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Energy Lessons from the Recent Hurricanes
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma killed dozens of Americans and caused tens of billions of dollars in property damage. But there's one silver lining. The storms taught us three invaluable lessons about the U.S. energy market.
Dreading A Dental Visit? 5 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of It
Many people would just as soon avoid scheduling a dental appointment, unless an unbearable toothache lands them reluctantly in the dentist’s chair.
Is Your Business A Revolving Door? 10 Ways To Keep Your Best Employees
Employee retention and turnover are important terms to every business owner and leader. But sometimes the driving factors behind why employees leave aren’t fully grasped or addressed by leadership, and if that disconnect persists, the business suffers while some of the best employees beat a path to the door.
Jhené Aiko's Chilombo Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Album Chart, And #2 on the Billboard 200
Grammy®-nominated multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jhené Aiko scores the highest-selling album of her career as CHILOMBO debuts at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart, and #2 on the Billboard 200, on first week overall consumption of over 152,000 units. CHILOMBO ranks as the biggest album debut from a female R&B artist since Beyoncé’s Lemonade (April 2016).
Houston Used Car Prices Have Dropped 4.69% During the Pandemic
The uncertainty precipitated by COVID-19 has affected every sector of the economy, including the automotive industry. Car dealerships are experiencing sharp declines in used car sales, as much of the country still remains under lockdown. While used car sales have always been prone to fluctuations, data from the U.S. Census Bureau found that retail used car sales plummeted more than 20 percent year-over-year in March even before the full effects of stay-at-home orders were realized. The last time that used car sales fell so precipitously was at the onset of the Great Recession in 2008.
HCDE Learning Expert Says Summer Academic Loss Heightened by COVID-19 Learning Lag
Summer learning expert Dr. Lisa Caruthers concedes that traditional summer learning loss experienced by students will be amplified by COVID-19 learning lag. Other family issues come into play as summer 2020 approaches and the coronavirus continues to be a threat.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Announces $1 Million Product Donation to NAACP Empowerment Programs
Essential Items to be Sent to Black Communities in Need as a Result of COVID-19 and Recent Unrest
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) today announced a $1 million product donation to the NAACP Empowerment Programs. The donation will provide essential items to the organization and its charity partners, supporting Black communities impacted by COVID-19 and recent unrest across the U.S. The Company is making the donation as part of its recently launched Bringing Home Everywhere program, a $10 million plan that is providing essential home products to communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supreme Court: No Consequences for Police Who Destroy Home, Mistakenly Shoot 10-Year-Old Boy, or Sic Police Dog on Suspect Already Under Arrest
Despite growing calls to hold police accountable for using excessive force in non-threatening circumstances, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review any cases challenging the doctrine of “qualified immunity,” which shields police from liability for official wrongdoing.
What Parents Need To Know About The Proper Conditioning Of Their Pitcher
Pitchers are a special breed, and as such they require preparation that is quite different from other athletes.
Macy’s Honors American Heart Association's Go Red for Women® this February by Motivating Women to Get Active and Take Action Against Heart Disease
Macy’s to support Go Red for Women throughout February to raise funds and awareness to end heart disease and stroke in women
Macy’s and the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement have teamed up this February, American Heart Month, to raise awareness about the importance of physical activity to women’s overall health, and to provide easy, accessible tools and resources to inspire women to get active.
The American Cancer Society Partners with Houston Restaurants to Continue the Fight Against Cancer with the 4th Annual Corks and Forks Culinary Event
The American Cancer Society Partners with Houston Restaurants to Continue the Fight Against Cancer with the 4th Annual Corks and Forks Culinary Event on October 3rd, 2019.
The American Cancer Society announces their 4th Annual Houston Corks and Forks Event, which is expected to be the culinary event of the year. The event will be held at The Ballroom at Bayou Place on October 3rd, 2019 and will host guests from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
New policy proposal could save thousands of lives per year
Roughly 125,000 Americans will die this year as a result of not taking their medications. This phenomenon -- known as "medication non-adherence" is the cause of 10 percent of all hospitalizations nationwide. It also costs our health care system up to $289 billion annually.
How Taking Better Care Of Your Teeth Might Prolong Your Life
Having poor oral health doesn’t mean just cavities and gum disease.
Statistics show that an unhealthy mouth can substantially increase the risk of suffering major health problems, including heart disease, respiratory infections, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetic complications. In fact, seven of the 10 leading causes of death listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been linked to bacteria or inflammation in the oral cavity. Periodontal disease has also been associated with premature labor and a low birth-weight baby.
Protect biologic medicines in USMCA
Congress may soon vote on the "New NAFTA" -- the revamped trade deal to modernize 1980s-vintage rules that have done much to grow North American commerce. Mexico already ratified the pact. Canada is expected to do so imminently.
Amy Klobuchar raises $5.2 million for White House bid, campaign says
Sen. Amy Klobuchar raised more than $5.2 million in the first seven weeks of her presidential bid, the Minnesota Democrat's campaign announced Monday.
Half Price Books Hosts Peaceful Bones Book Signing by Vietnam War Veteran, Prominent Houston Doctor Samuel Axelrad, M.D.
Dr. Samuel Axelrad is a Houston author, retired urologist and Vietnam War veteran who recently published a memoir titled Peaceful Bones. Dr. Axelrad's memoir illustrates his time in Vietnam as an army surgeon during the Vietnam war where he finds himself helping not only American soldiers but hundreds of Vietnamese citizens both wounded and ill.
Library to Host Screening of “4 Little Girls” and Conversation with U.S. Sen. Doug Jones
Honoring African-American History Month, America’s Film Heritage and the Civil Rights Movement
The Library of Congress Feb. 27 will host an evening program about the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama. Librarian of Congress Carla D. Hayden will join United States Senator Doug Jones (AL) for a special conversation about this seminal and tragic event in civil rights history, followed by a screening of the Spike Lee documentary “4 Little Girls.”
CBCF 5th Executive Economic Summit in Houston - Dec 10-11, 2017
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) will be in Houston for their 5th Executive Economic Summit. Chairwoman Sheila Jackson Lee is hosting the distinguished delegation to discuss relevant economic issues, especially during this current post-Hurricane Harvey period. The focus and theme will be: “Economic Lessons Learned and the Role of Business in National Disaster Relief Efforts”.
35th Houston Auto Show Brings Biggest Vehicle Names to Clutch City
Jan. 24-28, 2018 at NRG Center
Texans don’t play it small, and neither is the Houston Auto Show in celebrating its 35th anniversary. More than 700 of the latest model year imports and domestic vehicles will cover the entire 700,000 square feet of the NRG Center January 24-28, 2018. Experience the anticipation of concept cars, the nostalgia of classics and ultra-luxuries, and test drive nearly 80 different vehicle models.
COVID-19 Continues to Cause Grief, High Stress and Spending Woes in Young Adults
We have a new norm in the United States: the majority of young adults between the ages of 18 to 34 — about 26.6 million — now live at home with their parents, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center.