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December 31, 2004
2005 Is upon us
"We have it in our power to begin the world over again."
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
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The Significance of One
With the recent disaster in Southeast Asia, it's difficult to feel celebratory. We wish for a new year of peace and harmony to each and everyone of you. There has been much written regarding relief efforts to the survivors of the tsunami, but I wanted to add one more less recognized effort by Kevin McDonald of Writer's Cafe that has made it easier for those wanting to use Paypal accounts (many organizations aren't set up to receive Paypal yet). He is collecting and forwarding all money to the AmeriCares Fund. In each one of us contributing what we can, together we can aid a country in need. Peace.
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December 28, 2004
Shizzy's prank on poor Roger
Figured if I'm still laughing about it a week after I've read it, it's worth passing along. Says Shizzy "....here I begin a friendly dialogue with Roger Simmons, a brand new assistant in the human resources dept, hired just a few weeks earlier. This is the lowest level person I could find that still works in the office. I think it's so nice that the President and CEO of Starbucks International would send a welcome letter to such an unimportant person. Don't you?" Read it here.
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December 25, 2004
Savido's "Bush Monkeys" Auctioned on eBay
The recently censored painting by Chris Savido is up for auction on eBay. "Bush Monkeys" was originally priced to sell at $3,500 before being pulled from a New York exhibit earlier this month. Following the controversy, media coverage and public display over the Holland Tunnel this month, the current bid is at $15,500. Proceeds from the auction will support Art For Armour and Education.
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Merry Christmas!
We wish you all a safe, peaceful and happy holiday!
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December 24, 2004
Ben and Mena Trott voted 2004's People of the Year!
Congratulations to Ben and Mena Trott, dynamic duo and co-founders of the company Six Apart Ltd. that makes Movable Type blogging software and the TypePad hosted blogging service, for being voted 2004's People of the Year by PC Magazine. They share the podium with the co-founders of Blogger: Evan Williams, Meg Hourihan, and Paul Bausch. Congratulations to all of you!
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December 23, 2004
Bush Monkeys Over The Holland Tunnel
Artist Christopher Savido has been getting some press for the past two weeks after his painting "Bush Monkeys" was pulled from an art exhibit at the Chelsea Market in Manhattan. His controversial portrait of President George W. Bush (composed of smaller images of monkeys) instigated the 60-piece exhibit to be entirely shut down by the market's managers.
Anonymous donors reportedly paid for the image to be posted on a giant digital billboard earlier this week over the entrance of the Holland Tunnel, used by thousands of commuters travelling between Manhattan and New Jersey. Organizers expect more than 400,000 drivers to see the billboard each day for the next month. The original painting is scheduled to be auctioned on eBay; It had been priced at $3,500 at the exhibit opening.
Related News (Reuters)
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December 22, 2004
Wall Street Bull
In the spirit of public art, I love this story....artist Di Modica placed a 7,000 lb bull, made of bronze, costing him $360,000 of his own money out onto Wall Street in the middle of the night back in '89 to "give something beautiful to young Americans" after the '87 crash. It's now up for sale with the condition that it must be donated to the city, and remain where it is... the new owner will receive a plaque certifying ownership as well as a tax deduction. Bidding begins at $5 million. Read about it here.
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BEASTLES
Beatles, shmeatles....mash it up with the Beasties via dj BC, and you've really got something. I like "Hold It Together Now." dj BC even provides a printable cover with track listings.
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December 21, 2004
Fresh Produce 04
We've added even more artists' works to the Fresh Produce page. Impressive (& generous) works by some of the world's most talented up and coming artists. If you don't get what you want for Christmas, treat yourself!
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December 07, 2004
This Revolution featuring Immortal Technique
Our good friend and revolutionary, Stephen Marshall of the Guerilla News Network, just passed this along... Let the countdown to Sundance 2005 begin. Check out this exclusive preview of This Revolution on GNN featuring one of Hip Hop's most political and articulate MCs, Immortal Technique.
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December 06, 2004
"In Sight: Out of Mind"
Back in 2001, San Jose lost one of it's cultural proliferators, Jim Vetter, in the wake of the Tech boom. Like many of us trying to keep inspiration alive in the Bay Area, his voice was drowned out by the growing economy as the cost of living became unbearable. Jim shut down his gallery 806 shortly before the collapse, packed up and moved to Sacramento where he launched SkyLab, a creative resource for youth.
SKYLAB's first project looks at homeless teens; "In Sight: Out of Mind" opens this Saturday, December 11, in Sacramento.
Read the article on the project Homeless teens tell their stories, by Will Evans from Sunday's Sacramento Bee.
"In Sight: Out of Mind, An Inside Perspective on Teen Homelessness"
Saturday, December 11, 2004 from 6-8 p.m.
Infusion Cafe, 1628 K St., Sacramento
(916) 283-5798.
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December 05, 2004
Just Two Guys by The Lonely Island
Hope you enjoy this video short, Just Two Guys, by The Lonely Island. It just might brighten your day.
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December 04, 2004
Tonight - Psychotronix Film Festival!
Tonight is the Psychotronix Film Festival. KFJC's Robert Emmett and crew always puts on a great time at this favorite event. Weird and wild films including short subjects, ancient TV commercials and a full-length feature.
Saturday December 4 at 7:00 pm
in Room 5015, Foothill College campus
$5 at the door, bring $2 in quarters for parking.
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