Wed - November 1, 2006

Where Do You Wanna Eat?


By Paul Tanck

It’s again that time of the year when it gets dark early, which is when you’ll most likely find me at the newly refurbished Blue World Lounge. Imbibing in a few of what my father-in-law liked to call his “evening prayer.”
Along with the conversation of the day, the one topic that mostly comes up is the old stand-by, “What do you want to do for dinner?” “Oh, I don’t know, what do you want to do?” “Where’d you like to go?” “Oh, probably some place local…”

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Lincoln Place: TENT CITY REPORT


By C.V. Beck

On Friday October 13th, we had a fabulous double rainbow over Frieda’s at Lincoln Place and simultaneously, to the west, an incredible sunset of pinks and blues with almost black storm clouds. I hope some proud Venetian took some pictures...

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Lincoln Place Tenants Win Day In Court


Judge Patricia Collins, has denied AIMCO’s Motion for Summary Judgment and granted a trial on the merits of the tenants cases. This means that the remaining seniors and disabled tenants will not be put on the street any time soon.

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Liquefied Natural Gas - LIKE AN H-BOMB HAUNTING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


By Taylor Trowbndge

On the Mediterranean coast of Spain, the resort camp of Los Alfraques presented a portrait of serenity on the summer afternoon of July 11, 1978. Mothers were cleaning up after lunch or preparing coffee on gas burners. People in swimsuits had settled down for a siesta. Children were splashing in the water. From the busy highway alongside the camp there emerged a milky-white cloud. It drifted into the camp as an expanding white umbrella. The umbrella suddenly flared brightly and burst into flame. In only three minutes, the flames were burned out; exposing the blackened remains of cars, trees, tents, trailers -- and 102 human beings. Live people on fire ran insanely. Others were being scalded in the now boiling sea water.

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Happy Halloween – Code Enforcement Returns to Venice


By Karl Abrams

Have you ever wanted to file a complaint--anonymously of course--against your rental neighbor? You know. Maybe their yard is far too messy for your taste, or too many people seem to be living there, or perhaps it is unsafe in your opinion. Or maybe you have a sneaking suspicion that they’re just not up to code?

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On the Campaign Trail with the Peace and Freedom Party


By erica snowlake

Last July the Venice chapter of the Peace and Freedom Party opened a center in Venice at 1720 Main street, across from the Post Office. A place for the public to meet the candidates, One and All. A great enthusiasm reigned as the Center became an instant mecca for the latest in political awareness, debate, and action. Anyone gracing these doors for the potpourri of films, local music talent, and special events hosted gathered communal enlightenment and hope for liberation from the current political nightmare from a grass roots organization radiating compassion at it’s core.

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DeDe McCreary, R.I.P.


By Jim Smith

Long-time Venice community activist Diane “DeDe” McCreary died Oct. 26 after an acute stroke.

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Poetry


• Words - Hillary Kaye
• Boardwalk in Venice - Lily Tanner
• As the Escrow Flies - John O'Kane
• the answer - Rex Butters
• greetings - D.T. Jenkins

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KEETOOWAH SPEAKS


Q: do you sense there’s good leaders coming?
A: they are coming from the Drum Circle, from any Circle.

“Love first, Peace will follow.” –Keetoowah

Interview and photos by Erica Snowlake

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Astrological Cookery


By Judith Martin Straw

Scorpio (October 23 - November 22)
If you are a Scorpion who likes to cook, there’s probably nothing you won’t try. The exotic holds as much appeal as the familiar, and there’s nothing more fun than taking a recipe and giving it a good tweak. All out of cinnamon? Try some nutmeg or some allspice. Short on olive oil? Try some walnut oil. There is often an alternative available, and the chance to create something a bit different, or entirely different. Scorpios love to know it’s their choice.

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Prop 90 Bends You Over A Chair And The Kiss Will Cost You


By Rex Butters

Proposition 90 represents the legislative equivalent of a nail to the head if you’re a citizen of California, or indeed the state itself. If you’re part of a small cadre of obscenely wealthy rightwing greedheads, this must be the ultimate wet dream. Environmental protection, minimum wage requirements, and rent control disappear with the punch of a chad.

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