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Bahamian Rapper Jay Complex releases a remix to 'Nothin on You' ft Maradee and I gatta say this joint is oh sooo melly and oh so nice for the summer! I'm gonna test out my vocals after this cuz Maradee is killin it!

Check it out!

If you're a true fashionista then you definitely know about the oh so edgy, oh so sexy, oh so fabulous Final Accents Boutique. I'm always looking out for this fresh and trendy hot spot on remote events and now they are giving back to their patrons and supporters.

Final Accents is looking for a new F.A.B Face as apart of their Summer Campaign and all you have to do is email the following information to info@finalaccentsaccessories.com:

1. A Full Colour Head shot of Yourself
2. Say why you love accessories
3. What's your ONE staple piece and WHY!

Easy right??!!??

What do you get in return? The new F.A.B Face receives

* BOUTIQ-wide DISCOUNTS
* F.A.B. Merchandise
* The ULTIMATE F.A.B. Photo Shoot
* PREMIER appearances in their Fall 2010 Marketing Campaign (Ads, Flyers, Website..etc)

Submissions end May 29th, 2010!

Not a model? Neither am I but I can assure my head shot was first in the info@finalaccentsaccessories.com inbox. Don't let this chance miss you for hot summer fun, glam and fashion.

Don't forget submissions end on Saturday May 29th, 2010. What are you waiting for?!

Also Check them out on Face Book for fab tips!

Check out these photos from the fabulous Final Accents at their special events and appearances.

*All photos are created and owned by Final Accents Boutiq and its owners*

Pageant Season has officially begun and the first that I'm most excited about is the search for the new Theodore Elyett's Miss. Teen Bahamas® 2010

All young Bahamian ladies between the ages 14- 18 can apply now to be apart of this spectacular event. Don't miss your chance!

The first Information Session happens on May 30th, 2010 at 5pm in the Hibiscus Room, Superclub Breezes Cable Beach.

The beauty in the Photo is reining queen Shamika Roll who is now prepping to represent The Bahamas at Miss Global Teen 2010 in Brazil.



Isn't she a beauty?

So grab your fanciest, prep yourself and dress your best! It's pageant season and that should be enough reason to be excited!

*All photos are created and owned by the Miss Teen Bahamas Organization*

e-life242 Magazine has done it again with a blazin new issue set to be delivered real soon to the masses.

On the cover is Supa Mario Entertainment which is known for throwing the hottest parties here in the 242.

Also flip over and check out my feature story on the dynamic Higher Level Band, a little run down on Sexy Thang Clothing Store and a brand new Digital Girl of the month.

Stay on the look out for your copy at Air Brush Junkies, The Juke Box or hit up the team members for your copy.

Stand up comedian, radio host, actor and author Steve Harvey is performing live at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort on Saturday, May 29th.

Tickets start at $85 with reservations for tables also available.

I can't wait for this one.

It's about time. Check out Alicia Key's new song and video for 'Unthinkable: I'm ready' from her latest album 'Element of Freedom'

The beautiful song bird tackled the issue of interracial dating over the years. Great video and thought provoking content. Way to go Alicia.

As if the faculty of the College of The Bahamas couldn't be more fed up with cut backs, delays and everything in between there is yet another problem; this time, with salary cuts due to 'their assumed participation in the union strike last month.'

Exerts from the article written by Ava Turnquest:

'FIFTEEN cases have been delivered to the Magistrate's court against the College of the Bahamas after numerous faculty members received salary cuts due to their assumed participation in the union strike last month - another 10 cases are pending further information before submittal.

COB faculty are paid monthly by direct deposit into their bank accounts. It was alleged that last month's pay slips indicated to faculty that their bank accounts had been debited their normal salary. However, upon physically checking their accounts, some lecturers discovered that they were actually paid a lesser amount - a $400 cut in some instances.

Before faculty union members engaged in industrial action on the first day of exams at the institution in April, the college released several statements that indicated its plans to withdraw payment from those who opted to withdraw labour. The institution advised all faculty members who were not participating in the strike to inform the College directly or it would be assumed that they were participating.

The lecturers are represented by Milton Evans of the law firm Evans & Co.

Mr Evans explained: "Once you send a notification to a person saying this is what your salary is expected to be on pay day when you go to the bank the same amount should be reflected in your account - if salary cuts were made it should be indicated on the pay slip.

"Separate to that, a number of lecturers experienced a salary cut even though they did not participate in the union strike, which means that the college did not properly check to see which lecturers were working. So the magistrate will be asked to make a determination on that."

The matter was filed last week Wednesday, and parties are currently awaiting a hearing date.'

Atlantis, Paradise Island is doing it big for their guests once again this summer with hot performances by chart topping musical artist Justin Bieber, Sheryl Crow and Taylor Swift.

The first in the lineup to perform is Grammy award winner, singer-songwriter & musician Sheryl Crow. She'll be performing live in the Imperial Ballroom at 9:30PM.



Heartthrob Justin Bieber is set to take the stage on June 12th in the Imperial Ballroom at 8:30PM.



The youngster is definitely no stranger to the island. Check out this video from his last visit



And with no interruptions Taylor Swift is set to perform a week later on June 19th at the Imperial Ballroom at 9PM.



I am thrilled about the performances and hopes everything goes without a hitch.

So you’re a day and year older and ‘things are a changin!’ You want to make your own decisions; whether impulsive or well thought out. It’s time for something different, something new; time for a piercing and/or tattoo.

If your parents are like most they may not be thrilled about the idea but either way, make sure you take the right steps before getting bored up and inked for life.
When deciding on a piercing you may want to consider your reason for getting one. This may be an easy decision to make but remember that boring holes in your body is not just a fashion statement; it can be a health risk or a compromising factor.

One of the first things to consider is how much it costs to get a piercing. Depending on how difficult your piercing may be, the price will go up. If you are paying too little for a piercing after comparing prices that could indicate that the person doing the job may be taking short cuts where they shouldn’t. i.e.: sterilizing or other safety procedures. Pain is another factor to consider. If you are not one to endure pain, forget about a piercing. Your friends may say it doesn’t hurt but their experience may be a whole lot different from yours.



Placement is very important. Getting an eyebrow piercing or lip piercing may not only bring implications of you being an ‘emo’ or ‘freak’ (‘gay’ if you’re a male) but it may also stifle your chances of getting employed in some places. Having a tongue piercing may bring implications of you being ‘loose’ or a ‘nympho.’ Also think about the healing process. If a piercing is not given the space and time it needs to heal a keloid may appear; something Bahamians know as ‘a bubby.’ A keloid is a tough heaped- up scar that rises quite abruptly above the rest of the skin. It usually has a smooth top and a pink or purple color. Keloids are irregularly shaped and tend to enlarge progressively. Unlike scars, keloids do not subside over time. Do you think it’s worth it after that?




Participating in sports and being active may also hinder the healing process. Trauma and jostling increases healing time and the risk of an infection. After care for piercing are crucial! If you decide to pierce your tongue you are required to rinse with mouthwash after eating food as well as frequent brushing to keep your mouth clean. If you can’t keep up with after care, forget about a piercing. Infections are no fun; especially in your mouth.



The same applies for tattoos from pricing to pain; placement to after care. Ask yourself the important questions.
- Why am I getting this tattoo?
- How much will it cost?
- What would people think of me if I put it here?
- How would this look 20 years from now?
- Would I be able to get a job with this tattoo here?

Make sure you can answer those questions before leaving a permanent mark on your body. Most work forces prohibit tattoos on the wrist or where it is visible. There are a lot of risks involved with getting a tattoo like allergic reactions and disease transmission.

Make sure your tattoo artist is wearing a pair of gloves and presents certificates to prove training and license and most importantly new sterile needles must always be removed from an autoclave bag in front of you. Tattoo artist should always use a new needle for every client. The use of a used needle can lead to the transmission of HIV/AIDS.



Before making the decision to get ‘bored up’ or ‘tatted up’ think things through. Do not act on impulse! Holes may close up but infections and illnesses will always be there to haunt you. You may be able to hide a tattoo but HIV/AIDS is incurable.

Investigate! Procrastinate! Negotiate! And be safe!

Simone left home for a trip with her family while Marcus stayed home to do the usual. You know, work, take care of the bills, watch endless amounts of TV and not watch the plants because he could care less.

Since their last encounter (SexChronicles1- Cook your way to my thighs) the two haven't been getting themselves in much 'foreplay' so this trip was a true tester of their ties to one another.

Can they handle it?



The first night away seemed bearable for the frisky miss but she couldn't get her mind off dear Marcus. His strong arms, charming smile, chiseled abs, contoured biceps ... he was close to perfection.

As she dosed off after the family went to bed she thought about the way he kissed her. Precise! A few pecks then in for goal! Head drawn back, shoulders relaxed, bodies as close as they can be, a tug at the bottom lip as he plunges himself in her orifice ... this

was going to be hard ...



Touch me Beneath the stars, over the mountains, across the seas ...
remind me of your courage and your power to make me weak in the knees ...
blow kisses across the land and through the walls ...
squeeze your favorite parts and make your call ... I need you next to me



but he wasn't there ...
no where in sight to please her like she's never been before.

She wondered what he's been thinking about while she was gone. Did he miss her tender, subtle ... 'twins?'
Did he miss the graze of her skin? Did he miss the grip of her fragile arms? and what about the moan in her yearning voice ?





We'll find out next time