Tension at Frank Lloyd Wright School.

Tension arrises at the Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture school after the board votes against accreditation.
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/08/27/spiralling-tensions-at-frank-lloyd-wright-architecture-school/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=1&

SOS! A New Piece.

SOS!
24x36"
Acrylic on cardboard.

Sailing Stones Solved

The mystery of the sailing stones has finally been solved! We are free to move on with our lives.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/27/death-valley-sailing-stones-solved_n_5718827.html

Jasper Johns Assistant Admits Stealing more than 22 Pieces of Work.

With friends like these...
http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2014/aug/27/jasper-johns-former-assistant-stole-22-works

De-Specializing Star Wars.

There may be no set of films that better display the damage possible with endless special editions than Star Wars...and some dedicated fans are looking to get back to the roots that made the series so great.
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/08/the-star-wars-george-lucas-doesnt-want-you-to-see/379184/

Climate Accord Pursued with UN.

With a Congress that hasn't done much of anything, President Obama has decided to go straight to the UN in hopes to bring sweeping climate regulations. Take a look.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/27/us/politics/obama-pursuing-climate-accord-in-lieu-of-treaty.html

Beyonce vs. Vergara.

Beyonce and Sofia Vergara both appeared on award shows over the last two days. One was applauded as courageous...the other denounced as playing into sexist stereotypes. Why and is it fair?

An article from the Federalist saying it's hypocrticial to denounce one and applaud the other:
http://thefederalist.com/2014/08/26/feminism-or-sexism-depends-is-it-beyonces-vmas-or-vergaras-emmys/

Another article saying the Emmy's "failed women":
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/how-the-emmy-awards-failed-women-but-the-vmas-were-a-triumph-20140826-108kzi.html

And a NY Post article calling all the criticism absurd...
http://nypost.com/2014/08/26/feminists-outraged-over-sofia-vergaras-emmy-pedestal-gag/

And an article on some backlash sent Beyonce's way...
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/beyonce-feminist-performance-at-mtv-vmas-twitter-reacts-to-singers-double-standard-9689103.html

Buffet Faces Criticism for Backing Burger King Deal

Despite calling for millionaires to pay more in taxes, Warren Buffet has come under fire for supporting and taking part in Burger King's recently announced tax dodge to Canada. Take a look.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/26/buffett-burger-king-tim-hortons_n_5715697.html

The Lot. A New Piece.

The Lot.
50x40"
Acrylic on canvas.

A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream. A New Piece.

A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream.
72x108"
Acrylic on canvas.

Australian Bureau of Meteorology "Criminally Adjusted" Climate Data.

New accusations say the Australian Bureau of Meteorology "criminally adjusted" data to better support global warming projections...
http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/08/25/Australian-Bureau-of-Meteorology-accused-of-Criminally-Adjusted-Global-Warming

How A Wisconsin Parent Changed How Police Shootings Are Investigated.

Despite continuing struggles, some progress is made and one family's grief results in new rules for investigating police shootings.
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/08/what-i-did-after-police-killed-my-son-110038_Page2.html#.U_yumrxdVYW

97% of Gothic Frescoes Destroyed in Church Restoration.

The Russian Orthodox Church is under fire following the restoration of a 14th century church that resulted in the destruction of 97% of the churches gothic frescoes...take a look.
http://theartnewspaper.com/articles/Gothic-churchs-frescoes-destroyed-during-restoration/33450

Another Police Shooting, Funerals Capture Nations Attention.

Another shooting of an unarmed man has some protesting over two weeks later, though it has yet to gain the widespread media coverage of the Michael Brown incident.
http://fox13now.com/2014/08/25/dozens-protest-death-of-dillon-taylor-shot-by-slc-police-officer/

Some are saying the media is purposefully ignoring the Dillon case in favor of the Brown case...not that they should be pitted against each other in any way...just that you'd think the "justice" should be served for anyone in this situation...
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/25/critics-see-racial-double-standard-in-coverage-of-/

These protests happening as the major media covers the Michael Brown funeral...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/at-michael-brown-funeral-grief-and-calls-for-change/2014/08/25/9f76753c-2c8a-11e4-994d-202962a9150c_story.html

Journalist James Foley remembered at Memorial Mass...
http://www.wmur.com/news/james-foley-being-remembered-at-memorial-mass/27705584

Though some are angry there were no White House representatives present...
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/lauretta-brown/obama-sent-no-representative-memorial-mass-beheaded-journalist-james

Teen Birth Rate Freefall...But Why?

"You want to say, well, let's just keep doing what we're doing. But then you have to answer the question: what in the world are we doing?"

http://www.vox.com/2014/8/20/5987845/the-mystery-of-the-falling-teen-birth-rate

The Lot. A New Piece In-progress.

Students Design Nail Polish that Detects Date Rape Drugs.

Some students at North Carolina State have developed a nail polish that can detect date rape drugs...take a look.
http://www.iflscience.com/technology/students-develop-nail-polish-can-detect-date-rape-drugs

And for those saying "It's not the woman's responsibility...people should just not rape instead" that is true...but I feel you have a massive misunderstanding of how the real world works. We've had laws saying "don't murder" and "don't steal" since civilization began, but everyone still locks their doors. Prevention is not blame....there is nothing wrong with doing what you can to protect yourself, even if you shouldn't HAVE to.

Classic. A New Piece.

Classic.
30x40"
Acrylic on canvas.

Supersonic Sub: China Looking at 100 min San Fran to Shanghai Trip.

Well that would certainly speed things up...
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1580226/shanghai-san-francisco-100-minutes-chinese-supersonic-submarine

The Women of Bob's Burgers.

I love Bob's Burgers...so here's an article about it's strong female characters...
Strong Females and Bob's Burgers.

Wineries Hit Hard by Napa Quake.

The strongest earthquake in the region in over 25 years left citizens stunned and wineries at a stand-still...take a look.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/08/25/big-loser-in-west-coast-quake-napa-valley-wineries/

Car Show Day 2. The Details