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Body modification (or body alteration) is the permanent or semi-permanent deliberate altering of the human body for non-medical reasons, such as spiritual, various social (markings), BDSM "edgeplay" or aesthetic. It can range from the socially acceptable decoration (e.g., pierced ears in many societies), to the overtly religiously mandated (e.g., circumcision in a number of cultures) to corporal punishment, to provocative statement by the rebellious (e.g., tongue splitting). Some even get physically addicted to the adrenaline/endorphin release associated with a painful procedure in a way analogous to that experienced by those who self harm. Some people experience an abstract but distinct compulsion to modify their body that appears to have no underlying or external reason.
Nearly every human society practises or has practised some type of body modification in its broadest definition, from Māori tattoos to Victorian corsets to modern breast implants.
Some futurists believe that eventually humans will pursue body modification with more advanced technological means, such as permanently implanted devices to enhance mental and physical capabilities, thereby becoming cyborgs. For the substantial number of people with heart pacemakers and brain implants such as cochlear implants and electrical brain stimulators for Parkinson's disease, this is already a reality.
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listening to a 10 dollar hardcore rap cd a nice inner city african american man sold rish and i
alexandruhx (allllllex) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:05:36 -0000
listening to a 10 dollar hardcore rap cd a nice inner city african american man sold rish and i
one of my favourite African American actresses is Charlize Theron....
SheilaEinTO (SheilaEmijjo) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:05:27 -0000
one of my favourite African American actresses is Charlize Theron....
@playit_liveit omg I loved the monkey robots xD and the nice lightning show! But the music sucked -.- shouldve been some african beats!
irashood (Rashid Al Suwaidi) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:04:27 -0000
@playit_liveit omg I loved the monkey robots xD and the nice lightning show! But the music sucked -.- shouldve been some african beats!
my11 Fans! We are pleased to announce the launch of the first-ever African Cup of Nations fantasy football game.... http://bit.ly/5Zf9FA
my11games (Kunle Omilani) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:04:18 -0000
my11 Fans! We are pleased to announce the launch of the first-ever African Cup of Nations fantasy football game.... http://bit.ly/5Zf9FA
@agorist sadly in houston i really dont go to african restaurants, besides blue nile and finger lickin. u just go to my aunts house ;)
supernova_star (Regina Agu) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:03:59 -0000
@agorist sadly in houston i really dont go to african restaurants, besides blue nile and finger lickin. u just go to my aunts house ;)
At a neighbors house & met a guy who asked if I knew Manute Bol? Umm.. I guess all African-born pro athletes hang out together. Lol
ro72 (Roman Oben) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:02:38 -0000
At a neighbors house & met a guy who asked if I knew Manute Bol? Umm.. I guess all African-born pro athletes hang out together. Lol
Articimo - African Art Store - One of the leading proponents of irresistible African arts and crafts with timeless beauty.
Meta Description: [ Handmade CULTURAL Products, African Arts, African Design, African Home Decor, African Crafts Store at very LOW PRICES. Worldwide shipping. ]
Atlas Treasures - Offering Moroccan jewelry, poufs, rugs, and pottery.
Chique Ethnique - Fimo bead jewelry in African ethnic designs that capture the mystery and fashion of Africa.
Meta Description: [ Fimo beads jewellery in African ethnic designs. Chique Ethnique hand made bead jewelry designs (earrings, necklaces, pendants etc) capture the mystery and fashion of Africa. ]
EW Enterprises - Offering handmade authentic African print fabric and jewelry. Assortment of earrings made from Peruvian beads, tiger eye beads, and African beads.
Meta Description: [ We sell beautiful, handmade, authentic African print fabric and jewelry. ]
Hands Jewellery - African jewellery manufacturers and distributors.
Meta Description: [ Hands Jewellery Manufacturers. African Jewellery manufacturers and distributors ]
Mameete - Hand made gift items and fashion accessories from Ethiopia.
Meta Description: [ ethiopian jewelry, decorative wares & embroidered fabrics ]
ModaAfrik - Collection of ethnic African jewelry, art work, masks, carvings, clothes and accessories.
Meta Description: [ A collection of ethnic African clothes, authentic african jewelry / jewellery, art work, masks, carvings, clothes for men and women, and accessories. Our collection includes gifts from various parts of Africa. ]
My Heritage - Offering hand-strung trade bead jewelry, reflecting the ancestry and heritage of ancient West Africa.
Meta Description: [ My Heritage Traditional African Tribal Trade Beads from West Africa, also known as African Pot Beads in Sub-Saharan Africa. ]
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Qabula - African beaded jewellery, beaded pashminas and African craft including masks, witchdoctors bones, and drums.
Meta Description: [ Suppliers of High Quality beaded African Jewellery. Craft for retail and wholesale. ]
Reflections African Jewelry - African jewelry including cowrie shell, cow bone, masks, horn, glass and brass beads, and Mali wedding beads.
Meta Description: [ ReflectionS African Jewelry. Religious, Spiritual and Cultural elements are all incorporated into my work. Each piece has a cultural meaning and/or a therapeutic property. We create unique African jewelry that will be complimented and worn for many years to come. ]
Silver Sahara - Handmade silver pieces of Moroccan jewelry, including pendants, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
Meta Description: [ , Silver Sahara is based out of Miami, Florida. We import Moroccan Jewelry. They have filigree desings. Our collection includes, pendants, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings. ]
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