Senate Bill Detaining Innocent Americans
Forget guilty until proven innocent, this was a case of guilty even after proven innocent.
The Senate last night attempted to pass an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would have allowed Americans to be detained even if they had been found not guilty by a trial.
Although the fact that indefinite detention without trial has now been codified into law by way of Section 1031 of the National Defense Authorization Act, an attempt was made at the last minute to fast-track an even more horrifying amendment into the NDAA bill via a voice vote.
Amendment No. 1274 would have given the federal government the power to detain U.S. citizens until Congress declared the ‘war on terror’ over, which we have been told is a never-ending multi-generational conflict. The provision also gave the feds the power to keep an American incarcerated even if they were tried and found not guilty.
Thankfully, Republican Senator Rand Paul discovered the provision and was able to request a last ditch roll call vote. The amendment was eventually defeated by a worryingly narrow final vote of 41-59.
Forget Kafkaesque, the very fact that the Senate even attempted to enact a law that would put the likes of Stalinist North Korea to shame speaks volumes about the contempt that lawmakers have for the bill of rights.
shit is getting real
Amendment No. 1274 would have given the federal government the power to detain U.S. citizens until Congress declared the ‘war on terror’ over, which we have been told is a never-ending multi-generational conflict.
If we don't pay attention things can change quickly. Stay informed.
Senate Bill Would Have Allowed Americans to be Detained Even After They Had Been Found Innocent
via: infowars
Artistic Expression: Having Some Fun
A picture is worth at least 1,500 words...
...right Dr.Lane? ;)
Recipe: Got Milk?
Superhero:
A Recipe on How to Make Your Own City's Crime Fighter
1 medium length cape (extending past the backs of knees), that is light in material and flows naturally in the wind so that it stands to the human eye when in public.
3 ½ cups of special abilities or superpowers (about 16 ounces worth)
½ cup of a secret identity (ex: Peter Parker = Spiderman)
½ cup of an awesome nickname that fits special capabilities
½ cup of a tragic flaw or weakness with a specific backstory (ex: Superman and his weakness to kryptonite)
1 pinch of moral code
3 – 6 teaspoons of arch nemeses or supervillains (ex: X-Men vs. Magneto)
2 – 3 teaspoons of sidekicks (ex: Batman and Robin)
3 alternate costumes that are form-fitted, that come with a mask, a specialized symbol on the chest, and that come along with special equipment (ex: Batsuit and Utility Belt)
Line rimmed body mold with parchment paper; arrange cape and abilities/superpowers in single layer at the bottom of the body mold. Freeze abilities/superpowers until very cold, but not frozen, for about 24 hours. In massive mixer, puree special abilities/superpowers, secret identity, tragic flaw/weakness, moral code, 1 tablespoon of arch nemeses/supervillains, 1 teaspoon of sidekicks, and ice until uniformly molded; do this for about 10 to 15 hours. Test for development abilities and flaws; if desired, add more nemeses/villains or sidekicks and blend until combined, do this for about 2 hours longer. Prepare for development to happen immediately through course of the hero setting-up.
Makes a protector of the people, good enough for one large over-populated city with high crime rates.
Per Hero (Serving):
This recipe makes up one extraordinary superhero, which will be dedicated to protecting the people. It is recommended that there be one hero per city.
WARNING
It is quite common for a hero to work as a vigilante and enforce the law without legal authority if the public and law enforcement are against the hero or do not adequately do their part in time of need.
Letter: You've Got A Friend In Me
67-34 Kessel Street
Forest Hills, NY 1137
December 1, 2011
Dear Mr. Parker aka Spider-Man,
I hope that you are doing well. My name is Roslyn Abrahams, and I am your biggest fan. I am writing in regards to your up-and-down love story with Mary Jane Watson. I feel it is in your best interests to move on; the love-fling you two have going on has gotten in the way of you doing your job effectively and it is bringing you down. Granted, I know you are just as human as we are, and you are entitled to your personal interests, but her inability to stay settled is not good for you Peter; she is worse than a frat girl on Thirsty-Thursday.
It really is sad; you are The Amazing Spider-Man, key word being “Amazing,” and if she cannot see how special you are then why are you wasting your time? Peter, you are the definition of a Tragic Hero; I see how she hurts you and I feel bad that it has to be this way, which is why I am sending you letter.
I know there will be chance for happiness for you someday. It might not appear that way now, but I know it will happen. For you to reach that happiness, it will have to be without MJ. I think you know this, but you have a hard time accepting life without her. Peter, we all have that one person who we cannot just let go of, believe me, I can relate. Just know, I speak for the many of your fans, we stand behind you. Whether you believe us or not, you will always be The Amazing Spider-Man to us.
Sincerely,
Roslyn Abrahams
Heartbreaker:
Mary Jane Watson
Why Do Cops Like Donuts?
1. Donuts are relatively inexpensive, so they can be discarded with little guilt, in case of a hot call in the middle of a snack break.
2. In many areas, the donut shop is the only place open 24 hours.
3. Donuts have sugar and carbohydrates, which allow for quick energy. Donuts, coupled with the ever present cup of coffee, help keep the officers awake and alert.
4. Donut shops are usually located in centralized areas, which can be used as a meeting place for briefings between Officers of different agencies or shifts.
5. Donuts are TASTY! Can you think of anyone who DOESN'T like donuts?
Why Do Cops Like
Donuts So Much?
This is a question that has plagued mankind for years. The answer is quite simple.
Via: BoatCop
Billy Kidd Shot You
Marina Nery
I had a hard time picking which pictures to put in this post. Billy Kidd's work is fun to look at. He grew up in Pamana City, FL. He currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.
photos by BILLY KIDD
Via: Billy Kidd
Muppet Food
Oh Yum, Muppet Food!
Okay, I promise this is the last Muppet inspired post for a long time. Well, maybe not...but when I saw this I just had to share...who's hungry for some Animal and Kermit? LOL
Cookie Monster As A Trash Can
Cookie
Monster
Trash Can
There are some people that look up at the sky and see clouds...and nothing more. There are other people that look up at the sky in amazement, they see all types of clouds in the shape of animals, people and things. But, there are other people that see Cookie Monster everywhere they go. These are the most special people on earth.
First Ever Mickey Mouse Float - 1934
This photo is so dope. Check out this first Mickey Mouse Balloon to float above the streets of NYC! It all happened of course at the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade in the year 1934!
1934
mickey mouse float
Feeding Racoons
WARNING: This is what happens when you
like to feed Raccoons in your backyard.
Warning Number 2: You will not want to get rid of them for being this cute.
Via: Spectacle
Julianee Moore (Vanity Fair 2000)
Julianee Moore
Vanity Fair, 2000
I love this. This is one photo shoot I have always admired. Nothing is better then photography mimicking masterful paintings from art history, right?
Santeria/Black Magic Hex on City Manager
Two North Miami Beach Police Department employees have been fired for plotting to put a Santeria curse on the city manager.
Officer Elizabeth Torres, a 24-year veteran of the police department, and Yvonne Rodriguez, an office manager for police chief Larry Gomer, were caught plotting to use birdseed to cast a spell to make Lyndon Bonner "go away" in August before a round of planned departmental layoffs.
Torres told Rodriguez she had previous success with the curse, having made her son and daughter move out by sprinkling it on the front porch of their home, according to the police report.
North Miami Beach Police Department Employees Fired Over Plan To Put Santeria Curse On City Manager
Crazy Mofos: Employees Try
Santeria Hex on City Manager
Investigators say the pair were upset with the "negative climate" in the department, and hatched a plan to similarly curse Bonner by gaining access to his office. Torres admitted to police that she brought the birdseed to Rodriguez, then approached janitor Esther Villanueva, asking her to sprinkle the birdseed in Bonner's office as she cleaned.
The two were busted when Villanueva reported the incident to a supervisor. Though Torres confessed to the plan, she told investigators it was just a superstitious idea and the pair meant no harm.
"It was kind of a joke, kind of a superstition," she said, according to interview transcripts. "It did have bases in religious knowledge I had from before...As misguided as it may seem, this idea popped into my head, and I thought, 'Well, it can't hurt anybody.'"
Fortunately for Bonner, University of Miami Religious Studies professor Michelle Maldonado agrees.
"Ultimately, the city manager really doesn't have anything to worry about. In Santeria, you can't just spread bird seed and make the supernatural do what you want it to do," she told WSVN.
The pair, who were fired last week, can appeal their terminations.
Using Bird Feed.
Via: Huff Post/Miami
CLANDESTINE CULTURE
is anonymous
at the studio
on the street
CLANDESTINE
CULTURE
WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT HIM
-A STREET ARTIST IN MIAMI, FL
-COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS
-DOES UNAUTHORIZED STREET ACTIVITY
-PAINTS BIG POSTERS AT HIS STUDIO
-DOES WHEAT PASTING AT THE LOCATION
-USES FACEBOOK QUITE OFTEN
-COMMENTS SINCERELY IN FACEBOOK
-HAS ORGANIZED PHOTO ALBUMS IN F.B.
-A SOLITARY ARTIST
It has been about a month since I sent him a Facebook friend request and became "friend". I am fascinated by street art in general lately, but when I saw the images posted in his Facebook "CLANDESTINE CULTURE", I saw what I been longing to see for quite some time. Following his street activity admirering his artworks became my obsession and I don't know how to articulate the reason why I am so attracted to his works in a emotional level. Images he creates have a minimum amount of colors, so they have a strong visual impact. His bitmap skill is superb. The font he uses is always clean and dynamically simple. His model choices are always quite tasteful.
It seems to me that CLANDESTINE CULTURE is a challenging street art project must be uncommissioned in order to NOT to be controlled by anyone, any instutution, any authority. and on top of that, he has got this location risk: Miami Wynwood district, and the challenging size (his large poster to be 8ft-11ft tall), most parts are hand painted by him.
process
the documentation of his activities as he updates in Facebook, Livestream and other social media network tools, using photos and videos shows the beginning of his craft making to the finished artwork. He always go back to the street location where he has worked and documents the scene, and shares it with us. Sometimes his artwork is ripped down within 24 hours.- see the left hands side for one of the most recent work he has put on a Wynwood wall. This is quite a ride if you start to follow his activity and share the thrill and feel his adrenalin rushes.
streets of Art Basel Miami Beach
art basel Miami beach
December 1 - 4, 2011. is one of the most important art show in the USA, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas.
More than 260 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa will take part, showcasing works by more than 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Wynwood Art District is the area of concentration of galleries, and it's getting HOT and HOTTER lately.
yes, both inside = gallery & outside = street.
ok...so....This is how the WYNWOOD street look like now!!!
all images via: Warholian.com
Rusty James
I guess we're gonna have to fight ourselves!
Don't Mind
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"Do you mind if
I don't smoke?"
- Groucho Marx
KIKI VALDES - VARIOUS WORKS
KIKI VALDES - WORKS
Born 1981 in Miami FL. The work of Cuban American artist Kiki Valdes is a fixture of contemporary expressionistic painting, mythology, cartoons and narratives. He currently has no gallery representation.
The Fox Mythology
In pre-Christian Times the fox was seen as a symbol of gods, like for example, as a symbol of the god of vegetation or as a symbol of forest- and mountain-spirits. This changed in Christian Times, from where on the fox was seen as a demonic creature. The fox is a very famous figure in fables and usually is described as greedy, dishonest and tricky. At the same time of all the helpful animals in fairy tales the fox is said to be the most helpful one. Most fables tell about how the fox tricks other animals to get food, but no legends or fairy tales have been found telling about the fox attacking humans.
The Fox
Mythology
There is something fantastic and mystical about
a fox. What is the role of the fox in mythology?
Via: wsl.ch
Image: asbimages
Wu Tang Flan
Who wants some
Wu Tang Flan
I love Flan...and I love Wu Tang. Best of both worlds. I think Chef Raekwon would approve.
Yum....
....Yum.
Igor Eskinja
Igor Eskinja constructs his architectonics of perception as ensembles of modesty and elegance. The artist “performs” the objects and situations, catching them in their intimate and silent transition from two-dimensional to three-dimensional formal appearance. Using simple, inexpensive materials, such as adhesive tape or electric cables and unraveling them with extreme precision and mathematical exactitude within strict spatial parameters, Eskinja defines another quality that goes beyond physical aspects and enters the registers of the imaginative and the imperceptible. The simplicity of form is an aesthetic quality that opens up a possibility for manipulating a meaning. It derives, as the artist states, from the need for one form to contain various meanings and levels of reading within itself. The tension between multiplicity and void constitutes one of the most important aspects of Eskinja’s mural “drawings” and seemingly flat installations. A void is still an active space of perception; it does not conceal; it comments on the regime of visibility, it invites the viewer to participate in the construction of an imaginary volume in an open space. The temporary nature of the artist’s spatial structures and the ephemeral quality of his carpets (where ornaments are carefully woven out of dust or ash) manifest a resistance to the dominant narratives of institutional apparatus and socio-political order.
Via: Volta Show
Born 1975 in Rijeka, Croacia