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Retired Doctor To Discuss Practice in Bolivia

February 8, 2001 by

Retirement meant more than golf and cruises to Dr. Lou Netzer, who spent the last five years practicing medicine in the tropical forest of Bolivia.
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Leg Council Considers Changes in By-Laws, Funding for Organizations

February 8, 2001 by

In one hour, Associated Students Legislative Council talked money and tabled four bills Wednesday night.
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Prosecution Against Asbestos-Dumping Landlord Never Went to Court

February 7, 2001 by

The APCD wanted to prosecute KAMAP owner John Warkentin for breaking multiple air-pollution, public-health and fair-business laws.
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SB Board of Supervisors Pays SB Libertarian Party Settlement

February 7, 2001 by

The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors paid $15,000 to the SBLP in an out-of-court settlement, ending the party's lawsuit against SB County Sheriff Jim Thomas.
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Ukranian Artist Speaks and Donates Interactive Art to UCSB

February 7, 2001 by

Facing a crowd of 500 people as a UC Regents' lecturer, Ilya Kabakov talked trash.
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Insight on Former KAMAP Painter Oldfield

February 7, 2001 by

When Deputy District Attorney Allan Kaplan settled with KAMAP for $60,000, Dave Oldfield said he felt robbed and cheated of justice.
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Discovery of Ancient Bones Sparks Debate Over Origins

February 6, 2001 by

Close to 80 local residents gathered at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History on Monday night to view a screening of "Mystery of the First Americans," a PBS "Nova" special ex...
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‘The Vagina Monologues’ Come to Campus

February 6, 2001 by

Vagina was printed all over Isla Vista this weekend to promote the midweek opening of a play.
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UCSB Applicant Increase Illustrates System Trend

February 6, 2001 by

A record 39,935 students applied for admission to UCSB for Fall Quarter 2001, an 8.8 percent increase over last year that mirrors a systemwide trend of bolstered applications
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‘It Don’t Mean a Thing, If It Ain’t Got That Swing … ‘ : Films Celebrate Jazz Legacy

February 5, 2001 by

Approximately 300 people sat in Campbell Hall on Friday night to watch "On the Road with Duke Ellington" and "Jazz: the Intimate Art." This is Part One of a four-part series showca...
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Lecture Series To End With Speech on Watershed, Ocean Connection

February 5, 2001 by

Dr. Michael McGinnis, director of the Ocean and Coastal Policy Center at UCSB, will present the final installment of a free three-part lecture series, "The Ocean in Trouble: Where Do We Go from H...
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Chicano/Latino Groups Sponsor Series of Events this Week

February 2, 2001 by

In honor of today's Chicano/Latino National Human Rights Day, and in an effort to bring workers' struggles against perceived labor abuses to the social forefront, El Congreso, the Chicano Studies Dept...
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Politicians Provide Forum for Locals to Voice Power Shortage Concerns

February 2, 2001 by

Hours after the California Legislature passed a bill authorizing the state to enter into long-term contacts to buy electricity, Assemblymembers Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and Sarah Reyes (D...
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Storage of Homless’ Possessions Focus of IVRPD Meeting

February 2, 2001 by

Homelessness, a burnt barn and infectious blood rounded out the discussion at Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District's meeting Thursday night.The IVRPD recently instated a policy, which mandates the...
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Country Jamboree

February 2, 2001 by

Lead vocalist and guitarist Toni Land of the Toni Land Band sings folk songs Thursday afternoon in Storke Plaza. THe ASPB-sponsored event drew an audience of about 50 people.
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