Tattoos: Taboo, expression or art?

Tattoos: Taboo, expression or art?

The art comes in many forms, such as music, dance, sculpture, literature and painting. In the case of the painting it has been done on different surfaces and shapes, from hieroglyphics and even use a special canvas like skin. Tattoos are made with a needle carrying ink on the tip to penetrate the skin, leaving scarred forever, with permanent drawings.

For some groups representing social status, to some religious and social circles is taboo, and for many people  is a simple way of expressing feelings, emotions, important facts, events and people.

In a survey, 7 in 10 people feel that having tattoos is of social discrimination; 68% of respondents would not hire a person with tattoos for best appearance. In another survey 30% of people associate tattoos with a lack of professionalism and 30% consider it a sign of rebellion.

A tattoo is a fashion, a way of expression, a way to create their own identity, to be original and stand out from the rest, a desire to have beautiful images, art, a form of belonging to a group, a protest against society, a contentious issue.

And… What do you think of tattoos?

5 places in Mexico you need to know

5 places in Mexico you need to know

Mexico is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and in it you find it all: delicious food, all kinds of terrain and climate, unparalleled wealth of flora and fauna, contrasting ideologies, a fusion between tradition and modernization A crucible of pre-Hispanic and mestizo cultures, magnificent hotels and places to stay and, of course, the warmth and grandeur of its inhabitants. Here's are 5 places in Mexico you need to know

1. Guanajuato. This entity holds charming places that can give you the opportunity to live the national holiday of September 15 in Dolores Hidalgo, where fireworks, music and gastronomy come together to celebrate this day. This visit requires knowing its many museums like the Independence, Hidalgo House or Jose Alfredo Jimenez.

2. Estado de Mexico. It houses one of the recommended places to practice flying. Valle de Bravo is a meeting of national and international events and championships. Admire the beauty and height of Monte Alto, Peñón del Diablo and Cerro Pelon where you can camp and enjoy the adventure.

3. Michoacan. State houses five World Heritage sites eight magical towns and amazing natural scenery of the Monarch Butterfly. In November you can witness the mysticism in the island of Janitzio in Lake Patzcuaro where wears streets candles and gifts and flowers to celebrate the Day of the Dead. While visiting nearby as the archaeological site of Tzintzuntzan.

4. Morelos. The named place of eternal spring for its privileged warm weather. It offers true relaxation spaces in their Magical Towns of Tepoztlan and Tlayacapan, there can revitalize a Temazcal bath or a massage to rejuvenate.

5. Baja California Sur. One of the destinations most recomedandos beach is La Paz; admire and be surprised with the jump of hundreds of gray whales that have made this place the world's largest aquarium. Relax in its kilometers of pristine coastline, white sand and calm waters where you can practice extreme sports.

How we can prevent contamination?

Environmental pollution is a very serious, especially in large urban centers where many people have health problems due to the global pollution problem. There are many ways in which we can prevent pollution, such as avoiding driving on streets with heavy traffic, as far as possible.

But it is also very important that each of us become aware of the problem of pollution. If everyone in a large city were aware that the solution to pollution is in everyone, largely the problem would be solved.

Ideally, to avoid contamination would directly move to an area free of contamination. It is a drastic measure but that many people perform.

Sometimes these doctors recommend a patient to a change of air, which can greatly improve a situation of asthma, allergies or any breathing difficult disease for example.

Yet somehow this means giving back to the problem. We can stay in town and try not to pollute, and look for an ecological awareness that environmental care. It is in each of us avoid contamination. How? Prefer cycling or walking before the car is a good start, not only be contributing to the environment, but will bring a benefit to our quality of life.

Another thing we can do is carefully choose the products we buy bowing by those who are natural and are made with biodegradable products. For example biodegradable detergents, although they are slightly more expensive.

The major pollutants that humans produce in a daily tons comes mainly from packaging everything we eat, then we should choose products that are packaged with biodegradable elements paper products such as cardboard or such, and we can use returnable containers for take our favorite soft drink.

How you think we can avoid contamination?