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Bridge Housing for Homeless Vets

Up to 100 units of temporary housing coming soon to the West Los Angeles VA. By Sam Catanzaro

Homeless veterans in Venice will soon have a place to live while waiting for permanent housing with the opening of a Bridge Housing facility on the West Los Angeles VA campus. This will be the first bridge housing facility to open on the Westside. “None of us should be able to sleep at night as long as a veteran is sleeping on a sidewalk or under a bridge,” said Councilmember Mike Bonin

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A bridge housing facility will soon open on the West L.A. VA campus.

who represents Venice. “Veterans have suffered from generations of broken promises. Bridge housing at the VA represents positive changes being made. This partnership is a down payment on the housing and services the local VA is going to deliver.” This partnership between the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles and the Depart-

ment of Veterans Affairs will provide transitional housing for up to 100 homeless veterans. The facility, which is expected to open in early 2019, will include personal hygiene centers, laundry facilities, 24-hour security and supportive services. Funding will come jointly from the County and the City and the Department of Veterans Affairs will provide on-site case management and supportive services. “I’m happy to be keeping our promise to the many veterans experiencing homelessness by taking this first step and building bridge housing on the VA campus in Brentwood,” said Los Angles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. “Last year, the Homeless Count showed that we had reduced veteran homelessness by 18 percent. One neighborhood at a time, one veteran at a time, we are working to ensure that every vet in the County has a place to call home.” This Bridge Housing facility will be temporary

-- and not to be visible from the exterior of the campus -- as the VA constructs out its Draft Master Plan, which will provide 1200 units of permanent supportive housing on the campus. "Building 1,200 units of Permanent Supportive Housing through the Draft Master takes time and there are homeless Veterans who need services now," said Heidi Marston, Director of Community Engagement and Reintegration at the West Los Angeles VA. "It will take all of us to end Veteran homelessness and Temporary Bridge Housing for our Veterans in need will bring us one step closer," The VA bridge housing site will include two tension membrane structures in addition to modular trailers to provide space for sleeping, supportive services and personal hygiene. The construction is expected to cost $5 million. Bonin introduced legislation on September 25 that would allocate

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Home Cooking Bill Sparks Health Debate New California law helps stay-at-home cooks.

“I think it’s a really great improvement for those like myself who can’t afford to just go all in and buy a storefront,”

By Tor Marom As of September 18, being a stay-at-home cook is now a more viable profession in the state of California. Signed by Governor Jerry Brown, under the Homemade Food Operations Act (AB 626), California residents will be able to start home based food businesses with minimal start up costs. Several groups have criticized the measure, arguing that the increased health risks in “microenterprise home kitchens” (MHKs) are too great to ignore. The County Health Executives Association of California (CHEAC) has opposed the bill and were joined in their opposition by other health organizations as well as others such as the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), who believe that AB 626 allows cities too much power in setting their own regulations.

– Joey Motulsky, student New School of Cooking

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A local cooking student says that this bill will make it easier to get into the food industry.

The CSAC released a request for a veto which went over most of their issues with AB 626. “[The bill] restricts the county’s discretion to authorize these activities in the county by allowing cities to opt in without a county ordinance or

resolution.” “While some permitting requirements and limitations would apply to MHKs,” the CSAC release says, “they are largely exempt from having to meet key requirements necessary to protect

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the public’s health, including handwashing facilities requirements, food preparation, and equipment safety requirements.” While home kitchens will be subject to inspections and be forced to meet specific requirements, the health regulations are far more lax than CHEAC and their allies believe to be appropriate for a food-based business. Despite the health concerns supporters of the

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Potential Serial Killer in Custody MORE on page 3

Temp. Rent Stabilization Measure Approved L.A. County approced a temporary three percent cap. By S am C atanzaro Earlier this month, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a temporary rent stabilization measure for unincorporated areas of L.A. County, setting a three percent annual cap on rents for the next six months. While this will not impact Venice renters and landlords, it will

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The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has passed a measure that will temporarily stabilize rents in the County.

rent to be set as of September 11, 2018, and an estimated 200,000 renters will be protected by the measure. Studies indicate that rent stabilization benefits longtime tenants who tend to be older adults. “Limiting rent increases cannot fully solve the housing crisis confronting much of urban California, but rent regulations

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are one tool to deal with sharp upticks in rent and have less deleterious effects than is often imagined, particularly if we are talking about moderate rent stabilization measures,” said Dr. Manuel Pastor, Professor of Sociology and American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California.

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POTENTIAL SERIAL KILLER IN CUSTODY

Ramon Escobar faces three counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder. By Sam Catanzaro

At a press conference Tuesday, September 25, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Captain William Hayes told reporters that the LAPD is looking into whether to classify 47year old Ramon Escobar as a serial killer. “We are looking at that,” Hayes said responding to a reporter. “The criteria for a serial killer is three or more victims. Obviously, we have three victims at this point in time, and there are two that are in critical condition that we don’t know their particular status but he is a violent predator, and I will leave it at that.” The LAPD is holding Escobar for the murder of two homeless individuals, 59-year-old Kelvin Williams and 24-year-old Brandon Ridout, in Downtown L.A. on September 16 and the death of another man, 39-yearold Steven Cruze Jr., last Thursday under the Santa Monica Pier. Both the Los Angeles Police Department and the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) believe Escobar to be responsible for four additional assaults on homeless individuals, one in Downtown L.A. and three in Santa Monica. Two of the Santa Monica victims are in critical condition in

“The criteria for a serial killer is three or more victims. Obviously, we have three victims at this point in time, and there are two that are in critical condition that we don’t know their particular status but he is a violent predator, and I will leave it at that.”

– Captain William Hayes Los Angeles Police Dept. comas. On Monday, September 24, at approximately 7 a.m., a male was violently attacked in the area of 7th and Colorado in Santa Monica. The victim remains in critical condition in a coma. An SMPD officer checking the area around the crime scene observed Ramon Escobar walking on the street. “That Santa Monica public service officer noticed Ramon Escobar’s distinctive gait and recognized that his physical features and clothing resembled that of the suspect pictured in the crime alert we released,” Hayes said. In searching Escobar’s car, a 2004 Black Honda CRV, officers found a wooden baseball bat believed to be the murder weapon in

the downtown murders. Officers also found a set of bolt cutters while processing the Santa Monica crime scene that is thought to be the weapon in Monday’s attack. Hayes says that even though these victims were homeless, after interviewing Escobar, detectives do not believe that he directed the attacks at any specific group. “It does not appear that it was directed at any specific group. I think it was a crime of opportunity,” Hayes said. “It appears the motive in most of these cases was robbery. Although they were homeless individuals he appears to have been homeless himself and that it appears as he was attempting to gain funds or something from them.” Escobar’s criminal history includes an unverified five-year stint between 1995 and 2000 in a Texas prison for burglary. In November of 2017, Escobar was arrested by Houston police officers for assault and again in February of 2018 for criminal trespassing. In Tuesday’s press conference, Hayes said that in addition, Escobar is believed to be a “previously deported felon” from El Salvador. “Apparently it looks like he applied for asylum and may have been granted it but we are still trying to verify that,” Hayes said. The Houston Police Department believes Escobar to be a person of interest in the late August disappearance of his two relatives, Tina and Rajilio Escobar. “Investigators, because Mr. Escobar lived with those two individuals, believed him to be a person of interest. They interviewed him on

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LAPD is looking into whether to classify 47-year old Ramon Escobar as a serial killer.

August 30 and shortly thereafter it appears as though he fled the state of Texas. From what we can gather, he traveled the Interstate 10 to Los Angeles and what we know now is that he arrived in Los Angeles on September 5,” Hayes said. Soon after Escobar arrived in Los Angeles, he began the series of assaults. Captain Wendell Shirley, SMPD’s Commanding Officer for the Criminal Investigations Division, says the SMPD believes Escobar to be respon-

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L.A. to Ban Fur Products Sale of fur to be illegal in 2020. By Sam Catanzaro With warm temperatures year-round and ample sunshine, rarely is wearing fur a necessity in Venice. Still, fur fashion accessories remain a popular item of clothing for many in Los Angeles, but soon this may change. On Tuesday, September 18, Los Angeles City Council passed a bill that instructs L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer to draft legislation that would ban the manufacture and sale of fur products within the City of Los Angeles, starting in 2020. “Breeding and killing animals solely for their fur is no longer acceptable in the 21st century. By eliminating the sale of new fur products, Los Angeles has the opportunity to promote a community awareness of animal welfare and to continue to lead in the field of progressive animal welfare reform,” wrote L.A. City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield in the motion passed Tuesday. Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz, who represents much of West L.A. and was one of the bill’s sponsors, was quick to celebrate the bill’s passage in a Facebook post. “We did it! Today my City Council colleagues voted unanimously to ban the sale

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Los Angeles City Council made a step towards banning the sale of fur products on September 18.

and manufacture of fur in the City of LA as of 2020! We’re excited to bring an end to a cruel and inhumane practice,” Koretz wrote.”Thank you to Councilmember Bob Blumenfield and Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell for your leadership and partnership in our mutual commitment to make LA a more humane city.” Westside resident Diego Gavilanes also shares the view that Los Angeles has the opportunity to set an example for the country with the passage of such legislation. In addi-

tion, in a letter to City Council, Gavilanes said that there are many alternatives to fur, that many top designers, including Michael Kors and Gucci, are using as they drop fur from their respective clothing lines. “The fur that is sold within our city comes from sentient beings who suffer and experience pain,” Gavilanes said. We have the ability to make a wide variety of alternatives,

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the City funds and direct the department to begin work. Kuehl is epected to introduce legislation to allocate the County funds in the coming week. The facility is part of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s “A Bridge Home” proposal, which calls for a number of bridge housing sites in each of the L.A.'s 15 council districts. “A Bridge Home is about getting homeless Angelenos off the streets as quickly as possible on their way to permanent housing — and I am grateful to all of my Council colleagues for stepping up to meet this challenge,” said Mayor Garcetti. Bonin applauded the effort of the local residents in supporting the City and County's effort to house homeless veterans in the VA campus. Unlike the bridge housing project planned in Venice at the MTA lot, the VA bridge housing facility was met with wide-ranging support. “Residents of Brentwood and West LA believe strongly that we must keep our commitment to our veterans, and that land deeded specifically for veterans is the right place to do it,” Bonin said. “Local homeowners associations are eager to be strong, supportive partners to these efforts, and I am inspired and honored by their partnership.” The City of Los Angeles opened its first bridge housing facility in downtown L.A. earlier this month. Bonin has porposed a second Westside location, in Venice, an area with one of the largest unsheltered homeless populations in the city. For more information about the Bridge Home initiative, visit www.lamayor.org/ABridgeHome.

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Four Essential Westside Burgers By Kerry Slater

For those who missed the holiday, September 18 was National Cheeseburger Day and luckily there are no shortage of burger joints near Venice flipping top-notch burgers. To help navigate the crowded scene, here are four essential Westside cheeseburgers to chow down on.

1. Father’s Office

There are people who are picky about their burgers and then there is Father’s Office, whose strict non-modification policy prohibits even the pickiest of eaters from requesting substitutions (even ketchup) on their burger. With two locations on the Westside (Santa Monica and West L.A.), Father’s Office has been churning out burgers and pouring brews since 1953. Many people credit Father’s Office from kick-starting the artisan burger trend when chef Sang Yoon took over the bar and restaurant in 2000. Yoon set out to make a gourmet burger and thus the Office Burger was born. In 2008, Esquire called the Office Burger one of the best burgers in the world. Prior to the Office Burger, most burgers were made with bland filler ground beef, which is why people came to slather their burgers with ketchup and spreads. Made with dry-aged beef, however, the Office Burger is anything but bland. Rich and slightly gamey, this bold-tasting burger is topped with caramelized onions, Gruyère and Maytag cheeses, applewood-smoked bacon compote and arugula served on a soft roll and with no ketchup or any other spread. These toppings are not overpowering, simply serving as a compliment to the meat, the forefront of the Office Burger. With an impressive list of beers on tap to go alongside this world-class burger, Father’s Office is the place to be, not just on National Cheeseburger Day, but on any day. Just don’t act blue when the cheese turns out bleu. Father’s Office is located at 1018 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 and is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Friday and until 2 a.m. on Saturday and Sundays. Call (310) 736-2224 for more information. The West L.A. location is at 3229 Helms Ave., L.A. CA 90034.

2. The Apple Pan

The Apple Pan is the gold standard for many Angelenos when it comes to burgers and is regarded by many as one of the best burgers in the world. The Apple Pan was founded in 1947 and while over the years has been the subject of much praise, nobody has described this world-class burger as well as world-class food critic Jonathan Gold did. “The thin, slightly charred beef patty becomes basically another texture in this sandwich, more valuable for its crunch than for its juice — the lunchroom burger is essentially a short-form essay on crispness,” Gold wrote in his 2013 Los Angeles Times review. “When you are seeking greatness, turn to the Apple Pan.” The burger at the Apple Pan is simple: a thin patty with cheese, iceberg lettuce and pickles with

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Many credit Father’s Office for kick-starting the gourmet burger movement.

an option of hickory sauce. This burger has not changed in over 70 years and one bite will let you know why. The Apple Pan is located at 10801 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064. For more info, call (310) 475-3585 or visit https://theapplepanla.com/.

3. Umami Burger

If Father’s Office invented the gourmet burger, Umami Burger ushered gourmet burgers into the world of social media we live in today. Founded in 2009 in Los Angeles, Umami Burger now has nine locations throughout the area. Like Father’s Office, Umami Burger discourages substitutions but unlike Father’s Office offers an extensive list of burger varieties for diners to choose from, including a meatless Impossible burger. Umami Burger gets its name from “umami” which translates from Japanese as a “pleasant savory taste.” Along with sweet, salty, sour and bitter, umami is one of the five basic tastes. Every burger at Umami contains umami-rich ingredients. The meat (American Wagyu beef) is seasoned with umami-sauce, which contains soy sauce and many of the burgers are topped with Parmesan cheese, another umami-rich food. With 25 locations around the world, Umami Burger is by no means unique to Los Angeles. But with a burger that tastes so good, Umami Burger should be tried by every burger-lover in town. To find the closest Umami Burger, visit www. umamiburger.com/locations/ca/los-angeles/.

4. Big Jo’s

There are countless restaurants grilling up $10 + gourmet burgers that may tantalize taste buds but are far removed from the no-frills, quick-bite nature cheeseburgers take their roots in. Big Jo’s, located on the corner of Broadway and 20th in Santa Monica, keeps the burgers simple, cheap and delicious. A Westside staple for nearly 60 years, Big Jo’s thin patty cheeseburgers could have come straight out of a 1950s diner. Wrapped in tin foil and served in a paper bag, this may not be the place for a romantic date but it is the place to get a meal that hits the spot. Seasoned to perfection, a Big Jo’s cheeseburger is an ideal choice for local eaters looking for a quick and easy lunch. Big Jo’s is located at 1955 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404. For more information call (310) 828-3191.

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bill, introduced by Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia, laud it as an opportunity for entrepreneurs by making the food industry more acceptable. The primary sponsor for the bill, the C.O.O.K. Alliance, has claimed that the bill will support underrepresented groups such as people of color, immigrants and women. “The goal of this legislation is to reclaim cooking as a means of economic empowerment for the people who need it the most,” states the C.O.O.K. Alliance website. Perhaps the most significant way that the legalization of MHKs creates opportunity is by drastically lowering the startup cost for a food sale business, which the C.O.O.K. estimates to be $859, varying mostly by specific county permit costs which have yet to be decided. “Compare this <$1000 cost to the estimated average cost of $50,000 to start a food truck or the estimated average cost of $300,000 to start a restaurant in California,” the website says. “These high costs and the associated financial risks have pushed cooking into the informal economy and simply kept many folks from accessing opportunities in the food industry at all.” While the bill caps an MHKs annual gross at $50,000, this is still a drastic reduction in overhead costs that supporters argue will help bolster the industry.

MURDER,

from page 3 sible for a September 8 attack of a victim sleeping around the 1800 block of the Santa Monica Beach, suffering blunt force trauma injuries to the head. “He was hospitalized and has since been released but has no recollection of the incident,” Shirley said. Two nights later, another victim was assaulted in the same general area, suffering similar injuries and is currently in a coma. Shirley says that the SMPD also believes Escobar to be responsible for the September 20

FUR,

from page 4 even eco-friendly fashion made from recycled materials. Many of fashion’s top designers are dropping fur from their collections.” Every year, more than fifty million animals including foxes, chinchilla, minks, raccoon, dogs and rabbits are killed for fur. According to the World Society for the Protection of Animals, eighty-five percent of these mammals are raised and slaughtered on factory fur farms and over the fur industry has often been linked with inhumane practices. In response to these concerns around the ethics of the fur industry, other California cities such as San Francisco and West Hollywood have also banned the sale of fur. As the second largest city in the country and one of the cen-

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Joey Motulsky, a long time Santa Monica resident and student at Culver City’s New School of Cooking believes that the Homemade Food Operations Act also appeals to younger people who cannot afford to start brick and mortar businesses. “I think it's a really great improvement for those like myself who can't afford to just go all in and buy a storefront,” he said. “But need a way to be able to start and get your name out there without taking out a massive loan or going majorly in debt.” While permit and inspection requirements will likely be specified by each county in California, those specifications have not yet been made. Supporters are hopeful that the introductions of MHKs will spread to other states in the future, but the success of the bill has yet to be observed. Home food businesses will be able to start opening on January 1, 2019.

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Being a stay-at-home cook is now a more viable profession in the state of California.

Pier murder and Monday’s assault. “We believe the suspect in custody today is responsible for all four of those incidents,” Shirley said. “I think the people who live, work and visit in Santa Monica and Los Angeles are safer today because this suspect is in custody.” Escobar is currently being held without bail and will be arraigned in Division 30 of the Los Angeles Superior Court. Wednesday morning, based on the evidence obtained in this case, LAPD and SMPD detectives jointly presented four attempt murder investigations and three murder investigations to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office for filing considerations.

ters of the fashion industry, the move by Los Angeles carries significant weight, something that animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) pointed out in a statement released Tuesday. “PETA is popping the champagne corks today,” wrote the organization. “When Los Angeles speaks, the world listens, and it’s now the largest and most notable city to tell the world that fur is dead.” The move by City Council does not ban the sale and manufacture of fur quite yet. The bill passed Tuesday directs the City Attorney Mike Feuer to formulate a law that would render illegal the sale of fur. Councilmembers expect Feuer’s office to complete the language in about a month. This would then be voted on again by the Council and signed into law by Mayor Eric Garcetti. The ban would go into effect two years after it is signed into law.

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Fasting: What You Should Know With Barbara Bishop It’s was recently the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur, and tradition dictates a 24-hour fasting. Most people I know that practice this tradition eat a big meal on Tuesday, sleep all day on Wednesday and then “break the fast” by pigging out on Wednesday night. What’s a fast, anyway? I consulted WebMD. Simply put, it means you stop eating completely, or almost completely, for a certain stretch of time. A fast usually lasts from 12 to 24 hours, but some types continue for days at a time. In some cases, you may be allowed water, tea and coffee or even a small amount of food during the “fasting period.” (But not during Yom Kippur.) Fasting is common to just about every major religious tradition, like Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. In ancient Greece, Hippocrates believed it helped

the body heal itself. During Ramadan, many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, every day for a month. This has provided scientists with quite a bit of information about what happens to your body when you fast, and the news is mostly good. Besides religious practice, there are a number of health benefits. First, as you might guess, is weight loss. There’s also research showing that certain types of fasting may help improve your cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose levels, insulin sensitivity and other health issues. I am now on a fairly simple cleansing diet (different than fasting) for a month, which includes yummy protein shakes and gross-tasting green powder made from veggies. To get that sucker down, I put a little water in a shot glass, mix in the powder and down it, holding my nose. Other cleansing supplies include a special tea that tastes a little like grass, a fruit-flavored energy fizzy (I put it in the tea to mask the grass-like flavor) a probiotic, (that goes in the tea as well) and a cleansing formula. You can also have one meal and two small snacks. I

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don’t feel hungry at all on this. After this experience, I’ll be ready to try a 12-hour fast. With any fast, you’ll probably feel hunger, at least at the beginning. But after a few days, it usually gets better. Fasting is different from dieting in that it’s not about trimming calories or a certain type of food -- it’s not eating at all, or severely cutting back, for a certain amount of time. Brief fasting isn’t likely to hurt you if you’re a healthy adult, whether your weight is normal or you’re heavier. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or you have a history of eating disorders, you should avoid fasting of any kind. Kids and teens shouldn’t fast either. When you’re not fasting, you can eat the food you normally would. Of course, you shouldn’t load up on lots of French fries. I love French fries. Why are they so bad for you? They are a vegetable. OK, a fried vegetable with a high carb count. But studies seem to show that your health changes for the better when you fast, even if your diet does not. (That’s the first time I’ve ever heard this; now fasting is really attractive to me if I can have fries!) But alas, Wed MD says you should try to eat a healthy amount of food and not stuff yourself after a fast. Quality still counts. But even among people who eat the same number of calories, those who fast tend to have lower blood pressure, higher insulin sensitivity, more appetite control and easier weight loss. Woo hoo! I get to eat those fries. Ok, just a few. Web MD also discusses intermittent fasting; an off-and-on type of fasting. There are three main types that doctors have studied and people have used for weight loss and improved health: Time-Restricted Feeding This means you do all your eating in a

certain stretch of the day, often around 8-12 hours. One easy way to do this is to skip one meal. If you finish dinner by 8 p.m., you’ve already achieved 12 hours of your fast if you don’t eat anything until 8 a.m. Since I am usually sleeping from 9p-7a, this is my fasting choice. Alternate-Day Fasting It’s sometimes called “complete” alternate day fasting because the time when you don’t eat lasts a full 24 hours. You follow that with one or more “feast” days when you can eat as much as you want. Even though the studies are very limited, the results suggest that alternate-day fasting can lead to weight loss and improve health. But it may be pretty hard to stick to it over the long term. Really, you think? Please, I get mean when I don’t get to eat after 12 hours! Modified Fasting This type allows you to eat around 20percent to 25percent of your normal daily energy needs on scheduled fast days. One popular version, the 5:2 diet, requires 2 days a week (not in a row) of 24-hour “fasting” except for a very light meal. On the other 5 days of the week, you can eat whatever you want. This could work for me as well! Studies show that fasting might help people with diabetes or pre-diabetes control blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and lose weight. If you have either of these conditions, it’s very important to talk to your doctor before you make any changes to your medication, insulin use, or eating habits. With all the hype and ads for diet foods, medications, exercise, what really works is to keep the grub out of your mouth. Who knew?

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Representation: The nitty-gritty (Part Two) By Guy Camilleri

Last year in Yo! Venice (August 9, 2017), I addressed the nitty-gritty on whether or not actors need representation in the form of an agent or manager. That is still a crucial issue for actors at all stages of their career, and a burning question is whether or not you can even have a career without representation (an agent or manager). Okay, so can you have a career as an actor without representation? The answer is a resounding, YES! With the myriad of platforms today, you can create content, generate income and have a blast without an agent or manager. In fact, there are many doing this very thing, right now all over the country and internationally. And, on top of that, they are fielding offers from agents and managers wanting to sign them! Though I will add, that not every actor wants to set up another platform to have their voice be heard, that’s why they chose acting (as a platform) in the first place. This type of actor is ready and willing to do the work from offers coming in from an agent or manager. They may not be passionate about building (and running) their own business as a performer but they are ecstatic to build memorable characters!

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In my opinion, both approaches work, and there is definitely no need to fret (or obsess) over it. Instead, I encourage you to take the necessary steps to manifest your dream as an actor, writer or director. Let’s define what an agent and manager are and what they do. What is a Talent Agent? A talent agent is someone who represents professional actors, writers, performers, musicians, artists, and athletes. Talent agents work on behalf of their clients to promote and serve their interests and will typically handle the majority of all interactions between their client and the employer. What does an Agent do? Agents sift online through the “breakdowns” (a daily listing of all the acting roles the studios/ casting directors are seeking) and submit their roster of clients to them. An agent’s primary goal is to get you an audition. And, agents hope you will book said audition so they can get paid, as that is how an agent generates income. Agents typically get 10percent when an actor books work, including residuals. Also, an agent negotiates contracts regarding pay and work conditions, perks, travel, etc. What is a Talent Manager? A talent manager’s primary focus is to manage their client’s career, which may include submitting for auditions. A talent manager will keep in close touch with talent agents to ensure a shared vision for the actor, but a manager stays mostly on the management end of the actor’s career. A talent manager will not guarantee auditions for an actor. What does a Manager do? A talent manager helps an actor to make a career plan and keeps the actor on a path toward success. If they have access to the breakdowns

they will submit directly and/or work in conjunction with an actor’s agent. A talent manager can assist an actor in preparation for meetings with potential talent agents, directors and producers. They are also involved in advising acting classes, coaching, headshot photographers, resumes and assist with any and all decisions related to an actor’s career. Timing When is the right time to sign with an agent or manager? To me, the right time is when you are ready to enter into a business relationship with an expert in their field to procure work on your behalf. Included in this timing, is the need to be transparent that you will be available for auditions that come your way as a result of the hard work agents and managers do to get you in the door. This in of itself is not an easy task and needs to be taken into consideration before blaming your representation if you are not getting as many auditions as you think you should be getting. Here are a five ways to agent your agent or manager. 1. Specify and honor your agents or manager’s preferred way to stay in touch. 2. Contact your reps when you have something to announce or when you have pertinent information that will be of assistance to them in procuring auditions for you. 3. Agents usually get 10percent; actors get 90percent... enough said. Avoid waiting for your cell phone to ring. Instead, stay sharp by practicing your craft and creating content and living life to it’s fullest. 4. Update your profile via Actors Access, Casting Networks and IMDB, etc.

5. (This one bears repeating). Trust that your representation has your best interest at heart. Then, literally and psychically give them space to procure auditions (interviews) or pursue opportunities on your behalf. Guy Camilleri is a Venice-based actor, acting coach, and poet. He teaches regular classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Electric Lodge, in Venice. His private coaching specializes in audition preparation, self-taped auditions, and career consultation. To audit a class and/or book a coaching session, email guy@rawactingstudio.com. Follow Guy on Instagram @guycamilleri and Facebook.

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FILM REVIEW: “Colette”

Rated R 111 Minutes Released September 21

A Literature Icon on the Big Screen BEHIND THE SCREEN By Kathryn Whitney Boole My grandmother had a collection of Colette’s books, which I used to read with a flashlight at night when everyone thought I was asleep. Colette is an icon of literature whose accomplishments deserve a film. She was born in the Burgundy countryside in France in 1873 and was educated in public schools. Her mother taught her the importance of careful observation. Her first husband, Willy, introduced her to the avant-garde literary circles in Paris during the Belle Epoque period at the end of the 19th Century and early 20th Century. Colette said that she would never have become a writer had it not been for Willy. However he published her work under his name and gave her no access to the profits of her books. Colette divorced Willy and subsequently reinvented herself many times throughout her life. It would seem that the one constant in her life was her writing. In 1944 she published perhaps her most famous work, the novel “Gigi.” After Colette’s death in 1954 in Paris, she was given a state funeral, the first French female author to receive that honor. The relationships we choose and how they affect our lives is a key element of this movie. Colette collected new relationships all her life. Willy, a writer himself, was her muse. Colette brought the talent and he provided the incentive for her to develop her style. The filmmakers present the complexity of this bond. Knightley was the perfect choice to portray the essence that drove Colette and her constant struggle between self-doubt and the will to succeed and create. Colette was not challenging society – she just didn’t care what people thought. She was above any conceit of how she appeared to others. It is interesting that when “Gigi” was adapted for the stage in 1951, Colette personally chose then-unknown Audrey Hepburn to play the title role. Knightley has been compared to Hepburn in style and personality. Dominic West is the unsung hero of the

film as “Willy,” Colette’s husband and partner for a good part of her early life. West is one of those actors capable of playing anyone or anything realistically. He simply disappears into the role. You may have seen him in strikingly different roles such as “Noah” in The Affair or “Ernest Hemingway” in Genius. Wash Westmoreland directed this movie from the heart. The life in Paris at the end of the 1800’s is beautifully recreated. To his credit, Colette’s relationships in the film seem effortlessly natural as she evolves and grows more complex as a person and artist. Bisexuality and homosexuality were not unusual during the 1800’s or early 1900’s. However, at that time they had to be discreetly hidden, as they were often illegal. Here Colette’s affairs are not presented as scandalous or groundbreaking, but rather as the natural interactions of a person who refuses to be defined by rules set by society. Kathryn Whitney Boole has spent most of her life in the entertainment industry, which has been the backdrop for remarkable adventures with extraordinary people. She is a Talent Manager with Studio Talent Group in Santa Monica. kboole@gmail.com

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) – Talking about your dreams, your hopes, and wishes can now help to bring them into reality, providing you know what you want. It does not seem to matter whether or not your dreams are practical at this point - you should talk about them anyway, and see what happens. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) – This is an "out with the old and in with the new" time for you. However, with your slow and deliberate way of going about things, you are going to have some trouble handling the changes that are coming about now. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) – On Monday, you still have time to ask for a raise in pay. You have certainly been working hard enough for it. A bit of unexpected luck is coming your way on Thursday, so put yourself in a position to get it. The money will be tightening up next week, so plan accordingly. You seem to be spending your time now on personal errands and the things you like to do most. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) – Your finances will continue to be satisfying for another month or so and there is plenty of time to add to your savings account. Keep in mind, there may be an engagement or marriage for you around Christmas, so saving some of that money could become very important later. Others are still demanding your time and energies. LEO (July 23 - August 23) – For the first couple of days this week, you have eight out of ten planets favoring you. This is an excellent time for you to go for what you want. It is a good time to ask for a raise in pay, go for a loan, submit papers, purchase new transportation or make travel plans. VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 22) – This is an excellent time to take up new studies to augment what you already know. Repairs at home will have to wait until next month when finances will be better. What you need right now is a new, practical budget with which you can work. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) – Ideas and plans are flowing smoothly now, and you may have some travel in mind. Midweek could bring a surprise visitor to your home. This is a good time to catch up on paperwork and correspondence that has been neglected. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) – It is only two more weeks now that you have to work hard before you can relax or take some time off. Everything around you is beginning to wind down and then you can make a new schedule for yourself at a slower pace. By then, a promotion or a new opportunity will be presented to you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) – You have a tendency, for the next two weeks, to waste both money and energy. This is certainly not a time to gamble or to take chances. If you are into sports you must watch that you do not overdo it. You can become so enthused that you go too far now, even if it is only words rather than actions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) – The planets are moving into a more favorable aspect for you by midweek, so plan accordingly. The money will flow into your hands more easily and ideas will be easier to implement. People will be more receptive to your plans. It will be a good time to make proposals and/or sign papers. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) – Decisions or plans you were not too happy with in October will come up again in a week or so and, perhaps, this time you will be able to sway them to your side. Problems occurring lately will not clear up until May or June of next year, so you will have to do the best you can in the meantime. PISCES (Feb. 20 - March 20) – You need to concentrate on one thing at a time and finish it rather than try to juggle everything at once and doing half a job. After Tuesday, you can make plans more easily and that should smooth things out for you. This next month is much better for you as the planets move into a better aspect.

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