Ban The Brazilian?
Posted by Michelle Moquin on March 23rd, 2009
The other day I was listening to NPR, and what I heard made me laugh with thoughts of, ‘This is ridiculous!’, But then when I started to think about it, I realized that there really was more to the story, and I didn’t find it so funny.
It seems that in New Jersey, they are trying to ban the Brazilian bikini wax. Technically, genital waxing has never been allowed in New Jersey — only the face, neck, abdomen, legs and arms are permitted. But because bare-it-all “Brazilians” weren’t specifically banned, state regulators didn’t enforce the law. That was not until now. Two women were recently hospitalized for infections following the procedure, so the state Cosmetology and Hairstyling Board proposed banning this particular bikini wax.
And, just to clue you in, in case you are not in the know, let me give you the definition of a Brazilian and a few other popular waxings.
FYI: The terms ‘Playboy’ and ‘Brazilian’ are often used interchangeably. And because of the description, bare-it-all Brazilian above, my guess is in regards to this story, all the hair is removed from the labia. The bottom line is that you can get your bikini line done any way you want.
So….back to the Brazilian ban….
The salon owners in New Jersey and clients at the 800 West Spa and Salon in Cherry Hill were surprised and annoyed by the proposed ban. I don’t blame them. One reason is because bikini season is just around the corner, and this particular salon performs about 1,800 treatments — most of which were Brazilian-style, bringing in about $90,000 for the year. That would be quite a chunk lost, if the Brazilian was banned. And the other reason…an equally important, if not more important reason if you ask me:
“It’s a woman’s body. If she wants to get it completely waxed then that’s up to her, it’s her choice to do that, so I don’t know why it would be illegal,” said Carol Betting of Cherry Hill.
I hear ya. To me, this is just another way of the government trying to get into women’s pants and control us. Now the government is going to try and tell us (again!) what we can and can not do to our bodies. This is something personal, and we should be able to make our own decisions about our bodies. (Oh, doesn’t this sound familiar?)
Linda Orsuto, the owner of the salon, says this is a service that doesn’t need government intervention.
I’m with Linda. Don’t you think the state has a lot more serious issues to deal with than bikini waxing? What next? We can’t get piercings? We can’t get a mani/pedi?!
What about tattoos? When you think about it, I am sure there were quite a bit of infections when tattoos were first being administered. I’m mean we’re talking needles jabbing into ones skin over and over again inserting ink….Do you think that because it was mostly males that had tattoos that this subject of safety never came up? Maybe it did at one point but was it ever threatened to be banned? I don’t think so, but correct me if I’m wrong.
My point being that bikini waxing is mostly a female thing. I’m not talking about you manscaped metrosexuals reading :) But really….If it was mostly a man thing would we be running into this issue? Would we ever ban waxing the hairy backs of males? My thought is ‘No’. The treatment itself may need to be cleaned up a bit (pun intended) , but banned? I think that’s going way too far.
Well, thankfully this story ends on the clean-shaven side of the salons and their clients….at least for now.
The state on Friday decided to reverse course on the proposal after angry salon owners complained about losing business ahead of swimsuit season.
Ah….good decision.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 7:29 am
hi Mischa, first our uteruses now our pussy hairstyles?! Oh man…
Cathy, people who are into sex stay into it regardless of age. And I am Zen Lill i am not a Zen monk ; ) nuff said.
M, Lisa says hello!
Catch up with later, Luv, Zen Lill
March 23rd, 2009 at 9:00 am
PINK EYE PRIMER
Pink eye… the name perfectly describes it. You wake up with crusty eyelids, maybe an uncomfortable itch in your eye, tearing and possibly some light sensitivity. When you look in the mirror, you see that the white of your eye is now bright pink. You assume it’s “pink eye” and you are probably right. However, you are likely wrong if you assume that the cause is bacterial and antibiotic eye drops are in order. There are many non-bacterial causes for pink eye, including viruses, says David Shu-Chih Chu, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology at New Jersey Medical School, at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. Hence the name “viral conjunctivitis” since conjunctivitis is an umbrella term for any condition that causes inflammation of the eye-lid lining membrane. In non-bacterial conjunctivitis, the discharge is typically watery or ropy, while with bacterial pink eye it tends to be thicker, of a yellow or greenish hue, and crusty.
TREATMENT FOR PINK EYE
I called Dr. Chu to discuss the best ways to treat pink eye. Since viruses have to run their course, treatment for viral conjunctivitis — most commonly caused by adenovirus, similar to the virus that causes the common cold — is primarily focused on relieving symptoms, he says. Dr. Chu advises lubricating the eye with artificial tear drops as often as needed for relief of the discomfort. He also recommends putting cold compresses on the eye to reduce swelling and inflammation, cautioning that it is important to use a fresh face cloth or towel for each compress. Some people find that antihistamine eye drops can relieve the uncomfortable itchiness but most versions, including olopatadine ophthalmic drops (Patanol) and epinastine (Elestat), require a prescription. There is one kind, ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic (Zaditor), that is available over the counter.
Viral pink eye generally takes from one to three weeks to completely clear up, but Dr. Chu recommends visiting the doctor if symptoms don’t start to abate after the first few days. That’s because, in rare cases, there could be other causes, such as herpes simplex (the cause of cold sores) or varicella (the cause of chicken pox) or uveitis, an inflammation of the uvea (the middle of the eye) that left untreated can lead to blindness. For wearers of contact lens, another possible cause is a corneal infection from bacteria or fungi, such as the recent ones associated with cleansing solutions. These infections are vision-threatening, so if contact lens users develop a “pink eye” it is important to seek help from an eye doctor immediately.
Also, says Dr. Chu, pink eye can occasionally become severe and even affect the corneas. If your symptoms grow worse or you notice vision changes, such as blurring, get medical care immediately. Though steroid drops treat severe cases, there are potentially risky side effects including glaucoma or cataracts, so doctors prescribe them judiciously.
Because pink eye can remain contagious for more than a week, it is crucial to practice careful hygiene. No sharing of towels, pillows or blankets, says Dr. Chu. Frequent hand washing is a must, as is keeping your hands away from your eyes. Also avoid antibiotics unless the doctor confirms a bacterial basis — by taking a culture.
Allergic conjunctivitis, which is usually seasonal, will cause both eyes to be watery and itchy. This condition is not contagious. An evaluation by an allergist in addition to an ophthalmologist may be beneficial.
Source(s): ??David Shu-Chih Chu, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology at New Jersey Medical School, at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark. He also is in practice at Cornea and Laser Eye Institute in Teaneck, New Jersey.
March 23rd, 2009 at 9:02 am
6th Annual Chamorro Language Competition Draws Students From Guam & CNMI
6th Annual Chamorro Language Competition Draws Students From Guam & CNMI
Written by Josh Tyquiengco, Pacific News Center – Guam, Saipan, CNMI, Asia-Pacific
Tuesday, 10 March 2009 15:06
Guam- The 6th Annual Chamorro Language Competition was part of the activities for the University of Guam’s Charter Day event. While PNC was on the college campus, we caught up with two different schools of dolphins who were showcasing their talents and winning some awards.
It was a full day affair for students from Guam and the CNMI, especially the Southern High School and the Marianas High School dolphins. These students were at the UOG fieldhouse competing to present the Chamorro language through different forms of entertainment.
Southern high student Jaymee Cruz says her group won the “Kantan yan Baila” segment. While it took 5 months to practice their routine, she believes their dancing performance promotes, perpetuates and preserves the Chamorro culture.
Southern High advisor Jerry Nauta also says they won the song and dance portion last year.
Song and dance were just elements of the competition though. Students also came up with original plays that were spoken or partially sung in Chamorro.
Marianas High School advisor Patty Aguon Cruz says her group has been working hard on their performances since December of last year. While they come to Guam annually to compete, she feels the event is not really a competition. Cruz adds that the students are all winners because the event gives them a chance to fully immerse themselves in Chamorro language and culture.
Marianas High student Josephine Ada also agrees. She says the more important side to competing is speaking and teaching Chamorro to the younger generations. By doing this, she believes it ensures that the language can be passed on.
For the video version of this story, visit http://www.youtube.com/pacificnewscenter .
Hafi adai
Anna