9.0 Magazine Issue 2
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9.0 Magazine Issue 2
ISSUE 2 IGGY Salute 2 Single Mom: Jamie Schultz One Second Issue Is The Best Issue, too By Producer 9-0 Well, the second issue has to be the best too, right? We at 9.0 Magazine can boast that we have 2 issues and more planned. It is truly a mystery to my investor that we are still at this journey. Still looking to find words and pictures that make and keep other captivated. Yes, some people are a little bit stubborn. While the magazine industry on a whole is failing with mass closing and layoffs, 9.0 Magazine is on its second issue. Is the irony? Is there a hidden joke in all this. We feature regular ladies in our selfie section and received a great response. Our cover, Mz Chardonnay was beyond sexy with her tatted self! We even had the pics of the, self proclaimed, Queen Nicki Minaj. Now, I am very excited about this issue. I thank everyone that continues down this publishing journey with 9.0 The Underground and 9.0 Magazine. I would like to thank the Money Gritterz, Chevy Man and Truth for being great artists and friends. Watching people excel in their craft is a great joy of mine. Again, a second issue of 9.0 Magazine. Enjoy! #BogardThat Producer 9-0 Two NFL SCHEDULE FOR WEEK 4 and 5 Thu Sep 25 Time Location NY Giants @ Washington 8:25 PM FedEx Field Sun Sep 28 Time Location Miami vs. Oakland 1:00 PM Wembley Stadium Tampa Bay @ Pittsburgh 1:00 PM Heinz Field Detroit @ NY Jets 1:00 PM MetLife Stadium Carolina @ Baltimore 1:00 PM M&T Bank Stadium Tennessee @ Indianapolis 1:00 PM Lucas Oil Stadium Buffalo @ Houston 1:00 PM NRG Stadium Green Bay @ Chicago 1:00 PM Soldier Field Jacksonville @ San Diego 4:05 PM Qualcomm Stadium Atlanta @ Minnesota 4:25 PM TCF Bank Stadium Philadelphia @ San Francisco 4:25 PM Levi's Stadium New Orleans @ Dallas 8:30 PM AT&T Stadium Mon Sep 29 Time Location New England @ Kansas City 8:30 PM Arrowhead Stadium Thu Oct 2 Time Location Minnesota @ Green Bay 8:25 PM Lambeau Field Sun Oct 5 Time Location Pittsburgh @ Jacksonville 1:00 PM EverBank Field Baltimore @ Indianapolis 1:00 PM Lucas Oil Stadium Buffalo @ Detroit 1:00 PM Ford Field Houston @ Dallas 1:00 PM AT&T Stadium Tampa Bay @ New Orleans 1:00 PM Mercedes-Benz Superdome Atlanta @ NY Giants 1:00 PM MetLife Stadium St Louis @ Philadelphia 1:00 PM Lincoln Financial Field Cleveland @ Tennessee 1:00 PM LP Field Chicago @ Carolina 1:00 PM Bank of America Stadium Arizona @ Denver 4:05 PM Sports Authority Field at Mile High Kansas City @ San Francisco 4:25 PM Levi's Stadium NY Jets @ San Diego 4:25 PM Qualcomm Stadium Cincinnati @ New England 8:30 PM Gillette Stadium Mon Oct 6 Time Location Seattle @ Washington 8:30 PM FedEx Field Three TOP 5 NFL PRESEASON RANKING 1. Seattle: They stay here to open the season -- even if repeating is almost impossible to do these days. 2. Denver: They have added a lot of good players, but getting back some of the injured ones from last season -- Ryan Clady, Von Miller and Chris Harris among them --is also big. 3. San Francisco: This is a deep, talented team that has added some nice pieces. But the keys are Aldon Smith's availability and how Colin Kaepernick grows as a passer. 4. New England: Don't buy the idea that Tom Brady is running out of time. He is still playing at a high level, but just needs a little more help. 5. New Orleans: As long as Drew Brees is taking snaps, they are a contender. A happy Jimmy Graham with a new contract helps. NEW RULE CHANGES Extend goalposts 5 ft. higher Extend roll-up blocks from behind to include such blocks from the side (adding "and from the side" to existing rule) Recovery of a loose ball reviewable Allow the clock to run after a quar- terback sack Changing overtime so that the post- season rule will be used in the regular season as well, and no regular-season games will be ended on a field goal on the first possession of overtime. Bogard v. To move, behave, or act with bold selfishness, especially in a way that demonstrates that nothing or no one will prevent attaining goals, success, etc. Expanding the defenseless player rule BogardThat v. The act of attaining, conquering, claiming, etc. something. It is active. Modifying the roster rules for teams BogardThat Clothing and Apparel is for serious people with serious goals. to protect defensive players on crackback blocks, making it illegal to hit them in the head or neck area that play on Thanksgiving and Christmas. 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People know that and that’s why they call me ” Riot”! You’d have to meet me in person to understand.— Riot Six Seven Eight Nine Interviewed by 9.0 Magazine What is your name/ email address/city you rep? J James [email protected] Bangkok Relationship Status Married Which music genres do you like Pop (Popular music) What do you do/talent/profession? Author How did u get into your profession/talent? As a teacher I have always taught children creative writing skills and wanted the opportunity to develop my own writing. After coming out as gay at the age of 30 which led to the breakdown of my marriage I wanted to share my story to help others in similar situations or to help others understand the complexity of sexuality. What are some the obstacles have you encountered? The biggest challenge has been marketing and promoting the book and reaching the audience as the market is saturated with so many new books. Finding the time to write new material is also challenging whilst still working full time. Are you seeing success? Slowly but surely the interest is growing and the feedback has been amazing. The words that describe you. Determined grounded real Tell the readers, 3 things they should know about you. * 1. I am obsessed with the gym 2. I recently married my prince charming 3. I came out as gay when I was 30 Ten Tell the readers 3 pet peeves. 1. ignorant people who feel it necessary to share their biased views 2. racism & homophobia 3. bad food What makes you different? The honest and rawness of my writing makes me different especially when writing a true story. I have revealed everything in order to connect with the reader. Talk about your Idols/Influences/Heroes My grandfather was my hero but sadly he died recently. I always looked up to him as he was so charming and was liked by everyone. I have been influenced by many other authors such as Rochelle Weinstein and Frank Spinelli. I admire anyone who has the courage to stand up and be honest especially celebrities who have come out as gay. What projects have done and are doing? Elaborate, please. I am currently working on my second novel which will be romantic gay fiction. Hopefully this will be out next year :-) Give some shoutouts and extra thoughts. Shout out to @Rochelle Weinstein - by friend and motivator Give your social media links/ www.jjamesauthor.com @je1author https://www.facebook.com/pages/Denial-DeceitDiscovery/579655628715059?focus_composer=true&ref_type=bookmark Eleven Twelve Thirteen 9 HITS It's understandable why you have been feeling confused, because the topics that you are asking about are some of the greatest mysteries in this life. I won’t be able to answer your questions completely, but I do have a few thoughts for you and some resources – thoughts from people who know more than I do! Let’s tackle these questions one at a time: Why is lust a sin? Lust is a disordered desire for sexual pleasure. Desiring sexual pleasure is not a sin – we were all created as souls that live within bodies, and our bodies naturally desire sexual union because we were created to keep the human race going (check out the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 2331-2392). We all have these feelings within us. They become sinful, though, when they become disordered, meaning when we engage in them outside the proper context. The proper context for sexual expression is within marriage. God created sex to strengthen marriages – so husbands and wives would become fully unified and create new life. That becomes disordered when we engage in sexual expression outside marriage. That can mean a million different things: a person who is married wanting to sleep with someone other than their spouse, an unmarried person engaging in sexual activity, anyone using pornography, and so many other things. The virtue of chastity helps us to combat the sin of lust, because chastity is about respecting sex and all sexual things so much that they are held in a place of honor and respect – marriage. Chastity also helps us maintain purity of not just our bodies, but our hearts, minds, and souls as well, because chastity is about more than just the physical. Chastity helps us be more loving people, because we don’t see others as objects for our sexual pleasure, but as people created to be loved and respected. You mentioned that our every action should glorify the Lord, and you’re right. When we live out the virtue of chastity, the purity of our love for them brings glory to God. It also keeps our bodies – temples of the Holy Spirit – pure and clean. Perhaps the biggest reason that lust is a sin is because it destroys love. We were all created to love, and we all seek love. Pope John Paul II said that the opposite of love is not hate, but use – i.e. to use another person. When we engage in lust, of any kind, we are using another person for our own sexual pleasure. Lust can look a lot like love, especially in our culture where sex outside of marriage is no big deal and pornography is common. But our culture is full of lies. Lust destroys our ability to love by making us selfish. Love is about giving yourself to another person. Lust is about taking from another for self-satisfaction. In Matthew 15, a group of Pharisees is trying to get Jesus in trouble because he ate some food that was considered ritually ‘unclean.’ He responded by saying that it’s not what enters a man that makes him unclean, but what comes out, because evil thoughts, blasphemy, unchastity, and so many other sins come from our hearts. In Matthew 5:28, Jesus said that ‘whoever looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.’ Just as chastity purifies our bodies, hearts, minds, and souls, lust contaminates our bodies, hearts, minds, and souls. And so the sin of lust causes us to use other people and damage our own souls. This is pretty serious stuff – in the New Testament book of James, he writes that ‘each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire conceives and brings forth sin, and when sin reaches maturity it gives birth to death’ (James 1:14). Like all sins, lust leads to death. We were not created to die. We were created to live forever with God. Lust is a serious roadblock on our path to heaven. By choosing the virtue of chastity, living it the best we can, and confessing our sins of lust whenever we commit them, we are better able to love others and grow in holiness. Fourteen Chief Darryl Forté The Official Blog of the Kansas City Missouri Police Chief 9 HITS I’ve written about the amazing things our Police Athletic League does for urban-core youth on a number of occasions, and this Thursday, they’re giving some of them an amazing opportunity they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. The PAL Predators tackle football team will play at halftime of the Kansas City Chiefs pre-season game at Arrowhead Stadium this Thursday, Aug. 7. The team will be made up of 10- to 12-year old boys, most of whom are playing tackle football for the first time. The PAL team is part of KC United, a sports initiative involving young people from all over the metro area. The goal of KC United is for leaders and mentors throughout the city to use sports to reach young people, part of the same philosophy used at PAL. The Chiefs’ halftime game was set up by KC United to provide a few of the boys in the program a once -in-a-lifetime chance to stand on the field at Arrowhead Stadium. Most of the players in the PAL football program have never been to Arrowhead, so actually playing on the field will be an experience they’ll always remember. The PAL football program is in its third year of operation. Last year, more than 15 teams played at the PAL Center at 1801 White Ave., and the Center hosted many games. The championship games for four separate age divisions were played under the lights at the PAL field, which was a first for most of the young people in the program. The PAL eighth-grade team last year was undefeated, and the starting quarterback from last year's team is actually starting at quarterback for a local high school team this year as a freshman. Through generous donations from local businesses and individuals, the PAL field is fully irrigated with a sprinkler system, has stadium lights and is professionally maintained by a local landscaping company. There is a new kitchen/concession area being built at the PAL Center, with most of the new equipment having been donated. The result is the kids are able to play at a very first-rate facility, and teams come in from all over the metro area to play on the PAL field. Currently, the PAL football program has two tackle football teams, more than a dozen volunteer coaches and approximately 60 players involved. The program has doubled in size from last year, and the quality and caliber of the program is growing each year. Send comments to [email protected]. Fifteen Re-entry to society from jail can be both exciting and frustrating. This list of tips for mental/emotional wellness may help with the transition process. Click here to download this checklist to print for someone you know. 1) Mentally prepare for the adjustment process. Be prepared for anything! 2) Give yourself permission to ease into the transition. Allow yourself time to get used to the new environment. 3) Give yourself time. You’ll need time to relax and reflect upon what is going on around you, how you are reacting to it, and what you might like to change. 4) Understand that the familiar will seem different. You have changed; home has changed. You will see familiar people, places, and behaviors from new perspectives. 5) Expect to do some ‘cultural catching up’. Clothes, trends, language, and more have changed, too! 6) Reserve judgments. Reserve all judgments of others, but especially negative judgments, just as you would like to have others reserve judgments of you. Resist the impulse to make snap decisions. 7) Expect mood swings. It is entirely possible for you to feel ecstatic one moment and completely defeated a short time later. It’s okay; it is a part of the process. 8) Allow sufficient time for reflection and self-analysis. Your most valuable analysis of an event is likely to take place after allowing time for reflection. 9) Respond to inquiries thoughtfully and carefully. Prepare to greet surprise questions with a calm, thoughtful, approach. If you find yourself being overly defensive or aggressive, take a deep breath and relax. 10) Seek support networks. Don't isolate yourself! https://www.fairshake.net/pdf/transition_tips.pdf Mailing Address: Faith and Service Technical Education Network (FASTEN) Center on Faith in Communities 757 King Street Charlottesville, VA 22903 Telephone: 434-293-5656 Fax: 434-295-8728 Email: [email protected] E-mail us at [email protected] if you have general questions or comments about FASTEN. 9 HITS Sixteen Seventeen WHO THE HELL IS MAJER?!!! 9.0 Magazine Interview and thanks for the opportunity 9-0! 1. What is your Name and city you rep? Houston, TX. 2. Can you give us your twitter @name, so, our readers can Tweet ya? @wthismajer 3. What is your relationship status? She knows. 4. Which music genres do you like? Hip-hop, blues, gospel, alternative rock, classic rock, infused jazz and my favorite is r&b. 5. What is your talent or profession? I am music artist that is into Hip-Hop and Rap 6. So, how did you get into hiphop? When I was about 9 yrs. old, I heard Biggie (Smalls) on Ready To Die and I knew then, I wanted to be a hiphop artist. I didn't seriously, start rapping until much later when I heard the Slim Shady LP. 7. What are some of the obstacles you have encountered? Life...everyday obstacles, I mean you could listen to "menace to society" on my Ep... "Available on iTunes and all major online outlets. Lol..." 8. Are you seeing success? "I'm grinding everyday like I'm not. I don't have a Grammy (yet.)" 9. Can you give me 3 words that describe you as an artist? Hungry-Lyrical-Elite 10. Can you tell the readers 3 things they should know about you? God above all I don't take any of this for granted I love my craft and will die for it! 11. What are 3 of your pet peeves? Eighteen Hypocrites Bad hygiene And drug tests! Lol... 12. So, what makes you different as an artist? My fans... My audience is extremely diverse. 13. Okay, take a moment and talk about your mentors/influences/heroes Not to be cliché, but my mother is my most influential mentor and hero! Single mom, two kids, no support, working two to three jobs to provide for us, you know the story... "Dear momma..." Lol... 14. What projects have you done/or are doing? elaborate please. I released my first Ep entitled "who the hell is Majer" on July 18, 2014, and We just released the single and music video to "Robbin hood" on September 13, 2014. The next single to be released will be "snoop said" and the video is in the works. I also have an upcoming mixtape entitled "Majer League" set to be released later this year and have also began writing and recording songs to my untitled LP set to be released early next year! 15. before this ends, give us your social media/contact info https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/who-the-hell-is-majer-ep/ id891411229 https://m.facebook.com/Whothehellismajer Check out Majer on ReverbNation http://rvrb.fm/UKqCGy https://soundcloud.com/who-the-hell-is-majer/believe-me-freon-icycold-ft-majer http://youtu.be/L15TVhz8KsI Instagram: @whothehellismajer 16. Well thanks for your time. Want to give us some shoutouts or extra thoughts? First off "Majer" shoutout to 9.0 Magazine for having me! Special shoutout to my family, my team, T-Mac and Real Music Group, Nicoh Notes, Lisa Leflore, Freon Icy Cold, Dizzee beats, All the producers I have worked with,,, all my engineers, sunrise studios, RMG studio, and a very special shoutout to All my fans and supporters. Above all else I want to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to make a living doing what I love! #stayreal and support real music! It's Majer! Nineteen Getting radio play for popular styles of music is perhaps one of the most challenging things to accomplish - especially for a new, unknown artist. But 9.0 The Underground is doing just that! Giving the artist the chance to be put on the same national scale as the mainstream artist. On 9.0 the underground, as well as, 9.0 magazine, we put local artist like 7enve foot and Nefertiti next to jay z and nicki minaji and let the listener choose! Need to get exposure? Spend $20.oo dollars ( us) and Here is WHAT U GET FROM 9.0 THE UNDERGROUND FOR $20: 1. ACCESS TO 1/ 2 MILLION TWITTER FOLLOWERS VIA POST 2. ACCESS TO 15,000 FACEBOOK FANS VIA POST 3. RADIO PLAY ON OUR LICENSED STATION 4. AT LEAST 2 SPINS PER DAY 5. RADIO PLAY EACH DAY FOR 1 MONTH 6. YOUR TRACK PUT INTO ROTATION WITHIN 1 DAY 7. YOUR TRACK TAGGED FOR RADIO/ PROMOTIONS Www.theunder.us Or Email us today for more promotions, cd hosting, video hosting, etc. [email protected] Twenty Twenty-one Twenty-two Twenty-three 9.0 Magazine Interviews the Vixen and Cover Model , Charelle Red First off, we thank you and know this is pretty short notice. No problem. Ok, lets get this interview which is pretty standard from our point of view, over. I am sure your pictures speak more. Ok, I’m ready. So, what is your name and city you rep? Charelle Red and I rep Kansas City Mo Relationship status Single Seems like too many beautiful women are single Lol. So, which music genres do you like? Pop, hip-hop, Rock, Country, R&B What is your talent or profession? Acting, Art, Body paint, Editorial, Fashion, Glamour, Lingerie, Pinup, Promotional, Runway, Spokesperson, swimwear How did you get into doing what you do? Modeling has always been my passion. My strong look and outgoing personality attracted the right people! From photo shoots to runway shows I always worked hard to build my experience and gain exposure. Ok, I know that it hasn’t, always been easy, so, what are some of the obstacles you have encountered? I haven’t encountered any obstacles, it’s been a positive experience Are you seeing success? Yes. Well, can you give the readers 3 words that describe you, personally or professionally? Ambitious, Beautiful, Talented Wow. Now tell the readers 3 things they should know about you? Three things to know about me are: 1. I’m a comedian, I love joking and laughing I hardly take anything serious! My sarcasm and humor gets me in trouble sometimes. 2. I’m a geek, I enjoy most of the things others would not find interesting. 3. I’m very old fashioned, I like the old way of living. Twenty-four You are such a great interview. Lol Now, every Diva has pet peeves. What are 3 of your biggest pet peeves? When people answer questions with a question. Playing phone tag. Being ignored Great. Can you tell our readers what makes you different as a model? Every models has their own strengths and weaknesses. We are all unique in our own way. I have a rare unique look, and my outgoing personality can bring fun to any shoot! Fantastic Ms. Red, Please, take a moment and talk about your mentors/influences or heroes My mentors have been really great friends and photographers that I have worked with in my past and now! They were always willing to share their wisdom, knowledge, skills and expertise. Always been positive and helped me through the difficulties of being in the modeling industry. Other models influence me to become a better model. We learn from each other! What projects have you done/are doing? elaborate please. In my past and currently I’ve done fashion shows, video shoots, worked with different designers, promotional events That was quick. Before this ends, give us your social media/contact info Facebook: www.facebook.com/charelleredred. Email: [email protected] Instagram: Charelle_Red Model Mayhem: http://www.modelmayhem.com/alyssastar Well thanks for your time. Want to give us some shoutouts or extra thoughts? Shoutout to all the models, promoters, artist, photographers in Kansas City. Special shoutout to Phligmagtic KC local artist and Royalty Gang. A.M.E. (Authentic Made Entertainment) from KC. Supporting my KC family, hope we all make it! Twenty-five Twenty-six Twenty-seven Twenty-eight East North South West Denver Broncos AFC East North South West NFC Seattle Seahawks NFL TRIVIA! FILL IN THE BLANKS...IF YOU CAN! Check out these interesting National Football League tidbits. 1. In 1943, the Detroit Lions and New York Giants battled it out to the tune of a 0-0 tie. The last such scoreless game in NFL history. 2. In 2009, Brandon Marshall caught 21 passes for 200 yards and 2 TDs. Those 21 receptions are an NFL record. To put it more in perspective, Sam Aiken, the Patriots 3rd WR in 2009, caught just 20 passes all season! 3. When the AFL was first forming in 1960, the NFL did everything it could to block the rival league. The Oakland Raiders were supposed to be the Minnesota Raiders but the NFL setup the Vikings to steal the fan base there. Similarly, the Cowboys were added to block the Dallas Texans. The Texans tried there luck in Dallas anyways and were unsuccessful so they moved in 1963. You know them today as the Kansas City Chiefs. 4. In 1977, Walter Payton rushed for 275 yards against the Minnesota Vikings despite being horribly sick with the Flu. 5. In 1979, Payton rushed, caught, and threw a TD all in the same game (which was also against the poor Vikings). The only other player to do this in the last 40 some odd years was David Patten in 2001 against the Colts. 6. In 1942, Hall of Fame WR Don Hutson of the Packers led the league with 74 receptions. The WR in 2nd place caught just 27. 7. The longest non-scoring play from scrimmage was a 98 yard pass play from Jim Hart to Bobby Moore in 1972 when Moore was dragged down at the 1 yard line. You know Moore today by the name Ahmad Rashad. This leads us nicely to… 8. Tom Brady’s 99 yard TD pass to Wes Welker marked the 14th scoring play of 99 yards from scrimmage and was also the catalyst for me writing this article. The other 99 yard plays are: Filchock to Farkas (’39) Twenty-nine Graham to Speedie (’47) Izo to Mitchell (’63) Sweetan to Studstill (’66) Jurgensen to Allen (’68) Tony Dorsett (’82) Plunkett to Branch (’83) Jaworski to Quick (’85) Humphries to Martin (’94) Favre to Brooks (’95) Green to Boerigter (’02) Garcia to Davis (’04) Ferrote to Berrian (’08) Since he was the only rusher to ever do it, here’s Tony Dorsett’s 99 yard TD run. 9. Due to many of the players being enlisted in WWII, the 1943 Pittsburgh Steelers had to combine with the Philadelphia Eagles to form the “Steagles“. The Steagles had a very forgettable record of 5-4-1 that year but the next year Pittsburgh combined which the Chicago Cardinals and went 0-10. They became known around the league as “CarPit” as they scored just 108 points offensively. 10. The 1976 and 1977 Bucs were downright PUTRID combining to win just 2 games in 28 tries. Their QBs combined to throw 12 TDs to 50 INTs!! However, facing an 0-12 campaign in 1977, these Bucs were set to face the equally rotten Saints. Then Saints QB Archie Manning (yes Peyton and Eli’s dad) made some remarks about how the game should be an easy one for New Orleans to win. In typical big game Manning fashion, Archie delivered a passing performance of 154 yards, 1 TD, and 3 INT as the Bucs rolled over the Saints 33-14 for their first ever franchise win. 11. In 1997, Brad Johnson threw a TD to himself. Now why can’t the guys on my fantasy team do things like this??? ugh. 12. In 2008, the Detroit Lions one upped the Bucs by going 0-16 and they did it with style too surrendering an astounding 517 points and nearly 6,500 yards with their ’00 Ravens-esque defense. 13. The following NFL teams have changed their names. Some of these are pretty funny. Current Name Formerly Known As (Year Changed) New York Jets New York Titans (’63) Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Pirates (’40) Houston Oilers (’96) Kansas City Chiefs Dallas Texans (’63) Washington Redskins Boston Braves (’33) Chicago Bears Decatur Staleys (’21) Detroit Lions Portsmouth Spartans (’34) Thirty www.allblack.theunder.us On Sale Now!!! Thirty-one 9.0 Magazine Interview with Ashely Marshall, Model & Designer What is your name/ city you rep? Ashely Marshall/ KC Give us your Twitter @ name, plz. @itsashely_love What is your relationship Status Single Which music genres do you like? R&B / Soul What do you do/talent/profession? Model/ Design Clothes How did u get into your profession/talent? I started creating clothes for myself and wearing them out in public. People began taking a liking for my work. So, I decided to start a Brand #ReeVampedByAshAsya. What are some the obstacles have you encountered? Well, the fear of people not taking an interest to the work I've provided. I just kept keep grinding and told myself you win some you lose some. Everyone is not going to like what you do. Are you seeing success? Yes I've done a few shows in KC. I've also done a few photo-shoots. But I'm not stopping until everyone sees what I see in my talent! That is great to hear you so positive! Thirty-two Thirty-three Give the readers three words that describe you. self dependent . courageous . outgoing Tell the readers, 3 things they should know about you. I'm also studying to become a licensed Cosmetologist. I'm the proud mother if a beautiful 3 year old boy. I love breath and live for fashion! Tell the readers 3 of your pet peeves. 1. Someone that mix and match plaid prints 2. A soulless person or someone that feels they're better than everyone. 3. A copycat What makes you different? I'm not like everyone else for I don't shop for looks on the web and go mimic that look. I can imagine a look in my head get up throw it together and be amazingly gorgeous. Take a moments and talk about your Influences/Heroes. My fashion idols would be Rihanna , Selena , Beyoncé! I love the sex sells concept and adore the sheek look . What projects have done and are doing? Elaborate, please. I designed clothes for The Coldest Winter Ever Fashion Show. Also A kids Fashion Show just to name a few. Also, I've done a photo-shoot for a published hair magazine. Give some shoutouts and extra thoughts. GOD . FAMILY and Friends. My Son MR. What are some of your social media links? IG : @ashely_naturalbeauty Thanks for your time shared with 9.0 Magazine. Thirty-four Thirty-five 9.0 Magazine took a few moments to interview artist Blaq Fuego. Take a look here: What is your name/? Blaq Fuego Give your Twitter @ name, plz. @blaqfuego Relationship Status. Single Which music genres do you like? World Music / Beats What do you do/talent/profession? Musical Artist How did u get into your profession/talent? My sister (R.I.P) taught me how to sing/ harmonize and Rhyme. I carried it on, when I came to the U.S I was mentored by NO I.D to find my niche, after which Mikie Da Poet then mentored me mostly. I have no particular genre in fact I do every genre that comes to my heart. What are some the obstacles have you encountered? Professionally or in Life? Lol wow that's a lot of obstacles to tell. I'm writing a book. Honestly, understanding how the industry itself functions outside of what the everyday civilian understands. Its not a walk in the park. Let's save this section for a live video documentary of some sort, its a lot. I will say I'm blessed to express my self musically to the world. Are you seeing success? Yes, I have a vision of it, I see progress everyday, I have independently been signed and as for now pushing for the bigger platform of investors or distribution deals. I carry my own Brand BFuego Apparel. Yes there is so much to look forward to. What are some words that describe you. Fuego Blaq Thirty-six Lol, that is ingenious! Tell the readers, 3 things they should know about you. I'm pre-dominantly benevolent, I'm Ugandan born and raised, I'm very tropical meaning any place with lots of sunshine I will be in bliss. :) Give the readers 3 of you top pet peeves. Negativity, War and people who value items more than they do towards humanity. Thirty-seven What makes you different? I'm one in a million, I'm 1 in 7 billion. I'm Blaq Fuego Talk about your Idols/Influences/Heroes in your life. Wow!!! My Parents are #1 Idols/ influences/Heroes Music wise I have plenty of influences! Bob Marley, Tupac Shakur, Nas, Sade, John Lennon, the Beatles ,ABBA, Buju Banton, Youssur N'Dour, Enya, Lauryn Hill, RHCP, What projects have done and are doing? Elaborate, please. Worked with Ghostface Killah of the WuTang Clan 2010 on the Iron Man 2 Magnetized track, Mikie Da Poet featured me on a soundtrack for Exploitation of Hip-hop IMDB narrated by Mekhi Phifer, I also have done both Show Time Live and HBO live opening up for Sharif "The Lion" Bogere curtesy Thirty-eight of GoldenBoyPromotions by Oscar De Lahoya. Currently working on Fuego Syndrome Vol.1 which is pretty much for features including Empire ISIS, Envy, Mikie Da Poet, Iah Cranks , Fancy and many more this volume is soon to be closed down thou in preparation for the new phase. We are almost finished, please, give some shoutouts or extra thoughts. Shout outs to My family Parents brothers and sisters overseas. My Italian family Savoias, My brother Junior, Joe Jo, Ulysses, Lana, Sharif Bogere, Philip Adyak, Ismail Muwendo, Kyongo Moe, My St.Louis Family Donna Martin, Stanyale, Jasmine, Tisha all of them. As for my thoughts...We are able to achieve peace love and harmony in our word without separating each other or without engaging in war. We all share a common ground and if that ground is love then why not share it what is in abundance? Bless the readers with some of your social media links. https://blaqfuego.com https://twitter.com/blaqfuego https://soundcloud.com/blaq-fuego http://www.reverbnation.com/blaqfuego https://www.facebook.com/pages/BlaqFuego/108102402547467 Thanks Black Fuego for your valuable time and letting 9.0 Magazine share your life with our readers.—Producer 9-0 Thirty-nine 9.0 Magazine salutes our mom of the nition, we strive to thank all single mothers. preciate all that they do under harsh circumry's, Single Moms Club, highlight the everyday come to feed, clothe and educate their children, Jamie has not jumped over tall building in a single friends can see the strength inside. moment, Jamie Schultz. In our recogWe want to let them know that we apstances. Movies like Tyler Perstruggles mothers must overamong other things. Though bound, her family and A few words from our Mom of the Moment: Hello. I have a son that is 20 years old. I have been a single mother all his life. Rarely, did I get a child support payment. I held my own with the help of my Dad who was a single parent also. I learned how to be strong from him. Honestly, I don't regret my life or my son AT ALL… I do regret having to raise my child without the other parent. I am sure many women feel the same as Forty I do. We love our children, just can’t believe the other parent disappearing. It really devastates the child. If, I said I regret it then, that means I regret my boy and I have no regrets about him at all. We were both young...he was there some of his childhood then when he got married he was a ghost. My son has a hard time til this day dealing with him. My Dad helped me raise him and my best friend Book Money taught him street smarts. My best friend was there for him allot during his teenage years he was a great role model. He is still here and in my son’s life. Book has his own kids but still gives my son knowledge and advise and makes sure he is ok. I really can't say I regret my son's father because he is half of him and I love my son. We don't grow up and say “oh I want to be a single Mom” but when it happens, we deal with it and learn to live with it. We deal with the heart break of no birthday gifts, Christmas gifts or the endless promises of "I will take you out this weekend and we can hang" Then Sunday comes around, after all hopes were up and dad never shows. We deal with that heartache. We try to make it feel better....that's all we can do as single mothers.... Love our kids. I love this pic me and my son in our hoodies for Trayvon Martin… we both went to the March....he is my pea in the same pod...music and everything.....FYI, he got me into Tech/ Strange.....{Bout To Bubble} Loll Forty-one Forty-two 9.0 Magazine Prison Recipes Prison Cheesecake Ingredients 4 Puddings 1 Lemon Juice 1 Coffemate coffee Creamer 4 snack size Oreos Directions Put the pudding in a bowl and slowly mix in the creamer and the lemon juice to make it thick. Crush the Oreos. Put flat in bowl then pour the pudding over it then sprinkle more crushed Oreos on top. Put on ice for 3-5 hours and then you will enjoy a Prison Cheesecake. Hot Lemonade As simple as it sounds, hot lemonade is a life saver. You can’t go buy Theraflu in prison and it is a remarkably effective substitute. Good for sore throats, nagging coughs. A major cold can seriously sicken 50%+ of inmates since everyone is so packed together. Hot Tang is almost as good. Sharing some hot lemonade with sick people in prison is a good way to build relationships without people expecting you to join their gang. Take one package of dry ramen, crumble up. Add 1 teaspoon of water and the seasoning packet. Microwave for about 8 minutes. I strongly suggest putting a glass of water in the microwave also so you don’t kill the microwave. Let cool for 15 minutes. Optional ingredients hot sauce and or cheese. Forty-three HOW TO FIRE YOUR LAWYER (If you retained him via $$$) 1 Talk with your lawyer. Lawyers depend on satisfied customers to make a living, so if you explain why you are not satisfied both of you might resolve the problem without having to go through the inconvenience of firing her. 2 Review the written agreement or contract you have with your lawyer. The contract might provide instruction on how to end the relationship, and how to go about changing lawyers. 3 Hire a new lawyer before you fire your old one. This is especially important if you are in the middle of a case. Hiring a new lawyer will help minimize delays, and he can help with getting your files from the old lawyer. 4 Send a certified or registered letter that clearly states you do not want her to work for you, or on your case any longer. Explain how you want the transfer of files to be carried out, and provide a deadline for handing over the files. Keep a copy of this letter for your files. 5 Pay any pending fees, or ask for a refund of any fees you paid in advance for work that hasn't yet been completed. Hmmm, if all that fails, beg the court. Forty-four Forty-five 20-Minute Workout: Do Anywhere Drills By the editors of FITNESS magazine 1. Warm Up Do each of these moves for 1 minute: Walk with high kicks: Extend arms at shoulder height in front of you. Step with right foot, then try to kick left hand with left foot, keeping leg straight. Repeat with right foot. Alternate sides. Jog with high knees: Try to raise knees to chest. Do side shuffle: 5 steps left, then right. Skip with high knees. 2. Agility Shuffle and Squat At 5-yard intervals, set up 3 cones (or any markers). Stand at middle cone. Run to left cone, bend down to touch it, run to right cone, touch it, then run back to middle. Perform 20 squat jumps (squat, jump up as high as you can, then land back in squat). Repeat set 3 times. Rest for 1 minute. 3. Box Drill/Plank Set up 4 cones (or markers) in a square, with 10 yards between each pair. Start at one corner, run to first cone, side shuffle to second, run backwards to third, and side shuffle to fourth. Then get into plank position (forearms on ground, back straight, toes tucked under) and hold for 30 seconds. Repeat set 3 times. Rest for 1 minute. 4. Sprints Sprint 100 yards (or 15 to 25 seconds). Walk back to starting place. Do 5 reps. Originally published in FITNESS magazine, September 2007. Forty-six Unlimited Talk, Text, andData Plans from $35/mo.* with No Annual Contract *after $5 auto pay credit $50 Cricket Rewards Credit Get a Free 4G smartphone after 12 on-time payment More 4G LTE Coverage Better than T-Mobile, Boost or Metro PCS...Period Group Save Discounts 5 Unlimited Plans $100/mo.* *basic smartphone plans with one account LG Optimus L70TM Horizontal Forty-seven 9.0 Magazine shows our readers what a LinkedIn resume looks like. Yesenia "Betty Boop" Alvarez On-Air Talent & Producer "Holla!" TV Show on Comcast, ATT & RCN Account Manager & Social Media Support Keene On The Market February 2014 – Present (7 months) Greater Chicago Area keeneonthemarket.com As an account manager for options trading expert, "Keene On The Market," I respond to all customer correspondence and billing. I also perform as Social Media Support personnel. Radio Co-Host & Account Executive WRLL 1450 AM February 2014 – Present (7 months) Greater Chicago Area As an on-air talent, I contribute my personality to the daily talk throughout the Spanish oldies music programming. I also perform as a radio sales representative, I reach out to new potential clients. Live Announcer Nezell CO September 2013 – Present (1 year) Fort Wayne, Indiana Area Live announcements/commercials 5 days a week for Dish Latino La Mejor 1460 Goshen, IN La Unica 104.3 Fort Wayne, IN La Raza 1580 South Bend, IN Freelance Movie Critic &Writer Latinoscoop.com April 2013 – Present (1 year 5 months) Greater Chicago Area Attend pre-screenings to new films, critique, perform interviews with actors and directors Host & Executive Producer Forty-eight Holla! TV Show September 2011 – Present (3 years) Greater Chicago Area Aired on CAN TV Channel 19 through Comcast, ATT and RCN (cable companies), Holla! is an entertainment TV show catering to the music and nightlife lover. On-Air Talent Production Assistant WLEY La Ley 107.9fm May 2011 – June 2013 (2 years 2 months) Greater Chicago Area On-Air Personality, Production Assistant for "La Bola de la Mañana" and Board Op for "El Vacilon del Mandril" TV News Logger Media Monkey Biz September 2013 – 2013 (less than a year) Greater Chicago Area Monitor news broadcasts student Illinois center for broadcasting 2011 – 2013 (2 years) Forty-nine Fifty Fifty-one Fifty-two Fifty-three Fifty-four Fifty-five Quick info: Instagram—Michigan__beauty__24 Facebook—Amber Marie Atkins Twitter—@2baddforu Booking- [email protected] Quick Convo: I'm 24 years of age I was raised and born in a small Town, Kalamazoo Michigan. Now, I’m living in Atlanta Georgia. I have been modeling for 4 years and I'm also a hairstylist. Hit me up and check out my sexy video steel candy chapter 2 on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laI8NztwEuY Thanks for your time. Amber Fifty-six 9.0 Magazine Interviews Avion Blackstone… What is your name/ city you rep? Avion Blackstone / / Austin Give your Twitter @ name, plz @AvionBlackstone Relationship Status? No Comment Which music genres do you like? Pop (Popular music) What do you do/talent/profession? Pop singer How did u get into your profession/talent? I never realized there was anything else I could do. I was playing the piano as soon as I could reach the keys, writing songs at 7, singing in the church choir and then it just proceeded from there. So for me, this is what I was always going to do. What are some the obstacles have you encountered? Being female. This is because so much of what goes on in this business requires that you are assertive and strong. If you don't stand up for yourself then people will walk all over you. When a man is assertive we call him assertive. And when a woman is assertive it labeled as being bitchy. Fifty-seven As a woman there are also many people that will make promises to give you all types of things in music. But as a woman there are many who offer these things in exchange for sexual favors. That is not something that I entertain. Are you seeing success? I am seeing success! I have an active and loyal fan base. They are very supportive of my music and encourage me so much. I have also received some great feedback on my music from DJs, radio personalities and people in the industry. I am excited about the response so far! It is so motivating to have people react to my music like this. The words that describe you. Queen of Dark Pop, Straight-edge, Above Shame Tell the readers, 3 things they should know about you. 1) Each song deals with a challenge, not to dwell on it but to deal with an issue. I write songs that uplift people not by ignoring the dark but facing it and dealing with it. I think it is very important that we deal with our demons and not move into the closet where we keep them. 2) I am genuinely interested in talking to my darlings, the fans. My darlings (my fans) are like my second family. Those are the people that I wake up in the morning for, they keep me going. 3) I very passionate about living my life above shame which means embracing my sexuality, my body, my personal choices and encouraging others to do the same. Not permitting anyone to make a mockery of that or look down on that. Above shame is about taking ownership of personal choice and standing up for our own right to be who you are and standing up for others' rights to be who they are. And doing this without feeling rejected or shame. Fifty-eight Fifty-nine Tell the readers 3 pet peeves. 1) Slow Wi-Fi 2) False eyelashes 3) Follow trains on twitter. What makes you different? I think my job as an artist is not to be different. I think the point is not to be unique. The point is to inspire other people because they can relate to something I've said or done..."If she can do this, I can do this..." So, I guess the thing that makes me different is that I am not looking to be different. Talk about your Idols/Influences/Heroes One of my idols is definitely Michael Jackson. I find the art, dedication and message of love he had to be very inspiring. Lady Gaga. She has surrendered to the idea of being misunderstood. She is willing to be an island if that is what others need from her. Walt Disney is very much a hero because he was told that he had no original ideas and no future in movies or animation. What projects have done and are doing? Elaborate, please. I have a lot of things going on. I am currently promoting my three singles, 'Black Ice', 'DJ Keep Me Alive' and 'I Wish You Knew'. I also have a fantastic remix of Black Ice done by CDXX that has a great vibe. I am also going to be releasing 8 singles over the next few months that are part of my 'Anything for Diamonds' project. The next single to be released is called 'Backstage Hero'. It is about how society tells us, especially women, to react to fame. We are told to compromise our self respect, Sixty our bodies, our common sense, our health, our relationship, and basically every good thing we have to offer all for the sake of obtaining fame or pleasing someone who has it. If you want to get a sneak peak at the lyrics search #BACKSTAGEHERO on Twitter. I am also going to be in two magazines this fall, The Undergroundfix in November and in the inaugural issue of Mayhem Magazine a spin off of Blockz Magazine. Give some shout outs or extra thoughts. Shout out to my management team - Rexx C at RhymeScheme Inc, Rhyme Scheme, CDXX, Remix Your Future, My photographer, The Tailorbird and a fantastic creative team. Tephy Perez an incredibly gifted designer who is making a custom outfit for my upcoming photo shoot. Final thoughts - Darlings - believe in yourself. As I believe in you! Give our readers your social media links, Plz. Twitter: @AvionBlackstone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avionblackstone Spotify: Avion Blackstone Mgmt.: @RhymeSchemeInc Really enjoyed your insight and positive passion. 9.0 Magazine looks forward to seeing and hearing more from Avion Blackstone. #BogardThat!!! Sixty-one Sixty-two Sixty-three 9.0 Magazine interviews the super talented Actress, Lorren Cotton What is your name/ city you rep? Lorren Cotton / Los Angeles & Chicago Can we Tweet you? (give us your Twitter @ name, plz) @LorrenCotton What do you do/talent/profession? Actress How did u get into your profession/talent? I started as an adult, taking classes at Columbia College and Second City Chicago. From there, I began auditioning for things I'd hear about through the grapevine of networking, and from there it just led to the next step then the next then the next... What are some the obstacles have you encountered? Rejection rejection rejection! Did I mention rejection? This biz has no formula - it's not like you can go to undergrad, take the MCAT, go to med school, do a residency, pass your boards, then BAM you're an actor. Some people make it quickly, some people it takes decades, some never make it at all. Some with less talent are more successful than those with more. So you can't let it get you down if this is what you're pursuing. And there are so many sacrifices made. Moving away from family, your hometown, working odd jobs or just not being able to buy that big house with that stable, Corporate gig. Relationships can suffer or not exist. There's a lot. But again, if it's what you love, you do what you can to fit it all in. Are you seeing success? Sixty-four Sixty-five I am. It's a slow progression, but progression nonetheless. The words that describe you. Silly and cool are what I get most often. I'd like to say Dope Goddess of Life and Everything in It...but that's just me being silly. Tell the readers, 3 things they should know about you. 1) My name is spelled Lorren. Not Lauren, Lauryn, Loren or Deborah 2) I'm from Chicago!!!! Whoop Whoop! 3) I don't really like long walks on the beach. Sand gets everywhere! Tell the readers 3 pet peeves. 1) Disrespect 2) Dishonesty 3) Throwing lit cigarettes out of your car. I'm convinced that Sixty-six it is possible for a car with an oil leak or something on the under body to explode. What makes you different? You tell me. Well, I say a few things about that because 9.0 Magazine has noticed from your resume, social media and this interview that Lorren Cotton is very talented, beautiful and blessed with a terrific sense of humor. Talk about your Idols/Influences/Heroes Hmm, the best story is when I saw Annie. I was 7 years old. When the orphans were singing It's a Hard Knock Life, I was instantly mesmerized. I wanted to be Pepper because I liked her name. And she was sassy. All those orphans in that movie made me want to act. What projects have done and are doing? Elaborate, please. Right now, I'm working on That Guy. It's a YouTube series under Black & Sexy TV. We just wrapped season 2 and are in production for a movie. Give your social media links FB: Lorren Cotton Twitter: @lorrencotton IG: Lorren Cotton http://www.lacasting.com/lorrencotton 9.0 Magazine Salutes Lorren Cotton and wishes her much success in the future. (Thanks LoCo) Sixty-seven Lorren Cotton SAG- AFTRA http://www.lacasting.com/lorrencotton Height: 5’3 Weight: 130 Eyes: Hair: FILM / TV / WEB THAT GUY! PRINCIPAL NEGOTIATOR (FLASH MOB) ENSEMBLE - OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2014 LA COMEDY FEST OVARYACTING SKETCH TROUPE ENSEMBLE THE BREAK ROOM PRINCIPAL PARTY LINE PRINCIPAL - OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2008 BLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL FAMILY VALUES PRINCIPAL AUDIENCE AWARD: 2007 BLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL SHOTS OF TEQUILA SUPPORTING IMPROV/SKETCH FLOSS! TRUE PLANET WORDS SKITSOPHUNNIA LEAD ENSEMBLE ENSEMBLE ENSEMBLE THEATRE (PARTIAL) WHITE HOT BLACK COMEDY CELESTE FEATURED IN THE CHICAGO READER BOY GETS GIRL HARRIET LOOSE KNIT MARGIE (MONOLOGUE) Hazel Light Brown BLACK & SEXY TV LACKTOAST ENTERTAINMENT OVARYACTING MARONZIO VANCE DERI TYTON DEREK “PRETTY BOY” DOW AUSTIN BROOKS “CORN”SERVATORY PRODUCTIONS CHEMICALLY IMBALANCED COMEDY DONNY’S SKYBOX YOUTUBE / THE WHITEFIRE THEATRE WE’LL SHOW THEM PRODUCTIONS NEW BRANCH THEATRE COMPANY SECOND CITY STUDIO, CHICAGO COMMERCIAL – CONFLICTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST INDUSTRIAL – CONFLICTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE TRAINING COMEDY INTENSIVE IMPROV HEY, I SAW YOUR COMMERCIAL! PRIME TIME AUDITIONING SOAP OPERA STUDY ON-CAMERA / SCENE STUDY ON-CAMERA / COLD READING STANISLAVSKY SCRIPT INTERPRETATION THE BUSINESS OF VOICE-OVER VOICE-OVER COACHING EAR PROMPTER ANIMAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA LESLY KAHN UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE MIKE POINTER LIZ BARNES MARK TESCHNER FRANK TAMMARIELLO TVI ACTORS STUDIO SECOND CITY STUDIO ETA CREATIVE ARTS COLUMBIA COLLEGE THE AUDITION STUDIO RICK PLASTINA LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES CHICAGO CHICAGO CHICAGO CHICAGO CHICAGO SPECIAL SKILLS / ACTIVITIES SOUTHERN DIALECT, TELEPROMPTER, EAR PROMPTER, VOICE-OVER, HAND MODELING, BLACK GREEK STEPPING , TUMBLING (MULTIPLE BACK-HANDSPRINGS), YOGA, HORSEBACK RIDING, DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING & HANDLING, ALPHABET IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, COMPUTER SKILLS, TOUCH TIP OF NOSE WITH TONGUE, TONGUE ROLLS, FLARE NOSTRILS Sixty-eight Is prison the only answer? Why locking up more people is slowing down penal reform. (http://selinanwulu.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/ prison-is-not-the-answer/ ) The reality is that prison is essential for serious and serial offenders who pose a grave threat to society. However, at figures of over 85,000, England and Wales currently have the highest imprisonment rate in Western Europe. Moreover, there will be over 100,000 prisoners in three years’ time – that’s enough people to fill the Royal Albert Hall nearly 20 times over. Our over reliance on the current penal system is not only financially unsound, but also highlights our outdated approach to dealing with offenders. Picture the scene of a young single mother of two who commits an offence, let’s say minor theft. Should we, in good conscience, put this young woman in jail for this non-violent offence? Or can we find more alternative provisions that will enable her to see the consequences of her actions without contributing to the disintegration of her family? Research shows that imprisoning mothers for non-violent offences has a damaging impact on children and carries a cost to the state of more than £17 million over a ten-year period. Evidence also suggests that prison, in isolation, does not even prevent re-offence, with nearly 70% of all prisoners re-offending within two years of release. Many forget that the deprivation of liberty is the punishment of a crime and so the whole aim of a prison sentence is to rehabilitate and to provide offenders with the skills and education to equip them for life after prison. With half of all prisoners lacking the skills required to successfully fulfil the majority of jobs on the market, we seem to have lost sight of this vision. If prison cannot offer an offender any hope or aspirations of a having a better life than the one they had before, then it is time we had a drastic rethink We live in a society that places its emphasis on the ‘what’ of a crime; we need to change our approach to drag focus over to the ‘why’. Over two thirds of male sentenced prisoners suffer from two or more mental disorders while many are already on the fringes of society, having been brought up in care. Many offenders are people who were homeless beforehand, with low levels of literacy or are survivors of domestic abuse. We have to re-evaluate the approach that would further isolate these vulnerable people from their families and communities. Vilifying these offenders and putting them all in prison will not resolve the situation. Instead, we need to try and understand the nature and the motive of each crime, enabling us to give a punishment more fitting to the person and the situation. How can a person suffering from a learning disability, who may have a limited ability to cope with the criminal justice system, receive the same punishment as someone fully aware of their actions? Instead of throwing money at the penal system, we need to follow the example of our Scandinavian counterparts, who are putting more emphasis put on heavy community service and other alternatives such as reformative justice. This way, families are more likely to stay together and those children are less likely to be placed in care. Instead of a child growing up with a parent bouncing in and out of custody, children can grow up in a more stable family unit and are able to directly see the consequences of a crime. Seeing their mother or father having to do community service every day, as opposed to being an elusive figure they rarely see, is a much more positive and educative image for a child. Alternative sentences such as mental health, drug programs and job training can bring about such positive changes, as can organized community service. According to research by the Prison Reform Trust, nearly 56,000 people successfully completed community payback sentences in 2008, amounting to over eight million hours of beneficial labor in the community. We need to step up and leave the, ‘tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime’, rhetoric of our present and previous politicians behind and take a new approach, relevant for the current day. Prison reform is not a ‘light touch’ approach to dealing with offenders. It’s giving weight to constructive rehabilitation over old fashioned retribution, acknowledging the power of the carrot over the stick. Prison is not always the answer, but having a good and honest sense of moral judgment is. Sixty-nine Seventy Seventy-one http://www.clevelandunlimitedrecords.com/home Tha MESSAGE is no stranger to struggle, born into a blue collar family with a long line of field and mill workers. His father a diesel mechanic worked long hours and many different shifts to support his mother and him. His mother worked different jobs throughout the years but due to her bouts with Bi-polar made it difficult to hold down a job. Throughout his youth he moved many times being forced to try to fit in he was often teased about his weight among other thing such as his own struggle with being bipolar and ADHD. His family eventually settled in in his fathers’ home state of Idaho, after moving from his native state of North Carolina and then Arizona prior to his move to the Northwest. Tha MESSAGE began his love affair with music after his grandmother passed away, she was a published author and passed before she could see her first book published. He made the promise to himself to take on her legacy and to continue working through his words just like she had, he started simply by writing poetry and then that transitioned into rhyme. In 2003 after receiving his first portable CD player and a rap CD he was inspired by the tracks he heard, he soon found that hip hop could speak to him and soothe his soul. So he started the slow but steady journey into becoming one of the best artists in his state. Before he knew it his headphones became as familiar to him as any part of his body, he would often spend hours closed Seventy-two up in his room listening to his favorite rappers and writing his own rhymes along to their songs. Soon after having a string of conflicts with his principal and school staff he dropped out to pursue a career in music. Around that same time his family had lost their home, and he found out that his mother had secretly become a meth addict which further intensified the conflicts within his home life. Thus his music became his only release, his mother surprised him with his first piece of recording equipment. An ancient karaoke machine with dual tape recorders and a 20 dollar microphone from radio shack. After that it was magic, he started recording on any beat he could find even holding his mic up to speakers to record a beat to cut a track on. As his skills progressed so did his knowledge, being a self taught artist he soon learned of the ability to record on software. So he upped his game, spreading like wild fire across the Northwest scene through use of social networking and word to mouth and as time progressed he began to develop his persona. He first chose the name MESSAGE because he felt as if his music served a purpose, he wanted to spread a message of hope or awareness to the masses all while delivering lyrics that everyone on the struggle can relate to. Once being quoted saying ” at the end of the day if my music doesn’t touch your soul and fill your heart with hope, then I haven’t done my job as an artist” he soon grew to a high underground level with countless high reviews from A&R, numerous collabs, a full length mixtape, over 42,000 plays with just word of mouth support, a global fan list, and 2 magazine reviews and one feature. He left home when he turned 18, that’s when his journey into true poverty began. Due to being in the heat of the recession he had trouble finding work and lived for 2 months on nothing more than 10 dollars a week, after finally finding work through a staffing agency he was still only able to pay his bills. And eventually paid the price by losing 30 pounds due to high stress and malnourishment. Things eventually went sour and he spent a short stint back home with his parents before moving in with his fiancé, Life seemed to finally be coming together for him but that was short lived. Again struggling to find work and having disagreements with his fiancé he began to look for an out, he soon found one in spice. A street drug that was legal at the time and provided a way for him to ‘get away” from his problems. But unknown to him the spice he was using was being cut with bath salts which made it a chemical equivalent of PCP and meth mixed together, which made him spiral into a deep addiction. After a long and hellish 8 months of battling his vice he finally was able to quit the use of the drug during his trip to NYC to meet with his first major label, Eminem's Shady Records. Seventy-three He spent two days in his hotel room going through detox waiting for the day of his meeting, though he did not get a deal from this encounter with Shady Records he was offered insider advice on the industry and had his now current name Tha MESSAGE coined. After returning home and spending two more weeks in detox he began having nervous breakdowns, he was suicidal, and in deep depression but thanks to the support of his fiancé, family, and friends he was able to pick himself back up and continue working on his passion. But it was almost cut short as well after being arrested and put in county jail on charges that stemmed from his time as an addict, after serving his time and being released he made the choice to start to better himself and stop letting foolish things stand in the way of his dream. As of late 2012 and on into 2013 he has come back full force using each of his demons as fuel to an ever burning fire that continues to drive him to greatness, though he is still on the struggle on for him the work never stops he still feel his time is coming shortly. He knows he destined for something amazing, he intends to never stop until he finally gets the recognition he deserves and hopes that all his fans will continue to support him and help him to continue to spread Tha MESSAGE! Seventy-four Seventy-five Seventy-six Seventy-seven Seventy-eight Seventy-nine Eighty 9.0 Magazine caught up with French DJ Extraordinaire DeeJay Ze after listening to several of his mixes on 9.0 The Underground, Producer 9-0 posed a few quick questions. Thanks for taking a little time with me. Thank you 9.0 DeeJay Ze, what city do you rep? Paris What’s your Twitter @name, cause I know you’re big on Tweeting promos and info about your mixes. LOL, it is @Deejayze01Z ! What is your relationship status, if you don’t mind telling? Open Which music genres do you like most? Hip Hop / Rap What do you do/talent/profession? I work in a hospital, and I DJ part-time How did u get into your profession/talent? Although born into a family of artists, it is the age of 17 he began to discover the job of DJ. First witness " in love" is as and when he feels its outputs the desire to be behind the decks. No room for ease, mixing, we must work and DJ Zé know soon enough What are some the obstacles have you encountered? Well, at first, when no one knew me which meant they don' t call me to do shows or other gigs. Eighty-one Are you seeing success? Yes!!! The words that describe you best are... Slogger, Perfectionist and Determined Tell the readers, 3 things they should know about you. I come from Paris, I love music, and love all people who are of peace Tell the readers 3 of your pet peeves. Hum, I hate liars, hypocrisy and people who believe them higher than others! What makes you different? I tell the truth, I’m open and generous Give us some shoutouts and extra thoughts. Shoutout to Producer 9.0!!! U do the thing well, so keep doing, and cause you doing well. Shoutout to all my fans and Twitter followers! I love ya all and as we say in French, on EST ensemble!!! Before we end, give the readers some of your social media links. http://www.deejayze.com/en/ https://twitter.com/Deejayze01Z http://instagram.com/deejayzeofficiel https://soundcloud.com/deejay_zeofficiel Thanks for your time and you know, 9.0 The Underground salutes the DJs with #GoDjGo Eighty-two Eighty-three Offenders: What Were They Thinking? How often have correctional staff asked that particular question? Or how often have staff thought (but not actually said): “ If you had taken a moment to think, perhaps you wouldn't be here right now”. There are all those stereotypes about offenders: impulsive, self-centered, want it now, don’t plan ahead, suffer from thinking errors, and sometimes can be behaviorally described as “6 foot four-year olds”. Correctional professionals read the classics like Samenow and Yochelson’s “The Criminal Personality” and Samenow’s “Inside the Criminal Mind” (as well as all the literature that follows) and then try to unlock and modify the “criminal personality” in order to change behavior, rehabilitate, and impact recidivism. The results are some fairly sophisticated behavior-change models that can take rigorous training, credentialing, and preparation to implement. Have you ever given a thought to this, that whether criminal should be rehabilitated or punished? 50% people agree that they should be punished and 50% agree that they should be given a chance. There is equal debate on both the sides. The dilemma on the other hand has been that our defense system of righteousness has tried hard to recover prisoners while on the other hand they are punished. This has been a depressing breakdown. There is a much superior substitute. Criminals generally have a bad education. Therefore they do not find good jobs. After they are released from the prison they usually get low paying jobs because no one want to hire a criminal or thief and it becomes tough for them to survive. When they come back to their home, they are again connected with the society and they go through the torture again. They have no one to support them and lead a normal life. Therefore they come back on the same track and become a criminal again. People aren’t born with a criminal background. There are certain factors that provoke many to become criminals. Society should make an attempt to give them opportunities to get back to their non prison life and help them to use the help of criminal rehabilitation center. Educate them on what lies ahead if they continue their life of crime. We must choose to help stop the propensity of youth to commit crimes. And, assist those that seek help. Habilitation and/or rehabilitation is the way to easy prison overcrowding. Eighty-four British actor Bob Hoskins, whose varied career ranged from "Mona Lisa" to "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" has died aged 71. A family statement released Wednesday, April 30, 2014, by agent Clair Dobbs said Hoskins died in a hospital after a bout of pneumonia. Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, the boxer whose wrongful murder conviction became an international symbol of racial injustice, died April 20, 2014, at 76. James Hellwig, better known as former WWE champion The Ultimate Warrior, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014, just days after he appeared at WrestleMania 30, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (left) and addressed legions of fans on Monday Night Raw. He was 54. James Avery, the bulky character actor who laid down the law as the Honorable Philip Banks in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," died Jan. 1, 2014, following complications from open heart surgery. He was 65. Eighty-five Suicide Warning Signs (http://www.helpguide.org/mental/suicide_prevention.htm) Talking about suicide Any talk about suicide, dying, or self-harm, such as "I wish I hadn't been born," "If I see you again..." and "I'd be better off dead." Seeking out lethal means Seeking access to guns, pills, knives, or other objects that could be used in a suicide attempt. Preoccupation with death Unusual focus on death, dying, or violence. Writing poems or stories about death. No hope for the future Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and being trapped ("There's no way out"). Belief that things will never get better or change. Self-loathing, self-hatred Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, shame, and self-hatred. Feeling like a burden ("Everyone would be better off without me"). Getting affairs in order Making out a will. Giving away prized possessions. Making arrangements for family members. Saying goodbye Unusual or unexpected visits or calls to family and friends. Saying goodbye to people as if they won't be seen again. Withdrawing from others Withdrawing from friends and family. Increasing social isolation. Desire to be left alone. Eighty-six Self-destructive behavior Increased alcohol or drug use, reckless driving, unsafe sex. Taking unnecessary risks as if they have a "death wish." Sudden sense of calm A sudden sense of calm and happiness after being extremely depressed can mean that the person has made a decision to commit suicide. When talking to a suicidal person Do: Be yourself. Let the person know you care, that he/she is not alone. The right words are often unimportant. If you are concerned, your voice and manner will show it. Listen. Let the suicidal person unload despair, ventilate anger. No matter how negative the conversation seems, the fact that it exists is a positive sign. Be sympathetic, non-judgmental, patient, calm, accepting. Your friend or family member is doing the right thing by talking about his/her feelings. Offer hope. Reassure the person that help is available and that the suicidal feelings are temporary. Let the person know that his or her life is important to you. If the person says things like, “I’m so depressed, I can’t go on,” ask the question: “Are you having thoughts of suicide?” You are not putting ideas in their head, you are showing that you are concerned, that you take them seriously, and that it’s OK for them to share their pain with you. But don’t: Argue with the suicidal person. Avoid saying things like: "You have so much to live for," "Your suicide will hurt your family," or “Look on the bright side.” Act shocked, lecture on the value of life, or say that suicide is wrong. Promise confidentiality. Refuse to be sworn to secrecy. A life is at stake and you may need to speak to a mental health professional in order to keep the suicidal person safe. If you promise to keep your discussions secret, you may have to break your word. Offer ways to fix their problems, or give advice, or make them feel like they have to justify their suicidal feelings. It is not about how bad the problem is, but how badly it’s hurting your friend or loved one. Blame yourself. You can’t “fix” someone’s depression. Your loved one’s happiness, or lack thereof, is not your responsibility. Adapted from: Metanoia.org Eighty-seven Eighty-eight 2015 Acura NSX 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C 2015 Acura TLX 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT 2015 Audi A3 2015 Audi Q3 2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 2015 BMW M3 2015 BMW X4 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe Eighty-nine 2015 BMW M4 Ninety Iggy Quotes like you have never heard #BogardThat I hated school so bad. I only liked art class during high school. I was always smart. I love purple because my name is Amethyst. I always say: 'Share your happiness with the world, give other people that happiness and let it come back,' but some things make me question it. I don't know if I want some people to know that I am happy. I think a lot of people want to take it away from you, and that's really scary. I naturally want to be provocative. Music is art to me, and you don't censor art. You don't go into a museum and censor things. I like 'Ab Fab;' I love the crazy stuff they wear. That's my favorite! I love 'Ab Fab.' I think most music provides the same messages, whether it be 'I'm unhappy' or 'I love a girl.' I just liked the package of rap music. For me, visuals are as important as the music. I just love escapism and giving people something Ninety-one Ninety-two to escape to. To me, that's what art is. I do absolutely nothing, actually, believe it or not. People will probably hate me for saying that, but I guess I'm one of those lucky horrible people who, no matter what I eat, I don't gain a pound. My whole family is just like that. They're all skinny and tall, and I guess, so am I. Luxury lives in the finer details. It's a cloth napkin at a dinner table. It's a mint on your pillow before bed. I think that music is still art, even if it's commercialized. I think music talks to you on an emotional level, regardless of where you're from. I guess I related to the tempo of rap, the aggressiveness. As far as people whose style interests me, I'd say Grace Kelly, Gwen, Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham, and that nanny called Fran. My real name is Amethyst. It sounds like a stage name. My mom is kind of crazy. I was a kid watching music videos, which were so cool and made me want to learn how to dance. I wish I could've gone to dance classes and learn, like, hip-hop dancing. There's an obligation to not lead people down the wrong path, but I hardly think me wearing short shorts on stage is creating monsters. 'Iggy' was my dog - he was named after Iggy Pop - and 'Azalea' is the street where I grew up; together, they have the right amount of syllables to make the perfect name. I think you can say anybody uses anything as a gimmick. Is Adele's not having gimmicks her gimmick? It's hard to say, isn't it? Really, I think that everybody has something that people like or that's great about them. I think stupid people are surprised that I'm Australian. It's a small-minded; we live in a global community, but I suppose some people still are small-minded. I didn't have cable television growing up; there were only six channels you could watch then. The only really good channel was channel 10, and they would play 'The Nanny Called Fran' every night for years. I've seen every episode 100 times. I would get my Grandma to make me leopard skin dresses on her sewing machine. Ninety-three Ninety-four Ninety-five Ninety-six Australia's regional winner Kara Webb is happy to be living her dream and looking good while doing it too. She stays positive with an on-going internal monologue: “I constantly remind myself that my results are not a reflection of one great effort but rather the sum of many small efforts every day,” says the 23-year-old Instagram: Karawebb1 Camille l.bazinet @CamilleLbaz Elisabeth Akinwale @eakinwale Ninety-seven Ninety-eight Great Fitness and Health Books On Amazon.com Title: Biochemical Individuality (Roger J. Williams) Description: This timeless classic links our biological diversity with individual nutritional needs and shows you how to determine and meet those needs for optimal well-being. Title: Outsmarting Female Fatigue (Debra Waterhouse) Description: This bestselling nutrition expert's message is: women are suffering from a "female energy crisis" and must learn how to recharge their batteries before they conk out entirely. Title: Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat (Rudy Rivera) Description: Based on the highly respected and scientifically verified ALCAT program, this book explains how to identify your food allergies and shows how you can change your diet based on your food intolerances. Title: Orthopedic Physical Assessment (David Magee) Description: Offers a systematic approach to performing neuromusculoskeletal assessments and understanding the reasons for the various aspects of the assessment. Ninety-nine One hundred If you have been paying attention to the underground scene you will have heard of Rhyme Scheme... is a rapper from Detroit, MI. He brings his message from his life experiences growing up in the inner-city and the rhymes come from seeing life through those eyes and told by the bricks of the hood. His reality rap is often described as having a West Indies and Caribbean influence in its delivery. He has been on many mixed tapes; garnered respect from some of the industry’s top DJs including DJ Todd Bladz, DJ J Green and DJ Pain 1; has been on many radio plays including with Time2Grind, The Certified Show, SoundzTaight; collaborated with some of the best including Young Noble of the Outlawz, Yukmouth of the Luniz and has been on tour in Germany where his gritty rap songs had fans going wild. He was even given a shout out by the Program Director and Host of Vibes Live Radio, Comedienne, Internet Personality and "Queen of The Live Stream" Minister Robinlynne. She listed him as one of her favorite artists in the same list as Stevie Wonder and Prince! .Rhyme Scheme speaks truth invoking thought, awareness, personal responsibility, and when necessary war. But do not think Rhyme Scheme is done there. Stay tuned as he is currently in the studio working on some new material and his sound, his features and his beats will have you wanting more! “All Black” by Rhyme Scheme. Listen Here: http:// rhymescheme41.bandcamp.com/album/all-black One hundred one 9.0 Ma gazine Inter vie w With Rh yme Scheme What is your name/ email address/city you rep? Rhyme Scheme / [email protected]/ Detroit living in LA Give your Twitter @ name, plz OmegaSons Which music genres do you like? Hip Hop / Rap What do you do/talent/profession? Hip hop artist How did u get into your profession/talent? I wrote poems and would freestyle. Then more and more people were telling me that I should do this seriously. I worked with Revolver from the group Cobaine that I am part of and he taught me about song structure. What are some the obstacles have you encountered? Some of the obstacles is figuring out who you can trust and how to make a mark for yourself in this industry. I want to stay true to myself and the message I want to carry. I do not just make rhymes, I try to bring a message in my music. Are you seeing success? I am seeing a lot of success! I have been steadily building a fan base and it is international. I have fans in Germany, UK, Canada, South Africa and the US. My management team, RhymeSchemeInc, has also been working to get my music to a broader audience, which has resulted in some great new opportunities. I was one of two artists chosen by DJ Blak Boy to be part of Hood Shit the Mixtape that was released end of July which has garnered a lot of attention. I have been chosen as Artist of Tha Month on Soundz Taight – Tha Indie Spot following requests from fans after an interview I did end of June. I am currently being featured on Blockz Magazine and will be in an issue in the fall. DJ Bobby Flirt did a remix of my song The World Today featuring Nyack that was released to a German fan base. CDXX did a remix of my song 4 Letters to give it a dancehall reggae feel and will be played on some Caribbean radio stations in the coming weeks. One hundred two Give the readers a few words that describe you. Lyricist, reality rapper, versatile Tell the readers, 3 things they should know about you. Rap is a form of therapy and I bring rhymes with an old school hip hop feel. I speak a few languages. I want to build this to a level that I am in a position to give back to the community. I did that with some of the proceeds from All Black to schools in LA and want to do that as often as I can. Tell the readers 3 of your pet peeves. -People that are in this business that offer services but then do not honor their end of the deal. I see so many new artists that get taken by these deals. -It is discouraging when to see artists who do not invest in themselves but expect it to be handed to them. To each their own...but artists need to invest in themselves. Show pride in their work. What makes you different? What makes me different is my versatility. My strong lyrical style. I want to bring meaning in my songs and keep some old school hip hop in my music. Talk about your Idols/Influences/Heroes/ Some of my influences include my uncle who supported me as I started in the music business. I also have a lot of respect for Tupac, Nas and KRS-one. What projects have done and are doing? Elaborate, please. We have a lot going on. Currently we are working to bring All Black to a broader audience. We have two recent remixes that have dropped from the album including the 4 Letters remix by CDXX and the remix by DJ Bobby Fllirt of The World today featuring Nyack. I also have a new single coming out in the next few months called Business with Pleasure featuring Young Noble from the Outlawz and Yukmouth of the Luniz. Give our readers some shoutouts and extra thoughts. My management team – Rexx C at RhymeSchemeInc, Revolver, DJ J Green, KZR Beats, Jay Kasai, Robinlynne, Some Guy Named Jay, Futurguru 100 What are some of your social media links? @OmegaSons IG: RhymeSchemeInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rhymescheme12 Mgmt: @RhymeSchemeInc One hundred three One hundred four One hundred five One hundred six