Welcome to January 2008 e-News. Here is the update on the May 17-19, 2008 Convention in beautiful Orlando, Florida at the Regal Sun Resort in Disney World. If you're a member of the Academy, it's only $299 to register. And you can save even more if you register before March 30th. Come, learn and enjoy the wide choice of workshops and demonstrations and you'll make new friends and "learn over lunch" too. Earn up to 12 CME units. Click here to register. Questions? Send your email to e-news.

Florida 2008 Convention May 17-19 in Orlando

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Lips, Brows, Breasts, Scars, Camouflage, Eyeshadow

Anyone can benefit from the workshops and presentations this year in Orlando. Discouraged with lips? No problem. Take the "goof proof lips" Dixon Technique workshop. Want to master brow hairstrokes? No problem. Take Paula Pilmanis' incredible class with patented brow templates as your guide. Want to learn eyeshadow techniques? No problem. Take Joyce Cirasuola's fabulous eyeshadow class featuring both a handtool and a machine. Want to learn "dry needling" from the source? Take Dr. Kristanne Matzek's course packed full of years of experience. Want to know what's new in technology? Listen to MTDerm's Jorn Kluge. Plus you can take your Board Exams on Monday morning. Or, on Monday afternoon, take the new "Test for the Best" ACE exam where you'll actually do a case which will be observed and videotaped (in part). This is truly the "test for the best"! Want to let the world know how good you are? Enter the reality competition on a real client for the "best" lips, eyeliner or brows and win prizes from the vendors. You won't want to miss the Panel of Experts to answer your questions. Of course there will be time to shop 'til you drop too. Ah yes! All within the beautiful Disneyworld Resort complex so you can bring your family too.

Good news. We were able to lock in room rates starting at $99/night at the Regal Sun Resort at Disneyworld. Make your reservation today! These rooms won't last long.

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AAM Convention May 17-19, Orlando, Florida Regal Sun Resort, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida 1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830 Reservations: Toll Free 1.800.624.4109. Room rates begin at $99/night + tax. Tell them you are with the Academy.

Tel 808/388-4730 Chelsea 2008 AAM Convention: May 17-18 Board Exam: May 19 *Registration Fee: AAM Members $299 (call for Early Bird Special); Non-members $349 ; Space is Limited. Make your reservations ASAP. Fly into Orlando Airport. Room rates start at $99/night if you say you are from the Academy. Saturday night banquet: $39 May 17, Saturday Morning: Vendor setup 8am Continental Breakfast (free) 9am-12 Welcome and General Session May 17, Saturday Afternoon: Vendor Exhibits and Workshops free 3-6 pm Educational Workshops $$$ May 17, Saturday Night: Dinner Buffet 8am Continental Breakfast (free) May 18, Sunday Morning: Vendor Presentations and Panel: 9-12 noon May 18, Sunday Afternoon: Vendor Workshops and Demos $79/ea. May 18, Sunday 2pm The Dixon Technique Workshop Live Demo 3-4 hrs. $239 May 19, Monday 9:00am- Board Exams; 12:00-3:00pm ACE Exams "hands-on" exam (the test for the best)

Questions? Call 808/388-4730 Ask for Chelsea or leave message. We'll call you back.

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What's your number?

There are categories for hurricanes, scores for newborns, scales for sunburns.

Now, at last, there is a Micropigmentation Number for your clients that takes into account everything. Hair color, eye color, skin color, lip color and results of time in the sun. Their number helps guide you in your choice of pigments for the best result. Just for our profession. Take a look. Click here.

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Needle Stick Injuries: Accidentally Stuck - What Should I Do?

If you find yourself in this position, there are immediate steps you should take to protect your health.

Immediately following a needle stick injury, you should express blood from the site, then wash the site with soap and water.

After expressing blood and washing the site, call your doctor or visit an emergency room immediately. Treatments are available which may reduce your risk of infection with disease causing agents which may have been present on the needle. For maximal effectiveness, these treatments need to begin right away - preferably within two hours of the accident.