Meanwhile NASA's Deep Impact slams a probe into comet Tempel 1, on purposeHumans may have reached the Americas 45,000 years ago, scientists saySomali gunmen hijack a ship full of UN food aid and ask for $500,000Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announces her retirementLive 8 concerts play around the world ahead of the G8 summit

The week of Monday, June 27, 2005 Jun 27 – Jul 5, 2005 Week of Mon, Jun 27 – Jul 5, 2005

Montage Contest of the 4th

Vol. I • No. 13 13 new works

Publications

The Axis Of Montage

Montage

Ensemble photos are always tricky to do. Between balancing the short and tall people by height and arranging everybody into the photo to be equally captured by the cameras quick-blinking-eye. You will usually end with a jumbled mess of chaotic body parts flailing about the scene. Because of this, these photos are reserved for special occasions such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Guy Fox Day and the 4th of July.

The above cast photo, taken recently on the back lot of A.O.S. world headquarters, features all of the characters you have grown to love over the past three months. As the weeks go by, some may forget about the great works these characters have been featured in. The Axis of Stevil refuses to relegate its members solely to the archive pages. With the release of this image The Axis of Stevil wishes to honor all of the outstanding work done since its inception into the Local Art Movement and Web-Based Entertainment genre.

Do you consider yourself a Stevil-FANatic? Prove it! Name all of the characters in this scene to enter for a chance to win a free bumper sticker from the Axis of Stevil. Simply download the interactive Entry Form and either print, fill in the blanks and mail it in, or type your responses, save and submit it to The Axis of Stevil via email. All entries must be received by the 10th of July.

The Axis of Stevil will be closed on Monday to honor the birth of our great nation. Two hundred and twenty-nine years ago, great men banded together to change the world. Their inspiring words and actions turned thirteen neglected colonies into what is now the greatest nation on earth. All of the signers of the declaration of independence have long been enshrined in the Hall of Honorary Stevil Acknowledgment and their words should continue to guide our fair land:

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." -- Thomas Jefferson.

Please, make the most of the long weekend ahead. Enjoy the company of your friends and family, respect the universe and all of its parts and most important of all, be safe! See you next Wednesday!

Publications

Entrapment Through The Ages

Entrapment Through The Ages

When is reality not reality? When it is on TV. Many Americans find themselves feeling more and more wary of common everyday situations. The recent influx of reality shows of all shapes and sizes, running from the bizarre to the mundane, have created an unspoken mistrust in social groups and situations.

The new fear is that your world is being watched by cameras, and the circumstances and coincidences in your world are controlled to make the best possible reality TV series. This is known as “Observaphobia”. The fear is debilitating and sufferers live in a state of constant fear. At any given moment they believe a sudden misfortune or twist will throw their world off kilt, followed by all of their trusted allies and friends, emerging from the wings holding microphones and laughing hard at their expense.

Continued in Publications, Plate 26

Language

"irenic"

i·ren·ic; adj.

  1. Promoting peace; conciliatory.

"Crowds rushed in to be witness to the irenic protestor expressing his beliefs on the street."

irenic

Ask Stevil

Like many other inquiring minds, I just have to know! Which came first: the chicken or the egg?

~ Jacob

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Dear Jacob's Ladder,

Asking this question is like asking, “Which came first? Morality or Disney movies?” The answer is simple when you break down the parts. Where do eggs come from? The grocery store, next to the milk and cheese. Where do chickens come from? The grocery store, in the meat dept. Do you understand so far Jacob? Ok this is it gets tricky. As you enter the grocery store you construct the store as your mind perceives it. 85% of humans construct the dairy section in logical relationship to the entrance as coming before the meat department. The other 15% perceive the meat dept as being first in their linear grocery store progression. In summation the origins of your breakfast sandwich are totally dependent on how you feel.

Regards,
The Axis of Stevil

P.S. Shockingly 98% of American youth interpret Disney brand morality, before they are aware of either the chicken or the egg.

Like many other inquiring minds, I just have to know! Which came first: the chicken or the egg?

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Tune of the Week

Philmont

“I Need Tonight”

Philmont

Featured Jun 27 – Jul 8, 2005

The rock foursome known as Philmont hails from Charlotte, NC. This unique band strives to take their positive image and music into local and regional venues to help share their views of faith, life, love and whatever else is on their minds.

Scott, Abe, Josiah, Matt

Vol. I · No. 13 · Jun 27 – Jul 5, 2005