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The mark of Cain: the russian criminal tattoos (V)

The mark of Cain: the russian criminal tattoo (V) Getting a tattoo in prison can be very risky for the health; AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis and syphilis are just a few examples of diseases that can be transmitted through tattooing. There are over 100.000 convicts with TB in the russian prisons, and aprox 20.000 of them have an incurable form of tuberculosis.

Celebrate International Health Day With Consumer VOICE! Be informed and Caring consumers - JAGO GRAHAK JAGO!

  A study published in the latest issue of the Indian Journal of Medical Research evaluates anti arthritic impact of green - fresh Dhania / Coriander as well as ground seeds!  It has been found to inhibit joint swelling and to control the spread of the disease, with no side effects. All Indian curries and dry cooking uses this spice liberally, to add flavour and body to the dishes. The fresh green chopped leaves liven up any table setting. The fresh green bunch of Dhania leaves come free with any seasonal fresh vegetable purchase, every morning.  It is also ground with fresh green chillies and /or garlic and tomatoes , a sprinkling of salt to make chutnies. If you have similar information/recipes to share with our readers about herb and spice use, read and write in our blog. Join fellow subscribers to spread and share information about healthy eating Indian practices.  Also read Consumer VOICE articles on additional spice use - Flaxseed + Kalunji in our English and Hindi editions. Add

The mark of Cain: the russian criminal tattoos (IV)

The mark of Cain: the russian criminal tattoo, episode 3. The first episode can be seen here and the second episode can be seen here. The 3rd episode can be seen here In this episode: details about the White Swan, the toughest prison in Russia A tough convicted has the right to get a tattoo on the eyelids - usually a message like "Don't dare to wake me up!" - an avertisment for the other convicted to keep quiet when the tough guy is sleeping.