Seven Photographs of Cerridwen Salon events

Inscription: Verso: Cerridwen Salon, New York, ritual.

Kate Millett at the Woman's Salon

Inscription: Verso: The Woman's Salon, New York.

Portrait of Henrietta Weigal at the Woman's Salon.

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Judy Chicago reading at woman's salon event

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Seven Photographs of Cerridwen Salon events

Inscription: Verso: Cerridwen Salon, New York. Performance by Emmatroupe.

Seven Photographs of Cerridwen Salon events

Inscription: Verso: Cerridwen Salon, New York, ripening ritual.

Seven Photographs of Cerridwen Salon events

Inscription: Verso: Cerridwen Salon, New York.

Seven Photographs of Cerridwen Salon events

Inscription: Verso: Cerridwen Salon, New York. Alida Walsh, slide performance artist.

Seven Photographs of Cerridwen Salon events

Inscription: Verso: Cerridwen Salon, New York.

Seven Photographs of Cerridwen Salon events

Inscription: Verso: Cerridwen Salon, New York. New Cycle Theatre performing at Cerridwen Salon.

Gloria Orenstein at the Woman's Salon

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ANÁLISIS DE LA PRÁCTICA PEDAGÓGICA EN UN SALON DE CLASES: UNA CONTRASTACIÓN DESDE UNA PERSPECTIVA SOCIOHISTÓRICA

Este trabajo es producto del interés común de los autores por incursionar en la Teoría Sociohistórica, desarrollada por Lev Seminonvich Vygotsky y su aplicación en el campo de la educación. Ese interés también deviene de una temática que surge y reta cotidianamente el quehacer ordinario de la mayoría de quienes directa o indirectamente se convierten en actores del proceso educativo. En tal sentido, se procurará ofrecer una experiencia que no pretende juzgar ni concluye categóricamente en sus apreciones y comentarios, sino aportar un estudio provisional. Como podrá observarse en su momento, se conjugan y contrastan algunas reflexiones a la luz de una teoría y una realidad complejas, al amparo de la meta de despertar.

HEAD LICE IN HAIR SAMPLES FROM YOUTHS, ADULTS AND THE ELDERLY IN MANAUS, AMAZONAS STATE, BRAZIL

A study of head lice infestations among young people, adults and elderly individuals was conducted from August 2010 to July 2013 in Manaus, AM, Northern Brazil. Hair samples collected from 1,860 individuals in 18 barber shops and beauty parlors were examined for the ectoparasite. The occurrence of pediculosis and its association with factors, such as sex, age, ethnicity, hair characteristics and the socioeconomic profile of salon customers, salon location and seasonal variation were determined. The overall occurrence rate was 2.84%. Occurrence was higher in hair samples from non-blacks and the elderly. Higher occurrence was also observed during kindergarten, elementary and junior education school holidays. The results indicate that the occurrence of head lice among young people, adults and the elderly in Manaus is relatively low compared to that determined in children and in other regions of the country. After children, the elderly were the most affected. The study also indicated the need to adopt additional procedures to improve surveys among the population with low or no purchasing power, which is usually the most affected by this ectoparasitic disease.

Rhinitis due to acrylates : case report

Background: Acrylates and methacrylates (salts and esters of acrylic and metacrylic acid respectively), are monomers commonly found in polymer plastics, resins and glues, and are widely used in many industry sectors. The first adverse health effects described were skin reactions and asthma. Exposure to acrylates, for instance when using multicomponent glues, is now a well known cause of occupational asthma. Methods: We report the case of a rhinitis - and possible asthma - to acrylates, in a 38-year-old woman, working in a nail beauty salon. She was currently treated for hypertension, and otherwise known for obesity and seasonal rhinoconjunctivitis, but did not have any respiratory problem. Two years after starting this activity, she progressively started to complain of anosmia, rhinitis, and intermittent dyspnea. Her job consisted in decorating nails with a mixture of a polymer powder and a liquid monomer, after removing the previous artificial nail with a small sander. We assessed exposure to acrylates at her working place, both as dust (from sanded nails) and volatile compound (from the mixture described above), and she was asked to measure her peak flow values twice a day for ten days, in order to detect a possible relationship between her occupational activities, the symptoms and the peak flow values. Results: Measures made during the visit of the patient's place of work showed that the existing aspiration system was efficient for eliminating the dust produced by nail sanding, but not for eliminating the volatile components. Thus, occupational exposure to acrylates was demonstrated. Moreover, the peak flow measures showed an average decrease of almost 10 percent when the patient was at work, compared to when she stayed home. We concluded that she actually suffered from professional rhinitis and, possibly, professional asthma (not certain because of the limited number of peak flow measures per day). Conclusion: Although exposure to acrylates is a well known cause of occupational asthma, it should be emphasized that the exact mechanisms of action remain unknown, despite the abundant literature about it. Some professions, which tend to be more frequent nowadays (such as working in a nail beauty salon), can expose the worker to particular risks. This highlights the need of always inquiring not only about the profession, but also the related activities, when facing a case of suspected asthma.

Fish pedicures: Information for the Public

Although the risk of catching an infection as a result of a fish spa pedicure is likely to be very low, it cannot be completely excluded. However, there are certain things you can do to further reduce your risk of catching or spreading an infection when having one of these treatments.Choosing a salonUse your personal judgment: as with all beauty salons, if it looks unsanitary, do not go there for your treatment. If you are very concerned about the cleanliness of a salon you visit, you can report this to your local Environmental Health department, who will be able to perform an inspection of the premises.When having a treatment, a trained member of staff should perform an inspection of your feet both beforehand, to check for any broken skin / infections, and afterwards, to check for signs of bleeding. They should also ask you to wash your feet with soap and water before putting them in the tank, to make sure that any products you have used that could be harmful to the fish are washed away, and to reduce the risk of spreading any infection.Ask your therapist what other procedures the salon has in place to minimise the risk of infection. The Health Protection Agency, England has produced a set of guidelines for salons which, if followed, will ensure any potential risk of infection is kept to an absolute minimum.Before having the treatment The HPA has identified a number of health conditions or prior treatments which may mean that you should not have a fish pedicure. These are:Leg waxing or shaving in last 24 hoursAny open cuts/wounds/abrasions/broken skin on the feet or lower legsInfection on the feet (including athlete's foot, verruca)Psoriasis, eczema or dermatitis affecting the feet or lower legsDiabetes (increased risk of infection)Infection with a blood borne virus such as Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C or HIVAny immune deficiency due to illness or medicationBleeding disorders or on anticoagulant medication (e.g. heparin or warfarinMore information and advice on fish spa pedicures and the full set of guidance can be found on the Health Protection website www.hpa.org.uk