As I’ve previously noted, forgery of mortgage documents is systematic and widespread. See this, this, this, this and this.Yves Smith pointed out last month that congressional bill H.R. 3808 is an attempt to paper over rampant criminality by the big ba…
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TODAY Congress Will Try – By Secret Vote – to Retroactively Legalize Foreclosure Fraud and Forgery By the Big Banks … Call Congress and Say NO
November 17th, 2010 |
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Zappa’s Congressional Testimony Released on CD
September 28th, 2010 |
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25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY
 Congress Shall Make No Law… |
On September 19th, 2010, Zappa Records released Congress Shall Make No Law . . . It is a CD
containing Frank Zappa‘s 1985 remarks against the censorship of free expression by artists. The hearings,
influenced in no small part by the then newly-formed Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) headed by
Susan Baker and Tipper Gore to promote a rating system for recorded music, in response to
such Bills as H.R. 2911 concerning the collection of a blank tape tax to benefit the recording industry, were recorded
on Capitol Hill and at Annapolis, MD.
Congress Shall Make No Law . . . features over 40 minutes of Frank Zappa’s uncut testimony.
Zappa’s attorney, Larry Stein, who accompanied Zappa to the Senate hearing in 1985, contributed liner
notes for the
CD; artist Bill Miller designed the stunning album cover.
According to Gail Zappa, Congress Shall Make No Law . . . is released as an educational
project, representing Zappa’s tireless commitment to the First Amendment which he felt his duty to protect by
providing (in his words) “stimulating digital audio entertainment” in the form of “material which a truly free society
would neither fear nor suppress.”
Congressman Miller Introduces Bill Breaking Up Big Banks
April 30th, 2010 |
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A friend on the Hill sent me the following internal letter being sent around the House to gather cosponsors. Too Big to Fail is Too Big to Regulate Cosponsor H.R. 5159 – The Safe, Accountable, Fair and Efficient Banking Act of 2010 April…
House Bill Bans Government Employee File Sharing
March 26th, 2010 |
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The Secure Federal File Sharing Act bans recreational use of P2P software on all federal computers, computer systems and networks including those belonging to government contractors.
– The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation March 25 that
would place greater restrictions on the use of open
network P2P software on all federal computers.
The Secure Federal File Sharing Act (H.R. 4098) makes important progress toward banning the recreational use
of P2P software o…
Scarlett Johansson Urges Lawmakers To Pass Healthy School Meals Act
March 24th, 2010 |
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Golden Globe-winning actress Scarlett Johansson has issued a plea to a U.S. Congressman asking him to pass a new bill to promote healthy eating in American schools.
The Lost In Translation beauty recently shot off a letter California Congressman George Miller, seeking his support for the Healthy School Meals Act.
“I’m asking you to support the Healthy [...]
Feb. 5, 1940: It’s Surreal Thing — H.R. Giger Born
February 5th, 2010 |
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1940: Cyborg surrealist Hans Rudi Giger bursts out of his mother like a fearsome Alien, unleashing an influential torrent of monochromatic body horror, night terrors and art bedeviled by sex, tech and death.
The Skull Beneath the Skin
Born in Chur, Switzerland, H.R. Giger (pronounced Gee-ger with two hard g’s) followed a different path from his chemist [...]
The Fed’s “Independence” Argument Is False
December 14th, 2009 |
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The House has passed a bill to audit the Federal Reserve. 79% of the American people support a full audit.In response, the Fed says that an audit would interfere with its “independence”. However, the Constitution does not empower a central bank. And C…
House Financial Services Committee APPROVES Bill to Audit the Fed (Rejecting Watt’s Fake Alternate) and Votes to Rein In Foreign Currency Swaps
November 20th, 2009 |
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Congressman Watt tried to de-rail the bill to audit the Federal Reserve (H.R. 1207) with a fake alternate bill. See this, this, this and this.Fortunately, the House Financial Services Committee approved H.R. 1207 by 43-26, and rejected Watt’s bill.In a…
Unions and Consumer Groups Support Bill to Audit the Fed: Call Congress To Support The Effort
November 18th, 2009 |
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A number of unions and consumer groups have signed a letter endorsing Ron Paul and Alan Grayson’s call to audit the Federal Reserve.Here’s their letter:House Financial Services Committee2129 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515November 1…
Mr. Green All-Stars feat. DKs, Fishbone, Suicidal T members
September 28th, 2009 |
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Hardcore/Punk Rock/Reggae Super Group
Launches World Tour This Fall In California
 Norwood Fischer by Jake Krolick |
Are you ready for the ferocious punk/ metal lines of bass guitarist Norwood Fisher of Fishbone? For the snarling blasts of thrash metal and virtuoso guitar leads provided by Rocky George of Suicidal Tendencies? Pounding tribal drum/ metal rhythms from D.H. Peligro of the Dead Kennedys? The jaw-dropping stage performance and vocal range of Lyon Rowland of Hawaiian Lyon Human Rights? These talented musicians come together to form the super group Mr. Green All-Stars, who are launching their world tour across seven continents this October, beginning in their home state of California.
Mr. Green All-Stars describes themselves as “misfits of the world who believe in freedom of expression—no matter what the cost.” The members of this super group are known for their unique, energetic hybrid of punk rock and reggae, with lyrics that address political and human rights issues, as well as their incredibly skilled musicianship. Their high-speed music evokes the world of action sports, as well as a sense of anarchy and freedom, and their blend of shout-along melodies and driving hooks encourages crowds to join in at their performances.
The Mr. Green All-Stars announced their first album, Seeing is Believing, in 2006. H.R. of Bad Brains contributed vocals to four tracks, including the Rolling Stones’ cover “She’s A Rainbow,” and he will also lend his unique punk rock/ reggae vocal style as a guest performer on the 2009 tour. The tour’s second guest star, Jamaican engineer and dub originator The Scientist, also co-engineered the All-Stars’ album, along with Dave Aaron, engineer for Snoop Dogg and Sublime.
Mr. Green All-Stars plan to release their second album, You Can’t Put Me In a Box, in 2010. In the meantime, they’re kicking off their “Seeing is Believing” world tour with performances at Canes in San Diego and The Dub Club in Echo Park, Los Angeles in October 2009.