April 10, 2015 Right now, the bureau is also continuing investigations of major debt collection firms regarding collections practices. (NNPA) — Financial stress can feel like a lonely struggle. But according to a new report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 460,700 consumers shared many of the same financial concerns […]
3 Ideas to Meet Like-Minded People
By Heymiss Progress April 10, 2015 I’m often asked by folks “how do I meet like-minded people?” I’ve been able to meet like-minded people fairly easily since; well… I even talk to strangers on elevators. That said, I know that not everyone chats with the barista or librarian like me, so […]
What is Your Obesity Costing You?
April 10, 2015 More than 20 million Americans have Type 2 diabetes; most are overweight or obese. (Courtesy of Atlanta Black Star) Special to the NNPA from Our Weekly — Sometimes celebrities or otherwise physically fit people will put on a fat suit and document their experience with a video camera, usually to […]
Baltimore Pastor’s Book Links the Physical to the Spiritual
By Lisa Snowden-McCray April 10, 2015 Drew Kyndall Ross BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (NNPA) — Baltimore pastor, motivational speaker and fitness coach Drew Kyndall Ross believes that good physical fitness can help believers better serve God. “Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and God lives there,” he said. “Why then […]
Detroit-Area Woman, 115, Now Listed as World’s Oldest Person
April 10, 2015 Jeralean Talley (Courtesy of ABC News) INKSTER, MICHIGAN (ASSOCIATED PRESS) — A 115-year-old Detroit-area woman now listed as the world’s oldest living person still makes plans for a fishing trip each year and credits God for her longevity. Jeralean Talley of Inkster tops a list maintained by the […]