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“This will offer people an opportunity to climb the economic ladder that wasn’t available to them yesterday,” says Mike Pierce, executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center. Pierce called the announcement “Cancelinghistoric. the debt and freeing people of those burdens is going to open up all these avenues for them to live more full and complete economic lives,” he Butsaid.perhaps even more significant is the Biden
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The proposed plan would require borrowers to pay no more than 5% of their “discretionary” income on undergraduate loans, as opposed to the current 10% Itstandard.wouldalso raise the amount that is considered nondiscretionary income, so that if you earn under 225% of the federal poverty line, you won’t have a monthly payment until your income increases that Andthreshold.ifyou owe less than $12,000, your balance would be forgiven after 10 years of paying instead of 20, among other Howproposals.exactly this will work, what it will cost and who will benefit hasn’t been made public yet.
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Braun adds that student debt owned by the government has gone up more than 600% since the Great Recession. “So this can’t continue. The U.S. government’s got to figure out a way that they don’t have this larger burden of student loans affecting their budgets across time.”
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“Obviously, we don’t have a lot of the details, and I think those details are going to be very important,” says Persis Yu, policy director and Managing Counsel at the Student Borrower Protection Center. Debt piling up Student loans make up the second-biggest chunk of household debt in the U.S., next to mortgages. It totals $1.6 trillion for 45 million borrowers. About 92% of that is federal student loans. And while the one-time cancellation and potentially smaller payments in the future is a relief, it can also make some people think it’s likely to happen again. “It doesn’t fix it for the overall problem, which is dramatic increases in student loan borrowers,” says Phillip Braun, clinical professor of finance at North Western University’s Kellogg School of Management.
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Forgiveness has been a long time coming President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the Department of Education will forgive up to $20,000 in student loans for those who qualified for Pell Grants and $10,000 for all other borrowers earning less than $125,000. Pell Grants are given to students who are considered to have exceptional financial need. Biden also extended the moratorium on payments one “final” time through Dec. 31, 2022 and has proposed significant changes that will make repayment more Themanageable.announcement has been a long time coming with the pandemic-era freeze on payments set to end Aug. 31. Biden, who pledged to cancel thousands of dollars in student debt for most borrowers during the election, had promised an answer before BidenSeptember.hadalready made smaller steps toward clearing debt. Last week, he announced canceling student debt for those who attended ITT Tech, wiping $3.9 billion from the records. This, however, goes much further. “Canceling this, this will certainly wipe the slate clean
Another part of Wednesday’s announcement, which could potentially have an even bigger impact than the cancellation, is how the Biden administration hopes to make repaying your loans more manageable in the It’sfuture.proposing a repayment plan that’s income driven, which it says will “substantially reduce” monthly payments for people with lower and middle incomes.
Biden canceled billions in student debt, but what he plans to do next could have an even bigger impact Written by BirdLauren for the 15 million people who owe less than $10,000 in student loan debt,” says Angelique Palomar, associate director of communications at The Institute for College Access and Success. And even those who won’t see their student debt wiped out will see significantly reduced “It’spayments.important to realize that this isn’t just transformational for the folks that are debt free,” says Pierce. “Lots of other folks are going to get real, meaningful, tangible, immediate financial relief, when the student loan system turns back on.” Future plans
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Jacoby Tatum was involved in the murder of our father and three other armed robbery cases, but he will now be allowed to go to work and church alongside other Dallas residents. We are deeply dismayed and disturbed by this decision. We truly believe this individual should be behind bars right now given his role in multiple violent crimes in Dallas that happened less than a year ago and ended in the murder of our father. Public safety should be the primary concern, and we are truly worried for Dallas residents who could face what we had to face because of the release granted by the judge today.”
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“It’s a good idea for all borrowers, as soon as they can, to check out the status of their student loans,” Palomar says. Confirm what payment plan you’re on and make sure your information is updated as needed. You can do this by going to studentaid.gov. There, you can make changes to your account, keep your information up to date and adjust your payment schedule and plan.
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Forgiving $10,000 per borrower making less than $125,000 would cost taxpayers $300 billion this year, according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. However, the model hasn’t been updated since the announcement that many people would have up to $20,000 forgiven. Braun says forgiveness may encourage people to take on more debt, or else give institutions a reason to raise the cost of schooling.
Bessie Coleman, born in 1892 to a family of sharecroppers in East Texas, first became interested in aviation after hearing stories from soldiers returning from World War I. She completed flight school despite being the only student of color in her class and training in an unreliable and dangerous biplane. After earning her license, Coleman returned to the U.S. and performed as a stunt flier at air shows. “Queen Bess,” as she was known, was a popular draw at a time when aviation technology was still a novelty, according to a book about her published by the Smithsonian Institution Press. She used her platform to encourage other Black people to fly. Coleman died in 1926. She fell from a plane to her death when, with a mechanic at the controls, a wrench got stuck in the plane’s ©2022gears.
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Tatum was one of four individuals who went on a crime spree on November 16, 2021, that ended with the murder of Ali Elbanna in the Costco parking lot in Dallas on Park Lane.
“The government actually has to make it more difficult for people to borrow, and get student loans… Something has to be done,” says Braun. “And my recommendation is making it more difficult for student borrowers to get money. And that’s the opposite of that.” Planning your next steps So where do you go from here? Information on the plan is still trickling out, but Palomar at The Institute for College Access and Success has some tips. You’ll want to keep an open line of communication with your loan servicer, she says.
All-Black American Airlines crew honors flying pioneer Bessie Coleman To honor the legacy of Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license, American Airlines operated a flight earlier this month from DFW International Airport to Phoenix with a crew of all Black women. Coleman earned her pilot’s license in 1921, traveling to France to do so because of discrimination at U.S. flight schools, according to PBS She set an example for others to follow in the aviation industry, American noted in a news release.
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DALLAS — On Monday, August 22, 2022, Dallas County Judge Grace Lewis, filling in for Judge Lela Mays of the 283rd District Court in Dallas, ruled that the leg monitor for defendant Jacoby Tatum must remain in place, keeping him on house arrest, but allowed for work and church release for Mr. Tatum. She also mentioned that the Dallas County leg monitor supervision team can potentially allow for additional release opportunities.
“I am grateful for American Airlines to give us this opportunity to highlight my greataunt’s accomplishments in the field of aviation,” Gigi Coleman said in the video.
“I’m beyond thrilled to be a part of the crew where we’re inspiring young girls, young girls of color, to see the various roles that these women play in every aspect to make this flight possible,” said Beth Powell, the flight’s captain, in an American video about the Aug. 8 flight.
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Tatum was released on bail in April after Judge Lela Mays lowered the bonds on the 3 aggravated robbery charges that included the armed robbery of two teenagers at South Oak Cliff High School and the attempted armed robbery of a woman at NorthPark Mall shortly before the murder of Mr. Elbanna on November 16. The family of Mr. Elbanna has released the following statement in response to the decision, which Judge Lewis called an “opportunity” for the defendant: “Dallas County will become less safe today after Judge Lela Mays decided to relax house arrest restrictions for a criminal facing aggravated robbery charges.
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Additional information about the case: On November 16, 2021, Ali Elbanna was murdered at the Costco Business Center in Dallas on Park Lane. Mr. Elbanna was loading his groceries into his car when four individuals, including Jacoby Tatum, approached him in a stolen vehicle, demanded his belongings, and shot and killed him. The four individuals were arrested and charged with capital murder related to the killing along with multiple counts of aggravated robbery for offenses
Additional information about Ali Elbanna: Ali Elbanna, a naturalized American citizen born in Lebanon to Palestinian refugees, was a resident of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for more than 30 years. He was married to Stephanie Young Elbanna, a Fort Worth native, for 33 years, and together they had five children.
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Additional information about Tatum: During a juvenile certification hearing related to one of the other suspects who was ultimately certified as an adult and indicted on capital murder and aggravated robbery charges, a surveillance video was presented that showed Mr. Tatum forcefully grabbing a woman outside of NorthPark Mall on November 16 while his accomplice held a gun to her Duringhead. the hearing to lower Mr. Tatum’s bonds on the aggravated robbery charges, the District Attorney’s prosecution team presented evidence related to the offenses committed on November 16, 2021, and showed disturbing social media images, which were all used as part of the evidence presented to the judge for why Mr. Tatum is a risk to society and should not have had his bonds reduced. Despite the evidence presented, Judge Mays lowered the bonds by more than half, allowing for Mr. Tatum to be released in Dallas before his trial.
DALLAS — Mayor Eric Johnson on Thursday announced a new initiative to increase business franchising in the city — particularly in historically underserved and overlooked Mayorcommunities.Johnson, who has made workforce development a top priority, tapped Carlos White — a Dallas attorney who specializes in franchise law — to serve as Franchise Impact Ambassador and chair the Mayor’s Franchise Initiative. Through the initiative, White hopes to make Dallas a global hub for franchising by forming partnerships that can help teach the city’s residents how to create, systematize, and scale successful businesses.
Mr. Elbanna owned and operated a small wholesale business in Arlington, Texas, and was an active member of the local community, including the local Muslim community. He was 60 years old at the time of his passing. For additional information about the case or to speak to the family, please call Mary at (682) 559-4062 or email mary. elbanna@gmail.com.
committed earlier the same day, including incidents at South Oak Cliff High School and NorthPark Mall. Some of the articles regarding the incident can be found here: NBC DFW, Fox 4, CBS, Dallas Morning News Camron Range, one of the individuals who was a juvenile at the time of the murder, was recently certified as an adult and officially indicted for one capital murder charge and three aggravated robberies on August 18, 2022. The family of Mr. Elbanna was pushing for the certification and released the following statement in response to Judge Cheryl Shannon of the 305th Dallas County District Court deciding to certify the individual as an adult: “We are incredibly grateful that Judge Shannon decided to certify the individual who shot and killed our father as an adult. This is a small victory in our push for justice for our father and our main goal of making sure this individual can’t hurt anyone else like he hurt our family.”
“To grow southern Dallas, we cannot afford to focus on real estate development alone. We must also invest in the people of southern Dallas,” Mayor Johnson said. “Through the Mayor’s Franchise Initiative and our continuing focus on upskilling our city’s workforce, I know that we can finally meet our full potential as a city. I am thrilled about this idea, and I am grateful to Carlos White for his willingness to lead this exciting business effort.”
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Did y’all know the Federal Government has a GAG ORDER on why upwards of 40 million peeps will maybe have no water or food sometime in 2023. Why are those in power preventing anyone from even discussing this issue down to the point that there is an illegal federal gag order on the nation’s weathermen at the National Weather Service and NOAA? Look it up SHEEPLE! In yesterday’s essay called “THEY WANT TO ENSLAVE US” I specifically quoted Uncle Joe’s executive Order on digital assets. In the order it also said “ national security; the ability to exercise human rights; financial inclusion and equity; and ENERGY DEMAND AND CLIMATE CHANGE”. WTF does digital assets have to do with energy demand and climate change? They know peeps don’t read, they know they have control over the media formats and they know the majority of the peeps are ‘SHEEPLE.’ Have you ever thought why sheep is mentioned over 500 times in the Bible? Your pastor knows this. Believe me the beast and the Sons of Perdition have read the Bible too. The beast is a liar, cheater, deceiver and cunning since the beginning of time.
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Don’t y’all know the WORD says your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young White has been recognized four times by D Magazine as one of the city’s best lawyers. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Carey Law School, he is a partner at Lathrop GPM LLP. He previously served on the boards of Southern Dallas Economic Development Board and Dallas County Big Brothers Big WhiteSisters.plans to begin engaging stakeholder organizations soon. He has met with the mayor’s Workforce Czar, Lynn McBee, and discussed how to move the program forward. The franchising initiative will target a different population than McBee’s Workforce Dallas effort, but the goals are essentially the same: work to increase the economic mobility and viability of southern Dallas residents by guiding them to programs that help provide the skills they need to become more financially successful.
men will see visions; therefore, there will be a change in the atmosphere doubting Thomas’s of the world. In case you didn’t know humans can survive longer without food than water. Without water, there are no crops or cattle. Other studies point to increasing global demand for water as well. A 2019 study, “Reassessing the projections of the World Water Development Report,” found that water demand increased 600% over the past century. Thus, they want to bring the peeps of the world right into subjugation and the peeps will beg, borrow, steal and kill as well as have civil conflict will arise starting in 2024 here in the USA. Climate engineering researcher Dane Wigington believes the cycle has been propelled forward by manmade forces. “The mainstream media and official sources are doing their best to sweep it under the rug. We are talking about 40 million people that will be impacted by the drying out of the Colorado River basin and tributaries.” We can speculate to the motives and agendas behind those who run these operations, but the fact that climate engineering is the primary causal factor for the western drought is inarguable as they try and play like Lil gods of mythology. Y’all do know extreme water rationing is coming as soon as 2023. Now water rationing in the western USA could start as early as 60 days from now. Once Lake Mead reaches “dead-pool” status, crops will die out, water will be unavailable for irrigation, and there will be no electrical power generation. Drought is causing water to evaporate at levels beyond what is reported in the mainstream media. Why would the government issue ‘Gag Orders’ on reporters if there were nothing to hide? Climate engineering may be one of the new tools to fight future wars and control the population. Brothers and Sisters, The Progressive Watchman does not want you be unaware. Just know, I am obligated as The Progressive Watchman on the wall to reveal the godlessness and wickedness of those who suppress the truth to the peeps for their own selfish gain with their darkened hearts who worship and serve the beast. One cannot stick your head in the sand like an Ostrich as the Category 7 cyclone waves will continue to get and bigger as many will be swept out to sea. Watch this is happening in real time, what will you do? Will you let the cares of this world destroy your spiritual and fleshly eyesight? It only gets wilder from here as things spiral rapidly out of control. Again, can dry bones be brought back to life, only time will tell?
There was also a study by the University of Colorado Boulder published on “One Earth” cites water scarcity as the top threat to food security in the next 20 years. “Multiple events occurring at the same time compound the problem,” the study noted, citing droughts, floods, heat waves, pest outbreaks, diseases, and financial and political conflicts”.
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“I am grateful to Mayor Johnson for this opportunity and for his relentless focus on increasing entrepreneurship, economic development, and workforce development in southern Dallas,” White said. “Through the Mayor’s Franchise Initiative, I know we can make a real difference in the lives of Dallas families and in our communities.”
Anyway, in my essay “Weather Modification is for Real” written and published April 28, 2022: I
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We must also know the WEF alias the Sons of Perdition, The World Bank and the United Nations all want one world order. The only thing is China, Russia and the BRIC nations are standing in their way, thus the hatred of them and the constant war drum beats instead there are no talk of peace. Through hook or crook, they want all the peeps of the world on the plantation with the Sons of Perdition as our lords and masters. Again, their motto is ‘you willbe assimilated, own nothing and be happy’. You will definitely not be happy but miserable; Sick puppies with their delusions of grandeur. Y’all don’t hear me, cuz y’all think I’m off my rocker and this didn’t come from your trusted source.
wrote about ‘cloud seeding’ is a type of weather modification that aims to change the amount or type of precipitation that falls from clouds by dispersing substances into the air that serve as cloud condensation or ice nuclei, which alter the microphysical processes within the cloud. Therefore, they can make it rain, they can bring on hurricanes or they can stop rain from falling causing draught conditions. See I can’t make this stuff up!
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Finally,increase.brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy— meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8 As you become a doer of this verse, negative emotions will not be allowed to snuff out your energy and kill your productivity. Make a conscious effort to only think about what Philippians 4:8 tells you to think on and you will experience a renewed energy for life.
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1. Focus on Your True Identity Do not allow what you do to become who you are. Your identity comes from your Creator, and He did not create you as a lazy human being. God created you to be fruitful and productive. He created you to be a blessing. This is the truth about you. If you have developed lazy habits, you are actually operating outside of the way you were designed! When you begin to think and operate the way God designed you, you will actually be so much happier and fulfilled. Satan is the one who constantly tells you that you are lazy. He knows that if he can get you to believe this lie, you will become this way. The Bible says that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he. For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 NKJV If the enemy has sold you the lie that you are a lazy person, you may have linked arms with this lie and made it a part of who you are. If you accept it as truth about yourself, you will experience it in your life. This only reinforces the lie. Only the One who made you can tell you how you are Rejectmade. the lie that just because you have adopted lazy habits it is who you are. Refuse to agree with this identity. You are who God says you are – a person created to be productive and fruitful.
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3. Take Authority Over Your Emotions
Laziness is simply a bad habit produced by a mindset.
Most people think laziness is a physical problem, and it definitely can be. But most of the time, laziness comes from a wrong mindset that leads to bad habits. If we can change our mindset, then we can change our laziness problem. The physical body is capable of much more than you think. I catch myself all the time thinking “I’m so tired”, but in reality, I am not actually tired. I am just caught in lazy habits. Where does laziness come from and does the Bible give us any help in overcoming it? Absolutely. The Bible has solutions for every area of life. Here are five ways to overcome laziness according to the Bible:
If you have developed a mindset that says, “I’m lazy”, or “I’m disorganized”, or “I’m not very ambitious”, the first step is to realize that just because you’ve thought that way for so long doesn’t make it truth. It might feel like the truth to you, but it is not. How you think will determine how you feel, and how you feel plays a major part in influencing the choices you Ifmake.you are thinking negative all the time, it will zap your energy. Hopeful, inspired thoughts will give you energy and peace. Start putting into practice what the Bible tells us about how to think, and you will see your energy level
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“Theseeducation.experiences change your perspective and I will use this experience and information to continue to advocate for what our students need most and that is a premier education,” Dr. Clark Trusteesaid.Clark participated in the year-long training program, learning participation“Trusteeandtrusteeship,onnationally-recognizedfromleaderstopicssuchasteamwork,equity,diversity,visionaryleadership.Clark’sandcompletion of this program reflect her commitment to excellence, continual learning, and improving leadership in DeSoto ISD,” Board President DeAndrea Fleming
www.elitenewsdallas.com along the way that has become a bad habit. And just like any other bad habit, it can be Therebroken!isan emotion that always proceeds making a lazy choice. Maybe you feel tired, or overwhelmed, or defeated, so you choose to watch TV instead of doing what you know needs to be done. The moment you feel that emotion, you can take authority over it. Jesus has given us authority over our emotions. You can speak directly to your emotions. For example, if you feel overwhelmed, you can say aloud “feeling of overwhelm, I take authority over you in the Name of Jesus. You leave me right now. I am not overwhelmed”. As you begin to take authority over your emotions, you will choose different actions and your thoughts will begin to line up with the change. Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.
“Itsaid.is an honor to extend congratulations and celebrate this honor not only for Trustee Clark but also for the forward movement of the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees and our District.” Trustee Clark is the sixth DeSoto ISD trustee in the District’s history to receive the Master Trustee designation. Current District Board President Fleming received the designation in 2020 preceded by former trustees Kurt Crohn, Curtistene S. McCowan, Don Gant, and Carl Sherman Jr.
Proverbs 16:3 InNKJVsome situations, a spirit of fatigue could be responsible for the laziness you are experiencing. This demonic spirit usually brings with it laziness, weariness, and excess tiredness. In a case where a demonic spirit is involved, renounce the evil spirit in the Name of Jesus and it has to flee! Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Psalm 127:2 NKJV When you get enough sleep your mind and body are able to function the way they are Stayingdesigned.active and getting some exercise is also important to your energy levels. When you choose to go on a walk, oxygen is able to flow throughout your body, including to your brain. Even a small amount of physical activity on a regular basis will make a significant difference. Taking care of your body is being a good steward of what God has given you. Your body is the very temple of the Holy Spirit and should be treated with honor. Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:19 NKJV TASB. Leadership TASB is a unique activities,toleadershiptoexperiencedprogramboard-developmentdesignedtotakeboardmembersanewlevelofserviceandbyexposingthemavarietyofissues,people,andlocations.
“The benefit of going through Leadership TASB is you are exposed to 35 other leaders across various districts and sizes to learn different things other districts are doing,” DeSoto ISD trustee Dr. Tiffany Clark Assaid.a capstone of the program, school board members in the 2021–22 Leadership TASB class made presentations of their team’s findings following yearlong research. Class participants researched critical issues and their impact on Texas public
### About DeSoto Independent School District DeSoto ISD is a public independent school district serving more than 7,400 students and 1,000 employees. The district comprises 10 campuses serving students from early childhood through graduation. DeSoto ISD’s mission is to ensure students, without exception, learn and grow at their highest level. The District’s 2021 Be The Future Strategic Plan focuses on equity, access, and excellence in an effort to provide a holistic and well-rounded educational experience to students and families in DeSoto, Glenn Heights, and Ovilla. For more information about DeSoto ISD, visit www. desotoisd.org
James 4:7 NKJV 4. Reject Condemnation Condemnation will keep you trapped in a bad cycle. You make a bad choice, so you feel guilty and condemn yourself, then you end up repeating the behavior. To break the cycle, you have to break the condemnation first, and then the actions will Condemnationchange. makes you feel hopeless, like change is not possible for you. Next time you choose to be lazy instead of productive, tell yourself “I am a productive person” instead of beating yourself up for acting lazy. When you choose to think and say what God says about yourself instead of how you are acting, it breaks the thought process that keeps you trapped. If you have received Jesus Christ into your life, you have been made a new creation, and all things are of God. God is not lazy, and neither are Therefore,you. if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 5. Take Care of Your Body There is no denying that the way you treat your body has an impact on your energy level. It is not everything that matters, but it does play a part. The way you eat can influence how you feel and even how you think. Choosing to eat How Can I Overcome Laziness According to the (CONTINUED)Bible?
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District Alum Turned Trustee Earns LTASB Master (CONTINUED)DesignationTrustee healthy food in moderation will help you to feel the way you want to and accomplish the things you want to do in Iflife.you are not getting enough sleep, you are violating how God created you to function. Your body needs rest, and the Bible says it is in vain to sacrifice sleep for other Itpursuits.isvain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep.
Laziness is simply a bad habit produced by a mindset.
www.elitenewsdallas.com A Bold Statement That Transcends Race Oftentimes African American or Latina girls are referred to as black or brown, but Author Regina Smith believes that women have a lot more to offer then their skin color. “I AM NOT A Color” shows how diversity in skin color may speak to one’s rich heritage, but how a person uses their talents and gifts is what defines greatness. Regina Smith is an African American living in Dallas Texas who writes Children’s Books, Essays and Poetry for most ages. When not writing, she’s a Registered Nurse who finds inspiration in the human experience with people of all cultures and backgrounds. Elite News August 26- September 2, 2022 11 Honey B's Honesty, Integrity & Experience 20yrs Day Care And Meal Plans Available Pet Obstacle Course • Weave Poles • Dogwalk • Standard jumps • Tunnel • Tire jump • Teeterboard To schedule your appointments give us a call @ (972)932-2237 Recipe of the Week: Easy Tuna Casserole This easy tuna pasta casserole is made with macaroni, creamy soup, cheese, tuna, and fried onions. I got this tasty recipe from my roommate. It’s great as leftovers, too. Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 45 mins Servings: Ingredients8 • 3 cups cooked macaroni • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese • 1 ½ cups French fried onions StepDirections1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Step 2 Combine cooked macaroni, tuna, and condensed soup together in a 9x13-inch baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Step 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with fried onions; bake 5 minutes more. Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 462 calories; protein 11.5g; carbohydrates 37.1g; fat 28.5g; cholesterol 22.6mg; sodium 705.8mg. Full Nutrition
• More than half of binge drinks are consumed by adults 35 and older.
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• Memory and learning Bingeproblems.drinking costs everyone.
• One in six US adults binge drinks, with 25% doing so at least weekly.
• Most people younger than 21 who drink alcohol report binge drinking, often consuming large amounts. Among high school students who binge drink, 44% consumed eight or more drinks in a row. Binge drinking has serious risks. Binge drinking is associated with many health problems including:
• Binge drinking is most common among adults who have higher household incomes ($75,000 or more), are non-Hispanic White, or live in the Midwest.
• Unintentional injuries such as motor vehicle crashes, falls, burns, and alcohol poisoning.
• Consistently enforcing laws against underage drinking and driving.alcohol-impaired
Binge drinking is a serious but preventable public health problem.
• Holding alcohol retailers responsible for the harms caused by illegal alcohol sales to minors or intoxicated patrons (dram shop liability).
Binge Drinking controls on alcohol sales (avoiding privatization).
• Unintended pregnancy and poor pregnancy outcomes, including miscarriage and stillbirth.
• Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
• Overall, 17 billion total binge drinks are consumed by adults annually, or 467 binge drinks per adult who binge drinks.
• Violence assault.partnerhomicide,includingsuicide,intimateviolence,andsexual
• Excessive drinking, including binge drinking, cost the United States $249 billion in 2010, or $2.05 per drink. These costs were from lost work productivity, health care expenditures, criminal justice costs, and other expenses. Binge drinking accounted for 77% of these costs, or $191 Preventingbillion.Binge Drinking
• People with lower incomes and lower levels of education consume more binge drinks per year.
• Cancer of the breast (among females), liver, colon, rectum, mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus.
• For some groups and states, binge drinking is not as common, but those who binge drink do so frequently or consume large quantities of alcohol. How many binge drinks are consumed?
• Sexually transmitted diseases.
The Community Preventive Services Task Forceexternal icon recommends evidencebased interventions to prevent binge drinking and related harms. Recommended strategies
• Binge drinking is nearly twice as common among men than among women.
Binge drinking is the most common, costly, and deadly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States. Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks on an occasion for men or 4 or more drinks on an occasion for women. Most people who binge drink do not have a severe alcohol use disorder However, binge drinking is a harmful risk behavior associated with serious injuries and multiple diseases. It is also associated with an increased risk of alcohol use disorder. How common is binge drinking?
• Four out of five binge drinks are consumed by men.
• Restricting access to alcohol by maintaining limits on the days and hours of alcohol retail sales.
• Binge drinking is most common among younger adults aged 18–34.
• Maintaining government
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Forceexternal icon also recommends screening and counseling for alcohol misuse in primary care settings.
• Binge drinking is just one pattern of excessive drinking, but it accounts for nearly all excessive drinking. Over 90% of US adults who drink excessively report binge drinking. Who binge drinks?
•include:Using pricing strategies, including increasing alcohol taxes.
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• One in four US adults who binge drink consume at least eight drinks during a binge occasion.
• Limiting the number of retail alcohol outlets in a given area.
• Sudden infant death syndrome. Chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, and liver disease.
www.elitenewsdallas.com Small Business RecoveryProgramGrant CLASSIFIEDS Deadline to apply is 5:00 PM (CDT) on August 31, 2022, or until funds are expended The full application is available hereTarranttarrantcountyrecovery.com/https://www.small-business-workforce-stimulus-grantCountyhasrecentlylaunchedaSmallBusinessRecoveryGrantProgram Eligibility Impacted for-profit and nonprofit small businesses that had 50 or fewer employees during the First Quarter of 2020 Grant amounts up to $27,500 based on eligibility requirements and number of employees Independent soleproprietorscontractors/mayalsobeeligibletoapply MaeganCONTACT:P.South EconomicManagerDevelopment Tarrant County Administration 100 E. Weatherford Street, Suite 404 Fort Worth, TX 76196 (817) 884-1522 Office (817) 884-1702 mpsouth@tarrantcounty.comFax YOGA AT SOUNDTHE When: AUG 13- DEC 29 Next: Sat 10:00 am - 11:00 am Where: AmphitheaterRogers-O’BriendatTheSound in Cypress Waters OBITUARIES Bring your mat and join us on Tuesdays at 6 PM or Saturdays at 10 AM for FREE outdoor yoga taught by Chris Mayhan. About Chris: Chris is a certified yoga instructor with over 15 years of experience helping others feel at ease with following their breathe and letting go. She successfully completed the 300-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification through Yoga Alliance. Chris is passionate about uplifting others, starting each day with a grateful heart, and encouraging acceptance and self-love through various types of yoga. Chris currently teaches yoga classes every week at The Core and the YMCA, as well as leading various yoga events through the city of Coppell. Chris enjoys early morning runs along the Cypress Waters Trail and combining her knowledge and passion for yoga and wine while teaching Yoga with a Sip, a fun and meditative yoga experience with with a glass of wine. “THE PLEASANT GROVE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH WILL HOST A MUSICAL CELEBRATION TO HONOR OUR MINISTER OF MUSIC, SIS. MONICA R. SNEED, FOR 32 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE MUSIC THEME:MINISTRY.”“PRAISE THE LORD WITH PSALMME!”34:1 [KJV] The Bible says… I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. CONCERT DATE: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022, HERE AT THE CHURCH TIME: 4:00 P.M. ADDRESS: 1655 N. Jim Miller Rd. Dallas, Texas 75217 COME OUT AND WORSHIP WITH US! If you have any questions, please contact me? Keetia Harris, Secretary Second "REQUESTRequest!AD" OBITUARIES IN THE CARE OF Golden Gate Funeral Home and THOMASCremationMCMURTRAY Born November 17, 1960 Passed away Thursday August 18, 2022 (age 61) WAKE AugustTuesday30, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Golden Gate Funeral Home and 5701CremationE.LOOP 820 SOUTH Fort Worth, TX 76119 FUNERAL SeptemberSaturday 3, 2022 11:30 SACREDAM HEART CATHOLIC CAMDEN,1493CHURCHMS17MS 39045 OBITUARIES IN THE CARE OF Golden Gate Funeral Home and Cremation JIMMY "JIMI" NEWTONDWAYNE Born March 15, 1971, Passed away Thursday August 18, 2022 (age 51) VISITATION SeptemberMonday 5, 2022 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Golden Gate Funeral Home4155DallasS. R.L. THORNTON Dallas,FREEWAYTX FUNERAL SeptemberTuesday 6, 2022 11:00 GoldenAMGate Funeral Home4155DallasS. R.L. THORNTON Dallas,FREEWAYTX Elite News August 26- September 2, 2022 13
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Pastor Rev. KennedyYoungJr. St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church 6000 Singing Hills Dr. Dallas, TX (214)374-663175241
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New Mount Zion Baptist Church 550 Shepherd Rd , Dallas, TX (214)341-645975243 Wednesday 6:16PM – 7:15PM Bible Study Every Wednesday 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Pastor Rev. Tommy Brown Rev. Mark A. PastorProctor, David E. Wilson East Gate Missionary Baptist Church 6960 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX (214)371-263375232
Bexar Street Baptist Church 2018 S. Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX (214)943-357975216
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Sunday Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 8:00AM & 11:00AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00PM ChrisPastorL.Simmons
Concord Ministries Baptist Church 6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, (214)331-8522TX Worship: 7:30AM - 9:15AM 11:00AM –www.concorddallas.org12:24AM
Cornerstone Baptist Church 1819 MLK Blvd Dallas, TX (214)426-546875215
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ThursdaySundays:Times:11:00AMBibleStudy: 7PM Tel-Star Baptist Church Sunday School:9:30 AM Sunday Worship: 10:30AM Bible Study-1st and 3rd / Dallas, TX 75216 House of Restoration San Antonio Church 1729 E. Houston St San Antonio, Texas
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1655 N. JIM MILLER RD DALLAS TEXAS, 75217 SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45AMMORNING10:30AM WORSHIP: 10:45AM WEDNESDAY-12:45PM BTU: 7:00PM - 8:00PM CHURCH MOTTO: THE BIBLE SAYS…, Pastor George and First Lady Monica Sneed PastorCharlesA. NW 7th Street City, OK 405 537 1061 10:00 AM Service 11:00 AM Mon-Sat 7:00 AM Bible MondayStudyNight 5:00PM - 6:00PM School of Ministry 6:00PM6:30PM By Grace
Lighthouse Church of God in Christ 2127 S. Corinth St. Rd Dallas, TX (214)371-242175203
Come Worship with Us 556 Rancho Canyon Haslett, Texas 76052
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Sunday School: 9:30AM Sunday Worship: 10:45AM Bible Study Wed: Thursday7:15PM11:00AM TCPastorMarshall Community Baptist Church One Church Two Location (972)230-4477 115 W. Beltline Rd, Desoto Sunday: 7:30AM – 9:30AM 820 E. Wintergreen, Cedar Hill Sunday School : 9:30AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Pastor Rev Oscar D. Epps Tabernacle of Praise MBC 6925 Woofford Ave. Dallas, TX (214)275-495975227 Sunday School: 8:30AM Worship:9:45AM Wed. Praise and Prayer:6:15PM Wed. Bible Study: 7:00PM Reverend Dr. A. E. SharpPastor
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New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church 411 N. Hampton Rd. Desoto, TX (469)297-4771
Marsalis Missionary Baptist Church 411 N. 2723 S. Marsalis, Dallas, TX (214)943-600775216 School: 9:00AM Morning Worship:10:00AM Prayer & Worship: www.marsalisavenuebc.com7:00PM
New El Bethel Baptist Church 2023 Mouser Ln Dallas, TX 75203 Sunday Service 9:30 AM – Church School 11:00 AMWorship II Mountain Top Experience Wednesday Services 12:00PMNoonday Prayer 6:30M - Corporate Prayer 7:00PM - Bible Study
Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church 1010 Bayonne St., Dallas, Tx (214)744-1677
Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church 2110 E. Eleventh St. Dallas, TX 75203 (214)942-0218
Morning Glory: 7:45AM Sunday School: 9:15AM Morning Worship: 10:30AM Bible Study: 7:00PM Pastor Rev Ned Armstrong
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Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church 1819 n. Washington Ave., Dallas, TX 75204 Phone : (214)823-7308 Fax : (214)823.9720
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Pastor Rev Daryl Carter New Birth Missionary Baptist Church 444 West Ledbetter Dr. , Dallas, TX 75224 Early(214)374-0828RisersSunday School 7:15 MorningAM Worship: 7:50AM Sunday School: 9:30AM Morning Worship: 10:30 Tuesday Night Bible Study Pastoral7:00PM Bible Teaching Class Pastor Rev Micheal D. Pryor New Leaf Family Church 1707 St. Augustine Dr. Dallas, TX 75217 of services** Tues- 12 Noon & 7pm Bible Study Sunday School: 8am Sunday Praise & Worship: 9:30am Pastor / Founde:r Dr. Corey C. Toney / Clarette L. Toney-First Lady St. Paul Baptist Church 1600 Pear Street Dallas, TX 75215 Phone: (214)421-3741 Pastor Lelious A. Johnson
Friendship West Baptist Church 2110 E. 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX (972)228-520075232
Grace of God Baptist Church 601 N Hampton Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115 (972) 274-1074 School 9 am & Worship @ 10 am Brotherhood 930 am 7 pm Choir Rehearsal - pm
Sunday Worship Sunday School: 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday Mens & Women Ministry: 7:00 P.M. Young Adults Ministry: 7:00 P.M. Carver Height Baptist Church 2510 E. Ledbetter Rd, Dallas, TX (214)371-202475216
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Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church 8350 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75243
Sunday Service 10:00AM DaytimeWednesdayBible Study/Prayer: 11AM Evening Bible Study/Prayer Dinner Served: 5:30 PM Prayer: 6:30PM Bible Study: 7PM Pastor Rev Burley Hudson
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