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  • What is The Point
  • Issues
    • Back Issues
    • The Point – Issue 89
    • The Point – Issue 88
    • The Point – Issue 87
    • The Point – Issue 86
    • The Point – Issue 85
    • The Point – Issue 84
    • The Point – Issue 83
    • The Point – Issue 82
    • The Point – Issue 81
    • The Point – Issue 80
  • News
    • In the Office
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  • May 30, 2015

    Point #71: From the Editor – Marina Pecorino

    Marina Pecorino Managing Editor of Content & Statistics   My first experience at Conference was in 2012 as a love volunteer. I waited until my fourth year as a piercer to… Continue reading "Point #71: From the Editor – Marina Pecorino"

  • Awards & Recognition, Issue 70, Membership, Science & Body Modifications

    April 9, 2015

    Point #70: The APP wants to thank North Bay Bioscience

    The APP wants to thank North Bay Bioscience, LLC (NBBS) and Autoclave Testing Services, Inc. (ATS) for working with us to find an efficient streamlined process for the reporting of… Continue reading "Point #70: The APP wants to thank North Bay Bioscience"

  • Awards & Recognition, Issue 70, Publications

    April 9, 2015

    Point #70: Thank you to Kim Zapata

    Thank you Kim Zapata! On behalf of the Board, the readership, and the new editorial team we would like to sincerely thank Kimberly Zapata. From 2009-2012 she acted as a… Continue reading "Point #70: Thank you to Kim Zapata"

  • Contests, Events, Features, Issue 70

    April 9, 2015

    Point #70: BPA PHOTO CONTEST

    Photo Contest! The Association of Professional Piercers and the Body Piercing Archive are excited to see what photos you have in your collection. Please submit your single all-time favorite photo… Continue reading "Point #70: BPA PHOTO CONTEST"

  • Editorial, Features, Issue 70

    April 9, 2015

    Point #70: Total Membership Statistics

    Total Membership Statistics Introduction By Marina Pecorino In the 20 years since its inception, the Association of Professional Piercers has grown by leaps and bounds. Enrollment is ever-changing as members… Continue reading "Point #70: Total Membership Statistics"

  • Editorial, Issue 70, Publications

    April 9, 2015

    Point #70: The Point Past and Present

    THE POINT—PAST & PRESENT KENDRA JANE The Point—Managing Editor of Content & Archives If we look hard enough we can find patterns, cycles and trends in everything; music, food, or… Continue reading "Point #70: The Point Past and Present"

  • Editorial, Features, Issue 70, Lifestyle, Social Media & Safe Piercing

    April 9, 2015

    Point #70: Christina Shull-Trends in the Industry

    TRENDS IN THE INDUSTRY CHRISTINA SHULL Integrity Piercing When Alicia Silverstone starred in Aerosmith’s “Cryin’” video, she was a young woman dealing with heartbreak by running away and getting her… Continue reading "Point #70: Christina Shull-Trends in the Industry"

  • Editorial, In the Office, Issue 70

    April 9, 2015

    Point #70: In the office

    IN THE OFFICE CAITLIN MCDIARMID APP Administrator I’ve been asked to talk about how the office has changed over the last 20 years; I can only speak to the last… Continue reading "Point #70: In the office"

  • Issue 70, Lifestyle, News

    April 9, 2015

    Point #70: Announcement of Body Piercing Archive

    ANNOUNCING THE APP BODY PIERCING ARCHIVE Paul King Committee Chairperson and APP Treasurer Anyone who has sat in on one of my classes knows my passion for recovering and preserving… Continue reading "Point #70: Announcement of Body Piercing Archive"

  • Editorial, From the Editor, Issue 70

    April 9, 2015

    Point #70: From The Editor – Jim

    Jim Ward Managing Editor of Design & Layout As many of you know, Kim Zapata the previous Editor of The Point has stepped down to devote more time to other… Continue reading "Point #70: From The Editor – Jim"

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    The Point: Journal of Body Piercing is the quarterly journal of the Association of Professional Piercers containing articles on piercing techniques, body-art legislation, history, and anthropology, as well as reports on Conferences and events in the US and around the world. Like no other publication available, The Point covers anything and everything of interest to the professional body piercer—or anyone interested in learning more about our industry.

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    The Point: Journal of Body Piercing is the quarterly journal of the Association of Professional Piercers containing articles on piercing techniques, body-art legislation, history, and anthropology, as well as reports on Conferences and events in the US and around the world. Like no other publication available, The Point covers anything and everything of interest to the professional body piercer—or anyone interested in learning more about our industry.

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