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CHAD MARTEL’S MODEL OF THE MONTH 32ADMIRE MAY ALL MONTH LONG

CONTENTS

ASK AN ATTORNEY 26CHRISTY GREENE ANSWERS YOUR LEGAL QUESTIONS

ACTIVE BEAUTY 34HAIRSTYLES, SKINCARE AND MAKE-UP TIPS

ACTIVE OUT & ABOUT 56PHOTOS AND REVIEWS FROM EVENTS AROUND TOWN

ACTIVE FITNESS 45GET YOUR BEST BODY WITH DAN MASSEY & NOHA SOLIMAN

YOUR NIGHTLIFE HOROSCOPE 18WHAT DO THE STARS HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU?

DIANA’S DISH 22YOUR MONTHLY SERVING OF CELEBRITY GOSSIP

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Spring has been great so far. With warm weather back in Jax, it’s time to get out and get your tan on. Don’t forget to add Sol Us Tanning on Facebook and receive $20 towards any lotion!  

Our new website is up and running — and more than 6,000 vistors a month are log-

ging on to see what’s going on in Jacksonville! If you can’t get out to pick up a copy of our free magazine (they go fast!), we have an online digital edition which includes upcoming events around town. Visit us at www.activenightlifethemagazine.com and be sure to forward it to your friends! And don’t forget to friend us on Facebook.

Check out the yellow pages in the back of our magazine for every-thing that’s going on! Some upcoming events not to forget:  May 12th  Kenny Chesney: Veterans Memorial ArenaMay 20th Beer Fest with Buzz MagazineAll Sharks Games! (see page 25 for dates)All Thirsty Thursdays at the Suns Games Have a great May and Happy Mother’s Day! Thanks for staying Active in the 904 with us!

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There aren’t too many bet-ter places to play golf in the world than here in North Florida and South Georgia. We can play year-‘round and some of the most desirable golf courses in the country are in our backyard. No mat-ter where you look, north to Sea Island or Amelia, any one of the courses here in town, the places in Ponte Vedra or St. Augustine and even south to Palm Coast and Daytona,

you can’t go wrong. Each one better than the next. The interest in golf here is so high, it’s one of the reasons the PGA Tour has their headquarters here. Then Commissioner Deane Beman saw the sup-port the Greater Jacksonville Open had among the fans and vol-unteers and along with the Fletcher brothers offer to sell the Tour the land for $1, a whole destination, community and world famous tournament sprung up under our noses.

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There’s plenty of history surrounding the game, and not just what has happened at the Stadium Course at the TPC at Sawgrass.

The Jacksonville Open was part of the barnstorming tour of profes-sionals going around the country. Hyde Park on the Westside was it’s home and the top names in golf were playing here for prize money. The 6th hole at Hyde Park is known as “Hogan’s Alley.” It’s a par three where the future Hall of Famer made an eleven. When asked how he made an eleven on the par three, Hogan reportedly looked at the lone reporter there, took a long drag on his cigarette and said, “I missed a five footer for ten.” (It’s a line parodied in the film “Tin Cup” by Kevin Costner.) The Ryder Cup was scheduled to be played here at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club in 1939, but the matches were cancelled because of WWII.

The whole concept of the Greater Jacksonville Open, the GJO, got it’s genesis when local golf pioneers Dick Stratton, John Tucker and oth-ers were sitting on stools at Silver’s Drug Store in Jacksonville Beach. Those guys knew Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus per-sonally and figured if they could get the big three to come, the tourna-ment would have a chance.

There’s a plaque in the fairway at Selva Marina’s 18th hole com-memorating Jack Nicklaus’ double-eagle on his way to victory. Arnold Palmer owned Hidden Hills and the tournament there and the associ-ated reverie raised a lot of eyebrows in town. And there’s the story of a famous player who played in the afternoon in Thursday’s first round when the GJO was at Deerwood and emerged from the bushes on Friday morning wearing the same clothes for his second round. Ap-parently the party at Deerwood after hours was pretty good!

Could you imagine a location called the “Swingers Tent” going over in our current politically correct environment? But that was the name

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of THE place on A1A when fans, players and officials alike left the golf course and headed north from Sawgrass Country Club. That tent had it’s own set of stories.

As the home of The Players, the Stadium Course has it’s own share of stories as well, although most are now confined to the course. To clear out underbrush on that island left of 14, a bunch of goats were brought in, (thus the name “Goat Island”). One night when the water was low, the goats made their way to the clubhouse and climbed on the roof, eating away at shingles and causing all kinds of havoc. Beman was not happy.

Most players didn’t care for the course or the tournament early on. From Lee Trevino’s “We shouldn’t have to putt on dirt,” to Nicklaus’ “I don’t think you should have to hit 4-iron into the hood of a car,” Pete Dye’s design was not met with universal acclaim. But Jerry Pate jumped in the water, Fuzzy Zoeller wiped Greg Norman’s brow, Davis Love hooked a 1-iron out of the woods and onto 16 and the legend started to grow.

Although the tournament belongs much more to the PGA Tour now than to us, it’s still part of our history. A rich history of golf that’s ex-citing, dramatic, and quirky all at the same time.

Sam Kouvaris has been active in Jacksonville since 1981 as a sports reporter with WJXT Channel 4 News. Sam also hosts a TV show on Monday nights after the Jaguars game called The End Zone. He is a member of the Pro Hall of Fame Selection Commit-tee (which only 37 other members have the honor to be a part of ). Sam is an Emmy award-winner and has won the Associated Press Broadcast Award.

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Aries (March 21- April 19) An attitude breakthrough or spiritual revelation pushes you in a new direction this month. Focus on adventure, travel and higher learning with your new attitude to help you forget about the past and propel into the future.

Taurus (April 20- May 20) Expect to have difficulty with money and love until a feeling of urgency to make a fresh start hits you mid-month. Re-evaluate your love life as your urgency for a fresh start may prohibit the past relationships from moving forward.

Gemini (May 21- June 20) You are very magnetic this month, Gemini. Love and appreciation will be very easy to attract, while your need to learn and improve your skills will be very powerful. Be sure to keep an open mind as stimulating opportunities in friendships and busi-ness opportunities are in the works.

Cancer (June 21- July 22) Motivation is on the hori-zon for you. All your hard work will finally pay off as you will find a promotion, financial compensation or

a position with greater responsibilities. Near the end of the month expect to feel a little hectic and stressed with work.

Leo (July 23-August 22) With energy levels high, expect new ideas to flow abundantly. By clearing up any financial constraints, you will allow yourself to do wonders. Friendships and relationships will be very rewarding this month as you can expect a new friendship to blossom or to light a spark in an existing romance.

Virgo (August 23-September 22) This month you will have an extra “edge” when it comes to appealing to superiors and co-workers. Expect to have a change of some sort that coincides with business

Capricorn (December 22- January 19) April is all about listen-ing. Just when you feel like you cannot stand any more of the pressures of finances, work and your significant other, things will turn around. Don’t follow your instinct to bolt. The end of the month will provide solid ground for you.

Aquarius (January 20- February 18) Personal relationships will take over your life in the first half of April. If you are not in a committed relationship, then start to look for your happiness through your business partners. Remember to tell them how appreciative you are of them.

Pisces (February 19- March 20) Now is a great time to start that new diet or exercise plan! The last half of the month agrees with you as your focus shifts towards meaningful relationships. If you are thinking about popping the question, wait until the last day of the month when all of the planets are aligned.

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relationships. There is no better time than the present to examine what is holding you back.

Libra (September 23- October 22) Your sociability will create new contacts and help you reconnect with old friends. You are all about sharing your ideas and hearing about others points of view. Expect financial matters to clear up around the middle of the month.

Scorpio (October 23- November 21) Give your personal relationships the attention that they deserve this month. Mid-month there will be a rush of positive energy into a partnership. Finances are in a great position and will continue to bring great surprises.

Sagittarius (November 22- December 21) Before mid-month you will struggle a little as some of your conversations will be non-productive, especially with co-workers. The balancing act between family and career will take its course this month as well. Listen to your heart.

Capricorn (December 22- January 19) Expect May to be very enter-taining. Your creativity will be high, but your urge to work will be weaker than usual. Try taking a little down time or a vacation.

Aquarius (January 20- February 18) Important connections through groups and friends come along suddenly this month and next month. Eye opening conversations with friends will propel you along a new path of discovery in the next coming months. High energy for romance, entertainment and recreation is in the cards for you this month as well.

Pisces (February 19- March 20) Opportunities through your career will arise this and next month. Focus your energy on improving your skills and getting projects running. Be sure not to push yourself too hard and take the extra time to tend to unfinished projects.

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Bye Mel. Bye Liam. Hello Nick! It’s the month of May and everyone is anticipating the release of The Hangover 2! Yet just last month, a change in casting took a big name out of the credits and brought in Nick Cassavetes. The Hangover 2 film comes out on May 26th and the role of the “tattooist” was originally go-ing to be played by Mel Gibson. After objections from the cast and crew, Mel was replaced with Taken actor, Liam Neeson. However, in April the actor was removed from the comedy. Apparently his scenes needed to be re-shot and the actor was unable to do it. Liam was shooting the se-quel to “Clash of the Titans” in London. Nick Cassavetes who is a director aside from an actor was brought in to do the role. Director of the film, Todd Phillips stated, “We were in a complete time crunch so I called up Nick and asked if he would do the part. He came in and crushed it.”

From Rehab to the Gottis!Aside from jumping in films last minute, director/actor Nick Cassavetes has a huge project under his wing. Nick who directed, The Notebook, will direct a biopic. Biopic of whom you ask? The Gottis. “Gotti: Three Generations” will be setting into production. John Travolta has already been casted as John Gotti, the alleged crime boss. Highlight of it all is that Victoria Gotti may be getting played by Lindsay Lohan. It has been re-ported that Victoria chose Lindsay herself. The spot was beaten by Blake Lively and Sienna Miller. Lindsay has already started transforming herself to image the mob daughter in hopes of contracting the role in the film.

TJ Lavin Faces Surgery!Recovering from his BMX crash last year, TJ Lavin, is undergoing more surgery. People Mag-azine reported that he is heading back into the operating room to repair the wrist he broke. It is the second wrist surgery since the crash but if successful – it will help him regain the feeling he lost in three fingers. The host of MTV’s The Challenge told People, “I’m at about 40 per-cent on being able to move my wrist around. I’ve been wearing a brace lately to get the movement back and I have to get some carpel tunnel surgery. After that, everything will be sweet.” TJ, 34, has conquered numerous mile-stones since the crash. He stated that his brain is still slow on certain things but recovering is moving smoothly. “My accident has definitely changed my outlook on charity work because it’s time to give back. When I was at my lowest point, I saw what people did for me. That’s what I want to do for other people,” said the BMX rider. We’re all cheering for you on your challenge, TJ!

Preggers in Spring!As reported last month, actress Scarlett Johansson has been dating Sean Penn, 50. The couple has slowly become more public with their relationship. They’ve stemmed into one of the hottest new couples and the rumor mill has already started regarding whether Scarlett is preggers! A photo of the pair jogging near his Malibu, California home shows a “bump” that has people wondering if the Iron Man 2 actress is expecting. Scarlett’s rep re-leased a statement that says, “Scarlett is not pregnant. She’s outside running and it’s simply the placement of her shirt that is misleading.” I suppose time

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will tell! Happily pregnant and expecting her third child with husband, Dean McDermott, is Beverly Hills 90210 alum, Tori Spelling. The 37-year-old Oxy-gen reality star told US Weekly that she’s nervous but beyond excited. Tori has two children with Dean; son Liam, 4, and daughter, Stella, 2. The actress is due to have #3 in October. Looking good and pregnant basking in the sun of Brazil is actress, Kate Hudson. The 31-year-old actress was vacationing in Brazil with daddy-to-be, Matthew Bellamy. The couple got together last spring and have been inseparable but don’t expect wedding bells just yet. Kate stated on the Graham Norton Show in January, “I don’t feel it neces-sary to get married. I am 31, already have one child, and have had a divorce, so it’s not necessarily the golden ticket. I just want to be happy.”

It’s Britney, B!tch!Enrique Iglesias didn’t want the opening slot for Britney Spears and an announcement was finally made on who will replace the vacancy! The current lady of hip-hop herself, Nicki Minaj. The announcement was made in the middle of March and the ladies took to Twitter to celebrate the tour. Britney showed off her touring support by tweeting, “Could not think of a sexier Femme Fatale than @nickiminaj to come on tour with me! Gonna be a hot summer people!” The tour kicks off in Sacramento, CA. Britney also released a remix track with Rihanna for Rihanna’s hit single, “S&M”. The two singers are huge on the market right now and the collaboration formed a funky remix to the already highly played single. During a radio interview when asked if the two women would do a music video, Rihanna responded with, “I hope so. I want to spank Britney Spears.” I can’t imagine any guys that would object to seeing that!

98 Degrees & Stripping Down!Hmmm…That Chippendale looks familiar? You very well could be saying that to yourself this month of May in Vegas! The Ex-98 Degrees singer, Jeff Timmons, will be stripping it down and putting on the bow tie for a 4-week special guest run feature in the Las Vegas show, Chippendales. There is no word yet on how much the 37-year-old singer will receive but, hey...at least we know we can pay him in singles!

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The cops are always hassling people like me and I really want to just be left alone. Without going too much into it, I’m young and I have medical issues that marijuana helps with. I know it’s not legal here, but I’m only doing it at home. My nosey neighbor recently called the police and they gave me a ticket.  Do you think we can ever get legalization passed?

While it may seem like a sure fire way to never be arrested is to get a medical marijuana card, the truth is some police officers will arrest anyone if they feel like it or if they can get a collar. In fact, some claim that Medical Marijuana cardholders are being targeted in San Fran-cisco. The Judges there have dismissed over 70 cases, many of which were based on misconduct during illegal searches of a residential hotel where video surveillance showed police illegally entering a private home conducting a warrantless search based on “the smell of mari-juana.” The case was thrown out because the cops falsely claimed they had obtained the permission of the apartment dweller.

In this case the police just entered the apartment behind the owner which has sometimes been considered silent assent to a search but the court found otherwise. For more information on this case google “Cops, lies, and videotape Pt.2” for well-written article in San Francisco Weekly's The Snitch. Clients often tell me they did not give police permission to search and the police did it anyway. Under the right circumstances, even without video, we’ve been able to get the evidence suppressed,  but the client still had to pay attorney's fees and sat in jail overnight.

The problem with police misconduct usually doesn’t come into the spotlight in Jacksonville because, if a civil suit was filed, the defendants whose rights are violated are still considered “criminals” by a jury (with

Very truly yours,

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Christy Greene, Esquire, is an attorney with Advocates for Justice, PLLC, a private law firm located near Five-Points in Riverside. Each month she will answer one lucky reader’s question.

If you want to “Ask an Attorney,” submit your question to greene@adv4justice.com.

This article is for entertainment purposes and does not create an attorney/client relationship between attorney and persons submitting questions nor any reader of this article.

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no legal reason for having the marijuana they were arrested for) and therefore these clients can be viewed as less deserving of the right to liberty or privacy.

The problem is the best civil plaintiff are the persons who didn’t have any illegal substance and since they are usually left alone or sent on the way after an illegal search, they often feel lucky instead of feeling violated and thus no suit is filed.

If a  group of people came forward with enough proof of such viola-tions...well, then a suit could be filed.  The best way to protect yourself from what you perceive as hassling is to know and exercise your legal rights. The ability to consent to a search also means the right to loudly say “NO! You do not have the right to search my home [or vehicle] without a warrant!”

Finally,  if they won’t videotape such invasions of privacy you could install a video surveillance device and record it yourself. As always, keep your attorney on speed dial.

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NAME Peter Dearing

HOMETOWN Jacksonville FL

SOUNDS LIKE Original music sounds like Switchfoot meets Muse

meets Angels and Airwaves

INFLUENCES Nirvana, The Beatles, Switchfoot, Jeremy Camp,

Third Eye Blind, storysideB, Phil Wickham

HOBBIES Surfing and painting

ABOUT ME Grew up in Jacksonville playing in punk bands start-

ing at age 15, sharing the stage with Yellowcard, POD, Good

Riddance, MXPX, Slick SHoes, Inspection12, Craigs Brother,

Boredom, LIT and others. Started touring at age 19 with Aaron

Pelsue. On the road with and sharing the stage with bands like

Switchfoot, Sonic Flood. Currently playing with Alex Seier as well

PETER DEARINGJacksonville's

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as one of the bass players for Lee Brice along with my elf

named solo project.

I love music, it is my life and my passion along with my

faith. Anytime that I get to use my music to portray my faith

to others is when I am the happiest. As a music teacher,

my mom was a huge influence on why I love what I love. I

love my family. I run, engineer and produce music at Moxie

Recording Studios here in Jacksonville. I am also a booking

agent for bands and venues through Moxie Studios and PD

Entertainment.

My first solo album is due out this coming July, featuring

instrumentation played by members of Pillar, Limp Bizket,

Storyside B, Creed, Yellowcard, The Afters and Seven Nations.

CURRENT SCHEDULE WHEN IN TOWN:TUESDAYS Caribbee Key; 9:00-midnight

WEDNESDAY: Ale House Southside; 9:30-1:30

THURSDAYS: Urban Flats Southside and Fionn Maccools

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MICHELLE AXTELL GETS BACK TO THE BASICS

Over and over again I get asked the same questions about makeup. Some of these include which products to use, how to apply these products, which ones are the best for you skin, etc. So I decided in this article, to give the most basic information to help you come to the easiest decision when lost in the chaotic cosmetic aisle. Apart from the way of applying make up, the make up products used are equally important. Make sure you are using quality prod-ucts because the continuous use of cheap makeup products can seriously damage the skin.

Foundation is a key item used in the beginning of every make

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up application. There are a variety of foundations available on the market, and they can come in liquid, powder or cream form. Foun-dations also vary according to one’s skin type. For instance, there are different foundations for oily, dry and normal skin. When you are buying a foundation for yourself, keep all of these details in mind. Before you start applying the foundation, remember to clean your face thoroughly. Good skin is the key to a great foundation applica-tion. Massage your face with a toner and a moisturizer, let it set for 5 minutes (so it has time to penetrate the skin) and then get started with your foundation. The purpose of using a foundation is to give a proper base and make all the areas of the face look even. That does not mean to cake it on! Less is more when it comes to foundation. Make sure you don’t have a foundation line on your jaw before jumping to your next makeup product. It is NOT a good look. If you find that your foundation is too dark and leaves a line, apply the foundation slightly further down your neck and apply bronzer to blend. It’s a quick fix, however its best to find a foundation that doesn’t need fixing.. After you are done with the foundation, you can apply a dusting of powder to any areas that tend to become excessively oily(mainly the T-zone). I don’t suggest an all over powder application, as this tends to dull the skin which in turn gives an ‘aged’ effect. Young, youthful skin glows! Concealers are used to hide pimples, dark circles, scars and blemishes on the face. You can find concealers in liquid or cream form. I prefer cream for the staying power, especially in the humid climate of Florida. Apply the concealer on the blemish that you want to hide and spread it towards the edges. Try not to overuse the concealer (not more than twice) on the blemish because it may make look obvious that you are trying to hide something. Set with powder.

Eye make-up has the ability the lift the entire face. The first thing that has to be done before any shadow, liner, or mascara can be applied is an eye shadow base. Eye shadow bases not only hold your eye products for

an extended amount of time, but they also make them appear smoother and

more vibrant.

Many people apply eye shadow that matches their attire. While this can sometimes work, take the time and also try eye shadows that suit your skin color. The choice in shade tends to let your natural beauty come through without being distracted by a neon green color choice on your lid. You can use 2 - 7 colors for eye shadow, but make sure that all the colors blend well. Once you are done with the eye shadow, the next step would be the eyeliner. Though black eyeliner is most commonly used, you can also make use of brown eyeliner for a softer effect. The first coating of the eyeliner should be a thin line and should be drawn closer to the eyelashes as this gives the effect of thicker eye lashes. This type of application gives you the option for more, but the also allows you to see what you may look like without

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a overly thick application of liner. If you feel you want more drama, go back and make your second application thicker. After applying your eyeliner, finish up with your favorite mascara.

Lip Color is necessary to complete the look of the whole make up. Whichever lip color you buy, ensure that you buy one of superior quality and a color that suits your complexion well. If you have dry or chapped lips, either use a lip scrub or apply lip balm prior to your application. Cracked lips just aren’t cute. ;) For added definition, pair a lip liner with your lip color. A great lip liner can make all the difference to your favorite lip color!

Blush is the final step of make up. The color of the blush should match your skin tone and also the overall make-up. A good blush has the ability to wake up the whole face. Whether you choose a cream or powder formula, make sure that you don’t skip this step. Skincare: Remember that cosmetics contain chemicals, so make sure that every night you remove them completely by washing your face with a good face cleanser. Follow your face wash with moisturizer and eye cream, and wake up with healthy glowing skin!

Until next time -MMICHELLE AXTELL • WWW.MICHELLEAXTELL.COM

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Lets clear up some misconceptions about hair. Truth is, hair is only living matter as its base below the surface of the scalp. Like the tip of one's finger nail, hair is dead matter, and can be clipped shorter once discarded.

We must maintain a healthy environment below the surface of the scalp where the hair is germinated, or born. Hair, in its simplest form, is 100% Keratin (protein). Our diets should consist of a good balance of easily digested protein, (i.e.: dairy products, poultry and meat). I tell my vegan clients, good protein alternates are nuts, beans, and old faithful...peanut butter. With the popular emergence of low carbohy-drate/high protein diets, we will begin to see more heads of hair with less frizz and/or easily split ends.

Vitamins are your friends! Average hair growth is ½ inch per month. Taking hair vitamin supplements can speed up normal hair growth to ¾ inches, each month. First, you would need to take a multivita-

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min that encompasses all of your body's daily needs. Then, you can worry about extra nutrition for your hair. Our hair especially likes B complex, biotin, folic acid, pantothentic acid, iron, zinc, flax seed oil, black current seed oil, kelp, and silica. Your hair is a by product of your body's functions.Therefore, the nicer you are to your body, the nicer your hair will look.

Shampoo alone cannot increase the overall health of your hair. Shampoo, no matter how exotic or expensive, or what extravagant ingredients are added to it, are designed to perform one single task. That task is to clean the hair of excessive natural oils, body sweat, and environmental impurities.

One contradiction, is that cleansing the hair alone will keep it healthy once you have stripped it of all of its natural protective properties, like serum (natural oils). The longer your hair is, the natural oils have less of a chance to reach the mid to end lengths of your hair while shampooing. This leaves the older and more vulnerable sections of the hair exposed to even more damage from heated styling tools and chemical processes, such as coloring or permanent straightening. Mid-to-end lengths of your hair do not require the same intense daily cleansing as the first few inches of hair closest to the scalp.

The solution is very simple.... as you gently massage your scalp while shampooing, focus and only apply your shampoo within the first 2-8 inches of the hair closest to your scalp. While rinsing the shampoo from the base section of the hair, it will quickly pass through the mid-length to ends of your hair, hence providing these areas with the lighter cleansing that this section requires.

Now, this brings us to the conditioners or proteins. Most people have the misconception that daily conditioning will cause your hair to be flat or it will add weight to your hair. When conditioning correctly,

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this will be no such problem. Knowing how to physically condition the hair and what types of conditioners to use will undoubtedly change your life. Whether your hair is thin or fine, or thick and frizzy, conditioning is simply the reverse concept of shampooing. Consider-ing that throughout the course of the day the first 3 inches of your hair closest to your scalp will receive an adequate supply ofnatural hair oils. Therefore, if you condition this area with conditioner, it can become over conditioned, heavy, and less manageable.

The solution is to apply your conditioner from mid-lengths to ends. Then gently distribute the ends with your fingers. I tell some of my clients to keep wide tooth combs in the shower to help with this, as well. This will ensure even distribution, detangling, and seal split ends. By the time you finish, the conditioner will have remained on your hair for the appropriate 3-5 minutes to be effective in temporarily repairing any damaged or frizzy areas. Deep condition-ers should be applied the same way. The only difference would be the time the deep conditioner remained on the hair. The time could be extended up to 20 minutes to allow proper nourishing into each strand. Deep conditioning should be done sparingly. Deep condi-tioning the hair more than once and week or twice a month could cause the opposite intended effect. Overuse of a protein based deep conditioner to strengthen hair, could cause the hair to become dry and brittle. Just as if you were to use an oil based deep conditioner could cause your hair to become limp and lifeless. Always consult with your stylist because that's what they are there for.

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Hey everyone! I’m back this month to address the intimidation factor associated with large gym environments. I’ve been getting a lot of questions about which gym is the best to use for specific purposes such as training, cardio, MMA and even crossfit. I have highlighted a few of my favorite gyms here in Jacksonville. First, the new workout craze, crossfit. Crossfit combines timed boot camp style stations. This type of training allows you to compare yourself against your peers in any event, giving you plenty to look forward to for your next workout. My favorite crossfit gym is Crossfit Raggenrock on Beach Blvd. Here, you can find two ex-marines running the gym, so expect to get an amazing workout! Looking for a gym and feeling a little intimidated by those big gyms with equipment that looks like it could be from Mars? For the “beginner” I would suggest Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness or Pulse Fitness. All of these gyms are electronic key carded

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24-hour access gyms. The cardio and weight equipment supplied, in addition to the 24-hour access, will whip your body into shape in no time! With multiple locations, these gyms make it easy to swing on by while not feeling as intimidated. I’m currently training at Lifestyle Gym. I recently switched to this gym to get ready for the N.P.C. Jr. Nationals. I was looking for a new gym to train at that had all the equipment I needed, under one roof. Trust me when I say this, Lifestyle has it all! There is so much cardio equipment that you will never have to wait to get in shape. In addition to the numerous cardio machines, Lifestyle has every class you could want from yoga to spinning. The staff is always very friendly and knowledgeable. You can

get all these great amenities for only $19.99 a month with a zero enrollment

fee and no contacts! Yes, you heard me right, no contracts! Go see

my friend Brian and he will be sure to take care of you. 

That’s pretty much the rundown of the best spots to train in Jacksonville based on your personal needs. Thank you all for your support every day. Until

next month, train hard!

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Over the years, we have heard to stay away from caffeine, espe-cially coffee because it was being classified as a drug. “Say no to drugs” has been our world-wide motto and this campaign was affecting the coffee bean industry; however, there has never been a study or test that has proven coffee or caffeine has a connection to a heart condition or any other medical problem. Drinking about 2 cups of coffee could possibly cause a rapid heart beat in a small percentage of people and could temporar-ily raise their body temperature. Some weight loss clients have been advised to drink 2 cups of coffee in the morning before a workout to help reduce body fat. How this works is that the client will awake with an empty stomach, drink the 2 cups of cof- fee and proceed to workout. The caffeine in the coffee will boost their endurance by pro-longing fatigue and help the client burn just body fat. What many people do wrong is they eat a meal right before a work-out, usually high carbohydrates or no meal at all and wonder why they crash during a workout.

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Unfortunately, you will only maintain your current weight and body fat instead of tapping into your excess body fat storage. Some other benefits to drinking coffee are: IMPROVEMENTS TO LONG TERM MEMORY People who consume 2-3 cups of coffee every day are more productive at work and remember things better. As per a recent study, coffee drinkers are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease in their golden years. RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS As per a study conducted by the Harvard Medical School, regular coffee drinkers are 50% less likely to suffer from breast, colon and prostate cancer. This can be attributed to the high antioxidant content in coffee. TYPE 2 DIABETES PREVENTION Several studies have shown that Chlorgoenic acid found in coffee can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Caffeine is known to raise blood sugar levels and increase energy expen-diture in the short-term. It also increases your body’s insulin sensitivity, lowering the risk of developing Type 2 Dia-betes.

NATURAL DIURETIC Caffeine content in coffee causes the kidneys to

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produce more urine, which helps in flushing out the toxins from the body. The only proven negative effect of coffee is that unfiltered coffee beans have compounds that could possibly raise your blood cholesterol as much as 20 points. Basically, stay away from coffee made in a French press. Many people claim the flavor is better but obviously not healthy for the body. There-fore, drink only filtered coffee!!

COFFEE FAST FACTS 1 cup of tea has more caffeine than regular coffee

1 cup of coffee can enhance your alertness1 shot of espresso has less caffeine than regular coffee

Moderation is the key here – limit your coffee intake to 2-3 cups (or fewer) a day and do not over indulge! So, go ahead and have a java jolt and enjoy! Take advantage of the benefits a hot cup of coffee can do for you. One short, skinny latte to go could add amazing results to your life!!

Noha Soliman, Master Fitness Personal Trainer

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May 8:6pm: Carl Strong: The Comedy Zone

May 9:7:05 pm: Jacksonville Suns vs. Mobile BayBears: Jacksonville Baseball Grounds

May 10:7pm: Jacksonville Suns vs. Mobile BayBears: Jacksonville Baseball Grounds7:30 pm: Shrek The Musical: Times Union Center8pm: The Comedy Zone All Stars: The Comedy Zone

May 11:11am: Jacksonville Suns vs. Mobile BayBears: Jacksonville Baseball Grounds8pm: Shrek The Musical: Times Union Center8pm: The Comedy Zone All Stars: The Comedy ZoneThe Whigs: Jack Rabbits

May 12:7pm: Kenny Chesney: Veterans Memorial Arena7pm: Plain White T’s & Parachute: Freebird Live7pm: Suns vs. Mobile BayBears: Jacksonville Baseball Grounds

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8pm: Shrek The Musical: Times Union Center8 pm: Jacksonville Symphony Or-chestra “Fleisher”: Times Union Center8pm: John Witherspoon: The Comedy Zone

May 13:1pm: Jacksonville Symphony Orches-tra “Fleisher”: Times Union Center7pm: Suns vs. Mobile BayBears: Jacksonville Baseball Grounds8pm, 10:00 pm: John Witherspoon: The Comedy Zone8pm: Mac Miller, Rapsody: Freebird Live8pm: Shrek The Musical: Times Union Center8pm: Sharks vs. Iowa Barnstormers: Veterans Memorial Arena8pm: Psychotica - Crimson City Romance: Jack Rabbits

May 14:Florida Coastal School of Law Gradu-ation: Veterans Memorial Arena2 & 8pm: Shrek The Musical: Times Union Center6pm: 3 Blonde Moms: The Comedy Zone8 & 10pm: John Witherspoon: The Comedy Zone8pm: Jacksonville Symphony Orches-tra “Fleisher”: Times Union Center

May 15:1:30 pm, 7pm: Shrek The Musical:

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May 18:7:00 pm: Neon Trees, Limousines, Eastern Conference Champions: Freebird Live8pm: The Comedy Zone All Stars: The Comedy Zone

May 19:Studio K Recital: Times Union Center7pm: Third Day with special guest Tenth Avenue North: Veterans Memo-rial Arena7pm: Suns vs. Birmingham Barons: Jacksonville Baseball Grounds8pm: Hal Sparks: The Comedy Zone

May 20:Studio K Recital: Times Union Center7:00 pm: Craft & Import Beer Festi-val: Veterans Memorial Arena7pm: Suns vs. Birmingham Barons: Jacksonville Baseball Grounds7:30 pm: Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra “Hungarian Fusion”: Times Union Center8pm: Cattletruck- Shotgun Harbour: Jack Rabbits8 & 10:00 pm: Hal Sparks: The Comedy Zone8pm: The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show: Times Union Center

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May 21:Studio K Recital: Times Union Center3 & 6pm: Thomas the Tank Engine: Times Union Center7pm: Suns vs. Birmingham Barons: Jacksonville Baseball Grounds8pm: Dave Matthews Tribute Band & Luna’s View: Freebird Live8pm: Steve Harvey & Kirk Franklin Gospel Comedy Tour: Veterans Memo-rial Arena8pm, 10pm: Hal Sparks: The Comedy Zone

May 22: Mazza Smith Recital: Times Union Center3pm: Jacksonville Suns vs. Birming-ham Barons: Jacksonville Baseball Grounds8pm: Minus the Bear, Skysaw, the Constellations: Freebird Live

May 23:11am: Jacksonville Suns vs. Birming-ham Barons: Jacksonville Baseball Grounds

May 24:8pm: The Comedy Zone All Stars: The Comedy Zone

May 25:8pm: The Comedy Zone All Stars: The Comedy Zone

May 26:7pm: Clutch, Maylene & the Sons of Disaster, Groundscore: Freebird Live8pm: Josh Blue: The Comedy Zone

May 27:8pm: Poor Richards, General Tso’s Fury, Konami Code, Operation Hennessey: Jack Rabbits8 & 10pm: Josh Blue: The Comedy Zone

May 28:8 & 10pm: Josh Blue: The Comedy Zone

May 29:8pm: Josh Blue: The Comedy Zone

May 30: 6:pm: Jacksonville Suns vs. Carolina Mudcats: Jacksonville Baseball Grounds7pm: Combichrist, DeadStar Assembly: Jack Rabbits7pm: Face to Face, Strung Out, Blitzkid, The Darlings: Freebird Live

May 31: Village Dance Recital: Times Union Center7pm: Jacksonville Suns vs. Carolina Mudcats: Jacksonville Baseball Grounds8pm: The Comedy Zone All Stars: The Comedy Zone

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