Beanpie: Volume 10 Episode 2 - Mystery Call

Written by Shaun Bolden

Scene 3: Beanpie runs upstairs and sees Jamie and Tailgate in the kitchen.

Jamie: Hey Beanpie, you know they closed the store down?

Beanpie: Really? All because of the warehouse thing?

Jamie: Nope, the IRS came in and did a “random audit”. They ceased everything and closed the store for the time being.

Beanpie: In my opinion that is a good thing.

Jamie: Yeah, but my brother thinks otherwise. He is now out of a job.

Tailgate: Which makes going to Jamie’s house even less of an option.

Beanpie: Why would the IRS just pop up randomly at a time like this?

Jamie: I have no clue, but my brother is even more miserable than before.

Beanpie: That does suck. What is he gonna do now?

Jamie: Not sure, he has been looking though.

Beanpie: Hey Tailgate, is that paint still in the shed?

Tailgate: How should I know? I don’t go in there. That’s where you keep your “secret” rubber doll.

Beanpie: I saw you outside with her yesterday, so I thought maybe you would know where the paint was.

Tailgate: That is a shame. Even the blow up doll would rather have me than you. And I don’t know if there is paint out there. Are you still working on that old cart?

Beanpie: Yeah, I’m gonna put my stuff in there and get a spot downtown to sell it.

Tailgate: Well genius I hope you took into consideration the fact that you have to lug it to and fro with all of your heavy merchandise.

*Tailgate and Jamie leave the kitchen

Beanpie(to self): Man I never thought of that. How am I gonna move this thing?

Scene 4: Beanpie is now in his room thinking of how he is going to move the cart around.

Beanpie(to self): Man, I have to find a way to move this cart. I should look on the internet and find a way to move it.

*Beanpie looks up a bunch of ways to move it. He finds a go kart site and decides to use go kart engines to move his push cart.

Beanpie(to self): Man these engines are expensive. This is the best way to go though. I have to convince Lisa to help me out with this one.

Scene 5: Lisa arrives home with her mystery guest.

Lisa(yells): Randolph, come here and meet our guest.

*Beanpie comes into the living room. When he sees the guest he is shocked.

Beanpie: What are you doing here?

Charlene: I know I am that last person you want to see right now, but I helped you out.

Beanpie: Really now? How did you do that? Was it by telling that old geezer what I was making, or was it by milking me for the information?

Charlene: Well, I wouldn’t say I milked you for the info, you ran your mouth every time you came into the store. I didn’t know my uncle was robbing you, and when I found out I told your girlfriend all about it.

Lisa: Yeah, she was the one who called me at the warehouse and told me what was going on, she also told me all about the plan when I ran into her at the store.

Beanpie: So why didn’t you tell me earlier?

Lisa: Well you manage to mess plans up, and things worked out better as you can see this way.

Beanpie: Well, I guess they did. What I want to know is how the IRS got to the store so fast?

Charlene: Well, I was the little birdie that tipped them off about a month ago. I can’t stand the bull my uncle pulls. I had to get away, and now I don’t have to worry about him for a while.

Lisa: I am going to take her to work with me and get her a job.

Beanpie: And what will she be doing?

Lisa: You know, office work.

Beanpie: Well, thanks for the help Charlene, and watch out for the Green Pigeon here.

Lisa: You are this close to me pruning your roses!!!

*Lisa and Charlene head into the kitchen while Beanpie goes back out to work on the cart again.

"The Box Theory" Music Video

Starring: Em Sea Water
Directed By: Grasshopper

Beanpie - Volume 10 Episode 1: The Mystery Call

Written by :Shaun Bolden

Opening Scene: It is now Saturday morning, and Beanpie is outside fixing up the old push cart he acquired from the warehouse.

Beanpie(to self): Haha, the number one hustler is back in business. I have a new cart to sell my stuff on, and I have all of my inventions back, plus my newest sham to add to the mix.

*As he is washing the cart, Shaun walks by.

Beanpie: Ice Ju….

Shaun: Can you do me one favor, and call me Shaun? I mean it just so happens to be my name.

Beanpie: Right mate. So how’s the work day for ya?

Shaun: Same ol same. Bills, and ads, nothing new. You really are gonna fix that thing up and hustle from it aren’t you?

Beanpie: You know it mate. I am on my way to making hustler history.

Shaun: Yeah right, and where exactly do you plan on selling this stuff?

Beanpie: I am gonna find a spot downtown, and set shop up there.

Shaun: Good luck with that.

Beanpie: I have to get going on my newest sham too. The more products you have, the better chance of selling.

Shaun: Man you are hopeless. Take it easy man.

Beanpie: Peace Ice Juicy.

Shaun: My name is……forget it.

Scene 2: Beanpie is in the basement putting the final touches on his newest sham while Lisa sits and watches.

Lisa: So this is the newest “sham” that is gonna make you the number one hustler I presume.

Beanpie: Well now I have a plethora of items to make money off of.

Lisa(sarcastically): Yup, there’s no way you’ll fail this time.

Beanpie: You just watch, and I am gonna be the biggest thing around pretty soon.

Lisa: Like I said before, if this stuff starts moving, I will pay for that spot in the flea market.

Beanpie: Hey Lis, where exactly do you work?

Lisa: In a building.

Beanpie: I know that, but what do you do at work?

Lisa: Office stuff.

Beanpie: I see where this is going. Let me ask you this, how did you know that Fat Man? Better yet, how did he know you?

Lisa: Some things are better left alone……and this is one of them.

Beanpie: Whateva love.

Lisa: So what is this stuff? Super dirt?

Beanpie: It is a very effective, and organic fertilizer. I call it Earth 2 Go. You should know all about it with your green thumb style and all.

Lisa: Would you like to taste my green thumb?

Beanpie: You can’t deal with my super inventive technique.

Lisa: What is that?

Beanpie: I’m not sure, I just invented it.

Lisa: I see you’re a comedian today, I call this move “Raking the leaves”.

*Lisa jumps on top of Beanpie, and they playfully wrestle a bit.

Lisa: I wish you would just give this up and get a real job Randolph.

Beanpie: I will if you let me work with you.

Lisa: Seriously, when are you going to get a real job?

Beanpie: I won’t have to, this won’t fail.

*Just then Lisa’s phone rings. She talks briefly and then hangs up.

Lisa: Hey I gotta run.

Beanpie: And who is this that has you running off like that?

Lisa: You’ll see, I am going to pick them up now.

Beanpie: Alright I’ll be here waiting.

Lisa: I’ll be right back.

First Disney Black Princess to Hit Theatres...

Written by: Northernstar


December 11th in the epic movie "The Princess & the Frog".

Okay, it may not be a big deal for you. But it's definitely a big deal for all the little girls out there, who idolize the gorgeous Disney Princesses. It's no surprise, Disney chose to create a story involving African-Americans because they've focused on different ethnic groups such as Princess Jasmine (Arabic), Mulan (Japanese), and Pocahantas (Indian); now Tiana (African-American). The movie is loosely based off the classic tale "The Frog Princess".

To see more details about Princess Tiana, click the link below:

www.disney.go.com/disneypictures/princessandthefrog/

And the Carrot said "I Fight Cancer Better"

Written By: Northernstar

Did you know whole carrots prevent Cancer better than sliced carrots? If you didn't, neither did I! A current study reports there's a 25% increase of sugar in whole carrots and when chopped carrots are boiling, it reduces the natural nutrients provided. Interesting, huh?

To see more the full story, click the link below:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090617/hl_nm/us_britain_carrots

Win tickets to see Julie Dexter & Jaspects in concert!?

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If so, send an email with "Julie Dexter & Jaspects" in the subject line to contest@eXcapethematriX.com

In the body of the email, include your name and a number where you can be contacted.

The winner will be chosen and notified on June 18th, so all emails must be received by midnight on June 17th.

Good luck and send in those emails!

Beanpie - Volume 9 Episode 2: Black Raven

Written by Shaun Bolden

Scene 4: Shaun sneaks up on the guy guarding the door and hits him with the two by four, and then he sneaks inside. He looks around, and is then grabbed from behind by Gary.

Gary: Hey Unc, look what we have here, the dark knight in shining armor. And it looks like he knocked Mikey out at the door.

Fat Man: Hey George, go drag Mikey in here and guard the door. (turns to Beanpie) It looks like you even came with a few friends. Hahahahaha, this is so cute, but nothing is going to work.

Beanpie: Don’t worry mate, there are a lot more men out there waiting to storm this place.

Fat Man: Didn’t I tell you about the cameras, we saw when you came and who you came with. I am not worried about your little posse crashing this party.
Beanpie: Then you should know that they will be calling the police, and all of my stuff will be returned to me.

Fat Man: Looks to me like you were caught breaking into my warehouse. Who are the cops going to side with here?
Beanpie: Why exactly did you take my stuff to begin with?

Fat Man: A smart business move, you see you were running your mouth to my niece about the things you were inventing.
Beanpie: You mean Charlene?

Fat Man: Ding, ding, ding, and tell the man what he’s won.

Beanpie: I can’t believe she was in on this.

Fat Man: Well son, there are many things you are not aware of, and one of them is how much money I will be getting because of these items.

Shaun: I can’t believe someone would go through all of this trouble for these bootleg ideas.

Fat Man: In these times we need to cut costs where ever we can, I have found a way to cut all costs. Now it is time to say goodbye.

*Just then George who was guarding the door crashes through the window.

Scene 5: Lisa jumps through the window behind the guard and stands facing the Fat Man and Gary.

Lisa: Why am I not surprised to see you here?

Fat Man: And what have we done to be given the honor of being graced by the presence of the Black Raven?

Gary: I always thought the Black Raven was a man

Fat Man: She’s close enough.

Lisa: Thank you for such kind words. Who do we have here? The Flying Cricket (Gary), and you, the Iron Belly (Fat Man).

Fat Man: Such names are rarely used these days, but yes it is who you have said. Though your name is well known in the underground, I do not think you can even take the Flying Cricket, Get her.

---This is where you want to get your popcorn folks.---

*Gary jumps into the air with a flying back kick.

Lisa: Trim the hedges

*Lisa repels his attack with a swift roundhouse kick.

Lisa: Please, my Green Thumb style is too much for you or any of your cronies.

Fat Man: Well then, let us find out which is better, your Green Thumb style, or my Concrete Fist style.

Lisa: Let’s go.

*Fat Man throws a punch at Lisa.

Lisa: Prune the roses

*Lisa blocks the initial punch, but does not see his second punch. It connects and sends Lisa sailing across the room.

Fat Man: The Green Thumb style is very outdated, and in need of some new moves. I would be honored to teach you, here’s lesson one!

*Meanwhile Shaun manages to untie Beanpie and they quickly move out of the way.

Shaun: Are you alright man?

Beanpie: Yeah, I’m fine.

Shaun: Good because I am a little lost. When exactly did Lisa learn karate? Beanpie: Your guess is as good as mine mate, one thing I do know. We should move out of the way before we get done over by the Black Raven.

*Shaun sees Gary lying on the floor and notices that he is coming to. He picks up the two by four and hits him on the head.

Shaun: By the way, my name is Shaun.

*Lisa stands back up and draws a line on the ground with her left foot.

Lisa: Not bad old man, now are you ready for more?

Fat Man: Lesson two, how to respect those better than you!!!

*Fat Man throws a barrage of punches only to have them all blocked by Lisa’s left foot.

Lisa: I call that one, mowing the lawn. Now this is what will happen next, I am going to till the soil, plant the seeds, water the plants, and finally remove the weeds.
Fat Man: Wha….

*Lisa jumps into the air and chops Fat Man in the neck with both hands, the pokes him in the eyes, she follows that up with up with a quick sweep, and finishes it up with a mid air low blow. She stands over him and looks him in the eyes

Lisa: Now say it.

Fat Man: Never

*Lisa puts her foot on his throat

Lisa: Say it, or I will show you how I squash the ant.

Fat Man: Okay, your Kung-Fu is the best.

Scene 6: Beanpie, Shaun, and Lisa tie Fat Man and company up, go back to the truck and get Tailgate and Jamie and begin to load up Beanpie’s things.

Tailgate: So, what happened in here?
Beanpie: Too much to talk about now.
Jamie: How did they know we were coming?

Shaun: They had cameras, and saw Beanpie and Tailgate sneaking in last night.
Tailgate (to Beanpie): I told you to wear a mask.

Beanpie: A bit late for that now don’t you think?

*As they finish putting the things in the truck, Beanpie notices a push cart in the corner.

Beanpie: Hey Ice Juicy, could you help me put this into the truck?

Shaun: Hey Randolph, my name is Shaun, and why do you want that old cart?
Beanpie: This is the cart they stole from me in the first place. I can spruce it up and put it to good use.

Shaun: If you say so.

*They load everything up into the truck, and head back to Beanpie’s house.

Storytellers Spotlight Artist: Hezekiah

Interview Conducted By: Bobby Marvin - ETM East Coast Correspondent

Outnumbered # 38 - By Christopher Brown

Who is William Lilly?

Astrology and the Occult of William Lilly

Written by: Ccep J. Dew, West Coast Editor


William Lilly was an English-born horary astrologer and occultist. Horary astrology, not to be confused with the more well-known “Eastern Astrology”, focuses less on the stars and heavenly bodies and more on making predictions and unveiling “unknown elements of current affairs”. As such, he was sometimes viewed as a clever detective as opposed to an astrologer.

Born in 1602, Lilly moved to London at the age of 17 and got work caring for an elderly couple. When the older gentleman passed away, it was revealed that he had left money to Lilly. Thereafter, Lilly married the widow. When she passed away, she had left him property.

When the Great Fire of London occurred in 1666, Lilly became the center of controversy.

At some point in his adult life, Lilly set out to read as many astrology books as he could. He developed his own method to astrology and published several astrological essays. His writings included rules for careers, childbirth, detecting curses, lawsuits, and marriage among other things and were similar to today’s Eastern Astrology’s dealings with planetary alignment and significance, as well as traditional zodiac signs. The most notable of these written works is his 1647 published work Christian Astrology which was so extensive that it had to be separated into three parts.

Lilly’s work inspired others to read prior astrological works to enhance their knowledge of the subject. In fact, it inspired “Project Hindsight”, a translation expedition of “Hellenistic and Medieval astrological texts” from their original languages. Project Hindsight was originally undertaken by Robert Hand, Robert Schmidt, and Robert Zoeller.

To read more about William Lilly, Click the link below:
http://etmmagazine.info/future/2009/06/2009_06_williamlilly.html

More than A Fabric Refresher!

Febreze
Written by: Sherryn Daniel

A gallon of air freshener is never enough. Why not get a ton? All my walks down Target’s cleaning supply section are devoted into finding these opaque blue canisters that illuminate by the florescent lights above me. I spend exactly $4.65 every two weeks, with or without coupons, to preserve my wardrobe of Guess jeans and Express sweaters from the unknown. I never squirt, but drench Febreze on my clothes, furniture, room, and even friends who frequent my home. I always choke, kill, and annihilate every odor particle.

I never wash my hands after I drench because I want this cold, burning liquid to penetrate into my skin. This aroma of bland flowers trickles up my nose and expands euphoric sensations inside my mouth. If I had a million dollars, I would install a shower portable that cleanses my entire body of Febreze.

This weekly investment will not only protect my clothes, but it swears to its’ consumer, me, that I will never smell spicey… like a dead, mutilated chicken swishing in thick globs of cinnamon, cardamom, and turmeric

Sparkly, Extinguishing, Promise.

Chicken Curry

Hundreds of deadened curry leaves swim into muddy liquid and clothe pieces of chicken legs, breasts, and thighs. The smell from mother’s steaming pot of chicken curry blazes my nostrils and singes my clothes with charred odors. She cuts her chicken into messy fourths and tosses them into the bubbly pot. My mother then puts her hair up in a loose bun and delicately places her Jasmine hair piece, that she made from her garden, alongside her hair, to perfume the odors combusting from her concoction...

To Read More About Febreze, Click the link Below:
http://etmmagazine.info/freeyourmind/2009/06/2009_06_febreze.html

Mindstate Mix Unplugged

By: luminoUS - Editor @ Large

To quote David “Native Son” Ross, “I don’t live in Maryland, I reside in the Mindstate.”

Where do you reside? Well, on Saturday, June 6, 2009, I took up brief residency in the make shift living room of the Mindstate Mix Collective. Held on the newly renovated fourth floor of Baltimore’s Eubie Blake Cultural center, the Mindstate Mix Collective, decided to welcome the public to sit in on one of their jam sessions. Akin to MTV Unplugged, the visionaries of this collective thought it would be both innovative and fun to allow others to catch a glimpse of what happens when they decide to meet up and hang out. The doors were open to both artist and non-artist alike.

Being an artsy fartsy type, I’m familiar with what happens when you get a bunch of artist in one room together. Whether poets, painters, singers or musicians, there will always be that one person who wants to share the latest project that they are working on and then it’s the snowball effect from there. Before everyone knows it, hours have passed by and everyone is full of positive energy, smiles and inspiration to get them through until the next time. Welcome to a jam session




Well, the next time for me was on June 6^th and it was the living room jam session times ten. From live DJ’s to a live band, the MMC team went all out. There was no order of performance although there was a signup sheet for any audience member who felt so inclined as to join in with the swirls of positive energy that filled the room. The show was simply organic and fed my soul to the point of overflow. Taking a que from the A-list celebrity’s fellow ETM writer, Natalie Pinkey, and I decided to live tweet the event for all of our followers who couldn’t be in attendance. To my surprise, our live tweet feeds lead to Baltimore crooner and neo-Bgirl Carolyn Malachi coming through and singing about her “Organic Soul.”

It was an all around good night and truly a family affair. We had LOVE the poet playing guitar along side her dad, Pops G. C. Nelson and Wordslave beating the congas in cadence with his dad, Mr. Eldridge. I don’t even think I can begin to accurately eXpress the evening in words and honestly I wouldn’t even know where to begin. There were so many great performances. The MMC performed a few tracks from the mixtape, Em Sea Water free styled a verse eXplaining how he was given the name “water,” and Wordslave covered “Love and Happiness.” But I would be remised to inform you of Black Root’s rendition that had the crowd laughing with tears. ETM East Coast correspondent, Slangston Hughes, invited his twin cousin Slick Vic Low out to the event and he hit up the audience with some soul fire. Roscoe, one half of Until Then, told of a breakup, Quill Wordsmith sang and scatted about chances and opportunity and I grooved out as I spoke of the man of my dreams. Ab-Rock and the 5^th L also poured their creative genius on the floor in forms of libations and together we all offered our gifts to heal in the name of great artistry.

Be sure to check out http://www.mindstatemix.com for upcoming events and we hope to see you in the building for Mindstate Mix Unplugged 2.

"Everything, Everything is Still a Blur"

Lyrically Speaking X

Written by: Ccep J. Dew, West Coast Editor

“Turn the lights out… this shit’s way too fucking
bright… why not poke my eyes out… if you wanna
mess with my eyesight?… just let me get my head
right… where the hell am I?... who are you?... what'd
we do… last night?...” –Britney Spears, “Blur”, Circus

For the past couple of weeks, I have attempted to write this 10th edition of “Lyrically Speaking”. My cup runneth over with lyrics—as the quotes painted on my home-office’s walls display—but none of them seemed to be worth discussing. I wasn’t inspired.

Twice, I sat down and scribbled out bullshit about clever minds and coincidences and something else that is not even worth remembering. I knew what I had written lacked substance and I was embarrassed to submit it; so, I didn’t. Instead, I secretly grew more and more aware that this could be the first month that I had nothing lyrically to speak about. Then, I bought Britney Spears’ newest album.

Before you begin to go down the list of drama surrounding the starlet, I urge you to give the album a try. A few songs, for me, are definite misses, but some like “If You Seek Amy”—which a friend’s hubby pointed out sounds awfully close to a two-word expletive phrase—are simply intoxicating whether we want to admit it or not.

To read more from Ccep's article, click the link below:

http://etmmagazine.info/Editorials/2009/06/2009_06_lyricallyx.html

The Devil's Imitation of the 'Stars'!

God vs. Astrology

Written by: ^Northernstar*

Astrology 1 archaic : astronomy 2: the divination of the supposed influences of the stars and planets on human affairs and terrestrial events by their positions and aspects

Many people are fascinated with astrology, whether they own several books about the stars and constellations or log on www.astrology.com to check their horoscopes and fun games daily. I’ll admit I am a believer of astrology and its meaning; however, I am not consistent with reading my horoscopes like my mother.

One day, my mother checked her Libra status on Yahoo! while talking to one of her girlfriends on the phone. “Girl, they said I would have a bad day… and if they aren’t right about that, my name ain’t Candy,” my mother laughed. “Candy, you don’t believe in that stuff, do you?” my mom’s friend asked. “Yeah, I do. I check this almost everyday and it’s always accurate,” my mother replied. “Well, it’s against God’s will and you being a Christian woman should know that,” her friend exclaimed. “Well, I haven’t read that in the Bible, so I don’t believe it,” my mother suggested.

After hearing that conversation, my mother and I wondered a few things: Is God really against astrology? If so, why did he create stars and what sets them apart from astrology? And can you really go to hell for reading horoscopes and believing in it?

To see if it's a sin, click the link below to read more:

http://etmmagazine.info/future/2009/06/2009_06_godvsastrology.html

Say What? You Can Get..

Health Problems by Zodiac Sign

Compiled by: Tiffany Jackson

Many people do not realize that health can be tracked by your star sign. Each of the planets and signs has particular areas of the body that they influence through their “rulership”. “One of the great things about Medical Astrology (as this aspect of the study is called) is that it can enable us to work around the timing of diseases, or accidental injuries, or other health problems and to estimate the duration of any illness. This is very useful, as well as being reassuring to sufferers.” Having an understanding of what implications (positive or negative) your sun sign can bring could offer a wealth of knowledge to individuals who may be ill or would like to prevent an illness. Knowing up front some of these ailments can get you in the habit of certain rituals as a preventative strategy. If the part of the body your sign rules is the legs and you reflect on several occasions of how susceptible you are to knee damage or injury, you could do home remedy knee therapy or exercise for soothing to prevent further damage or pain.

All 12 signs have body parts they rule and areas of the body that are prone to certain ailments. Below is a breakdown or overview of each sign and what they rule. Each sign has an external, internal, and structural rulership.

Scorpio: “Externally, Scorpio rules the nose and nasal bones, the pubic area and genital organs. Internally, it rules the gonads, hemoglobin, bladder, prostate, descending colon, sigmoid flexure and rectum. It has influence over the vocal cords and larynx. Structurally it rules the pubic bones, os sacrum, coccyx and nasal bones. This sign also influences the thymus and thyroid glands, liver, uterus, menstruation, sweat glands and the endocrine glands in general. Scorpio rules the reproductive organs and excretory system, so those with Scorpio active in their charts suffer headaches, infections and fevers, along with various illnesses to do with what used to be called the secret parts. Scorpio people have, however, a strong constitution and can usually overcome their problems, many of which are of their own making, due to their clandestine activities.”

Libra: “Libra rules the excretory functions through the kidneys and skin. Externally it rules the lumbar region, buttocks, adrenals and vasomotor system. Structurally, the sign rules the lumbar vertebrae. The pathological tendencies of this sign are lumbago, kidney disease, uremia, polyuria, renal calculi and oedema.” “Libra rules the kidneys, lower back and ovaries. Lower back pain, and problems caused by too much sugar or rich food are common complaints.” “Librans are also subject to interminable hovering between alternatives, or inability to make firm decisions, especially under pressure, when they can be pushed by others into taking steps they may later regret.”

To what health problems you may get from your sign, click the link below:

http://etmmagazine.info/wakeup/2009/06/2009_06_healthproblems.html

Are you Recycling?

Are You Doing Your Part?

Written by: Infinite Apex
oneandanoi@hotmail.com

Everyone has the ability to change. We change boyfriends, girlfriends; we change careers, clothes, and our minds. No matter whom you are or if you care, change is a part of your everyday. Do we have the ability to change the course or direction of our lives? Yes, we do! Recycle; Reduce; Reuse; Re-invent.

Why has the construction of the umbrella remained the same for sooooo many years and why do they break at the worst possible moment? Can anyone think of a new design and make a change? Please. This may seem silly, but unless you live in Southern California you will understand: if not yesterday, or today, tomorrow is coming.

Even if you recycle by reusing your grocery bags, it’s a start. Grocery bags make great lunch bags,
over-night bags, and pet poop bags.

What things bother you? I hate the fact that with so much technology, no one has created a water-proof cell phone! We have water-proof cameras, videos, and watches. I think they know that eventually your lifeline to the world and business will end up in someone’s toilet, sink, washing machine or stupid puddle of water just as the umbrella decides to die. It’s a conspiracy. In the wake of reducing garbage and stretching funds, help me by making a phone that lasts. This may be strange, but I believe that there is someone right now who is reading this article who will come up with a new design for an umbrella and invent a waterproof, forget water resistant, cell phone. Yeah. Please. If there is someone out there or if ya know a tech savvy genius, tell them to holla at ya girl.

To read more of Infinite Apex's article, click the link below:

http://etmmagazine.info/wakeup/2009/06/2009_06_doingyourpart.html

'Art with a Heart'

Art with a Heart

Written by: luminoUS, Editor-at-Large

Sometimes in life we encounter situations that we don’t know how to deal with. Out of this lack of knowledge, coping mechanisms are birthed. For me, not knowing how to speak up for myself or simply express what was on my mind was difficult, so I turned to a number of things to release pent up aggression. I did a lot of reading. Encyclopedias. Dictionaries. You name it and more than likely, if it had words, I would read it. From there, I began to sketch and as time progressed I put down my colored pencils, picked up an ink pen and began to write. Short stories… poems… novels… whatever I could jot down at the time to help me take my mind off of what I was going through. I suppose when it gets down to the wire, you could say that my drawing and writing got me through adolescence and young adulthood. Art reached out to my heart and inspired me to keep going.

Art with a Heart, Inc is indeed making a difference by keeping the healing power of art alive and placing it in the hands of people who need it the most.

Contrary to popular belief, art is very vital and it nurtures humans in a way that some may never comprehend. It is this notion that has me baffled as to why the powers that be would remove something so precious and beautiful from the school system, especially in an era where crime is high, home situations are stressed, and most children don’t know what it means to be children any more. But, there is an organization that understands how art can heal and help cope.

To read this full-length story by Luminous, click the link below:

http://etmmagazine.info/future/2009/06/2009_06_artwithheart.html

Outnumbered # 37 - By Christopher Brown

Beanpie - Volume 9 Episode 1: Black Raven

Written by Shaun Bolden

Illustrated by Jamiah Calvin

Opening Scene: Beanpie is in his living room with Jamie and Tailgate as they wait for Lisa and Shaun.

Beanpie: This is it mates, tonight we will get my stuff back.

Tailgate: I hope so, and I want to see who is taking your stuff. I really can’t believe someone went through all of this just to take your stuff.

Beanpie: Whatever the reason brov, I honestly don’t care. I just want all of my stuff back.

Jamie: Shaun’s here

*Shaun comes into the living room with everyone else.

Shaun: Hey man, are we ready to go?

Beanpie: Not yet, we’re waiting on Lisa, she had to get the truck.

Shaun: Why didn’t you go with her?

Beanpie: Because I wanted to make sure everything was going according to plan.

Shaun: The only thing we’re doing is waiting. What kind of man are you?

Beanpie: Look I don’t need the “Be a better man” speech right now I have to get focused.

Tailgate: Yeah all two of his brain cells have to be aligned.

Beanpie: Shutup trout mouth.

Jamie: Here comes Lisa

Beanpie: Alright mates let’s get to it.

*They all hop into the truck and head over to the warehouse.

Scene 2: They arrive outside of the warehouse. Once they park Beanpie reveals his master plan.

Beanpie: I am about to reveal my master plan.

Lisa: I must hear this one.

Beanpie: Alright me, Tailgate and Jamie are going to head inside and get the stuff ready, Shaun and Lisa will stay here and wait for my signal. Once you get the signal, pull the truck up to the warehouse and we’ll load up.

Tailgate: That’s it?

Beanpie: Yes

Tailgate: That sounds like something a guy with no life would write in a story.

Beanpie: Whatever govy, this will work. Jamie Tailgate, let’s go.

Shaun: Wait, what’s the signal?

Beanpie: Well, I haven’t thought of that, but you’ll know it when you see it.

Shaun: Man, if you say so.

*Beanpie, Tailgate, and Jamie all head towards the warehouse.

Beanpie: It looks like no one is there, good this should be easy.

Tailgate: Make sure you check inside and see.

*Beanpie flashes his light through the window.

Beanpie: Nope, nobody is in there, let’s go get the key.

*Tailgate looks in the box, but the key is gone.

Tailgate: Uh……Beanpie, we have a bit of a problem.

Beanpie: What’s that mate?

Tailgate: The key is gone!!!

Jamie: Hey, the lights just turned on inside.

*The door opens, and there is a short fat man at the door with a cigar in his mouth.

Fat Man: Well, well, well, look what we have here. A few thieves in the night. Get em boys.

*His men grab Beanpie, while Tailgate and Jamie run away.

Shaun: Hey Lisa, I’m not sure if this is the signal, but Tailgate and Jamie are running away.

Lisa: I see them.

Shaun: You wait here while I go check it out.

*Shaun leaves Lisa in the truck and goes to find out what happened.

Scene 3: Beanpie is tied up in the middle of the warehouse and sees all of his stuff ready to be shipped away. Meanwhile, the Fat Man along with Gary and two others surround him.

Fat Man: Ah, we have the Lone Ranger. And your Indian friends from the Runs-Like-Bitches tribe have left you here all alone. Why may I ask are you here?

Beanpie: I am here to take my stuff back.

Fat Man: Your stuff you say? Where exactly is “Your Stuff”?

Beanpie: You know where it is you dodgy geezer, right over there.

Fat Man: Hahaha, well this is my warehouse, and everything inside of my warehouse belongs to me. You are sorely mistaken. The next time you sneak onto someone’s property, you really should be wary of surveillance.

*Beanpie flashes back to the conversation he and Tailgate had the night before.

Beanpie: What do you need that for?

Tailgate: They might have cameras there.

Beanpie: Man, are you serious? Didn’t you say it was an old rundown warehouse?

Tailgate: And?

Beanpie: And there will NOT be any cameras there.

Tailgate: Whatever, I’d rather be safe than sorry.

Beanpie (to self): You have got to be taking the piss, the little wanker was right after all.

*Shaun looks into the window and sees Beanpie tied up and surrounded by these men.

Shaun (to self): I can’t believe I am in the middle of this nonsense. Now I have to rescue this idiot in distress. The things I do, sometimes they even leave me baffled. I need something big.

*Shaun looks around and finds a two by four.

Shaun (to self): Well, here goes nothing.

*Now Tailgate and Jamie make their way back to the truck.

Tailgate: Hey Lisa, they were waiting for us when we got there, now they have Beanpie.

Lisa: Who was in there?

Jamie: Some old fat guy.

Tailgate: And that tall dude, Gary was with him.

Jamie: And I saw two other guys with them too.

Lisa: We have to do something, and quickly.

*Just then Lisa’s phone rings, and she gets some interesting information.