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    Tattoo You The feature article ‘Tattoo You’ by Daniel Hatch focuses on the devolution of tattoos. In the past‚ people inked their bodies because it had a meaning to them. However‚ people today get tattoos because tattooing has become a fashion. Just like any piece of clothing that come in and out of trend‚ once tattoos are out of fashion‚ people will simply get them removed. Fashion is an important issue today that mainly influences young people into following someone else’s taste. Hatch uses

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    Samoan tattoos Throughout the Polynesian islands there are several different types‚ forms‚ designs and methods used in different cultures and islands. Two of the most popular and well known forms of tattoos and islands from Polynesia are Samoan and Maori‚ from Samoa and New Zealand. The English word ’tattoo’ comes from the Polynesian word ’Tatau’. The traditional tattoo artists from Samoa that preformed the art on local Polynesian and indigenous tribes were predominately males‚ as it was a father-son

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    Material Appendix D Topic Outline and Thesis Statement Guide What is your thesis statement? Tattoos and body piercings‚ while not for everyone‚ they have come a long way. I. First main point- Tattoos and body piercings date back to over 4‚000 B.C. A. Supporting details- A known Iceman Otzi found in 1991 with tattoos and body piercings. 1. Sub details- Otzi was found with tattoos of simple dots and lines. 2. Sub details- Are thought to be of a medical or spiritual healing

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    Tattoos and Body Piercing Alexandra Molina COM 150 November 8‚ 2009 Elaine Miskinis Are you aware that tattoos and body piercing have an extensive history in other countries as well as the United States; even if the concept is similar‚ no two people have the same tattoo because tattoos and body piercing are the expressions of that individual person. In this essay‚ we will touch on a few different areas that will allow us to learn and understand

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    The Past‚ Present and Future of Tattooing Have one ever known that many Jews believe a tattoo will keep them from being buried in a Jewish cemetery? This belief is wrong. However‚ it is stated in the Jewish Law that you are forbidden to get a tattoo. Some employers can restrict their employees from showing their tattoos by strict dress codes or uniform requirements? This is true‚ in many law suit court cases; the judges have found these on-the-job requirements to be nondiscriminatory

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    hieroglyphics‚ communication and storytelling was primarily through symbols. Over the years‚ people have symbolized who they are through body art‚ specifically in the form of tattoos. Tattoos‚ today‚ are seen as a way to show who we are. They tell the stories of a person‚ and the customs‚ beliefs‚ and the life of their culture. Tattoos are a major form of nonverbal communication in the American culture and what they want to demonstrate.

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    While I was reading the novel Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson‚ I realized that this story not only portrays the theme of violence and sexual abuse‚ but it was also about the importance of and friendship and relationships. The novel illustrates the real life effects of sexual violence on victims and survivors‚ emphasizing the importance of getting help and the triumph of mentally surviving the event. Having friends and most importantly relationships‚ did a big part in the story to help

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    ask you something important. Ok so you know how my birthday was last Sunday. Last year you let me get my first tattoo and it turned out cute and you barely know it’s there unless I show you. The year before I got my first tattoo I was tuning 15 and you let me get my nose pierced and i would still have it had it not been basketball season. I feel like you should let me get my next tattoo because for one that was my main things I wanted for my birthday and i’m going to pay for it. All you have to do

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    The Temple Of God Drinking and Tattoos done in excess is sinful and draws Christians away from God. Alcohol isn’t condemned in the Bible The Bible doesn’t say alcohol itself is bad Paul tells Timothy “Stop drinking only water ‚ and use a little wine because of your stomach and frequent illnesses” Solomon wrote “Go ‚ eat your food with gladness and drink your wine with a joyful‚for God has approved what you have done Jesus turned water into wine for the guests in The Wedding at

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    Informative Speech: Laser Tattoo Removal Audience Assessment: Specific Goal: My audience will understand the history of tattoo removal as well as how modern day laser tattoo removal works and the best candidate for laser tattoo removal. Topic: Strategy: Explanation. Narrowed: (1) History of tattoo removal; (2) How laser tattoo removal works; (3) Laser tattoo removal results Ethos: Primary: I am an Aesthetician and work for Dr. Mark Taylor. Tattoo removal is one of the most

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