The Palestine Youth Orchestra

copied from the website of docjazz:

file under:  trying to bring the world together with food, fabric and music.....

from Doc Jazz: Open Letter to Roger Waters: Don’t Drop Your Boycott Call

I copied this letter from the website of docjazz and here is a link to that page:

http://www.docjazz.com/index.php/articles/43-analysis/286-open-letter-roger-waters

file under:  Understanding Palestine

my personal thing:  bringing the world together with food and fabric

thank you Doc Jazz for your very insightful letter:

Open Letter to Roger Waters: Don’t Drop Your Boycott Call

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Thursday, 18 April 2013 08:37

Roger WatersDear Roger, I feel fortunate that I don’t need to explain to you what the devastating effects of Israel’s expansionist policies have been, and continue to be. You are very well informed, and quite aware of the extensive misery that has befallen our people since the ethnic cleansing of our land in 1948 by Zionist terror organizations, the occupation of 1967, the separation wall, the repressive Apartheid system of the Israeli state, the blockade and repeated bombardment of Gaza, and the continuing persecution of the Palestinians that has been going on for well over 65 years. I also feel fortunate that at least one of the iconic rock stars of our age has had the courage to speak out like you did, against a course of history that has proven to be destructive to human rights in all possible aspects of life. You are one of the few voices that dare to make themselves heard in a world ruled by the ‘I have nothing to hide but the truth’ adage, in reference to your own words that I heard you speak in your recent interview with the Huffington Post. In that same broadcast, you made it clear that you are pondering carefully the strategic value of calling upon artists to refrain from performing in Israel. Although you did not say it in so many words, we were given reason to believe that you are reconsidering your stance on this subject, which is why I am writing this open letter to you. Although it may well be that my words will never reach you, I of course hope that they will, especially in this contemplative phase in which you seem to be finding yourself. What I hope to convey to you, as a Palestinian, is that you issuing a call upon other artists not to perform in 'Israel' is indeed of significant strategic value, and of moral importance. Please allow me to respectfully observe that you seem to be, rather understandably, underestimating the effect of your own expressions and stances on the issue, and the impact they have had on public perception. The vastness of this problem, and its deep ramifications that even have their effects on the geopolitical decision-making of world politics, make every individual’s efforts seem relatively small and insignificant. Nevertheless, we must believe that the sum of the efforts of all brave individuals who have the courage to stand up against ongoing injustices, should be able to sort some effect that could have a positive influence on the outcome of this complex paradigm of violence and injustice. Without this belief, brave individuals like yourself would lose their drive to make a difference, and the issue would be left in the hands of those very same currents that have been causing the dire situation that we are facing today. It is exactly for this reason that I feel compelled to express to you that you are one of those select few who have the potential to empower many other individuals to make courageous steps in the same direction of your firm position of protest against occupation, settlement building and oppression along ethnic lines. If you should decide to withdraw your call for the artistic boycott of 'Israel', exactly that which you are afraid of is bound to happen, and I am quoting your own words: “in the long term, have less effect on the outcome”. The reason why I am saying this is that there is no lack of people who oppose the Israeli occupation, in fact, the vast majority of world citizens already oppose and condemn it. This can be seen in practically every UN resolution on the subject, and in the expressions of countless other artists and human rights activists from every corner of the world. All this opposition has never resulted in anything, that much we can clearly see. None of it, despite its pure intentions and its respectable efforts, has actually risen above the level of some dust in the wind, blown away into oblivion. One of the reasons for this is that true change requires true courage. How much courage does it take to say ‘stop the occupation’, when you already have international law supporting your call, and countless UN resolutions amounting to the same effect? This, dear Roger, is exactly where you are one of the very few among this world’s most prominent artists who is truly making a difference. This is what makes you a unique voice among all those who were merely repeating predictable mantras that have already proven to be a mere journey on a dead end street. True change requires true courage. You didn’t suddenly whimsically decide to call for a boycott. You were, in fact, thinking clearly and wisely, seeing the necessity of a strong statement, and the importance of sending a clear signal to Israeli Apartheid: the message that continuing its violent and oppressive course would cost it the sympathy of the artists of this world, in a way that could be felt, seen and heard. There is no doubt in my mind that you would remain a true friend of justice if you decided to withdraw your boycott call. I am not interpreting your careful consideration as some kind of structural change of ideology or position, since you have made it quite clear that your doubts only concern the strategic value of such a move. My message to you is that I ask you to have faith in the original thoughts that led to your stance in support of the boycott, and to come to the full realization that your role in it, in this current time frame, is of crucial importance. The choice to go ahead and issue the boycott call could ‘blow up in your face’, perhaps, and you are worried that you might become someone who, on the long term, has less effect on the outcome. Withdrawing it, however, might very well be a fast short-cut that would put you in those ranks already. You would have as little effect on the outcome as all those others who sympathize with the Palestinian cause, and have chosen words over action. I sincerely doubt that this is where you want to be, and who you aim to be. Dear Roger, courage is often not the effect of mere cerebral thought and reflection, but mainly the result of passion, the same passion that brought you to musical excellence and stardom, and the same passion that made us recognize you as a genuine supporter of justice. While you consider your options, know that the Palestinian people, in their daily misery, are not waiting for a man of words, but for a man who makes a move that breaks free from all that has gone before and has so far been unable to stem the tide of injustice. A move that the legendary Roger Waters is not beyond making, and will hopefully decide to make. Yours sincerely, Tariq Shadid  aka Doc Jazz - Tariq Shadid is a surgeon living in the Arab Gulf who has been contributing articles to the Palestine Chronicle for many years. Some of these essays have been bundled in the book ‘Understanding Palestine’, which is available on Amazon.com. He also is the founder of the website ‘Musical Intifada’ featuring his songs about the Palestinian cause, on www.docjazz.com. He contributed this article to PalestineChronicle.com.

fear, hate and alex jones.........equals ratings

I copied this pictured from Smirking Chimp...

but I am adding my own caption.....

fear, hate and alex jones....equals ratings

from facebook...Good Job, Jerry Brown!!!...First meal after coming home from China--at the Silver Palace in Oakland. My fortune: Harmony and balance.

Jerry Brown

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First meal after coming home from China--at the Silver Palace in Oakland. My fortune: Harmony and balance.

Good Job, Jerry Brown!!!

from facebook.......

I'm Trying To Help President Obama: I'd Rather Have Cameras Than Guns

I'm Trying To Help President Obama:  I'd Rather Have Cameras Than Guns

Have you ever noticed the really cool thing about President Obama?

He has the ability to talk directly to the people...I always feel like he is talking right to me.  I feel like he actually cares about all of the people; people like me.

I want to try and help President Obama and all of the citizens of the United States.

The cool thing about the United States is that we can say what we think...I just love that.

Recently, on a wonderful vacation in London I noticed I did not hear about one thing involving guns.  I heard about fighting at bars and I heard more than once about drink driving but not once did I ever hear about any shootings.

I listened to the news often while I was in my hotel room.  I listened to news from channels around the world.

Here in San Diego I have the radio on in the morning.  Almost every morning when I wake up I hear about a shooting; often they are right near the area where I live in South Park.

The shootings often involve young people and sometimes even teenagers.

Some people here say they do not want cameras.  In London there are plenty of cameras but not shootings.  It is said an individual can be followed on camera throughout the entire city of London.

London is a beautiful, giant, modern, world leading and at the same time historical city.  It is just about my favorite vaction place.

If they do not have guns why do we have to have guns?  It obviously isn't necessary to have a great city.

Let's rethink this and move forward............President Obama was very inspirational in his speech today about Congress not passing an amendment for further background checks on guns.  I like the London model....few children are injured there in gun violence......can we just work in that direction here in the US?

--
chloelouise

click on these pictures and there are cams all over the place....

The Real Joan Rivers with Howard Stern--Joan is My Johnny Now

I love this interview with Joan.  I never was a giant Howard Stern fan but now I am reconsidering everything because who knew he had  a Maine Coon!!!

Joan is my Johnny, now.

Right, I was so in love with Johnny Carson for sooooooo many years; you know how it is when you're a lonely little kid......I really felt like some of these television people were part of my family....or something like that.

Always one to stay up late, when Johnny showed his yearly best of....I'd already seen them all.

This is so stupid....first I wanted to write a letter to Johnny to see if he could be, whatever, something like my dad....then later I wanted to marry Johnny.......then after that he married someone younger than me.

Oh, well, Joan is my Johnny now--in the first place to say she had aged well is an understatement--she is my idol on that, alone.

She is more beautiful now than when she used to fill in for Johnny.....and she is quite a bit older.  Everyone knows she has had plastic, but the shape of her face.......we have to give her credit for timing--knowing what to do when and staying power, not to mention her brillance as a comedy writer.

I saw her in one show where she explains how hard she works on her jokes and how carefully she files them for easy access, as needed.

Good job, Joan--that's all I can say but it is not enough.......

here's the link to the real good interview with Joan and Howard--her comments about Johnny--unbelievable.....

http://youtu.be/Rguf3wfTcB0


the individual at the top of the page:  that is a picture of my chlo-louise (aka connie sachs)...I think she is about 20.....she is a Maine Coon.....she is also a cat....Howard, do you have a picture of your Maine, Coon, too?

Chloelouise's London Update:  If They Do Not Need Guns In London Why Do We Need Them Here?

I just spent a week in London and listened to the news constantly.  I did not hear about one single shooting--they did report on bar fighting and drink driving, but nothing involving guns.

Listening to the radio news here in San Diego there is a fatal shooting reported almost every morning.

I just don't get this gun thing--why do we need guns here if they do not need them in London?

A Good Neighbor--Grape Street Dog Park Resident--Great Horned Owl

Here is one of my neighbors:


This picture of an adult Great Horned Owl was taken at approximately the same time and the same area of the baby owl rescue by Project Wildlife.

Grape Street Dog Park, South Park, San Diego, California   92102

Photo taken by nature photographer Richard Miller.

Is "Going O'Reilly" the New "Going Postal?" 

I guess we should ask Laura Ingraham.

Honestly, Is Bill O'Reilly Insane or a Comedian?  He's a joke, a parody, the real Ted Baxter of the airwaves--does he really expect anyone to take himself seriously?

Right, he's the kind of guy you really don't want in your house--you really don't want to be alone with him and get in an argument.  The fear is his explosion when he loses the argument.

His personality is way to explosive if he can't make his point--if you're a lady and heaven for bid, your argument base and facts beats his idea--he's lost--he's out.

He loses it.  When he explodes like that on television what do you think he does in his own house--when he is alone with someone, a dangerous sit.  Particularly if he considers you to be a lesser person than him, a woman, but, nevertheless, you don't back down in the argument, you keep your calm and successfully make the point.  Your fact is more profound, stronger.

Mad man Bill O'Reilly--he needs to get a grip and some self control.

Get a grip, Bill......

here is a page with Bill O'Reilly "going O'Reilly" on Laura Ingraham:

http://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2013/04/seriously-is-bill-oreilly-insane-or.html

Will Bill try to pull this stunt on Mary Matalin.......does he know better?

San Diego Radio KOGO 600's Town-Clown chip franklin Short-Leashed by LaDona Harvey

KOGO 600's Town Clown chip franklin Short-Leashed by LaDona Harvey

     Right, it took the big beautiful wild horse of a lady, LaDona Harvey to stomp-out the bald-headed bad boy of San Diego talk radio, chip franklin.

     It's about time--he was way out of control--I imagine it was almost time for him to go off the air after his producer Don Ayres was removed and news ladies were added to neutralize the acid tongue of shock-jock, chip.

     chip was all over those girls verbally with a certain exuberance that was cringing to hear at that hour of the morning.

Is there anyone who can control chip?.........

     This morning chip and LaDona were conducting a serious go-round, the verbal brawl was impending--LaDona was winning and the caller confirmed it, "You've lost this one, chip!"

     LaDona will not back down.  chip does not ever want to give up or be beat in an discussion--if the argument loss is imminent he goes "O'Reilly."

     I don't want to hurt chip's feelings, as if that were possible, but I have only written one post about LaDona Harvery and people are searching my blog daily for more info--where is she..... is chip  on his way out....why did she go to mornings....every day....it's taking up the whole page.  

     The search race has been won by LaDona, Mayor Bob Filner coming in with a close second and chip franklin last...unless he acts-up, then his searches top the list.

     LaDona and chip are very talented and strong personalities but chip's war on women and violent outbursts were very hard listening at the 5 AM hour.

     Do I agree with Ladona, often not, but like the lady she loves to wrangle, Gloria Allred, she does not mind standing up for her beliefs.

     I think she is almost too harsh in some of her philosophies about women (apparently, she always likes to read the fine print before she dives into anything--not all ladies have that opportunity, LaDona) but, nevertheless, her talent and strength and self-belief prevail.

Good job, Ladona.

--
chloelouise

Update From Steve Pauling--Talking About His Fine Shirtmaking Class This Summer In San Francisco

from The Sewing Herald Tribune...a newspaper about sewing...we need contributors!!!

Thanks, Steve, for telling everyone about your class...I can't wait to see you there...

1. Hi Chloe,
   Just a quick note to let you know I will be teaching Fine Shirt Making on the west coast this summer. It will be a 3-day workshop and will include hands-on draping, pattern drafting and construction details/techniques.
   
   The Center for Pattern Design is sponsoring this class to be held the first weekend in San Francisco. You can read more about it here..........
   
   http://www.centerforpatterndesign.com/collections/classes-events/products/shirts-patterns-to-production
   
   Although we won't actually make a complete shirt, this workshop will introduce you to the important techniques of making a beautiful bespoke fine shirt. And the draping, drafting and construction skills are applicable to many aspects of designing and making garments.
   
   It would be fun to meet you and have you in our class!
   
   Cheers!
   
   Steve "Bobbin Doctor" Pauling

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2. 
   Bobbin DoctorMarch 2, 2013 at 4:03 AM

   Sorry, I pushed the button too soon - it's the first weekend of August - Friday August 2 thru Sunday August 4, 2013.

Steve Pauling Shirt Class in San Francisco--If I Could Sew Shirts Like That.....

from the Sewing Herald Tribune...a newspaper about sewing.....we need contributors!!!

file under:   My Sewing Obsession....The Bobbin Doctor.......Steve Pauling

copied from the Center for Pattern Design

here is the link:

http://www.centerforpatterndesign.com/collections/classes-events/products/shirts-patterns-to-production

this is the class Steve Pauling, the bobbin doctor, is talking about in his comment from my blog:  My Sewing Obsession--The Bobbin House.

Oh, my gosh--if I could just get my collar stand to look like that......

I really want to take this class.

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Class - Shirts: Patterns to Production

$389.00

Fine Shirts:  From Patterns to Production with Steve Pauling
Class Dates:  August 2, 3 & 4 at The Ribbonerie in San Francisco, Friday afternoon, 1-4 PM; Sat., 9:30-5 PM; Sun. 10-4:30 PM.

Shirts, for both men and women, may be the most commonly worn garment in the world. A well-detailed and skillfully fitted fine dress shirt may be critical to the all-important first impression. Even a custom-fitted casual shirt is a very visible garment, which through the comfort of its fit and the finesse of its finish, gives the wearer ease and confidence. Designing and constructing a shirt which compliments its wearer is a long honored craft involving very specialized pattern design, meticulous fabric-handling and skillful mechanical techniques.

Steve Pauling brings his background in architecture, furniture design and construction into the fashion world. Over the course of decades, his widely varied design experience and his analytical mindset have come together in the fit and construction of the perfect shirt. This is his first appearance on the national scene.

This 2.5-day workshop begins with an overview of contemporary shirt designs for all body types and occasions for men and women.  In the Pattern segment of the class, students will learn half-scale draping of a shirt front and back for the perfect individual fit and how to transform the draped design into a flat pattern. Different sleeve and cuff designs will be reviewed for style and comfort before students draft a sleeve from their draped bodice.

In the Production segment of the workshop, students will learn special techniques for constructing beautiful, precise and professional looking details found on the ‘bespoke’ level. Some of the techniques demonstrated will include the three-roll collar for a beautiful and stable appearance; the precise join between cuff and sleeve without excess bulk; the professional looking encased armscye for comfort and style; bagging the yoke and several techniques for flat felled seams.

Following a series of demonstrations, students will construct many of the special techniques, creating a book of samples for subsequent use. A pattern kit for samples will be provided. While all levels of experience are welcome, participants should have a general knowledge of garment sewing skills.

PLEASE NOTE: The maximum class enrollment is 18 students. We must have 12 enrolled by 5PM on Monday, July 1, one month prior to the class. Without a minimum enrollment, regretfully, the class will need to be cancelled and the registration fees will be refunded. We recommend that airline tickets be purchased after the minimum enrollment deadline in case of cancellation. Hotel reservations can be made since the cancellation window is usually 24-48 hours prior. Approximately 3 weeks before the class, all registrants for the class will receive a welcome email confirming registration, any updated information and information about reserving a spot for dinner Saturday evening at the Magic Flute -- famous for their desserts!

Supply List

1. Pencils, red, blue and black
2. Rulers: Small French curve and 6” straight ruler
3. Sewing Machine (straight stitch is all that is necessary, with 5/8” and 1/2” seam allowance markings), bobbins. Remember to bring the cords and foot control. Those flying in may use one of the several extra machines in the room.
    3.1. Required sewing machine presser feet:
Rolled hemmers (approximately 3/16-1/4” or equivalent) 
Regular adjustable zipper foot
    3.2. Optional sewing machine presser feet:
Flat felling foot
    Zig zag foot
4. Size 80/12 Universal machine needles
5. Standard 50 weight sewing thread (Dual Duty, Metrosenne, Gutterman, Superior, etc.). Pre-wind a bobbin with thread. Any medium to light color acceptable.
6. Hand sewing needles
7. Pins and holder/cushion
8. Smaller sharp scissors capable of precise trimming of fabric and threads.
9. Seam ripper
10. Fabric markers
11. Flexible sewing tape measure
12. Notepaper
13. 3 yds of muslin.

Still photographs are permitted but not video or audio recordings.

Location:  The class will be held in the lower floor of the The Ribbonerie, 3695 Sacramento St (at Spruce) San Francisco, CA, a charming ribbon store that is quite famous in San Francisco.  See this recent story about its owner, Paulette Knight or The Ribbonerie and Map.  Sacramento Street is a San Francisco treasure for fashion people, a seriously wonderful street with unique shops and great restaurants. Check its treasures here. It is well-known for its wonderful restaurants and easy lifestyle -- a great place to be!

Lodging:  The Laurel Inn, 444 Presidio Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94115,  see website.  The Inn is within walking distance of the class. Maps & Directions  Phone: 415-567-8467.  If you would like to be informed of who else would be interested in sharing a room, send us an email.

Transportation:  If flying in, the best advice is to take a shuttle from the airport to the Inn. 

Parking: If driving, parking is available on the street Saturday and Sunday.  Friday parking is best at the public parking garage located at 
California and Locust.  




 

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Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity Cry to rush limbaugh, Can We Join Your 12 Step Program For ROWGS

Sean Hannity at King of Prussia Mall, PA (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity's secret phone call as they praise rush limbaugh and make plans to join his 12 step program for ROWGS.

The liberal limbawdian fantasy continues...........by chloe louise


Well, apparently the mobile was hacked and the contents of the phone call were leaked to the media by an unidentified source:

"Sean," Bill confided, "What do you think we should do, we are losing numbers in that blasted rating system and rush is all over the place after he rode in that darn Rose Parade with Nancy Pelosi."

"The whole thing was so stupid and rush ate it right up, they should have had me in the parade with my banner Taking Back America on each side of the car.  Rush is just a sell-out now." sean cried.

"I know hannity, but its working for him--that's the spin, that's the zone its spinning in."

It has previously been leaked in a different call that o'reilly really wanted to ride in the parade with no spin zone pasted on each side of the car

"Well, Sean, what should we do, should we join him, I don't think for a second he buys into that garbage, being nice to women and all that, the thing is the public is buying into that stuff---it's the trend right now, it will change next week," Bill whined.

"But do you think we should act like we are in on it or what--we're losing all our numbers and rush is getting everything," Sean agreed.

"I'm mad because everyone knows rush doesn't even like parades--I've always been a parade person."

"Well, I have, too.  If we joined up we could ride in the parade, too."

"Sean, I am not riding in a second car......my car is equal to rush or I'm not doing it.  I'm not being in a second car or in the back seat to rush."

"Bill, I want a better car than rush, and equal lanes--side by side exactly--I'm not riding one inch behind!"

It's said by anon. sources that they will be making the announcement to join the program soon.  It will be a formal statement by their publicity group and it willl focus on their goal to turn around the republican party and focus on women--there will be no mention made of ratings or rush's new-found popularity, what so ever. A bid will be put in for them to appear on The View or Oprah--they'll make it heart-felt.

Bill will tank up on tranquillizers before Oprah or Barbara  grill him.....just to prevent spiraling into a Laura Ingraham type incident.

And the world was a better place.

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