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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Spring fair set for church By Daily Press staff

Spring is in the air, and a fair is being organized by a local church to celebrate. First United Methodist Church Nursery School Spring Fair, now in its ninth year, is a family event which offers activities to tots, their grandparents and ages in between. This year’s fair is themed “fiesta,” as it will takes place during the weekend of Cinco de Mayo. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Saturday, May 6 at 1008 11th St. in Santa Monica. Attendees will enjoy the music of Mariachis as they take part in activities that range from pony rides, petting zoos to face painting and a dunking booth. Those in a shopping mood can browse through the “Book Nook” for deals on used books, videos and DVDs, or pursue a selection of colorful merchandise from Mexico, SNOW CONDITIONS DATA PROVIDED BY ONTHESNOW.COM SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 61° available for purchase. Admission is free. Most activities require one to three tickets, and tickets may be BEAR MOUNTAIN SWELL FORECAST ( 4-7 FT ) TODAY INTO SATURDAY THE 6TH IS WHEN OUR NEXT SW SWELL purchased for $1. CLOSED IS DUE. THIS IS FROM THAT SYSTEM WE’VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT Proceeds from the fair benefit the pre-school, which has been serving families in FOR THE PAST COUPLE WEEKS THAT, LIKE ITS SMALLER COUSIN COMING IN RIGHT NOW, ALSO ORIGINATED OFF THE ICE CAP. the Santa Monica area since 1948. JUNE MOUNTAIN LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS Compost happens CLOSED LIGHT NW DUE NEXT WEEK... By Daily Press staff MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN TIDE FORECAST FOR SANTA MONICA NEW SNOW BASE DEPTH LIFT HOURS RUNS OPEN LIFTS OPEN City Hall’s solid waste division marks “International Compost Awareness Week” (24 Hrs) 0” 168”-192” 8:30 am - 4:00 pm 50 7/28 SATURDAY CONDITIONS: Machine Groomed, Spring LOW TIDE 5:20AM -1.17FT 4:27PM 1.87FT this weekend by giving away compost created from green waste and food waste col- HIGH TIDE 11:49AM 3.67FT 10:46PM 6.18FT lected in various city programs. The waste material is processed and turned into top MOUNTAIN HIGH SUNDAY LOW TIDE 6:10AM -0.93FT 5:01PM 2.31FT grade compost and will be given at no charge to residents. No commercial enterpris- HIGH TIDE 12:52PM 3.33FT 11:24PM 5.77FT es can participate. CLOSED MONDAY Come over to the city yards at 2500 Michigan Ave. on Saturday, May 6, between 8 LOW TIDE 7:06AM -0.56FT 5:36PM 2.7FT a.m. and noon with your bags or containers and get your free compost. Call (310) 458- MT. 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All concerts will be held in the SMC Concert Hall, 1900 Pico HIGH TIDE 3:54AM 3.93FT 6:50PM 3.92FT Blvd. The lineup is: ■ 4 p.m., Sunday, May 7: SMC Symphony Orchestra will perform with music from Bizet’s Carmen Suites and featuring the winners of the Music Teachers Association Concerto Competition for Instrumentalists. Tickets are $10. ■ 7 p.m., Friday, May 12: The Justo Almario Quartet will perform Jazz. Tickets are $10. ■ 8 p.m., Friday, May 19: SMC Chamber Choir, under the direction of Nike St. Clair. The concert will feature Italian madrigals by 16th-century masters, choral songs by PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY Brahms, and an assortment of early-American and 20th-century pieces. Tickets are $10. With the fifth anniversary of 9-11 approaching, ■ 4 p.m., Sunday, May 21: The SMC Jazz Band will share their sounds under the Hollywood is releasing a pair of prominent movies baton of Keith Fiddmont. Tickets are $10. — including this week’s “United 93” — that re- ■ 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, May 30: SMC Musical Theater Workshop Highlights. Free. enact in harrowing detail the events that transpired For tickets and information, call (310) 434-3000 or (310) 434-4323. on September 11, 2001. A recurring question being posed is whether or not America is ready to Healthy aging to be topic at Y relive the tragedy of the terrorist attacks in an By Daily Press staff entertainment medium. So this week, Q-Line wants to know: Do Healthy aging will be the next topic discussed in a lecture series sponsored by the you feel it’s a good time for Hollywood to Santa Monica Family YMCA. dramatize the attacks, still fresh in our collective memories? Do you plan on The discussion will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at seeing “United 93”? Why or why not? the YMCA Senior Center, DeWind room, 1332 Sixth St. Call (310) 285-8106 before Friday at 5 Admission is free. 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THE tion to “(g)ive me your tired, your poor, The trees, many of which are overgrown, have injured dozens of people SOAP BOX your huddled masses yearning to breath throughout the city in recent years — one couple successfully sued City BY BENNET KELLEY free,” nativist anti-immigrant movements Hall for $1.5 million after a eucalyptus fell on their car and injured them. such as Tancredo’s are a recurring theme Cutting down aged trees is never a gleeful option, but we have confi- in our history. This movement reached its zenith in the 19th century with the dence in the report presented by arboricultural firm HortScience Inc., Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo American (or Know Nothing) Party which which was hired by City Hall. Unfortunately, the assessment determined most likely will celebrate Cinco de Mayo President Lincoln warned would lead us that some of the trees simply have to go. Of the 517 eucalyptus trees in by continuing to sound the alarm that the from a nation founded on the principle the city, a majority of them are in danger of falling. It’s comforting to nation is awash in a wave of “of immigra- that all men are created equal, to one in know that city officials are choosing to cut down just 77 of them and man- tion ... far greater than anything we have which “all men are created equal, except aging the others with simple trimming techniques. ever experienced.” Tancredo, who may run negroes, and foreigners and Catholics.” The trees will be replaced with a smaller species of eucalyptus, or for president in 2008, views immigration By being singled out as a threat to not only as “the most critical issue facing America’s cultural identity, Latin whatever species dominates a particular area. The trees which will be our nation today” but as a threat to west- American immigrants join a long list of removed are in the areas of Broadway, between 11th Street and Centinela ern civilization itself. ethnic groups who were all viewed as Avenue; Seventh Street, between California Avenue and San Vicente For example, census data for Arizona threats to American society at some point Boulevard; Reed Park and Palisades Park. reports that foreign born residents (FBRs) in time. My family came from Ireland in City Hall’s challenge will be educating the public as to why it’s cutting account for 60 percent of the state’s popu- the 19th century and, despite serving in down the trees. City officials need to launch an aggressive public aware- lation. That would be a cause for concern the Civil War and almost every war there- ness campaign informing residents of the safety campaign. They took the were it not for the fact that the data is from after and entering into the 20th century, 1870 and is five times Arizona’s current my grandparents still had to face signs right steps today when foresters and arborists held a news conference at FBR rate. In fact, at both the national level reading “Irish Need Not Apply.” This Reed Park announcing their plans. and in Tancredo’s home state, the current same prejudice led to California’s Asian We suggest that every resident who lives in the areas that are affected “great wave” of immigration is signifi- Land Laws which prohibited Asian immi- receive notice from City Hall informing them on how the trees will be cut, cantly below levels for 1870-1930. grants from owning property and the deci- what they will be replaced with and the timeline for the work. Tancredo, who wants to reduce legal sion to intern the Japanese during World We know that Santa Monicans are extremely protective of their trees immigration by nearly two-thirds, claims War II. What Tancredo fails to understand and don’t like to see them removed. But if they are at the end of their life that immigrants are a financial drain on is that this type of xenophobia and bigotry society, bring disease into the country, stain our nation’s image as a beacon of lib- span, it’s better to take them now before someone else gets hurt. cause increased crime and that tougher erty and is a far greater threat to our immigration laws would prevent terror- nation’s identity than immigration ever ism. Those claims either have no support will be. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR or are refuted by evidence such as the I do not mean to suggest that immigra- National Academy of Sciences’ study tion is not a serious issue or that we should finding that immigrants contribute $1,800 not attempt to control our borders. This Samohi gets an ‘A’by any measure more in taxes per year than they receive in debate, however, should be driven by facts Editor: benefits. and our national interests, and not by Regarding “Samohi still among cream of crop” (SMDP, May 3, page 1). The heart of Tancredo’s argument is that myths cloaking the prejudice or naked In my opinion, Samohi’s drop from 199 in 2005 to 256 in 2006 on the Newsweek immigration threatens the nation’s “cultur- ambition of the Tom Tancredos of the ranking of American high schools is meaningless. First, this is a change within the al identity.” Tancredo’s fear is that the world. top 1 percent of high schools in the nation. Minor fluctuations are expected in the United States becomes like multi-racial Robert Kennedy once said that “our ranking based on minor differences across years in the characteristics of junior and Brazil where “you cannot look at anybody attitude toward immigration reflects our senior students. Second, as the article notes, more schools are added to the and say they are Brazilian.” He believes faith in the American ideal.” This week Newsweek list every year. Third, the Newsweek ranking is based on the “Challenge that without more restrictive immigration began with nationwide demonstrations by Index,” which is calculated by dividing the total number of Advanced Placement laws we will become “balkanized” and “no over 1 million Latin American and other (AP) exams taken at a school by the number of graduating seniors. As AP has soared longer a nation at all” and that “Western immigrants in which today’s poor, hud- in popularity, many high schools have entered a phase of rapid growth in their civilization (is finished if it) succumbs to dled masses found their voice and proudly Challenge Index. Samohi was ahead of the curve on AP and had its phase of rapid the siren song of multiculturalism.” declared that “we are Americans too.” On growth in the Challenge Index a few years ago. Setting aside the racial overtones of his Cinco de Mayo we will embrace them by Despite the popular appeal of the Challenge Index, it is a limited measure of an remarks, Tancredo could not be more celebrating the cultural contributions of AP program because it only captures the extent of AP course and exam taking; the wrong since what makes the United Sense Mexican-Americans, just as we do for the index contains no information about performance on the exams. Of course, a com- distinct from other countries is that we are Irish and Italians during St. Patrick’s and prehensive assessment of an AP program requires tracking performance as well. defined by common beliefs, not common St. Joseph’s Day celebrations. Samohi offers 16 AP courses. The most common performance measure is the blood. Immigration hardly threatens our We should also make Cinco de Mayo a “passing” rate for AP exams, which by convention is the percentage of exams with cultural identity since the fact that we are celebration of our faith in the American a score of three or higher. According to data reported by the California Department a nation of immigrants and live in a multi- dream by choosing the welcoming hope of Education, in the last three academic years Samohi’s passing rates were 73 per- cultural society is an important part of our and promise of the Statute of Liberty over cent, 73 percent, and 72 percent. These compare very favorably with a national pass- identity. Having attended my wife’s citi- the fear and bigotry of Congressman ing rate of 59 percent for the 16 exams offered at Samohi. A more useful, though zenship ceremony, I can assure you that Tancredo’s neo-Know Nothingism stricter, standard is the percentage of exams with a score of four or higher, because nothing is more affirming of American (adding lime and salt is optional). very few (if any) colleges any longer award credit or placement for scores of three. values than a ceremony with more than Again, Samohi fares extremely well, with rates of 45 percent, 46 percent, and 45 900 immigrants who had traveled from all Bennet Kelley ([email protected]) is the percent in the last three years. The corresponding national rate is 34 percent. ends of the globe for the day when they former national co-chair of the Democratic National Finally, recently the College Board has been promoting a new measure that it could proudly swear that they would “sup- Committee’s young professional arm, a Santa Monica argues captures both access to and performance on AP: the percentage of all gradu- port and defend the Constitution and laws attorney and is married to a Canadian immigrant. ating seniors who had at least one score of 3 or higher on an AP exam at some point during their school career. We have not calculated this measure ourselves, but Newsweek reports Samohi’s value as 45.7 percent (the E and E percent). Assuming TELL SANTA MONICA WHAT YOU THINK! this value is correct (this is a much harder figure to calculate than the Index), Samohi again does exceptionally well. The corresponding values are 19.7 percent for California and 14.1 percent for the nation. WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR By any measure, Samohi has an excellent Advanced Placement program. EMAIL TO: [email protected] OR FAX TO (310) 576-9913 Jose Escarce Santa Monica Visit us online at smdp.com

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CRIME WATCH WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? By Daily Press staff Flying? Public Speaking? Doctors? Exams? Auditions? Spiders? Heights? We can make them disappear! Maybe she should have curbed her dog John McGrail C.Ht. On Friday, April 28, at 5:48 p.m., Santa Monica Police officers responded to the 2700 Clinical Hypnotherapist block of Pico Boulevard regarding an alleged assault. When officers arrived, they (310) 235-2883 www.hypnotherapylosangeles.com spoke to a man who said he was punched in the face by a woman after the two argued over a dog defecating on the man’s lawn. Officers later located the alleged attacker, identified as Sherry Ann Bell, 50, of Santa Monica. Bell was taken into custody and booked for assault. The alleged victim was not seriously injured and did not receive medical attention, police said. Bell’s bail was set at $20,000. RECYCLE NOW! On Tuesday, April 25, at 6:38 p.m., police responded to the 1500 block of Ocean Avenue after receiving a call of a burglary in progress. When officers arrived, they WE PAY THE BEST RATES! spoke with a man who said he saw a strange woman sitting in his car drinking a Red Aluminum Plastic Glass Bi-Metal Newspaper Bull while rummaging through his center console. The woman in the car fled before police arrived. She was later arrested and identified by the alleged victim. Police said MICHIGAN CardboardWhite/Color/Computer Paper Copper & Brass she is Belinda Payton, 32, of Los Angeles. She was booked for burglary and felony X 24TH probation violation. No bail was set. DELAWARE AVE. Santa Monica Recycling Center CLOVERFIELD On Wednesday, April 26, at 11:59 a.m., officers responded to the 2800 block of the 2411 Delaware Avenue • (310) 453-9677 beach regarding a report of indecent exposure. When officers arrived, they spoke with a woman who said while she was lying on the beach she saw a man about 10 feet from her pull out his penis and begin to masturbate. Police said the alleged victim wanted DO YOU HAVE COMMUNITY NEWS? to prosecute, so officers took the man into custody, at which time he was booked for Submit news releases to [email protected] or by fax at (310) 576-9913 indecent exposure and engaging in lewd activity. He was identified as James Edward Pitts, 46, a transient. His bail was set at $500. Visit us online at smdp.com On April Thursday, April 27, at 6:40 p.m. undercover officers in the 1900 block of Santa Monica Boulevard conducted an investigation of Oriental Shiatsu Massage after receiving complaints of prostitution activity at the site. An undercover officer entered the business and requested a massage. He paid a $40 fee and was taken to a private room where he was given a massage, police said. During the massage, the masseuse allegedly asked the officer if he would like sexual services for an additional fee. The officers negotiated a price and called for back-up. Officers entered the business and arrested the masseuse, another woman and the owner of the business, police said. The masseuse, who was identified as Sun Jitchaku, 41, of Los Angeles, was booked for prostitution. Bo Youn, 33, a female from Los Angeles, was booked for public intoxi- cation and obstruction of justice, and the owner, Yong Yi, 66, was booked for running a house of ill repute. Bail for Jitchaku was set at $10,000, and $35 for Youn. There was no bail information for Yi, police said.

On Thursday, April 27, at 10 p.m., an officer made a traffic stop in the 400 block of 23rd Street for a minor violation. As the officer walked up to the vehicle, he said he saw the driver place the car in reverse and attempt to back up. The officer, believing the driv- er was attempting to run him over, ran back to his patrol car and ordered the driver to turn the car off. He complied. The officer called for back-up. When the other officers arrived, they took the driver into custody. He was identified as Charles Easley, 47, of Inglewood. He was booked for assault with a deadly weapon. His bail was set at $50,000.

On Friday, April 28, at 5:40 p.m., police responded to the 1700 block of Stanford Street, a DHL branch, regarding an employee who was being detained for stealing. When officers arrived, they spoke to security personnel, who said an employee was being held for allegedly stealing and then selling a laptop computer valued at $2,500. Security said DHL wished to press charges, so the employee was taken into police cus- tody and booked for grand theft. He was identified as Jose Contreras, 41, a resident of Santa Monica. His bail was set at $20,000.

On Saturday, April 29, at 12:02 a.m., police saw a man at the corner of Lincoln Boulevard and Bay Street drinking a 22-ounce can of beer in violation of the open con- tainer law. When officers approached the man to issue him a citation, the man said he did not have any identification. An officer conducted a warrant check and discovered the suspect was on probation for narcotics. The officer asked the man if he had any drugs on him and the suspect said he did not, however, he did have two glass pipes in his possession. The pipes were confiscated and the suspect was arrested and booked for possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect was identified as Bobby Kelly, 50, a transient. His bail was set at $10,000. Page 6 ❑ Friday, May 5, 2006 ❑ Santa Monica Daily Press FOOD FOR LOCAL THOUGHT Frustrated residents tire LIFE’S A BEACH AND THEN YOU DINE of lodging complaints FOR INCLUSION IN THIS GUIDE, PLEASE CALL (310) 458-7737 POSTAL SERVICE, from page 1 36,000 letters per hour, up from nearly five KAIDO–The closest it comes to dining in Japan! This new restaurant features authentic Japanese dishes, a million letters sorted daily before the Tokyo trained sushi chef, and Asian fusion cuisine. The soft shell crab with ponzu sauce and broiled butter their final destination. “I think it’s incom- Marina del Rey center was closed. Dozier fish are must have appetizers. Enjoy the newly remodeled atmosphere and savory creations prepared by a petence. If they’ve said they’ve solved the said the closing of that facility has nothing true Japanese chef. Take out available. Open for lunch M-F and Dinner M-Sa. 2834 Santa Monica Blvd, causes of these delays, then why are we still to do with the delays, but rather it was Santa Monica. (310) 828-7582. seeing our mail delivered as late as 9 staffing shortages, something that has now BENIHANA- For more than 40 years Benihana chefs have been cooking up a feast on the hibachi grill. (p.m.)? Why is mail not being forwarded? been resolved. Steak, chicken, seafood and vegetables are all prepared teppan-style "right before your eyes". Start your Why are we still having to deliver mail to meal with a sushi appetizer, then relax and enjoy the show while sipping exotic cocktails served in collecti- our neighbors that’s delivered to us?” ble ceramic mugs. Open every day for lunch and dinner, valet parking nightly at the corner of 4th and Schwab, frustrated by the lack of solu- “We’re tired of the excuses Broadway. 1447 4th St., between Broadway and Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 260-1423. tions, said the problem became unbearable early last month when mail service to her from the post office. We CASA ESCOBAR-This family owned institution in Santa Monica has been serving excellent food since 1965. want something to be done.” A friendly bar and dinner house frequented by the "locals" and tourists alike. We feature the best Mexican block was stopped following a postman dishes in town. Among the favorites are the crispy beef tacos, spinach enchiladas and our house-cut NY being bit by a neighbor’s dog. Service was restored two days later, but Schwab said the MARTA SCHWAB Strip steaks on the grill. Our full bar is home of the famous Casa Escobar Margarita-a winner! While at the RESIDENT post office gave her no warning about the bar, enjoy our classic piano bar along with cable TV. Valet Parking available. All major credit cards. Open stoppage in deliveries. lunch and dinner. 2500 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 828-1315. BRITANNIA PUB This angered her so much so that she In a statement Thursday, Waxman said -This English pub has a traditional charm with a Californian flair. Traditional British break- circulated a letter to roughly 100 of her he is aggressively working on the delay fast is served all day along with all your American favorites. Fish & Chips (our biggest seller) is a must try neighbors to see if they too have had prob- dilemma and has had face-to-face meetings along with Bangers & Mash and Shepherds Pie or go American with our assortment of appetizers, burgers, lems over the years. Schwab received sev- with the postmaster general, John E. Potter, salads, soups and sandwiches. We also serve our own hand cut fries. Join us after the restaurant closes for eral responses about poor service, which at which times complaints from con- Quiz night, Karaoke, and DJ nights. We now have a late night menu available 10pm-1:30am. Outdoor pa- she compiled in a letter to U.S. Rep. Henry stituents have been handed over to Potter, tio, pool table, full bar, Gold Award from Guinness. Hours: 11am-10pm Monday-Friday, 9:30am-10pm Waxman, D-Los Angeles, who has been making him aware of problems specific to Saturday and Sunday. 318 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 458-5350. investigating the issue since last fall, when Santa Monica. Staff members in Waxman’s VIOLET-At Violet restaurant the atmosphere is casual, comfortable, and, like its cuisine, is unclut- scores of his constituents complained daily office said he will address the delays in tered. Chef Jared Simons’ flavorful small plate fare has something to suit everyone, from light eaters about late deliveries or no deliveries at all. more detail when the Committee on to those with a taste for a more robust fare. The Braised Short Ribs with Shallot Potatoes ($14.50) The problem was supposed to have been Government Reform holds its next hearing. melt apart while the Multi-Colored Beet Salad with Eel delights with Kumquat and Ginger Vinaigrette solved with the hiring of more postal “Residents deserve consistent and time- ($9) and the favorite among the regulars is the Baked Macaroni and Gruyere Cheese with Serrano employees to help sort the mail and get it to ly postal service, and I’m investigating all Ham ($7.50). Unique selection of new and old world wines by the bottle, glass or flight as well as mail carriers quicker so deliveries are made possible sources of these problems,” an impressive list of domestic & imported artisan beers. Hours: Lunch: Tuesday–Friday, before residents get home from work. Waxman said in an e-mail to the Daily 11:30am–2pm. Dinner: Tuesday–Friday, 6pm–10pm & Saturday and Sunday, 5:30pm–10pm. Larry Dozier, a spokesman for the USPS, Press. “We’re working with the Postal 3221 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. www.violetrestaurant.com (310) 453-9113. said the consolidation of post offices in Service to get to the bottom of undelivered THE SLICE-A true neighborhood pizzeria serving authentic New York pizza & buffalo wings. We Santa Monica, along with the hiring of more and late mail, and to rule out waste, fraud, also offer a selection of hot & cold subs, pastas and salads. You can also create your own calzone. employees and the realignment of mail or abuse. We’ve heard back from some res- Eat in, take out, or delivery. Catering is available. Hours: open daily 11am-9pm. Visit one of our routes, has “almost eliminated complaints,” idents that their problems have been allevi- three locations: 915 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 451-7542, 1622 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa which have dropped from 25 per day in ated, and will continue to work hard to Monica (310) 399-4060, 13151 Fountain Park Drive, Playa Vista (310) 437-7499. January to three or four a day, the average. address those complaints that persist.” “We are still working on this issue, but for In the meantime, residents have resorted BIG DEAN’S CAFE - Where the ‘locals’ meet and the ‘fun-loving’ tourists always return! Come enjoy our the most part, we have gotten things under to using Fed-Ex or other private mail carri- highly acclaimed beach fare, beer, and wine at the best people watching place on the beach. Music, satel- control,” Dozier said. “We had a problem with ers to deliver important packages. Some lite sports, 2 outdoor patios, and smoking allowed. This nostalgic eatery has been here since 1902! The staffing that has been addressed and there was have stopped mail delivery to their homes prices are reasonable and children are welcome. Now serving breakfast. Also serving lunch and dinner. a slight learning curve when we moved from altogether, purchasing post office boxes. 1615 Ocean Front, Santa Monica. (310) 393-2666. the Marina del Rey (mail sorting center) to the “We’re tired of the excuses from the post THE OMELETTE PARLOR -For 28 years The Omelette Parlor has been offering the finest in breakfast main office (in South Los Angeles), but things office,” Schwab said. “We want something to fare. With high fluffy omelettes, super sandwiches, and the freshest of salads, it’s more than break- are running smoothly now.” be done. It’s not as if we can just give up on fast. Enjoy your day on our garden patio and experience the friendliness of service. Quality and Dozier said the main distribution center the postal service. 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Discount valid with coupon only. Not valid from hotels. Must mention coupon when ordering the taxi. Not to be combined with any other discounts. Expires 4/31/06. Santa Monica Daily Press ❑ Friday, May 5, 2006 ❑ Page 9 STATE City losing battle with atheist Crossing the line who wants cross dismantled BY ALLISON HOFFMAN to a nonprofit association that maintains the surrounding Associated Press Writer challenging the placement of the cross on city-owned park- memorial walls. But federal judges have repeatedly land since 1989. Paulson declined comment Wednesday, blocked the sale, saying the transactions were designed to SAN DIEGO — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered but his attorney, James McElroy, said he hoped the city favor a buyer who would keep the cross. The U.S. Supreme cash-strapped San Diego to remove a 29-foot cross from would back down. Court refused to hear the city’s appeal in 2003. city-owned property within 90 days or face $5,000 in daily “I don’t think our elected officials will have the courage A city-sponsored referendum asking permission from fines. to put $5,000 a day in fines on the back of the taxpayers residents to sell the property failed in 2004, but 75 percent The decision by U.S. District Judge Gordon Thompson when they have not been able to win this fight in 15 years,” of the voters approved a second referendum the following Jr. marked the latest twist in a 17-year legal battle waged McElroy said. year to transfer the land to the federal government. A by a San Diego atheist against the hilltop cross that towers Mayor Jerry Sanders said that he would ask the City Superior Court judge ruled that the 2005 measure was an above tony beachside La Jolla. Council and the city attorney to aggressively pursue a stay “unconstitutional aid to religion.” That decision is being “It is now time, and perhaps long overdue,” Thompson on the injunction from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of appealed by the city. wrote, for the court to enforce his 1991 injunction that for- Appeals. City Attorney Mike Aguirre said Wednesday that The 20-ton cross was dedicated as a memorial on Easter bid the cross to stand on public property because it violat- continuing the court battle would likely be futile. Sunday in 1954 atop Mount Soledad to the veterans of the ed the constitutional separation of church and state. The city has tried to sell the half-acre beneath the cross Korean War. Atheist Philip Paulson, a Vietnam veteran, has been Hilton hotel managers accused of threatening workers for union talks By The Associated Press

GLENDALE — Hilton Hotel managers threatened, inter- rogated and eavesdropped on workers during a union organizing drive last fall, according to a complaint filed by the National Labor Relations Board. The complaint was issued last week by a regional office of the board. The five-month investigation came after two unfair labor practice claims were filed by a local chapter of Unite HERE, a union campaigning to organize hotel industry workers nationwide. Kathy Shepard, a spokeswoman for Hilton Hotels Corp., declined to address the substance of the complaint. “This is a typical action that labor unions take when they’re in an organizing mode,” she said. The complaint said the managers videotaped employees protesting outside the hotel, offered an employee a raise and promotion to stay out of the union, and threatened to fire another worker who tried to bring in a cake decorated with the words, “Welcome to the Union.” The NLRB scheduled a June 5 hearing before an admin- istrative law judge, who will make recommendations about the case to the full board. Entertainment Friday, May 5, 2006 PAGE 10 www.smdp.com Cruise no couch potato MOVIE REVIEW

BY DAN DUNN Special to the Daily Press

THE MOVIE: Mission Impossible III THE DIRECTOR: JJ Abrams THE STARS: Tom Cruise, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Michelle Monaghan, Ving Rhames, Billy Crudup

Tom Cruise’s curious behavior over the past year or so suggests his sanity may have done a header off Oprah’s couch, but Cruise’s gung-ho performance in “Mission: Impossible III” is an emphatic reminder of why this volumi- nous presence is widely considered the world’s single biggest movie star. And if you’ve never watched an episode of the spy series “Alias,” it’s time to order the DVD box sets because that show’s creator, JJ Abrams, making his feature film direc- torial debut in “M:I-3” sure does know a thing or two about assembling an ass-kicking espionage thriller. “M:I-3” is pure edge-of-the-seat entertainment from beginning to end, chock filled with white-knuckle action sequences and tantalizing performances from the Cruise-ettes. Recently anointed Oscar-winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman is a fantastic menace as Owen Davian, the world’s most elusive and dangerous arms dealer. Davian’s considerable bad-guy credentials are laid bare in the film’s nail-biting first scene, in which he demands Ethan Hunt (Cruise) fork over something called the “rabbit’s foot” or lose the only thing he’s ever loved. That would be fianceé Julia (Michelle Monaghan), who never suspected her beloved was a spy — that is, until she wound up bound and bloodied with Davian’s gun pointed at her head. Silly girl. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Tom Cruise and Michelle Monaghan add spark to ‘M:I-3’, a taut, white-knuckle thriller.

MUSIC Symphony plays to students Just Jinjer adds spice BY D’LYNN WALDRON Monica Symphony Special to the Daily Press Woodwind Quintet presents to ho-hum Mondays on-site concerts in the area Young people The Santa Monica Symphony gave a concert for 1,000 schools. This year the quin- and parents with BY KURT HEIM children from elementary schools in Santa Monica, Venice tet played five school con- their children fill Special to the Daily Press and Pacific Palisades on April 25 in the Santa Monica certs featuring “The Civic Auditorium. Carnival of the Animals” the balcony Monday night in Santa Monica is usually a relatively Maestro Allen Robert Gross introduced the children to narrated by Nat Trives, pres- where they get mellow night. That wasn’t the case on April 24 at Temple the music and to the soloists. Susan Greenberg showed the ident of the Symphony. to enjoy meeting Bar on Wilshire Boulevard. Just Jinjer, dubbed by The Los children the variety of instruments she plays from the tiny The Santa Monica Angeles Times as “Buzz Band” of the week, served up piccolo to a large bass flute, which few people have ever Symphony will conclude its other music invigorating melodies and a butt-shaking beat back. seen. Patricia Kindel demonstrated her huge contrabassoon 61st season with a free con- lovers before the Playing to a crowded venue, the first thing that caught the by playing excerpts from well-known pieces of music. cert on Sunday, May 28 at concert begins. attention of the urbanite crowd was lead vocalist Art The orchestra opened the concert with a rousing dance 7:30 p.m. in the Santa Matthews’ crooner-like tone. That, coupled with accomplished from Copland’s “Rodeo,” followed by the “Concerto for Monica Civic Auditorium. musicians as a solid band, set a balmy mood. It was evident Piccolo and Contrabassoon” by young LA composer Damian Featured will be Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 1, that this four-piece had something very unique to offer — a Montano. The concert concluded with the “Hoe-Down” from Brahms’ Symphony No. 2, and cellist David Garrett in fresh sound with an edge and more importantly a message. “Rodeo,” which had the children bouncing to its rhythms. Saint-Saens’ Cello Concerto No. 1. Professor Raymond “What He Means,” the band’s new single started off The students came from the Santa Monica’s Franklin, Knapp’s pre-concert talk will be in the meeting room at with the lyric ‘If there is grace in this world, if there is light McKinley, Roosevelt, St. Anne’s, Santa Monica 6:30 p.m. on this earth, let us use it, let us see it, starting right now.” Alternative, New Roads and Crossroads elementary The Santa Monica Symphony is popular with concert- It’s an anthem that speaks to us about the state of the world schools, and from Venice’s Westminister and Pacific goers of all ages. Young people and parents with their chil- we all live in. Matthew’s message was clear “Peace, love, Palisades’ Calvary Christian. dren fill the balcony where they get to enjoy meeting other more tolerance.” “It doesn’t matter what book you read.” Tom Whaley, arts coordinator for the Santa Monica- music lovers before the concert begins. Hailing from South Africa, the band has released four- Malibu Unified School District, arranged the bussing of Admission is free to all Santa Monica Symphony con- platinum albums in their native country, opening for acts students to the auditorium. certs, a 61-year tradition made possible by sponsors and such as U2 and Skunk Anansie. The concerts are just one part of the Santa Monica donors and the city of Santa Monica. Just Jinjer will be performing again at Temple Bar on Symphony’s educational outreach to the schools. The sym- For more information about the symphony, call (310) June 6. phony holds open rehearsals at Grant School and the Santa 395-6330 or visit www.symphony.org.

A LITTLE SPICE: Just Jinjer frontman Art Matthews and his band have a return engagement at Temple Bar on June 6. Friday, May 5, 2006 Entertainment www.smdp.com PAGE 11

Local kids bring it Teen talent for 2006 SANTA MONICA ART PALETTE FOR THE ARTS, from page 1 Celebration For the Arts: MAKING ARTS AND CULTURE COME ALIVE IN SANTA MONICA endowment fund that will ensure every stu- Sean Michael Afable (Akeelah and the Bee) Welcome to the Santa Monica Art Palette for the weekend of May 5. The goal of the Art Palette, created by City Hall’s Alex Black (Ned’s Declassified School Survival cultural affairs division, is to showcase the many eclectic arts and cultural opportunities available in Santa Monica every dent receives instruction in the arts, includ- week, highlighting one or more of the many happenings within our borders. ing music, visual arts, dance and drama. Guide) Corbin Bleu (High School Musical) Spring is here and despite the June Gloom that arrives every May, it’s time to hit the beach. All day Saturday and Sunday For the Arts, the fund-raising arm of the you can see for yourself just how amazingly talented the young people are in our community. Stop by the Santa Monica foundation, has so far raised $1.6 million Rose Bloomfield (Black. White.) Pier’s Celebration for the Arts for some terrific food and great entertainment. And if the sun never appears and the bleak toward its goal. Paul Butcher (Zoey 101) skies chill your bones, we’ve got just the place for you. Before you go home, cruise on by the California Heritage Museum where you can imagine yourself swathed in the only art form that can keep you snug and warm — quilts. This weekend’s celebration, which also Jillian Clare (Days of our Lives) is a fund-raiser, will showcase local stu- Raja Fenske (Unfabulous) The Santa Monica Pier will host the annual Celebration for the Arts showcasing the talents of students from the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. dents’ talents in the arts through perform- Sahara Garey (Akeelah and the Bee) Students will perform on two stages featuring instrumental and vocal music, poetry, theatre and dance ances, displays of artwork and arts-related Anthony Ghannam (Kronk’s New Groove) performances. Visual artwork will be on display and there’ll be craft workshops for everyone, along with special guest stars from some of Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel. workshops. To drive the point home that Hunter Gomez (National Treasure) early arts education can build careers, Kristin Herrera (Zoey 101) Celebration for the Arts 2006 Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 dozens of teen stars from Nickelodeon, Malese Jow (Unfabulous) 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Disney and WB will donate their time and Victoria Justice (Zoey 101) http://www.santamonicapier.org be at the pier over the weekend. They will Steven Anthony Lawrence (Even Stevens, My The California Heritage Museum is helping to keep the quilting tradition alive with its current exhibition, California Art speak about how arts education has helped Suicide, Cheaper by the Dozen) Quilts: Work by California Members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates. This array of quilts displays a variety of unique visions created through the medium of fabric. their careers, and as an attraction for the Daniel Curtis Lee (Ned’s Declassified School teens, the stars also will be on hand to sign Survival Guide) April 28 to Aug. 13 California Heritage Museum autographs and meet the public. Nathaniel Lee (Tiger Cruise) 2612 Main St. “They are the ultimate version of the Monet Lerner (singer) (310) 392 8537 Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. success of it,” said Elizabeth Gelfand Lauren Mayhew (Raise Your Voice) General admission $5; students and seniors $3 Stearns, an event organizer. “And the pub- Fred Meyers (Even Stevens) Free admission for children 12 and under. http://www.californiaheritagemuseum.org/ lic is very excited to see their favorite Tahj Mowry (Smart Guy) stars.” Mitchel Musso (Hannah Montana) But maybe what you really want to do is just go shopping, and if that’s the case, there’s a sale for you. Correia Art Glass, our own homegrown creator of glass The two-day festival will be held on Alexa Nikolas (Zoey 101) vases, paperweights, and items is having a sale. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 Johnny Pacar (Now You See It) Visit their temporary sale location at 1707 Berkeley St., between Olympic Boulevard and Colorado Avenue south of Centinela Avenue to start your own collection of these exquisite objects. p.m. Vendors will give a portion of their Rob Pinkston (Ned’s Declassified School Survival sales to For The Arts. There will be plenty Guide) Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. of food at the festival provided by local Leah Pipes (Pixel Perfect) Correia Art Glass restaurants, who also will donate a portion Bobby Preston (Lost and Found) And once again, don’t forget to mark your calendars now for the 14th Annual of their sales to the cause. Daryl Sabara (Spy Kids) Santa Monica Festival on May 13. Chicano musicians Quetzal will embrace your The endowment campaign was started by Evan Sabara (Raising Helen) soul with the sonics that have grown out of their Afro-jarocho musical roots. Meanwhile, in the Global Café, you’ll find an amazing assortment of delectable two Santa Monica residents in 2002. When Christian Serratos (Ned’s Declassified School treats from Cha Cha Chicken, Mr. Cecil’s Ribs, Corn Maiden, Morts Mobile one of the parents got involved in the PTA at Survival Guide) Gourmet and a lot more. Roosevelt Elementary, she noticed the dis- Lindsey Shaw (Ned’s Declassified School Survival parities throughout the district in terms of Guide) If you would like to subscribe to the Santa Monica Arts Palette via e-mail, please send a blank e- mail with the word “Subscribe” in the subject line to [email protected] See FOR THE ARTS, page 12 See ARTS LINEUP, page 12

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Show for art’s sake ARTS LINEUP, from page 11 FOR THE ARTS, from page 11 Alyson Stoner (Mike’s Super Short Show) what schools offered for arts education. Kyle Swann (Ned’s Declassified School Survival Some schools, which have students and Guide) parents who are more affluent, are able to Scout Taylor-Compton (Sleepover, Zombies) raise more money than those across town. Rory Thost (Phil of the Future, Punk’d, Voices While Santa Monica and Malibu are cities characters for HigglyTown Heroes and Robot known for their affluence, there are plenty Chicken) of poor students throughout the district. Matthew Underwood (Zoey 101) According to school officials, about 31 per- Anneliese van der Pol (That’s So Raven) cent of all families in Santa Monica have an Cole Evan Weiss (Sandlot 2) average income under $22,500 and one- Devon Werkheiser (Ned’s Declassified School third of the students in the district qualify Survival Guide) for free or reduced-fee lunches. What’s Photo Courtesy more, there has been no district-funded Stage schedules for performances: (From left to right) Leticia Pinon, culinary career advisor; chef Daniel Drumlake, assistant culinary choral music program at the elementary director; Susan Feniger; Mary Sue Milliken; and Chef Christophe Bernard, culinary director, ate it level, or funding for visual arts, dance, Saturday, May 6 up in Santa Monica this past week. drama and music in the elementary schools. 11:00 Elementary School Instrumental Music For The Arts — which some say is a nation- 11:30 Santa Monica High School Theatre al model for arts education reform — has 12:00 Elementary School Vocal Music gained momentum over the years with backing 12:30 Chance To Dance from legendary singer-songwriter Jackson 1:00 Lincoln Middle School Orchestra Browne and the Los Angeles Chapter of the 1:30 Teen Celebrity Q&A Hot Tamales! Recording Academy & the Entertainment 2:00 Lincoln Middle School Jazz Band Industry Foundation (EIF). Browne has held 2:30 Dream Winds numerous concerts in Santa Monica with pro- 3:00 Santa Monica High School Wind Ensemble Celebrity chefs heat things up at Art Institute ceeds going toward the endowment. And EIF 3:30 Dream Winds has included For The Arts as one of the bene- 4:00 Santa Monica High School Symphony By Daily Press staff overnight and realize that this business ficiaries in its annual Grammy Jam which was Orchestra requires a lot of hard work.” highlighted by such artists as Stevie Wonder, 4:30 Monet Culinary students at The Art Institute of Milliken and Feniger share their passion Earth, Wind & Fire and Usher. California-Los Angeles in Santa Monica for food through many media outlets. Their The Education Foundation was created Sunday, May 7 were treated to a guest lecture with celebri- television careers began in 1993, as two of in 1982 to preserve, support and enhance 11:00 Elementary School Instrumental Music ty chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan the 16 chefs invited to cook with legendary programs within the school district. The 11:30 Poetry Readings Feniger, Food Network's “Too Hot Julia Child in her PBS series “Cooking foundation has raised $1 million for a liter- 12:00 Music in Motion Tamales,” this past week. with Master Chefs.” Veterans of 396 acy endowment. It raises thousands of dol- 12:30 Malese Jow Students were able to ask questions and episodes of their popular “Too Hot lars to fund a host of programs every year 1:00 Malibu High School Jazz Band get first-hand advice from the chefs on how Tamales” and “Tamales World Tour” series that cross all disciplines including science, 1:30 Teen Celebrity Q&A to get started in the business and how to make with Food Network (1995-1999), the duo technology and the arts. 2:00 John Adams Middle School Choir good career choices, as well as other words of often appear as guests on TV shows around “There’s a lot to celebrate here,” Gelfand 2:30 Kids on Stage wisdom from the chef/owners of Border Grill the country. They have had several homes Stearns said. “This weekend, every stage is 3:00 John Adams Middle School Jazz Band Santa Monica, Border Grill Las Vegas at on the radio dial since 1996 and currently filled with local students and they are cen- 3:30 Stage Kids Theatre Company Mandalay Bay, and Ciudad in downtown L.A. host “In the KFI Kitchen with Mary Sue tral to what we do.” 4:00 Santa Monica High School Jazz Band “Our students benefit greatly when they and Susan,” a two-hour Sunday morning are given the opportunity to ask questions talk show on KFI-AM 640 in Los Angeles. and interact with accomplished chefs such They have authored five cookbooks: “City as Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger,” Cuisine,” “Mesa Mexicana,” “Cantina,” said chef Christophe Bernard, culinary aca- “Cooking with Too Hot Tamales,” and demic director at The Art Institute of “Mexican Cooking for Dummies.” In 2001, California–Los Angeles. “In addition to a their Border Grill and Cuidad dishes thorough education, it is very helpful for “starred” in Samuel Goldwyn’s feature Got Mexican? students to hear success stories in the busi- film, “Tortilla Soup.” The chefs also have a ness and be able to learn first hand how line of prepared foods under their “Border Tastiest Mexican Fare and Margaritas people get to the level of these two chefs. 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Dirk Kempthorne’s Senate But even senators such as Bill Nelson, D-Fla., who further measures, a possible reference to sanctions. confirmation hearing to be interior secretary. threatened to block the nomination, foresaw Kempthorne Britain and France, backed by the United States, Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., reminded Kempthorne his eventually taking the helm of the Interior Department. hope to wrap up negotiations on the legally binding res- duties would be “not the secretary of energy” but to serve “I think he’ll be confirmed, I really do,” Nelson said olution before a meeting of foreign ministers in New as “steward-in-chief of our nation’s land and resources.” Wednesday. York on Monday. Diplomats acknowledged that resist- “There’s been criticism in the last several years of the Kempthorne served as a senator from 1993 through ance from China and Russia may prolong talks well Department of Interior, in particular, that there has been 1998 and the Senate rarely rejects a former member for the beyond that. too much emphasis on commercial exploitation of Cabinet. The resolution, presented Wednesday, is the latest in resources, and not enough stewardship of the land and Moreover, the Western Governors’ Association gave weeks of negotiations over how to confront suspicions resources,” Bingaman said. Kempthorne its unqualified support. Kempthorne “pos- about Iran’s nuclear program, which Tehran insists is The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee sesses extraordinary leadership skills and a keen under- for peaceful purposes. The United States and France plans to vote on the nomination within a few weeks. standing of public lands issues,” wrote the group, repre- accuse the country of secretly trying to build nuclear Testifying Thursday before the panel, Kempthorne said it senting 18 governors. weapons. would be a “great responsibility” to manage public lands Kempthorne met privately with Nelson and other sena- “Once again, the key to this lies in Iran’s hands,” and waters that produce 30 percent of the nation’s domes- tors to gain their support. Nelson said he would try to block U.S. Ambassador John Bolton said. “If they give up the tic supply of energy. Kempthorne if Republicans don’t reverse course on a plan pursuit of nuclear weapons, a lot of things are possible. “All of America is experiencing pain at the pump with to open 3.6 million acres of the central Gulf to more If they continue to bluster and to threaten and obfuscate high gas prices,” Kempthorne, a former senator, told the drilling. Nelson cited concerns for environmental damage and try to throw sand in our eyes, then we’re onto a dif- panel. “This is an issue of economic security as well as as the reason. ferent circumstance.” national security. I pledge to work with you and stakehold- Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., objected when the proposal The resolution mandates that Iran suspend enrich- ers on responsible energy development.” was approved by the committee in March, and planned to ment and warns the council would “consider such fur- Idaho’s two Republican senators, Larry Craig and Mike question Kempthorne about it. But the committee chair- ther measures as may be necessary to ensure compli- Crapo, presented Kempthorne, who was accompanied by man is Domenici, lead sponsor of the drilling bill. ance.” his wife, Patricia, and their children, Heather and Jeff. Nelson said he and other senators plan to use a parlia- It calls on Iran to stop construction of a heavy-water Craig called Kempthorne the best person for the job, not- mentary procedure to stall the nomination. The 100-mem- reactor and demands that nations “exercise vigilance” ing that 40 governors also had endorsed the nomination. ber Senate can break the delaying tactic with 60 votes. Sen. in blocking the transfer of goods and technology that “He is a problem solver, a leader, and has demonstrated Mary Landrieu, D-La., also threatens to use the procedur- could help Iran’s uranium reprocessing and missile pro- that he is a good steward of the land. Idaho is a perfect al maneuver to stop, or at least delay, Kempthorne’s nomi- grams. The council would also seek a report back from training ground for the issues that Dirk will deal with,” nation. the U.N. nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Craig said. “Dirk has demonstrated that he can bring She wants the federal government to let states share in Energy Agency, on Iran’s compliance. opposing groups to the table to solve problems.” the federal proceeds from oil and gas leasing on the outer No timeframe has been set for that report but The committee’s chairman, Sen. Pete Domenici, R- continental shelf. At the hearing, Democrats also planned France’s U.N. Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere N.M., also praised Kempthorne’s experience. “It’s our hope to highlight energy production, gas prices and potential said he wanted it no later than early June. we can get you quickly confirmed,” Domenici said. “We drilling in an Alaska wildlife refuge. The resolution was written under Chapter 7 of the U.N. Charter, which makes any demands mandatory and allows for the use of sanctions if they are not obeyed. Any sanctions would require another resolu- tion. That could force a showdown with Russia as well as China. Both nations have said they adamantly oppose tough council action, including sanctions, and the two could use their veto power on the council to block it. “I don’t think this draft as it stands now will produce good results,” China’s U.N. Ambassador Wang Guangya said as he emerged from the Security Council meeting where the draft was introduced. “I think it’s tougher than expected.” The resolution was drafted by Britain, France and Germany, the three European Union nations that have led negotiations with Iran. Ambassadors said discus- sions between the three EU nations, the United States, China and Russia were only beginning over the resolu- tion. Ambassadors said the Chapter 7 element was the core of the resolution, suggesting that other language, like the threat of further measures and blocking tech- DIVORCE nology transfers, could be scrapped. “On the strategic objective, there’s nothing between the six of us. We do not want to see an Iran with a Free Report reveals what you need to know nuclear weapon capability,” Britain’s Ambassador Emyr Jones-Parry said. “On the detail of the resolution, there about what happens to your matrimonial have been exchanges of views and those will continue.” President Bush has stressed that the United States will continue to focus on diplomacy. He refuses to rule home before, during and after divorce. out military action if necessary. When asked last month if the United States would consider “the possibility of a nuclear strike” if Tehran refuses to halt uranium enrich- Free recorded message ment, Bush replied, “All options are on the table.” Russia was clearly wary that some language in the new draft could be seen as opening the door to military 1-800-969-8257 ID # 2009 action. That would likely include the reference to “fur- ther measures.” “We do not believe the matter can be resolved by use www.ItsTheOnlyOption.com of force,” Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin said. Friday, May 5, 2006 People in the News www.smdp.com PAGE 15

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