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7/30/2005

Whats in store for the coming week.

Filed under: General — STH @ 2:38 pm

The coming week promises many bargains for our loyal STH Body Jewelry buyers. This week we will have plugs in sizes 10 Gauge, 8G, 6G, 4G, 2G, 0G, 00G, 7/16″, 1/2″, 9/16″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 7,8″ and 1″ starting at just $2.99 per pair. We have steel styles and acrylic styles in black, clear, white, red, blue, hot pink, neon green, light pink and tons of other styles. Don’t miss out.

Never buy body jewelry at retail prices again, shop at STHbodyjewelry.com

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7/29/2005

Scrolling LED Belt Buckles Now In Stock

Filed under: General — STH @ 12:20 pm

We at STHbodyjewelry.com pride ourselves in staying ahead of the curve in upcoming body fashions. We have now released our own line of Scrolling L.E.D. Belt Buckles. These belt buckles retail at prices upwards of $90 at malls and online outlets. We are offering these buckles at a super low introductory price of only $39.99 per belt buckle with FREE SHIPPING. Thats right! We are offering these at less then half of retail price and free shipping. Each buckle comes complete and ready to use with a chrome frame, 2 batteries and a LED brain that can program numbers (0-9), letters (A-Z) and many other symbols and characters that other LED buckles on the market simply do not have.

Click here for a direct link to our new LED Scrolling Belt Buckles!

You simply cannot compete with STH Body Jewelry!

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7/28/2005

A note about buying body jewelry online.

Filed under: General — STH @ 2:42 pm

You can find some great body jewelry deals online, particlularly at STHbodyjewelry.com. The quality of body jewelry online can be just as good if not better then at your local mall or tattoo shop. To ensure you are getting the best quality at the best prices don’t be afraid to ask the online body jewelry company some important questions. Some great questions and frequently asked questions we recieve are:

Is all of your jewelry brand new?
(All STH Body Jewelry brand body jewelry is brand new and direct from the factory)
How do you package and ship your body jewelry?
(All of our body jewelry is packaged in a sterile poly zip bag and then shipped in a 000 bubble mailer via first class mail)
What materials are your body jewelry made out of?
(All of our steel products are made of 316L surgical steel. All of our acrylic products are made of high quality dental acrylic)
Do you have a referral list of satisfied customers?
(Absolutely. Check our feedback page to see over 14,000 successful transactions and over 6,000 satisfied customers)
Are you a licensed business?
(Yes we are. Our business license is on file in New York State)

The bottom line is that if you are dealing with a reputable business such as STHbodyjewelry.com, and ask all the right questions, you will have a highly pleasurable experience online! If you have any questions you would like answered please feel free to leave a comment!

For the best selection of plugs, tapers, tusks, tongue, navel, eyebrow, labret, nipple and ear gauging jewelry please shop STHbodyjewelry.com

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7/27/2005

Shark Attacks & Body Jewelry

Filed under: General — STH @ 2:03 pm

This sounds like a silly topic, but something we always suspected has been written about in a national publication. I always contended that shiny body jewelry would attract sharks and it seems that may be true. Our suggestion is wearing plain colored acrylic tipped body jewelry when going into shark territory. You can even try a retainer. Shiny objects, especially piercings (belly dangles in particular) may attract some unwanted attention in the water. Heres the article:

“What are the chances I’ll get bitten by a shark?”

St. Johns County Aquatics Superintendent Dave Williams hears this question all the time.

“I get those kinds of questions a lot, to say the least,” Williams said.

Well, according to Williams, “the likelihood (of getting bitten or attacked by a shark) is so far remote it shouldn’t affect people’s behavior in the waters.”

But some have trouble forgetting the two shark attacks in three days along the Florida Panhandle.

Sixteen-year-old Craig Hutto, of Lebanon, Tenn., lost his right leg in a shark attack at Cape San Blas on June 27. Three days prior, in Destin, Marie Daigle, of Gonzales, La., died from her injuries after her left leg was mutilated by a 6-foot bull shark.

Williams points out that in St. Johns County there hasn’t been a fatality from a shark attack since the 1500s.

“We average fewer than two shark bites a year in this county, most of which don’t seek medical attention,” Williams said.

Williams says it’s more of a fear of the unknown, or the unseen, than anything else.

“People are just afraid of the term ’shark,’” he said.

That’s not to say people don’t think they see the marine carnivorous fish swimming in the waters.

“Quite honestly, it’s very difficult to distinguish a certain variety of shark just by a glance in water,” Williams said. “(What people see are usually) sting rays, manta rays or dolphins.”

In fact, humans are much more of a danger to sharks than vice versa. On average, worldwide, fewer than 10 people die from shark attacks each year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Web site. Some data show that shark populations are at 20 to 30 percent below the level they were 25 years ago.

So, why do shark attacks occur?

Williams is hesitant to calls them “attacks,” because, well, most of them aren’t intentional.

A large portion of the time - an estimated 85 percent - the ‘attack’ is a result of mistaken identity. That means the shark thinks it’s about to attack its lunch rather than a human.

Sharks have poor eyesight, Williams said, so to them a human hand or foot can resemble the coloring of a fish, darker on top, lighter underneath. Body jewelry or piercings give the affect of fish scales.

Even bathing suit patterns that look similar to fish scales can attract a shark’s eye. The chances are small, William said, but, albeit, they exist.

Ten percent of attacks fall under what Williams calls a “bump and bite.”

This type of attack can occur with scuba divers or surfers.

“Sharks can be a little territorial,” Williams said. “They might approach inquisitively or be agitated by a sound, so they may come up to (the person), take a bite and leave.”

If that person doesn’t leave and the shark returns to the scene, an “attack” is possible, because, Williams said, “It’s almost as if (the shark) is saying, ‘I warned you once.’”

The remaining 5 percent of attacks are what Williams refers to as “provoked attacks,” when the individual involved is provoking the attack.

This type of attack may occur when a fisherman catches a shark and, in the struggle to release it from the hook, the angler gets bitten.

A misconception, William said, is sharks maul humans to death.

“We don’t taste good at all,” Williams said. “We’re not meaty enough, not in their preferred diet.”

If a larger shark bites a human, the result is a more penetrating bite, which can sever a limb, and perhaps cut through the bone, he said.

Most times, when a fatality is involved with a shark attack, it’s because of blood loss. The death is not necessarily from the wound itself, Williams said. This was possibly the case with 14-year-old Daigle.

“Bites are usually on the arms and legs; that falls under (the) mistaken identity case,” Williams said.

With 360 species of sharks worldwide and 27 in St. Johns County waters, few are considered dangerous to humans, Williams said.

Yet, “Any shark that’s over a few feet in length has the potential for harm,” he said. -JUSTINA CALGIANO of Staugustine.com

Get “shark safe” acrylic tipped body jewelry at STHbodyjewelry.com!

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7/26/2005

Gauge To Millimeter Conversion Chart

Filed under: General — STH @ 3:31 pm

Thank you to everone who participated in our weekend promotion. It was once again a rousing success.

We recieve hundreds of emails per week asking what size people should gauge to next when gauging their piercings. We also recieve a lot of emails from our U.K., Australian, Canadian and other international customers asking what the gauge to millimeter conversion is for our jewelry. We decided to make an easy to read chart to clarify these questions. The gauges are listed from smallest diameter to largest with standard gauges in the left column and the millimeter conversion for the corresponding gauges in the right column. Here is the chart (Hint: Bookmark this page so you can easily refer to it):

Gauge	Millimeters
18G	1.0mm
16G	1.2mm
14G	1.6mm
12G	2.0mm
10G	2.5mm
8G	3.0mm
6G	4.0mm
4G	5.0mm
2G	6.0mm
0G	8.0mm
00G	10.0mm
7/16"	11.0mm
1/2"	12.0mm
9/16"	14.0mm
5/8"	16.0mm
3/4"	19.0mm
7/8"	22.0mm
1"	25.0mm

Shop STHbodyjewelry.com for all of your small and large gauge body jewelry.

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7/23/2005

Christmas In July Means FREE Body Jewelry For YOU!

Filed under: General — STH @ 2:52 pm

Everyone’s favorite thing about Christmas are the gifts (of course)! STHbodyjewelry.com’s Christmas In July Sale is no different. Place an order for ANY “Buy It Now” purchase. If these items equal $10 or more combined (before shipping) you will recieve a free gift of extra body jewelry with your order. This deal applies to ANY of our items including plugs, earlets, tunnels, tusks, tapers, tongue rings, navel rings, eyebrow rings, labret rings, captive bead rings, twister belly rings, nose screws, body jewelry displays and a whole lot more!

Mention code “STHBLOG10″ with your payment!

The last time we ran this sale we recieved an overwhelming response and gave out thousands of pieces of free body jewely so take advantage of this deal before its all gone.

The sale will last from Friday July 22nd 6AM EST to Sunday July 24th 11:59PM EST.

If you have any questions please leave a comment and we will get back to you immediately!

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7/22/2005

Get Pierced!

Filed under: General — STH @ 2:59 pm

Many people reading our blog are either pierced or considering becoming pierced. Piercing and body jewelry are a great fashion statement, test of will & hobby. Piercing comes with an inherent risk of infection. Be sure that when you are pierced you follow your piercers directions on maintaining a clean and infection free piercing. Also be sure to always clean your jewelry whether it be brand new or an old item from your collection. Keeping you jewelry in sanitary conditions will go a long way to warding off possible infections. Following is an article about piercing:

Piercing - in fashion or infection?

Body piercing and tattoos have become increasingly popular. Why do people choose to have this done? Is it dangerous in any way?
Body piercing has been practised in many cultures for many centuries. It was often identified with royalty and was intended to portray courage.

Egyptian Pharaohs pierced their navels as a rite of passage. Roman soldiers pierced their nipples to show their manhood. Mayas pierced their tongues as a spiritual ritual and Victorian royals chose nipple and/or genital piercing.

“There are different reasons why people have body piercings or tattoos,” says, Llieze Ellick, a trained piercer from Wild Fire Body Piercing Clinic.

“Piercing is part of who I am”
“For me, piercing is part of who I am, my subculture, a fashion statement and it also enhances my sexuality. I think it’s sexy and beautiful. It’s like an addiction, once you start with one, you cannot stop. I had my eyebrows, nose bridge, ears, tongue and chest pierced. “The pain only takes one second and it’s similar to the thrills of bungee jumping and drag racing,” according to Ellick.

“My tattoos are part of my soul,” said Ellick.

“Tattoos are very personal. Mostly they are influenced by one’s experiences of life. They have a lot to do with commitment and self-expression,” said Ellick

Teens and self-piercing
Self-piercing has become more prevalent in teenagers and young adults. Although there are risks associated with this, many teens think they are invulnerable and that nothing bad can happen to them.

The thrill of risk-taking can make self-piercing seem like an acceptable adventure. It may also seem like the only alternative to teens whose parents won’t give permission for a piercing.

“But only trained people should do body piercing and tattoos,” says Cape Town dermatologist, Dr Ian Webster.

Dangers very real
The skin could be damaged, scarred or the wounds can become infected if someone who is not trained in that field, does the tattoo or piercing.

Severe complications can arise if the instruments that are used are not disposable or are poorly sterilised, or the venue is unhygienic.

“Transmission of serious infections like HIV and hepatitis, as well as allergic reactions to jewellery metals may occur, and many people don’t consider these dangers beforehand,” said Webster.

Webster said the best way to remove a tattoo is by means of a laser treatment, which takes about eight to 10 sessions. He said some of the obvious reasons for removal might be because of religious reasons, because of new love interests, and because fashions come and go.

Piercing/tattoos not a decision to be taken lightly
If you have decided to go ahead with your body piercing or tattoo, and you are prepared to take the risks, take your time and remember there are no hard-and-fast guarantees of safety. You also need to ensure that you have good after-care with your tattoo artist or piercer after the procedure.

It might also be an idea to talk to a few people that have already had the type of piercing or tattoo you are considering. Ask them about their experiences, the costs, the pain, the healing time and anything else about which you might have questions.

One important thing you might want to know is if they had the chance to do it over again, they would?

Generally if your tattoo or piercing becomes red, hot and painful and or produces a creamy yellow or greenish discharge, chances are it is infected, go and see the doctor. –Charmaine Quma, Health24

Visit STHbodyjewelry.com for all of your body piercing jewelry!

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7/21/2005

You asked…We Answer!

Filed under: General — STH @ 12:51 pm

We have been recieving a lot of emails since May asking us why we don’t carry acrylic plugs in sizes over 1/2″. The answer is simple. They are hard to aquire! In our quest to always stay ahead of the curve on body jewelry related products we have created our own line of acrylic plugs in large sizes. We recieved the first shipment of our new line this week. We have released acrylic plugs in sizes 5/8″ & 1″ this week. They are availabe in the following colors: Jet Black, Super Clear, Ghost White & Dark Blue at STHbodyjewelry.com. In early august our large gauge acrylic plugs collection will be complete. We will be carrying the following sizes: 9/16″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 7/8″ & 1″ in Jet Black, Super Clear, Dark Blue & Candy Red. Pricing will start at $7.24 including all applicable shipping and handling charges. All acrylic plugs also include 2 high quality form fit silicone o-rings per plug. This is the good stuff at the best prices so don’t pass it up

For those of you who prefer smaller sized plugs always carry the following gauges: 18G, 16G, 14G, 12G, 10G, 8G, 6G, 4G, 2G, 0G, 00G, 7/16″ & 1/2″.

Please help spread the word about STHbodyjewelry.com by telling your friends what you already know. Shopping at wholesale prices will always be cheaper the shopping retail. Period. End of story! Our prices are among the lowest in the world. Find a cheaper price for the same quality product and we will destroy that price.

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7/20/2005

Ear Gauging Is Becoming Increasingly Popular!

Filed under: General — STH @ 10:34 am

Ear Gauging is becoming more popular by the day. STHbodyjewelry.com has been on top of this body jewelry style since day 1. We offer one of the largest selections of plugs, tunnels, earlets, claws, tusks, tapers and talons anywhere on the net and the best part is they start at only $2.99 per pair. Beat That Price! Our plugs are also crafted from the highest quality materials in the world. Following is an article published Monday July 18, 2005 in the Florida Ledger. When a piercing trend becomes large enough to be noticed by a major newspaper you know its here to stay.

Plugs, Tunnels, Crescents And Spirals Pierce the Body-Jewelry Trend
By Shelley Preston
The Ledger

The hole in Richard Hand’s ear is big enough to see fine hairs of his neck through a black plastic tunnel in his left lobe. Hanging out at the Eagle Ridge Mall near the Tattoo Shop in Lake Wales recently, Hand, 16, says he was drawn to the look when a visiting buddy from New York came to town sporting 1-inch holes through his lobes.

Since Hand’s ear was already pierced, he decided to follow his friend’s example and began the process of making it larger. “I used to have a 1/2-inch tunnel,” he says, and now has let it shrink to a “modest” 1/4-inch hole, “but when I started stretching, I heard a `pop’ and it hurt really bad.”

At at time when belly, tongue and eyebrow piercings are acceptable enough to be done at shopping malls, ear stretching — or gauging — still smacks of the exotic. Unlike other piercing forms, there is a point where the stretched ear can never go back to its original shape, making the decision a serious dedication to the look.

Ear gauging is done by working a regular-sized earring hole into something big enough to see through by using a tapering device to stretch the ear lobe. Hole sizes range from about a 1/4 inch and — if a picture recently posted at the body modification Web site www.bmezine.com is any indication — big enough to stick a cell phone through.

Once the ear is stretched, jewelry options include plugs, tunnels and claws. Plugs, which look just like how they sound, can be made from anything from Day-Glo plastic to bone. Tunnels are often made from steel or titanium and accentuate the open space in the gauged lobe. Claws, which can be made from plastic to glass, look like curlicues or horns protruding through both ends of the hole.

There are no statistics on how many people gauge their ear lobes these days, but Ari Ades, a piercer at Atomic Tattoo in Lakeland, offers anecdotal evidence that plenty of people, mostly teenagers and young adults, are increasingly attracted to gauging. “I’d say it’s getting more popular,” he says, “I guess it is the cool thing to do right now.”

Ades says he sees a lot of people, like Hand, who try to stretch their ears themselves, which isn’t a good idea.

“You can get some bad blowouts that way.” By blowouts, he means actually ripping the ear lobe — sometimes in two — or deforming the hole enough to create scar tissue.

Darrell Wilhite, manager of the Tattoo Shop in Lake Wales, agrees that gauging your own ears can not only cause serious pain, it can lead to dangerous infections, or at the very least, hardening of the tissue. For between $5 and $10, depending on the ear, both Ades and Wilhite will use a sterilized tool called a taper to carefully stretch the ear’s flesh. And yes, it hurts, he says.

Wilhite says gauging should be done over an expanded period of time until the desired size is reached. Most piercers recommend a month or more between stretching, giving the ear time to heal. Once the ear heals, the ear can be gauged another notch. Most piercers agree the “point of no return,” or when no amount of healing would ever entirely close the tapered hole, is when it reaches about 1/4 of an inch in diameter.

“Legally, I am allowed to gauge pierced ears when kids are 14,” Wilhite says. Anyone from toddlers on up can have their ears pierced under 18 if they are accompanied by an adult. Once ears already have holes in them, he says, there is nothing stopping anyone from making them bigger. “But ethically, for me,” he says, “I want them to be 18. It can be a lifetime commitment.”

Ear stretching is by no means new. Pre-Columbian Peruvians wore copper ear spools as decoration and early Native Americans, such as Mississippi mound people, wore pottery and stone tunnels that look eerily similar to the styles popular with gaugers today.

Plenty of modern ear-stretching fans have posted seemingly infinite blogs about their gauging experiences and their draw to stretching ear lobes. One young woman named Aly from Weare, N.H., recently posted on craftster.org: “I would definitely recommend ear gauging to people who like pain . . . because it hurts ha ha, but in the end it looks pretty.”

Get your gauging supplies and jewelry at STHbodyjewelry.com!

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7/18/2005

Welcome.

Filed under: General — STH @ 7:58 pm

Hi all. This is the first blog written by STHbodyjewelry.com. We are one of the largest distributors of high quality body jewelry at the lowest prices on the internet. We offer items that start at 1 CENT and we offer items that have FREE SHIPPING. You will not find better prices on these type of quality products anywhere. PERIOD! We plan on posting body jewelry related news, company news and maybe even write about topics you wouldnt expect. Keep in touch and stay informed by reading our blog.

Glad To Write For You
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