Friday, August 28, 2009

Moriarty's Gem Art and Gallery Show



Tonight's art show was out of this world incredible! Extremely low turn out.... but everyone bought something. Each customer was uniquely amazing and full of excitement. The compliments I got tonight were alone priceless.
My Mom's best friend, Debbie made a surprise appearance and stayed for the entire show, which was fantastic. She had a blast with us, and totally added to the nights magic. Said she wants to come with us more often, or even perhaps from now on... which would be great!
I showed tonight with another artist/photographer... who I have showed with once before. At the end of the night he jokingly said that he doesn't ever want to show with me ever again, because I stole the event.
I was able to do a fair bit of talking with the owner of the store also, and we really hit it off. He ended up GIVING me a cut and polished dinosaur bone, which I still can't get over. Super intelligent guy.
We all had a wonderful night.

For the inoculators : )



This is your only warning.

Monday, August 24, 2009

The painting I'm working on... that I can't show you yet..... is much more important then this blog right now.

Sorry Blog, you can wait.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Common Sense 2009 by Larry Flint



The American government -- which we once called our government -- has been taken over by Wall Street, the mega-corporations and the super-rich. They are the ones who decide our fate. It is this group of powerful elites, the people President Franklin D. Roosevelt called "economic royalists," who choose our elected officials -- indeed, our very form of government. Both Democrats and Republicans dance to the tune of their corporate masters. In America, corporations do not control the government. In America, corporations are the government.

This was never more obvious than with the Wall Street bailout, whereby the very corporations that caused the collapse of our economy were rewarded with taxpayer dollars. So arrogant, so smug were they that, without a moment's hesitation, they took our money -- yours and mine -- to pay their executives multimillion-dollar bonuses, something they continue doing to this very day. They have no shame. They don't care what you and I think about them. Henry Kissinger refers to us as "useless eaters."

But, you say, we have elected a candidate of change. To which I respond: Do these words of President Obama sound like change?

"A culture of irresponsibility took root, from Wall Street to Washington to Main Street."
There it is. Right there. We are Main Street. We must, according to our president, share the blame. He went on to say: "And a regulatory regime basically crafted in the wake of a 20th-century economic crisis -- the Great Depression -- was overwhelmed by the speed, scope and sophistication of a 21st-century global economy."

This is nonsense.

The reason Wall Street was able to game the system the way it did -- knowing that they would become rich at the expense of the American people (oh, yes, they most certainly knew that) -- was because the financial elite had bribed our legislators to roll back the protections enacted after the Stock Market Crash of 1929.

Congress gutted the Glass-Steagall Act, which separated commercial lending banks from investment banks, and passed the Commodity Futures Modernization Act, which allowed for self-regulation with no oversight. The Securities and Exchange Commission subsequently revised its rules to allow for even less oversight -- and we've all seen how well that worked out. To date, no serious legislation has been offered by the Obama administration to correct these problems.

Instead, Obama wants to increase the oversight power of the Federal Reserve. Never mind that it already had significant oversight power before our most recent economic meltdown, yet failed to take action. Never mind that the Fed is not a government agency but a cartel of private bankers that cannot be held accountable by Washington. Whatever the Fed does with these supposed new oversight powers will be behind closed doors.

Obama's failure to act sends one message loud and clear: He cannot stand up to the powerful Wall Street interests that supplied the bulk of his campaign money for the 2008 election. Nor, for that matter, can Congress, for much the same reason.

Consider what multibillionaire banker David Rockefeller wrote in his 2002 memoirs:

"Some even believe we are part of a secret cabal working against the best interests of the United States, characterizing my family and me as 'internationalists' and of conspiring with others around the world to build a more integrated global political and economic structure -- one world, if you will. If that's the charge, I stand guilty, and I am proud of it."


Read Rockefeller's words again. He actually admits to working against the "best interests of the United States."


Need more? Here's what Rockefeller said in 1994 at a U.N. dinner: "We are on the verge of a global transformation. All we need is the right major crisis, and the nations will accept the New World Order." They're gaming us. Our country has been stolen from us.

Journalist Matt Taibbi, writing in Rolling Stone, notes that esteemed economist John Kenneth Galbraith laid the 1929 crash at the feet of banking giant Goldman Sachs. Taibbi goes on to say that Goldman Sachs has been behind every other economic downturn as well, including the most recent one. As if that wasn't enough, Goldman Sachs even had a hand in pushing gas prices up to $4 a gallon.

The problem with bankers is longstanding. Here's what one of our Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson, had to say about them:

"If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issuance of their currency, first by inflation, and then by deflation, the banks and the corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their father's conquered."


We all know that the first American Revolution officially began in 1776, with the Declaration of Independence. Less well known is that the single strongest motivating factor for revolution was the colonists' attempt to free themselves from the Bank of England. But how many of you know about the second revolution, referred to by historians as Shays' Rebellion? It took place in 1786-87, and once again the banks were the cause. This time they were putting the screws to America's farmers.

Daniel Shays was a farmer in western Massachusetts. Like many other farmers of the day, he was being driven into bankruptcy by the banks' predatory lending practices. (Sound familiar?) Rallying other farmers to his side, Shays led his rebels in an attack on the courts and the local armory. The rebellion itself failed, but a message had been sent: The bankers (and the politicians who supported them) ultimately backed off. As Thomas Jefferson famously quipped in regard to the insurrection: "A little rebellion now and then is a good thing. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."

Perhaps it's time to consider that option once again.

I'm calling for a national strike, one designed to close the country down for a day. The intent? Real campaign-finance reform and strong restrictions on lobbying. Because nothing will change until we take corporate money out of politics. Nothing will improve until our politicians are once again answerable to their constituents, not the rich and powerful.

Let's set a date. No one goes to work. No one buys anything. And if that isn't effective -- if the politicians ignore us -- we do it again. And again. And again.

The real war is not between the left and the right. It is between the average American and the ruling class. If we come together on this single issue, everything else will resolve itself. It's time we took back our government from those who would make us their slaves.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

My uncle went back to flordia today. Our 10 days together was magnificent...... we all thought so. It's a shame he lives so far away, yet on the other hand, it makes the times we've spent together priceless and indescribable.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Monsanto to Charge as Much as 42% More for New Seeds

Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Monsanto Co., the world’s largest seed maker, plans to charge as much as 42 percent more for new genetically modified seeds next year than older offerings because they increase farmers’ output.

Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans will cost farmers an average of $74 an acre in 2010, and original Roundup Ready soybeans will cost $52 an acre, St. Louis-based Monsanto said today in presentations on its Web site. SmartStax corn seeds, developed with Dow Chemical Co., will cost $130 an acre, 17 percent more than the YieldGard triple-stack seeds they will replace.

“Our pricing has the flexibility built in to ensure the grower captures the greatest return from his seed investment, irrespective of market volatility,” Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant said today in a statement.

Grant is introducing new modified seeds that boost yields as part of a plan to double gross profit from 2007 to 2012. The new soybeans, which resist Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, produce 7.4 percent more soybeans per acre than the older version. SmartStax kills insects in multiple ways, reducing the amount of conventional corn that must be planted to deter insecticide resistance.

“SmartStax pricing is higher than we initially expected,” Vincent Andrews, a New York-based analyst at Morgan Stanley, said today in a report.

Monsanto rose $1.57, or 1.9 percent, to $84.03 at 4:15 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. The shares have gained 19 percent this year.

Acreage Forecasts

SmartStax corn seed will be planted on as many as 4 million acres in 2010, its first year on the market, with a potential for as many as 65 million acres in the U.S. eventually, the company said. The new seed boosts yields 5 percent to 10 percent compared with other products, partly by reducing the amount of land that must be planted with conventional corn to 5 percent from 20 percent, Monsanto said.


Pricing for SmartStax is at the high end of expectations, Laurence Alexander, a New York-based analyst at Jefferies & Co., said by telephone.

Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybean seeds were planted on 1.5 million acres this year and will be planted on as many as 8 million acres next year in the U.S. with a potential to one day reach 55 million acres, Monsanto said.

The company is pricing its seeds to share the benefit of increased yields with farmers, said Mark Gulley, a New York- based analyst at Soleil Securities. Prices include seed treatments designed to protect seedlings from pests and disease, Monsanto said.

“They are in essence splitting the value of the extra yield 50-50,” Gulley said by telephone.

Monsanto repeated its forecast for earnings in the fiscal year that ends this month at the low end of a range of $4.40 to $4.50 a share. The average estimate of 16 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg was for profit of $4.41 a share.

I really like this picture.

Last night was kinda like this.....

Some of Daniel's pictures from the trip.




There are hieroglyphics on the rock above that date back 6000 years.





Friday, August 14, 2009

Pentagon Wants Authority to Post Almost 400,000 Military Personnel in U.S.


Thanks TweekJones.

Daniel's Home!!!

Yeeeeaaaah! :D

Spot on!

We are Change Colorado

Being brave, educated, active, individuals.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Tear gas is fired into car in failed bid to end standoff [Updated]

International Swine Flu Conference, August 19th and 20th

Top leaders and key decision-makers of major companies representing a broad range of industries will meet with distinguished scientists, public health officials, law enforcers, first responders, and other experts to discuss pandemic prevention, preparedness, response and recovery at the 1st International Swine Flu Conference.

At the International Swine Flu Conference, attendees will be able to draw on first-hand best practices to create the solid business continuity plans that their companies and organizations need in order to prepare for, respond to, and survive a pandemic.

The International Swine Flu Conference draws on the success of the seven previous Bird Flu summits which featured as speakers several distinguished personalities such as Dr. David Nabarro, the United Nations Coordinator for Avian and Human Influenza, Alex Thiermann of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and Dr. Wenqing Zhang of the WHO Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response.

Well-known emergency responders, heads of hospitals from around the world, and hog/swine industry leaders will speak in this summit.
Each day of the conference will offer papers on a wide range of topics including:
Preparing Community Strategies
Local Partnership and Participation
Delivery of Vaccine and Antiviral Medication
Emergency Response and Hospital/Healthcare Coordination
Prevention Education Efforts and Risk Communication
Command, Control and Management
Business Community’s Role

Panel Discussions include:
Clinical Picture: Country Report & Situation Update
Clinical Picture: Impact of US Export Regulations on International Cooperation in the H1N1 Pandemic Flu Response
Risk Communication, Prevention Education Efforts and Risk Communication
Understanding the Connection Between Human and Animal Disease, Exploring One World, One Health
Vaccines delivery


Over 20 breakout sessions will be offered addressing a wide range of issues, including:
Breakout: Agricultural Perspective: Socio-Economic Impact on Swine Industry
Breakout: Schools/University Planning: How and When to Close Schools


ON THE LINK IS THE PDF BROCHURE! On page one it talks about mass fatality management, the breakdown of public services, and unwillingness to follow government orders........ and protecting police from being hurt in civil disturbances.

I think you should check it out. We can't of course prevent any of this from happening, but you can always make educated decisions about what you plan to do with your own life. "Educated" doesn't mean listening to what the corporate mainstream talking heads tell you to do either!

National Guard Takes Over School In Swine Flu “Vaccine Riot” Drill

GOP Lawmaker Says U.S. Moving Towards Martial Law

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Leftovers

Hey Hey .... Look who it is!!



Pan met some new dogs.



He smelled like the pond after he played in it, so we had to scrub him. :)

Another 45,000 US troops needed in Afghanistan, military adviser says

Change is great isn't it?

Courtroom Yawner Jailed for Six Months

Clifton Williams arrived at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet and sat in the fourth-floor courtroom where his cousin was pleading guilty to a felony drug charge.

As Circuit Judge Daniel Rozak handed down the cousin's sentence -- 2 years' probation -- Williams, 33, stretched and let out a very ill-timed yawn....

Williams' sentence? Six months in jail -- the maximum penalty for criminal contempt without a jury trial. The Richton Park man was locked up July 23 and will serve at least 21 days...

The prosecutor in the courtroom [said] "it was not a simple yawn -- it was a loud and boisterous attempt to disrupt the proceedings."...

Rozak's order sentencing Williams to 6 months in jail found that he "raised his hands while at the same time making a loud yawning sound" that caused the judge to "break from the proceedings."


Even though six months seems way too harsh -- 24 hours would have been more than enough --- I don't believe for a second that this yawn was involuntary or so difficult to control that it didn't rise to the level of some sort of inchoate statement of disrespect for the judge.

Who hasn't heard a child say, "I wasn't sighing, I was just breathing!" "I wasn't talking to you I was just talking to myself" "I just shut the door, I didn't slam it" or any of a number of other patently false excuses for exhibitions of what they hoped was subtle insolence?
Jason Mayfield, the cousin of Williams who was pleading guilty at the time, said it was "not an outrageous yawn."


Perhaps not. But neither is the idea that it amounted to contempt of court.

From my Jewish Carpenter!


The work could not be complete with out him! ; )


Monday, August 10, 2009

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Stage 1 ....



Earlier this evening, I noticed these beautiful clouds that happened to be passing over the house. I thought of you immediately. :)

I dedicate this song ..... to love.

From Daniel


I almost feel like I'm there.
Daniel just called from the entrance of the Petrified Forest National Park! : ) He doesn't technically have to start working till tomorrow, so they are going to park hop today. They already saw lots of meteors last night. We both just realized we will be apart for the peak of the Perdeids. He will have a fantastic seat for the show though.... and I'm so jealous. :D He said the sky is just incredible. I'm dying to see his pictures.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

For Dustin and Mimi



This song is for your hike. I'll play and hum it to you guys from here while your @ 13,200 ft. : )

Friday, August 7, 2009

Daniel
leaves
for
Arizona
bright
and
early
in
the
morning.
:(

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Pan helped prepare the sun flower seeds for drying today.


I'm telling you..... you haven't lived until you've harvested sun flowers. I never realized how awesome of a plant this was till I got to play with it's anatomy.



Even Chickens are Revolting!

You tell em chickens!


Makes me wonder if it was something they all consciously understood or if a small group coaxed the entire flock to RISE UP!! :D This story would make a dope animation. Revolution style, of course! ;)

Congratulations Nick Cramer on your baby girl!

woohoo!!!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

live

I'll draw to that.....


Sage Francis - Hopeless

You tell me who the Terrorists are!

FIRST they LET the dog get him, and then plant drugs on the guy.

Combat Vehicles on the streets of Illinois are good and for your safety!


Well I haven't looked up the original AP article yet.... but the Chicago Trib just covered this. Notice that they choose not to show you a photo.

The movement always covers the news better then the mainstream....
We only have this photo because a fellow comrade snapped this shot and sent it to infowars.

How thoughtful.... UK Government Will Be Installing Surveillance Cameras In Private Homes

Shame on me for posting this.... but turn it up.

Greece to vaccinate entire population for new flu

Sodomized to Protect Our Freedoms

Would we really need debate on the torture question if we discussed the numerous acts of sodomy instead of the nuances of waterboarding?
"Yasser tearfully described that when he reached the top of the steps 'the party began. … They started to put the [muzzle] of the rifle [and] the wood from the broom into [my anus]. They entered my privates from behind.' ... Yasser estimated that he was penetrated five or six times during this initial sodomy incident and saw blood 'all over my feet' through a small hole in the hood covering his eyes."– by Physicians for Human Rights' "Broken Laws, Broken Lives," a report containing firsthand accounts of men who endured torture by U.S. personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantánamo Bay.

Waterboarding. It's all we seem to discuss when comes to American torture. Whenever you see people discussing "enhanced interrogation" on your TV, chances are they'll be throwing around the same tired arguments, all revolving around waterboarding.

Why, of all the things we've done to our suspected (and not-so-suspected) terrorist detainees, is waterboarding the issue? Why confine the rapidly dwindling debate to that single technique? We've engaged in a lot of other practices that qualify universally as torture. Are sleep deprivation or "Palestinian hanging" not controversial enough? Is solitary confinement too mundane?

How about sodomy? Is that something we consider unremarkable?

"This is highly consistent with the events Amir described, including a traumatic injury and subsequent scarring process. Examination of the perianal area showed signs of rectal tearing that are highly consistent with his report of having been sodomized with a broomstick."

KEEP READING

Pregnant mother and Grandfather tasered at baptism party

watch the video.

27 million Americans on Antidepressant

Monday, August 3, 2009

Today, all day.... was magical.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

a new world order google news search

too many to blog....
On this juncture, Daniel cut my hair.


Just a trim. : P

croons to the very thought of you....



I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a queen
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything

The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
Its just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Death March

I just bought the Immortal Technique album, "The 3rd World. I've only listened to the first 5 or 6 songs but have been covered in goosebumps the whole time. I almost resonate with it too much. ;)



Put on your seat belt world.