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The word tattoo is said to has two major derivations- from the polynesian word ‘ta’ which means striking something and the tahitian word ‘tatau’ which means ‘to mark something’.

The history of tattoo began over 5000 years ago and is as diverse as the people who wear them.

Tattoos are created by inserting colored materials beneath the skins surface. the first tattoos probably were created by accident. someone had a small wound, and rubbed it with a hand that was dirty with soot and ashes from the fire. once the wound had healed, they saw that a mark stayed permanently.

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On July 15, 2008 the El Paso County Health Department made it official that due to budget cuts mandated by the El Paso County Commissioners they will have to drop the the health regulations and health inspections for tattoo studios in El Paso County. Doing so will prevent anyone in the military from getting a tattoo in this county. Since the regulations were dropped NUMEROUS tattoo shops opened up. This is cause for great alarm. Make sure your tattoo studio and artist are conscious of these regulations and abide by them, for your safety and theirs! VOTE YES on 1A This will keep these regulations and inspections going. Almost 20% of the proposed increase will help supplement the health department's budget. The list below indicates how much your health department does for you and what vital programs will go away if you vote this important amendment down. A YES on 1A on November 4 will help fund some of these vital Health Department programs. Tattoo shop health inspections Meth lab clean up inspections Education programs dropped such as suicide prevention Child care facility inspections Professional health care staff cutbacks STD Clinics Food safety inspections such as, school kitchens restaurants, caters, grocery stores, convenience stors, hot dog vendors, food warehouses. Infectious disease programs

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