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 ~ aaron's Profile |
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'I am America. I'm the part you don't recognize. But get used to it.' ~ Muhammad Ali |
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| Age: | 32 years old |
| Sex: | Male |
| Location: | MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota |
| Country: |  United States |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| BodyType: | Slim / Slender |
| Zodiac: |  Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20) |
| Last Login: | Oct 2, 2008 (11 days back) |
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About Me |
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Let's see...about me, MySelf, and I: Okay-dokey: I'm an activist , artist , change-agent , entrepreneur , freedom fighter , geek , Green , Hip-Hop advocate & fan , life-learner , massage therapist , musician , neighborhood advocate , veggie , writer , a friend of animals & the Mississippi river . I'm currently working PT as a Community Organizer for the Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association (HNIA) , where I'm developing contact management systems and assisting with neighborhood outreach. I'm also cashiering for Eastside Food Cooperative , my neighborhood grocery store in NE Minneapolis. Both are honest jobs while I'm looking towards the next career-oriented one, and I really like seeing all those people from my community on a weekly basis. Most recently I have been working in the North Minneapolis district office of Congressman Keith Ellison as a Community Representative. My accountabilities included the convening of diverse stakeholders and elected officials on the issues of housing, energy and the environment, as well as representing constituents through individual casework. As an elected official, Keith Ellison is not only great with constituent services, community outreach and policy, his overall convictions fit the district well. Ellison stands for peace being the guiding principle of our nation and the world, prosperity for all working families, environmental sustainability, and civil & human rights as key values and issues in our politics. Like many Americans, my own views cross the ideological spectrum, and I consider myself to be an independent green democrat (note all lower case). However, Rep. Ellison (D-MN) as a candidate has a broad-based grassroots campaign and is really inspiring a new politics of generosity and pluralism that has already rippled throughout the district and beyond. I'm proud to have contributed to this representation. I also ran for a Minneapolis City Council seat in the Fall of 2005 as the Green Party endorsed candidate. I came in 2nd place in the General Election, and received 30% of the vote. I consider our effort a victory, regardless of the electoral outcome, and am committed to contribute to the most livable, just and peaceful Minneapolis possible. I am an artist and a musician, and create everything from cave paintings to original music. And yes, cave paintings. Basically a homage to the world's first art and artists. It's about art in ancient styles and techniques, an interest of mine, which include pictographs (paintings) and petroglyphs (carvings) on stone, bark paintings, instrument making, "ancient texts", and ancient music. My work ("Prehistoric Renaissance") was even featured @ the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts (MIA) in their annual " Art in Bloom " show a few years ago. Probably my greatest passion is music. I'm fond of playing old-time country standards (guitar/sing/bass/harmonica) - Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, etc -other just plain fun covers songs with my freind Ben. I play a variety of instruments including banjo, didgeridoo, flutes (classical, traditional Japanese bamboo flutes i.e. shakuhachi, Ryuteki, Irish penny whistles, Chinese gourd flute, etc), organ, percussion (djembe, dumbeck, tabla, congas,) and whatever else I can get my hands on. I've been known to play some jazz standards (mainly bass, some flute) from time to time. I just flat out love to play music anytime, anywhere, any type, and dream of playing flute in a Hip-Hop band. Right now, I just started group called Raga Diablo, and we play a mix bohemian acoustic indie folk original world-influenced music. So I live and play in the lower NE Mpls area (Arts District) right on the Mississippi river with my cat, Sumo. I'm going through a transitional period in life right now and think I'll be staying in NE for the time being, given that I'm taking classes this semester at MCTC. NE rules, and you should come hang with me there sometime, go to an art show, get some coffee, see/hear some live music, make some music, go bar-hopping, or all of this at once! --------------------------------------- More "About Me" on facebook.com . |
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My Interests |
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follow aaron_mn at http://twitter.com Which Tarot Card are You? You are The Hermit. You sometimes turn away from society to focus on the inner world. You sense that there is a deeper reality and wish to find it. You are a seeker, and are a wise teacher. You are The Hermit, seek and ye shall find. Take the quiz! --------------------- Other interests: Alphabetizing, Banjos, Cats, Cave Paintings, Computers, Dogs, Drums, Family, Flutes, Healing Arts (Yoga, Meditation, etc), Honesty, Juicing, Live Music, Music, Neighbors, Organizing, Planning, Politics, Public Radio, Reading, Subverting the Dominant Paradigm, Zoobas. |
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I'd like to meet:You - If you're open-minded, paying attention, warm-hearted, making a difference, fun and/or funny, slightly evil, and have many interests. ;-) |
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Music:I like: Alternative, Ambient, Ancient music, Bluegrass, Blues, Classical, Country (old-time), Electronica (Dub, House, Jungle, Two-Step), Ethnic, Folk, Hip-Hop, Improvisational (Jam bands dude!), Jazz (NOT Smooth, the Standards!), Reggae, Rock, Ska, World.I play: Bass, Clarinet, Didgereedoo, Djembe, Flutes, Guitar, Harmonica, Percussion toys, Saxiphones, etc., and whatever I can get my hands on! |
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Movies:Anything political, indy, or just freekin' good. |
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Television:Yup. No TV. |
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Books:Art of Craft, Dreams of my Father (Obama), Don't Think of an Elephant, Ishmael, Seth Speaks and other Seth Material, Sedaris (all of them), Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Tao Te Ching, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, |
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Heroes:The Greatest American Hero, Keith Ellison, Obama, Run DMC, Wellstone, my wife! |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | Single |
| Ethnicity: | White / Caucasian |
| SexualOrientation: | Straight |
| Hometown: | NE Minneapolis |
| Religion: | Other |
| Smoker: | No |
| Drinker: | Yes |
| Children: | Someday |
| Education: | Some college |
| Occupation: | PT Super-Hero |
| Income: | $250,000 and Higher |
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My Blog |
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RNC Action, Day 1 - A summary of the accounts of whats happened so far |
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| by Aaron Neumann St. Paul, Minn. What started out as a day of peaceful demonstrations and First Amendment expression during the first day of the scaled-down RNC Convention, abruptly ended this hot a... Posted by ~ aaron on Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:28:00 PST |
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Obama and Faith-Based Initiatives |
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| by Aaron NeumannWhen Sen. Obama said last Tuesday "Make no mistake, as someone who used to teach constitutional law, I believe deeply in the separation of church and state, but I don't believe t... Posted by ~ aaron on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:24:00 PST |
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Stephen Colbert roasts Bush at the White House Correspondents Dinner |
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| Colbert roasts Bush to his face - watch it now! ... Posted by ~ aaron on Fri, 09 Jun 2006 11:43:00 PST |
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Turning 30 |
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| Today, I turn 30 years old. If you are close to, or have already entered your "30s", here are 10 things for us to keep in mind:1. Lest you forget, everyone you know will remind you that you indeed are... Posted by ~ aaron on Thu, 08 Jun 2006 03:37:00 PST |
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Gabe Barnett @ the 331 Club Friday April 28th, 2006 |
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| Gabe BarnettThe 331 Club
Bob Dylan would be spinning in his grave if he was dead. While he rejected any sort of label resembling "protest folk," he has inspired so many musicians to embrace just that.... Posted by ~ aaron on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:56:00 PST |
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Local Musician Mingle @ Market BBQ Downtown |
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| Local Musician MingleMarket BBQ Downtown
The first weekly acoustic open stage and pickin' circle, this local musician mingle is an interactive weekly community event which is more geared towards the ... Posted by ~ aaron on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:51:00 PST |
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Minneapolis votes to outsource public Wi-Fi |
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| Minneapolis votes to outsource public Wi-Fi Right-wing think tanks affect decision; no "bridge" built for the "digital divide" so farby Aaron NeumannAmid allegations by public advocates that city lead... Posted by ~ aaron on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:48:00 PST |
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Misstate of the Union |
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| Misstate of the Union
by Aaron NeumannThe President conveniently left out a few things when assessing the State of our Nation last week. Heres a recap:Our Commander in Chief proudly spoke of "writing ... Posted by ~ aaron on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:33:00 PST |
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Rybak's Great Giveaway: The Selling Out of Public Wi-Fi |
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| Rybak's Great Giveaway:The Selling Out of Public Wi-Fiby Aaron NeumannIf you think that the $353 million dollar public tax giveaway for the proposed Twins stadium is a sweet deal for billionaire Carl ... Posted by ~ aaron on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:38:00 PST |
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Check out this event: Paths of Victory |
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| Hosted By: max arouseWhen: Monday Jan 23, 2006 at 8:00 PMWhere: Hard Times CafeWest Bank/RiversideMinneapolis, MN 55400USDescription:max arouse Click Here To View Event... Posted by ~ aaron on Fri, 20 Jan 2006 01:45:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Keith Ellison, Katie, Chris, Amy, Chantz Erolin, Lex, Jeff, Mai, Atticus Fresh, Kirsten, doc, Lolly Pop, Jordan, Amanda, Yoni and End Of An Era, rosy simas, Judy, Tom, The 331club, DJ Qbert, Wookiefoot, anti-civ records, Midwest Jam, Animal Rights Coalition, Samantha Marais, Talking Tree, U Otter Stop Inn, Seymore Saves The World, Senor Wong, Matt Mods, HealthCare-NOW! Minnesota, Michael, Jack Brass Band, Cities Live! ™, Meilandra, THE NOVEL i, Brothers Quetico, Invisible Jazz, Earplug Radio, The Glad Version, Bei Bei, Noelle, Interlock Records
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