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» About.com: Tattoos and Bodypiercing    Collection of links, resources, articles, and information on tattoos and bodypiercing. Piercing aftercare, tattoo safety, flash gallery.    http://tattoo.about.com/

» Body Art exhibit - American Museum of Natural History    Highlights from the 2000 exhibition. Discussion of body art throughout history. Article features many images    http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/bodyart/exhibition_highlights.html

» Body Art: The Story Behind Tattooing and Piercing in Canada    A CBC News Indepth report. "Piercing isn't exactly mainstream, but in spite of the cost, it is growing in popularity. It's also causing concern for health authorities."    http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/tattoo/

» Body Piercing, Tattoos and the Image of God    Sermon given April 24, 1998, by Rabbi Barry H. Block.    http://www.beth-elsa.org/be_s0424.htm

» Brief History of the Japanese Tattoo    A brief overview. Article written by "Keibunsha," the Japanese Tattoo Institute.    http://www.keibunsha.com/hst_jt.html

» Canadian Federal Prisons open tattoo parlours for inmates    March 29, 2004 VANCOUVER - Corrections Canada is planning to set up tattoo parlours in six federal prisons this year. Health officials hope the parlours will reduce the spread of infectious diseases, including hepatitis C.    http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/03/29/canada/prisontattoos040329

» Is it Appropriate for Christians to Practice Body Modification    BMEzine article discussing objections to piercing, tattooing and body modification on basis of religious (Christian) objections.    http://www.bmezine.com/news/edit003.html

» Tattoo Studio Etiquette    Article discussing appropriate behavior in tattoo studios including the practice of tipping artists.    http://www.bodyadorned.com/content/119/0/

» The Gentle Swastika - Book review by Suzanne Lamb    Suzanne Lamb's January 2002 (Skin and Ink Magazine) review of Manwoman's book, "The Gentle Swastika" sumarizes the book's discussion of the symbol's positive use throughout history prior to its adoption by the Nazi party in 1930's Germany.    http://www.manwoman.net/bookreview.html

» The Tattoo Copyright Controversy    Article discussing the pros and cons of copywriting tattoos. Written by Marisa DiMattia for BMEzine.com    http://www.bmezine.com/news/guest/20031208.html