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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The "Politics of Teen Pregnancy
Read this on fox news...
With the recent announcement that vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s 17-year-old daughter, Bristol is five months pregnant, there has been a lot of media attention and speculation about her condition.
With the recent announcement that vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s 17-year-old daughter, Bristol is five months pregnant, there has been a lot of media attention and speculation about her condition.
Politics aside, I am deeply concerned about the potential effects that this unwarranted publicity will have on this young girl. We must remember that there are many high-risk aspects associated with teen pregnancy. Statistically, we know that pregnant teens have high rates of low-birth weight infants, as well as premature deliveries.
One factor that concerns me particularly is the level of unnecessary stress that this young woman is facing due to her mother’s campaign for vice president. It has been clearly documented that stress has been linked to fatigue in pregnant women, as well as anxiety, loss of appetite and sleeplessness.
Another factor that has been identified as a result of stress during pregnancy is the potential for an increased amount of corticotropin-releasing hormone, or CRH, which has been directly linked with premature labor and increased blood pressure.
It is important for all of us to remember that pregnancy is a special time for a mother-to-be — no matter what her age or circumstances may be — and it involves the lives of two people, one of whom is in the most vulnerable stage of life and deserves our respect and support.
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Sunday, August 17, 2008
Teenage Affirmations
Found this on Miss Building Blocks blogspot....
Today, we're talking about teenage affirmations, the power they have, and a brief list of some that I find to be great (along with an explanation of what they mean for teens today). I hope you enjoy!
To begin I would like to define an affirmation as being a statement that is declared to be true. Let me rephrase that, it is a statement that is declared to be true by the person doing the affirming! They are true across the board, and unique to the individual using them.
Many teens today do not understand the power of affirmations, and even less actually use them. I never did, until I became older and able to understand that these are important in anyone’s life. The simple act of telling yourself that ‘I am wonderful’ works wonders. Reading the list that I have compiled for teens can have a positive effect on their lives. It can cause them to think differently of themselves and the people around them. These affirmations can be read in any order, day or night! They can be used to lift your spirits or to start your day off on the right foot! And so the list begins:
1. I am a responsible individual; irresponsibility is not in my vocabulary.
1. This affirmation applies to any and everyone. It’s a basic statement meaning that you are responsible for your own actions, whether they are good or bad. By saying this, you are accepting that being irresponsible is unacceptable. Ex: your chores every Monday is to take the trash to the curb. If you forget next Monday, you agree to take full responsibility for your actions!
2. If I love myself, others will learn to love themselves as well.
1. It is true that people rub off on each other! Loving yourself completely and accepting your flaws is very important in life. Ex: if you and your best friend are both having issues with being accepted by the ‘in-crowd’ at school, chances are once you decide that it’s ok to be different and that you love yourself regardless, your friend will do the same. They will begin to see the same qualities in themselves and will appreciate them more!
3. I am ME; I am creative, unique, smart, and beautiful. I am all of the above.
1. Accepting yourself for who you really are! These tie in with loving yourself, and loving the individual traits that you possess.
4. Yesterday is history, today I will make memories, tomorrow is only a dream.
1. You cannot change things that happen yesterday, it’s the past. Today you can learn from those things, and possibly do things differently. Tomorrow, you can do the same thing you did today, only better! Remember that the only thing that is constant in life is change!
5. I am successful in absolutely everything I do.
1. Self-explanatory! No exceptions. You are successful because you said so, and that’s all that matters!
6. I control my own destiny.
1. Yes you do! Your destiny could include landing a job, attending an Ivy-League school, or simply raising your GPA. All of these goals start with YOU!
7. I am the creator of my own problems. I will not bring others into the fire with me.
1. This is a tough one to sometimes understand, and a lot of people mistake this affirmation as being about ‘snitching’. Let me explain to you what I mean. Any problem that you create, you are RESPONSIBLE for. When I say don’t bring others into the fire with you, I mean don’t intentionally try to make people feel down because of your problems. Again, you are in control of your own problems; therefore blaming your mom because you failed a class simply will not cut it! Get my drift?
8. I am different and so is everyone else; therefore I cannot judge.
1. Everyone was created equally, yet differently. Sometimes people are not in control of their differences, so who are you to judge them because of their differences? Just like they are different from you, you are different from them. That’s the point of being different; you’re not supposed to be the same!
9. I control my emotions; they don’t control me.
1. Now I must say that this gets complicated. Sometimes your emotions do control you and you have no choice but to release them. However, you control your reaction to these emotions. For instance… your GPA drops, which in turn causes you to be upset. Instead of taking your anger out on your teachers, you can control this reaction. This is when thinking before acting comes into play. If you think beforehand, you won’t have to explain your actions. You can simply think about why your GPA dropped, and it may be because things changed at home that interfered with your study habits. So doesn’t this mean that your teacher had absolutely nothing to do with it? Indeed it does. Think about it.
Start your list today... I'm not joking! Feel free to add to this list! Also, check out my guest post on Vanessa Van Petten's wonderful site:
Today, we're talking about teenage affirmations, the power they have, and a brief list of some that I find to be great (along with an explanation of what they mean for teens today). I hope you enjoy!
To begin I would like to define an affirmation as being a statement that is declared to be true. Let me rephrase that, it is a statement that is declared to be true by the person doing the affirming! They are true across the board, and unique to the individual using them.
Many teens today do not understand the power of affirmations, and even less actually use them. I never did, until I became older and able to understand that these are important in anyone’s life. The simple act of telling yourself that ‘I am wonderful’ works wonders. Reading the list that I have compiled for teens can have a positive effect on their lives. It can cause them to think differently of themselves and the people around them. These affirmations can be read in any order, day or night! They can be used to lift your spirits or to start your day off on the right foot! And so the list begins:
1. I am a responsible individual; irresponsibility is not in my vocabulary.
1. This affirmation applies to any and everyone. It’s a basic statement meaning that you are responsible for your own actions, whether they are good or bad. By saying this, you are accepting that being irresponsible is unacceptable. Ex: your chores every Monday is to take the trash to the curb. If you forget next Monday, you agree to take full responsibility for your actions!
2. If I love myself, others will learn to love themselves as well.
1. It is true that people rub off on each other! Loving yourself completely and accepting your flaws is very important in life. Ex: if you and your best friend are both having issues with being accepted by the ‘in-crowd’ at school, chances are once you decide that it’s ok to be different and that you love yourself regardless, your friend will do the same. They will begin to see the same qualities in themselves and will appreciate them more!
3. I am ME; I am creative, unique, smart, and beautiful. I am all of the above.
1. Accepting yourself for who you really are! These tie in with loving yourself, and loving the individual traits that you possess.
4. Yesterday is history, today I will make memories, tomorrow is only a dream.
1. You cannot change things that happen yesterday, it’s the past. Today you can learn from those things, and possibly do things differently. Tomorrow, you can do the same thing you did today, only better! Remember that the only thing that is constant in life is change!
5. I am successful in absolutely everything I do.
1. Self-explanatory! No exceptions. You are successful because you said so, and that’s all that matters!
6. I control my own destiny.
1. Yes you do! Your destiny could include landing a job, attending an Ivy-League school, or simply raising your GPA. All of these goals start with YOU!
7. I am the creator of my own problems. I will not bring others into the fire with me.
1. This is a tough one to sometimes understand, and a lot of people mistake this affirmation as being about ‘snitching’. Let me explain to you what I mean. Any problem that you create, you are RESPONSIBLE for. When I say don’t bring others into the fire with you, I mean don’t intentionally try to make people feel down because of your problems. Again, you are in control of your own problems; therefore blaming your mom because you failed a class simply will not cut it! Get my drift?
8. I am different and so is everyone else; therefore I cannot judge.
1. Everyone was created equally, yet differently. Sometimes people are not in control of their differences, so who are you to judge them because of their differences? Just like they are different from you, you are different from them. That’s the point of being different; you’re not supposed to be the same!
9. I control my emotions; they don’t control me.
1. Now I must say that this gets complicated. Sometimes your emotions do control you and you have no choice but to release them. However, you control your reaction to these emotions. For instance… your GPA drops, which in turn causes you to be upset. Instead of taking your anger out on your teachers, you can control this reaction. This is when thinking before acting comes into play. If you think beforehand, you won’t have to explain your actions. You can simply think about why your GPA dropped, and it may be because things changed at home that interfered with your study habits. So doesn’t this mean that your teacher had absolutely nothing to do with it? Indeed it does. Think about it.
Start your list today... I'm not joking! Feel free to add to this list! Also, check out my guest post on Vanessa Van Petten's wonderful site:
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Patti Labelle and Keyshia Cole Lift Their Voices for ‘Divas Simply Singing’
Patti Labelle and Keyshia Cole Lift Their Voices for ‘Divas Simply Singing’
Thursday, 14 August 2008
R&B songbirds Keyshia Cole and Patti Labelle have signed on to perform at ‘Divas Simply Singing,’ an annual AIDS charity benefit hosted...
Thursday, 14 August 2008
R&B songbirds Keyshia Cole and Patti Labelle have signed on to perform at ‘Divas Simply Singing,’ an annual AIDS charity benefit hosted...
Today’s Voices - Episode 11
Here is an interview with Genuine and Sole.....they're still married
Today’s Voices - Episode 11
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Today’s Voices - Episode 11
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Love Is Respect - National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
Found this website with a lot of resources for girls out there who need help...
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Just Be You!
I read this blog entry on Teen Diaries and thought it spoke volumes to all the young girls out there. I couldn't help but share it!
If six random people from your school started discussing your style, what would they say? Would they talk about those neon green boots you refuse to rid yourself of? Or perhaps they would think of that cute denim mini skirt that has a waiting list to be borrowed? Or maybe, is your style so similar to everyone else’s that they wouldn’t know exactly what to say? If you are anything like me, you like to make yourself known in as many ways possible, clothes included. Read the rest of this entry for full story…
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If six random people from your school started discussing your style, what would they say? Would they talk about those neon green boots you refuse to rid yourself of? Or perhaps they would think of that cute denim mini skirt that has a waiting list to be borrowed? Or maybe, is your style so similar to everyone else’s that they wouldn’t know exactly what to say? If you are anything like me, you like to make yourself known in as many ways possible, clothes included. Read the rest of this entry for full story…
To continue reading click the title
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Join Team OneVote!
Are you opinionated? Motivated? Comfortable in front of a camera and want your voice to be heard in this election?
Try out to be part of our Team OneVote.
Ten charismatic and diverse teens will be the faces and voices of our OneVote mock election. Armed with video cameras and weblogs, these teens will regularly share their evolving political opinions on Channel One News, and ChannelOne.com, eventually leading up to casting their vote in the OneVote election.Team OneVote is a way for students to personally share their opinions and stories about the 2008 Presidential election with 6 million other teens across the country.
It's a lot of work... but also, a lot of fun.
This is a perfect opportunity for girls to let their voice be heard!!
QUI New R&B Sensation ‘Rev It UP’ Featuring David Banner
Possessing talent is one thing. But equal measures of determination and focus are also required to succeed in today’s competitive music arena. Singer/songwriter/musician Jacqui “Qui” Rice is one of those talented few.
While maintaining a 4.0 average at Washington, D.C.’s Georgetown University,majoring in government and Spanish, with a focus on international relations, the college junior found time to pursue her long-held passion. Slated for a late summer release is Qui’s (pronounced “Kwee”) debut album, LUV ‘N LIFE (JJR Entertainment). The mix of mid-tempo, R&B/pop and ballads calls to mind such influences as Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson and Ciara. But LUV ‘N LIFE is definitely Qui’s show.
At a time when consumers are looking for more substantial melodies and lyrics, Qui’s music definitely fits the taste of today’s audience.
Def Jam Recording Artist Believes "Anything is Possible"
Def Jam recording artist, Karina and Girl Scouts have launched the "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE" contest. Girls 13 years or older can submit essays explaining what "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE" means to them. Submissions can explain how they overcame a difficult obstacle in life, how they are working towards making the impossible possible or how they have been inspired by Karina's music. Ending September 30th, the contest winner will win the chance to meet Karina in person at the 2008 Girl Scout National Convention in Indianapolis.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Voting Rights are Human Rights
Kudos to the ACLU for filing suit on behalf of Annette McWashington Pruitt, an Alabama woman who can't register to vote because of outstanding court expenses.
Human rights groups, including Amnesty International, are working to make sure the right now vote is protected for all Americans. Just last week, Amnesty International USA helped register hundreds of voters. When you get down to it, voting rights are human rights.
Or as Amnesty International USA director Larry Cox put it, "There is no better time to rock the vote for human rights than now."
For more info and to register to vote visit www.rockthevote.com
posted by Julia at 9:20 AM 
Alabama state law allows a person convicted of a crime involving "moral turpitude" to apply for voting rights restoration from the Board of Pardons and Paroles, but the applicant must have paid all fines, court fees, costs, and restitution associated with his or her sentence before becoming eligible to vote. Voting rights defenders say denying the right to vote based on one's inability to pay these fees amounts to income-based discrimination.Pruitt has two sons serving in the US military. But she can't vote in an election that will certainly affect their future. It's not because she committed a crime, but because she couldn't afford to pay to have her rights restored.
Human rights groups, including Amnesty International, are working to make sure the right now vote is protected for all Americans. Just last week, Amnesty International USA helped register hundreds of voters. When you get down to it, voting rights are human rights.
Or as Amnesty International USA director Larry Cox put it, "There is no better time to rock the vote for human rights than now."
For more info and to register to vote visit www.rockthevote.com
Labels: aclu, amnesty international, Iraq, voting rights
Saturday, August 2, 2008
ANTM’s Bianca Golden arrested
WOW! Sometimes Girls who Rock can really get themselves into trouble...
America’s Next Top Model contestant Bianca Golden as well as Hairspray’s Nikki Blonsky and her father, Carl Blonsky were all arrested after a public fight at Providenciales International Airport in Turks & Caicos.
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ANTM’s Bianca Golden arrested
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America’s Next Top Model contestant Bianca Golden as well as Hairspray’s Nikki Blonsky and her father, Carl Blonsky were all arrested after a public fight at Providenciales International Airport in Turks & Caicos.
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ANTM’s Bianca Golden arrested
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Friday, August 1, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Black Italian Vogue!
I found this fascinating quote today:
Who says black female models don’t sell magazines?
Italian Vogue has taken the fashion and publishing world by storm by featuring all black models in its July issue. Historically, the conventional wisdom among "those who know" about circulation and newsstands in consumer publishing issues is that putting a black model or celebrity on the cover of a fashion magazine means that it “just won’t sell” well.
But after a couple of New York newsstand sell-outs, reports of frenzied, cross-town searches for $16 to $20 copies and the accompanying hype, Condé Nast has decided to reprint the issue — 10,000 copies emblazoned with the tagline “Most Wanted Issue Ever” and “First Reprint” banded across the front. SourceMiss Pinky, Black Girls Rock !, Jul 2008
You should read the whole article.
Do Boys Really Gossip?
Everyone tends to think that it's only girls that gossip. But I'm a believer that boys gossip just as much as girls, just maybe not the way we do. For girls, it's like we can't wait to tell our friends something we've just found out about someone. Boys, on the other hand, talk about someone when only asked but they still spill the beans!
Girls Rock, Inc. presents Girl Talk
We here at Girls Rock know how important it is for girls to express themselves and not be judged.
The purpose of Girl Talk is to provide support and early intervention to girls and young women between the age 12 and 18. Girl Talk provides the opportunity for young women to share their experiences, to listen and to benefit from the experiences of other young women, in a safe and supportive environment.
The program goals are to:
- Create and improve connections between young women
- Create a safe place to share thoughts and feelings
- Help foster self-esteem
What's Your Story?
We want to hear your story of how you let your community know that "Girls Rock!" Tell us something you did to help your neighbors, your family or friends. How did it make you feel? Please submit an essay in 150 words or less and we will post it in our Story of the Week!
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