Sincerely Marlene

                                                             Like Marijuana, Tattoos have created "a multi-billion dollar industry." Not only is it part of our culture, but heritage. Although most Americans would agree it is body art, it is far more than a craft and practiced everywhere.      According to the FDA, 45 million Americans had tattoos in 2012. Over the years, it has increased in popularity and tradition. But, tattooing originated far back in time, than we expected.      In the late 1800s, the tattoo machine was invented by Samuel O' Reilly. By revising Thomas Edison's "autographic printer," O'Reilly's tattoo machine was introduced to America.      The very first to "set the trend" were men of royalty. In fact, Britain's Prince of Wales also had some body art eng...

                                                                                                              For centuries, beauty in such places as, the Middle East and Asia has been a mystery to many. In fact, it still remains questionable to the human mind. However, what was once a secret has been "practiced for centuries" and is known as, "an ancient hair removal technique."      Not only is this technique the key to ancient beauty, but, a method, which "creates a graceful brow with clean, well-defined edges that frame the eye." This latest trend is now being practiced everywhere.      Eyebrow threading let's you decide how you want your eyebrows shaped. It is also widely ...

     For some college students, arriving to class on time can be a struggle. In fact, without energy, finals can demand twice the effort. Although most students rely on coffee for stimulation, it can be harmful to the human body.      According to the International Coffee Organization, approximately 1.6 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated "the average amount of caffeine consumed in the U.S. is approximately 300 mg per person per day."      Although this can be considered "a moderate coffee intake, some studies claim otherwise." Still, our health is at risk with "one, or two cups of coffee a day."      Since caffeine is the principal element in coffee, consumption is non-beneficial. In fact, caffeine is known as a "psychoactive dug" and a "stimulant,"  affecting the central nervous system. It can take effect "as early as 15 minutes after consumption and las...