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After returning from intermission, he said he’d toured some of the construction projects he has launched to renovate the performing arts center. And he said it was a “fantastic” night."},{"_id":"IMTC32N6MNGAJG5CMOUDEF7MYQ","additional_properties":{},"type":"text","content":"“Well, we’re really having a good time tonight,” Trump said. “So many people I know in this audience. Some good. Some bad. Some I truly love and respect. Some I just hate.”"},{"_id":"PWILUK5P5FCUXESJQSCUAE5D6Y","additional_properties":{},"type":"text","content":"Since 1978, the honors have recognized stars for their influence on American culture and the arts. Members of this year's class are pop-culture standouts, including Stallone for his “Rocky” and “Rambo” movies, Gaynor for her “I Will Survive” feminist anthem and Kiss for its flashy, cartoonish makeup and onstage displays of smoke and pyrotechnics."},{"_id":"RBKFWAQMU5CZ5F7X5BDITGQEHM","additional_properties":{},"type":"text","content":"Strait is a leader in the world of country music and Crawford, a Tony Award-winning actor, is best known for starring in “Phantom of the Opera,” the longest-running show in Broadway history."},{"_id":"3YZQROUBL5BX7JVX7L5MDTRQBE","additional_properties":{},"type":"text","content":"Trump said persistence is a trait shared by the honorees, several of whom had humble beginnings."},{"_id":"L5I7B7ZN6VC53IBVKY3ZDGEVSQ","additional_properties":{},"type":"text","content":"“Some of them have had legendary setbacks, setbacks that you have to read in the papers because of their level of fame,” he said from the stage. “But in the words of Rocky Balboa, they showed us that you keep moving forward, just keep moving forward.”"},{"_id":"DKKCPOUFMZGRRLC5GADZHCBVVY","additional_properties":{},"type":"text","content":"He said many of the politicians, celebrities and others in the audience shared the trait, too."},{"_id":"IYK4BWPVQBETZDTM76VM4RP3PQ","additional_properties":{},"type":"text","content":"“I know so many of you are persistent,” Trump said in his opening. “Many of you are miserable, horrible people. 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He has criticized the center’s programming and the building’s appearance — and has said, perhaps jokingly, that he would rename it as the “Trump Kennedy Center.” He secured more than $250 million from Congress for renovations of the building."},{"_id":"XJWWMNUZBRGITDM3R2MVRAHY5A","additional_properties":{},"type":"text","content":"Asked Sunday night about a possible renaming, Trump said it would be up to the board. Still, he joked at one point about the “Trump Kennedy Center.”"},{"_id":"R4HOUOREV5FTPHE43EDOFTZLYU","additional_properties":{},"type":"text","content":"Presidents of each political party have at times found themselves face to face with artists of opposing political views. Republican Ronald Reagan was there for honoree Arthur Miller, a playwright who championed liberal causes. 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“It's very painful. Nine out of 10,” Wright said. “It kind of feels like a rubber band being snapped on your skin with hot bacon grease.”
Howard has had some of her tattoos removed and admits the procedure is painful.
But “you get through it,” she said. “A couple of days later you’re still feeling the sunburn, but it's OK. If you want it bad enough, you’ll take it off because that’s what you want.”
Light heat from the laser breaks the ink into particles small enough to be absorbed by the body and later excreted as waste.
It's not a “one and done.” Wright said. Tattoo removal can take eight to 12 treatments or more. A new tattoo can go over the old one once the skin has had time to sufficiently heal.
Howard consulted with Herrmann as her fourth session at Chroma began. They spoke about the previous session and how far along they were with the ink removal. Both then donned dark sunglasses to protect their eyes from the brightness of the laser. Herrmann winced. Seconds later, it was done. But she still has more sessions ahead.
“Oh gosh, it’s a 10 when you’re getting it done,\" Herrmann said of the pain. \"It’s pretty intense. It’s doable. I know price is sometimes an issue, but it’s worth it.”
Removal can be costly
Howard says the minimum she charges is $100 per session. Wright says that on a typical day he does about a dozen treatments and that cost depends on the square-inch size of the tattoo.
“The cost is really the technology in the laser,” Wright said. “It's not like a time thing. Most treatments are under a minute. You're paying for the technology and the person who knows how to use the technology. You can damage the skin if you don't know what you're doing.\"
Tattoo removal not safe for everyone
Using lasers to remove tattoos comes with some risks. Skin that bore the tattoo can be left lighter than surrounding skin. There also can be temporary scarring, infection, redness or soreness, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Consultations on the procedure's complications should take place before laser tattoo removal. Wright says his clients have to sign a waiver that they understand possible complications.
People who have diabetes and are not controlling the diabetes should be wary, he said.
“Anybody with autoimmune disease or any immune deficiencies,” Wright said. “We can't do it if you're on blood thinners. I go over the side effects with everyone.\"
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Yet, they have no assurances they will get the education they need."},{"_id":"TLYD56CRHFFRDNU73UC3FXHK3E","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Among some of the AJC’s key findings: "},{"list_type":"unordered","_id":"4VN5WL2JIFCK5GLS2GO3UULOUU","type":"list","items":[{"_id":"JUBQMCMQUNCEVCB7ZDJRMIHYVA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"indent":0},"alignment":"left","type":"text","content":"Limited state oversight: Georgia’s Department of Education insists its roleis to fund GNETS, which receives nearly $52 million per year in state and federal funds, and monitor spending."},{"_id":"ZVMP7HPZLVAZLM4ZQNGVUHKNMI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"indent":0},"alignment":"left","type":"text","content":"Little public information: The state’s website lacks a full explanation of GNETS, including locations. The AJC received a list of locations after repeated requests. 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