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Issue Dedication
His issue of Maelan Magazine is dedicated to
SirSteven W. Jones
Aka “STIZZ”
Of South Philadelphia
Sunrise September 14, 1986
Sunset November 14, 2002
Dear Readers,
Thank you so much for blessing this blog. For years I have been dedicating my time to individuals with talent. As a child, my talents went unnoticed and I have always felt an urgency to relate with individuals that aspire, and aquire assistance from human angels in the world that will help them succeed, withstand and deliver!
If you are my human angel and would like to donate or you would like to be a volunteer model or writer, I am the woman to contact.
Thank you!
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Happy Holidays!
About Me: 41 years old, Born in the Boogie Down Bronx, currently attending college for a BA. in Pyschology (Honor Student), & work as an Educational Abstinence Facilitator in Philadelphia, PA. (HIV/AIDS, Pregnancy and STD Prevention)
The Tribal Beauty of….Alateia
Describe your childhood and parents.
My childhood was rich in contrasting elements. This arose from the cultural
contrast between my father and mother. Imagine this: It was the early 60's in a small town on the east cost of New Zealand. My father is one of the last traditional hunters of his tribe. I grew up spending time in the forest, the rivers and oceans. Since we were hunters and gatherers, at times we had enough eels, seaweed, fish and meat to live off, but other times were harder. The skins that my father would collect from hunting were sold in town for the best price. In the spring and summer we would spend in the ocean and rivers. We would mostly fish, smoke and preserve our catch for the winter months.
My mother was of Danish ancestry. She had a slender hourglass figure, with grey to green eyes. Her auburn hair was long and she had a beautiful milky complexion. She was highly creative and enjoyed doing portraits. They were arresting in the emotion that they captured. In contrast my father was one of the Tuhoe Maori (Children of the Mist) native to New Zealand; otherwise known as Aotearoa. He was tall, dark and as handsome as she was beautiful. He was also highly creative. He was a traditional master carver; every carving seemed to speak about lives from the past and beyond and our sacred links with and through nature.
How did your parents meet?
It was an occasion when my father had come to town to sell his skins and that is when he met my mother in the small town where I grew up and... magic happened!...ME!
What were some memorable moments, with your parents, growing up?
I can recall when torrential rains pummeled on our tin roof, and the smell of kerosene fumes and a damp woollen swanndri. There was the the smell of the earth and trees and winter was spent in the hut surrounded by fresh skins that were stretched out into frames and stacked against the walls. A few trophy heads and pelts crudely decorated the dark smokey interior of the hut.
…with my father…
The experience of tracking into a family of red deer, signing to my father where they were, how many points on their antlers, how many there were. Hearing the hunt, the kill, then his 'follow me' calls through the thick forest. I would march like a soldier to find his footsteps on the earth, on the moss, in the snow. I would follow them all the way to the skinning hut where I would find the skin stretched out on a large frame, propped against the hut and my special knife stuck into the log waiting for my little hand.
… with my mother…
The experience of getting ready to go to church on Sunday mornings. Early polyester paisley dresses, 60's hats that were threatening to look like bee hives and dead birds. Lying on the church bench with my head in her lap listening to her sing like a bird with a pitch above the rest. The church was largely Maori with harmonies unique to the Pacific Islands.
Growing up, did you feel as if you had a cultural advantage or disadvantage?
It depended on where I was and who I was with- it could be either. Since I was a mixture of both cultures I was not really accepted; I remained in the in-between. It was lonely and difficult. I did not understand the reason behind why I was not accepted so I thought it was because of (the way I was) rather than (who I was). Perhaps this motivated me to become the best person I could become; the outcome did leave me with advantages. I have learned many things as a direct result of living in the (in-between). It is not an easy place to be and these days with the ease of international travel there are so many more children born into this zone as when I was a child.
Were you treated differently because of your complexion?
My looks are not telling of my racial background. In fact, these days, I am thought to be of any other extraction other than Danish/Maori. Growing up I was accepted by my looks until it was disclosed that I was part Maori and living on Munro street; After that revelation-all was lost, my friends included.The only place where I was more accepted was at church; but only within certain and very specific constraints for instance; wearing a Maori Hei Tiki was forbidden ,but a crucifix was congratulate. A Maori Hei Tiki is an ornamental pendant worn around the neck.
What were some instances where you felt like you were connected or disconnected from your culture?
The ways of my mothers’ family seemed strange somehow. There was pride and self control. Anything that you wanted to clarify was spoken over cups of tea, made out of fine china with pretty pictures and gold finish. My fathers family were just as mysterious with their Maori ways. Everything had a meaning- birds could talk and so could the wind and trees, kneeling and drinking directly from a stream was perfectly fine (provided you did it correctly).
I connected more with my Maori side. I felt it very strong inside me, the rhythm, the smells, their spirit and oneness with nature. I remember as a child feeling confused as to why it was so important to imitate the ways of a people that was on the other side of the world and had their own place. I was too young to understand that I was living in a British Colony, and what that meant. School taught things of England and nothing of the Maori people; they rarely spoken about Maori, as if it were a forbidden subject.
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"The design of mental health courts can change a mentally ill defendant’s outcome."
In the United States, 2.8 of the population have mental illness; however 7.2 percent of
criminals who are in jail in the United States suffer from a severe mental illness.-(1993) National Alliance on Mental Illness. During the booking process, the family of a
mentally ill person that has been arrested for a misdemeanor, felony or for their own
protection would have to disclose that their family member suffers from mental illness to a
lawyer.
The process of interrogation and psychiatric screening can be problematic for someone who
suffers from mental illness. Police officials may not be as empathetic or trained in how to
handle or question a mentally ill defendant, which can discredit a confession. The purpose of
mental health courts is to acknowledge that the court process for a mentally ill defendant is
diverse and different. The court projects a problem-solving approach for mentally ill
defendants and are equipped to provide and implement mental health treatment. Also, the
court and hearings review treatment, program participation/completion and overall the
quality of life of the defendant. Mental health courts increase public safety and also
implement substance abuse treatment.
Ideally, the development of a mental health court should place in the context of broader efforts to improve the response to people with mental illnesses involved with, or at risk of involvement with, law enforcement, the courts, and corrections Such discussions should include police and sheriffs ‘officials, judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, court administrators, pretrial services staff, and corrections officials; mental health, substance abuse treatment, housing, and other service providers;and mental health advocates, crime victims, consumers, and family and community members.- (2007) The Essential Elements of a Mental Health Court.
Mentally ill people have been overlooked by the judicial system in an alarming rate; providing mentally ill defendants with these services will benefit the client’s outcome in the judicial system. Incarceration can be very intimidating and can worsen a mentally ill defendant/patient.
During street encounters, police officers are almost twice as likely to arrest someone who appears to have a mental illness. A Chicago study of thousands of police encounters found that 47 percent of people with a mental illness were arrested, while only 28 percent of individuals without a mental illness were arrested for the same behavior. (2007) The Essential Elements of a Mental Health Court.
The Americans with Disabilities Act clearly states that municipalities cannot discriminate
against disabled citizens. Although alternative sentencing, practices, programs and services should be administered by the courts, many courts do not consider these services for the mentally ill. The lack of awareness and information stereotypes the mentally ill as being a bigger threat to society.A mentally ill defendant has the right to hire a lawyer, attain a public defender, or court
appointed attorneys or local bar associations. In comparison, mentally ill defendants and
defendants who are not mentally ill have constitutional rights that protect them against
unreasonable searches and seizures, self-incrimination, and double jeopardy. Also,
defendants have the right to a speedy trial, a public trial, a jury trial, the right to confront
witnesses, right to compulsory process for obtaining witnesses, right to assistance of counsel, right against cruel and unusual punishment and the right of prisoners to treatment. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Jail diversion is available to mentally ill defendants. It allows the defendant to avoid criminal proceedings and conviction. It enables the client to receive treatment instead of spending jail time. If the defendant fails to follow through with the treatment, the court will post a re-arrest and re-file charges
In practice, jail diversion is most appealing to the prosecutor's office in the case of a non-violent misdemeanor or minor felony. As the crime becomes more serious, the prosecution is probably going to be less willing to accept a jail diversion. (Honberg, 2009)
The mental health court is set up to help mentally ill defendants before they become problematic in society. Treating defendants in the prison population can be ineffective and inhumane. A well designed health court program can minimize the number of incarcerated mentally ill inmates and can improve the quality of life; also the treatment
will be less cost-effective if caught early enough.In order to provide, safe-guard and improve these court services for the mentally ill, municipalities should be trained in how to handle a mentally ill defendant. This will minimize the stigma that mentally ill defendants/patients are a greater threat to society. Also, the use of evidence based studies can further help the courts to evolve into more of a problem solving program that produces and pursues a more positive outcome.
New Book Release
"The Wall"
by: Lamont Carey
Imagine you are a prisoner and you were transferred from THE HILL to a prison more dangerous and deadly. Everywhere you look the sinister stares of killers watch your every move. They wait for any mistake. Every sound and feeling in your body has you on full alert. Your adrenaline never rest. You're jumpy. You're scared and you've been stabbed before by a close friend. You finally have a chance to possibly go home when a prison war and an old enemy threatens your freedom. You can either die with a knife in you or you can live by putting one in somebody else. The choice is yours... Welcome to THE WALL.
Lamont Carey, President
LaCarey Ent., LLC, PO BOX 64256, Washington, DC 20029
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twitter: @lamontcarey
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A college professor should give this young celebrity a lesson or two on assessing!
Nicki Minaj threw out the race card at Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler, after he critiqued her capabilities on being able to judge talent. Oh this made the DIVA super-mad as she twittered...
“I understand you really wanted to keep your job but take that up with the producers. I haven't done anything to you. That's a racist comment.”— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) November 26, 2012
Steven Tyler goes on to state:
"I apologize if it was taken wrong, Nicki, but I am the farthest from [being a racist]. I am the last thing on this planet as far as being a racist. I don't know where she got that out of me saying I'm not sure how she would've judged Bob Dylan. Maybe I spoke out of turn, but a racist I'm not, Nicki." - Steven Tyler
Fake Happy Moments?
Kris and Kim are still married folks. These two were married for exactly 72 days. Kris Humphrey’s super team of attorneys are in the process of collecting evidence to prove that the marriage was a fraud and a publicity stunt. Maybe Kim thought it was best for him to “hit it and quit it”? We look forward to their upcoming trials and tribulations on February 15, 2013.
IN ENTERTAINMENT
He is SO "FAMOUS"!
If you have never seen a Famous show, he'd be the first to tell you that you haven't seen entertainment. From a young age, Fame was always entertaining his friends and family with impressions, dancing, and comedic behavior. It wasn't until 7th grade that he developed a passion for writing music. In an attempt to be like his older stepbrother, he began writing "Gangsta" or ""Battle" raps to moderate success. A rap battle gone wrong was the reason Fame ended up running into L.A. William's studio. After months of convincing (and a couple of failed sessions) L.A. finally recorded Fame's first hit "Versitile"
After sometime, in early 2008, Famous finished his first full length mix CD entitled "The Perfect Mixtape." Fame was 17 years old performing at clubs and even flew out to London to perform for the annual Galaxy 102 concert. Fame rode the waves of his first CD and wild performance for the next year, until personal problems and lifestyle changes made Famous go into remission. He reappeared in 2010 with the little know mixtape 'Sex and Comedy'."
Currently, Fame has performed once in almost every major city. He is in the development stages of his third CD "Famous By Popular Demand" and has taken a grown approach to how he wants be seen in this business. Now 23, Fame is proud of everything he has done, from PENNS LANDING to VENICE BEACH. "I can't see myself doing anything except being in entertainment, if not music, then acting or dancing or stand up comedy. Hell, I even know a few magic tricks," Famous say on the green screen set of his reality show"He is constantly working on his craft, but it is far from his only plan as he spend just as much time working in the modeling world as a casting agent. Fame has cast for very popular movies and music videos with Jadakiss, Pleasure P, Cat Washington and even Golden Globe winner Charles S. Dutton. His models respect him as much as his peers do, as Fame is a consummate professional. No one knows what the future holds for Famous or his Fame Black Enterprise (His private team of rappers, models, singers, and promoters). One thing is certain, continuing on the road his is on, with his determination, he will find a way to entertain people for generations to come
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