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		<title>The Truth About Toning Fitness Shoes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Companies that make toning fitness shoes have been doing rather well on sales of these shoes. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean that the marketing message of these shoes is actually backed by scientific research. We separate facts from fiction for you. EMBED THE IMAGE BELOW ON YOUR SITE Via: MedicalInsurance.org]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Companies that make toning fitness shoes have been doing rather well on sales of these shoes. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean that the marketing message of these shoes is actually backed by scientific research. We separate facts from fiction for you. </p>
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		<title>The History of Makeup</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As many of us rush to get ready in the morning, we usually don&#8217;t give our mascara or blush a second thought. However, makeup has been around for at least 6,000 years and has played a role in nearly every society. Check out where makeup started, and how it got to where it is today. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As many of us rush to get ready in the morning, we usually don&#8217;t give our mascara or blush a second thought. However, makeup has been around for at least 6,000 years and has played a role in nearly every society. Check out where makeup started, and how it got to where it is today.</p>
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		<title>49 Stories About Anorexia</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a drive for people to be thin and beautiful. Many young people suffer from anorexia. Most of the time they are doing it quietly and no one knows until it is too late. Anorexia is a very serious eating disorder and those who suffer from it need help as soon as possible. If [...]]]></description>
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<p>There is a drive for people to be thin and beautiful. Many young people suffer from anorexia. Most of the time they are doing it quietly and no one knows until it is too late. Anorexia is a very serious eating disorder and those who suffer from it need help as soon as possible. If you or someone you love is going through this, there is help out there. You can get help and move on with your life. Learn how to handle your thoughts and compulsions, and how to survive.</p>
<p>Read through these stories of those who have dealt with anorexia. There is help and there is hope for those who suffer.</p>
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<li><a href="http://thedebroffdebrief.momcentral.com/2010/09/educate-yourself-about-eating-disorders-with-brave-girl-eating-a-familys-struggle-with-anorexia.html">Educate Yourself</a>: Discover what the signs of anorexia are. Learn what to look for and how it affects the one suffering.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mamashealth.com/eat/edrecov.asp">My Story</a>: Hear Anna&#8217;s story of surviving anorexia. Learn how she dealt with it and how bad she was before seeking help.</li>
<li><a href="http://sellmystory.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/brainwashed-by-pro-anorexic-websites/">Brainwashed Anorexic</a>: One person shares their story of pro anorexic websites that made them believe it is okay. Hear their story and others like them here.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.teen-beauty-tips.com/anorexia-in-teenage-girls.html">The Inner War</a>: The girl&#8217;s that fight this disorder are in a constant inner war. Read here to see just what some of these girls are going through and how you can help them.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.winternet.com/~terrym/marystory1.html">Mary&#8217;s Story</a>: Hear how Mary has dealt with anorexia for over 13 years. It is a daily battle and is something you have to deal with all the time.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drcat.org/articles_interviews/html/bones.html">Down to the Bones</a>: One woman shares her story of how she survived anorexia. See how she was able to make it through and what anorexia taught her.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.b-eat.co.uk/AboutEatingDisorders/SurvivorsStories">Survivors Stories</a>: Hear from a few survivors that are still fighting and beating anorexia today. Follow their success as they tell you how they got into it and what made them realize there was a problem.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/Tracey-Gold-Inspirational-Survivor-156030">Celebrity Anorexia</a>: Although many strive to look like celebrities, there are those who suffer and deal with anorexia themselves. That is why some of them get as thin as they do. Read this celebs story of her battle with this disorder.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.girl.com.au/brontes_story_book.htm">Bronte&#8217;s Story</a>: See how this woman faced this disease head on and won. She is still fighting today but she is alive to be fighting.</li>
<li><a href="http://sendthefire.ca/anorexiastory/">My Story</a>: One brother tells the story of his sister&#8217;s battle with anorexia. See how they overcame this disorder together.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.empowher.com/community/share/id-tell-my-daughter-erins-story-she-died-year-and-half-ago-anorexia">My Daughter Erin&#8217;s Story</a>: A mother share&#8217;s her daughter&#8217;s story of her battle with anorexia. Unfortunately Erin did not survive.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.eatingwithyouranorexic.com/eatingwithyouranorexic.html">Eating With Your Anorexic</a>: Take a look at this family’s story of their journey to help their anorexic daughter. Find ways to help your child and do this together.</li>
<li><a href="http://eatingdisorderquestions.org/eating-disorders/eating-with-your-anorexic-how-my-child-recovered-through-family-based-treatment-and-yours-can-too">How My Child Recovered</a>: Hear from one family on how they were able to get family therapy and help their child through anorexia. It is a long process but by working together you can get through this.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.imaginarytherapy.com/anorexic-baby-bear/">Anorexic Baby Bear</a>: One therapist shares the story of a family who came in with their anorexic child. Find out their story and how they made it through here.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mirasol.net/eating-disorders/information/eating-disorder-causes.phphttp:/www.mirasol.net/eating-disorders/information/eating-disorder-causes.php">Causes of Anorexia</a>: Find out how this disease gets started and what can trigger it. See if there are any cures or treatments that may help your loved one.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mashceleb.com/2010/09/15/cover-story-snooki-%E2%80%94-my-battle-with-anorexia">My Anorexia Story</a>: Here is another Celebrity that fell prey to this disorder. Read about her story and how she is fighting it off daily.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mental-health-matters.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=175:my-struggle-with-anorexia-nervosa&amp;catid=50:anorexia&amp;Itemid=2051">My Struggle</a>: One brave survivor shares their story of the battle they face with this disorder. See how they have made it through and what they are doing to get back to life.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.theonlinehealthguide.com/real-life-stories/battle-with-anorexia.html">Monica&#8217;s Story</a>: Monica bravely shares her anorexia story for you to hear. She asks you not to think she is the picture of a beautiful woman. See here for what has happened so you can help your loved ones.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.revolutionhealth.com/stories/view/13fae928188b4d188a36a3552732d2ee">I Won My Battle</a>: Hear from one survivor on how they are winning their battle daily with anorexia.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.diet-blog.com/share/2010/02/self-image.php">My Recovery</a>: Most people are in continuous recovery from this eating disorder. It is a daily battle to stay healthy and eat.</li>
<li><a href="http://mommysblessings.blogspot.com/2010/06/tuesday-tell-my-hidden-battle-with.html">My Hidden Battle</a>: One victim shares their hidden story of anorexia. Sometimes you may not know what is going on until it is too late.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.momlogic.com/2008/02/my_daughter_has_an_eating_diso.php">Mom&#8217;s Watch Out</a>: Mom&#8217;s need to be aware of the symptoms to watch for in their children. This is no longer just a girl&#8217;s disorder, boys are now becoming victims.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.edreferral.com/Celebrities_who_died_or_have_Eating_Disorders.htm">Lost Their Battle</a>: Here are some famous names that have lost their battles with eating disorders. This is not something to take lightly and you need to be aware of the consequences.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.inspire.com/groups/eating-disorders/discussion/anorexia-so-far-so-good/">So Far So Good</a>: One survivor shares her story of how she is making it and surviving after her battle with anorexia. It is still a daily battle but there is hope for those who are suffering.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.teen-beauty-tips.com/my-battle-with-anorexia1.html">Striving For Perfection</a>: One teen shares her battle with anorexia and she got started on that road. Learn how she came out of it and is doing better.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.orato.com/health-science/young-women-anorexia">Young Women and Anorexia</a>: This is not only a physical but also a mental desire to look thin.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hollyscoop.com/nicky-hilton/is-nicky-hilton-battling-anorexia_15090.aspx">Nicky Hilton</a>: Celebrities are not immune to the eating disorders. They too can be silently battling to keep the image they are most pushed to have.</li>
<li><a href="http://morethancoping.wordpress.com/2009/12/13/angela-a-life-battling-anorexia-nervosa-part-1/">Angela&#8217;s Life</a>: Angela bravely shares her story of the battle she fights against anorexia. She shares weights and thoughts of how she got to where she is today.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2006/11/27/jamie-lynn-sigler-considered-suicide-while-battling-anorexia">Jamie-Lynn Sigler</a>: Thoughts of suicide sometimes plague those who are battling anorexia. Find out how Jamie dealt with those thoughts and what she is doing now.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/health/129469/Battling-anorexia">Battling Anorexia</a>: If you know someone that is fighting anorexia, get tips here on how to help them. Learn how to approach the subject without offending them or turning them off to help all together.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/6198998-a-girl-battling-for-anorexia-nervosa">A Girl Battling</a>: There are so many young girls and even guys now fighting anorexia. Take a look at this article and see if you may be able to help someone you love that is also fighting this battle.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.anorexiasurvivalguide.com/">Survival Guide</a>: Find articles here to help you get through your own eating disorder. Hear from others who have survived it and the tips they share to get your through.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.celebrities-with-diseases.com/celebrities/kate-beckinsale-needed-years-of-therapy-to-overcome-anorexia-2443.html">Kate Beckinsale</a>: Learn how many years of therapy Kate has gone through and how she is doing with her battle now.</li>
<li><a href="http://wwwwakeupamericans-spree.blogspot.com/2008/04/france-takes-aim-at-anorexia-with-law.html">New Law in France</a>: France is choosing to battle against anorexia with new laws being passed. Find out what they are planning to do and how they will get it done.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.eatingdisordersblogs.com/beating_ana/">The Trouble with Ed</a>: One blogger writes about eating disorders and shares others stories. Take a look at this great blog to find help with your loved ones who may be going through the same thing.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.eatingdisordersonline.com/medical/electrolyte.php">Electrolyte Imbalance</a>: This is one thing that those dealing with anorexia will deal with. These are very important so learn here how to help your loved one.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.anorexia-say-no.com/">A Different Approach</a>: Hear from one survivor of anorexia that is trying to help others dealing with this eating disorder. It is not going away over night but there is hope.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wattpad.com/92694-story-of-anorexia-different-stories">Story of Anorexia</a>: Here are a few different stories of those that have survived anorexia. Learn how to get help for you or your loved one and start fighting back.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.menstuff.org/issues/byissue/eatingdisorders.html">Men Fighting</a>: Women are not the only ones that are fighting eating disorders. More cases of male anorexia are showing up each day.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lost100.com/blog/2009/11/success-story-alanis-morisette-shares-how-she-recovered-from-anorexiabulimia-found-strength.html">Alanis Morisette</a>: Alanis shares her tips on how she recovered from anorexia and how she is doing now. Get tips and encouragement on how to get help.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.foodanddiet.com/NewFiles/anorexia.html">Anorexia Information</a>: Learn about this disorder and the startling statistics about the deaths this causes. Don&#8217;t suffer alone. Get help today and find out how to get back to living life.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.olivebranchoutreach.com/rec_stories.htm">Recovery Stories</a>: Take a moment to stop by here and read some survivor stories of those who have recovered. It is a daily struggle and an ongoing battle.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.freedomfromed.com/main/page_recovery_stories.html">Tales of Recovery</a>: Find out how these people have faced and are recovering from anorexia. Get the help you or your loved one needs to get back to life.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.heinvites.org/topic.php3/0010.html">Stories of Survivors</a>: Take a look at a few of these stories of those that have survived anorexia. Learn how they did it and how you can get the help you need.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.connectwithkids.com/tipsheet/2008/416_dec17/thisweek/081217_proana.shtml">Need to Know</a>: There are some websites out there now that are promoting anorexia to the young people. You need to know about these and how to watch out for your children becoming victims.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.skinnyvscurvy.com/general/rachel-zoe-anorexia-rumors-its-silly.html">One View</a>: This woman is being accused of anorexia but she says she is not suffering from it. What do you think? Read here why she says she is not anorexic.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.christiansonic.net/2009/12/showbread-anorexia-2008.html">Anorexia Reviews</a>: There are some artists trying to tackle the problem of anorexia through their music. See the reviews on those albums here.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.celebrityhealthfitness.com/?p=1628">Models Pressure</a>: One model shares the pressure she is under to be thin. She says this is what pushes most of them into anorexia.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thesurvivorsclub.org/health/eating-disorders/cheryl-kerrigan-details-her-eating-disorder-in-a-new-book_902">Survivors Club</a>: Get tips from other survivors of anorexia. You are not alone and there is help out there.</li>
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		<title>The Greatest Tennis Players: Hallmarks of Fitness</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a look at arguably one of the greatest rivalries in the history of Tennis. Not only are these players individually great and hallmarks of physical fitness and talent, but they are at their best when face to face with each other. EMBED THE IMAGE ABOVE ON YOUR SITE Via: the MedicalInsurance Blog]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here&#8217;s a look at arguably one of the greatest rivalries in the history of Tennis. Not only are these players individually great and hallmarks of physical fitness and talent, but they are at their best when face to face with each other. </p>
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		<title>47 Articles About Insurance for High Risk Patients</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A mixed bag of support, opposition and variable compliance illustrates that there is a long way to go on a unified plan to provide health insurance for high risk Patients.  The cost of subsidizing “Risk Pools” by individual states is cost prohibitive to many political leaders. High-Risk Insurance Pools to Begin Next Month - IF you [...]]]></description>
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<p>A mixed bag of support, opposition and variable compliance illustrates that there is a long way to go on a unified plan to provide health insurance for high risk Patients.  The cost of subsidizing “Risk Pools” by individual states is cost prohibitive to many political leaders.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/26/health/policy/26patient.html">High-Risk Insurance Pools to Begin Next Month</a> - IF you have any kind of chronic medical condition and you’ve been shopping for health insurance, you know how insanely difficult it is to find an insurer that will cover you at all, let alone at an affordable rate.</li>
<li><a href="http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/article/20101027/LIFE/10270313/High-risk-insurance-plans-now-offered">High-risk insurance plans now offered</a> - Although health insurance reform is on the books, many provisions won&#8217;t kick in for a few years. Yet some things, like high risk health pools, took effect in September.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.highriskinsurances.com/">High Risk Insurance Information</a> - No matter what your situation, whether you have been convicted of a DUI offense, have a medical condition, or are just strapped for time, there are high risk insurance policies available that cater to special situations.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthinsurance.org/risk_pools/">Federal reform: High-risk insurance pools</a> - On July 1, states began accepting applications for enrollment in high-risk insurance pools established through the recently passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Health-Care-for-High-Risk-Patients-101152289.html">High-Risk Insurance Enrollment Begins Friday</a> - Enrollment in the Illinois Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan begins today on a first-come, first-serve basis.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.emaxhealth.com/1506/insurance-pools-high-risk-patients-start-july-1">Insurance Pools for High-Risk Patients To Start July 1</a> - For those with chronic medical conditions who are finding it difficult to get affordable insurance, relief is on the way.</li>
<li><a href="http://personalinsure.about.com/cs/whatsnews/a/aa120103a.htm">High Risk? State Insurance Pools Good for Short Term Health Insurance</a> - Unfortunately, some people are denied health insurance coverage because of a medical condition or are paying an unreasonably high insurance premium.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.scrippsnews.com/content/high-risk-insurance-pool-will-lower-patients-cost-soon">High-risk insurance pool will lower patients&#8217; cost soon</a> - Californians whose medical problems make it almost impossible to buy private health insurance could pay dramatically lower premiums starting in the fall for new, federally subsidized insurance.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2010/July/29/high-risk-health-insurance-pools.aspx">High-Risk Health Insurance Pool Rules Bar Abortions, Limit Patient Costs</a> - Elective abortions will be prohibited and people with pre-existing conditions will be able to get comprehensive benefits without paying any more than healthy people, under new federal regulations for high-risk health insurance pools released Thursday by the Obama administration.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pjstar.com/features/health/x1560860255/High-risk-patients-may-be-stuck-paying-high-rates-in-Illinois">High-risk patients may be stuck with high rates</a> - For thousands of Illinois residents who pay high health insurance premiums because of medical problems, the new federal health care legislation won&#8217;t offer relief.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ontheissuesmagazine.com/cafe2/article/115">MDs Tell HHS: High-Risk Patients Need Abortion Coverage</a> - At Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health, we know that abortion is an essential part of comprehensive health care for women, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions like heart disease or cancer.</li>
<li><a href="http://articles.mcall.com/2010-07-05/news/mc-pa-pre-existing-healthcare-20100705_1_pre-existing-pennsylvania-insurance-department-spokeswoman-healthsystems-association">High-risk patients get help</a> - Pennsylvania is rolling out this month a first-ever state-run insurance plan to cover patients with pre-existing conditions, a stopgap measure before federal law requires private insurers to offer plans in 2014.</li>
<li><a href="http://motherjones.com/mojo/2010/05/gop-states-refuse-health-reform-high-risk">Red States Refuse to Insure High-Risk Patients</a> - Though their campaign to repeal Obama’s Affordable Care Act has failed to gain much traction in Congress, Republican officials are already seizing upon ways to opt out of the new health law.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/HEP-257541/Highrisk-insurance-pool-accepts-patients-with-preexisting-conditions.html">High-risk insurance pool accepts patients with pre-existing conditions</a> - Consumers previously rejected by insurers or forced to wait six months for coverage because they have costly medical problems are starting to get benefits from a new statewide program for uninsured people.</li>
<li><a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2008670569_highrisk26m.html">Dozens of patients cut from state&#8217;s high-risk insurance pool</a> - The Washington State Health Insurance Pool, insurer of last resort for people with cancer, AIDS and other serious conditions, has disenrolled dozens of members after conducting its first-ever verification of eligibility</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/health_coverage_available_for_high-risk_patients_070210/">Health Coverage Available for High-Risk Patients</a> - Mississippi residents can apply for a new federally financed and operated high-risk health insurance pool this month as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that President Obama signed in March.</li>
<li><a href="http://news.firedoglake.com/2010/07/16/health-insurance-high-risk-pools-include-abortion-coverage-ban/">Health Insurance High-Risk Pools Include Abortion Coverage Ban</a> - Jessica Arons writes for RH Reality Check that the Obama Administration has applied what amounts to the Stupak amendment to the interim high-risk insurance pools created in the Affordable Care Act, banning abortion services coverage in them.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2010/June/16/high-risk-pools-shorttake.aspx">Feds To States: Set Up Health Insurance Pools For High-Risk Patients By July 1</a> - Federal officials, eager to launch one of the signature programs of the new health law, have told states that they must provide more information by the end of next week on how they intend to run the high-risk health insurance pools.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/Washington-Watch/21021">Washington Week: Enrollment Opens for High-Risk Insurance Pools</a> - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began implementing a crucial portion of the healthcare reform law last week when enrollment opened on new high-risk insurance pools for people who have been denied coverage.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ibj.com/governor-says-indiana-wont-increase-highrisk-insurance-pool/PARAMS/article/19693">Governor says Indiana won&#8217;t increase high-risk insurance pool</a> - Indiana won&#8217;t expand its high-risk insurance pool for people with pre-existing medical conditions, instead allowing the federal government to establish such coverage in the state, Gov. Mitch Daniels said Friday.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/the-platform/article_b1457e86-c04e-11df-9e93-0017a4a78c22.html">The high cost of high-risk health insurance pools</a> - Judging strictly by numbers, as many as 170,000 Missourians could be eligible for a new high-risk health insurance pool.</li>
<li><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=10647763">High-Risk Patients May Be Stuck Paying High Rates</a> - For thousands of Illinois residents who pay high health insurance premiums because of medical problems, the new federal health care legislation won&#8217;t offer relief.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.texastribune.org/texas-health-resources/health-reform-and-texas/texas-wont-create-new-pool-for-high-risk-patients/">Texas Won&#8217;t Create New Pool for High-Risk Patients</a> - Gov. Rick Perry notified U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today that Texas won&#8217;t commit to creating a new temporary health care pool for high-risk patients.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lvrj.com/news/nevada-won-t-operate-high-risk-health-insurance-plans-92372829.html">PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS: Nevada out of high-risk health pool</a> - Gov. Jim Gibbons announced Wednesday that Nevada will not operate a health insurance pool for people with high-risk pre-existing medical conditions because the national health care reform bill provides only a fraction of the money needed to run it properly.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/high-risk-insurance-pools-will-cost-eight-times-more-than-forecasted-analyst-says/2010-05">High-risk insurance pools will cost eight times more than forecasted, expert predicts</a> - The federal government&#8217;s $5 billion plan for creating state-based high-risk insurance pools for uninsured patients could cost five times that amount, according to one healthcare analyst&#8217;s calculations.</li>
<li><a href="http://prch.org/prch-comment-abortion-coverage-exclusion-high-risk-insurance-program">PRCH Comment on Abortion Coverage Exclusion from High-Risk Insurance Program</a> - We strongly object to the decision by the Department of Health and Human Services to withhold insurance coverage for abortion from pregnant women in the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) program.</li>
<li><a href="http://articles.courant.com/2010-07-19/business/hc-high-risk-pool-connecticut-0720-20100719_1_high-risk-pool-pre-existing-medical-problems-connecticut">State Providing Insurance For High-Risk Pool</a> - Connecticut will use $50 million in federal health care reform funds to provide health insurance to uninsured residents with pre-existing conditions, the governor announced Monday.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/01/07/edsa0107.htm">Spreading the risk</a> - Risk-based subsidies are the answer to the question of how to make sure that high-risk patients are included in any health insurance reform.</li>
<li><a href="http://insurance.lovetoknow.com/High_Risk_Health_Insurance_in_Ohio">High Risk Health Insurance in Ohio</a> - For citizens of Ohio who suffer from chronic health conditions, high risk health insurance in Ohio becomes a major emotional and financial concern.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/8/6/mrmib-unveils-rates-details-on-new-highrisk-insurance-pool.aspx">MRMIB Unveils Rates, Details on New High-Risk Insurance Pool</a> - The federally supported pool &#8212; called the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan &#8212; is the first major initiative from the federal health reform law to take effect in California.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.topnews.com.sg/content/22660-new-option-insurance-high-risk-patients">New option for insurance for high-risk patients</a> - In a new high-risk pool, Michigan health officials hope to begin enrolling residents late this summer.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/05/31/ohio-acts-to-help-high-risk-patients.html">Ohio acts to help high-risk patients</a> - A popular piece of the health-care overhaul bans insurance companies from denying individual coverage or charging high premiums to people with pre-existing medical conditions.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/185656.php">Health Reform Affects High-Risk Patients, Abortion And Doctor Practices</a> - Recent fights between anti-abortion groups could leave people with the impression that the new health overhaul law expands women&#8217;s access to abortion.</li>
<li><a href="http://michiganmessenger.com/41550/state-now-offering-insurance-to-high-risk-individuals">State now offering insurance to high-risk individuals</a> - After receiving $140 million in federal funds for the program, the state of Michigan is now accepting applications for health insurance from high-risk applicants with pre-existing conditions. But it won’t be cheap.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.insure.com/articles/healthinsurance/high-risk-insurance-pool.html">High-risk health insurance pools</a> - A high-risk health insurance pool is one you don&#8217;t want to jump into — unless you have to. It&#8217;s considered a last resort for people whose employers don&#8217;t offer group coverage and who have been denied individual health insurance because of health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, HIV or stroke.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/hhs-bans-coverage-of-elective-abortion-in-high-risk-pools/">HHS bans coverage of elective abortion in high-risk pools</a> - After reports recently surfaced that some of the new federally-funded high risk pool insurance programs in states across the U.S. were covering elective abortion, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a statement today, prohibiting the plans from covering the procedure.</li>
<li><a href="file:///C:/Users/Shawn/Desktop/CMN/CMN-Finished%20Content/Sept/medicalinsurance.org7/Insurance%20for%20High%20Risk%20Patients.doc">All High-Risk Pools Are Not Equal: Examining The Minnesota Model</a> - High-risk pools can help hard-to-insure people obtain health insurance by putting them together in one purchasing pool and potentially subsidizing their coverage</li>
<li><a href="http://www.harp.org/shrhip.htm">State High Risk Health Insurance Pools</a> - Twenty nine states operate or sponsor state health insurance risk pools, which offer health insurance (subsidized by state taxes or assessments) similar to that offered by major employer group plans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.omip.state.or.us/">Federal High Risk Pool Information/What Is OMIP?</a> - The Oregon Health Authority recently launched the state&#8217;s federally funded high-risk insurance pool, allowing people with pre-existing health conditions to purchase medical insurance.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2010/June/17/1khnstory.aspx">Feds To States: Set Up Health Insurance Pools For High-Risk Patients By July 1</a> - Kaiser Health News staff writer Mary Agnes Carey reports on states&#8217; progress with high-risk pools created as part of the health reform law.</li>
<li><a href="http://open.salon.com/blog/kanuk/2009/05/21/lets_spread_the_risk_i_mean_health_care_not_flu">Let&#8217;s Spread the Risk! (I mean Health care; Not Flu.)</a> - As you all know by now, how health care in the US should be overhauled has been the subject of intense discussions over the last few months.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.medpagetoday.com/Washington-Watch/Reform/19838">Deadline Looms for States on New High-Risk Pools</a> - States have until the end of day Friday to inform the Department of Health and Human Services whether they want to run their own temporary high-risk insurance pools, or want the federal government to do it for them.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Issues/Health-Care/2010/07/30/High-Risk-Health-Insurance-Pools-to-Bar-Abortions-Limit-Patient-Costs.aspx">New Law: Patients With Pre-Existing Conditions Covered</a> - The state-based pools provision is one of the high-profile features of the new health law taking effect this year.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10215/1077193-114.stm">High-risk Pennsylvanians given new hope for insurance</a> - Pennsylvania will begin accepting applications for its new high-risk health insurance plan starting Wednesday.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/capitol-desk/2010/9/new-high-risk-pool-taking-applications.aspx">California Set To Insure High-Risk Patients</a> - On April 29, Governor Schwarzenegger signed legislation that established the state&#8217;s federally funded high-risk insurance pool.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.examiner.com/health-news-in-phoenix/high-rates-for-high-risk-patients">High rates for high-risk patients</a> - Arizona residents who want to buy health insurance but are locked out due to pre-existing conditions can buy into a state plan but should be prepared to pay high rates, particularly patients over age 44.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.examiner.com/Contact_Us.html">High-Risk Insurance Pools to Begin Next Month</a> - IF you have any kind of chronic medical condition and you’ve been shopping for health insurance, you know how insanely difficult it is to find an insurer that will cover you at all, let alone at an affordable rate.</li>
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<p>Everyone knows in this day and age you need to have good medical insurance in case of an emergency.  If in fact you do get sick the bills can pile up and a big part of that pile would be prescription medication and drugs. With insurance the costs can be cut in more than half. There is an alternative to making a trip to your local pharmacy and that would be buying your presciption medications online and hopefully at a discounted price.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.suddenlysenior.com/canadiandrugstores.html">CANADA: YOUR PRESCRIPTION FOR LOWER DRUG PRICES</a> This is for the 14 million seniors who, who have chronic illness and no prescription drug coverage.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.crbestbuydrugs.org/">Free Guidance for Consumers on Prescription Medicines</a> Best Buy Drugs is a public education project. It will help you talk to your doctor about prescription drugs, and find the most effective and safe drugs that also give you the best value for your health care dollar.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drugs.com/">Drugs and Medicines</a> The resources below have been provided to help narrow your search to specific, targeted drug information. Information is available for both consumers and healthcare professionals on over 24,000 prescription and over the counter medicines available primarily in t</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drugstore.com/">Online Drugstore</a> This Online Drugstore fills prescriptions for over 2 million consumers. With a wide variety  of choices and selections. Fast and easy way to fill your prescription.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.freedrugcard.us/">Free Drug Card</a> This free drug card program is being sponsored by a non-profit organization to help all Americans lower their prescription drug costs.</li>
<li><a href="http://myfloridarx.com/">Search for Prescription Drug Prices</a> The drug list and prices are updated monthly. If a county, city, or drug does not appear in a selection list, that means pharmacies have not reported monthly sales of the drug in that county or city.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drugbuyers.com/">Drug Buyers</a> The best sources for hydrocodone, oxycodone, and other strong pain meds?</li>
<li><a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/health/prescription-drugs/index.htm">Finding Prescrition Drugs online</a> Find the most effective, safest and best-value medications for your health-care dollar.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/prescription.htm">Weight Loss Drugs</a> Weight-loss medications should always be combined with a program of healthy eating and regular physical activity.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pharmalive.com/special_reports/sample.cfm?reportID=191">TOP 500  PRESCRIPTION  DRUGS </a>Since 1990, Med Ad News has ranked the best- selling prescription drugs by worldwide sales. In each May issue, the editors publish the worldwide sales of the top 200-selling prescription drugs.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp/">A new &#8220;twist&#8221; in the law makes it easier to save on your prescription drug costs. </a> Under a new law, more Medicare beneficiaries could qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs because some things no longer count as income and resources.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news197123663.html">Linguistics professor examines manufacturers&#8217; prescription drug websites</a> Dartmouth Linguistics Professor Lewis Glinert and Jon Schommer, the associate head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Care and Health Systems at the University of Minnesota, have examined the corporate websites dedicated to the 100 best-selling prescription drugs.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.price-rx.com/">Compare Drug Prices &#8211; Find the best not losing the quality</a> Price-RX.com was founded in 2001. This website lists online pharmacies that offer prescription medications and compares the prices. The main purpose is to help you make the optimal drug choice.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm">MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program</a> Your FDA gateway for finding clinically important safety information and reporting serious problems with human medical products.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianmedsusa.com/">Canadian Meds USA</a> Welcome to Canadian Meds USA. Our mission is to provide outstanding online pharmacy customer service and to be your preferred connection to one of Canada’s best pharmacies – Summit Meds’ Glenway Pharmacy in Winnipeg, Manitoba (License No. 32173).</li>
<li><a href="http://www.soyouwanna.com/article/750_full_soyouwanna-know-more-about-prescription-drugs.html">SO YOU WANNA KNOW MORE ABOUT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?</a> Prescription drugs are drugs that can only be given by a licensed physician. This means that a doctor must write a prescription or note in order for anyone to legally acquire these drugs.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pdrhealth.com/drugs/rx/rx-a-z.aspx">Prescription Drugs A-Z</a> THE LIST of all presription drugs lists!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex">Drugs and Supplements</a> Look up prescription and over-the-counter drug information</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bestgenericdrugs.net/">Prices You Can Afford &#8211; Quality You Can Trust!</a> Buy prescription medications at our drugstore without a prescription. We sell brand-name and exact generic equivalents of FDA standards approved prescription drugs through fully-licensed overseas pharmacies.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.telemed1.com/e-prescription.php">E-Prescription</a> Approval requests for prescriptions and their refills -either physical or electronically generated by a pharmacy- can be easily handled by our professional, board-certified doctors.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.newrxsale.com/b_phentermine.php">Your Unlitmate Quality Us Online Drug Resource</a> A premier international prescription service provider. newrxsale.com offers a network of professional international pharmacies for purchasing your prescription medication.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-164-17334_18156-136386--,00.html">HOW TO SAFELY SAVE MONEY ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS</a> You can enjoy substantial savings by comparison shopping for prescription drugs.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drugid.info/">DrugID.Info the best pill identification resource on or off the web</a> There are basically two types of pill identification resources available, professional databases and free resources. Professional databases are the type used by your doctor or pharmacist. All professional resources cost money to obtain or use and DrugID.Info is a professional database.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.247-pharmacy.com/">24/7 PHARMACY &#8211; YOUR ONLINE PHARMACY</a> While many others have come and gone, 247-Pharmacy.com has offered the best service of any online pharmacy since 2001. Aside from fast, discreet, secure payment and free shipping on FDA-approved generic and brand-name medications worldwide, we have been constantly improving our site to make your buying experience the best that it can be.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/10/04/an-expert-tip-for-saving-on-prescription-drugs/">An Expert Tip for Saving on Prescription Drugs</a> A physician who provides primary care to adult patients — and am on the faculty of a medical school, where I teach medical students and residents. One of my interests is the excess marketing and use of expensive yet marginally effective prescription drugs.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ehow.com/prescription-drug/">Prescription Drug Featured Articles</a> The fact that prescription drugs will ultimately alter the physical chemistry of people requires that a comprehensive system of product development be put in place.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080103161527.htm">Most TV Prescription Drug Ads Minimize Risk Information, Study Finds</a> Prescription drug ads on television first hit the airwaves just over a decade ago, but a new University of Georgia study finds that most of them still do not present a fair balance of information, especially when it comes to the risk of side effects.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.northwestpharmacy.com/">Top 10 Reasons Why To buy from  Northwest Pharmacy</a> Lowest prices guarantee, Satisfaction guaranteed, Fully licensed pharmacy etc.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/pubinfo/prescription/">Help Paying for Prescription Drugs</a> The cost of prescription drugs continues to be a topic of concern and confusion for many adults. Below are several links to more information, programs, and resources to help.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.askapatient.com/Research/REFERRals.htm">Research Assistant</a> The sites reviewed were chosen for their patient appeal. The main categories reviewed are drug information, patient rights, and legal help.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mffh.org/content/390/prescription-drugs-resources.aspx">Model Programs &amp; Best Practices </a>Description: The NGA Center for Best Practices tracks state efforts to provide pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly, persons with disabilities and the uninsured. The Center provides research and analysis for states on emerging issues and state best practices.</li>
<li><a href="http://opioids.com/offshorepharmacy/">On-line, off-shore and Mexican pharmacies</a> This list has been added because of the requests we receive for pharmaceutical advice. In particular, site visitors ask where they can obtain pain-relieving medications that alone make their life worth living, but which their physician denies them owing to our prohibitionist drug laws.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.state.nj.us/caregivernj/resources/predrug.shtml">Help with Prescription Drugs</a> Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs is a public education project of Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports. Consumers Union is an expert, independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to work for a fair, just, and safe marketplace and to empower consumers as they buy products and services.</li>
<li><a href="http://ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/whocares/prescriptiononline.shtm">Buying Prescription Drugs Online</a> Shopping online can be a convenient way to look around and compare prices. But when it comes to buying prescription drugs online, be cautious: You could end up with drugs that are fake or include dangerous ingredients.</li>
<li><a href="http://freemedicine.com/?gclid=CInh8O7urKQCFYs65QodqlQoZw">If you can&#8217;t afford to pay for your prescriptions: </a><strong> </strong>Thanks to USA federal government incentives, pharmaceutical companies may provide free prescription medicines if :You have no insurance, You have reached a gap in private or public prescription insurance coverage (like many Medicare beneficiaries do with Part D),You simply don&#8217;t have enough money to pay for your medications</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bestonlineforeignpharmacies.com/">Best Online Foreign Pharmacies</a> Get your prescription medications from understanding international pharmacies and licensed US pharmacies at savings of up to 85% off of retail prices</li>
<li><a href="http://www.access2wellness.com/a2w/index.html?utm_campaign=Unbranded-Drugs%20%2F%20Medication%20%2F%20Prescription&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_content=Free&amp;utm_term=free%20prescription%20drugs">Access to prescription Meds you need</a> Too many people today have to choose between their medicines and other life necessities. If this describes you, or someone you care for, you’ve come to the right place. Access2wellness is designed to assist people with limited or no health insurance get the help they need to lead healthier lives.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bestpillprice.com/?engine=7Search&amp;keyword=online%20pharmacy&amp;amount=.50">Best Pill Prices Online</a> Buy discount prescription drugs online after comparing prices. Start with a discount prescription pill price comparison before you buy discount prescription drugs online such as Phentermine diet pills, Ambien, Levitra and others, including muscle relaxants such as Soma.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.law.duke.edu/journals/dltr/articles/2001dltr0041.html">POLICING ONLINE PHARMACIES: BIOTERRORISM MEETS THE WAR ON DRUGS </a> In light of the recent terrorists attacks and the increasing threat of bioterrorism, many U.S. citizens have turned to the Internet in an attempt to gather the supplies needed to protect them and their loved ones.</li>
<li><a href="http://arthritis.about.com/cs/onlinepharm/a/onphsafeorsorry.htm">10 Tips For Using An Online Pharmacy </a>The U.S Pharmacopeia (USP), in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state Board of Pharmacy regulators, establishes quality control standards for all medications dispensed by pharmacies throughout the United States. With the intention of preventing consumers from receiving poor quality and/or harmful medications from Internet pharmacies, the USP offers two suggestions which are largely based on common sense.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthpricer.com/investors/awards.jsp">Healthcare Standard of Excellence WebAward by the Web Marketing Association</a> Online meds for sale 24- 7</li>
<li><a href="http://www.candrugstore.com/canadian_prescription_drugs.aspx">Canadian prescription drugs</a> Research on Canadian prescription drugs has revealed that majority peoples in U.S uses the online pharmaceutical companies to buy drugs.Candrugstore.com has been providing high quality Canadian Prescription Drugs to thousands of First World’s needing High quality medicine at lower price.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.datapills.com/">Your Source For Prescription Pills Online</a> Welcome to our online drug store. What do you need in the way of online drugs? Store assistance is available to all those who visit this website.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/8-15-2000-195.asp">Prescription Drugs: Online Pharmacies</a> The number of prescriptions filled by doctors and drugstores is expected to increase by more than 40 percent by 2005. With this increased demand, it is clear that an alternative to the old-fashioned pharmacist is needed, and the Web is providing just such an alternative. And for those who feel uncomfortable buying condoms from the same person who used to sell them lollipops, these online drugstores offer the convenience of private shopping around the clock.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fast-medications-online.com/">Welcome to Fast Medications Online</a> Buy FDA Approved prescription medicines from the comfort of your own home and get fast overnight delivery via FedEx for the medications that you want to order from the online drug store. Fast Medications Online offers links to Free Online Consultations for all patients ordering from the Online Pharmacy website.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200905/1243350463.html">Pharmacy Websites &#8211; Top 100 Pharmacy Sites ! ( Part -1) </a> the links says it all!  1000 of the best site to buy prescription meds online!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pharmacy-drug-store.com/">Pharmacy -drug store online</a> A Shopping Guide for online shoppers &#8211; This site has the ambition to be the best online Drugs discount shops guide totally independent from any pharmacy store.</li>
<li><a href="http://pharmacytip.com/">Online Pharmacy Tips</a> It is an independent company not affected by third-parties.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pain-medication-rx.com/">Pain Medication Rx.com </a> Your online source for FDA approved pain medication to buy online. To the right you will find a list of pain relief medications (Starting with Tramadol) that you can read about and order from the online pharmacy.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.abconlinepharmacy.com/ns/customer/resources.php">ABC online pharmacy</a> Online medications with up to 90% savings on all over the counter and prescription medications.</li>
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		<title>49 Posts of Tattoo Horror Stories and Removal Options</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tattoos have long been ways for people to make a statement about themselves. They are used to recognize relationships, to pay tribute to someone who may be living or deceased, or express one’s self. Many people get them everyday. Before you decide to get a tattoo you may want to read through some of these [...]]]></description>
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<p>Tattoos have long been ways for people to make a statement about themselves. They are used to recognize relationships, to pay tribute to someone who may be living or deceased, or express one’s self. Many people get them everyday. Before you decide to get a tattoo you may want to read through some of these blogs. Although they are done successfully everyday, there are those horror stories that make your skin crawl. Things do go wrong and you should make sure you have a reputable tattoo artist. Make sure to do your research and check them out before sitting in the chair. Find out why here, and how to remove it if you have been a victim.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/weblog/comments/6449/">Too Many Stars</a>: One young girl is claiming she fell asleep while getting her tattoo. She claims she wanted three stars on her face but ended up with 56.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.badtattoos.com/facemaster.cfm?task=message_list&amp;thread_index=92281&amp;generate=1">Tattoo Horror Stories</a>: One blogger shares the horror stories they have heard from those who have gotten tattoos. Beware where you go and make sure they are licensed to do the work.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/translation/articles/tattoo-translation-horror-stories.html">Tattoo Translation</a>: You may ask for a certain phrase put onto your body. Be sure you get what you ask for as these examples show.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drtattoff.com/lasertattooremoval">Tattoo Removal</a>: Find out about a procedure you can have done to remove any tattoo. See if you want to have yours done and how much it will cost you.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tatbgone.com/">Tat B Gone</a>: Here is a system that you can do to remove any tattoo you are not happy with. Learn how this easy system can fade away your tattoo.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.taracronica.com/bonnie/tattoo-curse">Tattoo Curse</a>: Find out what one person says about the tattoo curse on those who are dating one celeb.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thevictoriancosmeticinstitute.com.au/laser-tattoo-removal/laser-tattoo-removal-diary.php">Laser Removal</a>: Learn how laser tattoo removal is done and how you can get it done to your tattoo.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chinesetattoos4u.com/tattoo-translation-scams.htm">Chinese Tattoos</a>: These are all the rage now when getting a tattoo. They are also getting put on wrong if people are not careful who the artist is.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.aspexdesign.co.uk/bodyart.htm">Tattoo Information</a>: Find out how you can get your own tattoo and make sure that it is a great one.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.flatrock.org.nz/topics/odds_and_oddities/new_zealand_international_tattoo.htm">Tattoo Convention</a>: See pictures of some of the great tattoos that have been done. Sometimes the tattoo is awesome, others can be horrible.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.4tnz.com/content/my-tattoo-had-his-name-it">My Tattoo</a>: Hear one story of a tattoo gone wrong. The artist put their name in it. Find out what happened after that.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jinxiboo.com/blog/2009/10/23/tattoo-shop-safety-checklist-for-a-safe-ink-experience.html">Safety Checklis</a><a href="http://www.jinxiboo.com/blog/2009/10/23/tattoo-shop-safety-checklist-for-a-safe-ink-experience.html">t</a>: Use this checklist whenever you are going to go to a tattoo parlor. Make sure your artist is safe and certified.</li>
<li><a href="http://tattoo-cover-up.com/2010/03/02/help-the-tattoo-artist-messed-up-my-tat-now-what/">What Now</a>: Hear from one person who has a messed up tattoo and what they can do with it now.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.43things.com/things/view/11582/fix-my-tattoo">Fix My Tattoo</a>: Get ideas on how you can have your tattoo fixed if you are not happy with it.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tattoos-away.com/diy-tattoo-removal.html">DIY Removal</a>: There are ways you can safely remove your own tattoo. Find out here what they are and see if it is right for your tattoo removal.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.womanjunction.com/topic/tattoo/tattoo-removal/">Removal Techniques</a>: Uncover some of the great removal techniques now available when you are ready to take off your tattoo.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.happynews.com/living/bodyart/different-tattoo-removal.htm">Different Options</a>: You have choices when it comes to taking off your tattoo. There are ways to do it with either creams, or laser therapy.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wreckingbalm.com/tattoo-removal-blog/how-to-remove-tattoo-at-home/">Home Removal</a>: Find out how you can remove a tattoo at your home. There are ways you can remove it and do it without the cost of a doctors visit.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tattooremoval.net/creams.aspx">Cream and Home Removal</a>: Learn how to remove your tattoo at home. There are a few ways you do it in your own home instead of at a doctors office.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tattootribes.com/blog.php?accessible=on&amp;newlang=English&amp;idinfo=248">Danger in Tattoos</a>: The tattoo is not really the danger you face. Your danger comes in from your tattooist. Make sure you know who is putting a tattoo on you.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nuviderm.com/">Removal Method</a>: Discover a method to remove your tattoo at home. Find out if this is right for removing your tattoo.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.inkbusters.com/">Fade and Remove</a>: Find how to fade and remove unwanted tattoos from anywhere on your body.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.innocentenglish.com/best-funny-jokes/laser-tattoo-removal-options.html">My Story</a>: One woman shares her story of having her tattoo removed and what went wrong.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.americanhealthandbeauty.com/articles/?article=3126">Bad Tattoos Good People</a>: See what you can do when a bad tattoo happens to you. There are a few things you can do if you want to keep it or find out how to have them removed.</li>
<li><a href="http://tattoo5.com/what-can-you-do-with-a-bad-tattoo">What Can You Do</a>: Find out how you can fix a tattoo that has gone bad. See if there is anything you can have done to fix it.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.funlobby.com/index.php/200905111194/Tattoos-Gone-Bad.html">Tattoos Gone Bad</a>: Sometimes the tattoos go terrible wrong. See a few of the people who are now living with those daily reminders.</li>
<li><a href="http://hebrewtattoo.net/?tag=bad-tattoo">Bad Tattoo</a>: Take a look at how these religious tattoos were done wrong. Find out if you can have them fixed if yours is this way.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.unp.co.in/f44/tattoos-mistakenly-went-wrong-92551/">Went Wrong</a>: Find out what went wrong with this tattoo. See examples of what could happen when getting one.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mytattoosucks.com/index.php/2007/06/bad-tattoos-tattoo-mistakes/">Bad Tattoos</a>: See how these tattoos turned out and why you must be careful who you allow to tattoo you.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.alternativelook.net/lip-tattoos/">Lip Tattoos</a>: Some people are now tattooing the inside of their lips. Find out why and what they are dealing with when doing that.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tattoohealth.org/blog/2008/09/tattoo_artists_talk_people_out.html">Talked Out Of It</a>: Tattoo artists are talking some people out of bad tattoo choices. Hopefully you are lucky enough to find one like this.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.oddee.com/item_96504.aspx">Odd Items</a>: Look at this site to find some great pictures of tattoos gone wrong.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.helpmesue.com/post/tattoo-gone-wrong/">Gone Wrong</a>: Look at one case of a tattoo gone wrong. Find out what happened to the person with this tattoo.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.kontraband.com/pics/18499/MOAR-Misspelled-Tattoos/">Spelled Wrong</a>: If you are thinking of getting a tattoo look here first. Beware of those parlors that look shady. You may end up like these people.</li>
<li><a href="http://thegloss.com/beauty/gallery-satin-loves-these-misspelled-tattoos/">Good for a Laugh</a>: Take a look at these messed up tattoos. It is bad for those who are now wearing them but can be good for a chuckle.</li>
<li><a href="http://flumesday.com/121706regrettable.shtml">10 Regrettable</a>: Find out what the 10 most regrettable tattoos are out there. Don&#8217;t regret yours. Find out how to remove it if you have to.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cynical-c.com/?p=16228">See it Here</a>: There are some who have become popular on the internet because of their tattoos. Find out why here.</li>
<li><a href="http://chicagotheaterblog.com/2009/07/01/mental-health-break-misspelled-tattoos/">Misspelled Tattoos</a>: Take a look at these pictures of those who have had bad tattoos. The ones doing the tattoos misspelled important words on the tattoos.</li>
<li><a href="http://inkarttattoos.com/tattoo-blog/10-misspelled-tattoos/">10 Misspelled</a>: It is every person who wants a tattoo&#8217;s nightmare. Their tattoos were misspelled when put on.</li>
<li><a href="http://funkydowntown.com/the-best-5-misspelled-tattoos/">Misspelled-tattoos</a>: Find out what the top five misspelled tattoos are out there. Watch out for your next tattoo.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.locateadoc.com/questions.cfm/1798">Questions on Removal</a>: Get the answers you need to finding out how you can have your tattoo removed safely.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cosmeticsurgery.com/research/cosmetic-surgery/Tattoo-Removal">Different Methods</a>: There are many different methods that can be used to remove a tattoo. Find out here how it can be removed and leave no trace of being there.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.costhelper.com/cost/health/tattoo-removal.html">Removal Cost</a>: Take a look at what the typical costs would be for you to have your tattoo removed.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.no-tattoo.com/">Tattoo Removal</a>: There are ways to remove your tattoo when you feel it is time to get rid of it. Find out how you can do it in this informative article.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.yourplasticsurgeryguide.com/laser-skin-procedures/laser-tattoo-removal.htm">Costs, Risks and Side Effects</a>: Find out what the cost and risks you may face of laser removal for your tattoo.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.coolnurse.com/tattoo_laser.htm">Laser Removal</a>: There are ways to have your tattoo removed with laser removal procedures. Talk with a doctor that is experienced with this type of removal before deciding to do this.</li>
<li><a href="http://healthyskinassociation.info/">Removal Information</a>: If you are considering removing your tattoo then stop by here first. Get information on how you can get your tattoo removed.</li>
<li><a href="http://freetattoopatternsonline.com/how-much-does-laser-tattoo-removal-cost/">How Much Does it Cost</a>: Find out what it can cost to have a tattoo removed. You may want to reconsider having the tattoo in the first place.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.googobits.com/articles/1745-removing-your-tattoo.html">Removing Your Tattoo</a>: Get the inside information on how you can remove your tattoo.</li>
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