June 1
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very small thoughts

"We have a very vested interest in survival here."
Here is a brief little video showing the closing of an important
speech by Nafeez Ahmed at our July DC ETC event.

Credible 9/11 researchers and activists have been warning about the no plane Pentagon hoax for well over a year and are above reproach. Very belatedly (now that it can no longer be denied), some websites are referring to the Pentagon trap as a honeypot.

A recently shared note about this blog:
For the sake of clarity, this blog is glad to maintain a degree of journalistic independence from any formal 911 truth movement groups and related issues. I cherish the freedom to occasionally share differences of tactical opinions and insights far more than any blog linkage.

I have found NetMechanic to be a very useful website.

Have added a new 15 second video clip from the very first national 9-11 Visibility Project's street action of November 29, 2003. About thirty brave americans took the 9/11 message to the streets of the ultra conservative Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, MO. Photo album of that day. Julia Ward Howe would have been proud.

(a day early) Happy Mother's Day!
Julia Ward Howe's Mother's Day Proclamation - 1870
Mother's Day for Peace commentary by Ruth Rosen
(I will be away, visiting my own beautiful mother for several days)

May 9, 2006
Received unusual amount of positive comments and emails about this blog's
previous commentary. For a telling glimpse at the depth of Noam Chomsky's
9/11 aversion, listen to this Feb. '06 Chomsky interview with Media Matters.

Stephen Colbert doesn't get enough credit. 9/11 truth aware citizens could take a
lesson from his display of boldly speaking truth to power. Standing before hundreds of surprised journalists, Stephen Colbert gave an impressive show of patriotic courage at the White House Correspondents Association dinner. Not only does Colbert speak truths to powers directly next to him (looking directly at them while he does it) he basically calls out the press in the room as cowards. Amy Goodman's 9/11 truth coverage has been near nonexistant since our National 9/11 Visibility Project's "Waking Amy" campaign. Whatever Democracy Now's void of coverage about the 9/11 issue, they currently have the best video (and audio) of Colbert speaking Truths. In tribute to Stephen Colbert's principles, check out this (Flash) closing speech by (Edward R. Murrow) on the Good Night and Good Luck site

1) A fun, musical glimpse into the Emergency Truth Convergence strategy sessions
July 24. 2005 ETC Talk video (3 min.)

2) Set at the Toronto planning meeting, on June 1, 2004, the day after the
Toronto 9/11 Inquiry this historical QT video shows:
• Bill's comments about raising awareness • Ellen Mariani gives credits
• Everyone sings "Happy Birthday" to Ellen
• Joe Calhoun gives the National 9-11 Visibility Project recognition for groundbreaking
CNN 9/11 message, protest coverage (thank you NYC activists)
(Glances of several 911 truth leaders in the room, include: Barrie Zwicker, Ian Woods,
Kyle Hence, Emanuel, Wesley Baker, Jim Hofffman, Mark Robinowitz, David Kubiak,
Paul Thompson, Joseph Calhoun, Blaine Machan, Hummux,
Angie Douglas, David Ward) (4 min, QT)

3) • Six minute video of the delivery of a formal letter from Ellen Mariani (with founder of 9-11 Visibility) to the Toronto Canadian Consulate's office.

4) Ray McGovern called the powers that be on their assumption that the american populace is stupid. • This general audience National 9/11 Visibility Project video from Feb. '04, is also evidence that lots of regular americans at least smell a rat or know the score about 9/11 and related issues. Audience of 800-1000,

5) Public interest in the 9/11 issue? Standing ovation of audience video (48 sec.)

May 7, 2006
A sincere BRAVO to Ray McGovern! McGovern did a commendable job with
direct questions to Donald Rumsfeld. Here is the very refreshing CNN video clip,
where Ray McGovern directly calls Donald Rumsfeld on his lies.

As an organizer, I had the honor of meeting Ray McGovern at our last summer's
Emergency Truth Convergence and made a point to specifically thank him for speaking
rare truth about the reasons for the Iraq war (at the Downing Street Memo meeting).
Watch videos part one and part two (recommended) of Ray's DC ETC speech.

IMO, Noam Chomsky is very mistaken in his Friday statements about 9/11 truth
activism, which seem designed to attempt to completely alienate anti-war activists
from growing 9/11 truth influence. In sharp contrast to Chomsky's philosophy,
eminent theologian Dr. David Ray Griffin's s position is that "9/11 was pretext for
all these other things. The victims of 9/11 are not limited to the 3000 people killed
that day and their family members. The victims of 9/11 include the tens of thousands
killed in Afghanistan; the hundred some thousands probably now killed in Iraq;
all the victims of DU who are already victims and will be for decades to come.
These are all victims of 9/11. Then there's another reason why I focus on 9/11..."

Came upon a great commentary by cognitos, at a Loose Change forum.
The 9/11 truth movement has been hijacked.

Many eyes are opening and becoming aware of the stark anomalies
surrounding 9/11. Powerful forces want these spreading sparks to be
extinguished. Dr. Griffin refers to the general 9/11 truth struggle as an
epic struggle between the divine and the sininster. I sense that seeded
clouds are rapidly approaching the nearby horizon. Now is a critical time
for all people of goodwill to consciously act and pray for Truth and the Good

May 5, 2006
There is a new brief report about the flyering confrontation at the May 2, Oakland, CA
showing of Loose Change. Many of us have witnessed the same type of intimidating
attacks directed at dissent at anti-war protests. A string of cursing and aggressive
behaviors directed at the legitimate dissent of someone who is well respected within
the founding 911 truth community stoops to a new level.

May 4 , 2006
Having served for two years as board member and designer of the National 9-11 Visibility Project and then 911Truth.org, I recall that in earlier days of 2003-early 2005, credibility was viewed as the most important consideration in our group decisions. One easy example is the Jimmy Walter fiasco. As Walter's credibility problems became clearer, 911Truth made a specific point to put distance.

The prevailing philosophy among some within this generic third wave 9/11 truth
movement seems to be that quickly getting (any) information to citizens is a most
critical method to expand the movement. While activists seem to flock to this,
there are others who have officially distanced themselves, believing this
dramatically increases the risk of destroying fragile credibilty. IMO, this prediction
is happening before our very eyes with the credibilty destroying Loose Change
and no plane hit the Pentagon debacles. It is not a coincidence that most of
the significant 9/11 truth media coverage of late has focused on the weakest links.

May 3 , 2006
Many people within the 911 truth community have worked and played together
alongside at meetings, 9/11 Inquiries, Conferences, parties and rallies.
Because of the especially intense nature of the issues and activism, bonds
can run deep. An amount of loyalty had been one of our strengths.

If we can strive to keep personal references out of the discussions...
Though many of us (first and second wavers) have vehement differences of
opinions about evidence and tactics, if we strive to always keep the personal out
of it, we can remain on civil enough terms to at least leave the door open to eventual
reestablishment of friendships with some people who we will essentially always value.
Chances are that one day this will all be over. We can vehemently disagree, but
coming back together will be much easier if we have kept all personal references
out of our (tactical) discussions. Of course, this has to a be a mutual practice.

"Your principles mean more to you than any money or success."
– Gary Swing's fortune cookie
Happened upon a gem truth teller's website, with a very funny voice. Check out the
Table of Discontents and The What Really Happened On 9/11 Test. Funny stories
and photos of Colorado mountaineering hikes as well. Thanks to Mark.

I made Kumla for dinner last night. The attachment to this favorite dish is so strong
that I modified my beloved grandmother's Nowegian Kumla recipe (with ribs) into a vegetarian version. I think that almost on a primitive level, our regular childhood meals remind us of
unconditional love.

April 30, 2006
It is safe to say that sincere 911 truth activists have decided that we have an
urgent responsibilty and an inalienable right to speak the truth as we believe it.
Still, taking a public stance about the 9/11 issue takes an amount of courage.
As usually the case, it would be so much easier to go along with the status quo
and pretend everything is dandy.

As a seeming minority, it also takes a good amount of social courage to offer
constructive criticism about the status quo of the current direction of the 9/11
"truth movement" and its controversies.

Due to principles and standards, Jim Hoffman recently reversed his decision to be
a speaker at 911Truth's Chicago conference. Right on cue, someone referred to
this careful decision as mere "personal differences" between Jim and the organizers.

One can't help but notice that it is increasingly common to categorize those who have
tactical disagreements as simply having variations of 'personal differences'. All too PREDICTABLY, whispers that a messenger's motivations are due to jealousy,
bitterness, or other personal differences, are quickly tagged on to TACTICAL issues.

Baseless charges of motivations:
1) Trivializes the merit and validity of what may be very valuable constructive criticism
2) Fails to value related experiences and insights of the elders of this movement,
while condescendingly failing to consider contributions, significant sacrifices and
real investments (arguably a founding virtual ownership).

Having worked alongside some 911 truth movement's founders, my conclusion
is that these founding leaders are generally couragous, independent, critical thinkers
who are strong and emotionally stable people, very careful in their statements.

Just as with our common enemies methods, any tactic of baseless and diversionary
labeling says far more about the emotional health or intelligence of the person who
recklessly engages in this irresponsible tactic than it says about the intended target.

The way I figure, the other side is well aware of the discussions that are going on.
Healthy, sincere tactical reflection would only make the truth movement stronger.

April 28, 2006
Cut, paste, edit, and reworked to make a new Flight 93 flyer handout,
TWO UP on a letter sized page. Also just added new information to a
letter sized flyer with additional content and other credible links added.

After creating dozens of activist handouts over the last three years, I think that the
main secret is to listen and allow the text to determine your layout. I sort of miss the
convenience (and comradre) of working with writers (even with their predictable
tendency to submit far too many words).

As a former 911Truth.org board member and designer, I strongly considered and
would have liked to have included 911Truth on these specific flyers. 911Truth.org
has recently published an article on their home page that adds credibilty to and
furthers the no plane hit the Pentagon campaign. I fail to see any benefit of that
(questionable at best) message for newcomers brought by the movie leafletting efforts.

In what can only be described as Orwellian, after ten cries of "disinfo" and various
complaints (eight comments were "anonymous"), a moderator at 911blogger decided
that Jim Hoffman's and my own (designed) Flight 93 flyers acted as a "disservice to the
the truth movement" and might be disinformation! They not only took down our flyer links, but then removed the entire thread (of over 200 responses) . Don't believe it? Here is the thread of comments. This deleted thread and "disservice to 911 truth
and disinfo" label of Jim and myself qualifies as a shining example of the current
discussion climate.

It was a productive and mixed week for me. Between poison ivy, a big website development deadline and other commitments, I (really) missed being able to work out.

April 27, 2006
One goal of a succesful flyer is to catch reader's attention enough that they
want to learn further information at the websites listed. A new half page FLIGHT 93
flyer layout will be available here later tonight. Read tips from our previous
Fahrenheit 911 movie leafletting campaign, movie flyer action.
More shy people may benefit by watching this brief video, LEAFLET FUN 101,
to see just how simple it is to leaflet fellow Americans.
Help make history. Become the media!

April 25, 2006
Watch for an important announcement from 911research.wtc7.net.

April 22, 2006
A newly released 911 truth movement video clip from Feb. 2004 shows challenges
faced with the upcoming historic peace protest's distribution of National 9/11 Visibility Project's
Stop the 911 Cover-Up signs. It is very interesting to consider the context of how
much has changed with the increased general public awareness, and how little
has actually changed with the peace movement's leaders' continued refusal to
address the critical issue that 9/11 was an inside job. It is way past time for members
of the peace community to demand that this situation change.
Recomended related article, Regulated Resistance (illustration by Jan Hoyer)

Jim Hoffman has created an excellent informational, brochure-type flyer
about Flight 93.

New video page from OKC Speakers Forum Ten Year Anniversary.

April 20
Check back for video clips from the OKC Speakers event that was held one year ago
today in OKC. Here is one sneak peak of the heroic Sergeant Don Browning, from
the OKC Police Department.

April 19, 2006
It appears that the Moussaoui trial evidence confirms that yes, a 757 actually
hit the Pentagon. One would think there would be a great deal of discussion
about this revelation in the 911 movement, but there has been surprisingly
little attention about this newly released evidence.

Last week, my son-in-law was home from Iraq. It was beautiful to spend a brief time
with him, but it also served as a reminder of the void of his presence. Though
I generally refuse to talk about politics with my Republican relatives and friends,
he has seen enough of my 9-11 posters, AFSC materials, protest photos, and
a new Bring Them Home magnet to know my stances. Small comfort, but a Buddhist
friend of mine says that inhumanity towards others ensures that a sentence of
reciprocal actions will be returned in consecutive lives. One can hope that justice
will ultimately be served to each individual responsible for the many and ongoing
crimes against humanity (and nature).

Nursing a pretty severe case of poison ivy (compliments of recent canoeing escapades).

April 16, 2006
Happy Easter Sunday!
Within the next several days, DigitalStyleDesigns will be offering both a half page
as well as a quarter page Flight 93 flyer. These layouts will allow for a much more
economical per copy cost. There may be other domain listings on these flyers.

Because of my part-time work in a graphics and software instruction position,
I interact with creative students who request design critiques on a regular basis.
For the most part, they are eager to improve their skills and to benefit from
constructive criticism by someone with experience and objectivity.
It is easy to develop a misplaced attachment to a favored design, but the
pragmatic consideration should only be whether or not a design solution
is effective. Does the design capture the essence of what we wish to
visually communicate?

We spent Saturday soaking along an easy Current River canoe trip.
I counted thirty kingfishers, two tall trees with eight egret nests, and several
(soaked) men fishing for trout. We made the best of it and had great fun.

April 14, 2006
I have redesigned the Flight 93 flyer, but left it on a different computer.
Will try and post the new PDF version tomorrow. Fun canoeing this weekend.
Happy Easter!

April 12, 2006
Interestingly, I have gotten dozens of hits from this Flight 93 movie forum
(no doubt the hits are regarding this new Flight 93 flyer).

It is a relatively simple matter to conclude that there must have been
government complicity in the 9/11 attacts. Notably:
• The complete lack of air defense throughout the time period
•  A clearly corrupted 9/11 cover-up and commission
•  An impossible collapse of WTC 7 •  Numerous anomalies of the attack

"We have a very vested interest in survival here."
Here is a brief little video showing the closing of an important
speech by Nafeez Ahmed at our July DC ETC event.

I emailed a personal closure letter to a friend last night.
Our selves are much more than political philosophies.
Life is too short to harbor personal ill will.

April 10, 2006
Will be making a few edits to the Flight 93 information flyer on Wednesday.
Thanks to the several who commented on the flyer's content and design.
Viewer ideas and suggestions are welcome. jhoyer@digitalstyledesigns.com.

Attended a family American/Austrian wedding and reception this weekend, in Iowa City.
The (four) Austrians offered several traditonal bonding exchanges and gestures.
It was a fascinating day. Video captured of the event is both touching and funny.
One fun observation-Austians are a little too rigid to play horseshoes very well.

April 8, 2006
Designed a new Flight 93 handout. It may have edits later next week.

Netdiver is an incredible creativity inducing site.
Our purple martins returned yesterday. They are a welcomed site (and song).

April 4, 2006
Researcher Jim Hoffman has done it again! Jim has written
two new excellent analysis. Highly recommended reading!
The Pentagon Attack: What the Physical Evidence Shows
The Crash of Flight 93: Evidence Indicates Flight 93 Was Shot Down

Coming soon:
The Silence is Deafening by Jan Hoyer
Flyer design tutorials
Removing red eye



March 24, 2006
A new page of some of my other archived 911Visibilty and 911Truth designs
are available, some of which you may have seen before (there is a practical
reason for this 9-11 graphics archival page).

Disinformation is rampant in the 911 movement.

March 23, 2006
Three cheers for Mike Berger of 911Truth.org! Mike did a great job
articulating Sheen's legitimate questions about 911 (especially pointing
out the conflicts of interest of the official 911 Commission). This seems
like a historic ice breaking interview about 9-11. Though one couldn't
tell by the interview, Mike is a very, very fun person (and a good friend).
Congratulations to Mike Berger and to 911Truth.org!

March 20, 2006
Besides being fun, solo road trips can be productive and regenerative.
On my drives, a sketchbook and pencils are always within grabbing distance
for idea notes and quick sketches. As a problem solving technique, a solo
road trip can be an excellent investment.

I have a cold bug so was unable to photograph the KC Iraq third
anniversary protest yesterday. The local news reported about 300,
so the actual number was probably near 500.

March 14, 2006
Silly as it sounds, one of the things I pray over on a daily basis is good intention.
This doublecheck helps to guide and keep my conscious clear. It bothers me that
often times, people tend to assume and assign devious intention to other's decisions,
without knowing all the facts or background for those decisons.

There seem to be misconceptions about why some of the media files on this
website are unavailable. A few specific reasons added up to the media becoming
far too distracting to my well being. No one has the right to second guess or
pass moral judgement on the personal decision to put some of one's own
(hard gained) website media on temporary hold.

Spring has (finally) arrived in Kansas City and an aromic flower will be
blooming soon. Lilacs are very refreshing (and my very favorite flower).

“Good intentions are at least, the seed of good actions; and every one
ought to sow them, and leave It to the soil and the seasons whether
He or any other gather they fruit”
William Temple, Sr.

March 12, 2006
Bluegrass music is wholesome fun. Arkansas Traveler by Michelle Shocked,
has a few great bluegrass sections for danceable jigs. This is a great energetic cd.

A concern I have about the 911 truth movement is the amount of unhealthy
"perceived competition" that sometimes drives certain groups and individuals.
Intense competition is the enemy of strategic cooperation for the greater good.
Teams and individuals each have different niches, strengths, training and experiences.
None of us can be "the best" at everything. I saw a disappointing example of this
'perceived competion" arrogance recently within a leading group's new marketing
materials which neglectfully presented itself as the only further research site.

Imho, this 911 truth movement would benefit by having more female leaders.
Minority outreach was discussed at the 911 Citizen's Inquiry in Toronto Planning
Sesson that helped to launch this movement, but at least as of last October,
there has not been a formal effort to bring more women leaders in.
A portion of blame for that is mine, because of my staff time with 911Truth.org.
In late 2004 Bill and I had initally been assigned a "Women Leaders of 911 Truth",
but it fell apart when a certain nominee became difficult. We should have done
the project anyway and simply disqualitied that nominee. My hands were very
full with other things, but at one point (with the previous executive director),
I also should have lobbied to recruit a new person for minority outreach. As
Jamey Hecht stated in Toronto planning, "outreach is obviously a very important verb".

One of the Michelle Shocked's catchy upbeat songs, is "the secret to a long life
is knowing when it's time to go . .. the secret to a long life is knowing when
it's time to go. .". Moving forward and I am sincerely trying to hold positive
thoughts and personal feelings for those I have known. Many decisions made
are not personal – important to remember. No one among of us is perfect and
even when well intentioned, we all make mistakes. When it is neccessary,
owning up to mistakes is a testament to one's personal character (or lack thereof).

I joined a fitness center yesterday, and am officially in training.
It will be fun. : )

March 7, 2006
The digitalstyledesigns Services page has been updated. I have just starrted working
on the creation of an interesting private sector website that will keep me busy.
Nearly finished with another small start-up business site.

Music can heal hearts.
At age 10, the very first song I remember singing in chorus (in Creve Coeur, MO),
was Rodgers and Hammerstein's You'll Never Walk Alone. I am grateful to that
music teacher because memorizing this beautiful little song has stead me through some tough times. My brother took chorus throughout high school, so I followed him. Choir class always made my heart happy and the rest of the day brighter. Though
I have a mediocre singing voice, I sing along to cds (hum and whistle) a lot. In a
perfect world, I think chorus would be mandatory in schools, for the powerful
spiritual and emotional benefits of song.


March 2, 2006
"Creativity takes courage."
- Henri Matisse

Wanted new creative inspiration, so in drafting table creative corner I have
just put up a (garage sale) print of Michelangelo's, The Creation of Adam.
It works. Artwork sets an inspiring and productive mood.Great little video tutorial about how to make a favicon.

February 28, 2006
Received official verification that Critical Analysis will feature Morgan
Reynolds and Don Paul (instead of Jim Hoffman). It was a confusing
situation and I feel thoroughly relieved to be freed of involvement.

For a typical exceedingly boring home movie, here is a brief clip of
my playful pup in his first KC snowfall.

February 25, 2006
The proper way to wrinkle bust video tutorial, and another useful
basic photoshop video tutorial, adding interest to a photo.

February 23, 2006
Newsflash! Contrary to popular perception, there are a great many within
the 911 truth movement who do not support the current Loose Change fad.
Fads always fade, while true science (like quality art) survives the passing
of time. Jenna Orkin of wtceo.org has written one articulate response to the
Village Voice "The ABC's of 9/11" by Jarrett Murphy. Jim Hoffman is finishing
a three part critique.

I have developed a visceral dislike for the furniture propaganda tool
named "televison". Here is an interesting campaign: TV Turnoff Week 2006
The Buddha does not watch TV. Excellent Television is Stupid cartoons;
life is not a spectator sport, boycott the idiot box.

Television culture acts like an alien species.

February 21, 2006
Moving my home office into a private room, and just set up trusty drafting table.
It should be a useful tool for sketching out initial website ideas for creative,
productive time away from the computer.

I recently came upon an excellent book, How to Conquer Clutter. It is full
of tough motivators, great ideas, is fun reading and has decent typography.
About ready to invest an extra day into simply organizing my storage media
and art files. This conquer clutter book tells you how to get rid of most things,
but does not have advice on digital files. Seriously, after two years
of intensely creating graphics, I literally have several hundred versions of
original 911 truth movement graphics, posters, flyers, ads and banner's .psd
photoshop files (not to mention a few thousand photos and tapes).

It is very important that we have patience with ourselves (and those we love).

February 18, 2006
John Buchanan is a genuine American patriot. I had planned to attend this
speech and take video, but had an accident that evening. Luckily my friend
Chris was happy to save the day. New video of Buchanan here.

February 16 , 2006
You are an internet addict when.
Here is a unique, new way to print.
You are addicted to Photoshop.

Watch for a John Buchanan video clip here tomorrow or Saturday.

Going through ever more of my photo archives, found a completely new folder
of historical 9-11 truth street activism and 911 truth movement leader's planning
meeting photographs from the Toronto 9-11 Inquiry. Publishing these is on my
(long) list of things to do.

February 12 , 2006
Just published a goofy little video from my footage from the
ETC discussion groups. ETC talks 3:10. Video editing can be
great fun. Watch for a short John Buchanan video clip next week.

An excellent collection of useful links for web designers.

I am currently detoxing, so my creativity and energy levels are heightened.
Here is an outstanding fasting informational article by Jan Lundburg
of Culture Change.

February 5 , 2006
In recognition of today's Super Bowl's orangish hue, I have just published
a very brief video from the July DC ETC, showing Nick Levis speaking to
a simulation of possible soundbites of a terror alert. QuickTime 1:51

Thinking about soon adding another brief video showing Sean Penn
and others on Novemeber 4, 2004. I was in Las Vegas that day when
Penn, Peter Coyote, Mimi Polk Sotela, and Tarantino visited for GOTV.

While standing next to Sean Penn I quietly introduced myself as being
with 911Truth.org. Then I asked Sean if he was aware of the questions
surrounding 9-11. In a dismisssive manner, Penn quickly replied something
to the effect that his wife was the computer person and internet news follower.
Though Sean Penn is a very sincere leading anti-war activist, this lack of
either interest or leadership concerning the 9-11 truth issue was
very disappointing to me.
(Fwiw, I am a strict Independent. Thank you to Catherine Astin Fitts
for the wake-up call)

February 2 , 2006
What do you believe is the real level of public skepticism regarding 9/11?
Interacting with diverse types of people, I believe that there has been a
subtle shift in the social stigma attached to being an official 9-11 skeptic.
Though many citizens are still forced to live with the knowledge in silence,
there is an underlying strength and support in the number of We The People
who are aware...

Here is one business website that I have newly designed, this one working
with my 911Research associate Gregg.

Instrumental music is the only type of music I listen to while doing
any creative work. I have found that classical collections for infants both
stimulates and soothes during these stressful times.
Baby Dance is an excellent, lively classical compilation.
Another great, beautiful world music compilation: Lullaby: a collection
An excellent energizing cd, adult instrumental music:
Andean Legacy

An excellent website graphics site:
WebdesignersBookmarks.com

January 29, 2006
I have reposted a good short video commentary about why the 9/11 truth
issue is of ultimate importance at this time in histroy. It seems we have a sliver
window of influence. I will soon be publishing a new photo album from two
civil disobedience events I witnessed, as well as a couple timely new videos.


January 28, 2006
In what seems like a very long time ago, before I became immersed
as a 9/11 truth media activist, I had independently taken thousands
of photos of midwest protests and civil actions on the slow lead
up to the Iraq invasion.

Yesterday as I browsed through my protest photo archive folders,
it struck me that most of these were taken almost exactly two years ago.
I am thankful to these citizens for at least having felt a moral obligation
to stand up and speak out in an attempt to make a difference.
Like many other aware Americans, the recent Iran rhetoric
chills me with a sense of deja vu.


January 26, 2006
As an organizer of the DC ETC, I had the honor of interacting with
several very exceptional people at that weekend long event.

One very memorable speaker was Jenna Orkin, of wtceo.org.
Jenna arrived early, and immediately set about to lobby around
D.C. Then, after a full day of networking and other events, Jenna
entertained our guests with her incredible piano playing.
(In additon to being a leading activist, she is also a gifted
Juilliard music teacher and writer.)
http://www.mvdaily.com/articles/2005/05/remembrance1.htm

Just as the recent news article about the WTC detective, Jenna's unique poetry
serves as a powerful personal reminder of another American citizen
population's experiences victimized by 9/11. Similar to Katrina victims,
residents and workers near Ground Zero continue to be abandoned to
injustice and cruel fates. Highly recommended, six of Jenna's poem links
follow (a couple are set to music tunes).

January 15, 2006
Digital Style Designs will soon be publishing
a very short list of 9/11 Truth Predictions for 2006
(common sense prevailed and I changed my mind )

January 14, 2006
From the Albert Einstein Institute:
198 Methods of Nonviolent Action

January 13, 2006
Very glad to see that Sander Hicks is running for office.
Sander's blog (nice photo by me). Great platform! Bring our
National Guard home now! All of them! It is also extremely
refreshing to see 9/11 issues being raised.

Speaking of the art of politics, this illustration was my absolute
favorite entry into the SF911Truth art contest. Created by 17
year old Francis Yun, it has a powerful concept and good
execution (the original file is sharper). It shows great graphic
design intuition. I hope Francis Yun continues this direction.

I have been real hungry to draw again. Rather than take
a cartooning class this semester, I decided to instead put
a priority on simply furthering my website and media skills.
Fortunately, art is something we can freely practice at.

Don't know what to draw? Ideas galore.

"To draw, you must close your eyes and sing."
- Pablo Picasso

January 8, 2006
Due to a couple of factors, most of the media on this website
is temporarily locked. It may remain that way.

January 3, 2006
Thankful that Christmas and New Year's are over!
I welcomed the New Year at a friend's house playing games with about a dozen Chinese people (and one other American native). It was great fun and a memorable experience that started my 2006 on a genuine high note.

Just back from a road trip. Long drives allow great opportunities
for creative brainstorming.

One of my very favorite roadtrip CDs is the brilliant Creedence Clearwater Revival's Greatest Hits Chronicle. Currently, my two favorite driving songs on this CD are: Heard it Through the Grapevine, which just has a great beat; and Bad Moon Rising which seems spot on for these turbulent days.

Good music helps us to work through fears.

December 31, 2005
Surprisingly, the feedback received about this Best of 9/11 Truth Media, 2005 has far
surpassed the reactions for any other project I have done for this campaign over these
last two years.

This has been an incredible year, on many levels. Isn't it amazing how some things in our lives can change so dramatically over the course of a brief one year period? Some years especially seem to be major transitional ones.

Do you have a list of skill goals for the upcoming year? In 2006, mine are to increase my knowledge in website design, marketing and management; become proficient in new software; and also take a cartooning class. Thankfully, I am working with an extremely cerebral team of people, which is a very positive influence and challenge.
Back to work!

Cheers to health, happiness
and prosperity for you in 2006!

December 29, 2005
Just published a Best of 9/11 Truth Media, 2005 list.

December 27, 2005
Will be publishing my own opines in one Truth Media, Best of 2005 list on Thursday, Dec. 29th. Going through this interesting year's evidence, so check back for grins.

It's 3 in the morning, and have just added a few great 9/11 Truth photos from New Orleans, NYC and SF photos to this 9/11 Truth Sign Photo archive page (credit and links properly given). Included are four exclusive 9/11 sign photos from New Orleans, as sadly the photographer lost her photos in Katrina (recently found in my own collected sign photo archives) .

Design fun is on agenda today. Will be adding a new video or two here by tomorrow. The creative music of my listening choice today is the beautiful Ray Lynch, No Blue Thing.

Here is an interesting little website that may provide one with a little design direction.

December 25, 2005
Merry Christmas!
Home for a couple days.

"This is a world of action, and not for moping and droning in."
Charles Dickens
(for a fascinating story, read The Legacy of Charles Dickens or
George Orwell's critical review of Charles Dickens )

December 21. 2005
Merry Christmas!

The excellent Mozart for Your Mind is my music of choice while doing
creative computer work.

Today, I am also listening to to Christmas Like a Lullaby by John Denver.
His Wildlife Concert is one of my all time favorite live cds.


December 18, 2005
For some reason, this time of year always causes self reflections about relationships, directions and priorities.

But for today, I am listening to Bob Seger and catching up on cleaning the house.
What music are you listening to today and why?

December 15, 2005
Ran into a couple time snags with new photo album yesterday (main one being a bad cold). Watch for new photos today or tomorrow at latest.

Wow! Looking through my archives, I am excited to have found a few exclusive New Orlean's photos for updated Archive and 9/11 signage pages.

December 12, 2005
New photos sometime tomorrow. Photos are from my archives of assorted 9-11 events in DC, SF, Toronto, and KC and a couple from OKC.

December 11, 2005
Browsing through a few previous unpublished photo collections and have decided to make another 9-11 truth movement photo album. Some photos are very funny. Watch for new photos in next two days. Also near completion are a John Buchanan video clip, a Sept. 11th vigil video clip, and a better quality 9-11 activist one.


December 9, 2005
Back in my element, designing a 9/11 flyer. Made a new edition of WTC7 flyer. Working with a new editor is always interesting. Janice and Gregg both seem to be equally meticulous.


December 6, 2005
Vacation with a Practical Book
Returned last night from an intense, 4-day Florida vacation. Walked all day, took it relatively easy at night. To this internet junkie, being unplugged from the computer was at first a rather unnatural and unnerving experience.

Strarting on the long plane ride, I took a chance to read my first (non-software) book in several years and it was a dangerous one at that. The Te of Piglet.
"Summary: The author and the characters from the Pooh books engage in dialogue elucidating the Taoist principle of Te, The Way of the Small."
I highly recommend this fun, very incredible little philosophy book for holiday reading. I found the chapters about the Tigger Tendency and Taoist emphasis on virtue of the upright heart chapter to be especially intriguing and exceedingly useful.

November 30, 2005
Refreshed from a roadtrip.

Sometimes a nice long drive is just the thing needed to refocus. While driving along and pondering the 9/11 truth movement's current egos and ongoing issues, a beautiful sunset appeared in the road before me.

Taking the time to really study the light patterns and colors was magically refreshing. Thankfully, yesterday's sunset gently put the much larger issues back into perspective.

Back to work!
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Could 9/11 aware citizens start a national boycott of this holiday season? What about joining forces with Adbuster's BUYNOTHING day, while additionally vowing to greatly reduce our entire holiday spending? After all, it is hard to plan our spring garden parties while the many legitimate questions surrounding 9/11 weigh upon our consumer shoulders.

There has been immense progress raising public awareness, but the government lackeys still try to maintain the illusion that 9/11 questions have all been satisfactorily answered. Get a clue fellas – this 911 truth movement is not going away until there is a real, scientifically valid investigation.

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