I'm starving (gotta go cook something), so let me share with you a picture of one of my favorite chefs, Sistinas, showing off her daily tips and how she holds onto them?

I think I finished off my last "work" task, so I think I'm going to actually crash out for the day, if I'm right and it separated the categories (which you can't see if you're reading it day-of) like it was supposed to.

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Because extreme modification is so incredibly popular both with clients and in the media in general, I think people forget that while it's often not specifically illegal, it's definitely grey, definitely may be covered by existing laws (depdending on the nation), even if that has not yet been tested in court for anyone not doing castrations (not that there haven't been some close calls).

I think it's very important to share their work because it was miserable when we lived in the dark ages where everything was underground... but at the same time, I worry because people are very "out" about who is doing the work and don't mind sharing very legally revealing photos. In the past, customers promoted cutters, but it almost seems in reverse these days?

Eh, I'm probably just being paranoid, right? Right?

Anyway, enjoy the nipple removal.

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I agree! Not only should you make an exhibition of yourself, you'd better make sure that exhibition has just as many good rides as it does have nice flashy lights... Seriously, if there is one thing in life that a hundred years from now will determine if you lived a good life, it is the quality of stories that your descendents (which doesn't have to mean your kids) tell about you and your life and friends.

Anyway, I do anticipate posting more to ModBlog tonight still, but the posting tonight is going to be sporadic because I'm testing some interface stuff still. The new site should be up and running on the weekend if not sooner (thanks to everyone who's helping).

Oh — almost forgot — tattoo by Gary Weare at Living Colour in Bracknell, UK.

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I like these pictures of Mike Manson, taken by Lane Jensen from Dragon FX Kingsway in Edmonton (horn implants by Phish). Anyway, thanks again everyone for being patient with me over the last week... I have loads of new and old stuff for you over the next while.

Enjoy this big batch posted for your weekend enjoyment!

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IAM:LucYFeR sends in this great photo (psychology self test: what did you notice in the picture first?) of an unfinished tribal tattoo by Matt at Skin Deep in NY.

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I'm not even that much of a fan of the show these days, but I do like this Kahn from King of the Hill tattoo, done by K at The Voodoo Needle in Auburn, AL... I see a fair chunk of tattoos from cartoon-land Springfield and Quahog, but Arlen, Texas? Not so often.

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These tattoos of stitched up slashed Achilles tendons kind of squick me out, but maybe it didn't help that I was watching Nightmare on Elm St. 3 as I was processing it (Remember, with the marionette scene? And the hilarious freakin' awesome Dokken soundtrack and music videos?). Tattoos by Justin at Big Mojo Tattoos in Indiana, PA.

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"Needles + Ribbon = Beautiful, Beautiful + Painful = Perfect", writes one of my favorite contributors (and one of the winners of the recent BMEgirls contest), IAM:ennui zero. Oh, and here's another night's photo if you prefer girl-girl lacing (myself, I prefer the solo gown shots). I'm lovin it™.

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I am guessing this tattoo by Carla Hopkins at No Ka Oi Tiki in Philly could be interpreted in many ways depending on your bias and what type of encounter you hope or fear having with the objects in said pants. Cuntcumber who sends the picture says, "it's not what it looks like, I swear!"

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The tattoo is by Robert at 334 Bowery Tattoo (which Clive and I just walked past a few days ago on our travels) in NYC... and if I remember how locks work, the door here is latched, but at least open a crack, which ironically is also feels like the story of my life right now.

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