2011 Bentley Continental GT: Reshaped with New Standard V8

After essentially reinventing Bentley after its 2003 model year introduction, the automaker’s Continental GT has become something of an icon among high-end super luxury coupes. As such, Bentley chose the ever-popular “evolution over revolution” mantra for the redesigned 2011 Bentley Continental GT – with one twist: A nod to ever-stricter emissions standards.

Late next year, Bentley says that it will begin offering its four-seat coupe with a new 4.0-liter V8 engine, which will chop the current W12 model’s CO2 emissions by a whopping 40 percent. Bentley is sparse on details about the new V8, but it says that the high-output engine will “deliver all the exhilarating power and torque synonymous with the marque.”

Sixth Annual H-E-B Helping Heros Program Honors Firefighters with Home-Cooked Meals

H-E-B will honor our nation’s firefighters for their dedication and selfless service with the sixth annual company-wide volunteer program Helping Heroes on Friday, Sept. 10. More than 375 H-E-B Partners (employees) from 70 H-E-B stores in greater Houston, as well as warehouse facilities, will visit local fire stations to serve lunch to firefighters and help with around-the-station chores. As part of this program, H-E-B will adopt 128 fire stations throughout the city.

Glee Outtakes

Glee might have found fans in Emmy voters, suburban moms, and Madonna, but when the singing, dancing dramedy debuted last fall, the cast had no idea what they were in for. “We did the first thirteen episodes in a bubble – we were doing it only for ourselves,” explains Jenna Ushkowitz, who plays Tina Cohen-Chang, a Goth girl who traded her fake stutter for a boyfriend in the first season.

“Substitute Me” by Lori L. Tharps

You hate leaving your kids.
It’s not that you don’t want a break from them sometimes, because you need that for your sanity. And it’s not the pitiful way they cry, ripping your heart out, even though you know they’ll be playing ten seconds after you’re through the door.

Eating Right When Money is Tight

All too often, people attempting to tighten their belts in tough economic times discover that there’s a little more around the middle than there used to be. That’s because many of those cheap eats advertised in Sunday circulars are processed foods loaded with fat and sodium, while restaurant value menus often are packed with fried foods filled with empty calories.
Surprisingly, trying to reduce your food budget can be an opportunity to eat right, according to American Dietetic Association (ADA) spokesperson Sarah Krieger, a registered and licensed dietitian/nutritionist. “It’s actually a blessing in disguise,” she notes.

Astros in the Community: September 9-19

The Astros continue the team’s off-field mission of making a positive difference in the community through numerous charitable programs and partnerships. During the current homestand, the Astros will be involved in a variety of activities including recognizing local heroes and making two special school visits.