All proceeds go to registering new young voters in swing states.
Barack Obama slams the McCain camp for creating lies and distractions from the real issues, stating that, "The American people deserve a serious debate."The McCain camp took a quote by Obama out of context for a smear ad. Obama had used the saying, "You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig," in reference to John McCain's plans...
In this widely seen video on YouTube, it is clear the Long was provoking and threatening the safety of Officer Patrick Pogan, who responded by unsuccessfully attempting to avoid a collision with Long. I hope Mr. Long learns how to better handle his steed. The safety of all police officers who stand in motorways is my number one concern! Officer Pogan has a strong civil case, and I hope he presses charges against this holligan!
Being an engaged observer, I do know something about Arab culture and history, but honestly, we Americans have a lot to learn about our neighbors to the east. There's more to them than sand, petroleum and falafels!
Go to the Arab Film Festival and wise up yourself. These are some cool cats and they ride scooters!
Don't get me wrong. It's important to lockup criminals who pose a true danger to society. But I'm sick of the Prison Guard Union. It's because of these thugs that we have more prisons than schools in our state. Non-violent offenders don't deserve the free room and board for years on end just to fatten wallets of prison guards. Do we really need to spend 10 billion dollars a year on prisons?
1. California spends $5.7 Billion per year housing 161,000 inmates.
2. The CCPOA made large contributions to the 1994 campaign for Proposition 184,* the "three strikes" initiative which put repeat offenders behind bars, and is credited with helping the proposition to pass with over 70 percent of the vote. (hmm, more "clients" for them to service?)
3. A 2004 report on the dysfunctional California prison system"openly criticized the CCPOA's power over the system, stating that the agreement between the state and the California Correctional Peace Officers Association "clearly has resulted in an unfair and unworkable tilt toward union influence."
4. During the 1980's and 90's, the CCPOA and other prison advocates pushed California elected officials to focus on imprisonment and punishment rather than the idea that convicts can be rehabilitated into society. (MO MONEY MO MONEY MO MONEY!)
Here's a quick way to decide if a proposition is worth voting for. If the CCPOA supports it, vote against it.
*9/10/08 Pacovilla brought it to my attention that I was calling prison guards thugs. My apologies. CCPOA is the thug, not individual prison guards. See comments section for Pacovillas response to my post and my response to his response. His blog is worth a visit as well.
“So Sambo beat the bitch!” This is how Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin described Barack Obama’s win over Hillary Clinton to political colleagues in a restaurant a few days after Obama locked up the Democratic Party presidential nomination.
C = (A/2) +58 -B where: A = height of the frame B = distance between top of frame and wire at full tension C = height of screw/nail/hook in the wall 58 is the average eye level and is the centerline we're going for. You can adjust to your own eye level by replacing the 58 with your eye level. Do your measurements in inches. I use postits on the wall so it doesn't leave a mark in case I mess up.
Want to see this technique applied? Come to our next opening this Saturday.
Kyle Field : More Country Questions
September 6 – October 25, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday September 6, 2008 6pm-8pm
Taylor De Cordoba is pleased to present More Country Questions, a new body of ink and watercolor works on paper by San Francisco-based musician and artist, Kyle Field. The exhibition will run from September 6 – October 25, 2008. The gallery will host a reception for the artist on Saturday September 6 from 6-8PM.
Taylor De Cordoba is located at 2660 S La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles, CA.
