Finesse is the name of the challenge for tattoo artists on Ink Masters Season Six produced by Spike.
I saw this show awhile ago and I was deeply impressed. It ran again today. Luckily the episode is uploaded to YouTube in three parts, and luckily it displays here as well. Thank you, Spike.
If you can overlook the unhelpful sound effects, and if you can overlook the counting backwards for "stop" instead of for blastoff then you can enjoy a spectacular episode that shows everybody in their best light. The episode shows how real and fun and direct Down Syndrome people can be, it shows how deep their relationships with relatives, it shows the hosts on the show in their best light, truly, they never come across so well as they do here, and the contestant tattoo artist all drop their internal nit-picking and their usual competition and concentrate of the task at hand.
Here is part 2 showing them working.
Here is part 3, working with results, if you care to see how their art turns out and responses to it all around.
I love that episode.
Down the list of search results are more Down Syndrome-related videos, among them one of a boy with Downs who would prefer not to be bothered. A large blond Labrador retriever gently insists they be friends. It is a sweet video with music added that goes on at length with no action save for a dog nudging a child, one wonders who shot it and why. It seems someone was minding the minder and recorded what they saw.
It has only two comments on YouTube. One says, "Poor dog." How rude.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
With James Comey leading the investigation, and unlikely to participate in any cover-up, they should have faith in the system.
That is the last sentence to a piece on James Comey by Liz Peek at The Fiscal Times, nine out of ten readers disagree.
Peek describes Comey as non-partisan. One of the best things about him is he stood up to George Bush when Bush wanted warrantless wiretaps. Bad Bush. Good Comey. This incident is lauded by Obama upon recommending Comey for his position and whose NSA prism program make Bush eavesdropping look like holding an empty glass to a wall.
The piece assuages conservative concerns characterizing Comey incidents "nettlesome" to the administration, referring to his contrary statements about "black lives matter" chant, and his recently linking the rise of homicides around the country with increased scrutiny of police using terms "YouTube effect" and "chill wind blowing through American law enforcement last year."
On 60 Minutes Comey warned Americans to be wary of government power.
The article goes on to suggest the strong possibility of FBI interference such as very well may, might, could cause Hillary Clinton Campaign collapse.
It is a satisfying and entertaining piece to read but readers are not having it. Most all comments are contrary
Instapundit linked the article as well, His remark is cynical. His top comments are interesting. Three completely separate analysis rated top comments.
Reading through all the comments it must be noted cynicism toward the Obama administration and for government generally is complete.
Peek describes Comey as non-partisan. One of the best things about him is he stood up to George Bush when Bush wanted warrantless wiretaps. Bad Bush. Good Comey. This incident is lauded by Obama upon recommending Comey for his position and whose NSA prism program make Bush eavesdropping look like holding an empty glass to a wall.
The piece assuages conservative concerns characterizing Comey incidents "nettlesome" to the administration, referring to his contrary statements about "black lives matter" chant, and his recently linking the rise of homicides around the country with increased scrutiny of police using terms "YouTube effect" and "chill wind blowing through American law enforcement last year."
On 60 Minutes Comey warned Americans to be wary of government power.
The article goes on to suggest the strong possibility of FBI interference such as very well may, might, could cause Hillary Clinton Campaign collapse.
It is a satisfying and entertaining piece to read but readers are not having it. Most all comments are contrary
Instapundit linked the article as well, His remark is cynical. His top comments are interesting. Three completely separate analysis rated top comments.
Reading through all the comments it must be noted cynicism toward the Obama administration and for government generally is complete.
Monday, October 26, 2015
As Beers Go Bye...
So I've decided to focus on beers. Here is an example of an Oktoberfest prop I recently made:
Notice there isn't a full head on that beer. That is something I'm able to do, but I think gives a false impression of what a beer really looks like as a prop. To further illustrate, here is a real beer with a full head and after it's been enjoyed a bit:
I like the half-full look. My wife saw me working on this one in the morning and accused me of starting too early:
But, there's something about that which strikes people the wrong way. I think it's dashed idealism. What say ye?
All of these are for sale.
Plastic in glass
Notice there isn't a full head on that beer. That is something I'm able to do, but I think gives a false impression of what a beer really looks like as a prop. To further illustrate, here is a real beer with a full head and after it's been enjoyed a bit:
Beer in glass, full
That by the way, that is a real beer in glass.
Beer in glass, enjoyed
I like the half-full look. My wife saw me working on this one in the morning and accused me of starting too early:
Plastic in glass
But, there's something about that which strikes people the wrong way. I think it's dashed idealism. What say ye?
All of these are for sale.
Great Moments in Mets History Volume 4: Everybody Loves Shamsky
RUFF SEX SLAM ON 'SHAM'
By ALIYAH SHAHID and TODD VENEZIA
Kim Shamsky's nasty fight with her Amazin' ex-husband is really going to the dogs.
The scorned wife's battle against Art Shamsky hit a new low when she quoted yesterday a line from a 16-year-old love note he sent her, which she claimed shows his "dark side."
The odd closing to the letter, referencing their pet Maltese, Bianca, was: "I got carried away and started to play with the dog's nipple somewhere in the middle of the night."
"That's not a joke," she told The Post. "Who would ever buy a card like that? This means that he was playing with the dog . . . It's disgusting."
The doggie to-do - the latest in a series of knee-buckling curves that included claims of him switch-hitting with men and women - is raising the bar on her claims from "
The card was sent before the couple married in 1993. Kim Shamsky mysteriously claimed that she did not open it until after they wed in 1994.
"I would have never said 'I do' if I read the card at the time," she said. "My dogs are the most important thing to me. Bianca was my kid."
While her ex has threatened to take out a restraining order against her, she said a restraining order should be taken out "against him going into a pet store."
Sladkus was stunned to hear that Kim - who said she's "not accusing him [Shamsky] of anything" - was making more outrageous claims two days after she made front-page headlines by haranguing the '69 Met on a Midtown street.
Thursday, Sladkus publicly warned Kim Shamsky that she should stop making potentially slanderous claims.
"I'd like to hear her repeat that charge in open court," he said. "When people act like that, it's a sign of desperation."
The couple divorced in 2006. Last year, Kim filed an emotional-distress lawsuit against the 67-year-old former player, who starred on the 1969 World Series champion Miracle Mets.
Kim Shamsky claims she's due money because her ex caused her psychological damage by fooling around on her during their marriage and exposing her to a sexually transmitted disease. He has denied the allegations, and his lawyer dismissed it as her attempt to recoup money she lost in the nasty divorce.
Kim Shamsky said she planned to continue speaking out. She said Sladkus "should stop eating ice cream and read his law books. It's called the First Amendment.
Great Moments in Met's History Volume 3: Everybody Loves Shamsky
New York Post February 5, 2009
By ALIYAH SHAHID and DAVID K. L I
Hell hath no fury like a baseball wife scorned!
The enraged ex-wife of Miracle Met Art Shamsky tracked him to a Midtown luncheon yesterday and chased him down the street to air her allegations that he's a lying snake in the grass who carried on affairs with both men and women while they were married.
Kim Shamsky confronted the New York sports hero at Gallagher's Steakhouse, where he and several other members of the legendary 1969 Mets squad were part of a benefit for the American Heart Association.
As Shamsky hit the sidewalk to leave, Kim ambushed the Met and stalked him down 52nd Street, screaming at him and demanding a verbal throwdown.
"Set yourself free . . . Why can't you look at me?" a rampaging Kim shouted, as Shamsky tried to speed away with his ear glued to a cellphone.
He made it just a half-block east to Broadway, before deciding to reverse course and seek protection back inside Gallagher's from his angry ex.
The bickering couple was married in 1994 and divorced 12 years later.
Kim sued Shamsky last year, claiming she's owed compensation for the "physiological and emotional injuries" associated with his years of unfaithfulness.
"He believes his own lies and he just hides, because everything he does is a lie and he can't admit it," said Kim, a wealthy entrepreneur who built an empire of temporary-employment agencies.
"I have e-mails that he's done this to other people so justice will be served when this comes out in court," she said of the electronic paper trail she's basing her court case on.
"He was leading a double, triple, quadruple life."
Kim said she decided to take her case to the street to confront her former husband publicly and remind him that she's not through with him.
"I just wanted to say, 'Bye, Artie, see you in court,' " Kim said. "I want justice to be served in the court."
Inside the restaurant, Shamsky bristled when asked about his ex-wife.
"Why would you even ask me that question?" the agitated jock yelled.
He was surrounded by teammates Bud Harrelson, Ed Kranepool andRon Swoboda at the event, where attendees paid $75 for lunch and a copy of Shamsky's book, "The Magnificent Seasons."
The former big-leaguer hit .300 with 14 home runs for the World Series-winning Amazin's in 1969. And he batted a torrid .538 in the National League Championship Series against Atlanta.
The Mets went on to beat the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series for the team's first title.
Kim has said she'll likely continue to publicly confront Shamsky - although she hasn't decided how often.
With this year marking the 40th anniversary of the Miracle Mets and the new Citi Field opening in two months, reunions of that 1969 squad figure to be plentiful.
In her lawsuit, Kim claimed Shamsky's infidelity led her to catch a sexually transmitted disease. She has purchased the rights to www.ArtShamskySucks.com to launch a safe-sex campaign - complete with T-shirts and condoms.
"I'm waiting for my case to be settled, so I can have this campaign and show everything on this Web site - including all of Art's personal e-mails to show he did what he said he did not do," Kim said.
Shamsky has denied all his ex-wife's allegation
Hell hath no fury like a baseball wife scorned!
The enraged ex-wife of Miracle Met Art Shamsky tracked him to a Midtown luncheon yesterday and chased him down the street to air her allegations that he's a lying snake in the grass who carried on affairs with both men and women while they were married.
Kim Shamsky confronted the New York sports hero at Gallagher's Steakhouse, where he and several other members of the legendary 1969 Mets squad were part of a benefit for the American Heart Association.
As Shamsky hit the sidewalk to leave, Kim ambushed the Met and stalked him down 52nd Street, screaming at him and demanding a verbal throwdown.
"Set yourself free . . . Why can't you look at me?" a rampaging Kim shouted, as Shamsky tried to speed away with his ear glued to a cellphone.
He made it just a half-block east to Broadway, before deciding to reverse course and seek protection back inside Gallagher's from his angry ex.
The bickering couple was married in 1994 and divorced 12 years later.
Kim sued Shamsky last year, claiming she's owed compensation for the "physiological and emotional injuries" associated with his years of unfaithfulness.
"He believes his own lies and he just hides, because everything he does is a lie and he can't admit it," said Kim, a wealthy entrepreneur who built an empire of temporary-employment agencies.
"I have e-mails that he's done this to other people so justice will be served when this comes out in court," she said of the electronic paper trail she's basing her court case on.
"He was leading a double, triple, quadruple life."
Kim said she decided to take her case to the street to confront her former husband publicly and remind him that she's not through with him.
"I just wanted to say, 'Bye, Artie, see you in court,' " Kim said. "I want justice to be served in the court."
Inside the restaurant, Shamsky bristled when asked about his ex-wife.
"Why would you even ask me that question?" the agitated jock yelled.
He was surrounded by teammates Bud Harrelson, Ed Kranepool andRon Swoboda at the event, where attendees paid $75 for lunch and a copy of Shamsky's book, "The Magnificent Seasons."
The former big-leaguer hit .300 with 14 home runs for the World Series-winning Amazin's in 1969. And he batted a torrid .538 in the National League Championship Series against Atlanta.
The Mets went on to beat the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series for the team's first title.
Kim has said she'll likely continue to publicly confront Shamsky - although she hasn't decided how often.
With this year marking the 40th anniversary of the Miracle Mets and the new Citi Field opening in two months, reunions of that 1969 squad figure to be plentiful.
In her lawsuit, Kim claimed Shamsky's infidelity led her to catch a sexually transmitted disease. She has purchased the rights to www.ArtShamskySucks.com to launch a safe-sex campaign - complete with T-shirts and condoms.
"I'm waiting for my case to be settled, so I can have this campaign and show everything on this Web site - including all of Art's personal e-mails to show he did what he said he did not do," Kim said.
Shamsky has denied all his ex-wife's allegation
Republicans come undone
Jeb! Bush said, "Blah, blah, blah" in response to a question about his campaign spiraling to its death. He elaborated but the impatience is revealing.
I've always marveled at politicians ability to answer the same stupid questions repeatedly, the same challenges presented repeatedly as axiom. Answering once exhausts patience, yet they have it in reserve. But not now. It shows.
His campaign is spending a fortune each month with nothing to show for it. His donors are not getting what they pay for. It is a problem for him. Conversely the Jindal campaign spends a fraction and polls nearly as well. Money in politics is not what it is cracked up to be when the candidate is so unattractive and other candidates available.
But Jeb! Bush is not to be dismissed this easily. It is good conservatism to pare back and focus on the long haul instead and stop burning through cash, staying put until the others in front of him use up their oxygen if not their fuel and burn out.
[msnbc] (they came up first in results, as they do, for [bush, blah] search).
Meanwhile Mitt Romney pines for the good old days of limited information controlled by a one-Party system with an ineffective supine cooperating opposition Party. Romney sees what everybody sees, increased polarization due to selective sources of information.
I do it.
Look, nobody wants to listen to nonsense. We tune it out. The more nonsense the greater the out-tuning. The only people who engage the opposites are maniacs. These are the people who prance right into opposition sites and tell them how f'd up they are in the heads right there in their own comments. They troll their opposition's sites because they are obsessed with telling them how f'd up they are and how splendid their own political Party. Who has the time for that? Obsessed people do. Maniacs do.
The rest are filtering nonsense. Filtering worldview. Filtering social constructs, filtering gaslights, filtering holodeck programming.
That's all.
An electorate empowered with information flow of the kind that is real to them will appear polarizing because it is, the new reality, post-modern America, and he is unfit to lead in it. He is good at blending broken companies but unfit to lead an uncompromising Party. His model being compromise. If only we still had the old world and old America that Mitt Romney pines for where information and government and entertainment and schools are controlled by liberals and their Party with himself and his like negotiating compromise, but alas that template of cooperation is rejected.
So, that's two things right here indicating Republican party, their donor class, boiling over or coming undone; that Jeb will pare back his campaign, conservative enough, but "blah, blah" a response of impatient noblesse oblige, and the re-introduction of GOPe loser Mitt Romney openly pining for the days of limited governed information and aisle-reaching comity and Party compromises.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
What do you mean where is Mr. Spock?
"I don't see any reason for you to ask for Mr. Spock. Why do you ask?"
"Well he was going to teach me the Vulcan nipple pinch."
"What I never heard of that?"
"Oh yes it was perfected in 1968 when a Vulcan first explored earth and found a earth woman called ....what was her name......Johnny.....Julie....errr....oh yeah Joey."
"What a woman named Joey? Perposterous. As is your interest in Mr. Spock. He is not for you. I will call Captain Kirk. He is more your speed. Can you dye your twat green?"
Let me rephrase that!
"Robin will be finally be impressed with what I have between my legs."
"Let me rephrase that."
"Hillary: After Benghazi Hearing I "Sat Around Eating Indian Food And Drinking Wine And Beer""
"MADDOW: What does a person do after 11 hours of testimony. You're the only human being I know of on Earth that has done 11 straight hours. What did you do after?
CLINTON: Well, I had my whole team come over to my house and we sat around eating Indian food and drinking wine and beer. That's what we did. It was great.
MADDOW: And was it like, "Let's just talk about TV, let's not talk about what just happened?"
CLINTON: Yes. Yes, we were all talking about TV shows and sports. It was great just to have that chance to number one, thank them because they did a terrific job, you know, kind of being there behind me and getting me ready, and then, you know, just talk about what we're going to do next."
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2015/10/25/hillary_after_benghazi_hearing_i_sat_around_eating_indian_food_and_drinking_wine_and_beer.html
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She needs to watch that cackle.
CLINTON: Well, I had my whole team come over to my house and we sat around eating Indian food and drinking wine and beer. That's what we did. It was great.
MADDOW: And was it like, "Let's just talk about TV, let's not talk about what just happened?"
CLINTON: Yes. Yes, we were all talking about TV shows and sports. It was great just to have that chance to number one, thank them because they did a terrific job, you know, kind of being there behind me and getting me ready, and then, you know, just talk about what we're going to do next."
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2015/10/25/hillary_after_benghazi_hearing_i_sat_around_eating_indian_food_and_drinking_wine_and_beer.html
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She needs to watch that cackle.
Whose that girl with the beautiful choppers?
Whose that girl?
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