The holiday falls during the Australian summer, where red sweaters and snow are swapped for red board shorts and Santas with sunburns.

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In July when the sun beats down, most convertibles can become downright unpleasant, inducing awkward sunburns on scalps and forearms.

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That's particularly true for young people, whose sunburns may put them at risk for skin cancer decades later, said James Spencer, a dermatologist in St.

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Not good on sunburns, and the same goes for the Thai Massage: When the therapist complimented my flexibility while digging her knees into my upper musculature, my "thank you" came through tears and gritted teeth.

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