Tattoo Removing - How to Remove Tattoos and Tattoo Cover Up Ideas

Tattoo Removing - The Curse of the Unwanted Tattoo

My best friend had a large tattoo done on his upper arm of the word ‘Korn’ about ten years ago, for those of you who don’t know what Korn is/are, Korn are an American rock band, and for 6 months or so they were the biggest thing in his life.

Korn however as a band and important part of his life turned out to be a very temporary infatuation, and since almost as soon as the tattoo had healed, he has been trying to find the best way to remove it.

Before considering the idea of tattoo removal my friend decided to go the route of the tattoo cover up or transformation, his tattoo was in a fairly well hidden place so despite his dislike for the tattoo it wasn’t important that he have it removed for work reasons, etc. it was just that he no longer liked this tattoo itself.

Luckily for him the tattoo in question was fairly simple in design and more importantly it was plain black in coloration, this would make it far easier to cover up the tattoo with another design and transform it entirely.

So the obvious answer to him was to transform the unwanted band logo tattoo into something a little more stylish, by going the way of the tribal tattoo. Modern tribal tattoos have their roots in the tribal designs worn by numerous tribal cultures such as those worn by the Maori of New Zealand and Polynesian peoples and are usually formed of elaborate black patterns and images.
So this is what my friend did, after consulting with a local tattoo artist, taking a trace of his original tattoo and between them they were able to convert his original Korn tattoo into an elaborate tribal style tattoo that fairly successfully masked the original.

You could only make out the word Korn within his new tattoo if you already knew that it had been there, and were specifically looking for it. All in all it made for a pretty good tattoo cover up, and for a while this sufficed.

Tattoo Removing - How to Remove a Tattoo

So like I was saying, for a while this tattoo cover-up worked well, ‘Korn’ was no longer easily visible on his arm, and for a while he was happy with it. But recently his dislike for this tattoo in it’s entirety has returned, and he has been researching methods through which to get his tattoo removed completely.

There are several popular and varied methods of tattoo removal available today to those with unwanted tattoos. Each of which varies in cost and effectiveness, the most popular methods of tattoo removal currently are:

• Tattoo Removal Creams.
• Lazer Removal
• IPL - Intense Pulsed Light Therapy

Tattoo Removing Creams

Tattoo removing creams are often marketed as ‘the only proven method of removing a tattoo without surgery’. However a little research via the internet turns up a mixed bag of results and opinions regarding the effectiveness of tattoo removal cream as a form of successful tattoo removal.

There are those who claim to have had excellent results using tattoo removing creams, but these are far outweighed by the percentage of those who claim the tattoo removing creams to have been ineffective.

Well not entirely ineffective, it appears that the most commonly experienced effect of using tattoo removing creams is the fading of the tattoo, with some people experiencing more fading than others, but whichever way you look at it, tattoo fading does not equal tattoo removal.

Laser Tattoo Removal

The most commonly used method for successful tattoo removal used these days is laser tattoo removal, the process of laser tattoo removal involves using a laser to target the ink beneath the skin and break it down into fragments. These laser fragmented ink particles can then be safely absorbed and cleared by the bodies own immune system.

Laser tattoo removal is not a cheap treatment, for the tattoo to be completely removed you will usually have to undergo multiple sessions and having to undergo as many as ten laser tattoo removal sessions to achieve satisfactory results is not unheard of, and each individual session can cost as much as $800. Depending upon the size, location and colour scheme of the tattoo in question having a tattoo removed by laser surgery can cost many thousands of dollars.

But despite this cost, laser tattoo removal is probably the most tried, tested and effective method of tattoo removal available, so should you absolutely need your tattoo gone, laser tattoo removal may well be the option for you.

IPL Tattoo Removal 

IPL tattoo removal is the new kid on the block with regards to recommended methods of tattoo removal. IPL tattoo removal is the process of using high intensity pulses of light that are able to penetrate the skin and remove colored or abnormal cells from within the body.

IPL whilst similar to laser tattoo removal in many respects utilises a different form of light and specifically placed prisms to target the tattoo ink within the body itself, and as with laser tattoo removal the IPL tattoo removal breaks down the ink pigments which are then absorbed and diffused by the bodies own systems.

Successful tattoo removal using the IPL process usually takes 3 or more sessions again depending upon the size and coloration of the tattoo in question, with darker tattoos requiring more sessions than lighter tattoos. And currently IPL tattoo removal is the most expensive of the three options listed above.

The benefits of IPL tattoo removal over laser tattoo removal is that it is said to hurt less than laser removal and is more effective per session, resulting in less sessions required than with laser tattoo removal.

"I Ain't Gettin on No Plane!" - Why B.A. Baracus from the A-Team is Afraid of Flying

In 1972 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the A-Team.'
And now, after twenty-seven years of waiting, one of the greatest mysteries EVER in television history has finally been answered. 'Why is B.A.Barracus afraid of flying?'

For twenty-seven years we were left wondering, what horrors so terrible could have occurred in Vietnam during B.A.’s soldiering days that they left him, a giant of a man, permanently in fear of flying Or was it simply that B.A. Baracus had always suffered from ‘aerophobia’ in the same way that millions of people who have never flown before are afraid of planes, causing them to suffer anxiety and panic attacks at the mere mention of an aeroplane (or other flying vehicle).
(Please Note) - B.A. Baracus is a fictional character and should not be confused with the very real 'Mr T.' (Born: 'Laurence Tureaud') who is not afraid of flying. A fact that thousands of outraged fans forgot when complaining that Mr T. was shown happily flying in a helicopter in an advertising campaign to promote 'Snickers' chocolate bars.

The New A-Team Movie
Whether you love or loathe the new A-Team movie, especially if you’ve been a fan of the team since way back in 1983, there’s no denying that the new movie does at the very least, attempt to answer some of the great A-Team mysteries from back in the day, such as why is B.A, Baracus afraid of aeroplanes? And why does B.A. feel such animosity towards fellow A-Team member ‘Captain H.M. “Howling Mad” Murdock’?

Why B.A. Baracus is Afraid of Flying

 Well, according to the 2010 big screen movie release the answer to both of the above questions are very much entwined. Following the rescue of ‘Lieutenant Templeton “Faceman” Peck’ by ‘Colonel John “Hannibal” Smith’ and B.A, Baracus the group team up with Murdock and escape capture by fleeing in an ageing hospital helicopter. However the madness that infects almost every aspect of Murdocks life is not absent when he finds himself at the controls of the chopper, so while there’s no denying that he’s an incredibly gifted pilot, he also flies like the madman that he is.
So while under attack by an enemy chopper and just about to be blown from the sky under missile fire Murdock cuts all power to their helicopters engine, which while having the desired effect of saving the team from being blown to pieces, results in B.A. Baracus being thrown out of the side of the chopper, where clinging frantically with terror in his eyes he is finally pulled back in and saved from almost certain death by Faceman.

Finally explaining both B.A.’s fear of flying and the source of his love/hate relationship with ‘mad’ Murdock.

How Big is the Apple iPad?

You’ve probably heard of Apples new iPad referred to as an over-sized iPhone before, and with good reason, because essentially, that’s exactly what it is. But despite all of the initial criticism the Apple iPad received for just that reason, a jumbo sized iPhone is not necessarily a bad thing to own.

Of course it’s going to be a little less portable, and unless you have very big pockets, the iPad is not going to fit within them, which makes it a whole lot less convenient to carry about, but the iPad is still slightly smaller than the average (folded open) DVD case, and on a par with most netbooks in size.
How big is the iPad?

Height: 9.56 inches (242.8 mm)
Width: 7.47 inches (189.7 mm)
Depth: 0.5 inch (13.4 mm)
Weight: 1.5 pounds (.68 kg) Wi-Fi model; 1.6 pounds (.73 kg) Wi-Fi + 3G model

Which as stated above Makes the iPad approximately the same size as the average netbook, and in weight it is equal to a pint and a half of water. Meaning that while it won’t slip easily into the average pocket, it is easily tucked away inside the average handbag, man-bag, back-pack, or briefcase.  And it is light enough to be considered truly portable.

Should I Buy an iPad?

This of course first and foremost is going to depend upon your needs. The iPad is not an iPhone replacement and should not be thought of as such. If you’re looking for a device that you can not only make calls on but that you can also whip out at a moments notice to update your facebook or send a tweet then the iPhone is it, but if you’re looking for something that offers you all that you love about the iPhone but doesn’t leave you squinting at the screen, then the iPad is most likely it.
Meaning that the iPads weakness is also its strength, it might (at least currently) not offer much over and above the iPhone, but it does offer a magnificent screen resolution that makes it a genuine pleasure to use, a screen size that makes it far more practical for more prolonged use, and a battery life superior to any other Apple device.

Adsense Addict? Suffering From Adsense Addiction? Welcome to Adsense Anonymous

Adsense Anonymous

"Hi, my name is John, and I’m an Adsense-aholic!"

I had my first taste of Adsense about 12 months ago, a good friend of mine was a heavy Adsenser and I guess I just gave in to peer pressure and followed the crowd. We used to go to the pub and play pool together and all he’d ever talk about was Adsense this and Adsense that until finally I just gave in and succumbed. My love of Adsense began with my first dollar, I just couldn’t believe that I was able to make money from writing online; at first it all seemed so easy.

I’d log into my Adsense account every now and then and I wasn’t making very much at first, but soon little by little it began to grow. I’d start connecting to Adsense maybe twice a day at first, you know, just in case, and then maybe three times a day. 15 months ago I had a life, I used to write for the love of it, and I painted, went for walks, and had friends. Soon I began checking my Adsense account every hour on the hour, and then every thirty minutes or so. There was something hypnotising about watching those dollars add up one by one, and then finally after several months I hit that magical target of $100. And after that there was just no going back, the refresh button became my best friend and the bane of my life, at times I could easily refresh my Adsense account sixty times within sixty seconds.

Soon my personal hygiene began to suffer, I began missing meals, work fell apart and finally I lost my job, but I didn’t care because it gave me more time to work on my Adsense earnings.

Hi, my name is Voodoo, and I’m an Adsense addict, it’s been one minute and forty-five seconds since I last checked my Adsense account.

Adsense Addiction

Adsense Addiction

G.A.S.S.

That’s right I’m an Adsense addict, addicted to dollars and cents, or to put it another way I suffer from ‘G.A.S.S’.  No, not trapped wind but G.A.S.S, which is otherwise known as ‘Google Adsense Stats Syndrome’.  Adsense addiction or G.A.S.S is a condition that is recognised by Google itself, the primary sign of affliction is the compulsive need to check your Adsense stats at least every 15 minutes or so.  Adsense addicts suffer strong withdrawal symptoms when separated from a computer with an internet connection and will often employ mobile devices to check their Adsense stats whilst away from their PC.

Tips for the Adsense addict:

Things you must do if you suffer from Adsense addiction:

• Try to go outside at least once a day
• Try to schedule certain hours of the day (or days of the week) to check your Adsense stats (and stick to it).
• Try to reignite an old interest or hobby and spend some time doing other things.
• Try to spend some time with loved ones and friends (whilst you still have some).

And remember you are not alone, there are thousands of Adsense addicts and G.A.S.S. sufferers around the globe, take it one day at a time, stay strong, and stay away from that refresh button. :)

Do You Suffer From G.A.S.S. ?

How Often Do You Check Your Adsense Stats?

• 7% Less than once a day
• 11% At least once a day
• 16% Several times a day
• 30% More than four times a day
• 16% Hourly
• 20% At least every 15 minutes

44 people have voted in this poll.
Go back and vote

Do You Suffer From Gas?

How Often Do You Let One Rip?

• 15% Less than once a day
• 19% At least once a day
• 38% Several times a day
• 15% More than four times a day
• 0% Hourly
• 12% At least every 15 minutes

26 people have voted in this poll. 

How to Make a 3D Movie - The Easy Way

Making 3D movies used to be a relatively complicated affair, you would need to bolt two camcorders side-by-side the exact distance apart, position them the exact distance from your subject, set both cameras recording in perfect synchronization, and then following recording, edit the footage using specialized video editing software. All of which was both time consuming, and difficult for the amateur video maker to perfect.

But those days are now firmly behind us.

Because with the recent explosion of interest in all things 3D thanks to a new wave of big budget Hollywood 3D movies, mixed with the reduction in size and cost, and the increased availability of 3D based technology for the home market, even the most amateur of movie makers can now easily create their own 3D movie masterpiece.

The Easy Way to Make a 3D Movie - Buy a 3D Camcorder

The Aiptek i2 3D

Without doubt the cheapest and easiest way to start making 3D home movies is with the ‘Aiptek i2 3D’. In the same hand-held style as the ever popular ‘Flip’ type of camcorder, which are of similar size to the average cell phone, the Aiptek i2 3D is available for around the $200 mark.

The Aiptek i2 3D with its dual image sensors is able to record in 3D, standard HD, and can even capture still photographs to 5 mega-pixels. Footage is recorded to standard SD cards and can be expanded to 32GB, and with a battery life of 1.5 hours the Aiptek i2 3D in its convenient ‘slip into any pocket’ size is the perfect gadget for creating 3D movies, anytime, anywhere.

Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

While a little more expensive at around the $500 mark the ‘Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3’ is arguably a more solid piece of kit than the ‘Aiptek i2 3D’ and comes with numerous additional features.

Built around twin 10 mega-pixel sensors and two Fujinon 3x optical zoom lenses the FinePix Real 3D W3 is capable of capturing both high defineition video and high resolution images, both in 3D or standard formats.  Housed within a stainless steel frame the FinePix also features a large 3.5” LCD screen that is able to display your videos and images in 3D right there on the camera, without the need for special glasses.  Or additionally if you’re lucky enough to already own a 3D televison you can simply connect it via a HDMI cable and show off your home made 3D movies to family and friends alike.

Beach Wedding Favor Ideas – The Best Beach Themed Wedding Favours

Beach Themed Wedding Favors

So you’re planning on a beach themed wedding and you’re going to need the best beach wedding favors available. Wedding Favors were traditionally Sugar cubes gifted upon the guests of those attending the weddings of wealthy European aristocrats as a token of their gratitude to the guests in attendance at a time when the price of sugar was substantial. The giving of wedding favors these days as small token gifts for the wedding guests has become a part of the planning of almost all weddings and receptions and they have become wide and varied in their range and type.

I’m a big fan of eBay, not just for it’s ability to often produce exactly what you were looking for at a price cheaper than you would find elsewhere, but also for it’s ability to produce items that you hadn’t thought of, and by doing so inspiring new ideas.

In recent years beach themed weddings have grown increasingly popular so I’ve decided to take a look at some of the beach themed wedding favors that are currently available for you to buy on eBay that would be ideal for any beach themed wedding.

Beach Themed Photo Frames - Wedding Favours

Beautiful Seashell Beach Photo Frame Wedding Favors

Photo frames make for a traditional and much loved wedding favor, this can easily be tied into the beach wedding theme by purchasing beach style wedding favour photo frames like these. Featuring a sand-like textured border adorned with realistic moulded seashells these beach style wedding favors are bound to please.

The beauty of photo-frame wedding favors is that you can either pre-insert a lovely photograph of the bride and groom prior to the wedding or leave them empty enabling your guests to insert their favourite wedding photographs after the big day. In addition these beautiful beach wedding favour photo-frames could be used as place card holders for use at the wedding reception, making them both functional and an excellent wedding favour gift for your guests to take away with them

Star Fish Candle Beach Wedding Favors

Star Fish Candle Beach Wedding Favours

Another great and beautifully made beach wedding favour currently available for purchase on eBay are these nautically elegant star fish style wedding favour candles. Perfect for any beach themed wedding these beautiful candles will add a romantic edge to your big day and act as a much loved reminder of your beach themed wedding.

Each starfish tea-light candle nestles in an iridescent finished shell circled base finished with a dramatic central starfish and a shimmering rhinestone at its base. Each favor comes packaged in a black bottomed gift box with a clear top and gray insert, attractively accented with an attached white satin bow.

Beach Ball Wedding Favors

Beach Ball Wedding Favors

Or perhaps you’re looking to inject a little more fun into your beach themed wedding and what better way to do that than by handing out these wedding themed beach ball wedding favors. Measuring 11 inches across these pretty white beach balls featuring the slogan ‘best wishes’ will make the perfect beach wedding favour for your guests to enjoy both during and after your big day.

How to Convert a .CSV comma separated variables database file into Excel

How to convert a .CSV (comma-separated variables) database into a .XLS (Excel spreadsheet):

(1) Open Microsoft Excel.

(2) Select 'Data' from the top toolbar.

(3) Select 'Import External Data' and then 'Import Data'.

(4) Select your .CSV file from the file-list.

You should now see your data at the bottom of the 'Text import wizard screen':

(5) The 'Text-import wizard' should already be set to 'delimited'- if it isn't tick that option (Delimited - Characters such as commas or tabs separate each field), then click 'next'.

(6) Step 2 - You now need to specify the database delimiters, as this is a .CSV (comma separated variable) you need to select 'Comma'. And unselect 'Tab'

You should now be able to see your data has been organized into relevant columns.

(7) Click 'next'.

(8) Step 3 - You are now able to select the data format for each column of your database, this should automatically be set to 'General' and unless you have specific format requirements, click 'finish' to proceed.

(9) Finally you must decide whether to import your data into an existing worksheet or to import it into a new worksheet.

If you choose existing worksheet you may then choose where within your existing worksheet to place the data. (this can be done either with the mouse or by entering a range of cells).

If you choose to import into a new worksheet the data will be positioned from cell A1 onwards

You should now see your imported .CSV spreadsheet within Excel.