Pounded Ink – News

Former ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist Opens ‘Monster Tattoo’ Parlor
Published : April 28, 2009
Branson, Missouri is known for its luxurious resorts and golf courses, museums and attractions. And now it’ll be known for… tattoos? That’s right. America’s bloodiest band of heavy metal hellions, SCUM OF THE EARTH, is bringing the world of tattoos and piercing to this [...]

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Joel Madden Forced To Cover Up Tattoos On British Airways
By Juliana
Published : April 27, 2009
We known that some airlines are a stickler for dress codes but we were rather surprised to hear that British Airways gave Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden some grief for his tattoos. Fortunately for us, Madden–flying first class–Twittered the entire drama [...]

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Tattoo Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
By Pablo Lopez
Published April 24, 2009
Fresno, CA – A Fresno man suspected of tattooing a gang insignia on a 7-year-old boy while the father held him pleaded not guilty Friday to felony charges of aggravated mayhem and street terrorism.
Travis Gorman’s next hearing in Fresno County Superior Court is April 29.
Police say [...]

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Tongue Piercings Can Lead To Some Serious Dental Distress
Published : April 20, 2009
HOUSTON, TX — Facial piercings might seem cool to some, but dentists say they’re seeing more and more problems associated oral jewelry.
James McCormick knows firsthand.  He has his tongue pierced, and his jewelry broke all his molars.
“However many you start out with, that’s [...]

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Watertown Body Piercing Shop Manager: Shop Losing Business From Mistaken Identity
By Christine Laubenstein
Published : April 14, 2009
WATERTOWN, MA – Since news broke earlier this month that Almoda Jewelry in Danvers had to be temporarily closed for illegally performing body piercings, the Watertown business by the same name has seen a large drop in business.
“We haven’t [...]

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Tattoo And Body Piercing Parlors Soon Could Be Regulated
Published : April 22, 2009
OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington state Legislature has passed a measure that requires body piercers and tattooers to be licensed by the state.
The Senate, on a 45-2 vote Wednesday, concurred with changes made in the House. The bill now goes to Gov. Chris [...]

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Smoking Lounges Ousted, Tattoo Parlors Limited
By Jason Land
Published : April 22, 2009
VISTA, CA — After it was proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in the city, council voted to keep Vista family friendly April 14 by prohibiting smoking lounges and limiting the density and location of tattoo parlors.
Community Development Director John Conley asked for an amendment [...]

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Exhibit Explores Sailors And Tattooing Culture
By Joann Loviglio
Published : April 22, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Got a tattoo? You might be emulating Angelina or Shaq, but likely none of you would be inked at all if not for sailors.
That’s the premise behind a new exhibit tracing the history of tattoos in American culture : The prevalence [...]

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Tattoo Parlor Owner Livid
By Dave Moller
Published : April 22, 2009
GRASS VALLEY, CA – Grass Valley tattoo parlor owner Zoey Hunter feels like she is in a bureaucratic Catch 22 situation that endangers her ability to survive.
The owner also feels like the city and she has built her business in over the last decade does not [...]

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Police Search For Bulldog Gang Member Who Tattooed His 7-Year-Old Son
Published : April 22, 2009
FRESNO, CA – Fresno Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a Bulldog Gang Member, who’s accused of tattooing his 7-year-old son.
26-year-old Enrique Gonzalez of Fresno is said to have held his son down while a friend tattooed a [...]

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