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| Me and Nikkie :) |
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| My friends are HOTTER than yours! |
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| My Tati |
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Monday, June 18, 2012
My Friends are better than yours!
My weekend was cool. Spent time with my favorites :) Take a gander...
Friday, June 15, 2012
Are Bath Salts taking over?
Did you know that this "bath salts" epidemic is nothing new? Bath salts surfaced over a year ago but hasn't been widely publicized until now. We all should be aware of the drug and what it can do to others. We should be aware of the ingredients in it. While I think all the information found about it will only lead to more curious folks trying it, it is still important for us to know what it is to protect our kids, family and friends. Here are some photos/Video of the more recent Bath Salt abusers. Also check out some vital information about this drug.
FYI- the bath salts they're referring to are NOT the equivalent of Epson Salts
The clinical presentation is similar to mephedrone [a chemical found in other designer drugs], with agitation, psychosis, and stimulatory effects. Both of these agents should be of concern, as severe agitated behavior, like an amphetamine overdose, has occurred.
A second concern is the ongoing suicidality in these patients, even after the stimulatory effects of the drugs have worn off. At least for MDPV, there have been a few highly publicized suicides a few days after their use," Horowitz says. Source
Sicko pizza face bath salt user
FYI- the bath salts they're referring to are NOT the equivalent of Epson Salts
Bath Salt Stats-
The American Association for Poison Control Centers said nationwide in 2010, 304 cases of "Bath Salts"-induced highs were treated. In 2011, it skyrocketed to 6,138. This year as of May 31, 1,302 cases were recorded. SourceWhat do you experience when you take bath salts?
"Agitation, paranoia, hallucinations, chest pain, suicidality. It’s a very scary stimulant that is out there. We get high blood pressure and increased pulse, but there’s something more, something different that’s causing these other extreme effects. But right now, there’s no test to pick up this drug. The only way we know if someone has taken them is if they tell you they have.The clinical presentation is similar to mephedrone [a chemical found in other designer drugs], with agitation, psychosis, and stimulatory effects. Both of these agents should be of concern, as severe agitated behavior, like an amphetamine overdose, has occurred.
A second concern is the ongoing suicidality in these patients, even after the stimulatory effects of the drugs have worn off. At least for MDPV, there have been a few highly publicized suicides a few days after their use," Horowitz says. Source
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| NY mom dies after being shot with a stun gun- She was high off of bath salts. Strangled her dog and 3 year old son. |
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| We all know the Miami man who eat 75% of the homeless man's face |
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| Read her story below- Arrested in 2011 for trafficking bath salts WHILE high on the drug |
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Fotoz by Elaine Hargrove
I love Elaine Hargrove's expression through photos. She manages to capture life from every angle. Check out her website.
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| Elaine Hardgrove |
Another Transgender loses their life
We live during a time where people are more able to be themselves. People can dye their hair hot pink or get weird face tattoos. While most people won't understand why they do these things, the usual reaction is to stare and then go on with your day. What about the people who are apart of the transgender community? Their lifestyle isn't as accepted as a dye job or a tattoo. They get more than just a weird look. People of the transgender community are dying at a rapid rate to the hands of violence. People don't understand their life choices or decisions. Read this story about the transgender pageant winner who was murdered in South Africa.
Thapelo Makutle, 23, had argued late Friday night with two men about his sexuality, his friend, Shaine Griqua told mambaonline.com. Those two men followed him home, broke down his door and killed him, Griqua said.
Makutle, known as Queen Bling, was active in the LGBT community in the Kuruman region, a rural area in the north, Griqua told mambaonline.com. He said his friend identified as gay and recently started calling himself transgender.
"It's so sad. I can't describe the pain that we are feeling right now," Griqua told mambaonline. "We have lost a young, talented, gay man who was open about who he was. The last few days have been like a dark cloud."
Griqua, the director of Legbo Northern Cape, a nonprofit that provides sexual health education, released a statement saying that witnesses had seen Thapelo’s body, and that his genitalia had been “severed and inserted into his mouth.” There was no sign of burglary, Griqua said, according to globalpost.com.
Police have not arrested anyone in the case, according to media reports.
South Africa has long been lauded for its liberal positions on gay rights. The country was the first to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation in its constitution, and same-sex marriage became legal in 2006.
But a Human Rights Watch report from 2011 found that black lesbians and transgender men in rural areas of South Africa face “extensive discrimination and violence in their daily lives, both from private individuals and government officials.”
Nearly all 120 people interviewed by Human Rights Watch said they lived in fear of sexual assault and that they were reluctant to approach police for protection.
Source
Thapelo Makutle, 23, had argued late Friday night with two men about his sexuality, his friend, Shaine Griqua told mambaonline.com. Those two men followed him home, broke down his door and killed him, Griqua said.
Makutle, known as Queen Bling, was active in the LGBT community in the Kuruman region, a rural area in the north, Griqua told mambaonline.com. He said his friend identified as gay and recently started calling himself transgender.
"It's so sad. I can't describe the pain that we are feeling right now," Griqua told mambaonline. "We have lost a young, talented, gay man who was open about who he was. The last few days have been like a dark cloud."
Griqua, the director of Legbo Northern Cape, a nonprofit that provides sexual health education, released a statement saying that witnesses had seen Thapelo’s body, and that his genitalia had been “severed and inserted into his mouth.” There was no sign of burglary, Griqua said, according to globalpost.com.
Police have not arrested anyone in the case, according to media reports.
South Africa has long been lauded for its liberal positions on gay rights. The country was the first to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation in its constitution, and same-sex marriage became legal in 2006.
But a Human Rights Watch report from 2011 found that black lesbians and transgender men in rural areas of South Africa face “extensive discrimination and violence in their daily lives, both from private individuals and government officials.”
Nearly all 120 people interviewed by Human Rights Watch said they lived in fear of sexual assault and that they were reluctant to approach police for protection.
Source
Monday, June 11, 2012
New Items from Beads of Hope!
Have you checked out Beads Of Hope today? New Items!
Join us in raising money to sponsor a Biopsy! All proceeds go to the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Together we can save a life, one bead at a time!
Join us in raising money to sponsor a Biopsy! All proceeds go to the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Together we can save a life, one bead at a time!
My friends are better than yours!
So after the mixer me and my Faves went out to eat... Then on Sunday I had brunch with my other friends. Love my life! Love my friends :)
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| Me and the boo! <3 |
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| Dinner with the Crew... |
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| Beautiful people |
The Creativity Chip Mixer!
The Creativity Chip Mixer is an event I put together to highlight up and
coming entrepreneurs. I gather a group of people with a product and
provide a space for them to network and make some money! The second
event was yesterday and it was GREAT! Take a gander at the pics! Please note, this is only SOME of the vendors at the event. I didn't get a chance to snap a lot of camera phone pics BUT Linnea of Linn TV productions got every single vendor and captured a lot of awesome moments. Those pics will be posted soon.
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| Intimate Grind Apparel |
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| Abyss- Musician |
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| Hidden Kingdoms |
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| Miss Irie's Collection |
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| Diva's Collectables |
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| Cindy- Baby Got Cakez |
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| Crown & Glory |
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| Deborah |
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| A Pocket Square Life |
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| Diva Collectables |
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| Cake Pops |
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| Me and Gen |
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| Me and Nikkie of Hidden Kingdomz |
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| Me and MY Tati :) |
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| Me and Tiffany |
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| My mommy and I |
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| Modern Day pin-up |
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| Giving away the raffles |
More pics coming soon!
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