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Creating a successful workforce starts by investing in children before they are 5 by supplementing resources of disadvantaged families, according to Nobel Laureate economist James Heckman. In a time of shrinking budgets, massive cuts and inequality in serv-
James Heckman
ices, Heckman argued the way to make true change is to invest in character early in a childs life. By age 3, gaps in achievement and understanding are set.
Statistically, Heckman said, those remain throughout education. To make effective change, the United States needs to stop talking about prevention rather than remediation. Basically, he said focusing on building children who have successful social-emotional skills, cognitive skills and are in good health allows for success in the future. Heckmans argument was part of a talk entitled
Building a Productive Workforce and Strong Economy from Birth made via live stream from Monterey to 28 First 5 groups meeting throughout California, including First 5 San Mateo which gathered along with community leaders at the College of San Mateo Theater Thursday for the event. Families teach children many things in forming character and
important life skills. What we need is more understanding that the base of skills needed for success are more successfully formed before children have entered school, said Heckman, a professor at the University of Chicago. California has been making cuts to education for years. Heckmans
Less than a month after county supervisors unanimously agreed to close a long-term nursing facility by next summer, the board will pay the consultant who recommended the exit to put the strategy into effect. The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider increasing BILL SILVERFARB/DAILY JOURNAL Lawrence J. Funks existing conA career fair was held in San Mateo yesterday for the homeless. More than 100 clients of the Shelter Network tract by $225,000 to a maximum of attended the fair. $325,000 for work through Sept. 30, 2013 as the county transitions out of its relationship with Burlingame Long Term Care. Nearly half the money, $137,500, has already been included in the current county budg-
et and another $150,000 will be allocated in the county hospitals recommended budget for scal year 2012-13. Funk, who originally evaluated the center, will now become the plans project manager, creating a detailed timeline, overseeing the relocation of equipment and the necessary modications to the San Mateo Medical Center wing being opened while keeping 200 workers and 230 residents in the loop. The state is still evaluating countys plan to exit the 1100 Trousdale Drive building and move its residents elsewhere, said Robyn Thaw,
The leading local provider for emergency and transitional shelter for the homeless held its rst ever career fair yesterday in an effort to get its clients back into the workforce and permanent housing. Employers such as Target, BrightStar staffing, the San Francisco International Airport, Kaiser Permanente and the San Mateo Union High School District manned tables at the Shelter
County supervisors are considering hiking all planning and building inspection fees by 5 percent and adding 11 new ones to better cover the costs of actually providing service. At the same time, Community Development Director Jim Eggemeyer will ask the Board of
Supervisors to reduce or eliminate other fees to more accurately reect how much staff time is actually needed. If passed, the 5 percent increase is estimated to bring in an extra $198,000 in scal year 2013 while the new fees generate approximately $50,000 for services that previ-
1862
During the Civil War, the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (formerly USS Merrimac) clashed for ve hours to a draw at Hampton Roads, Va.
In 1661, Cardinal Jules Mazarin, the chief minister of France, died, leaving King Louis XIV in full control. In 1796, the future emperor of the French, Napoleon Bonaparte, married Josephine de Beauharnais. (The couple later divorced.) In 1861, the Confederate Congress, meeting in Montgomery, Ala., authorized the issuing of paper currency, in the form of interest-bearing notes. In 1916, Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, N.M., killing 18 Americans. In 1932, Eamon de Valera was appointed head of government of the Irish Free State. In 1945, during World War II, U.S. B-29 bombers launched incendiary bomb attacks against Japan, resulting in an estimated 100,000 deaths. In 1954, CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow critically reviewed Wisconsin Sen. Joseph R. McCarthys anti-Communism campaign on See It Now. In 1962, the science fantasy novel A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine LEngle was rst published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux. In 1977, about a dozen armed Hana Muslims invaded three buildings in Washington, D.C., killing one person and taking more than 130 hostages. (The siege ended two days later.) In 1987, Chrysler Corp. announced it had agreed to buy the nancially ailing American Motors Corp. In 1992, former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin died in Tel Aviv at age 78. In 1997, gangsta rapper The Notorious B.I.G., whose real name was Christopher Wallace, was killed in a still-unsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles; he was 24.
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Maria Jose Cristerna,a mother of four,tattoo artist and former lawyer,poses for a photograph in Guadalajara.Cristerna,who is dubbed Vampire Womanbut prefers to be identied as Jaguar Woman,had her rst tattoo when she was 14 and decided to physically transform herself after having gone through 10 years of domestic violence in her rst marriage.
Birthdays
Former Sen. James L. Buckley, Conservative-N.Y., is 89. Singer-actress Keely Smith is 80. Singer Lloyd Price is 79. Actress Joyce Van Patten is 78. Actor-comedian Marty Ingels is 76. Country singer Mickey Gilley is 76. Actress Trish Van Devere is 71. Singer Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere and the Raiders) is 70. Former ABC anchorman Charles Gibson is 69. Rock musician Robin Trower is 67. Singer Jeffrey Osborne is 64. Country musician Jimmie Fadden (The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) is 64. Actress Jaime Lyn Bauer is 63. Magazine editor Michael Kinsley is 61. TV newscaster Faith Daniels is 55. Actor Tom Amandes is 53. Actor-director Lonny Price is 53. Actress Linda Fiorentino is 52.
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Correction
The This Day in History Column in the March 8, 2012 edition of the Daily Journal had an incorrect date. On March 8, 1862, the ironclad CSS Virginia rammed and sank the USS Cumberland and heavily damaged the USS Congress, both frigates, off Newport News, Va. during the civil war.
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LOCAL
Police reports
Unwanted attention
A man was reportedly following a woman home from work on the 800 block of Cherry Avenue in San Bruno before 9:10 p.m. Sunday, March 4.
Bay Area salmon shermen are prepping for whats set to be a plentiful salmon season this spring, according Golden Gate Salmon Association ofcials. Using data from last years salmon returns, shery experts have determined that more than 819,000 adult Sacramento River fall run Chinook salmon can now be found in coastal ocean waters. Some of the best salmon in the world does not come from Alaska, but right here in the waters outside of the Golden Gate, GGSA president Victor Gonella said Wednesday. The Pacic Fishery Management Council announced Wednesday predictions for full or nearly full salmon seasons for both recreational and commercial shermen. The sport salmon shing season is expected to start April 7, and the commercial season on May 1. Not only will there be more sh out there the sh will be larger, which is extremely good for commercial fishermen, Gonella said. That outlook is especially rosy compared to recent years, including a partial season in 2010, and a complete shutdown of Bay Area ocean salmon shing in 2008 and 2009, he said. Weve come a long way to get here, and were going to have some good shing this year thanks to a combination of better water management and a little help from Mother Nature, Gonella said in a statement. The GGSA credits tighter state and federal controls over Delta pumps for the hike in the local salmon population. The result will be more money for shermen and businesses throughout the Bay Area,
REDWOOD CITY
Battery. A person was attacked by three men in a rest room on Chestnut Street before 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 7. Theft. A wallet was stolen on Middleeld Road before 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. Theft. A cellphone was taken on Jefferson Avenue before 6:46 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. Burglary. Tools and miscellaneous equipment were stolen from a commercial location on East Bayshore Road before 8:27 a.m. Monday, March 5. Burglary. A theft from a storage unit was reported on Bair Island Road before 9:23 a.m. Monday, March 5. Stolen vehicle. A vehicle with front bumper and fender damage was stolen on Jefferson Avenue before 7:03 p.m. Sunday, March 4.
BURLINGAME
Burglary. A laptop computer, camera and
Pacic Coast shermen can start gearing up for whats expected to be the best salmon shing keys were stolen from a hotel room on the season in years.Federal shery managers are forecasting robust populations of chinook and 1100 block of Airport Boulevard before 7:57 a.m. Monday, March 5. coho salmon off the Pacic coast and in California and Oregon rivers.
according to Gonella and GGSA director Roger Thomas. Healthy salmon runs equate to more jobs, pure and simple, Thomas said in a statement. The more sh we have, the more money is spent by people trying to catch them or in the commercial shing sector, all of which is great for our economy. Gonella predicted that the fruitful shing season would account for about 1,000 jobs and hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue for Bay Area communities this spring. He said the local salmon association will have to work hard to overcome this years drought conditions to help ensure equally abundant salmon seasons in the future.
Burglary. Prescribed medication was stolen from a residence on the 1000 block of Cadillac Way before 2:48 p.m. Monday, March 5. Burglary. A backpack was taken from a vehicle after one of its windows was smashed on the 1600 block of Bayshore Highway before 6:44 p.m. Monday, March 5.
BELMONT
Public intoxication. A juvenile was arrested for public intoxication on the block of Alameda de las Pulgas before 11:41 a.m. Wednesday, March 7. Burglary. A wallet and cellphone were taken from locked vehicle on Shoreway Road before 7:37 a.m. Wednesday, March 7. Burglary. Electronics and other items were taken on Somerset Drive before 3:18 p.m. Tuesday, March 6.
A Moss Beach man who allegedly sawed at the neck of his female roommate with a serrated knife because she reported him for driving while intoxicated is mentally t for trial, according to a pair of court-appointed doctors. However, the defense attorney for David Jon Vanalstine, 57, asked for a jury trial to determine his competency which is a persons mental state at the time of an alleged crime. Vanalstine is charged with attempted murder, assault, domestic violence and using a knife. Criminal proceedings were put on hold after Vanalstines competency was questioned; if a jury decides he is mentally t, the charges will be reinstated. If instead they nd him incompetent, Vanalstine will be sent to a men-
tal hospital for treatment. Sheriffs deputies arrested Vanalstine at his Pillar Ridge Estates residence Dec. 2, 2010 after responding to a call by the 56year-old victim. She told dispatchers she had been stabbed by Vanalstine, who was still inside the home, David after returning home from Vanalstine work in Montara. Vanalstine allegedly held the woman down on the couch by her hair and began sawing at her neck with a serrated knife from her carotid artery to her ear, according to the District Attorneys Ofce. He allegedly only stopped when the
womans friend arrived and she was able to grab a phone and run outside to call 911. Vanalstines blood alcohol level three hours after the attack tested .59 percent, according to the District Attorneys Ofce. The attack came days after Vanalstine was sentenced to 45 days in jail for an earlier 2010 misdemeanor drunk driving conviction with priors. Police believe the victim turned Vanalstine in on the charge. A judge stayed the sentence until the end of January, leaving Vanalstine free from custody. If he is ever tried and convicted in the new case, he must still serve time for the preceding DUI in addition to any term imposed for the roommate attack. He is currently held without bail and returns to court June 18 for the competency trial.
FOSTER CITY
Petty theft. Luggage was taken from outside a unit on Marlin Avenue before 7:54 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. Bike theft. A bicycle was taken from a rack on a car on Bounty Drive before 2:56 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. Bike theft. A mountain bicycle was taken from a patio on Edgewater Boulevard before 2:19 p.m. Tuesday, March 6.
LOCAL
State Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco/San Mateo, is looking to slow down pay raises for top public university ofcials and prevent the ight of public watchdogs to the private sector in his legislative bill package for 2012. Yee will introduce 15 new bills this session with a focus on government transparency and accountability, reform at the California State University and California Public Utilities Commission, juvenile justice, environmental protection and improving the economy. This year, I will continue to ght for education, working families and government transparency, while also nding new ways to improve our economy and create jobs, Yee wrote in a statement. Among the bills Yee will introduce this year include: Senate Bill 967 would prohibit pay raises for top university administrators during bad budget years or when student fees are increased; SB 981 would prohibit a commissioner or
This year,I will continue to ght for education,working families and government transparency,while also nding new ways to improve our economy and create jobs.
Sen.Leland Yee,D-San Francisco/San Mateo
executive employee of the CPUC from working at or serving as an agent of a regulated utility company for two years after leaving the CPUC. The bill would also prohibit the reverse a regulated utility employee or agent of a utility from serving on or working for the CPUC for a period of two years; SB 1000 would subject the CPUC to the states Public Records Act; SB 1001 would increase fees required of registered lobbyists, ballot measure committees and independent expenditure committees, to nance the maintenance of the state campaign and lobbying database known as CalAccess; SB 1336 would require public agencies to disclose the ndings of complaints of waste,
fraud and abuse. Under current law, such whistleblower complaints are sealed and the public is never made aware of any ndings or if any action was taken in response; SB 1339 would allow the San Francisco Bay Area to adopt a regional commute benet requirement of medium and large businesses. Such a policy would ensure employers help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, congestion and air pollution by offering employees the option to pay for their public transit, vanpooling or bicycling expenses with pre-tax dollars, or by offering employees a transit or vanpool subsidy or free shuttle service; SB 1403 would bring accountability at the CPUC by requiring a vote of the entire com-
mission before assigning cases to specic commissioners. The legislation will also require CPUC staff to report and be accountable to the full commission and not just the president. He is also introducing legislation to dene and limit the use of solitary connement at state and county juvenile correctional facilities; create a certification process for Traditional Chinese Medicine traumatologists; and protect consumers from receiving poorly manufactured aftermarket car crash parts. Four bills Yee introduced last year are still pending approval including: SB 9, the Fair Sentencing for Youth Act, which would allow courts to review cases of juveniles sentenced to life without parole after 15 years, potentially allowing some individuals to receive a new sentence of 25 years to life; and SB 628, which would protect consumers of acupuncture by ensuring that practitioners who use the term doctor in fact earned a doctoral degree by an accredited institution.
SAN FRANCISCO At least one gray whale is still hanging around San Francisco Bay a day after a mother and her calf were first spotted near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Federal wildlife officials say whale spray was seen again Thursday morning as boaters were warned to steer clear of the wayward pair if spotted. It wasnt clear if the spray was from one or two whales.
Farallones Marine Sanctuary spokeswoman Mary Jane Schramm says witnesses observed a small boat speeding toward the whales, forcing the pair to get out of the way. Schramm says boaters who harass whales could face
civil and criminal penalties. Thousands of gray whales migrate each spring from off the coast of Mexico to feeding grounds off Alaska. Several whales typically wander into the Bay each year.
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WASHINGTON Americans are climbing further out of the hole they sank into during the Great Recession. A stock rally at the end of 2011 helped rebuild more of their lost wealth a trend that carried into 2012. Households responded by borrowing more for the rst time since the nancial crisis began, even as home values fell further. Household wealth rose 2.1 percent to $58.5 trillion in the October-December quarter, the most in a year. Still, it would have to rise 13 percent more to regain its pre-recession peak. Americans stock portfolios rose nearly 10 percent last quarter to drive the gains. And stocks have increased even further since then. The Standard & Poors 500 index has jumped 24 percent since early October. Neerja Pahwa is sensing a difference. Pahwa, a ight attendant and fragrance consultant from St. Louis, still hasnt recouped all of her investment losses suffered during the recession. But shes secure enough with her nances to eat out and stop by Starbucks more frequently. And she recently made a down payment on a retirement home in Florida. Things are looking brighter and sunnier, said Pahwa, 64, who hopes to retire next year if the economy keeps improving. I dont have too much in my pocket. But I know its coming. Things are only going to get better. Household wealth, or net worth, is the value of assets like homes, bank accounts and stocks, minus debts like mortgages and credit cards. It bottomed out during the recession, at $49 trillion in the rst quarter of 2009. But its still below its pre-recession peak of $66 trillion. Greater net worth can boost the economy. When people feel wealthier, they spend more. That speeds up growth and businesses respond by stepping up hiring and expansion plans. Arash Shirazi is spending again after cutting costs during the recession. He says his portfolio has come back almost to what it was. Hes even ying to Paris and thinking about growing his business. Things are getting better, said Shirazi, 37, who owns a music and talent agency in Washington. Im not going on vacations or buying new cars. But Im denitely starting to spend a little more. Corporations are also wealthier. They held a record $2.2 trillion in cash at the end of the year.
Consumers have been more willing to use credit cards for shopping,signaling renewed condence in their nancial and job prospects.
Paul Edelstein,director of nancial economics at IHS Global Insight
Still, few Americans are seeing returns on their biggest investment. Home values dropped 1.3 percent in the fourth quarter to roughly $16 trillion. They have now fallen nearly 24 percent since the recession began. The housing market could pick up if the job market keeps strengthening. The economy has added 200,000 net jobs on average in each of the months from November through January, lowering the unemployment rate to 8.3 percent. Economists predict employers added more than 200,000 jobs last month, too. The government will release the February jobs report on Friday. The improved economic outlook has made people more willing to borrow. Household debt increased at an annual rate of 0.25 percent, the rst increase since mid-2008. Consumers have been more willing to use credit cards for shopping, signaling renewed confidence in their financial and job prospects, said Paul Edelstein, director of nancial economics at IHS Global Insight. That doesnt mean that Americans are starting to signicantly load up their credit cards again, nancial planners and economic analysts say. Credit card debt remains well below its pre-recession level, as measured by a separate report released by the Fed Monday. A survey of economists by the Associated Press last month found that Americans will gradually save less and borrow more, reversing a shift toward frugality that followed the financial crisis and start of the Great Recession. Roughly half of U.S. households own stocks or stock mutual funds. Stock portfolios make up about 15 percent of Americans wealth. Thats less than housing but ahead of bank deposits, according to the Feds report. Most stock wealth is owned by the richest Americans, who also account for a disproportionate amount of consumer spending. Eighty percent of stocks belong to the richest 10 percent of Americans. And the richest 20 percent represent about 40 percent of consumer spending.
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The sun erupts with one of the largest solar ares of this solar cycle in this NASA photo.
WASHINGTON Our high-tech world seems to have easily weathered a solar storm that didnt quite live up to its advance billing. While some experts think the threat from the solar storm passed by Thursday afternoon, space weather forecasters said its still too early to relax. Thats because theres a chance the storms effects could continue and even intensify through Friday morning. And while this solar storm may have zzled, others may be lining up in the cosmic shooting gallery in the coming, days month and year, the scientists agree. It looks to me like its over, NASA solar physicist David Hathaway said late Thursday afternoon, after noticing a drop in a key magnetic reading. That conclusion is premature, said Doug
Biesecker, a space scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colo., which forecasts solar storms. He pointed to an increase in a different magnetic eld measurement. The storm, which started with a solar are Tuesday evening, caused a stir Wednesday because forecasts were for a strong storm with the potential to knock electrical grids ofine, mess with GPS and harm satellites. It even forced airlines to reroute a few ights on Thursday. It was never seen as a threat to people, just technology, and teased skywatchers with the prospect of colorful Northern Lights dipping further south. But when the storm nally arrived around 6 a.m. EST Thursday, after traveling at 2.7 million mph, it was more a magnetic breeze than a gale. The power stayed on.
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WASHINGTON Even dinosaurs can look sharp in basic black, and downright iridescent. An unusual crowlike dinosaur which really doesnt look like a dinosaur at all had glossy black feathers that were probably used to call attention to itself and nd a mate, scientists say in Thursdays journal Science. Think nightlife at New York clubs, but 130 million years ago and in rural China, said study co-author Mark Norell of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. He calls the look an Anna Wintour special after the Vogue editor.
Its the oldest example of the shimmering look on animals, said study co-author Julia Clarke at the University of Texas. And in other animals, especially birds, that shine is often how males attract females to mate. Its like shimmery clothes and garments you would wear out to big social gatherings, said Matthew Shawkey, another co-author from the University of Akron. He said they gure it was glossy from the shape of sacs that contain pigment in a fossil found in rural China. Its denitely not drab T-rex duds. Nothing about these dinosaurs, called microraptors because they didnt get much more than 30 inches long, evokes the fearsome look that has made dinosaurs the stuff of nightmares and scary movies.
LOCAL/NATION
San Mateo man found dead in Pacifica identified
The San Mateo man found dead in his car in Pacifica Friday night has been identified as John Marvin Miller, San Mateo County Coroner Robert Foucrault told the Daily Journal yesterday. Pacifica police told the Daily Journal that Miller likely took his own life and that his death is not being treated as a homicide. The coroners office released the victims name but was unable to find any of Millers next of kin, Foucrault said. Miller, 52, was found dead in his car by a Pacifica police officer on routine patrol Friday night on the 200 block of Palmetto Avenue. The drivers side window of Millers car was broken, according to police.
Local briefs
tial burglary was in progress at a home in the 800 block of 15th Avenue at about 9 a.m. Wednesday. The witness said he saw two males enter a side entrance to the backyard while another stayed in front as a lookout, according to the Sheriffs Office. Eventually all three suspects went inside and allegedly stole jewelry and other small items, sheriffs officials said. A resident of the home discovered the burglars, and they fled the area in a vehicle that was quickly pulled over by responding deputies, according to the Sheriffs Office. Items taken from the home were found in the vehicle, officials said. Daniel Ibarra, 19, Bryan Palacios, 18, and a 17-year-old juvenile were arrested on suspicion of residential burglary and taken into custody.
WASHINGTON The Senate killed Republican-backed attempts to overturn several of President Barack Obamas environmental and energy policies Thursday as lawmakers worked against a March 31 deadline to keep aid owing to more than 100,000 transportation construction projects around the country. The two-year, $109 billion transportation bill before the Senate has wide, bipartisan support, but has become a magnet for lawmakers favorite causes and partisan gamesmanship. Among the amendments batted aside were GOP proposals to bypass Obamas concerns about the Keystone XL oil pipeline, to delay tougher air pollution standards for industrial boilers and to expand offshore oil drilling. Action on those and other amendments came under an agreement between Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., aimed at clearing the way for passage of the transportation bill next week. Obama lobbied some Senate Democrats by telephone ahead of the Keystone vote, urging them to oppose an amendment by Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., that would have prevented the president from intervening in decisions related to construction of the pipeline and would have speeded its approval. Pointing to the administrations environmental concerns about the project, which would carry tar sands oil from Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast, Republicans accused Obama of standing in the way greater oil supplies at a time when Americans are coping with rising gasoline prices. But some Democrats, especially those from oil producing states, were torn between sup-
port for the pipeline and their support for the president. The amendment was defeated 5642, even though 11 Democrats broke ranks to support it. Sixty votes were needed for passage. Republican leaders jumped on the White House lobbying. Most Americans strongly support building this pipeline and the jobs that would come with it, McConnell said in a statement. The presidents lobbying against the Keystone provision came a week after the president signaled to me and to Sen. McConnell that he might be willing to work with us on some bipartisan steps forward on energy legislation that the American people support, House Speaker John Boehner, ROhio, told reporters. If were going to have bipartisan action on energy, the Keystone pipeline is an obvious place to start. White House spokesman Jay Carney said Obama felt it was wrong to play politics with the pipeline, especially since the company behind the project has said it still was working on a nal route that might satisfy environmental concerns. He also said it was false advertising to suggest the amendment would have any impact on gasoline prices. Also defeated was an amendment by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, which would have forced the Environmental Protection Agency to rewrite a rule requiring boiler operators to install modern emissions controls. Boilers are the second-largest source of toxic mercury emissions after coal-fired power plants. Collins said the EPAs rule would drive some manufacturers out of business. And the Senate turned down an amendment to expand offshore oil drilling even though its sponsor, Sen. David Vitter, D-La., contended it would increase domestic energy supplies and reduce gas prices.
CITY GOVERNMENT
The San Carlos City Council will hold a special closed session meeting to interview and appoint two residents to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The City Council meets 6:15 p.m. Monday, March 12 at City Hall, first floor, Arguello Gallery, West, 600 Elm
NATION
NEW YORK Apple certainly has lots of buzz and corporate cache behind its products, but theres a hidden almost mundane reason its newest iPad is likely to dominate the competition: the advantageous deals the company cuts with components manufacturers. Apples size, and the fact that the iPad shares components with the highly popular iPhone, means that the company can buy crucial parts such as processing chips and display screens at lower prices. Any company that wants to make a tablet computer that matches the iPads $499 starting price has to endure higher costs. As a result, Apples tablet-making competitors have ailed and failed. And with the new iPad, Apple is expected to extend its 62 percent market share in the tablet computer category it created. IMS Research expects Apple to capture 70 percent of the market this year. A year ago, scores of companies all thought they had a shot at emulating Apples success. More than 100 tablet models were on display at the annual consumer electronics trade show in Las Vegas in January 2011. Many of them ran on the Android operating system, developed by Silicon Valley powerhouse Google. As the year progressed, those dreams crumbled. The iPad 2, launched in March, proved nearly unassailable. A big part of the reason was that Apple has priced the iPad aggressively. At just under $500 for the basic model, Apples prot margin on the device is lower than on the iPhone, a smaller device for which it charges phone companies a wholesale rate of $600 or more. On Wednesday, Apple stuck to that price point when it unveiled the new iPad model. It has a screen that displays sharper images and deeper, more vibrant colors to set it apart from the competition. The new tablet goes on sale March 16 in the U.S. and several other countries. Apple has other advantages, too. The com-
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SAN FRANCISCO I have grown fond of my iPad 2 during the past nine months. So, I was curious if I would like my tablet computer any less once I saw Apples new and improved iPad. The verdict: I wont be abandoning my iPad 2 for its sexier successor anytime soon. Although Apple Inc.s latest temptress may turn some heads, the new iPad isnt radically different from last years model, based on the 15 minutes I was able to spend noodling with the device at the companys product launch Wednesday. If you dont already own a tablet computer, and want one, then the new iPad will be
tough to resist if you can afford it. The device, which goes on sale March 16 in the U.S., Canada and 10 other countries, will sell for $499 to $829. If you want to save some money, consider the iPad 2, which Apple will continue making and sell for as low as $399. The new iPads alluring screen quality provides the main attraction. A higher-resolution screen called Retina Display makes everything from vacation pictures to the text on a website look crisper. By Apples calculations, the new iPad offers four times the resolution of its predecessor. For that reason, youre more likely to buy the new iPad if you are a shutterbug, a video game fanatic or someone who enjoys watching movies on a smaller but luscious screen.
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine Researchers have pieced together whats believed to be the rst comprehensive map of the entire 3-by-5-mile Titanic debris eld and hope it will provide new clues about what exactly happened the night 100 years ago when the superliner hit an iceberg, plunged to the bottom of the North Atlantic and became a legend. Marks on the muddy ocean bottom suggest, for instance, that the stern rotated like a helicopter blade as the ship sank, rather than plunging straight down, researchers told the Associated Press this week. An expedition team used sonar imaging and more than 100,000 photos taken from underwater robots to create the map, which shows where hundreds of objects and pieces of the presumed-unsinkable vessel landed after striking an iceberg, killing more than 1,500 people. Explorers of the Titanic which sank on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City have known for more than 25
years where the bow and stern landed after the vessel struck an iceberg. But previous maps of the oor around the wreckage were incomplete, said Parks Stephenson, a Titanic historian who consulted on the 2010 expedition. Studying the site with old maps was like trying to navigate a dark room with a weak ashlight. With the sonar map, its like suddenly the entire room lit up and you can go from room to room with a magnifying glass and document it, he said. Nothing like this has ever been done for the Titanic site. The mapping took place in the summer of 2010 during an expedition to the Titanic led by RMS Titanic Inc., the legal custodian of the wreck, along with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Falmouth, Mass., and the Waitt Institute of La Jolla, Calif. They were joined by the cable History channel and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Park Service is involved in the mapping. Details on the new ndings at the bottom of the ocean are not being revealed yet, but the network will air them in a two-hour documentary on April 15, exactly 100 years after the Titanic sank.
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WASHINGTON A funny thing is happening between President Barack Obama and many Republican governors when it comes to improving Americas schools: They are mostly getting along. After Obama spoke recently to the nations governors, Louisiana GOP Gov. Bobby Jindal publicly praised the administrations efforts on education, and Virginia Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell said there was a lot of room for common agreement on fixing schools. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, another Republican, introduced Obama in September at the White House before the president announced that states could be freed from stringent rules under the No Child Left Behind law if they met certain conditions. GOP Gov. Mitch Daniels freely credits Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan for helping to pave the way for a tectonic shift in education, including comprehensive law changes passed in his home state of Indiana last year that include the rigorous use of teacher evaluations and one of the nations most expansive uses of vouchers to help parents send children to private schools. Republican governors are unabashedly behind some of the most aggressive changes in education policy today, from Indiana to Florida, where Republican Gov. Rick Scott successfully pushed law changes to establish merit pay and eliminate tenure protections for new teachers, to Wisconsin, where Gov. Scott Walker seeks statewide screening of incoming kindergart-
ners and requirements that elementary school teachers take a more rigorous licensing exam. While Obama doesnt agree with all these Barack Obama actions, he and the governors have found common ground in a number of areas, including teacher evaluation systems with consequences, merit pay for teachers, holding teachers and schools more accountable for how much students learn, and charter schools, which are public schools run by an independent third party. Obamas awarding of waivers from No Child Left Behind in exchange for a promise by states to improve how they prepare and evaluate students has been popular with many governors of both parties, as has been the opportunity to compete for billions of dollars in the administrations Race to the Top competition, which rewards states for pursuing policies Obama supports. In todays political world, where you cant get Republicans and Democrats to agree on anything hardly in Washington, I think thats one area where you have a lot of Republican governors that would say we dont agree with everything the president wants to do on education, but there are a lot of things we do, Haslam said in a phone interview. For Republican governors, there are no worries about political allegiances to powerful teachers unions whose members historically contribute to and volunteer heavily for Democrats campaigns.
JACKSON, Miss. Mitt Romney faces a tough sell in the Deep South. With Mississippi and Alabama primaries coming up next Tuesday, theres concern that hes too slick, not really a conservative. In a region where the evangelical vote is important, some are skeptical about his Mormon faith. But if Romney wins the Republican nomination and its a November choice between him and Democratic President Barack Obama, the former Massachusetts governor may be just good enough for some Southerners. If push comes to shove and he gets the nomination, Ill go in the voting booth like this and vote for him, says Mississippi retiree David Wilke, holding his nose. Romney acknowledges that he faces an uphill battle in Tuesdays Southern primaries. In an interview Thursday with Birmingham, Ala., radio station WAPI, he said the Deep South contests would be a bit of an away game for him. Campaigning in Pascagoula, Miss., Romney said he is turning
into an unofc i a l Southerner. Im learning to say yall and I like grits. Strange things are happening to me, he said Mitt Romney jokingly. F o r m e r House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who represented Georgia for 20 years and now lives in Virginia, needs to win every state from South Carolina to Texas to get to the convention this summer, spokesman R.C. Hammond says. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorums staff says hell be aggressive in states where Gingrich expects to perform well. Gingrich scored an early primary victory in South Carolina and won this week in Georgia. Romney added a Virginia win this week Gingrich and Santorum werent on the ballot to his Jan. 31 win in Florida, which is culturally not entirely a Southern state, despite its geography. Santorum won Tennessee. After Mississippi and Alabama
next week, Louisiana votes March 24, North Carolina and West Virginia May 8, Arkansas May 22 and Texas May 29. Santorum and Gingrich are invoking God and country as they campaign in Mississippi and Alabama, Theyre winning applause by saying Obama has been a weak ally for Israel, a point that resonates with Christian conservatives. Romney and Obama also expressed support for Israel this week in speeches to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in Washington, but Mary Dockery, director of a Christian youth group in central Mississippi, said shes voting for Santorum because she believes hes the most pro-Israel candidate. In Gods word, he tells us about the blessings of those people who support Israel, Dockery said at a Santorum rally Wednesday night at the Mississippi Agriculture Museum in Jackson. Santorum didnt mention Gingrich during his appearance at the rally before about 400 people, but he drew parallels between Romney and Obama on the governments role in health care.
WASHINGTON Attacked as a rationing scheme and praised as a lifesaver, President Barack Obamas health care law remains as divisive and confusing as ever. But a new poll finds Americans are less worried that the overhaul will undermine their own care. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, the Associated Press-GfK poll shows that Americans are less con-
cerned their own personal health care will suffer as a result of it. Shortly after the law passed in 2010, nearly half 47 percent said they expected the quality of their care to worsen. Now just 32 percent say thats their worry. Most of the laws major changes have yet to take effect, and dire predictions of lost jobs, soaring premiums and long waits to see the doctor have not materialized. Provisions that have gone into effect, including extended coverage for young adults on their parents insurance and relief for seniors with high prescription costs, only had a modest impact on health care
spending. Lee Sisson, 63, a semi-retired businessman from Winter Haven, Fla., says he figures that he might be better off personally as a result of the overhaul. For example, it would limit how much health insurance companies can charge older adults. But self-interest hasnt made Sisson a supporter. As a guy thats semi-retired, the law would probably benefit me, and Im still against it because its not good for our country, said Sisson. Hes concerned about the cost of new government programs getting passed on to future generations.
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health care reform and its impact on local services. Public safety is important, but most cities already have their own departments that provide such services though the board can participate in a leadership role when it comes to determining ways to provide them more efficiently through consolidation. The county Sheriffs Office provides police service for several cities now, the latest being the city of Millbrae and that has led to new efficiencies and cost savings for both the county and the individual cities. There has been some discussion about new ways of consolidating fire services, but that, for the most part, has been with trepidation at best. We would like to see more aggressive action on that front since it will save money and provide for more efficient service. And that component leads us back to the most critical of areas the budget. The countys $1.75 billion budget agreed upon in September was arrived at through widespread cuts to services at all levels. Those cuts were made out of necessity and were described as hard to swallow. The county is now embarking on a new plan to place several taxes on the ballot they include an increase of hotel taxes in the unincorporated areas and new taxes on rental cars and commercial
parking businesses which could generate just under $13 million a year. Thats no small number, but its not nearly enough to bridge an ongoing structural deficit of approximately $77 million for 2013 and set to rise to $149 million by 2017 if the board doesnt take other measures. County officials are also weighing new economic development plans with its property but fell short on its acquisition of the Circle Star properties in San Carlos it purchased for $48 million when it was determined moving costs of county offices would not be worth it. There is also the matter of the new jail, which already cost the county $17 million for site acquisition and is ballparked to cost between $145 million and $165 million followed by roughly $40 million in annual operating costs. Anyone who has seen the current jail facilities knows a new one is needed, but the cost is high. The countys budget is ever moving with scores of moving parts. Aside from cuts, that have already been enacted, and new tax revenue, a small piece of which is already moving to the June ballot, the challenge will be to find efficiencies in new ways. With eight people, so far, running for a seat on the five-member board, we look forward to hearing a vigorous discussion of new ideas that can come to the table. Lets hope the campaign focuses on the most critical matter facing the board, the county and all of its residents.
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a lower face value and interest rate. Greece needs 90 percent of investors to participate to get a bailout of (euro) 130 billion, or about $173 billion, and avoid a default later this month that could rattle nancial markets around the world. The Athens government will release nal results Friday. The Greek crisis is starting to wind down, we hope, said Paul Powers, head of U.S. equity sales trading for Raymond James. It doesnt seem nearly as dire as it was a couple of weeks ago. The rally came despite a report from the Labor Department that the number of people seeking unemployment benets rose last week to 362,000, up 8,000 from the week before. The four-week average remained near a four-year low. The government reports Friday on how many jobs the U.S. economy added in February and the unemployment rate. Economists expect 200,000 jobs were added. If the unemployment rate falls from 8.3 percent, it will be the sixth straight decline. The trend here is that the job market has continued to grind higher, and I dont see any reason why tomorrows number shouldnt be a good one, said Phil Orlando, chief equity market strategist at Federated Investors.
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Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE McDonalds Corp.,down $3.22 at $96.96 The fast food chain said that global sales of stores open at least 13 months came in short of expectations in February. Anheuser-Busch Inbev,up $2.69 at $69.56 The brewers fourth-quarter net prot nearly doubled from a year ago on strong growth of its Budweiser and Stella Artois brands. Rite Aid Corp.,up 8 cents at $1.77 The drugstore chain said that February revenue at stores open at least a year climbed 3.1 percent from the same period last year. Williams-Sonoma Inc.,down $2.22 at $35.62 The home goods seller said that its chief nancial ofcer is retiring. A Goldman Sachs analyst said the news was a bit surprising. American International Group Inc.,down $1.14 at $28.31 The government said that it set a price of $29 a share for the $6 billion in common stock it is selling in the insurance company. Navistar International Corp., down 76 cents at $39.27 The heavy trucks and engines maker posted a widening rst-quarter loss due to higher health care costs and a brake supplier issue. Nasdaq Hot Topic Inc.,up $1.07 at $9.86 The teen retailer turned a fourth-quarter prot, even with 1 percent lower revenue than a year earlier,as it cut spending. The St.Joe Co.,up $1.31 at $17.63 The real estate developer named Thomas Hoyer as its new chief nancial ofcer to replace 16year company veteran Janna Connolly.
NEW YORK The stock market posted substantial gains Thursday as Greece closed in on a deal to restructure its debt and avoid a default. That overshadowed a small increase in unemployment claims last week. The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 70.61 points, or 0.6 percent, at 12,907.94. Two days of solid gains have erased about three-quarters of the loss from Tuesday, when the Dow fell 203 points, its biggest loss of the year. The close left the Dow up 97 percent on the eve of the third anniversary of its low point during the Great Recession. Last week, the Dow closed above 13,000 for the rst time since May 2008. The Standard & Poors 500 index has more than doubled in three years. On Thursday, the S&P 500 added 13.28 points, or 1 percent, to 1,365.91. It has regained all of its loss from Tuesday, rising 22.80 points, its best two days since December. All 10 industry groups rose, led by materials companies. The Nasdaq composite index rose 34.73 points, or 1.2 percent, to 2,970.42. A Greek government ofcial told the Associated Press that more than 75 percent of investors in Greek bonds had agreed to exchange them for bonds with
NEW YORK The stock market is missing you. For more than three years, ordinary investors disgusted with wild swings have pulled money out of stocks. Theyve missed a breathtaking bull market: The Dow Jones industrial average has almost doubled from its low point during the Great Recession on March 9, 2009. In the meantime, corporate America has
racked up double-digit prot gains. If investors valued stocks at normal historical levels based on prots, we would be celebrating Dow 15,000, not Dow 13,000. But the prot explosion is over, and the Wall Street pros who trade stocks mostly for big institutions and the rich are getting antsy. Theyve been doing the buying. And if Main Street doesnt join them, the historic rally could slow or even end. Everyday investors are more aware of the risk of the market, says Howard Silverblatt, senior index analyst at Standard & Poors. Theyre nervous.
Theyre scared. The Dow closed above 13,000 last week for the rst time since May 2008, four months before the nancial crisis. In a sense, the milestone was disappointing: Prots are at an all-time high, yet the Dow is well below its record of 14,164, set in October 2007. Even though prots are growing, individual investors arent buying. That shows up in something called the multiple the ratio of what investors are willing to pay for a companys stock, compared with its annual prots.
WASHINGTON The U.S. economy has been outrunning everyones expectations. Factory output has surprisingly surged. Housing, left for dead, is inching back. Most crucially, companies are hiring faster than many envisioned. Funny thing about expectations, though: Each time you exceed them, it gets harder to do so next time. On Friday, economists expect the government to report a 200,000-plus job gain for a third straight month. The previous two months, job growth topped expectations, and unemployment sank from 8.7 percent to 8.3 percent. Consumer condence has since risen. So have President Barack Obamas approval ratings. This time? Another strong jobs report would be a welcome sign that the economy is further strengthening. But unless it exceeds expectations, it may not ignite a celebration. Theres a new threshold for whats seen as a good report, said Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at IHS Global Insight.
NEW YORK Wells Fargo customers in six states who had free checking accounts will pay $7 a month starting in May. The bank said Thursday that it started moving customers in 23 states to the $7 fee last year and is expanding to six more Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Customers can avoid the fee by keeping a minimum balance of $1,500 or making direct deposits of at least $500 a month. They can also get a $2 break on the fee by opting for online statements.
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With the calendar having turned to March, its only appropriate that the county is down to its personal Final Four. Serra in Division II, Sacred Heart Prep and Half Moon Bay in Division IV and Terra Nova in girls Division III, continue their trek to Sacramento in the second round of the CIF Nor Cal playoffs Saturday night. All second round games are scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip-off. And make no mistake, the local teams are in
for some serious battles. Perhaps the biggest test falls to the boys from Half Moon Bay, which travels to Salesian High School in Richmond. Salesian is one of the top teams in the state and are the No. 1 seed in Division IV. The Cougars are the No. 8 seed. Thatll be quite the challenge, Half Moon Bay head coach Rich Forslund told the Daily Journal. But hey, thats exactly what weve been talking about, having the opportunity to play them and seeing what a state-level team looks like. Were going to be on the court with them and its going to be a lot of fun. Playing basketball against the Pride hasnt
been much fun for anyone this season. Salesian is 30-2 this year, going12-0 in the Bay Shore League and its the reigning Division IV Nor Cal champions. They last won a state title in 2009. The Prides two losses this season came against the No. 1 and No. 3 ranked teams in Florida (according to Maxpreps.com). And the more you examine Salesians numbers, the most intimidating they appear at least on paper. In their 30 wins this year, the Pride has won by an average of 28 points and three times theyre held an opponent to under 20 points
total in a game. Salesian is led by the highly-touted Jabari Bird, a 6-6 shooting guard, who is one of the most sought-after college recruits in the nation. Serra gets their 2012 Nor Cal bid going when they host the upstart Knights of Las Lomas, who beat No. 6 Lodi 70-64 as the No. 11 seed. The Knights come in at 21-10 after an 8-4 run in league play and they appear to be getting hot at the right time. Against Lodi, Las Lomas was led by Max
There was quite a dichotomy on the eld when Notre Dame-Belmont traveled up the street to face rival Carlmont in their annual softball meeting Thursday afternoon. In the home dugout, you had Carlmont coach Jim Liggett, entering his 37th season at the helm of the Scots, needing eight more wins to reach 900 for his career. In the visitors dugout was rst-year Notre Dame coach Monique Fuiava, who, at this time last year, was nishing up her senior season as a member of the UCLA softball team. Those coaching characteristics appear to inuence the teams they coach. While both coaches admit they have young squads this year, Carlmont looked like the Central Coast Section power it always is, while the Tigers look to be a work in progress. It all added up to a 7-0 Carlmont victory. Overall, we played well, Liggett said. [Pitcher Rebecca Faulkner] threw very well. Faulkner, a left-handed sophomore, started the game and pitched the rst four innings, allowing two hits while striking out six. Senior Aurora Stottler finished up the last three innings, giving up a one-out, ineld hit in the sixth inning. Faulkner presents a little bit of a wrinkle as a southpaw. You dont see as many (left-handed pitchers), Liggett said. She was getting ahead (in the count). She has a good changeup. If you can get ahead, thats half the battle. Faulkner threw rst-pitch strikes to 12 of the 15 batters she faced. As is the case in softball, pitching will have a big impact on how well a team does. Liggett nds himself in an uncommon position this season, with four pitchers who are capable of being a No. 1 on any team. Joining Faulkner and Stottler are sophomores Danielle Giuliacci, who saw a bulk of the pitching duty last season, and Melissa Pekarek. Its very hard (juggling four pitchers), Liggett said. Youre trying to give everyone a chance. The good thing is, they can all play.
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AUBURN, Ala. Federal authorities are investigating suspended Auburn point guard Varez Ward for alleged point shaving involving in at least two games this season, Yahoo Sports reported Thursday. The report cited anonymous sources and said the FBI began an investigation in late February centering on losses to Alabama on
Feb. 7 and Arkansas on Jan. 25. NCAA ofcials say they are very concerned by the allegations and have been in contact with the school and federal investigators since the issue arose last month. The NCAA takes any allegation of point shaving very seriously because sports wagering threatens two of our core principles the well-being of student-athletes and the very integrity of intercollegiate sport, the NCAA
said in a written statement Thursday. As allegations of point shaving, if proven, are also potential federal crimes, the NCAA will defer action until any process with the FBI has concluded. Ward and guard Chris Denson were both suspended before a Feb. 25 game against Arkansas, but Denson returned for the next game. Denson was questioned and cleared of involvement in point shaving, the report said.
Auburn ofcials were made aware of a rumor regarding an allegation two weeks ago and immediately reported it to the FBI, the NCAA and the SEC, Auburn said in a statement Thursday. Because of the nature of the allegation, Auburn is not in a position to make any further comment on the situation. The report said a player reported concerns
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PEORIA, Ariz. Edinson Volquez dealt with a case of nerves Thursday as he pitched in a San Diego Padres uniform for the rst time. The veteran pitcher allowed a run and two hits in two innings as the Padres lost to the San Francisco Giants 5-2. Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner struck out ve in three shutout innings in his spring debut. First time in this uniform, Volquez said. I dont always get nervous, just this time, especially with a new organization and a lot of eyes on me. A friend told me sometimes its good when youre nervous, but you cant be scared. Bumgarner was very good in his rst start as he needed only 44 pitches to get through the third inning. The left-hander, who went 13-13 with a 3.21 ERA in 33 starts last season, limited the Padres
to two hits and walked one. My command feels pretty good, Bumgarner said. Everything seems to be on schedule. Its better than usual. Im just trying to focus as if its the regular season. San Francisco outelder Angel Pagan had an RBI Madison single in three at-bats. Bumgarner Kyle Blanks hit a solo home run for the Padres and Everth Cabrera went 2 for 3 with a run scored. Micah Owings allowed a hit and struck out two in two scoreless innings for the Padres. An 18-game winner in 2008, Volquez came to the Padres in a Dec. 17 trade that sent Mat Latos to the Cincinnati Reds. The Padres hope to get Volquez, who was 5-7 with a 5.71 ERA in 20 starts last season, back on track.
Volquez had reconstructive elbow surgery in 2009 and received a 50-game suspension for use of performance-enhancing drugs in 2010. Pitching coach Darren Balsley has worked closely with Volquez this spring, encouraging him to be aggressive earlier in his starts. He has also made several minor adjustments to Volquezs setup. Thus far the Padres like what they see from Volquez, who threw strikes on 23 of 31 pitches. Volquez walked one and struck out one. Every time he has been on the mound weve seen a focused guy, Padres manager Bud Black said. His velocity was there and he had good secondary pitches. The delivery was good. Volquez said he approves of the Padres adjustments. He also likes the way he adjusted after his bout with nervousness in the rst inning. I like what Ive been doing, Volquez said.
Thats what I want is to be consistent and get ahead in the count. NOTES: San Francisco catcher Buster Posey is expected to start his rst game of the spring on Friday, manager Bruce Bochy said. Posey hasnt played in a game since he broke his leg May 25 in a collision at the plate. He is expected to catch two innings. ... Bochy said second baseman Freddy Sanchez, who had surgery last August to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, will make his spring debut and serve as the teams designated hitter on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. ... RHP Ryan Vogelsong threw off a bullpen mound for the rst time this spring. Vogelsong has been sidelined with a sore back. ... Padres inelder Logan Forsythe is headed back to San Diego for surgery on a fractured left foot, manager Bud Black said. Forsythe will be out for at least eight weeks.
LOS ANGELES Jorge Gutierrez scored 19 of his 22 points in the second half, Harper Kamp added 17 points, and California avenged last weekends loss to Stanford with a 77-71 victory over their Bay Area archrivals in the Pac-12 tournament quarternals on Thursday night. Justin Cobbs scored 15 points while playing strong defense on Stanford freshman sensation Chasson Randle for the second-seeded Golden Bears (24-8) in the schools second meeting in ve days. Stanford beat Cal 75-70 at Maples Pavilion, preventing the Bears from winning a share of the Pac-12 regular-season title. Thanks to that loss, Cal must win the tournament to breathe easily about its NCAA fate and the Bears are the highest seed remaining at Staples Center after top-seeded Washingtons stunning loss to ninth-seeded Oregon State six hours earlier. Andrew Zimmermann had a career-high 22 points and seven rebounds for the seventhseeded Cardinal (21-11), who couldnt respond
to Cals second-half rally in the rivals rubber match after each school won on its home oor during the regular season. Gutierrez, the Pac-12s player of the year and its top defensive player, led Cals impressive comeback from a seven-point halftime decit. The senior made 6 of 8 shots and nished seven assists and six rebounds for the Bears, who made a 15-3 run to open the second half. Randle scored 19 points for the Cardinal, but went 5 for 16 just 2 of 9 on 3-pointers. The freshman dropped 27 of his 30 points on Arizona State in the rst half of the Cardinals opening-round victory. Cal didnt appear to try anything fancy against Randle, who scored 17 points against the Bears at Maples Pavilion last weekend. Cobbs man-to-man coverage largely limited Randles looks and harassed him into ineffectiveness. Stanford took a 30-23 lead into halftime despite just ve points from Randle. Cal, which committed 14 turnovers before halftime and just three afterward, went up 38-33 on Allen Crabbes 3-pointer 4 minutes into the second half.
DALLAS Tomas Vincour scored in the nal minute of regulation, and then added the lone goal of the shootout in the fth round to give the surging Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Kari Lehtonen made 45 saves through overtime and then was perfect in the shootout. He stopped Logan Couture in the nal round to seal the win for Dallas. Vincour gave the Stars the edge in the tiebreaker when he ipped a backhander past Antti Niemi. Pacific Division-leading Dallas won its fourth straight and improved to 79 points, four ahead of San Jose. Joe Pavelski put the Sharks in front 3-2 when he pushed a rebound past Lehtonen with 3:32 left in regulation for his 24th goal. But with Lehtonen off for an extra skater, Vincour nudged the puck over the line at 19:45 to tie it. The goal was upheld by video replay. Pavelski had the best scoring chance in overtime, while the Sharks were on a power play, but Lehtonen denied his backhanded attempt from in close with just under 90 sec-
onds to play. Niemi made 32 saves for the faltering Sharks, 2-7-3 in their last 12 games overall and 1-5-2 in their last eight on the road. Dallas returned from a 3-0 road trip and is 8-0-1 in its last nine. Patrick Marleau notched his 27th goal of the season from the slot 25 seconds into the third period to put the Sharks in front 2-1. But Jamie Benns 20th drew Dallas even at 2 at 6:42 of the third when he backhanded a pass from Adam Burish past Niemi. The Stars took the lead when Michael Ryder netted his 29th goal at 12:16 of the second, but Torrey Mitchell tied it at 3 when he got around defenseman Alex Goligoski and beat Lehtonen from close range with 1.6 seconds remaining in the second period. The Sharks opened a four-game trip with the fourth of six meetings with the Stars. San Jose won the rst three by a total score of 145, although the Stars used backup goalies in all of those games while Lehtonen was either rested or injured. Dallas held an early 7-4 edge in shots, but San Jose nished with a 16-8 advantage in the scoreless opening period.
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to an assistant coach in late February. Auburn coach Tony Barbee has said only that Ward and Denson violated team rules. Ward didnt play in the nal three games of the regular season or travel with the team to New Orleans for the Southeastern Conference tournament, where the Tigers open with Thursday nights game against Mississippi. Yahoo Sports reported that other Auburn players were questioned about whether Ward tried to get them to participate in the alleged point shaving. Ward, a Texas transfer, has averaged 9.0 points a game and leads the Tigers in assists. Ward scored three points and had six turnovers in the 68-50 loss to Alabama, playing 17 minutes. Vegas Insider said Alabama was favored by ve points. Ward lasted only 19 seconds after coming off the bench in the 56-53 defeat against Arkansas before crumpling to the oor. Barbee later said Ward took a knee to the right leg he had injured early in his sophomore season with the Longhorns, when he ruptured his quadriceps tendon on a dunk during pregame warmups. Auburn still covered the 9 1/2-point spread. In between those games, Ward had his hottest streak of the season. He scored 53 points in a threegame stretch, including 24 against Mississippi State. Ward has not commented publicly since his suspension. His last Twitter post was on Feb. 24 when he tweeted, Cant win for losing smh (shaking my head). It was the last in a series of posts that day, the rst saying that his knee was hurting bad. And Messi is still only 24. If he carries on at this rate for another 10 or even ve years, the Messi, Maradona or Pele debate might have a clear winner. When he nishes his career he may be the considered the best ever, said Barcelona midelder Xavi Hernandez. Given the competition from Pele and Maradona, however, that is still a big if. The simplest and fairest solution is this: Accept that, for each era, there is a footballer who towers above the rest. Pele, Maradona, Zinedine Zidane and now, unquestionably, Messi. But we dont need to compare Messi against those other players to understand a blindingly simple truth: The way he plays football, his humble and inventive genius, is an absolute delight to behold. How lucky we are to live in his time. But fans in Pele and Maradonas eras felt that way, too.
A group of professors seeking reform in college sports wants to explore the possibility of an antitrust exemption, which could allow the NCAA to better regulate spending on coaches salaries and other costs. The Coalition On Intercollegiate Athletics met in January, and this week released ve policy recommendations made by its steering committee. All the proposals dealt with nding ways to rein in what many on the committee view as the runaway costs of college sports and the outsized inuence sports have on campuses. The NCAA antitrust exemption would generate the biggest change of the COIA recommendations but would also be the most controversial because it would require Congressional approval. Court cases in 1984 and 1995 essentially stripped the NCAA of any rights to control costs, which has led to growing revenues through the college football bowl system but also spawned steadily increasing salaries for coaches and expenses for facilities. Without modification of antitrust constraints, there is no mechanism to restrain the
All the proposals dealt with nding ways to rein in what many on the committee view as the runaway costs of college sports and the outsized inuence sports have on campuses.
market forces driving rapid commercial expansion, the steering committee wrote. Its four other recommendations were: To support the so-called collegiate model of sports and try to lessen the commercialism that has led to calls that athletes should be paid to play. To advocate for policies that will keep big football conferences inside the NCAA, which would allow for some oversight that would be missing if they splintered away. To increase efforts to respond to the reputational risks that the market-driven model of sports pose to U.S. higher education. This issue came to light, uninchingly, in the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State, which had its reputation sullied because of problems originating in the football program. To continue cooperating with the NCAA in trying to bring about changes, while remaining vigilant about NCAA efforts that place college sports over the academic missions of the schools themselves. him at the top of the bestever pile every time he does something remarkable which, admittedly, does seem to be almost every time he runs onto the eld. He is the best player in footballs history and weve never seen anyone like Lionel Messi him was his teammate Cesc Fabregas verdict after Messi put ve yes, ve goals past Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night. The last player to score ve in European footballs top club competition was Soren Lerby of Ajax against Omonia in 1979. Messi is the rst to do it since the European Cup was re-branded the Champions League in 1992. One day hell score six, said Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola. Thats not hard to believe. But, objectively, all that Messi has achieved at this point in his career is the right to be menIf Congress ever did grant an antitrust exemption, the NCAA would conceivably have power to regulate what programs spend on salaries and facilities. Its an idea that would help the so-called have-nots in college sports while reining in what the haves could spend, which is one reason the idea hasnt gathered much support over the years. It would also invite Congress to design a new system through legislation, which many university leaders oppose. But the COIA steering committee made the recommendation because it doesnt see schools or the NCAA as doing enough to keep themselves in check nancially. While the NCAA is demonstrating signicant ability to regulate in the interests of higher education in the area of academic reform, it is prevented by antitrust laws from doing so in the area of economic regulation, and it has been amply demonstrated that schools are not able to do so themselves, the committee wrote. tioned in the same breath as Pele and Maradona or Maradona and Pele, the order depending on which of those two you consider to be the best. The World Cup remains a big black hole on Messis resume. When he plays with Argentina, he doesnt have the same success, Pele noted. People are always asking me, When will there be a new Pele? Never! My father and mother shut down the production line. But with each new record, each additional trophy he wins with Barcelona, the stronger the argument for Messi becomes. All being well, Messi will this month or next become the rst player to score more than 12 Champions League goals in a single season. He will also soon net the eight goals he needs to become the all-time record scorer in Barcelonas illustrious 113-year history. Cesar Rodriguez, at least for a few more weeks, now holds that club record with his 235 goals in ofcial matches from 1942-55.
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when he plays. Referees today are more alert to and intolerant of the brutal tackles that Maradona was subjected to by opponents overwhelmed by his weaving speed and guile. All these years later, video of Andoni Goikoetxeas infamous ankle-smasher from behind in 1983 that cast an ill-wind over Maradonas spell at Barcelona still makes the blood run cold. So, again, can Messi, Maradona and Pele really be compared, given their different eras? Perhaps the only certainty is that they cant. As Pele told French newspaper Le Monde in January, the day after Messi became the rst to win FIFA player of the year three times in a row: There is no need to compare. Football changes. Still, that wont stop Messi fans from placing
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in the row. The Bruins are back as the No. 6 seed in Division IV after narrowly escaping Riverbank 50-48. It appears the Bruins have a thing for the dramatic when CIF playoff time rolls around. In that game against Riverbank, Jason Websters lay-up with 1.7 seconds left in the game propelled SPSV to the win this after trailing by eight after one quarter and by ve at the half. Last year in these same playoffs, the Bruins came into Gator Country and shocked SHP 4948. The Gators controlled the ballgame throughout and led 48-41 with 3:27 left in the game. But SPSV closed the game out on an 8-0 run that included a Robbie Hanson bucket with 8.3 seconds left that turned out to be the gamewinner. Sacred Heart Prep got a bit of revenge earlier this season, beating the Bruins 60-56 in out errors, with Giuliacci driving in Peterson with a single to center. Gabriella Pons drove in the second run of the inning on a groundout and Giuliacci ended up scoring on a wild pitch. The Scots upped their lead to 5-0 with two more runs in the second inning. Pekarek singled, went to second on a Janelle Shiozaki bunt single and eventually scored on a wild pitch. Robinson drove in Shiozaki with a single to left. Carlmont tacked on single runs in the fourth and sixth innings. Peterson drove home Shiozaki in the fourth and Shiozaki singled home Pekarek in the sixth. While the early part of the season hasnt been particularly successful for Notre Dame, Fuiava believes her team is getting better. As December. A win on Saturday at the No. 3 seed would make payback that much sweeter. The Gators last played in the CCS Division IV nal against Half Moon Bay and won, capturing their third straight trophy and fth in the last nine years. Perhaps the most intriguing matchup on Saturday isnt in the boys bracket. Terra Nova welcomes No. 5 Modesto Christian to their Pacica campus for a 7 p.m. game in the girls Division III bracket. What makes the game so interesting is nding out what Tigers team will show up to the Nor Cal playoffs. Terra Nova was completely and uncharacteristically at in their CCS nals loss to Sacred Heart Cathedral last weekend in Santa Clara. And that came as a surprise, considering that this was nally the year the Tigers were supposed to collect a CCS title with its terric trifecta of Division I talent heading by long as Aimee Miller continues to grow as a pitcher, the Tigers will have a chance to be competitive this season. After a rocky start in which she allowed ve runs on four hits in the rst two innings, Miller settled down and gave up four hits and two more runs over the nal ve innings. Three of the runs were unearned. Fuiava believes Miller, and the rest of team, just need to gain some trust and belief in themselves. My players really dont have condence in themselves, Fuiava said. We did a lot better (Thursday) than we have been doing. If you looked carefully, you could see the Tigers gaining condence, even if it was one play at a time. Centerelder Izzy Gerronimo made a diving catch for an out, while second baseman Jessica Lau was solid defensively
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Against Lodi, Las Lomas was led by Max Lober and Khirey Carson. The duo combined for 39 points in the win. Carson pulled down 10 rebounds in the victory as well. The Padres will try to bounce back from their loss in the Central Coast Section Division II nals against Archbishop MItty, who happens to be the No. 1seed in the CIF tournament. Rounding out the boys action is Sacred Heart Prep, which goes into its second round matchup with a little redemption in mind. The Gators welcome St. Patrick/St. Vincent to Atherton Saturday night for the second year
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All of our pitchers, if they can locate their pitches, will be tough. Offensively, Carlmont (5-1 overall) didnt bang the ball all over the park, but the Scots came up with the key hits when needed, took the extra base when allowed and just played solid, station-to-station softball. Carlmont took the pressure off itself right away, scoring three times in the bottom of the rst on one hit, taking advantage of two Notre Dame errors in the inning. Both Christy Peterson and Kelly Robinson reached on one-
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EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division W N.Y.Rangers 42 Pittsburgh 40 Philadelphia 38 New Jersey 38 N.Y.Islanders 28 Northeast Division W Boston 40 Ottawa 36 Buffalo 31 Toronto 30 Montreal 25 Southeast Division W Florida 31 Washington 33 Winnipeg 32 Tampa Bay 31 Carolina 25 L 17 21 21 24 30 L 23 25 29 30 32 L 23 28 27 29 27 OT 7 5 7 5 9 OT 3 8 8 7 10 OT 12 6 8 7 15 Pts 91 85 83 81 65 Pts 83 80 70 67 60 Pts 74 72 72 69 65 GF 181 212 218 189 156 GF 217 213 167 200 174 GF 163 178 176 189 177 GA 141 170 193 177 200 GA 155 202 191 209 189 GA 189 190 187 229 203
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EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division W Philadelphia 23 Boston 20 New York 18 Toronto 13 New Jersey 13 Southeast Division W Miami 30 Orlando 25 Atlanta 23 Washington 9 Charlotte 5 Central Division W Chicago 33 Indiana 23 Milwaukee 15 Cleveland 14 Detroit 13 L 17 18 21 26 27 L 9 15 16 29 32 L 8 14 24 23 26 Pct .575 .526 .462 .333 .325 Pct .769 .625 .590 .237 .135 Pct .805 .622 .385 .378 .333 GB 2 4 1/2 9 1/2 10 GB 5 1/2 7 20 1/2 24 GB 8 17 17 19
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BOYS TENNIS Aragon 6, Mills 1 SINGLES Tanguotco (M) d.Joshi 7-5,6-0;Hughes (A) d. Liang 6-0, 6-2;Wang (A) d. Liu 6-3, 2-6, (10-8); Bellon (A) d.Louie 6-4,1-6,(10-6).DOUBLES ZhaPauly (A) d. Chau-Johnson 6-2, 6-3; Lee-Fowler (A) d. Ma-Mitsuda 6-1, 6-4; Gallardo-Ilyin (A) d. ChanHattori 6-1, 6-1. Records Aragon 3-1 PAL Bay, 4-3 overall; Mills 0-3. Sequoia 7, Capuchino 0 SINGLES Saltzman (S) d.Kofman 6-4,7-6(7);Burtt (S) d. Simon 6-1, 6-0; Jude (S) d. Andaya 6-2, 6-0; Schreiber (S) by default.DOUBLES Sahn-Ortega (S) d.Magni-Chao 6-3,6-1;Billman-Satterlee (S) d.Dillard-Villavicencio 6-1, 6-0; Castrillo-Carroll (S) d. Martinez-Eschen 6-1,6-0. Carlmont 6, Burlingame 1 SINGLES C.Pang (C) d.Taggart 6-0,6-0;Eakin (C) d. Miller 4-6, 6-2, (10-7); M. Soriano (C) d.Tsu 6-1, 61;Anderson (B) d.Yen 6-4,4-1 retired.DOUBLES Knoot-Wu (C) d. Stevenson-Guttas 6-2, 6-3; Hendershott-King (C) d.Yee-Pratt 6-3,7-6(2);Panlor-Lu (C) .Schubiner-Martinucci 6-3,6-1. Menlo School 7, Sacred Heart Prep 0 SINGLES Chan (MS) d.Pizzuti 6-0,6-1;Morkovione (MS) d. Kirkpatrick 6-3, 6-0; Ball (MS) d. Regioglu 63, 6-2; Charli (MS) d. Kremer 6-3, 6-0. DOUBLES Boyd-Hoffman (MS) d.Sarwal-Evans 6-0,6-0;MillerChase (MS) d. Walecka-Boggs 6-3, 6-2; Lam-McLaughlin (MS) d.Foster-Magnuson 6-3,6-3. SOFTBALL Carlmont 7, Notre Dame-Belmont 0 Notre Dame 000 000 0 0 3 4 Carlmont 320 101 x 7 8 1 WP Faulkner. LP Miller. 2B Irvine (ND); Peterson (C).Multiple hits Shiozaki 2,Robinson 2, Pekarek 2 (C). RBI Shiozaki, Robinson, Giuliacci,Pons (C).Records Carlmont 5-1 overall;Notre Dame-Belmont 1-5.
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Southwest Division W San Antonio 26 Memphis 23 Dallas 23 Houston 21 New Orleans 9 Northwest Division W Oklahoma City 31 Denver 22 Minnesota 21 Utah 19 Portland 19 Pacic Division W L.A.Clippers 22 L.A.Lakers 23 Phoenix 17 Golden State 15 Sacramento 13 L 12 15 17 19 30 L 8 18 19 19 20 L 15 16 21 21 26 Pct .684 .605 .575 .525 .231 Pct .795 .550 .525 .500 .487 Pct .595 .590 .447 .417 .333 GB 3 4 6 17 1/2 GB 9 1/2 10 1/2 11 1/2 12 GB 5 1/2 6 1/2 10
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Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA St.Louis 43 18 7 93 177 133 Detroit 43 21 3 89 211 156 Nashville 39 21 7 85 192 173 Chicago 36 25 7 79 203 200 Columbus 22 38 7 51 159 217 Northwest Division W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 41 18 8 90 211 166 Colorado 35 30 4 74 180 185 Calgary 30 25 12 72 164 185 Minnesota 29 29 10 68 147 189 Edmonton 26 34 6 58 175 198 Pacic Division W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 37 26 5 79 183 183 Phoenix 33 25 10 76 175 173 San Jose 33 24 9 75 184 170 Los Angeles 31 24 12 74 148 146 Anaheim 29 29 10 68 171 191 Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss or shootout loss. Wednesdays Games Buffalo 3,Carolina 2,OT Pittsburgh 3,Toronto 2 Thursdays Games Dallas 4,San Jose 3,SO Minnesota 3,Phoenix 2,SO Boston 3,Buffalo 1 New Jersey 5,N.Y.Islanders 1 Philadelphia 5,Florida 0 Washington 3,Tampa Bay 2,OT Columbus 3,Los Angeles 1 Ottawa 4,N.Y.Rangers 1 St.Louis 3,Anaheim 1 Nashville 4,Colorado 2
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FRIDAY BASEBALL Menlo School at St.Francis,Sequoia at San Lorenzo Valley, Westmoor at Pinewood, South City at El Camino,3:30 p.m.; Riordan at Burlingame,Mills vs. Capuchino at San Bruno Park,7 p.m. SOFTBALL Castilleja at Menlo-Atherton, Woodside at Kings Academy,3:30 p.m. SATURDAY BOYS BASKETBALL NorCal tournament Division II Lodi/Las Lomas-Walnut Creek at No.3 Serra (23-6), 7 p.m. Division IV St. Patrick/St. Vincent at No. 3 Sacred Heart Prep (21-6),7 p.m. Half Moon Bay vs. No. 1 Salesian at Pinole Valley High,7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL NorCal tournament Division III Modesto Christian at No.4 Terra Nova (23-6),7 p.m. BASEBALL San Mateo at Menlo-Atherton, Lowell-SF at Mills, Lincoln-SF at Westmoor, 11 a.m.; Hillsdale at St.Ignatius,11 a.m.; Aragon at Terra Nova,1 p.m.; Santa Cruz at Capuchino,1:30 p.m.; San Ramon Valley at Serra,Hillsdale at St.Ignatius,SHC at SHP,2 p.m.;International-SF vs. Crystal Springs at Sea Cloud Park-Foster City, 2:30 p.m.; Harbor-Santa Cruz at Half Moon Bay,3:30 p.m. SOFTBALL Sacred Heart Cathedral at Terra Nova,10 a.m.;Gonzales at Woodside,12:30 p.m.;Carlmont at Live Oak Tournament,TBA;Aragon vs.Notre Dame-Salinas at Circle of Champions Tournament, 2 p.m.; Monta Vista-Cupertino at Terra Nova, 3 p.m.; Half Moon Bay vs.Westmont at Circle of Champions,4 p.m. MONDAY BASEBALL Sacred Heart Prep at Hillsdale, 3:30 p.m.; Jefferson at Hayward,4 p.m.;Carlmont vs.Santa Clara at Washington Park-Santa Clara,7 p.m.
NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not. Thursdays Games Tampa Bay (ss) 1,Minnesota 0 Toronto 6,N.Y.Yankees 1 Detroit 8,Tampa Bay (ss) 1 Philadelphia 5,Pittsburgh 4,10 innings St.Louis 9,Boston 3 Baltimore 2,Atlanta 1 Washington 8,Houston 0 Miami 5,N.Y.Mets 4 L.A.Dodgers 7,Oakland 2 Cincinnati 8,Milwaukee 6 Chicago White Sox 6,Texas 3 L.A.Angels 6,Cleveland 5 San Francisco 5,San Diego 2 Seattle 10,Chicago Cubs 3 Fridays Games Atlanta (ss) vs.N.Y.Yankees at Tampa,Fla.,10:05 a.m. St.Louis vs.Minnesota at Fort Myers,Fla.,10:05 a.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Atlanta (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., 10:05 a.m. Philadelphia vs.Detroit at Lakeland,Fla.,10:05 a.m. Baltimore vs.Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte,Fla.,10:05 a.m. Toronto vs.Houston at Kissimmee,Fla.,10:05 a.m. Arizona vs.Seattle at Peoria,Ariz.,12:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Cincinnati (ss) at Goodyear, Ariz., 12:05 p.m. Cincinnati (ss) vs.San Francisco at Scottsdale,Ariz., 12:05 p.m. L.A.Dodgers vs.Texas at Surprise,Ariz.,12:05 p.m. Cleveland vs.Milwaukee at Phoenix,12:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz.,12:05 p.m. San Diego vs.L.A.Angels at Tempe,Ariz.,12:05 p.m. Oakland vs.Colorado at Scottsdale,Ariz.,12:10 p.m. Washington vs.Miami at Jupiter,Fla.,4:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs.Boston at Fort Myers,Fla.,4:05 p.m.
TRANSACTIONS
NFL ATLANTA FALCONSRe-signed RB Jason Snelling. BUFFALO BILLSAgreed to terms with TE Scott Chandler on a two-year contract. INDIANAPOLIS COLTSSigned OL Jake Kirkpatrick and QB Trevor Vittatoe. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARSSigned CB Rashean Mathis to a one-year contract. SAN DIEGO CHARGERSAgreed to terms with LB Demorrio Williams on a one-year contract. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERSSigned DT Will Tukuafu to a two-year contract extension. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSNamed Bob Ligashesky special teams coordinator, Phil Galiano assistant special teams coach, Jay Butler strength and conditioning coach, Joe Vaughn assistant strength and conditioning coach and Kevin MacConnell director of football operations. NBA NEW JERSEY NETSSigned F Gerald Green to a second 10-day contract. NEW YORK KNICKSRecalled C Jerome Jordan from Erie (NBADL). NHL BOSTON BRUINSRecalled F Max Sauve from Providence (AHL) on an emergency basis.Assigned G Michael Hutchinson to Providence. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETSRecalled F Maksim Mayorov from Springeld (AHL) on an emergency basis. DETROIT RED WINGSRecalleed F Gustav Nyquist from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Wednesdays Games Utah 99,Charlotte 93 Toronto 116,Houston 98 Washington 106,L.A.Lakers 101 Philadelphia 103,Boston 71 Miami 89,Atlanta 86 Oklahoma City 115,Phoenix 104 Minnesota 106,Portland 94 Chicago 106,Milwaukee 104 New Jersey 101,L.A.Clippers 100 San Antonio 118,New York 105 Cleveland 100,Denver 99 Sacramento 99,New Orleans 98 Memphis 110,Golden State 92 Thursdays Games Orlando at Chicago,5 p.m. Dallas at Phoenix,late Fridays Games New Jersey at Charlotte,4 p.m. Utah at Philadelphia,4 p.m. Portland at Boston,4:30 p.m. Atlanta at Detroit,4:30 p.m. Cleveland at Oklahoma City,5 p.m. L.A.Lakers at Minnesota,5 p.m. L.A.Clippers at San Antonio,5:30 p.m. New York at Milwaukee,5:30 p.m. New Orleans at Denver,6 p.m. Dallas at Sacramento,7 p.m.
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front of the car and, if the driver does not react, can apply the brakes fully to stop the car. BMW buyers must move up to a 2012 535i xDrive sedan, starting at $56,245, to get all-wheel drive. The base xDrive 5Series sedan includes an eight-speed automatic but not Volvos City Safety. The S60 R-Design is the most expensive of the three 2012 S60 sedans, with a retail price thats $11,650 more than a base 2012 S60 T5 sedan with 250-horsepower, turbocharged five cylinder. And the mid-model S60, the T6, starts at $39,325. It has a turbo six cylinder generating 300 horses but only 325 foot-pounds of torque. The R-Designs 3-liter, double overhead cam, turbocharged and intercooled, inline six cylinder generates more torque through advanced spark timing and turbo boost of 14.5 psi vs. 13.1 in the T6. This meant the test R-Design four door could launch away
prominent and seat cushions providing new padding. Its all meant to keep driver and passenger in place during spirited driving. It also can mean a bit of a struggle for some, less-athletic drivers and passengers to get out of these seats. With 12 cubic feet of trunk room, the S60 has one of the smallest trunks in the midsize sedan segment. By comparison, the 5Series has a 14-cubic-foot trunk. The S60 back seat can feel confining, too, with just 33.4 inches of legroom compared with 36.1 inches in the 5-Series sedan. Note that the S60 is nearly a foot shorter than the 5-Series in overall length. The federal government reports four safety recalls of the 2012 S60. One involved the electrical wiring harness under the front seats that might disconnect, thereby jeopardizing the deployment of frontal and side air bags in a crash. Two safety recalls involved potential faulty fuel delivery that could cause the cars to stall in traffic. A fourth recall involved improper labels with tire inflation information for accessory spare tires. As a result, owners might put the wrong air pressure into these tires, which increases the risk of tire failure. The Planning and Building Department has not sought an overall general fee increase since scal year 2004-05 when a substantial jump was approved to eliminate a general fund contribution. In July 2011, the department also added a ve-year surcharge to all building and planning permits to upgrade its permit tracking system. The Board of Supervisors meets 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 13 in Board Chambers, 400 County Government Center.
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ously brought in nothing. Taken together, the revenue will keep the departments service and reserve levels stable in the coming scal year, according to Eggemeyers summary to the board. Since 2008, the department spent down its reserves by 90 percent, slashed vacant posi-
Yes, there is life on Mars in John Carter, and its deadly dull. These are not words you would expect to use in describing a lm from Andrew Stanton, director of the Oscar-winning Pixar favorites Finding Nemo and WALL-E, whos making his live-action debut. And yet there they are, and theyre inescapable. Except for a strong cast, a few striking visuals and some unexpected ashes of humor, John Carter
is just a dreary, convoluted trudge a soulless sprawl of computergenerated blippery converted to 3D. Its the unfortunate lm thats loaded with exposition and yet still ends up being massively confusing. It probably will also seem rather derivative, but thats because the source material, Edgar Rice Burroughs classic pulp tale A Princess of Mars, has been so inuential on pop culture in general and science ction specically for the past century. Youll see glimmers of Superman in our heros leaping ability, some Star
Wars in the insect-like ight vehicles and a whole lotta Avatar in the lanky alien creatures who inhabit Mars, as well as the interplanetary romance that blossoms. John Carter himself, played with rugged, independent quiet by Friday Night Lights star Taylor Kitsch, seems akin to Clint Eastwoods Man With No Name. And his smart-alecky, deadpan quips in the face of adventure and danger recall the glibness of Indiana Jones. Still, the lm as a whole may seem impenetrable for the uninitiated.
From a script by Stanton, Mark Andrews and Michael Chabon, John Carter nds the title character, a Civil War veteran prospecting for gold, suddenly transported from the vast, craggy landscape of the American West to the vast, craggy landscape of Mars (or Barsoom, as its known here). There he nds himself in the middle of a different kind of civil war between various species. He becomes the prisoner of the six-limbed, green-skinned, giant warrior Tharks, led (through
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BOXCAR THEATRE AND SAM SHEPARD. The people in Pulitzer Prizewinning writer Sam Shepards plays exist in a bleak world. Violence, alcohol, drugs, incest, suicide. Cheap motel rooms on the edge of wind-blown desert towns and isolated houses in the middle of nowhere. You wouldnt want to live there, and you normally wouldnt even want to visit. But right now you should, as Boxcar Theatres ambitious undertaking of four Shepard plays in repertory, True West, Buried Child, Fool for Love and A Lie of the Mind, provides a chance for an intense crash course in Shepards despairing view of the human condition and a rare opportunity to hear his uniquely American voice. Boxcar strictly limits the number of audience members who can attend each show so it can seat them close in. No easy night out, but a trip worth making. TRUE WEST. A case of sibling rivalry between two estranged brothers who have reconnected. Austin, the younger brother and Hollywood screenwriter, is house sitting for their mother, who is vacationing in Alaska. His older brother, Lee, a drifter thief who has been living in the desert, appears and the two clash when their lives become entangled over a movie deal through Austins agent Saul. Their lives end up reversing and all hell breaks loose when their mother returns unexpectedly. Austin and Lee: Nick A. Olivero and Brian Trybom switch the roles of the two brothers nightly; Saul: Donald Currie; Mom: Adrienne Krug and Katja Rivera. At Boxcar Studios, 125A Hyde St. Through April 7. BURIED CHILD. Family secrets are dragged out into the light of day in a remote farmhouse. Dodge has lost control as the patriarch of the family and the mother, Halie, is in a not so hush-hush affair with their pastor. A heinous act, years ago, tore the family apart and killed all of the crops in the field. It all bubbles to the surface in a heartbreaking conclusion. Halie: Adrienne Krug; Dodge: Scott Phillips; Tilden: Jeff Garrett; Bradley: Ryan ODonnell; Vince: Geoffrey Nolan; Shelley: Megan Trout; Father Dewis: Don Wood. At Boxcar Playhouse, 505 Natoma St. Through April 7. FOOL FOR LOVE. Mae is hiding out at an old motel in the Southwest. An old flame and childhood friend, Eddie shows up. He threatens to metaphorically and literally drag her back into the life she had fled from. Haunted by an old man, who turns out to be a shared memory and so much more from their past, the two are volatile parts of
a whole waiting to combust. Eddie: Brian Trybom; May: Lauren Doucette; Old Man: Jeff Garrett; Martin: Geoffrey Nolan. At Boxcar Studios, 125A Hyde St. Through April 14. A LIE OF THE MIND. A severe incident of spousal abuse leaves the lives of two families altered until the final collision at an isolated cabin. The two families are connected by the marriage of Jake and Beth. Exploring family dysfunction and the nature of love, the play follows Jake as he searches for meaning after life with Beth, and her family, as they struggle with Beths brain damage. Jake: Joe Estlack; Frankie: Josh Schell; Lorraine: Katja Rivera; Sally: Marissa Keltie; Beth: Megan Trout; Mike: Tim Redmond; Baylor: Don Wood; Meg: Carolyn Doyle. At Boxcar Playhouse, 505 Natoma St. March 14 through April 14.
STAGE DIRECTIONS:
Boxcar Theatre, 505 Natoma St. (at Sixth Street) is a 49-seat black box theatre with flexible performance space. There is street parking along with private and public parking lots, including a garage at Fifth and Mission streets. Boxcar Studios, 125A Hyde St., is also a 49-seat black box theatre with flexible performance space. There is street parking. The cast and crew encourage you to bring beer and whiskey into the theatres.
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Tickets are priced from $25, but an $85 Sam Shep in Rep Pass provides admission to all four plays. For schedule and ticket information visit www.boxcartheatre.org, call (415) 776-1747 or email PETER LIU boxoffice@boxcartheatre.org. May (Lauren Doucette) tries to keep Eddie (Brian Trybom) from killing Martin (Geoffrey Nolan)
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Boxcar Theatres Artistic Director Nick A. Olivero said, This has been a remarkably creative and collaborative effort. Everyone dug in deep and got their hands dirty. It is an incredible team of artists both on and off stage, and I promise you that you are in for one hell of a ride.
during a jealous rage,in Sam Shepards Fool for Love,at Boxcar Theatre through April 14.
playwright-in-residence at the Magic Theatre, where his Pulitzer Prize-winner Buried Child premiered in 1978.
Susan Cohn is a member of the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle and the American Theatre Critics Association. She may
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Science fiction fans love their galactic empires. From the novels of Isaac Asimov and Frank Herbert to the multimedia epics created by George Lucas and Gene Roddenberry, the planet-hopping space opera has enthralled starryeyed dreamers since well before the Apollo program. With its Mass Effect series, BioWare has created the rst videogame universe with the scope and ambition of Asimovs Empire or Roddenberrys Federation. But theres one problem: As Mass Effect 3 (Electronic Arts, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, $59.99) begins, the whole thing is about to be obliterated. See, while humanity has been busy expanding across the Milky Way meeting a variety of intelligent species along the way an ancient race of machines, the Reapers, has been lurking. And now that weve gotten smart enough for interstellar travel, were ready to be harvested. As Mass Effect 3 begins, the Reapers have invaded Earth, and the only way to stop them is by joining forces with all the other civilizations in the galaxy. The task of uniting these diverse cultures falls to one Commander Shepard, the human who rst stumbled across the Reapers in the origi-
With its Mass Effect series, BioWare has created the rst video-game universe with the scope and ambition of Isaac Asimovs Empire or Gene Roddenberrys Federation.
nal Mass Effect. If you played the previous games, you can continue with the Shepard youve already created; if not, you can create a new one. Shepard can be male or female, strong and slow or delicate and agile, good with rearms or adept with psychic powers. Those arent the only decisions you have to make. The species of the Mass Effect galaxy get along about as well as the various cultures of 21st-century Earth. The belligerent, lizardlike Krogan hate the highstrung, amphibian Salarians. The weak but clever Quarians are on the run from the mechanical Geth they created. And theres one more wild card: a shady organization called Cerberus whose leader, the enigmatic Illusive Man, believes the Reapers can be controlled rather than destroyed. Shepard cannot make everyone happy, and the choices you make some of which carry over from the two earlier Mass Effect games will affect your nal battle against the Reapers. Its much more complex and, ultimately, more rewarding than the binary, man-vs.-monster conicts of less ambitious space-combat games like Halo or Gears of War. During the 40-plus hours of Mass Effect 3, theres time for
exploration, diplomacy and even romance, and many of its most memorable moments involve simple conversations between Shepard and the crew of the spaceship Normandy. Make no mistake: Most of the action involves combat against the Reapers and Cerberus forces. Theres more to the battles, though, than just picking the right assault rie and ring away. You and your squadmates can also use biotic powers to sling reballs, combat drones or miniature black holes at your enemies. And since this is a BioWare role-playing game, your powers become more intense as you accumulate experience. Theres plenty of gunplay here, but it feels fresher than most of the increasingly generic shooters that have ooded the video-game market. Mass Effect 3 lives up to every promise BioWare made when it launched the series in 2007. It delivers a tightly focused, urgent adventure while still letting you pursue your own path through it. It wraps up the stories of all the memorable characters you met in the previous games. And it makes you pay the consequences of decisions you may have made ve years ago. Now that Ive reached the end, I want to replay the entire trilogy and see what I missed the rst time. I cannot think of a higher compliment. Four stars out of four.
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Does Don Draper do nger food? Judging by the rst four seasons of TVs popular Mad Men show it doesnt seem likely unless were talking about a belt of bourbon with a couple of smoking hot Lucky Strikes on the side. But since that hardly sounds appetizing, weve come up with something a little tastier to greet the return of Mad Men on AMC on March 25. First up are the drinks, which include a classic martini made with gin, easy on the vermouth and a rummy Hawaiian punch. The latter is a particularly appropriate choice since Hawaiian Punch, the juice product initially created in the 30s as a syrup ice cream topping, was the focus for a classic ad campaign in the 1960s that introduced the character Punchy and the tagline How about a nice Hawaiian punch? Thats an in-your-face approach that might have come straight out of the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce agency. And dont forget the old fashioned, ad exec Drapers drink of choice. This ones made with rye, the way Don did in season threes My Old Kentucky Home, episode. We didnt vault over the bar counter to x it, though. For food, we went retro, starting with a plate of deviled eggs, all the better if you can serve them on one of those dimpled trays made especially for this purpose. These have chopped ham and a dash of hot sauce for the devilry part. Serve with a smirk and your best impression of the piquant wit of Roger Sterling. Stuffed celery is a grown-up twist on the old ants on a log childrens snack; this is something you can easily
imagine the regal Joan Harris whipping up in her small kitchen. Weve also come up with an avocado and crab mini sandwich. Avocado both as a food and color was a big hit in the 1960s kitchen; this combo brings in a hint of California, the Tomorrowland state where Draper goes to overcome his past. And, nally, how about a cheese ball platter, the nutty classic that everyone cracks jokes about, right up until the plates scraped clean of its c r e a m y,
bowl, combine the light rum, dark rum, curacao, lime juice, pineapple juice and the juice from the jar of maraschino cherries. Stir together. Garnish with the maraschino cherries, pineapple rings and orange wedges. Chill until ready to serve. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 260 calories; 0 calories from fat (0 percent of total calories); 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 38 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g ber; 5 mg sodium.
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Start to nish: 5 minutes Servings: 1 Ice 2 1/2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce dry vermouth 2 green olives In a cocktail shaker lled with ice, combine the gin and vermouth. Shake vigorously, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with the olives. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 200 calories; 10 calories from fat (6 percent of total calories); 2 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g ber; 160 mg sodium.
cheesy goodness. Its just the thing for the season premiere, a twohour special written by series creator Matt Weiner. What will happen this season? Who knows? The show creators are known for being stingy with spoilers. But it seems a safe bet these recipes will make for a perfectly swell party.
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Start to nish: 10 minutes Servings: 1 1 cube (or 1 teaspoon) sugar 2 maraschino cherries 2 slices orange 2 dashes bitters Splash of soda water 2 ounces rye whiskey Ice In an old fashioned glass, combine the sugar, 1 cherry, 1 orange slice, the bitters and the soda water. Muddle the ingredients together in the glass until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the rye and a couple ice cubes. Garnish with the remaining cherry and orange slice. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 190 calories; 0 calories from fat (0 percent of total
HAWAIIAN PUNCH
Start to nish: 10 minutes Servings: 12 12 ounces light rum 6 ounces dark rum 4 ounces orange curacao liqueur 4 ounces lime juice 46-ounce can pineapple juice 16-ounce jar maraschino cherries (with the juice) 20-ounce can pineapple rings 1 orange, cut into wedges In a large punch
NEW YORK Consider the poor meat pie. Historically speaking, it hasnt always had the best associations attached to it. Is that just revolting? sings Mrs. Lovett, the pie-shop owner in Stephen Sondheims Sweeney Todd, the musical tale of meat pies gone seriously awry. All greasy and gritty? It looks like its molting, And tastes like, Well, pity. (And thats BEFORE she turns to shepherds pie, peppered with actual shepherd.) But pity the meat pie no more: Much loved in Australia, Britain and elsewhere, but traditionally ignored in the United States, its showing signs of hitting trend status here, too, with high-end fillings Mrs. Lovett apparently never thought of. Chunky steak, for example, or Thai chicken curry. Those are two of the avors offered at a new takeout spot in midtown Manhattan, the rst U.S. outpost of an Australian chain called Pie Face, which opened in January and has a line out the door at lunchtime. Ten more stores are planned in the city by years end, and more later in other cities, including at airports and train stations. Were doing much better business in this store than in any of our 70 stores in Australia, says Wayne
Homschek, an Australia-based American who founded the chain with his Aussie wife, Betty Fong. The question isnt whether Americans are liking it, its why havent they picked up on it before? In supermarkets, too, meat pies are getting more shelf space, analysts say, thanks at least in part to the rising cost of beef. The Department of Agriculture projected late last year that beef prices would remain high for the next few years. The meat pie is a less expensive and lling alternative to a steak, a big burger, a meat loaf even chicken, says Phil Lempert, the food marketing analyst known as the Supermarket Guru. Last year, Lempert explains, supermarkets were reluctant to raise prices when the cost of beef went up, a result of a tighter cattle supply due to the rising price of their feed. So now, they are making room for alternatives, he says. Add to that the rising popularity of food trucks, Lempert notes, with ethnic food that often includes a type of meat pie. Its exotic, inexpensive, and easy and fun to eat, Lempert says. Plus, he adds, Americans have gotten much more used to handheld foods burritos and the like in recent years. Tanya Wenman Steel already is a
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convert. The editor-in-chief of Epicurious.com says she sees huge interest whenever her site posts a meat-pie recipe or mentions them in stories. Im obsessive about them, says Steel, who grew up in England, which explains a lot. I grew up with Cornish pasties portable meat pies that originated in Cornwall. I also love Scotch pies, which are made with mutton. But even more than that, I love steak-and-kidney pie! Its a classic pub food. A reason for the meat pies rising popularity, Steel says, is that once you get the hang of making it, its endlessly versatile. You can really put anything in there, she says. A protein, and then onions, carrots, peas, whatever you want. And theres something so calming, so comforting about meat pies. Perhaps because theyve been around since ancient times. The Greeks and Romans are known to have eaten them, and they were popular in medieval times as well, though the crust hasnt always been edible. The Tudors loved their meat pies; cinematic depictions of the period feature live birds baked into pies, which ew out for general merriment when the crust was cut. These days, meat pies are hugely popular in Australia and New Zealand, and in Europe, but not just there. On a recent tour through Latin America, Steel says she sampled a different kind of meat empanada in each country she visited. In Costa Rica last week, I had one with chicken, onions and olives, she says. In Chile, I had one with beef and hard-boiled eggs. Its really their sandwich. Maybe its the ubiquity of the sandwich and the burger in the United States that has obscured the value and convenience of the meat pie. Not so in Australia. Every kid grows up eating them in the school cafeteria, says Homschek, the Pie Face founder. Everyone has a meat pie story. Of course, often, in those cafeterias, you never knew what was in it. Thats not a problem with the Pie Face pies, which bakes its titles right into the pies. The letter C baked onto the face, looking like a smile, is for chicken-and-mushroom pie; an S is for the steak; and a V for the vegetarian version. (Large pies are $5.95, and mini-pies are $2.75.) Homschek, a former investment banker, and Fong say they discovered the true appeal of meat pies when they put on a highend fashion show. They served lowly meat pies a working class delicacy and everyone loved the food most of all. In 2003, they opened Pie Face, helped by Fongs brother-inlaw, a French pastry chef (his buttery crust adds puff pastry on top to the brisee crust on bottom). They came to New York this year with aims of creating an empire. (Though they arent the rst or only meat pie eatery from Down Under in New York; the popular DUB (Down Under Bakery) Pies in Brooklyn, for example, was launched by a New Zealander in 2003.) On a recent Wednesday, matinee day on Broadway, there was a briskly moving line out the door of Pie Face at lunchtime. There were no seats, just a few tiny spots to stand. And be warned: The pies, which come in little boxes, may be easy to eat on a park bench, but much less so on the street, where one might end up with sauce all over ones hands and face, seeking more napkins. (Take it from us.)
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calories); 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 1 g fiber; 0 mg sodium.
Pulse the mixture until mostly smooth, then season with salt and pepper. Spoon the yolk mixture into a zipclose plastic bag. Use scissor to snip off one of the bottom corners about 1/2 inch up. Pipe the filling into each egg white. Garnish with a pinch of paprika and chopped parsley. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 120 calories; 70 calories from fat (59 percent of total calories); 7 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 185 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrate; 7 g protein; 0 g fiber; 240 mg sodium.
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Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 12 4 ounces cream cheese 1/4 cup French dressing 1 tablespoon grated onion 1 tablespoon chopped pickle 3 tablespoons chopped stuffed green olives Twelve 4-inch lengths celery Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish Celery leaves, to garnish In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, French dressing, grated onion, chopped pickle and chopped olives. Spoon the mixture into each of the celery ribs, then arrange them on a serving platter. Garnish with parsley and celery leaves. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 60 calories; 50 calories from fat (80 percent of total caloYou keeping up so far? You need a ow chart? Youre not alone. Anyway, Dejah escapes and John Carter rescues her or at least thinks he rescues her. Wearing little more than a bra, a loincloth and some henna tattoos, Dejah is an impossible mix of beauty, brains and butt-kicking prowess. Shes a scientist AND a swordswoman and John Carter is refreshing in allowing its female lead to be every bit the equal of her male counterpart. From here, John Carter must decide whether to remain a stoic loner and go back to Earth or stay and ght the good ght for the betterment of another planet. There are plenty of battles to be had with various creatures (in which Kitsch is as nearly nude as Collins is, so everyones happy) but also way too much chatty nonsense about ancient scripture and gates and goddesses and some blue, sparkly weapon thingy that gives its
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motion-capture performances) by the benevolent Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe); his daughter, Sola (Samantha Morton); and the gruff Tal Hajus (Thomas Haden Church). Meanwhile, the humanoid factions from Helium and Zodanga are battling for control of the whole planet. Heliums Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins) is being forced by her father (Ciaran Hinds) to marry Zodangan leader Sab Than (Dominic West) in hopes of achieving a truce. The devious Sab Than has other plans in mind, with some encouragement from Matai Shang (played by the ever-reliable bad guy Mark Strong), one of a trio of troublemaking, shape-shifting Therns.
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low-income families. Across the state, many educational leaders have spoken out against cutting the transitional kindergarten program. Early education advocates argue the proposed cut would be a step back in the effort to better prepare children for school. Preschool California estimates cutting funds could delay access to education for 125,000 California students. Ted Lempert, president of Oaklandbased nonprot Children Now and a member of the San Mateo County Board of Education, explained the key is getting the community to understand success of children is part of a larger package that includes health, early education and child care. Cutting one and keeping the other, he explained, simply will not work. There is no smarter investment than early education, he said. Other than funding, Lempert is also concerned about shifting early education to local control. The idea is a welcomed one down the road, but currently there are no quality requirements for early education. Such benchmarks need to be in place prior to moving the control to local agencies, he said, adding that creating such measures could take at least a couple years. Lempert urged people to sign up for the Children Movement, a way to quantify the support for education in a way that can create legislators to back educational opportunities. Local ofcials on hand were supportive of investing in children from birth to 5 years old. San Mateo County Supervisor Don Horsley noted most of the individuals in caregivers for children, the frail elderly and those with disabilities at yesterdays jobs fair. BrightStars owner, Ed Sayson, told the Daily Journal yesterday that some job seekers may not know they already have the skills to ll certain jobs. If you have cared for a loved one for an extensive period of time or have done a lot of baby-sitting, he said, you may already have the skills to work as a caregiver. Sayson said some of the job seekers he met with yesterday denitely have the skills to work in his industry. People need to leverage the skills they have that they maybe never used before to make money, Sayson said. There is a high demand for caregivers in the area, he said. Another job seeker, Maria Barajas, currently lives at a Shelter Network facility in San Mateo with her two sons. Barajas, 40, has been unemployed about a year in the food-service industry. She suffered an illness, however, that kept her out of the workforce and is looking again to be self-sufcient. She expressed hope yesterday that the job fair could get her back on the right track. It was the nonprot agencys rst ever job fair, but with yesterdays success, Shelter Network may try to hold the fairs at least twice a year, said Maria Duzon, in rather than risk patients being shipped as far away as Oregon. The home, which houses many Medi-Cal patients, never turned into a moneymaker for the county and, in July 2011, the civil grand jury recommended the county cut ties. The county responded by hiring Funk to evaluate the home and suggest a course of action. His December 2011 report said the building itself had many disadvantages like a lack of seismic safety, limited access to outdoors and small crowded rooms with inadequate privacy. His recommendation to not renew the lease played a role in the boards Feb. 14 vote but not before coming under re by residents, workers and the owners of the building. Some, like building co-owner Mario Muzzi, said Funk never interviewed him and was wrong in concluding the facility was not physically adequate. Others said the closure of Burlingame Long Term Care will drastically reduce the number of Medi-Cal jail are illiterate. Where does that come from? Not having the opportunities starting at 0 to 5. Everyone wants their student to be successful. Maybe they dont have the tools, said Horsley, who said those tools need to be offered. Assemblyman Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, said the proposed cuts make it look like California is abandoning a generation. Investing in children, Hill said, always [creates] an improvement to our society in many ways, not just today but in the future. Assemblyman Rich Gordon, DMenlo Park, said it is important for adults to work together to stand up for children. Preschoolers never come to talk to me in the capitol. And so, others need to do it for them. We all want our children to succeed; theres no question about that. We know how important, critical it is to have children growing into maturity that is positive and productive. And we all know the consequences when children dont have that opportunity, said Gordon. And we also clearly now understand the value of early brain development and what clearly happens in those early years. And we know if children dont enter kindergarten prepared, they are always going to be behind. Preparing those children requires others to work together, he said adding it is imperative that this work be done.
Heather Murtagh can be reached by email: heather@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 105.
FRIDAY, MARCH 9 Voting E quipmen t s L ogic and Accurac y Testing. 8:30 p.m. Elections Ofce at 40 Tower Road, San Mateo. For more information call 312-5222. Just B et ween Friends C hildr ens and Maternity Consignment event. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. San Mateo Expo Center, Redwood Hall, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo. Sales event where local families can buy their gently used baby and kids gear, clothing, toys, furniture and more. $2 admission or visit the website to print a free admission pass. For more information visit jbfsale.com/sanmateo or call Angela (415) 710-3973. Happ y H our. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. San Bruno Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno. Join us for a meatloaf dinner, drinks and dancing. Suggested donation $5. For more information 616-7150. Hillsdale High Scho ol s first-e ver Studen t A r t S ho w in a P ublic Galler y: Op ening R eception. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Gallery North, 1790 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Aspiring Artists Showcase features 50 paintings and photographs by 17 Hillsdale sophomores, juniors and seniors. Exhibition continues through March 31. For more information call 5582699. Free Parenting Workshop. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Westside Church of Christ, 604 Monte Diablo Ave.,San Mateo.Parents will learn about the importance of mom and dad,blended families,single parenting and more. For more information call 344-3554. San C ar los C hildr ens Thea ter pr esen ts L ook ing G lass L and. 7 p.m. Barrett Community Center, 1835 Belburn Drive, Belmont. This wild adaptation of Lewis Carrolls original Through the Looking Glass highlights the pure fun of the story with a huge helping of unabashed silliness. $12 in advance. $14 at the door.For more information and tickets visit sancarloschildrenstheater.com. Nor th S tar A cadem y pr esen ts Anything G oes . 7 p.m. McKinley Auditorium, 400 Duane St., Redwood City. Anything Goes is a high seas romantic adventure filled with mistaken identities and broken hearts.$12 online, $14 at the door.For more information visit northstartix.com. Author M ar ty B rounst ein B ook Signing. 7:30 p.m.Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. Brounstein, a resident of San Mateo, will be available to sign copies of his book, Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust. Free. For more information call (888) 361-9473. Woodside High Scho ol pr esen ts Elton John and Tim R ices AIDA. 8 p.m. Woodside High School, 199 Churchill Ave., Woodside. Ancient Egypt comes to Woodside High School. The Theatre Arts Department presents Elton John and Tim Rices AIDA, a contemporary musical take on a grand classic tale of the tireless bond between a enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier.The musical is under the direction of drama teacher Barry Woodruff and a cast of more than 40 students. Adults $20, Seniors 65+ $15 and students $10. Visit www.whsdramaboosters.com for ticket information or contact 3679750. Peninsula S ymphon y pr esen ts Beethovens E mp eror Concer to. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. Welcoming dynamic Irish pianist John O'Conor, known for his command of Beethovens keyboard repertoire, the Symphony will perform Beethovens Emperor Concerto. In a nod to their soloists roots,the Symphony will also perform Charles Stanfords Irish Rhapsody, No. 1.Aaron Coplands Suite from Billy the Kid will round out the evening.Ticket prices range from $20 to $39. To buy tickets or for more information visit www.peninsulasymphony.org. O n e M an B and: R on M atthe ws. 9 p.m. Flight Lounge, 971 Laurel St., San Carlos.Free.For more information visit ightloungewine.com. SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Food A ddic ts in R ec over y Anonymous. 8 a.m.Central Peninsula Church, 1005 Shell Blvd, Foster City. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step program for people who want help in recovering from food addiction, overeating, under-eating and bulimia.For more information call 504-0034. San Francisco Airline M emorabilia Show and S ale. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Best Western Grosvenor, 380 S. Airport Blvd., South San Francisco. $5 for admission. Free for children 12 and under. For more information visit SFOAirlineShow.com. P.A.L Panc ake B reakfast and Op en House . 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. PAL Community Center, 3399 Bay Road, Redwood City. Pancake breakfast,
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argument was that education in kindergarten and beyond isnt the problem. Instead, the issues are apparent once a child is 3 years old. Children who are parents of college educated women, for example, have a greater vocabulary than their counterparts who are children of high school graduates. Often, government deals with such issues with remedial programs like tutoring in school or job training for dropouts. Heckman instead says society will see a greater return from offering supplemental resources for disadvantaged families. Children who are given encouragement, offered health care and coaching opportunities flourish. Thats not offered to all children, he said. Doing so would create a better workforce and individuals who create a better society. While there is an increase in education, Heckman said its not just about raising test scores. Californias budget has been particularly difficult in recent years. Early education is often on the chopping block. This year, Gov. Jerry Browns budget proposal for 2012-13 includes eliminating transitional kindergarten, an additional year of kindergarten that was to be offered for children turning 5 later in the school year. The proposed cut will keep them from the preparation. In addition, the state is proposing reducing funding to childcare spots further reducing options for
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building tours and free PAL Program demonstrations. City of South San Francisco Climate Action Plan and Pedestrian M aster Plam Community Workshop.10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Municipal Services Building, The Meeting Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco. Learn about ways in which South San Francisco can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and implement energy saving measures along with how to promote a pedestrian-friendly environment. For more information on the plans call 829-6634. Just B et ween Friends C hildr ens and Maternity Consignment event. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. San Mateo Expo Center, Redwood Hall, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo. Sales event where local families can buy their gently used baby and kids gear, clothing, toys, furniture and more . $2 admission or visit their website to print a free admission pass. For more information visit jbfsale.com/sanmateo or call Angela (415) 710-3973. Book Nook Op en. Noon to 4 p.m. 1 Cottage Lane, Twin Pines Park, Belmont. Paperbacks are three for $1. For more information call 593-5650. A M utual Onus . 1 p.m. Lane Room, Burlingame Public Library, 480 Primrose Road, Burlingame.Celebrate International Womens Day and Marchs Womens History Month by attending this original play. $10 suggested donation. Proceeds will help provide global help for maternal health care and P.A.V.E. For more information call 697-6936. San C ar los C hildr ens Thea ter pr esen ts L ook ing G lass L and. 1 p.m. Barrett Community Center, 1835 Belburn Drive, Belmont. This wild adaptation of Lewis Carrolls original Through the Looking Glass highlights the pure fun of the story with a huge helping of unabashed silliness. $12 in advance. $14 at the door. For more information and tickets visit sancarloschildrenstheater.com. Bowl-the-P lanet P ar ty & S ilen t Auc tion. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Serra Bowl. 3301 Junipero Serra Blvd., Daly City. Party for the planet, protect endangered ecosystems and support environmental education. For more information visit bowltheplanet.org. PJCC Annual B ene t: With A Little Help From Our Friends. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. College of San Mateo. 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.,San Mateo.With Beatles tribute band White Album Ensemble. Join us for good music, food, auction and rafe. For more information visit pjcc.org. In Conc er t 2012. 7 p.m. San Mateo High School Gymnasium, 500 N. Delaware St., San Mateo.This premier event showcases nearly 300 music students from Aragon, Burlingame, Capuchino, Hillsdale, Mills and San Mateo high schools formed into four honor groups:The Jazz Ensemble, the Orchestra, the Symphonic Band and the Choir. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 students and seniors. Tickets only available at the door. For more information call 345-9543. San C ar los C hildr ens Thea ter pr esen ts L ook ing G lass L and. 7 p.m. Barrett Community Center, 1835 Belburn Drive, Belmont. This wild adaptation of Lewis Carrols original Through the Looking Glass highlights the pure fun of the story with a huge helping of unabashed silliness. $12 in advance. $14 at the door. For more information and tickets visit sancarloschildrenstheater.com. For more events visit smdailyjournal.com, click Calendar.
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Network jobs fair in San Mateo that was attended by more than 100 unemployed and homeless individuals currently housed at the nonprots shelters across the county. Ursula Thompson, who currently lives at a Shelter Network facility in Redwood City, had a resume in hand as she looked for entry-level work yesterday. Unemployed since 2009, Thompson, 46, exited the job market to care for an ailing loved one a few years ago. A graduate from Notre Dame de Namur University with a degree in psychology in 2005, she also has been working on completing a masters degree in recent years. But caring for the loved one kept her out of the job market and eventually led her to being homeless, she said yesterday. She intends to one day build her own business but is seeking employment now so that she can be more self-sufcient. In the past, she worked as a caregiver for children and seniors and also worked at a day spa. One of the employers at yesterdays event, BrightStar stafng, was seeking
the agencys communications manager. We want to attract new employers, she said. It should be easy to roll out. Shelter Network operates seven emergency and transitional housing sites, including four family apartment facilities and three shelters for single adults in San Mateo County. The agency helps more than 4,600 homeless families and individuals annually return to permanent housing. The challenge is not just getting their clients jobs, however, but getting them jobs that pay enough to afford to live locally and leads to long-term career opportunities, Duzon said. Employment is an essential component to breaking the cycle of homelessness, particularly on the San Francisco Peninsula, where the cost of housing is among the most expensive statewide, Shelter Network executive director Karae Lisle wrote in a statement. We need to connect our clients with viable employment not just jobs, but jobs that pay a living wage and lead to longterm careers. To learn more about Shelter Network visit www.shelternetwork.org
Bill Silverfarb can be reached by email: silverfarb@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 106.
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spokeswoman for the countys Health System. Once the state signs off, the Health System and the countys Aging and Adult Services can begin the process of determining where everybody should and can go. The move must be done by June 30 when the lease expires. Health System Chief Jean Fraser has estimated the county would lose $9 million annually by signing another contract. San Mateo County took over the 281bed nursing facility in 2003 at the request of the Department of Health Services. The state had put the facility into receivership because the operator faced bankruptcy and the county stepped
beds available in the county. The current proposal calls for reopening Unit 1B of the San Mateo Medical Center with an extra 32 beds for a total of 64 set aside from short-term patients while long-term residents are placed elsewhere. Several supervisors have said they hope instead to add another 96 in the unit for a total of 128 and let Burlingame Long Term Care residents use those. Fraser estimated adding the others would take about nine months and cost approximately $2 million. That decision will be made at a later date. The Board of Supervisors meets 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 13 in Board Chambers, 400 County Government Center, Redwood City.
Michelle Durand can be reached by email: michelle@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 102.
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in realism as well. If your thoughts are founded upon illusions, disappointment is probable. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)If a certain clique you?ve been hanging out with contains a few members who think they are superior to other people, you might want to take some time to reconsider your involvement. CANCER (June 21-July 22)You should take care that you don?t lower your standards if you find yourself hanging out with a few people who seem to be operating on a substandard level. If you sense this, excuse yourself immediately. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)Although normally you?re a pretty easy person to get along with, there are times that you can be contrary. If you find you are challeng-
ing everything that others say or do, get a grip. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)There are certain hot spots pertaining to your material affairs that need to be handled with asbestos gloves. Be particularly cautious when it comes to any financial dealings. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)Keep in mind that what may be important to you might not be of equal significance to your associates. Face the facts and you won?t get caught off guard. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)It behooves you to pay closer attention than usual to assignments or tasks that you consider to be unpleasant. When we resist doing something, there is greater risk of blowing the job.
someone in your group is doing something that you consider to be dishonest or stupid, back away quietly, without making a huge fuss. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)Try to be openminded and forgiving if there is someone in your household who is acting rebellious. If you respond in kind and make waves, the storm will only linger longer. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)Be above it all and don?t take it personally if every suggestion you make is rejected or put down. There is nothing wrong with your ideas, it?s just that others will be promoting their own. COPYRIGHT 2012 United Feature Syndicate, Inc.
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CASE# CIV 511935 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, 400 COUNTY CENTER RD, REDWOOD CITY CA 94063 PETITION OF Laura Irene Kitchen TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner, Laura Irene Kitchen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: Present name: Laura Irene Kitchen Proposed name: Laura Irene Meadows THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. A HEARING on the petition shall be held on April 11, 2012 at 9 a.m., Dept. PJ, Room 2E, at 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation: Daily Journal Filed: 02/27/2012 /s/ Beth Freeman/ Judge of the Superior Court Dated: 02/23/2012 (Published 03/02/12, 03/09/12, 03/16/12, 03/23/12)
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296 Appliances
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BIG SONY TV 37" - Excellent Condition Worth $2300 will Sacrifice for only $95., (650)878-9542 FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767 LAPTOP. ACER Inspire One, 160 Gb HD. $75. SOLD PANASONIC TV 21 inch $25., SOLD! PRINTER. HP Office Jet All-in-One. New. $50. SOLD PS2 GAME console $75.00 (650)591-4710 SONY TRINITRON 36" TV with Remote Good Condition Sacrifice for $25. (650)596-9601. TOSHIBA 42 LCD flat screen TV HD in very good condition, $300., Call at (650)533-9561 TV 25 inch color with remote $25. Sony 12 inch color TV, $10 Excellent condition. SOLD TV SET Philips 21 inch with remote $40., (650)692-3260 ZENITH TV 12" $50 650 755-9833 (Daly City). (650)755-9833
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INSTEP HALF bike for child, mounts onto adult bike. $15. Like new. SOLD!
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Redwood City, San Mateo County, California, and Case No. 1209-0320P. The Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMAs website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877336-2627). Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, March 9 and 16, 2012.
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1982 PRINT "A Tune Off The Top Of My Head" See: http://tinyurl.com/4y38xld 650-204-0587 $75 2 FIGURINES - 1 dancing couple, 1 clown face. both $15. (650)364-0902 200 1940 Baseball Cards $100 or B/O (650)481-5296 65 EUROPEAN Used Postage Stamps. Some issued before 1920. All different. Includes stamps from England, France, and Germany. $5.00 650-787-8600 ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pockets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858 BAY MEADOWS (650)345-1111 bag $30.each,
BEANIE BABIES in cases with TY tags attached, good condition. $10 each or 12 for $100. (650) 588-1189 COLLECTIBLE CHRISTMAS TREE STAND with 8 colored lights at base / also have extra lights, $50., (650)593-8880 COLLECTIBLES: RUSSELL Baze Bobbleheads Bay Meadows, $10 EA. brand new in original box. (415)612-0156 COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters uncirculated with Holder $15/all, (408)249-3858 DECORATIVE COLLECTOR BOTTLES - Empty, Jim Beam, $8. each, (650)3647777 GAYLORD PERRY 8x10 signed photo $10 (650)692-3260 JACK TASHNER signed ball $25. Richard (650)834-4926 JOE MONTANA signed authentic retirement book, $39., (650)692-3260 ORIGINAL SMURF FIGURES - 19791981, 18+ mushroom hut, 1 1/2 x 3 1/2, all $40., (650)518-0813 PEDAL CAR 1950's vintage "No Rust" rare $100 obo. SOLD! PRECIOUS MOMENTS vinyl dolls - 16, 3 sets of 2, $35. each set, (650)518-0813
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2 DINETTE Chairs (650)692-3260 both for $29
2 END Tables solid maple '60's era $40/both. (650)670-7545 42" ROUND Oak Table (with 12") leaf. Clean/Great Cond. $40. SOLD. ARMOIRE CABINET (415)375-1617 $90., Call
BASSET LOVE Seat Hide-a-Bed, Beige, Good Cond. Only $30! SOLD BEAUTIFUL ORIENTAL Table. 32" by 32" 12" legs, Rosewood, Lightweight, $75 650 871-7200 BOOKSHELF $10.00 (650)591-4710 BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 53X66, $29., (650)583-8069 CAST AND metal headboard and footboard. white with brass bars, Queen size $95 650-588-7005 CHANDELIER WITH 5 lights/ candelabre base with glass shades $20. (650)504-3621 COFFEE TABLE - 30 x 58, light oak, heavy, 1980s, $40., (650)348-5169 COFFEE TABLE 62"x32" Oak (Dark Stain) w/ 24" side Table, Leaded Beveled Glass top. - $90. SOLD COUCH-FREE. OLD world pattern, soft fabric. Some cat scratch damage-not too noticeable. 650-303-6002 DINING ROOM SET - table, four chairs, lighted hutch, $500. all, (650)296-3189 DINING SET glass table with rod iron & 4 blue chairs $100/all. 650-520-7921, 650245-3661 DISPLAY CASE wood & glass 31 x 19 inches $30. (650)873-4030 DOUBLE BED mattress and box spring $25., (650)637-8244 DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134 DRUM TABLE - brown, perfect condition, nice design, with storage, $45., (650)345-1111 END TABLE marble top with drawer with matching table $70/all. SOLD END TABLES (2) - One for $5. hand carved, other table is antique white marble top with drawer $40., (650)308-6381 END TABLES (2)- Cherry finish, still in box, need to assemble, 26L x 21W x 21H, $100. for both, (650)592-2648 FOAM INCLINER for twin bed $40 650-692-1942 FOAM INCLINER for twin bed $40 650-692-1942 FOLDING PICNIC table - 8 x 30, 7 folding, padded chairs, $80. (650)364-0902 HAND MADE portable jewelry display case wood and see through lid $45. 25 x 20 x 4 inches. (650)592-2648.
299 Computers
HP PRINTER Deskjet 970c color printer. Excellent condition. Software & accessories included. $30. 650-574-3865
300 Toys
BILINGUAL POWER lap top 6 actividaes $18 650 349-6059 RADIO-CONTROL SAILBOAT: Robbie model. Power: Futabas ATTAK, 75.750 mghz.Excellent condition, ready to use. Needs batteries. $60.00 650-341- 3288
302 Antiques
1912 COFFEE Percolator Urn. perfect condition includes electric cord $85. (415)565-6719 CHINA CABINET - Vintage, 6 foot, solid mahogany. $300/obo. (650)867-0379 VINTAGE FISHING LURES - (10) at between $45. & $100. each, CreekChub, Helin Tackle, Arbogast, some in original boxes, (650)257-7481
296 Appliances
BISSELL UPRIGHT vacuum cleaner clear view model, SOLD! CHOPPERS (4) with instructions $7/all. (650)368-3037 ELECTRIC HEATER - Oil filled electric heater, 1500 watts, $30., (650)504-3621 HOVER WIND tunnel vacuum. Like new $60 SOLD JACK LA LANNE JUICER USED $20 (650)458-8280 NEVER
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248769 The following person is doing business as: Mann Chow, Inc., dba Leanns Cafe, 997 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 is hereby registered by the following owner: Mann Chow, 500 Waterlily Lane, Redwood City, CA 94065. The business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 08/01/2002. /s/ Mann Chow / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 02/06/2012. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 02/17/12, 02/24/12, 03/02/12, 03/09/12).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #249001 The following person is doing business as: Malament Management and Consulting, 800 Polhemus Rd. #33, SAN MATEO, CA 94402 is hereby registered by the following owner: Joshua William Low Malament, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on N/A /s/ Joshua William Low Malament / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 02/22/2012. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 02/24/12, 03/02/12, 03/09/12, 03/16/12).
303 Electronics
18 INCH TV Monitor with built-in DVD with remote, $21. Call SOLD! 19" TOSHIBA (650)343-4461 LCD color TV $99
RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric, 1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621 SHOP VACUUM rigid brand 3.5 horse power 9 gal wet/dry $40. (650)591-2393 SUNBEAM TOASTER -Automatic, excellent condition, $30., (415)346-6038 VACUUM CLEANER excellent condition $45. (650)878-9542
3 SHELF SPEAKERS - 8 OM, $15. each, (650)364-0902 3 TVS 4 DVD players VCRs, ect. almost free. Nothing over $9 SOLD! 32 TOSHIBA Flat screen TV like new, bought 9/9/11 with box. $300 Firm. (415)264-6605 46 MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great condition. $400. (650)261-1541.
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308 Tools
LAWN MOWER reel type push with height adjustments. Just sharpened $45 650-591-2144 San Carlos MEDIUM DUTY Hand Truck $50 650 593-7553 TABLE SAW 10", very good condition $85. (650) 787-8219
308 Tools
18 VOLT ROYBI circular saw & Sawall with charger both $40 650 593-7553 CIRCULAR SAW, Craftsman-brand, 10, 4 long x 20 wide. Comes w/ stand - $70. (650)678-1018 CLICKER TORQUE Wrench, 20 - 150 pounds, new with lifetime warranty and case, $39, 650-595-3933 CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 CRAFTSMAN ARC-WELDER - 30-250 amp, and accessories, $275., (650)3410282 DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power 3,450 RPM $50 (650)347-5373 DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power 1,725 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 HAND DRILL $6.00 (415) 333-8540
315 Wanted to Buy GO GREEN! We Buy GOLD You Get The $ Green $
Millbrae Jewelers Est. 1957 400 Broadway - Millbrae
306 Housewares
"PRINCESS HOUSE decorator urn "Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H $25., (650)868-0436 25 LOVELY Vases all sizes $1 to $3 each ( Florist Delight ) 650 755-9833 3 LARGE Blue Ceramic Pots $10 each 650 755-9833 CANDLEHOLDER - Gold, angel on it, tall, purchased from Brueners, originally $100., selling for $30.,(650)867-2720 CEILING FAN multi speed, brown and bronze $45. (650)592-2648 DRIVE MEDICAL design locking elevated toilet seat. New. $45. (650)343-4461
650-697-2685
316 Clothes
2. WOMEN'S Pink & White Motocycle Helmet KBC $50 (415)375-1617 49ER SWEATSHIRT with hood size 8 extra large $100 obo. (650)346-9992 BLACK Leather pants Mrs. size made in France size 40 $99. (650)558-1975 BLACK LEATHER tap shoes 9M great condition $99. (650)558-1975 BOOTS - purple leather, size 8, ankle length, $50.obo, (650)592-9141 BOOTS. WOMEN'S Timberland, 6-1/2. Good. cond. $15. SOLD! BRIDAL PETTICOAT: Taffeta. Fitted waist-to-hip above bouffant crinolines; ruffled taffetas over and under crinoline Sz: 10 $20. (650)341-3288 BRIDAL PETTICOAT: Taffeta. Fitted waist-to-hip above bouffant crinolines; ruffled taffeta liners over + under crinolines. Sz. 10. $20.00 (650)341-3288 EUROPEAN STYLE nubek leather ladies winter coat - tan colored with green lapel & hoodie, $100., (650)888-0129 LADIES DOWN jacket light yellow with dark brown lining $35. (650)868-0436 LADIES FAUX FUR COAT - Satin lining, size M/L, $100. obo, (650)525-1990 LADIES JACKET size 3x 70% wool 30% nylon never worn $50. (650)592-2648 LADIES ROYAL blue rain coat with zippered flannel plaid liner size 12 RWC $15. (650)868-0436 LEVIS MENS jeans - Size 42/30, well faded, excellent condition, $10., (650)595-3933 MANS SUEDE-LIKE jacket, New, XXLg. $25. 650 871-7211 MEN'S SUIT almost new $25. 650-573-6981 MENS DESIGNER ties in spring colors, bag of 20 ties $50 (650)245-3661 MENS DRESS SHOES - bostonian casual dress tie up, black upper leather, size 8.5, classic design, great condition, $60.,Burl., (650)347-5104 MENS PANTS & SHORTS - Large box, jeans, cargos, casual dress slacks, 34/32, 36/32, Burl, $85.all, (650)3475104 MENS SHIRTS - Brand names, Polos, casual long sleeve dress, golf polo, tshirts, sizes M/L, great condition, Burl, $83., (650)347-5104 Brown.
PR. MATCHED PEWTER GOBLETS by Wilton. Numbered. 7-1/2-in ht. Excellent bridal gifts or mantel vases. No polishing. $10/ea.or $18/pr. (650)341-3288 SESAME STREET toilet seat excellent condition $12 650 349-6059 SF GREETING Cards (300 w/envelopes) factory sealed $20. (650)207-2712 SHOWER POOR custom made 48 x 69 $70 (650)692-3260 SONY PROJECTION TV Good condtion, w/ Remote, Black $100 (650)345-1111 SPEAKER STANDS - Approx. 30" tall. Black. $50 for the pair, (650)594-1494 STUART WOODS Hardback Books 2 @ $3.00 each. (650)341-1861 TENT $30.00 (650)591-4710 TIRE CHAINS - brand new, in box, never used, multiple tire sizes, $25., (650)5941494 TIRE CHAINS - used once includes rubber tighteners plus carrying case. call for corresponding tire size, $20., (650)3455446 VASE WITH flowers 2 piece good for the Holidays $25 650 867-2720 VIDEO CENTER 38 inches H 21 inches W still in box $45., (408)249-3858 VINTAGE TV /RADIO TUBES - 100 of them for $100. total, (415)672-9206 WALGREENS BRAND Water Pitcher Royal Blue Top 2 Quart New in Box $10 Ea use all brand Filters 650-873-8167 WALKER - never used, $85., (415)239-9063 WALKER. INVACARE 6291-3f, dual release walker. Fixed 3" wheels & glider tips. Brand new. $50. (650)594-1494 WALL LIGHT fixture - 2 lamp with frosted fluted shades, gold metal, great for bathroom vanity, never used, excellent condition, $15., Burl, (650)347-5104 WINE CARBOYS, 5 gal. $5 ea., have 2 Daly City (415)333-8540
BOOK - Fighting Aircraft of WWII, Janes, 1000 illustrations, $65., (650)593-8880 BOOK NATIONAL Geographic National Air Museums, $15 (408)249-3858 CAMPING CUPS and plates (NEW)-B/O (650)591-4710 CANDLE HOLDER with angel design, tall, gold, includes candle. Purchased for $100, now $30. (650)345-1111 CEILING FAN - Multi speed, bronze & brown, excellent shape, $45., (650)5922648 COLEMAN PROPANE camp stove $25.00 (650)591-4710 COLEMAN PROPANE lantern $15.00 (650)591-4710 CRAFTMENS 15 GALLON WET DRYVAC with variable speeds and all the attachments, $40., SOLD! DOOM (3) computer games $15/each 2 total, (650)367-8949 DUFFEL BAGS - 1 Large Duffel Bag ,1 Xtra Lg. Duffel w Wheels, 1 Leather weekender Satchel, $75. (650)871-7211
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ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER good condition $50., (650)878-9542 ELVIS PRESLEY poster book $20. (650)692-3260 FOAM SLEEP (650)591-4710 roll (2)-$10.00/each Little
NANCY'S TAILORING & BOUTIQUE Custom Made & Alterations 889 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070 650-622-9439
NEW BROWN LEATHER JACKET- XL $25., 650-364-0902 NINE WEST. 3 black handbags. Very good condition. All for $10. (650)6302329 PUMPS. AMALFI, 6C, 2-1/2" heels. Peach-champagne tone. Worn once. $30. SOLD REVERSIBLE, SOUVENIR JACKET San Francisco: All-weather, zip-front, hood. Weatherproof 2-tone tan.; Inner: navy fleece, logos SF & GG bridge. $20.00 SOLD! SAN FRANCISCO SOUVENIR JACKET: Hooded, zip-front. Reversible, outer: tan all-weather; inner: navy plush. Each has SF landmarks' embroidery. Large: $20. (650)341-3288 SNEAKERS. WOMEN'S Curves, 9-1/2. New. $20. SOLD
03/09/12
WOMEN'S BLACK Motorcycle Jacket Size M Stella/Alpine Star $80. obo (415)375-1617
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645 Boats
PLEASURE BOAT, 15ft., 50 horsepower Mercury, $1,300.obo (650)368-2170 PROSPORT 97 - 17 ft. CC 80 Yamaha Pacific, loaded, like new, $9,500 or trade, (650)583-7946.
SNOW BOOTS, MEN'S size 12. Brand New, Thermolite brand,(with zippers), black, $18. (510) 527-6602
VINTAGE CLOTHING 1930 Ermine fur coat Black full length $35 650 755-9833 VINTAGE WOMEN'S hats various styles B/O, Daly City, (650)755-9833 WOMEN'S VINTAGE clothing $5.00 & up, Daly City, (650)755-9833
List your upcoming garage sale, moving sale, estate sale, yard sale, rummage sale, clearance sale, or whatever sale you have... in the Daily Journal. Reach over 82,500 readers from South San Francisco to Palo Alto. in your local newspaper. Call (650)344-5200
650 RVs
RV. 73 GMC Van, Runs good, $2,850. Will finance, small downpayment. Call for appointments. (650)364-1374
470 Rooms
HIP HOUSING Non-Profit Home Sharing Program San Mateo County (650)348-6660
BMW 02 325CI -fully loaded, black leather interior, auto, heated seats, new tires, much more! 112K miles. $9,400. (650)692-7916 BMW 530 95 WAGON - Moon Roof, automatic, Gray/Black, 165K miles, $3,850 (650)349-0713 CADILLAC 93 Sedan $ 4,000 or Trade Good Condition (650)481-5296 CHEVY HHR 08 - Grey, spunky car loaded, even seat warmers, $9,500. (408)807-6529. HONDA 10 ACCORD LX - 4 door sedan, low miles, $19K, (650)573-6981 MERCEDES 06 C230 - 6 cylinder, navy blue, 60K miles, 2 year warranty, $18,000, (650)455-7461 NISSAN STANZA 92 - 216K miles. $550. SOLD!
335 Rugs
IVORY WOOL blend rect. 3x5 Blue Willow pattern $50 firm, (650)342-6345
Clean Quiet Convenient Cable TV, WiFi & Private Bathroom Microwave and Refrigerator 950 El Camino Real San Carlos
(650) 593-3136
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Repair Restore Sales
Mercedes-Benz Specialists
620 Automobiles
69 GTO weld wheels, frozen engine & transmission. $100 SOLD! 76 PORSCHE sportmatic NO engine with transmission $100 SOLD!
(650)349-2744
MERCEDES BENZ REPAIR Diagnosis, Repair, Maintenance. All MBZ Models Elliott Dan Mercedes Master Certified technician 555 O'Neil Avenue, Belmont 650-593-1300
DARTBOARD - New, regulation 18 dimeter, Halex brand w/mounting hardware, 6 brass darts, $16., (650)681-7358 GOLF BALLS (325) $65 (650)341-5347
AUTO REVIEW
The San Mateo Daily Journals weekly Automotive Section.
Every Friday
Look for it in todays paper to find information on new cars, used cars, services, and anything else having to do with vehicles.
GOLF BALLS in new carton Dunlop, Wilson, & Top Flight $9.00 650 341-8342
QUALITY COACHWORKS
625 Classic Cars Dont lose money on a trade-in or consignment! Sell your vehicle in the Daily Journals Auto Classifieds. Just $3 per day. Reach 82,500 drivers from South SF to Palo Alto
Call (650)344-5200 ads@smdailyjournal.com
DATSUN 72 - 240Z with Chevy 350, automatic, custom, $5800 or trade. (650)588-9196 NISSAN 87 Centura - Two door, manual, stick shift, 150K miles. Clean title, good body, $1,250., (415)505-3908 PLYMOUTH 72 CUDA - Runs and drives good, needs body, interior and paint, $8,000 /obo, serious inquiries only. (650)873-8623
MORRELL TODD Richards 75 Snowboard (Good Condition) with Burton Boots (size 6 1/2) - $50. SOLD TENNIS RACKET oversize with cover and 3 Wilson Balls $25 (650)692-3260 TREADMILL - PROFORM Crosswalk Sport. 300 pounds capacity with incline, hardly used. $450., (650)637-8244 TWO YOGA Videos. Never used, one with Patrisha Walden, one by Rebok with booklet. Both $6 (650)755-8238 WATER SKI'S - Gold cup by AMFA Voit $40., (650)574-4586 YOUTH GOLF Bag great condition with six clubs putter, drivers and accessories $65. 650-358-0421
Autobody
680 Autos Wanted Dont lose money on a trade-in or consignment! Sell your vehicle in the Daily Journals Auto Classifieds. Just $3 per day. Reach 82,500 drivers from South SF to Palo Alto
Call (650)344-5200 ads@smdailyjournal.com
635 Vans
AUTO AUCTION The following repossessed vehicles are being sold by SafeAmerica Credit Union-2003 Dodge Durango #539522. The following repossessed vehicles are being sold by Meriwest Credit Union-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 #128324. Plus over 100 late model Sport Utilities, Pick Ups, Mini Vans, and luxury cars ---INDOORS--Charity donations sold. Sealed bids will be taken from 8am-8pm on 03/12/2012 and 8am-5pm on 03/13/2012. Sale held at Forrest Faulknor & Sons Auction Company, 175 Sylvester Road, South San Francisco. For more information please visit our web site at www.ffsons.com. NISSAN 01 Quest - GLE, leather seats, sun roof, TV/DVR equipment. Looks new, $15,500. (650)219-6008
640 Motorcycles/Scooters
BMW 03 F650 GS, $3899 OBO. Call 650-995-0003 HARLEY DAVIDSON 83 Shovelhead special construction, 1340 ccs, Awesome! $5,950/obo Rob (415)602-4535.
DONATE YOUR CAR Tax Deduction, We do the Paperwork, Free Pickup, Running or Not - in most cases. Help yourself and the Polly Klaas Foundation. Call (800)380-5257. Wanted 62-75 Chevrolets Novas, running or not Parts collection etc. So clean out that garage Give me a call Joe 650 342-2483
440 Apartments
SAN MATEO $1200 Per Month. LG 1 Bedroom, AEK, 1 block from Central Park and Downtown, RENTED!
645 Boats
BANSHEE SAILBOAT - 13 ft. with extras, $750., (650)343-6563
(650)344-0921
Bath
Cleaning
Cleaning
Concrete
Construction
E. L. SHORT
Bath Remodeler
Lic.#406081 Free Design Assistance Serving Locally 30+ Years BBB Honor Roll
Cleaning Services
MENAS
BELMONT
CONSTRUCTION
Residential & Commercial Carpentry & Plumbing Remodeling & New Construction Kitchen, Bath, Structural Repairs Additions, Decks, POLY-AM CONSTRUCTION
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Construction
Plaster/Stucco
Landscaping
(650)799-6062
Plumbing
Doors
30 INCH white screen door, new $20 leave message 650-341-5364
Hauling
AM/PM HAULING
Haul Any Kind of Junk Residential & Commercial Free Estimates! We recycle almost everything! Go Green!
Electricians
650-322-9288
for all your electrical needs
ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUP
(650)740-8602
PAYLESS HANDYMAN
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels Electrical, All types of Roofs. Fences, Tile, Concrete, Painting, Plumbing, Decks All Work Guaranteed
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Junk & Debris Clean Up Furniture/Appliance Disposal Tree/Brush Dirt Concrete Demo (650)207-6592
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Additions & Carpentry, Kitchen & Bath remodeling, Structural repair, Termite & Dry Rot Repair, Electrical, Plumbing & Painting.
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Light moving! Haul Debris! 650-583-6700
Moving
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Specializing in: Homes, Apts., Storages Professional, friendly, careful. Peninsulas Personal Mover Commercial/Residential
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Remodeling
(650)573-9734
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(650) 548-5482
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Lic# 728805
Painting
Buy 2 get
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CRAIGS PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates
(650)201-6854
Hardwood Floors
(650)553-9653
Lic# 857741
(650)315-4011 Gutters
KO-AM
HARDWOOD FLOORING
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650 868-8492
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Hauling
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JON LA MOTTE
O.K.S RAINGUTTER
Gutter Cleaning - Leaf Guard Gutter & Roof Repairs Custom Down Spouts Drainage Solutions 10% Senior Discount
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Tile
PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Pressure Washing Free Estimates
CUBIAS TILE
Marble, Stone & porcelain Kitchens, bathrooms, floors, fireplaces, entryways, decks, tile repair, grout repair Free Estimates Lic.# 955492
MORALES
HANDYMAN
Fences Decks Arbors Retaining Walls Concrete Work French Drains Concrete Walls Any damaged wood repair Powerwash Driveways Patios Sidewalk Stairs Hauling $25. Hr./Min. 2 hrs.
(650)368-8861
Lic #514269
(650)556-9780
MTP
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Carpentry Plumbing Kitchens Bathrooms Dry Rot Decks Priced for You! Call John
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Painting/ Waterproofing Drywall Repair/Tape/ Texture Power WashingDecks, Fences No Job Too Big or Small
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Food
Jewelers
Massage Therapy
SUNFLOWER MASSAGE
Grand Opening! $10. Off 1-Hour Session!
REVIV
MEDICAL SPA
www.revivmedspa.com 31 S. El Camino Real Millbrae
MAYERS JEWELERS
We Buy Gold! Bring your old gold in and redesign to something new or cash it in!
Watch Battery Replacement $9.00 Most Watches. Must present ad.
(650)548-1100
(650)508-8758
JACKS RESTAURANT
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 1050 Admiral Ct., #A San Bruno
(650)697-3339
SLEEP APNEA We can treat it without CPAP! Call for a free sleep apnea screening 650-583-5880 Millbrae Dental
TRANQUIL MASSAGE
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(650)589-2222
JacksRestaurants.com
(650)364-4030
LUV2 STITCH.COM
Needlepoint! Fiesta Shopping Center
747 Bermuda Dr., San Mateo
Attorneys
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Pet Services
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1221 Chess Dr., Hwy. 92 at Foster City Blvd. Exit Foster City
TOENAIL FUNGUS?
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Beauty
(650)570-5700
(650)347-0761
Dr. Richard Woo, DPM 400 S. El Camino Real San Mateo
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SUNSHINE CAFE
Breakfast Lunch Dinner 1750 El Camino Real San Mateo (Borel Square)
650.347.2500
520 So. El Camino Real #650 San Mateo, CA 94402
Insurance
(650)357-8383
THE AMERICAN BULL
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Se habla Espaol
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(650)989-8983
Real Estate Loans
REAL ESTATE LOANS
We Fund Bank Turndowns!
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Food AYA SUSHI The Best Sushi & Ramen in Town 1070 Holly Street San Carlos (650)654-1212
(650)652-4908
Fitness
(650) 903-2200
Marketing
650-348-7191
Wachter Investments, Inc. Real Estate Broker #746683 Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System ID #348268 CA Dept. of Real Estate
DOJO USA
World Training Center
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425 Marina Blvd., SSF
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731 Kains Ave, San Bruno
BARRETT INSURANCE
www.barrettinsuranceservices.net Eric L. Barrett, CLU, RHU, REBC, CLTC, LUTCF President Barrett Insurance Services (650)513-5690 CA. Insurance License #0737226
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A NO COST Senior Housing Referral Service
Assisted Living. Memory. Residential Homes. Dedicated to helping seniors and families find the right supportive home.
(650)589-9148
Dental Services
DR. SAMIR NANJAPA DDS
Family Dentistry & Smile Restoration UCSF Dentistry Faculty Cantonese, Mandarin & Hindi Spoken 650-477-6920 320 N. San Mateo Dr. Ste 2 San Mateo
(650)589-1641
Furniture
(650)787-8292
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ASIAN MASSAGE
$48 per Hour
New Customers Only For First 20 Visits Open 7 days, 10 am -10 pm 633 Veterans Blvd., #C Redwood City
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24-hour Assisted Living Care located in Burlingame
(650)342-7744
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(650)556-9888
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401 E. 3rd Ave. @ S. Railroad
San Mateo 94401
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$50 for 1 hour Angel Spa
667 El Camino Real, Redwood City
(650)692-0600
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7 days a week, 9:30am-9:30pm
Jewelers
$69 Exam/Cleaning
(Reg. $189.)
$69 Exam/FMX
(Reg. $228.)
New Patients without Insurance Price + Terms of offer are subject to change without notice.
Blurry Vision? Eye Infections? Cataracts? For all your eyecare needs.
KUPFER JEWELRY
We Buy Coins, Jewelry, Watches, Platinum, & Diamonds.
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(650) 697-3200
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Seniors
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WORLD
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KAMPALA, Uganda If Joseph Kony lived in relative anonymity before this week, hes an Internet star now. A video about the atrocities carried out by Konys Lords Resistance Army has become viral, racking up millions more views seemingly by the hour. The marketing campaign is an effort by the advocacy group Invisible Children to vastly increase awareness about a jungle militia leader who is wanted for atrocities by the International Criminal Court and is being hunted by 100 U.S. Special Forces advisers and local troops in four Central African countries. The groups 30-minute video, which was released Monday, had more than 21 million views on YouTube by Thursday. The movie is
part of an effort called KONY 2012 that targets Kony and the LRA. Kony is a monster. He deserves to be prosecuted and hanged, said Col. Felix Kulayigye, the spokesman for Ugandas military. But Kulayigye said that Konys forces once thousands strong have been so degraded that he no longer considers him a threat to the region. Because of the intensied hunt for Kony, his forces split into smaller groups that can travel the jungle more easily. Experts estimate that the LRA now has only about 250 ghters. Still, the militia abducts children, forcing them to serve as soldiers or sex slaves, and even to kill their parents or each other to survive. Uganda, Invisible Children and (hash)stopkony were among the top 10 trending terms on Twitter among both the worldwide and U.S. audience on Wednesday night, ranking higher than New iPad or Peyton Manning.
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Lords Resistance Army (LRA) leader Major General Joseph Kony, in this exclusive image,passes his daughter to LRA delegate Thomas Otim during peace negotiations between the LRA and Ugandan religious and cultural leaders in Ri-Kwangba,southern Sudan.
VIENNA Three days of protracted negotiations held under the specter of war highlighted the diplomatic difculties ahead for nations intent on ensuring that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons. In a statement Thursday that was less than dramatic, six world powers avoided any bitter criticism of Iran and said diplomacy not war is the best way forward. The cautious wording that emerged from a weeklong meeting
of the U.N. nuclear agency reected more than a decision to tamp down the rhetoric after a steady drumbeat of warnings from Israel that the time was approaching for possible attacks on Iran to disrupt its nuclear program. Indeed, the language was substantially milder than the tough approach sought by Washington and allies Britain, France and Germany at the International Atomic Energy Agencys 35-nation board meeting. Agreement came only after tough negotiations with Russia and China. That could spell trouble on any
diplomatic path ahead. Russia, China and the four Western nations have agreed to meet with Iran in another effort to seek a negotiated solution. But with East-West disagreements within the group greater than ever, it could be difcult for the six to act in coordination at those talks. A previous series of talks between the six and Iran ended in failure, the last one more than a year ago in Istanbul, Turkey. But the issue of six-power unity was never tested during those talks, because Tehran refused even to consider discussing
concessions on its nuclear program. That could change as Russian and Chinese irritation grows with what the two consider unwarranted tough and unilateral sanctions recently imposed on Iran by Washington and the European Union. Tehran might try to exploit the rift by offering a compromise that Moscow and Beijing would likely welcome but the West would proclaim meaningless. Thursdays statement indicated that the West was willing to go some ways to maintain at least a semblance of six-power unity.
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