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Dear Alice,
Can you tell me the best way to treat jock itch? The infected area is somewhere below and on the sides of the scrotum and the middle portion of the penis. Is it recommended to use hydrogen peroxide to clean the infected area prior to using anti-fungal creams? Thanks.
Dear Reader,
Tineus cruris, a.k.a., jock itch, is one of several maladies producing irritation in the groin that's the source of prolonged, embarrassing, and not-very-humorous discomfort. Dermatophytes that cause jock itch are mold-like fungi whose idea of a dream home is a moist, confined area of skin. Jock itch primarily affects people, usually men, who provide such accommodations in the form of sweaty crotches. Particularly at risk are folks who frequent public showers and locker rooms, where thriving fungi have their heyday among damp towels, smelly jock straps, and wet floors. Dermatophytes are also responsible for the other common scourges of gym-goers and athletes, such as ringworm and athlete's foot, which sometimes appear concurrently with jock itch.
Keep in mind that itching and rashes in the groin area and especially on the genitals may be the result of something requiring medical attention, such as a yeast infection or sexually transmitted infection (STI). Consult a health care provider for a correct diagnosis because treatments will vary depending on what you have. Having said that, the symptoms of jock itch are:
- Raised rashes that tend to clear in the center. The elevated, well-demarcated, and ring-like nature of this rash helps differentiate jock itch from other skin problems. The rash may become dry and scaly at times or, less commonly, develop into oozing and crusting blisters.
- Itching of the groin, anal area, and/or the portion of the inner thigh immediately adjacent to the groin. Jock itch sometimes affects the scrotum, but seldom affects the penis.
If you have jock itch, it usually improves within two weeks from the start of treatment, which consists of:
- Wash and thoroughly dry the affected area, especially after workouts. Clean the area using mild soap and warm water. Hydrogen peroxide is not recommended because it can irritate and worsen the infection. Use drying powders if excessive perspiration is an issue.
- Avoid chafing by wearing loose fitting underwear.
- Apply over-the-counter anti-fungal creams or powders recommended for jock itch. Follow the regimen outlined in the accompanying instructions. Be careful not to over-treat the area, as this can lead to further irritation.
- Avoid anti-bacterial and/or deodorant soaps.
Even if the rash and itching subside, treatment needs to continue for the entire duration recommended in the medication directions. This will ensure that all of the fungus is killed off, thereby preventing a reoccurrence. However, if little or no improvement occurs, or if the infection is/becomes severe, see a health care provider.
Once jock itch improves, you can help prevent its unwelcomed return. Some prevention tips include:
- Wash your workout clothes after each use. Avoid storing damp clothes or towels in enclosed spaces, such as a locker or duffel bag.
- Change your underwear daily, but you may want to do so even more often if you take part in activities that make you sweat.
- If you're particularly susceptible to jock itch, use drying powders after bathing.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing, at least from the waist down.
- If you already have athlete's foot, put on your socks before your underwear so that the fungi from your feet can't hitch a free ride to your groin.
Hope this comforts you. Stay cool!Alice!


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I realized today itrs been a week sense I posted in my journal. Lots happening with moving, ferry service debate, Yarmouth SPCA Vanguard paper article comments, Japan's disaster,ect. Have not seen anymore of James (trylen) sense I told him off last Thursday which is good. I really don't want to.I'm hoping he was home for a visit and returning to misery ( Missouri) to be with his soul- mate... : Q
Getting ready to move has been a struggle. so much to pack, my daughter can't help much as her pregnancy has her limited in physical efforts. I collected my antique furniture from my old companion Austin on the weekend. he's had it for 2 years so was happy I finally got it ( a letter from a lawyer was necessary of course). Im hoping to be into the house by Monday. Calling to have the phone disconnected today so I won't have internet for a week probably.

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Since the rise of mobile devices, it has become even more likely that kids will opt to sit on the couch and play games on their wireless mobile devices than to go outside and play. This creates more sedentary behavior on the part of children and young people, adding to the already worsening childhood obesity issue.
How do you keep your kids fit and healthy amid all of the temptations to be lazy and obsessed with digital media?
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Keeping Kids Fit in a Technology Age
1. Encourage kids to spend half their time after school outside (such as, when they first get home), to unwind, followed by the other time doing homework and digital media. If they follow some sort of routine or "after school" schedule, they will be less likely to stay on the mobile technology for too long a period of time and vary their activities.
2. Limit time on computers and mobile technology. By setting limits to how long they are allowed to be involved with technological gadgets, they will be more likely to engage in more physical activities.
3. Get them involved in specific sports and after school extracurricular events. By having kids participate in specific sporting events that they enjoy, they will be less likely to fall into the trap of obsessive use of technology. Choose sports like Track, Football, or Band. These types of activities have a social reward factor too. They will enjoy participating in these types of events, since they will be able to interact with other kids and make friends, and they will be more fit as well due to the high level of physical activity.
4. Assign outside chores which require physical activity for pay. Even if you are not in the habit of assigning your kids chores, offering a money incentive for doing a good job on outside work will send the message that you want them to do outside work and keep in shape, as well as their other pursuits.
5. Instill values regarding physical fitness and good health habits. If you communicate to your kids that you value good health, being in shape, and well-being, kids will emulate this. Remember that they do more what you do than what you say, so be sure to practice good health habits, including eating right, exercise, and other things that promote good health yourself too.
In this day of instant gratification and instant media access, kids can get addicted to their mobile devices. This creates problems in a number of areas, not the least of which is a lack of physical activity. With childhood obesity on the rise, it is important that you encourage kids to be as active in the real world as they are online or with mobile gadgets, limit times on such technology, get them involved in sports or other extracurricular activities, and set an example by your own actions.
Parents play a large role in the habits that last a lifetime for young people today. Teach them the importance of good health habits and taking care of their body, as well as their mind. Teach them that technology is great, perhaps one of the greatest things man has ever invented and that it is a tool to make our lives better, but we need to be as healthy and fit as possible too.
- Fit Kids http://www.fitkids.org/
- Motivating Kids to Get Fit http://www.pbs.org/parents/food-and-fitness/sport-and-fitness/motivating-kids-to-get-fit/
- Teachers vs. Childhood Obesity http://www.donorschoose.org/blog/2011/02/15/teachers-vs-childhood-obesity/?gclid=CLiwlbW8k7wCFZRr7AodbFIAMQ


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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy in London
Fact: Someone in their 40s and upwards have a depleted hormonal profile compared to someone in the peak of their lives in their 20s and 30s.
We first notice this decline when we cannot party as we used to, when our libido drops, when our skin starts to sag, when our tolerance to stress starts to decrease and the list goes on. In women, towards their late 40s and 50s we have a name for this process which is menopause. For men andropause is starting to be recognised.
This is a natural ageing process that can be managed. For those who choose to manage this we get the benefit of improved health, heart health, sexual health, bone health, brain health, skin health, eye health, in fact, your overall health.
Bioidentical hormones are identical biochemically to those that the human body produces on a daily basis; the body cannot distinguish these bioidentical hormones from those it produces itself. This defers from conventional hormone replacement therapy which have a different molecular formula to that in the human body and hence is patentable.
+ What does a Consultation Package with our Doctor include?
- Pre-consultation questionnaires via email
- Consultation which lasts up to 1.5 hours
- Blood tests carried out in-house (charged separately, see below)
- Detailed summary and management plan after assessing the bloods and consultation via email
- A 20 min discussion with the Doctor via phone/in person once you've received your report
- Ongoing clinical support via email/phone
- This is a very bespoke and detailed management plan to get the best outcome possible
- Total time spent per patient by the Doctor is around 2.5 hours
Blood Tests
- These are at an additional cost depending on what is required and lab charges. Please budget between £405 - £420 for blood tests. The exact amount will differ according to whether you're a male or female, your age (older age groups require a few more tests), additional information (e.g if extra thyroid tests are required).
- What the test covers: basic general profile, detailed hormonal profile, bone metabolism where required, inflammatory mediators, basic cholesterol assessment and Vitamin D. The test is very detailed and covers most aspects but in some people, a few extra tests may be required to gain more information and aid diagnosis and management.
- We offer a complementary blood draw service at our clinic for our patients or will be able to help you source a location for the draw if you live outside London.
- Doctors request that all blood draws to be done here at the clinic as she has created a very specific protocol for what she tests, some of which are hard to obtain within the NHS.
- How often would tests need to be carried out: You'll be required to have a smaller blood screen in month 3 and month 9 and thereafter, yearly.
Follow ups
- This is generally done 3 - 4 months after the initial consultation to reassess management and adjust where necessary.
- This is done in-house along with a smaller blood screen
- Thereafter, we recommend a follow up on month 9 and yearly after that.
+ Costs
New Patient Consultation Package 2.5 hours (includes personalised management plan, follow up appt & support)
- Consultation Package with Dr Harpal £475 / blood circa £420
- Consultation Package with Dr Baldeep £375 / blood circa £420
Returning Patient Follow-up Consultation 60 minutes
- Consultation with Dr Harpal £250 + blood tests circa £220
- Consultation with Dr Baldeep £200 + blood tests circa £220
How to budget for the year
- Initial outlay will be consultation and blood tests, circa £900
- Prescription: this will depend on individual circumstances but works on a minimum of around £50/month for menopause, thyroid and andropause (testosterone) and increases slightly for other hormones. A more optimised regime will tend to cost more. This will be explained during consultation and patients are encouraged to take their time to decide what they would like to do.
- Supplementation: this will depend on your individual circumstances again and you can choose to source your own supplements or we can direct you to websites that we have vetted.
Booking fee applies to new clients, redeemable against treatment.
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Opening Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm … Monday-Saturday … by appointment only.
Sundays and Public holidays must be requested in advance of the required date, as our day spa is not otherwise open on these days … (10% surcharge applies).
So that we can provide you with a memorable experience at our day spa, advance bookings are advised.
We CANNOT guarantee availability with last minute enquiries.
Please be aware that we are unable to provide a couple's experience with the Ayurveda treatment options.
Ayurveda Treatments will be unavailable between 3-7 June, 2018; 22 November-17 December, 2018; and between 24th February-9th March, 2019 inclusive.
Based on Ayurveda principles, the 3 body types of Vata, Pitta and Kapha individually, or in combination, make up your body's constitution. The herbs and oils used in these treatments are chosen based on the information gained through consultation and observation. Ayurveda treatments are excellent for rejuvenation and to treat specific conditions.
Ayurveda Treatment Menu
In our longer Ayurveda treatments, 2 practitioners work in unison, using Ayurvedic herb infused and warmed oils. 10 minutes in a steam box follows a number of our treatments.
• Abhyanga …110 mins $255 …Head & Full body oil massage, steam & facial. Strengthens, nourishes & revitalizes body tissues; promotes detoxification; improves skin lustre.
• Nasyam …20-30 mins $60 …Medicated oil nasal treatment to clear congestion of the sinus and head area.
• Pinda Sweda …110 mins $275 … Head & Full body massage with oil, & herbal bolus bags, steam & face pack. Removes toxins, highly rejuvenating. For muscular pain, chronic back pain, joint stiffness and swelling, sciatica, sprains, cramps, arthritis, rheumatism.
• Shirodhara …60 mins $185… Warm oil treatment to the forehead, the most deeply relaxing treatment for the nervous system. Calms the mind and decreases stress levels, great for any head/neck/eye problems; anxiety, depression, hypertension, nervous disorders.
• Netra Tarpana…20-30 mins $80…Medicated ghee eye bath for improving eyesight, dry and tired eyes, inflammation or injury of eyes.
• Udwarthana …60 mins $160…Dry powder massage & steam for removing toxins and improving skin and muscle tone after childbirth or weight loss, treats cellulite, dry skin, wrinkles, problems of excess sweating.
• Abhyanga-Shirodhara Combo … 120 mins $295 … Combines an Indian head massage, with an Abhyanga massage, the steam box, and Shirodhara. Calms the mind and revitalizes the body … a perfect combination.


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Steam Greenlight Spotlight: Frozen Endzone
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Frozen Endzone is a simultaneous-turn-based sports game from UK-based indie studio Mode 7, the developers that brought us Frozen Synapse. By all accounts, Frozen Synapse was both a critical and commercial success, so you may be wondering why Frozen Endzone is on Greenlight rather than simply appearing on Steam when it is ready. This wasn't something Valve asked Mode 7 to do, but rather something the studio decided on its own. The team wants "direct feedback on what people actually think of the game," they wanted to "start building up a community on Steam and have a centralised place to release updates and info through development," seeing Frozen Endzone voted onto Steam by the community would mean a lot to them as a "vote of confidence," and maybe most surprising of all, they want to support what Valve is doing, saying that "Greenlight is awesome and if slightly more established devs use it then that will benefit everyone." When I started my Greenlight Spotlight column, I stated that I would focus on hidden gems, which Frozen Endzone can hardly be considered. Yet Mode 7 has a point – what if more established developers used Greenlight? Could you imagine if every studio, big and small, had to actually prove their products to consumers prior to release? Maybe the Sim City launch debacle would have been avoided. Maybe Dark Souls wouldn't have been such a shoddy port. But I digress...
If you have never played Frozen Synapse, it may be difficult to grasp the notion of simultaneous-turn-based gameplay. As the name implies, both sides take their turns at the same time, which makes the already tactical nature of turn-based gameplay even greater. In Frozen Synapse, you didn't simply map out your actions, but also what you thought your opponent would do, test how it would all play out, then make adjustments until you were happy. Once you committed your plan to action, there was no turning back. It was the ultimate guessing game. Frozen Endzone will play out in the same way, but instead of trying to kill your opponent with a team of military personnel, you're instead trying to score touchdowns in a futuristic version of American football. Now you may think my love of the sport is causing me to be a bit biased, but I actually typically hate sports video games – they're simply never as good as watching or playing the real thing, and typically devolve into simply exploiting some weakness in the game design than actually tactically mastering the gameplay. Frozen Endzone, on the other hand, looks to offer an entirely different and unique experience. Aside from it being more simplified than actual American football, the terrain and player placement will be randomly generated each time you play, with each drastically affecting how you plan your moves, as can be seen in the screenshot below.
Frozen Endzone is still early in development, with it not expecting to launch until 2014, but it already looks quite impressive. The art style certainly has a futuristic feel to it and its 3D nature is naturally more expressive than Frozen Synapse's top-down 2D look. The animation system plays a huge role in that. According to Lead Animator Martin Binfield in an interview to PC Gamer, "the play is evaluated and then the replay is constructed based on what happened." As such, all the animations will be pre-calculated, with the system using what he called "paired animations" to create a cohesive look. Also, since the players are robots, expect more exaggerated hits than any normal human could take.
Frozen Endzone is an ambitious project, but Mode 7 has already proven itself with Frozen Synapse. The game will feature both single player (Skirmish and Season) and multiplayer (various modes), and it's being developed for PC, Mac, and Linux. As with Frozen Synapse, Frozen Endzone will have asynchronous multiplayer, which means you don't have to wait around for your opponent to take his or her turn and you can have multiple games active at once. Even if you're not a football fan, if you like tactical games, Frozen Endzone is certainly a game to keep your eye on.
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Subtle but important details will reveal themselves as we review and analyze our notes and video clips.
Often we do not notice the cleverness of a child's work until we view a video clip several times, as in the case of Kieran, a 3-year-old boy who is gluing plastic caps and felt buttons onto a wooden board. Watch the first part of this video of Kieran's work by clicking here (17.0 MB).
When the first author first viewed this videotape, he found it rather uninteresting, a child engaged in a relatively routine gluing activity. Then, after reviewing the tape three times, he noticed that Kieran was improving the efficiency of the strategy that he was using to make a symmetrical pattern, removing unnecessary steps. For example, instead of dabbing glue in one spot and placing an item on the glue, Kieran began to place extra glue on his spatula so that he could dab two spots of glue on the board before he placed items on either spot, thus eliminating a trip to the glue dish.
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An activity that at first viewing appeared mundane turned out to be a profound example of self-regulated learning or what Piaget called the schematization of actions. The separate acts of "getting glue to dab" were schematized, that is, Kieran began to see the "form" of the sequence. He might have been thinking, "First I get glue to dab for one item from the junk bin, and then I return a second time to get more glue to dab for a matching item from the junk bin." Once Kieran begins to think at this level of abstraction—first, more, second—he is able to reason, "If I am always going to place a second dab of glue for a matching item from the junk bin, I might as well get enough glue for two dabs on the wooden board."
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Laughter can come from the children or the teachers; both are relevant to our understanding. In the video of Victoria, we observe her pretending to dish mashed potatoes onto her teacher's plate. With great skill, she pretends to scoop the potatoes with her spoon and then empties the potato-filled spoon in a space not occupied by baked potato or cucumber. When Victoria discovers a grape in the pan, she eats it with great relish. The teachers laugh. Why might the teachers laugh?
Teacher 1: Oo - Oh thank you.
Victoria: You have that.
Teacher 1: I have a baked potato and a cucumber and some mashed potatoes.
Victoria: No, I'm…
Teacher 2: Didn't you need a spoon for you to help with?
Victoria: This is my grape.
Teacher 1: It is your grape from lunch, huh.
Teachers 1 and 2: (Laugh)
Perhaps the teachers laugh because Victoria has conveniently slipped out of the pretense mode to eat a real grape. It is as though she is saying, "Pretending is ok, but you don't need to pretend when you have a real grape to eat." This navigation in and out of a pretend frame is an essential aspect of children's play. As their play develops, children mark pretense as such by using phrases such as "Let's pretend." Then they proceed to negotiate a script together; a script that they act out.
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similar to Pixy Stix. The outside is plastic, and you are meant to press your teeth down on it to pull the candy out.
They may look like giant pie charts, but they're actually just fields of crops planted for circle irrigation . A system of rotating sprinklers sits in the center of the field, watering everything evenly.
I knew this one! It's a dip pen fitted with a (mangled) calligraphy nib. The nibis toastbut can be easily removed and replaced with a new one.
Koh-I-Noor is an art and writing supply manufacturer established in the 1800s.
This particular one is by Here, a navigation company . The device is a GPS and LIDAR system for 3D mapping of streets.
It's a golf tee. I don't think I've ever seen one like this before. It's probably much easier to balance the ball atop of compared to the small heads of the tees I used growing up.
This weird device is actually a pocket ear trumpet. While it wouldn't have worked nearly as well as modern hearing augmentation, it's cool in a totally steampunk sort of way.
This is actually pretty cool. It's a subtle way for the hotel to indicate to Muslim visitors which way they should face during prayers.
Like the little metal things sometimes found behind toilets. They're master valve covers. When needed, you can use the hidden valve to shut down the water supply to the toilet.
I'd have burned the house down before thinking of creating a Reddit account just to ask about these egg things.
He did the right thing, though, because they're just bloated chia seeds.
While some people thought they might be dango, they're more likely to be warabimochi, which is similar to mochi, but more jelly-like in texture. Either way, I would like all of them, please and thanks.
It is the tooth plate of a freshwater fish, possibly a sunfish or bluegill.
It's a birthing chair. The mother would sit on it and the mirror would help the doctor or midwife see the progression of labor.
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Additionally, part of this new service includes automatic retesting of the sample through our genetic sequencing process, at no additional cost, for any sample that exhibits an undefined result, so we're virtually eliminating the possibility of 'No Match
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Accugenix announces AccuPRO-ID™, a new proteotypic microbial identification method for routine environmental monitoring and primary screening of bacterial organisms. This method of identification utilizes MALDI-TOF (matrix assisted laser desorption/ ionization – time of flight) technology, based on mass spectrometry, thus providing higher accuracy at a lower cost to customers currently using biochemical methods. Accugenix is the industry's first service laboratory to offer a cGMP identification service using this method.
AccuPRO-ID™ is an ideal choice for organizations that need routine bacterial identification, but with greater accuracy and confidence than dated phenotypic methods offer. Traditional card-based colorimetric technologies typically lack the library coverage and detection capabilities to keep pace with today's constantly changing taxonomy requirements. The validated AccuPRO-ID™ library is derived from Accugenix's experience with genetic testing methods and frequency of occurrence data from over 500,000 microorganisms identified during the past decade. A significant improvement of 30-40% in accuracy over existing phenotypic methods has been demonstrated.
"This new service offering allows us to meet our customer's needs for a routine screening tool at a cost considerably lower than their current in-house methods", according to Doug Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Accugenix. "Additionally, part of this new service includes automatic retesting of the sample through our genetic sequencing process, at no additional cost, for any sample that exhibits an undefined result, so we're virtually eliminating the possibility of 'No Match" results.
The AccuPRO-ID™ testing process utilizes ribosomal proteins for identification, which are always present in very high numbers in bacteria. Organisms ultimately reveal a unique protein fingerprint, or spectra, that is then compared to a validated, proprietary database for identification. With this new service, Accugenix expands its microbial identification services to provide the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, cosmetics, nutraceutical, and other manufacturers with a high value/low cost solution for their routine environmental monitoring and screening needs. The Company's sequenced-based genetic microbial identification services, considered the industry's "gold standard", remains the tool of choice for moderate and complex applications, such as high-risk manufacturing, sterility failures, and testing for sterile fill facilities.
About Accugenix:
For over 20 years, Accugenix has been the world's leading FDA-registered, cGMP service laboratory for microbial identification and characterization. The company has tested and identified more microorganisms than any other industrial company or service laboratory, which has allowed Accugenix to develop and refine a validated proprietary library and method of interpretation unrivaled in industry. More than 1000 facilities around the world rely on the company's expertise to meet their microbial identification needs.


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Up and coming areas for property investment in New Zealand
It's official, the median price in Auckland now exceeds $1 million. All major news outlets have been shouting this from the rooftops of late, trumpeting about how lofty and imposing figure. What's more important is that it's representative of a rapid yet sustained increase in Auckland's house prices – an occurrence that has made property difficult to afford, even for some seasoned property investors.
Luckily several areas around New Zealand still offer capital gains and solid rental yields at an affordable price. Let's have a closer look at these up and coming property investment hubs, to help you decide which might be right for your next investment.
Whangerei property saw an average value increase of over 21.6 per cent for the year ending August 2016.
This picturesque seaside town may be overlooked due to its relatively small size, and its somewhat remote northern location. However QV data shows that it's a red-hot investment location, thanks to it's uncommon offering of both high capital gains and solid rental yields.
Whangerei property saw an average value increase of over 21.6 per cent for the year ending August 2016, and yet the average price still sits at a reasonable $429,885. This increase is high by any measure, and outstrips Auckland's over the same period by over five per cent.
Rental yields remain reasonable despite skyrocketing prices, and in suburbs such as Morningside or Mauna it's completely possible to find rental them nearing 6 per cent.
Tauranga is one of New Zealand's most livable seaside cities, a fact that home buyers have obviously taken note of. Increasing demand has pushed prices up by a whopping 28.5 per cent for the year ending August 2016. There are few signs of these increases slowing, so investors should certainly consider the area as an option.
Rent increases haven't quite kept pace with capital gains here, yet the average yield in Tauranga central still exceeds 4 per cent – a number considered solid in most Auckland suburbs.
Hamilton may just be the hottest property investment market in the country.
Perhaps as a result of Auckland's ever-increasing property prices, Hamilton has had an incredible year in terms of average value increases, outstripping almost every area in the country. In fact most areas in the city have experienced average value gains near 30 per cent over the year ending August 2016, and the North Eastern sector saw 31.1 per cent increases.
Predictably average rent has not increased at the same rate as prices, yet several areas such as Fairfield or Dinsdale still boast average yields exceeding 4.5 per cent.
That's almost double that of Auckland's average value gains – a figure that reveals Hamilton may just be the hottest property investment market in the country. The entry point for investors can also be incredibly low in Hamilton, as property in the central city boasts a median price of roughly $500,000 – half that of Auckland's.
The property market in one of New Zealand's premier ski-towns and tourist hubs is heating up and attracting property investors . Small wonder, as this southern beauty has recorded massive value gains exceeding 27 per cent for the year ending August 2016.
This southern beauty has recorded massive value gains exceeding 27 per cent.
While yields are a a little low, averaging below 4 per cent, property in this region might prove more convenient for investors located towards the southern end of the country.
It's abundantly clear that Auckland is no longer the only market that investors should be looking at. In fact, if the following year is anything like this one the opposite is true. and there's immense opportunities available for investors all over the country.


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Tree of life gets a new look
It may be more fun to read about biologists discovering a new type of walking fish, or even a spider named after Johnny Cash, but bacteria is where biology is booming.
After discovering more than a thousand types of bacteria and Archaea over the past 15 year, scientists at UC Berkeley have taken a new stab at depicting the tree of life.
The gorgeous image that arises from the project may make you feel less special -- humans belong to the Eurkaryotes, occupying the small green tail descending from under the wings of colorful bacteria that make up the majority of species inhabiting our planet. In fact, most all the life we see around us, all the plants and animals, are out there on that small bit of the chart.
Most of the progress in identifying the hordes of new bacteria vying for a space in the diagram of all life forms can be credited to new techniques in analyzing DNA. Read more in Nature: A new view of the tree of life


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WASHINGTON -- An independent panel investigating the Hubble Space Telescope mirror flaw concluded yesterday that the manufacturer discounted and withheld critical test data that would have alerted NASA overseers to a problem during the fabrication of the huge mirror.
In the final report on its five-month study, the panel also scolded the space agency for accepting the "closed environment" at Perkin-Elmer Corp. of Danbury, Conn., that allowed the flaw to occur and to go undetected until after the $1.5 billion telescope's launch in April.
"Perkin-Elmer should not have allowed a situation that inhibited communication," said Lew Allen, chairman of the six-member Hubble Optical Systems Board of Investigation. "But NASA had the fundamental responsibility and should have been aware of what was happening."


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HorsePlay Logo Design
Quantum Leap Farm's Charity Golf Invitational was ready for a fresh look and catchy name. A new logo was created depicting a golfer in the negative space of the horse head. The new name "Horse Play" was fun and memorable, not to mention much easier to say. The final logo chosen incorporated type face from Quantum's other major fundraiser, Stirrup Hope, to create recognition among donors.
Quantum Leap Farm Rebranding & Logo Design
Quantum Leap Farm is a comprehensive equine-assisted therapy center serving children and adults with disabilities, children with cancer, wounded veterans, active military and their families. Quantum was in the dark ages for a long time in regards to their branding and graphic design. They created the pegasus to symbolize the carrier of warriors from Greek mythology. The concept was established, but the look was still a bit grungy and messy.
The new logo maintained the logo type and pegasus, but was simplified to make the name stand out. The tagline was adjusted to communicate very clearly what Quantum did for those who were not yet familiar. In addition to the logo, brand guidelines were created for consistent use of color, typography, patterns and photography.
Direct Mailer
Stable Mates are supporters of Quantum Leap Farm's herd of therapy horses. This was a brand new fundraiser for the Farm inviting donors to participate in a new way. A direct mail letter was sent with this 8.5 x 3.5 insert card and reply mail form.
Photography for Quantum Leap Farm website and communications pieces.
Dreams were meant to be fetched. Step-Up for Students helps children go after those dreams through fulfilling the promise of equal opportunity and empowering parents to pursue and engage in the best learning options for their children.
In collaboration with Charlie Diaz and Company Man Studios, my illustrations magically came to life creating a dream-like world on the classroom chalkboard.
T-shirt Design
Company Man Studios is a full-service advertising agency in Tampa, Florida. On any given day, you can find one of their team members in the editing suite, designing motion graphics, drawing storyboards, or peering through a camera lens. In order to create a cohesive look on commercial shoots, we put together a simple t-shirt design that would not only look clean but feel great. If I'm being honest, I have two in every color.
Free Brew Card
Buddy Brew Coffee is a Tampa-based craft coffee roaster offering the most delicious caffeine kick in town. Their motto is "Brew Good. Do Good." and they showed their good side by giving away a free brews to any patron possessing this card.
Buddy Brew's brand embodies the hand-crafted touch, so kraft paper was the obvious choice for this project. The added bonus to working with kraft paper is incorporating white ink into the printing process which adds a pop of color and added dimension. Buddy's head makes a statement in this beautiful piece.
Quantum Leap Farm has two chalkboards perfectly suited to welcome visitors each day. Boards are updated regularly to welcome guests, participants, Family Fun Day groups or to simply add a little fun to the barnyard.
1. Wood Stain and carving on custom wood panel box canvas, 16 x 20
2. Wood Stain and carving on custom wood panel box canvas, , 20 x 20
3. String art horse head and custom box frame, 12 x 12
4. Commissioned string art dog protrait, 12 x 12


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We are so excited to celebrate our 15th Birthday / Anniversary. We partnered with some top wrestling suppliers to put together some amazing prizes. adidas, Cliff Keen and Brute wrestling stepped up and donated some amazing prizes. We even sweetened the pot adding in more prizes from our budget to make this giveaway even larger.
From any page on our site - click on "Win! Wrestling Gear Birthday Giveaway image" for a free chance to win amazing gear!
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1) Grand prize - a complete adidas make over for your team - 20 new stock singlets with 1 location silk screen. 20 adidas wrestling shoes, and 20 adidas ear guards. Estimated value OVER $2,700.
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3) Second Prize -1 pair of adidas Combat Speed Wrestling shoes - 4 winners. Estimated value over $65 each pair of shoes. 1 pair of John Smith JS 25 Wrestling shoes from Brute wrestling. 2 winners. Estimated value over $125 each pair of shoes.
4) Prizes - Cliff Keen Signature Ear Guard - 6 winners - Estimated value over $40 each. adidas adiZero Ear Guard - 6 winners - Estimated value over $35 each.
Legal - Limited to residents of the United States of America (sorry can't ship to international winners). Void where prohibited. Limited to one entry per person per team (don't spam the contest entries). Rules subject to change without notice. We will close the entries to this contest at midnight September 30, 2013. A winner will be announced as soon as possible. The winners agree to submit team photos with all the gear to be used for promotional purposes, posted on our website, social media etc. All prizes are subject to availability from our suppliers. Limited to in stock merchandise only. We reserve the right to award substitute prizes of equal value at our discretion.


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Burst Your Bubble
About This Show
Burst Your Bubble is a podcast that looks at racism, sexism, homophobia, and all of the other -isms and -phobias within our society through pop culture. From music and movies to comic books and games, hatred, bigotry, and ignorance seep into our everyday lives. What is important is to dissect it and discuss it, and not just accept it as something we cannot process or change. New episodes will be released the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.Read more »


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Pinellas County Deploys Cost-Saving, Highly Resilient Unified Communications Platform with a Three-Year Return on Investment
Situated on the Gulf coast of Florida and encompassing the cities of St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Pinellas County is home to close to one million people. Like many local governments, Pinellas County had been facing pressure to maintain high levels of public services even as economic uncertainty has left the County with flat to declining financial resources. To help stretch its $1.7 billion budget, the County has been looking for ways to increase operational efficiency and workforce productivity and combat rising administrative costs.
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Planners approved a development of 11 duplexes on Ky. 22 in Crestwood Monday and granted the appropriate zone change for multi-family housing.
Locust Grove Elementary recently named "Writers of the Month." Students submitted writing throughout the past month and those named were selected by a committee. Each student was called down during an assembly to receive a certificate and a pencil.
Samantha Winters, 21, of La Grange will compete for the title of 2009 Miss Kentucky U.S.A. on Dec. 19 at the Lovett Auditorium at Murray State University.
Winters is the daughter of Mark and Jan Viehmann and Michael and Nancy Winters.
Oaklawn, a rehabilitation and long-term care facility in Louisville's east end, has appointed Jason Miller, M.D. as in-house Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist beginning Nov. 3.
Students in Colleen Davis' freshman geography classes at South Oldham High School are trying to bring visibility to "the invisible" by raising awareness of the hardships faced by children growing up in Uganda.
Shopping during the holiday season can present a unique danger. Taking a few prevention measurers can help keep your holiday season joyous.
The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. The Oldham County Police Department encourages citizens to be alert and cautions while shopping, especially during the holiday seasons.
Ross and Joyce Branscum of Eminence and the late Gary Stutzenberger announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Helen Stutzenberger to Kenneth Dwight Powell, son of Kenny and Patti Powell of La Grange.
The North Oldham High School Marching Band ended their 2008 season in the State Semi-Finals for the second time in their six-year history. The band, under the direction of Kyle Ray, Amy Fisher and Marc Richardson, finished 15th in the State of Kentucky in Class AAA competition at Meade County High School on Nov. 1. The band has been invited to perform at Disney World in May.
Good News Homes hosted a fundraiser Nov. 22 at the La Grange Community Center. The organization provides transitional housing for families and works with homeless individuals in Oldham, Trimble and other surrounding counties. At the event, visitors had dinner, could participate in a silent auction and kids could get their faces painted or jump in an inflatable.
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|Intermediate Phenotypes Identify Divergent Pathways to Alzheimer's Disease
Aubin, Cristin; Schneider, Julie A.; Bennett, David A.; Shulman, Joshua Marc; Chibnik, Lori; De Jager, Philip Lawrence
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|Shulman, Joshua M., Lori B. Chibnik, Cristin Aubin, Julie A. Schneider, David A. Bennett, and Philip L. De Jager. 2010. Intermediate phenotypes identify divergent pathways to Alzheimer's disease. PLoS ONE 5(6): e11244.
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|Background: Recent genetic studies have identified a growing number of loci with suggestive evidence of association with susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, little is known of the role of these candidate genes in influencing intermediate phenotypes associated with a diagnosis of AD, including cognitive decline or AD neuropathologic burden. Methods/Principal Findings: Thirty-two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) previously implicated in AD susceptibility were genotyped in 414 subjects with both annual clinical evaluation and completed brain autopsies from the Religious Orders Study and the Rush Memory and Aging Project. Regression analyses evaluated the relation of SNP genotypes to continuous measures of AD neuropathology and cognitive function proximate to death. A SNP in the zinc finger protein 224 gene (ZNF224, rs3746319) was associated with both global AD neuropathology (p = 0.009) and global cognition (p = 0.002); whereas, a SNP at the phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase locus (PCK1, rs8192708) was selectively associated with global cognition (p = 3.57×10−4). The association of ZNF224 with cognitive impairment was mediated by neurofibrillary tangles, whereas PCK1 largely influenced cognition independent of AD pathology, as well as Lewy bodies and infarcts. Conclusions/Significance: The findings support the association of several loci with AD, and suggest how intermediate phenotypes can enhance analysis of susceptibility loci in this complex genetic disorder.
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Posted: Mar 21 2015, 07:26 AM
Saturday mornings were the perfect time to visit Camden markets. And by perfect, of course that meant everyone and their mother decided to take the streets by storm. Mothers packed into hordes by the stalls and haggling wars exploded all across the street. Bailey slipped between a disgruntled husband and two very unhappy children, pulling her elbows in to avoid hitting a small child's face. Safety precautions for short people; it's a thing.
The air was still nippy even as the sun made an unexpected appearance behind smudged clouds. Her forest green petticoat jacket was just warm enough to keep out the early morning chill, with the added bonus of deep pockets. As nice as people could be, she knew how easily pick pockets hit their mark in crowded places. Bailey spent more time walking past stalls than peering into them. Picky was putting it mildly. Mostly, though, she wasn't much for crafts and fashion wasn't a big concern. The only reason she had a nice jacket was because her cousin forced her to accept it as a gift.
The first stall to catch her eye had an array of knickknacks; the kind of stock any passerby might find at a yard sale. Little figurines, bulky jewelry and a few worn western romance novels. Louis L'Amour must have been so filthy rich; she'd never read a single page of any L'Amour novel and yet she knew exactly who he was. That kind of fame didn't happen overnight. But the stall, while eccentric, didn't have anything worth the price tag. Unhurried, Bailey moved on. The next few stalls were hand-sewn purses and shoulder bags. Blah.
It was the stall two spaces up and to her right that really caught her eye. It shouldn't have; she wasn't the materialistic, shiny things kind of girl. She preferred a good set of sports bras over nice studded earrings. Truthfully, the only reason she had her ears pierced was a dare when she was twelve. Do-it-yourself projects aren't a good idea when needles are involved. She kept them out of pride; she won that bet, dammit.
But this little stall had so many different earrings it hurt her eyes to look at them. Some were so garish it might take a cart to wheel them around. She didn't really want or need earrings but...well, sometimes a girl just has to look at a nicely stocked stall. Besides, a few of them were hand-painted. She picked up a pair with flat, round stones with holes in the center. They were so thin she was sure touching them would leave cracks behind. Light and a vivid purple, she hefted them on her palm. With a quick look upward, she smiled. "So," Eyes wide, smile properly innocent, she engaged the warzone chieftan. "How much for these?"
Wandering the streets in a world underneath it all nothing seems to be nothing tastes as sweet as what I can't have
|evonny frost
Posted: Apr 1 2015, 12:05 AM
Put on the red light You don't have to wear that dress tonight Walk the streets for money You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right You don't have to put on the red light
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evonny frost
Evonny had the next few days off, she'd done well. She was learning to manage the girls quickly and they were finally starting to accept that her word was pretty much final. There were still those who didn't want her to have more power than them, but they could just suck an egg. She'd said the same too, though in much harsher terms. Lenora had sat her down for a talking to about diplomacy, though she'd complimented her colorful use of language. It had been obvious that Evonny was tired, so Lenora had given her some time off.
But Evonny was too preoccupied to sleep or get any rest. So she'd gone shopping instead. Dressed in a pair of skinny black jeans, a soft fuchsia sweetheart tank, a black leather jacket and black stilleto ankle boots. Her jewelry was simple and gold and her long chocolate hair was down in soft curls. She'd settled on brown contacts today, not really wanting to stand out too much.
She started out walking, not really headed anywhere, just moving through the crowds of people. Eventually she found herself outside the busy stalls at Camden Market. She slowed her pace, idly browsing the tables until she stopped at one that had an unusually eclectic selection of jewelry. She was eyes a pair of gold earrings when a petite, bright haired young girl snagged a pair of interesting looking earrings.
Evonny glanced at the girl, who was shorter than her 5'7, though she was closer to 5'9 in heels. She smirked, it was obvious the girl was still school age. There was something about the her, the way she held herself and the way she took on an air of innocence when talking to the stall owner. She reminded Evonny of herself in high school. The girl was brightly colored and though she played innocent well, the facial expression was perfect, her posture didn't match. Still, she was an intriguing little thing. She glanced at the seller, recognizing him as one of the girl's regular clients. She smiled at him, dipping her head in greeting.
"Those are nice...I'm sure he's willing to give you a good deal." she picked up the pair of gold geometric dangling earrings she'd been eyeing. "If he's reasonable, I just might buy these for myself. What do you think? Too much?" She really had no idea why she was engaging the girl. Perhaps it was that she reminded her of her as rebellious youth. Though, at that age, Evonny wouldn't have paid for them. She'd have just pocketed them. Then again, perhaps it was lack of sleep. She needed to go get something for that. She hadn't slept in a few nights and that wasn't normal. She was starting to feel the effects. Heck, she was interacting with a stranger of her own choosing. Make pretty lame small talk if she were to admit it to herself.
All the rhythms in my heart lift me up inside * We can't stay out of trouble, is it worth the blame * Is it true that the more you give, the more they take * All the rhythms in my heart lift me up and say
|bailey blodwen
Posted: Apr 3 2015, 04:54 PM
Bailey's head snapped up fast enough to creak. She hadn't heard anyone approach - unsurprising with the roar of the market - and didn't expect anyone but the man behind the stall to reply. After a second to reign in her surprise, Bay quirked an eyebrow. A good deal? In this market? Most of the sellers gouged anyone not willing to haggle and still walked off with the better deal when customers did haggle.
"I hope your gauge for customer service is reliable," She offered a half smile, still unsure how to react. Beautiful women like her didn't often start up a conversation at a stall - unless they were looking to sell something themselves - but being a teenager, and a girl, Bay doubted that was the case. Not that she didn't appreciate all the work this strange woman put in to look absolutely delectable. But she knew better than to say so in the middle of a family market. "I think they'd definitely make a statement." She leaned forward to peer at the golden plated earrings and her smile widened as she raised her eyes to the stranger. "They'll make your skin glow, especially with those eyes." Okay. She wasn't always the best at acting proper.
But proper for a lady boxer was much different compared to an extravagant lady such as this one. Bay turned toward the man selling the jewelry and fished a hand in her pocket - the one not holding the delicate earrings - to pull out ten quid. "Will this do, or shall the lady and I find another lovely stall to peruse?" If the strange woman could sweet-talk him, Bailey could brow-beat him. A good-cop bad-cop sort of deal. Now that could work brilliantly.
Wandering the streets in a world underneath it all nothing seems to be nothing tastes as sweet as what I can't have
|evonny frost
Posted: Apr 19 2015, 05:35 PM
Put on the red light You don't have to wear that dress tonight Walk the streets for money You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right You don't have to put on the red light
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evonny frost
She smiled warmly at the feisty little pip. "I've got a good sense for people." she reassured her. It was true, after spending years studying psychology and dance, not to mention being an escort, she had a knack for body language and reading people. It was what made her so good at her job. She could figure out what made someone tick within moments of meeting them and adjust herself to be who they wanted when she met them.
She lifted her lips in a seductive smile, an automatic response to flattery. She had a weakness for flattery, so the girl's comment was well placed. "That's all I needed to hear."[b] She said nodding to the vendor that she'd take the earrings. She watched as the girl then gave him an offer. She caught on to what she was doing. Her tone was firm, unrelenting, which had been in contrast to Evonny's softer purr. This girl was clever, very clever.
Evonny raised her eyes to the vendor, meeting them and giving a very slight nod. [b]"I'd say it would be quite a good deal. Especially since, taking such a deal would possibly result in me recommending this stall to some of my friends. I have a few companions who are looking for more lovely accessories. I'm here to see where the best deals are." it wasn't entirely true, but if it helped get the earrings for a decent price, she could lie quite smoothly.
She watched as the man sighed and agreed to the price. She turned to the girl, "You've got quite a knack for this. Come here often?" she asked, the idle conversation starter a bit lack luster but Evonny wasn't trying to woo the girl. Had she been a old enough to drink, that would possibly be different. As it was, the girl was underage and Evonny didn't go for the young ones.
Yet, this girl had potential as shopping companion. Though Evonny wondered why she was seeking companionship from someone so young. Perhaps it was the familiarity she felt with the girl. Perhaps it was because the idea of companionship without having to worry about seduction or ulterior motives was appealing at the moment. Evonny wanted something simple, uncomplicated at the moment. She didn't want to have to worry about clientele or putting on a face. Perhaps she was hoping this girl could offer her that opportunity.
All the rhythms in my heart lift me up inside * We can't stay out of trouble, is it worth the blame * Is it true that the more you give, the more they take * All the rhythms in my heart lift me up and say
|bailey blodwen
Posted: Apr 26 2015, 05:32 PM
Bailey saw the moment the vendor caved in--and didn't miss the look shared between vendor and stranger, either. But she didn't comment on that. Instead she flashed her smile. "You know what, for our patronage and my companion's kind offer to recommend your booth to her friends, I think this tenner covers both earring sets, don't you?" She tightened her smile just a fraction, eyes crinkled at the corners. Amusement wore her face into the semblance of a pixie; cute and deadly in the wrong moment. As she exchanged the cash, careful to let her gaze linger on the vendor. She doubted he'd disagree - whether it was because he wanted the positive feedback or because of some underlying relationship with the stranger in question - and took a moment to affix the garish but somehow pretty earrings to her lobes.
The swish of the chilly stones brushed against her jaw and she grinned. She got her ears pierced when Pops tried to convince her needles would hurt and she shouldn't get her tongue pierced. Deal was, if she could get both ears pierced and take care of them for a year, she could get her tongue done. That was when she was fourteen--at seventeen, she almost never wore earrings and, to Pops' chagrin, sported a lovely metal bauble in her mouth. There was no transcription of how Bay convinced her father she only wanted it to rebel against the 'no face piercings' rules at school, that she'd never do anything untoward with said ring, and what ever do you mean about inappropriate things, father? Putty in her hands.
Bailey flashed her bright smile at the stranger, lifting one shoulder in a shrug. "Occasionally. My friends and I come here after school sometimes." That wasn't a lie. She did, however, forget to mention Aubrey's sticky fingers and how rarely they actually spent money here. Not that Bailey often filched from the stalls, everyone had to earn their own money some way. It was rude to take from someone who didn't deserve it. However, there were a few particularly rude vendors who said rude things or looked at her like some sort of degenerate just because she wore ripped band t-shirts and men's jeans. Scruffy though she might be, she was honest. And just.
Rude people don't deserve to keep their wares, now do they?
"You seem to know your way around the market yourself," Bailey ventured with a smile. She turned to survey the jam-packed stalls like books in a too-small bookshelf, wherever and however they might fit. Territorial, some of those blokes. Bailey was suddenly in the mood for a shopping spree. Pops gave her a regular allowance for helping around the Gym(almost a pay check but without all those VAT deductions). She'd only brought twenty quid but knew of a few cash machines with free withdrawals. "Seeing as we're two young, confident young ladies I think we should take this market by storm, what say you?" Bailey offered her hand, nails bitten to the quick and knuckles calloused. "I'm Bailey, by the way. Bay's fine, too. Or That One Ginger. You know, whatever tickles your fancy."
Wandering the streets in a world underneath it all nothing seems to be nothing tastes as sweet as what I can't have
|evonny frost
Posted: Apr 28 2015, 10:10 PM
Put on the red light You don't have to wear that dress tonight Walk the streets for money You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right You don't have to put on the red light
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evonny frost
Evonny couldn't help it as a laugh bubbled up from her throat and escaped her mouth. The young girl was gutsy! Evonny found herself smiling at the girl with genuine amusement hinted by respect. It was a rare combination. More often than not, Evonny's smiles were carefully crafted for whoever she was looking at the garner the response she wanted. Yet, this girl, this color little sprite caught her enough by surprise that the smile was genuine. She glanced at the vendor, who frowned, none too pleased with the new deal. She couldn't fight the smile that made her eyes light up. She was utterly amused, "I think you're absolutely right." she watched as the vendor looked between them then took the cash.
Evonny knew by the look on the man's face that she'd hear about this from Lenora. But it was entirely worth it. Evonny hadn't felt this tickled in quite some time. So she'd take the scolding. She had the earrings wrapped up and placed them in her purse as the young girl put her own in her ears. "They suit you." They really did. It wasn't something Evonny felt she could get away with, without looking garish…but the girl wore them with such confidence that they looked positively fashionable.
She nodded as the girl responded, speaking of school and her friends. Evonny had already known she was young, she had a good sense of age. So she could easily guess within a year or two how old the girl was. She nodded in agreement. "Yes, I often frequent the market on my days off." it was true. She was fond of finding those buried treasures and one of a kind beauties for her home and closet. Not to mention, it was good to be seen in this area, as she was one of Lenora's girls. And those who were aware of her alternative lifestyle, knew to treat the girls well and that in return they would be treated well. Those who didn't know of Evonny as anything but a Massage Therapist, still respected her. It was something Evonny had worked hard to cultivate, it was part of the reason she was so successful in her life.
She grabbed the girl's hand and gave it a firm shake. "I like the name Bailey, it suits you." she smiled. Bailey sounded like someone with a fighter's spirit. This ginger pixie had just that. Evonny could tell from the way she stood, to the way she dressed and even the firmness in her handshake. "I'm Evonny, though Evie is fine. I don't have any fun nicknames to choose from though." she smirked. She found it fascinating that Bailey had referred to her as one of the young ladies. She was just over thirty, and though she knew well enough that she didn't look much older than twenty-five, it was still flattering. Evonny was a sucker for flattery. "When put that way, how could I say no?" she smiled.
True it was rather bizarre to Evonny that she was actually looking forward to spending an hour or so with a teenager. Evonny usually kept to an older crowd. She rarely dealt with anyone younger than eighteen, and those were usually only the girls at the parlour. Still, something about this Bailey made the idea of spending more time in her company intriguing. So she agreed. "So, you're the leader of this escapade. Where to?" she asked with a smile. "And perhaps at some point I can treat you to lunch or dessert. You did just buy my earrings after all. I'd be happy to treat." She smiled as she indicated that she would follow Bailey.
All the rhythms in my heart lift me up inside * We can't stay out of trouble, is it worth the blame * Is it true that the more you give, the more they take
|bailey blodwen
Posted: May 4 2015, 11:15 PM
Bailey smiled warmly at the woman. Trends and fashion weren't her thing. She mostly hated jewelry - she couldn't be bothered taking them off and putting them on all the time, and she'd lost half of nearly every set of earrings she had during the year of the piercing bet--the last six months she wore mismatched earrings and it ended up starting a trend in school. So to hear a woman as well dressed and beautiful as this one telling Bailey they suited her caused the lightest of blushes to grow high on her cheeks. Girly really wasn't her thing, for all that she was Lady Casanova. "Thanks," she added a half second later than necessary as she worked up the reminder of reciprocating appreciation.
It wasn't surprising Bailey hadn't met the woman in the market before, as she rarely spared extra time to go shopping of all things. Truth be told she didn't like shopping except for the occasional penchant for something new. She squeezed Evonny--Evie's hand firmly, head tilted just to the left as she relished the name. With an intentional once-over, she quirked a brow. "You seem more an Espeon to me. Eevee was always such a plain jane, but with quite a bit of potential. Espe had such grace and beauty, really." She shook her head at her very bad joke - that Aubrey would have keeled over hearing, she was sure - and then released Evie's fingers. "Nice to meet you, Evie. Don't mind my teenage nonsense."
Bailey winked at Evie, tossing her hair. "Of course. Few ladies can resist my charm." She laughed, enjoying the fact that it was made only half in jest. Not that she was hitting on Evonny, she was smarter than that. But it amused her to joke about. "I say we let the path do the choosing. There's so much to explore, why worry about any one shop or stall?" She perked up at the idea of a nice free dessert or lunch--Bailey was one of those reasonably chipper people who always accepted free things, even if she didn't have a use for it. She either pawned off the things she didn't need to her pals or she left it in the Gym for anyone to snatch up. "That sounds like a plan to me. Though I think that vendor only agreed because he couldn't take his eyes off of you long enough to figure out how nicely we screwed him out of a profit."
Wandering the streets in a world underneath it all nothing seems to be nothing tastes as sweet as what I can't have
|evonny frost
Posted: May 8 2015, 02:05 PM
Put on the red light You don't have to wear that dress tonight Walk the streets for money You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right You don't have to put on the red light
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evonny frost
Evonny was surprised when her compliment caused the bold young woman to blush slightly. Evonny was good a reading people, and from the body language, this girl didn't blush often. In fact, Evonny would bet money that she was more used to causing others to blush than blushing herself. Still, it was rather adorable.
Bailey's body language went back to the confident stance that seemed natural to her. It suited the bright hair and vivacious eyes that watched Evonny. She could feel her gaze, almost like a physical presence. This girl was had considerable potential to be someone powerful, though in what aspect, she was curious. If her handshake was anything to judge by, which Evonny always felt spoke volumes about people, Bailey was confident and strong. So much power and potential in such a little package, fascinating.
Evonny was caught by her response to her name, snorting a laugh before she could catch herself. Evonny never snorted, except when someone she was close to made her laugh and she was feeling relaxed. It was a laugh that only her dearest friends heard, and yet this little pip caught her by surprise enough to hear her snort. "Did…" she couldn't fight the grin. "Did you just compare me to a Pokémon? she bit her bottom lip to stifle another laugh. That had never happened to her before. In fact, the only reason she knew what the girl was talking about was because one of her regulars was an avid game player. He was one of the only younger men, at the age of twenty-one, she took and often they spent hours playing various card games ranging from popular to obsolete. He had come to her a shy virgin and it had taken a lot to get him to open up. In fact, for weeks he had come just to spend a few hours playing cards with her before sex even became an option. That was a year ago, now they played various games for a few hours and the winner got to choose where they had sex. It was only because of him that she recognized the reference. In fact, she'd just seen him two nights before and they'd played with his latest acquisitions.
She couldn't fight the grin. She was actually rather fond of him and always found time for him. Though she wasn't romantically interested in the young man, he'd become something of a friend…if you could call their relationship that. Still, Bailey's reference made her think of him and she couldn't fight the chuckle. "I like Espeon, as far as Eevee's evolutions go. Though if I had to pick one, Ninetales is my go to. Then again, I've always had a soft spot for anything fox-like." she shrugged.
This was one of Evonny's gifts. She learned quickly and adjusted easily to the company she kept. If geek culture was on the menu, Evonny knew enough to get by, though sometimes she knew more. She was by no means a master, but she could easily take on qualities that made whoever she was with comfortable. She was a chameleon, she became what her companion needed and wanted.
Evonny waved off Bailey's apologies. "No worries, I have a…friend who is a bit obsessed and it's rubbed off on me a bit." she smiled. "Plus, anytime someone is willing to compare me to something they consider graceful and beautiful, I won't stop them." she winked at Bailey. "Not to mention teenage nonsense isn't a bad thing. It's refreshing." she admitted.
Evonny smirked at Bailey's statement of irresistible charm, though it was the lady aspect that helped add another piece to the puzzle that was Bailey. Evonny had assumed, but knew now and it made things easier. "Of that, I have no doubt." she said, referring to her charm, though she was quite serious. If Bailey was older, Evonny might have even found herself claimed by that charm. As it was, her age kept Evonny playing nice.
She thought over Bailey's suggestion, "Actually, that sounds like a good idea. I usually have a regular path I take…but your way sounds more fun. I will follow your lead and see where it takes us." She smiled, strangely intrigued by the free-spirit next to her. She began moving, listening as Bailey spoke. "I don't think it was so much that…" The truth was closer that he knew better than to cause Evonny displeasure. She had Lenora's ear and a simple bad word could cause repercussions. On the other side, by letting them get away with a steal, he was going to get a good word and that could come with considerable benefits. Lenora was quite influential and being on her good side was always a good thing. "Perhaps we just make a good team, an interesting take on good cop/bad cop. You're all cute but tough as hell, and I'm…well…eye-candy." she laughed. She didn't want to say seductive and manipulative, even though those were two very good words to describe her.
All the rhythms in my heart lift me up inside * We can't stay out of trouble, is it worth the blame * Is it true that the more you give, the more they take
|bailey blodwen
Posted: Jun 2 2015, 04:35 PM
Evie's grin lit up her face and Bailey's answering smile flashed across her own. "I couldn't resist." She hadn't expected the woman to recognize the game, much less have a personal favorite. Her head dipped slightly to the right as she looked the woman over again. "To be fair, eevee had so much potential, she could go anywhere her little heart took her." Truth be told, ninetails was one of her favorites as well--both because they came from the Japanese Kitsune legends as well as their affiliation with fire. Her own shock of ginger hair had looked like a raging campfire all her life, bone straight and eye-catching. She couldn't help her love of matching elements. "A friend, huh?"
Body language was Bay's bread and butter. She heard the hesitation and didn't fight to hide her flashing eyes. Friend, indeed. But instead of prying, she bobbed her head. "Everyone within six years of my age has heard of - or is obsessed with - pokemon. It's about as unavoidable as knowing who Elvis is, even if I don't like his music." Which was a bit of a half truth. Pops bought her a gameboy - the original kind with the jagged pixels and a battery requirement - for her eighth christmas. While she didn't always play games, she'd loved it both because Pops bought it for her and because it was a game all about fighting and becoming the master. It spoke to her child-like wonder of boxing, before she was really allowed to play with the other boys.
She'd scoped out Camden market over the years but still she plundered upon some new little stall shoved between a t-shirt overstock and 'handmade' trinkets. When she hedged right toward the large, hollowed out building that had been stripped and stuffed with every size stall and corkboard wall imaginable. There were a few shops with leather satchels she wanted to check out and - if she had the pounds - maybe even a new art piece to hang in the apartment. "Let's start there." She jerked her chin in the direction of the building, the labyrinth of cloth and clutter and stifling pickpockets. Maybe then they could meander through the food huts; she liked the Vietnamese place with what looked like kebabs but with meats she didn't wholly recognize.
"I'm disconcerting." Bailey admitted with a grin. She looked so demure with her slight frame and miniscule height; it was an unexpected advantage in life, if he utilized it properly. She couldn't count how many fights she'd been in where the other party - oft times men - would laugh and jeer when she stepped into the ring, only to make acquaintance with her fist. "And you're quite a bit more than eye-candy, if I were to guess." She kept proper distance between them, maybe two feet. If they'd met in a bar rather than a market, she might have taken a chance. But she wasn't stupid, and she did try to keep to her own age. Sometimes. "Eye candy emphasizes the picture as a whole. You're more like the main attraction."
Wandering the streets in a world underneath it all nothing seems to be nothing tastes as sweet as what I can't have
|evonny frost
Posted: Jun 26 2015, 11:39 PM
Put on the red light You don't have to wear that dress tonight Walk the streets for money You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right You don't have to put on the red light
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evonny frost
Bailey had a great smile, which was something Evonny noticed. When it was genuine, it was one of those smiles that could light up a room. She listened to her reason regarding eevee. She envied the creature the freedom Bailey assigned it. Yes it was fictional but that was not the point. Evonny knew she had potential, Lenora spoke of it often, and it was true she could have gone wherever her heart desired…but having signed the new contract she was pretty stationary. It was a blessing and a curse. "I suppose that is where eevee and I differ then." she said with a small half smile. She gave a shrug, mostly pushing aside the thought. She got to travel if her client wished to, but it wasn't as often as she wished.
Still, life was not a bad one, so Evonny shouldn't complain. She smirked at Bailey's disbelief in her friend label. She gave her a coy smile but nodded, "Yes, a friend." She nodded her head at the comment of age and obsession, it was a pretty spot on comment. She was willing to bet her friend was only a few years older than Bailey, so the parameters set did in fact work. She listened as Bailey stated her opinion on everything that came up. Evonny liked it. They weren't forceful or brash opinions, just opinions in their simplest state. A comment regarding her own belief or feelings on a subject, whether it was music or something else.
Evonny glanced in the direction that Bailey nodded and didn't argue. It was just as good a place to start as any. So she simply fell into step beside the firecracker. She glanced at Bailey as she stated she was disconcerting. "No…I don't quite like that word for you. I'd say a variation of unique…like a firecracker. A lot of power and energy in a small package that you can't quite be sure when it was go off, but that's what makes it fun and invigorating. I'd have to say, a firecracker, if it could be used as a verb that would be the one I chose." She shrugged.
While Bailey kept an appropriate personal space between them, one that Evonny appreciated, her words danced along the line of friendly and flirtatious. "The main attraction?" she laughed, shaking her head. "If I didn't know better I'd say you were plying me with flattery. Are you the silver tongued type?" She didn't mind the flirtation, most of her life was spent in one flirtatious conversation or another. There were few exceptions. As for Bailey, the flirtatious conversation was fine as long as it remained innocent and playful. The moment it got too far, Evonny would turn it down. But then, she had a feeling it wouldn't come to that. Bailey seemed to recognized that Evonny was off-limits or really vice-versa. She was willing to bet she was a very intuitive young woman.
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Manataka American Indian Council
Jennifer Agi Da Tla Unega (Whitefeather) Attaway is a proud 28 year-old Cherokee Indian who currently resides in Warrior, Alabama.
Her heritage is a natural part of her life that she utilizes to teach others about the Sacred Road. Jennifer believes the Great Spirit has a path designated for each person to walk; or dance, as the case is with her. The Fancy Shawl dance is an integral part of Jennifer's ministry.
At Native American powwows, festivals, and gatherings, Jennifer can be seen sharing her dedication to the belief that when dancing in the Circle, "each step is a prayer".
Coupled with her dancing, Jennifer also shares her love of her culture and the Creator through speaking engagements. During these talks, she educates the audience about the beliefs and customs of Native American Indians.
Jennifer was the featured dancer at the Manataka Summer Gathering 2003 in Gulpha Gorge National Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas
See pictures of her dancing HERE.
The Fancy Shawl Dance is the most modern and newest style of Native American dances. It originated in the early 1950's & 60's with the Northern tribes along the U.S.-Canadian border. Back then, it was called Graceful Shawl Dance because the steps weren't nearly as lively as they are today. The dance's current name comes from the still graceful, but much fancier footwork. The Fancy Shawl Dance now is a very strenuous one that requires much athletic skill.
Representing butterfly wings, the women move fast; twirling, kicking, and performing intricate steps that are individually choreographed. This allows the female dancers the opportunity for self-expression. The dance requirements, however, are that the steps be always in time with the drum and that the lady ends with both feet on the ground at the last beat. Not only do the STEPS signify the butterfly in flight, but also, the dancer's regalia emphasizes this magnificent beauty.
The color scheme ties together the dress, shawl, moccasins, and accessories. And more importantly, the colors have tribal or personal significance to the dancer. The fringed shawl is worn around the shoulders and is unfurled during the dance, becoming an integral part of the lady's self-expression.
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