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Venice Penguin Swim
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Swimmers run into the chilly Pacific Ocean during the 49th Annual Venice Penguin Swim on New Years Day-Thursday, January 1, 2009, at the Venice Beach Breakwater. The 2009 Penguin Swim featured more than 80 participants, three-foot waves, and sunny 56° degree weather, with a water temperature of 54°degrees.
Fabian Lewkowicz
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Under cover
Kristie Zimmerman, 21, (left) and Mailyn Bass, 25, share a blanked at the Santa Monica Pier on a cold an foggy New Years Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Santa Monica Pier, Weather
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Lost in the Fog
Fog engulfs the Santa Monica Pier on a cold New Years Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Santa Monica Pier, Weather
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Sunset Spin
(top) A cyclist peddles north along Santa Monica Beach amid the sunseto n Monday, Dec. 29, 2008. (above) A couple watch the sun set at Santa Monica Bay on Monday, Dec. 29, 2008.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Beach, Bikes & Motorcycles , Sunset
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Bunch of Balloons
Dr. Oliver Dorigo, 45, carries a bunch of balloons to his son, Alessio's first birthday party at Douglas Park on Saturday, December 13, 2008.
Fabian Lewkowicz
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Lighting up the sky
LAST NIGHT OF CHANUKAH Rabbi Isaac Levitansky from the Chabad House lights the giant public Menorah at the Santa Monica Pier during the last night of Chanukah on Sunday, December 28, 2008. There are 50 public menorah throughout the Santa Monica area. According to Rabbi Levitansky, there are more public menorah's in Santa Monica than any other city in the world! Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is a joyous celebration of the victory of the Maccabees and the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple. It also commemorates the miracle of the oil that burned for 8 days when there was only enough oil left in the temple for one day.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Religion
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Sataurday Night Havdalah
(top) Santa Monica Mayor Ken Genser(right) and Rabbi Isaac Levitansky from the Chabad House light the giant public Menorah at the Third Street Promenade during the seventh night of Chanukah on Saturday, December 27, 2008. (center) Mayor Genser receives a blessing from the havdalah candle on Saturday night. (above) Rabbi's from the Chabad House dance at the Third Street Promenade during the celebration. There are 50 public menorahs throughout the Santa Monica area. According to Rabbi Levitansky, there are more public menorah's in Santa Monica than in any other city in the world! Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is a joyous celebration of the victory of the Maccabees and the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple. It also commemorates the miracle of the oil that burned for 8 days when there was only enough oil left in the temple for one day.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Religion , Third Street Promenade
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Shoulder to Shoulder
Hundreds of people walk on the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, December27, 2008.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Santa Monica Pier
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