There have been many people coming back for more tattoos every week.  These tattoos can last up to 14 days with proper care depending on your skin type.  Some people simply grow tired of a design and want something different or the same thing in a different place.

WYCO uses stencils and specialized equipment to deliver a great looking tattoo in minutes.  They also have the capability to cut custom stencils while you wait so if you have a design in mind that they don’t have just ask.  Having a party or corporate event in the Northwest Arkansas area?  They are also available for your private event or party.  They will come to you and do unlimited tattoos by the hour!  With so many people getting tattoos these days, not to mention how many regret them, this is a truly great business for our area.

You can visit them in the Promenade Mall food court Mon-Sat 10am to 9pm and Sun Noon-6pm - make sure to mention that InsideYourNWA sent you!

Also you can go see them at Bikes Blues and BBQ.

With four distinct yet mild seasons, Eureka Springs is a fabulous place to vacation any time, but gay travelers particularly like to visit for the Diversity Weekends staged throughout the year—in spring, summer, and fall (supplemented by other queer weekends, including the Eureka Gras Extravaganza in February). Throngs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender folk from near and far descend on Eureka Springs, and the hills come alive with the sound of partying.

Of course, a significant percentage of Diversity Weekend revelers are straight. The youth of today, even those living in the Ozarks, grew up on Will & Grace. This queer-hip Internet generation is more sophisticated than we can probably grasp. The youngsters have tons of gay friends, they Tivo Ellen DeGeneres, and they know where the best party is.

Many visitors are surprised to learn there are no gay bars in Eureka Springs. As in some parts of Europe, there just isn’t much need for them here. In the alternate universe that is Eureka Springs, pretty much all of the bars are gay-friendly.

Eureka Springs lodging options run the gamut from historic 19th-century hotels to dude ranches, modern chain motels, mom-and-pop lodges, luxury log cabins and tree houses, Victorian cottages and bungalows, and so many bed-and-breakfasts that the town promotes itself as America’s B&B Capital. There’s even a “Bikers Only” motel (Eureka is big with motorcycle enthusiasts).

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The latest styles and hottest fashions will be on display with great shopping bargains all through out the store.

The action begins at noon and lasts until 4 so everyone come out with your back to school must have clothing list.

Maxine’s Tap Room
107 N Block
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Check out their myspace page.

When:

Saturday, August 01, 2009

10:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Where:

Walton Arts Center

Dickson

Fayetteville, AR,

For up to date info about Bikes Blues and BBQ go to their website or myspace.

Come to the free health and wellness expo.

Time: August 1, 2009 from 9am to 1pm
Location: Northwest Arkansas Convention Center
Street: 1500 S. 48th Street
City: Springdale, AR
Website: http:?/?/?www.?diabetes.?org/?nwaexpo
Phone: 479-464-4121
Event Type: free, community, event
Organized By: American Diabetes Association - Krista Coffee

The American Diabetes Association of Northwest Arkansas proudly invites you to the 2009 Diabetes Health & Wellness Expo. Presented by Wal-Mart, this free public event welcomes all people with diabetes, those at risk for diabetes, and anyone interested in healthy living to attend. Information will be presented in both English and Spanish.

What to Expect:
Free Health Screenings – Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Eye, Foot, Bone Density

Cooking & Exercise Demos

ADA World – includes bookstore and information about our various events, programs/?services,? advocacy, research, volunteer opportunities, etc.

Exhibits – vendors/?companies offering the latest products and resources for all your diabetes and healthy living needs

Speakers – presenters will cover a variety of diabetes and general health topics

For additional information about this event and to inquire about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, please contact Krista Coffee at kcoffee@?diabetes.?org or (479) 464-4121 ext. 6872.

“Each year over the holiday,” said Dr. Austin, “Thousands of adults and children are seriously injured as a result of fireworks and pyrotechnic devices. Many burns and injuries affect eyesight, permanently damaging and in some cases blinding the victims.”

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an estimated 20-25 percent of fireworks injuries are to the eyes. Most of these eye injuries were contusions and lacerations. About two-thirds of the fireworks-related injuries were burns, and most of the burns involved the hands, eyes and head/face. ….

In 2003, four persons died and an estimated 9,300 were treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries in the U.S. About 45 percent of persons injured were children ages 14 years and younger. Children ages 5-9 years have the highest injury rate for fireworks-related injuries. Most injuries involved firecrackers, rockets, and sparklers.

Believe it or not, sparklers are the highest cause of fireworks injuries for children under five requiring trips to the emergency room. Sparklers can easily burn skin or ignite clothes since they heat up to 1000 degrees F

And, surprising to many, bystanders at home displays are not safe from injury. Data from the United States Eye Injury Registry shows that bystanders are injured by fireworks one-half of the time…..

“Be safe and protect your eyes this 4th of July,” said Dr. Austin, “Go to professional displays and enjoy the spectacle in the sky.”

Here is a list of local fireworks events:

Springdale — July 1st-4th At the rodeo grounds at the end of each night….

Fayetteville — July 4th at Baum Stadium. Fireworks start at 9:30Entertainment from local bands, refreshments and concessions starts at 6:30Free to the public….

Rogers — July 3rd at Veterans park. Fireworks start at 9-9:30. Other festivities start at 7:30….

Bentonville — July 4th at Memorial Park. .Fireworks start shortly after sun down 9ish. All day festival in the park All free to the public….

Elkins — On the 7th at “Fourth on the River” (what they call the celebration). All day festival including a parade Fireworks start at sundown….

West Fork – at Unity Church. Big celebration at the River side Park. Both Free to the public, but nothing planned by the city.

Here is a bit about the clinic.

Austin Vision Care provides comprehensive eye health examinations, contact lens exams, medical checks, diabetic exams, and diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, allergies, and dry eyes. We are located INSIDE FAYETTEVILLE SAM’S CLUB, but there is NO membership needed to receive an eye exam and as always WALK-INS ARE WELCOME!

Our prices for self pay patients are $60.00 for a routine eye exam and $100 for an exam and contact lens fitting with follow up. Every patient who has a contact lens fitting receives a FREE pair of contacts.

We also take many insurances! Avesis, Always Vision, Qual Choice, Medicaid/Medicare, Superior, Spectera, Advantica, BCBS, and BenefitStream!

Our hours are Mon/Fri 9-6, Tue/Thur 9-7, every other Sat 9-5! We look forward to hearing from you! EMAIL US AT: austinvisioncare@yahoo.com OR GO TO OUR WEBSITE www.primaryecp.com/austinvisioncare OR CALL US TODAY! (479) 527-0100

Dr. Laura A. Austin is originally from Fairfield Bay, AR. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ouachita Baptist University in 2000. She then received a Doctor of Optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry in 2006. Dr. Austin is part of the American Optometric Association and is an Arkansas Board Certified Optometric Physician. She is married with one child on the way and loves living again in her “home” state of Arkansas! Dr. Austin began working at Arkansas Eye Care in Springdale in August 2006. She has recently celebrated her first year of having her own practice.