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4/15/2009
Austin, TX
Governor Rick Perry soke today at the Austin Tea Party to about 1500 teabaggers. I was able to get in only one question at the end.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
A New Way Forward: Protesting the Banking Bailouts
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4/11/2009 Austin, TX
A New Way Forward organized a national day of protest against the banking bailouts and the heavy presence of bank interests in control of our governmental policy.
4/11/2009 Austin, TX
A New Way Forward organized a national day of protest against the banking bailouts and the heavy presence of bank interests in control of our governmental policy.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
SXSW Interactive: Bar Camp
Today was the official second day of South By South West Interactive, and I had the great fortune of attending some of the free workshops surrounding the highly expensive event at Bar Camp. As a luddite, I found this quite an edifying experience.
A lot of the information today was on social media and social networking. I did not take notes on the Facebook class, tho I probably should have, but frankly, I find Facebook and Twitter to be a necessary bore. I suppose I have what is called in the industry “social media fatigue”. The good news is that if you have more money than sense you can sign up for portals like OneSpot (for 150 clams a month after the initial trial period) as a highly personalized feed aggregating system, or TarPipe, to act as a distribution tool to get the word out to many of your sites at once. And, Augmented Reality is totally cool, but completely beyond my personal scope of techdom.
I met four guys, The Innovators Road Trip, who traveled the country to different corporations including Zappos, Maker’s Mark, and Ford Motor Company (to name a few) researching industry innovations. These guys are sweet and cool, and you really ought to check their stuff out. They work a lot using the iPhone and all that jazz to get the word out stat.
Denver Open Media presented on the use of Drupal to create an Open Media Project System. These great folks, whom I had the pleasure of working with during the DNC, are helping to open six new Open Media Stations throughout the US this year! Support ‘em if you can!
Prolly the coolest presentation that I saw was by this British dude that started RewiredState. These kids realized that the worst web sites out there are frequently run by the government. They decided ply geeks with beer to hack the websites and put up something better. They bought the British equivalent of $250 of beer and recruited about 100 geeks (geeks don’t drink much?) and hacked 30 government websites in 24 hours. A lot of stats, I know, but these kids really rocked the Kasbah, and you can too!
Now here comes the weird part. We were waiting to hear a presentation on live broadcasting, and were in the wrong place or it was canceled, I’m not sure. But what I saw and heard blew my freakin’ mind. These cats at Harvard are doing electron microscopic computer imaging of neuron patterns with the intent of creating the framework for greater capacity Artificial Intelligence. The crux of the so called biscuit is the resolution vs. the volume of data that can be obtained and thereby analyzed. The latest development is Ken Hayworth’s brain slicer, which works a lot like an apple peeler, and can slice cerebral cortex into a ribbon 1 millimeter in width by 20 nanometers thick, enabling the computer to roughly trace every neural connection in the brain. By breaking the brain into a neural map, it becomes a matter of engineering to create Artificial Intelligence that surpasses today’s exponentially. The only inhibitors to the creation of a super Artificial Intelligence are money and time. I wanted to ask the guy how much of his funding comes from the Military Industrial Complex, but as a pacifist, I chickened out.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Winter Soldier: South Central Region
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Feb. 28, 2009 in Austin Texas the Iraq veterans Against the War held the Winter Soldier for the South Central Region. In this clip you get to hear about the war crimes that are committed in YOUR name. So check it out.
You know, as long as there is some asshole that will go enlist to kill people, there will be war. I used to think that, like darwin, these folks would eventually kill each other off, and the world would be a more peaceful place. Now with Barack-the- war-monger in office wanting to expand our military by 17,000 troops in Afghanastan, my theory may be tested. Enlisting is up with the current economic downturn, but really people, wouldn't you and your family be more secure if you learned to garden and grow your own food. Keep the shotgun in the closet for defending your country, and your veggies as the food crisis becomes more apparent.
If the economic squeeze is not enough to produce the desired 17,000 warm bodies to the military, maybe the Rahm style "years of service" will become the draft. I mean, we've already sent the national gaurd. who next? Mail Men?
Anyway, anybody who thinks this new administration is anything but worse than the last as far as our economy, the draft, our overxtended military, etc., I challenge YOU to make your case here in the comments.
Who knows, you might change someones mind...
xoxox
skinnychef
Feb. 28, 2009 in Austin Texas the Iraq veterans Against the War held the Winter Soldier for the South Central Region. In this clip you get to hear about the war crimes that are committed in YOUR name. So check it out.
You know, as long as there is some asshole that will go enlist to kill people, there will be war. I used to think that, like darwin, these folks would eventually kill each other off, and the world would be a more peaceful place. Now with Barack-the- war-monger in office wanting to expand our military by 17,000 troops in Afghanastan, my theory may be tested. Enlisting is up with the current economic downturn, but really people, wouldn't you and your family be more secure if you learned to garden and grow your own food. Keep the shotgun in the closet for defending your country, and your veggies as the food crisis becomes more apparent.
If the economic squeeze is not enough to produce the desired 17,000 warm bodies to the military, maybe the Rahm style "years of service" will become the draft. I mean, we've already sent the national gaurd. who next? Mail Men?
Anyway, anybody who thinks this new administration is anything but worse than the last as far as our economy, the draft, our overxtended military, etc., I challenge YOU to make your case here in the comments.
Who knows, you might change someones mind...
xoxox
skinnychef
Saturday, February 21, 2009
along the border
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keep in mind as you watch this that it is filmed ENTIRELY within the U.S.. we NEVER crossed an international border.
it is a sad state of affairs that we are not allowed free passage within the united states. there are checkpoints in every state as you cross the country that daily violate our constitutional rights with random searches. along the border the department of homeland security has taken to spying on citizens, and downright harassment of populations of color by the border patrol.
the border is a conundrum. division suppresses us all. but if we erase borders and rise up and demand a living wage, are we creating a global government that represents nobody. would it be worse? i mean, we humans are an ugly lot, and prove me wrong, but it seems there will always be those who would subjugate others to their will. no matter how sadistic. in fact the worst of the worst will always scratch their way to the top. isn't that anarchy? really?
we are already there.
keep in mind as you watch this that it is filmed ENTIRELY within the U.S.. we NEVER crossed an international border.
it is a sad state of affairs that we are not allowed free passage within the united states. there are checkpoints in every state as you cross the country that daily violate our constitutional rights with random searches. along the border the department of homeland security has taken to spying on citizens, and downright harassment of populations of color by the border patrol.
the border is a conundrum. division suppresses us all. but if we erase borders and rise up and demand a living wage, are we creating a global government that represents nobody. would it be worse? i mean, we humans are an ugly lot, and prove me wrong, but it seems there will always be those who would subjugate others to their will. no matter how sadistic. in fact the worst of the worst will always scratch their way to the top. isn't that anarchy? really?
we are already there.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
gopher flats, slab city
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well, happy valentines day everybody! isn't love grand??? hmmmm...
anyway, Flux and i went with jim and rene and had a great time golfing at gopher flats out in slab city. it is a really fun golf course, and this being my first time, i am not sure, but it looked a little dry.
music by airracket
well, happy valentines day everybody! isn't love grand??? hmmmm...
anyway, Flux and i went with jim and rene and had a great time golfing at gopher flats out in slab city. it is a really fun golf course, and this being my first time, i am not sure, but it looked a little dry.
music by airracket
Sunday, January 25, 2009
The 32nd Occasional Doo Dah Parade
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Pasadena, CA
Featuring some of the greats of Doo Dah!
Count Smokula, Roobie, Uncle Fester, the Fabulous Furries, Queen Skittles, the Disco Drill Team, and of course, the REAL queen-- Erica Valentine!
Enjoy!
Pasadena, CA
Featuring some of the greats of Doo Dah!
Count Smokula, Roobie, Uncle Fester, the Fabulous Furries, Queen Skittles, the Disco Drill Team, and of course, the REAL queen-- Erica Valentine!
Enjoy!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Amalgamated Transit Union On Strike
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11/6/08, Austin, TX The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091 is in their second day of a drivers' and mechanics' strike on Capitol Metro.
11/6/08, Austin, TX The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091 is in their second day of a drivers' and mechanics' strike on Capitol Metro.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
VOTE LOVE!
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VOTE LOVE!
skinnychef's house in TX got thrashed by a tree falling on it from a little tornado offa "Ike". It's looking like an expensive fix that could derail the project.
Help keep independent journalism rolling!
to the "skinnychef tree through the roof fund" and keep the skinnychef on the road where she belongs! Think of it as a relief effort where you actually kinda know who you're helping and where the money is going!
thanks for your support!
xoxox
skinnychef
VOTE LOVE!
skinnychef's house in TX got thrashed by a tree falling on it from a little tornado offa "Ike". It's looking like an expensive fix that could derail the project.
Help keep independent journalism rolling!
to the "skinnychef tree through the roof fund" and keep the skinnychef on the road where she belongs! Think of it as a relief effort where you actually kinda know who you're helping and where the money is going!
thanks for your support!
xoxox
skinnychef
Sunday, September 14, 2008
skinnychef on KPFA, Berkely... the people's radio
On the first day that we got raided by the cops, I ran into the cafe to charge my gear and was interviewed by Safi from KPFA in Berkely, CA. check it out!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Cops probe indymedia bus for 'corpses'?
By Dave Orrick | dorrick@pioneerpress.com | photo by Larry HildesIt's unclear why, but police put the heat on a weathered school bus Tuesday used by an independent media organization.
The group says the cops said they were looking for "dead bodies."
Police refused to provide any information on their actions, but a spokesman said the corpse thing was absurd.
"Does that sound logical?" police spokesman Tom Walsh asked. "We do things logically."
Larry Hildes, a California attorney and a legal observer with the National Lawyers Guild, said he saw a St. Paul police officer trying to pry the bus' side door open around 4:45 p.m. in a parking lot in Lowertown, where the bus was parked. "She informed me she was looking for dead bodies," said Hildes. "I informed here there were none." Hildes asked for a warrant; he said the police said they had none and left.
Hildes said bands of officers returned several times, at one point driving by slowly while one officer shined a light at the blocked-out windows and videotaped the bus.
"We're completely above-board," said Mary-Kate Stoever, a.k.a. Skinny Chef. "We just live in the bus."
Hours later, a Pioneer Press reporter observed a police car parked near the bus; the officer appeared to be watching. When asked what the cops were up to, Walsh responded, "I don't know anything about it. ... Nope, I'm not going to look into it either."
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
cops v. kids
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Funk The War, a students' peace activist group based on ending the war thru music and fun and direct action, took to the streets 9/1 in St Paul and were attacked by over zealous bike cops with bikes and "less lethal" weapons.
Funk The War, a students' peace activist group based on ending the war thru music and fun and direct action, took to the streets 9/1 in St Paul and were attacked by over zealous bike cops with bikes and "less lethal" weapons.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Waterboard Pep Rally
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Denver Co. 8/25/08
Demonstration of waterboarding at the march against the prison industrial complex.
Denver Federal Courthouse
Denver Co. 8/25/08
Demonstration of waterboarding at the march against the prison industrial complex.
Denver Federal Courthouse
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
DNC Activist Organizers' Press Conference
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8/23/08 Denver, Co.
Many of the organizers for the groups that will be protesting the Democratic National Convention held a press conference on Saturday. Included are Recreate '68, Revolution Newspaper, Code Pink, Unconventional Denver, Military Families Speak Out, Come Up To Denver, Troops Out Now Coalition, and World Can't Wait.
8/23/08 Denver, Co.
Many of the organizers for the groups that will be protesting the Democratic National Convention held a press conference on Saturday. Included are Recreate '68, Revolution Newspaper, Code Pink, Unconventional Denver, Military Families Speak Out, Come Up To Denver, Troops Out Now Coalition, and World Can't Wait.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
impeach pelosi too!
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democrats and republicans alike have sold our rights up the river. nancy pelosi was at a book signing and the good people outside discuss. 8/20/08 denver, co
democrats and republicans alike have sold our rights up the river. nancy pelosi was at a book signing and the good people outside discuss. 8/20/08 denver, co
Saturday, August 9, 2008
sweat shop burrito?
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demonstration in support of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in their struggle for a standard wage for picking tomatoes. Chipotle is one of the only fast food chains that have rejected the $0.01 increase per pound on their tomatoes.
denver, co. 8/8/2008
demonstration in support of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in their struggle for a standard wage for picking tomatoes. Chipotle is one of the only fast food chains that have rejected the $0.01 increase per pound on their tomatoes.
denver, co. 8/8/2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
f* the troops
explicit language warning!
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the revolutionary anti-imperialist movement meets the gathering of eagles at a peace rally in denver, co. saturday 8/2
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the revolutionary anti-imperialist movement meets the gathering of eagles at a peace rally in denver, co. saturday 8/2
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