I am looking for a few ideas for a new tattoo?

Q. I am going to get a tattoo that stretches from my chest to my shoulder, wraps around the back of my shoulder, and goes down to my elbow. (if you've seen dwayne "the rock" johnsons tattoo it's about the size of it). but see the thing is, is that i'm not into tribal, i don't know my family crest, i'm not samoan, I don't like skulls, dragons, nothin like that. I am of course, going to look at the scetches when I get there, but I want to have an idea b4 i walk through the door. anyone got any ideas for me? thanx

A. any kind of fierce animal will do for you. like a bear, tiger, lion. things like that are common, like having the paw cutting into the skin on the chest and the rest going around the shoulder and down the back.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27639042@N06/2575073253/
just like this pic but with a different animal.

if you are going to get a full tat like this i must tell you about the amazing tribal piece i've seen. its so majorly bad ass that i can't help it...and as it seems i cant find a decent picture of it anywhere. watch the movie. The Number 23 with Jim Carey. its a good show and an awesome tat.

okay back on subject though as your not into tribal.
if your not into tribal and your just not sure. may i suggest something mythical. like greeks gods or goddesses. the men can be strong and the women are very beautiful. you could do something like Poseidon with his trident rescuing a mermaid that is tied to an anchor or caught in a net. just shooting ideas here....if you feel like the "whole world is on you" you could get Atlas, he was condemned to carry the Earth on his back. You could get the Muses, very beautiful women that represent talent and where people get their inspiration from. i think there are eight and they represent agriculture, arts, astronomy/science, commerce, education, industry, justice, and law.

if not mythical then you could do Zodiac like the rock did. tell the artist that you want a Zoadic tattoo that is masculine and simialr to The Rock's.
http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dthe%2Brock%2Bdwayne%2Btattoo%26fr%3D%26ei%3Dutf-8%26x%3Dwrt&w=125&h=222&imgurl=www.relache.com%2Ftattoo%2Fceleb%2Frock%2FTheRock1x2.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.relache.com%2Ftattoo%2Fceleb%2Frock&size=4.1kB&name=TheRock1x2.jpg&p=the+rock+dwayne+tattoo&type=JPG&oid=e359df0783c3720a&no=4&tt=7&sigr=118tcvgpg&sigi=11g12pmac&sigb=12ou278i2

i hope this helps you out.

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Any Movie Suggestions for Me?

Q. preferably:
- Action
- Comedies
- Recent/ Newer

also if there's a movie that you recommend that isnt one of those genres let me know C: any comment helps and yeah thanks !

A. Recent/ Newer:

21 Jump Street
50 50
A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas
Abduction
Act of Valor
Adventures of Tintin, The
Alvin and the Chipmunks Chipwrecked
Anonymous
Arthur Christmas
Artist, The
Being Flynn
Big Miracle
Big Year, The
Born to be a Star
Breaking Dawn
Bunraku
Casa de mi Padre
Chronicle
Contagion
Contraband
Coriolanus
Dangerous Method, A
Darkest Hour, The
Descendants, The
Devil Inside, The
Dolphin Tale
Dream House
Drive
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Footloose
Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The
Gone
Grey, The
Happy Feet 2
Haywire
Hugo
Hunger Games, The
I Don't Know How She Does It
Ides of March, The
Iron Lady, The
J Edgar
Jack and Jill
Jeff Who Lives at Home
John Carter
Johnny English Reborn
Journey 2 The Mysterious Island
Joyful Noise
Killer Elite
Killing Bono
Like Crazy
Lorax, The
Machine Gun Preacher
Man on a Ledge
Melancholia
Mirror Mirror
Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol
Moneyball
Muppets, The
My Week with Marilyn
New Year's Eve
One for the Money
Paranormal Activity 3
Project X
Puncture
Puss in Boots
Real Steel
Red Tails
Rum Diary, The
Safe House
Shark Night
Sherlock Holmes
Silent House
Sitter, The
Straw Dogs
Texas Killing Fields
Thing, The
This Means War
Three Musketeers, The
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tower Heist Underworld Awakening
Vow, The
WE
Wanderlust
War Horse
Warrior
We Bought a Zoo
What's Your Number?
Woman in Black, The
Young Adult

im happy to help!!!

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Do men have to be very masculine to be sexy?

Q. Are super masculine men naturally more attractive to most women? What can more feminine looking men do to improve their attractiveness?

Is it sexier when a man behaves in a "strong" masculine way and likes male activities such as sports, and has a high powered job, or can it be sexy when a man njoys cooking and works in a caring profession?
So what can less masculine men do to be more sexy?

A. It really depends on both the culture and what women of a certain of a certain area perceive as sexy.

Super masculine men can attract women just as easily as they can put off some women. I'll give you an example: men in Japan you wouldn't consider masculine, however Japanese women love their men and really look up to them. If a western guy were to go to Japan, they would struggle to attract a native Japanese girl as women there look for different qualities, such as ambition, loyalty, sweetness and family values. Having a masculine man does not rank high in the "must have" list for some girls.

On the other hand, in the middle east, girls love masculine men. For them it shows a leader in the family, for protection and the sense of accomplishment. A Japanese guy would struggle a lot in most middle eastern countries to attract a girl.

For yourself, you should look towards girls who aren't needy of a masculine man, or simply work a bit harder to increase your masculine feel. You could begin working out in a gym, spending time with guys, picking up a hobby such as kickboxing or even getting a masculine tattoo. There are things which are personal to you and you should be able to find ways to become more sexy. Good luck!!

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Do Japanese and Korean women like to show cleavage like Westerners do?

Q. I am a Japanese American and I recently noticed lots of women in United States like to show cleavage (perhaps as a fashion trend). I have not visited Japan or Korea but do women in those countries generally follow in the fashion trend of showing cleavage?
Thanks.

A. No. In the Far East, only prostitutes show their cleavage. It's generally considered disgusting and disgraceful.

@ What The...: What in Japan is influenced by America? Pokemon? Digimon? Hello Kitty? Kanji tattoos? Anime? Sushi bars? Your TV? Your laptop? Your camera? The scene trend? The emo trend? I think you'll find that there's a lot more things in the West that have been STOLEN or BORROWED from the Japanese than the other way round.

You have clearly never travelled to the Far East. I personally have been to Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand and honestly? I couldn't see anything that was of any Western influence or production.

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What do you think of my upcoming tattoo?

Q. I'm getting a tattoo on my shoulder dedicated to my parents. It's the old "I Love Lucy" logo, replacing Lucy with "Mom & Dad". He said he thinks its dumb and "ghetto". I already got a tattoo on my other shoulder, dedicated to he and I. I think he's jealous. He has numerous tattoos meaning nothing. What is your opinion on the tattoo? I'll throw in I'm a 27 yr old woman.

A. i like its a great meaning-ful tat. i think yu should jess get tats thats meaning and that yu love (shows yur interests) its gooing to be on yur body 4 life unless yu get a cover-up but if yu dont have any second guesses bout it go 4 it.

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What do girls think of guys that have tattoos?

Q. I'm an 18 year old guy and I have a few tattoos already but I was just wondering what girls/women nowadays actually think about tattoos. I mean, it's not going to change my opinion about getting tattoos or affect what tattoos I get, I was just curious.

And I'm adding this in here as a little note: I hate tribal tattoos, Celtic tattoos, and armbands (among others). I will never get them.

A. Well, I'm an 18 year old girl and I have one tattoo and maybe getting one or two more in my future. I personally admire men who have tattoo's, it shows who they are and how they choose to express themselves, but then again, I like the unique and meaningful tattoo's only. However, ever girl has her own opinion on the matter, and you'll find some who hate them, some who don't mind them and others who love them. But like you stated above, that's good thinking, don't let others opinion's affect your decision's, it's your body, do what you wish.
I hope I could be of some assistance.

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Why are women expected to only have small nonvisible tattoos?

Q. I'm just wondering why men expect women to have small tattoos that can be covered up. I have 4, but I chose to have a black phoenix on the inside of my forearm tattooed as a memorial for my father (he had a blue phoenix on his arm when he died). I later want to add symbols for "Father" tattooed near the bird.

I haven't really gotten any negative feedback from it, but I just noticed that a lot of people on this forum think that women should only have them small, cute in nonvisible locations.

Do guys prefer small cute tattoos like butterflies and flowers on women, or do some prefer that the tattoos have some kind of meaning? I'll never regret mine, but I think it's unfair that my father was covered in tattoos without anyone questioning him, yet some think it's "unusual" for me to have a large tat in a visible spot like my arm. It's a bit of a double standard. Your thoughts? Thanks for answering.

A. Personally I don't see any reason why men and women should be treated differently with regard to tattoos. But I agree with you, there's often a double standard. It also often comes out in the many, many questions which purely ask whether women with tattoos are still attractive, as if a woman's only role in life is to be looked at by men.

I think that very often the people who believe that 'small cute' tattoos are OK on women but larger ones aren't probably just haven't given it all that much thought from this angle. They have a sort of vague idea that tattoos are 'unfeminine', and that women should therefore only get 'cute' tattoos to counteract this, without having really considered the implications of these ideas - the fact that it suggests that a woman's main function is to be attractive, to appeal to other people, to be non-threatening; that she's a visual object rather than a human being with a head full of valid, interesting, unique ideas. Which I think is pretty sad, really.

In some ways I actually find this halfway-house suggestion that teeny-tiny flowers and hearts and butterflies are OK on women, but nothing else is, even more irritating than those people who just don't like tattoos full stop. Although I do like tattoos, I don't expect everyone else to as well. But the whole point of tattoos is that they can express anything you want them to, and to suggest that women should be restricted to certain subjects, sizes and placements when choosing their tattoos in order to 'fit in' is really hypocritical. There's nothing wrong with flowers, butterflies and so on; they can make great tattoos and if someone does want them, that's fine. If that's the tattoo someone truly wants then it's great, in fact. But I suspect that in some cases women are half-heartedly driven to get these kinds of tattoos for fear that if they got anything more individual and personal, people would ask too many questions and look down their noses, and that's such a shame.

So what I would say is, well done you for getting the tattoos you wanted! The more people do that, and show the world why it's important, the less 'cuteness' will be the main issue, and the better off we'll all be.

Hope this helps!

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What is the Sexiest tattoo location on a woman?

Q. What do you think is the sexiest location on the body a woman can have a tattoo. I think tattoos on the small of the back is the sexiest spot.

A. As a woman, I think it`s sexy and pretty to see it in the middle of her lower back, that shows just above low-rise pants.

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Ladies, on what part of a guy is a tattoo most attractive?

Q. The most popular responses I seem to get is chest, upper middle back, and in the middle of the upper arm inside toward the body between the biceps and triceps. What do you think?

A. Dislike all tattoos honestly, no matter where,what of, or who they're on. Unless your military or ex-con it just screams "wannabee tough guy". It looks horrible when you get older. Not to mention it limits your dating options, I guess if all you really want is one night stands it's ok, but it doesn't seem like marriage material to most serious women. It's not an original or unique thing, so many people have them. At this point in time they don't even catch your attention. Not to mention the diseases you could get, I've never found an upside to these things. You won't like my answer but it's an honest opinion.

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Can I still get a sleeve tattoo with keratin pilaris?

Q. It causes small bumps on my upper arms. Over the years, it has left some scarring, but when it is at its best, you can't really feel it just notice an uneven tone. Will this effect getting a sleeve tattoo?

A. You will still be able to get a sleeve tattoo, and it will look good. I'm getting mine done in March and I also have KP. Ive seen pictures of women who have gotten tattooed over KP and you can not tell it's there. But they all had full sleeves without any space.
Also I recommend using acne wash on your arms to smooth it out and reduce redness, I use Clean & Clear acne wash. KP isn't acne but Keratin becomes trapped under the skin and also traps hair on your arms and causes the pimple like bumps on your arms. The acne wash removes the top layers of skin thus smoothing out the bumps.
Good luck with your tattoo!

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what would be a good tattoo mural to symbolize motherhood?

Q. I want to get a mural tattooed on my back that will represent the change from childhood to motherhood. I know that i want it to be gray scaled and that I don't want the usual faeries, butterfly's, frogs or flowers but im not very creative and the artist needs a general idea that i want to display any ideas?

A. Take images from your childhood, a picture of you on a swing or slide, in diapers, being held, sleeping, different ages, toys and books, and the things that you were interested in at different stages, objects to represent time periods and ages, silhouettes, etc. Look in scrapebooks, and bring any and all pictures, and written ideas to your artist and see what him/her comes up with.
Here's some vague idea images:
http://www.gtchild.co.uk/content/images/stories/human_body/lifecycle.jpg
http://www.childcare.fsu.edu/Childcare/Girl%20on%20swing.jpg
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/how-to-choose-baby-equipment-3.jpg
http://www.childwoodproducts.com/images/cradle2large.jpg
http://images.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_TN/0242-0604-0916-4216_TN.jpg
http://www.weeklyreader.com/readandwriting/content/binary/holding%20hands.jpg
http://www.breastfeeding123.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/pregnant-woman-with-son.jpg
http://images.inmagine.com/168nwm/blendimages/bld105/bld105001.jpg
http://www.crpn.net/woman-silhouette-no-backgro.gif
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/APG/114-18573~Lovers-Posters.jpg
Write down things that you want in the mural, ideas etc.
Find a really good artist to work with you.
luck!

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HELP! plz does anyone knows if native american women used to wear facial tattoos and what did they look like ?

Q. Please
i need answers.
And please give me the web sites with pictures
what facial tattoos did native americans wear ?
what did they look like ?
and what did they mean ?
please help me !

A. Native Americans in Alaska also tattooed their chins. This mask of the "Blueberry Woman" hanging in the Museum's Native Alaskan gallery is a good example of tattooing on the chin of a woman. Women throughout Africa have also occasionally tattooed their faces.
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/exhibits/online_exhibits/body_modification/bodmodtattoo.shtml

The Significance of Native American TattoosNative American Tattoos carry a cultural significance that few may realize. ... personal reasons, tattoos have important meanings for those who wear them. ...
http://www.native-languages.org/composition/native-american-tattoos-3.html

[PDF] LESSON SIXTEENFile Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
Heavenly bodies are very important in many Native American religions. For women tattoos were considered a mark of beauty. The tattoos were also ...
http://www.kshs.org/teachers/trunks/pdfs/plains_16_symbolism.pdf

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Women only: Do you have tattoo and where is it? What is it of?

Q. I just got one this last summer on my lower back and I am 40. My 17 year old daughter went with me so I had to act like it did not hurt too bad! It actually hurt like hell-but I love it now Mine has the word "IMAGINE" with angel wings highlighted in lavender on each side. Kind of a tribute to someone ery special who has passed.
I didn't ask if you thought they were trashy I asked if you had one-so glad you got your 2 points for answering. Mine is dedicated to my dad who passed from brain cancer 3+ years ago. The song "I Can Only Imagine" by Mercy Me was my inspiration.
I am actually going to let my daughter get one (small) on her foot. She is a dancer so we are looking for a symbol to use.
Thanks for all the answers-it was fun!

A. Lower Back - Butterfly & Fairy on a Big heart with 3 little hearts floating around them like bubbles. 3-4 little bubbles added to make it look dreamy.. It's really pretty cool. Had it done in Vegas by the "famous" Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company, one of Las Vegas’s hottest tattoo parlors I might add.... It's located inside the Palms Casino Resort. Great Place!

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How bad does it hurt to get a tattoo?

Q. I have a tattoo that I designed that I really want done on my lower back. It would be fairly large, detailed, and would have a lot of color so I know it will be expensive but just how painful will it be? It is a cross with wings and a halo and horns and a tail and fire and a rose wrapped around it, there is a margarita glass with an olive in it and a gun with a bullet and blood splattering. I know it sounds odd but it looks really neat.
I have high pain tolerance. I'm in the ARMY. I'm use to pain but not self inflicted pain.... that bothers the life right out of me.

A. Regardless of how large, or colorful, this particular tattoo is going to be painful. Inking your lower back always is. Of course, pain tolerance varies from person to person. I don't seem to be bothered by needles at all, and my skin sort of numbs after about thirty minutes or so when I got my tattoos, but, others fight the urge to squirm and cry. Sure, those of us with high pain tolerance recognize the pain, but we are able to distract ourselves or block it out, it's very convenient. If you tattoo is large, your best bet might be to get the ink in stages. Sit through an outline, then the filling, coloring and shading at other sit downs. Make sure you're comfortable with the artist, because if you're nervous, your senses will be heightened and actually increase the pain you're feeling. It's true. So, as long as you remain relaxed and have a focal point, perhaps something to read and are in a comfortable surrounding, maybe with a friend, too, you should be fine. Keep in mind, the area you are getting inked is very sensitive, more so on women because of soft fat tissue and what not, so it's perfectly normal if a tear or two slips out, or if you need a break. Getting breaks from pain are sometimes a good idea and sometimes bad. If you can't handle the pain and your skin hasn't numbed partially yet, then you take a break, the area will be more painful like a big bruise! GOOD LUCK!

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How can I combine this into a really cute tattoo?

Q. I want to get roses and hawthorn flowers in honor of my relationship with my sister. My sister was born with spina bifida and she has taught me to just have faith in things and everything will work out. We are super close I'm just not sure how to make this into a really beautiful tattoo.

A. Hey!!! I got roses withs vines and thorns around a latin word on my ribs and i can tell you its a really nice place to have that tattoo. Flower+vine tattoos are really good looking on women (and well im a guy and i manage to make it look bad @$$ also) so you might want to consider that region. For the actual design i would say go talk to a tattoo artist, get a consultation. They have great ideas and they know what looks good with your body type, complexion, etc. Oh and dont forget: dont limit yourself with budget or because people tell you it hurts (not that bad actually), because good tattoos arent cheap and cheap tattoos arent good!:)

Hope that helps!:)

Cheers!

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Tattoo ideas for the poem Annabel lee by Edgar Allen Poe?

Q. He is my favorite poet and Annabel Lee is my favorite poem. I want a tattoo to represent this. Any ideas would be very helpful. Also for placement it needs to be in an area I can cover easily because of work. I also have one tattoo already on my right hip that runs up to my bottom rib.

A. Something like the first link. I believe that the sea is a crucial part of this poem. It's one of my favorite Poe poems and he's also one of my favorite poets. The sea also features in 'The City and The Sea' and 'A Dream Within A Dream'. It plays a metaphorical and symbolic role in these three poems.

It means that all things will at last be swallowed up by the eternal and immortal. All rivers flow unto the sea.

I think that the first link is a nice setting with a girl on the beach and a moon. This is nice because it kind of says something beautiful and gothic like 'all our life is a shadowplay'.

Having the setting or picture placed in a frame could be really cool. Like a locket, the type of love locket that they had back in the 1800's. Men and women would keep a picture in the locket, the frame is more important in this case. Maybe an oval type shape?

The other thought was an anime type cartoon. Have you heard of 'Lenore: The Cute Dead Little Girl' or 'Ruby Gloom'? I thought perhaps a more defined anime however - Annabel Lee doesn't seem cute or little, she's a very mature sort of immortal love.

Good luck. In the end I don't want to say too much. I understand how special this poem is. The three ideas were a: the sea or beach, b: anime / cartoon caricature. And c: a locket.

Good luck.

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Why are some people bias about women getting inked?

Q. I have one tattoo on my shoulder, and some people told me that women shouldn't get inked cause it takes away from the "lady" part of being a women, I don't believe that at all, but why are some people bias about women gettin tattoos? I know people are just plain bias about tbiases in general.

A. People are just rude about things. I love tattoos. I'm 19 and have 5. I want more but I'm pregnant so I can't get any more till after february lol. I have had a lot of people think bad things about me because of my tattoos. Just ignore them and smile. And if you go read peoples comments on other peoples questions look how many say tattoos are bad dont get them. why the hell are they in the tattoo section of they hate tattoos. Some people these days....I swear r messed up

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What would you think of an attractive female with a tattoo on her back, decent sized?

Q. What would you think of an attractive women having a script tattoo on her back in btw her shoulder blades going down in a V shape about the size of a hand. Something very meaningful

Would you like it, or think it was cool? It would be very original
ha... its not a tramp stamp i said upper back. damn so quick to judge whats wrong with some ppl!

A. Sounds good to me... artistically done tattoos r cool.

Since it's on your back, it's not normally visible- good if you decide to interview for a corporate job.

Just be sure it's something of meaning to you, like a saying or life axiom (not a guy's name or something you may regret 4 years later)

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Guys and lesbians are you attracted to women with tattoos?

Q. Do people find women with tattoos attractive? Or are tatoos really only suited to men?

A. I'm a lesbian and it doesn't seem like I would like it, but I actually find it pretty attractive on women (if they don't overdo it at least). It makes them look really sexy in my opinion. ;)

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Where can I get an amazing portrait tattoo?

Q. I'm planning on getting a portrait of a woman tattooed on myself somewhere. Does anyone know where I can get a really, really good one done in northeast Ohio?

A. ???

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What's the significance of that painting? The one of a farmer with pitch fork and his wife looking at him?

Q. What's it called and what's its significance?
I have the feeling its iconic in some way. If yes than what?

A. American Gothic
by Grant Wood, 1930
Oil on beaverboard
74.3 × 62.4 cm, 29¼ × 24½ in
Art Institute of Chicago

From
http://www.bookrags.com/research/american-gothic-sjpc-01/
This painting of a stern-visaged, tight-lipped, nineteenth-century country couple posed in front of their pristine farmhouse has become not only one of the most reproduced images in American popular culture, it has also virtually become emblematic of the moral fiber and simple virtues for which America is said to stand. Painted by Grant Wood in 1930, American Gothic has been interpreted both as homage to the artist's Midwestern roots and as slyly witty commentary on American "family values." After winning an important prize in 1930, American Gothic quickly became, as Robert Hughes notes, "Along with the Mona Lisa and Whistler's Mother … one of the three paintings that every American knows…. One index of its fame is the number of variations run on it by cartoonists, illustrators, and advertisers…. The couple in front of the house have become preppies, yuppies, hippies, Weathermen, pot growers, Ku Klux Klaners, jocks, operagoers, the Johnsons, the Reagans, the Carters, the Fords, the Nixons, the Clintons, and George Wallace with an elderly black lady." In the visual culture of the millennium, American Gothic remains the most potent and pervasive symbol of America's heartland mythology, as witnessed by its perpetual permeation into all areas of popular culture.

From
http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/American_Gothic
In 1930, Grant Wood, an American painter with European training, noticed a small white house built in Carpenter Gothic architecture in Eldon, Iowa. Wood decided to paint the house along with "the kind of people I fancied should live in that house." He recruited his sister Nan to model the woman, dressing her in a colonial print apron mimicking 19th century Americana. The man is modeled on Wood's dentist, Dr. Byron McKeeby of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Wood entered the painting in a competition at the Art Institute of Chicago. The judges deemed it a "comic valentine," but a museum patron convinced them to award the painting the third medal and $300 cash prize. The patron also convinced the Art Institute to buy the painting, where it remains today. The image soon began to be reproduced in newspapers, first by the Chicago Evening Post and then in New York, Boston, Kansas City, and Indianapolis. However, Wood received a backlash when the image finally appeared in the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Iowans were furious at their depiction as "pinched, grim-faced, puritanical Bible-thumpers". One farmwife threatened to bite Wood's ear off. Wood protested that he had not painted a caricature of Iowans but a depiction of Americans.

Art critics who had favorable opinions about the painting, such as Gertrude Stein and Christopher Morley, also assumed the painting was meant to be a satire of rural small-town life. It was thus seen as part of the trend towards increasingly critical depictions of rural America, along the lines of Sherwood Anderson's 1919 Winesburg, Ohio, Sinclair Lewis' 1920 Main Street, and Carl Van Vechten's The Tattooed Countess in literature. However, with the onset of the Great Depression, the painting came to be seen as a depiction of steadfast American pioneer spirit.

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What are some good young adult novels?

Q. I don't like overly cheesy romance stories. I enjoyed the Twilight series. I like novels that feature a witty main character, something funny but not cheesy-hilarious.

A. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Twilight is a GREAT love story between a regular girl and a really great/good vamire. The other books in the series are, New Moon and Eclipse.

I also LOVED Bass Ackwards and Belly Up by Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain. The sequel comes out in April. It's about 4 friends. 3 of them decide to skip college and follow their dreams.
For readers of the New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl and A-List series, here is a smart and highly commercial first novel about four best friends who, after graduating high school, decide to postpone the standard college route to pursue their creative dreams. Harper Waddle, Sophie Bushell, and Kate Foster are about to commit the ultimate suburban sin--bailing on college to each pursue their dreams: write the next Great American Novel, make it as a Hollywood actress, and backpack around the world. Middlebury-bound Becca Winsberg is convinced her friends have gone insane...until they remind her she just might have a dream of her own. So what if their lives are bass ackwards and belly up? They'll always have each other. Harper is going to be the next Jane Austen. Or Sylvia Plath. Or Plum Sykes. Figuring out which should be easy. It?s living with the lie she told her three best friends that?s going to be hard.Kate doesn?t know exactly what she wants. But whatever it is, she won?t find it at Harvard. Maybe the answer is in Paris, or Athens? or anywhere Kate can be someone besides the girl with perfect grades, perfect hair, and the perfect boyfriend.Sophie is a star. She?s already got the looks, the talent, and a list of demands for her dressing room. Now that she?s wrangled a furnished guesthouse in Beverly Hills, it?s only a matter of time before she?s discovered. Unless she isn?t.Becca is dysfunctional. At least, her family is. Which is why she can?t wait to flee the drama and get to college. But Becca?s friends know she needs more than a spot on the Middlebury ski team and a cozy dorm room. They know she needs to fall in love.Dreams are complicated. They almost never turn out like you imagine?they almost always change. Sometimes, they change you.

You should also check out The Insiders series by J. Minter. It's sort of about the rich boys and girls in New York. Kind of like a Gossip Girl thing.

You should also read the Gallagher Girls series. It's about a girl who goes to a school for spies.
The first one is "I'd Tell You I Love You But Then I'd Have to Kill You" by Ally Carter The Sequel is Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy.
Summary for first one:
Cammie Morgan is a student at the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women, a fairly typical all-girls school???that is, if every school taught advanced martial arts in PE and the latest in chemical warfare in science, and students received extra credit for breaking CIA codes in computer class.& nbsp; The Gallagher Academy might claim to be a school for geniuses but it??'s really a school for spies. & nbsp; & nbsp; Even though Cammie is fluent in fourteen languages and capable of killing a man in seven different ways, she has no idea what to do when she meets an ordinary boy who thinks she??'s an ordinary girl.& nbsp; & nbsp; Sure, she can tap his phone, hack into his computer, or track him through town with the skill of a real ???pavement artist??????but can she maneuver a relationship with someone who can never know the truth about her?& nbsp; Cammie Morgan may be an elite spy-in-training, but in her sophomore year, she??'s on her most dangerous mission???falling in love.

The Queen Geek Social Club series by Laura Preble
It's chic to be geek! If you're somebody like Shelby Chappelle, a smart, witty, pretty geek army of one, you can't just put a poster up at school and advertise for somebody to be your best friend. But now freakishly tall Becca Gallagher has moved to town, with her dragon tattoo and wild ideas. Suddenly Shelby's madscientist father and their robot, Euphoria, seem normal. They become best friends instantly. But Becca wants to shake things up at school and look for "others of our kind.,."and decides to form the Queen Geek Social Club. The thing is, this guy Fletcher Berkowitz keeps nosing around, asking lots of questions about the Club. He's cute, and interesting, and possibly likes Shelby. Therefore, she must torture him. One good thing about being a loner: no one can break your heart.

The A-List series by Zoey Dean
KEYNOTE For the readers of Gossip Girl, here is a scandalous and juicy new series about the lives of rich and famous teens in Beverly Hills. DESCRIPTION Following in the footsteps of Gossip Girl, The Princess Diaries, and Sex in the City, The A-List is a hot new series of stand-alone original paperback novels that takes readers behind the scenes of the intoxicating world of Hollywood glitterati. Seventeen year-old Upper East Side blueblood Anna ("pronounced Aaanah") Percy is on her way to Beverly Hills, CA, where she'll live with her estranged dad for the rest of the school year while her mother travels to Europe with a friend. On the plane, Anna drinks too much champagne and gets hit on by record producer Rick Resnick. Luckily Princeton student Ben Birnbaum is there to save her-and Anne and Ben come this close to joining the mile-high club. Ben invites Anna to famous actor Billy Sharpe's wedding where Anna meets the cast of rich and famous characters who are soon to be her classmates at Beverly Hills High School. And little does Anna know her date to the wedding is the recent ex-boyfriend of one of the three rulers of Beverly Hills High, super-agent Richard Shepard's beautiful and manipulative daughter, Cammie.

Au Pairs series by Melissa De La Cruz
SUMMER AU PAIRS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY For four energetic children, between 3 and 10 years old. Join a NYC family for the best summer of your life in East Hampton, July 4-Labor Day. Pay: $10,000.00 Driver's license a must. Familiarity with the Hamptons, a plus. Send resumes and head shots to HamptonsAuPairs@yahoo.com Meet Mara Waters, Eliza Thompson, and Jacqui Velasco -- new au pairs for one of New York City's wealthiest families -- who will spend their summer in one of the most posh, most exclusive spots for summer summering: the Hamptons. For good girl Mara, this job is a way out of another go-slow Massachusetts summer. Eliza, New York City's former It Girl, knows this is the fast lane back to the stylish world she wishes she'd never left. And for Brazilian bombshell Jacqui, it's a boarding pass back to her American love who told her he'd e-mail as soon as he got home, and didn't. After all, how hard can an au pair job be? Slap sunscreen on the kids during the day and party at the coolest hot spots at night, right?Wrong. While Eliza is desperately trying to hide her baby-sitting job from her superspoiled friends who think she's still just as rich as she used to be, Mara's getting awfully cozy with the kids' extremely attractive older brother, Ryan. And Jacqui is heartbroken when she discovers that the love of her life may have been nothing more than a spring fling. If the girls can manage au pair duties -- all the while mastering the ins and outs of the Hamptons' social scene -- it might just turn out to be the most incredible summer of their lives. But to do it they'll have to stick together. And that's where things definitely get sticky.

The Nannies series by Melody Mayer
Good girls.Life in La Crosse couldn't be any blah-er. Kiley's way out? A pricey school in California that she can only afford if she's a resident of the Golden State. That's why she's on "Platinum Nanny," vying for the chance to work for a wacko rock star-or be sent home nationally humiliated.Wild girls.Lydia has spent eight years stuck in the Amazon with her do-gooding parents. When her aunt offers her a lifeline-babysitting in posh Bel Air-Lydia hops the next plane to civilization. Pucci sandals, poolside cabanas, clubbing in Hollywood It spots-was there even a question she'd accept? Now she just has to find a cute pool boy to make up for all that lost time. . . .Wilder boys.Moving into the guesthouse of one of Beverly Hills' most powerful families isn't exactly what Esme had in mind for a summer job. Neither was losing her head over Jonathan, her new boss's almost famous (and already hot) son. Safe to say her boyfriend isn't going to like this.Grab your sunglasses and welcome to "The Nannies," a crazy world of Hollyweird backstabbing and skyscraping palm trees, spoiled tots and private swim lessons. But how hard can a nanny job be? After all, eight to four is kid time. After that? It's our time.

I also pretty much like any Sarah Dessen book

You should check out the Uglies series by Scott Westerfield
Everybody gets to be supermodel gorgeous. What could be wrong with that?Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. Not for her license -- for turning pretty. In Tally's world, your sixteenth birthday brings an operation that turns you from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty and catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a really great time. In just a few weeks Tally will be there. But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to be pretty. She'd rather risk life on the outside. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world -- and it isn't very pretty. The authorities offer Tally the worst choice she can imagine: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. The choice Tally makes changes her world forever.

Into the Wild series by Sarah Beth Durst
Twelve-year-old Julie has grown up hearing about the dangerous world of fairy tales, The Wild, from which her mother, Rapunzel, esca

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guys opinions: where is the most sexiest place possible for a woman to put a tattoo?

Q. im planning on getting one. but i want it.. somewhere like not visible. so its a surprise for my boyfriend. also i would like to know what design would be hott?

A. Well, I'm not a guy, but
I would avoid the base of your spine, it's become such a cliche and it has developed a bad connotation, i.e. tramp stamp, hag tag, slag tag, etc...
Try on the front of your hip bone, right below your belt line, above your public area, belly button, ankle, or side of your hip. Really, your options are limitless on where to put it. Then look for something small and feminine that means something to you, like your favorite flower, favorite animal, hearts, or whatever.

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How do you feel about tattoos?

Q. I'm planning on getting a tattoo, (either on my wrist, my shoulder, my hip, or my ankle) but just out of curiosity, how do you feel about tattoos?

And if you ever did choose to get one, where would it be and what would it be of?


Much thanks to anybody who responds!

A. I think you will, and already have, gotten two very different sets of responses from two very different sets of people.
People either love 'em or hate 'em!
The thing is, generations are becoming more and more tattooed as time goes on. I myself have a few, which I love, and plan on getting more. My Mother absolutely hates them, and wishes I still had the "skin and body of a woman" meaning untouched and unaltered. In my opinion, colorful designs pictures and scrolls, are just as beautiful (if not more) than soft flesh, and plain skin. I understand her argument, but just love the art form too much to agree.
Tattoos tell stories, and start conversations. There is no more beautiful form of art, than the art someone chooses to be on them forever and represent them in this permanent form of beauty.
Know what you want, do your research, and fall in love with every tattoo you choose to get. Even someone who doesn't agree with tattooing, can appreciate someone loving their body, and feeling proud of what you do with it!
Happy Tattooing :)

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How to cover up back of the forearm quote tattoo.?

Q. I got a arabic quote tattoo the length of the back of my forearm and it got translated incorrectly so I always have people who speak arabic telling me its wrong. I have no idea how to cover it up. I also have a tattoo covering my inner forearm. I am a young woman..

A. Get the correct translation to an Arab tattoo artist and see if they can fix it because the Arabic calligraphy is very flexible and easily manipulated so it might work.

Good luck.

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How to cover up a bad ankle tattoo?

Q. I got a rosary tattoo a long time ago around my ankle and it's really bad. The circles are uneven and dark and the cross is pretty crappy too. I'm a small woman so it seems pretty big on my little foot. I was wondering what suggestions you all have about a cover up? I like roses and I'm pretty girly just want something different. Thanks

A. your artist should be able to come up with something go talk to a few different ones and compile their ideas and choose which one you like the best, or combine them all!

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How painful is a tattoo on your forehead?

Q. Don't give me a speech or preach about tattoo on my forehead I want it a little above the between of my eyes a simple stick cross. How painful would this be?

A. I answer these questions related to pain in the same way every time.

The pain in different places differs from person to person, pain threshold does have a lot of input but, for example, my chest tattoo didn't hurt at all, where as some people I know said their chest tattoo hurt a lot!

Anyway, here's a basic pain level chart I always reffer people to.

Pain level 1
These include the upper arm, forearm, calf, Bum, and Thigh. For a 1st tattoo these are great points to begin your inked journey.

Pain level 2
These include the centre back, front / side of thighs and shoulders. This is also not too bad a start for your first tattoo. The shoulders and central back region can be area that require quite a lot of movement. The skin on these areas is much looser meaning it takes longer to tattoo and also longer to heal. On areas that have lots of movement such as these, require more care once a tattoo is completed. Due to the thigh area being quite a dense muscle mass and also quite tight skin, it may tend to bruise the day after.

Pain level 3
These include the knees, elbows, hands, head, neck, feet, chest and back of thighs. Beginners beware of starting at these areas. You would need to be determined to have tattoos here as the high sensitivity would require a lot of mental focus to get you through. The poor quality of skin on both the knees and elbows will result in a very slow tattoo process and nerves are very close to the surface in these areas. This could result in the tattooing being unbearable for any length of time for some people. As with the orange areas these tend to be high movement areas and will require a longer healing timescale. You may find that to achieve a good solid colour, you may have to repeat the tattoo process on these areas. As a side note the chest area on men can be much more sensitive to pain than a woman, yet due to the tighter skin on a male, the tattoo can be completed quicker.

Pain level 4 (OWCHIE!)
Areas include hips, ribcage, stomach, back of knees, armpit, inside of elbow, nipples, lips, inside of thighs and genitals. Are you really sure you want to get that tattoo? As these areas can elicit crying, half finished tattoos or even the customer passing out. This could just be more than you may be able to handle. All of these purple areas are considered by most to be the most painful areas to be tattooed. The stretchy or thin skin over bone are slow to tattoo, some of these may require multiple sessions to achieve solid colour and smooth shading. Healing can be just as painful as receiving the tattoo and may require a few days off from your regular activities.

SOME USEFUL TIPS WHEN GETTING A TATTOO:

•Women are your more sensitive the week prior to and during your cycle. Plan around those dates to have the best experience possible when getting your tattoo.
•Use lotion everyday on the area to be tattooed at least 1 week prior for healthier skin and better results.
•Do not go out in the sun at least one week prior to being tattooed (including tanning beds) This drys the skin and if peeling occurs could damage the tattoo.
•Consider what you will wear for 2 weeks while healing if your tattoo is in an area like the foot, waist, shoulders or chest. Shoes, waistbands, belts, underwear, and bras can all damage tattoos if you do not plan ahead. Find comfortable clothing that will not touch or rub during this time.
•Always eat a good meal before being tattooed and drink plenty of fluids.
•Be sure to get a good nights rest before your appointment.
•Ask what kind of aftercare products you will need when you set up to get your tattoo.
•Mention any allergies you may have, pigments, dyes, perfumes.
•Some medication may thin your blood, check with your doctor before being tattooed.
•Anyone with an autoimmune disorder needs to check with their doctor and should bring a note to be tattooed.

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What do you think should happen to men who hit women for reasons other than self defense?

Q. a. tortured and enslaved
b. jailed for life living on water and white bread
c. lethal injection / electric chair
d. let the local authorities handle it whenever they might be alerted
e. used for scientific research in hopes to prevent this type of behavior in men
f. intensive counseling
g. a mandatory tattoo on their forehead to warn potential victims
h. it's none of my business
i. your own suggestion

A. put in an isolated room with tons of women and have them hit him around for a while.

hitting a women is only a misdemeanor they get one night in jail and a fine. BFD... and then they come home and do it all over again. the law should make it a felony and throw the book at them.

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What is a good county/other duet song?

Q. Im looking for a duet with two girls. I want it to be upbeat. I would love to sing country but if it is more popish that fine too. It is for a talent show and i really want it to be good. Thank you!

A. Some really good country songs that I personally love that would be great for a duet would be:

Blown Away -- Carrie Underwood
Man! I Feel Like a Woman -- Shania Twain
Gunpowder & Lead -- Miranda Lambert
Footloose -- Blake Shelton
Good Girl -- Carrie Underwood
Any Man Of Mine -- Shania Twain
Here for the Party -- Gretchen Wilson
Redneck Woman -- Gretchen Wilson
These Are My People -- Rodney Atkins
Cruise -- Florida Georgia Line
Just Got Started Loving You -- James Otto
Best Days of Your Life -- Kellie Pickler
Redneck Yacht Club -- Craig Morgan
22 -- Taylor Swift
Holy Ground -- Taylor Swift
The Way I Loved You -- Taylor Swift
Something Like That -- Tim McGraw
State of Grace -- Taylor Swift
How Do You Like Me Now?! -- Toby Keith
The World -- Brad Paisley
Would You Go With Me -- Josh Turner
Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? -- Shania Twain
Haunted -- Taylor Swift
Put You In a Song -- Keith Urban
You Belong With Me -- Taylor Swift
White Liar -- Miranda Lambert
Today Was a Fairytale -- Taylor Swift
Picture to Burn -- Taylor Swift
Red -- Taylor Swift
Tell Me Why -- Taylor Swift
All My Friends -- Luke Bryan (this one is awesome haha)
Stay Stay Stay -- Taylor Swift
I Don't Want This Night to End -- Luke Bryan
Songs Like This -- Carrie Underwood (ok this one is AMAZING. Exactly what you asking for)
Beer for My Horses -- Toby Keith & Willie Nelson
Our Song -- Taylor Swift
Last Dollar (Fly Away) -- Tim McGraw
Somebody Like You -- Keith Urban
I Knew You Were Trouble -- Taylor Swift
Love Story -- Taylor Swift
American Beauty -- The Lost Trailers
Mine -- Taylor Swift
Cowboy Casanova -- Carrie Underwood
If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows) -- Rodney Atkins
Online -- Brad Paisley
Honey, I'm Home -- Shania Twain (yes! this one is sooo good exactly what your asking for too)
Starlight -- Taylor Swift
Storm Warning -- Hunter Hayes
Boondocks -- Little Big Town (great to sing with a group)
Love I've Found In You -- Lady Antebellum
Tattoos On This Town -- Jason Aldean
It's Five O'Clock Somewhere -- Alan Jackson
Suds In the Bucket -- Sara Evans
Gone -- Montgomery Gentry
Better Than Revenge -- Taylor Swift
Ours -- Taylor Swift
We Are Never Getting Back Together -- Taylor Swift
Change -- Taylor Swift
Honky Tonk Badonkadonk -- Trace Adkins
Easy -- Racal Flatts & Natasha Bedingfield
Don't You Wanna Stay -- Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson
Forever And Always -- Taylor Swift
Sparks Fly -- Taylor Swift
Stay Beautiful -- Taylor Swift
Red Solo Cup -- Toby Keith
Mean -- Taylor Swift

Also I know these aren't country but they are AMAZING for groups. Be sure to check them out
Barton Hollow -- The Civil Wars (PERFECT FOR GROUPS!!)
Safe and Sound -- Taylor Swift & The Civil Wars
Give It Up -- Ariana Grande & Elizabeth Gilles (PERFECT FOR GROUPS!)
No Diggity -- The Acappella Girls (do not check out the pitch perfect version, this one is better for groups (MOST PERFECT FOR GROUPS!!)
Next 2 You -- Chris Brown & Justin Bieber
Overboard -- Justin Bieber & Miley Cyrus
Sweet Caroline -- Glee Cast
Thinking of You -- Katy Perry
Till the World Ends (The Femme Fatale Remix) -- Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, & Ke$ha
Toxic -- Glee Cast (orginally Britney Spears, but again this one is better for groups)
Valerie -- Amy Winehouse or Glee Cast
We Own the Night -- Selena Gomez & Pixie Lott
Whip My Hair -- Willow Smith
Whip My Hair (remix) -- Willow Smith & Nicki Minaj
Who Says -- Selena Gomez
You and I -- Lady GaGa
Locked Out of Heaven -- Bruno Mars

Hope I gave you enough listings haha I hope you find the right song for your talent show. Good luck I'm sure you'll do great!

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What are the consequences for getting married to young? Whats your definition of being to young for marriage?

Q.

A. Not understanding yourself, your partner, the world, marriage, love... basically just not getting "it." And you can die at 93 and still not get it. But in general, if you put in the effort you should have enough sense to get through a marriage at some point in your life.

I think the biggest consequence in getting married to young is the scars. Your concept of love and marriage is changed, you will from that point on be "the divorced person." I know so many friends who got married young and got divorced young. I almost dated a girl with 5 tattoos and 3 kids she regrets getting at 19. My epileptic neighbor on disability got married to a man, women and a midget by 21.

Trying to force something or doing it for the wrong reasons will not end well. If you love this person more than anything and want them to be your wife or husband for the rest of your lives, then get married. If you want revenge on parents, want to prove something or just have no other option, that is the wrong reason to get married and will be bad at any age.

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Is a cloud design tattoo considered feminine?

Q. I currently have a sleeve started with 50 randomly placed stars on my right arm. The original filler of the Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty torch, and "Don't Tread on Me" shield and sword didn't quite fit in without the important features being blocked by stars. Plan B would be clouds as a filler; are cloud design mostly for women, men, or both?

A. Cloud tattoo's are more common for women, but there are enough men who have a cloud tattoo on them, mostly combined with something.

The big difference is that when a man gets a tattoo from a cloud, he wants it to be more rough (fatter lines, heavier shadows, those kind of things)

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What exactly do butterfly tattoos on females symbolize and what would be the masculine/male version tattoo?

Q. I noticed a lot of females with butterfly tatoos. Why are those so popular with young ladies and what would be equivalent on the male side?Like what tattoos do young males have thats almost like females and their butterfly tattoos?

A. It's an interesting question, but the truth is... it's a popular design that women like, more than anything else. Kinda like faries or dolphins. They're just pretty, and women go for that kinda stuff. It's kinda like guys having skulls and dragons. Those are popular masculine tattoos worn almost exclusivly by men. The television shows/soap operas would have you belive otherwise, but most people just get what they like. That's the real truth of it, in most cases. But because of TV shows, everyone is looking for 'hidden meaning'. Go figure.

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Q. hey guys my gaming youtube channel is TheSilverClassGamerz and have had it up for a few months though and am wondering how i could get a bit more noticed? because i have uploaded almost 50 videos now and only have 30 subs if you guys could help and tell me how that would be great. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSilverClassGamerz

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How can I prepare for my blood donation appointment on Tuesday?

Q. The American Red Cross called me last week asking if I would give blood. The made me an appointment to donate at my college this Tuesday and I'm very nervous. I have never donated before. I have tried to donate twice before, but they wouldn't allow me to because I had a blood transfusion months before the first time and the second time I tried my pulse was too high. I really want the chance to donate this time and I'm scared that I will be declined again. I am not a healthy person. I eat bad all the time and drink too much soda. Too much caffeine is probably why my pulse is always too fast. I just felt my pulse today and it's going faster than I think it should. I also have a high blood pressure problem which I'm worried about. It's not extremely high, but it's a little high. I am 225 Ibs and that's embarrassing to tell people. I know I have to tell them though. I don't have an iron problem. The last time they checked the iron in my blood is was higher than the required amount which they said was fantastic. I need some advice on what to do before my appointment. I have a list of questions down below.

1. How can I lower my blood pressure and pulse before my appointment? Also, I know that I will get very nervous on Tuesday and that might make my pulse go up. How can I keep calm?

2. I am going to have to tell the my weight and show them my ID. The thing is, I get embarrassed about telling people how much I weigh. I also don't have a driver's license. Even though I'm 21 I don't drive because I'm scared to. I only have a learner's permit, so for some reason I feel embarrassed that I don't have a license. How do I not feel embarrassed about these things?

3. Are there certain foods I should eat on Monday and Tuesday morning? Do I need to drink more water and stay away from the soda for a day?

4. I have a fear of needles. I have gotten my finger pricked many times when I had checkups and I have had shots and have gotten my blood drawn several times when I was in the hospital two years ago, but I still don't like them. I have watched Youtube videos of people donating blood and it looks scary. The needle is way bigger than I thought it was and it looks really painful. I've never had a needle that size in me before. That's what I fear more than the prick. How do I not be scared of that?

Answers to these would be very helpful. Thank you.

A. I'm not a professional, but I have donated blood several times.

1) I don't think the blood pressure matters too much, as long as it's not extreme. But again I'm not a professional, so I could be wrong.

2) They don't ask about your weight. But they will need to see ID. Not for weight, but basic identification. And they don't care whether you have a license or not. Your blood is red just like everybody else and they are happy to have you consider a donation.

3) I don't usually eat healthy myself. I don't think you have to change dramatically, but try to eat more healthy. Try to at least cut back on the soda. This will be better for you after the donation as well. Otherwise some people can get a little light headed after wards (it's only temporary.)

4) I always feel my finger being pricked is worse than a needle in the arm. If the person is good, it's quick and you don't feel it much. Just don't watch them stick you. Also once it's in, you can't even feel it. It's not constant pain.

One more thing to keep in mind is that not all women can donate all the time. If you are around the time of your period, your iron levels usually drop and they can be too low to donate. But this is natural. If this happens don't be concerned, you can always try again later. Again it's been a while since I donated but if I remember properly they take a small sample of blood prior to your donation. This is to ensure you have the right amount of iron, and anything else they might be checking.

EDIT: I don't think Maps is completely correct, although it's been a few years since I've donated. I don't ever remember them saying anything about visiting the UK. I think they do ask about international travel because they are concerned about because if you recently visited then you may have picked up some type of virus and they are very cautious about those types of things. Sometimes you might have to wait for a few years before visiting certain areas to be able to donate. Also there is something about tattoos, but I don't think that you can't have one at all. But it can't be a new one. I don't' have tattoos so I don't know how long you would have to wait. Probably at least months.

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Would you feel comfortable having your daughter date a guy who had the playboy bunny logo tattooed on his back?

Q. And a naked woman tattooed on his chest. And also a tattoo of Che Guevara?

I ask because I'm 17, and my boyfriend is 18, and my parents feel really uncomfortable about his tattooes.
That's where my parents and I disagree, if he didn't respect women, then why would he have a woman tattooed on his body in the first place?

A. Is he rude? Disrespectful? Mean to you?

Personally i dont care what someone has tattoed on their body if they treat my daughter right its really meaningless.

Try to get your parents to see past the tattoos if he is nice to you then it shouldnt matter to them and they will hopefully see past his appearance to who he really is.

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Where can I get an amazing portrait tattoo?

Q. I'm planning on getting a portrait of a woman tattooed on myself somewhere. Does anyone know where I can get a really, really good one done in northeast Ohio?

A. ???

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What part of the body do you think is a stupid place to get a tattoo?

Q. What part of the body do you think is a stupid place to get a tattoo and it annoys you ?

Woman getting tattoo's on there belly and then getting pregnant 4 years down the line is stupid

and sorry but i hate it when folk get small tattoo's on there wrist i think its pointless sorry to people who like them :)

What about yourself ?

A. On the inside of the lower lip....

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What is with the current trend of women getting wrist tattoos?

Q. Almost every actress or every other woman I see in public these days has some kind of tacky/trashy wrist tattoo, Why is this such a hot trend these days and am I the only one who thinks they look trashy?

A. I agree, they've become so common. Like a permanent "trendy" bracelet.

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what are some quotes about independence or strength?

Q. Im wanting to get a tattoo with wings and a quote in the middle, but im not sure what i want that quote to be. i want something about strength and independence, maybe in latin

A. “Men say they love independence in a woman, but they don't waste a second demolishing it brick by brick.” - Candice Bergen

“If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.” - Henry Ford

“You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence.” - Abraham Lincoln

“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” - Denis Waitley

“Injustice in the end produces independence.” - Voltaire

“The true character of liberty is independence, maintained by force” - Voltaire

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” - Lao Tzu

“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience by which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

“The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt.” - Max Lerner

“Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.” - Oprah Winfrey

“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” - Mother Teresa of Calcutta

“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection” - Thomas Paine

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” - Mahatma Gandhi

“You don't need strength to let go of something. What you really need is understanding.” - Guy Finley

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I'm wanting a tattoo quote and I need help with the quote ?

Q. I'm wanting a tattoo quote, short and sweet, something about strength and my mum, it will be a nice suprise for her and she deserves it, our dad left us and i want something representing how much i love her .
oh no we arn't religious either, something short and meaningful, all ideas a great though thankyou

A. i have a few that may not be just about your mom but strong women in general.

“A woman is like a tea bag, you can not tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water"
“A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done.”
"No pressure, no diamonds."
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
"A mother's love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, it never fails or falters, even though the heart is breaking”
“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother”

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Planning a trip to Japan anything I should know?

Q. I am planning a trip to Japan from the US and was wondering if there is anything I should know as far as what to do and what not to do? What about cell phones would US Cellular work there?

A. Woah there! I'm not sure if I agree with all of the comments in the 1st answer above (each to their own though..lol).

It's great you've chosen to come to Japan. It really is a fantastic country and its people are incredibly kind, generous and gracious hosts. To a foreign mindset, Japan's social customs and traditions can often seem alien to Westerners. Don't worry! Do you best not to prejudge or mock the way things are here. Some countries just do things a little differently to the West. Here's a few tips I found useful before I came out, and some I've learnt while I have been here:-


When sightseeing...
- don't blow your nose in public, for some reason this is considered VERY rude...if you really have to, do it in a toilet cubicle - preferably where nobody can hear or see you
- don't eat, drink or smoke while walking
- don't point within Buddhist temples, it's considered rude, there will be signs in English saying where you can and can't take photographs too
- some areas of Japan are quite conservative when it comes to women's clothing. If you're going to somewhere outside a big city - especially in the summer - don't expose your midriff or cleavage...some people also find tattoos offensive [see 'onsen' below]. It depends where you go though!

When eating...
- the hot towel given to you a the beginning of the meal is for your hands, not your face
- don't stick your chopsticks in your rice (Japanese do this to honour the dead)
- don't pass food from person to person with chopsticks
- don't lick the ends of your chopsticks
- eating all of your meal is fine (!)
- believe it or not...DON'T TIP WAITING STAFF.(or taxi drivers, or anyone for that matter)..it is not the custom in Japan and some even think it's rude!

When staying at a Ryokan/more traditional hostel or someones house...

- be aware of where to take your shoes off, a lot of traditional Japanese accommodation does not allow outdoor shoes to be worn indoors (bring some slippers!)
- don't wear your house slippers when you go to the WC, change into the toilet slippers provided (change them back when you finish!!!)

Generally...

- the Japanese bowing custom is very complicated. For foreigners, a gentle bow or a simple nod of the head and a little smile works wonders
- if you are offered a gift, receive it with 2 hands, if you are giving gift, give with 2 hands
- be careful about calling people by their given names...it's usually simple to ask them what they would like you to call them! Lots of people will say their name followed by '-san' is ok
- if you are going to a traditional Japanese hot spring (or 'onsen') be prepared to be turned away if you have tattoos...it varies widely from place to place but many onsen do not permit ANY, no-matter how small and insignificant you may think your ink is
- public displays of affection aren't the norm here, nor is being overly 'huggy' - many Japanese will shake hands to be polite but will often be taken aback if you try to hug them. This does not mean that Japanese people are cold - they are just not used to doing it!

Your phone will not work over here. You can hire them in most cities. Tourist information or whoever is providing your accommodation should be able to give you more information about this.


A lot of the social 'rules' in Japan are the same as anywhere else in the world, so it doesn't hurt to apply a bit of common sense to every situation: be polite, considerate and friendly to people and respectful of customs. Even if you do make a social faux-pas, people will usually understand because you are a foreigner! Japanese put a high value on people trying their best, so my advice is to remember a few of the no-nos but stay relaxed and friendly..you will meet a LOT of wonderful people here.

I hope you have a fantastic time wherever you chose to go in Japan. I can't tell you how awesome this country is.

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What is it about Asian women that enjoy Men with Swastikas tattooed on their Chests?

Q. My ex-Japanese girlfriend said it was very Holy in Japan.
And I often got free lunches by displaying it at restaurants.
My new Korean girlfriend said it is highly revered in Korea.
And every-time I go to the Gym, there's these Vietnamese Twins that bow to me and say they can make me real happy.

I come to America, and all the White People have a Hissy-fit about it.

A. That these men are blessed by the Buddhas and worthy to be with.
Either in a previous life their minds went towards the Dharma.
And this gesture of memory indicates their minds are pure, and worth the companionship.

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How does one get into the plus-size modeling business?

Q. I would assume its similar to breaking into the general modeling business, but I've heard its also a bit different. How so? Any recommended connections in the greater Boston area?

A. You need to consider a few things before pursuing such a career. There are requirements for plus size models, and they include height and size restrictions. You need to be at least 5’8” (5’10” is preferable in the bigger markets like NYC, Miami, L.A., London, etc) and fall between sizes 8 and 16/18. Yes, plus sizes start at size 8 as far as agencies are concerned. You need to be well-proportioned, toned and in good shape, have great skin, hair and teeth, and be quite photogenic - let's not forget - we're talking about MODELING. It also helps if you have few, if any, tattoos. If you have these things going for you, I encourage you to attend an open call at an agency near you that represents plus size models. You can find one by calling agencies that are listed in your local yellow pages and asking if they rep plus size girls, and then asking when their plus size open calls occur. You will need to get in front of an agent who will determine your marketability in this industry and advise you accordingly. Walk in wearing light makeup, simple but well-fitting clothing, and lose the high heels - they will know how tall you are so don't try to fudge it. Bring some simple shots of yourself that show your face and your full body - they don't need to be professional shots. They will look at your photos and will see your potential without all the makeup. You may be measured on the spot, or asked to be photographed in your underwear, so get rid of your inhibitions NOW.

You need to be in or near a large market – smaller towns don’t normally have modeling agencies, let alone plus size divisions. Your competition knows where to go, and they are going there, believe me. You can be stunningly beautiful, but if you can’t make it to an open call or casting because you live too far away and cannot travel at the drop of a hat, you definitely have a strike against you. Your competition is thrilled to know that you don't have the money for a bus ticket or that your car is in the shop - means more opportunity for them!

If you are marketable, the agent will ask you to do several test shoots that you have to pay for, so please be ready to spend money and time developing your look. Agencies do not typically pick up these fees – the model must do so. (You will need to spend money to get your career off the ground - modeling is not a get-rich-quick career. If you have kids and/or school to finish, you need to plan how you're going to balance it all.) You may be asked to cut/trim/color your hair, get manicures and pedicures and to hit the gym before the shoot. You will be given a list of photographers that you can call to schedule a shoot, and you will pay them directly. A good agency will never ask for money directly – it’s a transaction between you and the photog. If you want to get the most out of your test shoots, you should hire a makeup artist, hair stylist and fashion stylist to work on the shoot with you.

When your shots come back, your potential agent will see if you have what it takes, and then she/he will submit your photos to clients and see what kind of response you get. They usually submit a comp card, which is a collection of photos that you need to pay for, to the clients to get their feedback. There are no guarantees, and you will only work if clients like/need your look.

Please note: there is no such segment of the market called "specialty plus." That is a title that certain websites and companies (some present on the internet) have created in order to get girls who want to be models (but who do not fit model stats) to pose for their websites. There's no harm in it, except that it misleads women who want to be models into thinking that they can eventually work with agents. It's just not realistic. It also helps the photographers who shoot such girls make money off of them, of course, but it's rather disingenuous for such people to make money off of girls who will most likely not work within the industry. It's a great ego boost but girls without model stats won't work in the legit modeling industry.

You can visit the plus size modeling thread at www.curvychick.com and get advice from working models, photographers, stylists, makeup artists and others within the industry. Take any support you get with a grain of salt - there are plenty of women who will say that you've "got it," but they usually just want to be nice and not have a hand in dashing your dreams. I personally don't want a hand in misleading anyone. AND if someone says you don't really have it, don't take it personally - you're not being judged as a person, not on your looks, but on your marketability - if you can't take the heat you should find another career.

Good luck!

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How do you become a plus sized model?!?

Q. I work in advertising. I have lost 60 pounds and I am currently chubby but not fat. I am almost 5'6 and have been thinking that maybe I should try plus sized modeling. Everyone tells me how beautiful a face I have and how I am so photogenic. Any idea how to break into the industry? What agencies have plus size divisions etc?

A. You need to consider a few things before pursuing such a career (that is, if you are talking about a legitimate modeling career). There are requirements for plus size models, and they include height and size restrictions. You need to be at least 5’8” (5’10” is preferable in the bigger markets like NYC, Miami, L.A., etc) and fall between sizes 8 and 16/18. Yes, plus sizes start at size 8 as far as agencies are concerned. Right off the bat you are too short, but if you insist on giving it a go anyway, read on.

You need to be well-proportioned, toned and in good shape, have great skin, hair and teeth, and be quite photogenic - let's not forget - we're talking about MODELING. It also helps if you have few, if any, tattoos. If you have these things going for you, I encourage you to attend an open call at an agency near you that represents plus size models. You can find one by calling agencies that are listed in your local yellow pages and asking if they rep plus size girls, and then asking when their plus size open calls occur. You will need to get in front of an agent who will determine your marketability in this industry and advise you accordingly. Walk in wearing light makeup, simple but well-fitting clothing, and lose the high heels - they will know how tall you are so don't try to fudge it. Again, you are too short, and you will not get far going up against girls who know what the industry requires and who actually fit the bill.

Bring some simple shots of yourself that show your face and your full body - they don't need to be professional shots. They will look at your photos and will see your potential without all the makeup. You may be measured on the spot, or asked to be photographed in your underwear, so get rid of your inhibitions NOW.

You need to be in or near a large market – smaller towns don’t normally have modeling agencies, let alone plus size divisions. Your competition knows where to go, and they are going there, believe me. You can be stunningly beautiful, but if you can’t make it to an open call or casting because you live too far away and cannot travel at the drop of a hat, you definitely have a strike against you. Your competition is thrilled to know that you don't have the money for a bus ticket or that your car is in the shop - means more opportunity for them!

If you are marketable, the agent will ask you to do several test shoots that you have to pay for, so please be ready to spend money and time developing your look. Agencies do not typically pick up these fees – the model must do so. (You will need to spend money to get your career off the ground - modeling is not a get-rich-quick career. If you have kids and/or school to finish, you need to plan how you're going to balance it all.) You may be asked to cut/trim/color your hair, get manicures and pedicures and to hit the gym before the shoot. You will be given a list of photographers that you can call to schedule a shoot, and you will pay them directly. A good agency will never ask for money directly – it’s a transaction between you and the photog. If you want to get the most out of your test shoots, you should hire a makeup artist, hair stylist and fashion stylist to work on the shoot with you.

When your shots come back, your potential agent will see if you have what it takes, and then she/he will submit your photos to clients and see what kind of response you get. They usually submit a comp card, which is a collection of photos that you need to pay for, to the clients to get their feedback. There are no guarantees, and you will only work if clients like/need your look.

You can visit the plus size modeling thread at www.curvychick.com and get advice from working models, photographers, stylists, makeup artists and others within the industry. Take any support you get with a grain of salt - there are plenty of women who will say that you've "got it," but they usually just want to be nice and not have a hand in dashing your dreams. I personally don't want a hand in misleading anyone. AND if someone says you don't really have it (including me with my height comments), don't take it personally - you're not being judged as a person, not on your looks, but on your marketability as a model - if you can't take the heat you should find another career.

Best of luck!

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How long does it typically take to tattoo the top of your foot, like the whole top?

Q. I'm getting the tops of my feet pretty much completely covered, just the tops, not my toes or the sides. And I'm just wondering about how long it will take to typically to cover each foot. I have small feet, each foot tattoo would be about 3 1/2 - 4 inches by 3 1/2 - 4 inches big. And they aren't too detailed, mainly more so colored in.

A. That all depends on how intricate the design would be, example if it's just a single color inked then it would at least take an hour tops, but if it has some design intricacies then it would definitely would take longer.

Another advice is, browse some tattoo sites, they might have some cool artwork and sample designs from their artist, I know a site where some of the artist are women, check it out first so you'll know what design you would want on your feet.

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I am looking for a Arabic Tattoo to honor my mother and father?

Q. I am of Moroccan decent, so i would like to get a tattoo that is in arabic. I was first thinking of getting mother and father in arabic, plain and simple. However, i want it to have more meaning, maybe a phrase or quotation from the Quran . Or a symbol, i have checked online, but i always get different regions than my own. Can anyone help me please?

A. In Modern Moroccan culture, tattoos have a really bad connotation. It wasn't always like this, a lot of elderly women still have tattoos on their faces, hands and feet. I can't explain why this change occurred, but if i know my parents wouldn't even hear of it for example :)

Now, stay away from Quran verses, god's names, the prophet's sayings and the like. It's considered a blaspheme. You'll have Muslims of all nationalities coming to you asking why you did it, saying it's haram and feeling offended... i think it's not a desirable reaction to a tattoo, so please be careful, and avoid anything religious unless you want it to have this kind of reactions :)

I would advice you to pick a verse of classical Arabic poetry. It's not specific to Morocco but it's chic. If you want something really Moroccan, look for a song lyrics, and if your parents are Amazighs, maybe a berber poetry in Tifinagh script. I don't want to suggest something, because to honor your parents, this is something you most do by yourself. This alone will give it a deep meaning, along with you love and respect for them :)

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Will having a tattoo ruin my chances of getting employed in the music business?

Q. I'm going to school for Advertising/Public Relations, and I have full intentions of taking this into the music industry. I know a lot of people who work in this business have tattoos, but as a young woman just getting started would a visible tattoo hurt my chances of employment?
The tattoo I want to get would be on the inside of my right wrist, and its only one word.
Thanks!

A. I have my tattoo on the inside of my left wrist. I figured it would probably be better on the left than on the right because it would be easier to hide/cover up on my left wrist.

In all honesty, I don't like it'll matter... a lot of employers in all fields are realizing that body modification is becoming more common by the day and they're starting to look past the appearance to the work you'll do. Then again your position may affect how they view it.

Wrist tattoos are easier to cover with bracelets or a watch... especially if the word isn't huge.

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How many young women have tattoos?

Q. What portion of young women, say under 30, have a tattoo today? I'm looking for a fraction or a percent, like 1/3, 1/4, 50%. How many tattoos do most of them have?

A. It seem survey information varies greatly on that.

According to this article 60% of all western women. http://ezinearticles.com/?Women-and-Tattoos&id=634317

1/4 by this article:

http://www.chacha.com/question/what-percentage-of-american-women-have-tattoos

I do a fair bit of photography and it's rare I come across a young woman who doesn't.

According to one article I read, the trend is slowly changing back with fewer young women getting tats than a couple years ago.

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