- A history of lawn jockies (Short version: They may not be racist. In fact they may represent racial freedom.)
But others, including some historians and collectors of African American memorabilia, say the lawn jockey has been misunderstood. They say his origins can be traced to a legend of faithful duty during the American Revolution. They say he guided slaves to freedom on the underground railroad. His appearance has evolved over time, reflecting changes in the stature of blacks in U.S. society.
- A crazy person who is a real thorn in the side of the Chruch of Scientology
In Lonsdale, the Church of Scientology has encountered a confusing and difficult nemesis. Unlike most ardent Scientology critics, Lonsdale was never a member. And unlike other critics, Lonsdale has proved difficult to squash.
The key: He has very little to lose.
Be sure not to miss his site.
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“What’s your last name?”
“Sutton. S-U-T-T-O-N.”
“Oh, like Britney’s new baby!”
If this ever happens to me, I may be struck dead by the shame I feel for our society.
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Originally uploaded by Jake Sutton.
As was mentioned previously, tomorrow I hop in the trusty Honda with The Wife for a road trip to Los Angeles to see her brother, Chris.
We’ll be stopping in Sin City for a visit with Auntie Kate and some shut eye at the Imperial Palace. (Heather and I don’t “do” Vegas, so we just go for cheap & convenient. Quiet, you!)
Saturday, we’ll arrive in Los Feliz to hang out with The Boy.
Obviously, posting should be light, but keep an eye on the Flickr for the occasional shot. Don’t expect celebs, though. I’ve only spotted one famous person in my handful of trips to LA, and that was only because Chris pointed out Zach del la Rocha as he went by (in his BMW 7-Series — where’s the RAGE in that?!).
Rocky Mountain Rollergirls’ 5280 Fight Club vs. Duke City Derby’s Muñecas Muertas, September 30th at the Bladium in Stapleton.
That makes Buddhism the country’s fourth-largest religion, after Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Immigrants from Asia probably account for two-thirds of the total, and converts about one-third, says Dr. Seager, a professor of religious studies at Hamilton College, in Clinton, N.Y.
Buncha hippies… 
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