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November 12, 2011
Company launches art competition for cellphone skins

Have you ever wanted to see your artistic design on everyone's cellphone?
Islandz, the company that has been changing the way we view art locally by bringing it into the realm of everyday objects, has announced a competition to bring fresh designs onto the market and meet their large customer demand.
The company, which began after winning the 2010 Inter-American Development Bank's Opportunities fo...

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August 16, 2011
Young woman struggles with skin disease

Pauline Alcindor, 21, lost her parents when she was only six years old.  Her mother died suddenly and her father was shot to death.
As she grieved 15 years ago, another problem emerged.  Painful keloids sprouted from her skin.
Every injury, pimple or scratch led to another lump on her body.
Alcindor told The Nassau Guardian yesterday in an interview that doctors in The Bahamas have told ...

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News Article
July 03, 2011
How to lower your risk of skin cancer this summer

(ARA) - You've heard it many times before: "Don't forget to wear sunscreen!" But, is there an easier way to keep skin cancer prevention top of mind as summer starts to sizzle?

Dr Michael Kaminer, member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), says, "Get your skin checked annually around the time of your birthday or a favorite holiday. With summer upon us, opt for July 4 or Labo...

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May 23, 2011
Beneath Her Skin: Ravyen Deveaux's Story

By JEFFARAH GIBSON

Tribune Features Writer

A STORY that appeared in The Tribune two weeks ago titled "Fundraiser For Bereaved Girl With Skin Disorder, would kindle a wave of sadness and a deep sense of empathy for eight year old Rayvn Deveaux.

At eight years old, how does one cope with having a serious skin disorder, being unable to see, and dealing with the death of your mother? Well, as unfo...

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May 12, 2011
Fundraiser for bereaved girl with skin disorder

By MEGAN REYNOLDS

Tribune Staff Reporter

mreynolds@tribunemedia.net

A FAMILY fair and fundraiser at Arawak Cay tomorrow will help cover more than $1 million in medical bills for a child recovering from a deadly skin disorder who lost her mother to breast cancer last month.

Ravyn Deveaux, eight, returned home in February following ten weeks of treatment and two surgeries at the Joe DiMaggio Chi...

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News Article
October 05, 2010
The Orange Veggie That Smoothes Skin

Next time you shop for skin care products, make your way to the produce aisle and pick up some squash. Butternut would be ideal. No, you don't rub it on your face. The veggie works from the inside out.

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July 15, 2010
Later Up With Sunscreen and Protect Your Skin

Summer is here and so is the chance for sunburn! It is important to apply sunscreen whenever you are out in the sun. Sunscreen helps protect your skin from harmful UV rays, which can damage the skin and lead to skin cancer.

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June 03, 2021
Bahamian Heritage Will Be Celebrated at Miami Marlins Game on June 12, 2021

Bahamians throughout Florida, the wider USA and The Bahamas are encouraged to bring their goatskin drums and flags, to a special Bahamian Heritage celebratory game with the Miami Marlins on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 4:10 p.m. at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.

The baseball game in which the Miami Marlins will take on the Atlanta Braves is expected to celebrate the rich heritage and culture ...

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News Article
October 03, 2011
Steven Johnson Syndrome, its next victim could be you!

Dear Editor,

My name is BELIEVE and I live with Stephen Johnson Syndrome - S.J.S and it's DEADLY!

Imagine someone constantly pouring rubbing alcohol on an open wound!
Your skin constantly on fire! Repeatedly pealing the scab off of a fresh
wound!  Well, meet my life long partner Steven Johnson Syndrome
(S.J.S)

In life we often tend to take everyday things for
granted!  The simplic...

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October 03, 2011
First Ever Femminar to hit the Bahamas Celebrates the Beauty of Being a Woman

Viva La Bella Femminar is getting ready to host their debut event October 20-22, 2011 at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. This event is about building up the whole woman, not just the entrepreneur. It's about acknowledging some of our flaws as a gender, and recognizing that our beauty is not skin deep as we've been told.

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