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In the Artist’s Studio with @JonathanMatas

If you’ve recently spent time walking the streets of San Francisco, California, chances are you’ve come across a mural by Jonathan Matas. You may have also spotted one in New York City or Atlanta. Comprised largely of letters, squiggles and drips, his works are as distinctive as they are conspicuous.

Through Instagram, Matas brings his followers into the studio, and in some cases, to the sites of his building-sized paintings.

“I’ve been painting as far back as my memory can reach… I started doing graffiti when I was about 15, which led to doing murals. Since I already painted a lot, the large work influenced the small work and vice-versa. Now these categories are hard to distinguish.”

Matas’ works draw from both meticulous detail and chaos—a balance apparent from the photos he shares through Instagram. Says Jonathan, “there are basically two extremes: complete planning and complete free-styling. I avoid embracing one at the expense of the other and try to enjoy the dance between the two.”

On documenting his work, Jonathan says if people “even have a tiny moment of joy or inspiration, then it’s worth posting.”

Explore more of Matas’ photos through his Instagram feed at @jonathanmatas and through others’ photos shared with the #jonathanmatas hashtag. Learn more at jonathanmatas.com.

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Thats Just One Mans Opinion

Potential difference-makers

1. Sebastian Vollmer, OT: It’s amazing he might get less money than Jermon Bushrod. Sign this man!

2. Andre Smith, OT: The longer this goes, the better chance he will re-sign with the Cincinnati Bengals.

3. Elvis Dumervil, DE: Still a good, not great, pass rusher. He can start for a lot of teams but might return to the Denver Broncos after a contract flap involving a rogue fax machine.

4. Brent Grimes, CB: Coming off a torn Achilles tendon makes Grimes a difficult player to evaluate, but the talent is there.

5. Antoine Winfield, CB: Tough as nails and versatile, Winfield is a perfect short-term addition for a contender.

6. Ed Reed, S: The southern hospitality shown by the Houston Texans should result in a contract, unless rapper Pitbull gets in the way.

7. Fred Davis, TE: Like Dustin Keller, Davis is coming off an injury-plagued year. Unlike Keller, there are big off-the-field concerns. The Cleveland Browns or the Washington Redskins should get Davis.

8. Brandon Moore, G: He can start 16 games at a cheap price.

Starters with questions

9. Ahmad Bradshaw, RB: Teams might wait until Bradshaw is fully healthy this offseason to sign him.

10. Dwight Freeney, DE: The New England Patriots could sign him in an Adam Vinatieri-in-reverse type of move.

11. Osi Umenyiora, DE: He is beginning to realize all those long-term offers from the New York Giants weren’t so bad.

12. Richard Seymour, DL: He wants big money and could wait out teams looking for an injury replacement in camp.

13. Michael Huff, S/CB: A surprise late addition to the free-agent market, Huff still has some good years left.

14. Nnamdi Asomugha, CB: The San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints are the two most likely landing spots for Asomugha.

15. Eric Winston, OT: He probably has to wait for Vollmer and Smith to sign.

16. James Harrison, LB: He’s not getting a ton of interest, but he could go revenge mode by signing in Baltimore.

17. The wheel of starting kickers: A few kickers have signed, but Phil Dawson, Jason Hanson and Steven Hauschka still are out there.

Role players

18. Adam Jones, CB: He’s most likely to return to the Cincinnati Bengals, especially if Terence Newman leaves.

19. Israel Idonije, DE: He doesn’t fit in every system, but he should make a nice third DE for some team.

20. Beanie Wells, RB: The Pittsburgh Steelers checked out Wells’ knee. There are big health concerns here.

21. Daryl Smith, LB: Teams don’t pay linebackers over 30 that don’t rush the passer.

22. John Abraham, DE: He’s battling Freeney for a potential job with the Patriots.

23. Shane Lechler, P: Punters are people, too.

24. Bryant McKinne, OT: Like Seymour, McKinnie could be a late addition in the offseason for a team in need.

25. Brandon Lloyd, WR: There’s a solid chance he’ll return to the Patriots because he won’t have a huge market.

26. Mike Jenkins, CB: It’s really not hard to find a cornerback this year. It’s hard to find a really good one.

27. Sedrick Ellis, DT: I’m surprised some coach out there doesn’t think he can turn around Ellis’ career.

28. Felix Jones, RB: He’ll get a job, but there’s no guarantee he’ll have much of a role.

29. Charles Woodson, S: If the 49ers don’t bite, we’re not sure where Woodson could land.

30. Brad Jones, LB: He’s a better signing than Erik Walden, who got big bucks from the Indianapolis Colts.

31. Brian Urlacher, LB: A return to the Chicago Bears seems inevitable despite reports of mild interest from the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys.

32. Victor Butler, LB: He showed flashes of serious pass-rush potential on the Cowboys.

Best of the rest: Karlos Dansby, LB; Julian Edelman, WR; Michael Turner, RB; Kerry Rhodes, S; Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR; Kevin Kolb, QB; DeAngelo Hall, CB; Shaun Phillips, OLB; LaRod Stephens-Howling, RB; Dawan Landry, S; Ronde Barber, CB/S; Nick Barnett, LB; Kevin Walter, WR; Jason Campbell, QB; Peyton Hillis, RB; Michael Boley, LB; Bernard Scott, RB; Takeo Spikes, LB; Tracy Porter, CB; Cedric Benson, RB.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150953/article/nfl-free-agency-the-top-remaining-players

2 months ago

Know Your Meme

Pedobear is a cartoon mascot that became a well-known icon through its usage on 4chan to signal moderators and other users that illegal pornographic content had been posted. Due to the widespread nature of its application, Pedobear has been often misinterpreted as a symbol of pedophilia and lolita complex, especially in the news media and law enforcement agencies.

2 months ago

Rules

RULE 1: Guard Your Privacy

It is important that what people can see about on Facebook is up to you.

RULE 2: Protecet Your Reputaion

Think before you post

RULE 3: Nothing Is Private Online

Any thing you do can be copied and sent to a bunch of people.

2 months ago

Privacy

I just watched a video about Prvacy on Social Networking. It helps teaches people the risks of having a Facebook or sometype of social account. Especially when hacker go on there and get youre personal information.

2 months ago

nationalpostsports:

WE’RE DONE. PACK IT UP. The Internet cannot get better than this.

This is Desmond Bryant. He is a defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders (for now, anyway). This is his mug shot. We can’t stop staring. (Handout)

Good jackass, one of the better d-lineman for the raiders everybody, way to represent the raider nation.

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Cubs

The cubs have such a great supporting fan base, they are in the playoffs ( sometimes ). But I hate the cubs, so this is all you are going to hear from me about them