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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
McCain Biopsy Shows No Cancer Jul 31, 2008
Skin Problems ments Health Center. McCain's Biopsy Shows No Cancer. (WebMD)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nurses' Notes - Hepatitis C virus can damage liver and more Jul 14, 2008
Some of the ways HCV can be transmitted are through intravenous drug use (past or present, even one-time use), through mucous membranes when snorting cocaine or other drugs, occupational exposures such as needle sticks, from mother to child during childbirth, shared razors or toothbrushes, and tattoos or body piercing with contaminated equipment. Sexual activity that involves contact with infected blood or body fluids can be a source of HCV, but is less common. (Missoulian, MT)
Grab a mirror: What's your biggest dating flaw? Jul 13, 2008
I throw a bunch of stuff at them about myself (ie, I have a zillion tattoos, I work at a haunted house, I love zombie movies, I don t cook unless it comes out of a box) and then they run screaming ... I throw a bunch of stuff at them about myself (ie, I have a zillion tattoos, I work at a haunted house, u need to frequent the circus Liz,im sure ull have more luck with those types ... LilZ I like tattoos got a few myself. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Unsung Victims Jul 13, 2008
Until 1980, the West German government refused to pay reparations to Jews from behind the Iron Curtain altogether but in that year it set up what was known as the "Hardship Fund'' to address the needs of Holocaust survivors from Eastern and Central Europe, who had begun emigrating out of the communist countries, first in the 1960s and 70s and then in larger numbers in the 1990s. Jews who fled or were evacuated to non-Nazi occupied regions of the Soviet Union during the Second World War received... (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
COLUMN: State mandates eye exams for kids; why shouldn't it pay bills? Jul 8, 2008
pj61938 wrote on Jul 7, 2008 8:17 PM:" You're so right Locke. In fact I was behind some of these poor impoverished souls at the supermarket the other day.Lets see, the man and woman were both covered in tattoos, had multiple piercings, and were buying several cartons of cigarettes and a couple cases of beer.And then these poor people had to use their public aid card to buy the real groceries for their 4 kids who were wearing the latest baggy pant fashions complete with atrocious hair cuts and... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Animal ID rolls ahead with premises registration (11) Jul 7, 2008
Swine and poultry industries, similar in that their animals tend to move in groups and don t intermingle, will likely be using group/lot identification numbers through tags or tattoos. The identification method an industry group chooses does not have to be electronic. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
ANOTHER VIEW: Have politics of divisiveness entered EPD? Jul 7, 2008
If Hispanics aren't the racist ones then why to they have La Raza ( the Race ) and tattoos the say Brown pride. If I walked around with the words white pride what do you think would happen. (North County Times)
Dream home now a nightmare Jul 6, 2008
Later you learn he has creepy tattoos on his fingers. One hand carries the letters E-V-I-L.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
"QUICK, BEFORE THE MUSIC STOPS" Jul 6, 2008
But with dancing comes sexual tension, insults, tattoos and sweaty dancewear. Carlson prepares for her first competition by jazzing up her rear view: "I hand her the Swarovski crystal tattoo . . . and ask her help in applying it to my lower back just above my butt. It should sparkle nicely while I'm dancing; I like the raciness of it.". (New York Post -- Opinions)
Secaucus inkLocal man talks tattoos Jul 4, 2008
Local man talks tattoos ... When Robbie Villacampa saw Joe Germinario for the first time, all covered in tattoos, the graphic design school grad already knew his art would be ink on skin, rather than oil on canvas ... "As an artist, I think tattoos are the most flattering form of art because you only get one shot to do it right. There's no erasing. If you screw it up, it's there," Villacampa said last week. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Tattoos soothe soul of 62-year-old Jul 3, 2008
She got her first ink as a 47-year-old grandmother and is now almost covered in tattoos from neck to ankle. The tattoos are the perfect therapy for a woman with tough skin but a sensitive soul ... The only thing I m sorry about is that she s running out of room for more tattoos, he said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Reporter's log Jun 29, 2008
Wearing dusty dungarees, a grey beard and tattoos, he plays dirty, funky blues on battered guitars. The Glastonbury crowd "loved" Seasick Steve, Ian Youngs says. (BBC News -- UK)
Can a leech suck the ink out of a tattoo? Jun 28, 2008
Tattoos may be designed for suckers but leeches cannot get rid of them. Tattoo ink does not remain long in liquid form but very rapidly becomes an integral part of body tissue in granulated form and eventually connective tissue through collagen growth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Web cam catches burglar red-handed Jun 27, 2008
The web camera captures a clear picture of his face and even shows the tattoos on his arms. This is something very few burglary victims have and Mullins is making it public. (KHOU.com, TX)
Letters: June 26 Jun 26, 2008
Thank you: Village Fare Pizza, VFW Post 864, Marilyn Rosenbaum, Patricia Brissette, Dr. Whiteman, Jordan s Furniture, Marcia Soden, Jimmy Cyr, Manju Vachher, Paul Jurberg, Pomidoro, Party Favors, Bodega Shoes, Kim Harris, Larry Koff, Mimi Levine, Zaftigs, Alexandra Dusterfeld, June Leone, Magic Beans, Chi Bang, Emily Products, Annie Jurberg, Deb Raptopoulos, Mariana Mandelbaum, Kathy Caruso, Adena Walker, Marika Jewbyzen, Ben Walker, Clara Sandler, Peets Coffee, Lisa Katz, Edibles, JP Licks,... (Brookline TAB, MA)