Holding candles and placards, a group of activists stand vigil in front of the entrance to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, protesting what they believe is the Pentagon’s attempt to hide war casualties by only bringing the wounded in at night. 
My husband and I made flutes from bamboo stalks years ago in Venice, CA, and sold them to the tourists for $5.00 on the beach. He did the hard part of taking a steel rod, heating it over an open flame, and then searing the holes into the bamboo in the proper place for sound. I took another rod, wrapped sandpaper on it, and smoothed out the innards of the flute. 
Here's hoping Falwell won't seek extraordinary measures in dealing with his viral pneumonia should the need arise. Like taking antibiotics. [more...] The Startling Art Of Dennis Harkins Local - There's a local meetup for Metafilter/Monkeyfilter for members and area bloggers on Friday, April 8th, 5ish at the Flyin' Frog, if any local folks can make it. (For further info, contact Jay.) Tommy Chong interview on Asheville talk radio April 2. 
If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
Congrats go out to MSU and their win over Duke last night. Shirl's alma mater, the Spartans, have a great team whose players and coach I respect. But Duke basketball is over until November and yeah, I'll just be over here in the fetal position, licking my wounds. Man arrested in Buncombe (the county seat of Asheville, NC) for offering $250,000 bounty for Michael Shiavo, husband of Terry Schiavo. This tragedy won't stop until it drags more scum of society down with it. [more...] US Living Will Registry According to their website, "each state has its own law, and sometimes, its own form." 
Friday Random 101. Fast N' Bulbous - Paluco CadaverNow it's your turn, you may either list them in the comments below or at your own blog, or go to Feministe and post them. via: Friday Random 10
2. QOTSA - Everybody Knows That You're Insane
3. Crooked Fingers - Weary Arms
4. Blind Faith - Can't Find My Way Home
5. Patti Smith - Cash
6. Animal Collective - Mouth Wooed Her
7. Bjork - So Broken
8. Jeff Beck - I Ain't Superstitious
9. Frank Black Francis - Cactus
10. Aretha Franklin - Ain't No Way
ADP - Bob Dylan has given the go-ahead for a big-screen movie about his life. Director Todd Haynes is searching for a black woman to play Dylan -- she will be one of seven different actors who will portray the musician during different eras of his career. Todd Haynes, the Oscar-nominated director, confirmed last week that he is searching for a woman who can do justice to the short white Jewish singer’s 'inner blackness', although the producers aren't convinced. Costing £30m, the film is due for release next year under the title, I’m Not There: Suppositions on a Film Concerning Dylan. [more...] (ADP-Another Dylan Post) Get a reading from The Goddess Tarot Oracle to find what your goddess has in store for you. (via: etherealgirl) {BlogNod} Asheville Full Moon Gatherings - Our next event will be Friday, March 25th to celebrate the Full Moon in Libra and the Sun in Aries. Today's Quote
I don't envy judges. We elected them in the democracy we live in to make the tough decisions. It's a system that's served us long and served us well. 
ASHEVILLE - Several hundred opponents of the war in Iraq gathered peacefully at City-County Plaza on Sunday afternoon for a Global Day of Action commemorating the second anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Baghdad.
Find Your Goddess
The world still says "No" to war. Drill in the uninterupted wilderness of Bush's mind.
Dog Condoms - Dog condoms come in three sizes to fit small, medium, and large breeds. Almost every dog will find a comfortable, well-proportioned condom to meet their needs. The condoms also come in lubricated and meat scented varieties to enhance pleasure for both dog partners. 
Confessions of an eBay opium addict.
With a performance by ArcheDream, an archetypal mask theatre company which uses ritual, movement and myth to present allegorical dramas. The inspiration for ArcheDream is derived from ancient rituals where the Devine mingled with Humankind. Their theatre uses various forms of dance, innovative music, multimedia projections, archetypal masks and costumes that are illuminated with ultra-violet light, accentuating the supernatural aspects to reveal the dreamscape as the action unfolds. ArcheDream is founded on the quality of the individual artist participating in a collaborative effort. This remains their ongoing quest as they merge creative forces with the Reality Engine crew and the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors to " N'Light'N " through an original performance of ArcheDream, the Episode titled "5th Element." For more information please visit: www.archedream.com. 
Karen Hughes Picked To Polish US Image. 
Guided by inspiration from his journey to Iraq, Palestine and Israel this past summer, musician/poet/activist Michael Franti heads to Kingston, Jamaica to team up with legendary godfathers of riddim Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records and long-time Beastie Boys collaborator, Jack Johnson producer, Mario Caldato, Jr. 
BJORK is ready to speak out on behalf of down-trodden women because she is sick of men leading less complicated lives. She always avoided conversations about gender issues in the past because she didn't want to be labelled a feminist - but now she is prepared to speak her mind. 
Alice Cooper and Jefferson Airplane singer Grace Slick discuss their struggles with drug dependency in The Harder They Fall. The book, which was co-authored by Gary Stromberg and Jane Merrill, features extensive interviews with 21 celebrities who have overcome addiction to lead "more successful [lives], free of drugs and alcohol." The Harder They Fall hits shelves April 1. March 18-20: Global Days Of Protest on the two-year anniversary of the Iraq war. End the war. Bring the troops home now. Visit United For Peace to find an action near you. On Tuesday, March 15th the House of Representative is scheduled to vote on the president's request for an additional $82 billion for the war in Iraq. Just a few days later the 2nd anniversary of the beginning of that war will be marked by protest activities in at least 300 cities around the country, and scores of other places around the world. 
J. Lo has a nasty habit of shamelessly flaunting furs, from her mink eyelashes down to her rabbit-fur footwear. Read more for the lowdown on the gruesome, bloody fur trade. "Many of the great designers, including Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Todd Oldham, and others have turned their backs on fur and created synthetic alternatives that are hip, humane, and easily available and don't turn animals into fashion victims."
* Jonesy's Jukebox - Steve Jones, yes, that guitar-player Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols, is hosting Jonesy's Jukebox from noon til 2:00 pst live each weekday and it's taking off like crazy. He's playing all the good old and new stuff, and has been asked not to swear, but anything else goes. What a treat. I feel a sin coming on.
Rummy Dines With Roger Ailes & Friends - Roll Call’s Mary Ann Akers will reveal Thursday that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dined earlier this week with Fox News CEO Roger Ailes and Sen. John Thune, the man who took out former Democratic Minority Leader Sen. Tom Daschle, RAW STORY has learned.
I ran across a blog today by R Crumb. More precisely, it appears to be written by Aline about their daily lives, events, and appearances She speaks of making art, attending the Paris fashion show with her friend, the weather, life with Robert and surviving a recent media blitz at their home. The site, with news and the weblog is in conjunction with his new presentation, The R Crumb Handbook, which is out now, March 2005.
V for Vendetta is now underway. . . May inspiration fill your heart and hands, run down your legs and cause spontaneous dancing.
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