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GUESTS: Greater Dallas Area Youth ages 13-17

W HERE: The Legacy Center at Concord Church

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W HEN: Saturday, December 20, 2014

8:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. www.theheadsupfoundation.org WEBSITE: On Saturday December 20, 2014, the Heads Up! Foundation and our coalition of community partners will host the Inaugural Youth Empowerment Summit, a half-day conference for Dallas area teens ages 13-17, created to inspire and empower our future leaders of tomorrow. Attendees will participate in interactive workshops that are inspired by motivational speakers, and will participate in a variety of engaging and inspiring teen-led activities. Event participants include professional athletes, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and other community leaders presenting on a wide range of relevant topics. Summit format includes small group / panel discussions, hands-on learning experiences, and breakout sessions designed to provide a unique educational experience where participants can develop the skills necessary to reach their full potential in life. Summit topics include: Time M anagement, M oney M anagement, College & Career Prep, Developing Healthy Relationships, Character Development, Goal Setting, Volunteerism and Community Service, The Police & You and M uch M ore! For more information and to pre-register, contact us at [email protected] Pre-Registration is Strongly Encouraged See You at The Summit!

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Life...During this time of year we often reflect on those who have transitioned. As I sat listening to Rev. Michael Bowie of St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church, at the

celebration of life for my old friend Wallace Faggett’s mother, Mrs. Eula Faggett, he shared something personal, and I realized that we all had something in common: this would be the first Christmas/Kwanzaa holiday season that we each wouldn’t share with our mothers.

In the past year, we had all sat through similar celebrations and they aren’t easy. If you are fortunate, as I was and clearly as Wallace was as he talked about his mother; we have some wonderful memories to focus on when we start to pick up the phone to call her or have a thought about something we need to tell her, only to realize she’s not here -- but really she is!

Rather than dwell on sad thoughts, I began to reflect on some of the many holidays we shared. My mother loved to give gifts. She derived so much pleasure from giving -- and yes, she was that friend who would bake fruitcakes for her friends-- since the 1970s, that I can recall. She loved the song, “Please Come Home for Christmas.”

I also thought about the many other people who I know who are also members of this “club.” It was a club I never wanted to join and each day I have to face the realization. This year began with me hearing that Flavor Flav received word that his mother had died on New Year’s Eve. He and I had

talked the day before while he and the rest of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rap group Public Enemy was in Dallas for a show. And there are so many other deaths I heard of this year, which I received with a heavy heart. At Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, I said a quick prayer for Wallace and his family. I promised myself that when I talked to him I wouldn’t say, “she’s in a better place,” “time will heal all wounds,” “this too shall pass,” or, you get the picture. I wonder if folks who make those statements realize that they are sometimes so close to a beatdown-- that their words are not comforting. For me, those words didn’t ease the pain or feeling of loss as I try to switch thoughts to a positive space, away from the emptiness that occurs when thinking of the woman who pushed me out into the world and prayed for my safety because looking back, there had to be some serious praying going on at times. All kind of reports are released about this being a depressing time of year and how you can cope. That’s when I thought about one of my mentees, Ashley Clark Stewart, who this year gave birth to a handsome baby boy, Charles III, and I smiled.

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By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – On Saturday, thousands of Americans across the country registered their objection to police officers not being held accountable after killing unarmed citizens, many of them Blacks, by mounting massive demonstrations and rallies, the main one held here in the nation’s capital.

Organized by major civil rights organizations, the goal of the protest was to demand federal intervention in state prosecutorial systems that have failed to indict anyone in the police killings of victims such as Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Aiyana Stanley-Jones, and Pearlie Golden.

“We must have this nation deal with the fact that just like 50 years ago, the states have taken a position to rob the human rights and civil rights of citizens with states rights-protected laws,” said Al Sharpton, the rally’s chief organizer.

The demands by Sharpton included: expanding the powers for the Justice Department to investigate state prosecution procedures; national legislation to lower the threshold for grand jury indictments of police officers; and independent special prosecutors to examine potential cases of police brutality or misconduct.

The march drew a multiracial, intergenerational sea of sign-toting citizens from all over the nation. Wanda Sharif, from Beaumont, Texas, had already been in Washington to help care for her grandchild, but extended her visit to attend the march.

The grandmother of seven recalled marching with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 11 years old, and attending all-White schools until enrolling at Spelman College in Atlanta.

“I’ve been doing this for three generations. I have to be here to document for my grandchildren, so they know I was here,” she says. “It’s important that everybody sees – not just America, but the whole world should see that we have not made all the progress and accomplished all that we thought we did. More and more eyes are opening. We’re still fighting for the same things we were fighting for in the ‘60s.”

Washington D.C. residents Albert and Andrea Elliott brought their 12-year-old grandson, Jeremiah, to use the march as a teachable moment. “I brought my grandson to his first march so he understands that what he is doing is right. We’re teaching him solidarity…and that he can speak up and be nonviolent without being afraid,” she says. “We as a people have to stick together and be more involved…. We have to go to the source, where the laws are made, to put our foot on their necks.”

As they planned their attendance, Jeremiah asked about previous civil rights demonstrations, police violence, and tear gas. “It’s not fair to kill Black people because you have the power and authority to do stuff like this that we can’t,” he says of his personal reasons for attending. “I don’t think it’s fair to kill Black people for no reason.”

University of Maryland students and Divine Nine fraternity members Marcus Davis, Justin Ferguson, and Akiel Pyant carried a “Black Lives Matter” banner.

“I’m here because I’m concerned about the future. If our grandparents went through this, and we’re going through this, Lord only knows what my grandchildren will go through,” says Davis, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

The light police presence blocked traffic and generally stayed out of the way as the loud but peaceful processional traveled six blocks to the main stage at the foot of the Capitol’s front lawn. Both national and international media were present, as well as union organizations, Black Greek letter organizations, civic and grassroots organizations, student groups, and families. Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ and ‘What’s Happening

Brother’ met the marchers as they arrived at the main stage, where media trucks, government Suburbans, and a stilted press box overflowing with photographers flanked the crowds.

With the Capitol as a backdrop, the main stage featured a lineup of speakers including Representative Al Green (D-Texas), Newark, N.J. Mayor, Ras Baraka, Howard University Student Association President, Leighton Watson, and more.

Activist and radio host, Joe “The Black Eagle” Madison served as master of ceremonies. The lineup also featured the unexpected addition of a young contingent of Ferguson, Mo. protesters. At the gathering point before the march, where a different set of speakers addressed the crowd, about 15 members of the ad-hoc D.C. Ferguson group occupied the stage area, using chants and bullhorns to call attention to the fact that Ferguson protesters had not been invited as partners.

The group has been demonstrating since August, and was responsible for shutting down I-395 in protest last month. Two DC Ferguson members and one Ferguson native and protester bypassed security and took to the stage. Security attempted to remove them without force.

As the NAN speaker at the podium tried to speak over the commotion with calls for “respect for one another” and unity, Erika Totten, one of the D.C. Ferguson members onstage, used a bullhorn to say, “They have been out there for more than 100 days.” After several minutes of heated exchange onstage between the contingent and several National Action Network organizers,

the organizers allowed Totten to speak at the podium.

She spoke very briefly then passed the microphone to St. Louis native and Ferguson protester, Johnetta Elzie. “I’ve been in Ferguson for 127 days. I got shot one time with a rubber bullet standing on my neighborhood street. I’ve been tear gassed nine times in a neighborhood where I pay taxes, because I decided to exercise my First Amendment rights and go protest for the death of Mike Brown,” Elzie said. “This movement was started by the young people. We started this. It should be young people all over this stage.” Afterward, an NAN representative approached the group and spoke to Totten about building an alliance. At the main stage after the march, Rep. Green, Madison, and Sharpton addressed the discord between youth and grassroots actions, and those organized by civil rights leaders. “We who are a little older, a little grayer, are proud of the young people speaking out,” said Madison, referring to youth protesters as young John Lewises and Fannie Lou Hamer, two civil rights legends.

Green echoed similar statements, adding that elders were not here to lead, but to “get out of the way.” Sharpton added, “We don’t all agree with each other. We don’t all have the same tactics. But we all have the same goal, and that is equal protection under the law. This is not a Black march, or a White march…it is an American march for the rights of all American people.”

The Washington march was also the only one attended by the families of well-known unarmed Black male victims: Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Akai Gurley, Tamir Rice, John Crawford III, Lavar Jones, Cory Ball Jr., Trayvon Martin, and Amadou Diallo.

All of the families were given time to speak. “We’ve been here so many times. I know in 2000, when the four White officers were acquitted of killing my son, of all charges, I thought the world was ending,” said Kadiatou Diallo. Her unarmed son Amadou Diallo was shot 41 times by four New York Police Department officers in 1999.

“…We said stop police brutality then. And today, 16 years later, we’re here demanding the same thing.”

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By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Prescription drug abuse has become a major public health issue in our country.

According to Trust for America, a Washington, D.C. based research organization, deaths in America related to drug abuse are greater than those that result from the use of illegal substances such as heroin and cocaine combined.

The abuse of prescription drugs results in a loss of $53 billion annually in medical costs, lost productivity and criminal justice costs, according to a report by Trust for America.

The highly-regarded group states that only one of ten Americans with a drug abuse problem receives any type of treatment for their illness.

Deaths from the use of prescribed drugs have risen significantly during the past twenty years, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Most of these deaths were the result of the misuse of substances that were prescribed by licensed health professionals.

Males were 60 percent more likely to die from the use of prescription drugs than women, according to data from the CDC. People between the ages of 45 and 50 experienced a higher death rate than any other age group, the data stated.

In one of its reports, the agency states that in 2012, 53 percent of all drug overdose deaths in our country were caused by drugs that were prescribed legally.

A major problem, according to many health officials, is the over-

prescription and use of painkillers that contain potentially addictive narcotics. A growing number of medical experts believe that such pain killers should not be available to patients because of their potential for abuse. Officials at the U.S. Drug

Enforcement Administration in Dallas describe the abuse of prescription drugs as a “major concern.” The federal officials are alarmed at the increase in the number of deaths caused by prescription drugs.

Throughout our state and our country, health care experts and patient advocate groups have demanded that doctors become

more vigilant in prescribing pain relievers, suggesting that they not prescribe potentially addictive medications.

States such as Texas have gotten involved in the battle against addictive drugs and their overuse.

The state has an online drug monitoring program that allows doctors and pharmacists to view the drug histories of their patients. The program has helped to curve some abuse.

Many of us know people who are taking prescription drugs that are potentially addictive. In our homes and in our neighborhoods we must increase awareness regarding the harm that can be caused by the improper use of these substances.

We owe this much to those that are close to us, and to others who are members of our larger communities.

JOHNSON: America’s fatal “legal drug”

Eddie Bernice Johnson represents Texas’ 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. She is the !rst registered nurse elected to the US Congress.

by Justine SanFilippo, MS, CHC

The holidays are here, which means that magical elves will bring goodies and unhealthy treats to the office. Cookies, candy, fresh-baked goods, chocolate, candy canes, and everything in-between. How do you resist temptation and not eat what you see in the break room when it’s there every day from now until New Year’s Eve? Follow these 10 simple tips to get through the holidays and still "t into your pants on New Year’s Day.

Move the goodies out of your line of vision. Whatever is in your line of vision, you will be more tempted to eat. Depending on your work situation and where your desk is located, can you move the candy bowl out of sight? Or at least out of arm’s length? Rather than the latest gift basket sitting front and center on the conference room table, can it be put in the refrigerator or behind a closed cupboard? Ask your coworkers and see what makes sense. Chances are they don’t want to overindulge either and will appreciate someone taking action. Don’t skip meals. When a person’s blood sugar drops, sweets and other goodies look the most tempting. The body is looking for quick energy in the form of sugar because it can process it the fastest. Low blood sugar usually happens if a person skips meals or waits too long between meals to eat. If you

make a point to eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, and healthy snacks in-between, then you’ll be able to maintain more constant blood sugar levels and you won’t be as tempted by the sweets.

Bring healthy snacks to work. Being prepared is everything when it comes to maintaining your waistline. The easiest way to be prepared at the office is to have healthy snacks on hand! Aim for unsalted or raw nuts, fruit, hummus and veggies, healthy protein bars, string cheese, or even a sliced apple with a tablespoon of organic peanut butter or almond butter. Yum!

Drink water before you head to the cookie table. Sometimes if a person feels hungry, they’re actually thirsty. If the cookies are calling your name, drink a glass of water "rst and see how you feel. If afterwards they’re still calling your name, have just ½ or 1 cookie to get the craving out of the way and call it a day.

Brush your teeth. Sometimes we crave something just to change the taste in our mouth. Bring a toothbrush and toothpaste to work and keep in in your purse or in your desk drawer. Brush your teeth after lunch or whenever you feel you need a little refresher, and

you’ll crave less unhealthy treats. Plus, who wants to put sugary food on freshly cleaned teeth?

If you need to give in to a craving, just have one. We all have cravings and sometimes those cravings mean something. For example, cravings for sweets can sometimes be because a person didn’t get enough sleep, they haven’t eaten enough protein, or they’ve waited too long in-between meals. Sometimes we crave something because of the nostalgia of it. For me, it’s eating peanut butter blossoms at Christmastime as a kid with the Hershey’s kiss in the center.

If you are craving a holiday treat, "rst take a moment to think of why? Are you truly hungry? Or did you skip lunch, so the brownies in the conference room seem extra tempting? Then if you are still craving it, have just one to satisfy the craving. Usually the 2nd or 3rd brownie, cookie or piece of candy isn’t nearly as satisfying as the "rst one, so just stick to one and leave the rest alone.

Give food away. Just because goodie baskets show up at the office doesn’t mean they need to stay there. Walk around to the coworkers and see if anyone would like to take some food home with them!

Count it. One of the easiest ways to maintain your waistline during the holidays is to track what you eat. There are many apps now available, or you can just use a good ol’ pen and a piece of paper. If you write down everything you eat or drink and see that you have room in your calorie range for a little treat, then have it and enjoy it! Keep up your exercise routine. Burning more calories than you eat is essential to keep a healthy waistline. Aim to "t in 30 minutes of exercise a day, even if it’s broken up into 15 minute increments. Also, with exercise, it’s important to do what you enjoy! That’s the best way you’ll stick to it. So, decide if you like to walk by yourself, with a buddy, take a class, workout at home, or use an exercise DVD.

Have an accountability partner. An accountability partner could be in the form of an app that helps you track your food an exercise, a family or friend, or even a health coach, nutritionist or personal trainer. If you have someone or something to report to, you are less likely to indulge.

Justine SanFilippo is a nutritionist, a certi!ed health coach and personal trainer, and author of the book Lose Your Inches Without Losing Your Mind! – 10 Simple Weeks to a Slimmer Waistline and a Healthier You. Visit her website at www.happyhealthypeople.com for a free chapter and other free tips of how to lose your inches. Her book is also available on Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com in paperback and digital form.

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ATLANTA ––Cricket Wireless has announced Russell Hicks, founder of Ebony Suns Enterprises in Philadelphia as the grand prize winner of its Cricket Community Stars: Salute to Solopreneurs contest. Launched in October of 2014, the contest recognizes solo entrepreneurs who make it a priority to provide positive contributions to the community. “We are pleased to recognize Russell Hicks as the first Cricket Community Star and congratulate the other finalists who are committed to building both their brand and community,” says Jermaine Spight, Senior Public Relat ions Manager, Cricket Wireless. “Cricket Wireless is a community brand that supports organizations making a difference in the neighborhoods where our customers live, work and play.”

Through Ebony Suns Enterprises, Hicks provides sus ta inable business consulting to individuals and organizations, and actively contributes to the community by mentoring urban youth and creating social entrepreneurship programs. He currently works with more than 75 young entrepreneurs through various green industry sectors including eco-tourism, sustainable real estate, organic apparel design and merchandising. As grand prize winner, Hicks will receive $5,000, and one year of c o m p l i m e n t a r y s e r v i c e o n Cricket’s reliable, nationwide 4G LTE network. Finalists Zondra Hughes, founder of Six Brown Chicks, and Michael Ferrera, founder of Michael Ferrera Custom Clothing were awarded 2nd- and 3rd-place

p r i z e p a c k a g e s a n d w i l l respectively receive $2,500 and six months of complimentary service, and $1,000 and three months of complimentary service from Cricket. Additionally, Hicks, Hughes and Ferrera will each receive a Samsung Galaxy S® 5 courtesy of Samsung Telecommunications America. The Samsung Galaxy S 5 delivers simplified control and experiences on a brilliant 5.1-inch display, a 16 megapixel rear- facing camera, lightning fast data connections, and health and wellness monitoring to help solopreneurs stay connected to their world, community, friends and family at home or on the go. “Samsung is proud to join Cricket Wireless in recognizing true community stars,” says Steven Schultz, National Sales Manager,

Samsung Telecommunications America. “We hope that the Samsung Galaxy S 5 devices help these entrepreneurs stay connected in business and with their communities.” The Cricket Community Stars: Salute to Solopreneurs contest was open to residents of Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, H o u s t o n , L o s A n g e l e s , Philadelphia and Washington D.C. All entries were reviewed and evaluated by Cricket before being narrowed down to three finalists who recorded video entries which were uploaded to the Cricket YouTube channel for further social media engagement. Finally, a panel of judges reviewed the finalists’ entries and chose Cricket’s 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-place winners.

Russell Hicks of Ebony Suns Enterprises named winner of Salute to Solopreneurs

Russell Hicks (center) of Ebony Suns Enterprises is named 1st-place winner in the Cricket Community Stars: Salute to Solopreneurs contest. Hicks is joined by Cricket store staff and supporter Jon McKay during a Small Business Saturday celebration.



In MemoriamEula Mae Caldwell

Faggett

November 1, 1924 - December 11, 2014

Eula Mae (Caldwell) Faggett was born to Lafayette and Evelyn Caldwell in Rodessa, Louisiana on November 1, 1924. She was the first born of five: William, Cleve, Ernestine and Fredonia.

Eula attended public school in Marshall, TX and graduated from the Hurd Beauty College in Marshall, and was the proud owner of two hair salons.

She met and married Edison Faggett and to this union four children were born: Phyllis, Willie, Wallace and Bervin.

Eula had a passion for helping those in need. It was only fitting that she pursued a career in nursing, along with her mother, sister and one of her brothers. After moving to Dallas, she became a private duty nurse.

While in Marshall, she attended Mt. Zion Spiritual Church. After settling in Dallas, she attended various churches and was a devoted member of Ervay Cedar Baptist Church. She later united with Greater Mt. Sinai, where she served as President of the Women’s Auxiliary Mission for over 20 years and prepared meals in the church kitchen.

Eula is preceded in death by her parents, Lafayette and Evelyn Caldwell -- two brothers, William and Cleve, and three children Phyllis Holmes, Willie and Bervin Faggett.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her son Wallace (Edna), Sisters Ernestine and Fredonia; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; special friends Mrs. Cynthia Harris, Mrs. Marjorie Jones, Mrs. Lettie McCullough, Mrs. Marie Blair, Adjoaidaisa “Isha” Hall, Nauzarus Miller, Todd Wordlaw (Little Man) and a host of relatives and friends.

Hol iday par t ie s , sounds o f merr y music, festive foods and decorated homes a re a we lcome scene dur ing the Christmas season, but for many, it can be a stark reality of the physical absence of a loved one due to death.

Statistics reveal that from Thanksgiving to New Years, the rate of suicide, homicide and other types of deaths peak to its’ highest.

It is the time of year where those who are spending their first holidays without that special loved one struggle the most.

The moment of comfor t and consolation for families should not stop at the s i te o f the interment, but there are stages and phases to grief, and the holiday season is a significant phase.

Over the 100 years of Black and Cla rk funera l home taking care of families with excellence, we know a little something about grief.

We would like to recommend some Holiday Grief Nuggets that can help you and your family continue to focus on the celebration of your loved one’s life, even during this difficult holiday season.

Keep the party going. As hard as it may be, keep the party going by remembering the special nuisances and uniqueness of the loved one who is physically not present this Holiday Season.

This is the time to create new memories so that the legacy of life lives on. Plan a special event where everyone brings a picture and tells their favorite story about them.

Keep your Fa i th s t rong . Wri te a spec ia l p rayer acknowledging their legacy while having a cand le l i ght ing ceremony.

As a family, make a decision to worship

together on a certain day. This is great way to keep children involved and understanding that Faith is an important part to the grieving process.

Keep the Legacy Alive. It is important to get input from family and friends so that e ver yone wi l l fee l inc luded in celebrations.

I n v o l v e Children in ser-v ice oppor-tun i t ie s that their loved one wa s or may ha ve been p a s s i o n a t e about.

In l i eu o f shopping for gifts, consider g iv ing legacy gifts to others.

Establish legacy traditions like

se r v ing a t a homeless shelter, or donating coats to needy children and families in the name of your loved ones or by donating to another grieving family who may be in the beginning of the grief cycle.

This is also a very healthy way for children to learn to live a life of service while remaining connected to the legacy of their loved one.

At the end of the day, holidays can hurt – but if looked at from a perspective of faith, you will make it through.

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When?! January 10, 2015 – February 28, 2015 (Select Saturdays only)!Where?! The University of Texas at Dallas!Cost?! FREE!!How?! Please visit www.dstndsa.org for application!

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Resume: [email protected], (214) 514-9553 or

The Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce has a professional office space(s) available for lease at

1001 N. Bishop Ave.

OFFICE SPACE INCLUDES:Conference Room Meeting SpaceKitchen/ BreakRoomWiFiMaid ServiceReceptionistParking LotAnd more!

EXECUTIVE SUITE: (Approx. 7'4"x9'x7")$450/mo.

Call 214.943.4567 ext. 13 for more information!



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Kick o! the New Year with a New Look for

Your O"ce!Bring art into the everyday items in your home or o!ce, and help support local artists while displaying amazing style—with KESS Inhouse!No more staring at a drab cubicle desk, cookie-cutter dorm study space or monotone home

o!ce! With KESS Inhouse unique, vibrant and colorful desk mats you’ll have a space that beautifully re"ects you! KESS Inhouse is known for their awesome products that feature real art on everyday items such as home décor and pet products. Their connection to the artist community is unique and sets them apart in the home décor industry. Each and every product that is sold gives a royalty back to the artist that worked on the design, making them a company that is giving back and providing a line of products that are always evolving to their customer’s desires. In fact, at KESS Inhouse, there are well over 4500 pieces of art to choose from and every single piece

has an artist behind it that KESS gives a portion of each sale to. If their art is featured on a sold product, that artist bene#ts. It’s the KESS way—and the desk mat is no exception! Made from soft neoprene material, these fashionable mats create a skid-free desk area that is comfortable to work on, easy to clean and boosts inspiration with original artwork. The perfect size for any desktop, they are also machine washable and come in a multitude of artistic stylings. Featuring the quality artworks many have come to know and love from KESS Inhouse, there is Desk Mat for absolutely every taste and every o!ce décor.www.kessinhouse.com

Make Your New Year’s Resolution to Slim

Down…Your Wallet!

Wojo Wallet is the perfect way to carry only what you need and eliminate the temptation of using multiple credit cards. Studies show if you want to spend less, you should carry only the one or two essential

cards you need to use. Start the New Year with a slimmer wallet and fatter bank account with Wojo Wallet! Wojo Wallet is extremely versatile and can go anywhere you do—even when participating in your favorite sports activity! Plus, it can "oat, making it easy to keep track of when swimming or sur#ng. No matter where you are headed, with Wojo Wallet at your side, you can be active without the extra hindrance and shop without a heavy purse bulky back pocket! Wojo Wallet is made from easy to clean silicone and neoprene, so you never have to worry about it getting grungy while you work out. Wojo Wallet easily follows you from day to night, and is the only wallet you need when heading out for an evening on the town. Slip your ID, cards, and some cash into your Wojo and know that your items will be safely stowed in your pocket or a small clutch, without all the bulk of a big wallet or having to carry a large bag! Wojo Wallet makes the perfect stocking stu$er for the adventurer, #tness lover or budgeter in your life. Preload the Wojo Wallet with a gift card for an extra special gift that is sure to be a hit this season! Wojo Wallet is available in four trendy colors, so there is a Wojo for everyone! And, at only $12.95 each, you can get one for every person on your shopping list! www.wojowallet.com

Beacon Audio’s “The Blazar”

Beacon Audio is one of less than 20 companies chosen for the launch of eBay’s Innovators

Collective. eBay marketing and SEO teams have hand-picked products they believe to be at the forefront of innovation and design for the Innovators Collective, the retailer’s newest category. Beacon Audio is proud to have The Blazar counted among eBay’s exclusive list of unique lifestyle, electronic, and tech products. Impressed with Beacon Audio’s products and overall brand image, eBay selected The Blazar to show why the Salt Lake City company is an emerging name in the Bluetooth speaker market. The partnership between eBay and Beacon Audio will connect new customers to this young brand and their market-unique product. The Blazar is the perfect blend of power and portability. 360-degree sound projects from this lightweight speaker that #ts in the palm of your hand. A single Blazar will #ll your home or o!ce with high quality audio. And, this speaker stands apart with its ability to provide true stereo sound when wirelessly paired with an additional Blazar. The single-piece aluminum design of either the Deep Graphite or Silver Aluminum Blazar brings an unparalleled level of sophistication to your listening experience. Beacon Audio believes listening to music is an emotional experience. To them, sharing music is more than just sharing a song; it’s sharing your soul. This connection provides the catalyst for some of life’s most memorable moments. Whether it’s the thrill of a rooftop party or the

intimacy of a sunrise, Beacon Audio’s mission is to enable you to become immersed in the moment. Wherever, whenever, and however the feeling strikes you, Beacon’s portable Bluetooth speakers will stream the soundtrack to your life. Since the company’s conception in 2011, they’ve continued to #nd new ways of bringing together the latest in technology and forward-thinking design. By creating premium products without the premium price tag, Beacon Audio has enabled consumers to live out the company’s core belief: Music shouldn’t simply be heard; it should be experienced.www.theblazar.com

Spring Forward with Your Customizable

Travel Backpack!Travel can be fun and easy with the right gear. With AttachaPack customizable and buildable backpacks, you not only have convenient storage for all of those travel essentials, but the ability to switch out pockets, accessories, colors and patterns for a fresh look for every destination! With customizable pockets that can be easily zipped on and o$, often accessed items like wallets and phones can be easily reached while bulky items stay secure in the larger compartment.Get ready for cool customization and amazing designs that re"ect any personal style with AttachaPack—The amazing customizable backpack that lets YOU design your own look and change it up again depending on your mood,

Mocca Cosmetics

HOLIDAY GIFT

GIVINGGi!s for the entire family

Kena and Eboneke are building an empire with quality products at a!ordable prices. Mocca Cosmetics is based in Southwest Center Mall. "e ladies are deeply entrenched in the community and also provides classes for its consultants. Customers are able to do something that they are not doing when supporting many other companies -- supporting businesses that support our communities.

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backpack is not only customizable, but buildable, o!ering di!erent pockets, pouches and fun accessories that can be easily attached and detached for a personalized look that can change with a simple zip. It’s simple! Simply choose a backpack style, pick pocket(s) color or design pattern, zip onto the backpack and enjoy a one-of-a-kind bag designed by you. AttachaPack is the ultimate in fun, fashion and function! Personal style meets smart simplicity with the AttachaPack’s Henley backpack. With a roomy main compartment and detachable medium-sized front pocket, Henley carries personal items and travel essentials fashionably and with comfort. Plus, with a simple zip, the front pocket can switched out for a di!erent look any time—it’s like having new backpack with every pocket switch and every new destination! www.attachapack.com

Express Your Love Through the Gift of Lasting Memories:

Keep life’s small moments and big events forever recorded and preserve them for generations to come with Ten Year Journal — Memoir Journals that record up to 11 years of your life. Of all your moments and memories, how many have you forgotten? Ten Year Journal provides the unique experience of putting actual pen to actual paper to create a permanent and tangible memoir. Unlike other journals that leave writers staring at a blank page, Ten Year Journal includes dated and lined pages with room to record feelings, special moments, books read, what was eaten that day, local weather, world events or whatever happening stands out—the writer is only limited by their own imagination! A perfect gift for newlyweds to record the "rst decade of marriage, world travelers, valentines, or anyone that loves to journal, Ten Year Journal is an intimate and unique way to cherish memories. With its beautifully bound leather cover, it will quickly become a treasured hobby. Plus, with spring baby showers around the corner, it makes a great gift for new parents to treasure the "rst ten years of a child’s life. With Journal 10 Ten Year Journal, just a few scribbled sentences a day will become a decade of memories and observations that can be held in your hands. What fun to look back and see what happened a year ago today! Plus, Ten Year Journal doesn’t just provide daily entries but special pages for long-range planning, monthly overviews, address and phone numbers, special dates, extended entries and more! It’s like a journal, planner and contacts book in one! Not only is journaling a great way to preserve your thoughts and experiences from 2015 and beyond, but it can also have daily health bene"ts as well. Journaling is often used to help calm thoughts and bring stress levels down while helping to problem solve or clarify thoughts on a complicated issue. Plus, because Ten Year Journal o!ers small, dated entry spaces, the intimidation

sometimes brought on by a blank page vanishes with dedicated space that provides enough room to write down daily thoughts without the need for an entire blank page. Inspired by a Japanese product brought to the United States by Masayo Koshiyama in 1994, Ten Year Journal is the only journal o!ering 11 years of entries (so that owners may start at any time within the "rst year and still get an entire decade) and remains a strong seller among those buying for a second time. Ten Year Journal believes in the power and intimacy of the hand-written memoir and dedicated to providing high-quality, expertly bound and beautiful journals that are not only fun and meaningful to use, but a!ordable as well. www.journalten.com

Sparkle and Shine This Holiday Season

or Spring Ahead with Bio Seaweed Gel!

The holidays are here, and along with the festivities usually come lots of parties and chances to get all dolled up. Why not spruce up that Little Black Dress this season with some sparkle and shine from Bio Seaweed Gel? Bio

Seaweed Gel is the only healthy gel nail polish on the market, and with over 114 colors to choose from, there is a shade for every occasion. Did you know that most gel nail polishes contain really nasty ingredients that can be harmful to your health? Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, BHA and other solvents make gel polish a fairly toxic product. Those ingredients used to be unavoidable for those who wanted beautiful gel nails, but now with Bio Seaweed Gel, not only do you avoid those harmful chemicals, but their polish is actually GOOD for your nails! Bio Seaweed Gel is also the only gel polish on the market that can cure in the sun! No need for expensive equipment and UV lights, just take your pretty nails outside and let Bio Seaweed’s revolutionary SolarCure Technology take action! This season, when you are looking for the perfect nail polish to accentuate your style as you ring in the New Year, check out the line of sparkle and shine shades of Unity All-in-One Colour Gel Polish by Bio Seaweed Gel. A base coat, color and topcoat all combined, one bottle is all you need for over 50 applications! If you want something in a rich sparkle red, check out 165 Ruby, or maybe you want something with a little more bling like 233 Diamond VIP. When you are out checking out twinkling holiday lights, what better shade to match the occasion than 168 Twinkle. As the holidays come to a close it will be time to shed those winter blues and look ahead to spring! Along with springtime sunshine will come lighter clothes, open toe shoes and beautiful, soft shades of Bio Seaweed Gel to give you the perfect manicure and pedicure this season! With many gorgeous springtime shades to choose from like 172 To!ee, 242 Pink Sky, and 219 Pink-a-boo just to name a few, Bio Seaweed Gel has you covered for every season! Bio Seaweed Gel is a family owned business based in Canada. After 20 years of experience in the industry, they set out to answer the problems of the industry through the development of healthy gel nail polish. Their products have been available to the professional market for 9 years and have newly launched to the consumer

market so that everyone can have beautiful and healthy nails. With a 100% customer satisfaction rate, Bio Seaweed Gel is the perfect gel nail polish for the professional and consumer alike.bioseaweedgel.com

Pedi Princess Pedicure Flip-Flops are the Perfect Last

Minute Find

Tired of paying for a pedicure only to smudge those gorgeous glosses when dashing out the door? At Pedi Princess, they’ve created a unique two-in-one sandal that functions as both an eye-catching shoe and the perfect pedicure toe separator. Their innovative design allows the on-the-go woman to indulge in her favorite beauty ritual while removing potential smears and messes from the equation. From tweens and teens to moms and grandmas, Pedi Princess’s irresistible creations are the perfect gift for enjoying with girlfriends of all ages. While each pair is glamorous enough to wear every day and everywhere, their claim to fame lies in their unique built-in toe separators. These jewel-capped accoutrements "t comfortably between each toe, keeping them safely separated during and after their appointment. Since there’s no need to remove her shoes when she gets has her nails painted, she can just sit back, relax, and then get on her way. Each durable pair is crafted with a cushy foot bed boasting eye-catching and vibrantly colored designs. Their strap embellishments range from adorable sparkling #owers to rhinestones in a wide variety of hues, ensuring her favorite one is there for gifting. With a pair of Pedi Princess’s irresistible creations, getting a pedicure is just another opportunity to accessorize. Laura Slipak, founder of Pedi Princess, is an Argentinean designer whose keen eye for patterns, colors, and fashion solutions has led her down the path to entrepreneurship. Over the years she has dabbled in the fashion world with her brand Miss Vintage, and broken into the interior design market by renovating the boutique hotel The Mod Resort in Palm Desert . After seven years of putting Pedi Princess on the backburner, Slipak decided it was time to bring it to life in 2013, providing countless women with stylish footwear that caters to their unique needs. www.pediprincess.com

Putting the fun back in !tness!

When it comes to "tness and getting in shape, a lot of people have visions of boredom or being stuck at an uncomfortable or intimidating gym. It isn’t often that someone will envision a family activity that is both fun and challenging, but now with Flip2BFit, "tness can be a fun, group activity that helps you get in shape, and spend time with those that matter to you! Forget waiting in line for monotonous machines at the gym, or dealing with intimidating gym-goers when all you really

want is to have a nice workout without the hassle. With Flip2BFit, it is all about having fun while getting some "tness! Flip2BFit is an amazing new board game that incorporates "tness in a box. Learn cardio, strength training exercises, yoga and more with each and every round of Flip2BFit. There is no equipment needed beyond the board game to have a fun round of "tness with family and friends. You will enhance your "tness level with the Fact/Fiction Nutrition cards that provide basic information that is crucial to living a healthy lifestyle. Information about topics such as good versus bad fats, serving size portions, antioxidant information and more, you will learn fundamental and interesting facts that will boost your "tness level! One of the great things about Flip2BFit is that you won’t even think of it as “working out”. It is a fun game that will challenge you, yet is appropriate for all ages from six years old and up! Whether playing as individuals or teams, Flip2BFit is as simple as spinning the wheel, picking up a card, completing an exercise, and of course having fun! Bakari, by the creators of Flip2BFit, is an awesome "tness memory game. Challenging both your mind and your body, you match two physical activity cards, and then complete the physical challenge to earn points. Bakari can be taken anywhere, for game night with friends, or a family night in. Both Bakari and Flip2BFit are correlated to US National and State PE and Health Curriculums, making them the perfect companion to school PE Programs, especially on those rainy and cold days when going outside is not an option. Heather Parisi, founder of Flip2BFit, was inspired to share her joy of health and "tness after she overcame a serious injury. Part of her road to recovery included physical activity and a healthy lifestyle, and she just knew she had to share it with others. Parisi wanted to educate the public about their health options as well as provide a way to make "tness fun for all ages. Flip2BFit was born out of these desires. Flip2BFit is partnered with Fitness for Africa, an organization that battles obesity and malnutrition in Africa and through this partnership Flip2BFit is helping make a di!erence in the lives of many Ugandan Children, by teaching them ways to have a "t and healthy lifestyle through the fun of playing a game.www.Flip2BFit.com

Experts agree BudStraps keep

Earbuds conveniently hanging on

BudStraps, the innovative new way to keep earbuds in place, promises to put an end to Dangling Earbuds, a nuisance felt by athletes, parents, o$ce workers, drivers, travelers and music-loving teens. And the experts seem to believe and endorse their claim that BudStraps actually work. Rachel Rothman, who controls product testing and personally decides who gets the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, gave her thumbs

up via Twitter, suggesting BudStraps as “an alternative to tangling headphones.” CW TV a$liate WCCB reviewed BudStraps on its morning show, saying that it works “…like croakies except for your earbuds,” “it’s comfortable”, and “if they fall out, they’re just right there [around your neck]”.

Even ABC TV star Josh Malina (Scandal, West Wing) tweeted to his 150k fans on Monday that “These things work great” after personally testing BudStraps. And that’s not all! Even Cycling’s top blog for new product reviews, BikeRumor.com, wrote a #attering review of BudStraps, and on Tuesday, November 25th, NBC’s Universal Sports will be giving 50 beanies to promote the campaign. They will be given to anyone who contributes more than $50 to BudStraps on Tuesday. www.Budstraps.com/Kickstarter

The Ultimate Grown-Up Gift!

Sophistication, Style and Technology Collide in One of this Season’s Coolest Gifts—COGITO CLASSIC: The Amazingly Chic Smartwatch with the Sophistication of a Precision-Crafted Timepiece Since their invention, watches have made elegant and enduring gifts. Take this year’s holiday gift giving up a notch with COGITO CLASSIC—the smartwatch that combines the sophistication of a classic timepiece with the cutting edge of today’s technology. COGITO CLASSIC appeals to both the techie and grown-up in each of us. Combining classic analog movement with all the essentials of a smartphone, it’s the ultimate gift for that special someone who values function, but doesn’t want to trade fashion to get it. A pioneer of the smartwatch movement, COGITO CLASSIC is revolutionary in the way it operates. Rather than becoming one more gadget that distracts from everyday moments, this wonder watch helps streamline what is important and what can wait.Simply link COGITO CLASSIC to any smartphone or tablet using the app, and use its customized settings to choose priorities and which noti"cations will appear. COGITO CLASSIC frees you from continually checking your phone. On the beautiful watch face, a digital display shows who is calling and gives the option whether to answer or mute the call. “We wanted to eliminate the clutter and all the digital distractions in our daily lives,” says Henri-Nicolas Olivier, Chief Executive O$cer of CONNECTEDEVICE, makers of COGITO CLASSIC. “What better way to do that than by simply looking down at your wrist?” Making life even easier is the fact that the COGITO CLASSIC is one of the only smartwatches on the market that never needs to be charged! Using a standard watch battery that is easily replaced when needed, hunting for an outlet or charging cable becomes completely unnecessary. In a world where everyone already has to remember to charge their computers,

tablets and smartphones every night — they shouldn’t have to charge their watch, too!The COGITO CLASSIC is also water-resistant up to 10 ATM, meaning those with active lifestyles can still monitor essential communications in situations where they might not be able to bring a phone. No more worrying about carrying



(214) 941-0110 WWW.GARLANDJOURNAL.COM DECEMBER 17, 2014 9a phone in the rain or on the beach. COGITO keeps adventurers, travelers and relaxers safely connected. The best feature of COGITO CLASSIC smartwatch? It’s programmable to give only the noti!cations you need. If you want to receive noti!cations about text messages from only certain people such as your child or boss, this function is available! Want to use your COGITO to take a photo? No problem! Just set up your phone and use the watch to snap the shot! The ultimate sel!e! The watch is not only revolutionizing the way we live our lives, but it’s fashion-forward as well. Featuring design by award winning French Designer Xavier Houy, this precision-crafted timepiece adds a level of sophistication to the smartwatch market. Featuring classic analog movement combined with intuitive digital noti!cations, this is the only smartwatch with a design that looks forward to the future while paying tribute to the past. The COGITO CLASSIC can be paired with Apple and Android smartphones, making it one of the only smartwatches to cross the boundaries of di"erent operating systems. If you change from one phone brand to another, you don’t have to ditch your smartwatch in the process. Retailing for $179, the COGITO Classic is an a"ordable option, making it the ultimate gift for that special someone who values function but who doesn’t want to trade their fashion sense to get it!Currently available at select retail shops across the US and online at http://cogitowatch.com/classic.html

Boppy Company revolutionizes Baby Industry with Boppy

Chair

Boppy, the trusted name with mothers for over 25 years has revolutionized the baby industry once more. The company has recently launched yet another ingenious product which will be every parent and caregivers must-have accessory. Owning multiple baby seat products will be a thing of the past because the new Boppy Chair does it all. Part highchair, part booster and part #oor seat, the Boppy® Baby Chair can be used on infants as young as three months and grows with baby until they reach their !rst birthday. Made of cushioned fabric, this resourceful chair goes from #oor seat to table seat. It also has a removable tray so feeding your little one is a snap. Boppy Chair is not only soft and durable, but easy to clean, so wiping down those orange carrots will be a cinch. And when you’re done, it easily folds down so you can tuck it away, out of site. With a removable bolster for use on the wee ones, the Boppy Baby Chair comes with all the excellent safety standards that you’d expect from the Boppy brand—the bottom has skidproof fabric, there’s a three point harness so baby is safely buckled in, and a secure strap which can hook to a dining room chair, and keep it there. When using Boppy Chair on the #oor, all the straps can be easily tucked away, so they don’t get in the way or become a nuisance.

Today’s family is looking for easy and simplistic items that make parenting easier—the Boppy Chair does exactly that. With one less item to keep around the house, families will not only be saving on expenses, but on space too.www.boppy.com

Keep sensitive skin feeling loved with

handmade bath products by Enfusia!

The holidays are upon us and with them come colder weather that can also lead to dryer skin. So why not surprise the special someone in your life with some Enfusia bath products and help them battle the winter dryness and maintain their holiday cheer! With many luxurious products to choose from, you are sure to !nd a gift for everyone on your list! Enfusia bath products are handmade in small batches out of 100% natural ingredients to ensure that you receive the highest quality product! There is no need to trust your sensitive skin to machine made products that have harsh chemicals and unnatural ingredients when you can have products made by hand with care, just for you! Choosing a stocking stu"er for the girl that has everything is a piece of cake with Enfusia’s Cupcake Bath Bombs! Available indelectable scents such as Chocolate, Lemon, Strawberry Shortcake or White Chocolate Raspberry, the only trouble you will have is choosing which one to gift! These Cupcake Bath Bombs feature the same quality ingredients as the Bath Bombs you love from Enfusia, but with cake inspired scents and adorable cupcake packaging. These bath bombs take the cake! When you have a hard time making up your mind on which scent to gift, try the Enfusia Bath Bomb Trio! Featuring 3 of their most popular scents: Pomegranate, Rose Ylang Ylang, and Lavender, and wrapped cutely with colored foil and ribbons, this is the go to gift for any woman in your life! If you’re still not really sure what to get that special someone - The Luxe Bath Bomb Sampler makes the perfect gift and introduction to Enfusia! Featuring 7 of their most popular scents and 3 seasonal scents, this is the way to experience a lot of Enfusia in one package! Including skin softening ingredients, moisturizing massage oils and scrumptious scents, the Luxe Bath Bomb Sampler is sure to make a splash on your gift list this year! Enfusia creates their made by hand products in order to help people have skin that is healthy, moisturized and nourished. Developed as an answer to owner/creator Debra’s sensitive skin issues, their entire line of products utilizes natural and botanical ingredients. There are absolutely no harmful chemicals in any of their products. Everything created by Enfusia is made in the USA, 100% vegan and cruelty free, and also gluten free! Each product is made by hand in small batches to ensure quality and care goes into each and every product sold. www.enfusia.com

Stikii Shoes: Shoes that are fun!

Let’s face it; getting kids excited about shoe shopping can be a tough venture. Sure, they are more than happy to head to the toy store, but how do you get them to be just as excited to go shopping for a new pair of shoes? It used to be nearly impossible since there really wasn’t much in the way of exciting shoes for kids until Stikii Shoes arrived on the scene, making shoes fun for kids! By providing unique footwear that can be customized for each child’s personality or style for the day, kids will never want to be without their Stikii Shoes! Not only are Stikii Shoes fun for kids, but they are also lightweight and comfortable, making them a shoe that parents can feel good about purchasing for their little ones. The outer sole is made from EVA and the upper is a soft micro!ber fabric, creating a fun, cozy design that kids will love. Available in lots of fun colors such as Bubbly Blue, Groovy Green and Playful Purple to name a few, there is a color of Stikii Shoes for every kid! As if that weren’t enough, Stikii Shoes have a very special custom feature that kids haven’t seen before, but are sure to get excited about! Thanks to the Stikii Shoes’ Stik technology fun additions to the shoes called Stik-Ems can be added with ease. These Stik-Ems allow Stikii shoes to be customizable and allow kids to express their own design and personalities through the additions they add to their shoes! So many options are available, such as animals like panda bears and puppies, letters and numbers and even 3D plush designs with frogs, bears and other fuzzy creatures. The great thing about Stikii Shoes is that your child can change the design of their shoes daily, making shoes fun! Gone are thedays of trying to convince your 3-year-old to put on his shoes before you go out! Now with Stikii Shoes, kids will actually want to wear their shoes, solving parents’ problems and creating fun all at the same time!

Stikii Shoes were invented by a Toledo, Ohio dad after an outing to take his two young children shoe shopping. Ending up in the toy aisle, he started thinking: Why can’t shoes be fun! From there Stikii Shoes was born and the idea has stuck! The company is growing through providing fun shoes for kids everywhere!www.stikii.com

Florida Mother and Fire!ghter to Launch

New Milk Trays Product

Milkies Milk Trays allow nursing moms to easily freeze and store their breast milk Fire!ghter and Mompreneur, Tobi Porter, has teamed with Fairhaven Health to launch her new line of Milk Trays for breastfeeding moms. For over a decade, Fairhaven Health has been home to a diverse collection of natural fertility, pregnancy, and nursing products developed by trusted healthcare professionals. Fresh for the new year, they’re uniting and rebranding their Milkies collection to make it even easier and more convenient for busy moms to !nd the breastfeeding solutions they need at

a glance. Understanding that moms need options, Fairhaven Health has partnered with Tobi Porter, adding her Milk Trays to their popular line of Milkies nursing products. Serving as a full-time !re!ghter paramedic near Tampa, FL, Porter developed the Milk Tray as a way to continue breastfeeding despite a hectic work schedule fraught with 24 hour shifts. “I’ve always wanted Milk Trays to become the leading choice in breast milk storage,” said Porter. “I know that under the guiding hand of Fairhaven Health this dream will become a reality.” Milkies Milk Trays are speci!cally designed for freezing and storing one ounce servings of breast milk, so they can be defrosted and used at a moment’s notice. The reusable tray completely eliminates waste commonly associated with breast milk bags, while taking up less space in the freezer and providing moms with perfectly sized portions every time. They can !t in any bottle opening and are BPA free. Located in Bellingham, WA,Fairhaven Health has been breaking new ground within the pregnancy and newborn !elds through e"ective, quality products developed by specialists and medical professionals since 2002. All of their designs are BPA-free, feature no arti!cial #avors, colors, or preservatives, and are manufactured in the United States by GMP certi!ed facilities for added peace of mind.www.fairhavenhealth.com

A Holiday Must-Have for Dad: Standing

Room TentsStanding Room Tents are spacious and o"er over 8 ft of headroom in just ten minutes of easy set up. Give the gift of a year full of exciting excursions and family fun with the versatile new sleeping solutions from Standing Room Tents. This holiday season give outdoor enthusiasts an easily accessible option for sleeping under the stars with Standing Room Tents. Spacious, convenient, and easy to set up, their adaptable creations are the civilized new wave of the camping world. In just a few easy steps everyone from parents and grandparents to tailgaters and recreationists can transform any standard canopy

frame into a fully functional, stand-up, living space. It all starts with a typical 10’x10’ gazebo or canopy--the sort that are often purchased for special events and then discarded in the garage. Standing Room Tents gives these forgotten frames a whole new purpose in life, using it as the sca"olding for an amazing full size tent. Each one is set up with a series of ties and hooks and can be assembled in a matter of minutes with instruction that are easy enough for even the youngest campers to help with. The popular Standing Room 100 Hanging Family Cabin is the perfect compromise for diehard campers who just can’t duck and crouch anymore and families where convenience is key. It provides campers with8.5 feet of clearance,

even around the perimeters, so they can stand up, stretch out, and stroll around without putting strain on their backs. The roomy interior is sized to accommodate !ve sleepers and all their gear, and even comes with four storage pouches located conveniently on the walls. Each one is made to be a weather proof environment with a solid waterproof top and seamless PU-coated ta"eta nylon tub style #oor. Two doorways are built in for easy access, and a number of fully screened windows can be zipped open and closed against the wind and rain. While the 100 Hanging Family Cabin is for use with straight-leg frames, their 64 version was crafted with the same innovative design but made for slant leg canopies. With Standing Room Tents’ versatile creations, it has never been easier to enjoy the outdoor world in comfort and style.www.standingroomtents.com

RejuvaHealth’s Compression

Legwear is a Winter Fashion Essential

Don’t let the holidays run you ragged. The revolutionary compression legwear company RejuvaHealth has what you need to make it through the holidays looking svelte and feeling great. What is graduated compression? Graduated compression is an e"ective and comfortable way to give one’s legs, feet, and ankles a boost when prolonged periods of sitting and standing start to take their toll. At RejuvaHealth they take pride in developing fashion forward stockings knit at compression levels everyday professionals and jetsetters can take advantage of. As fall and winter set in and the holidays approach, it’s the perfect time to get acquainted with the allure and many bene!ts of RejuvaHealth’s gorgeous creations. Show up for the season’s festivities fresh from the runway with RejuvaHealth’s Sheer Dot and Floral Knee Highs. These chic stockings are the perfect complement to that new pair of boots, and can add a dash of fall friendly color while they promote healthy blood #ow. Compression legwear starts tightest at the ankle and loosens as it moves up the leg, creating better circulation and relieving feelings of heaviness and tiredness

while working to reduce and prevent swelling. When searching for the perfect stocking stu"er, RejuvaHealth’s Unisex Sock with COOLMAX is a guy’s dream come true. Each pair of these enhanced socks is built with graduated compression to renew his legs with every step. Best of all, their integrated COOLMAX material reduces sweating and swelling so he can walk his walk in style and comfort. As RejuvaHealth gets ready for the new year, they have more than just kicky new designs on the table--they’re aiming to take their company



to whole new heights. Kelsey Minarik launched RejuvaHealth in December of 2010 after being diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis. Through her company, Minarik is able to make other young women and men aware of this health issue, and provide those who su!er from it with a product that’s designed to help while looking great. RejuvaHealth works with the National Blood Clot Alliance to promote thrombosis & thromphilia awareness and raise funds that will go toward alerting the public and health care providers about this silent killer.www.rejuvahealth.com

Slip Into Your Own Style with ISlide

ISlide combines athletics, fashion and individuality with their customizable footwear Give sports fans something to celebrate this holiday season with the com"est kicks around, only from ISlide.

ISlide is a game changer in the footwear industry where their avant-garde approach to design gives men and women a chance to stand in what they stand for. This year, they’re making holiday shopping a breeze by o!ering friends, family members, and teammates an easy and unique way to put a smile on their loved ones faces. With just one click they can give the gift of customized comfort and personal style with ISlide’s proprietary build-your-own shoe system. The perfect gift all begins with an idea. Whether they’re outspoken about the team they play for or the sport they love, with ISlide it’s easy to create distinctive slides that let them show o! their passion and spirit. The "rst step in the process is choosing the look of the slide from a number of special and limited edition colorways. They can then start personalizing their pair from a collection of pre-cultivated symbols and designs, or go fully optimized by uploading their own text, logos, and even photos. This option in particular is a fantastic way for teams and individuals alike to get the specially designed look they crave, with the personalization they need. Each pair of slides boasts their RPL (pronounced ripple) technology, which is composed of a wave-like foam footbed that helps feet relax and recover after a grueling game, workday, or any activity in between. The textured EVA foam o!ers a comfortable cushion, while the adjustable strap provides a smooth and adjustable "t. Add to that a lightweight yet strong support system for everyday wear, and a special antimicrobial layer to protect from post game day socks and scents, and folks have a signature shoe to "t their lifestyle. Since their launch in July of 2013, ISlide has brought thousands of fully customizable slides to a market bereft of individuality. From creating the template to printing the design and packing for shipping, they oversee every step of the way on each individual pair. Through a thorough yet streamlined method, they are able to maintain a high level of quality craftsmanship while ful"lling huge orders with the same care as when they do only a single pair, ensuring customer satisfaction from start to "nish. www.islideusa.com

Winter Wardrobe Essential:

Peekaboos® Ponytail Hats

Women can now comfortably wear their hair in ponytails while wearing their winter hat Introduce her to the latest in winter accessorizing this holiday season with the Peekaboos® Ponytail Hat. From cozy textiles to an innovative design, with the Peekaboos® Ponytail Hat they’ve thought of everything she needs to maximize her fun this winter. She’ll never compromise on fashion or function thanks to their patent pending design that incorporates a secret opening in every cap to accommodate her ponytail. Whether she lives to barrel down those powdered slopes or a snowy walk in the woods is more her pace, the Peekaboos® Ponytail Hat o!ers her the versatility she needs to seize the day. Their new Classic Cable design is the fresh reincarnation of the ubiquitous knit cap,

featuring a beautiful cable knit pattern in a myriad of fashion forward colors. Each cap is lined with a #eece comfort layer that provides her with ample warmth and a soft barrier between her skin and biting winds. Its claim to fame however lies in its two cleverly disguised openings, one high and one low, that can be used to keep her ponytails neatly elevated and out of the way. When paired with one of their Classic Cable, No-fuss Contour Cowl’s, she’ll be out"tted in e!ortless style. These matching cowls are crafted with a stretchy back for quick and easy changes, and are made from non-itch acrylic "bers that wrap her up in comfort and elegance. With these stylish staples by her side she can enjoy any activity without batting an eyelash. In 2003, founder Danica Leigl stumbled upon her "rst prototype while knitting between college classes. From that "rst cap sporting its accidental gap, she received countless requests from friends and fellow students, eventually leading to the formal creation of the brand in 2007. Armed with a proprietary pattern and patent pending design, Peekaboos® Ponytail Hats are making a name for themselves.www.ponytailhats.com

Gift of Pain ReliefThe Tru-Align Body System by Kacelia is an at home system that treats back and neck pain and improves posture and alignment by using just 20 minutes a day! This year, give the gift of relief with the "rst easily accessible at home spinal alignment system from Kacelia. In America, it’s expected that over 31 million people have su!ered from back pain at one time or another in their lives, making it likely that someone on this year’s holiday list is in need of an introduction to Kacelia. Developed by an established chiropractor, Kacelia’s Tru-Align Body System works safely and naturally to decompress

and reshape muscles and tissue in the comfort of one’s home. With just 20 minutes of use per day, friends and loved ones can be well on their way to kicking up their heels in the new year. The Tru-Align Body System helps relieve pain and improve posture, #exibility, and spinal alignment ranging from the groin all the way up to the neck and jaw. By targeting key points along the body, it creates a stable platform for gravity to gently yet e!ectively do its job. It all starts by mapping out the individual’s body shape and setting the pads in the correct positions. When lying on these pads face down the sacroiliac, spinal, shoulder, and TMJ joints are allowed to relax and "nd their natural shape. From headaches and pinched nerves to sciatica and pregnancy d i s c o m f o r t s ,

Kacelia has been clinically proven to bring relief to men and women of all ages. It’s not just another band aid when it comes to treating chronic pain. With consistent use it can be the gift that keeps on giving through the years. Evelyn Zuehlke-Haworth and her husband Kelly spent three years developing Kacelia, creating a resource that everyone, everywhere can utilize to develop strength, stability, and relief in their daily lives. For the past 30 years Evelyn has worked as a hands on chiropractor, and is now excited to o!er those she can’t help in person with a holistic option for treating their pain at home. Each product is engineered under the supervision of healthcare professionals and composed of quality medical grade materials assembled in the USA.

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Dallas, TX - More than a dozen law-enforcement agencies and organizations across the Dal las/Fort Worth metroplex demonstrated their support for body-camera legislation in Texas.

During a press conference Wednesday a t Da l l a s Po l ice headquarters, State Senator Royce West detailed Senate Bill 158 that he authored. It provides grants to fund Texas l aw-enforcement agencies to purchase body-worn cameras. The comprehensive bill requires law-enforcement agencies to adopt a policy for the use of the cameras with training guidelines on when an officer should activate or discontinue a recording as well as the storage of the video.

"I think the biggest issue is that of the actual policy. Then there are concerns related to privacy," explained Senator West. "SB158 protects the privacy rights of victims and witnesses of crimes. The bi l l has provis ions that address the preservation of video evidence and also looks to protect

the rights of police officers. I want to put together a statewide task force wi th l aw-enforcement officers, civil-rights representatives and the community so we can develop a strong policy."

More than a dozen l aw-enforcement representatives joined Senator West a t the pres s conference showing support for the body-camera bill. The Dallas Police Department has been field-testing body cameras and plans to order approximately 200 body cameras next year. "The Dallas Police Department supports the legislation. The technology is a great tool and a huge benefit to the public and the officer," said Dallas Police Chief David Brown. "The camera is not a panacea, but another tool. It is just as important for the police department to build trust through a relationship with the community."

The DeSoto Po l i ce Department has been using body cams since 2011, more than three years. "We have had great success

with them," said DeSoto Police Chief Joseph Costa. "It limits frivolous complaints and it helps us to do our job better. We are ready to help any agency that needs assistance on how to deploy the use of the cameras."

Senator West estimated that it would cost between $50 to $70 million dollars to provide grants for body-mounted cameras across the state. Noting that President Barack Obama wants the federal government to assist with the cost of body-mounted cameras West said, "My goal is to get multiple funding sources to pay for the cameras; federal, state and local. Everyone has to have skin in the game."

In 2001, West introduced Senate Bill 1074 that provided $18.5 million in state funding to purchase 7,550 in-car/dashboard cameras for patrol cars across Texas . "Those cameras have reduced the number of frivolous complaints against police officers and helped to resolve disputes

both in and out of courtrooms. And if a complaint does not wind up becoming a lawsuit, it also saves cities money." added West.

Standing in support of the bill at the press conference were Lancaster Police Chief Cheryl Wilson, Dallas County Sheriff 's Department Chief Deputy Marian Brown, Ar l ington Po l i ce Department Deputy Chief Os Flores, Cedar Hill Assistant Police Chief Rodney Thompson, Dallas Police Association President-Senior Corporal Ron Pinkston, Sgt. Cletus Judge with the Black Police Association, Sergeant David Guerra with the National Latino Peace Officers Association-Dallas Chapter, Patricia San Martino with the Nat iona l Lat ino Law Enforcement Organ izat ion , Deputy John White with the Dallas County Peace Officers Association, and Constable Roy H. Williams, Jr. -Dallas County Pct. 4.

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We must mentor our children. It really does take a village!

In the spirit of the times, I was wondering about what it really means to have a personal relationship with God, the operative word being personal. I’m learning that as one starts his or her journey towards the Almighty, it becomes more and more obvious that when you get to the inevitable fork in the road, which path you take is a matter of choice, not circumstance, not fate and certainly not an accident.

Once you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, what’s in your heart takes priority over what’s in your mind and certainly what comes out of your mouth! When faith takes over, the claim of ignorance as defense for unholy actions, unholy practices and hypocritical conduct fall by the wayside. The proof is in the heart.

Like the child who responds in silence to the parent, who states, “I know you know the difference between right and wrong, or, I know you know, you weren’t raised that way,” the silent child knows in his or her heart that their parent is correct.

No answer is the answer. And I believe so it is with God. No matter the situation or the circumstance, when you acknowledge God, you can no longer use the excuses that you didn’t know, or you didn’t have control or, well, after all it was an accident.

This is God we’re talking about and it’s your heart He’s talking to. You can deny it if you want to but no answer is an answer and no decision is a decision. Faith in the face of temptation does not automatically mean we’ll always make the right choices or decisions.

As a matter of fact, more often than not, we’ll let God down as well as ourselves. A true understanding of faith however, will not allow you to stay down. Through faith and a personal relationship with God, each of us can get up and try again. We can even go back to that fork in the road and make that right when we previously made the wrong left. It’s called try again. Personal relationships allow you to make mistakes and realize that relationship lets others know, what you did is real.

You did it. You said it. But what your heart says or meant, is understood. You don’t get a pass. But you do get the benefit of the doubt.

You see this personal relationship makes you aware somehow of the distance between you and God, much like the distance between you and a loved one. Time and distance are supposed to make the heart grow fonder. In this case, time and distance bring no peace and no satisfaction. For a true believer, one recognizes if God ain’t happy, you ain’t happy.

Until you know the source of this angst and this anxiety, the choices you make will continue to be wrong. When you submit to the will of God, I promise you’ll begin to see the path that God has laid out for you. Hence, when you choose incorrectly, it’ll become obvious that you’re headed in the wrong direction. You’ll understand God hasn’t moved. You have.

“ B l e s s e d a r e t h e y w h o s e transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose

sin the Lord will never counts against him.” Romans 4:7-8. Is this possible? I understand it is if I can just get to, “…circumcision of the heart by the (Holy) Spirit…” Romans 2:29. All things are possible to those who love the Lord. Again, as the child who knows he or she has disappointed a loving parent, there is no joy until the relationship is again put back in balance. Or, the couple who realizes anger and argument cannot last forever and must be resolved in order to find conjugal peace.

Walk with God. Better yet simply attempt to walk with God and trust me, you’ll know when you’re out of step. You’ll feel it. It will make you stop and think. You will not have peace and we all know what it does to you when you don’t have peace where and with whom it counts the most.

However, being in right relationship allows you to make the first move. It’s called humility in the face of being right and wrong. I guess what I’m saying is when you know you’re wrong, if you take the first step by reaching out your hand for forgiveness, God will show you He’s still there. In fact, He was there before you ever moved your hand.

May God bless and keep you forever.

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I have been best friends with the same person for the past 10 years. We always got along and never got into any major arguments. About 8 months ago we started working in the same office. Once we started working together, we hung out a lot more (carpooling to work, happy hours after work, lunch together during work). But recently (about a month ago) we got into a little argument and it got to the point where we worked together for two days and did not even talk to each other, which is completely out of character for both of us. We usually call/text and hang out every day, even after spending 8 hours at work together! LOL

About 2 days after our argument I decided to be the bigger person and hash everything out. I figured our friendship was way more important than a little argument. Things started to get back to normal but I also noticed that there was a different vibe between us. I had a separate conversation about this with her and she claimed that it was nothing. After that talk, we hung out and talked for hours but after that day, we haven’t hung out outside of work. And I’d say

this day was about 2 weeks ago. A pattern began where we stopped hanging together outside of work and stopped calling to check on one another. I often felt like I was the only one putting an effort in to acknowledge our friendship and try to hang out and talk. This week is her birthday and we usually get expensive gifts for each other (concert tickets, designer clothes, last minute weekend getaways). I don’t know if I should get her anything like I normally would or should I just get her a card. What do you think?

E.K., AtlantaHey now EK, I’m so happy to hear

about the wonderful friendship you are able to experience, sustain and maintain for so many years. Your words unfold like it’s more than just a basic friendship and 10 years is a long time. Your email

describes a true-blue, sister-girl, BFF. Many of us participate in one of those. My niece, Leah, and her BFF, LaTia, for example. The most famous of all sister-girl friendships of course is Oprah and Gail. I, too, live it with my BFF Dee, we’re ride or die, to the end. It’s been more than 20 years for us.

This type of girlfriend, ride or die relationship will dance through the stages and ages of life. Surviving the misunders tandings , hear tbreaks , marriages, children, loss of a loved one, I could go on, but you get the picture. This is your first crash on the BFF roadway of life. Don’t let it rattle you, girl, check your seatbelt and keep it moving. TBT, there are many more to come. What matters is, you don’t let go. Hold on to the special bond the two of you share. As for her gift, buy her something fabulous, something she can

share. You know how sisters do, LOL. You’re participating is what wise, full of wisdom women call an unconditional sisterhood, a lifelong kinship ~ cherish it. It’s the best kind, she’s your sister not by birth but by choice.

My Brother Broke News on TwitterDear Alma,My brother got a new job in a new

city and posted it on Twitter, really! He didn’t even call me or our parents to tell us first. I think that was wrong, do you?

JuliaHi Julie, In a word, yes. So use this

occasion as a teachable moment. Call him and say, ‘Hey brother of mine, the next time you have news like that call Mom and me before you post it on social media. We’d appreciate the special ‘family-knows-first’ treatment and heads up on what’s happening in your life.” Don’t offer any shade or why-u-gotta-be inquiries, now that you’ve schooled him on the sibling code of behavior. Save your “I’m your sister…” showdown for the next go round, cause I’m sure it’s coming, LOL.

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Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -- Skip Murphy moves to slot

GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate

D’LYTE & EBONYMusic Happenings

VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview

MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots

YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend!

KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy!

Single Mom Chronicles

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Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News

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Welcome Home Ambassador

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Obama’s winmayface limitationsGeorge Curry looks at thefuture with President Obama

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MetroMavericks surpassesSpurs in playoffs

By Patrice J. [email protected]

Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy, United Way andTexas A&M are takingplace now to assess thequality of life in the SouthDallas community beforebillion dollar projectsinvolving the new DARTLight Rail and the Trinity

Toll Road are brought tothe area. Some construc-tion has begun with thedemolition of homes tofollow later this year.At a meeting held by the

three institutions, a focusgroup of sorts dished ideasand findings on the surveysthat have told the story of theresidents of South Dallas.“We are measuring con-

ditions that may vary fromstreet to street,” said Dr.

Timothy Bray, director ofthe Institute of UrbanPolicy Research. He helps

oversee the The FieldResearch Team whichunderwent 80 hours of

training in administeringthe anonymous surveys.“Over three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the area.”

In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas, many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in

See ROAD, page 19

The Long andWinding RoadLight rail, Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas

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CONDITIONS AND

WEWANT TO KNOW

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THE AREA”

Political analysts, both mainstream and Black news

media and intellectuals around the country have given their

grade evaluation on President Barack Obama’s first 100

days in office, marked on April 30. Here’s how several

people from the local front graded the new president.

Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson

Grade:A“I am deeply impressed with the progress that

President Barack Obama has made during the first 100days of his administration. Already we are seeingevidence of the administration’s plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term, sustainable pros-perity. President Obama has made two trips abroad,proving to us and to the world that he intends to

repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership.

Finally, the Obama adminis-tration’s code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House.

President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromised.”

Senator Kay

Bailey HutchisonGrade: C

“In just 100 days, we’ve seen an alarming accel-

eration of policies that will take America down the

wrong track. The administration has proposed

trillions of dollars in new spending, which will

result in higher taxes on Americans, while sharply

raising our indebtedness to foreign creditors.On the national security front, I am

very concerned aboutthe President’s intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees. It is mysincere hope that,movingforward,

theadminis-

tration willadopt the productive,

responsible approach to ournation’s challenges thatAmericansdeserve.”(The office of John Cornyn of

Texas was contacted but did

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Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor

Leppert. But what doesvoting “no” and voting“yes” mean?It is important to

remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which, amongother things, gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose. The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powers.Therefore, if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers, they are tovote NO and vice versa.

Evaluating President Obama’s First 100 Days

THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE

WhyYES means no

and NOmeans yes

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