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    Expanding the South Side lifeline  Aug 15, 2008
    The hospital was formed in 1979 when 20 physicians collaborated to build a health care facility to serve the needs of their community and now boasts 289 beds, expanded ER facilities, a certified diabetes program and even a tattoo removal program that is free for persons under the age of 21. The hospital recently completed major renovations to its maternity program, increasing rooms from 20 to 34, upgraded its cardiology unit and added three state-of-the-art digital operating suites. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards Honor Extraordinary Californians for Innovative, Practical Solutions  Jul 30, 2008
    Revenues offset some of the costs of their free education programs, job counseling and placement services, mental health counseling, legal services and tattoo removal. Homeboy aims to break the cycle of gang violence through hope and economic self-sufficiency, and crossing their threshold is an important step for gang members who want to leave the street life behind and rebuild their lives. (PR Newswire)

    Women regret tattoos more than men  Jul 23, 2008
    A team led by Texas Tech University's Myrna Armstrong went to tattoo removal clinics in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts and Texas to see who was getting rid of their tattoos and why ... A similar study a decade ago found that more men than women sought tattoo removal, the researchers said. (India Times, India)

    Social stigma drives some women to remove tattoos  Jul 22, 2008
    Previous studies have shown that about 20% of people end up dissatisfied with their tattoos, and about 6% seek tattoo removal using laser treatment. In the study, researchers analyzed data from two surveys of people undergoing tattoo removal. (Los Angeles Times)

    Private drug aids cancer man left to die  Jul 6, 2008
    The post code lottery symptomatic of the collapsing NHS in its regionalised & devolved irresponsibility is surely unacceptable as it is clearly practicing EUthenasia - meanwhile we hear from Baroness Gardiner Hansard HoL that the NHS spent upto 300M on tattoo removal in ONE year. Greg LANCE-WATKINS, Chepstow, Britain. (Times Online)

    Teens spruce up buildings and get a new look themselves  Jun 27, 2008
    And, for Garcia, tattoo removal. Garcia said she would have worked on Los Amigos even without that incentive. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Tattoo removal  Jun 12, 2008
    Seeking your help: Have you had second thoughts about tattoos. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Ink with a stink  Jun 12, 2008
    Tubb is one of five local trained technicians who will remove tattoos as part of the Permian Basin Tattoo Removal Program. Related Multimedia. (Odessa American, TX)

    Residents ask for more services from Mental Health Services Act  Jun 7, 2008
    The Teen Center would also then offer a number of services, including transportation, tattoo removal, meals, temporary shelter, counseling services, socialization, youth employment opportunities and more. The Youth Center can offer critical support services currently not accessible to youth and can help in keeping them safe from participating in high-risk activities, the proposal reads. (Gridley Herald, CA)

    Drug court justice  Jun 6, 2008
    There, a court commissioner will weigh the case to see if the arrestee is a candidate for detox, supervised housing, health care and even tattoo removal to get a job. If a candidate balks or breaks a promise to seek help, then the case goes back into the conventional court system. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    Healthful Hints: Try henna first if you’re afraid to commit to permanent ink  May 20, 2008
    Fewer people are requesting tattoo removal than are acquiring them. Hence, a real increase in percentage is occurring. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    Cosmetic Surgery Big in U.S.  May 13, 2008
    Cosmetic surgery is on the rise in the US. Renowned author and dermatologist Tina Alster, M.D., discuss the new surge in in everything from laser and dermal filler injections to laser tattoo removal. Email Story. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    Jack Klobnak lasers in on tattoo removal chain Dr. TATTOFF  Apr 14, 2008
    Jack Klobnak, former chairman and chief executive of Inc., is taking tattoo removal public ... -based tattoo removal company that recently went public by merging with a shell company, Inc.. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Spears Lively On 'Mother' Appearance  Mar 26, 2008
    Spears played a sweet, innocent receptionist named Abby at a tattoo removal clinic. In one scene, Ted, played by Josh Radnor, was hitting on the doctor removing his tattoo while Abby gets starry-eyed over him. (Click2Houston, TX)

    * Former LA gang members offered a new beginning  Mar 21, 2008
    Those services include mental therapy for former gang members, housing assistance, job development counseling and tattoo removal treatments. The tattoo removals are not a fashion statement but a safety concern. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Valley cities will get funds for gang prevention  Mar 4, 2008
    The program tries to steer young people away from gangs by offering tattoo removal, jobs assistance and other help. Our hammer and hope approach to eliminating gangs has become a model for the nation, Autry said in a statement. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Erasing signs of former life  Mar 2, 2008
    Second Chance Grace, a Meridian-ministry, is partnering with the Dr. Ink-Off program of Eagle River Medical Aesthetics, to make the tattoo removal procedure affordable for Martinez and others like him. Ex-gang members can get laser tattoo removal for about 25 a treatment, regardless of the tattoo's size ... His tattoo removal program will take several sessions, each about a month apart. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Tattoo Removal Creams Just 'Don't Work'  Feb 14, 2008
    Tattoo Removal Creams Just 'Don't Work. Laura BundockSky News reporter Updated:10:49, Thursday February 14, 2008. (Sky News)

    The nasty choices needed to save the NHS  Jan 7, 2008
    It should not be used as a safety net for any foreign person lucky enough to be here, it should not be used to house the old by bed-blocking, it should not be used for elective cosmetic surgery (beyond disfigurement repair), it should not be used for tattoo removal, it should not be used for fertitlity treatment of any kind. Thats not what it is there for. (Times Online)

    Freedom-2's tattoo ink easily disappears  Dec 20, 2007
    Before and after tattoo removal. Related News. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Universal Healthcare Is Unhealthy  Dec 18, 2007
    And, more nightmarish, your plan also covers tattoo removal for a sex-change patient at almost the same cost you need to save your life so he might look more attractive in sleeveless dresses. According to the National Center for Public Policy Research in Washington, D.C., these outrages aren't made up; they're actual cases that have occurred (and many more like them) in "more progressive". (Newsmax)

    Employing the inked: Think those tattoos will keep you from a decent job? Think again, say experts  Dec 9, 2007
    The Question wrote on Dec 6, 2007 11:50 AM:" Tattoos are a kind of nonconformist symbol for unthinking conformists. They're a good illustration of young people's frequent inability to make good decisions. By the way, what's the fastest-growing area in dermatology today? Tattoo removal. ". father bob wrote on Dec 6, 2007 4:02 PM:" The Question wrote on Dec 6, 2007 11:50 AM:...By the way, what's the fastest-growing area in dermatology today? Tattoo removal....you know at one time i was very... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Dyer takes anti-Bulldog campaign to next level  Nov 24, 2007
    About 550 have received a service that includes counseling, drug and alcohol treatment, tattoo removal and job training. But the big hammer for the effort is enforcement. (Fresno Bee)

    Fresno police take aim at gang  Nov 21, 2007
    Mayor Alan Autry, whose gang initiative was introduced in the summer of 2006, said nearly 2,000 gang members have applied for the program, with about 550 of them receiving some type of service, including counseling, drug and alcohol treatment, tattoo removal and job training. The program, he said, is a must if the battle against gangs is to be won. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    SA hospitals give circumcision, cosmetic surgery the snip  Nov 12, 2007
    Other procedures affected by the ban include tattoo removal, breast implantation, liposuction and reversals of sterilisation. Mr Hill said the bans would lessen the demand on hospital beds and extend clinical resources and theatre time. (Brisbane Times)

    Read more...  Nov 7, 2007
    The program gave gang members a future by offering employment referrals, counseling and even free tattoo removal. Boyle then created Homeboy Industries, a venture that includes five businesses staffed by former gang members who produce merchandise with the Homeboy logo, make baked goods and provide home-maintenance services. (PNN Online)

    Enter To Win a Botox Treatment For One Area From Nowak Aesthetics.  Oct 17, 2007
    TATTOO REMOVAL Have you changed your mind about that tattoo you had done. Once thought to be permanent there are new laser treatments that can significantly lighten or remove many tattoo inks. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    AH: Charlie Sheen to go under the laser for love  Oct 9, 2007
    Basically true, but (tattoo removal) is a process he started before he met Brooke, the rep told Access. More from Access Hollywood. (MSNBC -- News)

    Fresh bread, fresh start for ex-gang members  Oct 9, 2007
    The fourth location since 1988, the new building includes tattoo removal, counseling, and classes in financial literacy, decisions for healthy living, computer basics, anger management, and Alcoholics Anonymous. In a county considered the , with some 86,000 gang members, the facility represents a growing acceptance of a gang-control tactic that redirects youths, and that was reviled when it was first introduced. (Christian Science Monitor)

    Rising To The Top: Homeboy Bakery Reopens Strong  Oct 3, 2007
    Since its founding, Homeboy Industries has expanded beyond baking and now offers a work placement program along with counseling services, tattoo removal, classrooms and a computer lab, along with the Homeboy Merchandise Store, selling apparel and merchandise produced on-site at the Homeboy Silkscreening. . (CBS2.com, CA)

    Three Burlington companies on fastest-growing list  Oct 2, 2007
    Founded in 1991, the company produces laser treatment options for a variety of aesthetic body modifications, such as hair and tattoo removal, and lessening the appearance of leg veins and acne. A representative of Palomar did not return calls seeking comments about its intention to stay in Burlington. (Burlington Union, MA)

    Bakery for former gang members set to reopen  Oct 1, 2007
    Homeboy Industries also runs a silk screening business and offers support services such as counseling, career help, tattoo removal and educational classes. Initially aimed at helping members of eight gangs in the Boyle Heights neighborhood, Homeboy Industries now reaches out to about 600 gangs. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Beaut000005A8y  Sep 29, 2007
    Accompanying the rise in the popularity of body art, tattoo removal surgery is increasingly common. Fake tans reflect how much the bronzed Aussie has faded. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    More of this story  Sep 29, 2007
    Off the hook" might have described the incessantly ringing phones or just the general atmosphere pervading the new Downtown headquarters of Homeboy Industries last week. Father Greg Boyle, who in 1988 founded the gang prevention program that would become Homeboy Industries, at the organization's new Chinatown headquarters. With him are employees Hector Verdugo (left) and George Valenzuela. Photo by Gary Leonard. Though barely unpacked, the lauded anti-gang program and nonprofit business... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)

    88 for Earnhardt  Sep 27, 2007
    I just feel sorry for all the people that will have to get laser tattoo removal and repaint their garage doors. And what about those people that decorated a whole room in red and the No. 8 in honor of Dale. (East Tennessean, TN)

    The real reality TV  Sep 6, 2007
    From toast drops to tattoo removal to refilling ink cartridges, Rob Cockerham and his pals put theories to the test. Ever been startled by an unexpected tune on an album. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    QUANTEL Intends to Strengthen its Dermatology/ Aesthetics Division With the Acquisition of WaveLight Aesthetic GmbH  Sep 3, 2007
    Its product line is very complementary with Quantel Medical's with, in particular, lasers for tattoo removal, hair removal and skin resurfacing. A powerful and profitable Dermatology division The combination of Quantel Medical's Dermatology's activities with those of WaveLight Aesthetic will create a Dermatology division with a very complete product offering and which could make more than 20MEUR in sales in 2008. (PR Newswire)

    Disappearing ink trick: tattoo removal  Sep 2, 2007
    Markets Your Money Technology Healthcare Columnists Latest news Message Boards Small Business. Lasers help ease pain, but process lengthy, expensive. (Boston Globe)

    Hammer and hope  Sep 2, 2007
    1 million program that helps gang members transition out of the gang with tattoo removal, GED classesand job training ... 1 million program initiated by Fresno Mayor Alan Autry, a former actor, helps gang members make a transition out of the thug life by paying for tattoo removal, job training and GED classes. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Review: "The Last Legion"  Aug 17, 2007
    Mira, as she is called, is a fifth-century ninja, a whirling dervish of swordplay and martial arts who is a Goths worst nightmare (just before tattoo removal) and one sexy Byzantine to boot. Once the characters are all established, it becomes clear that The Last Legion was directed (by Doug Lefler, who also made the Dragonheart movies) with just a little less money than needed. (Canada.com)

    Lorenzo Lamas dishes 'The King and I'  Aug 11, 2007
    com: Lorenzo Lamas dishes 'The King and I. Saturday August 11, 2007 CURRENT CONDITIONS: M/SUNNY 59. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Lorenzo Lamas stars in 'The King and I'  Aug 9, 2007
    com: Lorenzo Lamas stars in 'The King and I. Thursday August 9, 2007 CURRENT CONDITIONS: P/SUNNY 59. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Our Weird Obsession With Genealogy  Jul 30, 2007
    Michael Faraday could not have anticipated the rise of the electric guitar and its effects on our culture, nor did the inventors of the laser realize they had laid the ground for a thriving industry of tattoo removal. And it is safe to say that Watson and Crick could not have foreseen a day when an analysis of Oprah Winfrey's DNA would tell her that she was descended from the Kpelle people of the Liberian rainforest. (New Republic)

    New procedure to dye for  Jul 21, 2007
    New dye will allow tattoo removal with one laser treatment ... "I don't know anyone who would pay more for a tattoo where their thought is, 'Maybe one day I'm going to remove this,' " said Jerry Lorito, vice president of the tattoo removal company in Costa Mesa, California. (CNN -- International)

    LASER PRECISION, NO HEAT  Jun 18, 2007
    Shah, who was a Raydiance consultant before he decided to use the technology to start a company, said unlike current laser tattoo removal systems, the new device should be able to vaporize the dyes that create the image without burning the skin ... Raydiance miniaturized this technology and hopes to create new uses, such as tattoo removal or cancer treatment. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    If you are the guy with the big tattoos of Mtley Cre and Poison who thought the 1980s were going to live forever, you just want to wear a big Band-Aid over the tattoos that says 'Whoops!'"  Jun 18, 2007
    Tattoo removal business moves into the mainstream - International Herald Tribune ... Tattoo removal business moves into the mainstream ... For help, she turned to Dr. Tattoff, a chain of tattoo removal stores where nurses use lasers in a series of treatments to break down tattoo pigments. (International Herald Tribune)

    Villaraigosa, Bratton Ask Senate Committee To Pass Anti-Gang Bill  Jun 6, 2007
    Villaraigosa's proposed gang intervention efforts also include after-school programs, parenting classes, counseling services, dropout prevention, gang awareness training, tattoo removal, prisoner re-entry and job placement programs. Copyright 2007 by and. (NBC4.tv, CA)

    Team to tackle NHS waiting lists  Jun 1, 2007
    The codes were introduced in June 2003 and are applied to patients in certain categories, like those who fail to show up for a hospital appointment, who cannot be treated because of medical complications, or whose condition is given low priority like tattoo removal. There have been accusations that health chiefs have given some patients the codes simply so they do not have to be included in official waiting time figures. (BBC News)

    Tattoo Removal Company Tat2BeGone Medical Group Joins Forces with Local Organizations to Make Community Difference through Tattoo Removal Services  May 26, 2007
    By offering a dramatic price reduction to community organizations for members in need of laser tattoo removal, Tat2BeGone provides a fresh start without the burden of hefty tattoo removal prices ... Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) May 26, 2007 -- , a laser tattoo removal company that focuses solely on the removal of unwanted tattoos, recently joined forces with Orange County PCAA and local recovery homes, social services and correctional facilities in the area to create a cost effective pricing model for... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Hard-up NHS cuts back on homoeopathy  May 24, 2007
    I feel very strongly about using public money on tattoo removal ... I do not take drugs and my GP asked the local PCT in Fulham to refer me to London University Hospital because of chronic ME. There was no debate and the letter came back from PCT: "The PCT does not currently commission first out-patient attendances for clinics where the treatment is intending to use homoepathic remedies and we have advised the hospital not to accept new referrals from H&F PCT GPs for homoeopathic services.Dawn... (Times Online)

    Elizabeth O'Hara and Sandra Diaz report on the latest news, weather and what's hot on our website. Click here to watch the latest KFOXTV.com Webcast.  May 17, 2007
    Tattoo Removal Can Work, But Costs HighA laser procedure may be able to get rid of that body art you regret. But it won't be easy. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Medical spas alluring, but lack of oversight worries some  May 12, 2007
    - Serving York, Chester, and Lancaster Counties. Saturday, May 12, 2007. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)

    0 Comment(s) Trial begins for four in Good Hope murder  May 1, 2007
    "You are going to hear how things changed," Lockhart said, adding that Aguirre went through a gang tattoo removal program, altering or removing some of his tattoos. "He wanted to become inactive," she told them. (North County Times)

    Mayor Gives State Of The City Address, Talks Gangs  Apr 19, 2007
    Those programs will include after-school programs, parenting classes, counseling services, drop-out prevention, gang-awareness training, tattoo removal, prisoner re-entry and job placement programs, he said. Villaraigosa's appointment of a gang czar, who will be named in the next few days, comes three months after a study by the Advancement Project found that the city's gang prevention and intervention programs lack accountability and should come under the direction of a single director to be... (CBS2.com, CA)

    A laser shines on tattoo removal  Apr 4, 2007
    A laser is shined on tattoo removal - USATODAY.com ... Tattoo removal can be painful and expensive, so experts say consumers should think carefully about the procedure and educate themselves before going under the laser ... Avoid tanning before undergoing laser tattoo removal, Geronemus says. (USA Today)

    Tapping a full-bodied market  Mar 29, 2007
    Burlington-based in November patented its own laser-based treatment to remove cellulite, building on its current expertise with hair and tattoo removal systems. An Israeli company, Syneron Medical, already is on the market with its device, VelaSmooth, which uses radio waves rather than light energy to bust up fat. (Boston Globe -- Business)

    Tattoo removal as part of help programme could improve job prospects  Mar 25, 2007
    These could include fully sponsored tattoo removal programmes to improve their job prospects - something that is already welcomed by six residents here - as each removal could cost some 700. Another key concern - children living in the estate do not miss out on life's opportunities despite their background. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)

    Governor targets gangs  Mar 22, 2007
    The chief also said that 357 people with ties to the Bulldogs have been referred to the gang-prevention program, which offers job counseling, therapy and tattoo removal. Dyer said the recent police work is good progress -- he's trying to make Bulldog gang members wear Global Positioning System monitors to track their whereabouts -- but there's much more to be done. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Getting Congress to lay off the pork  Mar 9, 2007
    50,000 for a tattoo removal program in California. 1 million for ornamental fish research. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    Oceanside working to develop community programs  Feb 25, 2007
    The program provides educational services, job skills, tattoo removal, social skills and case management to help gang members leave the lifestyle. Fresno Mayor Alan Autry said in a phone interview Friday that the program is "working beyond our expectations.". (North County Times)

    Vegas pleasures, NBA go together  Feb 12, 2007
    Tattoo parlors, tattoo cover-up, tattoo removal; body piercing, body jewelry, body art; Celtic tattoos, phoenix tattoos, sun tattoos. Where else would an NBA all-star want to spend his down time. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)

    Project: Erase gang tattoos  Feb 11, 2007
    Our view: Getting laser tattoo removal equipment into a local community clinic would be a concrete, and doable step ... Unfortunately, the cost of tattoo removal at a private dermatological office may run into the thousands of dollars, so how's somebody wanting out of the gang life and into a productive job going to afford this ... So here is a reasonably simple, concrete and doable idea that would make a difference and is open to all: Organize a fundraising effort, buy the laser equipment used... (North County Times)

    'How does it feel to be 50 among the young and firm, the strong and smooth on Elmwood, on Chippewa, at the Boulevard Mall?'  Feb 5, 2007
    About life, and tattoo removal. However, the "youthiness" I see around me also inspires admiration because of the local music scene. (Buffalo News)

    Juvenile probation officers search and (try to) rescue  Feb 5, 2007
    They offer a tattoo removal program. They work with delinquents to get them back into school, off of drugs and into jobs. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Getting beauty down to a science: New Unity clinic offers range of services that not only help patients look good, but feel good, too  Jan 30, 2007
    Sturtevant said the clinic also offers tattoo removal. I think that s going to be more popular, she said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day presentation puts human face on former gang members  Jan 18, 2007
    The organization gives jobs and life skills to former gang members, along with other services such as counseling and tattoo removal. Boyle, Murillo and another former gang member, 18-year-old Juan Requejo, visited Carroll College on Monday night to share their stories in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day presentation titled Putting a Human Face on Gang Members. (Helena Independent Record)

    John Waters, in town filming new TV show, a big fan of K-Fed  Jan 11, 2007
    "We have yet to find a situation where the couple gets married and then one of them kills the other on the same day, but we know that will probably happen at one point. Nor do we have a gay marriage that goes wrong - but like I always say, tattoo removal and gay divorces are what everyone should be investing in right now.". A 25-minute chat with Waters runs the gamut of topics as he delves into everything from same-sex marriage - "Gay people have as much a right to bad marriages as the rest of... (Canada.com)

    Police aim to muzzle Bulldogs  Jan 9, 2007
    While the arrest tally has climbed far into the hundreds, those ready to walk away from the Bulldogs have not yet begun receiving the services, such as tattoo removal, that the city has promised. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer admits that the early results are lopsided, but he is more than pleased with the operation so far. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    New ink promises easy tattoo removal  Dec 25, 2006
    " But others wonder if tattoo artists and their customers will spurn the new ink if it doesn't meet their artistic needs. Almost one-quarter of U.S. adults have at least one tattoo, according to a study of 500 Americans published September in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Of those, 17 percent were considering removal, the survey found. Many doctors who perform laser tattoo removal, however, say that as many as half of all people with tattoos eventually want them off. "A... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Clinic helps members break with gangs  Dec 10, 2006
    Tattoo removal in El Salvador makes them safer ... Lately, few former MS-13 members dare come for tattoo removal for fear of being recognized. (Boston Globe)

    Fresno targets Bulldog gang  Nov 3, 2006
    The officers cracking down on the street, Dyer said, will refer people to the program, where they can get mentoring, drug counseling and tattoo removal, among other options. The idea for a Bulldog task force arose two months ago from meetings with a new computer-crime tracking unit, Crime View, Dyer said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Private healthcare sector performs no better than NHS  Oct 31, 2006
    3bn in 2005-06 for services ranging from acute surgery to tooth cleaning and tattoo removal - about 14% of total spending on health. In most cases the bill was paid by insurers or by patients, but the total also included NHS patients who had operations at independent centres funded by the taxpayer. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)

    AG addresses Internet safety, gangs while stumping for Miller  Oct 28, 2006
    " However, Miller has taken exception to proposals involving taxpayer-funded tattoo removal. In June, Jeanette Rishell, the Democrat candidate for the 50th District seat, said she was "in favor of supporting any three-part programs" for gang deterrence that included "prevention, intervention and enforcement ... Is it the taxpayer's job to pay for someone's tattoo removal. (The Burke Times, VA)

    Former gang members get second chance with tattoo removal program  Oct 27, 2006
    In 1991, the Salt Lake Area Gang Project and the U Hospital joined forces to help former gang members finalize their rupture with their past lifestyle by providing gang-related tattoo removal for free ... Tattoo removal can cost thousands of dollars, and many of the participants do not have the resources to have these procedures done, Ku said ... Each treatment can only be repeated every six weeks and committing to attend appointments to have them removed can be difficult, especially since... (Daily Utah Chronicle, UT)

    Fort Bend Alliance meets to discuss gang activity  Sep 14, 2006
    The city of Houston has several programs, such as the Tattoo Removal Program, to assist gang members in transitioning out of gangs, something Rosario believes Fort Bend needs. He also hopes many large companies like Home Depot and Wal-Mart will invest in hiring some of these youths. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)

    Welfare reform: Progress and pain  Aug 23, 2006
    In contrast, Quintero's clients will learn that Santa Clara County pays for day care centers and bus vouchers, tattoo removal and even cosmetic dentistry. There are practical lessons as well: Employment specialists will advise them on punctuality and dressing for success. (San Jose Mercury News)

    Mailabag Update  Aug 9, 2006
    Although, they have made incredible advances in tattoo removal technology. -- Juan. (IGN PS2)

    Rogue cosmetic clinics targeted  Aug 3, 2006
    Laser and light therapy is used for procedures such as tattoo removal ... Laser and intense pulsed light therapies are used to carry out procedures ranging from eye surgery to hair and tattoo removal. (BBC News -- UK)

    News briefs from California's Central Coast  Jul 29, 2006
    The youths were attending a tattoo removal clinic at the hospital. The woman, Elena Figueroa, 28, was at the hospital for a pre-existing medical condition. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    Istook Wins Primary; Faces Henry  Jul 26, 2006
    " In the Republican 5th Congressional District race to replace Istook, Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin got 35 percent to lead six candidates and landed in a runoff with Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, who got 24 percent. Corporation Commissioner Denise Bode was third with 19 percent. In the Democratic 5th District race, Dr. David Hunter was getting almost 70 percent against longtime Oklahoma City teacher Bert Smith. Istook, 56, a social conservative known for pushing prayer in schools and a federal... (Channel Oklahoma.com)

    Miller focuses on immigration, gang prevention in race for the 50th  Jul 21, 2006
    " Miller and Rishell disagree on two particular policy initiatives to deter gang membership. Rishell favors state-funded, universal after-school programs to "keep kids busy," which she said is part of the prevention method of keeping kids out of gangs. Miller said he does not. "I think we do a pretty good job within our schools," he said, noting the existence of police resource officers. He also disagrees with Rishell's stance of using taxpayer dollars to remove gang symbol tattoos from former... (Centreville Times, VA)

    Tattoo removal hurts in every way  Jul 16, 2006
    Other methods of tattoo removal include creams, dermabrasion and excision. Larger tattoos may require taking skin from another part of the body for a skin graft. (Toronto Star -- Life)

    Is a Skirt Art?  Jul 15, 2006
    From atop the central "hill" stairway, one might catch a glimpse of Lyle Lovett, Dita Von Teese, Rebecca Romijn and Angie Harmon, or hidden in a body-guarded perch, Miuccia Prada herself, huddling with Courtney Love, perhaps discussing the progress of the fallen rock star's tattoo removal. Venture upstairs to watch shameless guests scooping double handfuls of Prada-logo pin-on buttons into their every pocket, or wince at otherwise civilized people cramming the raw bar for giant shrimp and crab... (Los Angeles Times)

    ZARS Pharma Announces FDA Approval of a Topical Local Anesthetic Peel (Lidocaine and Tetracaine) 7%/7%  Jul 7, 2006
    The approved product will be used to locally anesthetize intact skin before various superficial dermatological procedures such as dermal filler procedures, pulsed dye laser therapy, facial laser resurfacing, and laser- assisted tattoo removal ... The approved product is applied for 20-30 minutes prior to procedures such as dermal filler injections or facial laser ablation, and for 60 minutes for procedures such as laser-assisted tattoo removal. (PR Newswire)

    Removing the past ...still  Jul 3, 2006
    With the development of affordable, wide-spectrum light guns called infrared coagulators, used to shatter the ink of tattoos and see them faded to nothing but a white, scarless blur over time, the opportunity to bring low-cost and free tattoo removal to those who needed it was manifest. Using light to break apart the colored ink in tattoos, and then medical treatment to the area using the same methods as with a severe sunburn, Wilkinson developed a technique that cost less than a tenth of... (Bandera Bulletin, TX)

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