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PAGEEIGHT SANFRANCISCONEWSAPRIL12,2009 Readthenewsasithappens NEWS.....................................PAGE1,2 withoutbias,slantorpreju - ENTERTAINMENT......................PAGE3 VI'SCORNER:"PUPPER" By Vi Logan dice.Wetellitlikeitis.For FEATURES...................................PAGE4 freedomofopinion,See POINTOFVIEW.....................PAGE5 PointofViewwhichallows CLASSIFIED.............................PAGE6,7 I'm the only one that takes after my mouth, is not meant for me, either. allsidesofpolitics. BACKPAGE................................PAGE8 father in looks and color. I'm really not To show you how smart I am at this sure who he was, but he could have young age, I overheard talk that there's VOLUMEIVISSUE15 APRIL12,2009 HOMEDELIVERY$50 been an Australian Shepherd mix. What a lot of information on the internet do you think? In any case, everyone about puppy proofing your home, foods thinks that I'm a pretty cute little boy, and plants that are dangerous to pets, and I'm ready to be adopted into a lov - tips on training, and so much more. ing home. I think it would be a good idea to read Remember, I'm just a baby, only two all those things before you adopt a months old, so there's a lot of training puppy, so that you know what is ahead to do. I won't know right from wrong for you. I want you to be sure that you unless you teach me. But, please do it in have the time and patience and most of a loving way — no yelling or hitting, all, the love to give. I want to be part of ever! That will only make me afraid of your family forever, and not brought you. back because I was too much trouble or JAILFORSUPERVISOR FORMERS.F.SUPERVISORSENTENCEDTOFIVEYEARS I have to be housetrained, and taught, outgrew my cute puppiness! I'm going oh, so many things. I'll need a lot of to grow up to be a big boy! By Stacey Zynen doggie chew toys, as I'm teething, and So, won't you please call to see me? I SAN FRANCISCO—On April 3, “Mr. Jew selfishly pursued personal you don't want me chewing your shoes can't go for a walk, yet, because I United States Attorney Joseph P. gain at the expense of some of the most or other things not meant for me. It's haven't had all of my shots, but I'm still Russoniello announced that former San vulnerable of his constituents,” said best to keep things that aren't meant for small enough to sit on your lap. There Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew was sen - FBI Special Agent Charlene B. Remember "Kushi", the Lab mix that she was brought into this shelter. Well, me out of my reach, as I don't know the are other dogs that would love to go for tenced to 64 months in prison for Thornton. you saw here a few weeks ago? She told I'm "Pupper", one of those pups. You say difference at this point. Anything that a walk and lots of kitties that would love bribery, extortion and mail fraud by According to his indictment, Ed Jew some company, too. you that she had nine pups shortly after that I don't look like a Lab? Well, I guess you wouldn't want a baby to put in its deprivation of honest services. broke several codes under California “The sentence handed down today political reform that he was bonded to NewsroomStaff demonstrates that elected officials are through his position as supervisor, not above the law,” said Russoniello, including one that stated he “was pro - Publisher......................................Glenn Kelly according to a United States hibited from using his official position Assistant Publisher.......................Winter Kelly Department of Justice press release. to influence a governmental decision in Editor.......................................Susana Marcelo “Anyone who abuses his or her office which he knew…he had financial inter - Copy Editor................................Susie Kopecky for personal financial benefit will be est” (CA. Govt. Code 87100). Newsroom Assistant........PatriciaPiaszczymski held accountable.” U.S. District Court Judge Susan Graphics Director.........................Darshan Patil Ed Jew, 49, represented the Sunset Illston was the one who sentenced Ed Production/Online News.................Smitha Pai District in San Francisco and pleaded Jew with the charges as well as a three- Marketing Assistant................Skye Harrington guilty to the charges in an indictment year period of supervised release with a Admin........................................... Julia Lange released on October 10, 2008, after fine of $10,000 and $5,000 in restitu - Ask Deanna.................................Deanna Write going before a federal grand jury in tion. Ed Jew will begin to serve his sen - Assembler...............................Leanne Goggins November 2007. Along with the tence on July 1. Faith.................................................Lily Kelly charges, he admitted to extracting “The sentence he received today Critic-at-Large................................Ruta Lee $80,000 from Cantonese-speaking reminds us no one—regardless of Miller Time................................. Grady Miller small business owners in his district as power or position—is above the law,” Point of View................................John Armor a payment to himself for offering serv - Agent Thornton said. “There is a heavy Point of View..........................Ron Scott Smith ices in dealing with violations issued by price to pay for the abuse of power and Point of View........................... Joann Deutch the City Planning Department. betrayal of public trust.” Star Gazing..........................Rose Quintiliano Theatrical Musings.............Beverly Wilkerson Vi’s Corner..........................................Vi Logan Sports...........................................Todd Mayers S.F. ZOO WELCOMES BABY GIRAFFE Reporter.........................LaDale Anderson By Stacey Zynen Reporter.................................Rosana Clarkson SAN FRANCISCO—The San ulated giraffes which are found in Reporter............................... Stacey Zynen Francisco Zoo has recently wel - Central and South African regions, Reporter...................................Bridget Kwok Reporter.................................Mike Ebrahimi comed a new—and extremely tall— and stand taller than any living land Reporter.................................Dianique Ashley member of its family into the world. species. Their particular breed is Reporter.....................................Naeem Ataian Standing at 6 feet tall and weigh - near-threatened and the San Admin.............................................Anne Beck ing 168 pounds, Niklas was born to Francisco Zoo is actively partnering Editorial Intern........................Stephanie Howe mother Kristen on April 2, and has with other organizations to breed Editorial Intern.......................Amanda Valerio Editorial Intern......................Yannaedo Balloo passed all of his health exams and and strengthen the reticulated giraffe Editorial Intern................Catherine Meyer check-ups with flying colors. The population. Editorial Intern...................Kimmi Stephan San Francisco Zoo’s veterinary team Female giraffes give birth standing Editorial Intern...........................Kat Kazeminy has completed a successful visual up, which results in a steep 6-foot exam, and has reported that his drop for the newborn calf. Life DeclarationofPrinciples sucking reflexes and nursing sched - spans for giraffes are 20-25 years in SAN FRANCISCO NEWS ule is normal. the wild and up to 28 years in cap - “The first 24 hours after any birth tivity. We promise to: NEWSROOM: is vital,” said chief of veterinary Staff and visitors alike are looking 1.) Provide a community newspaper that tells all the news honestly without any political agenda, slant or spin. services Jacqueline Jenceck in a forward to Niklas’ showcase at the press release. “We want to see the zoo’s upcoming four-month “Baby 2.) Allow commentary writers the freedom to express their opinions and views without interruption, censorship [email protected] or persua sion. calf nursing, walking, sitting down Bonanza,” beginning in May. For 3.) Provide members of the community (rich or poor) with the truth and a place to voice their concerns. and standing up. It’s part of early more information, check the San WEBSITE: development and ensures us that the Francisco Zoo’s Web site, at 4.) Abstain from printing anything demeaning, calumniatory or potentially harmful to any living being. calf is progressing well.” sfzoo.org. 5.) Maintain the highest level of journalistic integrity. Baby Niklas, with mother. 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