August
2006

#299

August 2006 Beachhead - pdf file

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CONTENTS

PAGE ONE

Save the Graffiti Walls - By Stash Maleski

Photos: Graffiti art by Axis; and graffiti art by Toonz

Open Letter to Bush: Here's How to Halt This Horror - By Ralph Nader

Casualties in Iraq

PAGE TWO

Staff Box, Mission Statement, Sustainers, Subscription rates

Letters

  • Speed Bumps - Neighbors for a Better Oakwood
  • Happy Birthday Carol - Maryjane
  • Happy Birthday Carol - Bill Fleeman

In Brief...

  • Elections Scheduled at the Neighborhood Council
  • Building Moratorium on Neighborhood Council Agenda

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PAGE THREE

Wealthy Lab Mice at Playa Vista: Mickey Mouse Methane System - By John Davis

The Weather Report - By Jim Smith

In Brief...

  • Hotels near Boardwalk and Park Place
  • Lincoln Place Lawsuit
  • 300 Beachheads

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PAGE FOUR

Tent City Report - By C.V. Beck

TROUBLE ON THE BEACH

Graffiti Walls - continued from page 1

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PAGE FIVE

TROUBLE ON THE BEACH

Craftspeople face arrest, harassment on OFW - By Della Franco

Gingerbread Court Faces Uncertain Future - By Kitty Bratton

Venice Historian Banned from Selling Book

A Good Man is Murdered on the Beach - By Joy Rippel

PAGE SIX & SEVEN

Everyone In Venice Knows (conclusion) - By Carol Fondiller

Photo: Fondiller crowned Queen of Venice - By Mary Ann Cherry

Photo: Fondiller and Councilmember Bill Rosendahl - By Chuck Bloomquist

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PAGE EIGHT

A Scientist looks at Evolution versus Intelligent Design - By Paul O'Lague

Everyone In Venice Knows - continued from Page 7

PAGE NINE

Poetry

  • I am the vampire... - Hillary Kaye
  • Reflections on cleaning someone's house - Mary Getlein
  • American Vendetta/The Terrorist Zaqawi - Gregory Sotir
  • Rumor Confirmed - Anon
  • The Doors to Syllogism - John O'Kane
  • Meth Pursuit, Part Two - John David West
  • Cycle - Vincenzo

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PAGE TEN

Evolution - continued from Page 8

Halt the Horror - continued from Page 1

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PAGE ELEVEN

Astrological Cookery

  • Welcome
  • Leo (July 24-Aug. 23)
  • Leo's Pepper Steak with Brandy Sauce

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PAGE TWELVE

Hey Venice, Let's do this at the traffic circle!

Photo: Mandala

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