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Organizing… by M.J.

For those of you who were wondering…

I’ve been attempting to develop a working outline for our curriculum while Yego & Mario have been at the studio working feverishly on the new studio portfolio. We’re all planning a limited release of hand screened tees for 7/3, so mark your calendars!!

Anyhow… here’s a bit of what we’ve got thus far- Exciting times!
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MAROON COLONY AS A CURRICULUM
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  • I. Preface
  • II. Maroon Culture
    • A. Colonialism
      • 1. Slave Revolts
      • 2. Recolonization
        • a. In the Tropics
        • b. In the Triads
      • 3. Art & Philosophy
        • a. Autonomy & Self-Reliance
        • b. Visual Communication
        • Education & Documentation
    • B. Post-Colonialism
      • 1. Displacement Resistance
      • 2. Counter-Disruption
        • a. The Internet

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  • III. 21st Century Maroon Colony
    • A. Tri-Cadre Structure
      • 1. 21X
        • a. Ethno-Digital Theory
        • b. Visual Language
        • c. (Classified Study)
        • d. (Classified Study)
      • 2. 21MC
        • a. 7 Color Theory
        • b. Pattern & Texture
        • c. Symbolism
        • d. Visual Rhythm
      • 3. 21BIZ
        • a. (Classified Theory)
        • b. Distribution & Globalization
        • c. Design By Demand
        • d. Deliverable Experiences

21MC Pharaoh Poncho Lookbook

June 16, 2009 at 11:30 am / No comments / View M.J.'s Profile / Follow this Maroon on Twitter!



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Venezuela bans sale of Coke Zero by M.J.

Coke Zero, sold successfully elsewhere in the world since its launch in 2005, has been banned by Venezuelan Minister of Health- Jesus Mantilla, citing unspecified “danger to health”. The decision follows a wave of nationalizations and increased scrutiny of businesses in South America’s top oil exporter.

Coke Zero was launched in Venezuela in April and Coca-Cola Femsa, the Mexico-based company that bottles Coke products locally, said at the time it aimed to increase its market share for low calorie drinks by 200%. The bottler was plagued with labor problems last year in Venezuela when former workers repeatedly blocked its plants, demanding back-pay.

The government has now ordered Coca-Cola Co to withdraw its Coke Zero beverage from the South American nation and earlier this year seized a rice mill and pasta factory belonging to US food giant Cargill and has also threatened action against US drug company Pfizer. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has even nationalized a group of oil service companies, including projects belonging to Williams Companies and Exterran.

Not sure what’s going to happen next for Venezuela, but kudos to telling bastards to fuck off. : )

June 11, 2009 at 4:19 pm / No comments / View M.J.'s Profile / Follow this Maroon on Twitter!



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