Every big city is a cluster of small towns, chained together. Each has its own personality and charm. Being single in the city, you should know which neighborhoods suit your taste. The very best place to meet single people in…
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Desperate house…um…people! Just because you live in the suburbs, doesn’t mean you have to spend another Pleasant Valley Sunday with the couple down the street. There are plenty of places not too far from home where you can meet other…
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Harpies, succubi, and unattainable women got you down? Well, not all women will treat you badly. Here are some ideas to get you back in the saddle again, and feeling a lot better about your chances. If you’re bitter about…
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You don’t have to change your reticent nature to be a success at dating. You can be shy and still enjoy the dating scene. The best thing to do, to get started, is to know your strengths and weaknesses. If…
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Bisexuality is not indecision. Being bisexual is often regarded by both straight and gay people as a sign of secret affiliation with homosexuality. In reality, it is a lack of the pre-conceived taste for either sex. Bisexuals often find themselves…
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You are single. This is not a bad thing. Maybe you are bitter about past relationships that have gone sour? Leave them in the past. Maybe you are bitter about the lack of relationships in your past? See above. You…
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Everybody, even you, has a fatal flaw. Admit it. You pass gas in the bathtub. Or you hum off key when driving. Or worse yet, you are perfect. Everyone has a fatal flaw. The date that is too good to…
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Like the dragon, a happy single person is a myth with a basis in reality. While there are many happy solo flyers in the world, we don’t see or hear much about them; when we do get a glimpse, they…
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Good tattoos are not cheap: cheap tattoos are not good. I’ve been a tattoo artist for over a decade, and I’ve heard, and said, this phrase too many times to count. Often times people will hunt for the cheapest price,…
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Ending an online romance can be very difficult, more difficult than ending a relationship in real life. When people are involved on-line, they often get intimate with each other much more quickly than they would in real life. The physical…
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November 20, 2014 Skin and Body
As a tattoo artist, and as someone who’s had to remove a few unsightly tatoos, I can tell you that, unfortunately, it’s going to hurt. And it’s going to cost money. In the past, people had to rely on some…
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November 19, 2014 Skin and Body
Tattoos do have a purpose, althoug to some it may seem they are merely frivolous decoration, or a ploy for attention. In indigenous cultures, tattoos are used to mark rank or status. In the west in modern times, this still…
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October 10, 2014 Skin and Body
To understand the current popularity of tattoo art in the US and Europe, it is important to know a little bit about its past. Tattooing is one of the oldest art forms known to exist. The oldest preserved human skin…
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October 10, 2014 Skin and Body
Tattoos have become a new accessory for the twenty-first century, and just like a fur or a pair of old favorite boots, they require some care to stand the test of time. Tattoos done before about 1990 have little hope…
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Tattoos done in a home, in prison, or in an unlicensed facility carry grave health risks. This article is about the health risks associated with being tattooed in a clean, licensed, and proper tattoo facility. In some states, tattoo artists…
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I dine alone often. I’ve eaten alone at just about every type of restaurant you can imagine-from the lowest street-meat hot dog stand, with my umbrella folded under my arm, to a five-star, chef’s invitation-only, gourmet kitchen. The key to…
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Does it hurt? The answer is here! Also, a checklist for the day of your tattoo procedure that can make it easier and increase your endurance. Surviving your first tattoo involves preparation, confidence, and a little know-how, but anyone can…
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If only there was an eraser that worked on skin! All those past relationships and bad decisions would be so easy to forget. Unfortunately, laser removal is the closest thing to the magic eraser, and it is expensive and painful,…
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As a tattoo artist for the last ten years, I’ve seen many people who are interested in learning the trade. I’ve also seen many make the mistake of trying to take a shortcut to becoming a tattoo artist at home,…
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It can be hard to commit to one image that will be permanent. Here are some tips from a professional artist to help you get started. Find an image or subject that you like. If you don’t have any very…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
Feeling like a fifth wheel at the dinner party? You need to make more single friends. Single friends understand that the things that are important to you are meaningful, even if these things are not relationships or children. Single friends…
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Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensation. Most people avoid pain at all costs. Most people, that is, who don’t work out, diet, wear makeup or high heels, or get tattooed. The phrase “no pain, no gain” is as apt…
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Oh, italian slingbacks with leather insoles, how I love you! When buying designer shoes, you will be spending more money than usual on a pair of shoes that may be out of season in a few months. Even classic styles…
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Platforms making your dogs start barking? Here are some easy ways to get used to walking in them, and improve your stride and posture. The concept of platforms is to make you appear taller and more confident. If you are…
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So, you want to make a baby! Well, you have the equipment, and you’re ready. The next step used to be – the baster. Not these days! The best way to approach insemination is often the formal route. Using a…
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