Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Celebrity Centre Nashville was recently featured in a TV show on a local channel: <a href="http://www.wsmv.com/video/20730463/index.html">Inside Look at Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville</a><br /><br />Check it out.<br /><br /><i>A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists. — <a href="http://www.scientologyreligion.org/">Scientology</a> founder <a href="http://www.lronhubbard.org/">L. Ron Hubbard</a></i>

Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

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Chinese Dragon Tattos

<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:180%;" >The History of The Dragons and why Dragon Tattoos Are So Popular</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">By Becky McClure</span><br /><br />According to the Webster-Merriam Dictionary, the word dragon is Middle English, from Anglo-French dragun, from Latin dracon.<br /><br /><a href="http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o381/faisal4pro/tatoo/taijilong.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o381/faisal4pro/tatoo/taijilong.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 373px; height: 550px;" /></a><br /><br />The definition of dragon is:<br /><br />• A mythical animal usually represented as a monstrous winged and scaly serpent with a crested head and enormous claws.<br /><br />• Or someone who is formidable<br /><br />The many depictions of dragons are incredibly diverse and complex. No other creature in mythology has appeared in so many cultures from such remote parts of the world!<br /><br />Many of us think of dragons as a terrifying beast. However, the Eastern dragons are portrayed as good, kind, ancient and intelligent. The Asian Dragons have the most recorded history in the world, especially in China going back thousands of years.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shtraveling.com/images/Chinese%20Dragon%20Tattoos03.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.shtraveling.com/images/Chinese%20Dragon%20Tattoos03.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 321px;" /></a><br /><br />The Difference between the Eastern Dragons:<br /><br />Chinese dragons have all five toes. The Chinese believe that all dragons began from China. They believed that as the dragons flew south, they began to lose their toes. The farther the dragons flew, the more toes they lost. So, Korean dragons have four toes, and Japanese dragons have three.<br /><br />Korean dragons have four toes. The Koreans believe that when the dragons leave Korea and go north to China, they begin to gain toes. When the dragons leave Korea and go north to Japan, they begin to lose toes.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/1627781918_f9f78c26be.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/1627781918_f9f78c26be.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 423px;" /></a><br /><br />Japanese dragons have three toes. The Japanese though all dragons originated from Japan. They also believed that when the dragons leave Japan and head north, they gain toes. The farther the dragons went, the more toes they gained. This is why the other dragons have more toes. The Japanese believed the breath of dragons could turn into clouds, which could produce rain.<br /><br />But here's the kicker, unlike most types of dragon, most of the Eastern Dragons have no wings!<br /><br />The Western Dragon<br /><br />The Western dragons or medieval dragons have a more ferocious and primitive appearance. They often look like giant lizards with long tails and a pair of wings. While the dragons are thought of as calculating and thoughtful monsters, they have also been viewed as mindless beasts. We think of dragons as having talons, fangs, breathing fire, scaly skins, and red eyes in our drawings and paintings. The Western Dragons were also known to have huge hoards of gold and jewels hidden in their lairs.<br /><br />Early Christianity condemned the ancient, benevolent and malevolent serpent deities. As a matter of fact, in Christian art, the dragon is a symbol of the pagan religion and was often drawn as overpowered by the spirit of the holy figures of Christianity.<br /><br />The Vikings had figures of dragons on the prow of their boats. The dragons on the ships were believed to bestow sharp eyesight and craftiness to the Viking warriors. The Welsh flag has a red dragon on it and the dragon is their national symbol.<br /><br />Why are Dragon Tattoos so popular today?<br /><br />Dragons are a classic choice for a tattoo design and they are one of the more popular mythological creatures picked for inking.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amitbhawani.com/tattoo/Images/C/chinese-tattoo-designs-pictures/Chinese-Tattoo-Designs-Pictures-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.amitbhawani.com/tattoo/Images/C/chinese-tattoo-designs-pictures/Chinese-Tattoo-Designs-Pictures-1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 325px;" /></a><br /><br />Dragons are depicted as powerful, wise and free. Their legend is always cloaked in magic and mythical realm. They come from the tops of sacred Japanese mountains and the bottom of the deepest seas around Greece.<br /><br />Dragons have been drawn in a wide variety of forms because of their popular appeal. Today's tattoo designers have taken the art of the dragon to amazing new levels. Whether you want a traditional dragon tattoo or one with a cutting-edge, modern look you will find an incredible gallery of amazing images to choose from.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washabletattoos.net/chinese%20tattoo%20dragon.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.washabletattoos.net/chinese%20tattoo%20dragon.gif" style="cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 285px;" /></a><br /><br />Tattoo artists have paid extra attention to creating images of dragons because they look great on the skin. They can be in color, or black & white. Dragon tattoos can wrap around the body and flatter the contours of the body. Dragon tattoos can be designed as tribal, Celtic or jade designs. The dragon tattoo may appear with wings or fire breathing or not.<br /><br />Ancient Dragon lore and illustrations have inspired many of us to select a dragon tattoo because that design represents how we feel about ourselves -- powerful, ferocious, and free...

Chinese Dragon Tattos

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Chinese Dragon Tattoos

<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:180%;" >Chinese and Japanese Tribal Dragon Tattoos </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">By Bernice Eker</span><br /><br />Dragon tattoos are one of the most popular designs all over the world. It can go in any category, whether abstraction, naturalistic, dedication, stylized or combination tattoos.<br /><br /><a href="http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7903/dragblurct5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7903/dragblurct5.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 330px; height: 280px;" /></a><br /><br />Throughout history, dragon tattoos have never been out of fashion and had been used as a symbol in some parts of the world. It can be drawn as menacing or regal depending on your choice of design.<br /><br />Dragon tattoos come in two popular forms: the Chinese or Japanese dragon of the east with its long, snake-like body and the European dragon of the west with its powerful wings and long neck. The European dragon usually symbolizes power and fear, a depiction of evil where as the Chinese dragon usually symbolizes unity and conformity, a depiction of good.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/2235179872_41f9811e7b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/2235179872_41f9811e7b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 326px; height: 434px;" /></a><br /><br />You can find many different designs of dragon tattoos in different forms and colors. Some of these dragon designs have additional background scenery where they are depicted flying in the clouds, swimming in the ocean, crawling on top of mountains or ravaging small villages. But the most common depiction of a dragon is being done as tribal dragon tattoos due to both its simplicity (the majority color being in either black or gray with the additional color to highlight the dragon) and its complexity.<br /><br /><a href="http://theworsthorse.com/images/bodyvows2/jamesu2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://theworsthorse.com/images/bodyvows2/jamesu2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 419px;" /></a><br /><br />Most often, the eastern dragons are the ones being used as a basis for the designs for the tribal dragon tattoos. Chinese and Japanese designs are the ones most common to be created into tattoos. Both have similar features: long, snake-like body, wingless and have horns. The only difference between these two dragons is their claws. Japanese dragons have only three claws where as the Chinese dragons have five. Their long, wingless bodies are less complicated to draw and since tribal tattoos are mostly being done in one color (two at the most), the outcome of these dragon are more elegant looking and sophisticated.<br /><br /><a href="http://z.about.com/d/tattoo/1/0/H/k/061204c3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://z.about.com/d/tattoo/1/0/H/k/061204c3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 445px;" /></a><br /><br />Though, some in today's society, eastern dragons that are being created into tribal dragon tattoos is being depicted as a symbol of fear and power; a contrast to the real symbolism of the eastern dragons.<br /><br />Some people today would ask for a tribal dragon tattoo when they want to look tough or powerful. They would look for the best dragon design and ask to have it done. But there are still those who see the eastern dragon as a symbol of wisdom and would ask for a dragon as a sign of respect. And still, others would just like a tribal dragon tattoo because the artistry is very well made and it looks good in the body.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tattoosymbol.com/gallery/terisa-big.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.tattoosymbol.com/gallery/terisa-big.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 455px;" /></a><br /><br />The most common place to find a tribal dragon would be on the whole arm length or at the back.<br /><br />There are still some parts of the world where dragon tattoos are still used as a symbol in society. Whether they are being used as a status symbol in an organization or a clan, they are a mark of respect and power to the people who still value them.

Chinese Dragon Tattoos

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Chinese Dragon Tattoo Pictures

<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" >Tree Tattoo Pictures </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">By R. Dercks </span><br /><br />Tree tattoo pictures are not very common. Are they? Not many people will be having tree tattoos. Have you wondered why it is so? That is because trees have a great significance in many Asian and African cultures. It also has links with Celtic history. The meaning of tree tattoo pictures is linked with all these cultures and the impact and significance is so strong that many people prefer not to get it.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/97/206148130_17770e23cf.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/97/206148130_17770e23cf.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 358px; height: 500px;" /></a><br /><br />Now if you are thinking that you see so many girls with different flower tattoos like roses, daisy, lily, sunflower and leaves like shamrock and others. Are they not tree tattoo pictures? NO! They are not. They are flower tattoos. I am talking about a tree as in whole.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tattoofever.net/images/tattoofever_tattooartunlimited_sample2.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.tattoofever.net/images/tattoofever_tattooartunlimited_sample2.gif" style="cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 351px;" /></a><br /><br />So here are some popular tree tattoo pictures for you!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.natyu.com/images/stories/dragon%20tattoos.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.natyu.com/images/stories/dragon%20tattoos.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 355px; height: 411px;" /></a><br /><br />The most popular one is the cherry tree tattoo pictures. This female-only tattoo is a symbol of sexuality and beauty but not in literal terms. This tattoo gets its meaning from the Japanese cherry blossom which is a symbol of life which is short and beautiful and Chinese cherry blossom which means power. Both these are close to beauty of a woman which is her power and is also short lived. However there is this not so popular tattoo of cherry tree with falling cherry. It means that a girl has lost her innocence and Beauty just as a cherry fallen from a tree loses its beauty and juice. So many girls avoid it fearing it might convey wrong message.<br /><br /><a href="http://crazy-tattoo-designs.com/chinese%20dragon%20tattoo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://crazy-tattoo-designs.com/chinese%20dragon%20tattoo.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 356px; height: 371px;" /></a><br /><br />Then there is the Bodhi tree; A tree under which Buddha sat for years and meditated. He finally got his enlightenment under this tree. People who firmly believe in the teachings of Buddha have Bodhi tree tattoo pictures. Very few in today's world who firmly believes and follows his teachings may get one!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tattooique.com/gallery/main.php/d/93-1/chinese+dragon+tattoo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.tattooique.com/gallery/main.php/d/93-1/chinese+dragon+tattoo.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 551px;" /></a><br /><br />Then there is the acorn which grows to mighty oak tree. Acorn has so many different meanings in different cultures. It varies from strength to fertility. Even in tattoo pictures it differs in the way it's drawn. Then there are other trees as well.

Chinese Dragon Tattoo Pictures

Tree Tattoo Pictures By R. Dercks Tree tattoo pictures are not very common. Are they? Not many people will be having tree tattoos. Have you ...

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Chinese Dragon Tattoo Pics

<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);font-size:180%;" >Chinese Tattoos Symbols, Designs, Ideas And Themes </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">By Chris Ryerson </span><br />Recently there's been a huge rise in the field of tattooing. With popular TV shows like Miami Heat in LA Inc. being broadcast on national TV more and more people are getting tattoos. Of particular fascination to many are Chinese tattoo symbols and designs. The art of tattooing in China actually dates back much farther then its western counterpart. In the West until he didn't come into fashion until very late in the 20th century and mainly in the early 21st century. However, the art of tattooing has a long history in many Asian cultures including China, Japan, and even Thailand just to name a few. What is ironic about this is typically tattoos are used in many of the Asian cultures to mark criminals and other social deviants.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/91/231896631_c183537598.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/91/231896631_c183537598.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 376px; height: 346px;" /></a><br /><br />Regardless of the past Chinese tattoo symbols have been widely adopted into the western tattoo lexicon. The mystique and foreignness of an Asian tattoo and the beauty of Chinese and Japanese writing have really sparked a lot of interest among western tattoo enthusiasts. There are many beautiful Chinese designs of themselves well to the art of tattooing. However in much of Asia since tattooing was done in criminals and social deviants many of the designs are very large and often full body pieces especially in Japan.<br /><br /><a href="https://sejxpa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1mQG5FWkVKK3vdgWhC5uO04qVfeJuB0oHV1jSSt8SvsU4KL-8buWdovwoiXWBsKTfUtNCpXkLv3EEWMfsgQnLidpVvuGjISRf_fISbvRSLlOZhJltq7dw0q1_u37wmNdqJgUIYW0QbRaf8Ufcz3eonIA/Chinese%20Dragon%20Tattoo%20Afis.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://sejxpa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1mQG5FWkVKK3vdgWhC5uO04qVfeJuB0oHV1jSSt8SvsU4KL-8buWdovwoiXWBsKTfUtNCpXkLv3EEWMfsgQnLidpVvuGjISRf_fISbvRSLlOZhJltq7dw0q1_u37wmNdqJgUIYW0QbRaf8Ufcz3eonIA/Chinese%20Dragon%20Tattoo%20Afis.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 373px; height: 373px;" /></a><br /><br />These often are very expensive designs and take many hours in a tattoo shop this is led many western tattoo enthusiasts to opt for Chinese symbols. The beautiful script used in China lends itself well to creating a mysterious and ancient looking tattoo that is not easily discernible by the average Westerner.<br /><br /><a href="http://liveneedle.com/images/chinese_dragon_tattoo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://liveneedle.com/images/chinese_dragon_tattoo.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 379px; height: 241px;" /></a><br /><br />The most common Chinese tattoo symbols that are sought after are often representative of important values. For example a simple word that represents themes like love, strength, or power. Another common theme among western tattoo enthusiasts is to seek a translation of something important in the Chinese. For example it's very common for men and women alike to get the names of their children translated into Chinese and the tech to them on their shoulders arms or back.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tattoovirtual.com/First%20and%20new%20Chinese%20Dragon%20Tattoo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.tattoovirtual.com/First%20and%20new%20Chinese%20Dragon%20Tattoo.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 501px;" /></a><br /><br />For those wishing to embellish their tattoo their many smaller themes designs they can easily accompany Chinese Japanese writing a script. For example, men will getting Tiger, lion, or dragon to accompany their design. Women tend to opt for a more delicate designs such as the cherry blossom, yin yang symbol, or a koi fish design.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.elfwood.com/art/b/r/brianbolen/brianschinesedragon.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://images.elfwood.com/art/b/r/brianbolen/brianschinesedragon.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 338px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br />There are a wide variety of very beautiful tattoo designs throughout Asian cultures. Anyone considering getting a Chinese or Japanese tattoo would be well advised to check their overall design especially the writing with a native speaker of the language. Their many incidents where a person is purchased a flash tattoo at a local tattoo shop thinking that it meant one thing later find out that that's a totally different.

Chinese Dragon Tattoo Pics

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Deepika Padukone's the 'sexiest female'

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5w04nHJDnKulYZtGCxuX_sel32yL5jNpoOIcsxyTshGjeubmij9flLwcAwEGRCL0t_YgqDfTCqGtiVSSYXPCFODKRTCzi4UIad3vhcD-kujBK9OhWs8NCiPgaGZ3ENC2_6y7sRSzg1rO/s1600-h/deepika-padukone-49-10x7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420672858428150882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5w04nHJDnKulYZtGCxuX_sel32yL5jNpoOIcsxyTshGjeubmij9flLwcAwEGRCL0t_YgqDfTCqGtiVSSYXPCFODKRTCzi4UIad3vhcD-kujBK9OhWs8NCiPgaGZ3ENC2_6y7sRSzg1rO/s400/deepika-padukone-49-10x7.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><p>Deepika Padukone has every reason to feel excited. After all, the pretty actress was the only celebrity from Bollywood to be invited for a high profile dinner with the Indian Prime Minister.<br /><br />Actually, Deepika Padukone has a great fan following overseas and one of the fans is the Japanese prime minister and his wife. So, recently, when they were in the country for an official trip, the first family of Japan expressed their desire to meet Deepika Padukone.</p> <p><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">CHECK OUT: Deepika Padukone's the 'sexiest female'</span></strong><br /><br />As soon as the actress got an invite from the PM's office, she flew down to Delhi to be part of the high profile dinner.<br /><br />Well, in Bollywood, Deepika Padukone might be currently known for her break up with Ranbir Kapoor, but this babe has shown that she has the potential to turn the heads of many statesmen with her charm.From:www.glamsham.com<br /></p>

Deepika Padukone's the 'sexiest female'

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Hrithik and Monikangana play husband and wife in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn8U9h8c7OLCJGBN76kgEm2n70s7O1FOOJWx17S7ZOhWjDyMltrL5DG1JT1JHROtoRVIITmx12ZGzWQ_Gs02t58VfXKat9VQAm1VGZXYdfn-C75pKnFU4e7pDj_p-VZ0CIMD3589kJc_k/s1600-h/28hrithikmonikangana281209.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420656684597391346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn8U9h8c7OLCJGBN76kgEm2n70s7O1FOOJWx17S7ZOhWjDyMltrL5DG1JT1JHROtoRVIITmx12ZGzWQ_Gs02t58VfXKat9VQAm1VGZXYdfn-C75pKnFU4e7pDj_p-VZ0CIMD3589kJc_k/s400/28hrithikmonikangana281209.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" /></a><br /><span class="topnav"></span>If you thought Hrithik Roshan and Suzanne Roshan were going smooth after the Barbara Mori fiasco think again because Mrs. Roshan seems to having problem with his new co-star Monikangana Dutta. Hrithik and Monikangana play husband and wife in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed Guzaarish. The movie being a very intense love story, Sanjay wanted Monikangana and Hrithik to spend time to gel before shooting the lovemaking scenes in Goa.<br /><br />Suzanne now makes it a point to be always present on after hearing about the lovemaking scene which has made Monikangana uncomfortable. The sizzling model who is making her debut in the movie had even asked Bhansali to scrap the scene. Sanjay laughed of her request and went ahead with the shoot. Guzaarish has Hrithik playing a paraplegic bound on a wheelchair who falls for his nurse played by Aishwarya Bachchan.Earlier in the year there was buzz about a marital discord between Hrithik and Suzanne due to his extra marital affair with Mexican beauty Barbara Mori. Suzanne had even moved out of the house after which Hrithik flew down to India<br />to pacify her. There was rumours that the Roshans had themselves cooked up the story to promote their home<br />production Kites. Well it remains to be seen if Suzanne will create more trouble for the Guzaarish team.<br />From:www.hotklix.com<br /><br /><br /><div class="article_breadcrump breadcrump_links"></div>

Hrithik and Monikangana play husband and wife in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali

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Movie: Knight and Day

<a href="http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/images/TomCruise.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/images/TomCruise.jpg" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 274px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div>I just saw the trailer for the <a href="http://www.tomcruise.com/">Tom Cruise</a>, Cameron Diaz movie Knight and Day that is coming out next year. Wow! Looks like a funny movie! And starring two of my favorite stars!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>You can catch the trailer on the movie's web site: <a href="http://www.knightanddaymovie.com/">Knight and Day</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><i>A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists. — <a href="http://www.scientologyreligion.org/">Scientology</a> founder <a href="http://www.lronhubbard.org/">L. Ron Hubbard</a></i></div>

Movie: Knight and Day

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Chinese Dragon Tattoo Meaning

<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Koi Fish Tattoos - Meanings </span></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">By Chris P Marks </span><br /><br />The image of the koi fish is often used in tattoo designs not just because of its obvious elegance and vibrant colors, but more because of the symbolism surrounding it.<br /><br /><a href="http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/3215/dragonswordbig169248cxd7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/3215/dragonswordbig169248cxd7.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 408px;" /></a><br /><br />"Koi" is simply "carp" in Japanese, but the expensive fish that we are all familiar with are carp that have been especially bred since ancient times in China. This special breeding has produced the multi-colored varieties of koi fish that people now collect.<br /><br />Koi are vigorous fish that can swim upstream. An old Chinese legend tells of koi brave enough to swim up the waterfalls of the Yellow River, and that any fish that could reach the point in the river called "Dragon Gate" would turn into a dragon.<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.chinesetattoogallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/european_dragon_tattoo_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://blog.chinesetattoogallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/european_dragon_tattoo_1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 347px; height: 455px;" /></a><br /><br />While the fish originated from China, it is the Japanese who have made it a household name. The koi is a celebrated symbol in Japan-mostly associated with exceptional courage. It is said that this fish, if caught and placed on a cutting board, can lie still and wait for the knife to drop-without a quiver. That it can remain stoic in the face of imminent death is a quality likened to the samurai warrior's unflinching courage to face the sword.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.freetattoodesigns.org/images/chinese-dragon-tattoo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.freetattoodesigns.org/images/chinese-dragon-tattoo.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 342px; height: 517px;" /></a><br /><br />Generally, koi fish tattoos' meanings include strength of character and the temerity to face adversity and seemingly impossible odds. With regard to the Chinese "Dragon Gate" legend, koi fish are also seen as symbols of high aspiration and accomplishment. Koi are also referred to as "living jewels," and so are likewise associated with luck and good fortune. The image of five golden koi are said to mean "eternal wealth" and well being.<br /><br />Still another interpretation of the koi's ability to swim upstream is "non-conformity." It is an advisable tattoo motif for people who put great importance to being an independent thinker.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/1627781918_f9f78c26be.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/1627781918_f9f78c26be.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 337px; height: 449px;" /></a><br /><br />Koi fish tattoos' meanings can vary for different people. Others also believe that the meaning of the koi tattoo design differ depending on the placement, colors and position of the fish, as well as other aspects of the design. Of course, the ultimate meaning of any tattoo would always be unique and personal for the person who has it.<br /><br /><a href="http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7903/dragblurct5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7903/dragblurct5.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 276px;" /></a><br /><br />Because koi are beautifully patched fish, it is best to have a koi tattoo design that has any of its natural combinations of the colors gold, white, yellow, red, and black.

Chinese Dragon Tattoo Meaning

Koi Fish Tattoos - Meanings By Chris P Marks The image of the koi fish is often used in tattoo designs not just because of its obvious elega...

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Chinese Dragon Tattoo Images

<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Text As Images in Tattoo Design </span></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">By William Connor </span><br />Recently I was approached by someone asking for assistance in designing a pair of tattoos; one of them and one for their partner. They were concerned about using text rather than images. Initially they wanted to simply get a tattoo of each other's names, but through the course of discussion, they began to think about accompanying images that were meaningful to them in various ways. Effectively, they became confused and overwhelmed making their decision. The idea of text compared to images needed to be explained and explored.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tattoosymbol.com/gallery/terisa-big.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.tattoosymbol.com/gallery/terisa-big.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 367px; height: 545px;" /></a><br /><br />Text is imagery. Font, point size, kerning, and script all come into play when considering text for a tattoo. The main difference, and even then only in part, is the semantic association with the chosen text. Initially, the couple mentioned above had disassociated the imagery of the text itself with the semantic meaning. Once the elements of the text as art became clear, they needed advice. What style should they get? How large should the text be? How far apart should the letters be spaced? Should the words the wanted tattooed be in their first language or in another?<br /><br /><a href="http://images.clipartof.com/small/21326-Clipart-Illustration-Of-A-Black-And-White-Twisting-Chinese-Dragon-Tattoo-Design.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://images.clipartof.com/small/21326-Clipart-Illustration-Of-A-Black-And-White-Twisting-Chinese-Dragon-Tattoo-Design.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 363px; height: 291px;" /></a><br /><br />Using one's first language for text tattoos has immediate meaning and most likely meaning for those most often admiring their artwork. Using another language could make the meaning of the text or characters more personal, almost secretive, in the same way that some religious text is "hidden" from public knowledge. Some Buddhist texts, for instance, are written in scripts only taught to monks such that mostly only those who study the text can gather the semantic meaning behind the text. Choosing to use the Chinese character for love would only mean love to those who can read the character unless explained, otherwise it would be a beautiful array of stokes and lines rather than an idea. Pierician semiotics discusses this very concept and that is beyond the scope of this article. What should be addressed is the level of exposure of the meaning behind the text tattooed: will most admirers understand the artwork or is something more private preferred?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nYoq8c9EPce6urlJvZ-QDMvFpBnYkztFUMP6sPMrxirck9NP6JmKefT8es26pArXsE_v-nth3IRqro1YvGzJMp9rqA1AGFPgB2jROEA2mIAkx77WFwMtI9TgZ-S7qjZddyFeCrBp9ig/s400/dragon-tattoo2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nYoq8c9EPce6urlJvZ-QDMvFpBnYkztFUMP6sPMrxirck9NP6JmKefT8es26pArXsE_v-nth3IRqro1YvGzJMp9rqA1AGFPgB2jROEA2mIAkx77WFwMtI9TgZ-S7qjZddyFeCrBp9ig/s400/dragon-tattoo2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 362px; height: 271px;" /></a><br /><br />Placing the text also comes into play. The length and shape of the artwork may be determined by the kerning of the characters and the style of font used. This will interact dialectically with the canvas provided by the receiver's body. What space on the skin that is available and desirable will in part determine the size and shape of the text.<br /><br /><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v52/juicypink/dragonn.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v52/juicypink/dragonn.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 359px; height: 268px;" /></a><br /><br />Text need not be isolated, either. Surrounding or integrating text and characters with non-semantic artwork can provide a combination of meanings and increase the shapes and styles to be thematically presented through tattooing. Related non-semantic artwork to semantic text is a perfectly acceptable parallel presentation, as is creating a collage of meaningful images and words to form a more complicated and in depth personalized tattoo.<br /><br /><a href="http://crazy-tattoo-designs.com/dragon_tattoos.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://crazy-tattoo-designs.com/dragon_tattoos.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 356px; height: 586px;" /></a><br /><br />Semiotic discussions may well be too complicated of a concept when thinking about creating a personalized tattoo, but it is important to remember the concept that text is artwork in and of itself when choosing to incorporate semantic meaning into tattoo design. Enlisting the assistance of an online tattoo design service can be very helpful to ensure the beauty and clarity of a text oriented design. Read some reviews of services and select the service that is best for you. Some services are even text specific, such as Chinese language tattoo design sites, and these services will always have experienced artists available to help you make informed decisions when creating your custom text oriented tattoo designs.

Chinese Dragon Tattoo Images

Text As Images in Tattoo Design By William Connor Recently I was approached by someone asking for assistance in designing a pair of tattoos;...

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