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22,000 Dead
2008-05-07 04:50:00
Reading about the situation in Myanmar yesterday on Yahoo.com broke my heart. What's going on there is seriously messed up. Nah, it's fucked up! That's the only way to describe the government/junta. A bunch of fucked up bastards! 22,000 dead because of a cyclone?! Naturally, you'll ask yourself. What are they doing for their people?Latest news reports say that an estimated 41,000 people are missing. Instead of readily accepting all the help they can get, the military regime is "negotiating" with aid workers. George W. Bush among many other leaders want to help them. I'll rephrase this. They need to help Myanmar because the world knows that the junta isn't gonna do anything for their people. Remember what they did to the monks the last time around?Cnn.com reported that the dead are being thrown into rivers. Homes have been destroyed and they are running out of food. Without medical supplies, the sick and injured can't get the help they need.The people of Myanmar are fighting ...
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INKEDividual 012
2008-05-06 08:24:00
"I always look for a woman who has a tattoo. I see a woman with a tattoo, and I'm thinking, okay, here's a gal who's capable of making a decision she'll regret in the future." ~Richard Jeni

Tattoo Education: Irezumi
2008-05-05 08:44:00
Irezumi: Refers to the insertion of ink under the skin to leave a permanent decorative mark, in other words, tattooing.Tebori: (???, literally to carve by hand) -- describes the technique of tattooing by hand.Horishi: (???, ???) -- a tattoo artist.Today's edition of Tattoo Education brings us to Japan, the land of the rising sun. Here in Singapore, I have seen a heavy influence of Japanese styled tattoos. Just one look and you'll know it's a Japanese themed tattoo. Their tattoos are bold, colorful and eye catching.Tattoos have played a huge role in the Japanese culture. History books show that Japanese men had their ranks tattooed on them in the Yayou Period (300 B.C. - 300). And in the Edo Period (1603 - 1868), criminals where marked by the Shoguns. These tattoo markings consisted of stripes on their arms or faces. The number, formation and placement of the tattooed stripes differed from each city they were in. These tattoos ensured that the criminals would have no place in soci...

Should maids get a day off?
2008-05-02 18:29:00
Seriously, is there even a reason to ask this question? Apparently, it's a question that needs to be asked in Singapore. Here is a snippet from straitstimes.com. THREE civil society groups have joined hands to campaign for foreign domestic workers here to be given a regular day off. The National Committee for the United Nations Development Fund for Women (Unifem) Singapore, Transient Workers Count Too (TWC2) and the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (Home) on Tuesday launched a year-long publicity campaign, calling on employers to give their maids at least one day off a month. Their efforts centre around a campaign website which, when launched on May Day, will give advice on how employers can give their maids time off and a list of social activities that such workers can take up on their rest day. I seriously feel for the maids. They work their asses off everyday day just to feed their families back home. I don't know if I should say this bu...

Help Needed
2008-05-01 20:19:00
Hey all, I've got a small favour to ask. Could you please place your rating for the Mr. Miyagi tattoo I posted on Wednesday? I think I might have messed up the html code. Hence, all previous votes were not recorded. I know, I'm a dork! So yeah, if it doesn't work, please leave a comment and I'll sort it out. Thanks and love to all!!Noel BoydThe Tattooed Blogger

The Phoenix Tattoo
2008-04-30 19:28:00
By Robyn Guillorydrag the droning needleunder my flesh and across my boneslay out the colorsorange for my jealousyof the pixeled, bleeping screenthat mesmerized youred for my furybottled in my art and in my dreamsand hidden behind a wife's sweet smilegreen and bluefor my trials by nightthe tortured thin air of loneliness and tearshidden, all hidden from you!and many, many shades betweenbring them out to mark the journeythe path of coals that I have run.carve the long lines dark and deepand do not falter if I flinchfor Pain and I are old established friendsdraw out the wings and etch the flamesand bring me freedom from this sordid holedank and dark and smothering ring of bondagefor I am not what you would have me bea china doll in a cubby hole---I refuseI fly above and away and am reborn.
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Tattoo Education: Tatau Samoa
2008-04-28 20:38:00
Tatau: Samoa n for tattoo In the past, tatau was a spiritual process and a cultural requirement for those wishing to hold various positions within society. These traditional tattoos continue to be worn, often with changed, but still potent, meaning.Legend has it that tattooing was introduced to the Samoans by the Fijians in 1828/30. It was the women that brought the art of tattooing across the ocean to Samoa. As recorded by researchers, both the Samoans and Fijians used identical tattooing instruments. However, the Fijians preferred to use human bones in replacement of today's tattoo needles and the Samoans used boar tusks (the boar tusks acted as teeth to the tattoo instrument). Well, the Fijians were cannibals once upon a time. This explains why they used human bones instead of shells and animal bones.The teeth of the tattoo instrument had to be sharpened with a piece of coral regularly. If the teeth wasn't sharp enough, the tattooed would suffer severe tissue damage. There were ...
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Ghostly Encounters
2008-04-28 18:21:00
If you're a sucker for ghost stories, I've got just the thing for you! I came across this awesome blog last night. Yup, it's a local Singaporean blog that's dedicated to ghost stories. All of the stories have been contributed by fellow Singaporeans.I intend on contributing my encounters when I do have the time. I've had my fair share of ghostly encounters through the years. All of the encounters freaked the shit outta me. Yes, I am afraid of them bloody ghosts! Don't let the tattoos fool ya! I'm afraid of way too many things. Ghosts, cockroaches, balloons, bees, spiders, etc...My biggest fear is that centipedes will one day develop wings! If that day ever comes, I don't know what I'll do. You're probably thinking, "damn! this guy with so many tattoos is a wimp!!". Yep, you're right! Ok, I'm done shaming myself...Hmm...let's talk a little more about this Ghost Story Blog. That's what this post was to be about anyway. The blog is called Hung Zai. If you know what Hung Za...
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INKEDividual 011
2008-04-28 07:36:00
"For someone who likes tattoos, the most precious thing is bare skin." ~Cher

Fri Da-di-da-di Day!
2008-04-25 17:05:00
As Rod and The Married Men would say, it's a Fri Da-di-da-di Day! There was a time when I hated Fridays. And some Saturdays too. My short stint in the nightlife industry totally changed my perception of weekends!When you work in the nightlife industry, you'll dread Fridays and Saturdays. At least for me that is. I completely hated weekends. I had to deal with idiots most of the time. The excuse "oh I'm drunk" is seriously over used! I had to drink with customers I didn't even like. Imagine that! I hear one of them fools is now a PR Manager. That's homicide in my books...Well, there are some who love the nightlife industry. Take Sanjay from Ministry of Sound Singapore and Marco de Miranda from Bar None (now known as b:one and will soon be known as Bar None once again. How confusing!!!). Both these guys work incredibly hard to ensure that their clubs are functioning at it's best. That's not an easy feat mind you. Trust me, I tried and it was a pain in the bloody ass!!!So the ne...

Today's Tattoos Vs. The Old Day's Tattoos
2008-04-24 17:48:00
By John CarterOnly bikers and servicemen had 'em at one timeNowadays "respectable" people have themHell, Roseanne & Cher have 'em on their behindPoor Man's art collecting is what I call itOne tattoo and you'll be addicted to itSome people hate them, yet ask, hey can I have a peek?Beautiful colors + endless designs = each one uniqueIn the past there was infections, if you know what I meanToday's artist's take courses on how to be 100% safe & cleanSure they hurt a little, "but you won't die"Surprise your friends and watch the look in their eyesWow! You got a tattoo! Maybe I'll get one, too!You reply, Go with me when I get anotherTattooed people are cool, respectable - peace lovingOther words, just like everyone else "except for their artwork"Ours hangs on no wall - it's on our flesh
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When the children cry...
2008-04-22 09:06:00
I reckon this should be the official theme song for Earth Day...
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It's Earth Day Tomorrow
2008-04-21 13:25:00
It's Earth Day tomorrow folks!! Let's all do something small for a start. There are lots you and I can do to make this world a better place. Not just for us, but for our children. For my child! Yup, Papa Boyd wants you to do something for his little prince. I want Drayden to grow up and admire Orang Utans in the wild. Not in a freaking zoo because their natural habitat was destroyed by a bunch of ignorant idiotic farmers! And I don't want my son to read how we idiots drove the Polar Bear to extinction. Sadly, all this and more will happen if we HUMANS don't do something soon.Here are some Earth friendly suggestions and ideas you can implement tomorrow, the day after and the next...1. Recycle recycle recycle!!! - It's the easiest thing to do! Once you get the hang of recycling, you can move on to buying recycled products! Fun huh?2. Let there be light! - Buy a compact fluorescent bulb with solid state ballasts that fit into a regular light bulb socket. A compact compact fluoresc...
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Tattoo Education: Ink
2008-04-21 11:14:00
Unlike today's tattoo ink that contain FDA approved ingredients, tattoo ink in the past were made by the tattoo artist. Take the South Seas style of tattooing for example. Samoans used Candle Nut as the basis for their pigment. The Candle Nut would be burnt under a halve coconut shell. Once that is done, the soot would be collected and mixed with sugar water. It has been said that this mixture contains healing properties.There you have it. A real simple way of making tattoo ink that would last a lifetime!(If you would like to contribute to this weekly column, do email Noel at ink@noelboyd.com.)
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She's Got INK! (Anouk)
2008-04-20 17:53:00
Anouk is an accomplished singer from the Netherlands. Visit her website at www.anouk.com.
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Airbrush Tattoos II
2008-04-19 06:25:00
I did these airbrush tattoos yesterday at the tattoo shop. I'm extremely happy with them. I decided to post these pictures just so some of ya'll truly understand what airbrush tattoos are all about. It isn't HENNA!!! Airbrush tattoos are as close as you can get to the real thing. Well, take a look for yourself...Airbrush Tattoos are available at EZ Tattoo (Far East Plaza #04-10) every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. From 2pm to 7pm.

It's the Weekend!
2008-04-18 18:15:00
Hey all...I hope you're going well and you're looking forward to the weekend. It's been a pretty long week for me. With the birth of Drayden on Sunday, it's been busy busy busy!Before Baby D was born, I told myself that certain things have to change. My lifestyle, my attitude towards certain stuff, etc...But man, the moment he popped out of mommy, it changed my perspective of life. Besides all the blood and slime covering the little one, seeing Drayden for the first time was absolutely beautiful!I've been thinking...Life isn't all about money right? Hmm...it is but let's pretend that it isn't. I wanna do something that helps the community. With this blog, I can help anyone that's looking to promote a product or business. While I can't and won't add banners without some form of monetary exchange, I'll use posts to help anyone out. These posts can either happen once or twice a week. I need to give this more thought. Nonetheless, it'll be awesome if this does materialize.A...
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INKEDividual 010
2008-04-17 10:25:00
"You may lose your most valuable property through misfortune in various ways. You may lose your house, your wife and other treasures. But of your moko (permanent body and face marking by Maori), you cannot be deprived except by death. It will be your ornament and companion until your last day." ~Netana Whakaari of Waimana

easySafe - Your unique key to security
2008-04-16 17:39:00
FAST easySafe is the only hardware cryptography product available in the market with unique features. It protects all sensitive information in your computer, external hard disk, USB flash drive, SD card and etc.Although the design is compliant to FIPS 140-2 standard with PKI technology, FAST easySafe, as its name implies, is rather easy to deploy and use as compared to other sophiscated security products that require dedicated IT specialists for deployment and maintenance.Fast And Safe Technology Pte Ltd (FAST)FAST easySafe can be purchased at the following locations:-*E2000 shop at Funan #05-02.*Tec-Drome Technology at Sim Lim Square #05-78 and #06-74.*IMM Challenger L2-49.Ads by BLOG2u
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A BIG thank you...
2008-04-14 18:24:00
My thanks and love to the doctors and nurses from KK Women's and Children's Hospital. Thank you for giving my wife the best possible care and thank you for delivering our little prince. Senior Staff Nurse Ng Sok Cheng did a fantastic job with Ann. I reckon she's an angel in disguise!Also, a big thank you to all the friends and family that have visited Ann at the hospital. To those that have sent emails, text messages and messages on Facebook, Inked Nation and Myspace, I'll try to reply to these sweet messages as soon as I can. Not forgetting the lovely folks that have left comments on our blogs. Muaks!!!I'm bringing Ann and Baby D home later today. It's the start of Ann's 30 day confinement. Mommy and baby D will bond and daddy will do all he can to make sure they are both alright. I have added a slideshow to Baby Boyd's Blog. Check it out when you can...I'm gonna hit the sack. Later folks!

Our baby!!
2008-04-12 22:15:00
Ladies & gentlemen, boys and girls, it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you Drayden Rhys-Cruz Boyd. Little Drayden was introduced to the world at 03.31 am. Our little boy weighs 3.045kg. Say hello to the Jr Tattooed Blogger!!
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Hours to the Arrival
2008-04-12 14:53:00
I'm in a cab on the way to the hospital to meet Ann and my folks. We're expecting Baby Boyd in the next few hours. The doctors estimate that he'll be born slighty after midnight. I'll post again from the hospital when little junior makes his grand entrance. Later folks!!
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TATTOOS AND CHOPPERS
2008-04-12 06:24:00
A big hello to Conrad and his lovely wife Lynn (I hope I got her name right). It was nice seeing ya'll yesterday. We outta do a beer sometime soon! At the tattoo shop yesterday, we spoke about Miami Ink and this other TV show on Discovery called Tattoo Wars. Well, I'm gonna touch on Miami Ink and this may interest some of you.The following is taken from the Love Hate Tattoo Studio myspace page...Love Hate Tattoo studio is owned by world famous tattoo artists Ami James and Chris Nunez. Many think our shops name is "Miami Ink" but it is actually "LoveHate", Miami ink is actually the name of the show not of the shop, kinda like American chopper and OCC. LoveHate features a wide roster of talented artists. Our on camera crew, Featuring:Chris garverTim HendrixAmi JamesChris NunezDarren brassYoji Haradaand our off camera crew featuring:James HamiltonMorgwn PennypackerJanos MaszLuke WessmanMikey SlaterFloor Managers: Lee rodriguez and Guy Sahar+We do not take appointments and work on a f...
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NEW INK ALERT!!!
2008-04-11 17:37:00
Sorry I didn't post this yesterday. Vik has added a bunch of green tree frogs, a pair of dragonflies, a chameleon and a fly. It took 2 or so hours. Most of the outline work has been done. Next week, we'll start coloring in the leaves and flowers. It's sure looking neat!
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INKEDividual 009
2008-04-10 06:32:00
"Show me a man with a tattoo and I'll show you a man with an interesting past." ~Jack London

Idol Recap!
2008-04-09 17:11:00
I'm glad I watched American Idol . I truly enjoyed two exceptional performances today. Jason Castro and David Archuleta did really well with their renditions of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Angels.Like Simon Cowell, I first heard the version by Israel Kamakawiwo Ole on the internet. Jason Castro totally sold the song. I still do listen to Somewhere Over the Rainbow from time to time. Especially on lousy days. Listening to it again today, was pleasing to say the least.When Archuleta sang Angels, my hair stood! This kid has talent man! Angel is without doubt, one of my all-time favourite songs. What's there not to like from Robbie Williams?? The last time my hair stood while listening to this song was when I first played my Robbie Williams LIVE SUMMER 2003 album. Enough said!I hope you're looking forward to tomorrow's Idol Gives Back as much as I am! I'm outta here. Cheers ya'll!!
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My little friend...
2008-04-09 15:00:00
The Liverpool and Arsenal game this morning was awesome! 6 goals in 90 minutes pretty much sums up a fantastic match. We're one step closer to the finals. Hooray!!I've been hit by the freaking flu bug AGAIN! It's messed up when your body aches and you just wanna crash. That's exactly how I feel. I'm gonna watch the repeat of American Idol later and pop my flu meds just before I sleep.Hopefully I wake up feeling better tomorrow. We're all set to continue the tatt session on my left leg. Vik plans on completing the outline work for the green tree frogs, chameleon and dragonflies. Something tells me that pain is gonna be my best friend tomorrow. Damn!!When you're bored at the tattoo shop, you'll do almost anything to amuse yourself. I made myself a little friend today using a ball of blutack. Say hello to my little friend!!Lastly, I got myself a pair of new glasses. Needless to say...I can see clearly now! If you know the words to the rest of the song, go right ahead and sing a...
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Tatts and THE NEW 91.3
2008-04-07 07:08:00
I reckon I'll start a new weekly/monthly post on this blog called 'Tatt Education'. Tatt Education will be like the post I did on the teardrop tattoo. Months ago, I did a whole lot of research for a TV show that well, didn't happen. Months have gone by and I've not heard from the people in-charge. I've given up on the project and I'll use the data I have for this blog.Tatt Education will interest the tattoo loving for sure. I hope the un-tattooed folks will look at these posts and say..."I've seen that tattoo somewhere!". Tatt Education will start next week!I strongly feel that tattoo artists aren't given the credit and recognition they deserve. These guys work incredibly hard to ensure that each customer walks away happy. After all, tattoos are for life. It is a fact that good tattoo artists earn lots of money. Some of the top artists here in Singapore take home an average of SGD$10,000 a month. Some of these guys may earn even more. I think you get what I'm trying to say...

The Pentagon
2008-04-06 09:17:00
I came across this video while doing some research. It's pretty interesting. It's about the plane that crashed at the Pentagon on 9th September. It's a short video that won't take more than five minutes of your time...Here's the link...The Pentagon StrikeThings that make you go HMMMMMMMMM....

INKEDividual 008
2008-04-05 06:15:00
"Women, don't get a tattoo. That butterfly looks great on your breast when you're twenty or thirty, but when you get to seventy, it stretches into a condor." ~Billy Elmer