Lenten art, on skin Published: Mon, Mar 26, 2012 The graphic tattoos that cover the bodies of millions of Russian prisoners symbolize their sins and crimes, their pain and suffering. Some of the tattoos are beautiful and hint at redemption. Others are disgusting, especially those etched involuntarily into the faces of victims by other prisoners as punishment for... Read More

From toques to tattoos, a kitchen culture change Updated: Mon, Dec 5, 2011 Stephanie Izard looks like the girl next door, all T-shirt and curly pony tail. Until she wipes the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand. And then you see it. The fish tattoo. "Cooking is an art and tattoos are another form of art," says the chef-owner of Chicago's acclaimed Girl... Read More

Could Tattoos Make Tough Job Search Even Tougher? Expert Says, Not Necessarily Published: Mon, Oct 4, 2010 While certain areas of the economy are showing signs of recovery, the pace of job creation remains brutally slow. The job market remains extremely competitive with more than 14.5 million out-of-work Americans vying for employment. Read More

Tattoos are here to stay; embrace them or risk talent drain Published: Wed, Jul 7, 2010 Even as a slowdown in the economy threatens to curtail hiring, recruiters across the country still face difficulty finding the right people with the right skills to fill job openings. Employers will be left with no choice: they will have to welcome the growing number of tattooed candidates with open arms. Read More

Finding Work In A Downturn Published: Wed, Mar 3, 2010 Even as the recession slows hiring, many industries continue to fill positions in anticipation of the coming recovery. With the unemployment rate at 9.7 percent in February and hiring managers seeing a plethora of talent from which to choose, job-seekers are realizing the importance of the first impression.... Read More

Finding Work In A Downturn Published: Wed, Jul 8, 2009 Even as the recession slows hiring, many industries continue to fill positions in anticipation of the coming recovery. With the unemployment rate at 9.4 percent in May and hiring managers seeing a plethora of talent from which to choose, job-seekers are realizing the importance of the first impression. Potential... Read More

TSA Responds to Nipple Ring Complaint Updated: Fri, Mar 28, 2008 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Transportation Security Administration said it will change they way its officers search passengers with body piercings after a Texas woman complained she was forced to remove a nipple ring with pliers in order to board an airplane. Mandi Hamlin, 37, had demanded an apology and... Read More

Bethany to vote on zoning for tattoo, body piercing Updated: Tue, Jun 6, 2006 BETHANY -- City council members will vote today whether to amend city zoning laws concerning tattoo and body piercing businesses. If approved, tattoo and body piercing shops will be allowed to operate within city limits later this year, City Attorney David Davis said. City zoning laws do not allow these businesses... Read More

Tattoo businesses open on Main Street Updated: Sat, Jun 3, 2006 NORMAN - Until last month, getting a tattoo meant planning a road trip to another state, or finding a friend in town who knew an underground tattoo artist. Not anymore. Whether it's a simple image or a custom design, tattoo seekers need only stroll down Norman's Main Street to get permanently inked. Since Gov.... Read More

Tattoo bill awaits Henry's signature Updated: Thu, May 4, 2006 It's a historic victory for tattoo artists in our state. Right now, Oklahoma is the only state outlawing the practice, but as Charles Bassett tells us, we're now just a signature away from a major change. Read More

Tattoo parlor owner fights sign ordinance Updated: Sat, Mar 25, 2006 BETHANY -- A sign advertising a tattoo parlor on Rockwell Avenue may not be allowed in the city unless the owner is approved for a shift from body piercing to body tattoo art, a city official said. Anthony Padgett, owner of Bone Daddy, a body piercing shop in a former residence at 3411 N Rockwell Ave.,... Read More

Bethany, man at odds over business's display Updated: Thu, Mar 23, 2006 BETHANY - The word "tattoo" hand-painted on a sign outside Bone Daddy, a body piercing shop on N Rockwell Avenue, is a sign of the future, shop owner Anthony Padgett says. The sign caught the eye of Bethany city officials, but not because of the word tattoo. The 4-by-6-foot sign doesn't comply with Bethany's sign... Read More

Tattoo artist claims harassment Updated: Tue, Mar 21, 2006 A tattoo artist says he's being unfairly targeted by the city of Bethany.Nick Winkler found out why the man says he's being harassed with a garbage bag. Read More

Senate approves tattoo bill Updated: Thu, Mar 17, 2005 State senators passed legislation Wednesday to legalize and regulate tattooing. Senate Bill 806 by Sen. Frank Shurden, D-Henryetta, passed 30-15 and now goes to the House of Representatives. "We are the only state that does not regulate tattooing. With hepatitis C on the rise, we need to address this public... Read More

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Tattoos popular, yet illegal in state Updated: Wed, Aug 1, 2001 Clovis Wilson wanted a tattoo on his chest. Erik White, an apprentice piercer at Tigger's Body Art, 4310 N Western, shows his Love Thy Neighbor and Mom tattoos. Staff photo by Nate Billings. So he did what most people would do - looked for a tattoo parlor. Read More