VIVA LA EVOLUTION

Caius Veiovis mugshot - the scariest ever? Berkshire triple murder suspect arrested

This is the terrifying mugshot of a blood-drinking Satan worshipper charged with the kidnap and murder of three Hells Angels. Caius Veiovis, 31, has undergone extensive implants to create horns on his head and had the number of the devil - 666 - tattooed on his forehead. He i …

Lydia Leblanc: Tattoo You

You’re away from home and you’re finally going to get that piercing that you’ve always wanted but couldn’t get while you were living under someone else’s roof. That’s great.

Tattoo studio embodies Long Beach, Pike history

An iconic tattoo parlor is the only surviving establishment from the long-extinct Pike, a leftover relic at 22 Chestnut Place that once was a neighbor to the Rainbow Pier, the Plunge, the Cyclone Racer, the Loof's Carousel Hippodrome and the Lido Ballroom. "The structure w …

Is Body Piercing Safe?

I have been a fan of body art for as long as I can remember, and I personally have had a variety of piercings ranging from ears, nostril, tongue, and many others.  Body piercing can be seen in cultures throughout the world, and it dates back in history to even the earlies …

Time For Some Novelty In Body Piercing

Piercing that originated in Africa, South America and Indonesia is a common fad amongst Gujaratis. Megha Kshatriya Trivedi, an artist reveals that she pierced her lip and navel as she was excited about giving the piercings as a Valentine gift to her husband.

Police Deny Cutting Off Piercings

A police officer has denied cutting off a female prisoner's genital body piercings with a pair of boltcutters. The police are being sued by a Christchurch woman for $150,000 over claims that five piercings from her tongue, belly button and genitalia were lopped off with "proper …

Iowa Lacks Oversight Of Body Piercing

The tattoo industry in Iowa is held to high safety, sanitation, training and operational standards, but the same is not true for body piercing — a service that many tattoo establishments provide. In fact, there is no oversight of the body piercing and modification indu …

Tattoo Lou's Teams Up With New York Islanders To Give Fans Tattoos At Home Games | Long Island Press

The New York Islanders announced today the addition of Tattoo Lou’s to their sponsor group. “Our team is thrilled to bring another Long Island institution to the Coliseum, especially one from such a unique industry,” said Justin Johnson, Senior Vice President  …

So You Wanna Be A Zombie (with Slideshow)

Suzanne Johnson, an IT consultant from Atlanta, decided she wanted to be a zombie.  Not an actual zombie, of course.  She showed no signs of wanting to consume the living, or that she considered brains a delicacy.  No, the fan of AMC's "Walking Dead," simply wan …

'Sex meter' helps Bonn tax prostitutes (+ Video)

As the eurozone battles public debt issues, a city in Germany has made it easier for sex workers to pay taxes. Bonn has installed automated pay stations on the streets in which streetwalkers can pay and print out receipts for a 6 euro fee (about $8.70) each night, according to  …

Debt After Death: Banks Chase Down Mourners

Nobody wants to remember a deceased family member by the debt they left behind, but many creditors certainly make it difficult to forget. Denise Townley was appalled when she received a letter from her mother's credit card issuer less than two weeks after her mother passed awa …

Insults - Anger - Yell - Scream - Curse - Get it off your chest

No point in keeping it all in and stressing yourself out. Hurl your best insults at ____— (Whom ever you wish, but no names because that would be (or could be) a COH violation, and the goal of this is to let off some steam, but not to get in trouble.) Could be just your fa …

Continue reading this entry ...

In Sweden, no 'he' or 'she,' just 'friend'

Alexander Söderqvist, a teacher at the school, says he believes in helping the youngest members of society avoid gender-based stereotypes.

Many Women Get Tattoos Post 50 – And Don't Regret It Later

After four years of deliberation, 99-year-old Mimi Rosenthal swapped the support of her Winnie Walker for the comfort of a black leather chair at Requiem Body Art in Spring Hill, Fla. Rosenthal, now 101, did not always like tattoos.

More Women Getting Tattoos Later In Life (+ Video)

Helen Lambin got her first tattoo -- a tribute to her late husband -- three and a half years ago.  But something sets her apart from most inked-up women: Three and a half years ago, she was 75 years old.  Now, she has more than 50 tattoos -- and she's part of a growing …

Going Bald? Get Your Head Tattooed

Toupees. The combover.

Longtime jailhouse tattoo artist explains the business of incarcerated skin

From its origins as decorative body modification in various ancient cultures, tattooing has gone mainstream in America during the last generation.

Ellsworth sees Air Force-wide dress code updates

As fast as a new generation of young airmen pushes the limits of personal appearance, the Air Force counters to keep historically prim and proper looks alive. New guidelines distributed this summer detail in 179 pages what to wear, how and when to wear it.

Extreme Body Modification: A Beautiful Controversy

Imagine 100 years ago, when tattoos were almost nowhere to be seen.

Lamborn's other problem

Colorado Springs, always a target-rich environment, has been particularly rewarding of late.

Excerpt from Interview with Fakir Musafar (From Modern Primitives)

The whole purpose of "modern primitive" practices is to get more and more spontaneous in the expression of pleasure with insight.

Branding & Cupping by Fakir Musafar (Body Play Online)

Kiss Of Fire: The ABC's Of Branding "Kiss of Fire" is the title I used for an article in the very first issue of BODY PLAY way back in 1992. At that time, very few people had brands or did any branding.

Obama Hate Has Driven Republicans To Humiliate America

America’s economy has suffered setbacks in the past, but during those perilous times, the leaders in Washington have come together out of concern for the stability and survival of the economy and the nation.

Tribalism: The Sacred and the Pro-pain

Introduction: One of the largest controversies in the field of Anthropology today is the question over who owns culture.

Scarification

Scarification is a term that is used to describe the act of scarifying. Scarifying involves scratching, etching, or some sort of superficial cutting or incision as a form of permanent body modification, akin to tattooing.

Latest Comments

Recent Votes