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Author: Shannon Larratt

  • MedicID Bracelet for Implantees

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    Shannon Larratt

    Rachel (iam:Freedom), who wears a silicone heart-shaped implant in her chest (put in by Brian on — unintentionally — 6/6/06) was concerned about the very real possibility of what would happen should she be in an accident that left her unconscious or unable to speak and under emergency medical care. How would the doctors respond to a heart-shaped lump on her chest if she was banged up? In order to reduce the risk factors, she wears a bracelet which reads, “SILICONE HEART IMPLANT LOCATED ON MY CHEST”, which may well save everyone quite a bit of grief one day.

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  • Happy Early St. Patrick’s Day

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    Shannon Larratt

    Kevin (owner of the ass-swipe tattoo) is already drunk I think? Alouicious of Shaman’s Den in Binghamton, NY did another goofy piece on him with this “shamcock” tattoo below his navel.

    Did I mention that the entry a few below this one contains some very intelligent discussion of tattoo removal and tattoo cover-up options? 😛

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  • For Web Designers

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    Shannon Larratt

    XML geeks may enjoy the philosophical nuances in this tattoo that Julie got herself as a present at Eternal Tattoo in Fresno, CA, for her 18th birthday.

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  • Op Art Tattoos

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    Shannon Larratt

    These gorgeous tattoos on the other hand will likely not be in line for removal any time soon. I just love all the heavy-on-geometry dotwork I’m seeing these days (for some reason, much of it out of French-speaking nations). These pieces are by Asn (Alexis Calvie) in Saint-Raphael, France. Continue reading for more pictures, or check this weekend’s BME update for even more.

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  • Bart pimping Lisa

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    Shannon Larratt

    Have I mentioned that the entry below this one contains some very intelligent discussion of tattoo removal and tattoo cover-up options?

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