tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52141509374234387612024-03-12T19:34:46.058-07:00Joseph TimmonsA New Renaissance ManAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-33988092419640311662012-12-16T22:54:00.001-08:002012-12-16T22:54:13.055-08:00My thoughts on the Sandy Hook Shooting<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p align="justify"><font size="3">I must start by saying that I wish I did not have to write about this horror, but it has only been 2 days since the tragedy and I am already fed up with the platitudes and out pouring of false well wishes and outward miss-direction of causalities. I am not, in any way trying to anger or infuriate, but rather wish well to those affected by this event, and to tell others who would use this as a soap box to shut the hell up !</font> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">I am one who spends probably way too much time on Facebook, and I have many friends and followers, as well as follow the online exploits of others. I see so many posts on this and other subjects and I have, until now, held my tongue – but it has gone too far. I saw a post where a person wrote a poem about the children who, through no action of their own or for any reason, died at the hand of a disturbed person, the post went on to say how it was “wonderful that these poor souls were called unto heaven by god, and the lord Jesus would now care for them, and for those who died trying to save them”, this is such a load of bull!</font> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">All the miscreants and self-proclaimed voices of the masses on Facebook that would use this to preach of God and of how we should no fear the government would use this to take away our guns, or that it is the fault of the Gays or other “heathens” YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED! This was not some clandestine act of holy authority, it was not “a good thing”, and this is an abomination, a horror of outrageous proportion. The children of Sandy Hook lost their lives, teachers lost their lives, people died long before their time. God did not “Call them home” a highly disturbed individual decided he wanted to do something vile, and to try to say “he was sick”, no sick is having a clod, or having and illness and being under some treatment, this person was deranged, killed their own parent and then killed others who left behind a world that will now never know what great things they would have done and families that will never get past this or ever stop feeling the sorrow of their loss.</font> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">Some will now say “oh, now the government will take away our rights” or “the president sheds fake tears” or “if we had so and so in the white house”- get off it! I heard that a group plans to picket the school, a church group will picket the school and hold signs saying “God killed your kids because of the Gays”, how the (explanative) can a church do that? Where is their respect for god? Where their respect for life is that god grants to all.</font> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">Writing poems and shedding tears of Facebook love just adds to the lie that is perpetrated, that if we say nice enough things often enough, the pain will go away, tell that to one of the sandy hook parents and you will lose some teeth or using this to further hate or fear will make one no less disturbed than the shooter, and no less vile.</font> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">All the news and press are going on and on, forcing everyone involved to relive the day’s events, or “look into the mind of the shooter” or what were his issues or what was done, let’s just accept the fact <b><i>that there was no good reason</i></b> and that several children, and those that would protect them died, let us remember them, mourn them and reach out to their loved ones without words of advice, or reason or preaching, let’s just say “ I am so sorry for your loss” or “I wish this never happened to you” or even not say anything, just reach out and hold them close, anything other than try to find something good in all of this, there is no good.</font> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">NONE!</font> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">Let their healing begin in silence, let them cry or scream or beat their chests. I was born in NY, in my youth I went to funeral with a friend, it was at a synagogue, the family had lost a uncle in an accident, he was a very good man, his father wept so loud and screamed, he ripped open his shirt and fell forward on the casket and begged god to take him instead, all at once I felt like I wanted to scream and weep and cry out, the rage and the feeling of loss was so great that everyone cried for days following. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">I can only imagine what the families of Sandy Hook are feeling now, and I wish I could not.</font> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">Let the people of Sandy Hook Mourn and heal, let’s leave them alone, let us let them to their time, shut the mouths of the online demagogy and let the dead rest, let us not raise them up only to cast them further down.</font> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">Like if you wish, share if you must, scroll past if you need, but let Sandy hook heal, I beg of you, let us end this cycle of pain and remember the children as their families would, forever alive, forever loved and forever un-martyred. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"></font></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; 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margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p> </p> <p align="justify">Leaf Garden Press has accepted and Published 2 of my poems, <strong>Sandman</strong> and <strong>Embattled</strong>, this is a nice bit of news as I have also sold 2 copies of my book, <em><a href="http://www.lulu.com/browse/search.php?search_forum=-1&search_cat=2&show_results=topics&return_chars=200&search_keywords=&keys=&header_search=true&search=&locale=&sitesearch=lulu.com&q=&fListingClass=0&fSearch=rants+and+ravings+of+a+modern+day+cavedweller&fSubmitSearch.x=0&fSubmitSearch.y=0" target="_blank">Rants and Ravings of a Modern Day Cave Dweller</a></em> on LULU Press as well.</p> <p align="justify">Check out <a href="http://leafgardenpress.blogspot.com/2012/01/leaf-garden-issue-12.html" target="_blank">Leaf Garden Press</a> and Let me know what you think.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://leafgardenpress.blogspot.com/2012/01/leaf-garden-issue-12.html" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x1ljkbD808s/Txxun_LU6JI/AAAAAAAAAoM/QszIRRCp6kQ/image%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="271" height="353" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a title="http://leafgardenpress.blogspot.com/2012/01/leaf-garden-issue-12.html" href="http://leafgardenpress.blogspot.com/2012/01/leaf-garden-issue-12.html">http://leafgardenpress.blogspot.com/2012/01/leaf-garden-issue-12.html</a></p> <p align="justify"><a title="http://www.lulu.com/items/volume_73/11958000/11958958/2/print/11958958.pdf" href="http://www.lulu.com/items/volume_73/11958000/11958958/2/print/11958958.pdf">http://www.lulu.com/items/volume_73/11958000/11958958/2/print/11958958.pdf</a></p> <hr /> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:9a20adb1-5af7-4da6-9a3b-0333d431ec2e" class="wlWriterSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Recent" rel="tag">Recent</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Work" rel="tag">Work</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Leaf" rel="tag">Leaf</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Garden" rel="tag">Garden</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/poems" rel="tag">poems</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Sandman" rel="tag">Sandman</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/news" rel="tag">news</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Rants" rel="tag">Rants</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Ravings" rel="tag">Ravings</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Modern" rel="tag">Modern</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Cave" rel="tag">Cave</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Dweller" rel="tag">Dweller</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/LULU" rel="tag">LULU</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Check" rel="tag">Check</a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-58504033359485021522011-08-29T12:16:00.001-07:002011-08-29T12:16:21.464-07:00Vlog Entry<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p>Felt I had to say…… something…</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:b7820a2c-b6e6-4bec-92fc-930f72290ac4" class="wlWriterSmartContent"><div id="a4caaafa-97e3-410d-861f-cbf15ba1c2eb" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz3ZzRQELt0" target="_new"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IgSyubYaMCs/TlvlgnwiucI/AAAAAAAAAi4/tVISo_2i31k/video373c30b884ad%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('a4caaafa-97e3-410d-861f-cbf15ba1c2eb'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Dz3ZzRQELt0?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Dz3ZzRQELt0?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div><div style="width:448px;clear:both;font-size:.8em">Vlog Entry</div></div> <p>Had some fun with this, just felt I needed to do this before going out to work today, so often do things get left unsaid.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-75892087104301749912011-08-20T00:07:00.001-07:002011-08-20T00:07:57.769-07:00Lakme Fashion Week Photo Journal<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; 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margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:9f8b5fa1-96f1-4184-af05-7206dbcc379f" class="wlWriterSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Groove+Studio" rel="tag">Groove Studio</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Studios" rel="tag">Studios</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/One" rel="tag">One</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Magazine" rel="tag">Magazine</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Fashion" rel="tag">Fashion</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Video" rel="tag">Video</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Photo+Journal" rel="tag">Photo Journal</a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-4843255986178881532011-08-20T00:03:00.001-07:002011-08-20T00:03:30.272-07:00Dulce Tejada<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-A0McOrwrGrc/Tk9cPhVhOdI/AAAAAAAAAik/xoWuWH__vpY/s1600-h/clip_image0025.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image002" border="0" alt="clip_image002" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mGiuVUWMCyE/Tk9cP1-NnVI/AAAAAAAAAio/jZKN3AWDU-Y/clip_image002_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="217" height="336" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Groove Studio One Magazine likes to recognize individuals and organizations that pioneer new and upcoming Social Media trends and services that help spread messages and create new opportunities. </p> <p align="justify">In today’s fast-paced social media world, how many can say they’ve amassed over 80 million YouTube views, obtained a Facebook followership of more than 30,000 in a mere two weeks, and created a global fan base simply using online videos and blogs, all at the young age of 23? </p> <p align="justify">The remarkable Dulce Tejada, (also known as Dulce Candy to her fans), has mastered all of the above and her success continues to grow. </p> <p align="justify">Dulce is a social media icon that combines her expertise and knowledge of the beauty and fashion world to give advice and tips, including the best ways to “haul” pieces at the various retailers and how to create the perfect look and outfit for any occasion. </p> <p align="justify">For more information on the Dulce Candy fashion phenomenon please visit <a href="http://www.dulcecandy.com/">www.dulcecandy.com</a> or go to her Video site—<a href="http://www.youtube.com/DulceCandy87">www.youtube.com/DulceCandy87</a>.</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; 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margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p>an Artist with a Flair </p> <p>Article / Interview By Joseph Timmons GS1 </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cqGS7HXJIR0/Tk9bdfk2CpI/AAAAAAAAAiM/EZzm37xeSD8/s1600-h/chibi_illus5.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 7px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="chibi_illus" border="0" alt="chibi_illus" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JllvI2Wr1L8/Tk9bdt6Nm3I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/t1HbCskL_co/chibi_illus_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" width="140" height="110" /></a>In a small bistro in San Luis Obispo I met with Irene Flores, published and well known anime artist and illustrator. Over lunch we discussed her travels in the art world and how she became one of the few anime artists in the United States to be just as much, if not more popular than artists and illustrators from Japan. Irene has always been interested in art, as a child she enjoyed being given opportunities to explore her interests freely, and having a father who was also an established artist was very helpful and her whole family supported her dreams. From an early age, Irene enjoyed reading comics and graphic novels, growing up in a family that was very close to its Asian roots , she quickly moved from American style comics to anime and then on to animated movies from Japan and Asian countries. Irene would examine the story telling aspects of illustration and found appreciation for the craft and its natural ability to be transformative, to change and grow with the story line or plot. She relies on the emphasis of good story-telling to give her illustrations life. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--UbC9xRF4Qk/Tk9beGT1nVI/AAAAAAAAAiU/ScAgcuJSl6c/s1600-h/illus_heroes5.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="illus_heroes" border="0" alt="illus_heroes" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CM9kT1mrAOQ/Tk9beYMPO6I/AAAAAAAAAiY/fcUx-wmb7FM/illus_heroes_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="335" height="489" /></a></p> <p align="justify">During Irene’s journey in art, she has grown to treat her illustrations as if they were alive, the characters grow and mature, experience personal development and become real, not just to Irene, but to her fans and followers. Irene shared that at the many Comic Conventions and Cosplay events she has been at, both as a patron and as a celebrity; it is the fine line between fantasy and reality that excites her about her artwork. Irene enjoys being an artist, but also keeps a certain amount of anonymity. Irene stated that as well as being a published artist and illustrator, she continues to live a normal life; she has a day job and tries to keep her celebrity status “Low-Key”. Irene has been a bit disappointed in the transfer of Japanese anime and animated movies that are voiced over or edited for American audiences, stating that the process takes the life out of the story and mutes the true voices of the characters, <i>“Some things just cannot translate”</i> she said as she was sipping her smoothie and enjoying the sunlight streaming through the window. Irene likes living in California and often works at the local library and art schools services to teach illustrative skills and share her gift. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0NkY6wbOT8s/Tk9be67WCDI/AAAAAAAAAic/Pz78v0Z7Mbs/s1600-h/illus_hopscotch5.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="illus_hopscotch" border="0" alt="illus_hopscotch" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-73KR8szWMJ4/Tk9bfTgqHwI/AAAAAAAAAig/dqG8I6lfdtc/illus_hopscotch_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="464" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">Her works include a series of books that teach anime style illustration, her work with Impact Comics, Tokyo-Pop, Marvel and is working on a project for Yen Press. Her most impressive work however is her Anime series <i>Mark of the Succubus,</i> A story where an unmotivated high school student named Aiden meets Maeve, a succubus-in-training sent from the demon homeland to learn about humans. 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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-44410073813399291362011-08-17T23:36:00.001-07:002011-08-17T23:36:43.055-07:00Akomplice – Taking Urban Fashion to New Levels<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3pYN_YEOfB4/Tkyy7MgHFLI/AAAAAAAAAhs/dh8UM3Px-O8/s1600-h/clip_image0025.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image002" border="0" alt="clip_image002" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vMv47_g5qRI/Tkyy7gpoPMI/AAAAAAAAAhw/sDECTSiKs18/clip_image002_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="347" height="475" /></a> </p> <p>The concept of Urban Street Wear is not new, since the 60’s the image or graphic message found its way from the highway billboards to the chests of America’s youth. We have seen everything from “Have a nice Day” to “Go $#@% Yourself” and there are many independent artists, designers and major labels that saturate the market with their vision of that is hot and what is not. The center of the mass market image campaign of most “designers” is how to maximize the money making potential and just print, print, print, until the newness of the fad design has passed, only to hope it becomes retro and returns for more money making potential. Personally, I find that the T-Shirt fad is passed on from one cheap shirt printers to another, or at least I did until I met with Akomplice. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qN3ZPMUjJ8E/Tkyy75JbrdI/AAAAAAAAAh0/mijEuGYpxd8/s1600-h/clip_image00264.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image002[6]" border="0" alt="clip_image002[6]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yUFgyweHkps/Tkyy8JvFpxI/AAAAAAAAAh4/6mUEcFD_1lQ/clip_image0026_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="352" height="236" /></a> </p> <p>Akomplice is a small company founded on the concept that style should not be stupid and fashion is not always about the dollar. I met with a representative of the new flagship store for Akomplice in Santa Barbara, CA and we took a brief tour of the store and discussed what Akomplice is all about. The vision behind Akomplice and their line started with the “In Your face” image and message companionship of art with a strong street flavor and the message of youth and social change, looking forward to a day of equality among all, this was the companies first step to greatness. Akomplice used their dream to bring street fashion design out of the darkness, the artwork on the shirts represent the vision of the artist as a messenger of hope and change, that hard images can be used to inform and educate, bringing about a world view to their patrons. </p> <p>Akomplice quickly moved into working with musical artists and personalities to create a charitable concept of collector’s designs, artwork, CD’s and gift boxes. One such Gift Box was The Doom Box; the buyer gets a sealed wooden box, enclosed is a limited edition Shirt, gift items and music media, all the items are worth more than the sale price of less than 50.00, but each sales proceeds went to charities and the company has made a mark on the local fashion market with their philanthropy. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wvECLfzzkGE/Tkyy8vJX4xI/AAAAAAAAAh8/k4LuaM4oG28/s1600-h/clip_image00284.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image002[8]" border="0" alt="clip_image002[8]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ILgnK66TTUE/Tkyy8-m3OOI/AAAAAAAAAiA/8vmHogpXF3Q/clip_image0028_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="351" height="476" /></a>  </p> <p>Akomplice has moved into more than just T-Shirts, they have increased their line to include button down shirts, slacks, shorts and jackets. They have created a full fashion wardrobe with season attentive ideas and great sense of line and look. The recent line is a blend of durable materials used in uniquely creative color matches and simple texture blends. The lines of accessories are utilitarian but do not lack any creativity to use, and are easy to mix and match. </p> <p>I can easily say that the lines of design for Akomplice are not just for the beach or the college frat party, but are real fashion concept for the people who want great comfort and outstanding value in their wardrobe choices, and want to look and feel special. Akomplice small run approach allows them introduce new designs in season run, rather than create a line of 10 shirt designs for the year, they will produce almost 10 times more, using multiple art designs and illustrative ideas, they can make their flexibility a true advantage and make the patron feel their choice in just as unique as they are. </p> <p>The interior of the store is sparse, hip and full of art, keeping to murals and hanging renditions of their designs and art from local artisans, it has a upscale feel that you would expect in Los Angeles, New York and other metro locations, but staff is knowledgeable about fashion and look to help their clients find just the right look. We talked about their grand opening party held just a week before our interview and I was told they had a packed, standing room only house. The local “fashionistas” as well as the consumer public truly appreciated Akomplice's whole concept and the flagship location is making a name for themselves. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zdJCrTJ1TiY/Tkyy9USBNsI/AAAAAAAAAiE/n7mMDF-zooE/s1600-h/clip_image002104.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image002[10]" border="0" alt="clip_image002[10]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LNuEes4D2qM/Tkyy9jYBpjI/AAAAAAAAAiI/oxVbwA-BRRQ/clip_image00210_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="355" height="237" /></a> </p> <p><i>“Akomplice's mission is to bring fresh concepts and artful expressions to heads across the globe. Our designs reflect the things that inspire us: nature, philosophy, hip-hop culture, cinema, art, politics, and music. We want our ideas and images to make a positive impact, provoke thought, and communicate about issues that are affecting the world today. Making Akomplice into a profitable business that stays fresh, creative, and fun is one of our biggest goals. To us, true success is making clothing that we love, and that people love”.</i> </p> <p>From dressing hip-hop icons like Ice T,Big Boi (of Outkast) and Raekwon to having their gear showcased on HBO’s Entourage, Akomplice has made consistent moves to spread the word about their clothing where major retailers across the nation are clamoring to get in on the action. Instead of trying to retail in Wal-Mart or Target, Akomplice Clothing have partnered with retailers like Fuzion and other boutique style locations. The keeping it real ideal, selling out of the big brand locations would feel like “selling out” to Akomplice.</p> <hr /> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:6cb4bb6a-34fe-460f-85db-d56591085c1d" class="wlWriterSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Akomplice" rel="tag">Akomplice</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Urban" rel="tag">Urban</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Fashion" rel="tag">Fashion</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Levels" rel="tag">Levels</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/concept" rel="tag">concept</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Street" rel="tag">Street</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Wear" rel="tag">Wear</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/message" rel="tag">message</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/highway" rel="tag">highway</a>,<a 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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-27788415966950467422011-07-10T20:02:00.001-07:002011-07-10T20:02:31.656-07:00Agua Fresca–Mark Bittman<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p>Agua Fresca Simple, Easy and Refreshing</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; width: 423px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:66b290bc-13b9-4222-925a-932979dd6182" class="wlWriterSmartContent"><div id="82428b80-e2b5-425b-a479-8eab4ce535cc" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a 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0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:77315504-80f4-4899-8acc-c7f413b36db2" class="wlWriterSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/thenewyorktimes" rel="tag">thenewyorktimes</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/nytimes.com" rel="tag">nytimes.com</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/nyt" rel="tag">nyt</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/bittman" rel="tag">bittman</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/food" rel="tag">food</a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-89653962505320523262011-07-08T19:27:00.001-07:002011-07-08T19:27:53.249-07:00Win an Alphas T-Shirt from SyFy and Groove Studio One<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; 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The Show</strong> </p> <p align="justify">Alphas is an action-packed thriller from writers Zak Penn (The Avengers, X-Men: The Last Stand) and Michael Karnow. In the series, five ordinary people are brought together to form one extraordinary team of Alphas -- people with the unique power to stretch the capabilities of the human mind giving them superhuman physical and mental abilities. </p> <p align="justify"> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; width: 373px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:34d19bfa-fbda-4b7b-80a2-d7f2cc8882d6" class="wlWriterSmartContent"><div><object width="373" height="373" align="middle"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://widget.syfy.com/singleclip/singleclip_v1.swf?CXNID=1000004.10035NXC&WID=48e10f5e9dbb50aa&clipID=1334766" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff" /><embed src="http://widget.syfy.com/singleclip/singleclip_v1.swf?CXNID=1000004.10035NXC&WID=48e10f5e9dbb50aa&clipID=1334766" quality="high" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="373" height="373" align="middle" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><div style="width:373px;clear:both;font-size:.8em">Alphas on SyFy</div></div> <p align="justify">Operating within the Defense Criminal Investigation Service of the U.S. Department of Defense and led by preeminent neurologist and psychiatrist Dr. Lee Rosen (Emmy Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee David Strathairn), an expert in Alpha phenomena, the team investigates cases that point to others with Alpha abilities. As they work against the clock to solve this new brand of crime, they must prevent their own personality differences and disparate backgrounds from interfering with their ultimate mission to catch the enemy. </p> <p align="justify">In addition to Academy Award nominee David Strathairn (Temple Grandin, Good Night, and Good Luck), the ensemble cast stars Malik Yoba (New York Undercover, Why Did I Get Married?), Warren Christie (October Road), Laura Mennell (Watchmen), Ryan Cartwright (Mad Men, Bones) and Azita Ghanizada (Castle). </p> <p align="justify">Learn more about Alphas: </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://www.alphapowers.com/about/">http://www.alphapowers.com/about/</a> and <a href="http://www.syfy.com/alphasseries">http://www.syfy.com/alphasseries</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cnKPcBFT2DA/The8oxuCSxI/AAAAAAAAAe4/rRwqyLn7g9c/s1600-h/P1000616%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="P1000616" border="0" alt="P1000616" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cMhH1FuXDwg/The8pcWiPsI/AAAAAAAAAe8/79EnAHfnpZU/P1000616_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="283" /></a> </p> <p>Win an Alphas T-Shirt from SyFy and Groove Studio One: </p> <p>To Enter or Contest: </p> <p>1. Send us a Comment: Let us know what Super Human Ability you would like to Have, have fun with the question. </p> <p>2. Re-blog / Share This Post – The More People that Re-Blog / Share it, the better chance you have to win! </p> <p>3. 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src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p align="justify">Monday, May 30<sup>th</sup> is Memorial Day, a day when the citizens of this country take time to remember the fallen soldiers and the men and women how paid the “final Price” for our liberties and freedoms, we also take time to pay tribute the ones who survived and came home to make their way in the world. </p> <p align="justify">I am a patriotic American, I believe in the founding fathers vision of a free society where we would all live in harmony and work together towards a perfect union of brotherhood. I believe that this is possible, but only through the work of everyone towards a common goal and a common good. I state this because I want to make it clear that I feel that this Memorial Day we need to expand our feelings about who deserves the praise and how we should show it. </p> <p align="justify">In this country, there has been a common belief that “We’re Number One” or “Our Way is The Only Way”, but, don’t you think that everyone everywhere would feel this way about their country as well? I would propose that everyone would feel that their way of life, their social and political structure, their religious beliefs are just as important, just as pure, just as worth dying for. </p> <p align="justify">Rather than putting up a flag and firing up the BBQ and sucking back a beer “for old glory”, lets open our thoughts and hearts to all of those who gave up their lives for all of us. Let us think of the Soldiers, Police, Fire Fighters, Volunteers and Journalists... EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE how gave their lives in the pursuit of Freedom, it should not matter what country, which war or what time period. I would also like to add that we remember the Civilians, Aid Workers, Men, Women and Children who died. </p> <p align="justify">When I discussed this, I was asked by an associate “So, should we honor the Terrorists from 9-11?”, I would say that we should not honor the act of terror or honor terrorists, but in their minds and hearts, they believed themselves to be “Freedom Fighters”, if you find that you cannot, for one day expand your remembrance to forgive those who would hate us for only a day, them lend your hearts to their Mothers, Fathers, Children, the ones left behind to bear the burden and shame of their fallen family member’s actions, and remember their victims, who did not have a chance to fight back. </p> <p align="justify">In the recent months, people around the world are rising up against oppressive regimes and trying to make their lives better, some we agree with, others we may not atone. There have been Natural Disasters like we have not seen in ages. People everywhere on the brink of destruction, not trusting anyone from anywhere, but if you just take a moment to forget which side of the pond we are on, and just think of the people, in themselves genetically the same all over the world, all of the “Fallen Heroes” deserve a salute. </p> <p align="justify">Our nation was built on the Christian principles of Freedom and Forgiveness, I see on Auto Bumpers the stickers “WWJD” or “He Lived so we would be forgiven” well, what would Jesus do? 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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-88783838686003618952011-05-29T16:28:00.001-07:002011-05-29T16:28:31.400-07:00Review of In Search Of Beethoven & In Search Of Mozart<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p align="justify">Article first published as <a href="http://blogcritics.org/video/article/dvd-review-in-search-of-beethoven1/">DVD Review: <i>In Search Of Beethoven</i> and <i>In Search Of Mozart</i></a> on Blogcritics.</p> <p align="justify">This Special Collector's Edition-Three Disk Box Set of the Microcinema Exclusive educational documentary series titled <i>In Search Of Beethoven & In Search Of Mozart </i>is as much brilliant as the composers whose lives are touched upon. Directed by Phil Grabsky, these two documentaries take you not only into the lives of both Beethoven and Mozart, but into their worlds, what inspired them, created them and gave them reason and cause to create the music that has spanned time and is still as unique and powerful as when it was created. </p> <p align="justify">Filmed in locations in and around the European cities, homes and haunts of the composers, <i>In Search Of Beethoven & In Search Of Mozart</i>, the films take you into the very footsteps of the masters, it is obvious that there was extensive research into the lives of both Beethoven and Mozart. There are commentaries by noted Historians, Conductors and World Renown Performers, whom have made the works of Beethoven and Mozart the focus of their careers. The viewer gets a glimpse into the private journals of both Beethoven and Mozart, and find out the until now known reasons for why they lived as they did and why they were not only well known and famous in their lives, but also the tortured geniuses that would invoke, in their music, images of love, hope and the divine. </p> <p align="justify">Beethoven and Mozart, both musical contemporaries, living at the same time in very similar places, went on to lead very different lives, you learn of Beethoven’s desire to live an aristocratic life, how Mozart, at the age of five, wrote his first piano piece, at an age when most children are unable to play piano! In Search Of Beethoven & In Search Of Mozart show you the Highs and the Lows of the composer’s great lives in the era of invention and revolution. </p> <p align="justify">I sat down to watch <i>In Search Of Beethoven & In Search Of Mozart </i>with my wife, both of us enjoy classical music and documentaries, we found ourselves riveted to our seats. The series is not “dry” or monotone, but vibrant and intriguing, the commentators/narrators spoke with enthusiasm and the information about the composers lives showed them as the “stars” of their times and as people whom fell prey to the same issues that we have today dealing with social matters, politics, war and personal issues, it was very dramatic. Shortly after our kids came into the room and they were interested too, my daughter, who is eight years old, was completely still and afterwards watched the third disk, which had extras like deleted scenes, interviews and complete movements by the symphonies and concerto ensembles that performed pieces by the composers in the documentary. I feel my children learned about the lives of Beethoven and Mozart just as much as I did, and it was a great way to expose them to culture and music. </p> <p align="justify">It is difficult to tell you more without exposing too many of the secrets of the documentaries <i>In Search Of Beethoven & In Search Of Mozart</i>, the series will be available for purchase on May 31<sup>st</sup>, 2011 at your local retailer, online or at the web site for the series <a href="http://www.microcinemadvd.com/">http://www.microcinemadvd.com/</a>, I would advise you to mark your calendar and get this series. </p> <hr /> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:c0f37038-867e-46a5-b037-6f95cc7cdef8" class="wlWriterSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Review" rel="tag">Review</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Search" 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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-54070719213284121212011-05-28T11:45:00.001-07:002011-05-28T11:45:25.849-07:00Food Review -Hawaiian Kettle Style Chips<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p align="justify"><em>Article first published as </em><a href="http://blogcritics.org/tastes/article/food-review-hawaiian-kettle-style-chips/"><em>Food Review: Hawaiian Kettle Style Chips</em></a><em> on Blog critics.</em></p> <p align="justify">Summer, a time for family outings, parties and having the friends and family over for many occasions, and all of them include snacks. I have had my share on company rich events and I like to have crunchy snacks around to keep the guests happy until the BBQ is done, and I have found a new treat I would like to share with you. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--l6uB4bNMLk/TeFCt_w61mI/AAAAAAAAAeY/5WZOkqhNH0Y/s1600-h/images%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="images" border="0" alt="images" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iffXVg_m-nM/TeFCuvlKwwI/AAAAAAAAAec/cLttXofM-34/images_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="167" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><i>Hawaiian Kettle Style Chips</i> by Pinnacle Foods have fabulous and uniquely satisfying taste that is sure to please the most ardent snack fan. The chips are not paper thin but thick and crisp, not oily but full of the natural rich potato flavor with just a hint of salt. I tried four of the varieties of chips they make and I would like to tell you about them. </p> <p align="justify">The <i>Original Flavor</i> is naturally sweet and bold in its simplicity, great for eating plain or with your favorite dip, I like onion dip or plain sour cream, but I think any of your choices would be just as great. </p> <p align="justify">The <i>Sweet Maui Onion</i> has a snappy taste, not too strong on the onion, but it has a “caramelized” onion flavor that brings out a natural tone and texture that does not need any dip or sauces to make it taste better. </p> <p align="justify">The <i>Luau BBQ</i> flavored chips are a spicy treat that, unlike other BBQ flavored chips is refreshing and not too heavy on the tongue. It has a delightful zest, a peppery after taste that lingers just long enough for you to reach for another chip. </p> <p align="justify">Finally, The <i>Wasabi</i> Flavored Chips, with a deep tongue curling heat, makes your taste buds “self-cleaning”, have a glass of water or your favorite beverage ready, you will need it. If you like spicy hot foods, this is it, I loved it! </p> <p align="justify">Any of these varieties would be great to eat with your favorite BBQ meal, after game party platter or alone on an afternoon watching the tube, <i>Hawaiian Kettle Style Chips</i> by Pinnacle Foods, look for them next time you’re out shopping for your family.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">Joseph Timmons</p> <p align="justify">Food and Wine Critic for Groove Studio One Magazine</p> <p align="justify"></p> <hr /> <p align="justify"></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:aa2bddf5-7d83-495c-acfb-5628d5823b77" class="wlWriterSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Food" rel="tag">Food</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Review" rel="tag">Review</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Hawaiian" rel="tag">Hawaiian</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Kettle" rel="tag">Kettle</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Style" rel="tag">Style</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Chips" rel="tag">Chips</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Article" rel="tag">Article</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Blogcritics" rel="tag">Blogcritics</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Summer" rel="tag">Summer</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/outings" rel="tag">outings</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/events" rel="tag">events</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/guests" rel="tag">guests</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Pinnacle" rel="tag">Pinnacle</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Foods" rel="tag">Foods</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/snack" rel="tag">snack</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/paper" rel="tag">paper</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/potato" rel="tag">potato</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/varieties" rel="tag">varieties</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Original" rel="tag">Original</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Flavor" rel="tag">Flavor</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Sweet" rel="tag">Sweet</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Maui" rel="tag">Maui</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Onion" rel="tag">Onion</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/texture" rel="tag">texture</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/sauces" rel="tag">sauces</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Luau" rel="tag">Luau</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/tongue" rel="tag">tongue</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/zest" rel="tag">zest</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Wasabi" rel="tag">Wasabi</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/self" rel="tag">self</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/beverage" rel="tag">beverage</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/platter" rel="tag">platter</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/tube" rel="tag">tube</a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-52783407752185141252011-05-27T22:52:00.001-07:002011-05-27T22:52:08.426-07:00Pictures say it all<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; 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margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p align="justify">  </p> <p align="justify">A Weekend of Wine and Fun for Everyone </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rZk1AtniTaM/TeCGHkzuADI/AAAAAAAAAaU/S3uNns4RRvc/s1600-h/IMG_9934%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 9px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9934" border="0" alt="IMG_9934" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IKAilCUy7W0/TeCGH_FMk2I/AAAAAAAAAaY/27HKBBk998o/IMG_9934_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="160" /></a>This year’s 29th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival was a fabulous event and a fantastic weekend of exploring the fine wines produced by the local vintners and wineries of the Central Coast of California. Paso Robles and the surrounding counties, which is well known for it’s plethora of beautifully scenic locations and for it’s wonderful agriculture is considered <b><i><u>the place</u></i></b> to grow the best grapes possible. Many of the local wineries have produced some of the best known award winning wines recognized around the world, and this year’s selections is no exception. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IGUP5PqQv84/TeCGIKsAyPI/AAAAAAAAAac/BN7CibpJQBY/s1600-h/IMG_8978%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 13px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8978" border="0" alt="IMG_8978" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tFjOykvaCXc/TeCGId-eutI/AAAAAAAAAag/KEd-0XkKXjU/IMG_8978_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="158" /></a>I personally tasted over 200 different varieties, Red and White, from outstanding wineries, such as Ortman Family Wines, Still Waters, Vina Robles, Arroyo Robles, Halter Ranch, Justin Wines and so many more. Paso Robles is home to over 275 Wineries, Tasting Rooms and Growers Ranches that make the area the ideal for both the wine industry and the community. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZV263M0iY_w/TeCGInHweNI/AAAAAAAAAak/t2zhFcwpYhw/s1600-h/IMG_9859%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 11px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9859" border="0" alt="IMG_9859" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FQFJhYMuTgQ/TeCGJFXyIoI/AAAAAAAAAao/REXlh2v-iio/IMG_9859_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="131" height="202" /></a>In addition to a vast choice of wines to sample, there were many booths that were hosted by the fine food/epicurean dealers and restaurateurs of Paso Robles - Cheese Makers, Farm Service Providers and Growers. This is an event that not only supports the wine industry, but all of the community businesses and services. Paso Robles is the kind of town that has managed to grow with the times but still retain the charm and elegance of “The Old Days”, a simpler time when you knew your neighbors by their first name and you could sit on the porch and watch the world go by with a smile, in short, an American Town, a place to call home. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ty4Nl8MgIZA/TeCGKilklgI/AAAAAAAAAas/xt8NQ-zBQyo/s1600-h/IMG_9074%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 9px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9074" border="0" alt="IMG_9074" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v3wIjU4Vnak/TeCGL9PA7NI/AAAAAAAAAaw/4QXim6motjY/IMG_9074_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="160" /></a>While at the festival, I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing the hosts of the very popular radio show about wine called “The Cork Dorks”, Adam Montiel and Jeremy West host this fun and freaky show that talk about the wines of the central coast with a humorous note, not to take themselves or the appreciation too seriously has made them the “go to” guys of wine. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cTc7gRZQmP0/TeCGMBlYkpI/AAAAAAAAAa0/295Z1HeI5hU/s1600-h/IMG_9110%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 16px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9110" border="0" alt="IMG_9110" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Vvr6f3vEcSc/TeCGMfFj7iI/AAAAAAAAAa4/L5rii2mFKmI/IMG_9110_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="154" /></a>“The Cork Dorks” are on <a href="http://www.krush925.com/">Krush 92.5</a> FM which streams live on the internet. Jeremy an Adam are very well versed on the community and the wineries and had this to say about their radio station, their show and the community: <i>“KRUSH is an interesting type of station as that it blends the Singer / Songwriter style of music with the California Wine Lifestyle, it’s really about getting down to who the winemakers is and what they are about, we get to know them and show them as a person, not just what they sell”</i>, said Adam Montiel. Jeremy West pointed out “<i>There is a multitude of winemakers who just love what they do and want to bring that same love of wine to the community with an industry that is designed to support the community</i>”. Adam then added <i>“We mix music, community and a love of life”. </i>The Cork Dorks takes their irreverent spin on living life to the air and makes the daily drive time fun. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ejh9133JnjI/TeCGMijRLvI/AAAAAAAAAa8/-HqRgL2TdgE/s1600-h/Mark%252520Sullivan%252520photo%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 17px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Mark Sullivan photo" border="0" alt="Mark Sullivan photo" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZKBcO4UzAIU/TeCGNIxU-4I/AAAAAAAAAbA/qWj6SS_jDjY/Mark%252520Sullivan%252520photo_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="139" height="196" /></a>The day was well rounded by a special cooking demonstration with Chef Mark Sullivan of <a href="http://www.sprucesf.com/">Spruce</a>, a very popular restaurant in San Francisco. This was Chef Sullivan’s 2<sup>nd</sup> year doing demonstrations and the final product was delicious. Chef Sullivan stated he loves the Town of Paso Robles, its people and its natural charm and wanted to prepare a special dish for this year’s fair patrons, a dish that reflected the natural and wholesome charm of the community. The dish prepared was a Farroto (a grain much like Risotto, but creamy in texture) finished with Morel Mushrooms, braised spring vegetables and finished in a sherry wine stock. The chef then added <i>“I would pair this with a light to medium bodied Red Wine like a Pinot or Merlot, something light but a fair bit of acidity to cut the rich creamy flavor, or a rich white, like a Chardonnay”</i>. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Kqkxho9gt1o/TeCGNfOMcnI/AAAAAAAAAbE/ivoukoCV_Cs/s1600-h/spruce-raddatz-2008-300x199%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="spruce-raddatz-2008-300x199" border="0" alt="spruce-raddatz-2008-300x199" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zZNG4azU97I/TeCGNqAGBfI/AAAAAAAAAbI/VhUzUV2cjJY/spruce-raddatz-2008-300x199_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="223" height="155" /></a>We then went on to talk about his restaurant, <a href="http://www.sprucesf.com/">Spruce</a>, located at 3640 Sacramento Street in San Francisco, is a modern fine dining restaurant that has a family friendly, health conscious menu, but also has a unique atmosphere with an elegant yet warm and inviting décor, it is the toast of the town. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Eg0VOjuY5Og/TeCGOKGH4uI/AAAAAAAAAbM/48D7LKlYM80/s1600-h/IMG_9892%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 11px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9892" border="0" alt="IMG_9892" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uV7LFRJqPrs/TeCGORptstI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/CZxMDOkJF2s/IMG_9892_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="221" height="156" /></a>I will admit, it is sad that the 29th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival was only one weekend long and it has passed, but I look forward to next year’s event with excited anticipation and I await the next year’s selection of fine wine temptations. 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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-31592304642429885462011-04-23T12:50:00.001-07:002011-04-23T12:50:28.874-07:00So far this year: an update<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p align="justify">  </p> <p align="justify">Hello friend, it’s been a while since we had the time to talk and “chew the fat”, how have you been-Well, sit down and relax, I will tell you a story of my life, as it is, and what I have been doing for the past few months. I may sound a bit down, but life has its ups and downs and it is very cathartic to just let it all go. So, if you don’t mind, I will use this moment to do a bit of self-therapy. </p> <p align="justify">This year, so far has been very exciting. I have been working very hard on several projects and things are going very well, so far. My day job, as it were, has been ok, but the hours have been dropped down, the company felt that, rather than lay people off, they just cut hours – having some work is better that not having a job. So I find myself writing more and doing the odd jobs around the house. I am going to be building a studio in my garage, for painting and working on some furniture projects I want to do, as well as organizing all of my stuff. It is amazing how one can collect so much stuff over the course of the years. Some of it is important and cannot be replaced, but I will admit – some is just pure junk I cannot seem to part with. I guess I am the “pack rat” my mother said I was. </p> <p align="justify">I have been working on my writing and painting… well more writing than painting actually. I am getting more time to go out and writing on location, like café’s and public places, watching life stride by, and getting some photography work done, it’s not so bad having some time to write or just do something for myself. It gives me a chance to be more introspective, work on the “me-projects” that I don’t always get to complete. </p> <p align="justify">I have been hired by Blog Critics (<a href="http://www.blogcritics.org">http://www.blogcritics.org</a>) to write for them, their online news source is very popular and it gives me an opportunity to get my work seen by more people. My blog RantBabble (<a href="http://www.rantbabble.wordpress.com">http://www.rantbabble.wordpress.com</a>) has started getting some popular feedback and is getting more readers – I find that writing for 4 different web sites is allot of work but it is also many different outlets, so what may not work well for one site may be great for the other ones. I am going to the Paso Robles Wine Festival in May to do some review work for my food and wine columns and I may have a chance at getting some connections there to get material for my magazine <a href="http://www.groovestudio1.blogspot.com/">Groove Studio One</a>. </p> <p align="justify">My Online Style and Entertainment Magazine, <a href="http://www.groovestudio1.blogspot.com/">Groove Studio One</a> is doing very well, the site <a href="http://www.yourgrooveonline">http://www.yourgrooveonline</a> is in “beta” and I am working out the bugs that come with web page design, but the blog side <a href="http://www.groovestudio1.blogspot.com">http://www.groovestudio1.blogspot.com</a> is getting multiple hits per day, sometimes in the thousands, this gives me a way to get involved with writing about fashion, food, wine and style – one would not know it, looking at me, but I am very interested in the elements of personal style, and I like writing about it. I have been able to meet many interesting people and I was even invited to take my wife with me to be on an episode of Hell’s Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay. </p> <p align="justify">My book <a href="http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/rants-and-ravings-of-a-modern-day-cave-dweller/14922829?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/1">“Rants and Ravings of a Modern Day Cave Dweller”</a> was officially published this year on <a href="http://www.lulu.com">http://www.lulu.com</a>, it is a self-publishing site, but they work like the normal publishers, you have to submit material, go through the process and if they like it, they publish your book and market it for you. I look forward to it doing well, the publisher said it was “unique” and had potential, so we will see what come of it. </p> <p align="justify">I have put together a concept for a Television Show, and I am working with local cable TV and public access television to get it put together. I have not come up with a title yet, but it will be connected with my magazine, I will do live interviews, “news” style coverage of local events. I have asked my longtime friend <a href="http://dinedash.blogspot.com/">David Jay</a> to help me on this project, he is a producer and a very popular “on air” personality in local radio. I have so great friends who are willing to help me achieve my goals, get some friends, I know you’ll like it. </p> <p align="justify">I have made the acquaintance of a very famous artist, <a href="http://web.mac.com/johnlandongallery/John_Landon_Gallery/Welcome.html">John Landon</a> who lives here in the Central Coast; he has worldwide appreciation of his work and he said he thought my paintings were good, so I take the compliments where I can, and if he likes my painting, well I guess that means it is worth looking at. I also met another very talented artist, <a href="http://www.nealbreton.com/">Neal Breton</a>, whom owns <a href="http://www.sanluisartsupply.com/">San Luis Art Supply in San Luis Obispo</a>; he is both a business owner and an artist, so <a href="http://www.bluecanvas.com/nealbreton">he never gets to sleep</a>, but there is hope. </p> <p align="justify">The wife and kids are fine, my wife has been working on her stitchery and has a shop on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Katya5?ref=pr_shop_more">Etsy</a>, where she has been growing in popularity and making sales. My littlest one, Vera, was recently in a musical pageant where she sang in the final act; I don’t know who was more excited, her or myself. I felt so nervous with her on stage, I was hoping that she would not get stage fright, but she was wonderful, I felt so proud. My daughter Rita has won awards at school just before this spring break and she is turning into quite a little actress, she is working on jokes and impersonating TV stars, she wants to be an actress when she grows up, she does a great job at making her mother laugh. </p> <p align="justify">All of my life I have wanted to be something special, not so much as “famous” or “rich” but to be someone remembered, and I have never seemed to find it. 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World-AMERICAN MASTERS Documentary on PBS<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p align="justify">  </p> <p align="center">“John Muir in the New World” </p> <p align="center">AMERICAN MASTERS Documentary on <a href="http://www.pbs.org/">PBS</a> </p> <p align="center">Premieres Apr. 18, 2011, 9-10:30 p.m. ET. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1N94Pewd5sw/TauA4fw4gMI/AAAAAAAAAaE/DT_lpApAmLc/s1600-h/DSCF2260%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="John Muir (portrayed by Howar Weamer) in YosemitePhoto by Bob RoneyCopyright Global Village Media" border="0" alt="John Muir (portrayed by Howar Weamer) in YosemitePhoto by Bob RoneyCopyright Global Village Media" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1N94Pewd5sw/TauA47pQfWI/AAAAAAAAAaI/2jYVB3mgdiQ/DSCF2260_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="285" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">The American Masters series has brought to light the lifetime works of many people whom were never seeking fame or fortune, just wanting to make a difference in the lives of the world’s people. </p> <p align="justify">The newest of these ground-breaking documentaries is “John Muir in the New World”, as it unfolds to us the life of one man whom would create the beginnings of the environmentalist movement that has saved our world’s natural wonder from ourselves, it also tells us of a person who revels in the glory of nature. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1N94Pewd5sw/TauA5c7A_lI/AAAAAAAAAaM/qt3uFtSkdVA/s1600-h/Young%20Muir%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Young Muir" border="0" alt="Young Muir" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1N94Pewd5sw/TauA5wgsLkI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/4RMcN2nE-to/Young%20Muir_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="276" height="382" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">From his humble beginning of working the family farm to being considered “Tour Guide to the President”, John Muir saw the beauty in nature, he looked upon it as having a divine spirit, living and thriving; showing, in words <i>”the greatness of the creator”.</i> </p> <p align="justify">Unlike some documentaries that could be dry or lifeless, <a href="http://www.pbs.org/">PBS</a> has created an environment where the subjects of the stories live and breathe within the frames of the screen, telling the story in “their own words”. This unique and insightful “point of view” pieces together the life of a great American, an individual that befriends nature and chronicles his life’s work from <i>his</i> experiences and the people in his life- friends, family and contemporaries who in writing and history commemorate his works as a Scientist, Naturalist, Humanitarian and Activist. </p> <p align="justify">John Muir was actively engaged in living his life to a higher purpose, protecting nature and conserving its legacy for all of us. As a founding member of the Sierra Club, he brought about ground breaking legislation that would create Yosemite National Park. </p> <p align="justify">I could go on and on about how impressive this documentary is, but I would spoil the story of the rich tapestry of one man’s life. </p> <p align="justify">This documentary tells a tale of a man on a mission to preserve <i>“Gods Work”</i> and walk within natures marvel. Next time you visit a national park, take your family on tour of a natural preserve or even go camping, remember that it is because of John Muir, and his vision of the world. </p> <p align="justify">Joseph Timmons </p> <p align="justify">Groove Studio One Review Critic </p> <p align="justify"><b><i><u>Additional Resources </u></i></b></p> <p align="justify"><i>“John Muir in the New World” won Best Documentary Feature at the <a href="http://www.fallbrookfilmfestival.com/filmmakers/2011-winning-films.html">Fallbrook Film Festival</a> and Best Cinematography at the <a href="http://hillsfilmfestival.org/">Litchfield Hills Film Festival</a>. </i></p> <p align="justify"><i>“John Muir in the New World” and will stream after the premiere at <a href="http://www.pbs.org/americanmasters">pbs.org/americanmasters</a> & will be available on DVD June 28, 2011 from Kultur Films. </i><i></i></p> <p align="justify"><i><a href="http://www.childrenandnature.org/">Children & Nature Network</a> (C&NN) has 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type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p align="justify">Sweet Summer Flavors without the Hassles of the Grill </p> <p align="justify">A Man’s Guide to Grill-Free Entertaining </p> <p align="justify">Pork Tenderloin with Asparagus Tips in Balsamic Dressing </p> <p align="justify">By Joseph Timmons </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1N94Pewd5sw/TaNFPUMiC4I/AAAAAAAAAZ8/lgSbAMt8a1s/s1600-h/bacon-wrapped-pork%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="bacon-wrapped-pork" border="0" alt="bacon-wrapped-pork" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1N94Pewd5sw/TaNFPjVvpkI/AAAAAAAAAaA/BFZdasJTP_Y/bacon-wrapped-pork_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="417" height="252" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">With summer fast approaching, I look at doing fun foods to entertain friends or please my family. I often think about grilling, the Smokey flavors and outdoor dining experience is one I personally enjoy, however, no matter what one does, it is rather daunting to look after a grill and takes forever while chasing children or entertaining guests. </p> <p align="justify">I find that I am “put off” by the process, drag out the grill, clean the grill, load the charcoal or go get propane, gather the grill tools, set up tables, and more time consuming - task oriented work which makes it impossible to have fun. Grilling is time sensitive and by far one of the true measures of food preparation, cooking, timing and your ability to sit and converse with friends and family. If the weather is temperate and you have the perfect back yard, grilling can be great fun and you can get great flavors in your food, but unless you have all the marks of a master chef, you often have to get up and make sure the food, or yard is not burning down. </p> <p align="justify">I have come to the conclusion that unless you’re having a major get-together and your wife is willing to help with the grilling, there are alternatives that allow you to enjoy your party, company and cooking experience. </p> <p align="justify">I have been a Food Critic and a “Foodie” for some time and I enjoy whipping up creations in the kitchen that has that Grilled Taste, but without the fuss, and if I may say so, I have been rather pleased with the results. I am going to share with you some tips on getting the “King of the Grill” raves, without the ghastly, greasy or gloomy aftermath. </p> <p align="justify">For summer cooking in the kitchen, you need to have a cast iron griddle, some like the 2 side models, one side flat and one side that has “ridges” that will give food a “Grilled Look”. These griddles are very affordable, but they don’t sit well on Gas Ranges and don’t work at all on Electric Ranges. My choice has always been a Cast Iron Griddle that is long enough to reach squarely over 2 burners, and I only use the ridge side, I have a Gas Range, so that’s that, it’s my favorite, if you have an electric range, there are Electric Griddles that have platforms that can swap out or flip over, fairly inexpensive and available at many outlets like Sears, Wal-Mart or Target or online at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_21?url=search-alias%3Dappliances&field-keywords=indoor+electric+grill&sprefix=indoor+electric+grill">Amazon.com</a>. </p> <p align="justify">There are many cookbooks that tout “Indoor Grilling”, but unless you want to spend all day looking for your favorites in too many books to count, I suggest picking up one book, I feel, is the book to have in any kitchen, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joy-Cooking-75th-Anniversary-2006/dp/0743246268/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1302545194&sr=1-1" target="_blank"><strong><em>The Joy of Cooking</em></strong></a> by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker and Ethan Becker. The book is a great resource and supports the concept, cook what you like and you’ll love what you cook, it covers all the basics and has easy to understand rules of cooking, which for a man reads easier than an engine repair manual. Recently, <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joy-Cooking-75th-Anniversary-2006/dp/0743246268/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1302545194&sr=1-1" target="_blank">The Joy of Cooking</a></i></b> has been re-published in a 75th Anniversary Edition, so it should be easy to find anywhere. Outdoor grilling requires long, and sometimes, hard to manage tools and implements, Indoor cooking, not so much, so you can use what you have in the kitchen and the cooking is easier for the fact that Ranges have temperature control; you can time things out and spend time with your guests, not with the grill. So, we have the cooking resources, the recipe resources and the tools to do the job, go ahead and pour a drink and let’s start cooking. </p> <p align="justify"><b><i>Today’s Recipe is Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Asparagus Tips in Balsamic Dressing and Rustic Grilled Potatoes with Shallots and Chives</i></b>. </p> <p align="justify"><i>Ingredients:</i> </p> <p align="justify"><b><u>Entrée Items-</u></b> </p> <p align="justify">Pork Tenderloin, trimmed lean – 6lbs; should serve 8 people </p> <p align="justify">2 lbs. Thick Sliced Bacon </p> <p align="justify">2 bundles of Asparagus </p> <p align="justify">14 Large Russet Potatoes (or Potatoes of your choice) </p> <p align="justify">1 Clove of Garlic </p> <p align="justify">1 Medium Size Onion </p> <p align="justify">2 Shallots </p> <p align="justify">1 Lemon </p> <p align="justify">1 Lime </p> <p align="justify">¼ Stick of Real Butter </p> <p align="justify">Olive Oil of choice </p> <p align="justify">Balsamic Vinegar of choice </p> <p align="justify"><b><u>Herbs-</u></b> </p> <p align="justify">Cilantro </p> <p align="justify">Basil </p> <p align="justify">Rosemary </p> <p align="justify">Salt </p> <p align="justify">Pepper </p> <p align="justify">You will also need Wooden Skewers </p> <p align="justify"><b><u>Preparation:</u></b> </p> <p align="justify"><b><u></u></b></p> <p align="justify">· Take the ¼ Stick of Real Butter and place in Bowl, allow to soften, Chop Cilantro into fine portion and mix into butter with ½ teaspoon of each of the following herbs – Basil, Rosemary, Salt and Pepper. </p> <p align="justify">· Chop up Potatoes into quarters /cubes </p> <p align="justify">· Chop Garlic into fine portion </p> <p align="justify">· Slice Onion and Shallots into very thin slices, toss together with finely chopped Garlic </p> <p align="justify">· Take Asparagus and Cut off bottom 2 ½ inches of Stalk, this is very hard and will take too long to tender when cooking; the Top Part of Stalk is only what you want. </p> <p align="justify">· Take Pork Tenderloin and lie upon side, cut into 1 inch thick portions, should look like a “disk” when placed flat, may not be round but should be evenly cut. </p> <p align="justify">· Lay out slice of Bacon, and spread butter / herb blend on one side then roll Pork Tenderloin into Bacon slice, wrapping the meat evenly, should be tight, but not too tight as to cause mix to squeeze out. Take 2 “rolls” and push Wooden Skewer, this will hold meat together while cooking. Place 2 “rolls” to each skewer, make 4 to 6 of these portions serving 4 to 6 people. </p> <p align="justify">· Place Griddle on Range and turn on front and back range burners to about ½ ways, allow heating up to about 225 / 250 degrees, adding 2 tsp. of virgin olive oil to quick season pan. </p> <p align="justify">· Place meat face down on Griddle and allow to cook about 15, then flip over, repeat this process for 5 to 6 times, evenly cooking. If you have an Electric Griddle, increase cooking time and turn over every 20 min. Turn on oven to 325 Degrees, get some good Oven Mitts and place Griddle into oven, since you can’t put electric griddle into oven, move meat to flat cast in pan or “cookie sheet”. </p> <p align="justify">· Take a Large Pot and fill ½ way with water, Place a Colander / Strainer over opening, should work like a double boiler. Place Potatoes into bottom pot and let come to boil, in Colander, put asparagus and cover to steam. This should cook for 20 to 25 min, remove colander and remove Potatoes from pot. </p> <p align="justify">· Put potatoes on cooking sheet, and drizzle over olive oil over Potatoes and bake for 20 min, remove cooking sheet and liberally cover Potatoes with Onions and Shallots. </p> <p align="justify">· While Checking on Tenderloin, Take Lemon and Lime and cut each in half and squeeze over the Pork Tenderloin, the juice will give the meat a crisp, citrus flavor that will work very nicely with the herbs in the Bacon Wrap. By this time bacon should be firm and fully cooked, if this is so, the meat is almost done. </p> <p align="justify">So we have the Meat and Potatoes in the oven now for about 20 to 25 Min each, combined time about 40 to 50 min, let both sit in oven for 60 min, then turn off and let sit for 15 min. Remove meat from oven and let rest for 10 min. </p> <p align="justify">On Serving Plate, Place Potatoes, which should be a Golden Brown, place 2 tenderloin “rolls”, and Asparagus, drizzle Balsamic Vinegar over Asparagus and a little pepper for “zip”. </p> <p align="justify">Like most men, I don’t have exact measurements like “Tsp.” and “Pinch”, but most men don’t, we do it by taste, which is the daring way to cook. This recipe is a great summer meal, light and fresh with great flavors. One last great thing about this recipe, it can be changed and you can add your favorite things, I suggest a side of fresh fruit like Mango, Plumb and Berries. 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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-66824800074629300052011-04-03T13:43:00.001-07:002011-04-03T13:43:30.666-07:00The Man’s Man on Paper<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p>Reading about “Man’s Man” in Literature </p> <p>By Joseph Timmons </p> <p align="justify">Outside classic Noir Pulp Fiction with the hard case detective types, finding images of the strong male figure in literature is somewhat difficult. The character with the hard edge, knowing right from wrong and acting on his own ideals gets lost in translation and some become over sensitive, “Namby-Pamby” sissy men that swoon when a woman gives that any sort of recognition or credit for a job well done. I have done my fair share of reading and criticizing all sorts of literary works and have come to a conclusion: the classics can give you more of a testosterone boost than some of the modern “hits” in the book world.  No teenage heartthrob blood-sucker can hold a candle to the books characters I will expound on, and the books I will list are “required” reading if you plan on being the kind of man that wants to be respected. </p> <p align="justify">Ian Fleming’s characterization of the perfect spy and gentleman in James Bond would become the ideal mysterious persona that many men would aspire to become. Since the first book in Ian Fleming’s arsenal of big guns Casino Royale, published in 1953- James Bond would be the romantic hero (and sometimes cad about town) that boys would stand in front of mirrors with their father’s suit coats and imitate the phrases like “Hello Miss Moneypenny” or “Shaken-Not Stirred”. It’s no wonder that Sean Connery’s talents, at the wheel of this “Austin Martin” of lifetime roles, made the literary works come to life on the big screen twice as hot. </p> <p align="justify">Ernest Hemingway, a notorious figure in real life, would transpose himself onto the pages of history. He Saw in his life things that some would only dream of, or have nightmares about. As a war correspondent, he saw the horrors of war and as a world traveler, he saw the secret beauty of the places and people he connected with. “The Old Man and The Sea” is a classic tale of a man fighting his greatest enemy -  himself, -  and “A Farewell to Arms” is also the work of genius that inspires. </p> <p align="justify">For many years now, “Les Miserables” is touted for being a great musical, but have you READ THE STORY?  In that period of time,France is in the setting for many depictions of tragedy. Jean Valjean, a simple man of less than perfect past, is given a second chance by a servant of god. He takes that chance to turn himself around into a person to be respected, and time after time in the story he re-invents himself to try evading his past and an obsessive officer of the law, who, noble in conviction, is the bane of the actual hero’s existence. Read it ASAP, this is the story of a man who takes life’s moments seriously and does his best to be just, fair, and ethical. </p> <p align="justify">My final pick is a bit whimsical: Shakespeare’s “The Taming of The Shrew”. It is a tale of a man boisterous and loud, who takes a wife just as loud and wild. The characters do their best to break each other down, but instead find humility in each other’s arms. In the end a woman who nobody can stand, becomes a wife of loving respect and admiration and a Fool of a Lout Becomes a Husband who respects his bride. A funny love story that shows the reader that respect is the first and best quality in a man’s character when it comes to women. </p> <p align="justify">Being well versed in Fine Literature is the mark of a well rounded man. Knowing the classics, as well as the modern literary works is an admirable way to build up your lexicon of topics for conversation at work or parties. </p> <p align="justify">Finding works and topical material that can help influence your way of thinking and add substance to  your thoughts brings us back to the age of elegance that is missed in today’s “Man’s World”. 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Joe Zee enters into the lives of struggling and frustrated designers and breathes new life into their visions and works to make their dreams of success possible. <a href="http://www.sundancechannel.com/all-on-the-line/">The Sundance Channel</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Joe-Zee/141656775768">Joe Zee</a> have given us an opportunity to see the fashion industry from the inside out in a fresh and bold new way, from the point of view of a designer who is so close to perfection that one small “stitch” may move them to the top of the game or into the bargain basement. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1N94Pewd5sw/TZYOauvhiXI/AAAAAAAAAZs/zATsW2aK7_g/s1600-h/188829_10150164459774553_370290724552_8014816_7266681_n%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="188829_10150164459774553_370290724552_8014816_7266681_n" border="0" alt="188829_10150164459774553_370290724552_8014816_7266681_n" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1N94Pewd5sw/TZYOa7z1q1I/AAAAAAAAAZw/J7AXY_QeuaM/188829_10150164459774553_370290724552_8014816_7266681_n_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="352" height="462" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">To make this memorable event even more special, “All on the Line” episode on featuring Joe Zee working with <a href="http://www.radenroro.com/">RADENRORO</a>, a New York Fashion Husband and Wife team find their revival in personal confidence, clean lines and new ideas. <a href="http://www.radenroro.com/">RADENRORO</a> was on a financial rollercoaster and vision tail spin when Joe Zee came in and showed them that they had what it takes, they just had to speak to their fashion, their business and their brand. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://www.sundancechannel.com/all-on-the-line/episodes/">See “All on the Line”</a> and be in the know…. now! </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radenroro.com%2F&h=0959a">RADENRORO Fashions web site</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/radenroro?sk=wall#!/radenroro?sk=info">Facebook pages</a> have up to date information on their designs and where to find and see their vision of fashion come to life. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.itunes.com/tv/allontheline" target="_blank"><font size="5"><strong><u>Download from iTunes</u></strong></font></a> </p> <p align="justify"><b>ABOUT THE SERIES (from the Sundance Channel)</b> </p> <p align="justify"><i>Joe Zee - fashion powerhouse, celebrity stylist, and Creative Director of ELLE - helps struggling designers save their lines from ruin. Each designer was once heating up the runways but has since lost their way. Now, they have a second chance. Welcome to Joe Zee's fashion boot camp. With his market savvy, positive spirit, and a little tough love, Joe attempts to transform these talented but failing businesses into rack ready lines. 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</div><div align="justify" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sanluisartsupply.com/" target="_blank">San Luis Art Supply</a> is owned and operated by Neal Breton, a great guy and a great artist, working with local artists to promote art shows, displays and events, Neal looks to creating an Artist atmosphere that has not been seen in the area since the 60’s. When I have gone into the store it is always a meeting place for some of the local artisans, both well known and new to the craft, Neal serves the art community not only with affordable wares but a place to meet and exchange ideas, forming an arena of free thought and expression. </div><div align="justify" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div align="justify" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Originally from the East Coast, Neal spent time in Los Angeles and was very connected to the trade and did a lot of work in Hollywood, but moved to the Central Coast to explore new thoughts and provide his vision to our community. <a href="http://www.sanluisartsupply.com/" target="_blank">San Luis Art Supply</a> has sponsored many community events and looks to do more in the near future.</div><div align="justify" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Visit Neal at </div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sanluisartsupply.com/" target="_blank">San Luis Art Supply,</a> 1116 Morro St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=josetimmartia-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004MME5GW" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" />- Phone: 805-787-0348 </div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Neal’s artwork is on display at <a href="http://www.jeffclaassen.com/" target="_blank">The Claassen Gallery</a>, 785 Mash Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401 – 805-541-3932</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Peace </div><hr /><div class="wlWriterSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:e9c56f1c-f0ea-4a0d-b469-c5185bf12d7d" style="display: inline; float: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Art" rel="tag">Art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Supply" rel="tag">Supply</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/San+Luis+Obispo" rel="tag">San Luis Obispo</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/CA" rel="tag">CA</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/California" rel="tag">California</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Free" rel="tag">Free</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Thought" rel="tag">Thought</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Impression" rel="tag">Impression</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Talent" rel="tag">Talent</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Talented" rel="tag">Talented</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Great" rel="tag">Great</a><br />
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</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-31256455851858741252011-03-15T14:44:00.001-07:002011-03-15T14:44:10.413-07:00Don’t Just Pray, Do Something<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p> </p> <p align="justify">I have come up with a great T-Shirt design for Zazzle and the Japanese Earthquake Relief efforts.</p> <p align="justify">Click the link below and buy a shirt with my original design “ The Land of The Rising Love” 100% of all proceeds go to the charity.</p> <p align="justify">It’s great if you have empathy or sympathy, but they need real help. Buy a Shirt for yourself and send food, medical supplies and much needed items to the people of Japan, think of the children and the ones who cannot help themselves right now.</p> <div style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%" align="justify"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/land_of_the_rising_love_tshirt-235998131640157337?rf=238098284120090695"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" border="0" alt="Land of The Rising Love shirt" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/land_of_the_rising_love_tshirt-p235998131640157337tdh0_325.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/land_of_the_rising_love_tshirt-235998131640157337?rf=238098284120090695">Land of The Rising Love</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/josepht1965*">josepht1965</a> <br />See more <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/japan+tshirts?rf=238098284120090695">Japan T-Shirts</a></div> <p align="justify"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/land_of_the_rising_love_tshirt-235998131640157337">http://www.zazzle.com/land_of_the_rising_love_tshirt-235998131640157337</a></p> <p align="justify">Also, see my other Items, same thing, You buy, we Donate, a Win-Win for you and our brothers and sisters overseas</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:6a333c64-72b8-4fc2-9f8c-8e0683aea88d" class="wlWriterSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Just" rel="tag">Just</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Pray" rel="tag">Pray</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Shirt" rel="tag">Shirt</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Zazzle" rel="tag">Zazzle</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Japanese" rel="tag">Japanese</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Earthquake" rel="tag">Earthquake</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Relief" rel="tag">Relief</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/efforts" rel="tag">efforts</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Click" rel="tag">Click</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Land" rel="tag">Land</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Love" rel="tag">Love</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/empathy" rel="tag">empathy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/sympathy" rel="tag">sympathy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/food" rel="tag">food</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/items" rel="tag">items</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Japan" rel="tag">Japan</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Shirts" rel="tag">Shirts</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Also" rel="tag">Also</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Donate" rel="tag">Donate</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/brothers" rel="tag">brothers</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/sisters" rel="tag">sisters</a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-17939576996423706412011-03-10T15:08:00.001-08:002011-03-10T15:08:11.146-08:00Fueling Bitterness<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1N94Pewd5sw/TXlZ1Ks3hvI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/kMwtszZ3reM/s1600-h/188725_10150108539852481_97516057480_6857060_1542938_n%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 6px 11px 5px 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="188725_10150108539852481_97516057480_6857060_1542938_n" border="0" alt="188725_10150108539852481_97516057480_6857060_1542938_n" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1N94Pewd5sw/TXlZ1gsjkMI/AAAAAAAAAZU/lD3n9fDJWiM/188725_10150108539852481_97516057480_6857060_1542938_n_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a>Regular unleaded gas is 4.90 a gallon, and climbing. the economy is spiraling downward and, even though the government swears otherwise, the unemployment level is climbing. the average American spends most of the day worrying about where the next car payment will come from and if their house will still be theirs in a month. </p> <p align="justify">These are not happy thoughts, and everyone could come up with more things to inflame and enrage themselves. I would like to propose thinking positively about these issues. we have seen in the news how other countries are having protests and revolutions when they are sick and tired of how their perspective governments are ruining their lives with overly strict laws and the lack of respect for basic human rights. I am not advocating protests in the streets or revolution, but referring to the fact that we do have the ability to make change in how our government runs this country and how they need to listen to the people.</p> <p align="justify">I could express on the already well known rules and laws of this country, but that would digress from the point of this commentary, it is through diligence on our part, watching and objecting when needed to make it possible for “we the people” to be happy in our own land. many have worked, struggled, fought and even died for the right to be either happy or unhappy with the way things are in the USA, and we should never forget this, nor should we seek to have any more pain and suffering. it is a confusing issue, do we let the powers that be continue to run things without our watching, or do we bounce the prats from office and hope the next bunch would and could do better.</p> <p align="justify">So, with the hopes of positive change I propose we let the government know that we want change, boycott gas stations that gouge the pumps, vote against politicians who seek to fatten their pockets and leave our tables bare. write and call public officials so much that they either have to listen or change their phone numbers, become a non-violent, law abiding pain in the but, make them aware that you are watching them, they watch us, so why not turn the tables. Use the rights and privileges we know we have to make them change. Call the talk shows and make your point known, don’t just demand change, but demand change with an example of what the change should be, so often we say “ this should be different” but we do not often give a “and this is what should be done”. If you want the right to be married, don’t just complain about it, tell them why. Don’t just complain about environmental issues, do something at the local level and grow to global considerations. I often see people complain about the pollution issues, but still drive SUV’s  just to go to the store 3 blocks away, or buy at large “big box stores” when small markets have better prices, but not the prestigious packaging. </p> <p align="justify">Get on your bike and ride to the local mom/pop market, buy the weeks groceries and make your dollar stretch, have more parties at home and watch less TV, having an active social life in the comfort of your home is much more fun than a night at the bar, and costs much less. </p> <p align="justify">So, Revolt without being revolting and do your part to piss off the government, be part of something grander than grandstanding for something less rewarding. If you do decide to have a party, invite me, I love a good party.</p> <p align="justify">Joseph Timmons</p> <p align="justify">Artist, Author and all around “weird old man”…</p> <hr />Sponsored By: <p><a href="http://www.allsportsshopping.com" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="All Sport Banner" border="0" alt="All Sport Banner" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1N94Pewd5sw/TXlZ1yoLIOI/AAAAAAAAAZY/hp6_YbJ7XT4/All%20Sport%20Banner%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="403" height="94" /></a></p> <hr /> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:c92b21c2-9e41-41e9-abf2-64d1ae46d94e" class="wlWriterSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Regular" rel="tag">Regular</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/government" rel="tag">government</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/unemployment" rel="tag">unemployment</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/American" rel="tag">American</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/payment" rel="tag">payment</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/news" rel="tag">news</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/revolutions" rel="tag">revolutions</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/perspective" rel="tag">perspective</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/governments" rel="tag">governments</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/laws" rel="tag">laws</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/streets" rel="tag">streets</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/revolution" rel="tag">revolution</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/fact" rel="tag">fact</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/commentary" rel="tag">commentary</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/diligence" rel="tag">diligence</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/office" rel="tag">office</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/politicians" rel="tag">politicians</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/officials" rel="tag">officials</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Call" rel="tag">Call</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/example" rel="tag">example</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/pollution" rel="tag">pollution</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/bike" rel="tag">bike</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/groceries" rel="tag">groceries</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/dollar" rel="tag">dollar</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/life" rel="tag">life</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Revolt" rel="tag">Revolt</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Joseph" rel="tag">Joseph</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Timmons" rel="tag">Timmons</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Artist" rel="tag">Artist</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Author" rel="tag">Author</a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035419802488523895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214150937423438761.post-7807420434916859402011-03-02T23:57:00.001-08:002011-03-02T23:57:16.943-08:00Rants and Ravings of a Modern Day Cave Dweller by Joseph Timmons in Poetry<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><script type="text/javascript"> tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source = 'josepht1965'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script><br /><br /></div><p> </p> <p>My Book is now officially published, you can buy it here. 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