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	Tattoo - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Tattoos on humans are a type of body modification, while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification.
		Tattoos have served as rites of passage, marks of status and rank, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, sexual lures and marks of fertility, pledges of love, punishment, amulets and talismans, protection, and as the marks of outcasts, slaves and convicts.
		Tattoos can have additional negative associations for women; "tramp stamp" and other similarly derogatory slang phrases are sometimes used to describe a tattoo on a woman's lower back.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Tattoo (4664 words)

	Three Dots Tattoo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is sometimes worn as a Sureño (gang) symbol, as a tattoo between thumb and forefinger is believed to be harder to remove (Norteños, an opposing gang, use 4 dots).
		The three dots in a triangle are also used as a protective symbol for hobos, sailors, and convicts, known as "hobo dots." Among sailors it's a traditional tattoo to get on their first voyage.
		The three dots in a triangle are also used widely in the southeast region of Turkey as a symbol of being one of the tribesmen.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Three_Dots_Tattoo (344 words)

	Tattoo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tattoos have served as rites of passage, marks of status and rank, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, sexual lures and marks of fertility, pledges of love, punishment, amulets and talismans, protection, and as the marks of outcasts, slaves and convicts.
		He or she will refuse to tattoo minors without parental consent, as well as intoxicated people, people with contraindicated skin conditions, or those incapable of consent due to mental incapacity, and attempt to ensure that the customer is satisfied with and sure about the design before applying it.
		A newer method of removal is by tattooing glycolic acid into the skin with a tattoo machine: the acid pushes the ink to the surface of the skin in the scab, which is later removed.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tattoo (3328 words)

	Tattoos - Crystalinks
		Tattooing is one of the oldest art forms on the planet, dating to prehistoric times and cave dwellers who often created tattooes as part of ritual practices linked to shamanism, protection, connection with their gods, and embuing them with magica powers.
		Tattooing for spiritual and decorative purposes in Japan is thought to extend back to at least the Jomon or paleolithic period (approximately 10,000 BCE) and was widespread during various periods for both the Japanese and the native Ainu.
		Tattooing spread among the upper classes all over Europe in the nineteenth century, but particularly in Britain where it was estimated in Harmsworth Magazine in 1898 that as many as one in five members of the gentry were tattooed.
	www.crystalinks.com /tattoo.html (4102 words)

	Tattoo - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Tattoos, particularly full traditional body suits, are still popularly associated with the yakuza (mafia) in Japan; in reality, however, many yakuza members are choosing not to be tattooed to avoid this very stigma.
		Tattooing has also been featured prominently in one of the Four Classic Novels in Chinese literature, Water Margin, in which at least two of the 108 characters, Shi Jun and Yan Qing, were described as having tattoos covering nearly the whole of their bodies.
		Europeans rediscovered tattooing during the exploration of the South Pacific under Captain James Cook in the 1770s, and sailors were particularly identified with tattoos in European culture until after World War I.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Tattoo (2778 words)

	Tattoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Europeans rediscovered tattooing during the exploration of South Pacific under Captain James Cook in the 1770s and sailors were particularly identified with tattoos in culture until after World War I.
		The most common method of tattooing in times is to introduce ink via a of needles soldered to a needle bar attached to an electric tattoo gun or tattoo machine.
		Tattoos of the "permanent variety (eyeliner etc.) are more likely to metal particles and these individuals should consult their doctor or technician before the process begins.
	www.freeglossary.com /Tattoo (1446 words)

	ipedia.com: Tattoo Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The most common method of tattooing in modern times is to introduce ink via a group of needles soldered to a needle bar and attached to an electric tattoo gun or tattoo machine.
		The temporary tattoo art Mehndi, popularly used in Middle Eastern, North_African and Asia, is usually drawn with intricate patterns and designs, on the hands and feet since the stratum corneum is thickest there (especially for males) and the stain will last for a long period of time.
		Tattoos of the "permanent make-up" variety (eyeliner, etc.) are more likely to contain metal particles, and these individuals should consult with their doctor or technician before the process begins.
	www.ipedia.com /tattoo.html (1201 words)

	Gangs and Prison Tattoos
		Tattoos have always been used as a means to identify members with particular gangs.
		Gangsta style tattoos popularized by rappers are often done in a fl and gray style and depict firearms, bullets, secret letters and numbers, in old English or gothic script.
		It is clear that tattoos have been adopted by mainstream society even though not too many middle-class wannabes are willing to get facial tattoos, or tattoos on their hands - practices common amongst members.
	www.tao-of-tattoos.com /gangs.html (804 words)

	Informat.io on Tattoo
		Tattooing has also been featured prominently in one of the Four Classic Novels in Chinese literature, Water Margin, in which at least three of the 108 characters, Lu Zhi chen (鲁智障), Shi Jin (屎禁) and Yan oh (燕窩) are described as having tattoos covering nearly the whole of their bodies.
		Tattooing for spiritual and decorative purposes in Japan is thought to extend back to at least the Jomon or paleolithic period (approximately 10,000 BCE) and was widespread during various periods for both the Japanese and the native Ainu.
		Tattooing spread among the upper classes all over Europe in the nineteenth century, but particularly in Britain where it was estimated in Harmsworth Magazine in 1898 that as many as one in five members of the gentry were tattooed.
	www.informat.io /?title=Tattoo (5025 words)

	three dots (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		"Three Dots" was a no-nonsense defender of the Temple of Justice in Pleshiwar, India.
		He was nicknamed "Three Dots" by the boys because of the three tattoo marks on his forehead.
		Three Dots had a unique weapon that he used to threaten the boys on several occasions--a walking cane with a concealed sword inside.
	www.homestead.com /3investigators/files/threedot.htm (295 words)

	Upto11.net - Wikipedia Article for Tattoo
		Tattoos, particularly full traditional body suits, are still popularly associated with the yakuza (mafia) in Japan; in reality, however, many yakuza members are choosing not to be tattooed to avoid this very stigma.
		Tattooing has also been featured prominently in one of the Four Classic Novels in Chinese literature, Water Margin, in which at least two of the 108 characters, Shi Jun and Yan Qing, were described as having tattoos covering nearly the whole of their bodies.
		Europeans rediscovered tattooing during the exploration of the South Pacific under Captain James Cook in the 1770s, and sailors were particularly identified with tattoos in European culture until after World War I.
	www.upto11.net /generic_wiki.php?q=tattoo (2635 words)

	Prison tattoos
		While a prison tattoo may be sought simply because the person is a fan of tattoos and wishes to express himself or herself, they are more commonly used to help the prisoner demonstrate allegiance to a particular gang.
		Three dots arranged as a triangle â“ This design is most commonly found between the prisonerâs forefinger and thumb.
		As tattoos become more and more common and are increasingly accepted in our society, the designs and symbols once reserved for âprison tattoosâ are also becoming more frequently worn by the mainstream.
	www.tattoo-designs.dk /prison-tattoos.html (579 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Three Dots Tattoo
		A tattoo consisting of three dots in a triangle, usually found on the skin between the thumb and forefinger, is popular amongst gang members of varying cultures.
		The three dots in a triangle are also used as a protective symbol for hobos, sailors, and convicts, known as "hobo dots." Among sailors it's a traditional tattoo to get on their first voyage.
		The three dots in a triangle are also used widely in the southeast region of Turkey as a symbol of being one of the tribesmen.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Three_Dots_Tattoo (561 words)

	Name Tattoo
		HMAS Tattoo - HMAS Tattoo (H-26) was an S class destroyer laid down by William Beardmore and Company, Limited, at Dalmuir in Scotland on 21 December 1917, launched on 28 December 1918, completed in 1919, transferred to the Royal Australian Navy in July 1919 and commissioned as HMAS Tattoo on 27 January 1920.
		Tattoo Font - Tattoo Font The Tattoo History Source Book by Steve Gilbert, X "The Tattoo History Source Book" is an exhaustingly thorough, lavishly illustrated collection of historical records of tattooing throughout the world, from ancient times to the present.
		Tattoo Meaning - Tattoo Meaning HMAS Tattoo - HMAS Tattoo (H-26) was an S class destroyer laid down by William Beardmore and Company, Limited, at Dalmuir in Scotland on 21 December 1917, launched on 28 December 1918, completed in 1919, transferred to the Royal Australian Navy in July...
	www.webbdistinc.com /nametattoo.html (1051 words)

	Tattoo Dermatology
		Tattooing for spiritual and decorative purposes in Japan is thought to extend back to at least the Jomonor paleolithicperiod (approximately 10000 BCE) and was widespread during various periods for both the Japanese and the native Ainu.
		Image:Rapturetattoo.jpg Human history shows that tattoos have served in many diverse cultures as rites of passage, marks of status and rank, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, sexual lures and marks of fertility, pledges of love, punishment, amulets and talismans, protection, and as the marks of outcasts, slaves and convicts.
		A newer method of removal is by tattooing glycolic acidin to the skin with a tattoo machine, the acid pushes the ink to the surface of the skin in the scab, the scab is later removed.
	www.lumrix.com /medical/dermatology/tattoo.html (4382 words)

	Tattoo
		The origin of the word tattoo is usually traced to the Tahitian tatu or tatau, meaning to mark or strike (the latter referring to traditional methods of applying the designs).
		Tattoos can be wholly or partially removed by various cosmetic surgical techniques, most commonly through the use of lasers.
		Some tattoo artists do small test patches of pigments to be used allowing a week or two for the client to develop a negative reaction before proceeding with the actual tattoo.
	www.mrsci.com /Dermatology/Tattoo.php (2928 words)

	Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Tattoo Designs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The growth in tattoo culture has seen the influx of new artists into the industry, many of whom have technical and fine art training, and that coupled with advancements in tattoo pigments and the ongoing refinement of the equipment used for tattooing has led to a marked improvement in the quality of tattoos being produced.
		The tattooing craze spread to upper classes all over Europe in the nineteenth century, but particularly in England where it was estimated in Harmsworth Magazine in 1898 that as many as one in five members of the gentry were tattooed.
		A newer method of removal is by tattooing glycolic acid in to the skin with a tattoo machine, the acid pushes the ink to the surface of the skin in the scab, the scab is later removed.
	www.blinkbits.com /blinks/tattoo_designs (4695 words)

	Tattoo Design (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Human history shows that tattoos have served in many diverse cultures as rites of passage, marks of status and rank, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, sexual lures and marks of fertility, pledges of love, punishment, amulets and talismans, protection, and as the marks of outcasts, slaves and convicts.
		Tattoos can be wholly or partially removed by cosmetic surgical techniques, most commonly through the use of lasers.
		Usually after two or three treatments the old tattoo is eliminated enough to cover, all without the extensive damage to the skin that a complete removal would cause.
	www.thetattoo.info (2325 words)

	About tattoo ...
		The word "tattoo" is now the most common word to describe the art and process throughout the English-speaking world.
		Tattooing was widespread among Polynesian peoples, and in the Philippines, Borneo, Samoa, Africa, Japan, and China.
		Temporary tattoos safe for people of all ages, are easily removed with soap and water or oil-based creams, and are intended to last from one to several days.
	www.tatoos-pictures.com /tatoo/tattoo.htm (4052 words)

	Hanzi Smatter 一知半解: Confession of a Tattoo Artist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The tattoo artists don’t care what the kanji means because they don’t care what you put on your body, especially when you are getting the cheapest tattoo in the shop.
		Most tattoo artists can’t read Japanese so how do they know what that stuff says, all they know is that you’re sure that this is what you want on your body for the rest of your life.
		Personally, I'd design a scroll with the three characters meaning Aquarius down the center, and, in smaller characters, Earth and Sheep on the scrolled-over reverse side of the scroll, one at the top, and one at the bottom.
	www.hanzismatter.com /2004/10/confession-of-tattoo-artist.html (678 words)

	UnicornTattoo.com - Tattoo History the original
		For majority of these cultures, tattoos signified importance or power and were generally reserved for religious figures in their community.
		The word tattoo itself comes from the sound the tattooing instrument makes on the skin of those being tattooed and derives from the Polynesian word 'ta' which means to strike something Modern Tattooing has evolved from the early days of Chatham Square in New York City.
		Believed that this pattern and skill of tattoo was borrowed from the Nubians, the art of tattoo developed during the Middle Kingdom and flourished beyond.
	www.unicorn-tattoo.com /tattoo_history.html (1277 words)

	Gang Tattoos & Tattoo Designs Guide, Prison, Mexican, Street, Symbol, Asian, Hispanic, White & African American Gangs ...
		And in the regulated world maximum security prisons, the handiwork of the tattoo artists on the inside (who work with primitive tools and inks, all of which run them the risk to severe punishment and consequences) are the most respected of talents among inmates.
		Tattoos include the word “crab” written upside down with a star substituted for the ‘a’, this tattoo was designed to deride Crips; “RBD” which stands for Red Blood Dragons; and, the word “blood” written across the knuckles of the right hand.
		Before you run out to get a gang tattoo (especially if you’re NOT in the gang whose art you get, and you’re just trying to “be cool”) be warned – cops across America are beginning to create a massive database of photographs and pictures of gang members, suspected gang members and their ink.
	www.tattoojohnny.com /gang-tattoo-designs.asp (1463 words)

	Tattoos Designs & Symbols - scorpion, skull, snake, sun, star, sword, sacred heart, tattoos meaning & ...
		A heart tattoo is one thing, a heart tattoo that says "Mom or Dad" in a ribbon or scroll across the heart takes it to a whole new level.
		Sailors tattooed HOLD on the fingers of one hand, and FAST on the fingers of the other, as protective amulets so that they would never lose their grip on the riggings and lines high above deck and plunge to their death.
		A dot or point in the center of a circle symbolizes the blending of male and female forces.
	www.vanishingtattoo.com /tattoos_designs_symbols_s.htm (3789 words)

	Emotional Impact
		The three dots symbolized three cousins who had died at the hands of gang violence and they were very important to this particular client.
		He was willing to remove the gang tattoo's, but these three dots meant something more to him.
		I think, for good or bad, the removed tattoo was part of the person's identity, and even if it's a reminder of something sad, they'll still need to deal with the fact that the tattoo is not there anymore and that, somehow, that chages who they are.
	www.tattooremoval.org /NewsStories/EmotionalImpact_TRprocess.htm (1219 words)

	Asian gangs scars and tattoos - Gangs OR Us
		Asian street gangs, as well as other street gangs, use marks, scars and tattoos (indicators) to show other members as well as non-members that they are "down for the gang" and involved in criminal activity.
		The dots are usually in groups of three or five small dot tattoos.
		NOTE: The use of "dots" as a tattoo is not used exclusively by Asian gangs.
	www.gangsorus.com /asianmrks.htm (1260 words)

	Three Dots Tattoo - Definition, explanation
		The tattoo has also been taken up by Vietnamese teenagers, along with the similar interpretation of "toi khong can gi ca" ("I care about nothing").
		The three dots in a triangle are also used widely in the southeast region of Turkey as a symbol of being one of the tribesman.
		The three dot symbol is known as "Gormem, Duymam, Soylemem" meaning that "I hear nothing, I see nothing and I tell nothing".
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/t/th/three_dots_tattoo.php (201 words)

	What's the deal with hand tattoos? \| Ask MetaFilter
		A friend who is thinking of getting a tattoo was recently told that it's "in" to get tattooed someplace where the bearer will see it often, like the inside of the forearm.
		I know guys who have the tears, cross and/or three dots on the web between forefinger and thumb, the elbow web etc. and it's all like evidence to them, little badges of experience that were somehow earned.
		I have tattoos on my the bottom of my forearms and they are rarely noticed by other people (one's tristero's horn, the other is a symbol that looks like the old Bell telephones logo, but repurposed for a personal meaning).
	ask.metafilter.com /25177/Whats-the-deal-with-hand-tattoos (1436 words)

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