The European Sovereign Debt Crisis is a bar of soap on a prison floor and the global economy is standing over it.

It has shattered the Greek, Spanish and Italian economies and threatens to debunk more.

However, all is not hopeless.


German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are working together going forward to keep European economies, like Greece, from defaulting on enormous sovereign debts.

These debts were accrued when bankers sold mortgages - for those little red hotels in Monopoly - that borrowers couldn't afford to repay.

Apparently the fix to all this is to "flush the problem out with more money".


Still in its infancy, the Euro currency is rapidly crumbling as investors around the world fear its toxicity.

Graffiti and street artists have hit the streets to voice their concerns - some are overtly political, anti-capitalist and some...dare I say it...involving VANDALISM.


One argument is that the financiers, the wealthy elite - la bourgeoisie - , have failed to regulate their own business activities.

In handing out toxic loans, and depleting their cash safety nets, the rich have failed society, so the argument goes.


Another argument is that the regulators - governments - did not do enough to curtail the irresponsible business practices of those who caused the crisis.


In these times of crisis, governments should look to their strengths. For a long time, the European economic powerhouse has been Germany. Each Eurozone member would learn from the example that it sets in financial resilience and rigor.

Perhaps now is the time to export one of Germany's most famous and lucrative industries around the entire world...


Oktoberfest! 6.9 million visitors, 7.5 millions litres of beer, copious amounts of fun!

If Oktoberfest was celebrated year-round in every European country...the debt crisis might be averted!


With the right economic model in the hands of European leaders - the debt crisis would cease and the global economy would rise from recession.

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I'm making a conscious effort not to judge others because I know what it feels like and it's awful.

Reminding myself that we are all mere human animals helps. Knowing that we are all a product of our experiences and nothing more. We are all just trying to survive as best as we know how.

I will make a conscious effort to offer something constructive instead of criticizing. I will try to be thoughtful and speak from a place of love.

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We continue to face challenging economic times and there are no signs of any good news soon. HMRC activity has been well publicised and unsurprisingly we have seen unprecedented levels of claims. In the 6 months to 30 September 2011 claims notifications are in excess of 50% higher than the same period last year. A third of claims are PAYE and VAT compliance checks, 2% are Schedule 36 interventions with no reference to statute and 2% are cross tax enquiries covering income tax, corporation tax, PAYE and VAT in one enquiry. We are seeing HMRC focus on records, systems and controls and increasingly these checks do not relate to submitted returns.

Altered Photo ~ South Florida Sunset 11.2011

I actually gasped while reading today's definition.  The fact that perception relies on memory which we already know is faulty because it's affected by our emotions means the world is indeed more fiction-like than I ever imagined possible.  It could be another reason why I find it easy to be creative. I find it easy to see things from different points of view.  It's funny in that it makes another great sentiment true = we create our own worlds.  I encourage you to go out today and create your own world.

I would also like to give a big thanks to talented Latino writer Phillip Velez for including my blog among so many amazing ones on his 2011 list of Favorite Latino Blogs.  What an honor.

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The Broadwalk

Good Night Moon

 "Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself." Oprah Winfrey 


We are presented with decisions everyday. How often do you follow your intuition?

I have a wild over active imagination. If I could visualize intuition I imagine I'd see random sparks of light. I think it would feel like having a magnet in the pit of my stomach and giving in to the phenomenon of forces they way we do on carnival rides and roller coasters.  And a blind faith that even though we are hurling through space there is something protecting us. I'm sure I've been saved countless times by following my intuition.


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Synonyms: ESP, clairvoyance, discernment, divination, feeling*, foreknowledge, gut reaction, hunch, innate knowledge, inspiration, instinct, intuitiveness, penetration, perception, perceptivity, premonition, presentiment, second sight, sixth sense

Lights, curtain, action

Jan compiling her lotus inspired book

Mixed media by Jooles

Vibrant abstracts by Mirella

A lovely little church hall in Milton was the ideal location for my 'Spirit of Nature' workshop held over last weekend.
While outside the weather turned on four seasons in one day, inside the ten creative students printed, painted, scribbled, pasted and the outcome was amazing.
It was a pleasure to guide such wonderful artists.  View some of Jans wonderful work at her blog.

www.meaganjacobs.com.au

Street art installations are interesting - it's odd to see them being installed yet they aren't as 'offensive' as aerosol work.

Fit for seniors. Now this installation, made of carved timber, cord and a can, was fixed onto a light pole in the centre of bustling Newtown.
The artist has written on it: "Free calls to the premier. This is an initiative of the state government of NSW".

A Greens voter perhaps? Look, if you talk into that can I bet you'll be heard.

As much as you are now.

Here is a stencil by New Zealand artist Component. The subject of this stencil is the theatrical poster for the 1979 film The Warriors.

Here is the original poster:


I like Component's stencils. His indoor ones are delicately layered and don't have much pretentiousness about them. Lots of late 1970s-early 80s cultural kitsch.

Reactance is an emotional reaction in direct contradiction to rules or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.

Reactance can occur when someone is heavily pressured to accept a certain view or attitude. Reactance can cause the person to adopt or strengthen a view or attitude that is contrary to what was intended, and also increases resistance to persuasion. People using reverse psychology are playing on at least an informal awareness of reactance, attempting to influence someone to choose the opposite of what they request.


Psychological Reactance: an aversive affective reaction in response to regulations or impositions that impinge on freedom and autonomy.



I've had this attitude my entire life.  It's cool to name it and to know others feel the same.


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 In art we look at form and method to describe an artists style.  An artistic style is a combination of equipment, genre, subject, place, motivation and skills.  It's the expression of theme and concepts.

Subject is what you photograph.



Photography style examples: Photojournalism, Black and White, Digital, Nature, Portrait, Fine Art, Documentary, Classic, Fashion, Commercial, Sports, Landscapes, Macro, Panoramic, Nude, Food, Abstract, Illustrated,




Fine art is the expression of an artist's perceptions and emotions.




 All of my art is an expression of an emotion.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15878796

Interesting that youth unemployment has been relentless rising under New Labour since 2001, so its not a recent problem

I've been clearing out the closet recently...and in the process I found a few photos from my time in Melbourne (town).

You might have noticed it with the past few updates on this blog. I hope you like them, and I hope you have a nice weekend.

Fin.

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Useful summary of the proposed changes to employment law. In the view of many, the proposed changes do not go far enough to balance the equation back to to an equal balance between employers and employees. All the rights still remain with the employees.

I've been hearing this word used frequently and incorrectly lately. While I agree with liberating ones mind and body we still need some sort of system to help the world run smoothly. Up till now none has been a success and all have been subject to corruption. It's pathetic to cling to theories that are over 2,000 years old and have never worked. We must take responsibility for our actions and encourage one another to think. It would be wonderful to live in an era where ideas were appreciated and treasured. I would love to witness the advancement of human intellect.