Welcome to the maiden voyage o' Voice of Da, following in the proud illiterary tradition of Odis, Huffbo Chiente, Mercury Rising, and Mess Press-documenting that glory that is the SF messenger scene. Hopefully , we set a tone different from any of those previously listed and can offer something new.

First off, Limor and Damon hate the name Voice of Da. Anyone who can think of a better name we all can agree on gets a free pitcher/six pack of beer (not Chimay). I like the name.

Secondly, please contribute for upcoming issues! Even tho' we'll print industry news, I personally would like to hear what messengers are up to outside of work as well! Radio shows, fashion design, gambling, parapsychology, world travel, soil conservation, past life regression. In order to accurately reflect the diversity of our messenger community, we need the folks who don't always get heard to speak out-from stone-cold rookies to venerable veterans. Practical, how-to information is great. Maybe sympathetic clients can share information about preparing taxes, pursuing litigation, health, nutrition, anything to further our survival!

Thirdly, if you'd like to assist with the production or distribution of this publication, please contact Damon or me. If you don't know how already, I will gladly assist you in your typing and desktop publishing skills.

Fourthly, editors assume no responsibility for what is printed herein. Why? 'Cos this is a zine, not the New York Times. Of course, it's not the gospel truth, nor it is sanitized for mass consumption. IF you don't like something, write something better (or don't read it). Life goes on. And spelling errors rock!

Fifth, thank you everyone that contributed to this inaugural issue. There was more material than room to print it all!

-America,
Hanx Minister of Propaganda

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-poem by Rula Linska, Limor's cat