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cerco un intercanvi - català/anglès

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:11:07 GMT

Hola tothom, que sóc en Seán i busco un intercanvi, el català per l'anglès. Tinc un nivell molt bàsic però m'agradaria practicar amb gent catalana. Visc al centre de Barcelona (Provença) i treballo a les afores (Sant Cugat dels Vallès). Bé, ja em diràs alguna cosa. Estic esperant't.

Salutacions,
Seán.

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Greenpeace supported film screening in Barcelona

eweissbuch — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:45:15 GMT

This sounds really interesting. There are two showings on Sept. 22 at 7 pm in Barcelona.

The Age of Stupid is the new movie from Director Franny Armstrong (McLibel) and producer John Battsek (One Day In September). Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated future world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance? It was released in UK cinemas on 20 March 2009.
For more information...
http://www.ageofstupid.net/the_film

Cinesa Diagonal
Santa Fe de Nou Mexic, s/n
Barcelona
08017

Icaria, Barcelona
C/ Salvador Espri
Ctro.Cial. El Centre de la Vila Port Olimpic
Barcelona
08005
Box Office Phone
94 758 9600

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Think Barcelona is a cool and creative place these days.........

eweissbuch — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:32:40 GMT

Have a look here....

* I must admit, I live near Barcelona these days, not in it. I don't drink alcohol and these days only go to gigs my DJ husband plays at. But I do enjoy being able to eat or shop late at night. This article was taken from a friends Facebook page with his permission.

No Happy Hour, No Two for One... No Corner Shops, No late-nite Kebabs?
http://miniguide.es/blogs/miniblog/down-with-happy-hours-shutter-the-shops/index.html

This story really fills me with despair, what the hell are those imbeciles in City Hall trying to achieve? We're in the worst depression for 30 years, most bars and clubs are struggling to survive on a week to week basis, with waiting staff losing their jobs at an alarming rate. City Hall keep saying they are trying to help businesses, so what do they do?... attack, penalise or shut down any venue that is trying to host live music & Djs... and now trying to prohibit 'happy hours' and 'drinks promotions', are they insane. Contrary to what they're saying BCN's clubs & bars are not full of 'underage drinkers' & 'alcoholics'... they prefer to drink outdoors, it's a lot cheaper. So what the hell do they think they can achieve from these restrictions? More taxes? Clubs and bars should have absolute freedom, to make whatever promotions they like... it's their survival, thats on the line. At this rate what is Barcelona going to be left with? nothing but streets of boarded up bars, while we tell our visitors "Yes, that used to be great spot about 6 months ago."

Of equal concern is the closing of the 'corner shops' and 'take-away food outlets', between midnight & 7am... "magnets for crime"? I'm sure that you're going to find a lot more Gangsters hanging out in City Hall, than you are in my local Spar... (like the ones building the brand new beachfront hotel, for instance). There are thousands of people in the Ciutat Vella, working late nights... why should we not be able to purchase food, and whatever else, whenever we like? This is a wholesale attack on our rights as consumers. But there's more to it than that.... for 'corner shop', read 'Pakistani-owned Business', as the vast majority of them are, particularly within Raval, Gotic & Born (where these restrictions are proposed), This is a basically a thinly disguised assault on the Pakistani community,... If this was brought before the E.U. department of Human Rights, I'm sure Barcelona would come out looking very badly indeed.

Also I don't understand, is how the Ajuntament de Barcelona, think that they can get away with this? This doesn't happen in other cities in Spain, you'll find plenty of "Happy Hours" in Madrid, in Granada they give you a free plate of food, every time you buy a beer, and have been doing that for hundreds of years. What next? is City Hall going to ban Tapas as a "drink promotion"?

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Inscripción para Geometría Sagrada y Viaje Astral

yvettesoler — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:17:28 GMT

¡Buenas!

Solamente quedan dos semanas hasta la clase de Geometría Sagrada y Viaje Astral en Centro Alethea en Barcelona. Para completar tu inscripción, necesito una señal de 20 euros pagada por paypal.com a yvette@eternallightenergy.com. Incluye una nota con tu nombre y e-mail o número de teléfono.

Déjame saber si tienes alguna pregunta, y no te olvides decirles a todos tus amigos y compañeros que vengan a la clase.

Bendiciones...

Geometría Sagrada y Viaje Astral
con yvette Soler
http://www.eternallightenergy.com

27 junio 10.00 - 18.00
Centro Alethea - Marina, 212 - Principal 3ª
Metro Monumental
08013 Barcelona, España

Geometría Sagrada I

La Geometría Sagrada es el estudio y entendimiento de la Divina Proporción y las proporciones, patrones y arreglos que son fundamentales por la creación y estructura del Universo. Geometría Sagrada I te da la experiencia de las energías del cielo que se encuentran en este mundo.

En esta clase aprendes como:
• Despertar e invocar en tu cuerpo el poder de las tres geometrías sagradas primarias.
• Conectar tu mente con el Espíritu Divino usando las Llaves del Cielo con estos símbolos sagrados.
• Combinar las geometrías sagradas con los cuatro elementos para posibilitar que todas tus creaciones físicas sean imbuidas con el Espíritu Divino.
• Activar un cuarto o edificio, subiendo la vibración, para la protección de todos los que allí se encuentran.
• Crear un templo de adoración / espacio sagrado.

Después de tener las geometrías grabadas en tu aura, y con el conocimiento que vas a aprender en la clase, tendrás una conexión con las geometrías que te dará la habilidad de recibir mensajes directamente de Dios / La Luz, en toda tu vida. Cuando estés pensando en algo y mires a tus alrededores, podrás ver las geometrías y entender que te estarán diciendo. Es un idioma puro, un idioma sin la confusión de palabras, un idioma común.

Hay varias formas de usar las geometrías. La forma principal es como protección y para sostener la energía. Cuadricular y Sellar una estancia son los rituales principales que se aprenden en la clase. Estos rituales bajan las energías elementales y las energías espirituales de la creación. Estas energías te dan la autorización que necesitas para contener la energía en la estancia mientras tú haces tú trabajo. Por ejemplo, si vas a hacer un ritual para la abundancia, antes de empezar, Cuadriculo y Sello la habitación. Después, purifica la habitación y has todo los rituales para la protección y para aumentar la energía que necesitas. Teniendo la habitación Sellada asegura que mientras haces tú ritual de abundancia, no se escape la energía que acabas de crear.

Viaje Astral

El Plano Astral es el gran taller del Universo. En esta clase aprendes a:
• Destapar un mundo mágico, más ligero que el de nuestro plano físico.
• Reconocer aspectos de ti mismo que son imposibles ver en tu vida diaria.
• Recibir conocimientos de tu psique y personalidad, descubriendo más acerca de ti y como existes en el mundo.
• Viajar al astral en estado consciente.
• Comunicar con los Maestros Espirituales para recibir enseñanzas intima sobre tu desarrollo de consciencia.

El Plano Astral incluye el Universo conocido y las 7 Dimensiones Espirituales. Con Dragones, Centauros y Maestros Ascendidos hay mucha información para obtener. Viaja a la Región Akashika y mira todo los aspectos de tu vida o siéntate en un jardín y estés educado por un Maestro Superior. En la 7ª Dimensión Espiritual vas a encontrar los grandes templos y salones de conocimiento completamente abierto para tu educación.

Las técnicas enseñadas en esta clase son enseñanzas antiguas. Vas aprender técnicas que son seguros y efectivos para viajar fuera de tu cuerpo y recibir mensajes y conocimientos de gran valor. Aprenderás rituales para proteger el cuerpo y la mente, dándote la habilidad de viajar a salvo en el plano astral recordando todo lo que has aprendido. Descubre hoy lo que te espera en las Dimensiones Espirituales.

Nota: Tienes que tomar Geometría Sagrada I antes de tomar esta clase.

Aportación: €111 - 20% descuento con inscripción
Para más Información e Inscripción, email contacto@eternallightenergy.com

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Confirma tu asistencia HOY: Manifiesta Abundancia con la Cábala

yvettesoler — Mon, 11 May 2009 10:00:03 GMT

Es una semana nueva en la bella ciudad de Barcelona. Qué entusiasmo tengo para la clase el miércoles Manifiesta Abundancia con la Cábala: http://spain.tribe.net/event/Manifiesta-Abundancia-con-la-Cbala-13-mayo-Barcelona/08013-barcelona-espaa/48bbd36b-937e-4e4e-9022-860064765de7. Hoy es el día que tengo que decidir si voy a usar la sala más grande y cuantas copias tengo que hacer así que necesito que CONFIRMES TU ASISTENCIA lo más pronto posible! Me puedes enviar un mensaje o escribir un mensaje aquí.

He puesto un PDF y JPG de la propaganda de la clase aquí: http://www.eternallightenergy.com/flyers/ETE/Manifiesta_13mayo09.jpg
http://www.eternallightenergy.com/flyers/ETE/Manifiesta_13mayo09.pdf
¡Lo puedes imprimir o enviar a tus amistades!

Déjame saber si tienes alguna pregunta. ¡Por favor confirme conmigo HOY!

Te veo el miércoles...

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Yoga 1st lesson free

Jasmyn — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:40:47 GMT

Offering yoga lessons at many of the parcs of barcelona.
1st lesson free
pay per lesson, or monthly program of scheduled classes

contact at me: atmashanti108@hotmail.it

lessons in english, or italian, i'm still learning spanish ;)

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Clases, Sanación, Purificación y más...

yvettesoler — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:27:56 GMT

Buenas! Me acabo de mudar a Barcelona y me encanta. Soy maestra, sanadora y oradora inspiradora. Ofrezco clases, entrenamiento personal, Reiki, purificaciones y activaciones presenciales. Para la agenda de próximos eventos, leer más sobre mi trabajo o solicitar una consulta, puedes ir a http://www.eternallightenergy.com.

Doy clases en Londres, Madrid y Lisboa. Estoy planeando una clase de Geometría Sagrada y Viaje Astral en Barcelona a lo último del mes. Déjame saber si tienes interés!

Abrazos!!!

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ACCOMMODATION ON LA RAMBLA ST BARCELONA FOR 20 EUR PER NIGHT

ofer — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:30:47 GMT

A new share apartment located on La Rambla st -the heart center of Barcelona
For more details and pictures
Contact us : livingroom75@gmail.com

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Buscando una habitación amueblada para alquilar

yvettesoler — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:00:24 GMT

Estoy buscando una habitación amueblada para alquilar en Barcelona. Me gustaría algo que tenga cocina que puedo usar, un baño privado o que comparto con una persona, los gastos incluidos en el alquiler, internet, y buen acceso al Metro. ¿Has oído de algo abierto?

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visting - 5th - 12th oct - wanna hang out?

djeremy — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:17:46 GMT

hola companeros

my mate and i are visiting BCN through next weekend. some other friends are joining us thursday. sunday the 12th we leave for bilbao.

looking for fun like-minded people to hang out....

anything interesting going on? leave us a message.....

keywords: ambient, chill, breaks, techno, psytrance, eco, burner, leftist, artist, queer, cool with all preferences tho, herb-
see my connections you'll get the idea.

hablo espanol mas o menos.

amor y paz,

~djeremy

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Uk burners looking for a couch to stay on in Barcelona..

twinklebeezz — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:17:15 GMT

Hi!
I traveling to barcelona, for the first time on my way back from Nowhere Festival which is a regional eurpean burningman type festival event. I will be in barcelona for 2 or 3 nights, but unfortunately i'll be living off a very small budget.. So i was wondering if there were any burner friendly people on this list who might have a floor that a couple of british travellers could crash on for a night or two. In return I promise, good company, good cooking skills, friendlyness and amazing stories, oh and i have a a place in Brighton England and would be happy to return the favour.
I know its a shot in the dark, but you dont know unless you ask...
Cheers Twink
x

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moving to Barcelona

beautifulcontradiction — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:09:06 GMT

yep, i am... in mid-August i'm coming Barcelona to take art classes for a semester and maybe stay in the city longer, looking to connect with people (Burners, artists, anarchists, musicians, (belly)dancers, djs, yogis and yoginis, etc) before i arrive. Living abroad before i didn't do so well finding a family and got lonely and sad - well, and i was much farther north, so i was cold, too!

Also need advice on finding a place to live - very low budget, and don't want to live with folks who watch TV constantly and waste their time...

(Lo siento el ingles, hablo espanol pero no es tan bueno, y es dificile con el diccionario y los accentos y todo...)

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Presentacion Encuentro Artistico en el Desierto: sabado 24, 21:00 h. Lantic Teatre

raapsy — Thu, 22 May 2008 07:05:38 GMT

El espiritu del BurningMan vuelve a Barcelona...
os invitamos a asistir a la presentación del encuentro artistico Nowhere este sabado 24 de Mayo a las 21:00h. en L'Antic Teatre (C/Verdaguer i Callís 12 <M> Urquioana, a lado del Palau de la Musica).
Pasa un buen rato y pon a prueba tu creatividad,
Paoli Liopa,
Oscar
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WWW.GOINGNOWHERE.ORG (encuentro artistico en el desierto)
Nowhere es un encuentro artistico que se celebra en el desierto de los Monegros a mediados de Julio. Se basa en una organización colectiva y se celebra sin espectadores ni patrocinios. Nowhere es un intercambio creativo con un programa que cobra vida en base a la libre participación de sus asistentes en forma de instalaciones, performances, intervenciones sobre el medio, Land Art, esculturas, música, danza, teatro, etc.
Es indispensable la Autosuficiencia de cada asistente: material de acampada, agua, comida, etc. El coste de las entradas se destina a la construcción de lugares comunes con sombra, WCs, permisos y material de primeros auxilios.

En la presentación de Nowhere en Barcelona asistiran participantes de ediciones anteriores que orientaran a futuros asistentes sobre las posibilidades artísticas y la logistica necesaria para asistir. También se
presentaran los campamentos temàticos a los que es posible unirse para compartir infraestructura y colaborar en proyectos colectivos.

Sobre GoingNowhere
El encuentro artistico GoingNowhere se ha celebrado desde 2003 en diversos parajes deserticos del noroeste de España. El numero de participantes ha crecido de 40 a 200 en su ultima edición. Este año se espera reunir a un máximo de 400 personas. GoingNowhere esta inspirado en el BurningMan que se celebra en US en el desierto de Nevada desde 1995 con 40.000 participantes el año pasado. Los impulsores de GoingNowhere pertenecen a la comunidad Euroburners, participantes del BurningMan europeos, que en 2002 decidieron iniciar un encuentro basado en los mismos principios en un desierto más cercano. Durante el resto del año la comunidad de participantes de GoingNowhere celebra fiestas en varias ciudades europeas para recaudar fondos para realizar sus proyectos artisticos en el desierto.

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Special Event in Barcelona: Ibogaine

Sun, 11 May 2008 13:55:32 GMT

On the 17th of May 2008 a special event will take place in the center of Barcelona about the potential of IBOGAINE in the treatment of addiction.

Ibogaine is a plant alkaloid found in the root bark of the West African shrub Tabernanthe Iboga. It has the unique property of removing withdrawal symptoms and reducing cravings from substances that cause chemical dependence, such as heroin, cocaine, alcohol, etc.It has a long history of traditional use as a medicinal and spiritual tool in West Africa. For the last 40 years, it has increasingly been used in western society as a tool in addiction therapy and psychotherapy. Its complex mechanisms of action in the brain not only demonstrate its potential for addiction therapy, it can also reveal new information on mechanisms of learning in chemical dependence.

We are honored to have a very special guest at the event; Howard Lotsof, credited by the discovery of Ibogaine's anti-addictive properties and Kenneth R. Alper M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at the New York University School of Medicine. This worlds´expert has performed scientific studies, written books, scientific papers and articles on Ibogaine. Furthermore we will have two guests from New York who will give presentations as well; Dimitri Mugianis, an ex-addict now active in the field of Ibogaine treatment. We will start the night with the presentation of the documentary 'IBOGAINE - Rite of Passage' of Ben De Loenen, who has been traveling around the world using this film as a tool in educating people about Ibogaine.
This event is free and directed to all the professionals working in addiction treatment and harm reduction, as well as drug users and the general public.
The extended program will provide you with many answers to your questions about Ibogaine treatment and give you the possibility to interact with some of the worlds experts on this subject.
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PROGRAM:
18.00 - 19.00: Documentary "Ibogaine - Rite of Passage by Ben De Loenen
This documentary shows Ibogaine's traditional use in West-Africa as well as the use in addiction therapy in Western society.

19.30 - 20.00: A History of the Science and Politics of Ibogaine by Howard Lotsof
Presentation on regulatory development, user advocacy, the history of ibogaine science and the politics of the science that at times have driven ibogaine development and at times virtually stopped it.

20.15 - 20.45: Science Supported Ibogaine: Junkie tested American Pygmy proven by Dimitri Mobengo Mugianis
Presentation on how ibogaine has been a users movement and has grown with no government help or doctors. Dimitri is co-founder of VOCAL, the New York drug Users Union and founder of Freedom Root. He has facilitated over 200 ibogaine treatments in New York despite its illegal status in the U.S.

21.00 - 21.30: Ibogaine: A review by Kenneth R. Alper M.D.
Presentation on the mechanisms of action and safety of Ibogaine, and an overview on its use in Western addiction treatment.

21.45 - 22.15: dose and regimen in Ibogaine treatment by Howard Lotsof
The presentation provides valuable information for treatment professionals and other people interested in doing Ibogaine treatment.
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Location: 'RAIart' - c/carders 12 Pral, Barcelona
Places are limited, so please respond to this email to reserve your seats. If you have any questions you can email us at info@lunartproductions.om.

We hope to meet you at the event.

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El día 17 de Mayo de 2008 hay un evento especial en el centro de Barcelona sobre IBOGAINA y su potencialidad en el tratamiento de drogodependencias.

La ibogaína es un alcaloide, extraído de la raíz de la Tabernanthae iboga, una planta de África Occidental, que tiene la especial propiedad de reducir los dolores y hacer desaparecer los síntomas provocados por la falta de sustancias que producen dependencia, como heroína, cocaína, alcohol, etc. Esta raíz posee una larga historia de uso tradicional como instrumento medicinal y espiritual en África. Durante los últimos 40 años ha crecido su uso en la sociedad occidental como herramienta para el tratamiento de drogodependencias, donde su complejo mecanismo de acción en el cerebro no sólo demuestra su potencial psicoterapéutico sino que también revela nueva información para conocer los mecanismos de la memoria, el aprendizaje y los sueños.

Tenemos el honor de contar con la presencia de un invitado especial, Howard Lotsof, descubridor de los efectos desintoxicantes y antiadictivos de la ibogaína en los años sesenta. Desde entonces Lotsof no ha dejado de trabajar para dar a conocer su uso como sustancia terapéutica y facilitar su aceptación social. Contamos además con el Dr. Kenneth R. Alper, profesor asociado de la Facultad de Psiquiatría y Neurología de la Universidad de Nueva York. El Dr. Alper es uno de los doctores con mas experiencia en la recopilación científica de la ibogaína; ha escrito numerosos artículos científicos y libros sobre el tema. El siguiente invitado es también de Nueva York, Dimitri Mugianis, ex-drogadicto que ahora trabaja como terapeuta en tratamientos con ibogaína. La tarde se iniciará con una presentación del documental 'IBOGAíNA - Ritual de pasaje' de Ben De Loenen, quien ha viajado por el mundo utilizando esta película como herramienta para la difusión del potencial de la sustancia.
Este evento es gratis y se dirige a todos los profesionales que trabajan en el tratamiento de drogodependencias y reducción de daños, a los usuarios de drogas y al público en general. El extenso programa le proveerá de muchas respuestas a sus preguntas sobre el tratamiento con ibogaína y le dará la posibilidad de interactuar con algunos de los expertos mas importantes del mundo sobre este tema.
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PROGRAMA:
18.00 - 19.00: Documental Ibogaína - Ritual de Pasaje de Ben De Loenen
Este documental muestra el uso tradicional de ibogaína en África occidental y el uso en el tratamiento de drogodependencias en la sociedad occidental.

19.30 - 20.00: Historia del estudio científico y político de la ibogaína por Howard Lotsof
Presentación sobre la evolución en la regulación de su uso, el apoyo de los usuarios, y sobre cómo la política en ocasiones ha estimulado el conocimiento y el estudio de la ibogaína y en otras ocasiones lo ha frenado completamente.

20.15 - 20.45: La ibogaina apoyada por la ciencia: testado en yonkis y desmostrado por un pigmeo americano por Dimitri Mobengo Mugianis
Presentación sobre cómo la ibogaína ha sido un movimiento de usuarios y ha crecido sin ayuda del gobierno ni de médicos. Dimitri es co-fundador de VOCAL, la unión de usuarios de drogas de Nueva York y el fundador de Freedom Root. Ha facilitado mas de 200 tratamientos de ibogaína en Nueva York a pesar de su estado ilegal en los EEUU.

21.00 - 21.30: Ibogaína: una revisión por Dr. Kenneth R. Alper
Presentación de los mecanismos de acción y seguridad de la ibogaína, y una visión global de su uso en el tratamiento de drogodependencias en Occidente.

21.45 - 22.15: Dosis y régimen en el tratamiento de la ibogaína por Howard Lotsof

La presentación proporciona información válida para profesionales en tratamientos de drogodependencias y para toda la gente interesada.
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Lugar del evento: 'RAIart' - c/carders 12 Pral, Barcelona
Como las plazas son limitadas, le rogamos que conteste este e-mail para reservar su entrada. Para cualquier pregunta, puede enviar su e-mail a info@lunartproductions.om.
Esperamos encontrarle en el evento.

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El dia 17 de Maig de 2008 ofereix un esdeveniment especial en el centre de Barcelona sobre IBOGAÏNA i la seva potencialitat en tractament de drogodependències.

La ibogaïna és un alcaloide, extret de l'arrel de la Tabernanthae iboga, una planta d'Àfrica Occidental, que té l'especial propietat de reduir els dolors i fer desaparèixer els símptomes provocats per la falta de substàncies que produeixen dependència, com l'heroïna, la cocaïna, l'alcohol, etc. Aquesta arrel posseeix una llarga història d'ús tradicional com a instrument medicinal i espiritual a Àfrica. Durant els últims 40 anys ha crescut el seu ús en la societat occidental com a eina en els tractaments de drogodependències, on el seu complex mecanisme d'acció en el cervell no només demostra el seu potencial psicoterapèutic, sinó que també revela una nova informació per a conèixer els mecanismes de la memòria, l'aprenentatge i els somnis.

Tenim l'honor de comptar amb la presència d'un convidat especial, Howard Lotsof, descobridor dels efectes desintoxicants i antiadictius de la ibogaïna als anys seixanta. Des de llavors Lotsof no ha deixat de treballar per donar a conèixer el seu ús com sustància terapèutica i facilitar la seva acceptació social. Comptem a més amb el Dr. Kenneth R. Alper, professor associat de la Facultat de Psiquiatria y Neurologia de la Universitat de Nova York. El Dr. Alper es un dels doctors amb més experiència en la recopilació científica de la ibogaïna; ha escrit nombrosos articles científics i llibres sobre el tema. El següent convidat es també de Nova York, Dimitri Mugianis, ex-drogoaddicte que ara treballa com terapeuta en tractaments amb ibogaïna. La tarda s'iniciarà amb una presentació del documental 'Ibogaïna - Ritual de passatge' de Ben De Loenen, el qual ha viatjat pel món utilitzant aquesta pel·lícula com a eina per la difusió del potencial d'aquesta sustància.
Aquest esdeveniment és gratis i va dirigit a tots els professionals que treballen en el tractament de drogodependències i reducció de danys, als usuaris de drogues i al públic en general. L'extens programa proveirà de moltes respostes a les seves preguntes sobre el tractament amb ibogaïna i donarà la possibilitat d'interactuar amb alguns dels experts més importants del món sobre aquest tema.
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PROGRAMA
18.00 - 19.00: Documental Ibogaïna - Ritual de passatge de Ben De Loenen.
Aquest documental mostra l'ús tradicional de ibogaïna a Àfrica occidental i l'ús en el tractament de drogodependències en la societat occidental.

19.30 - 20.00: Història de l'estudi científic i polític de la ibogaïna per Howard Lotsof.
Presentació sobre l'evolució en la regulació del seu ús, el suport dels usuaris, i sobre com la política alguns cops ha estimulat el coneixement i l'estudi de la ibogaïna i en altres ocasions l'ha frenat completament.

20.15 - 20.45: L'ibogaïna amb el suport de la ciencia: testat amb yonkis i demostrat per un pigmeo americà per Dimitri Mobengo Mugianis.

Presentació sobre la manera en què la ibogaïna ha estat un moviment d'usuaris i ha crescut sense l'ajut del govern ni dels metges. Dimitri és co-fundador de VOCQL, la unió d'usuaris de droges de Nova York i el fundador de Freedom Root. Ha facilitat més de 200 tractaments de ibogaïna a Nova York malgrat el seu estat il·legal als EEUU.

21.00 - 21.30: Ibogaïna: una revisió per Dr. Kenneth R. Alper.
Presentació dels mecanismes d'acció i seguretat de la ibogaïnai una visió global del seu ús en el tractament de drogodependències a Occident.

21.45 - 22.15: Dosi i règim en el tractament amb ibogaïna por Howard Lotsof
La presentació proporciona informació vàlida per a professionals en tractaments de drogodependències i per a tota la gent interessada.
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dj gigs... (barcelona/sitges)

djtbird — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:25:17 GMT

haven't seen too many posts lately, so i'll liven up the tribe with one!

This upcoming month of May I will truly be a "busy bird!" Every weekend I am booked for Dj gigs! Some new venues, along with other "usual suspects." Make sure that you attend at least one because in June I'll be going to Los Angeles for a few weeks. In other great news, I'll be back on the web doing a hour-long radio show starting on May 3rd! I think that I will also revive my podcasts for "extras" that don't make it into the show...

Here's the lowdown:

2 May 2008 City Hall 12mid
Rambla Catalunya 2-4, Barcelona - (Write me about being on the guest list)
City Hall is Otto Zutz’s venue right by Plaza Catalunya. There are 2 rooms, downstairs is minimal & progressive house and I’ll be upstairs playing acid-jazz, funk & hiphop. THIS ONE IS IMPORTANT - It's my first time playing for the Otto Zutz group and people from their organization will be there specifically to see how the crowd responds to me. If this goes well, I could be playing a few of their locations on some regular basis...

3 May 2008 "Something Else!" on WTNR Radio.com 6am-2pm
http://www.wtnrradio.com/
I've been invited to do an hour show for the world-wide network of We Take No Requests Radio (WTNR.) They have hosts from various locations all over the planet. I will have an hour each Saturday to share the music that moves me. The show can be listened to from 6am until 2pm every Saturday starting the 3rd. The most current show plays first when you log on and then archived shows of mine will play randomly until you log off.

3 May 2008 El Cafe De La Plata 10pm
Port esportiu d..aiguadolç, Sitges, 08870 - free
A bar/restaurant with a great atmosphere right near the marina... The pastries are made by a friend, so if you can’t have a whole meal at least do dessert and a few rounds from the bar... ...You know the music will be worth it!

9 May 2008 Cafe/Bar Magma 12mid
C/ Parellades, 31-33, Sitges, 08870 - free
T-Bird heats up Parellades’ most popular music bar Friday. ...Arriba!

10 May 2008 El Cafe De La Plata 10pm
Port esportiu d..aiguadolç, Sitges, 08870 - free

11 May 2008 Sunday Joint @ Local Bar 10pm
C/Ases 7, Plaza Fossar de les Moreres, Born, Barcelona 08003 - Free
I’ve been invited to guest at the weekly Sunday gathering of the "funk soul brothers & sisters" of Barcelona. Sounds like a church, I know, but it feels more like a Sunday BBQ. Nice bar, nice people, great music. THIS ONE IS IMPORTANT - It's my first time playing for the members of this "crew." They are the heart of the Barcelona funk/soul/breakbeat (or more accurately "non-house/minimal") scene. If you love funk, soul and other funky music this is one of the best places to hear it...

16 May 2008, 23:30 11:30 PM - Torre Rosa
C/ Francesc Tàrrega, 22, Barcelona, Barcelona 08027 - free
Swooping into the city to drop bombs (of the funky sort!) The music will be mixed, but expect mucho con marcha (i.e., funk, house, etc.!) The cocktails are legendary here (and award-winning) plus they even have some sans alcohol worth trying!

17 May 2008, 10:00 PM - El Cafe De La Plata
Port esportiu d..aiguadolç, Sitges, 08870 - free

23 May 2008, 23:30 11:30 PM - Torre Rosa
C/ Francesc Tàrrega, 22, Barcelona, Barcelona 08027 - free

24 May 2008, 10:00 PM - El Cafe De La Plata
Port esportiu d..aiguadolç, Sitges, 08870 - free

30 May 2008 Cafe/Bar Magma 12mid
C/ Parellades, 31-33, Sitges, 08870 - free

As in the rest of life, there are always changes possible, so I'll let you know if more events are added!

See you sooner rather than later!

T-Bird

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Spain tops EU survey of cocaine and pot users

eweissbuch — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:31:46 GMT

I just came across this article from last November.....

Spain tops EU survey of cocaine and pot users

23 November 2007

Brussels - Spain heads up the list of countries in terms of the consumption of cocaine and cannabis per person for the year 2005. So says a new EU report from the European Drugs and Drug Addict Observatory (OEDT), which also states that the consumption of cocaine in the EU rose 30 percent in that year.

The report also points out that cannabis has a tendency to become a daily habit among users, with a total of 23 million Europeans using the drug in the period of the survey.

Spain tops the list of users, with 11.2 percent of the population having smoked marijuana in 2005, while the users of cocaine stood at three percent of the Spanish population - that compares to 0.1 percent in Greece, for example. In all countries, cocaine use was distributed among a range of ages and social classes.

[Copyright EL PAÍS, SL./ R. M. DE RITUERTO 2007]

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going to the daydream festival?

dragonfly420 — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:06:12 GMT

i think i´ll be there, and spend perhaps the entire month of june exploring barcelona and spain. any recommendations? hostels?

gracias!
libelula 420

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tatoo artist in Barcelona???

angelicfiend — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:49:55 GMT

hello, i am new to this tribe

we are traveling to barcelona in July and need a great tattoo artist .....

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Fraud Alert regarding North Coast Earth First! Aka NCEF! Media. Completely independent from any activist group!

White Rabbit — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:11:34 GMT

16 views since posting on Sunday, December 2, 2007
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NCEF! Media in Humboldt County Ca.(AKA NORTH COAST EARTH FIRST!), is accused of fraud and donation embezzlement. Caution! Do not support this lone wingnut's scam! Active and legitamate groups exist in the area. Caution! Do not be fooled by NCEF! Media and his fraudulent outreach. Shunka Wakan exists completely seperate from any active affinity group.

Read about how he perpetuated a lawsuit under the guise of EF! against a legitimate environmental nonprofit:

From: northcoastjournal.com/100407/...004.html

October 4, 2007

"Money On Trees"

Big cash nearly fell into Shunka Wakan's lap. Other Earth First!ers are kinda happy it didn't.

by Heidi Walters

As the jury trial for the civil suit Kathryn Miller v. the Trees Foundation puttered to a start last week inside Courtroom 3 at the Humboldt County Courthouse, Shunka Wakan — a key witness for the plaintiff — spent mornings sitting on the hard wooden benches in the long hallway outside the courtroom. During breaks, Miller's attorney Linda Mitlyng, would come out of the courtroom to join him. But otherwise, as other people and their legal affairs swirled around him in a warm, odiferous bath of humanity, Shunka sat alone. Or, sometimes, he stood alone, straight-spined, his small, stocky body swallowed by the huge, stiff blue suit out of which his newly shorn, razor-scraped bald head poked vulnerably — as if, at any moment, the suit could gulp once more and he'd disappear completely. Always, he clutched a paper folder with a wolf's face on its cover.

The North Coast Earth First! Media guru had shaved off his woolly rust-tinged brown hair and beard the night before jury selection started, after discussing it with attorney Mitlyng. Now, it took an uncertain moment to recognize him. Then, of course: Shunka's light blue eyes in the pink-pale face, Shunka's closed-lip smile, Shunka's trademark husky murmur, "Mm-hmm, for sure," in response to a comment.

In Courtroom 3, the amiable but no-nonsense Judge Christopher Wilson's domain, the fate of a $185,000 donation dangled. Would the plaintiff, donor Kathryn Miller, prevail in her claim that the defendant, the Trees Foundation, was not in fact the intended recipient of her generous gift? That Shunka Wakan's NCEF! Media Center and the treesitters were? Or would the Trees Foundation convince the jury that, in fact, the money was intended all along for Trees, with no instructions attached for funneling it elsewhere?

Richard Idell, left, who is defending the Trees Foundation against a lawsuit filed by Kathryn Miller, confers with Doug Wallace, community support coordinator for Trees. Photo by David Lawlor.

In her opening arguments, Miller's attorney, Mitlyng, said the case came down to "fraud and broken promises." "She believed [Trees] would hold [the money] in trust, for the benefit of North Coast Earth First!" said Mitlyng. The defense's attorney, Richard Idell, countered in his opening argument that the donation was an unconditional gift and Miller never wrote letters of instruction — as Miller claims she did. "Ms. Miller ... didn't do anything. She took the check [from her mother's estate] and flipped it over and wrote on the back, 'Payable to the Trees Foundation,'" said Idell.

Miller's claim sought the return of her $185,000, plus interest.

Out in the hallway, Shunka waited to tell his side of the story. Maybe he thought about the magical donation that never materialized, and now probably never would. Maybe he thought about the other times he'd been in this courthouse — dozens of times, along with other activists, often before Judge Wilson, answering to charges of trespassing and other forms of civil disobedience in the woods. Likely, he wondered when they were finally going to call him in to testify — it was taking forever in there. He'd even sent out an e-mail prematurely to the several hundred subscribers to his NCEF! online group erroneously announcing he would be first up to testify.

By the end of Friday's court session, Miller was still on the stand. Perhaps Monday it would be Shunka's turn. Whenever it was, he would be testifying on Miller's behalf; but he wasn't a party to the lawsuit. And in the end, after hearing all of the evidence, the jury would be determining who was telling the truth about intentions and letters of instructions. Shunka was just there to provide context and evidence in a contract dispute.

But to a number of forest activists, including a half dozen or so who appeared in the audience last Friday to watch the trial unfold, that context matters more to them than the legal questions. They say this lawsuit has placed a strain on the environmental community that could do as much damage as an ill-felled redwood that takes down other giants in its descent. They disapprove of the lawsuit, and they blame Shunka for it. And, they say, it's just another example of how Shunka has commandeered the North Coast Earth First! identity and used it for purposes that nobody else in the amorphous but consensus-driven local Earth First! movement has agreed to.

"For a lot of us, when we read about the lawsuit, this is kind of like Shunka on trial," said long-time forest activist Deane Rimerman last Friday, calling from Olympia, Wash. "And, to what extent is he worthy of that money?"

Kathryn Miller wanted her money to go toward saving trees, she said on the witness stand last Thursday. The slender 59-year-old was dressed in a pink print skirt and white sweater, with her gray-streaked dark hair pulled back into a neat, thin braid tinted slightly green. (Little did the jury know that Miller had spent the night in jail, in blue jail duds, and then had been "dressed out," in court lingo, in her street clothes before being escorted into the court by the bailiff. Miller had been arrested the week before, on Sept. 17, when she arrived in civil court for the pre-trial readiness hearing; according to the misdemeanor criminal charges filed against her, Miller allegedly had made annoying phonecalls to Barbara Ristow of the Trees Foundation all hours of the day and night.)

On the stand, Miller described how she became an activist. She remembered how, when she was a child in Orinda, her mother decided to stop spraying the beautiful oak trees on their property after reading Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. "And then, when my son was 9, we were watching the news on TV about the Chernobyl nuclear power plant meltdown. And my son said to me, 'I wish I'd never been born. I don't think I'll get to live a full life.'"

She protested the building of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. She started a peace action group in the late 1980s in San Jose. She did nonviolent protests at the Nevada Test Site. And in 1990, she came up with some of her fellow protestors to help set up the camp for Redwood Summer, and to take part in demonstrations. She's been on and off involved in Earth First! actions in Humboldt ever since, she said, including huffing in supplies for treesitters and huffing out their garbage. She'd also, at one point, bought a condo in Arcata.

In 2004, Miller sold her condo and bought an acre of farmland, already planted with coffee, in Guatemala. She put in fruit trees to shade the coffee. That same year, her mother, who lived in Sonoma, died. "The last time I saw her was in 2003," said Miller. "She told me when she died, she was going to leave me some money. I told her I'd use it to further my work for the forest. And she was pleased, because she loved the treesitters and the forest."

Shortly after learning of her mother's death, Kathryn Miller sought out Shunka Wakan in front of the food co-op in Arcata, where he "tabled" to raise funds for the North Coast Earth First! Media office — selling T-shirts, and stickers, offering pamphlets, accepting donations. She'd known Shunka for about five years, she said.

"I said to him, I was going to inherit some money: What was the best way to get that to the North Coast Earth First!?"

In the spring of 2005, Shunka Wakan was floating above the treetops. "I was so excited," the 32-year-old said in an interview a few weeks ago, sitting inside his tiny but colorful North Coast Earth First! Media office in Arcata, walls covered in art and topo maps — including one of Buckeye Mountain, where in 2000-2001, during the "Mattole Free State" action, Shunka and others hiked 14 miles through waist-high snowdrifts to save trees.

Kathryn Miller, he recalled, had come up to him excitedly as he walked along the sidewalk outside the Arcata Co-op and said, "I just donated $185,000 to North Coast Earth First!'"

She'd talked to him the year before about making the donation — she'd said she was anticipating an inheritance from her mother's estate, and she wanted to make a big donation to his group. He'd told her to make it through the Trees Foundation, which handled the NCEF! Media office's finances through an arrangement that had been established years ago. (The Trees Foundation is an umbrella organization formed in 1991 to assist smaller environmental groups. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, it can accept large, tax-deductible donations on behalf of affiliates, and provide professional resources. And it can lead large campaigns, like the one to save the Headwaters Forest back in the '90s.)

Well, now she'd finally done it.

Miller and Shunka agreed to meet at Fiesta Café in Sunny Brae, so she could tell him how she wanted the money spent: She wanted, straight away, for someone to organize a mediated workshop for the local Earth First! activists on ageism and sexism, issues she thought were fracturing the movement. And, she wanted the bulk of the donation to help support the forest activists who blockade logging roads and hunker up in ancient redwoods to fend off loggers' saws.

Not long after, Shunka was on his way to have lunch with some folks from the Trees Foundation, where they'd talk about Miller's wishes.

"Our media outreach was going to get a big boost," Shunka said. "The donation would keep the EF! office going for many years. So I walked into the Wildflower Café feeling elated, thinking we got all this money."

Barbara Ristow and Doug Wallace of the Trees Foundation were there. "I was super excited," Shunka said, "and I said, 'This is great, this big donation. Isn't it wonderful?' We ordered food, and still I'm all excited, talking about the money, but I notice they're looking nervously at each other. [Finally], they said, 'Well, we're just shocked that you think this money was for you.' And I was like, 'I just met with the donor, and that's what she said.' And they're like, 'Well, let's go ahead and plan the workshop and deal with that later.' I remember that, because it put me at ease."

After that, Shunka said he gave Trees a list of people he thought might benefit from the mediator-run workshop. "Some were people I knew had beefs with me, but I was willing to bring 'em into the circle and talk about it."

According to some vague accounts, the workshop was a disaster. One person who was there claims that Shunka, at one point, pounded his fists on the floor, blustered, then got up and stormed out, yelling as he walked away. Shunka says that's overblown.

"The letter from Kathryn Miller to Barbara Bristow said she wanted the mediation to be a safe place, safe to be emotional," he said. "And I think people are saying 'I freaked out.' The freak-out reports are exaggerated. It's just part of this ongoing character assassination. People say I was 'red-faced.' But my face is naturally red."

In late 2005, while Shunka was in Seattle, a friend called him from Arcata to say a woman had come by asking for the office key. She had a list of equipment she wanted to take away. The friend didn't give her the key.

When Shunka got back from Seattle, he discovered his reimbursement funds from Trees had been "frozen." He also learned about a letter someone in the NCEF! movement had circulated for signatures and then sent to Mark Knipper, who handled the Trees Foundation transactions for the NCEF! Media office. It said, in essence, "We don't want Shunka running EF!"

"I called the Trees Foundation," Shunka recalled. "I was sick, it was the middle of the winter, I'm trying to table, it's raining, it's cold. And Barbara Ristow told me, 'You just need to have a meeting [with the other Earth First!ers] and come to a group consensus on what the Trees Foundation funding should be used for."

The meeting never happened — nobody could agree to meet, said Mark Knipper, also in an interview last week. Knipper is a social worker and a long-time activist who had been the contact person between Trees and NCEF! Media. "So it ate itself," Knipper said. "And although I'm former Navy, a mariner, I said I'm not going down with this ship. So I divorced myself from it ... and signed it all back to Trees."

The NCEF! Media office was dropped from the Trees Foundation altogether.

Shunka and the NCEF! Media office never did see any of the big donation. Miller didn't even know that, he said, until she phoned him up in the summer of 2006, more than a year after she made the donation, to ask about a guy named "Jungle," who had been reported as missing on the NCEF! hotline. Miller was spending much of her time in Guatemala now, where she was raising fruit trees; after she'd made her big donation, Hurricane Stan had struck — she spent the ensuing year mopping up the mess.

First, Shunka told her Jungle was still missing. Then he told her about the money.

"I said, 'Yeah, they told me it wasn't for us,'" said Shunka. "And she said, 'I meant for all of it to go to you guys.' She sounded real upset. And I was like, 'I knew it! I knew it!'"

Shunka tried to sue Trees in small claims court, but it went nowhere.

Miller filed a claim against the Trees Foundation on Oct. 5, 2006, in Humboldt County Superior Court, seeking the return of the $185,000 plus interest so she could distribute the money herself.

And if she wins? "She may just spread it out more," said Shunka. "She's got tree planting ideas. Maybe she could buy a grove. She'd maybe not give it all to Earth First! this time. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Trees blew for us."

On an uncomfortably hot afternoon last week, four forest activists who'd agreed to an interview for this story — Jeff, Shaggy, Sparrow and Farmer — sat on the ground at the Arcata Marsh next to a log bench on which a teeming crew of red ants worked a splintered notch. Someone had come along here in 1999 and carved a grouping of faces — bearded, grimacing, possibly mourning faces — onto the log and signed it Daniel. The carving had been drenched in red paint, and burnished by years of sitters.

"It kind of reminds me of the memorial for Gypsy," said one of them. "With the red paint."

Gypsy was the forest name of David Nathan Chain, who in September 1998, during an Earth First! action at Grizzly Creek, was crushed to death by a tree felled by an enraged logger. Farmer, actually, was there — he was just 16, but had a year of activism already under his belt. And Shunka was there — it was Shunka's first forest action.

Farmer, Shag, Sparrow and Jeff first made it clear that they spoke for themselves alone, although they participate in various forest defense affinity groups: Farmer works for the Mattole Wildlands Defense Group now, watchdogging the California Department of Forestry for new timber harvest plans, and keeping an eye on a Pacific Lumber Co. watershed analysis. Shag, who saw his first redwood about five years ago, helps keep the Fern Gully treesit village in Freshwater functioning. Jeff, who grew up in the high desert, and fell in love with the woods, works with the Nanning Creek treesit just outside of Scotia, as well as other groups. Sparrow, who was drawn to forest action because the cultural landscape was "like a folktale" he couldn't resist, is with the Fern Gully affinity group. These groups are all part of the Humboldt Forest Defense Association, a collective with a website but no formal structure.

The HFDA sprang into being six years ago — about the time the entity called North Coast Earth First! had essentially dissolved. It would take a book to describe that drawn-out dissolution — a book of lost causes, won causes, waning media interest, Judi Bari's death, Gypsy's death, ego-spurred squabbles, interpersonal catastrophes, a war overseas, hurricanes. And while the HFDA activists might still cherish the Earth First! name — the movement — in their hearts, it's now been further complicated by what you might call the Shunka effect.

"I still feel in many ways solidarity with the greater Earth First! movement abroad," said Farmer. "But in this county, in this climate, if you say you're with the North Coast Earth First!, many people associate you with North Coast Earth First! Media."

Shunka revived the North Coast Earth First! office around 2002. And he did what previous office managers had done — tabled, put out news releases, wrote articles for other publications. But it wasn't like the old days, in the '90s, when hundreds of people were getting arrested in forest actions and the jail support phone and legal resources were in constant use.

Shunka first worked in an office in Eureka, then later moved to Arcata. He called his outfit the NCEF! Media Center. For a time, he and other "affinity groups" tried to work together. But he alienated some people. He took over the North Coast Earth First! website. He controlled the North Coast Earth First! email list of 300 or more subscribers to the news alerts. He sent out press releases on his own.

"I felt the North Coast Earth First! Media Center was a unilateral effort on Shunka's part," said Farmer. Whereas, in the old days, "spokespeople were decided on by the group. And if you wrote an article it was passed by everyone. I feel Shunka appointed himself spokesperson at some point."

Many also claim they've been subject to a lashing anger from Shunka.

"I won't work with him because I pledge nonviolence in my actions," said Shag. "I don't believe he pledges the same thing. He has exhibited violent behavior towards me and towards other activists in my presence."

"He's a bear," said Jeff, making claw-fists with his hands.

But the sad thing is, all of this infighting probably has done nothing to help the actual trees. And the mediation workshop Kathryn Miller wanted didn't fix matters. Now, there was her lawsuit.

"When I heard about this lawsuit, I thought, the Trees Foundation does not deserve to be attacked in that way," said Farmer. "There's much bigger issues that need to be dealt with — with Maxxam and old-growth logging. ...If you look at Fern Gully and Nanning Creek (the Bonanza timber harvest plan), there's hundreds of old growth acres still standing whose fate is unclear."

Shag put it more bluntly: "If [Miller] knew Shunka and wanted to get the money to North Coast Earth First! Media, she should've given it to Shunka. But if she was trying to get it to treesits and forest defense, then the money went to the right place.

"My problem is this whole representation thing. There's people in the trees — how do you know who to get the money to, to help them?"

Shunka knows that a lot of fellow activists aren't happy with his role in the donation dispute. He also knows how some people talk about him and say he's hard to get along with. "I'm just standing up for the truth," he said. "And people don't like it. To me, it feels like a small clique of people who don't like me. I feel a lot of love and support in this community."

He certainly doesn't come off right away as someone who's angry, or who lashes out, or who locks the office and doesn't let people in. Why, recently, he helped a young woman hook up with the treesitters so she could learn the ropes. (Shaggy said that's proof Shunka doesn't have direct connections with the people doing direct action; but you can't deny it's a connection.)

It's probably a bad idea to ask Darryl Cherney, one of the founders of the local Earth First! movement, what he thinks of Shunka Wakan, whose real name is Jason Wilson. (Shunka tells a story of how he was named by a Lakota medicine man on the banks of the Cheyenne River in South Dakota in 1995. "Shunka Wakan," meaning "great dog," is only part of it. There's a secret part after that — altogether, his name means "the humble man called horse.")

"Shunka's a wingnut," Cherney said over the phone last Friday, sounding cheerfully vitriolic. "I have a 10-verse song about Shunka."

Here are the last few verses:

Who's at the co-op spanging a donation
Shunka, Shunka
Who's got a lawsuit 'gainst the Trees Foundation
Shunka, Shunka
Shunka, Shunka
Who's gonna keep on fighting the fight
Shunka, Shunka
With four of his friends at swimmers delight
Shunka, Shunka
Shunka, Shunka (Shunka voice: It's the last of the revolution)

There's no other word for it but "mean." But Cherney and Shunka have history — not all of it sour. Cherney said Shunka laughed when he heard the song, at least the first time.

"I met Shunka in 1998," Cherney said. "And I know he knew Julia ["Butterfly" Hill, whom Shunka had come west to find]. That was a good thing, helping Julia. That was good Shunka."

Cherney had even pushed for Shunka to go to Houston to talk with Charles Hurwitz, whose Maxxam Corp. bought out the old Pacific Lumber company back in 1985 and quickly became the forest activists' number one villain. Shunka went.

But now? "The current status of Shunka and me," Cherney said, "is that Shunka has sent me five or eight or nine e-mails threatening to sue me. Shunka is a joke."

Cherney can talk for hours about the problems he's had with Shunka over the years. His main point, though, is what has Shunka done for the trees lately?

"My question is, where's your topo maps?" he asked. "Where's your wilderness preservation proposal? Where's your lobbyist team in Sacramento?"

It has to be that, on some level, even the people in the movement who don't like Shunka understand somewhat where he's coming from. So he's emotional. Passionate. Perhaps he's caught up so completely in the cause he can't let go. Or, who knows — maybe he's a phony, like he accused Knipper of being back in 2005.

But being a forest activist comes with perils beyond the obvious physical ones.

"I'm really trying to have compassion for Shunka, even though he's kind of attacked us," said Susy Barsotti by phone from Laytonville a couple of weeks ago. Barsotti is president of the Trees Foundation board, and she says the lawsuit has held Trees hostage, unable to function fully. "I've been mystified and dismayed that he's participated like this in the suit. But Shunka witnessed Gypsy's death. And I think he may have post-traumatic stress syndrome. I don't think he's recovered from it. And that can affect your behavior."

A number of people mentioned this, actually, about Shunka. And he often refers to Gypsy's death himself. In an article titled "What Luna has taught me," posted on the website of Julia "Butterfly" Hill's organization, Circle of Life, Shunka writes: "I decided to commit to doing ground support after witnessing the death of David Nathan "Gypsy" Chain on September 17, 1998 ... I remember looking across the valley as we hiked up that day, seeing the rolling hills of forests and clear-cuts, and thinking out loud, "That's why we're here!" Seeing Gypsy's life taken from him, and then seeing the corruption and lies of the Humboldt County Sheriffs ... really opened my eyes to the situation our old-growth forests face."

Later, he did ground support for Hill in her second year in Luna. And in the same article on her website, something else Shunka writes indicates how ready he was to devote himself to a cause: "Being on the support team was the top priority in my life, and I was happy knowing that everything else revolved around when I'd be needed for the next supply run. I never felt lost because I knew what I was doing. That was a feeling I had not felt in years, between feeling dissatisfaction with life in college, and then more dissatisfaction with life as a minimum-wage worker after college. Before joining Julia's ground support team I was unhappy, even to the point of tears, wondering if my entire life was going to be a minimum-wage nightmare ...."

Pure devotion, without benefit of a little hypocrisy, could drive anyone batty. Deane Rimerman, the activist from Olympia who said it is Shunka who is on trial, said it's not uncommon for intense, stressful movements like Earth First! to produce an army of walking wounded. And he's been around, in forest actions up and down the coast, for long enough to know; he was the one, in fact, who "got the maps and led the first hikers up to the hill" to the Gypsy Mountain campaign and Luna treesit.

"In the forest activist movement, there's very little that's rewarding," Rimerman said. "There's a lot of post traumatic stress syndrome. All of us get it. Once you've been through the court process, and the jail process, and seen 1,000-year-old trees get cut down that you really cared about and thought you could save — it's devastating."

That alone, setting aside the troubles with Shunka, could explain the many rifts that have occurred within the local EF! ranks over the years. Josh Brown, who moved to Humboldt in 1995 right before the peak of the Headwaters campaign, said one of the unique qualities of Earth First! is that it "is primarily a youth movement."

"A lot of people that come through are young, are passionate — and it's a wonderful thing," he said. They get thrown into leadership positions quickly — and then they get burned out. Many move quickly on to other things. Brown stayed in longer than most. "When I left [in 2001], I was 30 years old. And I'd been a full-time activist since I was 18."

Paradoxically, said Brown, the youthful draw and the departure of seasoned activists leaves the movement with "no elders to kind of sit around and coach the [new kids]."

The movement also draws strong personalities, he said. Tenacious ones, too, like Shunka's.

"Shunka, I think he really does have a big heart," said Brown. "And I think he does care for the forest."

Last Friday, following the morning session of Miller v. Trees, a group of the Humboldt Forest Defense Association activists stood on the courthouse steps talking. The door opened, and Shunka walked out and down the steps toward the group. They didn't greet him. After a time, he tried to talk to one of them, Jeff. Jeff walked away. Shunka followed him, then stopped and talked to another guy. Then he stood alone again.

From: northcoastjournal.com/101107/...011.html

"Trees Foundation Wins"

October 11th, 2007

The jury in the civil case Kathryn Miller v. the Trees Foundation decided in favor of Trees, after deliberating all day Tuesday. (See "Money on Trees," Oct. 4).

Miller is the long-time forest activist who inherited a bundle from her mother and then signed $185,000 over to the Trees Foundation. In her lawsuit, she claimed she had intended the money to be passed through Trees to one of its affiliates, North Coast Earth First! Media, run by Shunka Wakan. She claimed she had made her intentions clear, verbally and in writing, and that Trees had agreed to the conditions, then broken its promise and kept the money. Trees denied making such promises, and said it had never seen any letters or heard of instructions to give the money to NCEF! Media. (Also, somewhat relatedly, in criminal court on Tuesday Miller pleaded no contest to charges that she had made annoying phonecalls to Barbara Ristow of the Trees Foundation.)

So, that's that. Now, there are only the pieces to pick up.

For Shunka Wakan — featured in last week's Journal as a central figure in a messy nest of infighting that has fractured the current ranks of local Earth First!ians — it could be a long, lonely patching together of lost friends and broken alliances. Not only did he and Miller lose their attempt to retrieve her donation, but now he's been banned from the North Coast Co-op.

Yes, that happened last week. It was Thursday, around 4:15 in the evening, and two activists with the Humboldt Forest Defense Association were tabling — hawking brochures and such — outside the Co-op. It's an activity Shunka himself has spent many a day doing in that very same spot, raising cash to pay for his NCEF!Media outreach work and other causes. And, well, these two fellows, Jeff and Farmer, were on Shunka's shit list, now. They'd spoken gently, but unfavorably, about Shunka's doings in the North Coast Earth First! arena — said he lashed out at people, said he commandeered NCEF! resources, and so forth. Here's a snippet of Jeff's account of what happened, which he sent to the NCJ in an e-mail on Friday:

"Shunka was removed from the Arcata Co-op yesterday after a scuffle with myself and another activist around 5 p.m. Well, he wasn't exactly removed, but APD was called. He was asked to leave after threatening to flip over the HFD donation table while stating he was 'like Jesus in the marketplace ...'"

Sue Coulter, manager of the Arcata Co-op, recounted on Friday how an employee walking by heard the argument and went inside to get her. "So I went out to talk to [Shunka], because it's not the first time we've had problems," she said. "Most of the time, he's fine. Most of the time, I stick up for him." One time, she said, she even called the police to protect Shunka after someone had threatened him. "But he gets into arguments. I tried to talk to him. I told him to leave. ... He was causing a scene, right by the door, and I can't have it. He refused to leave. ... I said, fine. I went into the store. He followed me into the store, and he was still yelling at me, 'Oh, now you're going to call the police on me.'" Coulter called the police, but Shunka left before they arrived.

Shunka, waiting in the courthouse for the jury verdict Tuesday, said Coulter did indeed ask him to leave and he did, indeed, refuse to. As for the HFD tablers, he said he merely asked them why they had Trees Foundation literature on their table. "I said, 'Why do you want to represent these people?'" And then, he said, "Jeff accused me of embezzling — he said this in public. He said, 'You've embezzled thousands of dollars from the Earth First! movement through the years.' And I complained to one of the employees who was walking by. Because that's serious, accusing someone of embezzling."

But Shunka said the whole thing's yet another attack on him. "I don't consider I was yelling. We were talking. I'm an emotional person, I concede to that. I speak from my heart. I don't scream at people. I would love to — but I don't."

In his email, Jeff with HFD predicted Shunka would leave town within weeks, if not sooner. But at the courthouse, even before the verdict, Shunka said he wasn't going anywhere.

"I'm just going to continue to run the Earth First! office and continue to call Humboldt County home," he said. He's also going to write a letter to the Co-op, complaining about how he gets scapegoated and booted out of there even when other people, he says, are the culprits. And, as for the Miller v. Trees case, he said, he and Miller may now take their complaint to another venue.

-- Heidi Walters

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NCEF! Media sabotaged! Hijacked by lone wingnut! Accused of fraud and embezzlement!

White Rabbit — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:35:19 GMT

NCEF! Media in Humboldt County, Ca. is accused of fraud and donation embezzlement. Caution! Do not support this lone wingnut's scam! Other legitamate groups exist in the area. Caution! Do not be fooled by NCEF! Media and his fraudulent outreach. Shunka Wakan exists completely seperate from any active affinity group. Read about how he perpetuated a lawsuit under the guise of EF! against a legitamate environmental nonprofit:

Dog Days
From: http://northcoastjournal.com/100407/cover1004.html
October 4, 2007
Money On Trees

Big cash nearly fell into Shunka Wakan's lap. Other Earth First!ers are kinda happy it didn't.

by Heidi Walters

As the jury trial for the civil suit Kathryn Miller v. the Trees Foundation puttered to a start last week inside Courtroom 3 at the Humboldt County Courthouse, Shunka Wakan — a key witness for the plaintiff — spent mornings sitting on the hard wooden benches in the long hallway outside the courtroom. During breaks, Miller's attorney Linda Mitlyng, would come out of the courtroom to join him. But otherwise, as other people and their legal affairs swirled around him in a warm, odiferous bath of humanity, Shunka sat alone. Or, sometimes, he stood alone, straight-spined, his small, stocky body swallowed by the huge, stiff blue suit out of which his newly shorn, razor-scraped bald head poked vulnerably — as if, at any moment, the suit could gulp once more and he'd disappear completely. Always, he clutched a paper folder with a wolf's face on its cover.

The North Coast Earth First! Media guru had shaved off his woolly rust-tinged brown hair and beard the night before jury selection started, after discussing it with attorney Mitlyng. Now, it took an uncertain moment to recognize him. Then, of course: Shunka's light blue eyes in the pink-pale face, Shunka's closed-lip smile, Shunka's trademark husky murmur, "Mm-hmm, for sure," in response to a comment.

In Courtroom 3, the amiable but no-nonsense Judge Christopher Wilson's domain, the fate of a $185,000 donation dangled. Would the plaintiff, donor Kathryn Miller, prevail in her claim that the defendant, the Trees Foundation, was not in fact the intended recipient of her generous gift? That Shunka Wakan's NCEF! Media Center and the treesitters were? Or would the Trees Foundation convince the jury that, in fact, the money was intended all along for Trees, with no instructions attached for funneling it elsewhere?

Richard Idell, left, who is defending the Trees Foundation against a lawsuit filed by Kathryn Miller, confers with Doug Wallace, community support coordinator for Trees. Photo by David Lawlor.

In her opening arguments, Miller's attorney, Mitlyng, said the case came down to "fraud and broken promises." "She believed [Trees] would hold [the money] in trust, for the benefit of North Coast Earth First!" said Mitlyng. The defense's attorney, Richard Idell, countered in his opening argument that the donation was an unconditional gift and Miller never wrote letters of instruction — as Miller claims she did. "Ms. Miller ... didn't do anything. She took the check [from her mother's estate] and flipped it over and wrote on the back, 'Payable to the Trees Foundation,'" said Idell.

Miller's claim sought the return of her $185,000, plus interest.

Out in the hallway, Shunka waited to tell his side of the story. Maybe he thought about the magical donation that never materialized, and now probably never would. Maybe he thought about the other times he'd been in this courthouse — dozens of times, along with other activists, often before Judge Wilson, answering to charges of trespassing and other forms of civil disobedience in the woods. Likely, he wondered when they were finally going to call him in to testify — it was taking forever in there. He'd even sent out an e-mail prematurely to the several hundred subscribers to his NCEF! online group erroneously announcing he would be first up to testify.

By the end of Friday's court session, Miller was still on the stand. Perhaps Monday it would be Shunka's turn. Whenever it was, he would be testifying on Miller's behalf; but he wasn't a party to the lawsuit. And in the end, after hearing all of the evidence, the jury would be determining who was telling the truth about intentions and letters of instructions. Shunka was just there to provide context and evidence in a contract dispute.

But to a number of forest activists, including a half dozen or so who appeared in the audience last Friday to watch the trial unfold, that context matters more to them than the legal questions. They say this lawsuit has placed a strain on the environmental community that could do as much damage as an ill-felled redwood that takes down other giants in its descent. They disapprove of the lawsuit, and they blame Shunka for it. And, they say, it's just another example of how Shunka has commandeered the North Coast Earth First! identity and used it for purposes that nobody else in the amorphous but consensus-driven local Earth First! movement has agreed to.

"For a lot of us, when we read about the lawsuit, this is kind of like Shunka on trial," said long-time forest activist Deane Rimerman last Friday, calling from Olympia, Wash. "And, to what extent is he worthy of that money?"

Kathryn Miller wanted her money to go toward saving trees, she said on the witness stand last Thursday. The slender 59-year-old was dressed in a pink print skirt and white sweater, with her gray-streaked dark hair pulled back into a neat, thin braid tinted slightly green. (Little did the jury know that Miller had spent the night in jail, in blue jail duds, and then had been "dressed out," in court lingo, in her street clothes before being escorted into the court by the bailiff. Miller had been arrested the week before, on Sept. 17, when she arrived in civil court for the pre-trial readiness hearing; according to the misdemeanor criminal charges filed against her, Miller allegedly had made annoying phonecalls to Barbara Ristow of the Trees Foundation all hours of the day and night.)

On the stand, Miller described how she became an activist. She remembered how, when she was a child in Orinda, her mother decided to stop spraying the beautiful oak trees on their property after reading Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. "And then, when my son was 9, we were watching the news on TV about the Chernobyl nuclear power plant meltdown. And my son said to me, 'I wish I'd never been born. I don't think I'll get to live a full life.'"

She protested the building of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. She started a peace action group in the late 1980s in San Jose. She did nonviolent protests at the Nevada Test Site. And in 1990, she came up with some of her fellow protestors to help set up the camp for Redwood Summer, and to take part in demonstrations. She's been on and off involved in Earth First! actions in Humboldt ever since, she said, including huffing in supplies for treesitters and huffing out their garbage. She'd also, at one point, bought a condo in Arcata.

In 2004, Miller sold her condo and bought an acre of farmland, already planted with coffee, in Guatemala. She put in fruit trees to shade the coffee. That same year, her mother, who lived in Sonoma, died. "The last time I saw her was in 2003," said Miller. "She told me when she died, she was going to leave me some money. I told her I'd use it to further my work for the forest. And she was pleased, because she loved the treesitters and the forest."

Shortly after learning of her mother's death, Kathryn Miller sought out Shunka Wakan in front of the food co-op in Arcata, where he "tabled" to raise funds for the North Coast Earth First! Media office — selling T-shirts, and stickers, offering pamphlets, accepting donations. She'd known Shunka for about five years, she said.

"I said to him, I was going to inherit some money: What was the best way to get that to the North Coast Earth First!?"

In the spring of 2005, Shunka Wakan was floating above the treetops. "I was so excited," the 32-year-old said in an interview a few weeks ago, sitting inside his tiny but colorful North Coast Earth First! Media office in Arcata, walls covered in art and topo maps — including one of Buckeye Mountain, where in 2000-2001, during the "Mattole Free State" action, Shunka and others hiked 14 miles through waist-high snowdrifts to save trees.

Kathryn Miller, he recalled, had come up to him excitedly as he walked along the sidewalk outside the Arcata Co-op and said, "I just donated $185,000 to North Coast Earth First!'"

She'd talked to him the year before about making the donation — she'd said she was anticipating an inheritance from her mother's estate, and she wanted to make a big donation to his group. He'd told her to make it through the Trees Foundation, which handled the NCEF! Media office's finances through an arrangement that had been established years ago. (The Trees Foundation is an umbrella organization formed in 1991 to assist smaller environmental groups. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, it can accept large, tax-deductible donations on behalf of affiliates, and provide professional resources. And it can lead large campaigns, like the one to save the Headwaters Forest back in the '90s.)

Well, now she'd finally done it.

Miller and Shunka agreed to meet at Fiesta Café in Sunny Brae, so she could tell him how she wanted the money spent: She wanted, straight away, for someone to organize a mediated workshop for the local Earth First! activists on ageism and sexism, issues she thought were fracturing the movement. And, she wanted the bulk of the donation to help support the forest activists who blockade logging roads and hunker up in ancient redwoods to fend off loggers' saws.

Not long after, Shunka was on his way to have lunch with some folks from the Trees Foundation, where they'd talk about Miller's wishes.

"Our media outreach was going to get a big boost," Shunka said. "The donation would keep the EF! office going for many years. So I walked into the Wildflower Café feeling elated, thinking we got all this money."

Barbara Ristow and Doug Wallace of the Trees Foundation were there. "I was super excited," Shunka said, "and I said, 'This is great, this big donation. Isn't it wonderful?' We ordered food, and still I'm all excited, talking about the money, but I notice they're looking nervously at each other. [Finally], they said, 'Well, we're just shocked that you think this money was for you.' And I was like, 'I just met with the donor, and that's what she said.' And they're like, 'Well, let's go ahead and plan the workshop and deal with that later.' I remember that, because it put me at ease."

After that, Shunka said he gave Trees a list of people he thought might benefit from the mediator-run workshop. "Some were people I knew had beefs with me, but I was willing to bring 'em into the circle and talk about it."

According to some vague accounts, the workshop was a disaster. One person who was there claims that Shunka, at one point, pounded his fists on the floor, blustered, then got up and stormed out, yelling as he walked away. Shunka says that's overblown.

"The letter from Kathryn Miller to Barbara Bristow said she wanted the mediation to be a safe place, safe to be emotional," he said. "And I think people are saying 'I freaked out.' The freak-out reports are exaggerated. It's just part of this ongoing character assassination. People say I was 'red-faced.' But my face is naturally red."

In late 2005, while Shunka was in Seattle, a friend called him from Arcata to say a woman had come by asking for the office key. She had a list of equipment she wanted to take away. The friend didn't give her the key.

When Shunka got back from Seattle, he discovered his reimbursement funds from Trees had been "frozen." He also learned about a letter someone in the NCEF! movement had circulated for signatures and then sent to Mark Knipper, who handled the Trees Foundation transactions for the NCEF! Media office. It said, in essence, "We don't want Shunka running EF!"

"I called the Trees Foundation," Shunka recalled. "I was sick, it was the middle of the winter, I'm trying to table, it's raining, it's cold. And Barbara Ristow told me, 'You just need to have a meeting [with the other Earth First!ers] and come to a group consensus on what the Trees Foundation funding should be used for."

The meeting never happened — nobody could agree to meet, said Mark Knipper, also in an interview last week. Knipper is a social worker and a long-time activist who had been the contact person between Trees and NCEF! Media. "So it ate itself," Knipper said. "And although I'm former Navy, a mariner, I said I'm not going down with this ship. So I divorced myself from it ... and signed it all back to Trees."

The NCEF! Media office was dropped from the Trees Foundation altogether.

Shunka and the NCEF! Media office never did see any of the big donation. Miller didn't even know that, he said, until she phoned him up in the summer of 2006, more than a year after she made the donation, to ask about a guy named "Jungle," who had been reported as missing on the NCEF! hotline. Miller was spending much of her time in Guatemala now, where she was raising fruit trees; after she'd made her big donation, Hurricane Stan had struck — she spent the ensuing year mopping up the mess.

First, Shunka told her Jungle was still missing. Then he told her about the money.

"I said, 'Yeah, they told me it wasn't for us,'" said Shunka. "And she said, 'I meant for all of it to go to you guys.' She sounded real upset. And I was like, 'I knew it! I knew it!'"

Shunka tried to sue Trees in small claims court, but it went nowhere.

Miller filed a claim against the Trees Foundation on Oct. 5, 2006, in Humboldt County Superior Court, seeking the return of the $185,000 plus interest so she could distribute the money herself.

And if she wins? "She may just spread it out more," said Shunka. "She's got tree planting ideas. Maybe she could buy a grove. She'd maybe not give it all to Earth First! this time. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Trees blew for us."

On an uncomfortably hot afternoon last week, four forest activists who'd agreed to an interview for this story — Jeff, Shaggy, Sparrow and Farmer — sat on the ground at the Arcata Marsh next to a log bench on which a teeming crew of red ants worked a splintered notch. Someone had come along here in 1999 and carved a grouping of faces — bearded, grimacing, possibly mourning faces — onto the log and signed it Daniel. The carving had been drenched in red paint, and burnished by years of sitters.

"It kind of reminds me of the memorial for Gypsy," said one of them. "With the red paint."

Gypsy was the forest name of David Nathan Chain, who in September 1998, during an Earth First! action at Grizzly Creek, was crushed to death by a tree felled by an enraged logger. Farmer, actually, was there — he was just 16, but had a year of activism already under his belt. And Shunka was there — it was Shunka's first forest action.

Farmer, Shag, Sparrow and Jeff first made it clear that they spoke for themselves alone, although they participate in various forest defense affinity groups: Farmer works for the Mattole Wildlands Defense Group now, watchdogging the California Department of Forestry for new timber harvest plans, and keeping an eye on a Pacific Lumber Co. watershed analysis. Shag, who saw his first redwood about five years ago, helps keep the Fern Gully treesit village in Freshwater functioning. Jeff, who grew up in the high desert, and fell in love with the woods, works with the Nanning Creek treesit just outside of Scotia, as well as other groups. Sparrow, who was drawn to forest action because the cultural landscape was "like a folktale" he couldn't resist, is with the Fern Gully affinity group. These groups are all part of the Humboldt Forest Defense Association, a collective with a website but no formal structure.

The HFDA sprang into being six years ago — about the time the entity called North Coast Earth First! had essentially dissolved. It would take a book to describe that drawn-out dissolution — a book of lost causes, won causes, waning media interest, Judi Bari's death, Gypsy's death, ego-spurred squabbles, interpersonal catastrophes, a war overseas, hurricanes. And while the HFDA activists might still cherish the Earth First! name — the movement — in their hearts, it's now been further complicated by what you might call the Shunka effect.

"I still feel in many ways solidarity with the greater Earth First! movement abroad," said Farmer. "But in this county, in this climate, if you say you're with the North Coast Earth First!, many people associate you with North Coast Earth First! Media."

Shunka revived the North Coast Earth First! office around 2002. And he did what previous office managers had done — tabled, put out news releases, wrote articles for other publications. But it wasn't like the old days, in the '90s, when hundreds of people were getting arrested in forest actions and the jail support phone and legal resources were in constant use.

Shunka first worked in an office in Eureka, then later moved to Arcata. He called his outfit the NCEF! Media Center. For a time, he and other "affinity groups" tried to work together. But he alienated some people. He took over the North Coast Earth First! website. He controlled the North Coast Earth First! email list of 300 or more subscribers to the news alerts. He sent out press releases on his own.

"I felt the North Coast Earth First! Media Center was a unilateral effort on Shunka's part," said Farmer. Whereas, in the old days, "spokespeople were decided on by the group. And if you wrote an article it was passed by everyone. I feel Shunka appointed himself spokesperson at some point."

Many also claim they've been subject to a lashing anger from Shunka.

"I won't work with him because I pledge nonviolence in my actions," said Shag. "I don't believe he pledges the same thing. He has exhibited violent behavior towards me and towards other activists in my presence."

"He's a bear," said Jeff, making claw-fists with his hands.

But the sad thing is, all of this infighting probably has done nothing to help the actual trees. And the mediation workshop Kathryn Miller wanted didn't fix matters. Now, there was her lawsuit.

"When I heard about this lawsuit, I thought, the Trees Foundation does not deserve to be attacked in that way," said Farmer. "There's much bigger issues that need to be dealt with — with Maxxam and old-growth logging. ...If you look at Fern Gully and Nanning Creek (the Bonanza timber harvest plan), there's hundreds of old growth acres still standing whose fate is unclear."

Shag put it more bluntly: "If [Miller] knew Shunka and wanted to get the money to North Coast Earth First! Media, she should've given it to Shunka. But if she was trying to get it to treesits and forest defense, then the money went to the right place.

"My problem is this whole representation thing. There's people in the trees — how do you know who to get the money to, to help them?"

Shunka knows that a lot of fellow activists aren't happy with his role in the donation dispute. He also knows how some people talk about him and say he's hard to get along with. "I'm just standing up for the truth," he said. "And people don't like it. To me, it feels like a small clique of people who don't like me. I feel a lot of love and support in this community."

He certainly doesn't come off right away as someone who's angry, or who lashes out, or who locks the office and doesn't let people in. Why, recently, he helped a young woman hook up with the treesitters so she could learn the ropes. (Shaggy said that's proof Shunka doesn't have direct connections with the people doing direct action; but you can't deny it's a connection.)

It's probably a bad idea to ask Darryl Cherney, one of the founders of the local Earth First! movement, what he thinks of Shunka Wakan, whose real name is Jason Wilson. (Shunka tells a story of how he was named by a Lakota medicine man on the banks of the Cheyenne River in South Dakota in 1995. "Shunka Wakan," meaning "great dog," is only part of it. There's a secret part after that — altogether, his name means "the humble man called horse.")

"Shunka's a wingnut," Cherney said over the phone last Friday, sounding cheerfully vitriolic. "I have a 10-verse song about Shunka."

Here are the last few verses:

Who's at the co-op spanging a donation
Shunka, Shunka
Who's got a lawsuit 'gainst the Trees Foundation
Shunka, Shunka
Shunka, Shunka
Who's gonna keep on fighting the fight
Shunka, Shunka
With four of his friends at swimmers delight
Shunka, Shunka
Shunka, Shunka (Shunka voice: It's the last of the revolution)

There's no other word for it but "mean." But Cherney and Shunka have history — not all of it sour. Cherney said Shunka laughed when he heard the song, at least the first time.

"I met Shunka in 1998," Cherney said. "And I know he knew Julia ["Butterfly" Hill, whom Shunka had come west to find]. That was a good thing, helping Julia. That was good Shunka."

Cherney had even pushed for Shunka to go to Houston to talk with Charles Hurwitz, whose Maxxam Corp. bought out the old Pacific Lumber company back in 1985 and quickly became the forest activists' number one villain. Shunka went.

But now? "The current status of Shunka and me," Cherney said, "is that Shunka has sent me five or eight or nine e-mails threatening to sue me. Shunka is a joke."

Cherney can talk for hours about the problems he's had with Shunka over the years. His main point, though, is what has Shunka done for the trees lately?

"My question is, where's your topo maps?" he asked. "Where's your wilderness preservation proposal? Where's your lobbyist team in Sacramento?"

It has to be that, on some level, even the people in the movement who don't like Shunka understand somewhat where he's coming from. So he's emotional. Passionate. Perhaps he's caught up so completely in the cause he can't let go. Or, who knows — maybe he's a phony, like he accused Knipper of being back in 2005.

But being a forest activist comes with perils beyond the obvious physical ones.

"I'm really trying to have compassion for Shunka, even though he's kind of attacked us," said Susy Barsotti by phone from Laytonville a couple of weeks ago. Barsotti is president of the Trees Foundation board, and she says the lawsuit has held Trees hostage, unable to function fully. "I've been mystified and dismayed that he's participated like this in the suit. But Shunka witnessed Gypsy's death. And I think he may have post-traumatic stress syndrome. I don't think he's recovered from it. And that can affect your behavior."

A number of people mentioned this, actually, about Shunka. And he often refers to Gypsy's death himself. In an article titled "What Luna has taught me," posted on the website of Julia "Butterfly" Hill's organization, Circle of Life, Shunka writes: "I decided to commit to doing ground support after witnessing the death of David Nathan "Gypsy" Chain on September 17, 1998 ... I remember looking across the valley as we hiked up that day, seeing the rolling hills of forests and clear-cuts, and thinking out loud, "That's why we're here!" Seeing Gypsy's life taken from him, and then seeing the corruption and lies of the Humboldt County Sheriffs ... really opened my eyes to the situation our old-growth forests face."

Later, he did ground support for Hill in her second year in Luna. And in the same article on her website, something else Shunka writes indicates how ready he was to devote himself to a cause: "Being on the support team was the top priority in my life, and I was happy knowing that everything else revolved around when I'd be needed for the next supply run. I never felt lost because I knew what I was doing. That was a feeling I had not felt in years, between feeling dissatisfaction with life in college, and then more dissatisfaction with life as a minimum-wage worker after college. Before joining Julia's ground support team I was unhappy, even to the point of tears, wondering if my entire life was going to be a minimum-wage nightmare ...."

Pure devotion, without benefit of a little hypocrisy, could drive anyone batty. Deane Rimerman, the activist from Olympia who said it is Shunka who is on trial, said it's not uncommon for intense, stressful movements like Earth First! to produce an army of walking wounded. And he's been around, in forest actions up and down the coast, for long enough to know; he was the one, in fact, who "got the maps and led the first hikers up to the hill" to the Gypsy Mountain campaign and Luna treesit.

"In the forest activist movement, there's very little that's rewarding," Rimerman said. "There's a lot of post traumatic stress syndrome. All of us get it. Once you've been through the court process, and the jail process, and seen 1,000-year-old trees get cut down that you really cared about and thought you could save — it's devastating."

That alone, setting aside the troubles with Shunka, could explain the many rifts that have occurred within the local EF! ranks over the years. Josh Brown, who moved to Humboldt in 1995 right before the peak of the Headwaters campaign, said one of the unique qualities of Earth First! is that it "is primarily a youth movement."

"A lot of people that come through are young, are passionate — and it's a wonderful thing," he said. They get thrown into leadership positions quickly — and then they get burned out. Many move quickly on to other things. Brown stayed in longer than most. "When I left [in 2001], I was 30 years old. And I'd been a full-time activist since I was 18."

Paradoxically, said Brown, the youthful draw and the departure of seasoned activists leaves the movement with "no elders to kind of sit around and coach the [new kids]."

The movement also draws strong personalities, he said. Tenacious ones, too, like Shunka's.

"Shunka, I think he really does have a big heart," said Brown. "And I think he does care for the forest."

Last Friday, following the morning session of Miller v. Trees, a group of the Humboldt Forest Defense Association activists stood on the courthouse steps talking. The door opened, and Shunka walked out and down the steps toward the group. They didn't greet him. After a time, he tried to talk to one of them, Jeff. Jeff walked away. Shunka followed him, then stopped and talked to another guy. Then he stood alone again.

From: http://northcoastjournal.com/101107/news1011.html

Trees Foundation Wins

October 11th, 2007

The jury in the civil case Kathryn Miller v. the Trees Foundation decided in favor of Trees, after deliberating all day Tuesday. (See "Money on Trees," Oct. 4).

Miller is the long-time forest activist who inherited a bundle from her mother and then signed $185,000 over to the Trees Foundation. In her lawsuit, she claimed she had intended the money to be passed through Trees to one of its affiliates, North Coast Earth First! Media, run by Shunka Wakan. She claimed she had made her intentions clear, verbally and in writing, and that Trees had agreed to the conditions, then broken its promise and kept the money. Trees denied making such promises, and said it had never seen any letters or heard of instructions to give the money to NCEF! Media. (Also, somewhat relatedly, in criminal court on Tuesday Miller pleaded no contest to charges that she had made annoying phonecalls to Barbara Ristow of the Trees Foundation.)

So, that's that. Now, there are only the pieces to pick up.

For Shunka Wakan — featured in last week's Journal as a central figure in a messy nest of infighting that has fractured the current ranks of local Earth First!ians — it could be a long, lonely patching together of lost friends and broken alliances. Not only did he and Miller lose their attempt to retrieve her donation, but now he's been banned from the North Coast Co-op.

Yes, that happened last week. It was Thursday, around 4:15 in the evening, and two activists with the Humboldt Forest Defense Association were tabling — hawking brochures and such — outside the Co-op. It's an activity Shunka himself has spent many a day doing in that very same spot, raising cash to pay for his NCEF!Media outreach work and other causes. And, well, these two fellows, Jeff and Farmer, were on Shunka's shit list, now. They'd spoken gently, but unfavorably, about Shunka's doings in the North Coast Earth First! arena — said he lashed out at people, said he commandeered NCEF! resources, and so forth. Here's a snippet of Jeff's account of what happened, which he sent to the NCJ in an e-mail on Friday:

"Shunka was removed from the Arcata Co-op yesterday after a scuffle with myself and another activist around 5 p.m. Well, he wasn't exactly removed, but APD was called. He was asked to leave after threatening to flip over the HFD donation table while stating he was 'like Jesus in the marketplace ...'"

Sue Coulter, manager of the Arcata Co-op, recounted on Friday how an employee walking by heard the argument and went inside to get her. "So I went out to talk to [Shunka], because it's not the first time we've had problems," she said. "Most of the time, he's fine. Most of the time, I stick up for him." One time, she said, she even called the police to protect Shunka after someone had threatened him. "But he gets into arguments. I tried to talk to him. I told him to leave. ... He was causing a scene, right by the door, and I can't have it. He refused to leave. ... I said, fine. I went into the store. He followed me into the store, and he was still yelling at me, 'Oh, now you're going to call the police on me.'" Coulter called the police, but Shunka left before they arrived.

Shunka, waiting in the courthouse for the jury verdict Tuesday, said Coulter did indeed ask him to leave and he did, indeed, refuse to. As for the HFD tablers, he said he merely asked them why they had Trees Foundation literature on their table. "I said, 'Why do you want to represent these people?'" And then, he said, "Jeff accused me of embezzling — he said this in public. He said, 'You've embezzled thousands of dollars from the Earth First! movement through the years.' And I complained to one of the employees who was walking by. Because that's serious, accusing someone of embezzling."

But Shunka said the whole thing's yet another attack on him. "I don't consider I was yelling. We were talking. I'm an emotional person, I concede to that. I speak from my heart. I don't scream at people. I would love to — but I don't."

In his email, Jeff with HFD predicted Shunka would leave town within weeks, if not sooner. But at the courthouse, even before the verdict, Shunka said he wasn't going anywhere.

"I'm just going to continue to run the Earth First! office and continue to call Humboldt County home," he said. He's also going to write a letter to the Co-op, complaining about how he gets scapegoated and booted out of there even when other people, he says, are the culprits. And, as for the Miller v. Trees case, he said, he and Miller may now take their complaint to another venue.

-- Heidi Walters

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Anglo-American School

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:18:28 GMT

Did anyone here go there? I was located in Casteldefels (spelling?).

I went there from 81-83. I think it was reformed as the British Academy of Barcelona. If anyone has any information on how to contact anyone from the school please let me know. Thanks.

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Zapatero admet que les deficiències de Rodalies són "responsabilitat" del govern espanyol

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:16:37 GMT

http://www.avui.cat/mon_politica/detail.php?id=9340

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero ha reconegut que "els reiterats problemes" que pateixen els usuaris de Rodalies de Renfe a Catalunya "són responsabilitat del govern espanyol, lògicament".

El president espanyol s'ha referit a la possibilitat que Foment aturi parcialment les línies C2 i C10 de Renfe per defensar que "s'adoptarà la solució tècnicament més aconsellable" per "garantir la menor afectació i molèstia als usuaris mentre es culminen les obres de l'arribada del TGV a Barcelona".

Zapatero ha volgut llançar "un missatge de compromís als afectats, als ciutadans de Barcelona i a la societat catalana" en general perquè confiïn en el seu executiu. "Estem posant els millors mitjans tècnics, tots els recursos perquè no perdem més temps històric, que Catalunya ja ha perdut prou pel que fa a les seves infraestructures", ha assegurat el president espanyol.

Zapatero s'ha compromès a compensar "en els pròxims quatre anys" el dèficit d'inversió en infraestructures que ha patit Catalunya "els últims quinze". I els quatre anys següents, ha promès, "seguiran sent anys d'inversió molt importants". El president espanyol ha fet aquestes declaracions en la cimera de caps d'estat i de govern de la Unió Europea que se celebra aquest dijous i divendres a Lisboa.

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Community in BCN

Charlie — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:17:11 GMT

repost en malo espanyol despues (no tengo acento o tilde en este computadora). Lo siento, no Catala

Hi,
I'm new in town, looking for what's really going on. I know there are creative people here. I'm one - actor, painter, singer. Is there a group that meets regularly? If not, why? If you think I'm a tourist, fix that. Let's have some fun!

Hola,
Acabo de llegar en este ciudad. Yo se hay gente creativa aqui. Soy uno - actriz, pintor, canante. Hay un grupo que reune regularmente? Si no, porque? Si piense que soy un turista, lo arregla. Divertimos!

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¿Esteu preparats per la Mercè?

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:54:30 GMT

mira'l! Aquí teneu un enllaç per a saber més al voltant d'aquest festiu barceloní...
http://www.bcn.es/merce/catala/home.shtml

i tenim un pont!!!!

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Nuevo moderador para ese tribú...

eweissbuch — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:35:43 GMT

Buenas,
Hay alguien bi o trilingüe que quiere ofrecer su energia para "guíar" un poco ese tribu?
Mejor que sea alguien que realmente VIVE en Barcelona o por lo menos cerca?

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La Rambla suspende jejeje

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:35:59 GMT

http://www.elperiodico.com/default.asp?idpublicacio_PK=46&idioma=CAS&idnoticia_PK=434740&idseccio_PK=1022&h=070822

22/8/2007 Edición Impresa VERANO // UNA ENCUESTA ENTRE TURISTAS BRITÁNICOS
La Rambla suspende

• El paseo barcelonés es elegido el cuarto lugar turístico más decepcionante del mundo
• Los tres peor clasificados son la torre Eiffel, la 'Mona Lisa' y Times Square

¡Vaya! Me encanta eso, ¡pero bueno!

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bummed in Barcelona

Eli — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:54:45 GMT

Okay, so I apologize if this is un poco negativo. I talked to a music store owner here in Gracia who said that Barcelona is the least musical city in Spain, at least in terms of live (pop, rock, folk, alternative) music and busking! Now, I'm hoping he's just a sour apple, but he went into detail: pubs being closed down for having live music, barely any decent rock venues, a culture of older people who don't respect it and don't want "noise", etc....., and playing on the street? you have to have a license you have to audition for...not such a bad thing, but you have to wait months for it to come, and sometimes they won't give it to you if they don't think your style fits with the culture, and often people equate busking here with begging and just "noise".....is this the only city in Europe who's as backwards about a liberated street and bar music culture as America??!!! You'd think a city who's tourist industry is riding on the tails of such a maveric as Gaudi wouldn't be so tight about letting some good music accompany his wonderful/strange buildings.

Okay that's the end of my rant.....PLEASE prove this guy wrong, tell me about cool open mics and any decent cafe with live music or even communities of people that have parties where there's good musicians...I know its not good to take ONE local's opinion too seriously...but I'm a little concerned...

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Busco piso ó habitación en piso compartido de larga duración. busco un lugar donde podría considerarlo mi hogar.

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:26:37 GMT

Pues eso, busco un piso de 1 habitación doble en el centro de Barna. No puedo pagar más de 500 euros al mes. O sino pues una habitación doble en un piso de españoles con no más de 2 más personas, prefiero sólo uno más pero lo veremos. Si el piso está compartido me gustaría tener más de un baño en el piso. Busco por las Eixamples (Esquerra o Dreta) o Gràcia. No me gusta nada el "Disneyland" de las Ramblas

Soy una persona tranquila de 42 años, no fumador, trabajador con contrato indefinido (soy informático especializado en Macintosh en el entorno creativo), gay, hablo castellano bilingüe y me estoy defendiendo bastante bien en Catalán. Llevo un poco más de 1 año en Barna y vengo desde Madrid donde vivía casi 4 años.

Espero vuestras noticias!!!!

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looking for a couch to surf in barcelona on the and of this mounth

shiri — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:37:45 GMT

hi....
me and my muchilla going to spain for very short time....just befor im huping on
the airplain to s.f
i will spend 2 weeks ,and i hed a vision of my self on the beach
some wher ther.....im looking to spend 2 or 3 days in the city and then i flew.....
sombody meby know somthing?some good tips?
have no mony but lots of good smiles for evryone
and love

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eli in barcelona!

Eli — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:38:15 GMT

Hola! Me llama Eli, y mi Espanol necessita mucho practicar, pero yo voy a trabajar mucho. Soy de Santa Cruz, California y yo voy a barcelona para mucho de Augusto. Okay , English now. My Spanish used to be much better, sorry! I'm gonna miss burningman this year, but I'm really excited to be in Barcelona. I'm staying at a friend's place in Gracia, and I'll want to play my songs on the street and in cafes. Please let me know if you have ANY INFO ON: busking tips, I'm an excellent handyman and always looking for side work to sustain my travels, and I also give guitar/piano/voice/songwriting lessons, I also STILT WALK and would love to share that skill, although I'd need to find a way to build some stilts. Anyway, whether you speak english or not, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks!!!!!!!

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Visito Barcelona y Catalunya

Page — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:22:31 GMT

Hi,
I will be in Spain this September-October. I am looking for inexpensive places to stay. I will be in Barcelona for about a week, then I plan to go to San Sebastian for surfing and language classes. After that I may visit Toledo where I have a friend. I would also like to spend some time in Madrid.
I visited Spain in 2001, and I have been looking forward to returning, it just seems even more expensive than I remember. If you have any tips for inexpensive hostels, please let me know (15 euros or less). I hope to meet other people who want to share the cost of a room too.
I have been looking into Lingua Language Courses. I would like to hear about other good language programs for intermediate Spanish and beginning Catalan.
For transportation between cities I understand the busses are a good way to go. Any input?
Thanks for any information you have about traveling in Spain!
ps. I am also looking for surfing buddies!

Hola,
Me voy a Espana en septiembre hasta octubre. Busco unos hosteles baratos. Pasare una semana en Barcelona y despues ire a San Sebastian para surf y estudiar las idiomas Espanol y Catalan. Voy a visitar una amina que vive en Toledo y despues queria pasar un poco tiempo en Madrid.
He visitado Espana en 2001 y tengo much exito a regresar. Pero parece mas caro ahora que seis anos antes. Sabe un hostel para jovenes que es bueno y no es muy caro (15 euros o menos). Ojala encontrar con otros viajeros quien quieren compartir la cuesta de un cuarto o algo.
Aprendo de una programa para estudiar Espanol se llama "Lingua Language Courses." Que piensa de la programa? Sabe otras programas para estudiar Espanol intermedio y Catalan novicio?
Entiendo que los buses son buenos para viajar entre los ciudades. Es la verdad?
Muchas gracias por cual quiere informacion!
Tambien, busco amigos para surf!

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Atista de alheña Americana con preguntas sobre Morroco/ Henna Artist with ?s

ylem — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 20:19:16 GMT

Hello Freinds,
I am an American traveler coming to Barcelona in august , I will be studying Flamenco monday thru thursday but I have the weekends free.
I am a Henna Artist. Some of the best henna in the world comes from Morroco.
Does anybody know- is it possible to cross the straight of Gibraltar as an American Citezen into Morroco?
I have an American Passport -but no visas or immunization shots for africa. are the laws strict? is it easy to cross over? i only want to go for a day to buy henna.
If it is not possible, does anybody know- Are there morrocan trading posts along the southern coast of Spain? in Gibraltar?
Also, if it is not possible to go to morroco, does anyone recommend somewhere within a 10 hour train ride of barcelona that would be a good place to take a weekend trip to? i am a dancer and musician interested in gypsie culture, all forms of dance, and music. thanks!

En espanol-

hola companeros-

Soy una viajera americana; soy una bailadora, y artista de alheña . Voy a Barcelona en augusto, para estudiar Flamenco. tengo clases de las lunes hasta las jueves, pero tengo el fin de semana libre. Soy una artista de alheña. La mejor alheña del mundo es de Morroco, y quiero ir a Morroco a comprar la.
Cualquiera sabe- es possible para citezenes Americanas entrar Morroco ? Tengo pasaporte Americano pero no tengo visa o inmunizaciónes para África . ¿Son los leyes terminantes? ¿Es fácil cruzarse? Solomente quiero pasar un dia , para comprar alheña.
Si no es possible, Cualquiera sabe- ¿hay los postes que negocian morrocan a lo largo de la costa meridional de España? En Gibraltar?
Ademas, ¿dónde puedo ir para un viaje del fin de semana? soy bailadora interesado en cultura del gitano/roma y todas las formas de danza y música.
Muchas Gracias
Emily Teresa

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Piso en Barcelona

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:32:53 GMT

Hola!

I'm new to this tribe...
Going to move to Barcelona to live with my girlfriend and we are looking for an affordable apartment...
If you know anything, PLEASE letme know...

Voy a vivir en Barcelona y busco piso de alquiler con mi novia...
Si conoces algo, POR FAVOR, puedes contactar conmigo?

MUCHAS GRACIAS

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New music bar in Sitges(BCN)!

djtbird — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:21:30 GMT

Acqua (c/illa de cuba 9) featuring:

Soulful House/Funk/Latin Music Friday & Saturday
provided by
Dj T-Bird (LA/Barcelona)

Great, reasonably priced cocktails 21.30-3.00

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BurningMan / Nowhere Get together friday 22 June

raapsy — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:02:28 GMT

Hola,
Quien esta ready for Nowhere? for Burningman? Si tienes planeado asistir a cualquiera de ambos puedes reunirte con otros participantes en Barcelona para organizar viaje / campamentos / arte.....
Vamos a reunirnos el proximo viernes 22 a las 9 PM en el bar Absenta en la Barceloneta. (C/ Sant Carles con Salamanca).
Proyectaremos fotos de arte en Nowhere 2006, y tal vez tengamos alguna "burning" sorpresa para Sant Joan ¿quien tiene algo que quemar?
Recuerda que puedes uilizar el wiki para empezar a organizarnos
http://www.burningbcn.com/Recompression2007

Saludos,

Raapsy

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Jordi fotógrafo de Barcelona.

Jordi — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:35:35 GMT

Soy fotógrafo profesional con base en Barcelona. Moda, belleza, publicidad, retrato, catálogos, editorial, revista, reportaje, visita mi web :
www.jordicubells.com
Dame tu opinión o contacta conmigo ni necesitas realizar una producción fotográfica ó vídeo.
Saludos, Jordi

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return of the bird...

djtbird — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:37:54 GMT

...june 29. should probably be useless till july.
there it is.

see y'all soon!

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Barca Fans in here?

bl4ck1ce — Tue, 15 May 2007 00:39:08 GMT

Hi there,

here is the tribe dedicated to F.C. Barcelona

http://barca.tribe.net/

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Festival Grec...

eweissbuch — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 12:55:00 GMT

It's that time again. For the full program of music, dance and theatre events check out their website at...

http://www.barcelonafestival.com/eng/programme

Enjoy. And let us know if you are going to something, maybe tribers can meet up.

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Large private kitchen or commercial kitchen

funky — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:03:17 GMT

I have been contacted by a company in the US that sets up private cooking classes here and I am looking for either a private kitchen (in someones house) or a commercial kitchen that I could use. The groups would be between 6 and 12 persons. The classes would take place during the day and would end with lunch. I am open to suggestions. If anyone has a large kitchen in their apartment there would be a small commission and dinner waiting for you. And, of course, you kitchen would be found cleaner than the way you left it.

Besos,
Chef Bunny

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Coming to BCN in June!

OandS — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:08:38 GMT

Hi! We're planning a vacation to Spain and Greece in June, and we'll be in Barcelona June 11-13. It's early, but we're trying to get our plans together well in advance . . . Great to see an active bunch of Tribesters already there- we're still looking for a good place to stay, and ideas for fun things to do and people to meet (We're 7-year BM veterans, and interested in art, music, dancine and food!)

Any hotel suggestions would be appreciated (the Banys-Orientals is booked and the Arc La Rambla sounded good until we started reading the reviews!)

Hope we can meet some of you while we're there!

Orrin and Shahla

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Where is club Papillon?

Urbanica — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:41:48 GMT

Hello to all, do you know something abour bar-club Papillon? It should be situated in Barcelona - El Born, some people recommend it to me but I am still not able to find it.

Thanx.

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Fura dels Baus/Naumon

SombrayLuz — Wed, 09 May 2007 19:30:18 GMT

I lovingly refer Carlus Padrissa as the head of the theatrical giant la Fura dels Baus and he has devotedly launched his most ambitious project, a "floating cultural center" where ingenuity dominates in the gully of this 43 year old Norwegian "tanker".

This Saturday will be BCN's premier of SUB.

Lots more to offer.
Check it out!
I WILL be going!

http://www.naumon.com/main.php?lang=1&section=1&menu=1

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relocating to Barcelona area

Fri, 18 May 2007 11:40:02 GMT

Hola, I'm part of a new healing center looking to relocte to the Barcelona area. We are looking to be in a peaceful setting and hoping to find a more inexpensive town in the area. Are there places that have easy access to forests and the beach? Thanks for any help you might have. Salud, Mateo

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Clubs for Exotic Dancers, Dungeons, and Metal

Stephanie — Wed, 09 May 2007 17:53:54 GMT

I'm coming to Spain, from America. I'm an exotic dancer, but have know idea about Euro Club culture. Could anyone enlighten me concerning things such as laws, nearby clubs, club rules, or even better, where the bdsm lairs might be. I would love to find a dungeon. I'm into underground metal as well, so if anyone knows where the good shows are, help me out. I won't be there until probably august, so I'll persist at getting all the info I need until then.
Thank You
Stephanie

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masajista

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:28:32 GMT

Hola, busco un masajista en Barcelona que sepa lo que hace y es económico también... vivo por el centro y urgentemente necesito un masaje ya que tengo los cervicales, hombros y brazos hechos polvo... Espero vuestras noticias.

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A few tips from a long time resident......

eweissbuch — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:24:24 GMT

My visit to Barcelona today included watching 3 Romanian thieves choose the wrong person to mess with-an undercover cop. First time in ages I saw cops doing something right.

Got me thinking, time to get over my fantasy that this tribe is for us folks that live in or near Barcelona and give in, this once, to the "tour guide" role that sadly this tribe seems to be about.

Sooooo, from things I've witnessed or things that friends have witnessed or experienced.......

The most popular places for pick pockets and wallet/purse snatchers are Plaza Catalunya, the Barrio Gotico, Raval and El Born- ie "downtown".

Maybe it's the same in other big cities, I dunno. ....
1. Thieves work in groups.
2. They surround you and kinda jostle you around and next thing you know, your wallet or whatever is gone.
3. The Rom/gypsy women, who often where flowing skirts, baggy shirts or sweaters, sandles and have a baby on their hip, will try to sell you something; a magazine, lighter, kleenex etc. as you take out your wallet someone else comes by and snatches it.
4. Or they come up to you with an open map, stick the map under your chin and ask for directions, while another is stealing your wallet/purse whatever.
5. I've also witnessed Morrocan teenage boys on bikes or motos drive by and snatch purses, backpacks or cell phones.
6. At night on the Ramblas, I've seen many such kids, seemingly drunk and very aggressive trying to pick fights.
7. These kids often carry knives, if you're on a side street and they want your wallet or whatever, best to not try to fight them. One of my friends got a very nasty stab wound.
8.When you are at a restaurant, cafe, bar, tapas bar etc. keep your belongings, purse, backpack etc. in your lap.
9.On the train from the airport, I once saw 2 teenagers cut someone's fanny pack off , right before jumping off the train as the doors were closing.
10. If you rent a car, one of the tricks is to get you to pull over as they point to your tires or something, then they either reach in through a window or open the back doors and steal whatever they can.

When I was in the American consulate getting my stolen passport replaced (I had a burglar enter my first floor apt. through my balcony door which faces the street while I was sleeping at 8 am), there were 3 groups of tourists that had suffered the above car rip off.

I'm sure I'm forgetting something.

I still feel safer here than in the States. I live about 40 miles south of Barcelona, on the coast. It's only in the summer and for Carnaval that I have witnessed or heard of these problems, but it's getting more common.

I've been amazed at the finesse some of the Rom women have. They always work in groups, I once witnessed a wallet being stolen so smoothly, it took me a few minutes to register what happen and the woman who was robbed didn't even notice.

I've NEVER heard of people getting their wallets/passports etc. returned. The police don't seem to bother unless you are a well-to-do business.

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Buscar el trabajo en Barcelona quando soy extranjero

Urbanica — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:49:03 GMT

Hola... is it hard to find a job when I am a foreign student in Barcelona and my Spanish is bad....? Do you have any tips?

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es catalunya la espanya machista??

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:25:38 GMT

hola he oido (y experieciado tambien) el hecho de vuestra cultura espanola llamado machismo. como os parece? la opinion publica en vuestro pais todavia accepta comportamienos de tipo animal; es decir el machismo con "cabronismo"; y proteccion de su cachondez como si fuera un tipo de esfera sacrosanta de vuestro ser? personalmente tengo una repulsion muy fuerte a un grupo de los animales que viven con vosotros en espana.

he escrito un relato corto (ficcion) sobre mis experiencias con la paranoia maniacal de los cerdos machistas i cabrones

www.sandra.dl.pl

que os parece todo esto? os parece que actitudes como esta pueden lograr un aplauso de la opinion publica? un cabron que no tiene respeto a la mujer y qiuere aprovecharse de ella, destruir toda la voluntad de mujer de vivir y tomar decisiones independientamente...

ayer he visto tambien un video cortito con la mujer que intentaria hablar con un hombre. ha sido tratada como algo sin un derecho de ser respetado o por lo menos tratado profesionalmente.. es normal?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3DtN0_059U

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Fiesta para SanClaus y PapaNoeles

raapsy — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 07:19:28 GMT

Celebremos el Papanoelismo y Santaclausismo

Vistete de Santa Claus o Papa Noel y vente de fiesta el viernes 15 de diciembre a las 22:00 en la fuente de Canaletas en la Rambla de BCN.

Santacon es un evento solo para Santa Claus y Papa Noels (los reyes magos seran bienvenidos también).

Santacon se celebra en todo el mundo antes de las navidades:

http://www.santarchy.com/
http://myspace.com/santaconlondon

Más info en:

http://www.burningbcn.com/SantaCon06

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return of the bird...

djtbird — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 03:27:09 GMT

...commencing on dec 26 (boxing day?)
i'll be around till mid january.

if you know me, i'd love to see you again--if not, i'd love to meet you.
dj gigs will be posted as soon as they are finalized...

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Vivir en Sitges a partir de Febrero...

DiZzy — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 10:11:37 GMT

Hola, Voy a tener una habitacion libre si alguien quiere alquilarla a partir de Febrero. Prefiero chicas pero mas que nada estoy buscando a un ser humano responsable, limpio, tranquilo y sincero. Tengo una niña de 3 años y es muy inportante que esta persona se lleva bien con niños......
En la casa se habla mucho el ingles.

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Barca y Calella

Lejano — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:00:53 GMT

Hola,

I have just moved to a town called Calella about 60km north of Barcelona. I am new to Barcelona nand Spain. Im now trying to learn the culture and language.And also make some friends to hang out with.

Can you guys suggest me any nice bars etc. to go in Barcelona?

And is there anyone living over Calella or Pineda area?

Cheers

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contact improvisers in barcelona?

mishek — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 14:05:53 GMT

hi, i'm travelling through europe and would like to meet and get together with other movement improvisers (ci, authentic movement, butoh, ruth zapporah style stuff) and performance artists in barcelona this coming week, maybe we could put something together/improvise something?
i'm in madrid at the moment and am also looking for a place to stay there in bcn,
anything is fine,
ta,
michael
trying to blog more here
myspace.com/mishek

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un bueno per barato hotel en valencia?

andy — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:46:23 GMT

perdon mi espanol, pero si conoces un hotel, diga me....

looking for a good hotel...but not expensive...in valencia.

gracias,

Andy

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Drag King performance

Camilla — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:11:29 GMT

Hi

I participate in the exhibition "Democracy and Desire", masterminded by the Swedish artist Per Hüttner. The exhibition will take place at Vacio 9 in Madrid during 23rd of November 2006 to 8th of January 2007. The show does not quite work like other exhibitions. It will start out like a traditional photography exhibition, but during the run of the exhibition more and more texts and images will be added to the walls of the gallery. The exhibition will thus not be completed until it is over and You, the visitor to the gallery, are also encouraged to bring material that you feel is relevant to the topic to be included in the exhibition (more info about how this is done practically can be found on the website www. democraciaydeseo.com)

In conjunction with the exhibition I and my colleagues will do a series of events. The events, just like the exhibition, aspire to create a discussion about democracy and desire and how the two refer to one another.

I will arrange a Drag King performance which will be accompanied by a workshop. I think that Drag is a strong and significant expression that raise several questions about sexuality and who we really are. My purpose is to toss and turn concepts like gender, sexuality, feminism, lust and desire. I am looking for contributions and Your input is of greatest importance for me. I am very eager to get in touch with people, preferably in Spain/Madrid that is involved in these in Drag King activities or similar. If you are interested or know a group or person who would like to participate I would be eternally grateful if you could e-mail me at kakfras@gmail.com or forward the information to your friends and colleagues. The events will take place the last week of November. So I need to hear from you very soon.

Best regards
Camilla

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Barcelona nightlife and food recommendations please!

MadLove — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 23:51:58 GMT

Hi lovelies!
I'm taking my first trip to Barcelona in 2 weeks and would love some personal insight on good eats and beats:) I am partial to very fresh mostly veg. food but do eat some seafood. As far as music goes, my tastes run toward breaks, glitch, drum & bass, and occasionally I cheese out to dancehall or hiphop. Any tips on good clubs? I prefer to avoid mega clubs but can be dragged to one if the music is good enough. Any insight is appreciated!

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VIVIR EL AMOR--Curso de Meditación y Transmisión

Mark — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 08:51:48 GMT

VIVIR EL AMOR

Curso de Meditación y Transmisión
con Mark Allen Ament

Te invito a experimentar un espacio y una energia para apoyarte en la salud radiante, la vida consciente y la expansión de tu potencial.

8-10 Septiembre 2006 • Centro de meditación Sammasati
C. Torrent de les Flors, 54 Bajos • 93 219 90 03
Consultas Individuales por cita

COMPARTIREMOS:

• Una práctica poderosa de chi gong que apoya la limpieza y la apertura de tu sistema engergético

• La transmisión de la energia creativa universal para facilitar la manifestación de tus deseos

• Meditaciones y ejercicios para descubrir las capacidades más altas de tu ser

• Varios de los alimientos más poderosos del mundo para alcanzar la salud radiante.

• La oportunidad de experimentar y comprar: Cerezas Goji de Tibet • Maca de Perú • Cacao puro • crudo de Perú • Aceite puro de coco de las Filipinas • Polvo de cebada de Nueva Zelanda, • Semillas de cañamo de Austria • • • • • •
www.healingvibes.com

Viernes:
20.30 introducción y
meditación (gratis)
Sábado:
11-14 chi gong y la manifestación de tu realidad
17-19 transmisión

Domingo:
11-14 alimentación superior y la creación de la salud radiante
17-19 transmisión

Precio: por contribución
(50 € mínimo)

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soy nueveo a este cidudad

Aryana — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 23:01:22 GMT

Generalmente, es muy diffiultado en verano luego encontrar trabajos? Soy un guininista, directador, hago los paginas de interenet, y photograhia es la concentracion en que tengo degrado. Tambine soy fluente en Ingles y Espanol pero no conozco Catalan.

gracias para advisos

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landing

andy — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:56:57 GMT

greetings. soon I'll be posting in spanish...and if I say for a while in catalan...

for now, ingles. pardon!

me voy a barcelona en dos dias... I'm basically here to check out the music and art scene(s). thus the queries:

any cool electronic music clubs you might recommend?
where to get some high quality sativa?

gracias,

andy

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coming up roses...

djtbird — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 08:12:23 GMT

while all the details are not yet nailed down...
...i still wanted to let folks know what's up!

starting the week after sonar looks like i'll be dj'ing @
torre rosa http://www.torrerosa.com/Ing/qsomos.asp?menu=qsomos&m=1
and sub rosa juice & cocktail bar (address) http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=Carrer%20D%27en%20Rauric%2023&city=Barcelona&state=CATALUNYA&zipcode=08002&country=ES&geodiff=1
word on the street is that sub rosa has amazing juices, cocktails, cakes & sandwiches...
where i'm from, every bar that serves hard liquor is a "cocktail bar." getting used to the spanish way was a bit of a shock--now i'm playing TWO cocktail bars! (careful what you wish for kids!)

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BM petit-BM gran

Dabeat — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:53:27 GMT

Hola burners!!
Aqui David.

Vaig al meu primer Burning Man-Spain i possiblement al meu segon usBM a finals d'agost (en aquest cas amb gooferville-rednosecamp).

Algú d'aquí va al dels USA també aquest estiu?

Una abraçada.

The Beat.

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Barcelona Cafes

Richard — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 04:02:14 GMT

Cafe culture is thriving in Barcelona. We are presently looking for some people to volunteer to review and write about cafes in Barcelona for TheCafeGuide www.thecafeguide.com the world's leading online cafe community.

If you either live in the area or are planning to travel to this city and are knowledgeable about cafes. If you have a passion for coffee, tea or both then I would be interested in hearing from you, please write me at richard@thecafeguide.com

Cheers,

Richard

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barcelona exploration...

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:05:51 GMT

im planning a visit to barcelona enf of this month/beginning of next.
can anyone enlighten me on things, places, people, bits bobs....
im looking for dance, contact improv, sacred dance, yoga, art, performance, circus, conciousness, raw food, alternative healing, museums, generally things to inspire and encourage expansion.

thank you all beautiful people, much love, holi

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Hola from San Francisco

heartlessdizaster — Tue, 16 May 2006 20:30:40 GMT

Hi! Me and me prima will be in Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid from May 31 to June 14.

I'd like to say hello and ask for recommendations for fun!

Thankyou!
Astra

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hi moderator

tak — Mon, 22 May 2006 08:48:14 GMT

do you roller blade too? are there a lot of people do here do too? which night? friday night was a bit slow. what is the burning men? is it a performance? have been so busy, didnt come here often.

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Just got to Europe!

hilauraly — Fri, 26 May 2006 08:41:55 GMT

So I just flew into Amsterdam and took a train to Belgium. I'm here through the weekend for a family gathering and then I'm off to play in Europe for the next month. I'm headed towards Spain so if you know of any happenings drop me a line. Also I'm looking to Fire Dance or Street Perform while I'm there. If anyone has any info please let me know!

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Good job Barça

lil' miss sassy pants — Thu, 18 May 2006 08:17:59 GMT

European cup match last night was spectacular 2-1.

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A ver si podemos dormir este noche....

eweissbuch — Wed, 17 May 2006 20:49:09 GMT

Que locura. Pues no tengo tele. Pero no hacia falta, he oido el partido y los reacciones de los vecinos. Pues, no soy NADA de fan de deportes, pero ahora tengo un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales por mi ventana, gracias a Barça.
Pues que bien.
:)

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Compositor looking for work in Barcelona

stevie_d — Wed, 17 May 2006 20:30:41 GMT

Hello,
I am a compositor who will be moving to Barcelona at the end of the month. Does anyone know any good VFX Co. there?

thank you in advance,
stevie_d (aka rotocop)

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hi moderator

tak — Mon, 15 May 2006 21:53:51 GMT

did i meet you at fronta colom the gym? your name phil? let me know, i am very interested in your works, i have seem the web site of cirque du solei. check out my site at www.takkypictures.com, it s a bit commercial, thats why i want to do something else, let me know if you are interested to collaberate with my future projects. thanks

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STARTING AN ANIMATION VFX STUDIO IN SPAIN

John — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 15:27:05 GMT

I am a 3d computer graphics artist from New York exploring the idea of setting up an animation, vfx, web design, and print design studio in Barcelona, or Madrid. I am looking for individuals who would be interested in brainstorming and discussing such a venture. If any body is interested or knows somebody who might be interested contact me at gato72003@yahoo.com

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Barcelona going nowhere?

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:03:31 GMT

http://www.goingnowhere.org/WhatIsNowhere

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excursiones???

suz — Fri, 12 May 2006 08:09:03 GMT

Hicímos una pequeña excursión fuera de Barcelona a Tossa del Mar y visitamos un par de las calas al lado del pueblo. Qué playas más preciosas! y con poca gente, en comparación con las de Barna. Sólo nos tardó una hora y poco en coche. Sé que hay muchísimo que ver y explorar cerca a Barcelona... Algunas sugerencias???
Gracias!!!

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a kreutzberg of barcelona?

andy — Mon, 08 May 2006 05:01:06 GMT

a kreutzberg of barcelona?
or the mission (sf) or los feliz (la) of berlin...

ola again,

>>what's the hip neighborhood, the place with lower-budget locales, alternative galleries, etc? is there 1, or ____? <<
(+ is there one near or with a view of the water...)

gracias,

andy

(btw. thanks jason for the detail on the crackdown).

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5 questions re the barcelona crackdown->

andy — Sun, 07 May 2006 07:26:45 GMT

pardon mi ingles...

5 questions on barcelona, in light of the rumor of a crackdown by police...

(I'm hearing this from global dj's not stag-partying folks...)

1. can I roll and smoke a joint at some cafes?

2. can I walk down the street drinking a beer?

3. are there underground clubs which do all night parties?

4. can I suntan naked on the beaches? in select areas?

5. is this "crackdown" temporary?

and one more (random) query:

6. has barcelona become prohibitively expensive for underground artists?

gracias!

andy

(not that I absolutely need to do all these things but they are indicators of a general vibe)...

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te queda una semana

suz — Mon, 08 May 2006 10:20:32 GMT

Diane Arbus Revelations exhibit at the Caixa Forum ends sunday, May 14. It´s spellbinding and deeply moving- a wonderful collection (photos, cameras, letters, journal entries) and a perfect layout, in my opinion. She was an amazing talent. Try a hike up Monjuic, a picnic with a view of the sea and catch the show. That was my perfect sunday.

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need a place to live in barcelona

shamanfilms — Wed, 03 May 2006 05:57:02 GMT

so me and my friend rick are moving to barcelona from san francisco right after boom festival and we are looking for a cheap place to live.
rick is going to cooking school and me i am a Trance guru visual artist.
let us know soon please reply to my email shamanfilms@gmail.com if you know of anything!

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Awake again !!

lil' miss sassy pants — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:21:38 GMT

It seems to me that Barcelona has awoke from a long winter. The streets are filled again. And the festivities are starting up again. Gotta love it. Has anyone else noticed ?

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BCN vs. Milan

SombrayLuz — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:13:52 GMT

¿quien ganara?
quienes esperen que ganen?

brace yourselves kiddos, we're goin' in for the big one!

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Gracia vs. Port Vell

Bamboo Dance — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:32:45 GMT

Hi...I reserved a room in Gracia for the month of June and was very excited about it because I've read that the neighborhood has lots of character and a few night spots...Now the company i've rented from tells me they need to fix the plumbing in that apartment and they want me to take a room in Port Vell. From what I've read...it seems that Port Vell is more densely populated (maybe gritty?) and not so charming, it seems that it might be relatively more touristy as well....is this right or have i misled myself? Where are the most charming, good vibes in Barcelona during the month of June ??

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the "nation" of catalunya

djtbird — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:12:19 GMT

surprised no-one's commented on this--i heard about it on US radio:
(audio w/an introductory text) http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5295376
(all text) http://www.euroresidentes.com/Blogs/2006/01/breakthrough-in-talks-for-new-statute.htm

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My best friends's online interview

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 15:04:30 GMT

http://www.xan.co.uk/volume_24.php

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Warning Barcelona

lil' miss sassy pants — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:25:10 GMT

The Mossos (Catalan Police) started on St. Patti Day enforcing the no drinking in the streets. In result the broke out the non-lethal weapons and fired on several crowds on La Rambla.
The law was created at the beginning of the fiscal year 2006 among many others ( spiting in the street €500 fine, pissing in the street €1,000 fine, drinking €1,500 fine, etc.....).
The biggest problem I see is the sporadic enforcement of the new laws.

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Night Life for Bacelona

lil' miss sassy pants — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 11:44:53 GMT

Some Idea's for new clubs anyone? I need to go somewhere other than Otto Zutts.

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Vives en Barcelona?

eweissbuch — Sun, 13 Nov 2005 20:30:04 GMT

En este tribu hay 200 personas pero muchas veces siento que somos pocos que realmente vivimos aqui y por eso no es muy interesante para me los listings.
Intento compartir los actividades en que estoy participando y no veo interes del parte de los otros. Que hay gente que hacen cosas más que ir de copas y fiesta. Aún si vives en Barcelona, esta bien de hacer esto también.
Parece que hay más listings de gente que vienen de paso y piden info. turistico que compartimos y hacemos una communidad en si.
Asi me encantaría saber cuantos de vosotros viven aqui. Gracias.
Ln
Que en realidad vivo en Sitges, pero por lo menos estoy cerquita.

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REYES EVE!!

djtbird — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 01:27:33 GMT

01/05/2006 11:59 PM - Bongo Lounge @ La Paloma
Carrer Del Tigre 27, Barcelona, 08001,ES

Bongo Lounge @ La Paloma is simply THE Thursday night event in Barcelona. With a capacity of 2-3000 people in a classic dancehall it is the place to enjoy the best resident and International djs. Some past guests @ Bongo Lounge have been Fatboy Slim (aka Norman Cook) and Dimitri From Paris--you're only dealing with the best on this night. Professor Angel Dust and DeLippo rock the crowds every week and are proud to welcome back Los Angeles' own T-Bird on no less than Reyes Eve! Expect to hear the Afro-Latin Freestyle of the resident djs augmented by the soulful stylings of guest T-Bird.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

hit me up pm stylee if you want to be on my guestlist...

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Sonar 2006

jdap — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 21:56:49 GMT

I am going to be living in Barcelona during this event and I want to participate or attend at the very minimum...Anyone going, participating or know when they send out a call for submissions for audio/visual art? Whats the word on this event? I am super excited to get involved in the local scene in Barcelona as well...looking forward...//:~JdaP

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something to laugh about

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 19:01:39 GMT

Below is a copy of a letter that won a competition in UK as complaint letter of the year...have a laugh and read on.
Complaint Letter of the Year. The British do have a way with words.... A real-life customer complaint
letter sent to NTL (to their complaints dept....)

Dear Cretins,
I have been an NTL customer since 9th July 2001, when I signed up for
your 3-in-one deal for cable TV, cable modem, and telephone. During this
three-month period I have encountered inadequacy of service which I had not previously considered possible, as well as ignorance and stupidity of monolithic proportions. Please allow me to provide specific details,so that you can either pursue your professional perogative, and seek to rectify these difficulties - or more likely (I suspect) so that you can
have some entertaining reading material as you while away the working
day smoking B&H and drinking vendor-coffee on the bog in your office:
My initial installation was cancelled without warning, resulting in my
spending an entire Saturday sitting on my fat arse waiting for your
technician to arrive. When he did not arrive, I spent a further 57
minutes listening to your infuriating hold music, and the even more
annoying Scottish robot woman telling me to look at your helpful
website....HOW? I alleviated the boredom by playing with my testicles for a few minutes
- an activity at which you are no-doubt both familiar and highly adept.
The rescheduled installation then took place some two weeks later,
although the technician did forget to bring a number of vital tools -
such as a drill-bit, and his cerebrum. Two weeks later, my cable modem
had still not arrived. After 15 telephone calls over 4 weeks my modem
arrived... six weeks after I had requested it, and begun to pay for it.

I estimate your internet server's downtime is roughly 35%... hours
between about 6pm -midnight, Mon-Fri, and most of the weekend. I am
still waiting for my telephone connection. I have made 9 calls on my
mobile to your no-help line, and have been unhelpfully transferred to a
variety of disinterested individuals, who are it seems also highly
skilled bollock jugglers.
I have been informed that a telephone line is available (and someone
will call me back); that no telephone line is available (and someone
will call me back); that I will be transferred to someone who knows
whether or not a telephone line is available (and then been cut off);
that I will be transferred to someone (and then been redirected to an
answer machine informing me that your office is closed); that I will be
transferred to someone and then been redirected to the irritating
Scottish robot woman...and several other variations on this theme.
Doubtless you are no longer reading this letter, as you have at least a
thousand other dissatisfied customers to ignore, and also another one of
those crucially important testicle-moments to attend to. Frankly I don't
care, it's far more satisfying as a customer to voice my frustration's
in print than to shout them at your unending hold music. Forgive me,
therefore, if I continue.
I thought BT were shit, that they had attained the holy piss-pot of godawful customer relations, that no-one, anywhere, ever, could be more
disinterested, less helpful or more obstructive to delivering service to
their customers. That's why I chose NTL, and because, well, there isn't
anyone else is there? How surprised I therefore was, when I discovered
to my considerable dissatisfaction and disappointment what a useless
shower of bastards you truly are. You are sputum-filled pieces of
distended rectum incompetents of the highest order.
British Telecom - wankers though they are - shine like brilliant beacons
of success, in the filthy puss-filled mire of your seemingly limitless
inadequacy. Suffice to say that I have now given up on my futile and
foolhardy quest to receive any kind of service from you. I suggest that
you cease any potential future attempts to extort payment from me for
the services which you have so pointedly and catastrophically failed to
deliver - any such activity will be greeted initially with hilarity and
disbelief quickly be replaced by derision, and even perhaps bemused
rage. I enclose two small deposits, selected with great care from my
cats litter tray, as an _expression of my utter and complete contempt for
both you and your pointless company. I sincerely hope that they have not
become desiccated during transit - they were satisfyingly moist at the
time of posting, and I would feel considerable disappointment if you did
not experience both their rich aroma and delicate texture. Consider them
the very embodiment of my feelings towards NTL, and its worthless
employees.
Have a nice day - may it be the last in you miserable short life, you
irritatingly incompetent and infuriatingly unhelpful bunch of twats.
John

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Room2Rent>Barcelona?

jdap — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:51:53 GMT

I need to rent a room in Barcelona for my son and I to live in for about 6months...I need really cheap rent, a small studio appartment or a room w/ someone to share...I would also be down to trade any work for a room if needed, anyone you know need a nanny, housetaker or something like that...thanks 4 your help

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Ayuda.

rek2 — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 22:25:48 GMT

Ayudarme a que tribes ponga fuentes internacionales

Las fuentes en castellano no aparecen en el blog y queda horrible
por favor ayudarme mandando un email al soporte tecnico de tribes para que
actualizen para que podamos escribir en nuestro querido idioma.

Gracias!

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Uncle Sam no ha perdido el argumento...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:03:12 GMT

http://www.scottishleftreview.org/php/upload/slr-443-I30DW.htm

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osteopath?

warriorgirl — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 13:04:51 GMT

howdy,
I am desperately seeking a good osteopath in Barcelona, Can anyone point me in the right direction? pleasies??

thanks
wg

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si parla catala' en Los Angeles?!!

Diana — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 18:40:54 GMT

Voldria xarlar en catala' si hi ha alguns catalans habitant aqui...ajuda'm i visca catalunya!!! diana

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What you should not miss in BCN

Roberto — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 16:20:34 GMT

As a matter of fact this tribe has been definitely quiet and not very proactive... so I thought I could add my two cents, sharing a bit of local knowledge.

I'd say there are at least 3 things you should not miss in Barcelona (or the rest of Catalunya) , as they are very unique, especially if you are into something culturally different and a major opportunity for great photos/videos.

I'll just give you a very rough idea and, should you be interested in knowing more there are plenty of resources about that you can reach through a search engine...

a) Castells : human towers, several stories high. I think the record is 9 or more probably 10 level high (a level is one person...the last level or two, for obvious reasons, are composed by little, fearless, kids).

When they fail to climb down quickly enough and the tower crumble, the scene is quite breathtaking...

Several scores of people assemble to form those amazing towers - in what believe it or not are championships. There are several teams of "castellers" that compete and the matches take place during local festivals or just ordinary weekends. Could never grasp the rules, though.
The idea is not just to form the highest tower... there are different possible architectures, of different difficulties...

see, as an exemple, castellersdebarcelona.org/

b) Correfoc: not for the faint hearted.

A local, exciting, very pagan and dangerous celebration. The basic idea is that during a local festival celebration, at night, people will march though the streets accompanied by drums and pipes and dragons... brandishing fireworks that throw jets of sparks and danging through the pyrotecnic flames.

A must see but either stay pretty far away or do as the local do: wear an integral protection (old army fatigues are a classic but the local wear devil's costumes) especially including hat, flame proof glasses,scarves, gloves... of course every year many people get more or less seriously burned....but that risk it's a part of the game / celebration

you can get a faint idea here: hades.udg.es/gallery/album35

C) Sardana - a more quiet event
A very old catalan tradition. In old times, on Sunday after church, instead of having a cigarette and a chat with the neighbors, catalan used to assemble in front of the church and dance in large circles.

They still do it, at least in front of the BCN cathedral.

Nothing too exciting or remotely dangerous. Most of the dancers are old people but it looks like quite a decent number of young persons are interested in keep the tradition alive.

see galeria.sardacat.org/

A word of advice for tourists: if you do not know *exactly* what you are doing, do not join the dance. Save yourself and everybody else an embarassment.

This (as the other 2 things) are not tourist events but celebration where the local people celebrate and have fun according to precise rules...

on line (try bcn.es) you should be able to find out when the next event is taking place. Bear in mind that, very probably, when they have some kind of festival one or more of these events will be included in the program.

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Funny one!

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 08:23:39 GMT

http://www.stephaniemiller.com/declarationofrevocation.htm

=)

E

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merce 05 + fountains in bcn

evf — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 17:27:00 GMT

mercé reigns town
and i wondered if somebody of you bcn tribsters or tribsteresses is up to meeting tonight - beep beep...
i see not too many online though at the moment....
after a stroll around the ramblas i´m on me way out to the forum and/or montjuic... wish a great party 2 u all!!!

beside the fiesta i´m recording sounds from different fountains here in barcelone - any recommendations for good soundy ones?

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