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Fallen Angel is out of action for a while

aaronb — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:56:10 GMT

Hi everyone,
I know I've been unusually quiet since BM. I returned to LA hastily, to meet headfirst the mountain of work that was waiting for me on the other side of the mountain pass I used to drive home. I can't speak in specifics about what I'm doing, but suffice to say I'm working with some very important people and projects in the political, business, and entertainment world here in Los Angeles, which leaves me very little time at the moment for anything else. Just over last weekend alone I did a 28 hour day. Compounding my self imposed hermitage is the usual "wait for your money" thing, which leaves me strapped until the projects are in the can, at which point I actually get paid.

I applied for us for Decom a month before BM, and didn't receive any response until a month after BM was over (just late last week), but I figured that everyone was so burnt out from BM itself, I decided not to continue the process. I know that everyone will enjoy themselves at Decom, just relaxing.

Unfortunately, due to my schedule and a flurry of meetings going from Friday to throughout the weekend, I won't be able to make it up this weekend for Havana Room Decom, nor for SF Decom. I may not even make it for LA Decom due to an important dinner meeting that same day.

I miss you all, and had a wonderful time building and running The Havana Room with such an excellent group of people. In a few months, when I have time to breathe, I will come and visit.

Enjoy SF Decom, and enjoy Havana Decom, I will think of you all and smile, my friends. Thank you for all of your hard work.

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En el malecon de la habana

mercylove — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:49:08 GMT

The Malecon (a long seafront drive in Havana), where the locals hang out in the evenings and on the
weekends.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoVzzOrtcVM&feature=related

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The Thing on April 12 in Hollywood

Richard — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:07:52 GMT

I’m renting out a theater space in Hollywood, CA, on April 12 and making it available for free to artists, performers and anybody else who just wants to come out and participate. It’s The Thing.

And it'd make a good/place time for Havana Room people to meet up...

There’s a number of artists, musicians, DJs and more that have expressed an interest. How about you?

Contact me for details!

richard_becker1@yahoo.com

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2007 is over, where do we go from here?

The Baron — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:05:55 GMT

Hello to all the Havana Room peoples. We have had a spell of radio silence to get all our lives back together. But we need to get moving on this year's plans, if there are to be any. The rental space in West Oakland is costing $, the container is still in ruins, and we need to plan all sorts of fund raising. Soooo, please respond with any directions you can get us moving in. Happy New Year to all, more to come soon-
Peace

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did u ever figure out what happened to the sound

DJ BiggaMan — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:03:08 GMT

did u ever figure out what happened to the sound? no tweeters? Was great to meet all of you!!!!! \\\\\\\\\\

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nye competition

edmundo — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:17:22 GMT

ha-zeus! is *everyone* throwing down a NYE party. well.......

come on out to the Inner Sunset where i'll be debuting "our" new sound system.

all the dets --> http://edmundo.com/party (the only url you will ever need to dance) (also on my tribe blog)

arrogant, conceded, ass -- edmundo (aka permanent marker)

yeah

+e

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First mention: The Thing, April 12, 2008

Richard — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 07:08:06 GMT

What is The Thing?

An event on Saturday, April 12, 2008. It's in a theater space in Hollywood. It needs artists, participants of every sort.

And it's free of admission. Yep, no charge. Nothing to sell, no trades, no advertising. Just a gathering.

Wanna be a part of The Thing? Let me know.

-- Richard

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happy hour with edmundo and james's halloween party tonight

edmundo — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:14:47 GMT

ok kids... its time. i'm playing happy hour at the swig bar in the city (www.swigbar.com) at 7:30 til 9pm... come on out if you can for some mid-tempo breaks!

(there's a flyer on my tribe page) or here!

http://edmundo.com/party/nov-2h-web.jpg

THEN ...to V-ville baby. for some thumpin' downlow booty shakin, brain tingling, funky ass UK breakbeats.

Yum!

get yer ass to James house

The address is 200 Millbrook Way,
Vacaville, CA, 95687 707-365-3267.

motha puckers
___

Hi friends!

I’m playing a few parties for my birthday weekend. Come on by to the swig bar (www.swigbar.com) (561 Geary St @ Taylor, SF) for some fun and mid tempo breaks this Friday, 11/2/07 !!!

I should go on around 7:30 (I have the last set).

Check out the attached artwork by superstar DJ Toma! (that’s me in the green sombrero in the back)

Big big big big big big huge hugs,

+ed.mundo

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SPICY, SEXY SALSA lesson with Loca and "Sammy"

mercylove — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:16:42 GMT

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7099804466309685944

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Havana Room Decompression Party

flicka — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:36:54 GMT

We had to postpone the previous party because you can't decompress if your burning man gear isn't at least partially put away. Decompression will now take place the day before the San Francisco Decompression Party. So Havana Room Decompression will be on Saturday, October 6 at Mona & Eric's place. So bring your swim suit and prepare for fun.

Mona and Eric are in San Rafael and I'm not leaving out there address, I just don't know what it is, so details will follow.

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HALLOWEEN PARTY!

James — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:10:58 GMT

Costume party at James' house. November 2, 2007. This is the Friday after Halloween. Please come and enjoy food and good times. My little brother is going to be 27, so he requested carnitas for the party. I will make pork and all the fixin's. COME HUNGRY! If anyone has suggestions or wants to bring anything let me know. (mmmdonutt@gmail.com) If you would like directions email me and I will call you back. Costume's, costume's and costume's. One whole month to decide what to be?

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shipping container has ARRIVED home!

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:04:15 GMT

our container has made it back from the playa, last one out! it made it to american steel tuesday at noon. sooooo it's time to empty that thing of garbage and recycling, and sort out tools and supplies that need to go back to their respective homes. havana room materials itself (that survived) will be kept in the container. we still need to figure out where the container will sit for the year, and what funds will pay for storage fees.
THIS WEEKEND we'll be working at american steel. perhaps just a half day on saturday- dump run and bicycle distribution (all trash and bikes are at the door side). ALL DAY on SUNDAY to get to the rear of the container for the recycling and subsequently sorting tools and supplies. so PLEASE if you are available this weekend, come down and help out. if we do it right, we should be able to inventory all the havana room materials and then keep the doors shut for a while while we plan the next steps.

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Anyone take pictures at the wedding?

flicka — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:05:48 GMT

Paul and I would love to see them!

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Havana Room, join to decompress with bevies at Swig this Fri. (9/14)

Toma — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:24:06 GMT

We're back after a couple of weeks off for the celebrations in Black Rock City. Great times and big hats off to the leads and soldiers (you all now who you are :) who pulled it off. Amazing!

Time to dust off and get down to enjoying the summer time in San Francisco. So have a drink or two with us this Friday at Swig. We'll provide the music so come on by....

N!k & Toma
Friday, Sept. 14th
5.30pm ~ 9pm
Swig Bar
533 Geary (@ Taylor)

Free...

Hope tio see you there!

N!K y Toma

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Leia performs on the Esplanade with the Mermen

aaronb — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 22:07:13 GMT

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3mPX65-bR9k

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quick link to pics so far

edmundo — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:52:56 GMT

http://www.edmundo.com/bm2007/

i'll update as we go - please send high res versions to me -- unless already on pbase, flickr, etc.

smiles
+e

ps - on party, must... bring.... sound system...

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Great Meeting All Of You ! .

Vlad — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:34:23 GMT

Hey there Peops it was great to meet all of you at the Camp this Year and myself & Sky would like to thank you for all of your Hospitality and so on and we look forward to returning next Year .

Hope you are all well and we look forward to seeing you all soon , oh and btw we promise to keep our Doors closed LOL this goes out to you Fallen heh , heh , heh , you know what I mean ! , ooops sorry bout that .

Later ...... Vlad . Sky says hellooo ! .

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Thank You Havana Room Crew!

aaronb — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:17:37 GMT

From everyone that built, helped run camp behind the scenes, and running the club itself, I give out a whole hearted thanks. I'm overwhelmed by the effort that was put forth by the few, to entertain the many, and made a burn experience that will be memorable for all. It was a ton of effort, and we pulled it off successfully. Thank you so much.

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Havana Room Decompression

flicka — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:25:17 GMT

September 22nd at Mona and Eric's place in San Rafael. Details and times to follow. It'll start during daylight so we can all enjoy the pool.

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Trailer arriving on Sunday

flicka — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:21:06 GMT

One of the trucks at the shipping company had some problems. The container will arrive Sunday instead of Saturday.

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DJ List - DJ's post here (especially if you're not on the list yet)

aaronb — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:11:33 GMT

DJ's - Especially with a Latin, or Caribbean, or downright exotic theme. If you can get booties movin', we want to talk to you.

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Things to remember to bring to the playa

flicka — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:23:09 GMT

Paul has asked me to post reminding everyone to bring a couple of things:

Make sure you have a full tank of gas or as close as possible to a full tank, we'll need to syphen for the generators, plus its a good idea, since running out of gas on the way home truly sucks.

Please bring one of the green propane canisters, we'll need them to run stoves and the hot water heater.

Don't forget to bring your favorite beverages and perhaps some soda to add to the bar, since we anticipate serving a lot of cuba libres!

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Schedules - DJ,s Bartenders, and Performers

aaronb — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:43:53 GMT

Make sure you stop by the camp on Monday to confirm schedules. There is always some last minute adjustment going on, and I want to make sure that we have the most accurate schedules possible once we're on playa. Thanks!

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READ IMMEDIATELY: RE Early Entry

flicka — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:18:21 GMT

I just received a text message from Paul saying not to head up before Sunday as there is NO EARLY ENTRY this year. So unless your name is on a list somewhere and you have confirmation that you can get in don't try it.

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Drink List (from Leia)

aaronb — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:46:29 GMT

Blue Hawaiian
Rum
Blue Curacao
Cream of Coconut
Pineapple juice

Blue Lady
Gin
Blue Curacao
Sour Mix

Blue Lagoon
Vodka
Blue Curacao
Pineapple juice
Lemonade

Blue Margarita
Tequila
Blue Curacao
Dash Lime juice
Sour Mix

Blue Meanie
Vodka or
Tequila or
Gin
Blue Curacao
Sour Mix

Blue Shark
Vodka
Tequila
Blue Curacao

Cuba Libra
Light Rum
Cola

Havana
Amber Rum
Sherry
Sour Mix

Hawaiian Mimosa
Champagne
Pineapple juice

Hawaiian Nights
Rum
Pineapple juice
Float Cherry Brandy on top

Hawaiian Sea Breeze
Vodka
Pineapple juice
Cranberry juice

Bird of Paradise
Champagne
Pineapple juice
Grenadine

Black Rose
Rum
1tsp sugar
Cold black coffee

Casablanca
Rum
Triple Sec
Cherry Liqueur or
Cherry Rum
Lime juice

Flamingo
Rum or
Vodka
Vodka
Sour Mix
Pineapple juice
Orange juice

Rum Dinger
Dark Rum
Coffee Liqueur
Dash Ginger Ale

Rum Madras
Rum
Orange juice
Cranberry juice

Rum Punch
Rum
Grenadine
Orange juice
Pineapple juice
Splash Lemon-lime soda

Rumball
Dark Rum
Chocolate Liqueur

57 Chevy
Vodka
White Crème de Cacao

Tropical Screw
Coconut Rum
Orange juice

Pina
Tequila
Pineapple juice
Lime juice

Pineapple Bomb
Rum or
Pineapple Rum
Amaretto
Pineapple juice

Pineapple Passion
Rum or
Pineapple Rum
Orange Curacao
Pineapple juice
Passion fruit juice

Pink Caddie
Tequila
Triple Sec
Sour Mix
Cranberry juice

Pink Gator
Light Rum
Amber Rum
Grenadine
Dash Sour Mix
Orange juice
Pineapple juice

Pink Lady
Gin
Cream
Grenadine

Pink Lemonade
Vodka or
Rum
Cranberry juice
Sour Mix
Lemon-Lime Soda

Pink Lemonade 2
Citrus Vodka
Grenadine

Pink Paradise
Coconut Rum Amaretto
Pineapple juice
Cranberry juice

Pink Pussycat
Gin or
Vodka
Grenadine
Pineapple juice or Grapefruit juice

Pink Slip
Coconut Rum
Cranberry juice
Champagne

Pisco Punch
Brandy
Lime juice
Pineapple juice

Long Island Ice Tea
Vodka
Gin
Rum
Tequila
Triple Sec
Sour Mix
Cola

Lounge Lizard
Dark Rum
Amaretto
Cola

Malibu Driver
Coconut Rum
Orange juice

Malibu Wave
Tequila
Triple Sec
Blue Curacao
Sour Mix

Matador
Tequila
Pineapple juice
Lime juice
Sugar Syrup

Beachcomber
Rum or Citrus Rum
Triple Sec
Dash Grenadine
Fill Sour Mix

Carribean Madras
Dark Rum
Cranberry juice
Orange juice

Carribean Screw with a Sunburn
Dark Rum
Light Rum
Coconut Rum
Dash Grenadine
Fill Orange juice

Latin Lover
Tequila
Amaretto

Latin Lover 2
Tequila
Spiced Rum
Dash Lime juice
Fill Pineapple juice

Santiago
Light Rum
Dark Rum
Triple Sec
Sour Mix
Lime juice
Dashes of Bitters

Bahama Mama
Light Rum
Coconut Rum
Amaretto
Grenadine
Orange juice
Pineapple juice

Basic Ingredient List
Light Rum
Dark Rum
Coconut Rum
Amber Rum
Pineapple Rum
Tequila
Vodka
Citrus Vodka
Brandy
Cherry Brandy
Gin
Amaretto
Cherry Liqueur
Coffee Liqueur
Cream of Coconut
Blue Curacao
Sour Mix
Grenadine
Pineapple juice
Lime juice
Orange juice
Cranberry juice
Triple Sec
Lemon-Lime Soda
Cola
Champagne
Bitters
Coffee
Sherry
Ginger Ale

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Moonlight and moonrise on the playa this year

Gordon — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:11:54 GMT

The moon will be full about 1:00 a.m. Aug 28th. This means the playa will be lighted at night during construction dates with increasing light as opening night approaches. Hopefully the dust will allow much of the light through.

According to the US Naval Observatory, on the 28th the moon will rise about 15 minutes after sunset, always a beautiful sight.

On the 30th, wedding night, the moon will rise in Reno about 8:43 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, and on the playa, a few minutes earlier (I think). Baron and Flicka, if you have affinities with the moon and heavenly bodies this may be worth considering in light of your ceremonial plans.

On the night of the Burn, moonrise is 9:44. By then it will have noticeably waned, but will still add significant light to the playa.

Below are sunset and moonrise times in PDT during the week for Reno. If I have the correct rationale, sunset should be a few minutes later and moonrise a few minutes earlier on the playa. To get a sense of the pattern run your eye vertically down the column for sunsets first, then down the column for moon rises. I will bring the tables with me. They also have sunrise and moon set times.

sunset moon-rise
Aug. 24 7:43 5:44
Aug. 25 7:41 6:24
Aug. 26 7:40 6:57
Aug. 27 7:39 7:26
Aug. 28 7:37 7:52
Aug. 29 7:35 8:17
Aug. 30 7:34 8:43
Aug. 31 7:32 9:11
Sept 01 7:31 9:44
Sept 02 7:29 10:23

Getting green means getting more aware of the natural world!

Gordon
at times aka Weatherman

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Schedule is up

aaronb — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:36:51 GMT

The schedule is up. As you can see, there are some holes to fill in the schedule (haha, put away your dirty minds.) I've left choice spots open for our house DJ's and house entertainment, so start posting your desired times so we can fill it up.

http://www.havanaroom.org/events/schedule.html

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Our Solar System

The Baron — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:07:04 GMT

Green Man- what it is to you.
I feel we must act with this theme to green our lives, those around us, and really show the future through our endeavors today.
To that end, I have found a sponsor of a home size solar power setup for our camp. We need to see what we already have access to and augment it with everything else we need. Please post what types of renewable resources you will be bringing to camp, so that when i meet with a solar expert later this week, I can plan our system accordingly. I need to know exact details or else I will plan for average.
this will include the generators and other load dependent equipment. thanx, green thoughts- greener actions.

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First timer from way outta town

Paul — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:28:02 GMT

Greetings Everyone,
I am flying in on Monday with hopes of hitting the playa on Tuesday. Before I finish packing, is there any advice for a first-timer? Looking forward to meeting you all:)

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playa weather update

edmundo — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:27:32 GMT

from my NYC crew...

UPDATE!
Today, 5:38 AM
This just in from Heidi WD on the Playa:

"I'm ON the playa just right now, and daaaaaaamn, but it's dusty.
I've seen more dust today than I saw all last year.

And windy. Constant wind (seems like) with some hard blows, but nothing devastating so far. (but it's only my first day in the dust this year, so give it time.)
Ladies all have your rebar, right?

I'm serious gals, get your masks, goggles and rebar ready!"

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Sooo, its dusty. We should cover our floor.

The Baron — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:45:15 GMT

As of now, we have no covering for the floor of the HR.
We were debating about tarps, sign material, etc.
It is now very appartent that we need something to keep the blowing "playa snow" from accumulating.
Anyone have a really big tarp, preferably not basic blue?
I will be at the salvage yard tomorrow on my way out of the bay, should I pick up something?
The prelim crew will be there on Thursday, we should be preped for the extreme conditions,
but the room itself will need some playa snow preventative. Peace

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searching a salsa dancer...

Bouncybouncyweee — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:50:06 GMT

I'm just wond'ring who on here is a lead salsa dancer who'd like to hook up, dance, and possibly perform on the playa? I haven't danced it in such a while... I miss it so much!!

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Trailer needed for borrow or rent

Toma — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:00:40 GMT

Hiyall,

Before going to rent a trailer from UR or somewhere thought I'd check in with folks here to see if anyone knows of or has a trailer that could be rented or borrowed to get our art mule vehicle (this year styled in the fashion of u r a star Cuban flag). The Mule is ab 10’ long and 5”wide.

We appreciate any leads!

Muchas Gracias,

Toma
415-596-2058
tomaramirez@yahoo.com

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Mixers...

Sunburn — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:02:08 GMT

I have some "buckets" of tropical rum drink mixers..

there were meant to have the powder (baiscally sugar and some flavorings) a concentrated liquid of flavor and color, such as blue for a Hawaiann.

I have about 9 of these tubs, but I think if you add ice and half the contents, and a bottle of rum, it makes an ok drink...

I'm bringing them out for you all, and some rum to go with it too..

hugs
Sarah

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We aRe OUt!

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:24:13 GMT

we packed the shipping container in 8 hours. packed to the brim and weighing in at 24,500 pounds. it was shipped to american steel tonight by koke and awaits transport to the playa scheduled for saturday. thank you caitlin for taking our huge fountain and tarps up tOniTE, those will hit the playa before we do! i don't even have words for how i feel right now. kisses to you all and with great love i will fall asleep with a smile on my face and etched in my heart from this summer.

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Bars on the Playa - Must read for all bartenders!

aaronb — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:04:08 GMT

Dear Bars on the Playa,

In the past we have been informed that local law enforcement would
like to see us address the potential issue of under age drinking at
our event. Though we, the organization, are not offering alcohol to
anyone and are not responsible for your bars, there are possible
consequences for you and us if we did not address this concern. So,
I am sending out this letter to make sure you are fully informed.

We do not believe that there are any rampant problems with underage
drinking at our event that would merit investigation. Consequently,
we expect that law enforcement will act the same this year as they
have in the past. However, you should be aware of Nevada laws on
under age drinking. Here are some useful facts:

- It is a misdemeanor to serve alcoholic beverages to anyone under 21
years old in Nevada. The law still applies if the alcohol is gifted
as opposed to sold. Theme camps are considered public space and
subject to enforcement of this law. (NRS 202.055) In 2001 the Nevada
State Supreme Court limited the application of NRS 202.055 to only
servers who had actual or constructive knowledge that the person
seeking the alcohol was under 21. This means that you must card
someone who looks underage. Conversely, if someone looks of age you
are not required to card him or her.

- It is a misdemeanor for a minor to consume or possess an alcoholic
beverage in a public space (e.g., theme camps, open playa, center
camp, etc. (NRS 202.020)

- It is a misdemeanor to a minor to pass him or herself off as being
of age. (NRS 202.040)

- Misdemeanors carry the following penalties: Up to 6 months in
county jail, and/or a fine up to $1,000. Alternatively, community
service may be sentenced in lieu of, or in conjunction with jail time
and fines. (NRS 176.087)

- If a minor loiters in a place where alcoholic beverages are
consumed (besides a food establishment) then the minor could receive
a fine up to $500. (NRS 202.030) Also, if the person in charge of
the "tavern" allows the minor to loiter then he or she could be fined
up to $500 also. (NRS 202.060)

- Enforcement of the laws is either done by carding the person
outright, or through undercover sting operations.
None of this is new and not terribly different from most other state
laws. It could be worse in other states! No need for alarm. This
letter is merely for information.

Our recommendations -

1. Use good common sense when serving alcohol.
2. Understand your prerogative to serve someone and carefully
consider your options with people who look less than 21.
3. Have an extra person from your camp present while serving alcohol
to act as a witnesses, just in case.
4. Don't get minors drunk. That just isn't cool.

It is worth noting that federal and local law enforcement priorities
differ on this issue. If you find yourself in an unfortunate
encounter please get a badge number and note what agency you are
dealing with. It might come in handy.

Thanks for your time,

Harley

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SHIPPING CONTAINER TRANSPORT

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 05:52:23 GMT

hello all, we are looking at all leads for transporting the shipping container.
i've contacted nimby, neverwas haul and the shipyard. will await response.
have some promises lined up, but no solid committments and we are due to leave in 5 days.
if anyone has any leads, please advise.
thanks so much,
cindy

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The Havana Room is a safe place for Killers

aaronb — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:39:13 GMT

(originally posted by Finnegan)

"Any interest in playing a good old game of Killer on the playa? If you are not familiar, it is organized assissination sort of game. I played a bunch of games in high school. Anymore, it is extremely unwise to try this in the default public world, but I can’t imagine a better venue than BM for it. "

"I might want to have a Safe meeting place where all players (all ages) can go. The meeting place would be completely off limits to killing, so don't worry about undue disruption. But it might lead to a little more traffic. I envision it as a mercenary bar, where the killers go to get new assignments and boast of recent kills over a nice Rum drink. All in good fun. "

Original topic;
http://eplaya.burningman.com/viewtopic.php?t=20090&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=503831ca48a7da80310e6ddc39c45b8d

Finnegan asked me if he could use The Havana Room as a Safe Haven, and it seems like a good idea, to add some more flavor to The Havana Room. Not that we need it, but as my family in New Mexico always says, "It needs to be hotter!"

So, now we have the secret agent/assassination vibe to The Havana Room.

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Schedule of events?

mmm — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:44:22 GMT

I'm very excited to be camping near the Havana Room and must say that this is one of the coolest camps I've heard of yet...

Is there a schedule up of your Heffner Night or Assassin Game yet?

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See the light, or even better, bring the light

The Baron — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:34:18 GMT

We are in need of stage lighting. I have a 30 amp able light controller, obviously NC.
Soooo, we'll be in need of lights that can be dimmed, rapidly turned on and off, and that
draw few watts. Can everyone post what sort of lights they can bring. Spotlights and
those with hoods are best. Please look around your house, online, or just bring what you
find on the road. We need as many colored bulbs, fixtures, etc as we can get our hands on.
thanx-lights will make the entire decor come to life.

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Bamboo run on Tuesday next week

Chef — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:42:02 GMT

Just a note that Cindy and I are gonna spec out some potential bamboo for the Havana Room on Tuesday,
harvested from a spot in Oakland, near the Zoo. If it's all good, we'll be bringing about 20 lengths back to
the lot. That should give us a few extra lengths just in case.

-M

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Evaporative cooling

The Baron — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:10:20 GMT

Looking for more evaporative coolers. I have one that I will be bringing, looks like it will be best served in the Dj booth. they provide cool air, moist air, with very little power consumption. Since water will not be an issue, this appears to be our best option. If anyone has a very compact and efficient AC unit, that would be considered, but it would have to be less than 8 amps- not really very much cooling from that. sooo, hope to find more evap. Also fans alone will help considerably, I have at least 4 that I am donating, but the more air movement the better. Peace

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PLACEMENT-ANNOUNCEMENT #8, '07

aaronb — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:56:39 GMT

PLACEMENT-ANNOUNCEMENT #8, '07

~ LAMPLIGHTERS
~ GREETERS
~ ICE SALES
~ PLAZAS
~ BMIR 94.5 FM
~ VOLUNTEER!
~ BIKE REPAIRS
~ NO LOCKSMITH SERVICES

Hello busy campers!

Welcome to Placement-Announcement #8.

Well, things have certainly revved up a notch around here -- it's
that fun time of year! Placement was announced and we are busy
helping out those with special issues now. The Black Rock City map
has gone to press and we are in the final phases of getting all the
information you will need to know out to you. Some of us are on the
playa already, and some of us are packing - or thinking of packing.
Emails are flying back and forth and everyone's running around doing
a ka-zillion things at once. Woo Hoo! It is almost here!

Most of the Early-Arrival and Weekend-Arrival issues have been sorted
out. Thanks for your patience. The placement team will be leaving
soon, so if you have any questions for your placer regarding your
camp, please let us know now.

In our past Placement-Announcements, we've given you lots of information
about preparing for the playa. This one has things to do ON the playa.

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JOIN THE LAMPLIGHTERS

Come join the Lamplighters at 5:00 at their Center Camp workspace and
help light Black Rock City! Anyone can be a Lamplighter for a night.
Or more! It takes just a few short hours, during which you will be
greeted and praised by your fellow citizens for your efforts.
Participate in this time-honored tradition!

For more information, or if you'd like to sign up as a theme-camp,
please contact: lamplighters@burningman.com

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A NOTE FROM THE GREETERS

Looking for something playful, fun, energetic, wild, crazy and yes,
important to do at Burning Man? Why not greet?!?!? Help us welcome
everyone to our great city. Greeters still have open shifts that need
to be filled! Many theme-camps sign up as a group. Visit our
schedule at
<http://greeters.burningman.com/>http://greeters.burningman.com and
sign up now!

For any questions, please contact:
toplessdeb@burningman.com

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ICE AT 3:00 AND 9:00 PLAZAS

As mentioned in an earlier announcement, there's great news: ice will
now be available in the 3:00 and 9:00 plazas.

So you can now get your ice in three flavors:
A. Arctica, in center-camp.
B. Ice3 (ice-cubed), in the 3:00 plaza.
C. and Ice Nine, in the 9:00 plaza.

Hours:
Monday -- Sunday 9:00am -- 6:00pm
Labor Day Monday (Arctica only) 9:00pm -- NOON

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PLAZAS = ART + COMMUNITY

The plazas at 3:00, 4:30, 7:30 and 9:00 have grown into an important
part of our city -- and can be thought of more like public squares --
places where people gather, events are held, art is placed --
fostering a sense of community within Black Rock City.

This year we will have community bulletin-boards installed in each of
the 4 Plazas -- message boards where theme-camps can post notices
about events, happy hours, classes, movies, etc. in that area of the
city. Also can be used for lost + found, rides, items-needed, fashion
tips, whatever. It's yours!

We're also happy to have some cool public art placed in each of the
plazas, to enjoy and interact with:

3:00 plaza:
"Tall Grass" -- by Glen Easley
a 65 foot bamboo installation

4:30 plaza:
"Angel of the Apocalypse" Head -- by the Flaming Lotus Girls
hosting a community burn every night

7:30 plaza:
"The Horny Fireball" -- by Vamp Camp
hosting a community burn every night

9:00 plaza:
"Anesthesia" by Rob Buchholz
a 40 foot steel flower installation

If your camp is interested in adding some art to the plazas, talk to
your placer!

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BMIR 94.5 FM

BMIR 94.5 FM wants to publicize your artistic endeavors and
theme-camp shenanigans to the entire Black Rock City community. So
crank up that home studio, record those MP3 spots, and send them to
bmir@burningman.com to secure a spot in the station's rotation for
the week.

To ensure easy airplay accommodation, hit us with your noise by
Sunday, August 19. We'll be on-playa after that, and email
receptivity might be inconsistent -- so beyond the 19th you'll need
to email your spots AND drop by the station to hand-deliver them on
CD.

As usual, we can record you at our our studios from noon to 4:00pm
each day of the event -- but we encourage you to produce your own
pieces if possible, since on-site production tends to be of the down
and dusty variety.

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VOLUNTEER AT BURNING MAN!

Find your V-Spot!

Bored with your Camp Mates? Sick of pounding rebar? NO PROBLEM:
Simply stroll on over to Playa Info in Center Camp -- just inside,
you'll discover the V-Spot, where we help people find their "special
place" in Black Rock City.

No need to sign up in advance, just come on by The V-Spot within
Playa Info in Center Camp, open Monday to Sunday 10:00am -- 6:00pm

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BIKE REPAIRS

Like the last few years, there will not be a bike repair camp in
Center Camp, so come prepared. Bring a fully functional bike AND your
own tools AND repair-kits AND a mechanic to spare -- to help yourself
and others.

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NO LOCKSMITH SERVICES

Also, as in the past few years, there has been no locksmith services
available in Black Rock City. Please be mindful of this and prepare
your camp mates as well!

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LUNAR ECLIPSE

One last note: you'll be glad to hear that the Placement Team has
scheduled a Lunar Eclipse for your viewing pleasure.

Monday the 27th (actually the early morning of Tuesday, August 28th)

1:51am partial eclipse begins
2:52am total eclipse begins
4:22am total eclipse ends
5:24am partial eclipse ends

(all times Pacific Daylight Time)

http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/lunar.html

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More Soon! And then we're off!

Cheers!

Gomonk and the Placement Team
placement@burningman.com

To read the past placement-announcements, go to

https://lists.burningman.com/mailman/private/placement-announce

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SCHEDULE for this LAST WEEK

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:37:36 GMT

Registered early entrants are scheduled to leave in ONE WEEK, on Tuesday the 21st.
We are having our last construction work party THIS Thursday.
THIS weekend will be clearing container of tools and LOADING of container. Once everything is in, nothing will come out until the container hits the playa. ALL projects are to be done by this weekend. Saturday we'll also tie up loose ends.
THANKS to ALL the EXTREMELY hard WORK that has GONE INTO THIS! You guys all rock and I'm proud to be a part of this camp!
Much love and kisses to everyone and I can't wait until our virtual connections because physical ones out on the playa!

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Havana Room Backlit Sign

aaronb — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:15:59 GMT

Here are the sizes and prices;

3x8 - $328

3x6 - $251

The sign will be printed directly to Lexan, a very tough, flexible plastic, and then a laminate over the printing to protect it from the elements. I will supply the art, and then will bring it up to Oakland when it's done, where it can be mounted to a box and then lit from behind.

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Vlad Here Again ...

Vlad — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:25:14 GMT

Hey everybody just letting you all know that I will be helping out with all of the Electrical work in the Camp , also Iam a Licensed Electrician here in NYC and I can help out with the Plumbing as well , I have all of the Tools to do both Jobs the right way .

Just figured that I would offer that bit of info .

Peace ... Vlad .

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materials wish list AUGUST 1

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:57:27 GMT

(4) 2'x8' plywood 3/4" thick (2 planks)
(2) 4'x8' plywood 3/4" - 1-1/8" thick (catwalk)
(1) 4'x5' plywood 3/4" - 1-1/8" thick (catwalk)
(6) 4'x8' plywood 3/4" thick (shipping container top)
(2) 2x12 4'-8" long (stair stringers)

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Performers for the Havana Room

Ashley — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:19:02 GMT

For those performers who have mentioned performing and have not heard from me, I desperately need the following info, exactly as i have laid it out in order to properly put the schedule together quickly.

Your name and/or stage name;

The name of your act;

The nature of your act;

How long your act is;

What days are you willing to perform?

What times are you willing to perform?

Please message me here on tribe, http://people.tribe.net/cef40b6c-940a-44db-b72d-1b4f4526211c

Leia

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work update 08.13.07

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:32:06 GMT

this weekend was great! we erected the structure in 5 hours (central support, all posts and cables). this does not include the tarps, platforms, furnishings and fabrics. but shit! it was awesome to put the skeleton up!
other things FINISHED: catwalk, ALL 5 staircases, both planks, all bar and poker tables shelves, shower! really really great everyone, thanks to all who came and made it happen. there was a great showing of peops!
remaining main items: pvc or steel supports for tarped chillout area. this needs a full day of work. thursday will be the day for this, and wrapping up all the loose ends: 3'x8' sign (all pieces cut but needs cross bracing), flag poles (anyone want to make awesome flags?), cut stripper pole (just cut pipe to correct length), add blocking to upper platform, dump run, sand and another coat of polyurethane on stages, cut holes in post bases for anchors, make rebar anchors (16" long with hook). not much to go! oh, and it'd be great to paint the staircases.
baron is working on the grey water fountain and the entire power/lighting/sound array. holy shit.
a reminder: all work needs to be done by august 21st, that's EIGHT days from now. we'll also need time to pack the container properly. by the way, have you contributed your camp fees??? the are only a few people who are thousands in, and we'd like to be reimbursed at some point with camp fees. it'd be great to pay your fees if you have intentions of being a part of havana room. check out the website www.havanaroom.org to pay!
much love to all, and i'm really happy to be a part of making this happen!
cindy

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Dancers Post Here (especially if you're not on the list yet)

aaronb — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:13:13 GMT

Dancers - Salsa, Merengue, Samba, Swing, Burlesque, or anything exotic (such as Polynesian, or Josephine Baker's Banana Dance). If you have elaborate costumes (such as Carnival type of costumes or Burlesque outfits) then we want you dancing on our raised stage, and taking walks down our catwalk.

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work today, sunday?

edmundo — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 18:29:50 GMT

hiyaall,

yeah, just swaaang on by the space. saw a couple of crack deals go down, educated one gangbanger on a more suave money/dope transfer move, he was thankful. its pretty damn fun to drive around in west oakland, everybody stops to check everyone else out...

so, right, are we workin' today? ready to c o n s t r u c t

AND, come on out to my good mate Johhny G's fundraiser at Little BaoBob tonight. edmundo plays at 10pm :-) havanadance. yum.

19th and mission next to the beauty bar...

besos,
+ed.mundo

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