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Lovell's Food For Thought - Racism & Health Inequities
Do We Really Want to Address Either? My Perception is NO
Thirty years ago I wrote my first NIH on addressing breast cancer in African American Women. In that grant I included a section on the impact of racism on outcomes. The grant was not score. In fact, I was told that it really was not reviewed. Ten years later I wrote an article for "The Scientist" entitled "Racism Has An Impact On Research And Health Care Policy." Around the same time, serving on the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Integration Panel, I asked this question - how many Black women needed to die before we really did anything to really address inequities. Guess who not involved back to serve? Today, Racism is now a topic as it relates to health. Let me just say, it has been a topic for years. The question I continue to ask is whether anyone(s) in significant leadership position be held accountable. Only then will we truly see progress.
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Jack in the Box Sells Qdoba Mexican Chain for $305 Million
Apollo Global Management is getting into the Mexican food business. The private equity firm, run by co-founder Leon Black, agreed to buy the struggling Qdoba chain from Jack in the Box Inc. for about $305 million in cash.
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Helpful Holiday Recipes for the Home Chef
With everything that goes into creating a full holiday menu for guests of different ages and palates, taking on that task can be a challenge for any host. However, simple recipes that please the masses can help make life easier for home chefs.
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Houston Bullet Train Moves Ahead with Completion of Federal Report
The Texas Bullet Train made a huge push forward Friday as federal regulators for the first time outlined a preferred route between North Texas and Houston, and identified passenger station locations, including one in rural Grimes County.
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‘Taste of Bellagio’ Debuts at The Buffet
The Buffet at Bellagio, known for its live-action stations and exceptional service, welcomes the addition of “Taste of Bellagio,” along with expanded offerings of decadent caviar, crab legs and more.
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Houston Named the No.1 Best Big City for New Graduates 2018
Houston, Texas has earned the title as the best big city for new grads, according to Onlinedegrees.com's data-driven analysis. The city jumped to the top of the ranking after being ranked third previously. Not only does it boast a diverse culture, but it is home to numerous Fortune 500 company headquarters and offers excellent potential for job growth in the future.
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Keep Austin Winged: Wingstop Expands Delivery Test to Austin Just In Time for The Holidays
The Wing Experts Now Operating Delivery Trials in Three Major U.S. Markets with DoorDash
Wingstop Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ:WING), the award-winning wing concept with more than 1,000 locations worldwide, announced today that it will expand delivery testing to Austin, Texas. Following the success of delivery tests in Las Vegas, Nev. and Chicago, Ill., Wingstop is building on its partnership with DoorDash, an on-demand delivery platform, as its exclusive delivery partner to bring Wingstop’s made-to-order, hand-sauced and tossed wings, fries and sides to customers throughout Austin.
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She Never Ate Her Lunch at School and Here's Why
She was quiet, completed all of her work on time, and followed the rules daily. Occasionally she laughed when the other children were being silly but at playtime she kept to herself. A pleasure to have in any classroom, teachers would love to duplicate her attitude towards learning.
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Winter Reading Program Sweet Reads at the Houston Public Library
December 20, 2017 – January 8, 2018
It’s the holiday season and sweet treats are all around! Kids can satisfy their sweet tooth with deliciously good reading over their winter break by joining the Houston Public Library’s (HPL) Winter Reading Program. If they read 10 minutes a day for 10 days they’ll earn a sweet prize.
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What's in the GOP's Final Tax Plan
On the heels of the House passing the Republican tax overhaul bill Tuesday afternoon on a party-line vote, the Senate followed suit early Wednesday morning, passing it with Republican votes only.
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Cardinal Bernard Law, Symbol of Church Sex Abuse Scandal, Dead at 86
Cardinal Bernard Law, the former Boston archbishop who resigned in disgrace during the church sex abuse scandal, has died, the Vatican has confirmed.
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Six Mind-body Tips for Less Holiday Stress
There's no denying the joys of the holidays, but with all the shopping, parties and family visits, it's easy to get overwhelmed by emotional and physical stressors. Trust me, I know the feeling!
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Around the World, Kids' Christmas Gifts Include KFC, Books and 'pooping logs'
Tiny tots, with their eyes all aglow, are now relishing -- or eagerly awaiting -- holiday celebrations around the world.
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Tax Passage Will Be Moment of Vindication for Ryan
When House Speaker Paul Ryan slams down the gavel to send a huge Republican tax bill to President Donald Trump on Wednesday, he will fulfill a lifetime's ambition of steering a generational economic reform into law.
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Senate Approves GOP Tax Plan, House to Revote Wednesday
In a vote in the early Wednesday morning hours, the Senate approved the final version of the first overhaul of the US tax code in more than 30 years, handing President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans their most significant legislative victory of 2017.
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Poll: Trump and GOP Never Intended to Strike a Bipartisan Tax Deal
As Republicans rush their tax bill to the House and Senate floors for a final round of votes, a new poll shows that Americans do not believe that the GOP, in crafting the controversial legislation, reached out in good faith to Democrats.
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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Has Monster Box Office Opening
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was a box office force this weekend. "The Last Jedi," the eighth installment in the "Star Wars" saga, premiered this weekend to the second-biggest opening ever in North America. It brought in an estimated $220 million, according to Disney.
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Mikaela Shiffrin Dominates Women's World Cup Skiing with Third Win
Her main target this season is the Winter Olympics, but Mikaela Shiffrin is proving a dominant force on the World Cup circuit with a third win since November.
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9 Spectacular Holiday Light Displays
It's that time of year when spots around the world are aglow in vibrant holiday light displays that dazzle and awe with millions of colored, twinkling bulbs.
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What the Train Derailment Felt Like
The way Charlie Heebner remembers it, being aboard the passenger train that hurtled off an overpass in Washington state Monday morning was "like being inside an exploding bomb."
