BME Newsfeed for May 7, 2006

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

2006-05-07: NC: Extreme Addiction tattoo parlor [by deadly pale]
2006-05-07: UK: Anglicans on brink of crisis as California aims for first lesbian bishop [by deadly pale]
2006-05-07: IN: Tattoo art goes now a little highbrow [by deadly pale]
2006-05-07: UK: Man held over tattoo woman death [by decadence]
2006-05-07: OK: Oklahoma Tattoo Artists Ready to Make Their Mark [by deadly pale]
2006-05-07: India: Making tattoos for the Cup of joy [by rebekah]
2006-05-07: AU: Skin Art Travels By Itself: T.J. Mahoney, 23, Boise Tattoo Artist [by rebekah]
2006-05-07: AU: Can I have a tattoo too? [by rebekah]
2006-05-07: UK: Arrest over tattoo woman death [by rebekah]
2006-05-07: FL: Bikers form club to oppose child abusers [by rebekah]
2006-05-07: UK: Tattoo-tastic – Tattoo tips [by rebekah]
2006-05-07: AL: Tattoo who? [by rebekah]
2006-05-07: FL: Reality TV show explores meaning of ink on canvas bodies [by rebekah]
2006-05-07: WI: A new view for tattoos [by Bill_Krueger]
2006-05-07: NY: Health Departments annual report more than just numbers [by rebekah]

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BME Newsfeed for May 6, 2006

Posted on May 6, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

2006-05-06: OK: Getting inked – local shops awaiting passage of tattoo bill [by deadly pale]
2006-05-06: CA: On the air with Jesus Christ [by rebekah]
2006-05-06: DC: Tattoo Blues [by rebekah]
2006-05-06: ON: From breastfeeding Mennonite to 60-year-old tattooed city staffer … [by rebekah]
2006-05-06: KS: ‘Pastor Freak’ promotes tattooing for Christians [by rebekah]
2006-05-06: UK: Tat’s the way to call a tune [by rebekah]
2006-05-06: AU: Ops galore at these shops [by rebekah]
2006-05-06: Manila: Suspected Yakuza members barred [by rebekah]
2006-05-06: FL: ‘White Trash’ Tattoo On Man’s Toes Leads To Arrest [by rebekah]
2006-05-06: OK: Getting inked – Local shops await passage of tattoo bill [by rebekah]

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BME Newsfeed for May 5, 2006

Posted on May 5, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

2006-05-05: UK: Cleaning up the image of the tattoo parlour [by EternalLife]
2006-05-05: DC: Twilight on tattoo policy [by rebekah]
2006-05-05: OH: Sound Off for May 5, 2006: Stick a sock in it with your criticism of tattoo shops. [by rebekah]
2006-05-05: UK: Tat’s the way to call a tune [by rebekah]
2006-05-05: DC: What’s Worse? Anticipating Pain, or the Ouch? [by Star]
2006-05-05: NM: Mother of two takes on postpartum fashions [by rebekah]

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BME Newsfeed for May 4, 2006

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

2006-05-04: USA: Navy Uniforms [by deadly pale]
2006-05-04: FL: Ten telltale toes [by anastygirl]
2006-05-04: IL: Norridge raises many fees [by deadly pale]
2006-05-04: OH: For co-eds, body piercing can be habit-forming [by deadly pale]
2006-05-04: OH: Man would give right arm as an advertising spot [by rebekah]
2006-05-04: TX: Texans React to Possible Legalization of Tattooing in Oklahoma [by rebekah]
2006-05-04: OH: Spikes, adrenaline and shiny new body parts [by EternalLife]
2006-05-04: FL: Dressing for (Internship) Success [by rebekah]
2006-05-04: WI: Boy denied tattoo jailed for knife threat [by rebekah]
2006-05-04: Malaysia: Its a tattoo Chin will remember for life [by rebekah]
2006-05-04: NY: Surgery Tightens Vagina, Changes Appearance [by rebekah]
2006-05-04: OH: Commentary: A pierced rebel is a happy rebel blood, puss, crust and all [by rebekah]
2006-05-04: MI: ‘Inkslingers’ put tattoos on demin [by Shutterbug]

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Missing APP this year

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

Admittedly I’ve only hit APP twice (one EuroCon, and last year in Vegas), but sadly this year I had to choose between two things I needed to do, and to be honest, both involved many old friends, but one involved a whole lot more drinking than the other… As a guy with very little self control, I chose the non-drinking one. Wish I could be in two places at once! Thanks Barry for this quick shot of Pat McCarthy and Phish causing trouble clown-style.

I’m going to try posting some more tomorrow as well, but like I said before, officially I’m on “vacation” (to the extent that I’m ever on vacation) so please don’t get too irritated if I don’t post.

Bob Marley / Beach Bum Coverup

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

I’m a giant fan of the work that Johnny Thief at Seppuku Tattoo in Savannah GA… Definitely one of my favorite artists on BME. Anyway, click the original picture below to see how Johnny cleaned it up for the client (totally covered it up with a new tattoo that is):

CLICK ME!

New Hair, New Ink

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

You know, even though they’re an outrageously simple design, I think you can never go wrong with tattoos of cherry blossoms. These ones just got finished by Scot at the oh-so-creatively-named Body Art in Shakopee, MN.

One thing leads to another

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

You know, you start with a little cutting, and look where it leads.
Two words for you: gateway drug

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Fast!

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

When you send me your tattoo, please include an explanation — it only takes a second. Otherwise I won’t know whether to tell everyone whether you’re a runner, own a Porsche, or are simply a premature ejaculator (or all of the above).

Triple Nipple Piercing

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

I spent today walking around New York City with my favorite (former) piercer from Psycho Tattoo in Tel-Aviv, Israel, so I thought I’d share with you this photo that I noticed had come from the same shop (by Victor). Damka actually has one of the better developed third nipples I’ve seen, so I think this will last.