Tattoos and piercings are on the rise for 2011 especially with teens. The hottest piercings are the belly, hip, lip, tongue, Nape, Third eye, bridge of nose, process called outplant and pocketing, and even a Rook piercing is becoming more popular. But what about finger piercing?
That's right this crazy trend can be around your finger with the piercing through the bottom, on the finger having the gems laying behind the knuckle, or having the diamond stand out by itself with no barbells or anything showing, which is a micro dermal. This look has gotten so crazy that many piercing fans are even going as far as a Finger Ring Engagement Piercing or promise rings for their loved one.
Just recently within in the past month I have seen more fingers and lips pierced more than ever. I thought maybe there was a special day or holiday for this, because too many in one day. Both the lip and finger have some serious risks to consider.
The finger or hand is considered a surface piercing. Think about it. Your hand is not covered or being protected at all times and the germs are everywhere, which can cause some serious infections. We work with our fingers all day, the piercing can get caught on stuff and rip the stone right out. Most surface piercings I have encountered with many usually are rejected, and will not last long. Maybe a week or two if your lucky enough.
The lip can cause damage to your gums, cause serious scars beneath the lips skin, bacterial infections in your mouth, and if the jewelry becomes too lose in your mouth you can end up swallowing it and perhaps choking if not aware. Is this what you want to take a chance with? Instead opt for an alternative. If you must have that look for a certain occasion, wear the fake versions. Here are a few places to check out.
Body Jewelry Shop has fake lip rings, fake tongue rings, belly rings, fake nose rings,studs, stick on crystals, hoops, magnetic studs, double spike stud, glow in the dark bead hoop, rainbow spikes and many more fake jewelry at a very reasonable price.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6039152/2011_piercing_trends.html?cat=69
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Teens and Dating
Five Truths about Your Teen and Dating
By Denise Witmer, About.com Guide
Teens need to learn many things while traveling through the life stage of adolescence. Help your teen learn about dating by knowing these five truths:
•It is normal for a teen to be interested in dating.
While some teens tend to be interested in dating earlier than others, it is a normal adolescent life stage experience for all teenagers. Girls are more vocal about the dating interest and tend to be interested to a greater degree at a younger age, but boys are paying attention also. There is no way around it; your teenager is going to want to date. When he/she does, you’ll have to step up to the plate with some parenting skills.(Try this parenting contract for teen dating too.)
•Teenagers do not know how to date.
A teen does not learn how to date in the classroom and most likely has only picked up on some of the basics, like respecting someone’s personal space, at home. But they haven’t learned the ins and outs of a give and take relationship yet. They will be learning this as they date, and ‘on the job’ type of training. You can reinforce the values that concern dating and relationships by discussing them with your teenager and modeling them with your spouse or significant other. Do not be afraid to bring up these issues. Do not feel that they are not important. Teens that are taught values are important will look for dates with similar good values. That is who you want your teen dating, right?
•Teens whose parents talk to them about dating are better prepared and happier.
You want your teenager to grow up happy, so remember that happiness in life is found in the journey. While the topic of teens and dating can make the most confident parent nervous, you should do your best not to project those anxious feelings when discussing dating - and the rules and limits of dating - with your teen. Relax and have informative dating conversations that will strengthen your relationship with your teen and empower you both to enjoy this part of their life.
•Your teen will need privacy.
As parents, we are not very comfortable not knowing what is going on in our child’s life. But as your teen starts to date, you will need to take a step back and not try to know ‘everything’. You may at first have a hard time and feel like something is wrong. That is normal – your parenting role is changing. Change always feels awkward at first. On the other hand, your teenager may want to chat about the experience. He/she may have some questions to ask. If so, make yourself available. But remember to try not to ‘read into’ any of the questions and begin prying.
•Your teen will still need you to be ‘around’.
When you have one of your talks with your teen about dating, you will need to set up a pick up scenario. Teens are notorious for getting themselves into situations that they have a hard time getting out of by themselves. Many times this happens on dates. Therefore, let your teenager know you are available for a ride home. You will pick him/her up at anyplace or anytime, even three o’clock in the morning. You will do so without any consequences to your teenager with the understanding that everyone makes mistakes in judgment. You simply want your teen to be safe. Arguments, drinking, etc can all be a part of a bad dating experience. So, hope for the best, prepare for the worst and be there for your teen.
By Denise Witmer, About.com Guide
Teens need to learn many things while traveling through the life stage of adolescence. Help your teen learn about dating by knowing these five truths:
•It is normal for a teen to be interested in dating.
While some teens tend to be interested in dating earlier than others, it is a normal adolescent life stage experience for all teenagers. Girls are more vocal about the dating interest and tend to be interested to a greater degree at a younger age, but boys are paying attention also. There is no way around it; your teenager is going to want to date. When he/she does, you’ll have to step up to the plate with some parenting skills.(Try this parenting contract for teen dating too.)
•Teenagers do not know how to date.
A teen does not learn how to date in the classroom and most likely has only picked up on some of the basics, like respecting someone’s personal space, at home. But they haven’t learned the ins and outs of a give and take relationship yet. They will be learning this as they date, and ‘on the job’ type of training. You can reinforce the values that concern dating and relationships by discussing them with your teenager and modeling them with your spouse or significant other. Do not be afraid to bring up these issues. Do not feel that they are not important. Teens that are taught values are important will look for dates with similar good values. That is who you want your teen dating, right?
•Teens whose parents talk to them about dating are better prepared and happier.
You want your teenager to grow up happy, so remember that happiness in life is found in the journey. While the topic of teens and dating can make the most confident parent nervous, you should do your best not to project those anxious feelings when discussing dating - and the rules and limits of dating - with your teen. Relax and have informative dating conversations that will strengthen your relationship with your teen and empower you both to enjoy this part of their life.
•Your teen will need privacy.
As parents, we are not very comfortable not knowing what is going on in our child’s life. But as your teen starts to date, you will need to take a step back and not try to know ‘everything’. You may at first have a hard time and feel like something is wrong. That is normal – your parenting role is changing. Change always feels awkward at first. On the other hand, your teenager may want to chat about the experience. He/she may have some questions to ask. If so, make yourself available. But remember to try not to ‘read into’ any of the questions and begin prying.
•Your teen will still need you to be ‘around’.
When you have one of your talks with your teen about dating, you will need to set up a pick up scenario. Teens are notorious for getting themselves into situations that they have a hard time getting out of by themselves. Many times this happens on dates. Therefore, let your teenager know you are available for a ride home. You will pick him/her up at anyplace or anytime, even three o’clock in the morning. You will do so without any consequences to your teenager with the understanding that everyone makes mistakes in judgment. You simply want your teen to be safe. Arguments, drinking, etc can all be a part of a bad dating experience. So, hope for the best, prepare for the worst and be there for your teen.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Man acquitted in domestic violence case is jailed for parole violation
The New Orleans man recently acquitted on a domestic-violence charge despite videotape footage of him sucker-punching his girlfriend couldn't escape punishment for violating his parole.
On Friday, a judge ordered Deante Brumfield, 24, to spend the weekend in jail and then attend anger-management classes for failing to pay fines and fees while he is on probation for a 2009 gun violation.
Deante BrumfieldBrumfield appeared at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court on Friday for a probation hearing. Judge Lynda Van Davis sentenced him to two days in jail and then the court-sponsored anger management for violating probation.
Six months after Brumfield pleaded guilty to the gun charge in Davis' section, receiving five years in prison -- all suspended, he was arrested and accused of punching his girlfriend during a streetcar ride. Regional Transit Authority's surveillance captured the punch, but Judge Frank Marullo on April 14 acquitted Brumfield, while criticizing District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro's office for bringing him such a low-level case.
Brumfield didn't deny hitting his estranged girlfriend when their argument went public on the streetcar line.
In March 2009, Cannizzaro began prosecuting most misdemeanor domestic violence cases in Criminal District Court instead of Municipal Court in a sweeping policy change.
Brumfield, who spent six years in the U.S. Marine Corps and recently worked at a Metairie perfume company, owes $1,000 to the Judicial Expense Fund for the 2009 gun conviction.
Gwen Filosa can be reached at gfilosa@timespicayune.com or 504.826.3304.
On Friday, a judge ordered Deante Brumfield, 24, to spend the weekend in jail and then attend anger-management classes for failing to pay fines and fees while he is on probation for a 2009 gun violation.
Deante BrumfieldBrumfield appeared at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court on Friday for a probation hearing. Judge Lynda Van Davis sentenced him to two days in jail and then the court-sponsored anger management for violating probation.
Six months after Brumfield pleaded guilty to the gun charge in Davis' section, receiving five years in prison -- all suspended, he was arrested and accused of punching his girlfriend during a streetcar ride. Regional Transit Authority's surveillance captured the punch, but Judge Frank Marullo on April 14 acquitted Brumfield, while criticizing District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro's office for bringing him such a low-level case.
Brumfield didn't deny hitting his estranged girlfriend when their argument went public on the streetcar line.
In March 2009, Cannizzaro began prosecuting most misdemeanor domestic violence cases in Criminal District Court instead of Municipal Court in a sweeping policy change.
Brumfield, who spent six years in the U.S. Marine Corps and recently worked at a Metairie perfume company, owes $1,000 to the Judicial Expense Fund for the 2009 gun conviction.
Gwen Filosa can be reached at gfilosa@timespicayune.com or 504.826.3304.
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