S'ville inks new tattoo policy for cops Aug 27, 2008
Shocked wrote on Aug 21, 2008 11:03 AM:" What LimitsHow ignorant can you possibly be. I highly doubt you've ever actually stepped into a tattoo shop but you'd see that the people in there are not all thugs and bikers. I work in a professional environment in an insurance office and have several tattoos, I pay taxes, vote and do several other things that benefit our community. And to possibly lump the entire population of tattooed individuals into that category is demeaning! That comment is... (Munster Times, IN)
Cole diagnosed with hepatitis C Jul 17, 2008
Page last updated at 16:15 GMT, Wednesday, 16 July 2008 17:15 UK. Cole documented her drug use in her 2000 autobiography. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Beauty college prepares students for career in cosmetology Jul 6, 2008
Students can complete the course in about 14 months, Sheila estimated, spending about eight weeks in the classroom, working on mannequins, and then advancing to "the floor," doing everything from perms to waxing to ear piercing. Cosmetologists are obligated to complete continuing education credits to maintain their licenses. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mom says no to ear piercing Jul 1, 2008
The next day, his dad called me asking me to reconsider the ear piercing, because he has two pierced ears. I told him that because our son goes to a private Christian school, it isn't allowed. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Zapping teenage torment Jun 6, 2008
For Christine Furman, of Greenwich, Connecticut, getting laser treatment for the unibrow of her 16-year-old daughter Teresa was a celebratory event, not unlike ear piercing. Classmates had also nicknamed Teresa "Uno Brow.". (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Pembroke High graduates class of 2008 Jun 6, 2008
The thunderous claps, ear piercing whistles, and wolf-like howls sent chills through the audience. Trudeau s bold choice to be a serviceman united a community that came together to celebrate the right of passage into adulthood of the children of Pembroke. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
These Cicadas have appeared in Kentucky in the early part of May for the first time in last 17 years. Jun 5, 2008
The sound of one insect is almost unheard but with the thousands that may gather together on one acre of land the sound may be ear piercing. The high pitched whining noise the males create is part of the courtship process. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Grandparentsbehaving badly Jun 3, 2008
Whether its a small indiscretion like flouting bedtime to more blatant infractions, such as whisking a baby off for an ear piercing or even a baptism without permission, parents are often left wondering what their own parents were thinking. Elizabeth Thielke, 43, a Nashville, Tenn. (MSNBC -- Health)
Celtics will enjoy home court Apr 11, 2008
"Home court should suit the Celtics, who are 33-6 at home, including 14-1 against the Western Conference. They have outscored opponents by an average of 12.4 points at home. They also own advantages in rebounds (4.5), assists (6.2), and steals (1.3).The Celtics are averaging a franchise-best 18,624 fans this season and have sold out every regular-season and playoff game.Paul Pierce understands how intimidating the Garden can be in the postseason. Among his four trips to the playoffs is the 2002... (Boston Globe)
Creative colony Mar 9, 2008
"What next," he writes, "ear piercing?". Coming out"Onward, Christian Soldiers: The Growing Political Power of Catholics and Evangelicals in the United States," by Deal W. Hudson (Simon & Schuster/Threshold). (Boston Globe)
Daughter's birthday, subsequent ear piercing datestamps growth Jan 24, 2008
Last Updated on Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008 - 02:08:46 pm CST. Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 2:08 PM CST. (New Iberia, LA)
Veblen To Hold Blood Drive Jan 10, 2008
Blood transfusion within the past 12 months * Wait 3 days after last dosage of antibiotics for an infection * Colds and flu: must be symptom-free "day of donation" * Ear piercing not done at a licensed establishment and tatoos defer a donor for 12 months "These qualifications may have some effect on persons who plan on donating blood at the next blood drive in Veblen," stated blood drive coordinator, Elli. "We encourage other citizens to take the place of donors unable to give at this time."... (Marshall County Journal, SD)
From Your Fire Department: Holiday fire safety Dec 20, 2007
Smoke detectors will sound (generally a sharp, ear piercing beep) three times (beep, beep, beep) when activated. CO detectors will sound (again a sharp ear piercing beep) four times (beep, beep, beep, beep) when activated. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Tattoo Parlors May Be Best For Ear Piercing Dec 14, 2007
State Doesn't Regulate Ear Piercing ... -- Tattoo parlors may be the safest place to get piercings -- even standard ear piercing -- because they are tightly regulated by the state, a professional piercer said ... Vogel said legislators didn't regulate ear piercing because they didn't want to hinder businesses that profit from quick piercing with licensing, training and safety regulations. (7 KETV Omaha)
Some rural residents of Yuma call for ATV safety restrictions Nov 26, 2007
"They'll (ATVs) kick up dust and if we get any kind of wind, it's like living in a dust bomb. They're ear piercing - even with the TV on, I can hear them inside." Lauris also said she has photographs to document track marks left behind and that it is just a matter of time before there is an accident among a group of ATV riders or between an ATV and a pedestrian. She is among a number of property owners living east of Avenue 6E and south of County 13th Street who have had to contend with ATVers. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Tattoos, Piercing Risky for Heart Patients Nov 3, 2007
One of these individuals developed endocarditis after an ear piercing. The average age of the piercing group was 12 years, while the patient who got the tattoo was 15 years old. (MEDLINEplus)
MRSA Confirmed in Local Student Oct 24, 2007
The condition reportedly resulted from an infected ear piercing. The school did not release the name or gender of the student. (The Pilot Newspaper)
PSU needs security improvements Sep 28, 2007
Admittedly, we probably respond better to a brief "Get Out" text than an ear piercing alarm. But getting out, sometimes, may be the hard part. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Cleanliness is king at Top Shelf: Bayside tattoo parlor prides itself on friendly service, sterile instruments Aug 31, 2007
The shop also does piercings, which start at $30 for an ear piercing. With the increase in popularity of tattoos over the years, Krak said there is no such thing as a typical customer. (Astoria Times, NY)
'Smuggled' people boat traced Aug 30, 2007
He said: "I could hear them screaming and crying, it was ear piercing. I have never heard anything like it.". Falmouth Coastguards sent a distress call to ships in the area and contacted the Italian and Maltese authorities as well as the British Embassy in Tripoli. (BBC News -- UK)
59 adrift off Libya saved by call to UK Aug 30, 2007
"My brother said 'Could you save us, save us, we are dying, two of us have already died'. They had not had food for three days. I could hear them screaming and crying, it was ear piercing. I have never heard anything like it. I couldn't get any more details.". The battery on the phone had run low. (Guardian Unlimited)
Regional Roundup Aug 23, 2007
S wrote on Aug 22, 2007 11:52 AM:" Solution: buy a remote "Barker Breaker" that emits an ear piercing squeal when activated. They are made by a company called AMTEK, and can be found on the internet. So, whenever the neighbor's hear his ranting, push the button, and give him a headache! True, it is made for barking dogs, maybe it is too good for him. ". solution wrote on Aug 22, 2007 11:17 AM:" 1. go to google. 2. search for CB scrambling device. 3. purchase device. 4. install device. 5. disrupt... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Nigeria: Gang Leader Killed in Military Operation Aug 17, 2007
com: Nigeria: Soboma, P-Harcourt Militant Chief, Shot Dead (Page 1 of 1). Use our pull-down menus to find more stories. (allAfrica.com)
'Cork and carry' among new laws Aug 2, 2007
Ear piercing is exempt. 3 Only barbershops may display barber poles. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Search For Missing Tribal Member Jul 17, 2007
He has two ear piercing holes in his left earlobe, a scar on the left side of his face, an acne scarred complexion, and small scars on his forehead. It is not known if he has any tattoos. (KOLD.com, AZ)
This Australian now sings to a different tune May 25, 2007
For Cockbain, the pre-match singing of anthems is a time for inner peace and calm - no matter that the scream of crowds as they sing their hearts out is ear piercing. advertisement - story continues below. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Clip of the Week | NFL draft May 1, 2007
The O'Brien selection elicits an ear piercing "no!" from an angry fan. The Jeff Lageman pick drives a Bucs fan to dance and giggle in front of a mourner in green. (Daily Orange, NY)
Appeals court mulls student suspension over journal Apr 29, 2007
"Why? I don't know. This is it. I stand up and pull the gun from my pocket. BANG the force blows him back and every one in the class sit there in shock. BANG he falls to the floor and some one lets out an ear piercing scream. Shaking I put the gun in my pocket and run from the room.". The ninth-grader later was suspended for 10 days for violating school rules that included disrespectful conduct and threat of bodily harm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Court Reviews Student's "Disturbing" Essay Apr 29, 2007
"I stand up and pull the gun from my pocket. BANG the force blows him back and every one in the class sit there in shock. BANG he falls to the floor and some one lets out an ear piercing scream." ... "Why? I don't know. This is it. I stand up and pull the gun from my pocket. BANG the force blows him back and every one in the class sit there in shock. BANG he falls to the floor and some one lets out an ear piercing scream. Shaking I put the gun in my pocket and run from the room.". (CBS News -- US)
Ministers accused of bottling out of Botox clampdown Apr 26, 2007
"As it stands, almost anyone can set up shop in the high street, don a white coat and start offering dermal fillers or arranging Botox parties. If we, the industry, don't step in, these procedures will be less regulated than ear piercing.". He said afterwards that the problem with self-regulation was that it was voluntary. (Guardian Unlimited)
'I tried to move, but nothing happened' Apr 26, 2007
If we - the industry - don't step in, these procedures will be less regulated than ear piercing. " A code of practice would be drawn up, he said. "It is very hard to work out how many people are being treated or how many suffer adverse incidents, because the clinics are unregulated and there is no data. (Independent)
Off Somalia, There Be (Lots of) Pirates Feb 27, 2007
When Carnival Corp owned cruise ship was attacked off the coast of Somalia a year or so ago (with good guys fending off the bad guys with ear piercing sound gun), it was described as piracy rather than terrorism in carefully crafted news releases. But it s a real thin line between terrorist (with a political ideology that in theory influences the choice of whom to attack) and pirate (show me the cash stash). (New York Times)
Coming soon to a clock near you: Daylight saving time Feb 25, 2007
If there s an ear piercing noise, your detector is OK, although your ears may not be. On a cursory glance, I found nine clocks in our house that will need to be fixed that Saturday night. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Law would force girls to tell family before abortion Feb 23, 2007
Paul Froehlich, R-Schaumburg, voted ''no'' and said it's odd that a teenager needs parental permission for a relatively gentle procedure like an ear piercing, but not for an abortion ... Leland Lesher wrote on February 22, 2007 6:27 PM:"I see a whole bunch of Universalist Unitarian ministers setting up shop to "counsel" these young girls instead of their own pastors, youth ministers or parents. I agree with Mr. Froehlich, permission is required for ear piercing but not for an operation? Oh,... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
VAN HALEN OR THE SOUND OF MUSIC? Feb 6, 2007
His jam sessions during concerts with the greatest guitarist of his time Eddie Van Halen were ear piercing yet spine tingling. To watch the chemistry between the two of them had me believing I was watching the next incarnation of the Rolling Stones playing well into their 60 s as a complete band. (Suite101.com)
Festival for birds and birders Jan 26, 2007
Page let out one of her ear piercing screams. She just likes to say, Im an eagle, This was just her normal call. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Giuliani's Abortion Record Should Hearten Pro-Lifers Jan 19, 2007
Short of dizzying himself and others with a 180-degree reversal from a pro-choice to a pro-life posture, Giuliani should embrace parental-notification rules, so minors who seek abortions need their folks permission, as they now do for ear piercing. He should oppose partial-birth abortion, which even Democrats such as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and liberal stalwart Sen. (Human Events Online)
Sealy sees economic development Dec 30, 2006
The unisex hair salon also offers massage, nails, waxing and ear piercing services. Aloha Caf brought a taste of the Hawaiian islands to Sealy when it opened May 23 at the Seal Outlet Mall. (Sealy News, TX)
Do we really have a sexual prime? Dec 8, 2006
A: You mean like an ear piercing. Umm, no. You wont close up. (MSNBC -- Health)
• Letter to the Editor - Use of piercing guns is unsafe Dec 6, 2006
There is thus a possibility of transmitting blood-borne disease-causing microorganisms through such ear piercing, as many medical studies report. For example, the hepatitis virus may live up to seven days in open air. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
• The Bottom Line: Wanda's gets new life as Sixth Street expands Nov 26, 2006
Services will range from basic ear piercing to elaborate tattoos. Trolls on the move In August 2004, One Ugly Troll Cards and Games opened as a tiny gaming store at 1137 Hayes Ave.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
more » Nov 1, 2006
The premises were registered by the council for ear piercing but the piercing of other parts of the body did not require registration under legislation. Coun Steve Jones, deputy leader of the council, said: "We welcome these new powers to meet changing public demands in body piercing and skin colouring following Daniel's tragic death four years ago."Any businesses found contravening the new bylaw could face a fine of up to 1,500 and the court would have the power to cancel any registration,... (Sheffield Today, UK)
New tattoo, piercing regs in works Oct 26, 2006
(The state) has used the tattooing industry to pass an ear piercing law, Bierer said. Bierer added that she doesn t think DPHHS properly informed members of the cosmetology industry about how the new regulations would affect them, and they should actively seek out feedback from that group. (Helena Independent Record)
Employers with appearance codes face suits from 'body modification' activists Oct 20, 2006
"Any time permanent holes are made in the lips, nose and eyebrows, they are not easy to repair. Ear piercing of the cartilage of the upper ear is frequently associated with prolonged infection and occasionally permanent disfigurement. Studs and rings can catch in clothes, and can cause large tears in the skin, lip, tongue, etc.". She's not alone. (WorldNetDaily)
Screeching mobiles give thieves earful Oct 2, 2006
All the phone's data -- like contact numbers, emails or images - is wiped and an ear piercing alarm also sounds. Until now network providers were able to disable stolen phones from being used but could not necessarily provide data from being accessed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
At clinic, doctor combines knowledge of medicine, business Aug 21, 2006
Monday, August 21, 2006. When a doctor with 19 years' emergency room experience says, "This was a new one for me," you tend to listen a little more closely. (Herald-Tribune)
Mad about the princess Jul 31, 2006
There's even a thread about her dog, Ziggy; one on "Mary's former boyfriends"; another on "Mary's double ear piercing" (true. complete with close-up shots showing the princess's now dormant extra hole in both ears. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
HIV and Its Transmission: What you need to know Jun 27, 2006
Instruments that are intended to penetrate the skin (such as tattooing and acupuncture needles, ear piercing devices) should be used once and disposed of or thoroughly cleaned and sterilized ... Body piercing (other than ear piercing) is relatively new in the United States, and the medical complications for body piercing appear to be greater than for tattoos. (Food Consumer)
Under your skin: A deeper look at body piercing and the bodies behind it Jun 20, 2006
I was 11 when I got my first ear piercing ... More traditional ear piercing and nose piercing cost about 25 and the cost includes the jewelry ... While some choose more traditional ear piercing and popular belly button piercing, many still want an oral piercing such as tongue or lips, labret (below the lip), or a nose ring, eyebrow piercing, nipple piercing (both genders) or male or female genitalia piercing. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Properly used, nonstick cookware is safe May 10, 2006
Rebecca is completing her master's in public health this spring, and she wanted to remind readers that ear piercing (including ear stapling) and body piercing are not regulated in North Carolina. So, take care that the place you get stapled practices good sanitation practices, or you run increased risk of developing hepatitis or infection. (The Daily Reflector)
Police Blotter Jan 17, 2006
Hispanic male with an ear piercing and a cell phone carried in a blue bandana burst into the Gateway Inn lobby, 516 El Camino Real, at 3:57 p.m. on Jan. 1l. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money from the desk clerk, he fled northbound on El Camino. (San Francisco Examiner, CA)
California: Spate of new laws has something for all Jan 2, 2006
Ear piercing is exempt. A previous ban on piercing minors expired at the end of 2004. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
