tool
Seventy-six national civil rights, faith-based, affordable housing, and other organizations have voiced their strong opposition to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s sudden decision to effectively suspend the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) regulation.
New CRL Research: For-Profit Colleges Promise But Seldom Deliver Gainful Employment
Mounting student debt is a nagging problem for most families these days. As the cost of higher education rises, borrowing to cover those costs often becomes a family concern across multiple generations including the student, parents, and even grandparents or other relatives.
New Year, New Family Habits
Simple ideas to make healthy eating easier
When your family is transitioning back into a regular routine in the new year, it’s the perfect time to recommit to healthy eating habits throughout the day. Getting the whole family on board may be easier than you think – just keep the focus on flavor and fun.
Motown Museum Receives $500,000 Donation From Hudson-Webber Foundation for Expansion
The vision of an expanded space for the world famous Motown Museum is closer to fruition with the donation of $500,000 from the Hudson-Webber Foundation, Business Insider reported.
