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    Marine invents energy-boosting smokeless tobacco  Sep 24, 2008
    The article graces the same page as stories about tattoos, rocket launchers, and the Corps plans for a new squad automatic weapon. Doran joined the Marines at 30 years old; he had to get a major to sign off on his recruitment because of his age. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    West Concord Village Day is Saturday  Sep 23, 2008
    From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27, there will be more than 30 tables offering everything from antiques to temporary tattoos, while a handful of area businesses will participate by putting on sidewalk sales, specials and a wine tasting ... And for kids, the Fenn School will have a table for temporary tattoos, Dillon from Lowell will provide an ice cream truck and Concord Health Center has sponsored a dunk tank. (Concord Journal, MA)

    Man questioned after crash death  Sep 22, 2008
    Health warning over tattoos risk ... It follows news that a group of teenagers were left with blood infections after having tattoos at a house party in Llanelli. (WalesOnline)

    Four killed, 2 musicians hurt in S.C. plane crash  Sep 21, 2008
    "I hope to God things turn out OK and he gets better. He's a real good guy," said Dustin Haycraft, 23, of Columbia, who sports two tattoos modeled on T-shirts the musician designed. Barker, 32, was one of the more colorful members of the multiplatinum-selling punk rock band Blink-182, whose biggest album was 1999's CD "Enema of the State," which sold more than 5 million copies in the United States alone. (Boston Globe)

    Tattoo parties craze is insane  Sep 21, 2008
    The teens were all struck down after having tattoos at a house party in Llanelli ... Police, public health officials and trading standards officers are continuing to investigate the background behind the event in Llanelli, at which the youngsters, some under 18, got tattoos ... He added: Ours are all single use and the tattoos are performed in a sterile environment. (WalesOnline)

    Cromartie wants to forget 'worst game'  Sep 20, 2008
    So the "stereotype" part of your post was when you associated Latinos with tattoos and cheap clothes. The "racist" part of the post was when you went on to claim they all have outstanding arrest warrants. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Yakuza 2 FAQ  Sep 20, 2008
    But, no--apparently, the single-most worst thing about this serious in many gamers' minds is that you can't change Kiryuu's hair color, get tattoos, or change his clothes into jeans, or whatever. What I don't understand is that most people who made that complaint probably loved the newest Zelda game to death, and you can't customize Link's look. (IGN PS2)

    Teens infected by 'party' tattoos  Sep 20, 2008
    Giving tattoos to under-18s is illegal. A number of teenagers have become infected after getting tattoos at a house party ... Communicable disease control consultant Dr Mac Walapu said: "There is no way of being sure that these tattooists are using safe equipment and materials and are observing proper infection control practices. "In this case, young people below the age of 18 have received tattoos and this is unlawful as well as dangerous. (BBC News -- UK)

    Teens seek help after party tattoos  Sep 20, 2008
    POLICE have launched an investigation after several teenagers received tattoos at a house party. The youngsters, all under the age of 18, are thought to have received the tattoos at a house in Llanelli ... Several of the youngsters later visited their GPs because their tattoos had become infected. (WalesOnline)

    Report: Obama Camp Refuses Lohan's Help  Sep 18, 2008
    The pair has been photographed together in public several times, and in a recent interview with Marie Claire magazine, told of how she and Ronson got matching tattoos. The magazine said that Lohan and Ronson have been living together since May. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Ledger's bar to be a celebration  Sep 17, 2008
    " Mr Ledger said the finished bar, with its rustic and recycled decor, was precisely the sort of place his son would have designed. Mr Mongell, 35, is married to an Australian and befriended Ledger at a wedding on the Mornington Peninsula two years before the actor's death. They hit it off, becoming, as Mr Mongell said, dudes who hung out together. They had in common the fact they were both returning to New York. They also had other shared interests in tattoos and food; they both liked Bills in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Police search for suspect in slaying (1)  Sep 16, 2008
    He has no known tattoos or scars. Authorities do not know what type of clothing he was wearing when he fled. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    * 'We are not the children of the dictatorship; we are the children of the democracy'  Sep 14, 2008
    At the Bar Urbano disco, boys and girls ages 14 to 18 are stripping off their shirts, revealing bras, tattoos and nipple rings. The place is a tangle of lips and tongues and hands, all groping and exploring. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Superstitious Asians require a swift kick  Sep 14, 2008
    It is widely accepted that Thai soldiers and police officers who have obtained tattoos from the temple have excellent luck, and those who also receive a swift kick from the head monk become bullet-proof and immune to shoot-out-related health problems such as death. But it only works if the head monk kicks you using his right leg. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)

    Body of art reflects state of mind  Sep 13, 2008
    Kat Thornton milled about the Boston Center for the Arts yesterday, proudly sporting her most recent tattoos: two nearly life-size pistols etched on her hips. The 22-year-old Salem native said she got the gunslinger tattoos after a bad breakup with a guy who was "no good." ... About 40 tattoo shops set up booths for the weekend, offering consultations or on-the-spot tattoos. (Boston Globe)

    Weight training  Sep 13, 2008
    They sport tattoos and baggy clothes and saunter slowly between classes. Here, though, the average student carries 60 to 100 extra pounds, everyone wears a pedometer, and no one is glued to a cellphone they're banned, along with cigarettes and televisions in the dorms. (Globe and Mail)

    Nanny Used N-Word?  Sep 12, 2008
    " Pam Anderson Strips for Ellen, Tommy Lee Has Two Ladies? We all know how good Pamela Anderson looks in a bikini, but it never hurts to show the world one more time. The former "Baywatch" babe stripped down for Ellen DeGeneres television show this week to play beach volleyball with Olympic volleyball duo Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh. DeGeneres also prodded Pammy to address reports regarding her numerous romances. Anderson denied that she and Michael Jackson have anything more than a... (Fox News)

    In Hurricane Ike, bumpy ride with bird's-eye view  Sep 12, 2008
    Sgt. Scott Blair, a big man with close-cropped gray hair and tattoos running up his arms, calls the aircraft his girlfriend. "I've been married 21 years," said Blair, 38, who runs Fat Boy's BBQ restaurant in Picayune. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Lohan, Pal Ronson Get Matching Tattoos  Sep 12, 2008
    Lohan, Gal Pal Get Matching Tattoos - Entertainment News Story - KPRC Houston ... Lohan, Gal Pal Get Matching Tattoos. (Click2Houston, TX)

    OUT THERE: Airline to Use Bald Heads as Billboards  Sep 11, 2008
    Air New Zealand is offering to pay bald travelers to stand in lines in three airports while wearing temporary tattoos on the back of their heads so the displays can be seen by people lining up behind them ... The tattoos will promote a new system that is meant to reduce check-in waiting times ... The tattoos would fade or wash off after about two weeks, he said. (Fox News)

    O'Brien's beat blog  Sep 11, 2008
    Today I just wanted to include in the blog an update on Moylan, who proudly displays his TJ surgery scar and how Andrews managed to not deface any of the tattoos on his Moylan s almost completely tat-covered right arm ... They re in Australia with their mother, and his daughters names are tattooed on his arms, one on each arm, the most prominent of all his tattoos. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    The Oatman Tragedy (2)  Sep 10, 2008
    Pictures in the book depicted half-naked Indians covered with tattoos, carrying out crucifixion, brutality and bludgeoning ... It was said she had dramatic power, and combined with her hideous tattoos, brought hushed audiences to tears ... She learned to cover her tattoos with cosmetics that were coming into vogue. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)

    Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems  Sep 9, 2008
    Text, or "script," tattoos have gained in popularity. Technician II Full-time in the. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)

    Vote on children's health insurance put off  Sep 9, 2008
    Text, or "script," tattoos have gained in popularity. FromCity Toyota. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring  Sep 8, 2008
    Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)

    I'M UP HERE: The legend of Raquel Belch ” a prequel  Sep 7, 2008
    And if they weren t under 18, most would probably be awash in tattoos. I thought I was being deviant with my one-inch tattoo on the top of my foot, of, get ready for this rebellion a one-inch bass clef. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Does the dust in my house really include my own skin?  Sep 2, 2008
    If tattoos were made by putting ink onto or even into the epidermis, they would soon fall off. Tattoo ink, however, is injected into lower layers of skin cells that are pretty stable - this is what makes them permanent. (Boston Globe)

    HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest  Sep 2, 2008
    Women might be more likely to get tattoos, but they're also more likely to get them removed, at least according to a small in the latest issue of the Archives of Dermatology ... But previous research has shown that 80% of people who get tattoos are happy with them. (USA Today -- Money)

    Student critical after Hanford West brawl  Aug 28, 2008
    Commonsense wrote on Aug 27, 2008 8:48 PM:" "Closing the campus wouldn't change things"By closing the campus the school would be liable for these types senseless gang activities. They would need a bigger police contribution to handle the gangs present in todays schools. Do staff and Hanford PD want to deal with these indigent kids? Fellow taxpayers, we deserve the right to not have to worry about the safety of our children in public schools.I say close the campus and put each and every... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies  Aug 28, 2008
    Women might be more likely to get tattoos, but they're also more likely to get them removed, at least according to a small in the latest issue of the Archives of Dermatology ... But previous research has shown that 80% of people who get tattoos are happy with them ... Morning rounds: Moms go nuts, surgeon tattoos patient. (USA Today -- Money)

    S'ville inks new tattoo policy for cops  Aug 27, 2008
    The Police Commission adopted a new policy requiring sworn personnel to cover visible tattoos. Although no one has filed a complaint, more comments and questions are trickling in about whether it's appropriate for officers to have visible tattoos, Cmdr ... Mele has several visible tattoos, including a wrist-to-elbow tattoo depicting Michael Myers, the villain from the "Halloween" horror movies. (Munster Times, IN)

    Forecast: If Saints embrace the blitz, 2008 just got crazy fun  Aug 27, 2008
    Fans loved Turley s tattoos, loud mouth and passion on the field, but all he ever did was throw a helmet and protect his quarterback. Shockey s going to eventually pop off to the media and Saints opponents, get fans fired up and he scores touchdowns. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Stolen Truck Crashes, Man Unconscious  Aug 25, 2008
    He has four tattoos including one on his chest of a shield with a cross and the name Patty. Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator Shaffer at 394-4560. (R News)

    MOVIE REVIEW ; `River' is Edgy but Grim  Aug 23, 2008
    Ray is a denim-clad loser-turned-backwoods-Warrior-Princess with chipped fingernails, a rat's nest of reddish hair, tattoos bespeaking a wild youth and the wiry physique of a born worrier, plus she's not afraid to use the heat she's packing. Her sons, 15-year-old T.J. (Charlie McDermott) and 5-year-old Ricky (James Reilly) stand by her, but they're worried about losing their "rent-to-own" widescreen TV to the repo man. (RedOrbit)

    Newswatch, Police/Fire  Aug 23, 2008
    He has blue eyes and long blond hair, and has numerous tattoos on his upper body. He was last heard from on June 7. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    US Hoops Shows How to Win Ugly  Aug 23, 2008
    TIME takes a look at some tattoos among the highly decorated competitors out in Beijing. TIME's reporter finally made it to the beach volleyball and has a question: How come the male players were wearing shirts. (Time.com)

    In Alaska, 2 titans of politics in peril  Aug 21, 2008
    FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The motorcade that blew through the chilly morning recently turned more than a few heads in a city that has seen it all: a dozen full-throated Harley-Davidsons ridden by guys covered with black leather and tattoos, and an elderly US senator bringing up the rear. Ted Stevens emerged from his car for a campaign rally to the sound of cheers from his supporters and a round of hearty handshakes from his burly motorcycle escorts. (Boston Globe)

    Hua Guofeng, successor to Chairman Mao, dies  Aug 21, 2008
    Identify these 10 Olympic heroines by their outfits, tattoos and torsos. Most viewed. (Telegraph.co.uk)

    Success of abstinence in cutting teen pregnancies is a 'myth'  Aug 21, 2008
    " In Britain, experts say that the Government missed its target of cutting the under-18 pregnancy rate by 15 per cent from its 1998 level in spite of the 150 million campaign to reduce pregnancies among young girls. It was also likely to miss its target of halving teenage pregnancies by 2010, probably achieving a reduction of about 17 per cent. Related Content External Links More on . 00004000 .. Advertisement Advertisement EDITOR'S CHOICE Identify these 10 Olympic heroines by their outfits,... (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)

    Soaking up the fair  Aug 19, 2008
    Most of the women have tattoos. I love the place. (Boston Globe)

    NCT: LETTERS, Aug. 18, 2008  Aug 19, 2008
    Taxpayer-funded purchases included Ozzy Osbourne concert tickets, tattoos, lingerie, bartender school tuition, car payments, and cash advances. You see, these are just a few of the many things. (North County Times)

    Being green:  Aug 16, 2008
    Price said she believes the colorful tattoos on her arms and neck may contribute to her neighbors' attitudes. I don't think I would get this kind of resistance if I wasn't a single woman with tattoos, she said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Health board to look at water issue  Aug 16, 2008
    Board members will also discuss county regulations for establishments offering tattoos and the writting-off of bad debts. The board s meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Richmond County Health Department. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)

    Help on the way?  Aug 13, 2008
    Raffle items include posters, wall hangings, gift certificates, tattoos, a manicure, tanning packages and more. For more information, call 1-313-399-7618 or 1-313-421-7870. (The News-Herald)

    Does your state charge?  Aug 13, 2008
    Dermatologists warn that a chemical found in black henna tattoos can cause a severe allergic reaction, leaving people with bubbly blisters in shapes like suns, stars and flowers. Multimedia. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Health: Doctors warn of problems from henna  Aug 13, 2008
    Doctors nationwide are blaming a rash of skin problems including blisters, eczema and permanent scarring on henna tattoos made black with a chemical called p-phenylenediamine ... tattoos at local fairs, beachside stalls and cruise ships, Dr. Sharon Jacob, a dermatologist at Rady Children's Hospital and a clinical professor at UC San Diego, said yesterday ... Henna itself a plant-based coloring used to make red, brown or green dyes for temporary tattoos is basically harmless. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    In Some Henna Tattoos, a Harmful Dye  Aug 13, 2008
    Henna tattoos are widely available and usually harmless. But certain kinds can cause a powerful allergic reaction. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Bloggers' challenge: If you could, what law would you enact or change?  Aug 12, 2008
    DD wrote on Aug 7, 2008 7:03 PM:" Obviously, many out there believe we need a law to govern acceptable tattoos in public swimming pools/areas. " ... DD wrote on Aug 7, 2008 9:16 PM:" Obviously (within reason), the artistic tattoos of the human body do not bother me. But, I really get steamed when I see those with obviously visible tattoos (or for that matter clothing, signs or bumper stickers) sporting swastikas, racial epithets, and shock and awe language. If I want the 7 words, I'll tune into... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    What age OK for makeup, fancy hair and bras?  Aug 12, 2008
    I won t let my daughter wear makeup or suggestive lingerie until she has at least 3 tattoos. By lwa. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Doctors Warn Of Henna Tattoo Dangers  Aug 12, 2008
    SAN DIEGO -- Henna tattoos may leave more behind on their wearer than previously thought, dermatologists are warning. Doctors at in San Diego announced say that henna tattoos could contain a harmful chemical known as para-phenylenediamine, or PPD, which is used to create longer-lasting black henna tattoos ... The FDA prohibits the direct application of PPD to the skin because of its known health risks, but because the tattoo industry is not regulated, people are still getting black henna... (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    GPs on the spot over blood tests  Aug 12, 2008
    Most doctors are able to test their patients for the blood-borne infection, which can be passed by transfusions, piercing, tattoos, dental work, and sharing toothbrushes or razors. But according to the survey, carried out for the Hepatitis C Trust, four out of 10 Cambridgeshire GPs are unable to read the test results correctly. (Cambridge Evening News)

    Edinburgh festival: Rise and Fall of the City of Mahogonny  Aug 11, 2008
    tv about tattoos, wrestling and that place where he lives. . (guardian.co.uk)

    Memory doesn't lie about the hotel work she loathed  Aug 9, 2008
    She was a bleach blond 50-something who often wore tank tops that showed off her tattoos. She once took a group of housekeepers to Provincetown for an outing that included a surprise trip to a strip club. (Boston Globe)

    Swimmers beware: Skin on display  Aug 8, 2008
    Who gets to decide what is and what isn't offensive in regards to tattoos at a public place ... And I'm not comfortable that a bunch of 20 somethings with sexy naked Angels or Playboyesque tattoos or t-shirts and foul mouths can run amock at the pool and I have no say when their behavior and display is clearly inappropriate in front of my daughter or my mom ... What happened to freedom of speech/expression"I think it's closed minded to not respect someone else's sense of decency. I think it's... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    New Study Says More Women Than Men Want Tattoos Gone  Aug 5, 2008
    More women than men just want them gone -- tattoos that is. A newly published study indicates that women have surpassed men in having their tattoos removed ... As a hairstylist, Jennifer says she knows several women with extensive tattoos who are perfectly content. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)

    HEALTH BLOG: Read the latest child wellness tips  Aug 5, 2008
    Morning rounds: Moms go nuts, surgeon tattoos patient. Good morning. (USA Today -- Money)

    Black Henna Tattoo Chemical Can Cause Skin Reaction  Aug 2, 2008
    THURSDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) -- Black henna tattoos contain a chemical called para-phenylenediamine (PPD) that can cause serious skin reactions, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) warns. The popular black henna tattoos are sold everywhere from summer carnivals and open-air malls to vacation spots and cruise ships ... However, lack of regulation of the tattoo industry means people are getting black henna tattoos and putting themselves at risk for serious skin problems. (MEDLINEplus)

    Beheading victim 'never got into a single fight in his whole life'  Aug 2, 2008
    Mr. McLean and Mr. Caron got their first tattoos together. Mr. Caron opted for a ghost riding a motorcycle. (Globe and Mail)

    Professor Wrestling: Hot Shots  Aug 1, 2008
    Fire 4: Too Many Tattoos I was watching a recent match between and Batista and spent more time trying to decipher their tattoos than actually paying attention to the grappling ... Sure, they look OK, I guess, but the tattoos are way too distracting. (WNBC.com, NY)

    In strangers, a centenarian finds literary lifeline  Aug 1, 2008
    Stephanie Sandleben, a yoga instructor with tattoos on each shoulder, just finished Chapter 19 of Tina Brown's biography of Diana, Princess of Wales. Sara Nolan, a 28-year-old graduate student, is 30 pages into a Rumer Godden novel. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    McCain Biopsy Shows No Cancer  Jul 31, 2008
    Skin Problems ments Health Center. McCain's Biopsy Shows No Cancer. (WebMD)

    Kaine You Fit on a Bumper Sticker?  Jul 31, 2008
    the buttons, the bumper stickers, the posters, the banners, the hats, the T-shirts, the shoe-laces, the I-Phone covers, the face tattoos (most temporary, some not). Other variations immediately assert themselves: Obama-Kaine: OK for Change; Obama-Kaine: OK on Hope; Change is OK with me. (FOXNews)

    U2 eclipse Mariah Carey at Grammys  Jul 31, 2008
    As you'd expect, there was a wonderful array of tattoos on display, and we couldn't resist seeking out the most interesting and asking their owners what bands inspired them. Have a wander through our gallery to see the best of the best. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)

    Mix ofpills, alcohol fuelsdeadly trend  Jul 29, 2008
    He wasnt the guy with the tattoos, the purple spiked hair, she said. He was just an all-American good kid. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Commissioners review surveyor, courthouse general budgets  Jul 29, 2008
    The sheriff s office also will update its existing imaging vendor to conform to new KBI standards for transmittal of photographs, scars, marks and tattoos, which will cost 6,500 for software and an additional 1,105 for annual software support. The sheriff s office will have 15,439 in leftover funds because of its grant. (Leavenworth Times, KS)

    Gobbling their way to success  Jul 29, 2008
    The atmosphere was much less intense at the Unity Health Care New Horizons Kids club at the Riverview Center, where children spent the afternoon playing games, making crafts and receiving temporary tattoos and face paintings. The annual event gives the New Horizons substance abuse prevention program staff a chance to connect with children and their parents, said prevention specialist Megan Bull. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Now, women beeline for tattoo removal  Jul 25, 2008
    "While the vast majority of individuals who are tattooed are pleased with their skin markings (up to 83 percent), the popularity and prevalence of tattoos often mean that dermatologists are increasingly hearing stories of regrets and requests for tattoo removal," the researchers said ... While the women were pleased with their tattoos when they got them, they reported changes in their feelings over the following one to five years ... "While men also reported some of these same tattoo problems... (Times of India)

    New suspect sought in stabbing case  Jul 24, 2008
    He has tattoos on both arms, a white moustache, and is missing his right eye. A different passenger that police had been seeking in connection with the incident is no longer the focus of the investigation. (FOX 11, AZ)

    New dress code to take effect when 2008-2009 school year begins  Jul 24, 2008
    All tattoos must be covered. Extreme cuts, hairstyle, hair colors, and/or fads that would interfere with the learning process, cause a disruption of the educational environment, or are a health hazard is prohibited. (Camden Chronicle, TN)

    Police seek help identifying beaten man  Jul 24, 2008
    GALVESTON A collection of jailhouse tattoos could help police identify a man found severely beaten and clinging to life in an alley Wednesday morning ... Police think the man s many tattoos could help identify him ... Police are contacting other law enforcement agencies, searching computer systems for references to his tattoos and looking for missing persons reports. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Madame Tussauds in London Unveils Wax Winehouse  Jul 24, 2008
    Her sailor-inspired tattoos are lovingly reproduced, including a lightning bolt, horseshoe and pinup girls on her arms. The singer's parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse, attended the unveiling, but the 24-year-old soul diva did not. (Time.com)

    Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos  Jul 23, 2008
    MONDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- While most Americans who get tattoos are happy with their decision, women are much more likely than men to decide to get their markings removed, new research reveals ... "We saw that for women there is still some negative societal fallout to having tattoos", said study author Myrna L. Armstrong, a professor in the school of nursing at Texas Tech University's Health Sciences Center, in Lubbock, Texas ... "This isn't a problem for men. Society supports men,... (MEDLINEplus)

    The hard truth about trans fats  Jul 23, 2008
    Tattoos have become increasingly popular among U.S. young people, but women may. . (Canada.com)

    Social Stigma Pushes Women To Have Tattoos Removed  Jul 23, 2008
    It appears that women are more likely to have their tattoos removed compared to men, most probably because they face more social stigma and negative comments regarding their choice, a new study published in the July issue of the Archives of Dermatology reveals. We saw that for women there is still some negative societal fallout to having tattoos ... Society supports men, because tattoos are related to a macho image, so we dont question it. (eFluxMedia)

    Social stigma drives some women to remove tattoos  Jul 22, 2008
    It appears sexism is alive and well when it comes to tattoos. Although just about as many women as men get tattoos nowadays, a new study shows that women seek removal of tattoos more than men because of negative social fallout ... About 25% of people ages 18 to 30 have tattoos, and that number is expected to rise to about 40% in the next few years, according to the study, published today in the Archives of Dermatology. (Los Angeles Times)

    Laser Resurfacing: Lasting Wrinkle Fix?  Jul 22, 2008
    Tattoos are more popular than ever, but what are the health risks. Did you know hepatitis and staph infections are among them. (WebMD)

    Man stabbed after getting off bus  Jul 21, 2008
    The suspect has tattoos on the back of his neck and on both arms. Courtesy of Tucson Police Department. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Visitors impressed by improvements as Wollaston Beach turns 100  Jul 20, 2008
    The wide concrete sidewalk, recently finished and ready for its first full summer of use, was host to moms and dads pushing babies in strollers, bikers and joggers of all ages, and shirtless young males flaunting tattoos. Others relaxed on the sea wall, eating fried clams from Tony's or the Clam Box across the street. (Boston Globe)

    Man escapes from Waller County Jail  Jul 20, 2008
    He s 6 0 and 160 pounds, and has tattoos on his chest, arm and legs. Inside KHOU.com. (KHOU.com, TX)

    News Bytes of the Week--Tomatoes get thumbs-up; but peppers still hot  Jul 19, 2008
    NASA visitors boldly go; Italian cyclist booted for doping; Tattoos tattle on problem prisoners; Solar-powered racing cars; Grunting fish; and more ... Tattletale Tats: Tattoos tip prison psychiatrists to trouble ... What can tattoos tell psychiatrists about the mental state of prisoners locked up after being judged unfit to stand trial or found not guilty by reason of insanity. (Scientific American)

    As I See It: Bush is no Hitler (July 17)  Jul 18, 2008
    A good many of my friends parents had tattoos on their arms very unlike anything I had ever seen and they spoke with funny accents. As the world and I grew older, some of these survivors started to open up, and we learned what really happened in Europe in the middle of the 20th century. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Psychiatric Forensic Patients With Tattoos More Likely To Have Antisocial Personality Disorder  Jul 17, 2008
    ScienceDaily (July 16, 2008) The presence of tattoos on forensic psychiatric inpatients should alert clinicians to a possible diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), and also about the potential for histories of suicide attempt, substance abuse, and sexual abuse, according to research recently published in Personality and Mental Health ... Of the patients studied, 15 had tattoos and 17 were diagnosed as having ASPD. Of those with tattoos, 11 of 15, or 73%, had ASPD, whereas only six... (Science Daily)

    Season 5 has begun  Jul 17, 2008
    Bigger guest stars (Natalie Portman, Brooke Shields, RuPaul) and grittier contestants (more tattoos. Dirtier hair. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Community Rallies to Buy Man New Face  Jul 15, 2008
    But the tattoos are his least defining physical characteristics. Locals raise money for disfigured man to have reconstructive facial surgery. (ABC News)

    Tattoo ink maker goes for skin care  Jul 14, 2008
    Most tattoos will be able to be removed with one laser treatment ... "When people are filling up their gas tank at $4.15 a gallon there might not be a lot of money left over for tattoos.". (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

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