Is anyone interested in history?

Rachel has graciously allowed me access to the ModBlog control panel. I’m not really sure what I’m going to do with it, to be honest. I already have a bunch of blogs that you may or may not read- ScarWars, Occult Vibrations and my own personal diary site, so what can I offer to you folks here at Modblog?

History maybe?

My passion is the documentation of the things that I love. Always has been. I’m one of those folks who wants to know everything about the things that interest me. Luck (and a birthday in the 1970s) placed me right smack dab in the middle of the cultural shift in the Body Modification community, when the older generation and the younger generation met and everything changed. Jack Yount (pictured above) was instrumental in teaching me about those who came before me as well as instilling a desire in me to document and preserve those lessons.

So tell me ModBlog… If I post it, will you read it? Are there still folks out there that want to know who Jack Yount was, or what a U-Tube is? What connection Cliff Raven had to Ed Hardy or how old Brian Skellie was the first time I saw him naked?

Remember that there’s a comment section and let me hear from you. I want interaction on Modblog!

Carolina Beach Planning Commission Votes Against Tattoo, Body Piercing Studios

The planning and zoning commission of Carolina beach has decided that it would not approve body piercings and tattoos on the beach. There was a committee formed to look into this matter as more and more cases of illegal tattooing were going on at this place. According to the statement made by the planning director, Mr Ed Parvin, The Dixon broad foot has allowed the people with body piercings and tattoo. This is one of the main reasons that one can find a large number of tattoo parlors and studios in HB district.

The story of memo

The planning director circulated a memo in this case to let everyone know about the directives. He also added that it would be awkward for families to walk freely on the Carolina beach if it were occupied by tattoo artists. It may lead a bad effect on teenagers and children.  He further added that tattoo practices were getting popular in poor areas where the crime graph also seems to be high. There have been a number of discussions and debate on the topic but the response seems to be on the mixed side.

The role of local government

Parvin also added that it was the duty of local government and authorities to take of this matter and make sure that there is no crime in the proximity of the beach.  Tattoo parlors and studios might also result in zoning conflicts amidst the tattoo artists. In order to control this situation, the local authorities must allow allowances to these artist as it would be helpful in mitigating the negative perception. There must be defined limits for these types of operation which may also include adult entertainment and gaming parlors. The bars should be permitted to operate within prescribed timings so that it does not create a hindrance with the families.

Analyzing the requirements

There were also talks of serving alcohol in the area by many restaurants.  The planning authority is also looking to create a set of regulations for these bars with the help of proposed ordinances. This factors will help in generation of extra revenue without jeopardizing the family visits to the beach. If everything goes well, the local authorities are planning to propose the rule in coming months. Broad foot has recently purchased a lavish building in the city so that interested people can get themselves tattooed in legal way. Authorized parlors will somehow prevent illegal tattooing in the area.