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Chicago police officer critisized for profiling tattoos

February 4, 2014

Standing outside a punk rock club in Chicago, Ian Wise did not suspect the woman who approached him to discuss his tattoos as an undercover police officer, according to the Chicago Sun Times in an editorial....

Classic tattoo artist breaks mold for scene

February 4, 2014

Despite beginning his career while tattooing was illegal, Thom DeVita does not fit into the stereotypical sailor or biker mold, according to a New York Times article.  "I was 30 years to late too be...

Fans regret premature Super Bowl tattoos

February 4, 2014

Prior to the Seahawks win at this year's Super Bowl, fans of both teams decided to show their pride by getting tattoos of their respective team accompanied by the word "champs", according to The Bleacher...

Seattle artist advises on tattoo placement

February 3, 2014

For Seattle based artist Electric Alivia, tattooing means more than making a few bucks. Because of this attitude, Alivia has recently announced that she refuses to do any work on hands, necks, faces...

Supervision needed for first Bitcoin ATM

January 31, 2014

Despite the popularity of the world's first Bitcoin ATM, located in a Vancover coffee shop, the competition against transaction fees have made it necessary to supervise all customers using the machine,...

Mannequins receive much needed makeover

January 30, 2014

After years of criticism for a lack of realism, store front mannequins began receiving a makeover to show them in more realistic sizes and body types, according the Huffington Post Style. The change...

Military improves immersive video games

January 30, 2014

With plans to reduce troop deployment, the military must look into detailed video games in order to provide soldiers effective training for real life situations, according to Wired magazine.  With...

Denver artists show their skill

January 30, 2014

Living in Colorado provides its fair share of exposure to tattoo parlors, particularly in northern Colorado. However, a budding tattoo scene has emerged in recent years in Denver and at the front of...

How to dress like a superhero at work

January 29, 2014

No matter how big a fan you are of your favorite superhero or television show, you probably don't go to work donning their look. However, this last week Tumblr featured the best of secret tributes to...

South Carolina sees rise in tattoos

January 28, 2014

After lifting a tattoo ban put in place in the 1960s, South Carolina saw a flood of new tattoos that were once viewed as taboo, according to The Post and Courier in Charleston.  After the ban was lifted...

Nissan’s ultra-light 400 horsepower engine

January 28, 2014

Nissan's new electric engine shows the companies ability to make something that not only weighs nearly nothing - 88 pounds - but an engine that packs 400 horsepower, according to WIRED magazine.  "With...

Fan adds Broncos tattoo

January 27, 2014

For Broncos fan Jon Kosko, the team's recent win to attend the Superbowl was more than just a win for his favorite team: It was an opportunity to get the tattoo he has waited two years to get done. After...

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