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The Root of the Matter Is permanent hair removal right for you?

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Moving on Up Get your kindergartner ready for the big day with tips from the experts.

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a coastal magazine for women Vol. 2, Issue #3 - August - October 2011 Published by

NCCOAST Communications 201 N. 17th St. Morehead City, NC 28557 252.247.7442 - 800.525.1403 Crystal Editor

Amanda Dagnino

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It was the folks at The Friendly Market, owners Ma and Mindy Fitzpatrick and a band of vendors, who first raised my eyebrow. Celebra ng its 80th year, the Curb Market (13th and Evans streets) has weathered a lot of storms. As the oldest con nuously opera ng market in the state, the Curb Market is steeped in history and tradi on. Each Saturday morning during the summer it has offered homemade and handmade items to residents and summer guests.

The small structure with the wide, welcoming porch was also falling into disrepair. With limited funds to complete the work, The Friendly Market crowd stepped up to the plate, replacing ro ng wood, scraping, pain ng and beau fying the landmark for years to come.

Just a few days later, informa on from Atlan c Beach Mayor Trace Cooper came sliding across the desk. It seems one local surfer was red of picking up trash every me he hit the beach, but instead of complaining about it to the town or shoo ng a nasty le er to the editor, he and a few friends started a Facebook page and organized two impromptu beach sweeps to clean up the area all at once. More than 170 people signed up, and while they didn’t all make it out on the day of the events, there was an impressive number who did.

Then finally, this morning, while roo ng through the regular dose of Monday morning email, there’s a celebratory missive from the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center, Harkers Island. Its resale store, completely operated and staffed by volunteers, will gross a much-needed $20,000 in its first 15 weekends of business. A er a few challenging financial years, including several lost annual grants, the museum opened the store to pick up the financial slack, but as the director, Karen Amspacher points out, it’s really a testament to the power a community can have when energy is used for good.

Heartwarming, isn’t it? To think that in this day and age, in some of the most difficult financial mes many of us have seen in our life me, that people can s ll come together to make a difference. They can build a store from the ground up and have record sales, they can create a cleaner beach for visitors and guests and they can repair a historic building so its tradi on can con nue.

As budgets are slashed, museums, historic sites and nonprofits are o en the ones that bear the brunt. But Carteret County residents are proving on a daily basis that it’s OK. We can take the hit. We’ll just reach down, grab a hold of our bootstraps and we’ll ask what we can do for our community. Whether it’s a few hours a month, or a few days, we can always give of ourselves. And now, as budgets and posi ons are cut, there has never been a more perfect me to see where your talents are needed!

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Crystal is a free quarterly publication distributed at high traffic sites in Carteret and Craven counties and is available in its entirety at nccoast. com. Entire contents, ad and graphic design and nccoast.com copyright 2011 by NCCOAST Communications. Reproduction of any portion of this publication or its website without the publisher’s written consent is strictly prohibited.

Information found herein is as accurate as possible at presstime. Annual subscriptions of four magazines are also available for $10 and can be obtained by calling 252.247.7442.

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From left, Rebecca Blair Cole, Berri Mitchell and Rachel Roberts enjoy the ride with Holden Vernelson. Blue convertible Mustang provided by Parker Honda of Morehead City. (Joseph Wootton photo) 8

hat a community does in a me of crisis says a lot about the people who live and work there. How those who live and work there treat each other, says a whole lot more. Amidst rumors of this being the most selfish genera on to date, there were at least three mes in July when my a en on was grabbed by quite the opposite – selfless acts of kindness that directly impacted the community.

Would you like to be a contributing writer or photographer for the next edition of Crystal? Or maybe you have a story idea that fits right in with the lifestyle and concerns of women living here on the coast. If so, we want to hear about it. Just drop us a line at editor@nccoast.com or give us a call at 252-247-7442. We’d love to hear from you.

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A Head for BUSINESS Do you know a woman with a true head for business? Someone who makes a difference at work as well as at play? Crystal and NCCOAST Communications is accepting nominations for

the 2011 Crystal Coast Business Woman of the Year, the prestigious award that recognizes the efforts of female business leaders in Carteret County, both professionally and in their contribution to the community.

An awards luncheon to honor the winner will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast, Pine Knoll Shores. The annual award is presented with support by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and the NCCOAST Business Journal.

A panel of judges will determine the winner. Nominees do not need to be a member of the chamber or affiliated with any other business-related organization. Those considered must be the owner of a business or in an upper management position that operates within Carteret County in a private, public or nonprofit capacity. Government agencies are not eligible.

Tell us about your nominee at nccoast.com. Applications must be completed no later than Sept. 30. For additional information, or to learn about available sponsorship opportunities, call Jamie Bailey at 252-241-9485.

A recent AOL survey says that 40 percent of dating women view an appropriate time frame to wait for sex as being one to three months, while 35 percent of men think the third date is fine. On average, couples have sex within four to six dates.

Women on the Go Tips for Traveling Solo Now more than ever, women are traveling by themselves for business or pleasure. And although their reasons for traveling are similar to their male counterparts, women traveling alone have very different concerns.

From safety issues to cultural variations, women travelers encounter a variety of difficulties that can be avoided if the necessary precautions are taken.

The American Society of Travel Agents suggests these safety tips:

Know Before You Go. • Learn as much about the destination as possible, especially when traveling to a foreign country. An area's religious or cultural beliefs can directly impact you, compelling you to adapt your dress and demeanor to comply with local customs.

Welcome to Hotel Safety • Get to know the staff, who will be familiar with guests and are able to more effectively monitor who enters and exits the building.

• Ask for a room on a higher floor near the elevator but away from emergency exits, stairwells, and any renovation work.

• Never accept a room if the clerk loudly calls out your name and room number.

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and keep this card on you at all times. This is especially helpful in foreign countries where your taxi driver might not speak English or in case there are several hotels with similar names in the area.

• Explore transportation options available at your destination ahead of time, especially if you will be arriving late in the evening. Travel agents can help determine the safest choice and make the necessary arrangements.

• If renting a car, carefully examine maps, or rent a GPS to help you navigate unfamiliar roads.

Packing Smart • Pack light so you won't be weighed down and look weighed down, both of which could make you an ideal target for pickpockets.

• Avoid expensive looking baggage and clothing, lock all suitcases and only use covered lug-

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gage tags with your office address written on it rather than your home.

• Carry only one credit card, and don't keep all your money in one place.

Know Your Surroundings • Study a map of the area you will be visiting. If available, consider downloading area maps to your phone.

• Learn as much as possible about getting around the streets to avoid looking like a lost tourist.

• Ask the concierge about where - and, more importantly, where not - to go.

There may be safety in numbers, but there is also safety in knowledge. With some advance planning and the advice of a professional travel agent, your vacation or business trip can be safe, hassle-free and memorable.

LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER It is common knowledge that mothers can pass along genetic traits to their daughters – body shape, hair and eye color. But moms may not realize their powerful influence as role models for their daughters’ physical activity, dieting behaviors, body image and self-esteem, according to a panel of experts at the Role Modeling Health Legacy Summit, hosted by the National Milk Mustache got milk? Campaign and Family Circle magazine.

Daughters look at their moms’ own food-related attitudes and behaviors to decide what to put on their plates – and in their glasses – at meal time, according to research presented. Key findings from the Summit include moms’ influence on: • Nutritious Eating: Children can easily pick up the eating practices of their parents – good or bad. Studies show that a mother’s decision to drink milk more frequently and to eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains helps influence her daughter’s choices. In particular, research suggests that moms who drink milk are likely to have daughters who drink milk. This influence has been shown throughout childhood, but the impact appears to be the strongest in the early years of her daughter’s life.

• Physical Activity: “Mothers can also play a positive role in influencing their daughters’ activity level – both by explicit modeling of behavior and logistical or tangible support, such as providing transportation to activities,” said panel member and

pediatrician Alanna Levine. Providing this support may be especially important for young girls who do not perceive themselves as being athletic.

• Dieting Behaviors: Mothers may unknowingly pass on poor body image and weight worries to their daughters. Studies have found that weight-related issues of parents, particularly mothers, are transmitted to their children.

• Body Image and Self Esteem: Research shows that early awareness of body weight is associated with a low self-worth in girls as young as 5 years of age. Concerns about weight can affect a child’s self-esteem and wellbeing. Adolescent girls who perceive that their mother is frequently trying to lose weight are more likely to be preoccupied with weight themselves and more likely to become constant dieters.

CHILDREN & WATER NEVER MIX Safe Kids USA and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission are partnering in a national public education effort to raise awareness about water safety for children and help prevent drowning and entrapment in pools and spas. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4.

Nearly 750 children ages 14 and under died in 2007 in the US due to an unintentional drowning. In addition, in 2009 there was an estimated 5,016 children injured due to a near drowning incident. So far this year, there have been 11 drowning deaths in North Carolina. Although 90 percent of parents say they supervise their children while swimming, many acknowledge that they engage in other distracting activities at the same time – talking, eating, reading or taking care of another child. In fact, a parent or caregiver claimed to be supervising the child in nearly 9 out of 10 drowning-related deaths.

While there is no substitute for active supervision, learning how to swim is an important skill for both parents and children to learn. In fact, new studies indicate that teaching children to swim between the ages of 6 and 12 months old is a great way to build their confidence in the water while at the same time teaching them water safety skills. In addition, to help keep kids safe in or around the water, Safe Kids recommends these Lock, Look, and Learn reminders for parents:

LOCK • If you have a pool or spa, or if your child visits a home that has a pool or spa, it should be surrounded on all four sides by a fence at least 4-feet high with self-closing and self-latching gates. Studies estimate that this type of isolation fencing could prevent 50 to 90 percent of child drownings in residential pools.

• When not in use, all pools, including portable inflatable pools and spas, should be covered and secured. Ladders to above ground pools and spas should be locked or removed.

LOOK • Always actively supervise children in and around water. Designate someone to be the “Water Watcher” – a responsible adult who is in charge of watching children while they are in or near water. The Water Watcher should not be distracted by phone calls, text messages, reading or talking to others.

• Watch children even if they know how to swim – knowing how to swim does not prevent drowning.

• If a child is missing, check the water first.

LEARN • Know how to swim and enroll your kids in swimming lessons.

• Learn CPR and know how to use rescue equipment – these are important skills to know if there is an emergency.

• Learn how to choose the right life jacket depending on the water activity, your child’s size, and weight. Don’t rely on inflatable swimming toys such as “water wings” and noodles; these toys should never be used in place of US Coast Guard approved life jackets. Children who can’t swim well or can’t swim at all should be within your arm’s reach.

• Teach children water safety rules such as never swim alone, always wear a life jacket while boating, and never swim or play near pool or spa drains. www.nccoast.com

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Dive Into Summer Reading

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new season has the ability to fetch a particular exhilaration. For me, autumn has unique appeal. The days are still warm but the nights are cool, household rhythms have been restored and, Gentle Readers, a cornucopia of books are available to devour! Espionage, jungle peril, vigilante werewolves and a dancing chicken … umm ... does it sound like Thanksgiving already?

The Night Train by Clyde Edgerton (hardcover, $23.95) introduces us to Dwayne Hallston in 1963 and he has discovered James Brown. In the backroom of his family’s shop he and his band, the Amazing Rumblers practice his music and moves. Enter Larry Lime, Dwayne’s forbidden black friend, who aspires to play the piano like Thelonius Monk and becomes the apprentice to a jazz musician called the Bleeder. Both Dwayne and Larry hope music is a ticket out of their small North Carolina town.

A shared passion for music, along with a chicken that can boogie, may perhaps build a bridge for Dwayne and Larry to achieve their dreams and maintain a friendship, even in a world that says both are impossible. The blues song itself, “Night Train” has a long and complicated history and acts as a metaphor for the long and complicated history of racial relations but Mr. Edgerton does not editorialize – letting his gentle humor and tender characters speak volumes.

With the acuteness of a historian and a sharp attention to detail, Sarah R. Shaber tells of Louise’s War (hardcover, $27.95).

Louise Pearlie is a young widow who has come to Washington, DC to work for the renowned Office of Strategic Services, the forerunner to the CIA. Here Louise enjoys freedoms that were not possible in her home town of Wilmington in 1942. When she discovers a document concerning the husband of her college friend Rachel Bloch, a young French Jewish woman she is frantically worried about; Louise realizes she may be able to help Rachel escape from Vichy, France. Then a colleague, whose help Louise has enlisted, is murdered and she realizes she is on her own, unable to trust anyone. We have read volumes on the secrecy and paranoia of the dark days during the World War II, however, Ms. Shaber truly captures the obsessive mistrust shrouding our nation’s capital during this volatile time and the irony of a fickle era in which one was never above suspicion but the freedom of personal reinvention, especially for women, was within reach.

For the armchair escapist, State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (hardcover, $26.99) offers a sensory experience reminiscent of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. Marina Singh, a pharmaceutical researcher, is sent to the Amazon to locate Anders Eckman, a colleague, who has gone missing and presumed dead.

Once there she is reunited with her former professor and the team’s lead scientist, Dr. Annick Swenson. Dr. Swenson is in the jungle studying a tribe whose women can become pregnant well onto their sixties. (Is this a good thing?) This jungle odyssey explores the mysteries of fertility, the morality of science and 12

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entitlement but what is most compelling is the unsettling dance between the onetime student and her self-important, condescending teacher. The cannibals are more charming.

If the full harvest moon is calling to you, Ivy Cole and the Moon by Gina Farago (hardback $20) makes a bold claim on your attention right away. “Sometimes there are folks in this world who just deserve a good killin’...” A fiend is roaming the hills in Doe Springs, or is it? Yes, Ivy Cole is a merciless killer but, are her victims guiltless? The people who have been killed are not necessarily the town’s model citizens. Nevertheless, it throws this small quiet community into a panic. Then there is a shift and others are being terrorized. Ivy realizes she is not the only wolf on the mountain and her adversary is not as highly evolved as she. Not the run of the mill werewolf tale, gone is the drooling, erratic Hollywood werewolf and enter the cool and cunning Lycanthrope.

Ms. Farago’s morality play also weaves intriguing ancient werewolf folklore and appalling details on the deplorable treatment of our wolves in the present day. “It’s not the wolf that makes the killer. It’s what lies in the heart of the man.”

Kelli Creelman is the owner of the Rocking Chair Bookstore, the oldest, independent book store in Beaufort, where she resides with her family.

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Is Your Portfolio Like a Baseball Team?

by Pat Rauhauser

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f you’re a baseball fan, you’re no doubt aware that the MLB All-Star Game was played on July 12. But while you probably appreciated the grace and skill of the players, you may not realize just how much a baseball team can teach you about other aspects of life – such as investing.

Specifically, consider the following characteristics: Consistency – Baseball teams need to be consistent. They choose quality players and must have the patience and discipline to stick with those players during slumps. As an investor, you should choose quality investments and have the patience and discipline to stick with them over the long haul.

Diversification – A baseball team doesn’t have just one type of player – it contains pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders.

Your portfolio also needs to be diversified because if you own only a single type of investment, and a market downturn strikes that asset class particularly hard, your portfolio could take a big hit. Owning a diversified mix of stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other investments can help reduce the effect of market volatility on your holdings. Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

Unity – While a baseball team contains a diverse collection of players, they all strive toward a common goal. And the mix of investments in your portfolio needs to work together to help achieve the various goals you’ve established, such as a comfortable retirement, college for your children and a legacy for your family.

To work toward your individual objectives, you will need to

create an investment mix that’s based on your risk tolerance, time horizon, family situation and other factors.

Flexibility – While every member of a professional baseball team is a good player, one might be better than another in a given situation. For instance, a faster runner might pinch-run for someone else. And as you move on in your “game” of life, you will need flexibility in making your investment decisions. As one example, when you near retirement, you may want to reduce your exposure to risk somewhat, so you might decide to replace some – but certainly not all – of your growth-oriented vehicles with investments that can offer greater protection of your principal.

Good management – Even the best group of baseball players needs a manager to guide them and make decisions during a ballgame. And to help you make investment choices during different times in your life, you might benefit from working with a financial professional – someone who knows your risk tolerance, investment preferences and long-term aspirations.

You may never find yourself surrounded by the greatest ballplayers in the world – but remembering these traits can help keep your portfolio “in the game.”

Pat Rauhauser has been a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments for 25 years. She serves on the board of the Carteret Community Foundation, is an active member of the American Business Women’s Association and has been recognized as one of Carteret County’s Distinguished Women. A native of Minnesota, she has lived in Morehead City for the past 11 years. www.nccoast.com

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The Art of Mindful Eating

by Shannon Guthrie

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ecent studies performed by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center found that regular yoga practice was associated with mindful eating and those who ate mindfully were less likely to be obese. Increased body awareness and paying attention to hunger/satiety cues rather than the physical activity of yoga itself are thought to be the driving force behind the results of the studies; in fact the association between yoga practice and mindful eating was the strongest among any other form of physical activity (walking, running, etc.).

So what exactly is mindful eating? It is the deliberate paying attention to what and why you are eating foods. It also allows you to become more aware of what is actually pleasing and nourishing to the body and learning to listen to the physical cues that your body gives you in deciding when to begin and stop eating without judgment or criticism. In this modern, busy, fast-food filled world we have become disengaged on how to be present during our meals and snacks, and in turn we eat mindlessly (too much, the “wrong” things, etc).

Mindful eating involves putting your full attention to your food such as the colors, smells, textures, flavors temperatures and sounds of our food as well as paying attention to what is going on in the mind, how eating affects our mood and emotions. The practice of mindful eating can be used in addition to traditional methods of weight loss/maintenance such as counting calories, label reading and portion control. It also builds a positive relationship with food and eating by promoting satisfaction with appreciating the pleasure of them rather than by the quantity of food.

So how does yoga promote mindful eating? The term yoga means to “unite the mind and body,” so it basically helps people be more aware of their actions and mind thoughts – allowing for being present in the moment. Although, not known for being a huge calorie burning activity it does bring the body to a physical edge that can be challenging or have some mild discomfort. It is this activity that allows for the development of inner resources of being aware of your body, thoughts and the present moment.

It also aids in not eating more (even when food tastes good), acknowledging cravings or emotional eating as such, knowing when to stop when feeling full or not eating when you’re not hungry.

Simple First Steps to Mindful Eating 1. Take a moment to look at your food before you eat it – what does it look or smell like?

2. Ask yourself, why am I eating this – am I actually hungry?

Does this nourish my body well?

3. Chew your food slowly, what tastes or sensations are you experiencing?

4. Eat without reading or watching TV/computer.

5. Make each meal last at least 20 minutes – it takes this long for your stomach to tell your mind that it is full.

6. Put your fork down between bites of food, perhaps use your non-dominant hand while eating.

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MINDFUL EATING RESOURCES: The Center for Mindful Eating tcme.org – Handouts, Articles, Books, Workshops

Read More About it: Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy & Joyful Relationship with Food – Jan Chozen Eating the Moment: 141 Mindful Practices to Overcome Eating One Meal at a Time – Pavel Somov Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life – Thich Nhat Hanh Eating Mindfully: How to End Mindless Eating and Enjoy a Balanced Relationship with Food – Susan Albers Eat, Drink & Be Mindful: How to End Your Struggle with Mindless Eating & Start Savoring Food with Intention – Susan Albers

PRACTICE YOGA: STUDIOS Yoga For You – Morehead City; yogaforyouandme.com Island Yoga – Emerald Isle; Islandyoga-ei.com COMMUNITY CLASSES Juli Saylor, RYT-200 St. Andrews Episcopal Church – Morehead City Monday, 6pm Kristina Lawrence, RYT-200 SNAP Fitness – Otway Wednesday, 8am Sasha McClure, YRT-500 Dance Arts Studio – Morehead City Monday, 8:30am & Saturday, 9:30am Morehead City Community Center Thursday, 9am Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation emeraldisle-nc.org Shannon Guthrie is a Registered Dietitian/Licensed Nutritionist and an avid yogini residing in Morehead City. To reach her further, stguthrie0417@ yahoo.com.

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Bumps, redness, an embarrassing itch at the most inappropriate time – these are common complaints among women who pick up the razor every other day or so to keep their body hair tamed and ready for fun in the sun.

While Carteret County women are fortunate enough to live in a region where summer extends well beyond its normal calendar boundaries, it means they’re also spending more time than most keeping their hairy places in check.

Tired of bikini itch? How about those three black hairs that keep popping out on the left corner of your chin? Thanks to medical advances, permanent hair removal is now a real possibility and is being done safely and relatively affordably in spas and dermatology offices around the country.

Laser hair removal has become one of the most popular cosmetic decisions women make each year. From faces and underarms to legs and bikini areas, most clients see the desired results in five to seven sessions with limited to no regrowth. If some does reappear, said Jen Beasley, laser specialist at New Visage in Morehead City, it is generally very light, fine hair that is easily removed.

“People are usually pretty ecstatic about getting it done,” said Beasley. “It’s pretty common to hear them say that they don’t know why they had waited so long. And they’re thrilled with the results.”

There are a few drawbacks. Not everyone is a good candidate, she explained. The small blasts of light energy emitted by the laser are attracted to melanin or pigment, making it necessary for your hair to be darker than your skin.

People with darker hair tend to receive the best results, as do those whose skin is lighter in color. In addition, because the different hairs are on different growth cycles, several sessions are planned and all hairs must be treated to receive the desired result.

“A girlfriend of mine had had it done five or six years ago and talked about how much she liked it and how convenient it was but it wasn’t until this summer when a second friend did it that I began to start looking at it more seriously,” said a customer who has just completed three of the necessary seven sessions for the challenging bikini area. “I’ve always thought it would be something I wanted to do, but the price really stopped me. This spring there were several specials and it made it much more affordable so I took the plunge.”

Thus far there are no regrets. The process does hurt a bit, she said, equating the sting to the pinprick diabetics use to check their blood glucose levels.

“But it’s not a pain that lingers. Once you’re done, it’s over and there is no redness or tenderness around the area at all,” she added.

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It does take an immodest soul, both customers and Beasley warn, as the process in the bikini area can be more invasive than any visit to the ob/gyn.

“But I sort of went in there with the mindset that everything has to be out there for the procedure to be done correctly. I knew there wasn’t a lot of room for modesty,” the customer said. “Then it’s just a matter of having it done by someone who is professional and who you feel comfortable with. So far, it’s been a good experience for me. I’m glad I did it. And to know that I won’t have to worry about this year after year from here on out is really exciting.”

There are a few side effects to consider. According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common include skin irritation and pigment changes. Rarely, laser hair removal can cause scarring, blistering or other changes in skin texture. It really boils down to making sure you’re the right candidate to have the procedure done, however, said Beasley. If hair is too light, for example, the laser may irritate the skin instead of aiming for the follicle.

“People really want to make sure that they visit a trusted professional who they feel confident will tell them if they’re not right for hair removal,” she said.

The entire process can be a little bit of an investment – but for those willing to pick up the tab it means a lifetime of never having to worry about shaving specific areas again. A bikini area, whether shaped or au natural, runs from $600$800 for the necessary seven sessions.

Lips or the chin cost about $200-$400. And the legs, the largest hair zone on a woman’s body, runs from $1,100-$1,600.

The first reaction is pretty basic – $600 seems like a lot of money for a bikini trim. If someone’s laying down that kind of dough, you’d expect to see a nice new flat screen gracing the walls of the living room. But as the idea of never having to deal with bikini line razor burn again settles in, it begins to look like a small price to pay for dealing with what can often be a very prickly matter.

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By Amanda Dagnino

Looking for a li le road trip this summer without the huge commitment (or the cost)? Just down the road and around the bend, Wilmington, rich in history and folklore, is an ideal des na on for the day or a long weekend. The region con nues the beach theme found in Carteret County but teams it with a plethora of museums, theaters, restaurants and shopping.

For the visitor there are a variety of sights and sounds to take in, from running across the deck of the Ba leship North Carolina to strolling through the shade of the historic Airlie Gardens. In all its glory, there’s something almost ideal about Wilmington – it’s that place where the wilds of the Outer Banks and the excitement of Myrtle Beach so ly blend into a cousin you enjoy spending me with. There’s no pressure, no huge crowds to contend with and a prevailing laid back atmosphere that invites you to just play it by ear instead of marking up a rigid to-do list. Visitors find plenty of entertainment, nightlife, a rac ons and fun for both adults and children, yet a few miles down the road you can s ll pluck off a private piece of beach all your own and take in the beauty that is the North Carolina coast.

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Like many early east coast towns, Wilmington’s development hinged upon its proximity to the Cape Fear River and the opportunity for trade it offered. Formerly known as New Carthage, New Liverpool and Newton before being tagged a er Spencer Compton, the Earl of Wilmington, the city quickly became a center for trade, poli cs and culture a er its incorpora on in 1739. Manufactured goods were imported through the site and area businessmen exported turpen ne, rosin, tar and the like back to England.

While the site con nues to be home to the largest of the state’s two ports, many of the two- and three-story red-brick industrial buildings of days gone by have been transformed into a walkable downtown. More than 200 privately-owned businesses now make up Riverwalk and the surrounding historic district area, filling the structures with quaint waterfront restaurants, theaters, art galleries and funky bou ques with one-of-a-kind finds.

Being a hub for film produc on may be part of the rou ne landscape for Wilmington residents, but it’s always a delight for visitors. Ever since Hollywood came knocking in 1983, the Cape Fear Coast has been involved in more than 400 film projects.

The mild climate and varying architecture and landscape have been brought to the screen thanks to “Black Knight,” “Secret Life of Bees,” “Billy Bathgate,” “Weekend at Bernie’s” the popular television series “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill” and the like.

Screen Gems Studio, which is open for tours, is the largest film lot east of California. A walking tour of downtown filming locales is also available.

Not up your alley? There are plenty of addi onal tours to choose from, from meandering rides down the river in a paddle boat to creeping through downtown alleys to hear tales of purported ghosts and ghouls. If you prefer to have your ghost stories with a cocktail or two, the Haunted Pub Crawl may be ideal. If you like your ghosts to have a historic air about them – perhaps the three-weekend Ghost Ship tour planned aboard the Ba leship North Carolina this October is more your speed.

Celebra ng its 50th year in Wilmington, the ba leship moors coastal North Carolina to its World War II history. Across the river from the downtown waterfront, the vessel is open for self-paced tours throughout the year. Por ons of all nine levels of the ship are open to the public, allowing visitors to discover its role in history through interac ve displays, exhibits and special programs.

Con nue your downtown tour on Orange Street, just a block from the water, where you can find the Cape Fear Serpentarium. Yeah, they probably made up the word, but that doesn’t mean the collec on of snakes, crocodiles and other weird rep les housed inside are any less scary. More than 100 species are represented and the site con nues to be a favorite.

For something a li le lighter and brighter, the Wilmington Children’s Museum is located just a block away at 116 Orange St. A unique experience for the youngsters, this 17,000 sq. . fun zone inspires the li le scien st in us all. Let your child explore, build, create and mold in the interac ve exhibits geared toward youth ages 1-10.

A brisk walk to 5th and Market streets brings visitors to the popular Bellamy Mansion Museum, a restored 22-room antebellum home, circa 1859, that served as the home for Dr. John Bellamy and his family. In 1865, however, when Wilmington fell to Federal troops, the house was used by the soldiers as their headquarters. A er the war, Union Gen. Joseph Hawley wasn’t so keen on giving the new mansion back to its righ ul owner, so Dr. Bellamy went to then President Andrew Jackson to reclaim his property. The mansion con nued to house the family through 1946, when the last of Dr. Bellamy’s family died. Today, the restored mansion, its gardens and slave quarters are open to the public Tuesday through Sunday.

Also downtown, be on the lookout for the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, Cape Fear (See Wilmington, page 20)

Opposite page: Historic riverfront and Riverwalk (photo courtesy of Peter Doran); Top: Oyster Bay Golf Links (photo courtesy of NC Div. of Tourism/Bill Russ); Center: Horse-drawn carriage at Chandler’s Wharf (photo courtesy of Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast CVB; Bottom: Battleship North Carolina (photo courtesy of Aerial Photography). www.nccoast.com

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Riverboats and the Thailan Hall Center for Performing Arts. When it’s me to rest your feet, visit the Riverwalk and Chandler’s Wharf, a restored warehouse that offers an array of stores and restaurants. Cobblestone streets, plank walkways and a variety of architecture provide a great illustra on of Wilmington through the ages.

With live outdoor music each Friday, Riverwalk, the heart of the Port City, is a great way to end a day and the ideal place to kick off an evening.

For a day, or a week, Wilmington is just a stone’s throw from home and offers a wealth of a rac ons and ac vi es. Consistently named as one of the top places to live and work in na onal surveys, North Carolinians are finding it’s also a great place for a day trip. To learn more, or to plan your own trip, visit capefearcoast.com.

AUGUST 2011 5, 12, 19, 26: Sundown Concert Series.

Free music is offered each Friday at 6pm in Riverfront Park, downtown. August concerts feature The Dave Ma hews Tribute Band, Sa sfac on, Onward, Soldiers and Machine Gun. Sun. 20: 15th East Coast Wahine Championships. 8am-5pm. Iconic Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach will play host to one of the East’s largest women’s surf compe ons. Compe ons for shortboard, longboard, bodyboard and novice divisions are held and a guppy division includes girls under 10. To learn more about it, visit eastcoastwahines.com.

Sat. 27: WinocaFest. Acclaimed country/ folk singer and songwriter Gillian Welch will headline an all-day fes val of regional and na onal acts and showcasing socially and environmentally conscious groups ac ve in the Cape Fear region. Tickets: $30/advance, $35/day of. Visit winocarecords.com

SEPTEMBER 2011 Fri. 2: Sundown Concert Series. Free music is offered each Friday at 6pm in Riverfront Park, downtown. This final concert of the series features Tuesdays Gone, a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band.

7-11: ARTblast FesƟval. Experience arts and cultural events at the five-day fes val featuring a host of musical, theatrical and dance performances, as well as art, literary, and film events at various downtown 20

venues. Visit artblastwilmington.com or call Chris at 216-374-8884.

Sat 17: 33rd annual YMCA Triathlon. The biggest race in the NCTS, and the largest single distance, one-day event from northern Virginia to Florida (1,300 par cipants).

This race starts out with a 1,500 meter swim, the bike course is one loop that takes par cipants over the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge and onto the mainland and the 5K run course is a one-loop design and also flat. Informa on and packet pick up, call 910-799-6444 or see setupevents.com.

OCTOBER 2011 1-29: Civil War Photography Traveling Exhibit. The “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit” will travel to libraries and museums statewide, presen ng images of women, soldiers, freedmen and a broad picture of the Civil War. For informa on, visit nccivilwar150.com or call 919-807-7389.

Sat. 1-2: 50th Anniversary – BaƩleship Bash. 8am-5pm. Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the ship to life by reenac ng daily du es and drills. Free with admission, ba leshipnc.com 7-9: Riverfest 2011. Downtown Wilmington hosts a family fun fes val that winds its way along the Cape Fear River. Con nuous live entertainment is featured on two outdoor stages during this fes val that celebrates the area’s rich heritage with music, arts and

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cra s, exhibits, dance performances, contests, children’s ac vi es, food, river events, friendly compe ons, fireworks and more.

For more informa on call 910-452-6862.

8-9: 18th annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz FesƟval. Music lovers revel in two days of non-stop jazz and blues on two stages, performed by na onally and regionally recognized musicians. This year’s headliner is Jimmie Vaughn and the Tilt-aWhirl Band featuring Lou Ann Barton. Seafood lovers enjoy scrump ous seafood from some of the area’s best restaurants. Call the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce at 910-458-8434 for more informa on.

Sat. 8: 18th annual Bark in the Park Canine Disc Championship. 11am. Mighty mu s and playful purebreds will leap to the sky to catch flying discs at the 2011 Skyhoundz Hyperflight Canine Disc Championships.

No experience necessary, admission free to spectators and compe tors. Families and friends are invited to enjoy this unique event and applaud these talented canine athletes. For more informa on call 910-2567925 or visit towb.org 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29: Ghost Ship. 710pm. The Ghosts don’t care how loud you scream! The hatches of the Ba leship North Carolina will crack open with all new unique designs and scares. It doesn’t ma er where you are on the ship, the ghosts will find you!

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Ge ng Kindergartners Ready for the Big Day

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The youngsters may not want to hear the dreaded word “school” – but parents across the county are coun ng down the days to the first day of school. For children who already know the rou ne, that first day is just another step toward gradua on.

But for kindergartners headed off to school for the very first me, the day symbolizes the beginning of a new chapter – a first, independent step into the world.

It can be wrapped in a whirlwind of emo ons – an cipa on, anxiety, fear, excitement and dread with an occasional tear thrown in for good measure. It can be an overwhelming experience, both for the child and for the parents. But with preplanning, and making sure all par es know exactly what to expect, even this transi on can be a smooth and happy one for everyone.

“Years ago I asked several experienced and successful teachers for ps on preparing for kindergarten. The following two responses were unanimous – first, ensure the child feels loved and secure at home and secondly, read to your child regularly,” said Lisa Lewis, early educa on outreach coordinator for the Carteret County Partnership for Children. “These ps seem so simple but have a great deal of impact. When a child feels love and security, he or she will have the confidence and independence needed to discover and experience new things. By reading to your child, he or she will learn to appreciate books and consider reading a posi ve ac vity.

Reading to a child should be about snuggling up in a big chair, ac ng out favorite stories, imagining life as a favorite character.

“O en when parents, even many educators, consider the needs of preparing a child for kindergarten they immediately think of academic or cogni ve skills,” she con nued. “But this is a very small piece of school readiness. It is the child’s social and emo onal strengths that are impera ve to school success.”

While there are necessary prepara ons in the weeks and months prior to school, Lewis points out that many of the skills we learn during the first five years of life carry us through that first year of school, building a good founda on for future learning.

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Birth through kindergarten

Offer developmentally appropriate experiences to baby/child to enhance love of learning and explora on Read, sing, listen to music and talk daily to promote early literacy skills Play with child and discuss all ac vi es Teach child healthy habits such as hand washing, covering sneezes and coughs Tackle po y training Have child healthy and ready to go physically. Well checkup and current on immuniza on.

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use appropriate utensils, follow simple direc ons, sit quietly for short periods of me, put away toys Promote self esteem: Provide a safe loving environment, praise good behavior and show appropriate ways to express thoughts and feelings

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Drive by school and talk about it o en. Only speak posi vely and relay fun stories of your school years.

Explain the changes and allow to ask ques ons Refer to as “your” school and it will become “my” school to your child (ownership is a big deal to small children) If you did not visit during previous school year, can s ll make an appointment before next year begins Take child to shop for clothes and supplies and allow them to choose when possible If choice is offered, allow teacher to visit in your home Have child give a guided tour of home No ma er if parent orienta on mee ng is at school or in home, have child draw a picture as a gi for teacher and/or a photo of family. Ask that it be displayed in room for first day of school. Something that connects school and home is comfor ng

The Big Day

Stand by the old adage, “Hope for the best, expect the worst.” Just remember, it will be OK. Do have appropriate expecta ons. No ma er how prepared you think you are it may not be as smooth as you had hoped. There are a lot of tears shed on the first day of school. A good teacher will be prepared to handle tears with love and loads of experience.

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Parents looking for a few prekindergarten skills they can prac ce with their children can focus on the development of motor skills and manners. Make sure your child knows how important it is to raise their hand to speak and how to follow simple instruc ons. Please and thank you go a long way in the classroom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if your child doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use them regularly, help them integrate the words into daily use. Children should also be able to manage their own bathroom needs and dress themselves. Basic skills like holding a crayon, coun ng, recognizing and sor ng shapes, bouncing a ball and spending me away from parents can also be prac ced during the summer before school.

The most important thing, experts agree, is that parents share their own excitement about the event and make the child feel comfortable and confident as he approaches school.

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For the second year in a row, local women stepped out on the runway for Jame’s clothing boutique in downtown Morehead City. Owner Jamie Dickinson, with a little help from her friends, showcased some of this summer/fall’s most popular cuts, colors and trends at Jack’s Waterfront Bar on Saturday, July 16. For those of you who missed the show, here are a few of our favorite picks …

Ami Paul gets things started in a flower print strapless dress with ruffle front by Judith March.

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Rachel Pally’s one-shoulder dress in a bright orange raises some attention for model Diarra Huggins.

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Stephanie Lewis steps out in a Hawaiian print halter by Yumi Kim and white denim shorts by Hudson.

Stephanie Lewis is all decked out in Yumi Kim’s fuchsia romper.

Berri Mitchell is ready for fun in Rachel Pally’s bright orange top and a comfy cream flared skirt

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IT’S ALL ABOUT

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by Amanda Dagnino | photos courtesy of Plimsoll/Dylan Ray Photography Morehead City resident DJ Femia Leeuwenburg is excited. Sitting in her home office one can almost watch it build to a crescendo as she talks about Plimsoll Gear, her newly-launched apparel line that pays homage to maritime history and mid1800s advocate Samuel Plimsoll.

With an education in therapeutic recreation and an emphasis on wellness, Leeuwenburg was intrigued by the Plimsoll mark she noted on a business card her husband, Charles, a retired merchant mariner and private marine consultant, had left lying around the office. An internet search and several books later and she was full of knowledge about the safety marks put on ships to stop merchants from overloading them, now a mainstay in the shipping industry around the globe. The mark, painted on the hull of every shipping vessel, provides a quick, visual reading of how much load a ship is carrying as well as how evenly that load is disbursed.

Leeuwenburg had begun taking yoga classes, she said, and the idea of balance had become much more prominent for her, both physically and spiritually. We all seek balance of some sort, she said, whether it be a ship, a person’s health, mind, spirit or body, it is ... all about balance, both literally and metaphorically.

“Then you take my background and Charles’ background and you don’t see a clothing line that really represents that,” she said. “You see shirts and stuff for diving and sailing and just about everything else, but there is no kind of apparel that I’m aware of that focuses on the merchant mariners who are ultimately responsible for getting 95 percent of the world’s goods to the people of the world.”

It was obvious, she said, looking a little like the cat who ate the canary, that she had stumbled upon an original idea.

Research followed, with Leeuwenburg examining the business models of other small start ups, such as Life is Good and Vineyard Vines. It was a slow start, she said, first going through the lengthy process to copyright her slogans and then deciding carefully which articles to introduce first.

“Our first product was the port of call shirt and one of our short term goals is for people to be able to choose their port from a wide range of choices,” she said. “Where’s your port of call? It may be Beaufort, it may be Morehead City, and you know what, it might just be your yoga 26

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mat. But we all have a port of call – a safe harbor where we refresh, renew, reload and become balanced before we go back out to sea.”

Other items followed, hats, mugs, bags, can coozies, yoga shirts, sweatshirts, stainless steel water bottles.

The options, Leeuwenburg is well aware, are absolutely endless.

“It’s been a huge learning experience,” she said. “Both for me and for Charles, who manages two businesses of his own. But we haven’t looked back. And, you know, really Charles has been my inspiration for this. He is so passionate about everything he does and he approaches it with such intensity and boy, does he ever support me.”

He also deserves a little pat on the back for having that pivotal card lying around the office. Plimsoll Gear can be found locally at Dee Gee’s Gifts and Books, Alex & Brett, Radio Island Marina and Scuttlebutt. An online store, at plimsollgear.com, is in the works.

Using Trends & Developing Personal Style with Dana McQueen

Q. People are o en eager to know the “latest” color, design, and furnishings trend, when it seems they might be be er off working to discover their own personal style. What are your thoughts?

I would say to decorate with what feels comfortable to you, when you invest in furniture you need to really love that item. You are going to build on that founda on. Let’s face it, everyone cannot change his or her styles every year, so I would look at trends as areas that you can experiment, in small doses (and remember a li le goes a long way). A great way to add a new trend is with accessories, they are a perfect place to add that “li le unexpected flair.” A few examples would be accent pillows on your sofa or a lamp for your foyer. Some mes we allow our decora ng to get so predictable, so step out and incorporate a trend.

Q. Can trends become the norm?

A trend that I feel turned into a classic is the animal print.

Ten years ago I would of said that animal print would be dated by today, but I find that we are s ll using animal prints in tropical, classic and tradi onal se ngs. Again, animal prints can be something that can be taken too far. Always remember … a li le goes a long way.

Q. What do you see currently in design trends?

A current fad or style that we are seeing is adding contemporary clean lines. Overall, we are seeing less fuss. Our clients want to simplify their design and add a touch of modern. Contemporary style can easily be added with a shag accent rug in the den or a clear glass lamp on a tradi onal chest. These are items that possibly may date an area, however, so again use with cau on.

Q. Can my personal design style be centered around just a few objects in the home?

Your design style can be centered on objects in your home or your lifestyle. If you have a very casual lifestyle then you will tend to have an informal home. If you tend to have a more structured lifestyle you tend to have a more formal home. This would also crossover to your personal style in clothes, art or entertainment. They all seem to be related.

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Q. Do personal styles differ from region to region … from inland to the beach for example?

Yes, when we go to furniture and accessory markets we see different styles for different areas. Let’s just take North

Carolina for instance, the coastal area will not buy the same styles as the Western part of the state and the Piedmont will tend to be a good mix of both. We all basically use the same furniture companies, we just differ in our fabric selec on or wood tone. It would be rare to see white painted furniture in the mountains, however, on the coast we do a good amount of white. When it comes to wood tones, I feel that they are classic and would be seen in all parts of our state.

Q. When pu ng a room together where do you start? Wall color? A few basic pieces of furniture?

It is best to start with a fabric rug, or piece of art before you select paint. We have hundreds of paint colors to choose from, but if you have already picked the color it is o en hard to find a fabric, window treatments, rugs and accessories that match that color perfectly. Picking a paint color is not an easy task, o en we have customers come in and say that the color that they selected is too strong for the space. As a professional we can see if the paint has too much yellow or pink, or if it needs to be toned down. A word of advice for a beginner is to always select a color one shade lighter than the color you think you want in the room.

When buying furniture it is best to have a floor plan or map of what size your room is and what will fit. O en a customer will buy something larger than they need, it is hard to judge how an item in our store will look in their house. Most furniture stores with designers offer free design services, if you bring in your dimensions a designer will draw the room to scale and suggest what size furniture will work in that space.

Dana McQueen is an interior designer at McQueens Interiors of Morehead City with 19 years of experience. She can be reached at dana@mcqueensinteriors.com.

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You can continue on with your stereotypical man, or you can have a renaissance man that absolutely loves “fridge cleaning day.” Once you have that equality, then there’s a whole new list of household chores to discover. Have you ever spent four hours in a crawlspace under the house to run a ventilation hose for the dryer? Have you ever chased a raccoon out of the yard so you could cut the grass with a push mower? Have you ever soaked a shirt in sweat while digging through the attic for “summer clothes?” Well, now you can do all that and kill spiders with your new “equal” list of household chores.

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Stereotypical or not, roles play a big part in the success of any relationship. And if you’re not willing to change your own role, chances are good that you probably shouldn’t try to change his either.

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Most of us were told by our dads to “rub dirt on it” after an injury or to simply “walk it off.” Our mothers always swept in with the Bandaids and Neosporin, but at the end of the day, we had to be tough. That never really goes away. My advice? Play his ego in your favor. Tell him to stop being such a baby and go to the doctor. Then, you don’t sound like his mother and you get your way.

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Every man can’t be Nelson Mandela or Jimmy Carter, but there are plenty of men out there taking up the slack for the rest of us. To be honest, I think this is a bit of a sexist question so I’ll give it a sexist answer.

Volunteering is something people do in their free time.

Men don’t have free time. We work, eat, sleep and repeat it all the next day. We have bad backs and blood blisters under our thumbnails. Everything is

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My husband rarely buys anything new and is constantly wearing stained T-shirts, however, he thinks it’s silly when I go out and buy new stuff for him.

He doesn’t think it’s silly, he is just trying to distance himself further from your shopping experience. I don’t know any men that enjoy shopping for their own clothes. I am thankful every Christmas and birthday because nothing beats the gift of me not having to go out and buy new clothes. New clothes are a luxury to us and we certainly can’t justify the time or money it takes to get them.

As far as the stained Tshirts – there isn’t much you can do about that. It’s not that we enjoy the look of an oil glob on our jeans or the freedom of threadbare boxers.

We just know that every piece of clothing we throw away puts us that much closer to having to go out and buy more. True story: this past weekend I wrapped duct tape around an old pair of tennis shoes to keep the sole from falling off. Why? Because in my mind, they’re still good shoes.

So, you can have fun arguing with that kind of logic, or just keep buying your husband’s clothes and move on.

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