In this study if done in moderation(1-2x wk) swallowing semen helps prevent breast cancer. If it does, would you do it why or why not? Let me know what you think
http://www.tatom.org/documents/CNN.com-StudyNewstudyshows.htm
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Our Young Black Men
The application of knowledge is power.
Newsworthy, but have we heard about it on the news???? Nope, because it is just too positive.
Happy News Charter school in tough neighborhood gets all its seniors into college
Urban Prep Academy senior Keith Greer, along with his classmates, celebrates the news they will receive a free prom in Chicago because 100 percent of the graduating class was accepted into 4-year colleges or universities. (Tribune photo by Heather Charles / March 5, 2010)
The entire senior class at Chicago 's only public all-male, all-African-American high school has been accepted to four-year colleges. At last count, the 107 seniors had earned spots at 72 schools across the nation.
Mayor Richard Daley and Chicago Public Schools chief Ron Huberman surprised students at an all-school assembly at Urban Prep Academy for Young Men in Englewood this morning to congratulate them. It's the first graduating class at Urban Prep since it opened its doors in 2006.
Huberman applauded the seniors for making CPS shine.
"All of you in the senior class have shown that what matters is perseverance, what matters is focus, what matters is having a dream and following that dream," Huberman said.
The school enforces a strict uniform of black blazers, khaki pants and red ties -- with one exception. After a student receives the news he was accepted into college, he swaps his red tie for a red and gold one at an assembly. The last 13 students received their college ties today, to thunderous applause. Ask Rayvaughn Hines what college he was accepted to and he'll answer with a question. "Do you want me to name them all?"
For the 18-year-old from Back of the Yards, college was merely a concept--never a goal--growing up. Even within the last three years, he questioned if school, let alone college, was for him. Now, the senior is headed to the prestigious Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga. next fall. Hines remembers the moment he put on his red and gold tie. "I wanted to take my time because I was just so proud of myself," he said. "I wanted everyone to see me put it on."
The achievement might not merit a mayoral visit at one of the city's elite, selective enrollment high schools. But Urban Prep, a charter school that enrolls using a lottery in one of the city's more troubled neighborhoods, faced difficult odds. Only 4 percent of this year's senior class read at grade level as freshmen, according to Tim King, the school's CEO.
"I never had a doubt that we would achieve this goal," King said. "Every single person we hired knew from the day one that this is what we do: We get our kids into college." College is omnipresent at the school. Before the students begin their freshman year, they take a field trip to Northwestern University. Every student is assigned a college counselor the day he steps foot in the school. The school offers an extended day--170,000 more minutes over four years compared to its counterparts across the city--and more than double the number of English credits usually needed to graduate. Even the school's voicemail has a student declaring "I am college bound" before it asks callers to dial an extension.
Normally, it takes senior Jerry Hinds two buses and 45 minutes to get home from school. On Dec. 11, the day University of Illinois at Champaign- Urbana was to post his admission decisions online at 5 p.m., he asked a friend to drive him home. He went into his bedroom, told his well-wishing mother this was something he had to do alone, closed the door and logged in.
"Yes! Yes! Yes!" he remembers screaming. His mother, who didn't dare stray far, burst in and began crying.
That night he made more than 30 phone calls, at times shouting "I got in" on his cell phone and home phone at the same time. "We're breaking barriers," he said. "And that feels great."
deldeib@tribune.com
Copyright © 2010, Chicago Tribune
Newsworthy, but have we heard about it on the news???? Nope, because it is just too positive.
Happy News Charter school in tough neighborhood gets all its seniors into college
Urban Prep Academy senior Keith Greer, along with his classmates, celebrates the news they will receive a free prom in Chicago because 100 percent of the graduating class was accepted into 4-year colleges or universities. (Tribune photo by Heather Charles / March 5, 2010)
The entire senior class at Chicago 's only public all-male, all-African-American high school has been accepted to four-year colleges. At last count, the 107 seniors had earned spots at 72 schools across the nation.
Mayor Richard Daley and Chicago Public Schools chief Ron Huberman surprised students at an all-school assembly at Urban Prep Academy for Young Men in Englewood this morning to congratulate them. It's the first graduating class at Urban Prep since it opened its doors in 2006.
Huberman applauded the seniors for making CPS shine.
"All of you in the senior class have shown that what matters is perseverance, what matters is focus, what matters is having a dream and following that dream," Huberman said.
The school enforces a strict uniform of black blazers, khaki pants and red ties -- with one exception. After a student receives the news he was accepted into college, he swaps his red tie for a red and gold one at an assembly. The last 13 students received their college ties today, to thunderous applause. Ask Rayvaughn Hines what college he was accepted to and he'll answer with a question. "Do you want me to name them all?"
For the 18-year-old from Back of the Yards, college was merely a concept--never a goal--growing up. Even within the last three years, he questioned if school, let alone college, was for him. Now, the senior is headed to the prestigious Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga. next fall. Hines remembers the moment he put on his red and gold tie. "I wanted to take my time because I was just so proud of myself," he said. "I wanted everyone to see me put it on."
The achievement might not merit a mayoral visit at one of the city's elite, selective enrollment high schools. But Urban Prep, a charter school that enrolls using a lottery in one of the city's more troubled neighborhoods, faced difficult odds. Only 4 percent of this year's senior class read at grade level as freshmen, according to Tim King, the school's CEO.
"I never had a doubt that we would achieve this goal," King said. "Every single person we hired knew from the day one that this is what we do: We get our kids into college." College is omnipresent at the school. Before the students begin their freshman year, they take a field trip to Northwestern University. Every student is assigned a college counselor the day he steps foot in the school. The school offers an extended day--170,000 more minutes over four years compared to its counterparts across the city--and more than double the number of English credits usually needed to graduate. Even the school's voicemail has a student declaring "I am college bound" before it asks callers to dial an extension.
Normally, it takes senior Jerry Hinds two buses and 45 minutes to get home from school. On Dec. 11, the day University of Illinois at Champaign- Urbana was to post his admission decisions online at 5 p.m., he asked a friend to drive him home. He went into his bedroom, told his well-wishing mother this was something he had to do alone, closed the door and logged in.
"Yes! Yes! Yes!" he remembers screaming. His mother, who didn't dare stray far, burst in and began crying.
That night he made more than 30 phone calls, at times shouting "I got in" on his cell phone and home phone at the same time. "We're breaking barriers," he said. "And that feels great."
deldeib@tribune.com
Copyright © 2010, Chicago Tribune
Monday, February 8, 2010
My Hair Care Products
Ok, so I washed my hair on Feb. 4 and these are the products I've used:
Shampoo: V05 Herbal Escapes Strengthening Shampoo
DC: Creme Of Nature Moisture Active Deep Conditioning Treatment
Leave- In: Creme Of Nature Lemongrass and Rosemary Creme Conditioner
Moisturizer: BB Max. Strength Hair Lotion w/ Castor Oil and Aloe
Sealant: Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil
I'm Looking for a better shampoo, moisturizer and sealant
Monday, January 25, 2010
The Old VS. New ME
Okay, so ever since I came back I've been getting comments and smirks and replies just about everything... For some reason I can't seem why people care to think about things that don't even really matter anymore. If I'm not worried about it then they shouldnt be either, right?
Issue #1: Some people just cant get over the fact that Im not the tall thin girl that I used to be.. I'm tired of having to explain myself everytime somebody asks bout that... Well, in case u haven't noticed it has been 2 or 3 years since you last seen me? I don't give a fuck what you think about me. So, what I gained weight, I can lose it just like I gained it. I know that Im not in the best shape but guess what that doesnt bother me, Im still hot, still sexy and Im gonna be me regardless of what anyone else has to say bout it.. No one is excluded from this even my own family, yea you may say it as a joke but it's not cute... How can you expect someone to be the same as they were 3 years ago? If they're the same then they haven't growed... Life happens, I can admit that I need to tone some areas but that's my problem not yours, get over it.
#2: "What happened? You used to be so quiet, I never knew you had an attitude like this." No, it's not an attitude! I'm just speaking what's on my mind for once. Ever since I can remember, I've kept things in... I was the nice one, always did for others and was considerate of others feelings. Don't get me wrong, Im still nice and considerate but now I voice my opinions. I tell the truth and if you dont like it then too bad.. I learned over the past few years just how much holding things in were actually hurting me.. I have a ways to go but it's getting better. I'm not afraid to let someone know how I feel about certain things... You may call it an attitude, I call it being me. I learned that the truth may hurt but it can also hurt by not letting others know. It hurts you as well cause its just added stress, let it go...
#3: The whole "What happened I thought you were married" spill. Now, although this is still a somewhat sensitive topic for me it needs to be said. Everytime I see you in public, you don't have to keep asking me what happened cause you're not going to know, it's none of your business. I'm tired of people telling me how sorry they are to hear about my divorce, NO YOU'RE NOT, stop lying!! Wait, matter of fact how did you hear about it? Man, I tell you people and this damn gossiping.. No telling what you heard along with it but who cares.. Just like whenever you see us together you have this shocked looks on your face, why? LMAO, people really trip me out with this. "I thought ya'll are divorced, why ya'll still hanging out?" LOL, NEWSFLASH: EVERYONE THAT GETS DIVORCED DOESN'T HATE EACH OTHER!!! We're still friends, close friends at that, and for those that say its not possible, it is.. We started off as friends, why cant we be friends now? Who cares about a piece of paper? That shouldnt stop us from hanging out... I just dont understand
People are still looking for this same girl that they knew in school, and to be honest not many off of them knew the REAL ME then either. I grew up, I've matured, I've been through things, had rough times just like any other person but I've learned from them. I have no regrets about nothing that I've done. I wish that people would stop looking in the past because they're going to miss out on the wonderful person that I am now. The New and Improved Jiovani is here and she isn't going anywhere. I love who I am and thats all that matters!!
Issue #1: Some people just cant get over the fact that Im not the tall thin girl that I used to be.. I'm tired of having to explain myself everytime somebody asks bout that... Well, in case u haven't noticed it has been 2 or 3 years since you last seen me? I don't give a fuck what you think about me. So, what I gained weight, I can lose it just like I gained it. I know that Im not in the best shape but guess what that doesnt bother me, Im still hot, still sexy and Im gonna be me regardless of what anyone else has to say bout it.. No one is excluded from this even my own family, yea you may say it as a joke but it's not cute... How can you expect someone to be the same as they were 3 years ago? If they're the same then they haven't growed... Life happens, I can admit that I need to tone some areas but that's my problem not yours, get over it.
#2: "What happened? You used to be so quiet, I never knew you had an attitude like this." No, it's not an attitude! I'm just speaking what's on my mind for once. Ever since I can remember, I've kept things in... I was the nice one, always did for others and was considerate of others feelings. Don't get me wrong, Im still nice and considerate but now I voice my opinions. I tell the truth and if you dont like it then too bad.. I learned over the past few years just how much holding things in were actually hurting me.. I have a ways to go but it's getting better. I'm not afraid to let someone know how I feel about certain things... You may call it an attitude, I call it being me. I learned that the truth may hurt but it can also hurt by not letting others know. It hurts you as well cause its just added stress, let it go...
#3: The whole "What happened I thought you were married" spill. Now, although this is still a somewhat sensitive topic for me it needs to be said. Everytime I see you in public, you don't have to keep asking me what happened cause you're not going to know, it's none of your business. I'm tired of people telling me how sorry they are to hear about my divorce, NO YOU'RE NOT, stop lying!! Wait, matter of fact how did you hear about it? Man, I tell you people and this damn gossiping.. No telling what you heard along with it but who cares.. Just like whenever you see us together you have this shocked looks on your face, why? LMAO, people really trip me out with this. "I thought ya'll are divorced, why ya'll still hanging out?" LOL, NEWSFLASH: EVERYONE THAT GETS DIVORCED DOESN'T HATE EACH OTHER!!! We're still friends, close friends at that, and for those that say its not possible, it is.. We started off as friends, why cant we be friends now? Who cares about a piece of paper? That shouldnt stop us from hanging out... I just dont understand
People are still looking for this same girl that they knew in school, and to be honest not many off of them knew the REAL ME then either. I grew up, I've matured, I've been through things, had rough times just like any other person but I've learned from them. I have no regrets about nothing that I've done. I wish that people would stop looking in the past because they're going to miss out on the wonderful person that I am now. The New and Improved Jiovani is here and she isn't going anywhere. I love who I am and thats all that matters!!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
My beginning
Ok so I started my hair journey today. I took out my glue ins... Thoroughly washed my hair with V05 strengthen shampoo, then deep conditioned my hair with a mixture of Silk Elements Moisturizing Conditioner and Organics by Africa's Best Hair Mayonnaise. I let it sit on there fot 30 minutes with a heated conditioning cap on. Then I washed it out, and put Creme of Nature's Lemongrass & Rosemary Leave-In Creme Conditioner, Aphogee's mousse and foam wrap to protect my hair against the heat when I blow dryed it and here's the ending result.. My start of my challenge
Friday, January 15, 2010
My Hair Journey
Okay, this is my first blog for the new year and I'm so excited about this!!! For awhile now I've been thinkin about transitioning into natural hair... I don't know if I'm ready for that so I'm taking a smaller step and documenting my journey for healthy hair. A friend recommended this website to me and boy do I love it!! They have all kind of hair, beauty and anything possible advice here it is www.hairlista.com I've decided to take a challenge. So for a year starting today I'm wearing nothing but braids, kinky twists, and sew-ins... Of course, I will be documenting my journey on here as well as there... I can't wait to see how much my hair will have grown during this process... For more info here is the website: http://www.hairlista.com/group/weavesbraidschallenge2010
Buckle ya seat belts cause this will be one hell of a ride
Buckle ya seat belts cause this will be one hell of a ride
Thursday, December 3, 2009
2nd Anniversary
Ok so today Im very emotional, I dont know what to do or how to control. Today is the day that I have been married for two years. No, its not all congratulations or noting like that because probbaly for the past 4 or 5 months we've been seperated. Im in Athens and he's down there. I dont know how to feel at this point because everything is at a stand still with us. One part of me is happy and wants that romantic part but the other half is just like fuck it, its another day... We're still in communication and recently both of us had it on our minds... IM just very overwhelmed at this point that I cant even think straight.. I just one of two things to happen, either we reconcile and continue putting forth the effort to keep this marriage going or we end it. Now, Im not one to believe in divorces but I cant do this any longer... I need someone who is going to be there for me through it all and give me the time, love, and energy that I need... Not saying that he hasnt been there because he has even with us being seperated he's been there. I just cant do this.. knowing that I have a husband 4 hours away and I cant even see him when I want.. It was different when he was deployed that I can deal with but dammit he's stateside and I cant even do that. I want someone that I can wake up to every morning, who will love me unconditionally, always have my back, who understands and knows where Im coming from... I want to be able to cook and clean for him, have little romantic nights planned, just to cuddle up on the sofa and watch movies or read a book or something... I cant do that, I miss talking to him at nights in the bed, I just miss everything that we used to do... Am I wrong for wanting these things? I dont think that its too much to ask, I just want that commitment to one another and to know that we will be together forever, for however long forever may be.
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