Dyvinedyalogue: Domestic Abuse

November 11th, 2009 | By DyVine

Hey All!

Another DyVineWeek, eh? I had a blast in the A! Ate at Gladys Knights, went to a Georgia Tech game to see my team play, got it crackin’ at the club THEN went to praise HIM on Sunday! *Brown Voice* Thank ya! Much Love to my guy, Osahon (#56). I also wanted to shout out Martin (#10) for coming out to get it crackin Saturday night! Oh, and, in case you didn’t know… GaTECH WON!!! Great Game guys!

Peace & Poetry

~DyVine~

***Happy Birthday H!Side***

Follower of the Week: @locdup22   It’s my lil cuz, just joined Twitter. I gotta put him on… So, show him some Follow Love!

Dyvinedyalogue: Domestic Abuse

 In light of the commotion after Ri-Ri’s big interview since the assault by Chris Brown, it would only be fitting that DyVineDyalogue discuss domestic abuse.

 I’ve never, personally, been a victim of domestic abuse; I have close friends who have.  Abuse is no laughing matter, whether it is physical or verbal.  We must all work together to educate ourselves and learn how to spot the signs before it happens to us and the ones we love.

 I am a Chris Brown fan to the death, however, I was disturbed to see the pain and hurt that he could bring to Rihanna.  I don’t wish abuse on my worst enemy.

 Here are some signs that you may be in an abusive relationship (via www.helpguide.org):

Statistics

Every 9 seconds, a woman is battered in the U.S.
Family Violence Prevention Fund, 1994.

95% of all victims of domestic violence are women.
Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report, U.S. Dept. of Justice.

Domestic Violence is the single major cause of injury to women, more than muggings and car accidents combined.
First Comprehensive National Health Study of American Women, The Commonwealth Fund, 1993.

Domestic Violence is the cause of 30% of physical disabilities in women.
California Department of Social Services, 1994.

50% of all women murdered in the United States are killed by a spouse or an acquaintance.
Journal of Trauma, 1992

Domestic Violence occurs in 60% of marriages and is the most underreported crime.
National Crime Statistics Report, 1993.

90% of battered women reported that their children were present when they were beaten.
National Crime Statistics Report, 1993.

25% to 30% of adolescent relationships are abusive.
L.A. Commission on Assaults Against Women

1/2 of all rape victims are raped between the ages of 14 and 17.
L.A. Commission on Assaults Against Women

As few as 5% of domestic violence victims are identified as such in Emergency Department records.
American Journal of Public Health, 1989.

Domestic Violence costs an estimated $1.4 billion annually in medical bills, and an additional $900 million in mental health treatment.
National Public Services Research Institute, 1994.

Domestic Violence is responsible for a $3 to 5 billion loss each year for employers due to absenteeism. California Department of Social Services

(via www.therileycenter.org)

As we all know, relationships aren’t always like lilies and Dove dark chocolate (hint, hint *cough* my favorites) so, I decided to provided you all with this information.  Please take the time out to read it.  Pass it on.  I’m no professional when it comes to domestic abuse but, sadly there are people who live it. Learn from them.

 Here are some more great sites to check out to read as much as you can about domestic abuse:

 Teen-specific Abuse.

 http://www.troubledteen101.com/articles47.html

http://www.teensagainstabuse.org/index.php

 Domestic Abuse

 http://www.ilcadv.org/

http://helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htm

http://www.rileycenter.org/domestic-violence.html

As Always, I hope this helps!

Peace & Light,

~DyVine~

Cypher 35 : A Celebration of Hip Hop

November 11th, 2009 | By DyVine

b.vikki vintage

November 11th, 2009 | By Malcolm Snax

Properly pulling off a vintage look is indeed Snewty.  If any ladies out there in Snewtonia are looking for a place to rack up on vintage apparel, b. vikki vintage has you covered. My homegirl Becca pretty much does the leg work for you ( locates dope vintage, cleans and alters it) and all at an affordable price! Even if your not into the whole vintage thing, still check out her blog, its rich with Black history. She assembles images and stories of African American living from previous eras (20’s, 40’s, 60’s etc), you all might even catch  your grandparents in candid moments from their youth. Snewty approves! http://bvikkivintage.blogspot.com/

OG Pumps!

November 11th, 2009 | By Malcolm Snax

In a series of collaborations (with various sneaker stores) dubbed the “Bringback Edition”, Reebok is re-releasing the original Pump. I think I’ll cop the black pair and get my Dee Brown on! Expect these to drop later this month.

And Now For Something Different…

November 11th, 2009 | By Malcolm Snax

Well it seems as though many of you slept on last week’s post. I guess it was too different for you all, but I emplore you not to snooze on this week’s featured artist, Saunders Sermons!  Sermons hails from M-I-Ayo (no Rick Ross) and although unknown to the masses, he is quite established in the industry.  Sermons has worked with many of the greats in Hip Hop and R&B, lending his talents on the trombone, trumpet and saxophone.  His music can best be described as “hip rhythmic jazzy blues hop dopeness.”  Check out a few tracks from his debut album Classic Delight.

Day Dreaming

 In A Sentimental Mood 

Purchase Classic Delight Here 

For more artist info and music visit http://saunderssermons.com/

Nixon x Primative Rubber Player

November 11th, 2009 | By Malcolm Snax

Check out this collab between P-Rod  and Nixon. They’re going set u back $200. I need the black one  in my life ASAP. (hint hint)

via Highsnobiety

Rita J – Artist Workshop

November 11th, 2009 | By Malcolm Snax

Check out the debut album from Chicago’s own Rita J.

01. Introduction (Feat. Dylan Jones) 03:34
02. Body Rock (Feat. Steph Staa) 03:29
03. Surrender Remix (Feat. Rashid Hadee) 02:46
04. Listen (Feat. Blackspade) 03:40
05. No Regrets (Feat. Adad) 02:33
06. The Address 06:03
07. Outlasted (Feat. Guilty Simpson) 04:05
08. Dreamin (Feat. Ka Di) 03:33
09. Interlude 00:54
10. Inconspicuous (Feat. Mr. Greenweedz & Adad) 03:06
11. Sick & Tired (Feat. Yaw) 03:33
12. Nope (Feat. Cap D) 03:12  

13. The Warm Up 03:10
14. Inspiration 14:21

For more artist info and tracks visit http://www.myspace.com/ritajackson

True Aloe

November 11th, 2009 | By mylesse

I’m sure everyone is familiar with Aloe Vera plants, when you crack them open they ooze a clear gel like substance, but did you know that Aloe Vera  is a wonderful plant that has numerous uses especially when it comes to skin care. The plant can be used in a wide variety of ways to treat several different types of skin conditions.  Here is a list of how Aloe Vera can be beneficial to your skin:

• Aloe Vera is beneficial for cracked and dry skin.
• Aloe Vera oil can be used on the dry skin to make the skin normal and shiny.
• Aloe Vera acts as a natural barrier and shields our skin from dangerous toxins.
• Aloe Vera is helpful for frostbite, burns, insect bites, blisters and allergic reactions.
• All  Aloe Vera products  used as a part of skin treatment regimen keep the skin healthy.
• It leaves the skin smooth and glowing.
  
• It relieves heat on the skin caused by sunburn.
• Aloe Vera is used for treating various skin conditions such as eczema, burns, psoriasis, inflammations, wounds etc.
• It destroys bacteria that attempt to invade cuts or open wounds.
• It forms a protective barrier around sore joints and muscles.
• It is an excellent skin moisturizer that keeps the skin flexible by giving oxygen to the cells which in turn increases the strength and synthesis of skin tissue.
• Aloe Vera improves the ability of the skin so that it can hydrate itself.
• It is helpful in removing dead skin cells and has the ability for effective penetration and transports healthy substances through the skin.
• It is beneficial for the cosmetic products such as make up, anti-wrinkle creams, facial masks, skin conditioners and lipsticks.
• Aloe Vera is useful for preventing the aging of the skin. It nourishes the skin and tissues with body-loving nutrients such as vitamin E and C.
• Aloe Vera gel is helpful in improving skin lesions.
• It lightens dark spots on the face and reduces the intensity of pigmentation.
• It soothes itching and helps restore skin’s natural beauty.

www.bitterrootrestoration.com

A Snewtonian’s Born Day

November 11th, 2009 | By Isis

So the Snewtonians show each other love round these parts. With that being said everyone wish Hi-Side our resident technology Guru a Happy Birthday today.