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Visit us online at smdp.com FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 Volume 7 Issue 318 Santa Monica Daily Press LOOKING LIKE DONNA REED SEE PAGE 12 Since 2001: A news odyssey THE GO VIKINGS! ISSUE Time for the dance Samohi prepares for first round of playoffs BY DANIEL ARCHULETA Managing Editor

DOWNEY Just what Santa Monica High School’s football team needed, a new life. After finishing the regular season with an 8-2 record and a respectable third place fin- ish in the Ocean League, the Vikings — who were in jeopardy of missing the postseason just last week — have earned a spot in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section playoffs. As Samohi prepares to take on Downey’s Warren High School tonight, head coach Zach Cuda is just glad to still be playing this season. “As the week goes on the nerves kick up,” Cuda said. “We didn’t get here by accident. There was a body of work that we put in to get to this point.” While the stakes are considerably higher in the playoffs, Cuda said the important Byron Kennerly [email protected] thing for his team to do is to remain BACKING THE UNION: Saint John's Health Center nurse Zhili Morrissi addresses a rally in support of unionization on Thursday afternoon. focused. “You have to approach the game as if it were a football game, the same as the first 10 this season,”he said.“I feel like our guys have done a pretty good job of that this week.” What both teams are preparing for Nurses press charges appears to be quite similar. Both Cuda and Warren’s head coach Chris Benadom see a lot of similarities in each other’s offenses. Both teams rely on a primary running back to carry the load and pass only when needed. against Saint John’s Benadom went as far as to say that his team is “exactly” like Samohi on the offen- sive side of the ball. While Cuda wouldn’t go BY ROB LAWRENCE California Nurses Association, a union National Labor Relations Board. that far, he admits that both teams are a near Special to the Daily Press which the nurses at Saint John’s are trying The charges state: “Within the past six mirror image of one another. to join. months, [Lou Lazatin, CEO], by its officers, One of the few differences between the MID-CITY No more intimidation, harass- “Within the six year span, the nurses agents and representatives has imposed dis- two teams is the style of running back being ment or forced coercion said the resident gave [the hospital] the chance to rectify cipline in retaliation for union activity.” relied upon to rack up yardage. Cuda said nurses at Saint John’s Health Center during problems that were identified by these Saint John’s denied harassing nurses. that his back, Christian Ross, is more physi- a rally on Thursday to protest and formally nurses and they have never taken a step “We engage experts to provide advice on cal than Warren’s Jesse Callier. He may not press charges against the hospital for toward resolving that issue,” Punzalan said. our communications with employees on expect Callier to bowl many defenders over, alleged unfair labor practices and union “[The nurses] have come to the realization the subject of unionization to ensure that but he expects his quickness to create prob- busting activities. that the only way to improve patient care they are accurate and informative, and lems if he’s able to break through the defen- “Six years ago when these nurses chose and working conditions in this hospital is comply with legal restrictions,” Greg sive line and get loose in the secondary. to form a union … [the hospital] spent mil- to be part of the California Nurses Harrison, the director of marketing and If Callier is able to break into the open lions of dollars to harass, intimidate and Association.” business development at Saint John’s, said basically bully the nurses,” said Emmanuel Organizers of the rally handed out SEE VIKINGS PAGE 8 Punzalan, a representative for the copies of the charges filed with the U.S. SEE NURSES PAGE 11

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22ND STREET The lines are getting longer at the PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY A pair of burgla- food pantry these days. ry suspects arrested last week were a The perfect storm of layoffs, rising food prices boyfriend and girlfriend team that are said to and foreclosures have kept local pantries busier have routinely entered through unlocked than usual, reporting an influx of new clients side windows and target large flat-screen over the past several months. TVs and laptops, leading investigators to “We expect more and more middle-class folks believe they were dealing with a serial case. to visit the center given the economy and those Jovani Manuel Morales, 25, and Keny are the folks that maybe in the past haven’t Galdamez, 30, were charged with first degree accessed the food pantries,” said Va Lecia Adams, residential burglary on Nov. 14 in connec- the executive director of St. Joseph Center. tion with an incident in the 2800 block of The nonprofit organization, which offers serv- Arizona Avenue earlier last week. ices to the homeless and low-income families, Morales, a Los Angeles resident who is handed out groceries through its pantry to more believed to be an interior designer, was also than 1,800 families in October, which was up 32 charged with first degree residential burglary percent from September. for break-ins in the 1700 block of California The experience at St. Joseph Center is one Avenue on Nov. 5 and in the 1400 block of shared at food pantries across the county where Idaho Avenue on Nov. 11. He was also charities reported a 41 percent increase in charged with one count of receiving stolen demand from last year, according to the Los property. Angeles Regional Food Bank, which supplies var- Both suspects have plead not guilty. ious nonprofit organizations. The food bank has If convicted, Morales could face up to increased its distribution by 33 percent this year. nine years in prison and Galdamez, a Los “More people are reaching out for help, Angeles resident who is also a babysitter, including many middle-class families who are could see six years behind bars, according to experiencing tough times because of the declin- Jane Robison, spokeswoman for the L.A. ing economy,” Michael Flood, the president and County District Attorney. CEO of the food bank, said. “Our challenge is Investigators believe the suspects are con- helping local pantries to continue serving the nected to nine residential burglaries in Santa growing number of people seeking assistance.” Monica since July. They have been charged The food bank kicked off its 35th Annual for the three burglaries committed this Holiday Food Drive on Thursday. month, with the stolen property estimated at The Westside Food Bank, which distributes to a combined $10,600. local charities, is expecting one of the busiest hol- The defendants were linked to the other idays on record. burglaries by the similarities in the modus “The only good news is that food prices aren’t operandi, which included entering the house increasing like they were in the first part of the through an open side window or door and year, but they haven’t gone down either,” Bruce stealing large flat screen televisions and lap- Rankin, the executive director of the food bank, tops. said. “I think it’s going to be the toughest holiday “After the arrests of Morales and season I’ve seen in 20 years of food banking.” Galdamez, detectives linked the defendants Comparing the period of April to September to cases by eyewitness statements and physi- this year and last, the food pantry experienced a cal evidence,” SMPD Lt. Dan Salerno said. 32 percent increase in demand. The couple was arrested on Nov. 11 after The Westside Food Bank has also been dealing Brandon Wise [email protected] they were caught carrying a stolen television CREAM OF THE CROP: Rocael Garcia, assistant warehouse manager for the Westside SEE FOOD BANKS PAGE 9 Food Bank, sorts and stacks donated produce on Thursday afternoon. SEE BURGLARY PAGE 9 Since 1967 Quality & Value Always! Open 6am - 2:30pm Mon. - Fri. 6am - 4pm Sat. - Sun.

310-399-7892 “The family that 2732 Main St. eats together, Santa Monica stays together!” OpinionCommentary 4 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 A newspaper with issues EDITORIAL PUBLISHER Ross Furukawa The Libertarian Perspective [email protected] Anthony Gregory Send comments to [email protected] Making a mountain EDITOR IN CHIEF Kevin Herrera out of a molehill [email protected] Republicans don’t even MANAGING EDITOR Daniel Archuleta [email protected] What is up with all the fuss about fitness fanatics exercis- ing in the median adjacent to the extremely popular Fourth pretend to play the part STAFF WRITER Street stairs? Melody Hanatani If the commotion created by the conflict between those [email protected] exercising and those residing in the area is strictly about the AFTER REQUESTING A $7 BILLION LOAN big government across the board-devoted median, City Hall can quickly, and easily nip this in the bud. from the U.S. Treasury, Gov. Arnold to the police state, the welfare state, and, of STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER It could begin with tearing out the grass, which is hardly sus- Schwarzenegger is likely relieved now that course, the warfare state. Everyone knows Brandon Wise tainable, replacing it with native, drought-resistant land- the state has been able to secure $6 billion the Republicans stand for an ever-growing [email protected] scaping, making it less attractive, and less comfortable for in loans from the credit markets. and exorbitantly expensive military appa- CONTRIBUTING WRITERS those who want to stretch, dip, bend, or push up. Why not Politicians had feared California’s credit ratus and for incredibly pricey wars. But Bill Bauer, David Pisarra, install some decorative fencing? history would make such a loan difficult. the insidious myth that they are otherwise Meredith Carroll, Kenny Mack, If only it were that simple. The reason why this issue can- But the fact is, the loan was not nearly for free markets persists. Jack Neworth, Lloyd Garver, not be easily resolved is because it really isn’t about the difficult enough. In a supposed era of tight President Bush came in and immediate- Seth Barnes, Taylor Van Arsdale, median at all, but more so about the excessive use of the and “frozen” credit markets, why is a gov- ly began doubling the Department of Dane Robert Swanson, Ryan Hyatt, stairs, personal trainers’ occupation of public space and res- ernment that goes further into debt every Education budget and inaugurating the Steve Breen, Elizabeth Brown, Maria idents’ frustration with the whole mess. year, which finances its lavish operations largest expansion of entitlements since Rohloff, Merv Hecht, It’s not that the homeowners living near the median, or with ever more bonds and budgetary trick- Lyndon Johnson, in the form of the pre- Mike Heayn, Brian Hepp City Hall for that matter, are opposed to physical fitness. ery, able to get such an enormous loan? scription drug benefit for seniors. In eight Mariel Howsepian, Cynthia Citron, They just want to have some peace and quiet. Since the stairs Credit is probably not as tight as is years he has doubled the national debt. Amanda Cushman, Steve Parker and are located in the city of Los Angeles, some residents feel the claimed, and governments in particular In the past month, both Bush and pres- Phyllis Chavez only way to push back is to focus on the median in hopes have far too easy a time obtaining more. In idential candidate John McCain backed the that this will make the stairs less desirable. Good luck, but the long term, this is terrible for the tax- most significant government intervention NEWS INTERNS that probably isn’t going to work. payers who have to pay the interest. into the market in several decades, perhaps Catherine Cain, Saba Hamedy, Elizabeth Kenigsberg, Rob Lawrence Residents are also concerned about the increasing num- Furthermore, when a government bor- longer, when they signed and voted for the [email protected] ber of personal trainers who feel it is OK to monopolize por- rows money, it competes with private bor- Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of tions of public parks to hold classes. This occurs frequently rowers for credit and drives up interest 2008. PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNS along the beach and at Palisades Park. These are trainers who rates. This situation slows down economic This act gave the Treasury virtually dic- Morgan Genser, Raymond Solano, operate outside of City Hall’s control and presumably do not growth. Politicians, a notoriously spend- tatorial powers and nearly a trillion dollars Rachel Dardashti pay business license fees or taxes yet use a public resource to thrift class with no sense of responsibility to buy up practically any American finan- [email protected] conduct business. That’s not cool. What’s next, mechanics since they are borrowing on behalf of oth- cial instruments it deems desirable, mak- rebuilding transmissions in the Downtown parking struc- ers, should be the last ones able to get ing it the biggest player in the market and ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER tures? loans. essentially nationalizing the entire finan- Rob Schwenker [email protected] City Hall needs to reach out to Los Angeles to see if a What’s notable here is that cial sector. compromise can be made when it comes to the stairs. Schwarzenegger has given up even the thin McCain has gone on to propose an ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Perhaps they could be made off limits during certain hours pretense of being the budget hawk that he enormous plan for Washington to buy up Julie Martinez of the day to provide some respite for residents. City Hall portrayed himself as five years ago. troubled mortgages directly, at a price tag [email protected] also should focus on personal trainers and make sure they’re Since being elected he has foisted on the of hundreds of billions of dollars by con- Robert Hertel licensed and pay some taxes to help maintain the parks. City state economy bond after bond, spending servative estimates. He copied the plan [email protected] Hall already does this with surf camps. increase after spending increase, in every- almost exactly from Hillary Clinton, called A lot of readers have complained about the police depart- thing from education to infrastructure. her to ask her advice on it, and has pitched Erin Collins ment’s use of resources, saying Chief Tim Jackman’s decision He was onto something earlier this year it as resembling her proposal. [email protected] to station a park ranger at the median is a waste. After speak- when he contemplated releasing some Even Barack Obama thinks it is unwise ADVERTISING TRAFFIC FACILITATOR ing with Jackman, the Daily Press learned that the chief is nonviolent prisoners — people who and reckless. Meanwhile, McCain contin- Amber Kessee actually saving money. With a ranger present to warn exer- shouldn’t even be in jail in a free society, ues talking about reforming earmarks, a [email protected] cisers about the law — so far more than 1,400 people have and whose detention annually costs the drop in the bucket constituting half a per- been advised in the last three months — Jackman does not state tens of thousands of dollars each. cent of the national budget and probably OPERATIONS MANAGER have to send uniformed officers to the location every time a Then the prison guard union went after some of the least absurd things the govern- Connie Sommerville complaint is made, and there are a lot of them. Jackman esti- him. ment finances. [email protected] mates that the time taken away from monitoring other parks From the looks of the last budget, a The conventional wisdom is that PRODUCTION MANAGER is minimal, about an hour per park. That’s better than losing staggering $103.4 billion that was institut- Democrats are socialistic big spenders who Robert Summa an hour of police patrols in each neighborhood. Besides, ed almost three months late, prisons and love huge government programs and eco- [email protected] those parks cited as eye sores — mainly Reed Park and schools are two areas where Sacramento nomic regulation, while Republicans are CIRCULATION Palisades Park — have their own rangers, so these parks are will resist any cutting. somewhat less profligate in their spending Keith Wyatt not left unsupervised. If residents are still concerned, they But “those are the two services we spend and somewhat more committed to the free Osvaldo Paganini can lobby the City Council to hire more rangers. City the most money on,” as state Senate market. [email protected] Manager Lamont Ewell, who is working hard to find an President pro Tem Don Perata recently Well, at least that’s half true. equitable solution, is expected to brief the council on the pointed out. With the police state and wel- median on Dec. 2, so that would be a good time for residents fare state as the two third rails of local pol- ANTHONY GREGORY is a research analyst at A newspaper with issues to make their concerns known. itics, it appears there’s not really much else the Independent Institute, a policy advisor for In the meantime, those who exercise in the area should remaining to cut. The Future of Freedom Foundation, and a colum- 410 Broadway, Suite B mind their manners and show some respect to those who On the national scene, the Republicans nist for LewRockwell.com. His Website is Santa Monica, CA 90401 call Fourth and Adelaide home. have proven themselves equally devoted to AnthonyGregory.com. 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2461 Santa Monica Blvd. 12229 Santa Monica Blvd. 11915 Santa Monica Blvd. WITH THE HOLIDAYS APPROACHING, soldiers. Post Vietnam was shameful. As for At Wellesley At 26th Street At Brockton we’ve got wildfires, GM near bankrupt, and Iraq and Afghanistan, two words: Walter Reed. Between Bundy and Centinela 1 Block East of Bundy the Clippers are in last place. The Clippers I A good percentage of returning vets will 310-829-9592 310-442-0666 310-312-1277 expect, but GM? The CEO’s of the automak- have PTSD and, sadly, many will undoubtedly ers flew to Washington seeking a bridge loan, wind up homeless. The VA estimates that one- arriving via corporate jets! Whoops. third of all homeless are veterans, meaning Happy Holidays Meanwhile, Fox News reports that child- between 200,000 and 400,000. Bill O’Reilly, a hood hunger in America is up 50 percent. I’d self-appointed expert, doesn’t agree. But back think churches would be alarmed but perhaps on earth, the problem is a national disgrace (as they’re too busy stopping gay marriage. On I re-read this, I may have to change the banner the bright side, Dick Cheney and Alberto to “No Laughing Matters”). Thanksgiving Open 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Gonzales were indicted in Texas, and convict- In Santa Monica we have 30 homeless vets Christmas Eve Open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. ed felon Ted Stevens lost his re-election bid in and possibly as many as 60. In the L.A. area the (310) 829-9597 Christmas Day Open 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Alaska. Next stop, federal prison? One can number may be 10,000. Next week is 1920 Santa Monica Blvd. only dream. Thanksgiving. As families gather all around Hours: 6:30am - 10:00pm Daily Amidst all the negative, Obama-mania the country, the thought of a vet without shel- (Corner of 20th & Santa Monica Blvd.) grows. Four million people are expected to ter is unthinkable. At least it should be. When attend the inauguration, the political Super Bobby Shriver first ran for City Council one of Bowl. It’ll be broadcast all around the world. I his goals was to secure housing for homeless just hope they don’t run “Obama Inaugural vets. Four years later, he’s frustrated by all the Dollars” commercials. I thought they were a roadblocks. Now, finally, let me tell you some gag. They’re not. good news. Obama fever is so great his “60 Minutes” Shriver was effective in persuading the V.A. interview was the show’s highest ratings in in West L.A. to consider letting one of their nine years (then again, Sarah Palin on “SNL” unoccupied buildings be used for homeless was their highest in 14 years). Recently on vets. On Wednesday they held a hearing for CNN, Sarah actually said, “I want to give a organizations interested in providing such shout-out to President Bush.” Shout-out? services. Among those was New Directions, And yet Palin may get $7 million for writing a which has been helping vets since 1992. If you book. I’ve got a title suggestion, “Ya’ Betcha.” want to feel somewhat hopeful on this subject Hypnotherapists are not licensed by the state of California as healing arts practitioners; for your benefit and protection, On Monday, McCain and Obama pledged go to www.ndvets.org, and click on the video work on some issues may require a written referral from a licensed physician or mental health professional. to work together I can only imagine that con- Operation Welcome Home. versation. “Barack, my friend, for a socialist But the V.A. has other plans, specifically who pals around with terrorists, you’re not a setting aside land for a community park, GERMAN CAR SERVICE bad guy.” which sounds good on the surface. But the “John, my honky, considering I just kicked land was deeded (in 1888) for the “sole pur- Specialist in Repair of Porsche VW Audi BMW your butt by 8,000,000 votes, you’re not a bad pose of providing veterans a place to heal from guy yourself.” war.” How does a park help vets heal? I Best alternative to high dealer prices Okay, maybe not. Retired Navy officer Bob Handy from I Complete service and repair Last week McCain was campaigning in Montecito, spent all weekend at a California I 6 month or 6000 mile guarantee Georgia for Saxby Chambliss who, in 2002, Democratic Party gathering trying to get help I Locally owned and operated since 1965 compared triple amputee, Vietnam vet Max in protecting this national sacred trust. Cleland to Bin Laden. McCain said Chambliss’ Unfortunately, he had no luck. How ironic if political ads were “despicable.” Six years later, this park winds up being where homeless vets 2202 OLYMPIC BLVD., SANTA MONICA (310) 829-2563 apparently there’s some wiggle room. sleep at night. At the White House, Obama plans to Next Thursday is Thanksgiving (or,“How to replace the solar panels on the roof (not him- Gain 5 Pounds in 24 hours”). This holiday, you self, I hope). Carter put them up in 1976 but might want to contact our congressman, Henry Reagan, in all his wisdom, removed them in Waxman (who, in fact, has been helpful to New 1980. Meanwhile, Obama let Lieberman keep Directions). You could ask what more can he his chairmanship of the Senate Homeland do for homeless vets.You might suggest that the Security Committee. Personally, I’d have Joe V.A. think about parks after homeless vets have in charge of cleaning up the poop for the yet- housing. Then you can do what I’m going to to-be-selected First Dog. do, stuff myself with turkey. But the best news of an Obama presidency will be the end of the Iraq war. Unfortunately, (Congressman Henry Waxman can be reached hundreds of thousands of vets will need care. at (323) 651-1040, e-mail: Somehow we’re ultrapatriotic during the [email protected]. JACK can be reached buildup to war, but not so about returning at [email protected].) RECYCLE NOW! WE PAY THE Blowing smoke or breath of fresh air?

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BY JIM ABRAMS the Big Three automakers first present a plan Associated Press Writer showing how federal aid would help them modernize. WASHINGTON Jarred by new jobless alarms, “Until we can see a plan where the auto Congress raced to approve legislation Thursday industry is held accountable,” said House to keep unemployment checks flowing through Speaker Nancy Pelosi, “we cannot show them the December holidays and into the new year the money.” for a million or more laid-off Americans whose “We are prepared to come back into session benefits are running out. the week of Dec. 8 to help the auto industry,” The Senate’s vote followed Thursday’s Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said. “But report that laid-off workers’ new claims for job- only if they present a responsible plan that gives less aid had reached a 16-year high and the us a realistic chance to get the needed votes.” number of Americans searching for work had Congressional Democrats had sought to surged past 10 million. move legislation that would direct $25 billion The White House, which had opposed from the $700 billion financial rescue plan to broader legislation containing the benefits the automakers to ensure they can stay in busi- extension, urged passage of the new version ness until the spring. They abandoned those and said President George W. Bush would plans this week in the face of resistance from quickly sign it. the White House and Senate Republicans. As Congress prepared to leave town — per- The broader economic questions of what haps for the year — there was no such resolu- further actions Washington must take to avoid tion on helping the auto industry, a disaster in more home foreclosures and rectify staggered the making that could lead to hundreds of financial markets will probably have to wait thousands if not millions of additional lost until January, when the new Democratic-dom- jobs. Democratic leaders said they could return inated Congress will convene and Barack to Washington in mid-December to vote on Obama will be in the White House. An econo- rescue loans if the carmakers first present a plan my-stimulating package that could run into the on transforming and modernizing their opera- hundreds of billions of dollars is likely to be on tions. the agenda when the next Congress opens. Discouraged by the stalemate over auto aid, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said investors sent the Dow Jones industrials down Thursday that the financial crisis now plaguing to another big loss, 445 points. the world economy is something that happens As for the jobless benefits, about 1.2 million “once or twice” in 100 years. people would exhaust their unemployment The need to address the deteriorating job insurance by the end of the year without the situation was one area that everyone could extension, sponsors said. The measure is esti- agree.“The recent financial and credit crisis has mated to cost about $5.7 billion, although slowed the economy, and it’s having an impact economists put the positive impact at $1.64 for on job creation,” White House press secretary every dollar spent on jobless benefits because Dana Perino said in urging Congress to pass the money helps sustain other jobs and restores the benefits extension. consumer confidence. Congress has enacted federally funded “Putting money in the hands of unem- extensions seven times in the past 50 years dur- ployed families means they will be able to pay ing economic slumps — in 1958, 1961, 1972, their rent and utility bills, buy groceries and 1975, 1982, 1991 and 2002. clothe their children,” Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., The House also voted in June to extend said after the voice vote in the Senate. “It is unemployment benefits for three months, but money that will create economic growth in that bill stalled in the face of opposition from America.” Senate Republicans and a White House veto The House had approved the bill in threat. October. More than 1.2 million jobs have been The Bush administration contends that past lost so far this year, and the civilian jobless rate extensions occurred only when the unemploy- is at a 14-year high of 6.5 percent. ment rate was considerably higher. Thursday’s Labor Department report said Unemployment insurance is a joint pro- claims for unemployment benefits jumped last gram between states and the federal govern- week to 542,000 the highest level since July ment that is almost completely funded by 1992 and fresh evidence of a rapidly weakening employer taxes, either state or federal. job market that is expected to get even worse Before Thursday’s quick resolution, the next year. White House had threatened to veto a broader, The legislation as approved would provide $61 billion stimulus bill that would have helped seven additional weeks of payments to people states maintain Medicaid benefits and extend who have exhausted their benefits. Those in funds for public works projects in addition to states where the unemployment rate is above 6 the extending the jobless benefits. percent would be entitled to an additional 13 In yet another bad sign for the economy’s weeks above the 26 weeks of regular benefits. near future, the private, New York-based Benefit checks average about $300 a week Conference Board said Thursday that its nationwide. monthly forecast of economic activity declined The benefits provided would be in addition 0.8 percent in October. Over the past seven to 13 weeks of federally funded extended bene- months, the index has declined at a 4.7 percent fits approved by Congress last June. annual rate, faster than at any other time since The vote could wrap up this session of 2001. Congress — with the possibility of the Most of the decline was due to the drop in December return. 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The City Council will hold a public hearing to amend SMMC Section 9.04.10 (Zoning Ordinance Project Design and Development Standards) in respect to requirements for solar energy systems. The proposed amendment aims to facilitate the installation of solar ener- gy equipment to encourage solar power, consistent with the goals of the Solar Santa Monica program. The proposed amendment provides standards for approval through an administrative procedure, and allows for solar installations that include building design features such as solar canopies that do not comply with those standards if approved by the Architectural Review Board, or Landmarks Commission for designated historic build- ings and properties. Morgan Genser [email protected] DATE/TIME: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008 AT 6:45 PM CRUNCH TIME: Samohi linebacker Luke Zelon (left) makes a tackle earlier this season.

LOCATION: City Council Chambers, Second Floor, Santa Monica City Hall 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California HOW TO COMMENT Vikings hit road The City of Santa Monica encourages public comment. You may comment at the City Council public hearing, or by writing a letter. Written information will be given to the City Council at the meeting. Address your letters to: City Clerk for playoff game Re: Standards for Solar Energy Systems 1685 Main Street, Room 102 Santa Monica, CA 90401 FROM VIKINGS PAGE 1 away his big-play ability or put an extra guy MORE INFORMATION in the box to stop the run. Either way, the If you want more information about this project, please contact Elizabeth Bar-El, AICP at field, the Vikings will be waiting with a Vikings have the personnel to handle what (310) 458-8341, or by e-mail at [email protected]. The Zoning Ordinance is available healthy secondary. Cornerback/wide receiv- comes their way, Cuda added. at all library branches, the Planning Counter during business hours, and is posted on the er Terry Wilson, who had missed the past Wilson is not the only player returning City’s website at http://www.smgov.net. couple of games due to injury, is expected to from injury. Defensive tackle Kealan return. Malone, defensive back Darryl James and The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, Wilson not only helps bolster the Vikings defensive lineman Jose Perez are all back fol- please contact (310) 458-8341 or (310) 458-8696 TTY at least 72 hours in advance. All on defense, but he’ll add a deep threat to the lowing one game absences. written materials are available in alternate format upon request. Santa Monica Big Blue team on offense. Until the injury, Wilson was “We, as a coaching staff, have been com- Bus Lines numbered 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 serve City Hall. one of junior quarterback Garrett Safron’s menting all week that we are healthier than favorite targets. With him out of the lineup, we’ve been in a month,” Cuda said. “We Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequent- the Vikings were forced to be more one finally have some depth in the secondary.” ly challenged in Court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the pub- dimensional and as a result faced defenses While the Vikings appear confident that lic hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of that were stacking the line of scrimmage to they are primed for a strong postseason run, Santa Monica at, or prior to, the public hearing. stop Ross. there are still some jitters to overcome before “We have a few plays that take advantage hitting the field. 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FROM FOOD BANKS PAGE 3 WE EXPECT with a lower operating budget because it lost several grants, forcing it to cut back on food MORE AND purchases by $1,000 a week. The food bank now spends about $10,000 on food every MORE MIDDLE-CLASS week. The food distributed by the bank serves FOLKS TO VISIT THE CEN- about 80,000 people on the Westside, about half of whom are children. TER GIVEN THE ECONOMY “It’s harder to get resources because … people are finding it more challenging to AND THOSE ARE THE make a contribution,” Rankin said. DO YOU HAVE COMMUNITY NEWS? The days are expected to be even busier FOLKS THAT MAYBE IN Submit news releases to [email protected] or by fax at (310) 576-9913 leading up to the holiday season. St. Joseph Center, which relies heavily on donations to THE PAST HAVEN’T Visit us online at smdp.com run its pantry, recently received an unsolicited grant of $12,000 from the Ahmanson ACCESSED THE FOOD Foundation to address the potential food shortage, Adams said. PANTRIES.” The center will partner with the Los Angeles Clippers, Shanti House and United Va Lecia Adams Please join Talent Agency for its Thanksgiving campaign Executive, director St .Joseph Center this year. Several L.A. Clippers, including Baron Davis and Marcus Camby, will distrib- the donations necessary to run a full dinner Police Activities League (PAL) for ... ute turkeys and food baskets on Nov. 25 to 350 were usually completed weeks in advance, working poor families who receive services Alejandro said, adding that she still needs from the center. some cans of green beans, cranberry sauce Officials with St. Monica Catholic Church and gravy. City OF Angeles Half Marathon said they anticipate a large crowd at the annu- Organizations like St. Joseph Center are al Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 26, planning looking to give their clients something other for about 1,200 people. than food and clothes, offering seminars on Sunday December 7, 2008 “We are definitely priming ourselves that housing and vocational training programs for this could be a year that we may have more individuals seeking jobs. The center provides Bus will be leaving from PAL @ 6:00 a.m. people coming because of the economy based culinary training in a state-of-the-art kitchen Teens ages 12 - 17 years on what we heard and know are increased at its new headquarters on Hampton Drive in Participants must train two (2) nights a week: Mondays & Thursdays - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. needs in our local shelters,” Delis Alejandro, Venice. The Students Run L.A. program is to challenge students to experience the benefits of goal-setting, who organizes the dinners, said. “We’re mak- “We’re making sure we respond to the character development, and improve health by providing a truly life-changing experience: ing sure we have at least 100 cooked turkeys interest of participants,” Adams said. “We Training for and completing the City of Los Angeles Marathon - 26.2 miles. ready to go.” know finding jobs is essential.” *A medical examination is required for all participants in the SRLA Program. The food contributions from the commu- Please call Karen or Don for additional information at (310) 458-8988. nity have been slower than in years past when [email protected] 10 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 ADVERTISEMENT Local Visit us online at smdp.com FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 11 Recycle old electronics For Cash We pay the best rates for:

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Byron Kennerly [email protected] SPEAKING FOR THE RANK AND FILE: A rep from the California Nurses Association address- es nurses from Saint John's Medical Center at a unionization rally on Thursday afternoon. Saint John’s defends hiring of consultants

FROM NURSES PAGE 1 quality patient care is for employees and management to work together cooperatively, AA OLYMPIC in a prepared statement. “The union would without intervention by a third party, as we rather have employees hear only their side of have done for more than 65 years.” the story, which is why they refer to our con- There is a problem of a revolving door at sultants and lawyers as ‘union busters.’ Saint John’s, veteran nurses said. They are Self Storage “The experts we use are not union frustrated because without union represen- busters.” tation the hospital does not have to offer Private interrogations about unionizing competitive wages and benefits. Serving Santa Monica and West L.A. activities, unlawful surveillance, and dis- They claimed that a nurse with four years criminatory rules regarding wearing insignia of experience can negotiate a starting salary are among the list of allegations. Recently that may only be $3 less per hour than a the nurse’s have been wearing a ribbon in nurse who has been working there for 30 support of their cause that reads: “Saint years. John’s RNs for Safe Patient Care.” This is a great incentive for new-comers “We’ve been told we can’t wear these rib- but it doesn’t give the nurses an incentive to bons. We’ve been forced to cut off the Saint stick around the hospital for very long. John’s part,” said Lizabeth Wade, a resident “We went two years without even a penny 2 Months FREE Rent nurse at Saint John’s and one of the organiz- raise,” said Hammond. “We can lure them in ers of the rally. “I think that the hospital is with sign-on bonuses and then we orient + FREE Lock taking a position that the ribbons will tell them and groom them into being good people that we don’t have safe patient care nurses and then they become just as frustrat- and I think it tells people the exact opposite. ed as we are. They go ‘I don’t need this here. Call for details The [resident nurse] that’s at the bedside is I might as well go to a union hospital.’” for safe patient care.” The veteran staff can chose to leave Saint The nurses at the rally said patient care is John’s for a unionized hospital, however, at risk because a large portion of their nurs- Wade said that even with her many years of ing staff is new and fairly inexperienced and experience she would have to climb the clin- some of the nurses are not even working for ical ladder again. OPEN 7 DAYS Saint John’s and are known as traveler nurs- Unionization, the nurses claim, is the key es. to solving their dilemma. The nurses need a Call About In addition, Zhila Morrissi, a nurse at 50 percent plus one vote majority to join the Saint John’s for over 20 years, said that in CNA. They have the numbers, but they many parts of the hospital they do not meet expect that many will get intimidated by the FREE Truck the required nurse to patient radio. In her administration and that could sway the vote. department, oncology, she said the ratio “We haven’t filed for our election, once Rental Plan should be one nurse for every four patients, that happens we’re expecting the hospital but because the hospital is understaffed, the administration to get very aggressive,” said SELF ratio sometimes jumps to one nurse for Hammond. “Nurses don’t want to be bad STORAGE every five patients. boys or girls, it’s very intimidating.” MEMBER “At the end of your day you’re frustrated It is unclear what the filing of their that you couldn’t deliver the care to your charges will bring, or when they will official- standards, or that the patient deserves,” said ly unionize but they are prepared to keep on Lori Hammond, who has been a nurse at the fighting. hospital for over 29 years.“You go home very “By nurses unionizing we take power sad and disappointed at times. You comfort away from the administration and put it (310)829-2525 co-workers that are in tears. It’s very frus- where it belongs, and that’s on the front line, trating.” that’s direct patient care,” Wade said. 3250 OLYMPIC BLVD. • www.selfstorage.net/aaolympic Saint John’s defended itself by stating: “We believe that the best way to provide [email protected] 12 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 A newspaper with issues

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Collector’s Edition (Chris Petschler and Kate Hollinshead), the Kay Cole, a fine choreographer, has two desperate writers of the play’s title. served as director for this trite, unfunny Frank Miller’s graphic novel goes up a few notches cinematically via this intense Frustrated at having failed to get their play, and allows it to drag dismally between mix of CGI animation and live action in this retelling of the ancient Battle of work optioned after 10 years of writing the scenes of mass hysteria. The actors do Thermopylae where 300 Spartans led by King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) face off together, David and Ashley decide to kid- the best they can, but they have only clich- against Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and the massive Persian army. Just as spectacu- nap the three producers at gunpoint and es to work with, so nobody will be winning lar are the special features that include a documentary: To The Hot Gates: A force them to listen to their latest play. Tonys on Broadway for this world premiere Legend Retold, a comprehensive new documentary taking us through the elaborate Which they do, locking them into a huge production. What happens in Santa Monica process from ancient legend, vivid book and feature film. A bonus digital copy of cage in the middle of their living room. STAYS in Santa Monica. the film is included along with a 52-page hardcover art book, a Lucite display with Predictably, the play they have written “Desperate Writers” will be presented at motion film image and six collectible photo cards. (Warner Bros) is nearly as bad as the one they’re acting the Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 in. Max Bialystock would have given up Main St., in Santa Monica, Friday and “Springtime for Hitler” to produce it. But Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. ‘Get Smart’ Two-Disc Special Edition ridiculous as the play within the play is, the and 7 p.m. through Nov. 23. Call (310) 392- The movie-version of the great Mel Brooks/Buck Henry television series features three producers keep interrupting David’s 7327 for tickets. Steve Carell as agent Maxwell Smart. He is in CONTROL but the fact he is out of con- impassioned reading of it to argue over trol is what makes it work. Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, and Alan Arkin are part whom they would cast in each of the parts. CYNTHIA CITRON can be reached at of this wacky spy story. Between the two discs there is a bonus digital copy, behind- Ashley also keeps interrupting to press [email protected]. the-scenes spy training, on location segments, a gag reel, and an interesting twist where one can play the movie straight through or in “Comedy Optimization Mode” with over 20 minutes of alternate jokes. (Warner Bros) ‘The Wild, Wild West’ The Complete Series This highly original and perennial favorite series from the 1960s comes complete to DVD BOOKREVIEW for the first time in a box set. Starring Robert Conrad and Ross Martin as U.S. government BY DANE ROBERT SWANSON secret agents Jim West and Artemus Gordon, the program focused on their adventures as the country’s first secret service agents. Working for President Ulysses Grant taming the wild west of the 1880s, West and Gordon used an amazing array of gadgetry that James ‘Duck’ Bond’s Q would be proud of in thwarting all manner of evil doers. The special collector’s edi- tion includes every episode from all four seasons plus two full-length restored “Wild Wild Nic Bettauer • Above The Line Publishing West” TV movies on DVD for the first time — “Wild, Wild West Revisited” and “More Wild, Wild West.” Over 85 hours on a 27-disc set captures the series that combined espionage, There is a custom that books get written duckling has been separated from his family. western suspense and high-tech gadgetry that was new to television. (CBS/Paramount) following movies of the same name. That is The duckling adopts Arthur. “Skid marks at the case here. Auther Nic Bettauner lives in the scene revealed there were still some who ‘Studio One Anthology’ Venice and is a filmmaker who chose to film, swerved, when it came to the city’s collision Koch Vision, in conjunction with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences direct and produce the feature film this with nature.” Foundation, introduces a new series on DVD of major programs from the Golden Age of novella is based upon. It is a story of a griev- “You must have been the last one in line,” Television. This treasure trove from the Emmy-winning drama series which ran on CBS ing man who has just lost his wife. “Arthur Arthur realized. “That’s how you made it from 1948-1954 includes 17 restored dramas in a six-disc set including “Twelve Angry picked up an old army pack from the floor safely back to me.” Men,” and “Wuthering Heights.” Some of the featured performers of this early, live tel- and pulled an empty tin from the pack. Into The story of Arthur and the duckling form evision series are Charlton Heston, Jack Lemmon, and Leslie Nielsen. Writers include the tin he emptied several bottles of pills — the bulk of the book. The duckling must find Rod Serling and Gore Vidal who also co-wrote a 52-page book with historical back- from France’s bedside table. He retrieved a water to swim in. Arthur must find a reason ground and critical essays as part of the package. (Koch Vision) framed photograph from France’s bookshelf to go on with life. Talking to the duck he and bid a silent farewell to his family. Exiting named Joe, Arthur asks: “Which two ele- ‘Dirty Sexy Money’ The Complete First Season the room, he took the plant and the urn.” ments, do you believe are the most critical to A scandalous inside look behind the closed doors of America’s wealthiest family makes this He crosses to the park which is soon to be survival? unit not everyone’s darling. While the Darling family may seem to have it all materially, there torn down and made into a mall and condo- “There was silence. Not a ‘quek’ in the lives are not very balanced. The drama stars Peter Krause, Blair Underwood, Jill Clayburgh and minium project. He spends time at the trees night. Donald Sutherland. Bonus features look at the topics of the program’s original inspiration, char- he planted for his wife and son. He gets lost “Food and water? Earth and air? Hearth acter fashion designs, lavish set designs, bloopers and deleted scenes. (ABC/Disney) in thought only to be pulled back into the and home? present. “He heard, from the road he had last “Still no ‘quek’. ‘Composing the Beatles Songbook: crossed, the screech and thunk of a minor “All good guesses, true. Though I believe crash, which only made him pull into himself that you would be correct in saying, ‘Hope Lennon and McCartney 1966-1976’ further, as if he could shut out the facts. and Adaptability.’” An insightful independent documentary film, here is a compelling look at the part- Accidents happened. His wife and son were The rest of the story is a journey to find a nership, music, and impact of these great composers during a hugely creative period. dead. And here, he alone was talking to trees. reason to exist. It is a nice easy to read tale By 1966 The Beatles were at the biggest turning point in their career. No longer a tour- “Something cried out. Sharp and shrill, of co-existence of two species. ing band, their focus on new music directions produced some of the most significant from a place just inches away from his head. Bettanuer holds an MFA from USC film work of their legendary career. Noted authors, leading critics, and friends analyze the But this was no human cry. Nor was it a cry and a BVA from Stanford University. This duo’s working patterns as well as their output on “Rubber Soul,” “Revolver,” “Sgt. from within. And though a cry in a different novella can be ordered online at the Web site Peppers,” “The White Album,” “Abbey Road,” and “Let It Be.” (MVD) tongue, Arthur understood its resolve. Arthur www.duckthemovie.com. lifted his head.” Randy Williams can be reached at [email protected] He looks and sees a small duckling. This Contact me at [email protected] Sports 14 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 A newspaper with issues NFL NFLPA narrows search for executive director

BY DAVE GOLDBERG vidually with the search firm through the end AND JOHN WAWROW of the year before a list of finalists is deter- AP Sports Writers mined. Mawae said the union has yet to determine The search committee seeking a replace- whether the new executive director will be ment for the late Gene Upshaw to run the NFL selected by a vote of the NFLPA’s 32 team play- Players Association has narrowed the field to a er representatives or whether the search com- little more than a dozen candidates, some with mittee will make the decision on its own. no previous ties to the union or the NFL, a per- “There’s pros and cons to doing it either son with knowledge of the search told The way,”Mawae said.“The last thing we want to do Associated Press. is do it in a way that’s going to cause us to pick The committee met this week with repre- the wrong person and have to do this process sentatives of Reilly Partners, the search firm again in a couple of years.” seeking candidates to replace Upshaw, who Several union members are pushing to have died in August. The union hopes to have a list the new executive director chosen by election of finalists set by early next year and select its because they want a say in which direction the SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 60° new executive director at its annual meeting in NFLPA is heading, particularly after Upshaw Hawaii in March. held the position since 1983. SWELL FORECAST ( 2-2 FT ) “The initial book had 25 candidates, and we The union is approaching a critical juncture The NW swell should start to build in from the Gulf. This will increase Saturday. Friday will likely see spotty surf hitting waist to at times chest around west facing breaks (waist high is more like it). pared it down to 13 or 14,” union president as prepares for contract talks with the NFL; the LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS Kevin Mawae of the Tennessee Titans said. league announced its decision to opt out of the SUNDAY THE 23RD THIS NW SWELL SHOULD BACK DOWN TO CHEST HIGH FOR WEST FACING BREAKS, KNEE TO WAIST FOR DIRECT SOUTH FACING “The next step is to do a little more research on current collective bargaining agreement. If no SPOTS. the guys we have. We’ll meet again with the 13 new deal is reached by spring, there’s likely to be TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA and then pare that down again.” an uncapped year in 2010, the season before the Mawae declined to identify the candidates contract will expire. who made the cut or discuss their back- Another concern is an ever-widening rift grounds. between current and retired players, who have A person familiar with the list told The criticized the union for neglecting their needs. Associated Press the candidates who made the Earlier this month, a federal jury in San latest cut are split between former players and Francisco ordered the NFLPA to pay $28.1 mil- non-players, including those who have careers lion to retired players after finding the union outside football. The person spoke on condi- failed to properly market their images in reach- tion of anonymity because the person is not ing a lucrative marketing deal with Electronic authorized to release such information. Arts Inc, maker of the popular “Madden NFL” Among those considered strong contenders video games, sporting card companies and are Troy Vincent and Trace Armstrong, two for- other sponsorship agreements. mer union presidents. Other candidates that Mawae said the union expects to appeal the have been considered are Jason Belser, who ruling, but noted the next executive director played safety for the Colts and Chiefs from will need to ease tensions between the two 1992-2002 and now works for the union; and sides. David Cornwell, an attorney who most recent- “The next guy’s going to have to understand ly has represented a group of players appealing there are issues between the current players, the suspensions for taking a diuretic that is a mask- union and the perceived lack of respect for the ing agent for steroids. older players,” Mawae said. “It’s just one of the Another potential candidate, agent Tom many issues he’s going to have to deal with.” Condon, has said he is not interested in the job, Tony Richardson of the Jets, another mem- citing contract obligations to his firm, Creative ber of the committee, concurred. Artists Agency. He is believed to be advising “Whoever this person is — male, female, Armstrong on his candidacy. white, black or whatever — they have to relate Condon, himself a former union president to everyone. Even in this locker room, there’s 53 (1984-86), was Upshaw’s agent and was close to different guys, 53 different personalities and 53 the former union chief. He also is a member of different backgrounds,” he said. “It’s a chal- the joint union/league disabilities pension lenge, so it’s going to have to be a very, very board, which has been under fire from retired unique person to have to come in and relate to players. this 53, but also go up the street to the Giants’ The candidates are scheduled to meet indi- facility and relate to their 53.”

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “We felt Noel Johnson was one of the most versatile and sound players fundamen- LOS ANGELES Guard Noel Johnson, whose tally we have brought into the program,” father played in the NBA, and forward coach Tim Floyd said. “He not only has the Derrick Williams signed national letters of ability to score as a shooter, slasher and intent Thursday to play for Southern poster, but has a great ability to get others California next season. involved.” Johnson, a 6-foot-7, 180-pounder from Williams, a 6-8, 210-pounder, averaged Fayetteville, Ga., averaged 23.8 points and 8.4 23 points and 12 rebounds last season at La rebounds last season at Fayette County High. Mirada (Calif.) High. He had eight games His father, Lynbert “Cheese” Johnson, with 30 or more points, and 24 games with starred at Wichita State from 1976-79 before double-digit rebounds. playing with Golden State in the NBA. “Derrick Williams is a guy our staff fell in Johnson’s godfather, Xavier McDaniel, also love with this summer,” Floyd said. “Like played at Wichita State in the early 1980s Noel, he is a player we think we can plug into before a 14-year NBA career. what we are doing immediately.” Movie TimesHoroscope Visit us online at smdp.com FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 15 MOVIE TIMES BOB GABRIEL CO. INSURANCE AERO THEATRE 1:00, 2:00, 3:45, 4:45, 6:30, 7:30, Personalized Insurance 1328 Montana Ave. 9:15, 10:30 Christmas Tale (Un conte de (323) 466-FILM Role Models (R) 1hr 35min Noel), A (NR) 2hrs 30min Call theater for information. 2:30, 5:00, 7:50, 10:10 1:00, 4:30, 8:00 AMC LOEWS BROADWAY 4 High School Musical 3: Senior Auto Experts Life, Disability & Pension 1441 Third Street Year (G) 1hr 40min MANN'S CRITERION THEATRE Promenade 1:15, 4:00, 7:05, 9:45 1313 Third St. Homeowners Commercial & Business (310) 458-1506 Changeling (R) 2hrs 20min (310) 395-1599 Workers Compensation Group & Individual Health Quantum of Solace (PG-13) 1hr 1:05, 4:10, 7:15, 10:20 46min Pride and Glory (R) 2hrs 05min 1:35, 4:10, 7:00, 9:45 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Representing “A” rated companies including (PG) 1hr 29min Digital 2:10, 7:40 Burn After Reading (R) 1hr Presentation MERCURY INSURANCE 3:00, 5:15, 7:45, 10:05 37min Saw V (R) 1hr 28min 4:15, 9:15 Mercury Insurance has cut rates on auto, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa 11:40am, 5:20, 10:30 homeowners, and renters insurance. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG) 1hr 29min 1:45, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Please call for new discounted rates. (PG) 1hr 29min Body of Lies (R) 2hrs 08min 1:30, 3:45, 6:15, 8:30 LAEMMLE’S MONICA FOURPLEX 12:50, 3:50, 7:00, 10:10 RocknRolla (R) 1hr 54min 1332 Second St. Phone Quotes Available (310) 394-9741 1:40, 6:35 Soul Men (R) 1hr 43min Synecdoche, New York (R) 2hrs The Alphabet Killer (R) 1hr 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:50, 10:20 310.829.0305 03min 35min Family Owned 3:15, 6:00, 9:00 10:00 2325 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist Business Rachel Getting Married (R) 1hr (PG-13) 1hr 30min www.bobgabrielinsurance.com AMC 7 SANTA MONICA 56min 11:50am, 2:20 1310 Third St. 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55 (310) 289-4262 Happy-Go-Lucky (R) 1hr 58min Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R) Max Payne (PG-13) 1hr 40min 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50 1hr 41min 2:20, 5:00, 7:20, 9:45 Quantum of Solace (PG-13) 1 hr Call + Response (PG-13) 12:00, 1:30, 2:30, 4:05, 5:00, 46min 1:00, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45 6:30, 7:30, 9:00, 10:00 ODDS OF A CHILD For more information, e-mail [email protected] PERFORMING AT CARNEGIE HALL: 1 in 73,000

ODDS OF A CHILD BEING DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM: To a fun event, Pisces 1 in 166 ARIES (March 21-April 19) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ You might feel out of kilter dealing with ★★★★★ You might not always have the an unexpected development. Why not say you strength and energy to cover all your bases. are out of your element and ask for feedback This is another time when you need to recog- or support? Also consider that you might be nize your limits. Know what is too much. You tired and worn out from the past few days. just might need to defer. Tonight: Play it solo. Tonight: Mosey on home and get some R and R. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) To learn the signs of autism, visit autismspeaks.org TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★★ You could be surprised by everything ★★★★★ Where others are stumped, you seem to that is happening around you. Know that you come up with one idea after another. You could are in a position to transform a problem and be unduly serious. You are unusually grounded make a situation workable. Don’t do anything and know what works. Follow your instincts with halfway. Tonight: A force to be dealt with. a child or loved one. Tonight: Ever playful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ Take your time; step back and observe. ★★★ Take your time making a decision. Realize Understand that actions taken right now don’t you are quite worn out from recent events. come from as strong of a mind-set or emotion- Knowing that, you might opt to back off from deci- al position as possible. There is nothing wrong sions or let a partner make the call. If you trust with slowing down. Tonight: Opt for a quiet this person, it will help. Tonight: Happy at home. night. CANCER (June 21-July 22) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★★ Open up talks. You want to under- ★★★★★ Zero in on what you want. Examine stand more of what is happening with those the unexpected. Is there perhaps a message you are close to. With your openness, there is here? You might want to let go of an encum- much more caring and communication. Tonight: brance. Know that you are not getting all the Don’t be surprised by the possibilities that information. Do your own sleuthing. Tonight: tumble on your plate! Where the action is. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Concerns with money might be A-OK for ★★★ Take a stand if need be. Watch what is now, but know when to let it drop. You could feel going on. Be careful with your finances, as you too tight, but so do many people. Through your could make a mistake. Avoid risks, and head work and other habits you could turn this situa- down the right path. You’ll get a lot done quick- tion around, if you so choose. Tonight: Good times ly. Tonight: A force to be dealt with. are not punctuated by spending too much money. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★★ Detach, and you will innately make ★★★★★ You are all smiles. Nothing feels the correct decision for the situation. You find impossible, though you could have a negative that the unexpected runs riot when you least moment or two. Creativity comes forth, loosen- expect it. Examine how you might be subtly ing up even difficult situations. Trust in your triggering some of these events. Tonight: To a abilities. Tonight: What would make you smile? fun event or great restaurant.

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS Happy birthday The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: ★★★★★Dynamic ★★ So-So When you hit a bind this year, relax and let your ingenuity ★★★★ Positive ★ Difficult take over. Ideas and solutions will pop up out of the blue, ★★★ Average when listening to music or when taking a walk. The unex- pected occurs when you least expect it. Unlike many, you find this erratic pace stimulating. You also will see that your friendships might involve some unusual people. Realize how exciting you like your life. If you are single, be careful, because your openness might result in finding someone flaky. Check out your sweetie carefully. Give yourself at least a year to get to know this person before making any decisions. VIRGO can be challenging and difficult. Understand why this person is in your life. Comics & Stuff 16 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 A newspaper with issues

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