Mauricio Arias wears his past on his face: 11 tattoos cover his skin from his eyelids to his cheeks, down to his neck. Images like a bloodied knife and brass knuckles tell the story of a five-year period of his life plagued by depression and drug addiction — not exactly the first thing he wants prospective employers to see. “As soon as I walk in for a job interview, they’re gonna think, ‘Who’s this guy trying to get a job looking like that?’ ” says the Queens resident, 30. “I feel trapped.” So, between getting his degree, working full time in construction, and going to church several days a week, Arias, who is now five years sober, is in the middle of getting his face, neck and hand tattoos removed with lasers. The painful procedures, which will span six sessions (he’s already undergone two), will eventually get him to a point where the first thing people see isn’t a reminder of his dark history. “You don’t … [Read more...] about Costly face tattoo removals on the rise as regret sets in
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Deaths Seized the Attention of Millions in 2018, Sometimes Surprisingly
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Obituaries Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper Obituaries | Deaths Seized the Attention of Millions in 2018, Sometimes Surprisingly Supported by ByWilliam McDonald Dec. 26, 2018 It was hardly surprising that the out-of-the-blue deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, coming just three days apart in June, would compel millions to hurry online in shock to find out what had happened. One, after all, was a celebrity chef and grizzled culinary adventurer who hosted a TV show watched around the world, possibly even in some of those “parts unknown” to which he took us. The other was not just a designer of handbags, accessories and other desirables but also a woman of 55 whose very trademark of a name was a status symbol for generations of women of means. Add to that the nature of their deaths — suicide by hanging, the authorities said … [Read more...] about Deaths Seized the Attention of Millions in 2018, Sometimes Surprisingly
2019 Rose Parade lineup: Your guide to every float, every band, in order
By Staff report | | PUBLISHED: December 20, 2018 at 2:43 pm | UPDATED: December 20, 2018 at 3:57 pm The 2019 Tournament of Roses Parade will feature a wonderful lineup of floats, marching bands, equestrian units and other entries, coming toPasadena from around the world. This year’s procession will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, with “The Melody of Life” as the theme. Here’s the complete lineup, in order of appearance. Note that the entries and lineup order are subject to change, even as late as the morning of the parade. PRE-PARADE VEHICLES & UNITS Sound Car Pace Car Rose Parade Opening Show Rose Parade Opening Unit presented by Honda Rose Rose Parade Opening Pod x 4 Kaiser Band, RialtoHonda CRV (2 vehicles) U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Flyover OFFICIAL ENTRIES 1 ■ American Honda Motor Co. Celebration of Dreams (Phoenix Decorating Company) Music and surprises abound on the huge floral confection that celebrates American Honda’s 60th … [Read more...] about 2019 Rose Parade lineup: Your guide to every float, every band, in order
Matt Barnes’ tattoos: Each one tells a story
Matt Barnes' body is a work of art, with tattoos covering nearly every visible part of his body. Each tattoo tells a story or carries a meaning. On one arm, Matt Barnes has the word "Against" and on the other "All odds." Sound The gallery will resume inseconds A tribal sun crowns a black panther, which happens to be Matt Barnes' favorite animal. California born and raised, Matt Barnes etched the state onto his right arm, complete with pics of famous landmarks. On one wrist, Matt Barnes sports the word "Faith" ... ..and on the other the word "Hope." Pretty self-explanatory. Matt Barnes sends a message to detractors with this tattoo. A tribute to the decade he was born, perhaps? The tribute to his mother, who died in 2007 from cancer, was a multi-tattoo project. Another one of Matt Barnes' favorite is the praying hands tattoo on his neck. He said it means you have to believe and have faith in yourself. The Chinese symbol for eternal … [Read more...] about Matt Barnes’ tattoos: Each one tells a story
How they became us: Orange County changed forever in the 40 years since the fall of Saigon
By Tom Berg, Roxana Kopetman | [email protected] and Chris Haire | [email protected] | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: May 1, 2015 at 5:38 pm | UPDATED: August 4, 2018 at 4:26 pm The refugees who began settling here 40 years ago changed a lot over the years -- from impoverished to secure, from powerless to influential, from Vietnamese Americans to, simply, Americans. Along the way they changed the people who were here before them, too. Teresa Nguyen, left, and Phu Nguyen, right, with the family's first car, a Ford Pinto. Phu's family came as boat people in 1981, when Phu was age 3. Several children died when the boat got stranded for 29 days . In Orange County Phat Nguyen salvaged junk in alleys, then started a small market. Now they run cargo business, then a money transfer business with 30 branches in the US and 100 employees in Vietnam. SoundThe gallery will resume inseconds Phu Nguyen stands in front of the oldest branch of Hoa Phat, the family money transfer business named … [Read more...] about How they became us: Orange County changed forever in the 40 years since the fall of Saigon