Boston (ChattahBox) - Tattoos are a part of our culture in the U.S., as around 25% of Americans aged 18 to 30 have a tattoo somewhere on theihr body. According to a new study thought, women are more likely than men to have second thoughts about their tattoo and try to get it removed.
Women apparently are more likely to have second thoughts about the “ink” that they put on their body.
For the study, researchers led by Myrna Armstong of Texas Tech University went to tattoo removal clinics in Colorado, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Texas.
They found at these clinics that two-thirds of those who were getting a tattoo removed were women.
The reasons for women wanting to get rid of the tattoos included negative comments, embarrassment, etc. Many were also unhappy that they could not cover it with clothing.
In the next few years, the number of people aged 18 to 30 with tattoos is expected to jump to 40%, and with that the number of women wanting them removed may increase.
The women stated that they were happy with their tattoo when they first got it, but grew unhappy over time.
The study was published in the journal Archives of Dermatology.
Source: http://chattahbox.com
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Air India offers special baggage scheme to students
MUMBAI: National air-carrier, Air India, has announced a special offer aimed at the students travelling to the West, Far-East and South-East Asian countries on its flights.
Under the offer, a student with a valid visa, can avail additional free baggage allowance, ranging between 10-40 kilograms, an official release said here on Wednesday.
Students travelling to Frankfurt, Birmingham, Paris and London or via Frankfurt/London/Paris to the interiors of UK/Europe can avail free baggage allowance of 20 kg in addition to the 20 kg, allowed on the ticket, the release said.
For Singapore, China and New Zealand, they can carry an additional 40 kg baggage on their out-bound journeys, whereas students travelling to Australia on a one-way ticket can avail a free baggage allowance of 10-kg, in addition to the 40-kg, the release said.
However, for the students travelling from gateway points in the US, one additional piece weighing 23-kg is allowed along with the permitted baggage of 46-kgs, the release said.
The additional bagagge allowance will also be applicable to students travelling on Indian flights from the interiors of India and connecting to Air India flights bound for the US, UK and Europe, the release added.
The offer is valid up to October 31.
Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com
Under the offer, a student with a valid visa, can avail additional free baggage allowance, ranging between 10-40 kilograms, an official release said here on Wednesday.
Students travelling to Frankfurt, Birmingham, Paris and London or via Frankfurt/London/Paris to the interiors of UK/Europe can avail free baggage allowance of 20 kg in addition to the 20 kg, allowed on the ticket, the release said.
For Singapore, China and New Zealand, they can carry an additional 40 kg baggage on their out-bound journeys, whereas students travelling to Australia on a one-way ticket can avail a free baggage allowance of 10-kg, in addition to the 40-kg, the release said.
However, for the students travelling from gateway points in the US, one additional piece weighing 23-kg is allowed along with the permitted baggage of 46-kgs, the release said.
The additional bagagge allowance will also be applicable to students travelling on Indian flights from the interiors of India and connecting to Air India flights bound for the US, UK and Europe, the release added.
The offer is valid up to October 31.
Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com
Dark Knight storms the world
Hundreds of Bat-fans descended on London's Leicester Square for the European premiere of The Dark Knight.Already a smash hit in the US, the latest installment in the Batman franchise, set a record at the United States box office, smashing last year's Spiderman 3 record.
On top of the box office success Heath Ledger's depiction of the Joker is already generating Oscar buzz and Christian Bale's tortured hero is even more intense than before.
"The thing that's good with this one, it had a lot of hype about it, but the hype is real, it really is a bloody good movie," said Christian Bale, actor.
Veteran actor Michael Caine, who plays Alfred Pennyworth the faithful butler to multi-billionaire Bruce Wayne, was also pleased with the films success.
"I was talking to one of producers and she said she went to a cineplex in the outskirts of New York and there were 18 cinemas all playing Batman and they were all full and so we must have done something right somewhere along the way but I saw the movie and I think it's wonderful." said Caine.
You know, this is just one part of Heath but he is so extraordinary in the movie, I think it is a wonderful way to honour that part of him," said Maggie Gyllenhaal, actress.
The Dark Knight released in the UK on July 25.
Source: ndtvmovies.com
Goa to host Tri Continental Film Festival
Panaji, Jul 23 (PTI) Goa will host the Tri Continental Film Festival 2008 here between July 25 to July 30.
The festival will be held in collaboration with Goa International centre, Moving Images Goa and Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG).
Around 21 films from Asia, Africa and America will be screened during the festival.
"The theme of the festival is based on human rights violation and all the films will be on this theme," Gayatri Konkar, partner, Moving Images, told reporters here yesterday.
From a total 135 films which were submitted 21 were chosen for the festival, she added.
The festival was held for the first time in Argentina in 2002 and thereafter it was held in different places. Last year, it was held in Goa and we are again organising it with the participation of Entertainment Society of Goa, Konkar said.
The aim of this festival is to bring human rights awareness amongst the commonest of the people, she added. PTI
Source: ptinews.com
The festival will be held in collaboration with Goa International centre, Moving Images Goa and Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG).
Around 21 films from Asia, Africa and America will be screened during the festival.
"The theme of the festival is based on human rights violation and all the films will be on this theme," Gayatri Konkar, partner, Moving Images, told reporters here yesterday.
From a total 135 films which were submitted 21 were chosen for the festival, she added.
The festival was held for the first time in Argentina in 2002 and thereafter it was held in different places. Last year, it was held in Goa and we are again organising it with the participation of Entertainment Society of Goa, Konkar said.
The aim of this festival is to bring human rights awareness amongst the commonest of the people, she added. PTI
Source: ptinews.com
BSNL Offers Landline At Rs.20 Per Month
There was a time when landlines dominated the Indian telephone sector. With the advent of the ubiqutous mobile and subsequent cut-throat competition, tariffs have dropped and the mobile phone is now no longer considered a luxury. With mobile penetration even reaching remote corners of the country, the landline is struggling to maintain a loyal user base - even in rural India!
In a bid to lure users from the rural markets, BSNL has recently announced a plan in Uttar Pradesh where users have to pay a monthly installment of Rs. 20. Another option BSNL offers is a payment of Rs 200 at one time eliminating the monthly charge. With this offer, customers can avail of 20 free calls per month. With Bollywood star Preity Zinta endorsing the brand, BSNL sure hopes to strikle it rich in the landline telephone section.
As of now, this plan is offered only to selected rural areas in Uttar Pradesh, perhaps as a testing ground. If things go well, we could soon see this plan being extended to rural areas in other parts of the country.
Source: techtree.com
In a bid to lure users from the rural markets, BSNL has recently announced a plan in Uttar Pradesh where users have to pay a monthly installment of Rs. 20. Another option BSNL offers is a payment of Rs 200 at one time eliminating the monthly charge. With this offer, customers can avail of 20 free calls per month. With Bollywood star Preity Zinta endorsing the brand, BSNL sure hopes to strikle it rich in the landline telephone section.
As of now, this plan is offered only to selected rural areas in Uttar Pradesh, perhaps as a testing ground. If things go well, we could soon see this plan being extended to rural areas in other parts of the country.
Source: techtree.com
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