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Amendment One Issue Creates 1st Admendment vs Benifits Challenge In NC

Amendment One Issue Creates 1st Admendment vs Benifits Challenge In NC. It's no secret I have a soft spot in my heart for North Carolina. Last week was not pretty in the Old North State.

I grew up in North Carolina. I have a lot of friends who still live there. But this is one occasion I'm glad I don't live there and didn't have to vote. Judging from the fiery stream of Facebook posts that appeared in my newsfeed, Amendment One nearly tore the state apart. For those of you who somehow managed to miss this,

Amendment One

amends North Carolina's state constitution to define marriage solely as a union between a man and woman. Twenty-nine other states have adopted similar legislation—including Kansas where I live now, and Hawaii has given its legislature the power to limit marriage to heterosexual couples.

My faith precludes me from altering the Biblical definition of marriage. A reformed view of the Bible doesn't support homosexuality any more than it supports lying, cheating, adultery, murder, lust, or stealing. I couldn't vote against NC Amendment One and maintain a clear conscience and reverence for God. Nor could I vote against it and seriously support the First Amendment right of religious liberty. But I have gay friends who are dear to me. They are devastated by the passage of Amendment One. They feel the state has left them without any legal protection. They feel hated by their neighbors. How could I vote to pass something that hurts them?

I wonder. Might there have been a third option? One that respected the majority of voters' convictions by protecting the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman while at the same time acknowledging the status and needs of the minority? One that clearly defined marriage as heterosexual and also recognized same-sex unions as sanctioned by the state not the church?

This isn't a new idea. I don't know if it's the answer. Some will say a compromise takes it too far or not far enough. Criticize me all you want for not understanding the issue. I don't understand it fully. I can't. I've never been rejected, belittled, or discriminated against because of my sexual orientation. On the other hand, I've come awfully close to being ridiculed because of my faith when it comes to this issue. My heart aches when people who've been friends for years snipe at each other and kick civility to the curb. I'm troubled when normally quiet folks are bashed for respectfully speaking their opinions or the viewpoint of their churches. I bristle when pundits who live nowhere near the South declare it backwards and steeped in prejudice. I hurt when my friends hurt regardless of whether they are straight or gay.

The people of North Carolina followed the rule of law to approve Amendment One as it was presented to them by their elected representatives. I believe most of them did so with heavy hearts. There are citizens on both sides of the argument who harbor hate, prejudice, and fear. That's obvious from the things said and written about this issue. But the majority who approved Amendment One didn't vote out of hate for their fellow North Carolinians. They voted to protect the definition of marriage and the First Amendment right of religious expression.

Yes, I'm glad I didn't have to vote. It's easy to make sweeping statements from a few states away. It's much different when the controversy is in your own backyard and you're suddenly at odds with your neighbors and friends. The pastor reminded me from the pulpit this past Sunday that the Gospel message is one of Truth and Grace. I'm not sure what that looks like when it comes to Amendment One, but I believe there must be room for both Truth and Grace in how we deal with this issue going forward.

In his post "A Few Like You": Will the Church Be the Church for Homosexual Christians?, Wesley Hill quotes novelist Marilynne Robinson's challenging question: "Will people shelter and nourish and humanize one another?" Given the chance, given the example, given Truth and Grace, I believe they can. I hope and pray they will. questions to spark comments:

What do you think about Amendment One? If you live in North Carolina, how has this issue impacted you? How will you be an example of Truth and Grace?

bio: Aimee Whetstine grew up in North Carolina. She and her family now live in Kansas where she writes for the

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Roney Hooks Inks Deal As Manager for NC Super Pop Star Miss Rachel

Roney Hooks is making things happen from Pop to Rock to Hip Hop to Be Bop.Roney Hooks has done it all. The multi-talented producer, writer and arranger and has scored hits with some of today's chart topping artist. Roney Hooks started honing his skills with the legendary production team known as the Bomb Squad. In the early 90 's the Bomb Squad, considered the pioneer production camp for Rap music, created hit albums for major artist such as IceCube, Public Enemy, Slick Rick and The Beastie Boys. After attending The Julliard School, for a brief time, Roney knew early on that his knack for predicting market trends would soon propel him to a level of success one can only imagine.

In 1988 Roney got his first taste of personal success, when he signed onto become a recording artist with CBS Records. He later went on to write and arrange 4 songs for MCA Recording artist Bell,Biv,De Voe 's ("Poison "LP). This album achieved multi-platinum status. Roney quickly became a hot commodity amongst his peers. In 1991, Roney went into heavy negotiations with Benny Medina and the legendary Quincy Jones for his services. He later went on to sign with Sony Music, and immediately made his mark by producing, writing, remixing and arranging songs for Kathy Sledge, Mariah Carey, Babyface, Shalimar and Alexander O'Neal. In 1993 he co-penned the song “Above The Rim” which later became a hit movie bearing the same name. Eager to break into television and film, he was offered the opportunity to work on the musical score for "The Plight of the Dakota Indians,” a documentary backed by none other than, President Clinton.

Roney Hooks has his feet firmly planted in the music industry.

He went on to develop what was soon to be an entertainment powerhouse. Thus came the emergence of Ronestone Entertainment, a multi-faceted entertainment and music production company specializing in interactive and internet music, musical scores for television, films, artist development, publishing and music production. With music production as its focal point, Roney went out and hand picked a team of talented veteran producers, writers and arrangers - thereby, enabling them to develop hit songs in both the Pop and R&B markets. As a company, Ronestone has gone onto diversify itself within the entertainment industry through sponsorships and affiliations. More recently, Roney moved to North Carolina to continue his dynamic work. In 2009 Roney Hooks started 26MGMT LLC which is now known as the Premiere Artist Management Company of the South.”RoneStone” to those who are close is managing a bevy of talented artist whose musical backgrounds are very diverse

The dynamic and humble Miss Rachel Bailey from Vyzion Entertainment was brought to his attention by veteran Promotions man Keith Henery. On May 4th 2012 the dream became reality right in Raleigh when Miss Rachel the 19year old Pop R&B princess signed an exclusive management agreement with 26 MGMT LLC Everyone be ready! The rest is history in the making.

Roney Hooks has now teamed up with Vyzion Entertainment and Pop Superstar Miss Rachel. To take her career to level not seen since the young Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Beyonce. Miss Rachel is someone that the world needs to keep and eye on and with Roney Hooks in the drivers seat it she is guaranteed success.

You can contact Roney Hooks for more information on Miss Rachel at www.missrmusic.com

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HopeLine Announces “Skate for Life” |Suicide-Prevention| Competition

HopeLine, Inc. Announces “Skate for Life” Competition to Promote href="http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" target="_blank"> Suicide-Prevention Among Youth Benefit skateboarding event held in memorial of two local teens

Raleigh, N.C. (March. 22, 2012) — HopeLine, Inc., a Triangle-based nonprofit providing free suicide prevention and crisis intervention help through its crisis line and Teen TalkLine, along with Rival Skateboarding, will host the second annual Skate for Life event on Saturday, May19 (rain date of May 20), from 11:00 a.m. until dusk at Marsh Creek Skate Park in Raleigh. The skateboarding competition will be held in honor of James “Dylan” McNeill (6/4/92-2/1/11) and Cody Nelson Arrington (7/12/92-9/28/11), two local teenagers, best friends and skateboarders who tragically ended their own lives.

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Suicide

is the third leading cause of death among teens and young adults, and it is especially a problem among the young skateboarding community,” said Courtney Worthen, executive director of HopeLine. “We hope this event will honor the lives of these two young men and raise awareness for the fact that there are always other options besides suicide and self harm.”

The first Skate for Life event was held in May 2011 as a grassroots memorial event organized by friends of the Dylan McNeill family. Dylan, a skateboarder, took his own life in February 2011. At the first Skate for Life event, Dylan’s best friend and fellow skater Cody Arrington placed second in the advanced competition. Tragically, Cody also took his own life in September 2011. This year’s event will bring together the community to celebrate life and educate teens and their families on the signs and symptoms of teen depression as well as give them resources they can turn to in times of trouble.

All proceeds from this year’s event will go to support HopeLine and the organization’s Teen TalkLine website. The funds will also launch a media campaign targeting young people to raise awareness of the community support for teens and young adults suffering from depression and to help save anyone having thoughts of suicide.

Skate for Life will feature deejays, a b-boy competition, graffiti artists, raffle prizes, food, vendors and more. Admission is free to the public. The cost of registration to skate is $10 and includes a raffle ticket and free t-shirt. Winner of the advanced competition receives $250 cash, with beginner and intermediate levels receiving skate gear. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. the day of the event.

Some of the sponsors include many local business and skate shops. Several corporate sponsors include Rock Top Hospitality, Vitamin Water, And Vyzion Radio will also be at the event.

Vyzion Radio

in an online radio station that through multimedia presentations utilizes audio, video, and content while obtaining a special niche in the entertainment industry. Their objective of delivering entertainment that excites and satisfies the desire of the masses of all genres, culture, and nationality fit perfectly with Hopeline.

For more information about HopeLine, Inc., visit www.hopeline-nc.org, connect with them on Facebook, follow @HopeLineNC on Twitter or contact the business office at 919-832-3326.

About HopeLine, Inc. HopeLine, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing free suicide prevention and crisis intervention help through its crisis line and Teen TalkLine. Founded in 1970, the organization has provided a caring, non-judgmental platform to thousands of individuals across North Carolina in an effort to improve the overall well-being of those in the community. HopeLine is a partner agency of the United Way of the Greater Triangle. For more information, visit www.hopeline-nc.org or contact the business office at 919-832-3326.

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Dream Builders Communication Forms Alliance with Vyzion Internet Radio

Vyzion Radio is pleased to announce their partnership with Dream Builders Communications! Dream Builders Communication (DBC) brings twelve years of customize services that will enhance Vyzion Internet Radio as a new and innovative broadcasting entity to Internet Radio. With broadcast that airs music and entertainment all day every day, DBC will be a key component in our marketing strategy that will include motivational and inspirational articles that’s sure to inspire our readers as we broaden our horizon. Founder and CEO, Mr. Kenston J. Griffin, has a mission statement for DBC, that says “If Better Is Possible, Good Is No Longer An Option” , this statement alone is a testament of why Dream Builders Communications and Vyzion Radio has partnered up to bring the best the industry has ever seen!

“The Foundation for Building Your Dreams”

Dream Builders Communication Inc. (DBC) is a global consulting/development, training, coaching, and speaking firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC, that teaches individuals and organizations how to rejuvenate one's spirit and amplify one's ability to succeed, both personally and professionally ensuring measurable results. In the words of the founder and CEO, Mr. Kenston J. Griffin, “If Better Is Possible, Good Is No Longer An Option”, which cultivates and emphasizes the team’s true mission.

DBC has worked with thousands of organizations of all types and sizes training and developing them on the art and science of leveraging the resources they have to reach and/or exceed their desired levels of success. DBC equips clients with the most up-to-date strategies and technologies propelling them towards their desired outcomes. DBC continues to be the firm of choice for many individuals, businesses and corporations around the world. DBC has a clientele that includes Bank of America, Delhaize American/Food Lion, Fifth Third Bank, AXA-Equitable, Compass Group, The Hartford, Chamber of Commerce, YMCA of the USA, Chips Ahoy, National Football League (NFL), National Basketball League (NBA), School systems, Colleges and Universities.

Dream Builders Communication Inc. customizes services in six major areas: Corporate, Educational, Faith-based, Mental Health, Federal/State/Judicial, and Personal Peak Performance Coaching. Please contact DBC today for additional information.

Dream Builders Communication

8801 J M Keynes Dr. Ste 440

Charlotte, NC 28262

(704) 595-1735 (Office)

(877) 595-1735 (Toll Free)

(704) 595-1736 (Fax)

Email: info@kenstonjgriffin.com

Website: www.dreambuilderscommunication.com

 

The collaboration and partnership of Vyzion Radio, www.vyzionradio.com, and Dream Builders Communication, www.dreambuilderscommunication.com, is a business relationship that will take the industry to another level! Let’s congratulate both companies on a bright future.

     

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Raleigh NC Holiday Charity Event

When you think of the word hometown heroes I think of a group of woman in Raleigh NC, that go by the name of Woman That Care (WTC) a non-profit group that focuses on charity and assisting those in need.  This Raleigh non-profit group was founded by Myra Bradley with a vision to help others with charity that were less fortunate.  After planning, observation and prayer, she decided to begin an organization to assist and help.  So she held a breakfast meeting on September 10, 2011 with 11 other woman; Colisha Wheeler, Renee Johnson, Alicia Brown, Maxcine Bland, Linda Graves, Nakeya Johnson, Trish Palmer, Shelly B and Nikki Bradley.  These woman hit the ground running with helping people with charity events such as lunch in the park held in downtown Raleigh NC on October 8, 2011 where they gave out bagged lunches to the homeless. But these ladies didn’t stop there, they went on to carefully plan the next Charity Event Keep Raleigh Warm Day.  This was a service event to help keep the homeless warm because many homeless people were forced to sleep outside because shelters in Raleigh NC where too full.  So WTC gave out gently use coats, scarves, gloves, hats, and food in Moore Square Park in Raleigh NC.  But it didn’t stop there one night DJ Ty aka Mr HipHopNc  from Vyzion Internet Radio www.vyzionradio.com, was on the computer on facebook checking messages, when he got a message from Shelly B  asking if people could donate to Woman That Care (WTC) for their Christmas in the Park charity event on December 24.  They needed stuff like gifts for kids, coats, socks, deodorant, washcloths, soap and everyday personal hygiene products.  The Women That Care (WTC) couldn't get much help from the local radio stations so they got the help from Mr. Hiphopnc and Vyzion Internet Radio and welcomed them with open arms to help out at their Charity event. While DJ Ty aka Mr Hiphopnc was working, he noticed hat no one ever stopped working until everything was handed out.  But there were still a lot of people who went without. That day they all had one Vyzion and that to help the homeless.  What DJ Ty aka Mr Hiphopnc realized by working with WTC is sometimes we lose focuse and complain about small stuff but remember there is always someone in a far more worse situation then you.  Just take a ride to Downtown Raleigh NC and see for yourself. It’s not just in Raleigh NC, this is worldwide.  Mr Hiphopnc is proud to have been part of a group of woman that truly cares about people.  Vyzion Internet Radio and DJ Ty look forward to the next events to try and help make this event for Woman That Care (WTC) a huge success.   That’s not it people, on January 7, 2012 Woman That Care will be holding there next event! WTC is asking small businesses, families, etc if they can donate socks, scarves, coa,t cash donations,  blankets etc.  To help keep the homeless warm, please dig deep to help out, because the tables can easily turn and you could be in the same situation.  Be a blessing, lets team up to help the Woman That Care to make the event successful one!  For more information contact Myra bradley at  woamnthatcare4u@gmail.com for drop off points.  The objective for Vyzion Internet Radio is to deliver online radio that fulfills entertainment for the masses. Vyzion Internet Radio also has a strong disire to help all Charty Events in need. Vyzion Internet Radio is comprised of an international team that is delivering the best of live radio and Internet Radio. We offer free IPhone and Droid Apps.   For more information on Vyzion Radio, please visit www.vyzionradio.com .  For advertising on Vyzion Radio, please go the Advertise With Us tab on the site Contact us at 1-800-957-9650. Need content for your website? Contact us “Without vision there is no direction.  With Vyzion there is direction.”  

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DJ Spin Off

DJ Spin Off Press Release

Wanted: The hottest DJ in the land!!!

RaleighLifestyle.tv will be hosting Spinoff, a nationwide search for the hottest DJ in the land beginning February 25th at Dolce Nightclub.

Spinoff begins with two live open auditions shows February 25th and March 31st, and concludes with our tournament style Grand Battle show at the Lincoln Theatre on April 9th. During the two audition shows, DJs will have 4 minutes to show their skills in front of a super-hyped crowd and a panel of judges, with the winners advancing to our head to head Grand Battle round for a chance to be crowned champion.

The winner earns bragging rights, a contract to DJ worldwide with Vyzion Internet radio, and a place in our national battle later this year. But it won?t be easy. This battle is filled with twists and ?turns? unlike any DJ contest you?ve seen before. If you think you have what it takes to be the head chef in this kitchen, be ready to bring the heat!

So stake your claim to the throne as the hottest DJ in the country! For consideration to be cast on Spinoff, please submit a 2-minute demo video of you in action to sbailey@vyzion-ent.com or drequa@raleighlifestyle.tv.