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NO PLAIN TATTOO
CASINO ROYALE
WHO ARE THESE GUYS?
MORE THAN SKIN DEEP
BANKER'S HOURS
OPEN PALMS
THE ARTISTS
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS?


CASINO ROYALE The Palms Casino, made famous by MTV's Real World, is now home to the Hart & Harrington Tattoo Company. The shop opened on February 25th with performances by Good Charlotte and Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys. The event was earmarked by a fashion show featuring designs from Jaime Pressly. This is the first time a Las Vegas casino has housed a tattoo parlor and is the first official location of Hart & Huntington.

WHO ARE THESE GUYS? Who are Hart & Huntington anyway? Well the idea falls to a masterminding venture with Palms owner, George Maloof and a couple guys with the last names of Hart and Huntington. Carey Hart is an extreme sports freestyle motocross legend and John Huntington is one of the country's premier nightclub promoters. Huntington is responsible for creating big parties, including two of the largest in the country - Club Rubber and the Pimp ?n Ho Costume Ball.

MORE THAN SKIN DEEP Behind the scenes, the tattoo company has three state-of-the-art tattoo stations. Guests are free to choose from the "flash" (pre-drawn artwork on the walls) or they can customize their own designs to fit their personalities. A private guest station for VIPs is also available. The entire place feels like a lounge complete with antique leather-covered walls, a custom surround sound stereo system and luxurious seating. Djs are regularly featured in the shop as are some of the countries premier tattoo artists.

BANKER'S HOURS Casino banker's hours that is. You can get a Hart & Huntington tat between the hours of noon and midnight Sunday through Wednesday. Noon and 3 AM, Thursday through Saturday.

OPEN PALMS The Palms Casino is heralded as one of Las Vegas? hippest resorts. A 95,000 square foot casino, spa, salon and 14-theatre Cineplex are just part of the $265 million dollar resort. A lavish, "Mad Max - Beyond Thunderdome" styled night club dubbed, Rain in the Desert or just Rain for those in the know, boasts a dance floor with shooting fire. The Skin Pool Lounge gives you more than one reason to take a break from the gambling and the Ghostbar on the roof will give you the swankiest view Las Vegas has to offer.

QUIVERING HANDS WANT TO KNOW: THE TAT ARTISTS AS FOLLOWS? THOMAS PENDELTON At the ripe age of 20, Thomas Pendelton began an apprenticeship with the world famous, Bert Grimm?s tattoo parlor under the wing of well known artist, Rick Walters. From their he as worked in several of the most popular and respected shops in the industry, including - Kari Barba's Outer Limits and Erick Maaske's Classic Tattoo.

BEN CORN Ben Corn has been doing this for more than seven years now, he got his start apprenticing with Roger Blankenship at Almost Brothers Tattoo shop. Since then he has been with Big Bear Tattoo and Body Graphics. He specializes in bold Japanese tattoos and has had the privilege of tattooing several celebrities and professional athletes with taste for his style.

CLARK NORTH Clark has been through some tough times during his career, in the space of about three weeks his mother passed away and he lost his left eye. Emerging from the trauma with gray hair he is now continuing his life long art of decorating the body's largest organism with intricate style and design.

BIG E Eric Pele is Big E. He's known for his bold tattoos, both in color and black and grey. His ready made designs, known as "flash" are extremely popular choices. His melting Superman logo is sure to gain you some attention. If you're looking for something cool, then Big E is your guy.

"Art is a very personal thing. It's ultimately up to each individual to express his or her personality on their body, I just help bring what's in someone's mind out for the world to see!" - Eric Pele

DEJAH NOT A DJ Dejah studied with Jason Grant at Trust Tattoo in Arizona and has been at this for over half a decade. She's worked for O.C. Ink, Sick & Twisted and Skinworks. Certified to do permanent cosmetics under Susan Church, Dejah is also a master in color and realism with her work.

LACEY Even though her mother and grandmother are both artists, 28 year old Lacey came into tattooing more from the lifestyle cultural angle. It was a kind of retaliation and liberation from her stodgy upbringing in a small Utah town. For her tattooing is a creative and holistic endeavor. As she says, "A blending of some physical pain with the desire of your soul to be permanently marked, along with some mental control, makes you feel very alive".

INK?D AE now runs a hidden camera at the shop, called "Ink'd". A reality show that records conversations between the customers and artists as well as documenting the ongoing dramas with the staff operating Hart & Harrington Tattoo Company.

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Do you have a muscle car that you would like to have restored? Whether you are looking to create the car of your dreams, restore your vehicle back to its original beautify, or raise the overall value of your car, for financial purposes, you may be interested in having your muscle car restored. If this is the case, you will need to find an individual or company who can perform the work for you. Although it may sound like an easy enough decision, it is one that shouldnt be made on a whim. When it comes to choosing a muscle car restoration company, there are a number of important factors that you should take into consideration.

Perhaps, the most important thing to keep in mind is experience. Muscle car restoration is not an easy task. In fact, that may be why you are seeking professional help instead of trying to restore your own muscle car. To achieve perfection, you must have some knowledge of cars and restoration. The same criteria is needed for professional muscle car restoration experts. An experienced individual or business should be more than willing to share their past history with you. Look for individuals or companies that have years of experience with muscle car restoration. Training is also important. Did the individual in question or any of the companys employees undergo any training pertaining to muscle car restoration or car restoration in general? Although everyone needs to start somewhere, you are urged against going with a brand new individual or company, it is considered a risk.

In addition to just discussing training, education, and experience, you may also want to ask for proof, namely with samples. An experienced muscle car restoration expert or company will document their restoration projects. In fact, you should be shown before and after pictures. An individual or company that shows you pictures of their vehicles while the project is in the process of being completed are true professionals. In fact, ask if you will receive these same types of pictures. They are a great way to know exactly how your muscle car was restored, as well as have pictures to show your friends, family, or potential buyers!

Of course, cost is an important factor when choosing a muscle car restoration business or expert. As you likely already know, restoring a muscle car can be considered an investment due to its high cost. If you are a budget, you may still be able to have your muscle car restored, but it is important to be on the lookout for individuals or companies that have rock bottom prices. These prices are often a sign of the quality you will receive. If you want the best, you need to be prepared to pay for it. Also, it is quite common that a deposit be required, especially with well established muscle car restoration businesses. This is not a scam; in fact, it is quite common.

Who you choose to restore your muscle car is an important part of the end result. By keeping the above mentioned points in mind, you should achieve the end result that you were hoping for, a beautifully restored muscle car.

Lamar Burns is a writer for Finished Dreams where you can find accurate information about Muscle Car Restoration and other related information.

Over half the forms of cancer diagnosed every year are skin cancer, and it is one of the most common forms of cancer among men. According to the American Academy of Dermatologys 2007 Skin Cancer Fact Sheet, one out of five Americans will contract skin cancer at some point in their lives, and if youve had more than five sunburns in your life, youve doubled your risk of getting the disease.

In light of these startling statistics and with new scientific research about the dangers of sun exposure constantly being released to the public, why are people still choosing to forgo sun protection?

Men seem to be especially susceptible to carelessness when it comes to protecting their skin from the suns rays. In a study conducted by the University of Texas, only 34% of men interviewed said they regularly used a sunscreen. This is in comparison to approximately 78% of women. Higher instances of sun carelessness could be attributed to athletic lifestyles, outdoor jobs and the fact that while a great deal of recent attention has been given to womens skin health, men are often left to find information out for themselves.

The true horror of skin cancer is that it is one of the most preventable forms of the disease. We at MenScience are very concerned about this epidemic among men and want to provide them with the tools and knowledge to prevent them from becoming future victims. With improved attention and awareness, the number of men who will contract skin cancer can be dramatically reduced.

Some of the simplest things to keep in mind are protection and observation:

Avoid prolonged sun exposure from 10 AM 4 PM. This is when the most intense rays appear.

Cover skin with shirts, pants, hat and sunglasses.

Every month or so, the American Cancer Society recommends that men check their skin, existing moles and birthmarks for changes in size, color or texture. Men are urged to see a doctor if changes are apparent. This is one of the most effective steps for catching problems before they can become life-threatening.

Regularly wear a sunblock that contains an SPF of 30 and shields skin from both UVA and UVB rays. These are the most harmful forms of sunlight, and all areas of your skin should be protected. Keep application consistent and try to repeat several times if youre outside for long periods of time.

Deidra Garcia is a freelance writer and communications manager for MenScience Androceuticals, a men's skincare, grooming and nutritional company. You can find more articles by Deidra, as well as further tips and advice, at http://www.MenScience.com

You've met these people before, we all have, maybe you have even fallen victim to this kind of thought or vocalization yourself a time or two. Something doesn't go your way, you didn't get the result you wanted. People you care about leave you out or forget to include you in a particular event. It could be the negative feelings you get from your co-workers, the lack of response you get from your neighbors. You are passed over for a promotion, your friend gets all the guys or girls. The list goes on and on, it is endless.

Why do people hate me?

Is it because I'm black, I'm white, I'm a minority, I'm a woman, I'm short, I'm fat, I'm gay, I'm poor, I'm uneducated, I'm a single parent, I'm pretty, I'm ugly, I'm too old, I'm too young? This list goes on and on, and is endless as well.

The simple truth is people don't hate you, it is you who hates yourself. I hear people say "Oh, but you don't know my circumstances." I don't need to know your circumstances however grim, honest and factual they may be.

As the saying goes you get back what you give or you reap what you sow, this all amounts to the Law of Attraction. A happy, healthy, content mind cannot attract hate, it is a universal impossibility. So the question is not, Why do people hate me? But now becomes "Why do I hate myself."

The answer to this question doesn't require that you lie upon a couch and give a minute by minute dissertation on your life story or go on a quest for why your mother didn't love you enough. From this point forward you and only you are responsible for your life and how you feel about it's unfoldment. It does require that you do some inside "work" on yourself, on your mental attitude. How you see yourself is a direct reflection on who and what will show up in your life.

Let's try this simple exercise. Close your eyes and try to blank your mind for just a minute. Now think about someone you love very dearly, they mean a lot to you, remember the good times, the laughs, the hugs, the smiles, the talks. Now try to think "I absolutely hate this person," you wish them harm, never want to speak or be around them again. It's virtually impossible, probably makes you want to laugh at the mere thought. These two emotions cannot occupy the same space. A heart filled with love has no room for hate to seep in.

So now you say but these people treat my badly and I shouldn't have to take it. And you are right you don't have to take it. You can change your mental attitude and thereby the results that show up in your life. Start today, right now, do these 3 things:

1.Get clear about what you want, who you want to be in this world, what kind of life do you want. Write it out in as much detail as possible. Not just I want to be rich and happy, we all do. But what is your definition of rich and happy.

2.Make your statements of intention or affirmations. These are more or less summaries of step 1. For example: I am now surrounded by loving caring people or Everyone is always helpful and honest. Try to start with at least 20, use them daily.

3.Take time for yourself (quiet time, me time), believe in yourself, fill yourself up with good thoughts, love and kindness. Like an empty vase that you fill with water, once it is filled to the brim it will overflow and water will get on everything and go everywhere.

These three things will bring about pleasant changes. Negative people will disappear or move out of your life. You'll find that you spend less and less time around those who would hurt or belittle you. It won't matter what others are thinking because you will have enough love and kindness to give away.

So now the question is not even; Why do I hate myself? But how can I love more?

Youll find free mp3 audio affirmations to download and other secret tools to help get you started at http://www.LiveTheSecret.us.

Priscilla Parham coaches on awareness and goal setting for your health, your business and your relationships.