Meanwhile Someone tosses a live hand grenade toward President Bush in Tbilisi; it doesn't go offMicrosoft unveils the Xbox 360 on MTVStar Trek: Enterprise airs its last episode after 98 of themA stray plane empties the White House and the Capitol for twenty minutesUzbek troops fire on protesters in Andijan; hundreds are feared dead
The week of Monday, May 9, 2005 May 9–13, 2005 Week of Mon, May 9–13, 2005
Moondance and Summer Shirts
Vol. I • No. 6 12 works, 9 new
Publications
Attention Philanthropists

The Axis of Stevil was founded in January of 2005, by Steven Maguire and Graham Hensley, as an Internet T-shirt site. An initial batch of one hundred shirts, divided between four modern designs and colors, were screen printed manually at the hands of Steven and Graham. Through online and “out of the back of car trunks” sales, this initial batch sold out within the first two weeks. To meet demand, a second batch called “The Axis SE”, a special limited edition green series of shirts, were printed. This line of shirts has sold remarkably well. The Axis of Stevil is currently narrowing down its design ideas to produce its forthcoming summer line of T-shirts. The Axis of Stevil believes that the heart of its success is due in large part to its content driven website.
The question is often asked, "What is this website all about?" It is a complex answer for certain. The Axis of Stevil is a company of modern free expression, thought and art. The theories of the organization do not have to be explained except through one central existential idea that it is all relative and connected. The ideas presented through its T-shirts, comics, flash animations, drawings, photos, publications and film will come back around to each individual reader in time. The goal of The Axis of Stevil is to challenge preconceived notions of art, business and success. The founders of The Axis of Stevil, Steven and Graham, believe that success is all but guaranteed when you think logically and act positively. The Axis of Stevil serves as a vehicle for artists and creative people to express their ideas on a national forum through its merchandise and publications. By breaking from the mainstream, The Axis of Stevil keeps itself in tune with the creative community and young demographic. This will insure its place in the highest echelons of the new wave.
If awarded this generous prize, The Axis of Stevil believes, with all honesty, that they will take over the business world. There is no limit to what the power of motivated, savvy, young, progressive thinkers can do. The Axis of Stevil’s ultimate goal and motivation for its daily hard work is to make the world a better place by altering the popular perception of this beautiful and art filled universe. The Axis of Stevil represents a generation of people coming into their own and stretching their creative wings. This generation will shortly be in control of this world and The Axis of Stevil aims to help guide the course of this future through hard work, entertainment, education and determination.
Publications
Battle The Odds
There are any number of lessons you can learn by playing Guess Who. Truly, the fine Parker Brothers did it right… finally. Their first attempt at social commentary “Where are all the black people?” concentration was received less than favorable on the board game circuit. Guess Who offers every now and then players a most unfair of challenges. To be black and a women. As soon as the card is in your hand you feel singled out. The card that is in two narrow categories by itself. Double the trouble in the game and far to often in life.
The parker brothers sought to create a game that subtly illustrated the social problems of the world by making them the hardest challenges in the game, from the plight of hat wearing people, to the pattern bald skinny white guy.
Classic Stevil · from May 3, 2005
Have Questions? Got Answers!
The Axis of Stevil offices are perpetually inundated with mail from readers, and the curious. As a renowned source of knowledge, the Axis of Stevil receives questions by mail on all topics. We respond to all the letters with an answer that is as accurate as possible at that time. The Axis of Stevil wants to be as accessible as possible. So to open a door for those who can not afford postage stamps; but can get on the internet through the local library. You now have no choice but to "ask the Axis of Stevil". This Public service will be provided free of charge for an indefinite period of time.
Extras
Held Over - Week Two
Due to unprecedented amounts of positive feedback and fan-mail, the Axis of Stevil has decided to run last week's "Featured Artist" article on Johnny Marnell for another week. The public asks, and the Axis of Stevil answers.
Johnny Marnell first fell in love with the guitar in second grade and has been faithful ever since. Music has been his best friend and number one passion for as long as he can remember, and his quality of work demonstrates his love of the artform. Johnny sees music, namely, the live performance, as a two-way street; if the audience isn’t having fun, neither is he. His goal is to make music to nod heads to, whether from appreciation or involuntarily grooving with the supplied funk. He is an energetic performer, with hips and legs moving almost as much as hands and mouth –playing and singing is second nature fun to him, and the effect is downright contagious.
Extras
Attention, World

Language · from May 11, 2005
Zephyr
"zephyr"
zeph·yr; n.
The west wind.
A gentle breeze
Any of various soft light fabrics, yarns, or garments.
- Something that is airy, insubstantial, or passing.
"Zephyr cleaning products clean things the best."

TSHIRTS · from April 11, 2005
Summer Line Preview: Inner Fatkid

The Axis of Stevil, in a continuing effort to meet and surpass the self-expression needs of the people, offers you a preview of the Upcoming Summer fashion line. Every human being possesses, within them, an Inner fat kid. This plumpy inner child is the force that compels you to deep fry your thanksgiving dinner, or keep a cake by your bedside. The Axis of Stevil will offer this shirt in the summer to all the beach goers, couch potatoes and computer users alike who have come to terms with who they are.
Also this week
Tune of the Week
Johnny Marnell first fell in love with the guitar in second grade and has been faithful ever since. Music has been his best friend and number one passion for as long as he can remember, and his quality of work demonstrates his love of the art form. Johnny sees music, namely, the live performance, as a two-way street; if the audience isn’t having fun, neither is he. His goal is to make music to nod heads to, whether from appreciation or involuntarily grooving with the supplied funk. He is an energetic performer, with hips and legs moving almost as much as hands and mouth –playing and singing is second nature fun to him, and the effect is downright contagious.
Vol. I · No. 6 · May 9–13, 2005


