Archive for November, 2007
weight loss slowed down
In the last week my spectacular weight loss results have slowed down. I know that this is normal, but it's still frustrating.Breakfast today was a few pieces of melba toast and decaf coffee. Nothing fun. Lunch will be sauteed shrimp and broccoli.Dinner will be something nutritious and tasty (I hope).I've been very good. While I see results every [...]
Fluorescent bulb to be Texas' "state bulb"
Houston mayor joins call to use florescent lights-- Houston Business JournalHouston Mayor Bill White will join with the four mayors of Texas' largest cities on Nov. 30 to call on Texans to switch to compact florescent lights to reduce energy use in the Lone Star state.The five mayors will officially introduce the "state bulb" of Texas from the [...]
Hispanic gamers invited
Hispanic Gaming competition formed ... Latino Gamerz Match.-- HispanicAd.comLatino gamers looking to compete in a major gaming tournament will get their chance in 2008. The Latino Gamerz Match, produced in partnership with Major Gaming Championships and Dallas-based Hispanic advertising agency iNSPIRE!, is the first major console gaming tournament [...]
pretending nothing is wrong
I sent my sister a long email trying to address the issues that came up in our argument.She hasn't responded to it and she hasn't brought it up. She also hasn't allowed her children to spend the night again.I've done my part. It's not my job to be the person who always gives in. I can't. Not anymore.If she wants to settle this, then she has to [...]
Pasadena mayoral election
Mayoral candidates square off at Pasadena forumSpecial election has drawn field of 11 candidates-- Houston Chronicle2One of Pasadena's hottest elections in recent years is in full swing, with early voting under way in the race for mayor.Early voting continues through Dec. 4 at City Hall.The Dec. 8 special election has drawn a field of seven [...]
Houston girl tells her story via book
Houston girl's book tells of life as an immigrant-- Houston Chronicle2Today, less than seven years later, the girl who could not understand a word her teacher said that first day is the author of a book — in English and Spanish — about her experiences as a newly arrived immigrant.The slim volume, called Mi sueno de America/My American Dream, [...]
Houston gets warmer weather
Warmer temperatures, clearer skies expected -- Houston Chronicle2After a snowy and rainy Thanksgiving weekend across much of the state, clearer skies and warmer temperatures were expected Monday, the National Weather Service said.Footnotes2 = article may expire in a few weeks.
HISD libraries "lacking"
HISD's library shelves are lackingReport says collections are too small or old, and many schools have none at all-- Houston Chronicle2Seventy percent of the Houston Independent School District's libraries have collections that are so small or so old, the state considers them below standard.And HISD isn't the only local district struggling to meet [...]
family relations are not fun
I had an argument with my sister today. I'm upset and angry and disappointed and sad and a whole bunch of other feelings I can't even identify right now.She has convinced herself that I'm mean to her son. Mostly because I tell him "no," to behave when he's being a brat and don't let him have his way all the time.Don't get me wrong, I love my [...]
Houston sets up business agreement with Nuevo León
City builds on ties to Nuevo LeónHouston mayor, business leaders visit Monterrey-- Houston Chronicle2Houston and the Mexican border state of Nuevo León agreed to make formal and strengthen business ties under an agreement signed Friday by Houston Mayor Bill White and Nuevo León Gov. Natividad González Parás.Houston and Nuevo León committed [...]
