may - june 2012 Inspire, Inform & Educate 61st Edition

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Dr. Michael Eric DysonVisiting Third Ward Houston

NAMMO: Developing the Vision for the Future

YOUNG WOMEN’S COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

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Re-elect Ruben DavisConstable Ft Bend County

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Elect Michael ColemanHarris County Constable

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tudies suggest that only half of the high school students in the nation’s 50 largest cities graduate in four years.

Now is the time to evaluate the risk your small business faces and create an action plan to mitigate those risks in 2012.

One of the greatest fears and dangers of growing older is Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.

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High School Dropouts: A National Concern

ips to Minimize Your Personal Risk as a Small Business Owner

ROBERT MOORE

13 Ways to Maintain Your Brain Feed Your Mind to Prevent Disease

Being in good spiritual shape is the best way to start a makeover.

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Faith-Based Journal Starts on Page 56

Feeling the Spirit: A Prayer MakeoverBy Dr. Pamela Randolph

Health & Wellness Starts on Page 39

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VICE PRESIDENTKevin Davis

EDITING CONSULTANTSharon Jenkins

OPERATIONS COORDINATORJohnny Ray Davis, Jr.

ACCOUNTING MANAGEREugenie Doualla

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEMike JonesC.T. FosterPastor Freddie L. Davis, IIIDwight JonesEric D. Goodwine

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LAYOUT & GRAPHIC DESIGNERSGhuzzala Malik (Faith)Ferland Antwine

DISTRIBUTIONBooker T. Davis, Jr.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSSharon C. JenkinsDonavon FlegeanceCynthia NevelsAlvin E. Terry, MBALeanne Hoagland-SmithBlaze (Barbara) LazaronyJeffrey GittermanElaine Fields SmithDr. D. L. JonesDr. Lewis King, PhDJulie Murphy CasserlyDean AndersonZora Ait El MachkouriSusanne Veder BergerDr. Pamela RandolphYngrid Perez-TorrensCheryl Wheeler DuncanAngelique Bartholomew, JD

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CONTENTSRobert Moore from Sunnyside to China! ........................................................................................Elect Leon Hubbard for Precinct 7 .................................................................................................The Labors of Hercules ..................................................................................................................CEO Social Media Holdouts:Swim Now or Drown Later ...............................................................The Real Truth About Wall Street ...................................................................................................Home Ownership: A Dream or a Nightmare ...................................................................................Ruben Davis: Serving Fort Bend County for 16 Years ..................................................................NAMMO: Developing the Vision for the Future ..............................................................................Your Miracle Water, Inc. ..................................................................................................................How to Maintain Health Coverage on a Fixed Budget ..................................................................Tips to Minimize Your Personal Risk as a Small Business Owner .................................................Social Media – What’s Your Customer Saying About You? ...........................................................Civility – Where Did It Go? .............................................................................................................Think About It! ................................................................................................................................Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy .............................................................................High School Dropouts: A National Concern ...................................................................................6 Things to Think About Before Becoming an Entrepreneur ..........................................................Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Hanging Out In 3rd Ward ...........................................................................Creativity at Work is a Magic Elixir .................................................................................................Think About What You Value ..........................................................................................................Can You and Will You? ...................................................................................................................The Internet and The Earth .............................................................................................................Michael Coleman, Running for Harris County Constable Precinct 7 .............................................MetLife Study: 401(k) s: The Competitive Advantage ....................................................................The Subject of Civility and the Need for Civility in Our Society .....................................................AUTHORPRENEURSHIP, The Business of Writing ........................................................................Smart Women Give Their Business a Marketing Makeover ...........................................................13 Ways to Maintain Your Brain Feed Your Mind to Prevent Disease ............................................3 Fresh Ingredients for Summer Healthy, Hot Weather Fare ..........................................................Accepting Your Greatness ..............................................................................................................Cardio Exercise Tips for Seniors Defy Your Age with Exercise! .....................................................Protecting Your Back Can Be a Lifesaver ......................................................................................Diet Plays A Role In Your Mental Health ........................................................................................Younger Athletes Have Different Nutritional Needs Can Be a Lifesaver ........................................LET’S ROLL! 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SERGEANT LEON HUBBARD FEATURED IN THE D-MARS.COM BUSINESS JOURNAL

SERGEANT LEON HUBBARD IS THE RIGHT CHOICE IN THE 2012 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN THE RACE FOR

HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 7 CONSTABLEEARLY VOTING ENDS ON FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 I ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012

VISIT: WWW.SERGEANTLEONHUBBARD.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION

SERGEANT LEON HUBBARD FEATURED IN THE D-MARS.COM BUSINESS JOURNAL

SERGEANT LEON HUBBARD IS THE RIGHT CHOICE IN THE 2012 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN THE RACE FOR

HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 7 CONSTABLEEARLY VOTING ENDS ON FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 I ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012

VISIT: WWW.SERGEANTLEONHUBBARD.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION

7.May - June, 2012

Leon Hubbard’s law enforcement career spans over thirty years and includes an educational

background in criminal justice. He is currently retired as of February 12, 2010 as a supervising sergeant in the Civil Division Harris County Constable Precinct Seven, Houston, Texas. �is particular position has given him the opportunity to establish and maintain positive relationships with other local area law enforcement agencies and partners within the public sector in coordinating appropriate police activities as required. His natural ability to provide decisive leadership has garnered Mr. Hubbard an outstanding reputation among his peers and colleagues.

Mr. Hubbard began his law enforcement career as a reserve deputy constable in Precinct Seven. His primary responsibilities were to serve civil citations, patrol duty, and serve Class C and Felony warrants.

His educational background is �fty hours of criminal justice from Houston Community College, a High School Diploma, and over thirty years of experience.

Mr. Hubbard’s strengths include his ability to identify and rectify challenges while strategically planning ways to improve productivity among his sta�. When employed by Precinct Seven he established exemplary standards of performance, then e�ectively measured his subordinate’s ability to maintain those standards through a

process of review and evaluation. Addit iona l ly Mr. Hubbard developed, recommended, and implemented programs to enhance e£ciency and divisional e�ectiveness. His ability to resolve con¤ict has consistently served he and his fellow o£cers quite well.

E�ective team building has been essential to Mr. Hubbard’s success as law enforcement professional. He understands the importance of nurturing respectful relationships with colleagues inside and outside an agency. His personal discipline and work habits contribute to his ability to thrive in high pressure situations.

• Served 30 years in law enforcement (1980-2010)

• Established a long standing career as a Supervising Sergeant in the Civil Division of Harris County Constables O£ce Precinct 7

• Holds a Master Police O£cer Certi�cate

• Coordinated appropriate police activities as required by agency and public sector

• Developed, recommended, and implemented programs geared towards enhancing e£ciency and success

• Exemplary Standard of Discipline and Organization

• Exemplif ied teamwork and dedication

• Achieved Departmental Goa ls and Objectives by establishing Priorities and deadlines

• Established and Maintained positive relationships with other local area law enforcement agencies and partnered with the Public Sector in coordinating appropriate activities as was required

• Ins t rumenta l in the Implementation of Strategic Planning which increased productivity

• Exhibited Overall Exemplary Standard of performance

• Sam Schwartz High Hempstead, TX

• Houston Community College• Texas Commission on Law

Enforcement O£cer Standards and Education 1163 hours

United States Air Force • 4yrs Active Duty• 4yrs Inactive Reserves

• NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives)

• 100 Club of Houston• Houston Livestock Show &

Rodeo - Member• National Constable Association• National Black Police Association• South Union Baptist Church• Crestmont Park Civic Club

Sergeant Hubbard plans to restore honesty, integrity, and experience so the community will have trust again.

Sergeant Hubbard will increase the visibility of patrols to help reduce criminal activity.

Sergeant Hubbard will create a “HOTSPOT UNIT” to aggressively �ght high crime areas where there are a substantial amount of complaints about criminal activity in Precinct 7.

Sergeant Hubbard will create a “Special Events Division” to provide security for special community related events.

Sergeant Hubbard will establish a more active warrant division also. He will work directly with business owners to make sure they aren’t taken advantage of by people who write

hot checks and try to get away with it. He’s going to aggressively go after hot check writers and make sure business owners recover compensation for the services they provide to people who’ve written them hot checks.

Sergeant Hubbard will re-establish a dependable Civil Division so citizens who receive civil citations will be served expeditiously and have their day in court in order to prevent default judgments against them.

SERGEANT LEON HUBBARD FEATURED IN THE D-MARS.COM BUSINESS JOURNAL

SERGEANT LEON HUBBARD IS THE RIGHT CHOICE IN THE 2012 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN THE RACE FOR

HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 7 CONSTABLEEARLY VOTING ENDS ON FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 I ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012

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