Author Discusses U.S., Middle East Relations
“We are all humans and we all have our weaknesses. The weakness the U.S. has in the Middle East is called a double standard,” said internationally published author Giandomenico Picco
Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple
The main theme explored is human fallibility. Single mother Betty and her son Bert attempt to reunite their family in Bangor, Maine. They travel to New York to retrieve an estranged member of their clan, but end up staying and becoming screw-ups.
Marshall To Hold Meeting in I.V., Focus on Public Safety
Santa Barbara County 3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall will host a community meeting tonight at 6:30 in the University Religious Center’s Multi-Purpose Room, located at 777 Camino Pescadero.
Heist: Dishonor Among Thieves
Mamet’s newest modern noir, “Heist,” has the muted monochromatic color scheme of its timeless predecessors. More crime than con game, an abundance of double-crossings and plot twists are still intact.
Students To Protest UC’s Stock in BP Amoco
The regents have a $300 million investment in BP Amoco, which has a 2-percent investment in PetroChina, a Chinese state-owned oil company that is trying to build a pipeline through Tibet.
Radiohead | I Might Be Wrong Live Recordings Radiohead | Capitol Records
Radiohead doesn’t know when to take a break. This latest offering is their third major release in 13 months, coming only five months after Amnesiac and barely a year since Kid A. Not that we mind.
Margaret Connell Prepares for Future as Mayor of Goleta
As the city of Goleta prepares for life as an incorporated area of the county, all eyes are on the city’s first mayor, Margaret Connell.
The Avalanches | Since I Left You | Sire/Modular
For recording artists, the line between sampling and stealing can be very fine. And copyright infringement can be an expensive lesson learned.
Leg Council Passes Position on Veneco
Associated Students passed four bills on Wednesday, including one endorsing smoking standards set by the American College Health Association and another supporting the relocation of a local oil processing facility away from a residential area.
Techno Animal | The Brotherhood of the Bomb | Matador
To put it simply, this is Techno Animal: a slowed electronic rhythm with hard drums and heavy bass.