Jessie Hemmons: Street Artist & Yarnbomber

“Knitting isn’t just about sweaters or mittens these days, and artist Jessie Hemmons knows that first hand. She is a yarnbomber—a guerilla knitting street artist—who uses yarn to create exhibits in public environments, such as a tree, statue, or even a VW bus. Her use of vibrant colors has caught the attention of communities from Philadelphia to Oakland, and even allowed for some extraordinarycommissioned work. See how Jessie uses Pinterest to dream up and lock in her next design target.”

Source: blog.pinterest.com

Great use of a very common material in a totally uncommon way.

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Homeless camp shows divide between rich and the poor

 

Every once in a while you have an experience as a journalist that opens your eyes to the blunt reality of the way things really are. 

Source: www.desertsun.com

Read on to learn about the stark contrast between the rich and poor in the California desert. Beyond shocking, it is horrifying that this exists right before our (closed) eyes. 

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Medical Marijuana to Be Legalized in New York

Tentative agreement reached between legislature, Cuomo to legalize medical marijuana with some restrictions.

Source: fivetowns.patch.com

My comment on this article, "The more drugs and other ‘victimless crimes’ like prostitution are legalized, the less criminals, crimes and violence there will be. Imagine, less money for prisons, less destroying the lives of innocent people, less hypocrisy about what many of our otherwise stellar citizens do and less violence from fighting over who controls the drug industry. I just don’t see anything wrong with legalizing things that are going to be done anyway and are wreaking havoc on our society as illegal substances and activities. Don’t forget prohibition. That was a disaster to say the least."

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POLL: Abrahams or Rice for Fourth District Dem Nomination?

Democrats Kevan Abrahams and Kathleen Rice will square off next week in the primaries. Who will win?

Source: fivetowns.patch.com

My comment, "This has become a real easy decision for me. My gut instinct said Kevan for Congress from the start. Everything I have read and witnessed confirms that. This is a man of the people and for the people. He is not a ‘political animal’ with an agenda for climbing the ladder. He comes from his heart. He is honorable, trustworthy, dedicated, has a good personal reputation and political background serving Long Island in the NC Legislature.
He has agreed several times to debate his opponent, Kathleen Rice. She has refused. Why? Is she hiding something. NO, I realized. She does not have the decency to even acknowledge Kevan as her opponent. She is already going after Bruce Blakeman (R-LB) as if they have won the primaries, ignoring their opponents. ‘Humility and dedication’ versus ‘hubris and self-interest’ describe the Democratic primary candidates, Kevan Abrahams and Kathleen Rice. I am sure you will agree. This primary is a ‘no-brainer’. Kevan Abrahams for Congress in the 4th CD of Nassau County, LI, NY. Vote Tuesday, June 24th, 2014."

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Texas Agricultural Head Says Chipotle Restaurant is Irresponsible! We Think He’s Dead Wrong…

Staples said that the “shock” came from the growing fast casual Mexican chain’s decision on their beef purchases…

Source: wisemindhealthybody.com

Good for Chipotle and any other company that starts importing food from other countries because US companies are too greedy and too stupid to sell healthful food. In addition to that, they are strong-arming states that demand GMO labeling. Have the giant agribusinesses in the US gone completely mad? I think so.

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The power of Hollywood to drive climate action: Chat live to show producer Joel Bach

Chat live with one of the creators and producers of new climate documentary series, Years of Living Dangerously, starring Matt Damon, Arnold Schwarzenegger and many other influential celebrities, journalists and political leaders, to find out how Hollywood is driving global climate action.

Source: www.theclimategroup.org

Will we be in time for enough people to believe in climate change so that action is taken to slow it down if not end it?

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Celebrate 40 Yrs. @ ‘Hello Kitty Con’ 2014; Yes – It Is Real – Lez Get Real

Celebrate 40 Yrs. @ ‘Hello Kitty Con2014; Yes – It Is Real

Source: lezgetreal.com

I remember when Hello Kitty was a young company. They exhibited in the old Coliseum in NYC where the wholesale shows were held before the Javits Center was built. It It is a wholesale, retail and consumer miracle that it has lasted so many decades or that it has had a second coming.

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