BME: Body Modification Ezine

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Celebrating body modification culture since 1994.

Author: RooRaaah Crumbs

  • Want Ink?

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    RooRaaah Crumbs

    If you want to get tattooed whilst you are in town for BMEfest I recommend you check out Rev. Matt Ellis for really nice custom tattoo work! Matt has tattooed some of the BMEstaff and a lot of our friends as well. I have confirmed with Matt that he does do genital tattoos so if you fancy adding a little colour to your fiddly bits he will be happy to accommodate you*.

    Here’s a small selection of his work..

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    He is currently taking appointments but is quickly filling up for that week so make sure you contact him right away! You can find Matt at RevMattEllis.com/ or WayCool Uptown, which is a five minute walk from the Sheppard subway stop and Yonge and Sheppard.

    *Genital tattoos are $400 Minimum with a 50% deposit required at the time of booking.

  • Updos by Kim

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    RooRaaah Crumbs
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    Jedi Kim – Hair stylist to the modified (including some of the BME staff).

    So, ladies, if you want to look super gorgeous for ModProm II you can contact Kim and she will do your hair in the comfort of your hotel room.

    Cost: $50 minimum on all styles (a quote will be provided in the online/email consultation). You must send Kim a photo of current hair and example of what you want, a 50% deposit required is up front before the appointment can be confirmed.

    Before: Don’t was your hair for 24 hours before the appointment. Updos work better on naturally dirty hair and I don’t want to be fighting squeaky clean hair, nor blow-drying hair for half an hour. Updos can take up to an hour if the hair is clean, so please do not wash your hair!

    Accessories: Any hair accessories must be purchased ahead of time and brought to the appointment (clips, barrettes, flowers, et cetera).

    Please allow enough time for your style, as I am human not a machine.

    Please wear a button down shirt/robe/tank top for your hair session so that you may change clothes easily.

    Tipping is appreciated.

    Hair appointments will be on July 1st between 2 and 6pm (last booking 5pm).

    I will take up to six people, but no less than three. If there is not enough need, I reserve the right to cancel.

    I am currently waiting on confirmation of a second stylist that will be able to fill another six appointments.

  • sXe Cocktails

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    RooRaaah Crumbs

    So as not to offend our friends of the blade and to also recognise that there will be designated drivers at ModProm II we’ll be offering a selection of virgin cocktails for your enjoyment!

    The Academy has a lovely Orange Peel Ale that’s like summer in a glass! Keep your eyes open for the tap proudly displaying an orange, so do order it if light summer beer titillates you.

    Anyway, here’s the selection..

    The Knuckle Duster!

    3 ounces of V8 vegetable juice.
    2 to 3 drops of tabasco sauce
    A pinch of salt.
    A dash of pepper.
    Half a slice of lotus root.
    A solitary celery stick.

    Directions – Pour V8 into an old-fashioned glass, add the tabasco sauce and stir with the solitary celery stalk. Garnish with half a slice of lotus root. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

    The Straight Razor!

    3 ounces of cranberry juice
    3 ounces of grapefruit juice
    2 ounces of peach nectar
    A slice of lime and a slice of lemon.

    Directions – Find yourself a chilled glass, pour the above mixture over ice and stir. Garnish with slices of lemon and lime.

  • Tuxedo Rentals

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    RooRaaah Crumbs

    A really nice suit does make the man, just ask your date! Renting a tuxedo can be a pain and making sure you are fitted correctly is a must, tailors will need at least two business days to outfit you in the manner you’ve become accustomed to. If you need to be fitted on premises you will need to be there no later than Thursday, June 28th (before noon).

    If you know all your measurements already or can call them in as soon as possible the tailor will do their best to accommodate you I’m sure. My recommendation is to have a look at the websites below and pick a style you like, give them an idea of your measurements and put a tuxedo on hold so you will be ready to pick it up the day before the event. Returning the rented tuxedo is something you should try to arrange with your hotel concierge, usually a $10 courier charge is all you will incur, and some of the tailors will pick up for free if there are enough of you returning at the same time.

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    Tuxedo rentals as recommended by the very friendly concierge at the Weston Harbour Castle:

    SydSilver.com

    $10 rush fee for anything ordered after June 22nd.
    Average price: $150 to $200 with some accessories included, please enquire.
    Contact: Janna or whoever picks up the phone.

    FreemanFormal.com

    $10 rush fee for anything ordered after June 22nd.
    Prices start between $80 and $140 plus accessories, please enquire.
    Contact: Vicki or whoever picks up the phone.

    Both companies have been in business for a long, long time and really do a great job. Freeman Formal may seem cheaper for the basic rental but as you add accessories the cost will rise very quickly so your best bet is to call both and price out what you want (and most importantly what you like).

  • Sticks and Balls

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    RooRaaah Crumbs

    Is the art of hitting balls with a big stick your thing? If so you have to attend this event!

    BME, ModProm and The Academy are pleased to welcome Canadian Snooker Champion and sports commentator Jim Wych!

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    As one of Canada’s most recognized and authoritative figures in the world of billiards, he has overseen countless events and will make sure The Academy’s century old Billiard tables are rocking all night.

    His dazzling display of trick shot wizardry combines billiard artistry with a colourful presentation of light humour that is sure to be a real crowd pleaser.

    Lighthearted competition will also be on the menu as well as a very informal mini-clinic on the do’s and don’t’s of playing billiards. During the evening Jim And BME will be hosting an organized and informal BME Billiards Tournament. If you’d like to take part in the first BME tournament of sticks and balls contact your host Philip Barbosa when you sign in.

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