Any of you all in Santa Barbara right now, check out Scott Bull guy.  He runs the Surfrider chapter, I think, and puts on some fabulous events in the SB area.  Check him out! Join Surfrider – pitch in for the Oceans on the SoCali Pacific coast.  You're guaranteed to have a good time if you are the fun-loving but compassionate type

So any way… my friends in SB, this is an invitation to view a surf art show through August 8th.  Enjoy!

"ROGUE WAVE II"

"ROGUE WAVE II" contemporary surf art show continues at 

Anderson ART Collective through August 8!

**ARTWORK NOW ONLINE**

A show by artists influenced or inspired by the ocean and surfing, bringing the edgy, rogue-ish energies of the contemporary art world to surf culture

Artists: Will Adler, Kevin Ancell, Ron Anderson, Jay Kelly, Randy Noborikawa, Paul Roux, Blakeney Sanford, Reynolds Yater and the Anderson Bros

Now on line at http://www.andersonartcollective.com/artists.html

Call 805.684.8783 for availability and price.

Anderson ART Collective is located at 410 Palm Avenue, A2, in Carpinteria, CA in the historic Henry Fish Seed Company building at the entrance to Carpinteria State Beach and is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon until 5pm or by appointment. http://www.andersonartcollective.com/home.html

This show benefits the Santa Barbara Chapter of the SURFRIDER FOUNDATION. 

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I watched “The Last Airbender” in 3D with my son (he’s 8 years old), his dad (34) and his dad’s other son (6 years old) yesterday in a beautifully restored ornate Oakland theater, off the I-580 on the Lake shore drive exit.

I wasn’t expecting much – neither the trailer on TV nor other people I met (the girl at the hair salon), gave me a good impression.  The main complaints were that the story line in the movie differed too much from the Nickelodeon cartoon show “Avatar: the Last Airbender”. [sidenote: I guess they couldn't use "Avatar" in the movie title because of copyrights by the OTHER "Avatar" movie released earlier this year.]

Anyway, I was mostly pleasantly surprised – I loved the effects, and I loved the thought that millions of American children are hearing words like “meditate”, “ying yang”, “evolution”, “nature spirits”, “sacred site” etc.  This was great.  Also, one of the Avatar’s spirit guides informs him that his job is “never to hurt others” but yet still to show them who is boss.  Beautiful, a hero who does not Hurt.  The editing of the movie was good, and the special effects were perfect.

Here are the things that I found horribly wrong with the movie:

1. The Water Tribe people, Katara and Sokka and the rest of their tribe are WHITE skinned.  Um excuse me?  Their skin is beautiful and BROWN in the cartoon show, and I am disappointed that Hollywood yet again went the white-y route.  There are plenty of dark skinned child actors and actresses in Hollywood, WTF?
2. Ang – WHITE skinned… not even Asian?  I mean Puleeze.  This is disgraceful.  Really.
3. The bad guys? Dark skinned… even more f**ked.
4. Oh, and no honor and glory for the divine feminine in the beginning either – it’s Katara that finds Ang, not her brother Sokka as shown in the movie.

Got any other comments? I’d love to hear your take too, so do share!

x Z

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I loved this letter sent from Hawaii Senator Dan Inouye and I wanted to share it with you all

Aloha America! Dear Friends, On July 4, 1776, our Founding Fathers, with much personal courage, issued the Declaration of Independence. By doing so, they became enemies of what was then the most powerful nation on earth – Great Britain.   "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It is ironic that the author and many of those who signed the Declaration of Independence were slave owners.  This irony was but the first of many contradictions that arose as well- meaning men and women worked to shape our nation.  Since that time, the country I love has weathered many exciting and difficult times.  But history shows magnificently that when our nation has erred, we have endeavored to acknowledge the mistake.  Although it has been painful, we have apologized and worked to make things right.  While not perfect, our nation is made up of generations of brave people who continue to strive for Democracy.   Sometimes we tilt to the right.  Sometimes we move to the left.  But, we always find a path forward.   Americans are not deterred by mistakes and difficult circumstances.  Democracy is not a utopian ideal, but an honorable and ongoing effort to ensure that our society's hopes and needs are pursued in a fair manner. There was a time when I was a victim of our nation's imperfect attempts at Democracy.  Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, all Japanese living in the United States were declared ‘enemy aliens.'  And as such, we were banned from putting on the uniform of the U.S. armed forces.  Eventually, President Roosevelt heard our plea, and the order was rescinded. Young men like myself rushed to enlist, each of us eager to prove our love of country by distinguishing ourselves on the battlefield.  Under the heavy weight of prejudice, I joined my friends and fought and bled for my country.  The 442nd Regimental Combat Team became the most decorated Army unit of its size and length of service in the history of the American military. When we trained at Camp Shelby in Mississippi, the Hawaii boys met many of our Mainland Japanese counterparts whose parents were imprisoned in internment camps while they enlisted to serve our nation.  I recall asking myself if I would have been able to fight for my country if my parents were locked away behind barbed wire fences.  It took many painful years, but those interred eventually received the apologies of our nation and a token reparation payment for the taking of their property and businesses.    Sadly, the discrimination felt by Japanese Americans during World War II was not the first time our nation mistreated a minority group.  Filipinos, Native Hawaiians, Native Americans, African Americans, and others have suffered horrible injustices while living on American soil.  But in each case, the nation I love has found a way to apologize, and continues to work to right the wrongs. In March 1942, the United States enacted a law allowing Filipinos, who fought side-by-side with the United States during World War II, to become citizens after the war.  In 1946, the provision was repealed, and the promise we made to these men was broken.  Once again, I am proud to say that the country I love admitted its error and restored its promise of citizenship.  We have also appropriated monies, in a largely symbolic gesture, to compensate Filipino veterans of World War II for their service.  We are now in that process with Native Hawaiians.  In 1993, the Congress enacted P.L. 103-150, otherwise known as the Apology Resolution wherein the United States acknowledged that the overthrow was unlawful, and formally apologized to the Native Hawaiian people.  The Apology Resolution started the process of reconciliation. Today, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, known as the Akaka bill, provides the critical next step – recognition.  There has been much discussion and debate over these many years.  Now is the time to act, even if it may require compromise to, at long last, adopt a measure which begins the process of self-determination. It is often said that the wheels of justice grind ever so slowly, particularly for those who wait for justice to be bestowed or equality restored.   But, I submit to you that while not perfect, America is Democracy's best hope.  We recognize that oftentimes, change is not brought about by well wishes and big ideas.  It is the child of sustained effort, corrected mistakes, and collaboration toward a common goal.  In my wildest dreams, I would have never thought that the Nisei son of a sugar plantation worker and an orphan, would go from the barefoot, carefree days in Moiliili, to the battlefields of Italy, to become the President Pro-Tempore of the United States Senate, and third in line of succession for the Presidency.  Only in America. On this day, let us remember that we live in a land where anything is possible. Let us remember that our independence must still be fought for and our freedom defended.  Let us remember that Democracy requires vigilant oversight and cherished protection.  Let us never take it for granted. God bless you all and God Bless America.   Aloha, Dan in Action Senator Inouye joined members of the U.S. armed services at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery to honor the fallen on Memorial Day. Dan Delivers Senator Inouye with his son Ken and his granddaughter Maggie on Father's Day. Dan's Quote "Democracy is not a utopian ideal, but an honorable and ongoing effort to ensure that our society's hopes and needs are pursued in a fair manner."   Please DO NOT reply to this email. Messages may be sent through Senator Dan Inouye's contact form. You may unsubscribe from the Senator's mailings at any time.

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Start connecting with like-minded people at a Center for Spiritual Living.    Centers for Spiritual Living promotes a way of life that honors all spiritual paths. It is a  growing a organization that empowers individuals to cultivate a personal relationship with Spirit.   They believe that when spirituality is the focus of our life, then other areas fall into place–we are happier, we can do more for others, be better stewards of the Earth, and bring peace and harmony to the world.     If you are in search of a spiritual community where you are respected and accepted for who you are, and want the inspiration and support to grow to your highest potential, please accept our invitation to visit your local Center for Spiritual Living. Visit the websites below to find out more about connecting with a spiritual community.   Find a spiritual community near you:   United Centers for Spiritual Living International Centers for Spiritual Living Centers for Spiritual Living also invites you to join them this summer at one of their annual conferences in Chicago or Asilomar.  For more information please visit their web sites:   New Thought. New World. One Family! Chicago, IL July 26-30, 2010 www.newthoughtnewworld.org   Making All Things New – Asilomar Retreat Garden Grove, CA August 1-7, 2010 www.cslasilomar.org

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