Robert Crumb retrospective curated by Todd Hignite just opened at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. It runs from March 16 to July 8, 2007. The show includes over 200 of the best examples of Crumb's art, spanning his prolific and rich lifetime body of work. [via]

NSFW
Here's 81 photos taken on the opening day.

"Scrota Contra Vota" (2000-) is a form of radical political comment for 50 percent of the elective population.

Your scrotum counts!

Attention, male individuals (biological and/or gender)! Please undress and sit down on a flat bed scanner and scan your scrotum. Anatomize the hi-res JPEG to monochrom via email. As a form of protest, monochrom reserves the right to send these digital images to various public people of political interest.

NSFW - Obviously, a site full of scrotums in all their glory won't be safe for work. But for the curious, take a peek and see if you recognize anyone. heh heh

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The Online Dickhead Registry - It ain't easy being a dick. Link

Think you can't get supplies directly to those in need in Louisiana and Mississippi? Michael Moore will show you how to bypass the red tape and what to send. It's clear the government can't get it done. Let the people take care of their own. Link

At up to £300 an ounce, exotic strains of designer cannabis are fuelling a booming market in herbal highs for affluent smokers. For an emerging generation of herb elitists, the generic skunk sold on street corners - the plonk of the cannabis world - no longer hits the spot. These media executives, creative professionals and party people choose to have their executive brain functions impaired by only the best brands of cannabis: AK47, Charas, Kali Mist - vintage weeds that represent the summit of 25 years of selective breeding and artisan horticulture. Link

Ketamine replaces ecstasy as the drug of choice. People aged 18 to 25 are taking ketamine for a more trippy night out. You can spot them on the dance-floor because they're not dancing, they're sitting down in a bit of a vegetative state." Link

Hell No We Ain't Alright --by Chuck D from Public Enemy is a passionate piece on the Katrina catastrophe.
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If men could knit... Click here - NSFW

This website looks best when viewed on company time.

* Art by John John Jesse. Punk rocker, and former Catholic School boy of 8 years, John John's work reflects the gravitation and trials of those two opposites.

Born in New York City's Lower East Side, John John first gained notoriety as the founding member and bassist of the legendary influential political punk band, Nausea.
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* For Meg & anyone who may be interested:
How to add an avatar or a photo to your HaloScan comments with Gravatar. A gravatar, or globally recognized avatar, is quite simply an 80×80 pixel avatar image that follows you from weblog to weblog appearing beside your name when you comment on gravatar enabled sites. It also works with Word Press comments and others.

* Think I'll go ride my bike. NSFW If I'm not back for some time... don't send help.

* Best list of MP3 Blogs, bar none. Link

* $450.00 for behind the stage tickets for the Cream Reunion Tour? Whoa...

Today's Quote
All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.
-- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

About Terry Gilliams's Tideland, Jennifer Tilly says, "Jeff Bridges is a burned-out rock musician addicted to heroin, and I'm an ex-groupie addicted to methadone - and we have this little neglected and abused girl who is living in a fantasy land."

"This movie is very surreal. Terry describes it as a cross between Alice In Wonderland and Psycho. Tideland is done, says Gilliam. Just tell me when to show up at the theater.

The Mars Volta to curate next ATP (All Tomorrows Parties). Bands so far confirmed to play alongside The Mars Volta include The Kills, Diamanda Galas, Cinematic Orchestra, Blonde Redhead, Jaga Jazzist, Weird War, and more. What makes ATP events so fun is that they have chalets available for weekend rental with the shows.

The Ayahuasca-Alien Connection. Excerpts from:
Ayahuasca Visions: The Religious Iconography of a Peruvian Shaman

Advance Tom Robbins book, Wild Ducks Flying Backqards already sold on eBay. (Thanks, Madison)

More banned cover art from Freeway Jam. Comprehensive listings in Taboo Tunes. For being against the war, (Dead Kennedys, Barry McGuire) having a misplaced appendage, visual pubes (Black Crowes cover), teeny boobs flashing (Blind Faith), and more.

Weirdness Quotient: Country Porn - NSFW and Ice Cream Truck songs from WFMU.

The Rolling Stones are to embark on a mammoth world tour, kicking off with 35 dates in the US and Canada in August. [more »]

"If the draft is re-instated we may be subject to induction. We pledge that we will not serve in the U.S. armed forces as long as U.S. troops are occupying or waging war in Iraq." If you're at risk of being drafted, feel free to Take The Pledge.

There's an underground movement to make smoking sexy again... Coherent Light is an adult site that caters to fans of dominant babes who light up and don't give a flying fuck. In fact, they wanna blow smoke in your face and maybe snuff a Kool 100 out on your ass. Well, I'm all for smoker's rights. (via: wfmu blog - NSFW [more»])

Anti-war hoopster, Steve Nash, from Canada, wins NBA's MVP.

Robert Plant making late night rounds on tv this week. Listen to 3 of his new songs from the Mighty Rearranger cd.

Send a message to key Senators urging them to "Vote No" on the nuclear option. Write your own letter or use the letter online and just add your name and hit "send". Quick & easy to do.

Project Save CBGB. The New York club currently faces a rent dispute and lease expiration on August 31, 2005.

Today's Quote
All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.
-- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

**Update--May 11, 2005
WAYNESVILLE - Pastor Chan Chandler submitted his resignation to the members of East Waynesville Baptist Church on Tuesday, a move some said was the only way to resolve current tensions at the church. link
There were taped recordings of his sermons telling parishoners that voted for Kerry that they could either repent at the altar and ask for forgiveness, or leave the church. His decision to leave the church may just be the beginning of his problems after the IRS steps in.

{Sudie's Web Trail} - rated R today
:: Pagan Moss has a nice writeup in the Seattle Weekly this week.

:: North Korea reveals that they have nuclear weapons. Later, we'll try to get the Pope to admit he's Catholic and authenticate that a bear....well, you know.

:: WTF? Nature lovers take it literally NSFW (seen @ The Wildhunt Blog)

:: The annual Pazz & Jop is interesting to read the different music critics' favorites. (Christgau et al.) Half-assed cheesy with the pre-requisite top40, but critic cred salvaged with the inclusion of some actual talent.

:: Naked, probably NSFW and Not Naked - Galleries of breathtaking beauty by photographer, Joris Van Daele.

:: Hey, Johnny B: Will try and post my answers to your music meme soon - Johnny Bacardi. I've had pc problems since Saturday and just getting back online.

Today's Quote
If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution. ~Emma Goldman

Spreading bloglove far and wide --- xoxo

McNipple (NSFW) - Because probably half of my lovely visitors are surfing from work, I'll just give you the URL and let you peek when you can. http://www.caseyweldon.com/home/mcnipple.jpg

Good Morning!

saturday morning me//
folgers #2/grapes/brie & crackers/OR..
marlboro smoothie/whiskey back/hold the crack/
background noiz: MEKONS-So Good It Hurts/
freaky: The Goat Family (NSFW)/
olive cargo pants/black tank & hoodie/houseshoes/
slept-in braid/didn't get laid/still got it made/
anticipating: snow & ice storm/
so how about you?/

{Today's Quote}
There are two rules on the spiritual path: Begin and Continue. ~Sufi saying

Ray Caesar has added a few new paintings on his site. Link {via: bOINGbOING}

And a daily dairy written by artist, Jeff Soto can be found at Fecal Face. {via: wooster collective}

Here's more of the good ol' art sites we've passed back and forth between the weblog community over the past 3 or 4 years.

Ray Caesar
Mark Ryden
Alex Grey
Gary Baseman
Heather Nevay
Dame Darcy
Dave Cooper
Trevor Brown
more?

All great, but seldom offer new material online and have really been done to death. Certainly by me. So, who's holding out on me with the good shit?

DARK ART
(RIGHT) Good art, to me, is not only visually pleasing, but moves the viewer or stirs up emotions. David Ho is one such artist. The Abortion piece is raw and impressive, no matter how you feel about the issue. His Infected Mushroom is alternately beautiful and creepy. Visit Gallery »


DARK PHOTOGRAPHY
(LEFT) NSFW -not safe for work- (May be offensive to some.) Disturbing, yet titillating and erotic. Beautiful photos from John Santerineross, the leading dark art photographer of our time; although they could be viewed as misogynistic or controversial, can be found in his new book, Dream, available Oct 1. I met him years ago in NY and he's so gifted. He and David LaChapelle are two of the best photogs out there, in my opinion. Dave is whimsy/sexy, John is dark/erotic.

**Personally, for non-manipulated photos, I enjoy looking at the world thru my friends' eyes. Kane's view of Hawaii, Marie's of the Blue Ridge Mtns, and Lynn's days in Halifax. Photographs, like other art forms, are very revealing.

Camel Toe Cup NSFW - for keeping that pesky camel toe in place when attending such important functions like the next Trailer Park Regatta or the Nascar Polo Club Hoedown. {via - the always fun bazima}

When spliff gets in your eyes...
We knew it gave people the munchies and made them giggle. Now researchers claim to have found a new property in cannabis - it helps us see in the dark. [more»]

{Saturday Silliness}WARNING:
This special circus exhibit contains shocking documentation of Plush-toy tragedies. [link]

:: Shiny, Shiny - A new gadget weblog for the ladies, it appears. Why'd you go and pink it up? Talking about "cute" gadgets and the cuteness factor and side-by-side Kate Spade ads. Although many will drool over your finds, how can you expect to seriously run with the big dogs when you're segregating half the population?

:: Peace Ride for Tibet's Independence ends today in Toronto and began over two weeks ago in Washington, DC. [link]
Candian Prime Minister met with the Dalai Lama yesterday, but since Canada has close relations with China, he insisted their visit would be a spiritual one, not a politica one. I couldn't help but imagine George Bush and the Dalai Lama having a serious talk. Would George give his holiness noogies upon arrival? Offer him a brewski? "We gotta get you outta that frock and into some jeans and cowboy boots, my man." [link]

:: Illustrated Complete Summary of Gravity's Rainbow. via ~ List.

:: March For Women's Lives Sunday (thanks, Tish) in Washington, DC; saw where there'll be a live feed on Indymedia, I believe.
[link]

:: People's Park 35th Anniversary Faire and Concert
Sunday, April 25, 2004 [link]
2003 Celebration Pics - they're having too much fun
NSFW - [link]
SFW - [link]

:: Mumia Abu-Jamal's 50th birthday celebration today in Philadelphia. [link]

saturday morning me//
husband's oversized white tee/long batik skirt
barefoot/dirty dreads wrapped/i'm sapped/
folgers IV #2/gauloise blonde #2/pepto chewable#1/
eating: fresh strawberries, 1/2 wheat bagel/
listening: muddy waters' champagne & reefer/
today's forecast: slovenly behaviour/
so hows about you?/