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Olivia Jennings is 2020’s
SANTA BABY! PHATZ CLOTHING ART WORK BY AIREONA STOVALL SEXY GRINCH BY DYAMOND NYTES
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DEC 6TH, 2020 ISSUE OLIVIA JENNINGS
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OLIVIA JENNINGS Santa baby, just slip a little something for me under the tree that will make me say “Oooooo weeeee What or who is on your christmas list this year in for 2020? I hope it’s me, you’re very own Ms. Olivia Jennings. I remember when I was a teenage girl, I use to want CDs, solitaire games, makeup, the normal teenage girl things to make you beautiful and that would bring fun into your life. Now, all I want is sexy lingerie, pretty hair, sexy skin, and of course, to be spoiled. What would you do if you would wake up to a sexy woman like me under your tree? Wishful thinking but maybe Santa can bring you your very own personalized Olivia for Christmas this year. I can be found for booking/contact on these links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olivia.jennings.9615 Instagram: @ms_olivia_jennings Twitter: Olivia Jennings (OliviaJ08787890) Onlyfans: https://onlyfans.com/oliviajennings - Pc: Craig Sweeney
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TURNED OFF BY TOO NICE!
I am not an advocate for dating any man just because he’s nice to you. “Nice” is the bare minimum when it comes to relationship compatibility, and I don’t think any woman owes a man her attention just because he consistently does sweet things. But I will say that when we have been in continuously unhealthy or abusive relationships, and the thought of someone “too nice” or “too considerate” completely turns you off or makes you downright sick…you have to consider where that’s coming from. According to Dr Amir Levine, author of Attached, based on how we were treated by family members or past lovers, we develop attachment styles that can shape who we are attracted to. He outlines the three attachment styles as anxious, avoidant or secure. Here’s is how Levine outlines the three attachment styles, according to a Vice report. Secure: feels comfortable with intimacy and are warm and loving. Anxious: craves intimacy, often preoccupied with relationships and longs to get closer with their partner.
Avoidant: equates intimacy with loss of independence, distancing self, the idea that something better is around the corner. For example, if you have an avoidant attachment style, someone who is secure may turn you off. It will feel like something is “wrong” because they are not distant or inconsistent. “Because you are used to equating an activated attachment system with love,” Levine wrote, “you conclude that this can’t be ‘the one’ because something is missing, for some reason no bells are going off. You associate a calm attachment system with boredom and indifference, and because of this fallacy you may let the perfect person pass you by.” So while it takes self-awareness and work with a therapist to really sort out why people who are potentially good for you “gross you out,” it’s not impossible to resolve. Next time you feel a little nauseous from just kind behavior, it’s worth considering, why?
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DEATH ON MOON ROCKS
Death on moon rocks was created with the awareness of what drugs can do to the human body, more specifically, the mind. “Moon rocks” is a slang term used in urban language to express certain drugs. The irony is that the moon is the drug. All while being inside the the skulls mouth, the moon, symbolizes the effects psychedelics can create in the mind. The skull expresses addiction to reaching ascension can be deadly. All in all, this piece was created to fit today’s trends and alternative vibes, while also delivering a message. “Death on Moon rocks”
“Death on Moon Rocks” was created with the awareness of what drugs can do to the human body, more specifically, the mind. “Moon rocks” is a slang term used in urban language to express certain drugs. The irony is that the moon is the drug. All while being inside the the skulls mouth, the moon, symbolizes the effects psychedelics can create in the mind. The skull expresses addiction to reaching ascension can be deadly. All in all, this piece was created to fit today’s trends and alternative vibes, while also delivering a message. - Aireona Stovall
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WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS? Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available. Stay informed:
Protecting yourself and others from the spread COVID-19 You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple precautions: Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and others. Why? When someone coughs, sneezes, or speaks they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person has the disease. Avoid going to crowded places. Why? Where people come together in crowds, you are more likely to come into close contact with someone that has COIVD-19 and it is more difficult to maintain physical distance of 1 metre (3 feet). Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and infect you. Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately and wash your hands. Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19. Stay home and self-isolate even with minor symptoms such as cough, head-
ache, mild fever, until you recover. Have someone bring you supplies. If you need to leave your house, wear a mask to avoid infecting others. Why? Avoiding contact with others will protect them from possible COVID-19 and other viruses. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention, but call by telephone in advance if possible and follow the directions of your local health authority. Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections. Keep up to date on the latest information from trusted sources, such as WHO or your local and national health authorities. Why? Local and national authorities are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.
Advice on the safe use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers To protect yourself and others against COVID-19, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wash your hands with soap and water. If you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, make sure you use and store it carefully. Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers out of children’s reach. Teach them how to apply the sanitizer and monitor its use. Apply a coin-sized amount on your hands. There is no need to use a large amount of the product. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose immediately after using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, as it can cause irritation.
Hand sanitizers recommended to protect against COVID-19 are alcohol-based and therefore can be flammable. Do not use before handling fire or cooking. Under no circumstance, drink or let children swallow an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. It can be poisonous. Remember that washing your hands with soap and water is also effective against COVID-19.
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Phatz Williams Designer: Phatz Clothing Model’s : Phatz Clothing Brand Ambassador’s Erico Jordan Katrina “Kat” Robinson Lakesha Walker Photographer: Greg Hall/ Hopps 21 Studio
The Model’s here are representing a portion of the all new Spring Collection by Phatz Clothing. This new line that is available now, it’s made of a more playful and light fabric for Woman of all sizes. With comfort and movement in mind, Erico is wearing the new lightweight sweater by Phatz. You can pull it off and have a regular short sleeve polo shirt. With the ladies unlike the other dresses we sale these are more stylish, so you can wear for work, play or an even on the town. Plus they come in a multiple of colors as you can see from the young ladies. We wanted to give you an explosion of colors and playfulness between them and there interactions. Another great option is that you can also wear as evening and formal wear for any party, holiday gathering or special event that you may be going to. The Model’s show just how much you can be dressed to impress, or you can just be living your best life and just enjoying your partner on a night on the town. Whether it’s a ladies night or date night. Phatz has many different brands under our umbrella, but this is going to be by far a great addition. These specific outfits are available in all colors as well as all sizes. We chose to show the interactions between the Model’s to show a more easy going side, especially with everything going on in the world today. You can order these specific outfits from our website at www.phatzclothing.com or send us an email at phatzbrand@gmail.com through 1 of our social media outlets at Facebook Messenger Williams Phatz or Phatz Williams, IG @phatz_brand or Twitter @phatzclothing4u Our brand motto is Your satisfaction is our 1st priority, all our products are made for the everyday person at an affordable price. Hopefully you love our clothing and give us an opportunity to earn your business
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I THOUGHT WE WAS JUST MEETING FOR COFFEE! I have to start this story to explain why I had my affair, it’s in no way saying I’m shallow or a bad person, but we all have our moments of weakness and we all do have expectations of what our partner should be to hold our sexual attraction toward them, and a lot of the time this is why people break up or get a divorce. When I was 22 years old I was in a long distance relationship with my then girlfriend (20 years old) whom was away at university. We were going through a bit of a rough patch as she spent most of her time “studying” and couldn’t talk to me online or on the phone during normal hours but then I’d find out later in the week that she was at the bars partying it up like every other college/university aged person would do. I never went to college/university myself, I instead started a career in the military. We had talked about me getting out to follow her and be stay at home dad while she went to work and made more than enough to support us. I admit it sounded like a good idea at the time, she was one of the smartest people in her high school when she graduated but the stress of university level courses started to make her second guess herself when she would fail quizes and tests she had been up all night studying for. I would get phone calls at 1 am of her crying and wanting to quit university, but I would remind her of our plans and she couldn’t give up on our future because I just couldn’t see us being together if her only option was to work at McDonalds for the rest of her life. This went on for the first year of her away at university, then she spent the summer with her mother traveling Europe. When she started back at school in the fall she met some new friends and started living in a house off campus. When I saw her she definitely exceeded the “Freshman 15” rule and put on a lot of weight. She started listening to different music and hanging out with new goth friends that talked her into trying marijuana, getting her belly button, tongue, and nipples pierced, tattoos during drunken spontaneous adventures, and dying her hair unnatural bright colours (her friends told her I would like these changes and I infact did not). By now she was 21 and I was 23, I was starting to think about buying a house, getting married, and having children. I started wondering if I had other options out there and signed up for a dating site to see what they might be. I listed myself for “friends only” because I wasn’t actively looking for a new girlfriend. I didn’t get very many hits in the beginning, but then after a couple of weeks one of the few women I started talking to was also listed as “friends only”. Her name was Kim, she through the corner of my eye as I
had blonde curly hair, and she was 6 months pregnant. She was using the dating website to find friends saying “she was lonely at home during the day because she was had started maternity leave early, and there was no father of the baby in the picture anymore”. I figured a 6 month pregnant woman was ok to talk too, she likely wasn’t looking for a relationship or even sex. When we started talking I immediately told her I was in a long distance relationship with a younger woman that was away at school and was a totally different person than I had first met and started dating almost year and half earlier. Each time we talked it was always in chat windows and didn’t go on for very long. We started out with friendly greetings and she would jump right to “So how’s the gf situation?”. I would just rant for a few paragraphs about a phone call early in the morning yet again or my wasted visit to her see her at her house where I ended up just doing dishes that had been piled on the counter for a week and neglected by her roommates. I even once had to clean her room for her and throw out all of the pizza boxes and empty pop cans that had been there for a while. After three weeks of chatting online Kim finally asked me if I wanted to meet up in person and have coffee together. She asked me to come and pick her up at her place, not far from where I lived. She said she would be the pregnant lady waiting on the side walk next to her apartment building. When I arrived there she was, an average woman with dark blonde curly hair in a long t-shirt and leggings carrying a purse. She wasn’t dressed to impress but I did get out of the car and shook her hand when we both
said it’s finally nice to meet in person, and then opened the door for her to get in. She talked to me like I didn’t know where I was going and directed me to the only coffee shop in town. I got a coffee and she got an ice’d coffee. She asked me if I wanted to drive around the small town and if I knew about the beach in town, which I infact did not. We drove down and it was starting to get dark out. She told me to park in the parking lot and we just started talking again. This is where she told me that she used to be in the military reserves and was taking time off to start a family when the father of her baby decided he was going to leave her and then go on deployment. She asked me a question about my gf that I do not remember because the next second her hands were holding my belt buckle and she was trying to get it undone. I said “Whoa! I uh...”, and Kim replied “I thought this is why what you wanted? A blow job isn’t really cheating now is it?”. I honestly had no argument and she just continued and told me to lower my seat so she could get in closer. The windows to my car had started to fog up and after a few minutes I couldn’t see outside anymore, but then I heard gravel moving in the parking lot that sounded like a car driving and I wiped away the window to see a local police cruiser. I told her we needed to stop and should go. “We can go back to my apartment if you want too, we can hang out there?”. I tucked my hard cock back into my pants as best I could and sorted out my seat before turning on the car and leaving the parking lot. The windows were defogged by the time we got back onto the road and I could see Kim looking at me with my girlfriend, it felt
slightly grinned. I managed to get us back to her apartment building where she showed me where to park across the street and then we went inside. The apartment was very cluttered with luggage and boxes, Kim told me her girlfriend had just moved in a few weeks ago and was still unpacking. I asked if her roommate was there but Kim said she was out for the night and said she had asked her give her the apartment for the night. I wasn’t very fast to figure out that Kim had this all planned out as she brought me onto the balcony and she lit a cigarette. I didn’t say anything about her being pregnant and smoking, it wasn’t my place to tell her she should stop and I thought she might get mad and kick me out. She stood up and said she was going inside for a second, I thought she was coming back but after five minutes I heard her call out to me and I walked in and she directed me to her bedroom. There she was, laying completely naked on her bed with her beautiful large breasts and very pregnant belly bare for me to see. She said “I thought you were going to follow me in?”, I replied “I didn’t know we were going to do this? I have a girlfriend”. Kim said “I figured this is what you wanted all along, to have sex with someone else and have no strings attached? So if you do take off your clothes and come here”. I stripped naked very quickly and climbed onto the bed. Kim spread her legs and I could see her very hairy bush and very wet pussy waiting for my hard cock. She grabbed it and guided it before I could put it in and handed me a condom “I don’t know where it’s been and I want to protect my baby, so put it on”. I didn’t argue and when I was ready she guided my rock hard cock into her pussy and I could feel the tip of my cock hitting her cervix, it felt so different from sex
tighter and more forbidden. Then the dirty sex talk started “Oh, gawd this is so good, I’ve wanted to feel a nice hard cock in my pussy for months...mmm...slower, push deeper...you won’t hurt the baby, it’s ok....”. I asked her if I was the first guy she had fucked since she got pregnant and she said “yes, you are the first guy but not the first person, I had sex with my room mate before she moved in”. I got even harder and Kim noticed that “did you like me saying that, I could tell, your cock feels even bigger now. I nodded and said “Yes”. I asked “have you ever been in threesome before?”. Kim said “Yes, I’ve been in a threesome, have you?, “No, I’ve always wanted too, even talked about it with my gf but she really likes Indian girls and we haven’t really been around each other to find one we could hook up with”. Kim told me “you should definitely try it, it’s great having another person to play with”. I then asked her “maybe your roommate can come and join us?”. “She’s out for the night, and besides, I haven’t had a threesome in a long time, not since before I got pregnant and I don’t want to do that while I am pregnant”. I kind of felt like I was being shot down for a moment, and I guess Kim wanted to change the direction we were going. She made me lay on my back and climbed on top of me. She then said “I want to keep this more one on one between us, more intimate and meaningful. She started to gyrate faster on my cock and I was about to cum when she started having an orgasm and pulled off my cock and squirted all over me, I thought she was peeing on me since I had never experienced that before. She kept fingering her clit as she finishe squirting. She then climbed back on and in a few more minutes she made my cock erupt deep inside of her, and I could feel my cum collecting into the end of the condom. She got off and told me to go to the
bathroom and clean up. When I came back she was dressed again and told me I was the highlight of her day. I noticed it was daylight out, thankfully I wasn’t working that morning or I would have been very late. I got dressed and she walked me down to my car. She gave me a good-bye kiss and as I was getting into my car she called out “I Love You!”....WHAM! That was my wakeup call, I immediately knew this could not happen again and that she was just looking for a baby daddy. I smiled and waved and drove off. My heart racing as I got back to my place and checked my computer to see that my girlfriend had messaged me and called and left several messages asking me where I was and why I wasn’t answering my phone. The next day she called I acted as if nothing happened and told her I was at the bar that night with friends and had too much to drink and was passed out in my room with a hangover and my phone was dead. I also checked the dating site app to see that Kim had messaged me the next day and was asking me why I wasn’t replying to her messages. After two days she asked me if it was because she had said she loved me. I replied “Yes, that is why. I’m confused about my gf and what I wanted. Kim said she would give me some space and that she was here for me if I ever wanted to come over and fuck her again. It was only ever a one night affair and eventually her husband went back to her and I steered clear of that part of town. As for my girlfriend back then she still to this day doesn’t know I cheated on her.....multiple times with different women. I guess it was my way of trying to find an excuse to get caught so I could break up with her, but it took another year and half for us to call it quits after three years together.
NFL KICKOFF GAME: THE 2020 SEASON WILL BEGIN WITH THE KICKOFF GAME ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. THE DEFENDING SUPER BOWL LIV CHAMPION KANSAS CITY CHIEFS WILL HOST THE HOUSTON TEXANS.
NFL planning to move ahead with a September 10 start for 2020 season As US sports leagues look for creative solutions to starting back up operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL hopes they can resume business as usual in the coming months. According to a report from Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the league is planning to release a full 17-game schedule next week and league spokesman Brian McCarthy was quoted saying, “We plan to start on time.� The league is hoping to be able to launch the season at their planned Sept. 10 date. Should the coronavirus pandemic get worse over time, the league has contingency plans in place, the main one being delaying the start of the season until October. The league is still in constant talks over a rapidly evolving situation but at this point, neutral sites can be ruled out, as the league has maintained they are not interested in taking that route. At this point, the league is still exploring the idea of virtual workouts and minicamps, as they also agreed with the NFLPA to not open up any team facilities until every state in which a team resides lifts its stay-at-home mandate. With the full 2020 schedule coming out with a Sept. 10 start, Super Bowl LV is still slated for Feb. 7.
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SHOULD THE BEARS SIGN FORMER JAGUARS RUNNING BACK LEONARD
Bears starting running back David Montgomery’s status for Week 1’s opener in Detroit is very much up in the air after the second-year pro injured his groin in practice last week. His injury exposed one of the Bears’ roster weaknesses — running back depth — and has led to questions about who will replace Montgomery in the starting lineup if he’s out for a couple of games. The candidates who are currently on the team include Tarik Cohen, Cordarrelle Patterson, and Ryan Nall. None of them inspire much confidence as a lead back. But a new contender may have just become available on Monday: Leonard Fournette. The Jaguars released Fournette in a surprise move after failed attempts at a trade, according to multiple reports on Twitter.
Fournette was the fourth overall pick of the 2017 NFL draft and while his career hasn’t been nearly as productive as his pre-draft hype predicted, he’s been a quality NFL starter Fournette totaled 1,152 yards and three touchdowns in 2019 and has topped 1,000 rushing yards in two of his three seasons in the league. He had a career-high 4.3 yards per carry last
year and, at times, ran like one of the league’s toughest backs. At just 25 years old, Fournette will have plenty of suitors for his services. He’s a legitimate three-down starting running back whose best seasons are likely ahead. That said, his reported clashes with the Jaguars coaching staff will be a red flag as teams weigh the risks associated with signing a player who will have little choice but to sign a one-year deal in 2020 but could be a contract nightmare next offseason if he’s productive. Would signing Fournette make sense for the Bears? It’s hard to argue why it wouldn’t. Fournette will command something in the neighborhood of $4 million on a one-year deal in the open market. It’ll be a classic prove-it deal for a player with a lot of juice left in his legs, and it’s the pay he would’ve received in Jacksonville had he remained on the roster in 2020. The Bears have the cap space to make a
move like that. A one-two punch of Montgomery and Fournette would flip the identity of this offense from a group that doesn’t have one to a Titans-like ground-and-pound attack. With Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles vying for the starting quarterback job, it probably makes sense to feature a two-headed rushing attack as the primary gameplan on offense. General manager Ryan Pace preaches competition (every year) as the key variable in getting the most out of players. Adding Fournette to the running back room will create that kind of competition (and insurance) in the backfield that this team needs right now. -nbcsports.com
DYAMOND NYTES TWAS THE NYTE BEFORE CHRISTMAS As I decorate my place, I’m feeling full of grace. A stocking here and some tinsel there. Fully clothed a be. Feeling and looking beautiful. I stumbled on this stogie of a hat that gave the jumpsuit a bit of flare. Plaid never gets old!! My own studded belt gave me that bling, that matched my heels, neck and earrings. After decorating the roaring fireplace, I got a little toasty, so I decided to shed some clothes. Nothing says Christmas like “Sexy Lady in Red!” Handed Studded Bra by Ky’s Korner and a tutu to top it off. Just as I am nice, I can be bad and naughty too. The Sexiest Grinch you ever seen. PC: Lucas Vision @LucasVision1
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Accessories can be real statement pieces and a way to show your personality in an otherwise classic outfit. Fashion accessories are a great way to spice up any wardrobe, especially one that could use an updating. Are you interested in updating your appearance, at least in terms of your fashion? If you are, you may not only want to examine the latest in clothing fashion trends, but also the latest trends in fashion accessories. Fashion accessories are rapidly increasing in popularity, particularly in our celebrity-obsessed culture. But many of us still do not know exactly how to use them to our best advantage. The term “fashion accessories� is very broad and includes a number of products. Just like fashion clothing pieces, accessories come in virtually every size, shape and style under the sun. There are fashion accessories that are designed for children, teens, men, women, petite sized, and plus sized individuals. Below are a few of the major fashion accessory items you might want consider in order to keep your look current and expand your coordination options.
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The most well known fashion accessory is of course, jewellery. For teenagers and children, fashion jewelry pieces that are popular often include colourful, oversized pieces, as well as charm necklaces or charm bracelets. For men, a popular piece of jewellery often includes large pendant necklaces, many of which display a cross or another popular or meaningful symbol. As for women, popular pieces of fashion jewelry include watches, earnings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, and so forth. Another major fashion accessory that you might want to look at is a new handbag. While purses can also be trendy, it is the handbag that has become a real status symbol and major fashion accessory. They come in a huge array of different styles so it is common to own more than one if your budget allows. In fact, many women out there like to match their fashion accessories, including their purses and handbags, with the clothing that they wear. [Continue on Page 24] Updating your handbag every season can be an easy and relatively inexpensive way to update your whole look.
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IS THAT VON COOKING? Dip into some #African Cuisine with this dish called #Shakshuka . #Shakshuka is a delicious combination of #eggs, #tomatoes, and #spices popular across the Middle East and North Africa. Shakshuka comes in many shapes and sizes. The dish is likely of #Tunisian or #Yemini origin, and the name is thought to originate from either #Arabic or Amazigh (Berber) for “mixture.” . It’s a must that you find create this wonderful tasting dish. #isthatvoncooking #chefvon #icancook #blackchef #tasty
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BODY DIVERSITY IN FASHION
Looking retrospectively at 2017 the industry cited important shifts across the diversity spectrum and for the year that was, racial diversity came out the winner with 32.5% of the top international publications featuring people of colour, a 3.5% increase over 2017. (The fashion spot) Body diversity saw a marginal increase from the previous year and it’s greatest triumph the inclusion of 90 ‘plus size’ models on the runways for Spring Fashion Week in New York. The real figures though revealing that the 90 who walked, represented less than 4% of the 2601 runway appearances in total. Not quite as impressive, but yes still an important step in the right direction. The least exciting number for body diversity was it’s representation across the top international publications with just 1% of plus size models featured, showing a marginal increase on 2016’s 0.9%. That number equates to just 8 covers out of 679 belonging to a model, size 12 or over. These numbers are significant because they tell a story and part of that narrative is that the real work on the inclusion of diverse representation within the fashion industry has only just begun with much work needing to be done if we want to see this small yet meaningful increasing advancing to normal. The Fashion Law cited the Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan in stating, “We need to get to a point at which inclusiveness feels organic. And IS organic. That we get to a point where the shows feel like they are speaking to the wide range of consumers, but without turning the runway into some kind of human assembly line in which one-of-each is the standard.” As consumers, we look to the industry to lead the change, but are our expectations a little misplaced? Is it only the responsibility of the ‘giants’? I have been recently challenged myself with this question; not that of the importance of diversity in body image because I am 100% behind that, but found myself wrestling with how this belief shows up in my own life and in my work as a fashion stylist. The catalyst, a newly launched swimwear label I was introduced to, Harmony Swim. This is a brand that not only speaks the message of beauty at every size, but also demonstrates the heart of their message visually in the upfront marketing of their brand, and that, is unfortunately rare. So the question remains. How authentic is our support of body diversity in our everyday? Do we genuinely back the message or are we simply giving it lip service? How do we really feel about cellulite on the runway, in our magazines and instagram feeds? Are we comfortable with that? And if the answer is yes, how are we personally promoting that message? And to the high street and mainstream fashion brands, the brands that the vast majority of us are wearing; size ranges might well be available from a size 4 to a 16, but how many of them are using size 16 models to front campaigns? The requirement doesn’t just rest on the shoulders of Vogue or Harpers Bazaar, or even New York Fashion Week. It has to become ingrained in our personal value system as individuals, as consumers, as fashion retailers, and as designers, stylists, photographers, and hair and make up artists, creative directors and influencers. And yes, Vogue. My feeling is that it’s going to take a shift from ‘the one’ to fuel and support the work that is being done at the top. The truth is the platform for body diversity is emerging even if the stats look small and new opportunities are starting to develop but this mountain is a long way from being conquered and until we start to consider our individual role in the game, 1% just might remain 1%. Let’s be the game changers. #isupportbodydiversity
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Understanding the Connection Between PTSD and Nightmares
Experiencing or witnessing upsetting events can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that affects 7.7 million American adults. The disorder can cause people to feel anxious and afraid, leading to flashbacks and nightmares. In fact, up to 96 percent of people with PTSD have these upsetting dreams. Fortunately, there are several approaches to treating PTSD-related nightmares. If you or someone you love is dealing with PTSD, read on to understand how it impacts sleep, and available treatment options. The Nightmare Connection For people with PTSD, nightmares aren’t just generic scary dreams—they generally revolve around the person’s traumatic experience, forcing survivors to relive the pain on a regular basis. Someone who witnessed a shooting, for example, may find that the event replays in his or her nightmares. For some people, nightmares start soon after the traumatic event; others may go years before having their first bad dream. The nightmares typically occur earlier in the night, and people may react physically to them, thrashing around in their sleep or shouting. What You Can Do PTSD treatment can help lower the frequency of trauma-related nightmares. There are several approaches to treatment, and the optimal strategy varies from person to person. It may involve types of cognitive therapy, meditation, medication, and more. If the nightmares don’t stop after PTSD treatment, imagery rehearsal therapy may help. This technique involves having people who are experiencing nightmares recall their bad dream and come up with a new ending while they are awake so that it no longer upsets them. They then “rehearse” the new ending over and over in their mind, with the goal of it carrying over the next time the nightmare occurs, eventually reducing the frequency of the upsetting dream. Medication is rarely prescribed for PTSD-related nightmares, but if nothing else is working—or if the nightmares are severe—talk to your doctor. Research shows that certain drugs, such as sympatholytic medication used to treat high blood pressure, may help. Remember, while PTSD is serious, many people are successfully treated and go on to live full, happy lives. Sleep.org
How to exercise dispite your busy schedule?
As a busy person, you’re always looking for ways to be more efficient and more productive. There’s not enough time in the day to get everything done that you’d like, which means you have to make sacrifices. Much of the time, that means exercise hits the chopping block. That’s unfortunate, because when you’re missing out on exercise, you can’t be your best self. Exercise is a crucial element of maintaining a healthy personal and professional life. When you exercise, oxygen and nutrients are delivered to your cardiovascular system, helping it to work more efficiently, giving you more energy to go about the rest of your day. Exercise has also been shown to cause the hippocampus to grow, improving your memory and brain functionality. The best benefit, however, is the simple reduction of stress. Aerobic exercise reduces levels of the body’s stress hormones while stimulating endorphins to elevate your mood. The benefits are numerous and can make a huge difference in your life. So how do you get them while maintaining your productivity?
One of the easiest ways to get your exercise during the work day is to bike to and from work. Not only will you get the exercise you need but you can also bypass rush hour traffic while getting some much needed fresh air. Of course, remember to wear a helmet, bring a lock, and have a light on your bike for riding at night You’ve got 30 minutes to an hour built into your workday for lunch but how long does it take to eat? After (or before) you’ve had your lunch, you can easily use that extra time to squeeze in a bit of low impact or high intensity training. Whether it’s a little yoga, working with resistance bands, or something more aggressive like TRX suspension training.
Rather than collapsing after a long day, you can give yourself a quick energy boost for the evening by taking a short run when you get home. It can be a great way to unwind with music on your arm as you run and get centered after work. If you’re up to it, you can even track your progress and keep trying to improve over time.
THE ANSWER TO ENDING SCHOOL VIOLENCE THE ANSWER TO ENDING SCHOOL SHOOTINGS With the increasing school shootings coupled with fatalities, there has been increasing talk of the need for gun control. At the time of this article, the United States has reached a count of 23 reported school shootings for 2018 with the last one reported for May 25, 2018 in Noblesville, Indiana at Noblesville West Middle School. As our society searches for an answer to ending these tragedies (and whether gun control is the answer), it’s important to look at when these occurrences began. The infamous Columbine shootings of 1999 have been credited with influencing subsequent school shootings. However, the massacre that inspired the making of movies as well as songs about one of the victims, Cassie Bernall, was not the first school shooting or school massacre. The New York Times probably reported the first campus massacre that took place on August 1, 1966 in AUSTIN, Texas. A 25-year-old engineering student, Charles Whitman, carried an arsenal of weapons to the top of the 27-story tower on the University of Texas campus and shot 12 people to death and wounded approximately 33 others before the police killed him. He was stated to be an ex-Marine. It might be of some significance to know that he left notes after he murdered his mother and wife (one with each of their bodies). These murders preceded his massacre on the college campus. These notes indicated he had questions about his mental state. A quote of interest from those letters is, “I imagine it appears that I brutally killed both of my loved ones. I was only trying to do a quick thorough job...If my life insurance policy is valid please pay off my debts...donate the rest anonymously to a mental health foundation. Maybe research can prevent further tragedies of this type...” He requested that an autopsy be performed on his body after his death for any abnormalities. Findings also show that there was a report of a massacre that took place in 1976. The California State University, Fullerton massacre resulted in seven deaths and two injuries. Most people may not realize that the United States has a long history of reported school shootings dating back to the 1800s and the occurrences weren’t so infrequent as some might think. Some incidents resulted in deaths, while some only resulted in injuries. In other cases, there were no tragedies. It’s interesting to note that with recent discussions regarding arming teachers or other school officials, some of the murders in early history were committed by school personnel. One such example took place on February 6, 1864. The Ashland Times reported that George W. Longfelt, the school teacher of the Pyfer’s School House, near Ashland County in Ohio, shot and killed a student, Alfred Desem, at the school house and escaped. At the time of the report there was no information given for the cause of the murder. There have been reported cases of self-defense claims by school officials. The Los Angeles Herald reported an account that took place on September 11, 1909 in Gravette, Arkansas, at the edge of McDonald County, Missouri. A. T. Kelly reportedly killed his student, John Bufram, at Bear Hollow School. Claims were made that Butram announced that school would not be in session that day to other students, but Kelly insisted that school would continue as usual. During the discussion Butram pulled a knife and reportedly injured two teachers; Kelly shot him. Kelly surrendered to authorities. Another self-defense incident took place in 1918 at a dormitory in Jefferson City, MO. However, this tragedy took place between two school officials who were arguing over which dishes to use for a social (see The Kansas City Sun, Volume 10, Number 32).
Some children have always managed to have access to a gun. There are repeated cases in early history where students were playing with a gun and it accidently fired or another student purposely brought a gun to school and murdered another because they were arguing over a girl. Bullying has also been the cause for school shootings. The Richmond, Virginia Daily Dispatch reported that on January 21, 1860, a son of Colonel Elijah Sebree, of Todd County, Kentucky, was killed by another student at a school house in Trenton, TN. Some boys made another student believe that son Sebree was threatening him and intended to kill him; it was a joke. However, the other student didn’t know it was a joke. This day the assumed victimized student took possession of a gun, walked up to Sebree in the schoolhouse and shot him. It’s been stated that the Columbine shootings redefined the actions that took place April 20, 1999 as more than a statement of revenge. It was stated to be a means of protest for bullying, intimidation, social isolation, and public rituals of humiliation. Perhaps perpetrators in subsequent school shootings romanticized the 1999 mission. Findings show that the school shootings that occur today due to tempers, accidents, mental illness, revenge, and other reasons known and unknown, are a repeat of what has occurred for centuries. Perhaps Columbine has just brought all 21st century school shootings to the forefront regardless of the weight of their tragedies because of our increase in knowledge—more media, internet, and smart phones. With all this knowledge we are still divided on the answer to ending the school tragedies. Researched and written by: Charlotte R. Beard Writing Services by Char
Kick off 2020 by getting outdoors and enjoying state parks
For many people, modern life means spending more time indoors. In fact, Americans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. This has had numerous direct and indirect health impacts, from respiratory issues due to poor indoor air quality to reduced physical activity due to an indoor sedentary lifestyle. People of all ages are starting to make a change, embracing the outdoors for all the benefits it can provide to their mental and physical health. Since there are opportunities for getting outdoors nearby wherever you live or travel, there’s no better time to commit to getting outside than in 2020. First Day Hikes A new year offers 365 days of opportunity, and what better way to start your outdoor goals than with First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day at a state park near you? State parks in all 50 states are offering free, guided First Day Hikes run by outdoor experts who want to help you explore the best the park has to offer. Visit stateparks.org to find a local participating park and enjoy New Year’s Day making memories outdoors while exercising and connecting with nature. The distance and rigor vary depending on the park and the program, but all hikes have one goal: to create a fun experience for the whole family while fostering an appreciation for the outdoors. Explore local treasures year-round It’s easy to take for granted what’s in your own backyard, and state parks are a reminder of the beauty of the different seasons while offering ample amenities that make exploration easy any time of year. Once you visit, you’ll want to return again and again to cherish the scenery and create many more memories with your family. Whether it’s a family picnic, a guided group hike, bird watching, rock climbing or simply a calm walk listening to the sounds of nature, there are many activities to explore at state parks. Check out the month’s park programs run by knowledgeable state park staff and volunteers to see what may be of interest to you and your family. Discover different parks throughout the U.S. In the United States there are 6,792 state park areas comprising 18,694,570 acres. These parks offer 14,672 trails over 52,603 miles total length - that’s more than twice around the Earth at the equator! Whether you’re exploring your local park or looking for a way to enjoy the outdoors while traveling, there’s a state park nearby that is sure to bring the wonder of nature to your family.
Forget Blue Whale Challenge, cyber bullying is more common danger for your kid Tanya grew up in a Mumbai suburb, like any normal teenager. Unknown to her, a classmate from a previous school had started collecting information and pictures of her since they were 12. The information was then used to make a fake Facebook page, and was shown as if Tanya had posted them herself. Tanya had read about cyber bullying, but had never expected herself to be a victim. She found out about the fake page only through her friends. Even though the bullying seemed benign in the beginning, soon schoolmates started sending her crude messages and she became isolated from her friends circle. She withdrew to herself, rarely going out, and became depressed. The bullying then got so bad that she had to go for counseling and change schools to start afresh. Having grown up around gadgets, children rely heavily on them to carry out everyday tasks. They also form their social persona around social media and depend on thes .. In an Ipsos survey in 2014, India topped the list of 254 countries for cyber bullying. 32% of parents surveyed in India said their children experienced cyber bullying, followed by Brazil (20%), Saudi Arabia (18%), Canada (18%) and the United States (15%). Parents in India also reported the greatest intensity of cyber bullying. 13% said a child in their home experiences cyber bullying on a regular basis, followed by 10% in Brazil, 5% in the United States and 5% in Argentina. The frequency of cyber bullying in India was found to be higher than in the U.S. (15% of children), U.K. (11% of children) and France (5% of children). According to a Microsoft study of online bullying among youth 8-17 years old, children in India reported the third highest online bullying rate among the 25 countries surveyed. Credit: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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