Hawaiian Tattoos

<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Hawaiian tattoos and body art have a history of thousands of years and experience a renewed popularity since the 90s, together with other tribal tattoo styles. Aloha!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.freetattoodesigns.org/images/hawaiian-flower-tattoos.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 320px; cursor: pointer;" /><br /></div>There’s more to Hawaii than flowers and leis, after all – the Hawaiian islands are part of a larger chain, the Polynesian Islands, which include other island cultures such as the Maori and the Samoan, tribal communities with a rich tattoo tradition.<br /><br />Tribal Hawaiian arm tattoo<br />All of these cultures were famous for their tattoo art. Modern tribal tattoos are based on the traditional tattoo art of the Polynesian islands, and Hawaiian arm tattoos represent both the popular culture of Hawaii and the older tribal traditions.<br /><br />In a sense, it’s natural that Hawaiian tattoos are so popular right now. Other Hawaiian designs and styles – like Hawaiian shirts – have had their day and currently have a strong retro appeal. Hawaiian arm tattoos are also a manifestation of the resurgence of ‘Tiki’ culture, so popular in the 1950s and 60s.<br /><br />Hawaiian Tribal Tattoos<br />Tattooing was an important aspect of the Hawaiian culture, just like anywhere on the Polynesian islands. The Hawaiians even have tattoo gods and each time a member of the community gets a tattoo, prayers had to be done in the temple.<br /><br />Hawaiian tribal tattoo art, known as Kakau, has been practiced for thousands of years and for a variety of purposes:<br />* Personal identification: unlike other Polynesian tattoo styles, Hawaiian tattoos are used for personal identification (instead of ceremonial purposes).<br />* Talisman: tattoos were believed to offer protection.<br />* As a symbol of mourning for a loved one.<br />* Adornment<br /><br />Kukui Nuts, Used in Hawaiian Tattoo Ink<br /><br />The Hawaiian tribal tattoos were mostly black, the tattoo ink was made of a mixture of kukui nuts and sugarcane juice.<br /><br />Getting a tattoo in a tribal community was not a very pleasant occasion, modern tattoo equipment was not part of tribal life. Instead they used sharp and pointy parts of animals, like bird beaks and claws, that were connected to a branch and hit with a mallet.<br /><br />The Hawaiian tattoo designs are larger compared to other Polynesian designs, and bolder as well. Typical Hawaiian tattoo designs include:<br />* Lizards: the Hawaiians had a great respect and fear for lizards.<br />* Sea turtle tattoos<br />* Dolphins<br />* Tropical flowers<br />* Arrows<br /><br />Typical spots for tribal Hawaiian tattoos:<br />* Male: the legs, arms, face and torso<br />* Female: the hands, wrist and tongue<br /><br />In the beginning of the 19th century, when European settlers arrived in Hawaii, the art of the Hawaiian tattoo slowly vanished until its renaissance in the 20th century.<br /><br /></div>Hawaiian Tattoos<br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.freetattoodesigns.org/images/hawaiian-tattoos.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 320px; cursor: pointer; height: 343px;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.freetattoodesigns.org/images/turtle-tattoo.jpg" style="width: 320px; cursor: pointer;" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hawaiian Tattoos<br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.passitnow.com/images/hawaiipoly01.jpg" style="width: 320px; cursor: pointer;" /><br />Hawaiian Tattoos<br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.passitnow.com/images/hawaiipoly03.jpg" style="width: 320px; cursor: pointer;" /><br />Hawaiian Tattoos<br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/165/331630895_fe746e95bb.jpg" style="width: 320px; cursor: pointer;" /><br />Hawaiian Tattoos </div>

Hawaiian Tattoos

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Audi A5 TDI MTM.

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156395702168243010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40JECHuV233O8ZiL-2tqUz-y4c3oIyB03q2WV8duq4EV6Q63f8U6_HXyb-NBIrYZzO6VWOsYQMfub8voWpI5BE-frwDzZyB_zoHKGKvlQgui-GF1VXtusLnjCpAycbPv8BiylooLbbUg/s320/mtm3a5.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /><br /> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">For those who want S5 performance but would rather use diesel fuel Audi tuner MTM </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">are offering their tuned version of the 3 litre V6 TDI A5. Boasting an impressive 300PS and 580Nm at a mere 1300 rpm the MTM A5 is certainly powerful, the BMW 650i has a mere 490Nm of torque in comparison.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /><st1:personname style="font-family:verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB">Al</span></st1:personname><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;">l <span style="font-family:verdana;">that power and torque transfers safely and easily through the excellent 6 speed gearbox into the well respected Quattro four wheel drive system. As with the S5 oversteer can be provoked when conditions allow and with such a surge of power so low down the MTM A5 is a really enjoyable driv</span></span><st1:personname style="font-family:verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB">e.</span></st1:personname><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> MTM’s refined suspension and 21” wheel package makes the handling not only razor sharp but exceptionally capable too. There are very few cars that have as much grip as this MTM A5, fewer still that weight about 250kgs under 2 tonne!</span><o:p></o:p><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The grip, handling and power from the MTM tuned V6 TDI mean that this diesel A5 is actually a quicker car than the S5 on most roads. A twisty B road will see the S5 efficiently outpaced by the MTM TDI, although at the end of the journey the S5 driver will have had a far more comfortable trip, MTM’s wheel and up-rated suspension result in an exceptionally stiff and passenger unfriendly</span> rid</span><st1:personname style="font-family:verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB">e.</span></st1:personname><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

Audi A5 TDI MTM.

For those who want S5 performance but would rather use diesel fuel Audi tuner MTM are offering their tuned version of the 3 litre V6 TDI A...

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Audi S5.

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156394929074129698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLRoIIabli5bf63CyS9Veyvr_B2gQ5EYEa24uPpNFXdaQQyBwvGU72GlBL61NhKHM4jtuC4PGHdZE8ReXQSGol6bhEXTednwgvTzrP9DN3DuVTYeVhlluLLlY58AUuZ8D0GW55trK9r0/s320/s5fr.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;">354PS is more than enough for an enjoyable drive almost anywher</span><st1:personname style="font-family: verdana;">e.</st1:personname><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;"> If this 354PS comes from a V8 engine fitted in the front of Audi’s reasonably new coupe it means you are driving the mightily impressive Audi S5. Disparagingly called a larger version of the TT the A5 has proven to be a good coupe and the S5 is a very good sports coup</span><st1:personname style="font-family: verdana;">e.</st1:personname><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;"><o:p></o:p><br />Internally there is ample space and the cockpit layout is very much driver orientated with good comfort levels. The dashboard is clean and clutter-free mirroring the exterior styling. Only subtle spoilers differentiating this S5 from its lower spec A5 siblings.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;"><o:p></o:p><br />Precise steering and solid handling combine with the highly impressive V8 and 6 speed gearbox resulting in a car that is both quick and enjoyable on B roads, A roads, motorways and even the odd track day too. Normal, everyday driving is not a chore, the S5 handles town traffic, bumpy roads and traffic jams perfectly. Once free from mundane real world road worries the S5 comes alive, its 4 wheel drive system providing massive amounts of grip but allowing oversteer when desired. When the S5 needs to be slowed the brakes prove to be more than capable, bringing the Audi to a halt quickly and efficiently.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;"><o:p></o:p><br />If you want a Bavarian performance coupe then the Audi S5 is a good choice and offers good value for money. Audi {link} have created a car that is not quite in the same league as the BMW M3 but it is certainly better than the Mercedes CLK 500 and </span><st1:personname style="font-family: verdana;">Al</st1:personname><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">pina B3.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156395040743279410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshXxYTwknNjTrqncIGRwyS2gLS_3ltOTT7jD9ybHzbYxv28vYsWINe-j4KYw0mehjNMKdGnxlXVctuAIiv-OskSn1bviVuaT0SAY2_5jlr684s3hE-nhJUcpxZQEVicvRQM5UBym7pDc/s320/s5rear.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

Audi S5.

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Ruf CTR 3.

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156083990621768466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxeDIB_VuSA4jBM2RK6vnMgNIe3VlIx50OjahQJlajqF-CpqhqDnozYGH6f0ZSVYPFqmwjQLUEPYlGWeNk3AZR7AaMhJqonM6WgjLd-3I7WTFnzAB5ERTfAFj8j-fpv4VSV3xqiJ9Lnxc/s320/ctr3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /><br /> <p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;">As this is typed 20 orders have been taken for the Ruf CTR 3. It could be seen as the most dramatic incarnation of the Porsche Cayman yet it is so much more. For a start Ruf, who have been producing modified Porsche’s since 1963, have given the CTR 3 an ample 700PS twin turbo flat 6 power plant. Combined with a heavily improved chassis and suspension system and the CTR 3 is clearly a very fast and stable vehicle. The sequential six speed ‘box is light and easy to use, it does take a little time to get used to any sequential ‘box in a road car and the CTR 3 is no different. Once the driver has mastered pulling (to go up the ‘box) and pushing (to go down the ‘box) the sequential ‘box is as east to use as an H pattern gearbox in current production.<o:p></o:p><br />Ruf have created an exceptionally rapid sports coupe but they have not sacrificed usability for outright performance, the clutch doesn’t require super human effort to master, nor will it snap your leg off as it feeds in. The CTR 3 it is suitable for the school run or a trip to the newsagent for a bottle of milk, ESP keeps the power nicely in check when required and the suspension copes admirably with all road surfaces encountered ~ there are none of the traditional super car lurches, bangs or crashes on normal everyday roads, the CTR 3 really is a accomplished daily driver.<o:p></o:p><br />When performance and the Ruf CTR 3 are mentioned there are a few figures that spring to mind. Firstly the already mentioned 700PS, secondly a top speed of approximately 230mph and thirdly 890Nm of torque. With the sprint to 62mph taking a mere 3.2 seconds it is clear that the CTR 3 is blisteringly fast, it is in the true super car league.<o:p></o:p><br />If the dynamics and performance of the CTR 3 are impressive so is the mating of standard Porsche with Ruf genius. The interior is clearly directly from Zuffenhausen, retaining all the features and comforts one expects from a Porsche, including cup holder and Sat Nav. Yes the rear view mirror has been replaced by a mini-camera but even that doesn’t strike one as being out of place.<o:p></o:p><br />At over £345,000 it is clear that many more than 20 customers will be hard to find for this über-Cayman, those that can afford the Ruf CTR 3 will have smiles as wide as </span><st1:country-region style="font-family: verdana;"><st1:place>America</st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:verdana;"> across their faces from now until eternity.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;" class="MsoBodyText2"><o:p> </o:p><br /><span style="font-style: italic;" lang="EN-GB">TECH SPEC RUF CTR 3:~ 2 seat, 2 door Coupe. 3746cc 6 cylinder water-cooled flat six engine producing 700PS @ 7000rpm. 6 speed sequential gearbox. Rear wheel drive. Top speed 232mph. 0-62mph 3.2 seconds, 0-124mph 9.6 seconds.</span></p>

Ruf CTR 3.

As this is typed 20 orders have been taken for the Ruf CTR 3. It could be seen as the most dramatic incarnation of the Porsche Cayma...

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Phoenix Tattoo Designs

<p style="text-align: justify;">Phoenix are a very popular tattoo design. Phoenix made as phoenix tribal tattoos or phoenix Celtic tattoos are also very popular. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Phoenix tattoos can be tattooed as armbands / arm bands, lowerback / lower back pieces, on ankles, shoulders, the upperback area, chest. . . just about anywhere as body art. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">People now commonly search online using the internet for phoenix tattoo flash (tattoo art / tattoo pictures) and this is a great source to find phoenix tattoos. First instinct is to find free phoenix tattoo designs, but the quality of these designs is generally pretty poor (you get what you pay for, of course).</p> <p>Tattoo Artists who create our tattoo flash get paid a royalty, so your purchase goes to support the flash artists to create more top quality tattoo artwork!<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Phoenix tattoo</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://z.hubpages.com/u/106828_f520.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://z.hubpages.com/u/106828_f520.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://mydailytattoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/phoenix_by_mr_taboo.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://mydailytattoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/phoenix_by_mr_taboo.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><br />Phoenix tattoo<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIoZ5cDI80E2qfJGkK3iiTmZy7o4aPdt-USHLlH-iE6zgzR3uM-JSX_vM3r12Y4LkVO3At3iFXlLnyBaUJAHgP_A-ViP-8-VFSBvzaUh3XYhbSFmOV-YytAladEI4KsS7O_T6gAKcSpAmp/s400/totem+phoenix+tattoo.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIoZ5cDI80E2qfJGkK3iiTmZy7o4aPdt-USHLlH-iE6zgzR3uM-JSX_vM3r12Y4LkVO3At3iFXlLnyBaUJAHgP_A-ViP-8-VFSBvzaUh3XYhbSFmOV-YytAladEI4KsS7O_T6gAKcSpAmp/s400/totem+phoenix+tattoo.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><br />Phoenix tattoo<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_MZlcj6cen6-PspNaB3pPsYWSurYXjZ4YZFqqqDvL_UgP9fqJUrWeIo3QzpkmpoF_FMon0A2Np2YfsPMGeJWoLIDf-CnWuPvLlEnhyphenhyphennYaEZOD1I6Gek9ZHA14wrgxbx94uCVZxPwI8Fb/s400/phoenix+free+tattoo+design+6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_MZlcj6cen6-PspNaB3pPsYWSurYXjZ4YZFqqqDvL_UgP9fqJUrWeIo3QzpkmpoF_FMon0A2Np2YfsPMGeJWoLIDf-CnWuPvLlEnhyphenhyphennYaEZOD1I6Gek9ZHA14wrgxbx94uCVZxPwI8Fb/s400/phoenix+free+tattoo+design+6.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><br />Phoenix tattoo<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.phoenixbellydance.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/who1.jpg.w300h450.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.phoenixbellydance.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/who1.jpg.w300h450.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Phoenix tattoo</div>

Phoenix Tattoo Designs

Phoenix are a very popular tattoo design. Phoenix made as phoenix tribal tattoos or phoenix Celtic tattoos are also very popular. ...

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