Seven-O-Heaven Glossary

Seven-O-Heaven #001 – What Lake? – May 6, 2009
Blue Lake, CA – A small Humboldt County town east of Arcata. Contrary to what the name suggests, there is no actual lake in Blue Lake.


Seven-O-Heaven #002 – No Service – May 13, 2009
Highway 101 - The main artery in the Humboldt body. 101 passes Fields Landing as well as most of the populated areas of Humboldt.
Fields Landing, CA – A small coastal community just south of Eureka. For many Humboldt County cell phone users, driving past Fields Landing results in dropped calls.


Seven-O-Heaven #003 – Seximar Club – May 20, 2009
Ingomar Club – Housed in the historic Carson Mansion, the Ingomar Club has exclusive membership that includes many of Humboldt County's most affluent citizens. Only recently has the club allowed female members.
Eyes Wide Shut - Film released in 1999 starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman and directed by Stanley Kubrick about secret, high-class orgies.


Seven-O-Heaven #004 – Verizon Tower of Babel – May 27, 2009
Eureka Apostolic Faith Church – The EAFC was in the news for the first half of 2009 over their desire to erect a lucrative Verizon cell tower. The citizens that shared the neighborhood were against the tower, but after Verizon threatened to sue the City of Eureka, the tower was approved and constructed.
Tower of Babel - According to the Book of Genesis, humanity attempted to build a tower that would "reach to the heavens." But their motives angered God, so He destroyed the humans' tower, confused their languages and spread them throughout the earth.


Seven-O-Heaven #005 – We Make You Think – June 4, 2009
College of the Redwoods – A public two-year community college located just south of Eureka. In the spring of 2009 the college renovated their parking lot, making returning books difficult.


Seven-O-Heaven #006 – Arctic Circle Melts – June 11, 2009
Arctic Circle - Once a popular Humboldt drive-thru burger joint. Closed in early 2009 after a lawyer Jason K. Singleton threatened to sue them for the height of their counter being in violation of ADA regulations.
Al Gore - Former Vice President and crusader for raising global warming awareness. Often disliked by conservatives.
McDonald's - America's most successful fast food chain. There are five McDonald's locations in Humboldt County.


Seven-O-Heaven #007 – Caffeinated Casanova – June 18, 2009
Dutch Bros. Coffee - With two locations in Humboldt County.
Gold Rush Coffee – Also with two locations in Humboldt County.
Jitter Bean Coffee – Five locations in Humboldt County.


Seven-O-Heaven #008 – Oysters & Beer – June 25, 2009
Humboldt Bay Oyster Festival - Yearly festival held on the Arcata Plaza honoring Humboldt County's rich oyster history.
B&B Portable Toilets – Humboldt County's most popular and reliable porta-potty provider.
Book of Leviticus - The third book of the Hebrew Bible. Contains laws and priestly rituals including a ban on shellfish.


Seven-O-Heaven #009 – Reach for the Stars! – July 2, 2009
Stars Hamburgers - Humboldt County's favorite grass-fed burger.


Seven-O-Heaven #010 – It’s Always Time for APD – July 9, 2009
Arcata Pizza & Deli - Not to be confused with below.
Arcata Police Dept. - Not to be confused with above.


Seven-O-Heaven #011 – The Library is Closed – July 16, 2009
Humboldt County Library - Located in Eureka, the main branch of the local library system has troubles with funding and thus has kept historically odd hours.
Vernal Equinox - The point of the year in spring when the sun is directly above the equator. One of two equinoxes.


Seven-O-Heaven #012 – McKinley Goes to Hell – July 23, 2009
Arcata, CA - The second largest city in Humboldt County and home to Humboldt State University, Arcata is traditionally progressive and left leaning.
William McKinley - 25th President of the United States who launched the Spanish-American War before being assassinated in 1901. A statue of the Republican stands in center of the Arcata Plaza.
The Philippines - McKinley annexed the Philippines in 1898 and they remained under U.S. control until 1946.


Seven-O-Heaven #013 – Always Tip – July 30, 2009
Has Beans - A coffee shop in Old Town, Eureka.


Seven-O-Heaven #014 – Boon-er? – August 6, 2009
Buhne St. - One of the main streets through Eureka. Locals often pride themselves on knowing the correct "Boon-er" pronunciation.


Seven-O-Heaven #015 – Pumping Iron Skillets – August 13, 2009
Samoa Cookhouse - An old fashioned eatery located in the former factory community of Samoa.
Arnold Schwarzenegger - Actor and former California Governor. Schwarzenegger would almost inevitably visit Samoa Cookhouse and hold his press conferences their when he would visit Humboldt County during his tenure as Gov.


Seven-O-Heaven #016 – Google Creep View – August 20, 2009
Google Street View - A feature of Google Maps that provides photographs of many locations around the world.


Seven-O-Heaven #017 – Good Chum – August 27, 2009
Humboldt Herald - A popular anonymous Humboldt blog that focuses on local politics.


Seven-O-Heaven #018 – Enough Cute – September 3, 2009
Sidelines - One of several bars that occupy the north side of the Arcata Plaza.
HSU - Many Humboldt State University students are not old enough to get into Sidelines.
Reggae on the River - An annual three-day reggae festival that attracts thousands of people to Dimmick Ranch in southern Humboldt County.


Seven-O-Heaven #019 – Town Hall Beatings – September 10, 2009
Congressman Mike Thompson - Democratic Representitive of California's 1st District, which contains Humboldt County. Thompson, like many in congress, held town hall meetings during the fall of 2009 to gauge public opinion on the proposed national health care reform bill.
Hank Sims - Editor-in-Chief of the North Coast Journal.
"Freebird" - A song made famous by Lynyrd Skynyrd often loudly and rudely requested by concertgoers.


Seven-O-Heaven #020 – Germ Denier – September 17, 2009
Health Care Reform - U.S. President Barack Obama made health care reform a priority in 2009, resulting in often passionate opinions from both sides of the debate.
Sound Advice - Audio/Visual store located in Eureka, CA.


Seven-O-Heaven #021 – Must See TV – September 24, 2009
Access Humboldt - Humboldt County's public access channel playing locally produced programming.
Jesus Christ - The savior of the Christian faith.


Seven-O-Heaven #022 – Look Your Best – October 1, 2009
WinCo Foods - Employee-owned supermarket located in Eureka and open 24 hours a day.
Southern France - A significant portion of the world's fine wines come from this region.


Seven-O-Heaven #023 – Tsunami Tsurfers – October 8, 2009
KHUM - "Radio Without the Rules" is Humboldt County's favorite freeform radio station.
Patrick Swayze - American actor known for his roles in Ghost, Dirty Dancing and Point Break. Died in 2009.
Bodhi - Swayze's character in the 1991 surfing/bank robbery film Point Break.
"Vaya Con Dios, Brah" - A famous line from Point Break meaning "Go with God, brother."


Seven-O-Heaven #024 – In E.L.O We Trust – October 15, 2009
"In God We Trust" - Became the official motto of the United States in 1956.
Dean Glaser - Fortuna City Councilman known for, in 2009, pushing through the erection of a sign that reads "In God We Trust" in Fortuna City Hall.
Electric Light Orchestra - A 1970s symphonic rock group.
Grand Funk Railroad - A popular 1970s American rock band.


Seven-O-Heaven #025 – Plaza Inconsistancies – October 22, 2009
Arcata Plaza - The cultural center of Arcata, CA.
Pastels on the Plaza - Annual event where local businesses purchase and color a section of sidewalk on the Arcata Plaza.
Kinetic Sculpture Race - An annual Humboldt County multi-day, multi-city "race" featuring man-made, non-motorized sculptures. The race begins each year on the Arcata Plaza.
Sublime Swine - A sandwich stand open weekdays on the Plaza that serves pulled pork.


Seven-O-Heaven #026 – Humboldt’s Cable Debut – October 29, 2009
"Pot City, USA" - In October of 2009, A&E Channel aired an hour-long documentary about Arcata, CA that focused on the local marijuana culture.
Norman Rockwell - American Painter (1894-1978) known for his portraits of the idealized American life. A line from "Pot City, USA" compares Arcata to a Norman Rockwell painting.
Norm McDonald - Irreverant American comedian best known for getting fired from Saturday Night Live.
Orick - A community in northern Humboldt County with an abundance of burl shops.


Seven-O-Heaven #027 – Buffoon Track – November 5, 2009
Balloon Track - A highly controversial undeveloped retired railyard on Eureka's waterfront owned by Rob Arkley's Security National. SN has expressed interest in bringing Home Depot to Eureka, but Eureka's citizens are concerned about the potential economic impact it would have on the community.
EIR - Environmental Impact Report.
Pierson's - Currently the largest hardware store in Eureka. Bill Pierson is often accused of attempting to delay Home Depot's arrival.


Seven-O-Heaven #028 – The Swell is Swell – November 12, 2009
11/7/09 - A large storm in Alaska resulted in thirty foot swells at the Humboldt Bay Harbor Entrance.
Meth Head - Colloquial term for someone who uses methamphetimines. Eureka is said to have a significant meth problem.


Seven-O-Heaven #029 – The First Step – November 19, 2009
Lost Coast Sampler - A paddle full of ten small glasses featuring an assortment of beers offered by Lost Coast Brewery in Eureka, CA.
AA - A support fellowship of men and women who share a desire to stop drinking alcohol.
AA Bar & Grill - Restaurant in Eureka serving alcohol and affordable steaks.


Seven-O-Heaven #030 – Campreka – November 26, 2009
Henry David Thoreau - American author (1817-1862) best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon living a simple life among natural surroundings.
Eureka City Hall - In the fall of 2009, the homeless population of Eureka protested the lack of safe places for them to sleep by camping in the parking lot for several weeks.
Courthouse Market - Eureka liquor store near the courthouse.
Denny's - American family chain restaurant.
Oasis Hookah Bar - Opened in downtown Eureka in 2009.
Humboldt County Jail - The largest building in downtown Eureka often criticized by residents for being an eyesore.


Seven-O-Heaven #031 – Assembly Line – December 3, 2009
Eureka Police Department - The EPD had several high-profile lawsuits filed against it in 2009 stemming from romantic relationships that occurred between its employees costing the City of Eureka significant funds.
"Like shooting a fish in a barrel" - Phrase used to imply something is easy.
As The World Turns - American soap opera running from 1956-present.
Garr Nielsen - Hired as Eureka's Chief of Police in 2007 and allegedly involved in inappropriate office relationships.
Days of Our Lives - American soap opera from 1965-present.
Milan, Italy - Renowned as one of the foremost capitals of fashion in the world.

Seven-O-Heaven #032 – Banhandling – December 10, 2009
"Aggressive Panhandling" - In late 2009, the Arcata City Council enacted a ban on aggressive panhandling in certain areas of the city.
Betty Chinn - A well respected Humboldt County philanthropist who works with the homeless.
Mayan Calendar - A calendar used by the Mayan civilization that predicts the world will end in 2012.
Universal Healthcare - Health coverage for all eligible residents of a political region.
PayPal - An e-commerce business allowing payments and money transfers to be made through the Internet.