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Continue reading →: Forbidden Ink: When Religious Doctrine Collides with Tattoo Culture in the Bible BeltStory, Photos, and Video by Jacob Gardner For many, tattoos aren’t just a personal expression or showing an interest in art. They represent overcoming struggle, personal victories, and a permanent reminder of an event or milestone. Those of the Abrahamic faiths, which include Christianity, Judaism, and Islam strictly forbid permanent…
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Continue reading →: Aftercare
So, obviously taking care of your tattoos is very, very important. Watch the video to find out how Jake takes care of a new tattoo!
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Continue reading →: Stay at Home Moms: Different Pay, More WorkA “Stay at Home Mom” is a mother who doesn’t work for pay, while staying home either alone or with her children. While the moniker has been around for decades, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 took the family dynamic and forced it to change, with the rate of “Stay at…
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Continue reading →: AI and Tattoos: Jake’s OpinionQ: You sure you’re ready? Me: Are you sure you’re ready? As a writer, I am both fascinated and wary of Generative AI. Chat GPT has been EXTREMELY useful in helping me flesh out the story for a book I am currently working on. From the flora and fauna of…
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Continue reading →: AI and Tattoos: The Great Artistic DivideThe tattooing industry is a constantly changing beast. From simple changes like design trends in popular culture to the evolution of tattoo machines, no conversation has been as polarizing as Generative AI being used in tattooing. Becoming more popular in the early 2020s, Generative AI has cemented itself as a…
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Continue reading →: Super Sunday at SwinAt Swin Dispensaries, Sundays aren’t just for relaxing. While the populace of Ozark, Missouri are out running last-minute errands, attending church, or enjoying a much needed day off; Swin stands ready to serve the public. While everyday deals can be found at Swin, such as Mellow Monday, Thankful Thursday, and…
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Continue reading →: Making It Sparkle: Kim SanchezKim Sanchez became a mother at 20 and she says that’s when her life “truly began”. Through trials, tribulations, and tenacity; Kim’s story is one of perseverance and a can-do attitude. Hailing from Crane, Missouri, which holds a current population of roughly 1,500 people, options for work were limited. After…
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Continue reading →: The Everyday Effect of Slow Internet in Rural CommunitiesEmily Roof, of Sparta, Missouri, is a mother of three and works a full-time job. During the most recent snowstorm in Southern Missouri, many schools closed for several days. For those with high-speed internet, the snow days allowed for gaming and streaming movies. For Emily, that wasn’t the case. “Only…
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Continue reading →: On the Clock: Opening at SwinIn early January we covered what closing* at Swin Dispensaries in Nixa, Missouri entailed. Now, we’re back to see the other side of the coin: opening for the day. If you didn’t see the last Swin video, watch it below: For starters, Swin Dispensaries has been in business since 2019.…
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Continue reading →: Belize vs Branson: Leroy Sanchez Weighs InThe differences between Belize and Branson, Missouri are vast. From culture to climate, it can feel like going from one extreme to the other. However, you’ll be surprised to find quite a bit of common ground between the two places. Leroy Sanchez has been visiting the United States since the…
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