Mario Barth grew up in Austria, immigrating to the states in 1995 to set up his tattoo shop in New Jersey. “I started tattooing a long time ago. It chose me to do it,” he says. “There was no scene at the time, it was all very underground. I had no financial interest in it, but then I realized I could make money out of it.” It took a while for Barth to develop his large customer base, of which he guesses 20 percent are celebrities. “I got good exposure in the ’90s from traveling. I did a few celebrity clients, and it was a slow build up from word ...
“People come by the store all the time just to play pool,” laughs Shamrock manager Cody McCarthy. “That’s why it’s called the ‘Social Club.’” While the shop has famously tattooed celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Bruce Willis, its real claim is being the place to go for black and gray work. “When you talk about black and gray, there are four names that are mentioned the most,” McCarthy explains. “And two of them work here.” While the shop has famously tattooed celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Bruce Willis, it also caters to bikers and ‘second-generation’ clients. “It’s funny,” he muses. “A lot of the time kids will come to Mark because their Dad got a piece from him years ago.” With three floors, a pool table, and couches, this big, ...
Matthews is a self-taught artist who respects the styles of traditional Japanese and American ink. Don’t expect him to back down from competition: He’s also a professional mixed martial arts fighter who will go toe-to-toe with anyone trying to take the title he thinks he should rightfully own.
At the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy, Minnesota native and Burton Snowboard team member Mason Aguirre missed the podium in the halfpipe competition by less than a point...
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The original Mass Effect had everything the Star Wars prequels didn’t: an engaging intergalactic plot, badass protagonists, and universal acclaim from fans and critics alike. The sequel to this mind-blowing action RPG doesn’t waste any time in kicking ass. When human colonies start disappearing from outer reaches of space, Commander Shepard assembles a new squad to take on the mysterious organization responsible for the genocide. It won’t be easy. A sense of dread hangs over Shepard’s every move, and one wrong decision could cost you an ally, your ship, or even Shepard’s life. With explosive new weapons, intuitive squad commands, and a new starship at your command, at least you’ll have a fighting chance. And if you see Jar Jar Binks, please kill on sight.
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