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September 2007

Ojai Peace Coalition Awards First-Ever Noble Peace Prize

by evan austin September 22, 2007

Last night was the opening ceremonies of the Living Peace in Ojai weekend, which were all moved to the Chaparral Auditorium due to the rain. Despite inclement weather and last-minute venue change, around 100 people showed up to celebrate the International Day of Peace and to welcome the weekend’s activities.
We had all…

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Update On Dennis Kucinich in Ojai on Sunday

by Suza Francina September 22, 2007

Here’s the latest update I received from the Ojai Valley Democratic club on Dennis Kucinich visit in Ojai on Sunday. Please note these changes as they will hopefully make it possible for more people to attend.
Democratic Presidential candidate, Dennis Kucinich will speak on “The Path to Peace for the U.S.…

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Happy International Peace Day!!

by evan austin September 21, 2007

Good morning, and happy IPD! Keeping an eye on the weather, here’s what’s in store:
6-7pm: Vigil for Peace under the Pergola in front of Libbey Park. Consider wearing white.
7pm: Opening ceremony for the Living Peace in Ojai weekend, taking place in the fountain area of Libbey Park. Music will gather…

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Seabiscuit Comes to Ojai: Kucinich Here on Sunday

by Sally Carless September 19, 2007

Just got the scoop:
“Sunday, September 23; 1:00 p.m.
Kucinich will address local Democratic Party leaders and others invited to a special presentation titled, “The Path to Peace for the U.S and the World” at the Ojai Retreat, 160 Besant Road, Ojai. A minimum contribution of $100 is suggested. Please RSVP to…

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the three minutes BEFORE the student got tasered at the John Kerry rally

by Suza Francina September 18, 2007

Here’s a video of what happened in the three minutes BEFORE the student got tasered at the John Kerry rally. Thank you Jock and Ingrid for sending this around.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IATPoHdpak0

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Don’t believe the Hype

by Heather MacGumerait September 18, 2007

A client called me a few weeks ago looking for advice about what I call a Cleanse-In-
A-Box. These “Intestinal Cleanse” formulas are found all over the internet, on late night TV, at “health food stores” and increasingly at the local drug store. They promise great rewards through little effort. I…

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Crashing the Voldemorti (Who Crashed Mother Earth …)

by Millennium Twain September 18, 2007

the end of the moldy-Volde-ThingY?

the US has until now been consuming ~*~ EIGHTY PERCENT OF THE ENTIRE WORLD’S ANNUAL SAVINGS ~*~ but that, this, World has announced an end to that, this (our consumer) tyranny …
that Company Voldemorti !

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There’s No Formula That Fits Ojai

by Kenley Neufeld September 16, 2007

I’ve got to admit that when I read the agenda item for the joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, I was a little disappointed. The staff recommendation simply reads, “determine the specific purpose of an ordinance regulating formula businesses.”
In the most recent draft submitted by City Staff, the purpose…

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Slow Growth, the Environment, Chain Stores, and Economics

by Kenley Neufeld September 16, 2007

Is Bill McKibbon correct when he argues in his new book, Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future, that the world doesn’t have enough natural resources to sustain endless economic growth? He is certainly “challenging the prevailing wisdom that the goal of economies should be unlimited growth.”…

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Valley of Diversity

by evan austin September 13, 2007

daily ojai news

The heat is off, and the sixth anniversary of 9/11 has just passed. Today’s common thread: Diversity.
Take a look at the variety of things going on in our Valley lately!:
• Wilma Melville, founder of locally-headquartered National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, receives a $100,000 Purpose Prize for her efforts to help the two-…

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