I Messenger 2-9 by Cheryl Smith

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FORWARD President Obama!

George Fraser encourages support of

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THE REMIX Following re-election, President Obama visits campaign office and thanks volunteers and staffers for their support PAGE 1

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Message to the People...

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I MESSENGER Cheryl Smith, Publisher Established 2011 IMESSENGER is a tribute to Le Messager, founded by Cameroonian journalist Pius Njawe and The Messenger, an independent magazine, founded by labor activist A . Philip Randolph and economist Chandler Owen. IM ESSENGER is committed to informing, inspiring, enlightening and provoking thought in a forum that is international. Submissions for publication consideration may be submitted to www.myimessenger.com. PAGE 2

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As more “inclimate” weather is expected and as folks in the northeasterly part of the country prepare for another hit so soon after the devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy, it is heartwarming to see the outpouring of support. This inclimate weather, says U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX)can be attributed to global warming, which “we can not control.” According to Rep. Johnson, something could have been done, “If we had started earlier dealing with global warming but weʼre still trying to convince Republicans there is such a thing. It started back before Gore became vice president, warning us of what would happen if we did not address this issue. Weʼre Cheryl Smith seeing it now and many are still denying that global warming is an issue. It is an issue!” Researchers, citing the increase in national disasters--from tsunamis to hurricanes, attribute these occurrences to global warming-- the rise in the average temperature of the Earth--which according to National Geographic, most of the planetʼs warming in the last few decades has been due to emissions of greenhouse gases. Also, “the World Health Organization blames 150,000 global deaths on the effects of global warming, including extreme weather, drought, heatwaves, decreased food production, and the increased spread of vector-borne diseases like malaria.” Whatever the case, we have some work to do and we should be concerned about the world we leave behind. People from around the world are reaching out to provide assistance as families deal with loss of lives, homes and livelihood. Although it has been over a week since Hurricane Sandy hit her target, we are still hearing of families without electricity, the displaced families and the spike at the gas tanks where long lines wait for service. Of course when Sandy made her way up north, I received calls from those who know my family is situated in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. One kind soul sent a text message inquiring about my familyʼs well-being, extending prayers, and then ending with an invitation: “Just want to offer my home to your family in Jersey should any of them make their way down here. We have plenty of room. Please let me know what I can do to help.” And there are others who called, emailed and sent text messages expressing their concern. Erick Wilson is also from the tri-state area but he and his family moved to the D/FW Metroplex about seven years ago. The host of a popular internet radio show, JTC X-Change, on DfwIradio.com, Mr. Wilson will be traveling to the east coast, more specifically, Brooklyn, NY, next week to deliver food, clothing and other non-perishable items. Thereʼs still time to help. Log on to www.jtcxchange.org and donate items or money. You can even donate gas cards! Mr. Wilson says he is excited about the prospect of helping those in need and he is looking forward to the almost 1600 mile trek. Those who know Mr. Wilson are not surprised to hear about his current effort. He is big on mentoring and being a source of support and inspiration. There are also other efforts. Annette Cullors, Rita Williams, Ms. Community-dianne gibson, CW Whitaker and Hollie Mays will host a $5.00 Red Cross benefit musical at Southwest Center Mall on November10, 11am-5pm. We have to be concerned when something happens in other parts of the country and world because you never know when your area will be hit. ****

Cheryl

P.S. Support the Red Cross and let’s continue to pray for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy! !

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Saturday, December 8, 2012 11:00 AM ± 4:00 PM Southwest Center Mall 3662 West Camp Wisdom Road Dallas, Texas 75237

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NAACP’s BENJAMIN JEALOUS HEADS LIST OF GUESTS THIS WEEK ON WASHINGTON WATCH WITH ROLAND MARTIN

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NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Jealous

WHO: Roland Martin, host and managing editor of TV ONE'S WASHINGTON WATCH WITH ROLAND MARTIN is joined by NAACP President/CEO Benjamin Jealous; Cornell Belcher, Obama 2012 Pollster; and Melanie Campbell, President/CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. WHAT: This week on WASHINGTON WATCH WITH ROLAND MARTIN topics of discussion include: President Barack Obama's successful re-election -- winning 9 out of 10 battleground states, and the GOP response to their failure to engage the minority vote. WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT on TV One. PANELISTS: CORNELL BELCHER, Obama 2012 Pollster MELANIE CAMPBELL, President/CEO, Natl. Coalition on Black Civic Participation KAREN FINNEY, MSNBC Contributor and former DNC Communications Director GARY FLOWERS, Executive Director/CEO, Black Leadership Forum BENJAMIN JEALOUS, President/CEO, NAACP STATE SENATOR VINCENT HUGHES, (D-PA) REV. OMAROSA MANIGAULT, The Ultimate Merger ELROY SAILOR, Republican Strategist, J.C. Watts Companies DEBORAH SIMMONS, Senior Correspondent, Washington Times *** Panelists subject to change.

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FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE 2012

CHERYL’S WORLD

The church on THE MOUNT is excited about Building Kingdom of God Families, Confronting Other Kingdom's Agenda. That is the theme for this year's Family Life Conference, Nov. 16-18, at Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church of Garland, located at 1233 State Highway 66. The conference will feature classes and workshops for the family, marriage, singles, youth and children, FREE health screenings, plus gospel recording artists, nationally-known comedians and a youth explosion rally. The Keynote speaker is relationship expert and best selling author of the book, "The Blessing", Dr. John Trent.

Tune in to Cheryl’s World on Blog Talk Radio, or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative, entertaining, enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8a.m. and Mondays at 6p.m., aromatherapist Deborah Long Chambers on Tuesdays at 6p.m., Yvette and Amy discussing Natural things on Wednesdays at 6p.m., Praising with Dareia on Thursdays at 6p.m., and Education - with Debra Brown Sturns on Fridays at 6p.m.

For more information call 972-276-5218, email us at socialmedia@onthemount.org, or go to www.onthemount.org.

MOVING SALE Saturday,November November @ 7a.m. Saturday, 17, 38AM-3PM Washer, furniture, clothes, books and more! Everything must go! 8508 Arroyo Verda Dr. Dallas 75249

Join the BVSTX for a holiday-themed Veggie 201 Class Saturday, Nov. 10, 11:30 am, at the Center for Community Cooperation (CCC) (214.821.0911), 2900 Live Oak just east of Downtown Dallas. After the 201 Class, join the BVSTX and Animal Connection of Texas (ACT) for our annual Thanksgiving Potluck luncheon at 1 pm also at the CCC. Come, fellowship, and bring your favorite vegan dish or contribute $5 in support of the luncheon. We always have a great time with ACT members and the food is delicious! PAGE 4

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“We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of the good people.” . Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Come on PEOPLE! Don’t you CARE? POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist. Aren’t you concerned? Do you care? We know he has attacked members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and there is a $5,000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers. If you have ANY information, PLEASE call Crime Stoppers

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It Has Begun! Legendary multi-platinum country artist Collin Raye tells everyone everywhere he goes, “Imaj is country’s next big star!” What makes Imaj such an amazing anomaly is that her mission has always been simply, “Peace & Love” — a movement that has been advocated since The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin and Michael Jackson…then along came Imaj to continue the Peace Movement. What makes this so great is that Team Imaj has begun to expand her mission to not only spread world peace but to spread the awareness of Imaj and make the world a better place. You’ve heard the Breaking News: “IMAJ: Self-Titled Debut Album Set To Release This Summer/Fall!” We can’t

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wait for the release! And now…we’re joining hands nationwide. Join us at “Team Imaj” her official street team! All you have to do is: 1. Click “Join Group” here http://www.facebook.com/groups/ 352164268186566/ 2. And register here: http://imaj.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3x5/ When you’re done please share the group on Facebook and be ready to have some fun!!! For those sharing on Twitter: Please Tweet the following: #TeamImaj: IT HAS BEGUN. http://bit.ly/M4btHz (Please Re-

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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT... Statement by Joint Center President & CEO Ralph B. Everett About the 2012 Presidential Election WASHINGTON, DC—The American people have decided that President Obama should be given another term in office to continue leading the nation toward economic recovery and expanded opportunity for all. Amid the rancor of the 2012 campaign, an electorate that was focused on the economy – and presented with two starkly different visions for fixing it – chose to support the President’s program aimed at balanced deficit reduction, job growth, health care reform and public investment in education, technology and infrastructure. While Governor Romney fell short of creating a winning coalition, we commend him and his family for their spirited and enduring commitment to public service and to the very highest ideals of our nation during this hard fought campaign. We hope and trust that his party will continue its quest to establish a vision and message that will resonate with people of all races and from all segments of society. The President and the new Congress now face the task of speeding up job creation, fixing the deficit, expanding prosperity and shining the light of hope and opportunity on every household in every neighborhood. In light of the Joint Center’s longstanding mission to increase civic and political engagement across our society, we welcomed the President’s observation last night that the broadest and most impassioned participation in our elections is something to be celebrated. But we were also heartened that both he and Governor Romney sounded a clarion call for reconciliation and bipartisan cooperation. The American people deserve nothing less. We join in hoping that the passions of political battle will now pass speedily away and that there can be progress toward achieving the vision that the voters endorsed with their ballots. The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is one of the nation’s leading research and public policy institutions and the only one whose work focuses primarily on issues of particular concern to African Americans and other people of color. To learn more, please visit www.jointcenter.org.

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How this happened... I want you to know that this wasn't fate, and it wasn't an accident. You made this happen. You organized yourselves block by block. You took ownership of this campaign five and ten dollars at a time. And when it wasn't easy, you pressed forward. I will spend the rest of my presidency honoring your support, and doing what I can to finish what we started. But I want you to take real pride, as I do, in how we got the chance in the first place. Today is the clearest proof yet that, against the odds, ordinary Americans can overcome powerful interests. There's a lot more work to do. But for right now: Thank you. Barack

Playing the Mother Card The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: Once when I was in high school a friend and I cut class together. We were smart enough to create a fake doctor’s note for the teacher, but we walked around the neighborhood where everybody knew us, knew we should have been in school and unfortunately for me - knew my mother’s phone number. That was dumb. I’m not sure how many calls she received that day, but it only took one. I was her only child. So my mother – a single parent - kept close tabs on me. Even though we’re only twenty years apart in age and I’ve stood taller than her since I was 11, she never pretended to be my friend. And to this day I can count on her to be the voice of reason in my life. When I got fired from Wendy’s in high school because I forgot to attend an employee meeting, she called the manager and got my job back. And

when my car was repossessed when I was in graduate school she called the repo man on my behalf. Then she called me to say my car was waiting for me to pick it up. If your mother is like my mother her words carry a lot of weight. Fast forward to last July: I had a written agreement with a business associate to do some work for me. And I paid him in full upfront. The work was to be completed in stages, but the final project was due no later than Oct. 31st, just last week. I was dissatisfied with the first draft and I told him so. I could tell he didn’t like my feedback, but business is business. Maybe if I got more involved instead of just letting it unfold I would be happier with the final project, I concluded. But the business associate didn’t see it that way. He didn’t like my “hands on involvement” and he told me so. You never know what a person is capable of, especially when they know they’ve got the upper hand. A

simple business agreement had turned into a personality conflict. Now my irreplaceable information I gave him to complete the project was in jeopardy. For nearly three weeks there was no word from him. The last thing he told me was the project would be completed on his schedule – not mine even though I was the paying customer. Did that mean I would receive the final project next week, next month or not at all? Only he knew his intentions, but he wasn’t telling me. My Halloween deadline came and went with no word from him. That’s when it hit me. I wrote a letter to the one person I hoped had his ear and was his voice of reason. I played the mother card. Within 24 hours of mailing the letter I received my finished project. If momma can’t reason with you nobody can. Steffanie Rivers is a freelance journalist living in the DFW area. For questions, comments or to schedule speaking engagements email her at teamtcb.tcb@gmail.com

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until a designated month to go to the doctor-Cancer, hypertension, blood clots, kidney disease and other ills are not paying attention to a calendar and neither should you!

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OPN TV Network LBAEnterprise and Business In The Black team up to form "OPN TV Network", IPTV Incorporating "Internet Protocol TV" Platform, Delivering Unprecedented TVInternet Integration.

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The OPN TV Network (hereafter "OPN") will be the first TV system designed for local content providers and completely bypasses Cable, Satellite and Terrestrial systems. OPN is based on the Android or "Google TV" platform introduced by Google Inc. "OPN" is scheduled to first launch in DFW area, with the distribution featuring Internet, Internet TV and a set top box-type

As part of its ongoing efforts to introduce new categories, OPN has proceeded to develop an "Evolving" TV platform that delivers new viewing styles exceeding conventional “Linear TV” and 100% Video on Demand (VOD). Other compelling features like Social Network Sharing, Live Chat and Pre/ Post Roll monetization.

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NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing - DFW Region Applications are being accepted through November 15th The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. The program offers both national and local affiliate competitions. National winners receive $500, a laptop and a trip to the March 9, 2013 awards gala. APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 15 for students in the DFW Metroplex: APPLY NOW! Since 2007, NCWIT has inducted more than 1300 young women into the Aspirations in Computing Talent Pipeline program and honored more than 50 teachers with the NCWIT Educator Award. Learn more at www.aspirationsaward.org.

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Consider the gift of travel the next time you need a birthday, wedding or graduation gift for someone special. American Airlines Travel Gift Cards are available for purchase and redemption at AA.com in any denomination between $50 and $1500. You can buy either a plastic gift card and have it mailed or a virtual gift card with your personal message delivered via email. You can use up to eight (8) Gift Cards at one time toward the purchase of a ticket to hundreds of exciting destinations throughout the world. And, with no expiration date or fees, American Airlines Gift Cards are perfect for any occasion. When an American Airlines UNCF Gift Card is purchased, $5 of every $50 will be contributed to UNCF through May 1, 2013. Terms and Conditions apply. PAGE 9

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A Healthy You SURVEY GIVES THE LOWDOWN ON MEN'S SHAVING HIGHS AND LOWS More than half of the men surveyed, a whopping 54%, disclosed that they manscape. [Click To Enlarge] Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- For generations, the typical American man has been clean - shaven, and over the years, shave companies have improved their gadgets and formulas to make the job easier and more effective. By now, one would expect men to embrace shaving. However, a new survey shows that only 14 percent of men enjoy the ritual, and half feel that they still lack something in their grooming kit. According to The Shave Survey (www.mmproducts.com/bumppatrol/ pages/shave-survey) - third-party research commissioned by Bump Patrol and co-sponsored by The Source magazine - what men dislike most about shaving is the aftermath: 45% cited cuts, bumps and burns as shaving's worst troubles. About a quarter of the men consider the time factor most bothersome. Infographics of the survey results can be found at ShaveSurvey.com. Yet most men shave their beard every day or every other day, and apparently many more are kept busy shaving other parts of their body, too. More than half, a whopping 54%, disclosed that they manscape: - 42% of men shave their private parts, and of those who do, 70% have experienced razor bumps south of the border - 27% shave their chest - 16% shave their arms Razor bumps, or pseudofolliculitis barbae, are inflamed bumps on the skin that develop after shaving when sheared hair is trapped under the skin but continues to grow. Sometimes cut hair curls back and pierces the skin causing it to be ingrown, and other times it never leaves the skin surface due to the swelled, irritated skin around it. AfricanAmerican men, in particular, suffer from razor bumps, since the affliction is more common among people with coarse, tightly coiled hair. Most men feel that the worst aspect is how the bumps look (41%), followed by the pain the bumps cause, the challenge to eliminate them, and the scars they leave. Men of all types appear to be susceptible: - 75% of men get razor bumps; 30% have them every week - 70% who use aftershave cite razor bump prevention as its primary function - 84% notice other men's razor bumps - 80% claim they would tell another man that he has a bump problem An average of 10 minutes is what it takes to shave a face, according to most of the men surveyed. However, 10 minutes is about three times longer than it ought to take, according to experts who insist three minutes, start to finish, PAGE 10

should be long enough to do the job right. Otherwise, over-shaving could cause irritation. Knowing this, it is understandable that more than 60% said they lack confidence in their shaving ability, and only 35% think they do a great job. Yet, have men sought professional help, like a barber, for an expert shave? Not most. Only 45% have ever experienced a professional shave, and those who have, go only rarely. Is this because barbers are not considered their first go - to expert on the matter? When asked who they consider the most knowledgeable about shaving and caring for the face, 56% said a dermatologist and only 36% said a barber. So who taught men how to shave in the first place? - Most men, 62%, are self - taught. - 25% learned from their fathers - The rest had the help of a barber, friend, brother or another relative. And what did they learn? Apparently, half missed out on shaving's basic rule of thumb: Never shave against the grain. The direction of the razor can make a huge difference in preventing skin irritation and the ensuing razor bumps and burn. For decades, men have been known to use only the basics for their personal hygiene routine, like toothpaste, deodorant, soap and shaving cream. However, in this survey almost 60% of the men use a moisturizer. Are men finally coming around to realize that their basic routine needs a boost? Although it is likely that some are convinced by women to use a moisturizer, when it comes to shaving, men tend to keep gals out of the equation: - 77% never use their significant other's products. If they do, however, they claim that it is a skin - care product like a moisturizer. - 85% purchase their own tools and supplies. - 49% say that women play no role and have no influence in their shaving habits. According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), Bump Patrol has ranked No. 1 in the razor bump treatment category for 2010 and 2011. Its expert duo, the Smooth Crew, consists of Harvard trained dermatologist Paul Wallace and veteran master barber Will Williams, who are dedicated to educating men on proper shaving tools and techniques. Bump Patrol and The Source magazine opened The Shave Survey to the public online during the months of May and June 2012. Moore & Symons marketing research firm tabulated the responses and results. For more information on men's grooming and Bump Patrol, visit www.bumppatrol.com and follow the brand on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

Recentralized phlebotomy practice at Parkland reduces cost, blood contamination rates

DALLAS – In a move designed to significantly improve efficiency and reduce specimen contamination rates, Parkland Health & Hospital System has recentralized phlebotomy services in its Emergency Department. After a twoweek pilot of emergency departmentbased phlebotomists (specialists who draw blood) resulted in $122,000 in savings and an overall improvement in the quality of specimens collected, Parkland’s main emergency room is now staffed with six phlebotomists Monday through Friday with plans to expand to weekend hours and 24/7 coverage by the end of the year. “When the emergency department transitioned to the patient care flow structure known as the pod system, nurses and patient care technicians drew the majority of the blood samples,” said Clifann McCarley, RN, Vice President of Nursing, Emergency Services. “But as our patient volumes soared, we decided it was time to re-evaluate this practice.” While drawing blood might seem like a simple procedure, it can become daunting in a tense, fast-paced emergency room such as Parkland’s. The sole function of a phlebotomist is to efficiently obtain a blood sample so providers can begin the diagnostic process. “It’s critical to get the blood draw correct because it’s one of the first things being looked at to get a good assessment

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of the patient,” said Debbie Perrault, Vice President, Laboratory Services. “A phlebotomist is trained to draw your blood as quickly and painlessly as possible.” Not only does an incorrectly drawn sample add up in costs, it also means another needle stick and longer wait time for a patient. Added McCarley, “Drawing blood is a component of nursing care, but in an emergency room that sees nearly 10,000 patients a month, having expert phlebotomists onsite makes it a better experience for our patients and allows our nurses to focus on safe, quality care.”

Odyssey Hospice Odyssey Hospice is proud to announce that our new Inpatient Hospice Unit @ Methodist Charlton Medical Center (3500 W. Wheatland Rd ~ Tower F / 5th Floor ~ Dallas, TX 75237) is now open and ready to serve patients/families. If there is anyone that you know who can benefit from the Inpatient Hospice Unit or Odyssey services please call our office: 972-938-9888

FAITH FITNESS IS BACK! PLEASE JOIN FRIENDSHIP-WEST AS WE PRESENT Basic Fitness Class for Senior Adults Every Monday & Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Located in the Banquet Area SWING CLASSES at the Wild Wild West! Every Tuesday & Thursday Evening 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. FWBC Banquet Area WALKING GROUP SATURDAY MORNINGS TIME: 8:00 A.M. | Location: FWBC Zumba TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM AT FWBC BOOT CAMP FITNESS EVERY 2nd & 4th SATURDAY MORNINGS - TIME 7:00 A.M. All classes are free of charge No experience necessary Adults of all ages and skill levels are welcome For more information please contact sports@friendshipwest.org or (214) 861-0457 !

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Have Confidence in Your Righteousness in Him from Fifth Studio By Donald Lee Hello, my friends. I am truly excited that the Lord has called me to be a messenger of His Word, another voice crying out in the wilderness to “prepare, ye, the way of the Lord.” I am thoroughly convinced that the greatest pleasure in this galaxy, in addition to crowning Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, is leading others to Him and being used of the Lord to preach the Kingdom to them. Our Lord and Savior is soon to return. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance and with the greatest sense of urgency that we, children of God via the Blood of the Lamb, Christ Jesus, come into a complete understanding of who we are in Him and what our assignment is. We must, as a body of believers, know beyond any shadow of doubt, that we are the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. We do not operate in our own righteousness,

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but i n o u r h e a v e n l y F a t h e r ’s righteousness. And to be righteous is to be in right standing with the Lord. It means we have accepted His way as being “right.” There is no righteousness outside of Him. But in Him, we are witness bearers of the Light of the world. He is the true Light that we, as saints of God, bear witness of. And with that, He has

also mandated us to let the Light in us shine so brightly that others are drawn to Him. So, we have a great calling, the greatest assignment that anyone in this universe can have, which brings us to the point the Holy Spirit wants us to get, and then flow with. The Holy Spirit is telling us: “ H a v e C o n f i d e n c e i n Yo u r Righteousness in Him.” It is imperative that you — that we —

are confident in who we are in Him and what He’s called us to be and to do here in the earth. Many souls are hanging in the balance. They must hear the message of salvation; they must be taught the ways of the kingdom; they must see a move of God in their lives as He moves in us. And in order for us to be efficient in getting our Savior’s message across to those souls all across the world, we must walk in the righteousness of God, and we must be confident in our “calling” to be ambassadors of His kingdom established here in the earth. In other words, we — the saints of God — must operate in our positions with authority, exercising great power and doing so with great confidence. When we do this, our confidence will win those souls over to the Lord. All of this having been said, please turn your Bibles to the book of Hebrews, the 10th chapter and the 35th verse. Here we see Paul,

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Dallas radio personality nominated for Stellar Inside Gospel with Frankie Wilson is up for National Syndicated Radio of the Year! For the first time in years, a Dallas-based radio personality is up for a Stellar Award for their syndicated Christian-based radio show! Frankie Wilson is a 12 year media professional from the Dallas area who got his start in college at Prairie View A&M University, working as an on-air person and Asst. Program Director for 91.3fm, KPVU. His career later brought him back to Dallas, where he worked on-air at "Great Gospel Radio" 1040am, KGGR and "Heaven97" KHVN, 970am. Upon finishing his

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MBA, Frankie began utilizing his business knowledge, media strengths and calling in ministry, to flagship his first independent show Inside Gospel on November 15, 2011. In 7-months the show's popularity stretched

across 5 diﬀerent markets. A few months later, Inside Gospel expanded into overseas markets with an exclusive partnership with zimNETradio (Zimbabwe-based radio station).

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Aromatic Compresses Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to help the body heal itself. Essential oils are the natural extracts obtained from aromatic plants. Essential oils are highly concentrated, and should be used with care or under the direction of a Certified Aromatherapist. They have anti-inflammatory, pain relieving, as well as anti-bacterial p r o p e r t i e s t o n a m e a f e w. Aromatherapy is widely recognized as an extremely effective form of complementary medicine, and is in no way intended to replace the treatment of a licensed medical practitioner. The body utilizes aromatherapy in two ways: 1) through the sense of smell and the olfactory organ, and 2) by dermal absorption of the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest organ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the skin. A good aromatic soak in the tub using Epsom salt and an essential oil or oil blend will relieve tired achy muscles. However, soaking in a bath may not always be convenient or even possible. The aromatic compress is an alternative to soaking the whole body, as well as an excellent approach to natural healing. Swollen areas of the body such as ankles or knees can be reduced with a cool aromatic compress. The pain of strained or achy muscles can be relieved with a warm aromatic compress. Stress and tension can also be alleviated with an aromatic compress. The issue and area of distress PAGE 13

determines the water temperature and steps of preparation for an aromatic compress. Adjust water temperature before adding essential oils. Always consult the advice of a Certified Aromatherapist, when unsure. For areas of the body, the steps are as follows: 1) in a large bowl, pour 4 to 6 cups of water; 2) add 5 to 7 drops of an essential oil or an essential oil blend to water and mix with hand; 3) dip a hand towel in the bowl and let soak for a few seconds; 4) remove the cloth and squeeze out excess moisture; 5) apply to affected area. For the face/ forehead/ neck areas (e.g. for headaches), the steps are as follows: 1) in a small bowl, pour 1 to 2 cups of water; 2) add 1 to 3 drops of an essential oil or an essential oil blend to water and mix with hand; 3) carefully dip a small face cloth in the bowl; 4) gently squeeze out the excess moisture and apply to face (avoid the eye area). The aromatic compress is a perfect complement to healing. It is completely natural and utilizes the therapeutic properties of aromatic plants to strengthen and heal. For more information, call (972) 501-9470 Deborah Long Chambers, Certified Aromatherapist CEO, Designs for Living Comfortably www.livingcomfortably.com !

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New Breed of Beauty Supply opens in North Dallas to meet growing demand for products

A new specialty beauty supply store has opened in North Dallas to service the growing number of African-American women wearing natural hair. Naturally Divine Beauty is a full-fledged beauty store supply and natural hair salon at 3556 Forest Lane in Dallas. It is the first of its kind in North Texas. “Natural hair is not a fad, it’s a choice,” said Audra Cooper, the owner of Naturally Divine Beauty. The popularity of natural hairstyles has spawned a crop of specialty beauty parlors throughout the region, and shifted the economic balance of the $185 million black hair-care market. Cooper moved the store to its new location from a kiosk at Grapevine Mills Malls after the space became too small to handle the increase demand for products. The 1,500 square foot store and salon is a beauty boutique filled with carefully selected high-end products made by AfricanAmerican owned companies popping up to meet the high demands of natural products made specifically for natural hair. The salon oﬀers an array of services including Twist Outs, Creative Cuts, Flat Irons, Blow outs and more!

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Naturally Divine has over 25 options of natural hair care and beauty products. Most products are sulfate-free, alcohol-free, paraben-free, and free of harsh chemicals. Women with relaxed and naturally textured hair can use the products. Some of the product brands include, Carol’s Daughter, Kinky Curly, Uncle Funky’s Daughter, Curly Junkie, Mixed Chicks and many more. Cooper has joined a growing number of African-Americanowned companies catering to natural hair enthusiasts. Companies that once marketed exclusively to relaxed hair such as Proctor and Gamble, Revlon, L'Oreal, etc. are creating new products to coincide with other independent companies that cater exclusively to natural and curly hair textures. L'Oreal Paris plans to build a 513,000 square-foot regional distribution hub in Southern Dallas County. Naturally Divine Beauty has a calendar filled with unique natural hair events that include seminars, natural anniversaries-the celebration of the day you started your natural hair journey, and natural hair meet-ups. For more information call Audra Cooper at 214-350-4900 or log on to www.naturallydivinebeauty.com

and Union Theological Seminary professor Cornel West, will be heard Sundays at 3pm on WCPT Chicagos Progressive Talk starting November 4, and Saturdays at 11am on WVON 1690AM - The Talk of Chicago starting November 10. WCPT will also carry SRP's other radio program, The Tavis Smiley Show, Sundays at 2pm. The two programs can be heard on more than 94 stations nationwide. "We are encouraged to see more stations add The Tavis Smiley Show/Smiley & West to their airwaves, making it available to more listeners nationwide. The conversations that Tavis and Dr. West lead are

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important to understanding our increasingly diverse communities," said Alisa Miller, president and CEO of PRI. Smiley Radio Properties (SRP) is also proud to announce new

The return of Smiley & West to the Chicago Airwaves

Chicago, IL -- Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. (SRP) celebrates the second anniversary of its popular radio program, Smiley & West from Public Radio International (PRI), with the addition of two new aﬃliates in Chicago, IL. The one-hour weekly program, hosted by broadcaster Tavis Smiley !

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State Senator Royce West (District 23)

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ULGDYP General Body Meeting EXEC/Board Elections *must be present to vote 7:00 pm Center for Community Cooperation 2900 Live Oak St. Dallas, TX 75204

Please email info@ulgdyp.org for more information.

Your Vote…Counted! (A Post-Election Analysis)

Special hiring event for veterans and military spouses

November 15

Panel Discussion

11AM – 3PM Irving Convention Center 500 Las Colinas Boulevard Irving, TX 75039

Darlene Ewing County Chair, Dallas Democratic Party Wade Emmert Chairman, Dallas County Republican Party Toni Pippins-Poole Dallas County Elections Administrator Moderator: Gromer Jeffers Jr. – Dallas Morning News

Saturday – November 10, 2012 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon

Crowns: October 26th - November 18, 2012 Desoto Corner Theater 211 E. Pleasant Run Desoto, Texas 75115 Crowns, by noted actor and playwright Regina Taylor, is an inspiring musical that captures the journey of a young woman following a tragedy in Brooklyn.

Methodist Dallas Medical Center - Hitt Auditorium 221 W. Colorado Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75208

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************** Featuring Sharice Henry Chasi as Mistress of Ceremonies (Actress and Movie Co-Producer Hiding in Plain Sight) And Fashion Collections by Allie-Coosh

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Christian Chapel Temple of Faith CME Church – 150th Church Anniversary Weekend When: Saturday, November 10, 2012 and Sunday, November 11, 2012 Where: Christian Chapel Temple of Faith CME Church, 14120 Noel Rd. in Dallas Cost: FREE Details: Saturday, Nov. 10th from 11 am – 4 pm at the Temple of Faith campus. Community Block Party featuring children’s activities, video game truck, free food and music. There will also be a mini health fair featuring Carter Blood Care. Sunday, Nov. 11th at 8 am and 10:45 am This highly anticipated day will feature guest speakers, proclamations from elected officials honoring the service of the church to the community and the debut of “This Far by Faith,” a special video of CCTOF’s history.

Humanitarian David Timothy a.k.a. The SoupMan is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champion's Luncheon at Edisons @12noon. David will be moderating a panel on the issue of "HOMELESSNESS & POVERTY." His name is David Timothy, but on the streets of Dallas they call him the SoupMan! David is the founder and Executive Director of the SoupMobile---a non-profit charity that 'Feeds & Shelters' the homeless in Dallas. David says, "He leads by following Christ."

IT’S COMPLICATED LIVE! Dallas Thursday, November 15 from 6-10 pm The Dallas Black Academy of Arts and Letters Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex 1309 Canton Street Dallas, TX 75201 Special tickets include: It’s Complicated: But It Doesn’t Have to Be! http://paulcbrunson.com/event/its-complicated-live-dallas/

************ THE GOSPEL STAGE PLAY HE SAW THE BEST IN ME A Special Appearance by COSTAR OF THE COLOR PURPLE NATIONAL BROADWAY TOUR LADY ROYALTY VIRLINDA STANTON THE GARLAND PLAZA THEATER 521 W. STATE STREET GARLAND, TEXAS 75040 NOVEMBER 10, 2012 @ 7pm PATRON APPRECIATION

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., the Metropolitan Dream Center, Inc. plan to feed, clothe, and provide medical screenings to over 2,000 disadvantaged and indigent individuals at Cedar Crest CME Church, 1616 E. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75216, Pastor Van C. Williams.

November 12 Buttons is saluting veterans In observance of Veterans Day, Veterans and Active Duty Military enjoy a FREE Chicken & Waffles entree on Monday, 5PM - 10PM, dine-in only. Buttons Addison 15207 Addison Road Addison, Texas 75001 (972) 503-2800

AIDS Awards Brunch The Vendome @ Turtle Creek 3505 Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX , 11:30 am

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November 17 Color in Motion 5k is coming to the Dallas Cotton Bowl Fair Park, 3750 The Midway Dallas, TX at 9am. The Color in Motion 5k Run is a fun run for all who want to combine exercise and an incredibly great time! After each kilometer of the race, volunteers throw colored powder at the runners covering them from head to toe. There will be an after party with vendors, music, dancing and color galore. The cost is $50 for race registration. In addition to having a great time, a portion of each runner’s registration fees will be going to benefit Make A Wish Foundation North Texas. More information can be found at colorinmotion5k.com/events/Dallas.

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We will have two divisions - competitive and recreational. Prizes will be given out to the highest scoring team, best dressed, most strikes, best team spirit and more. All proceeds will go to the agency. For more information, go to our web site www.newbeginningcenter.org.

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MOVING SALE Saturday, November 7a.m. Saturday, November 17,3 @8AM-3PM Washer, furniture, clothes, books and more! Everything must go! 8508 Arroyo Verda Dr. Dallas 75249

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Gift of Lights, a holiday spectacular drive-thru show featuring more than two million LED lights, will open to the public November 21st and will run through January 6, 2013. Visitors will enjoy more than 600 unique and exciting holiday displays across 1.7 miles at Texas Motor Speedway (3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth).

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Decreasing debt and building wealth spiritually and financially. At times, you may need a little encouragement or more information to achieve the goal. To help and encourage you in the effort, I will be facilitating a Financial Empowerment Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 1st, 2012 10am - 2pm at FriendshipWest. The workshop will discuss: Your Purpose - Who Are You and What are You Doing? Your Spending Plan - Road Map to Financial Freedom Your Savings - Building a Life Saver Your Security - Insuring Your Investments: Intro to Stocks, CDs, Mutual Funds If you are interested in attending, you must register to ensure the proper materials are available to assist in your learning. Cost to attend is free. You may register by clicking on the following link or copy and paste the link into web browser: Capital Areayour Cowboys & Cowgirls National www.danychristi.eventbrite.com. If you have any questions email info@danychristi.com. 7 Springs Mountain Ski Resort, Champion PA Ȃ ʹͶͲǦͶ͸ͳǦͳ͹͸Ͳ Ǧ ǡ ʹͲʹǦͶͻ͹Ǧ͹ͺ͵Ͳ ǡ ͵ͲͳǦ͸ͶʹǦͻ͹ͳͲ

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UNCF–the United Negro College Fund– the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, proudly presents its fifth annual North Texas Governor’s Luncheon – on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas. The fundraiser will feature a keynote address by Governor Rick Perry, greetings by Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and Sign Your Team Up Now

Cliff Fest in the Bishop Arts District

Bus Departs: Greenbelt Metro Park & Ride (Greenbelt, MD) Thursday, January 24th , 2013 @ 10AM Bus Returns: Sunday, January 27th, 2013 approximately 6PM

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Dallas Peace Center 26th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Thursday, December 6, 2012

Saturday January 26, 2013 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

New Beginnings Orphanages International sponsors 2nd Annual Trailblazer Campaign: Oliver's Run. NBOI will hold a charity walk in the Dallas Zoo, 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas. New Beginnings Orphanages International seeks to feed, house, clothe, educate, and provide medical treatment for orphans in Kenya and South Africa. The walk will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Sunday, November 18, 2012. Those who wish to register to participate or donate may do so at http://nboioliversrun.eventbrite.com/. On site registration will also be available beginning at 7:30 a.m.

November 20 Registration for spring 2013 credit classes offered by the Dallas County Community College District at Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North

New Beginning Center will host its 10th Annual Bowling Tournament at Plano Super Bowl 2521 K Ave in Plano. Enjoy an exciting afternoon of fun and bring on the competition!

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Cheryl’s World on Blogtalkradio.com at 6p.m. Monday, November 12 Black Economic History Fact of the Day

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Panel Discussion Darlene Ewing County Chair, Dallas Democratic Party Wade Emmert Chairman, Dallas County Republican Party Toni Pippins-Poole Dallas County Elections Administrator Moderator: Gromer Jeffers Jr. – Dallas Morning News

Saturday – November 10, 2012 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon at

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Comment Defeated Fayetteville State 41-8. Next Up: Meet Elizabeth City State for CIAA crown. Pedestrian 24-13 win over Morgan State. Next Up: Visit Savannah State. Blasted Texas Southern 49-3. Next Up: Visit Grambling. Edged Southern 24-23 in overtime. Should have lost contest. Next Up: Visit hot Jackson State. Gave up 29 straight points in 49-28 loss to Murray State. Next Up: Visit UT Martin. Beat Miles 27-17 and clinched SIAC West Crown. Next Up: Meet Fort Valley State for SIAC Title. Used 6 turnovers to beat Prairie View 35-21. Next Up: Visit Southern. Can clinch SWAC East with win. Beat rival Hampton 20-10. Next Up: Visit Georgia Southern. Beat Delaware State 23-20. Next Up: Visit FAMU. Trounced rival Albany State 38-20 to win SIAC East. Next Up: Meet Tuskegee for SIAC title.

Winston-Salem State Rams

10-0

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

7-2

UAPB Lions

7-2

Alabama A&M Bulldogs

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Tennessee State Tigers

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Tuskegee Crimson Pipers

8-1

Alabama State Hornets

6-3

Howard Bison

6-3

North Carolina Central Eagles

6-3

Fort Valley State Wildcats

8-2

Wings To Go/USN Black College Football 2012 Poll: Week 10 Dropped Out of Top 10: Delaware State, Miles. Teams receiving consideration: Albany State, Delaware State, Elizabeth City State, Jackson State, Miles, and Morgan State. The Wings To Go/USN Black College Poll is compiled by John Posey, Henry Bailey and a network of local associates. Contact us at urbansportsnews@yahoo.com or 214-929-8573. Copyright 2012, Urban Sports News. All Rights Reserved.

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EDUCATION NOTES Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson visits the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy

Congresswoman Johnson commended the leadership academy for their d e d i c a t i o n a n d d i l i g e n ce i n t h e development of these young men.

DCCCD Registration Changes for Spring Registration for spring 2013 credit classes oﬀered by the Dallas County Community College District a t B r o o k h a v e n , C e d a r Va l l e y, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland colleges starts Nov. 20, 2012, for returning students. All students, whether they are new or returning, must register for the spring 2013 semester by Jan. 16, 2013 -several days before classes start on Jan. 22, 2013. Credit students are advised to register early in order to avoid missing the Jan. 16 deadline and to get the classes they need for spring while courses are available at times that fit their schedules.

O n T h u r s d a y, No v. 1 , 2 0 1 2 , Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson visited the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy where she addressed students on the importance of leadership in all aspects of their lives. Congresswoman Johnson stressed the need for young men to possess strong leadership qualities in order to become t h e n e x t e x ce p t i o n a l l e a d e r s o f America. She also highlighted the successes and challenges of her career in public ser vice, fol lowed by a question and answer period with the students. “Our young men are an intricate part of the future direction of this nation. We must continue to encourage them to face challenges with perseverance and determination to help prepare them for the obstacles they will encounter in their futures,” said Congresswoman Johnson. The young men provided a moving patriotic themed medley, while the jazz ensemble showcased a number of classics before Congresswoman Johnson spoke to the students.

Registration for flex term classes also will stop on Jan. 16, 2013, and resume on Jan. 22. Fo r c o m p l e t e d e t a i l s , www.dcccd.edu/Spring13.

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Student with Autism creates short film showing housing needs for people with disabilities C o m m u n i t y f o r Pe r m a n e n t Supported Housing (CPSH) announces an animated short film called “Where Will I Live Without You”. The film depicts a young man with intellectual and developmental disabilities who experiences finding a home with support services and realizes there are many people like him who need this type of housing. “Where Will I Live Without You” was conceived, designed and produced by Cesar Jimenez. Cesar is a senior at Jack E. Singley Academy, a careeroriented public high school in Irving,

Texas. He has won many awards for his videos and art work.

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When asked why he worked on this film, Cesar said, “I decided to create this short film for CPSH because I wanted to help spread the awareness of the need for more housing for people with disabilities.”

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Despite Cesar’s disability, he is using his talents to get a head start on his c a r e e r. T h i s s h o r t f i l m i s h i s interpretation of the mission of Community for Permanent Supported Housing. Music and sound for this short film were produced by Susan Hersey, with SH Productions. “The lack of enriched housing for adults living with intellectual/ de velopmental disabilities is an emerging social issue in the Dallas/Fort Worth area,” said Robin LeoGrande, Co-Founder and President of CPSH. “Because there isn’t enough housing, many parents are unable to plan suﬃciently for the living environments of their children when they no longer able to care for them. Adults living with disabilities have been raised by their parents – their primary caregivers – in our communities and educated in our schools. The communities are unaware of the need for this housing as people with disabilities age. The lack of housing is an issue that affects everyone. If there is no housing available, these adults will become h o m e l e s s ; r e q u i r i n g co m m u n i t y emergency services which are much more expensive than proactively creating housing.”

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visits DISD Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles had a special visitor recently on his regular instructional tours of Dallas ISD schools: Te x a s Education Commissioner Michael Williams. Miles invited the newly-appointed commissioner to tour three Dallas ISD schools: Roosevelt High School, W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy, and Felix Botello Elementary. “It was important to me that Commissioner Williams get a firsthand look at the quality of instruction in our schools,” said Miles. “A lot of

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changes are taking place in our schools and I am hopeful that today’s visit will help inform the commissioner of our needs during the next legislative session.” Both the Commissioner and Miles wanted to avoid a rehearsed visit that turns into a media event so the visits were unannounced. Several classrooms were visited and both the commissioner and superintendent had several opportunities to both observe and speak with students, teachers, and principals. “I appreciate the challenges that Dallas ISD teachers and principals face,” said Williams. “I also appreciate the sense of urgency that I was able to observe taking place in the three schools. There is a lot of hard work taking place in Dallas ISD schools.” Instructional visits are a regular part of Miles’ weekl y schedule a s he assesses the challenges schools face and the progress being made under

the Destination 2020 initiatives. So far, the superintendent has been in 63 schools and is on track to visit all 223 schools by the end of the school year. During some of those visits, he has taken other community and education leaders for an up close look at the improvements and transformation taking place in Dallas ISD classrooms.

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In our library "PRESS YA' BUNK" 35-year old female correctional officer, K. Abrams, has decided to branch her career opportunities as she has recently self-published her debut fiction novel entitled: "Press Ya' Bunk". The drama/ suspense fiction story is about a young

and na誰ve woman, Krystal Ashanti Ashford, who enters a new field: "The World of Corrections." With her heart wide open and her good intentions guiding her, she winds up closing the one thing she truly needs: her eyes. Despite her eagerness to be an officer of the law and her willingness to help others, she falls prey to several dangers in the jail, with the inmates being only one of the many threats. It comes to light that almost no one can be trusted especially the officers. Rumor has it that there's a five hundred dollar bet against her making it through one year. Her pride takes over and now she must learn how to harden her skin, hold her head up high, and still make the inmates abide by the rules, all the while watching her back to make sure she leaves the same way she comes in. Can she handle the pressure and prove all the haters wrong?

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Cleveland Browns Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, TX

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Thursday 11/22/12

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Sunday 12/23/12

New Orleans Saints Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, TX

1:00 p.m. ET FOX

Sunday 12/30/12

at Washington Redskins FedEx Field, Landover, MD

1:00 p.m. ET FOX

Note: Game times for weeks 11-17 are subject to change

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