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Woman Has Forehead Tattooed For $10,000 For $10,000, Kari Smith has gone ahead and had her forehead tattooed with the Web address of a gambling site. Smith, 30, who sold her unusual advertising space on eBay, said the money will give her 11-year-old son a private education, which she believes he needs after falling behind in school. |
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Piercings here to stay In today's society there are so many ways to express one's individuality. Many people do so through fashion, hairstyle, tattoos and, my personal avenue of choice, piercings. |
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Tattoo parlors will be allowed in Portsmouth once again Portsmouth’s City Council overturned a 43-year ban on tattoo parlors Tuesday night, agreeing to allow tattooing and body piercing within city limits. |
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Tattoo Ownership Most people operate under the assumption that your body is your property and that you have eminent domain over it. However recent surges in not only celebrity tattoos but the use of tattoos in advertising may have set the stage for a showdown between tattoo artists and the tattoo collectors who wear the finished work. |
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Florence planning commission to debate tattoo zoning The Florence County/Municipal Planning Commission will take up several zoning and rezoning issues tonight including a controversial ordinance that would regulate the location of tattoo parlors in Florence County. |
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Beck's tattooist threatens to sue The body artist who created some of David Beckham's tattoos is threatening legal action if the star uses them in an ad campaign. |
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Tattoos finding wider appeal Tattoos are no longer taboo. And they're not just for the young and rebellious any more. |
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Lake Ridge man makes body a tribute to tattoo history The ink on Jamie Revis' body salutes more than a century of tattooing. An orange Japanese fish has, in effect, turned one of his arms orange and scaly. |
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Local tattoo artist creates canvas of skin and clothing Local artist Aaron Bellve has a vision in his head, an image he wants to capture and bring to life in vivid color. Like any talented artist Bellve painstakingly selects a palette of hues in vibrant shades to create his art. |
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What could be cooler than a tattoo? THE prick of the needle didn't register at first. |
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Tattoos' stigma is fading Although a recent study shows U.S. business leaders are increasingly tolerant of body art and piercings among job applicants and employees, many hold onto stereotypes. [Make sure you have a popup-blocker before you click on that link!] |
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Kids stuck with Henna tattoos A distressed Waterford mother has made an appeal to all parents travelling abroad this summer not to allow their children get henna ink tattoos in tourist sun spots. |
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Christian Tattoos If you pursue the topic of tattooing and the Bible, you usually wind up in Leviticus 19:28, which reads “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord.”.... |
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Getting Inked Without question, there is still a stigma attached to tattoos here in Korea, and more often than not many people associate them with gangs, gangsters, and the like. I remember reading in the newspaper a few years ago that some Korean man was barred from entering a public bath because of his tattoos... |
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New Tattoo Mag 'Inked' Launching Seed Communication has announced the launch of Inked, a tattoo lifestyle and fashion magazine published on a quarterly basis. |
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Tattoos make a mark at work Seth Ciferri has counseled many zealous teenagers against permanently marking their bodies with tattoos. "How will it affect your career?" asks the Baltimore tattoo parlor owner. Ciferri is especially cautious when fielding requests for large or highly visible pieces such as a dragon on the back of a hand or a boyfriend's name on a neck. |
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Attitudes have changed Tattoos are something celebrities of all ages seem to get. From heartthrob Ben Affleck, to Cher, to pop star Britney Spears to Rob Zombie -they've all gone under the needle. But like these celebrities preferences and clothing, tattoos go through trends... |
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Stop pirating the rights of tattoo-bearers I was about 4 years old the first time I saw a tattoo. A man stood behind a super-market checkout counter. He was in his 60s with a scraggily beard, a patch on one eye and tattoos covering his arms like a skin-tight T-shirt. I asked him, "Are you a pirate?" |
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Explore all aspects before getting a tattoo Before getting a tattoo, there are various health, religious and employment aspects one should consider. According to Dr. Daniel Boken, director of infection control at Kaweah Delta District Hospital in Visalia, a person contracting a disease from getting a tattoo depends upon the condition in which the tattoo is applied. |
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Tattoos, piercings concern some employers The summer sun brings out more than flowers. Freed from the cover of winter clothing, tattoos are peaking out from under shirtsleeves, tank tops, low-slung jeans and shorts. |
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2nd Annual Long Beach International Tattoo Convention The 2nd Annual Long Beach International Tatttoo Convention Comes Ashore Friday, Saturday & Sunday June 24-26th, 2005 at the Queen Mary in Long Beach |
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Take precautions before getting a tattoo or piercing Getting a tattoo or body piercing can make a bold, whimsical, romantic or artistic statement to the world, but it also can result in health problems if proper precautions aren't taken. |
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Tattoo artists take issue with allowing parlors only in industrial areas
Tattoo artist Christopher Bowman wants to work in Portsmouth. He just doesn’t like where he might have to locate. |
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Insect Tattoos For a long time it was more shocking for women to be tattooed than men, and even then, women were “supposed” to have a more dainty design. A rose on the hip or a butterfly on the ankle are considered either classics for women’s tattoos, or they are thought of as having been done to death. If you feel that the idea of getting a tattoo is “bugging” you, try considering an insect tattoo. |
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SC attorney general says tattoo law suspect Tattoo artists are still waiting to open up shop in South Carolina. It's been a year since the state lifted its ban against tattooing, but lawmakers have not yet approved health and safety regulations. |
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Attorney general says tattoo law suspect COLUMBIA, S.C. - A year since South Carolina lifted its ban against tattooing, needling artists are still waiting to open up shop. And they're going to have to keep waiting. |
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Disappearing ink She’s inked and proud. And although each of her six butterfly tattoos symbolizes an important chapter in her life, she has kept them hidden from the disapproving eyes of parents and employers for the past decade. |
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No more tattoo taboo? Your mother probably thought your body art would keep you from landing a great job -- even if your tattoo read "I Love Mom." |
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Tattoo U A storefront in Southeast Portland is an offbeat 'college' where students learn the art of decorating human real estate |
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Ban urged on skin braiding, branding Extreme body art, including skin braiding and scarring, could be scratched by Long Island health chiefs. |
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Planning Commission OKs tattoo parlor Members of Arkadelphia's Planning Commission unanimously approved a request to use downtown property for a tattoo parlor. |
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Drawing new line over tattoos Citing health concerns, officials urge health board to restrict body art and ban exotic forms in Suffolk County, but parlors call plan 'ridiculous' |
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Out of the shadows, tattoos are now fashion statements Among a certain group, Jin Young-geun is known as a guru of gangster tattoos. He learned tattooing at 19, when he was in a juvenile prison. For years after that, the clientele at his tattoo shop in Anyang, Gyeonggi province, mostly consisted of people involved in "underground" businesses, those who wanted tattoos of yakuza symbols such as tigers and dragons. |
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Five charged in bust at tattoo parlor Police estimate that 20-30 drug deals were completed each day at Blue Sky’s Tattoo Parlor in La Salle. [Thanks guys! That is putting the business in the right light...] |
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Health officials warn against unlicensed tattooing in wake of bacteria
LIMA — Local health officials are warning the public against the dangers of getting tattoos from unlicensed artists in the wake of an outbreak of a dangerous bacterial infection in Toledo. |
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Tattoos on their way to becoming legal Tattoos took one more step toward becoming a legal commercial enterprise in Port Royal on Wednesday night, as the Town Council unanimously passed the second reading of an ordinance that would allow such businesses in certain zoning areas. |
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Tattoo taboo? As tattoos and piercings gain popularity, workplace policies ease, but many employers are wary. |
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Church may sue over tattoo parlors Calvary Baptist Church is threatening to sue Port Royal if the Town Council approves an ordinance allowing tattoo parlors in town. [...this is getting better by the minute] |
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Show some skin and the tattoo June 3rd marks International Tattoo Day and young, edgy Chinese are finding a way to express their individuality - permanently. But it is only recently that tattoos have become in vogue for the mass population. |
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Tattoos and you: Con The greatest concern of getting a tattoo these days is contracting an infectious disease through the use of unsterile needles, ink and other equipment. Two of the most serious are Hepatitis, a disease of the liver, and HIV. [...can somebody please shut this wanker up???] |
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Taking tattoos to work As body art grows on women, they must consider job issues, too |
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Tattoos no longer job taboo It's Thursday afternoon, and you've just arrived for your job interview. As you're being ushered into the boss's office, you can't help but notice he's eyeing the tattoos on your left arm and the multiple piercings in your ears. Time for a quick cover-up? Not necessarily. [Make sure you have a popup-blocker before you click on that link!] |
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Man charged with tattooing minors A Sauk Village man was charged with three counts of tattooing minors Wednesday after 10 Bloom Trail High School students sought out the school nurse for treatment for skin irritation. |
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Tattoo artist leaves imprint on charities If you know Eddie Yeary, you probably know him as a tattoo artist.... |
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Dangerous Tattoo Parties They're called tattoo parties and not only are they illegal, now they're responsible for spreading a dangerous bacterial infection here in Toledo. These recent outbreaks have prompted an investigation. Toledo police are looking into who is behind all this. |
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Stamp of approval: Tattoos still most popular with young people Nationwide, tattoos are more common than ever, with young people leading the trend. But these days, the seemingly rebellious youth are actually putting some thought into the permanent skin decorations, report local tattoo artists. |
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Father and son: Master tattoo artists ...the father and son artists, both Berryville natives and graduates of Clarke County High School, are not only respected locally for their talent but across the United States and abroad. They have received every accolade and honor their industry bestows. |
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Tattoos no longer taboo WASHINGTON - Tattoos are no longer taboo. And they're not just for the young and rebellious any more. |
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Tattoos and Body Art - Cautions BellaOnline's Gifted Education Editor |
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At the office, tattoos and piercings are in: Workplace standards shifting
for qualified job seekers Tattoos and body jewelry are quickly becoming a pop culture trend. The once "fringe" fad has gone mainstream, challenging long-established stigmas - even in the workplace. |
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Backyard operators 'tattooing minors' BACKYARD tattoo operators are "doing a lot of damage" by tattooing minors and not using adequate hygiene practices, a parliamentary committee has been told. |
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Tattoo issue gets public hearing The Port Royal Town Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. today in the police and fire training room at 1748 Paris Avenue to get resident input on a proposal to allow a tattoo parlor at the corner of S.C. 802 and Baynard Road |
