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PROTECT YOUR FEET FROM FUNGUS
See a doctor if your feet itch, burn or sting. Your doctor can prescribe a lotion or powder to treat the infection, or an oral medication if your body is unresponsive to the topical treatments.
The fungal disease causes a stinging, burning sensation in between the toes and, if left untreated, can lead to blisters and cracked skin, according to the Mayo Clinic. Athlete's foot is highly contagious, so avoid sharing socks or shoes with infected people. If left untreated, the fungal infection can encourage the development of another bacterial infection that can break down good tissue, leaving soggy and eroded skin in between the toes.
Fungi called dermatophytes linger in unclean communal showers, roomers and fitness centers. These organisms can cause athlete's foot if you go without shower shoes or wear sweat-soaked socks for too long.
Source: Mayo Clinic Kim Wallace
WHETHER YOU'RE MOVING OUT OR MOVING ON, PURCHASE HEALTH INSURANCE
One-third of the 45.8 million Americans who don't have health insurance are between 18 and 24 years old, according to aetna.com. Because life is unpredictable, purchase health insurance to protect yourself from financial ruin.
Most students should be covered by their parents' insurance if they're enrolled full-time and are less than 23 years old. For students who aren't covered by their parents' plans, the University of Kansas offers basic health insurance for about $70 a month and more comprehensive health insurance for about $160 a month.For more information, visit www.studenthealth.ku.edu.
Graduates who were previously covered by their parents' policies have 60 days to contact their insurance
companies and request an extension to maintain coverage after graduation. Under the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, students are eligible to receive an extension of up to three years by paying the monthly premium and a two-percent administrative fee. Grads who weren't covered by their parents' insurance should buy a short-term insurance policy, which usually runs about $80 a month.
Tip: Try to set up a higher deductible (the amount you pay if you get hurt) to get a lower premium (the price you pay each month), says Jim McLaughlin of Thomas County Insurance Agency, 843 New Hampshire St.
Lindsey St. Clair
PRESENTS
05/12 TRUCKER
OL MUSKY
05/18 LAWRENCE LETTERDAY (7PM) BLACKPOOL LIGHTS
05/16 TRAMPLED BY TURTLES*
GREEN MOUNTAIN GRASS PLAYERS
05/18 THE KINGSTONIANS (10PM)
05/19 THE KINETIKS CD RELEASE PARTY THE VOLUNTEERS/ALSO RANS *advance ticket show*
LUCINDA WILLIAMS CRACKER BOB SCHNEIDER GREYBOY ALLSTARS
GRELCIENT CLINTON AND PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC BLUE OCTOBER GREYRO
V HORTON HEAT MURDER DEATH THEWIDERS G. VIECE & SPECIA
B IS SUSSEX BETTLE THE CROWDS OF WITHIN EASTERN GARDEN
GO TO WWW.THECROSSROADSLIVE.COM FOR COMPLETE INFO CROSSROADSKC
or a complete listing of Pipeline shows, check out: www.pipelineproductions.com.
For video's and links to band sites, visit: www.myspace.com/bottleneck
18th & Locust - downtown KC - in the Crossroads art district - behind Grinder's
04 ⇒ JAYPLAY 05.10.2007