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Wednesday Dec. 21, 2011 Vol XII, Edition 108

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Petty politics or protocol?


Belmont officials questioned on vice mayor pick
By Bill Silverfarb
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

Belmont Councilman Warren Lieberman has been turned back twice now by his colleagues from being named the citys vice mayor, meaning the second-term official will have to wait at least another two years to lead the city as mayor, if he gets the chance at all.

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Monday night, in a special council meeting to vote on raising garbage rates, the issue of appointing the vice mayor came to center stage as the council heard an earful

from the public on how it wronged Lieberman, who was rst elected to the council in 2005 and served as the citys mayor in 2008. Councilman David Braunstein joined the detractors as well Monday night, saying the councils dismissal of Lieberman is a pure display of petty politics. The ofce of mayor is rotated in Belmont, giving all councilmem-

bers the opportunity. But city protocol does not guarantee any councilmember the right to be vice mayor or mayor, that decision is left up to a vote of the council. In 2010, Lieberman thought he was in line to be the citys vice mayor but was passed over instead by the council as it named Dave Warden vice mayor. Warden is now the mayor and

Christine Wozniak the vice mayor based on a 3-2 vote last month that once again left Lieberman from taking the position. Lieberman was nominated to be vice mayor by Braunstein but his nomination failed by a 2-3 vote. Braunstein and the four public speakers who addressed the council

See BELMONT, Page 26

HANUKKAH BEGINS

Virgin workers decline union representation


By Heather Murtagh
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Virgin Americas in-ight crews wont be banding together as a union after a majority of ight attendants rejected the proposal Tuesday. The Transport Workers Union, which was trying to unionize more than 600 ight attendants, held a vote between Nov. 29 and Dec. 20. Of the 547 votes cast, 324 were against union representation while 223 favored it, according to the National Mediation Board, which oversaw the vote. Were disappointed in the results announced [Tuesday], but this does not change our determination to support ight attendants at Virgin America with the full resources of our union, TWU Organizing Director Frank McCann said in a prepared statement. Every worker, in every job category, has a right to vote free of intimidation. TWU, which represents 200,000 workers and retirees in commercial aviation, public transportation and passenger railroads, accused Virgin America of using tactics to interfere with the vote such as a personal video message from Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson threatening that ight attendants could lose pay, benets or even their job should they vote in

Celebrating the rst day of Hanukkah, Rabbi Lavey Derby explains the history of the holiday to children at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center in Foster City during their annual candle-lighting service.

See VIRGIN, Page 26

New ideas emerging Mexico Mayan region launches to quiet leaf blowers countdown to the apocalypse
By Bill Silverfarb
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

Leaf blowers can be heard throughout the week in Burlingame as gardeners use them to efciently clean up Mother Natures mess. Some leaf blowers, especially gas-powered

ones, are noisy, however, and some Burlingame residents have been clamoring for months to silence them. In response, the City Council formed a subcommittee comprised of Terry Nagel and Ann Keighran to work with residents and gardeners

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MEXICO CITY Seize the day. Only 52 weeks left before Dec. 21, 2012, when some believe the Maya predicted the end of the world. Unlike enthusiasts of other doomsday theories who suggest putting together survival kits,

southeastern Mexico, the heart of Maya territory, plans a yearlong celebration. Mexico's tourism agency expects to draw 52 million visitors by next year only to the regions of Chiapas, Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Tabasco and Campeche. All of Mexico usual-

See MAYAN, Page 35

Wednesday Dec. 21, 2011

FOR THE RECORD

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Thought for the Day


It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.
Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais,French author

This Day in History

1861

President Abraham Lincoln signed a congressional act authorizing the Navy Medal of Honor.

In 1620, Pilgrims aboard the Mayower went ashore for the rst time at present-day Plymouth, Mass. In 1879, the Henrik Ibsen play A Dolls House premiered at the Royal Theater in Copenhagen. In 1910, 344 coal miners were killed in Britains Pretoria Pit Disaster. In 1945, Gen. George S. Patton died in Heidelberg, Germany, of injuries from a car accident. In 1948, the state of Eire, or Ireland, passed an act declaring itself a republic. In 1958, Charles de Gaulle was elected to a seven-year term as the rst president of the Fifth Republic of France. In 1971, the U.N. Security Council chose Kurt Waldheim to succeed U Thant as Secretary-General. In 1976, the Liberian-registered tanker Argo Merchant broke apart near Nantucket Island, off Massachusetts, almost a week after running aground, spilling 7.5 million gallons of oil into the North Atlantic. In 1988, 270 people were killed when a terrorist bomb exploded aboard a Pam Am Boeing 747 over Lockerbie, Scotland, sending wreckage crashing to the ground. In 1991, eleven of the 12 former Soviet republics proclaimed the birth of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the death of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Ten years ago: The Islamic militant group Hamas announced it was suspending suicide bombings and mortar attacks in Israel. President George W. Bush signed the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001, which required the African nation to adopt land ownership protections in order to continue receiving U.S. aid. Emmy-winning sports broadcaster and author Dick Schaap died in New York at age 67.

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postage stamps. *** A dried orange or apple covered with whole cloves is called a pomander ball. It is a fragrant holiday decoration. *** On Christmas Eve 1888, Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) cut off his earlobe after a quarrel with a fellow artist. Known to be mentally unstable, Van Gogh committed suicide two years later. *** Do you know which Christmas carol wishes tidings of comfort and joy? Can you name the Christmas carols that mention the following things? Figgy pudding, heaven and nature sing and be good for goodness sake. See answer at end. *** Currier and Ives was an American printmaking company founded in 1857 that made lithographs. The prints were popular wall hangings in homes, especially those depicting country scenes such as sleigh rides. The rm closed in 1907. Forty-two years later, the company was paid homage in the Christmas carol Sleigh Ride (1949). The song has the lines: Theres a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy/When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie/Itll nearly be like a picture print by Currier and Ives. *** Financial experts recommend that your holiday shopping expenses should not exceed about 1 percent of your total annual income. *** The rst Christmas tree with electric lights was in the home of Edward H. Johnson (1846-1917) in New York in 1882. Johnson invented stringed electric lights while he worked at Edison Electric Light Company. He became known as Father of Electric Christmas Tree Lights. *** Tinsel was originally made from strips of shredded silver. Today tinsel is made from plastic. *** Santas Workshop is a holiday-themed amusement park in North Pole, N.Y. At the park, open July through December, visitors can meet Santa, his reindeer and elves. Christmas music plays throughout the park. Amusement park rides include the Christmas Carousel, the Candy Cane Express train and Santas Sleigh roller coaster. *** The song Frosty the Snowman was rst recorded by Gene Autry (1907-1998) and the Cass County Boys in 1950. Autry had recorded Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the year before and wanted another big holiday hit song. *** Presidents have been sending holiday cards since 1953. This year, President Barack Obamas (born 1961) Christmas cards show a photo of the First Familys pet dog Bo sleeping by a replace in the White House. *** Advent calendars have 24 windows. There is a window for each day, from Dec. 1 through Christmas Eve, to countdown to Christmas day. *** Answer: Comfort and joy: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Figgy pudding: We Wish You A Merry Christmas. Heaven and nature sing: Joy To The World. Goodness sake: Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
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Birthdays

Actor-comedian Ray Romano is 54.

Actor-comedian Andy Dick is 46.

Actor Kiefer Sutherland is 45.

Country singer Freddie Hart is 85. Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is 85. Actor Ed Nelson is 83. Talk show host Phil Donahue is 76. Movie director John Avildsen is 76. Actress Jane Fonda is 74. Actor Larry Bryggman is 73. Singer Carla Thomas is 69. Musician Albert Lee is 68. Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas is 67. Actor Josh Mostel is 65. Actor Samuel L. Jackson is 63. Movie producer Jeffrey Katzenberg is 61. Singer Betty Wright is 58. International Tennis Hall-of-Famer Chris Evert is 57. Actress Jane Kaczmarek is 56. Country singer Lee Roy Parnell is 55. Entertainer Jim Rose is 55. Country singer Christy Forester (The Forester Sisters) is 49.
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The holiday television special Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970) was created using stop motion animation. Fred Astaire (1899-1987) did the voice of character Special Delivery S.D. Klugerand, narrator of the show. *** The family dog on The Simpsons (1989present) is a greyhound named Santas Little Helper. *** The most popular Christmas trees grown and sold in the United States are r trees. They have a nice scent, are long lasting and retain their needles. *** During the Great Depression, banks began savings programs known as Christmas Clubs. Bank customers deposited a certain amount of money every week from January through November, and received the money back at the end of the year for Christmas shopping. *** The rst country to issue a Christmas stamp was Canada in 1898. The two-cent stamp depicted a map with the words XMAS 1898. *** Australia issues Christmas stamps that are only valid for Christmas cards. The stamp is sold for ve cents less than regular

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This holiday season will also see an increase in travelers on the states roads, with more than 91 million Californians expected to drive more than 50 miles to get to their holiday destinations, AAA spokeswoman Cynthia Harris said in a statement. For those celebrating closer to home, AAA Northern California is offering its Tipsy Tow Program for drivers who have too much to drink over the Christmas weekend. From 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve to 6 a.m. Monday, anyone can call AAA at (800) 2224357 for a free, one-way tow to the drivers home up to 10 miles away. Being a member of AAA is not a requirement, Harris said. AAA will offer its Tipsy Tow Program again on New Years Eve, from 6 p.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. on Jan. 1, according to the agency. SFO travelers are reminded not to wrap gifts before going through security, in case packages need to be opened for inspection. As always, liquids in containers of more than three ounces are not permitted in carryon bags. This includes liquid foods, such as jam, syrup and salsa, airport ofcials said. SFO will be offering complimentary giftwrapping at post-security locations in three of its terminals. Information on gift-wrapping stations at SFO and other holiday air travel tips can be found online at www.ysfo.com.

Wednesday Dec. 21, 2011

SFO, AAA expect increase in holiday travel


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Police reports
Stealing Christmas
A man was seen on video leaving a store through a re exit with a cart full of merchandise in Redwood City before 8:52 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16.

Millions of Californians are expected to take to the air and highways this year as the holiday travel season ofcially gets under way. Though airplane travel statewide is generally expected to decrease as much as 9 percent compared to 2010, passenger loads at San Francisco International Airport are expected to increase by 5 percent between Dec. 16 and Jan. 2, SFO spokesman Mike McCarron said. Friday is projected to be the busiest day of the holiday travel period, with more than 134,000 travelers scheduled to arrive and depart at SFO, Mike McCarron said.

SAN MATEO
Threat. A manager of Toys R Us reported receiving threatening phone calls on the 2200 block of Bridgepointe Parkway before 5:52 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Disturbance. A man reported another man pulled a knife on him on the 700 block of Second Avenue before 4:19 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Theft. An employee was taken into custody for theft of a cellphone on the 700 block of North San Mateo Drive before 11:53 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Burglary. Speakers were stolen from a vehicle on the 900 block of Norton Street before 2:46 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Theft. A vehicle was taken from the Hillsdale Shopping Center before 11:33 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12. Fraud. An 85-year-old woman was scammed into wiring $2,500 to unknown people on the 3500 block of Branson Drive before 6:32 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

PG&E would let customers keep analog meters


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Grand jury indicts woman for murdering nursing student


By Jeff Shuttleworth
BAY CITY NEWS SERVICE

SAN FRANCISCO In a major concession to SmartMeter opponents, the Pacic Gas & Electric Co. has proposed allowing customers to keep their old analog meters, and not switch to a SmartMeter, for a fee. PG&E oated the idea in a ling with the California Public Utilities Commission on Monday. A company spokesman says customers would pay about $270 up front and $14 a month to keep the old analog meters. PG&E had previously proposed turning off wireless transmitters on its SmartMeters. But the utility would not let customers keep their old analog meters. The companys revised proposal could be voted on by the utilities commission as early as Jan. 12. Smart Meter opponents say radio frequencies and radiation from the wireless electricity and gas meters are a health risk. PG&E insists the meters are safe.

In a bid to move her case closer to trial, prosecutors have obtained a grand jury indictment of Giselle Esteban on charges that she murdered nursing student Michelle Le. Le, a 26-year-old San Mateo woman who was attending Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, disappeared from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Hayward in May. Her body was found in a remote area between Pleasanton and Sunol on Sept. 17. Esteban, a 27-year-old Union City woman who attended high school with Le in San Diego, was charged with Les murder on Sept. 8 before Les body was found based on DNA evidence and cellphone records. Esteban appeared in Alameda County Superior Court in Oakland Tuesday on the murder charge contained in the indictment, but her arraignment and plea entry were delayed until Jan. 20 at the request of her attorney, Andrea Auer. Auer asked that the hearing be postponed

until February because she is busy with another murder case, but Judge Carrie Panetta denied her request. Prosecutor Butch Ford said an Alameda County criminal grand jury indicted Esteban last Wednesday after a three-day hearing. Giselle Esteban The transcript of the hearing is 470 pages long, and remains sealed for the time being. The grand jury indictment allows prosecutors to bypass the step of having a preliminary hearing a hearing at which a judge determines whether there is enough evidence against a defendant for a case to proceed to trial. Ford said his ofce sought a grand jury indictment to make the trial process more efcient. After Esteban was charged in September, a number of her hearings were postponed because of medical issues related to her pregnancy. She has since given birth.

REDWOOD CITY
Weapons. Juveniles were reportedly in possession of knives and guns on Chestnut Street before 1:04 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Assault/deadly weapon. A man was hit with a bat by two unknown men at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and El Camino Real before 5:13 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Strong arm robbery. Three people took a bank deposit on El Camino Real before 10:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Burglary. Jewelry was stolen from a home on Hancock Street before 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14.

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ethinkWastes Holiday Food and Fund Drive benetting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties kicked off Thursday, Dec. 8 at its Shoreway Environmental Center at 333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos. The public is encouraged to drop off food donations to help end local hunger as they visit the facility. Donation barrels will be placed at Shoreways Public Recycling Center and at the Transfer Station Scale House. RethinkWastes drive runs through Jan. 5. While all non-perishable food items are accepted, Second Harvest is in special need of the following items, preferably in plastic or metal containers: Meals in a can (stew, chili, soup); Tuna and canned meat; Peanut butter; Canned foods with pop-top lids; Low-sugar cereals; 100 percent fruit juices in single serving boxes;

State park managers oppose agency director


By Judy Lin
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Canned fruit packed in juice; and Canned vegetables (low salt). Monetary donations can also be made by visiting www.shfb.org/donate, and clicking on the Donate Now link, then the Donate to Your Groups Drive button, selecting Government as the donor type and then RethinkWaste as the organization. Second Harvest hopes to raise $11.3 million and 1.6 million pounds of food with this years campaign. *** The Girl Scouts of St. Matthews Episcopal Day School pose with the

dog and cat food they collected in their two-week pet food drive which they called, Cans for Cats and Kibble for K-9s. The drive was co-sponsored by Girl Scouts of Northern California and the Animal Rescue Foundation, or ARF, of Walnut Creek. The economic downturn has left more families struggling nancially. Some pet guardians may feel the need to surrender or abandon their cat or dog. ARF is collecting pet food for Contra Costa families in need. Last year ARF was able to collect enough pet food to feed more than 600 cats and dogs.

SACRAMENTO California state park managers said they have lost condence in their director and urged Gov. Jerry Brown to appoint someone else to the post. The 125-member California State Parks Peace Officer Management Association sent a letter to the governors ofce last week expressing disapproval of Ruth Coleman, who has been serving as state parks director for nearly a decade. Scott Elliott, president of the association, said there is frustration over how Coleman has handled budget cuts. A survey of the associations members found that more than 90 percent have no condence in their leader, he said. The state announced earlier this year that it would close as many as 70 of the states 278 parks to save $33 million over two years. The closures will take effect July 1, 2012.

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San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee called the incident a national embarrassment. The outages even gave the hated crosstown rivals an opportunity to Ed Lee be magnanimous. The Oakland Raiders told the 49ers and the NFL they were prepared to make their stadium available to nish the game Monday night or whenever they may have deemed appropriate. The San Francisco Police Department said it never discussed evacuating the sold-out stadium even though the blackouts conjured nationally televised images of World Series fans streaming out of Candlestick immediately after the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Any decision to end the game wouldve come from the NFL, said Sgt. Mike Andraychak. He said ofcers were investigating an unrelated bomb threat when the rst blackout occurred at 5:20 p.m. PST, delaying the start of the game. He said three people who ran onto the eld during the second blackout were arrested. There were also a handful of public intoxication and battery arrests that are usual for games.

Wednesday Dec. 21, 2011

Candlestick blackout takes focus away from win


By Paul Elias
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN FRANCISCO The blackouts that left Candlestick Park in the gloom during a much-anticipated Monday Night Football matchup also dimmed the spotlight that would have otherwise been shining on the San Francisco 49ers after their 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rather than focusing on the teams success, talk turned Tuesday to the many failings of the 51-yearold stadium and the 49ers plan to move outside of the city limits and build a new stadium in nearby Santa Clara.

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The stadium lighting in Candelstick Park went off before and during Monday nights 49ers and the Pittsburgh Steelers game.

California medical marijuana Man in fatal hit-and-run facing four felonies backers ready ballot measure
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SAN FRANCISCO Medical marijuana advocates want to create a statewide system for licensing, regulating and taxing the industry as a way of persuading federal ofcials to ease up on their crackdown of Californias pot clubs and growers. After months of study, a coalition of medical marijuana activists led by Americans for Safe Access and a labor union that represents dispen-

sary workers in Northern California, have proposed a 2012 ballot initiative that would create an appointed Board of Medical Marijuana Enforcement charged with overseeing businesses and nonprots that grow, distribute, sell and test pot both in its raw state and in nished products like food items. The measure was submitted to the secretary of state Thursday and still must be cleared by the attorney general before its supporters can begin gathering signatures.

Twenty-one-year-old Mitnesh Reddy faces four felony charges after allegedly running a red light in San Bruno last month and T-boning a car, ultimately killing a 60-yearold woman. Reddy, a San Bruno resident, will be arraigned today on four felony counts including vehicular manslaughter while under the inuence and with gross negligence, felony driving under the inuence causing injury, felony driving with .08 or higher in the blood causing

injuries and felony hit and run causing said death, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. If found guilty on all four counts, Reddy Mitnesh Reddy could face up to 11 years in prison. Reddy was heading south on El Camino Real when the car he was driving struck a vehicle exiting Interstate 380 at about 3:50 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 17, according to San Bruno police. The 60-year-old driver of the other car, identied by the San Mateo County Coroners Ofce as Sondra Gentile, was killed. Reddy fled the scene but was taken into custody at his home at about 5:30 a.m. Thursday, according to police. The crash shut down El Camino Real for several hours Thursday morning between Sneath Lane and San Bruno Avenue. Reddy, who was released on $250,000 bail, was convicted of second degree burglary in 2010.

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Obituaries
Joseph Michelucci
Joseph Michelucci died at his home on Dec. 17, 2011. He was the husband of the late Maryjane Michelucci for 68 years and father of Don Michelucci (Rose); Larry Michelucci (Linda); and a late infant daughter Shirley. Brother of his late siblings Aldo, Lillian, Pia and Nildo. Also survived by his grandchildren Kim (Tony), Lisa (Mike), Julianne (Matt), Michael (Elke) and David; and his great-grandchildren Kyle, Jordan, Brady, Lauren, Angelina, Nikolas, Gianna and his nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Mary his loving caregiver, and to his best friend Walter for spending quality time with Joe these past few years. A native of San Pedro Valley, CA age 94 years. Joe graduated from Galileo High School and was inducted into Galileos baseball hall of fame. The funeral will leave the Chapel of the Highlands, El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in Millbrae 10:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23 for Saint Roberts Catholic Church in San Bruno where a funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Committal will follow at Olivet Memorial Park in Colma. Family and friends may visit on Thursday after 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Chapel of the Highlands, with a vigil service beginning at 7 p.m. His family appreciates donations to Saint Judes Childrens Hospital, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Obama admin pushes renewable energy


WASHINGTON The Obama administration moved Tuesday to boost renewable energy on both coasts, approving onshore solar and wind farms in the West and pushing for offshore wind power in the Atlantic Ocean. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said his department has approved a 300-megawatt solar farm on public land in Arizona and a 200-megawatt wind farm in Southern California. The wind farm includes 186 megawatts that would be produced on federal lands. The projects, southwest of Phoenix and east of San Diego, respectively, are the 24th and 25th renewable energy projects approved on public lands in the past two years, Salazar said, and demonstrate that the administrations commitment to renewable energy is paying dividends. Together, these projects will produce the clean energy equivalent of nearly 18 coalred power plants, so whats happening here is nothing short of a renewable energy revolution, Salazar said. The Sonoran Solar Energy Project in Arizona, being developed by Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources, will generate enough electricity to power about 90,000 homes. The Tule Wind Project in California, developed by Iberdrola Renewables, the U.S. division of a Spanish energy company, will be able to power about 65,000 homes. While onshore projects ourish, the administrations efforts on offshore wind have struggled. Not a single megawatt of wind power is produced offshore. Last year, Salazar approved the Cape Wind project in Massachusetts after years of federal review, clearing the way for work to begin

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Barack Obama is pictured alongside a payroll tax cut extension countdown monitor as he speaks to the media in the brieng room of the White House in Washington,D.C.
on the nations rst offshore wind farm. On Tuesday, Salazar said ofcials are moving forward on a massive transmission project that would carry electricity produced at offshore wind farms from Virginia to New Jersey. Internet giant Google and others have pledged up to $5 billion for a network of transmission lines for offshore wind farms. Interiors Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is soliciting interest from developers and seeking public comments on the project, which would involve building highvoltage transmission lines along the Atlantic Coast. The line would enable up to 7,000 megawatts of wind turbine capacity to be delivered to the grid, Salazar said. The announcement comes a week after New Jersey-based NRG Energy Inc. said it is putting on hold a project that would have created a wind farm off Delawares coast. NRG said it is putting the project on hold because its Bluewater Wind subsidiary has been unable to nd an investment partner. The proposed wind farm would have put 49 to 150 turbines about 13 miles off the Delaware coast.

Johnnie Newton Hall


Johnnie Newton Hall, of Millbrae, formerly of South San Francisco, died at home on Dec. 19, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Matilda Hall and his stepson, Michael La Verne and his wife, Florence. He was a native of Richland, Ore., age 97 years. He had lived in this area since 1967, served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired after 35 years service as a supervisor at Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco. Family and friends may visit from 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22 at Chapel of the Highlands, 194 Millwood Drive at El Camino Real in Millbrae. The funeral will leave the Chapel 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23 for Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1000 El Camino Real where graveside services will begin at 11 a.m. In his memory, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Peninsula Humane Society, 1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010.

Unemployment fell in 43 states in November


By Martin Crutsinger
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WASHINGTON Unemployment rates fell in 43 states in November, the most number of states to report such declines in eight years. The falling state rates reect the brightening jobs picture nationally. The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in November to 8.6 percent, the lowest since March 2009. The economy has generated 100,000 or more jobs ve months in a row the rst time thats happened since 2006, before the Great Recession. Only three states reported higher unemploy-

ment rates in November, the Labor Department said Tuesday. Four states showed no change. Nevada for the 18th straight month had the highest state unemployment rate: 13 percent. It was followed by California at 11.3 percent. North Dakota again enjoyed the lowest unemployment rate: 3.4 percent. It was followed by Nebraska at 4.1 percent and South Dakota at 4.3 percent. The biggest decline in the unemployment rate in November compared with October was in Michigan. Its rate dropped by 0.8 percentage point to 9.8 percent, from 10.6 percent in October.

Alabama, Minnesota, South Carolina and Utah all reported declines of 0.6 percentage point in November from October. Employers added jobs in 29 states and the District of Columbia. Employment decreased in 19 states and was unchanged in two. The largest month-over-month increases were in New York, up 29,500 jobs, and Texas, with a gain of 20,800. The largest month-over-month decline occurred in Wisconsin, a drop of 14,600 payroll jobs. The drop in unemployment rates in 43 states marked the most number of states to show declines since October 2003.

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House GOP rejects two-month payroll tax cut


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WASHINGTON Congress lurched toward Grinch-like gridlock on Tuesday as the Republican-controlled House rejected a two-month extension of Social Security tax cuts that President Barack Obama said was the only viable way to prevent a drop in take-home pay for 160 million workers on Jan. 1. The clock is ticking, time is running out, Obama said shortly after House voted 229-193 to request negotiations with the Senate on renewing the payroll tax cuts for a year. House Speaker John Boehner, told that Obama had sought his help, replied, I need the president to help out. His voice rose as he said it, and his words were cheered by dozens of Republicans lawmakers who have pushed him and the rest of the leadership to pursue a more confrontational strategy with Democrats and the White House in an already contentious year of divided government. This time, it wasnt a partial government shutdown or even an unprecedented Treasury default that was at stake, but the prospect that payroll taxes would rise and long-term unemployment benefits end for millions of jobless victims of the worst recession since the 1930s. Yet another deadline has been entangled in the dispute, this one affecting seniors, but the administration announced it had nessed a way around it. Ofcials said paperwork for doctors who treat Medicare patients in the early days

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of the new year will not be processed until Jan. 18, giving lawmakers more time to avert a 27 percent cut in fees threatened for Jan. 1. Whatever the stakes, there was little indication that Republicans would get their wish for negotiations with the Senate any time soon. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., issued a statement saying he would be happy to resume talks on a yearlong measure but not before the House raties the twomonth bill and sends it to Obama for his signature. Given Obamas remarks and Reids refusal to negotiate, it was unclear what leverage Republicans had in the year-end standoff. It appeared likely the partisan disagreement could easily persist past Christmas and into the last week of the year. The standoff was sowing confusion in business, running out of days to adapt to any new payroll tax regimen. Even the Senates proposed two-month extension was creating headaches because it contained a two-tiered system geared to ensuring that higher-income earners paid a higher rate on some of their wages, according to a trade group. Theres not time enough to do that in an orderly fashion, said Pete A. Isberg, president of the National Payroll Reporting Consortium trade group. Were two weeks away from 2012. He wrote a letter to congressional leaders this week warning that the Senate bill could create substantial problems, confusion and costs. Democrats pounced on Republicans for rejecting the Senate bill, emboldened by polls nding Obamas approval rising and that of the congressional Republicans fading. They noted that several lawmakers whom Boehner appointed to negotiate a compromise had recently criticized an extension of payroll tax cuts. Democrats also introduced legislation in the House to ratify the twomonth bill that passed the Senate. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., the second-ranking House Democrat, asked Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., if he was prepared to bring that bill to the oor if no compromise was in sight by years end. Canter dodged the question, responding that if Democrats wanted to do their part, they could appoint negotiators. They didnt. For his part, Boehner sent a letter to the president, noting he had requested a yearlong extension of the tax cut and the House had approved one. There are still 11 days before the end of the year, and with so many Americans struggling, there is no reason they should be wasted, he wrote, asking Obama to call the Senate back from its yearend vacation.

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Tax cut fight ends ugly year for John Boehner


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WASHINGTON John Boehner vowed early on that as speaker, he would let the House work its will. At the end of his rst year in charge of the fractious Republican-controlled chamber, its clear he has little choice. An uncompromising band of conservatives, led by GOP freshmen to whom Boehner owes his speakership, has repeatedly forced him to back away from deals with President Barack Obama, Democrats and, this week, even

one struck by Senate Republicans. Gridlock, again and again, has dened Congress in the Boehner era even as Americans fume and the economy continues to wobble. In a closed meeting Monday night, a few Republicans gave voice to widely whispered questions about Boehners ability and willingness to represent them in negotiations with the White House and Senate. They were incensed that the Senate had overwhelmingly passed a two-month extension of a payroll tax cut for 160 million Americans and then left town for the holidays.

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York, San Francisco and Cambridge, Mass., take a hands-off approach to pursuing illegal immigrants. While advocates say they are rightly distancing themselves from a broken immigration system, critics accuse them of flouting federal law as sanctuary cities a label not all of them would find the right approach to ending them if legally possible. President Barack Obama has resisted calls from some Republicans to crack down on sanctuary cities. As a Democratic candidate in 2007, he said the U.S. government should address the issue by providing a rational immigration system, not by withdrawing funds from cities that shelter noncitizens. More than 70 cities and states nationwide bar police from asking community residents who have not been arrested to prove their legal status, according to the Immigration Policy Center, a nonpartisan research organization. For many, including New Haven, the goal is to make immigrants comfortable reaching out to police for help. Those policies, however, do not prevent state or local police from reporting foreignborn criminals to the Department of Homeland Security. New Haven, the home of Yale University,

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. Already known as a refuge for people from other lands, New Haven is tightening its embrace of newcomers as its mayor seeks to extend voting rights to illegal immigrants and other noncitizens, a policy challenge that comes shortly after attacks on sanctuary cities by Republican presidential candidates. The Democratic mayor, John DeStefano, helped illegal immigrants come out of the shadows four years ago when he launched a first-of-its-kind program to give them city resident cards. Despite crackdowns elsewhere, he has forged ahead with proposals that he says are designed to find common ground in a diverse city. Were a place of differences, he said. Were a place that sees a strength and places a value on welcoming folks from all over. Dozens of American cities including New

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is a port city of 125,000 residents with a history of embracing liberal politics and social change. It was a hotbed for civil rights protests in the 1960s and, more than a century earlier, the city where African captives from the slave ship Amistad were jailed before winning their freedom in the 1840s. The city has an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 illegal immigrants, resettles some 200 refugees annually and hosts roughly 2,000 noncitizens associated with Yale. DeStefano long ago prohibited police from asking people about their immigration status. In addition to his pledge to seek legislative action allowing illegal immigrants to vote a proposal that many, including Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, see as unrealistic the 10-term mayor last week also spoke out against a federal immigration enforcement program, Secure Communities, which uses fingerprints collected in local jails to identify illegal immigrants who have been arrested. not guilty to the one felony charge. On Tuesday, two court-appointed doctors found Uribe competent to stand trial which is scheduled to start Jan. 23, said District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. The threats were said to get increasingly angry and Uribe more agitated until police were called and he was arrested. This is a second strike case. Uribe remains in custody in lieu of $250,000 bail.

Man arrested for DUI after driving down 100-foot embankment


A San Francisco man was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after he drove his car down a 100-foot embankment in Daly City early Tuesday morning, a California Highway Patrol ofcer said. Around 3:30 a.m., ofcers responded to reports of a car over an embankment near Carter Street and Guadalupe Canyon Parkway, at the edge of San Bruno Mountain State Park, CHP Ofcer Tony Tam said. Fireghters, including a rescue unit from the North County Fire Authority, had to clear a large amount of brush to reach the victim, who was trapped in the car, Tam said. After about two hours, the victim was extricated and brought back to the top of the embankment, Tam said. The victim, identied as Jin Xiong, suffered minor injuries and was taken to San Francisco General Hospital for treatment. He was arrested for DUI at the hospital, Tam said. No other vehicles appear to have been involved in the crash.

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tim, is expected back in court Jan. 18. The last allegation makes Hoffman ineligible for probation if he is convicted in the death of 70-year-old Joseph Cosentino, said Wagstaffe. Cosentino died from multiple injuries caused by blunt force, said Coroner Robert Foucrault. Hoffman was arrested Thursday, Dec. 8 after Burlingame police received a tip from his acquaintance that he may have killed his roommate. The man did not know Hoffmans address or the name of the roommate. The police traced Hoffman to a Glendale, Calif. hotel room using his cellphone and he directed them back to the apartment on the 1900 block of Garden Drive just south of the Millbrae border where he lived with Cosentino. Cosentinos body was inside the hallway and police believe he had been there at least a few days and possibly up to a week. Hoffman remains in custody without bail.

San Carlos man fatally shot by police


A man fatally shot by police after shooting at ofcers in San Franciscos Lower Nob Hill neighborhood last Wednesday had two prior strikes against him and a warrant out for his arrest, Police Chief Greg Suhr said. Steven Young, 33, was shot in a confrontation with police near Larkin and Fern streets that stemmed from a trafc stop nearby, Suhr said at a community meeting held this afternoon to discuss the shooting. Young, a San Carlos resident, had prior convictions for burglary and narcotics-related offenses, was on active parole and had an $80,000 warrant out for his arrest in San Mateo County, police said. It was his parents belief that he would not be taken alive, Suhr said. When ofcers in a marked patrol car pulled over Youngs vehicle at about 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, he got out of the car and ed, then red six shots at the ofcers who were pursuing him on foot, according to Suhr. No ofcers were hit, but one of the ofcers returned re, striking Young once in the head, Suhr said.

Burlingame man charged with murdering roommate delays plea


A 64-year-old Burlingame man who allegedly beat his roommate to death and left the body for days in their apartment delayed entering a plea for murder charges Tuesday allowing his newly appointed lawyer to study the case. May Mar was appointed to represent Lawrence Arthur Hoffman Tuesday. Mar requested a delay in entering a plea to become familiar with the case, said District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. Hoffman, who faces charges of murder and the special allegations that he used a deadly weapon against an elderly vic-

Man pleads not guilty in alleged school road-rage incident


A San Mateo man facing charges in what prosecutors describe as a road-rage incident at his daughters elementary school pleaded not guilty Tuesday. Forty-three-year-old Vernon Suriaga allegedly bumped two 10-year-old boys directing traffic at Daly Citys John F.

Psych ward found competent to stand trial for felony threats


A patient in the psychiatric ward of San Mateo Medical Center accused of making daily threats on the lives of the staff was found competent by two court-appointed doctors Tuesday. Jason Gerard Uribe, 30, began making threats against staff members, particularly his doctor, April 7, according to the District Attorneys Ofce. Uribe previously pleaded

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Wednesday Dec. 21, 2011

This holiday season,buy American and local


By Jackie Speier

he holiday season is a time to share, give thanks and give comfort to others. More and more Americans are being squeezed by the economy. New census numbers conrm what millions of Americans have been experiencing: almost one in two Americans lives in poverty or low-income households. These numbers should serve as a reminder that it is more important than ever to help people in need. I am committed to only buy American products and local services this holiday season. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and by supporting them we help grow the economy and create jobs. Three out of four new jobs in the United States are created by small businesses. Economists estimate that if every American spent an extra $64 on American products, 200,000 new jobs would be created. As consumers we have the power to vote with your pocketbook and spend money with local companies and service providers. Not all presents have to be things. You can

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elses name. Food banks this year are struggling with low donations and high demand. You can give to a local nonprot organization that helps domestic violence victims, restores the environment or supports seniors. The county of San Mateo has a program, the Childrens Fund, that helps low-income children and families with school supplies, clothing and holiday presents. There are countless organizations you can support in the name of a friend or family member. If you are not in a position to spend money, consider giving your time and volunteer at a food bank or homeless shelter. Every single one of us has something to give.
Jackie Speier represents San Mateo County and part of San Francisco in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Where are the lights on Burlingame Avenue?
Editor, Merry Christmas, all! Our sprits were lifted high on a recent evening as we strolled the avenue lined with a hundred or more trees covered with strings of white lights; our spirits were already high from seeing the classic Great Expectations at the Stanford Theater. Yes, that was University Avenue, which could not by any stretch be confused with Burlingame Avenue. Later as we drove down Burlingame Avenue on the way to our house, we saw the few banners hanging from posts bearing Happy Holidays, Peace and www.BurlingameDowntown.org, but there was nary a festive light to be seen. Pathetic, downtown Burlingame. High-Speed Rail Authoritys current $98.5 billion to $118 billion construction cost estimate is unfunded by $114 billion, since feds only provide $3 billion and no private investors exist. The Legislative Analysts Office warns that every a dollar wasted on high-speed rail is a dollar less to educate K-12 children and a dollar more in UC and CSU tuition hikes. California ranks near bottom in U.S. education scoring. A December 2011 Field Poll confirms that most Californians want a re-vote on high-speed rail spending and 75 percent of them want their limited taxpayer dollars spent on K-12 children and seniors, not high-speed rail. Transportation experts confirm that fixing regional traffic congestion does far more to reduce car emissions and gridlock than inter-city HSR trains. Sacramento Democrats must listen to the people by refusing the California Labor Federations desire for a project labor agreement to cover the high-speed rail boondoggle. forgive me if you believed there was any attempt to put words in your mouth. Your concern over the motto In God We Trust is simply not shared by most Americans. The underpinnings of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are grounded in the development of natural rights. Period. Those rights come from Christian theology. The motto on our currency is a manifestation of a belief in God, but it doesnt have to be an affirmation of Christianity. Our nations founders were indeed wise. They provided for a guaranteed right to worship and anyone may choose to exercise that right in a synagogue, church, mosque or temple. That is as it should be. You may also choose to not worship. Thats OK too. The motto In God We Trust, on our currency, is part of our collective national history that refers to our countrys founding. If you need more proof, check out the preambles for the constitutions of all 50 states. Youll be very surprised. Now, with respect to Merry Christmas, lets leave Bill OReilly and Bill Maher out of the discussion. You prefer the salutation Happy Holidays because you believe it includes all Americans. Well, I still prefer Merry Christmas, partly because it has been declared a federal holiday. Im sure youd agree that federal holidays include all Americans? Nest-ce pas?

Arthur and Birgitta Collom Burlingame

High-speed rail train bankrupting K-12 children


Editor, The credit ratings of Greece, Spain, France and Ireland were downgraded because their governments borrowed billions to construct high-speed trains and promised unsustainably lavish but unfunded pensions. These current events should warn Californias Democrats. The California

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In God We Trust and Merry Christmas are justified


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ometimes the seemingly arbitrary conuence of events can teach us a profound lesson about how we should live our lives. So it is with the passing of two utterly different world gures: the North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Il and the courageous Czech playwright, president, and human rights leader, Vaclav Havel. Our inspiration, Congressman Tom Lantos, knew Havel personally, and they shared a common bond as intellectuals who had both battled against the Communist oppression of their countries. Vaclav Havel became a dramatic example to lovers of freedom and human rights globally. After playing a decisive role in the stunning collapse of Communism throughout Eastern Europe, Havel remained faithful and constant in reminding leaders and activists of the moral imperative to defend human dignity and freedom in every corner of the world. Although his health weakened in recent years, he never succumbed to the false and short-sighted pragmatism of those who argue that we must set aside our moral and spiritual values to pursue economic and material aspirations. He is one of freedoms true heroes, and his example will continue to inspire untold millions around the world. In contrast, Kim Jong Il presided over one of the last totalitarian dictatorships and transformed his country into a vast prison camp. Sealed within their Hermit Kingdom, the North Korean people have been subjected to repression, starvation and state sponsored brutality on a massive scale. While diverting the wealth and talent of his nation to the reckless pursuit of nuclear weapons, the Dear Leader has brought death and destruction to millions of innocent. He fully earned the disgust and derision of the world and is rightly derided as a true Dr. Evil, while Vaclav Havel is being hailed as a hero. We can only hope that the people of North Korea will soon know a different reality. Earlier this year, the Lantos Foundation sponsored a screening and panel discussion of Crossing, the remarkable lm about North Korean refugees. The audience was moved to tears by what was witnessed, and many have told me, as a board member of Human Rights North Korea, that seeing this lm renewed their commitment to making the struggle for human rights a central part of their lives. Nothing could bring us greater satisfaction than to see more people become engaged in this vital mission as a result of the Lantos Foundations efforts. Each of us looks to larger than life gures to help shape our own life choices. We are indeed blessed that Vaclav Havel helped light our way and that his example will continue to strengthen each of us to be a beacon of hope in whatever sphere we may nd ourselves. We must also remember the lessons learned from the malevolent dictator Kim Jong Il; that the ght for freedom and human rights reaches across the world, and we must be forever vigilant of the evil that lurks all around us.
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Dow 12,103.58 +2.87% 10-Yr Bond 1.9250 +6.18% Nasdaq 2,603.73 +3.19% Oil (per barrel) 97.120003 S&P 500 1,241.30 +2.98% Gold 1,624.60
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a steep fall from the 5.1 percent at an auction in November. The Dow gained 337.32 points, or 2.9 percent to close at 12,103.58. It lost 100 points the day before. Europes major stock markets also climbed. Germanys DAX soared 3.1 percent. Frances CAC-40 jumped 2.7 percent. The gains held on Tuesday afternoon even after the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a plan to extend a cut in Social Security taxes. Unemployment benets for 2 million people are also at risk. A Federal Reserve proposal for stricter rules on larger banks didnt knock down JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and other big bank stocks. JPMorgan Chase & Co. gained 4.9 percent. Citigroup added 4.6 percent. The Standard & Poors 500 index gained 35.95 points, or 3 percent, to 1,241.30. Only six stocks in the index fell. The Nasdaq composite index rose 80.59, or 3.2 percent, to 2,603.73. Analysts cautioned that recent big rallies in the stock market have been quick to fade as traders seize the chance to sell stocks and lock in gains.

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Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE ConAgra Foods Inc.,up $1.02 at $26.19 The food maker reported that its second quarter net income fell 15 percent, but results beat expectations as it raised prices. General Mills Inc.,down 32 cents at $39.27 The maker of Cheerios, Nature Valley granola and Hamburger Helper said its net income fell 28 percent during the second quarter. CVS Caremark Corp.,up $3.24 at $39.80 The drugstore chain raised its quarterly dividend 30 percent and said it expects 2012 prots at its Caremark unit to grow. Red Hat Inc.,down $4.10 at $41.95 The software companys third-quarter net income rose, but its fourth-quarter revenue forecast fell short of analyst expectations. Talbots Inc.,up 5 cents at $2.69 The womens clothing chain rejected a $205 million buyout offer from its biggest shareholder, private equity rm Sycamore Partners. Nasdaq A123 Systems Inc.,up 6 cents at $1.59 The maker of rechargeable lithium ion batteries for electric cars said it will supply a battery system to utility Maui Electric Co. Netix Inc.,up $4.25 at $71.40 In a new deal with BBC Worldwide,the Internet streaming companys U.K. and Irish users will be able to stream the networks shows. Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.,up $3.71 at $46.94 The drugmaker and partner Progenics said a study for an expanded use of constipation treatment Relistor yielded positive results.

NEW YORK Encouraging signs out of Europe and a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. housing market drove the Dow Jones industrial average up more than 300 points Tuesday. It was the best day for stocks this month. The Spanish government pulled off a successful debt auction and gauges of business and consumer condence in Germany rose unexpectedly. Both helped ease worries about Europes debt crisis. The dollar fell against the euro and U.S. government bond prices dropped as traders shifted money out of the safest assets. Borrowing costs for the Spanish government plunged at an auction of shortterm debt, a sign that investors are becoming more condent in the countrys ability to pay. Spain has plenty of problems, large debts and budget decits, said Sam Stovall, chief equity strategist at S&P Capital IQ. So when we see debt auctions go much better than expected its very encouraging. Spains government raised (euro) 5.6 billion ($7.3 billion), much more than its goal of (euro) 4.5 billion. Investors demanded an interest rate of only 1.74 percent to lend to Spain for three months,

Oracle misfires in fiscal 2Q


By Michael Liedtke
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SAN FRANCISCO Oracle stumbled in its latest quarter as the business software maker struggled to close deals, a signal of possible trouble ahead for the technology sector. The performance announced Tuesday covered a period of economic turbulence which has raised concerns that major companies and government agencies may curtail technology spending. Oracles results for the three months ending in November suggested the cutbacks have already started. Management reinforced that perception with a forecast calling for meager growth in the current quarter, which ends in February. The developments alarmed investors, causing Oracle Corp. shares to slide 10 percent.

In a telling sign of weakening demand, Oracles sales of new software licenses edged up just 2 percent from the same time last year. Analysts had expected a double-digit gain in new software licenses. The company had predicted an increase of at least 6 percent and as much as 16 percent. Wall Street focuses on this part of the business because selling new software products generates a stream of future revenue from maintenance and upgrades. Oracles software is a staple in companies and government agencies throughout the world. Its database products help companies store and manage information. Its line of applications automates a wide range of administrative tasks. Part of the problem was that technology decision makers delayed signing contracts during the nal few days of the quarter, according to Safra Catz,

Oracles chief financial officer. That could be an indication that companies and financially strapped government agencies are treading more carefully as Europes debt problems threaten to hobble a still-fragile global economy. Clearly, this quarter was not what we thought it would be, Catz told analysts during a Tuesday conference call. She said the company is hoping some of the deals that were postponed in the last quarter will be completed within the next two months. Oracles weakest markets were in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Things looked even bleaker in Oracles computer hardware division, which the company has been trying to build since buying fallen Silicon Valley star Sun Microsystems for $7.4 billion last year. Oracles hardware revenue dropped 10 percent from the same time last year

Rise in home building suggests turnaround


By Derek Kravitz
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WASHINGTON A surge in apartment construction gave home builders more work in November. And permits, a gauge of future construction, rose largely because of a jump in apartment permits. Some analysts say the gains, though coming off extremely low levels, suggest the depressed housing industry may have reached a turning point.

Economists now say 2011 will be the first year since the Great Recession began in 2007 that home construction will have helped the economy grow. Before this year, the industry endured two of the worst years ever. Homebuilding is through the worst and is now steadily improving, said Paul Diggle, a property economist at Capital Economics. Builders broke ground on a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 685,000 homes in November, a 9.3 percent jump from

October, the government said Tuesday. Its the highest level since April 2010. Still, the rate is far below the 1.2 million homes that economists say would be built each year in a healthy housing market. Construction of single-family homes rose 2.3 percent in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 447,000. Apartment construction jumped 32 percent to a rate of 238,000 units. Singlefamily homes account for about 70 percent of homebuilding. raised prices to offset continuing higher prices. ConAgra Foods Inc., like many food companies, is dealing with higher costs for ingredients, packaging and fuel and has raised its prices to offset those increases. The marketplace environment remains difcult due to continuing inationary pressures and the impact of the current economy on consumers, so we are cautious about business conditions, said CEO Gary Rodkin. But Rodkin acknowledged price increases were helping offset higher prices.

General Mills 2Q profit falls on higher costs


PORTLAND, Ore. General Mills net income fell 28 percent during the second quarter as revenue gains could not keep pace with rising costs. The company maintained its full-year guidance and said it expects strong sales and protability gains in the second half of the scal year. However, it cautioned that its gross margins would be lower during that time given continued cost pressures and its recent acquisition lower-margin Yoplait. General Mills, which makes foods

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ConAgra second quarter net income beats expectations


ATLANTA Food maker ConAgra Foods on Tuesday reported scal second quarter net income fell 15 percent but results beat expectations as the company

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Smith shines through pair of blackouts


By Janie McCauley
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By Julio Lara SANTA CLARA First, Jim Harbaugh campaigned to bring Alex Smith back for another season in San Francisco. Now, hes pushing for his quarterback to make the Pro Bowl. The 49ers coach is praising his comeback QB as one of the top three in the NFC along with Green Bays Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees of New Orleans and Harbaugh said Tuesday he considers the 2005 No. 1 overall draft pick to be the teams long-term answer behind center. And everybody knows Harbaugh has plenty of pull when it comes to the roster considering he has pulled off such a remarkable resurgence for this franAlex Smith chise in a matter of months. While Harbaugh isnt about to start getting into statement games or whether his Niners now have elite NFL status, Monday nights commanding 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers showed just how many stars San Francisco has on both sides of the ball. Smith remained poised in prime time only three games after he got sacked nine times in a flop at Baltimore on Thanksgiving night. He was unfazed when Candlestick Park went dark not once but twice to interrupt Mondays game on the big stage, delaying kickoff and then stopping play early in the second quarter. No question, lights out, no pun intended, Smith said of the overall performance.
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There was one senior on the Burlingame girls water polo season team in 2011. Usually, thats a bad thing, especially considering that just a year before, the Panthers went 0-5 in league, missed the Central Coast Section playoffs and found themselves with a new coach and system heading into the pool this season. But Burlingame couldnt have chosen a more tting person to assume the role of leader in 2011. They got Charlotte Pratt. And believe us, they dont come much better than No. 19. No player on the Peninsula, perhaps in any sport, was more valuable to her team that Pratt in 2011. Because for the Panthers, it was more than just what she brought to the pool as a goal scorer that made her special. Coming into the year, Pratt inherited the leadership role on a team with youthful talent. And her main task wasnt scoring goals it was laying a foundation for future generations of Burlingame water polo players. She played a huge role, said Burlingame coach Marc Keirns. She was our only senior on a team of mainly juniors and sophomores and she played the role of leader for the girls [in and out of the pool]. She absolutely facilitated our growth and setting us up for future years to come. Pratt is the San Mateo Daily Journal Girls Water Polo Player of the Year today because she completed the one goal that mattered most to her in 2011 the one outside the pool. It was denitely a different experience from last year just because last year we were so new and this year most of us had played together so we had a little more experience, Pratt said It was easier to play with more experienced players, we knew each others style of play. Dont get it wrong, on numbers alone, Pratt put up the kind of year that merits this kind of recognition.

Slow grind for Raiders injured trio


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The difference between winning and losing in a championship game can be razor thin. Will Runkel, the goalie for the Sacred Heart Prep boys water polo team, knows that as well as anybody. A sophomore in 2010, he was the starting goalie for a Gators squad that fell in the Central Coast Section Division II championship game to rival Menlo. Fast forward a year and Runkel, now a junior, was a major reason the Gators downed Los Altos 74 to capture their fourth title in ve years. Runkel nished with 17 saves in the championship match and earned a spot on the All-CCS squad. He was also the CCS goalie nomination for All American honors. All this on the heels of his Stanford club team finishing in fourth place in the Junior Olympics over the summer. Ive always said, the hardest position to transition from JV to varsity is goalie. The pace of the game is so much faster. You cannot hide in the goal, said Sacred Heart Prep coach Brian Kreutzkamp. Last year, I felt he was just trying not to mess up. This year, he took it upon himself to dominate the game. It did take one full year of seasoning to get him ready for this level. That maturation not only paid off for the Gators, but it paid off for Runkel individually as he is the Daily Journals Boys Water Polo Player of the Year. Despite his success, Runkel did not take all the credit. Our coach, hes really great at understanding what people need to improve. He really helped me get better, Runkel said. Mostly, I needed to work on my mentality getting ready for games and sticking in there. He helped me realize how to shut that stuff out. I really needed to work on that from last year. This year, it was a lot better. Other than a teams leading scorer, there may be no brighter spotlight in the pool than on the goalkeeper. Much like a hockey goalie, water polo goalies are an integral part of a teams defense. No matter how good a defense is in front of them, ultimately a goalie has to make the save. Runkel did that more often than not this season. Last season, there were times when teams were

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ALAMEDA Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden did some light jogging Tuesday but it remains uncertain whether hell play again this season after being sidelined with an ankle injury since midOctober. Just seeing McFadden doing something other than watching practice counted as a milestone for the injured runner. It also gave coach Hue Jackson something to Darren smile about after three McFadden straight losses. He was moving around so thats a good thing, Jackson said. A couple weeks ago he attempted to do the same thing, so he has tried. We just want to make sure hes totally where he needs to be before we put him out there. The same goes for wide receiver Jacoby Ford, who has also progressed to jogging after sitting out the past month with his own foot injury.

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Menlos Edelman towers over competition


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rebounding, said Menlo coach John Paye. Shes a strong player inside, but shes only been playing basketball since the eighth grade, so there is a lot of room for improvement going forward. As Edelman, a junior, continues to grow and nd her groove, the thought of her actually playing better is a bit scary for the opposition. It wasnt as much being in the zone as much as playing a group of shorter girls and just having that advantage of having half a foot on them, Edelman said. My teammates had a lot of assists to me because it was easier to feed the ball in when Im easy to reach. Edelman is actually coming off wrist surgery, which she injured playing volleyball in the Junior Olympics, and then re-aggravated it in a basketball tournament in Oregon and then another in Washington. The overuse caused some ligament tears and she used the fall season to make a full recovery. Now healthy, shes hit the basketball court running. In that game against Washington, Edelman had eight eld goals and shot 8-of-12 from the free throw line for 24. She followed that game up with a 13-eld goal performance and 30 total points to go with 27 rebounds in arguably her best game as a Knight those performances made her 19 and 11 game against Mercy look like a off-night. Shes a hard worker who worked really hard on her game all spring and summer, Paye said. When I play against taller girls I have to rely on my moves more, Edelman said. Usually, I can get open for passes but I cant just do the same move everytime so switching it up is the main thing to do, adding the key to maintaining this consistency will be her work ethic inside as the competition gets tougher. No, I dont feel (the pressure to score) at all, Edelman said. As long as Im contributing somehow its OK. Its nice to score but the big thing is to help out on defense.

Her name is Drew Edelman. But on the basketball court you can call her Ms. Double-Double. Its hard to nd a girls basketball player in the county who was as consistent as the Menlo center last year in 28 games, Edelman recorded a double-double in 24 of those. And given her recent run of play, it appears that Edelman has no intentions of slowing down or doing anything to change her nickname. Over the summer I worked a lot with my coach, Nick McCullar, on my post moves and running new plays, Edelman said via email as she rode to Santa Barbara with her Menlo teammates. I learned how to play from the high post as well as the low post. Her extra work in the summer has paid dividends for the Knights and Edelman. In three games last week, the 6-4 Menlo School center scored 73 points, for an average of 24.3 per. She had 24 points and 20 rebounds in a 56-46 loss to Washington-Fremont on Dec. 12. In the Menlo Holiday Classic, she tallied 30 points and 27 rebounds in a win over Mt. Pleasant on Dec. 14, and a 19-point, 11rebound performance in a 56-45 victory over Mercy-Burlingame in the nal game Saturday. For her efforts, Edelman is the Daily Journal Athlete of the Week. She had a very strong week last week, both scoring and

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Menlo center Drew Edelman averaged 24.3 points and 19.3 rebounds over three games last week.

Mavericks gives actor rude welcome


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HALF MOON BAY Gerard Butler is OK after being held underwater by some big waves while lming for a movie about a surfer at Mavericks, a famed Northern California surf break known for treacherous, stories-high waves. Filmmakers were shooting the 42year-old Of Men and Mavericks star paddling out with competitive surfers Greg Long, Zach Wormhoudt and Peter Mel on Sunday afternoon, the San Mateo County Times reported. The four were steering clear of a set of waves in the 15-foot range when a much larger set broke in front of them, said Wormhoudt, of Santa Cruz. Butler was held underwater for two waves and washed through some rocks while tethered to his surfboard, Wormhoudt said. A safety patrolman on

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a Jet Ski swooped in and picked up the actor. Butler was shaken up but not seriously injured, Wormhoudt said. He was taken by ambulance to Stanford Medical Center for examination and was later

released. Wormhoudt said Butler had not surfed much before the movie but had made an effort to improve his surng and water skills for the lm. The group had talked about what to do if they got mowed down by big waves, and Butler wasnt trying to show off, Wormhoudt added Everything he was doing was within reason, he said. We took like four to five pretty big waves on the head.

Basically theres nothing you can do. It was intense for myself, and Ive been through a lot out there. Butlers publicist Rupert Fowler didnt immediately respond to an email message sent Tuesday. Coastside Fire District Battalion Chief Ari Delay would say only that a surfer sucked under by waves was on the beach when paramedics arrived. He wouldnt name the surfer. Of Men and Mavericks is about Santa Cruz surfer Jay Moriarty, who conquered Mavericks as a teen but died in a free-diving accident in 2001 when he was 23. Mavericks cold water and giant waves have made it a Mt. Everest-like conquest for some surfers. And it has impacted many lives, whether it be the death of legendary big wave waterman or serious injury to less experienced surfers seeking to make a name for themselves.

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Luck gears up for last hurrah at Stanford


By Janie McCauley
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STANFORD Andrew Luck plans to relax for at least a week after Stanfords Fiesta Bowl game against Oklahoma State on Jan. 2 before he moves fully into NFL draft preparations. The Heisman Trophy runner-up quarterback and projected No. 1 pick said Tuesday he will cherish his last two weeks with the Cardinal then return home to West Virginia and take a much-needed break before switching gears. Im going to go home and take a week or a week and a half off and gure it all out, because I dont want to sit here during practice preparing for a game thinking about agents, where youre going to train or yadda, yadda, yadda, Luck said after Tuesdays practice. Ill go home

and take a little breather and then get into the whole process. When asked about a report that he would sign with agent Tom Condon, said, Andrew Luck Luck Thats news to me. He didnt elaborate. Condon represents Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and Luck is likely to land with Indianapolis (1-13). Luck wont be enrolled at Stanford during the winter quarter while he trains, but will return to school for the spring session to nish his last two classes in order to graduate. He isnt allowing himself to get too nostalgic as he goes through his nal week of practice on The Farm before the team travels to

Arizona next Monday. Practice is still practice, Luck said. I dont really savor it. I try to come out here and enjoy it and realize the time is limited with all your buddies, but more importantly just focusing on trying to win and enjoying those moments. Once Tuesdays workout was over, Luck walked over to a nearby fence to meet two young children. Whats up, kids? he said before grabbing a pen to sign their poster. Luck realizes full well he is leaving a legacy that will be tough to match. I hope it will resonate in the history of Stanford football, Luck said. I think weve done some pretty remarkable stuff so far. Obviously you want to nish it out on a high note with hopefully a win against a good Oklahoma State team. I think weve done some special things at

the university and Im sure people will remember it down the road. First-year coach David Shaw doesnt plan to change his expectations for the Cardinal once theres a new face behind center taking Lucks place. Hopefully our era doesnt come to an end with Andrew leaving, Shaw said. Everybody is wondering how were going to be next year without Andrew. Thats good. Luck lost out on the Heisman for the second straight year this time to Baylors Robert Grifn III despite being the preseason favorite for college footballs top individual honor after returning to college for one nal hurrah and shot at a national title despite coach Jim Harbaugh bolting for the NFLs San Francisco 49ers. Luck, a second team AllAmerican, heads into the Fiesta

Bowl for No. 4 Stanford having thrown for 35 touchdowns and 3,170 yards with a completion percentage of 70 percent and a QB rating of 167.5. For anybody convinced the program will take a serious blow as soon as Luck leaves, he insists otherwise. I think weve had very good recruiting classes come in, probably better than us, Luck said, chuckling. I guess well see. I know theyve had higher ratings and grades and all those things. Hopefully weve been able to bring in good guys and hopefully the legacy will continue long after were gone. Shaw, Luck and the rest of the team received a rousing ovation during a rst-half timeout while attending the Stanford womens basketball showdown against Tennessee.

Study: When a football team wins, male grades drop


By Justin Pope
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

On campus, a successful football team is a cause for celebration. So much celebration, in fact, that three economists have found a link between a winning season at one big-time football program and lower grades for male students. In a new paper, the economists at the University of Oregon chart the grade point averages of students there alongside the fortunes of the football team between 1999 and 2007. Their findings could give

ammo to critics of big-time college sports. Their conclusion: When the Ducks were winning, students celebrated more and grades suffered. And that doesnt bode well for upcoming report cards the Ducks are 11-2 this season, Pac-12 champions for the third straight year, and headed to the Rose Bowl. They drink more when the team wins, they party more when the teams wins, and they study less when the team wins, said professor Jason Lindo, who is one of three coauthors and says the study is the rst

of its kind. Womens grades held up better than mens when the team was doing well and the drop in mens grades compounded a GPA gender gap that was already present at Oregon, as it is on many campuses. The bottom line: Three extra wins for the Ducks football squad in any given year caused a drop in male GPAs thats about as steep as the one youd expect if male students had scored 27 points lower on their SATs. Chalk it up as another cost to consider for a successful big-time athAdvertisement

letic program, right up there with ballooning coaches salaries, travel budgets and stadium expansions. Academically, a school might be better off with a crummy season on the eld that makes students want to head to the library to forget. The study was published this week by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Lindo, Oregon faculty colleague Glen Waddell and graduate student Isaac Swensen examined the GPAs during fall term (football season) of nearly 30,000 students who werent athletes, over a period when the Ducks football

record ranged from 5-6 to 11-1. On average, men were earning GPAs of 2.94, compared to 3.12 for women. But the more the team won, the more the gap widened; three extra wins amounted to an approximately 8 percent increase in the difference. Even though female GPAs held steady in better football seasons, the authors believe their academic performance could still have suffered they may have just beneted from lower male grades bringing down the grading curve for everyone.

How Trees Benet Our Health While Absorbing Air Pollutants


By Paul Larson
MILLBRAE As a Past President of the Millbrae Lions Club I was recently asked to take on the position of Tree Planting Chairman. It is a goal of the current Lions Clubs International President for all Lions Clubs across the world to plant one million trees during the 2011-2012 term. This new responsibility reminded me of a plan I had in the back of my mind to donate a number of trees on behalf of the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS for planting on several sparsely landscaped strips at Saint Dunstans Church in Millbrae. Ive always been a fan of planting trees, and my new task as Tree Planting Chair gave me an excuse to follow through with this previous goal. I immediately put my plan into action, so as of this writing 17 good sized Redwood Trees have already been planted at Saint Dunstans which will grow up tall and lush (see the picture to the right of me with one of the trees on the day they were planted). Trees are a major life sustaining feature of our planet. They not only help secure the ground they are planted in, but are the home to countless numbers of species. Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) in addition to other harmful pollutants from the atmosphere, and during photosynthesis they release the oxygen we breathe. An acre of trees absorbs enough CO2 over one year to equal the amount produced by driving a car 26,000 miles. If everyone reading this article planted one new tree at their home it would not only create a noticeable improvement in everyones quality of life but also would benefit future generations.

Historically San Mateo County had a vast population of healthy old growth Redwood Trees. In the 1800s a large portion of these tall majestic trees were cut down to feed the quickly growing need for lumber in the up and coming city of San Francisco. During this gold rush period little was known of the benefits in keeping these trees alive and healthy. Realistically we still need lumber today, and now the lumber industry regularly replaces the trees they harvest with new young trees. Trees are a good renewable resource if used in a responsible manner, and many more trees have to be planted than harvested to support societys needs. We all have a chance to help by planting our own new trees and replacing those which may be unhealthy or have died. Tying this topic into our role at the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS is easy. Wood is used in caskets, urns, paper and other items needed for funerals. The CO2 absorbed by trees is permanently locked into the wood used to craft these items therefore keeping it out of the atmosphere. My goal is to keep planting trees where ever I find the need as to help replenish this vitally essential and health-nourishing resource. If you ever wish to discuss cremation, funeral matters or want to make preplanning arrangements please feel free to call me and my staff at the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS in Millbrae at (650) 588-5116 and we will be happy to guide you in a fair and helpful manner. For more info you may also visit us on the internet at:

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That was probably my worst game of the season, Runkel said. It was just one of those games. He returned to his stingy self in the championship match against Los Altos, thwarting the Eagles offense at nearly every turn. Runkels mental game has now caught up to his physical attributes and its adding up to yet another standout goalie for the Gators program. The last two SHP goalies Mike Wishart and Ben Dearborn have gone on to tremendous success at the college level. Wishart recently set the saves record at Santa Clara University and Dearborn helped lead Princeton to a third-place nish in the NCAA tournament. Kreutzkamp believes Runkel is on the same path. during the game, not just me. So, it was good for the girls because it kind of challenged them to step up and shoot. It was a good challenge though, to try and score with everyone guarding you. What Pratt doesnt mention above is the role she played in helping her team evolve into a more balanced unit one that wouldnt require 16goal performances to win. We grew a lot over the year, Keirns said. It started off with Charlotte taking a lot of the responsibility on her shoulders because of her talent level and her experience. But as the year went on, the team really developed and stepped up to her level of play and we became much more dynamic in our offense and defense. She did everything she could during the year to facilitate the other players to help us be a more dynamic team. Practices, working with juniors, I expect hell be a Division I player as well, Kreutzkamp said. Luckily for Kreutzkamp and the Gators, they have one more season with Runkel in the cage and there is nothing to indicate he wont be among the sections best again next year. Given Runkels importance to the squad, the Gators will go as far as Runkel can take them. We rely on him every single possession, Kreutzkamp said. The defense Kreutzkamp uses puts a lot of pressure on the goalie. The Gators try to keep all opposing shots on the perimeter and then leave it up to Runkel to make the save as the offense starts breaking the other way. We let shooters shoot from the outside. When Will locks in, hes very good at blocking the ball, Kreutzkamp said. Guys just imparting knowledge, experience physicality of the game and perform at the level, create more opportunities for us. The only way we were able to score after that was other players stepping up. That ability to teach allowed the Panthers to go from an 0-5 team, to a 4-1 record and a secondplace nish in the Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division. It also meant a return to the CCS playoffs as a No. 4 seed. Pratt was named the PAL Most Valuable Player for her efforts. She also made the All-CCS First Team in Division II. You cant replace a Charlotte Pratt, Keirns said of her contributions. It would have been very difcult for us to have that success without having her, both in and out of the pool, as a leader for the girls. Just the amount of presence that she has in the water, the amount of attention that she

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knew he would block [shots]. That kind of happened as the season progressed. That was certainly not the case last year. He certainly made some huge [penalty shot] blocks. It can deate the other team. In fact, Runkel appears to be at his best when things appear to be the worst. He said he relishes the opportunity to shut down an opponents breakaway or tip away a 5-meter penalty shot. He realizes when he comes up big on those plays, it pumps up the rest of his team. Thats one of my favorite things. Its a nothing-to-lose type of [situation]. If they score, its no big deal. But if you know how to come and take the shot away, its really fun, actually, Runkel said. I look forward to those situations. draws from opposing defenses, and just her ability to impart her knowledge, skills and experience to the rest of the team it would have been difcult for us to have the success and the turnaround that we had this year if it wasnt for Charlotte. With Pratt as the leader, the Panthers have laid that foundation for what might be a real special team in 2012. It was really important, Pratt said about laying the ground work for future Burlingame teams, adding that her experience as a sophomore played a key role in that. Now that I am a graduating, I wanted to have a year that I would remember as a senior. I think just building upon how much we accomplished this year, I think theyll be very successful.

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scoring a lot and I remember thinking, I dont know if I can do this. At times, you can feel like theres not much hope. You just have to shut it out. You have to have a short memory. You have to keep thinking, Ill get the next one. That was never more in evidence than in the CCS seminals against Soquel. Playing with the u, Runkel managed 10 saves, but it was the Gators offense that bailed him out as the Gators advanced to the nals with a 16-13 win.

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She found the back of the opposing net 121 times in 2011. She had eight assists, picked up 65 steals, drew 44 ejections and six 5-meter penalties. We got our rst real look at Pratt in a game against Willow Glen in which the senior scored a spectacular 16 goals during a 20-19, double-overtime win. Shes been on top of her game ever since. After that Willow Glen game, I was really surprised. I dont know where that came from, Pratt said. And as we played more teams, I guess I drew more attention so it was denitely harder (to score). The girls did a great job of stepping up. There were a lot of other girls who were scoring

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Manning wont practice,will continue throwing


By Michael Marot
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INDIANAPOLIS Peyton Manning will not participate in Colts practices the rest of the season. Two days after the four-time league MVP was ruled out of the Colts nal two games, coach Jim Caldwell said Tuesday that Manning wont practice with the team before the season-nale Jan. 1, either. The reason is simple: Indianapolis doesnt want to take away practice snaps from Dan Orlovsky or Curtis Painter with the Colts (1-13) hosting AFC South champion Houston (10-4) in their home nale Thursday night. Caldwell said he also believes Manning will be better off recover-

ing from his latest neck surgery through individual work. Team vice chairman Bill Polian acknowledged Manning will fail his postseason physical, Peyton a move that will Manning actually give the Colts more time to monitor Mannings progression. Colts ofcials say it is not a setback, and, in fact, Polian said Manning threw with decent velocity from 20 to 25 yards last week. He has to meet objective measurements set by the doctors and the rehab people with respect to arm strength, with respect to triceps strength and that will be evidenced by throwing and other objective

measurements, Polian said. Its still unclear when Manning might be 100 percent. I do not know, Polian said. Ive said since September, and Ive quoted the doctors, all of the doctors weve spoken to, that theres no potion, theres no surgery, theres no manipulation, theres no machine that can tell you what the timetable for regeneration of a nerve will be. Caldwell, Polian and team owner Jim Irsay do need to see some things before March 8, when the Colts must determine whether to pay out a $28 million bonus to keep Manning or let him become a free agent. Irsay also has acknowledged theres a third option, redoing the ve-year, $90 million contract Manning signed in July. Another complication is the likelihood Indy winds up with the No. 1 overall draft pick for the rst time

since 1998 when they selected Manning. Most believe Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck will go in that slot, and there has been plenty of debate about whether the two high-prole quarterbacks can exist on the same team and whether the Colts can be competitive if both players come at a hefty price. Manning has not participated in a team workout since having a singlelevel fusion procedure on Sept. 8, the third and most invasive of his neck surgeries over a 19-month span. The procedure was intended to x a damaged nerve that was causing weakness in Mannings right throwing arm. The perennial Pro Bowler has not spoken with reporters since Dec. 2, the day after he was cleared to increase the intensity of his workouts. Last Wednesday, Caldwell and

Polian both watched Manning take snaps from Jeff Saturday and throw to Joseph Addai, Anthony Gonzalez and an unidentied receiver from the practice squad during a postpractice workout. Manning is expected to do that kind of work over the next two weeks. When Manning fails the physical, it will actually help the Colts. The new collective bargaining agreement allows injured players to continue rehabbing with other injured players at the team facility, giving Manning more time to throw and team ofcials more time to evaluate his health. By then, the Colts gure theyll have all the information they need. Hes rehabbing, Caldwell said. Hes getting better. Hes improving.

Super Bowl to be streamed Ohio State gets bowl ban


By Rachel Cohen
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NEW YORK The biggest draw in television is going mobile. The Super Bowl will be streamed online and to phones in the U.S. for the rst time, the NFL said Tuesday. NBCs broadcasts of wild card Saturday, the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl will be available on the leagues and networks websites and through Verizons NFL Mobile app. The service will include additional camera angles, in-game highlights and live stats and replays of those always popular Super Bowl ads. NBC has been streaming its Sunday Night Football telecasts for four seasons, and what the network has found is its not just being used by fans who cant get in front of a set. Many of the page views come from people using the service as a complement to watch-

ing the game on TV. That certainly would seem likely for the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 from Indianapolis. The game is annually by far the biggest attraction on television, with last seasons PackersSteelers matchup drawing a record U.S. audience for any show with 111 million viewers. Whether its just for a quarter if somebody has to run out to the store to get something they forgot, now they can stay connected to the game, Hans Schroeder, the NFLs senior vice president of media strategy and development, told The Associated Press. With such a big television audience, it will be interesting to see the expanded reach. NBCs streams on Sunday nights typically average 200,000-300,000 viewers, compared with 21 million for the telecasts. The network has seen no evidence it hurts the traditional broadcasts healthy TV ratings. If anything, the extra options

online may help keep fans glued to the games on their sets. We dont want to limit ourselves to people not in front of the TV, said Rick Cordella, vice president and general manager for NBC Sports Digital Media. The playoffs are appointment viewing, he added. People schedule their day around it. The NFL and NBC will do extensive research to nd out exactly how many people are watching the streams and how theyre using them. What number of fans want to watch the Super Bowl each year but arent in front of a TV for whatever reason? Schroeder wonders had this been around for the Super Bowl three years ago, if fans at parties would have used the service to watch Santonio Holmes toe-scraping winning touchdown catch for the Pittsburgh Steelers over and over again.

By Rusty Miller
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State players broke the rules and got to play in the Sugar Bowl anyway. Jim Tressel knew about infractions and let it all happen. Now the Buckeyes and new coach Urban Meyer will pay for it next season. The NCAA hit Ohio State with a one-year bowl ban and additional penalties Tuesday for violations that started with eight players taking a total of $14,000 in cash and tattoos in exchange for jerseys, rings and other Buckeyes memorabilia. Tressel was tipped to the violations in April 2010 but didnt tell anyone even after the athletes got caught last December but were allowed to play in the Sugar Bowl against Arkansas if they served suspensions to start the 2011 season. Among those in the group: starting quarterback Terrelle Pryor and leading rusher Daniel

Boom Herron. Tressels silence damaged Ohio State in the eyes of the NCAA and the result is that the Buckeyes, with a plum 2012 schedule and one of college footballs best coaches in Meyer, will watch next years bowl games on TV. Had we known what (Tressel) knew, we would not have played those young men in that bowl game, said an emotional Gene Smith, Ohio States athletic director. Forced out in May and now on the staff of the Indianapolis Colts, Tressel was called out by the NCAA for unethical conduct and will have a hard time coaching at the college level again. Hes not going to appeal. He accepts the committees decision. Thats all there is to say, said Gene March, an attorney for Tressel. The university had previously offered to vacate the 2010 season, return bowl money, go on two years of NCAA probation and use ve fewer football scholarships over the next three years.

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Thats the low-hanging fruit, Harbaugh said. Just go straight to the yardage line or the touchdown-passes line. I think that people that understand football understand that theres a lot more that goes into the job of a quarterback than those statistics. Smith avoided being sacked Monday night after being taken down 18 times in the previous three games. Hes done a marvelous job of taking care of the football and hes playing championship football, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday. I really think hes doing great and if he can get in the Pro Bowl, great. Theres a lot of guys out there that have thrown for a million yards that everybody gets enamored with. But, to me, its all about doing things that help you win and play great football. And Alex is doing just that. Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Patrick Willis, a star defender making his case for another Pro Bowl nod, hopes to return for Saturdays game at Seattle after missing the last two games with an injured right hamstring. Willis said he has made signicant progress in his recovery. Lately, he has been impressed just watching his defensive teammates while he returns to full strength. It was impressive. I tell our defensive guys all the time that Im their biggest fan out there, Willis said. As much as I would love to be out there participating, I also understand I want to be healthy, I want to be 100 percent. Harbaugh could make a case for a handful of his defenders going to the Pro Bowl in Honolulu on Jan. 29. He complimented menacing defensive tackle Justin Smith as the team MVP. San Francisco hasnt allowed a rushing touchdown this season the rst team in NFL history to accomplish the feat through 14 games and has a 36-game streak of not giving up 100 yards on the ground. The 49ers also lead the NFL in turnover dif-

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ferential. They have forced 35 turnovers while committing only 10, with ve interceptions and ve lost fumbles. Rookie Aldon Smith is tied for fth in the NFL with 13 sacks, while second-year linebacker NaVorro Bowman is seventh in the NFL with 121 tackles. And dont forget cornerback Carlos Rogers, who made one of his six interceptions with a pick of Ben Roethlisbergers pass on the opening series of the game Monday. Rogers and teammate Dashon Goldson are among three players tied for fourth in the NFL with six picks. For us to step up on prime time, Monday night, and play a team like this, it lets us know what we can do, Rogers said. Weve got to continue to do that, especially coming into December and January. Like I told guys, Green Bay started off slow last year but they got hot toward the end and it took them on to the championship. In order to extend our time in the playoffs weve got to win games like this.

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Smith hardly has the gaudy passing numbers or touchdowns of some of his fellow quarterbacks his 2,752 yards passing rank ninth in the NFC, while his 16 touchdown completions are good for eighth and he also has an NFL-high 39 sacks. Yet Harbaugh points to many other key statistics that go unnoticed but have helped NFC West-champion San Francisco (11-3) return to the playoffs for the rst time in nine years. Most notably, Smith takes care of the football. The 27-year-old Smith, who rejoined the 49ers this summer as a free agent on a $4.9 million, one-year deal, owns a 61.4 completion percentage thats sixth in the NFC and has the fewest interceptions with ve.

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misdemeanor battery and pay a $1,000 ne for poking a 21-year-old homeowner association security guard in the face during a November 2010 argument about parking tickets on vehicles outside the boxers home in an exclusive, suburban Las Vegas community.

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He just wasnt ready for that kind of work, Jackson said. We have to be very careful with that. We dont want to do anything thats going to jeopardize his career or his opportunity to play. The outlook is only slightly more optimistic for quarterback Jason Campbell. Campbell has been throwing passes up to 30 yards in his attempt to return after undergoing surgery for a broken collarbone in midOctober. He has yet to resume practicing, however, and his conditioning is also an issue. Hes getting closer but still, throwing and being ready to have guys coming at you, the cardio and all that, thats a different deal, Jackson said. I know hes working at it. Im sure hes not just whipping (the ball) like you need to throw it just yet but hes getting closer to that. Notes: Darrius Heyward-Bey has 775 yards in receptions, the most by a Raiders wide receiver since Randy Moss had 1,005 in 2005. ... Safety Michael Huff (hamstring) did not practice. ... Injured rookie RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring) was limited in practice but it was still his most extensive work in more than a month.

Sports briefs
Officials: Mayweather to take deal, clear cases
LAS VEGAS Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. plans to plead guilty to reduced misdemeanor charges in a plea deal resolving felony allegations that he battered his ex-girlfriend, court officials said Tuesday. Mayweather, 34, will face $3,000 in nes and could be sentenced to between two days and 18 months in the Clark County jail after pleading Wednesday to one count of battery domestic vioFloyd lence and two harassment Mayweather charges, said Tess Driver, an aide to Clark County District Attorney David Roger. The Las Vegas Review-Journal rst reported the plea deal Tuesday. It also includes an agreement for Mayweather to plead no contest next week to

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With a short week, the Raiders would be hard-pressed to get either on the eld for Saturdays game in Kansas City. Even the regular season nale against San Diego might be a stretch because neither has practiced in more than a month two in McFaddens case. There has been speculation all along that McFaddens injury might be worse than the Raiders were letting on. He initially needed crutches to get around and wore a protective walking boot while making occasional appearances at practice. McFadden didnt have either as he jogged alongside Ford while the rest of their teammates practiced in preparation for the Chiefs. Jackson continues to hold out hope that McFadden can play again this season but not at the risk of aggravating his condition. He suffered a setback after attempting to jog last month, so Jackson is taking a cautious approach.

Liverpools Suarez banned eight matches for racist remark


LONDON Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been suspended for eight matches and ned $62,000 after being found guilty of directing a racial insult at Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. An English Football Association panel decided Tuesday that Evras allegations had been proven. Evra, who is black, said Suarez referred to his race while insulting him during Uniteds Premier League match at Liverpool on Oct. 15. Suarez says on Twitter: Today is a very difcult and painful day for both me and my family. Liverpool says its very surprised and disappointed with the verdict against the Uruguay forward.

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Iraq VP denies charges of running death squads
BAGHDAD Iraqs Sunni vice president denied Shiite accusations that he organized death squads, describing the charges Tuesday as a trumped-up case brought only after the departure of U.S. troops about assassinations allegedly committed ve years ago. The arrest warrant issued against the highest-ranking Sunni politician threatens to tear apart Iraqs coalition government and perhaps kick-start another Sunni insurgency. It raised suspicions that Prime Minister Nouri alMaliki, a Shiite, ordered the arrest of Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi as part of a campaign to consolidate his hold on power out of

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a fear that Sunnis in and out of Iraq are plotting against him. Sunnis, the minority Muslim sect in Iraq, feared a new round of sectarian warfare could result from the charges, announced the day after the last American soldiers left the country. The accusations date back to the height of the war in 2006 and 2007, when neighbors turned on neighbors and whole sections of Baghdad were expunged of one Muslim sect or the other. Kurdish leaders were trying to work out a solution, sheltering al-Hashemi from arrest in their semiautonomous region in northern Iraq.

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Egyptian soldiers arrest a female protester during clashes at Tahrir Square in Cairo.

Egyptian women march against army over abuse


By Hamza Hendawi and Sarah El Deeb
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CAIRO Around 10,000 women marched through central Cairo demanding Egypts ruling military step down Tuesday in an unprecedented show of outrage over soldiers who dragged women by the hair and stomped on them, and stripped one half-naked in the street during a erce crackdown on activists the past week. The dramatic protest, which grew as the women marched from Tahrir Square through downtown, was fueled by the widely circulated images of abuses of women. Many of the marchers touted the photo of the young woman whose clothes were partially pulled off by troops, baring her down to her blue bra, as she struggled on the ground. Tantawi stripped your women naked, come join us, the crowd chanted to passers-by, referring to Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, the head of the military council that has ruled Egypt since the Feb. 11 fall of Hosni Mubarak. The daughters of Egypt are a red line, they chanted. Even before the protest was over, the military council issued an unusually strong statement of regret for what it called violations against women a quick turnaround after days of dismissing the signicance of the abuse. The council expressed deep regret to the great women of Egypt and afrmed its respect and total appreciation for women and their right to protest and take part in political life. It promised it was taking measures to punish those responsible for violations. The statement suggested the militarys fear that attacks on women could wreck its prestige

at home and abroad, which has already been heavily eroded by its erce, ve-day-old crackdown on pro-democracy protesters demanding it surrender power. The ruling generals have campaigned to keep the public on its side in the confrontation, depicting the activists as hooligans and themselves as the honorable protectors of the nation, above reproach. In unusually harsh words, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday accused the Egyptian security forces and extremists of specically targeting women. This systematic degradation of Egyptian women dishonors the revolution, disgraces the state and its uniform, and is not worthy of a great people, she said. In a possibly signicant hint of new exibility, the council also said in its statement Tuesday that it was prepared to discuss any initiatives to help the security of the country. In recent days, a number of political factions have pressed the military to hand over power by February, rather than June, when it promised to hold presidential elections. In the past, police in Mubaraks regime were accused of intentionally humiliating women in protest crackdowns. But images of women being abused by soldiers were particularly shocking in a society that is deeply conservative and generally reveres the military. The independent press has splashed its front pages with pictures of soldiers chasing women protesters, including ones in conservative headscarves and full face-veils, beating them with sticks and clubs and dragging them by their hair. The crackdown has left 14 people dead all but one by gunshots and hundreds wounded.

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No bones about it: The butcher is back


By Michelle Locke
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Knife in hand, Ryan Farr surveys the fresh whole lamb carcass stretched out on the cutting board, garnet flesh wrapped in a thin coat of pearlescent fat. He cuts into the ribs with the practiced skill of an old-time meat cutter, but Farrs not your grandmothers butcher. Hes been on TV with Martha Stewart, has a new book out, Whole Beast Butchery, and is one of a group of culinary luminaries on the cutting edge of a new food movement the carnivore connection. A lot of people have gotten hip to, Whos your farmer? The next step is, Whos your butcher? says Anya Fernald of Belcampo California, which has a 10,000 acre farm in Northern Californias Shasta Valley raising pastured and free range beef cattle, pork, lamb and other animals. Knowing your butcher used to be a key factor in putting tasty food on the table. But with the advent of plastic-wrapped steaks and chops that appear as if by magic in cold cases, the butcher became all but invisible, a whitecoated figure glimpsed occasionally through a swinging supermarket door. Farr, a classically trained chef, came to butchery as a cook first, teaching himself the basics of meat-cutting as a restaurant chef and sous chef. In 2009, he and his wife, Cesalee, founded 4505 Meats in San Francisco, a meat company that supplies a number of area restaurants and also the site of

My sense is that as a meat consumer in America,its very hard to nd quality,source-veried meat. ... I wanted to build a butcher shop where we could offer an experience to consumers which was like what your grandmother had in a butcher shop.
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Farrs popular butchery classes for home cooks. Whole Beast Butchery, a visual guide to cutting up beef, pork and lamb with photographic stepby-step instructions, is intended to get more butchering novices started. Basically, we needed to have something that I wish I had when I was learning this whole process of butchering, says Farr. Understanding the characteristics of the various animal parts is it lean, is it fatty, did it move a lot, a little helps in figuring out how best to cook them, Farr says. Meanwhile, buying whole animals, or going in with another family or two for the big cuts like a side of beef, means youll likely know where the animal is coming from and how it was raised. An added bonus is that when you butcher your own meat youll get the lesser-known and cheaper cuts that often dont make it into supermarkets, such as lamb neck and shanks, delicious when properly cooked. The return of the butcher comes at a time when interest in meat is high, from the national obsession with bacon to the wave of chefs championing the less-heralded animal parts like cheeks, ears and skin.

In 2012, Belcampo plans to open a slaughterhouse to process its meat as well as that of local farmers, a significant development considering that a lack of slaughterhouses in Northern California means ranchers must often drive animals hundreds of miles to the nearest plant. The company also plans to open a butcher shop in the Marin County Mart in the San Francisco suburb of Larkspur in June. My sense is that as a meat consumer in America, its very hard to find quality, source-verified meat, says Fernald. I wanted to build a butcher shop where we could offer an experience to consumers which was like what your grandmother had in a butcher shop. Butcher and chef Adam Sappington of The Country Cat in Portland, Ore., who also teaches butchery classes, finds that learning how to break down an animal gives people more confidence in walking into a butcher shop and ordering so-called off cuts like neck or lamb belly. Part of the butchery process is using the whole thing, says Sappington. The book that Ryans putting out is great.

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The return of the butcher comes at a time when interest in meat is high, from the national obsession with bacon to the wave of chefs championing the less-heralded animal parts like cheeks,ears and skin.

New Years Eve

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Celebrate with alcohol-free sangria


ike so many people, I use the start of the new year to assess my life and zero in on all the things I want to change. For 2012, I want to focus on being healthier, continue exercising, maintain a healthy weight, and spend more time with family and friends. And theres no need to wait for Jan. 1 to get working on them. Granted, the onslaught of holiday parties and the many cocktails they offer can make that a challenge. But Im a big believer that you can make sensible choices and still enjoy a party. Thats why I came up with this recipe for alcohol-free sangria, which is based on the popular Spanish fruit and wine punch. Its darn delicious, and family and friends will knock you down to get second and third glasses. And at only 43 calories a glass downsized from the average 170 calories for traditional recipes theres nothing wrong with that. My sangrias sweetness and hint of fruity avor come from two good-foryou teas pomegranate and hibiscus. I also add tons of avor with fruit citrus, berries and melon. Feel free to add your favorite fruit. Thats the versatility of sangria; it tastes delicious with any combination of fruit. And if you want an even lower-calorie drink, dont eat the fruit and the calories drop to 22 per serving, with just 5 grams of carbohydrate. Ive added aromatic bitters for a subtle avor edge. Theres a myth about

bitters, that using them will make a drink, well, bitter. Not true. Theyre really just a seasoning for beverages. Bitters are made from an infusion of roots, barks, fruit peels and herbs. If you cant drink even the tiniest amount of alcohol, purchase alcohol-free bitters; they are a little difficult to find but taste just as good. Theres so much super-healthy stuff in this recipe, Im beginning to think that its less of a cocktail and more of a health drink. So fill your glass and enjoy!

NEW YEARS RESOLUTION SANGRIA


Start to nish: 15 minutes active, plus chilling Servings: 4 1 cup water 3 bags pomegranate tea (such as Yogi) 3 bags hibiscus and rosehip tea (such as Teekanne) 6 packets stevia sweetener powder 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1 teaspoon aromatic bitters (such as Angostura) 1 1/2 cups fresh cut up fruit (such as citrus, grapes, apples, berries and melon) 5 sprigs fresh mint 2 cups seltzer water In a small saucepan, bring the 1 cup of water to a simmer. Remove from the heat and add all 6 tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags, pressing them to extract as much liquid as possible. Stir in the stevia, agave and bitters. Add the fruit and 1 sprig of the mint. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours. Fill 4 tumblers with a third of the way with ice, then divide the chilled tea between the glasses. Add 1/2 cup of seltzer water and 1 mint sprig to each cup. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 43 calories; 0 g fat (0 percent calories from fat) (0 g saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 1 g ber; 2 mg sodium.

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If you have a home carbonation appliance for making seltzer water and the manufacturer says it can be used to carbonate more than plain water (some appliances can do this, while others cannot), you can carbonate the sangria itself instead of making a concentrate and adding carbonated water to that. To do this, prepare the tea as directed using 3 cups of water. After chilling, strain out the fruit; carbonate, then pour into glasses with ice and divide the fruit between the glasses.

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Throw a roll-your-own-sushi New Years Eve


ot a New Years Eve partier? Me either. My ideal Dec. 31 is pretty basic. We invite another family to spend the night, freeing us up to get comfortable, play games, drink wine without worry and most importantly enjoy a leisurely dinner that we cook together. And the slower the better. One year we grilled marinated thinly sliced beef and vegetables on tabletop hibachis. Another time we did fondue. Last year, we dragged out the raclette, a funky cooktop used at the table to melt cheese by the same name (the cheese and other toppings are served over roasted potatoes). This year it will be a roll-your-own sushi party. Dont be intimidated. Its incredibly easy and tremendous fun. Heres what you need to know: There are many varieties of sushi, but the most appropriate for a party like this is the maki roll (also the variety Americans are most familiar with) sheets of nori seaweed wrapped around cooked sushi rice and a variety of llings. These are easy to prepare and easy to personalize. Start by preparing your rice. Be sure to use real sushi rice (widely available at mainstream grocers) and prepare it according to the recipe below. Rice used in sushi should be sweetly acidic (thanks to the addition of seasoned rice vinegar) and needs to be sticky, but not gummy. My sushi rice recipe is simple and makes enough rice for four rolls (each roll can be cut into 6 to 8 pieces). Plan for at least 2 to 3 rolls per person. The rice recipe is easily doubled. Next, assemble your llings. There are no rules here, but one safeguard. The raw seafood used in sushi at restaurants is of the highest grade. I dont recommend going raw unless you really know and trust your source on the seafood (Whole Foods Markets recently started selling frozen raw sushi-grade seafood, for example). And dont be afraid to mix it up. Theres nothing that says you cant make a barbecue pulled pork sushi roll. Or one stuffed with cold peanut noodles.

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The raw seafood used in sushi at restaurants is of the highest grade. Dont go raw unless you really know and trust your source on the seafood (Whole Foods Markets recently started selling frozen raw sushi-grade seafood,for example).

Some of my favorite fillings include:


Sliced avocado Smoked salmon Thin strips of cucumber (seeds scraped out) Shredded carrots

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of nori bare on the edge farthest from you. Arrange a thin line of llings (thicker llings are harder to roll) down the center of the nori sheet (running parallel to the edge closest to you. Using the mat to help lift the nori and rice, roll the sushi away from you, forming it into a tight log. Dunk your ngers in water to moisten the 3/4-inch strip of nori at the far side, then nish rolling and press the wet nori to seal the roll. Run a serrated knife under water then, without drying or wiping the knife, cut the roll into six or so pieces. Then eat, enjoy, roll a few more and make a toast to a wonderful new year.

A fresh take on the SUSHI meatball appetizer


By Alison Ladman
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Meatballs are a great holiday entertaining food. They are homey, well-loved and easy to do ahead of time. But lets face it, theyve been done. Theyve been done with grape jelly and ketchup. Theyve been done with beer and barbecue sauce. And theyve been done with creamy gravies. So how about something a little different? Something that adds some zing to the appetizer offerings. This recipe has all that, plus a doahead sensibility. Weve given directions for making the meatballs on the stove, but if you prefer you can transfer them to a slow cooker to keep them warm for your party. You also can keep them warm in a Dutch oven over a stovetop burner set on low.

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For the sauce: 16-ounce can cranberry sauce 12-ounce jar chili sauce 3 tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo) Heat the oven to 425 F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. In a medium skillet over medium-high, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked onion mixture, beef, pork, salt, black pepper, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, vinegar, eggs and breadcrumbs. Form the mixture into 1inch balls. Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until cooked through and browned. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce and adobo sauce. Bring to a simmer. When the meatballs are done, transfer them to a shallow bowl or rimmed platter. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.

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Start to nish: 30 minutes Makes 50 meatballs For the meatballs: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 pound lean ground beef 1 pound lean ground pork 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 chipotle pepper (in adobo sauce), minced 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo) 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 eggs 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Smoked or seasoned tofu (cut into strips) Cooked shrimp (shells and tails removed) Tuna or other seafood salads Marinated and roasted asparagus Seared scallops Cooked crab meat Strips of red and yellow bell pepper Peppadew peppers Cooked chicken (barbecue tenders are especially good) Sauteed mushrooms Roasted whole cloves of garlic Sesame seeds Youll also need a few condiments. The three basics are soy sauce, wasabi (the spicy green stuff) and pickled ginger (all of which are available everywhere). The wasabi can be purchased as a paste, but the powder often is a better quality (mix it with water to form a paste). Finally, youll need sheets of toasted nori. Most grocers that sell prepared sushi also sell supplies, including the nori. You use one sheet per sushi roll, but buy extra, as nori is delicate and mishaps are likely (especially if you are sipping sake). The only special equipment youll need is a bamboo rolling mat (also sold by most grocers). These resemble placemats made from thin strips of wood. They help you roll and form the sushi. They are inexpensive, so plan to get two or three and guests can take turns. To assemble a sushi roll, lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo rolling mat. Using wet ngers or the back of a spoon (dipped in water), carefully spread about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of cooked sushi rice over the nori. Leave about a 3/4-inch strip

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Hopefully, it can broaden the horizons of the American consumer to say theres something out there other than rack of lamb. But to get back to the carcass awaiting Farrs knife, specifically, a lamb that not too long ago was presumably gamboling on the pastures of Don Watsons Napa Valley Lamb Co. Farr begins by sharpening a fearsome array of knives on a whetstone and then starts on the animal, first cutting off the neck and using the cleaver and a mallet to chop through the bone. Two hacksaws, one big, one little, are pressed into service as the legs, shoulders and breast are turned into neat packages. An hour or so into the lesson, what was a

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North Koreans make a call of condolence for deceased leader Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang in this picture released by the Norths ofcial KCNA news agency.

Heir Kim Jong Un leads mourning


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PYONGYANG, North Korea North Koreas anointed heir Kim Jong Un led a solemn procession of mourners Tuesday to the glass cofn of his father and longtime ruler a strong indication that a smooth leadership transition was under way in the country known for secrecy and unpredictability. Weeping members of North Koreas elite led past the body of Kim Jong Il, which was draped in red cloth and surrounded by stony-faced honor guards and dozens of red and white owers. State media fed a budding personality cult around his youngest known son, hailing him as a lighthouse of hope as the country was awash in a sea of tears and grief. In a dreamlike scene captured by Associated Press Television News, Kims coffin appeared to float on a raft of kimjongilia the owers named after him with his head and shoulders bathed in a spotlight as solemn music played. Various medals and honors were displayed at his feet. The bier was located in a hall of the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, a mausoleum where the embalmed body of Kim Jong Ils father and North Korean founder Kim Il Sung has been on view in a glass sarcophagus since his death in 1994. Kim Jong Ils 27-year-old son and heir, Kim Jong Un, wore a black Mao-style suit, his hair cropped closely on the sides but

longer on top, as he walked with much older ofcials in suits and military uniforms. Stepping away from the group, Kim Jong Un bowed deeply, his expression serious, before circling the bier with other ofcials. The announcement Monday of Kims death over the weekend raised acute worries in the region over the possibility of a power struggle between the untested son and rivals in an impoverished and reclusive country with a nuclear program. But there have been no signs of unrest or discord in Pyongyang. With the country in an 11-day period of ofcial mourning, ags were at half-staff at all military units, factories, businesses, farms and public buildings. The streets of Pyongyang were quiet, but throngs gathered at landmarks honoring Kim. Outside one of the capitals main performance centers, mourners carried wreaths and owers toward a portrait of Kim Jong Il. Groups were allowed to grieve in front of the portrait for a few minutes at a time. We will change todays sorrow into strength and courage and work harder for a powerful and prosperous nation, as our general wanted, under the leadership of the new general, Kim Jong Un, Pyongyang resident U Son Hui told the Associated Press. Kim Jong Il died of a heart attack on Saturday caused by overwork and stress, according to North Korean media. He was 69 although some experts question the ofcial accounts of the date and place of his birth.

North Koreas young and inexperienced next leader will lean on a seasoned inner circle headed by his aunt and uncle to guide him through the transition to supreme ruler. Kim Jong Un, who vaulted into the leadership role with the death of his father, Kim Jong Il, made his public debut as anointed successor only 15 months ago. Since then, the whirlwind political campaign has barreled ahead but perhaps not fast enough to mask the air of uncertainty felt in the streets of Pyongyang, the North Korean capital. The late Kim Jong Il had 20 years of preparation at the side of his father, North Korean founder Kim Il Sung, who died in 1994. Experts say that because Kim Jong Un doesnt have that kind of experience, the youngest member of the political dynasty will need the brains and political brawn of his fathers closest condants before formally taking power. Kim Jong Il was in a frantic race against time, said Jonathan Pollack, a North Korea expert at the Brookings Institution in Washington, and he lost. Analysts say two close, trusted family members and political power brokers have emerged as Kim Jong Uns main protectors: paternal aunt Kim Kyong Hui and her husband, Jang Song Thaek, who have risen to the top of North Koreas political and military elite since the succession campaign began two years ago. Both 65, they also have the weight of seniority so important in a society that places a premium on age and alliances. A last photograph of Kim Jong Il released Saturday by the ofcial Korean Central News Agency shows just how important the aunt and uncle are to Kim Jong Un. In it, Kim Jong Il is descending on an escalator at a Pyongyang supermarket while behind him stand a group that includes his sister, Kim Kyong Hui, and her husband, Jang Song Thaek, standing on steps below and above their nephew, the heir. Making his rst public appearance Tuesday following his fathers death, Kim Jong Un strode up and bowed deeply before the bier in a memorial palace, the picture of vigor and lial piety. Lined up alongside members of the elder Kims inner circle, he was the youthful exception among ofcials in their 60s, 70s and 80s who were his fathers closest condants.

Kim, whose age has never been revealed in North Korea, is 27 years old, according to a U.S. official in Washington. Among Kim Jong Ils three sons, he is most like his father in manner and personality. Kim Jong Il picked the Kim Jong Un apple that didnt fall far from the tree, the ofcial said, speaking on condition of anonymity in exchange for the details. He didnt select a successor who he believed would radically depart from his vision for North Korea. When Kim Jong Un will formally assume power remains unclear. Official mourning periods can last for months or even years in North Korea. Kim Jong Il observed a three-year period of mourning after the death of his father before formally assuming leadership, said John Delury, an assistant professor at Yonsei Universitys Graduate School of International Studies in South Korea. He said Kim Jong Un may take a back seat to a group of regents during an extended mourning period. The question will be: If he does again in accordance with traditional mourning and his young age take a little bit of a back seat, even for a couple years as he establishes himself, then its going to be very difcult to gure out whats the balance of control between Kim Jong Un and these other more senior, more experienced gures. John Park of the U.S. Institute for Peace calls the aunt and uncle key pillars for Kim as he looks to establish his leadership. But he questions whether their power derived from their personal association with Kim Jong Il will endure now that hes gone. Jang is clearly someone whose major task on behalf of the Kim family is to guide and shepherd Kim Jong Un, and to insulate and protect him ... to help him ward off assaults on the authority of the family, said former U.S. special envoy for North Korea, Stephen Bosworth. Kim Jong Il played rival groups off one another, but everyone knew their position relied on him. The key question is whether Kim Jong Un can achieve that, even in coordination with his regent aunt and uncle, he said.

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Wozniak. They lost the election. They have to move on. Lieberman endorsed Reed and Braunstein in the November election. Discussing the matter again, Feierbach said, will just prolong the agony. She also said Braunsteins comments Monday were inappropriate. It is the second time he has chastised the council. It was a bad show. They cant keep sitting there and crying, Feierbach said. If you dont like it, change the protocols. But Lieberman told the Daily Journal he is not crying over the issue. He simply thinks the public is owed an explanation. He is also not sure the item should be agendized in the future although he said the citys protocols relating to picking the vice mayor should be. This is not personal, Lieberman said. This is about what people expect. When the public elects someone to council, it should have the reasonable expectation the person will serve the city as mayor and vice mayor unless that individual has done something that prevents him from serving the public, Lieberman said. He pointed to when the council opted not to appoint former councilman Bill Dickenson as mayor following a domestic violence conviction a few years ago. Bypassing Dickenson was a suitable council decision based on his actions, Lieberman said. But Lieberman does not think he himself has done anything wrong. Liebermans term expires in 2013 and unless he wins re-election, he will likely to 52 aircrafts by 2012. Earlier this year, the company debuted a to-scale replica Virgin America aircraft for training in Burlingame that will allow the airline to continue growing. David Cush, Virgin America CEO and president, previously announced plans to add about 500 jobs annually over the next three to ve years. We got where we are today because this team has worked together to build a very different kind of airline from the ground up, so were pleased our teammates let their voices be heard and voted to preserve what sets us apart as an airline, Cush said in a prepared statement. With the voting concluded, we look forward to working together as one team to keep building on what we have achieved to date and to continue to redene the airline business. Virgin Americas rst employee was hired in 2003 but ights began out of San Francisco International Airport in 2007. Funding was the main issue at the start. Virgin America filed with the Department of Transportation in 2005 but went through a long process to get off the ground. Under federal law, a U.S. airline must prove that the president, two-thirds of the board of directors, and leaf blowers will be allowed every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Sundays. Residents who do their own gardening will be allowed to use leaf blowers on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Sundays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., under the subcommittee recommendations. Current city law limits how loud a leaf blower can be and the hours of operation to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. Leaf blowers can be heard in some neighborhoods six days a week, Keighran said. Limiting them to one day a week seems more reasonable. The trick is keeping residents happy while allowing gardeners to do their jobs. We are trying to nd common ground between two camps, Nagel said. The gardeners think its a good idea. Nagel and Keighran both met with the Bay Area Gardeners Association as well as Burlingames Citizens Environmental Council to craft the proposal. The council had considered a proposal in August to ban gas-powered leaf blowers altogether but that idea has since been scrapped. Instead, the subcommittee recommends that gardeners use leaf blowers no louder than 65 decibels and not serve the city again as its mayor since Warden will ll the position in 2012 and Wozniak in 2013. Selecting Wozniak as vice mayor was a particularly odd decision, Lieberman said. Wozniak was mayor in 2010 and Braunstein in 2009. Braunstein received by far the most votes in the November election, easily outdistancing Wozniak, who barely held on to her seat. But no one nominated Braunstein for vice mayor, Feierbach said. Lieberman was nominated and rejected and Wozniak was nominated and selected, Feierbach said. The council just followed protocol, she said. Monday night, four public speakers, including Mary Kelly, Jeff Selman, Norm Heise and Perry Kennan commented on the councils decision to bypass Lieberman as vice mayor. Most said he is due an explanation. Kelly was nearly brought to tears as she addressed the council, saying it was a slap in the face to Belmont residents for at least not offering up an explanation. Lieberman still does not know why he was bypassed as vice mayor and is not sure it is worth discussing more at the council level. The council didnt act responsibly in explaining the motivation. They should have explained it when they took the action, Lieberman said.
Bill Silverfarb can be reached by email: silverfarb@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 106.

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 Society of Western Artists Exhibit: Summer. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SWA Headquarters gallery, 2625 Broadway, Redwood City. For more information call 737-6084. Holiday E-Cards. 10:30 a.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Learn to create, build and send a simple holiday electronic greeting card. This class will show you how to sign up for a free e-card service, add music to your card, send it to multiple people and select the delivery date. This is a beginner class. Students must have a valid email address to join. Free. For more information email conrad@smcl.org. Soar With Books Preschool Reading Program. 11 a.m. to noon. Hiller Aviation Museum, 401 Skyway Road, San Carlos. Special tour, book reading and craft projects for aviators aged 3 to 5. $150 plus museum admission: $11 for adults, $7 for seniors and children, free for children under four with paid adult. For more information call 654-0200. Junior Matrons of San Carlos meeting. 11:30 a.m. Community United Church of Christ, 1336 Arroyo Ave., San Carlos. Lunch is at noon and is followed by the business meeting and entertainment. Beverly McSween will be playing piano music. All members and anyone interested is welcome. For more information call 780-9620. Holiday Art Sale. Noon to 4 p.m. Twin Pines Art Center, 10 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Photos, paintings, prints, cards and pottery by members of the Belmont Arts Council. For more information contact cynthiaistern@gmail.com. Free screening of Midnight in Paris. 12:15 p.m. Twin Pines Senior and Community Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Free. For more information call 595-7444 or visit belmont.gov. Club Fox Blues Jam with Sista Monica Parker. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. $5 at the door. For more information visit www.tggbs.org. THURSDAY, DEC. 22 Holiday Feast. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peninsula Volunteers, Inc., 800 Middle Road, Menlo Park. Enjoy a holiday feast of filet mignon, salad, roast brined turkey with winter squash, basmati rice pilaf and strawberry mousse. Tickets are nonrefundable. $15. For more information call 326-2025 ext. 222. Holiday Art Sale. Noon to 4 p.m. Twin Pines Art Center, 10 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Photos, paintings, prints, cards and pottery by members of the Belmont Arts Council. For more information contact cynthiaistern@gmail.com. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Veterans Memorial Annex Building, Sequoia Room. Weigh-in at 6 p.m. Meeting and Program 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Receive tips about losing pounds and keeping them off and have support losing and monitoring your weight in a non-judgmental, inspirational environment. Yearly membership $28. Monthly dues $3. For more information call 932-8677. Bachata Drop-In Lesson and Dance Party. 8 p.m. to midnight. Boogie Woogie Ballroom, 551 Foster City Blvd., Suit G, Foster City. Come to learn Bachata. Price varies. For more information visit www.boogiewoogieballroom.com. FRIDAY, DEC. 23 Shelter Dog Adoptions. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. San Mateo Pet Club, 1850 South Norfolk St., San Mateo. Offered pets are well-groomed, submissive and sweet house dogs forced from homes by bank foreclosures. Ages from 10 months to 4 years. Continues through Saturday, Dec. 24 at the same time. For more information call (408) 390-3160. Holiday Blowout Party. 10:30 p.m. Elegant lunch and champagne toast at noon. San Bruno Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno. There will also be dancing to the music of The Knights of Mostalgia band. For more information and tickets call 616-7150. Holiday Art Sale. Noon to 4 p.m. Twin Pines Art Center, 10 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Photos, paintings, prints, cards and pottery by members of the Belmont Arts Council. For more information contact cynthiaistern@gmail.com. FBO Cha Cha 1 Dance Lesson. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Boogie Woogie Ballroom, 551 Foster City Blvd., Suit G, Foster City. Beginners-only class. Price varies. For more information visit www.boogiewoogieballroom.com. MONDAY, DEC. 26 Showing of the Walt Disney Pictures/Pixar Animation movie Cars 2. 3:30 p.m. San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo. Free. For more information call 522-7838. TUESDAY, DEC. 27 Tuesday Tea: The Priscilla Stanford Singers and Dancers. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Peninsula Volunteers, Inc., 800 Middle Road., Menlo Park. $2 for members. $3 for non-members. For more information call 326-2025 ext. 229. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28 Wednesday Movies. 12:15 p.m. Twin Pines Senior and Community Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. The Twin Pines Cafe Chef will also prepare a catered lunch at 11:30 a.m. Reservations for lunch are required two business days in advance. Free admission. $8.50 for lunch. $4 suggested donation for those over 60. For more information call 595-7444. THURSDAY, DEC. 29 Society of Western Artists Exhibit Summer. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SWA Headquarters gallery, 2625 Broadway, Redwood City. For more information call 737-6084. Bachata drop-in lesson and dance party. 8 p.m. to midnight. Boogie Woogie Ballroom, 551 Foster City Blvd., Suite G, Foster City. Price varies. For more information visit boogiewoogieballroom.com or call 627-4854. FRIDAY, DEC. 30 FBO Cha Cha 2 Dance Lesson. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Boogie Woogie Ballroom, 551 Foster City Blvd., Suit G, Foster City. Beginners-only class. Price varies. For more information visit www.boogiewoogieballroom.com. SATURDAY, DEC. 31 Countdown to noon with Cheeky Monkey Toys. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 640 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Why wait until midnight? Join us for a countdown to noon with Cheeky Monkey Toys. Kids and their parents are welcome to come celebrate the arrival of 2012 kid style with fun crafts and a balloon drop at the stroke of noon. For more information call 328-7975. New Years Eve at the Wine Bar. 8 p.m. The Wine Bar, 270 Capistrano Road, No. 22, Half Moon Bay. Wine, nibbles and six musicians at the Wine Bars farewell 2011 celebration. Ticket includes wine and light food. Credit card reservations required by Dec. 23. $55. Call 7260770 for more information and to RSVP. A Celebration of 50 Years of the Rolling Stones. 8 p.m. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. Catch a sneak preview of Satisfication Five-O, a Celebration of 50 Years of the Worlds Greatest Rock N Roll. Show begins at 9 p.m. Includes appetizers and champagne at midnight. Ages 21 and up. Tickets $39.50. For more information call FOX-7770. New Years Eve Gala. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Boogie Woogie Ballroom, 551 Foster City Blvd., Suite G, Foster City. Salsa drop-in lesson from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Non-alcoholic toast at midnight. Refreshments available at midnight. Dance until 1 a.m. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. For more information visit www.boogiewoogieballroom.com. For more events visit smdailyjournal.com, click Calendar.

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Monday night think Lieberman is owed an explanation. Since the item was not agendized Monday night, however, discussion was kept to a minimum on the topic to keep in line with the Brown Act, Californias open meeting law. Braunstein, though, was able to speak extensively on the issue before the conversation was essentially muted by City Attorney Scott Rennie. Im confused, frustrated and disappointed by the councils actions, Braunstein said. I want to be proud of my city. Im not. Lieberman participated in the meeting via telephone from Lake Tahoe and said little on the topic other than supporting agendizing the matter for future council discussion. Mayor Warden is more than willing to agendize the item but Councilwoman Coralin Feierbach said Lieberman might not like what he hears. If he wants an explanation then he will get one. He will get many. I think he knows why we didnt vote for him, she told the Daily Journal yesterday. It has a lot to do with the recent council election, she said, when Wozniak edged past Planning Commissioner Eric Reed by just 11 votes to maintain her council seat. People are mad Eric Reed lost the election, said Feierbach, who endorsed

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favor of a union. In addition, TWU accused the Burlingame-based company of holding one-on-one intimidation meetings with employees and trying to buy votes through gifts. Abby Lunardini, vice president of corporate communications for Virgin America, responded that the company communicated honestly with its teammates throughout the process. They exercised their free choice and an overwhelming majority decided to retain our direct relationship. We respected the election process at all times and any claims that we did not are patently false but are not surprising, coming from the same union that just two years [ago] argued that our airline should be shut down. Since its rst ight in August 2007, Virgin America has grown to 130 ights a day and continues to add destinations. The airline will add four new destinations this year and grow the eet from 43

at least 75 percent of the voting interest are made up of U.S. citizens. The DOT questioned Virgin Americas close ties to the U.K.-based Virgin Group. A tentative approval came in March 2007 after a number of changes were made including the loss of a board of directors seat by Virgin Group which now holds two of the eight voting positions. It gave up some decision-making rights and gave all of its 25 percent voting rights to a DOT-approved U.S. trustee. Virgin America agreed to dump its then CEO Fred Reid if requested. U.S. investors also pledged an additional $20 million investment to Virgin America. Reid became the topic of a tug-o-war that year as the company tried to keep its leader in place. Ultimately, the airlines nal approval came in May 2007 with the caveat that Reid could stay with the company for six months after it took off. Cush was named as the replacement in December of that year.
Heather Murtagh can be reached by email: heather@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 105.

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to nd a solution to the ear-splitting problem. The solution is a simple one that calls for sectioning the city into four areas with time and day restrictions on when leaf blowers can be used. The proposal will allow commercial gardeners to use the devices on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in specied residential areas. On Mondays, leaf blowers will be allowed in the residential area bordered by Peninsula Drive and Barroilhet Avenue to Sanchez Avenue and Toyon Drive under the subcommittee proposal. On Wednesdays, leaf blowers will be allowed in the area between Sanchez and Toyon to Adeline Drive and Cambridge Road. On Fridays, the devices can be used in the area of Adeline and Cambridge to the northern city limits. Hours of operation on each day will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. under the subcommittee proposal. In the commercial section of town east of the Caltrain tracks and Highway 101,

to have them certied by the city. Having the devices certied was also an idea that came from the gardeners, Nagel said. Nothing is set in stone yet, Keighran said, as the item will be discussed at a special study session with the entire council Jan. 3. There is an issue with how much staff time the certication process might take, Keighran said. The item is still up for debate but the gardeners seem to be in agreement, she said. During the study session, better guidelines may evolve, Keighran said. Whatever the outcome, Nagel is hoping for some more peaceful and dustfree days when it comes to the leaf blowers. The subcommittee also came up with some other ideas, including the development of a downloadable ier, in English and Spanish, residents can use to approach violating neighbors or gardeners. Another proposal is to have residents get estimates from their gardeners to do the job using rakes and brooms and then give them Sustainable Garden signs. The subcommittee also recommends arranging a demonstration of gas versus electric leaf blowers and some of the new sustainable equipment.

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usual day for doing all kinds of personal jobs that dont require any outside help. Anything you can take on yourself will save you some big bucks. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Seek out some activities that are not of a sedentary nature during your free time. Its OK to need a break from everyday chores, but you still need to use your mind, body and soul in order to feel good. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Strike while life is going your way, but dont let things drag on too long, especially matters of a financial nature. Things have a way of adding up and when money is involved, it aint pretty.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Although many people you know are deceived by outward appearances, you should be able to pierce any faade. Youll be able to see people and things for what they are and act accordingly. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Give vent to your ambitious desires, especially if there are several material items you want to acquire. Success is likely in areas where you are strongly motivated to act. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Its far easier to perform well when you believe that you can transform your dreams into realities. Be optimistic and hopeful regarding the outcome of events.
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CHARACTER TECHNICAL Director Specialist (Job Code GZ11/NS11): Job available in Redwood City, CA; Develop new rigging tools, techniques and workflows and set artistic direction for character setups. Submit reel with application to Pacific Data Images, Inc. (PDI/DreamWorks), Attn: Recruiting, 1000 Flower St. Glendale, CA 91201. (MUST REFERENCE JOB CODE NUMBER) HELP WANTED Pizza Delivery 3 busy locations. South San Francisco - Redwood City Top wages, many shifts. Bring DMV printout to:- 1690 El Camino Real San Bruno

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CITATION TO PARENT CASE NUMBER: A 15820 In the Matter of the Petition of STUART SAIJIRO MINETA to Declare FREDERICK JEREMIAH WHITE, a Minor, to be free from the Custody and Control of FREDERICK L. WHITE/ THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA To FREDERICK L. WHITE: By order of this court you are hereby advised that you may appear before the judge presiding in department 17 of this court on January 24, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., then and there to show cause, if any youhave, why Frederick Jeremiah White should not be declared free from your custody and control for the purpose of freeing Frederick Jeremiah White for placement for adoption. The following information concerns rights and procedure that relate to this proceeding for the terminaton of custody and control of Frederick Jeremiah White as set forth in Family code Section 7860 et seq: 1. At the beginning of the proceeding the court will consider whether or not the interests of Frederick Jeremiah White require the appointment of counsel. If the court finds that the interests of Frederick Jeremiah White do require such protection, the court will appoint counsel to represent him, whether or not he is able to afford counsel. Frederick Jeremiah White will not be present in court unless he so requests or the court so orders. 2. If a parent of Frederick Jeremiah White appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the court must appoint counsel for the parent, unless the parent knowingly and intelligently waives the right to be represented by counsel. The court will not appoint the same counsel to represent both Frederick Jeremiah White and his parent. The name and address of the court is: San Mateo County Superior Court 400 County Center Road Redwood City, CA 94063 The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney for Stuart Saijiro Mineta is: Kay Carolyn Mears, #120894 Mears Law Offices P O Box 1327 Redwood City, CA 94063 (650)363-8575 Date: December 12, 2011 John C. Fitton, Clerk, by Jeffrey R.Rolstan Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal December 21, 28, 2011, January 4, 11, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247442 The following person is doing business as: Salon 224, 224 Reina Del Mar Ave, PACIFICA, CA 94044 is hereby registered by the following owner: Lynn Krohn, 1428 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica CA 94044. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Lynn Krohn / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/2/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/30/11, 12/07/11, 12/14/11, 12/21/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247814 The following person is doing business as: Extollere, 969G Edgewater Blvd., #645, Foster City, CA 94404 is hereby registered by the following owner: Extollere, CA. The business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Kirk Matsuo / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/29/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/07/11, 12/14/11, 12/21/11, 12/28/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247822 The following person is doing business as: Hopewell Naturopathic Family Medicine, 1601 El Camino Real, Suite 101, Belmont, CA 94002 is hereby registered by the following owner: Kasia Hopewell, 916 Holly Road, Belmont, CA 94002. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 03/15/2005. /s/ Kasia Hopewell / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/30/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/07/11, 12/14/11, 12/21/11, 12/28/11).

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The Daily Journal is looking for interns to do entry level reporting, research, updates of our ongoing features and interviews. Photo interns also welcome. We expect a commitment of four to eight hours a week for at least four months. The internship is unpaid, but intelligent, aggressive and talented interns have progressed in time into paid correspondents and full-time reporters. College students or recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Newspaper experience is preferred but not necessarily required. Please send a cover letter describing your interest in newspapers, a resume and three recent clips. Before you apply, you should familiarize yourself with our publication. Our Web site: www.smdailyjournal.com. Send your information via e-mail to news@smdailyjournal.com or by regular mail to 800 S. Claremont St #210, San Mateo CA 94402. RESTAURANT Line Cook Grill. Satute. Night Shift 1201 San Carlos Ave. SAN CARLOS, 94070. (650)610-0202

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Join the Daily Journal Event marketing team as a Sales and Business Development Specialist. Duties include sales and customer service of event sponsorships, partners, exhibitors and more. Interface and interact with local businesses to enlist participants at the Daily Journals ever expanding inventory of community events such as the Senior Showcase, Family Resource Fair, Job Fairs, and more. You will also be part of the project management process. But rst and foremost, we will rely on you for sales and business development. This is one of the fastest areas of the Daily Journal, and we are looking to grow the team. Must have a successful track record of sales and business development.

The Daily Journal seeks two sales professionals for the following positions:
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STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM A PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #M-234706 The person listed below has withdrawn as a general partner from the partnership operating under the fictitious business name: La Mente Clara (L.M.C.), 70 N. El Camino Real #C, San Mateo, CA 94401.The fictitious business statement name for the partnership was filed on 3/7/11 in the County of San Mateo. The full name and residenece of the person withdrawing as a partner: Belquis Bolanos, 19 N. Fremont St., San Mateo, CA 94401 /s/ Belquis Bolanos / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on 11/28/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/21/11, 12/28/11, 01/4/12, 01/11/12).

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T. Judd Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal December 21, 28, 2011, January 4, 11, 2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247727 The following person is doing business as: Parents Corp, 1430 Rosemary St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 is hereby registered by the following owner: Glenda Gin, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on N/A. /s/ Glenda Gin / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/21/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/07/11, 12/14/11, 12/21/11, 12/28/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247889 The following person is doing business as: Consultations, 800 Kelmore Street, Moss Beach, CA 94038 is hereby registered by the following owner: Lynda M. Frattaroli, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Lynda M. Frattaroli / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/05/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/07/11, 12/14/11, 12/21/11, 12/28/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247997 The following person is doing business as: Lightspheres Consulting & Publishing, 1225 Oak Grove Ave #4, BURLINGAME, CA 94010 is hereby registered by the following owner: Cathie Glenn Jennings, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 05/15/1997. /s/ Cathie Glenn Jennings / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/09/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/14/11, 12/21/11, 12/28/11, 01/04/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248020 The following person is doing business as: Dae Jang Guem Tofu House, 235 Southgate Ave, DALY CITY, CA 94015 is hereby registered by the following owner: Yu & M, Inc., CA. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Myung S. Choi / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/12/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/14/11, 12/21/11, 12/28/11, 01/04/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247693 The following persons are doing business as: Savvy Photo Booth, 2335 Galway Drive, So. San Francisco, CA 94080 is hereby registered by the following owners: Katrina Tioseco, same address and David Kim, 268 Bush St., #3910, San Francisco, CA 94104. The business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 11/01/2011. /s/ Katrina Tioseco / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/18/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/14/11, 12/21/11, 12/28/11, 01/04/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248059 The following persons are doing business as: GreenLight Consulting Solutions, 479 Buena Vista Ave., Redwood City, CA 94061 is hereby registered by the following owners: Jeffrey D. Cherry, same address and Chris Sozzi, 6122 Corte Del Conejo, San Jose, CA 95120. The business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on Dec. 1, 2011. /s/ Jeff Cherry / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/15/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/21/11, 12/28/11, 01/04/12, 01/11/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248093 The following persons are doing business as: Cosmo Services, 152 Northampton Lane, Belmont, CA 94002 is hereby registered by the following owners: Alvin Law & Annie Law, same address. The business is conducted by Husband & Wife. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 12/15/11. /s/ Alvin Law / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/19/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/21/11, 12/28/11, 01/04/12, 01/11/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248098 The following person is doing business as: Sunrise Cafe Deli Market, 948 Howard Ave., BURLINGAME, CA 94010 is hereby registered by the following owner: Maysam Haddadin, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on . /s/ Maysam Haddadin/ This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/20/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/21/11, 12/28/11, 01/04/12, 01/11/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247973 The following person is doing business as: Jetbrains N. A., 1900 S. Norfolk St. #350, SAN MATEO, CA 94403 is hereby registered by the following owner: Code Complete Software, INC, CA. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 01/01/2012. /s/ Paul McCabe / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/09/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/21/11, 12/28/11, 01/04/12, 01/11/12).

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FOUND 11/19, at Bridgepointe Shopping Center, Bed Bath and Beyond bag containing something. Call to describe. Claudia, (650)349-6059 LOST - 2 silver rings and silver watch, May 7th in Burlingame between Park Rd. & Walgreens, Sentimental value. Call Gen @ (650)344-8790 LOST - Small Love Bird, birght green with orange breast. Adeline Dr. & Bernal Ave., Burlingame. Escaped Labor Day weekend. REWARD! (650)343-6922 LOST OR MISPLACED PASSPORT Issued to Mahendar Singh Kandola, Citizen of Fiji Islands, Issued by Fiji Immigration Department, (650)255-9459 LOST: Center cap from wheel of Cadillac. Around Christmas time. Chrome with multi-colored Cadillac emblem in center. Small hole near edge for locking device. Belmont or San Carlos area. Joel 650-592-1111.

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STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM A PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #M-234793 The person listed below has withdrawn as a general partner from the partnership operating under the fictitious business name: La Mente Clara (L.M.C.), 143 South Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402.The fictitious business statement name for the partnership was filed on 8/19/09 in the County of San Mateo. The full name and residenece of the person withdrawing as a partner: Belquis Bolanos, 19 N. Fremont St., San Mateo, CA 94401 /s/ Belquis Bolanos / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on 11/28/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/21/11, 12/28/11, 01/4/12, 01/11/12). SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER: CIV501185 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso Al Demandado): Andrew Gardner, Susan Marikit Gardner, and/or Belle Properties You are being sued by plaintiff: (Lo esta demandando el demandante): Chris Monet NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 calendar days after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at the court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The courts lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demando. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue ena copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblio teca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abodado, puede llamar a de servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpia con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): San Mateo County Superior Court 400 County Center Road Redwood City, CA 94063 The name, address, and telephone number of the plaintiffs attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Chris Monet P O Box 67365 Scotts Valley, CA 95067 (831)335-8283 Date: (Fecha) December 15, 2011 John C. Fitton, Clerk, by (Secretano, per)

302 Antiques
1912 COFFEE Percolator Urn. perfect condition includes electric cord $85. (415)565-6719 ANTIQUE STOOL - Rust color cushion with lions feet, antique, $50.obo, (650)525-1410 CHINA CABINET - Vintage, 6 foot, solid mahogany. $300/obo. (650)867-0379 LARGE SELECTION of Opera records vinyl 78's 2 to 4 per album $8 to $20 ea. obo, (650)343-4461

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REDMON WICKER baby bassinet $25 OBO Crib Mattress $10 650 678-4398

LEGAL NOTICES
Fictitious Business Name Statements, Trustee Sale Notice, Alcohol Beverage License, Name Change, Probate, Notice of Adoption, Divorce Summons, Notice of Public Sales, and More.
Published in the Daily Journal for San Mateo County.

296 Appliances
BISSELL UPRIGHT vacuum cleaner clear view model $45 650-364-7777 CHOPPERS (4) with instructions $7/all. (650)368-3037 DRYER WHIRLPOOL heavyduty dryer. Almond, Good condtiio. W 29 L35 D26 $100 (650)867-2720 ELECTRIC HEATER - Oil filled electric heater, 1500 watts, $30., (650)504-3621 RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric, 1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621 SHOP VACUUM rigid brand 3.5 horse power 9 gal wet/dry $40. (650)591-2393 SUNBEAM TOASTER -Automatic, excellent condition, $30., (415)346-6038 VACUUM CLEANER excellent condition $45. (650)878-9542 VACUUM CLEANER Oreck-cannister type $40., (650)637-8244 WHIRLPOOL WASHING MACHINE used but works perfectly, many settings, full size top load, $90., (650)888-0039

303 Electronics
18 INCH TV Monitor with built-in DVD with remote, $21. Call (650)308-6381 3 SHELF SPEAKERS - 8 OM, $15. each, (650)364-0902 46 MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great condition. $400. (650)261-1541. BIG SONY TV 37" - Excellent Condition Worth $2300 will Sacrifice for only $95., (650)878-9542 FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767 PANASONIC TV 21 inch $25., (650)637-8244 SONY TV fair condition $30 (650)867-2720 TV 25 inch color with remote $25. Sony 12 inch color TV, $10 Excellent condition. (650)520-0619 TV SET Philips 21 inch with remote $40., (650)692-3260 VINTAGE SEARS 8465 aluminum photo tripod + bag. Sturdy! $25 SOLD

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304 Furniture
END TABLES (2)- Cherry finish, still in box, need to assemble, 26L x 21W x 21H, $100. for both, (650)592-2648 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Oak cabinet with three storage compartments. 78 x 36 x 21 has glass doors and shelf. $75 650-594-1494

306 Housewares
CANDLEHOLDER - Gold, angel on it, tall, purchased from Brueners, originally $100., selling for $30.,(650)867-2720 DRIVE MEDICAL design locking elevated toilet seat. New. $45. (650)343-4461 LAMPS - 2 southwestern style lamps with engraved deer. $85 both, obo, (650)343-4461 PERSIAN TEA set for 8. Including spoon, candy dish, and tray. Gold Plated. $100. (650) 867-2720 SALAD SPINNER - Never used, $7.00, (650)525-1410 SOLID TEAK floor model 16 wine rack with turntable $60. (650)592-7483 SUSHI SET - Blue & white includes 4 of each: chopsticks, plates, chopstick holders, still in box, $9., (650)755-8238 TOASTER/OVEN WHITE finish barely used $15. 650-358-0421

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26 MOUNTAIN BIKE, fully suspended, multi gears, foldable. Like new, never ridden. $200. (650)839-1957 BICYCLE - Sundancer Jr., 26, $75. obo (650)676-0732

FOAM INCLINER for twin bed $40 650-692-1942 FOLDING PICNIC table - 8 x 30, 7 folding, padded chairs, $80. (650)364-0902 FOOT STOOL from Karathi 2' foot long Camel Heads on each end, red & black pad. $25., (650)755-8238 HAND MADE portable jewelry display case wood and see through lid $45. 25 x 20 x 4 inches. (650)592-2648. LOUNGE CHAIRS - 2 new, with cover & plastic carring case & headrest, $35. each, (650)592-7483 MATCHED PAIR, brass/carved wood lamps with matching shades, perfect, only $12.50 each, 650-595-3933 MATTRESS TOPPER chrome full size $15., (650)368-3037 MIRROR, NICE, large, 30x54, $25. SSF (650)583-8069 MIRROR/MEDICINE CAB. 3 dr. bevel glass 30X30" $35 (650)342-7933 MIRROR/MEDICINE CABINET 26" $10 (650)342-7933 MIRROR/MEDICINE CABINET 16" X 30" $20 (650)342-7933 16" X

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1982 PRINT "A Tune Off The Top Of My Head" See: http://tinyurl.com/4y38xld 650-204-0587 $75 2 FIGURINES - 1 dancing couple, 1 clown face. both $15. (650)364-0902 49ER REPORT issues '85-'87 $35/all, (650)592-2648 ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pockets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858 BAY MEADOWS (650)345-1111 bag $30.each,

304 Furniture
2 DINETTE Chairs (650)692-3260 both for $29

2 END Tables solid maple '60's era $40/both. (650)670-7545 42" ROUND Oak Table (with 12") leaf. Clean/Great Cond. $40. 650-766-9553. ARMOIRE CABINET (415)375-1617 $90., Call

307 Jewelry & Clothing


49ER'S JACKET (650)871-7200 Adult size $50.

BASSET LOVE Seat Hide-a-Bed, Beige, Good Cond. Only $30! 650-766-9553 BED FOR sale with pillow top mattress $99.00 (650) 348-5169 BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 53X66, $29., (650)583-8069 BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 53X66, $29., (650)583-8069 BUNK STYLE Bed elevated bed approx 36 in high w/play/storage under. nice color. $75. SOLD! CAST AND metal headboard and footboard. white with brass bars, Queen size $95 650-588-7005 CHANDELIER WITH 5 lights/ candelabre base with glass shades $20. (650)504-3621 CHILDREN BR - Wardrobe with shelf. bookcase and shelving. attractive colors. $99. SOLD! COFFEE TABLE 62"x32" Oak (Dark Stain) w/ 24" side Table, Leaded Beveled Glass top. - $90. 650-766-9553 COUCH-FREE. OLD world pattern, soft fabric. Some cat scratch damage-not too noticeable. 650-303-6002 DINING ROOM SET - table, four chairs, lighted hutch, $500. all, (650)296-3189 DINING SET glass table with rod iron & 4 blue chairs $100/all. 650-520-7921, 650245-3661 DISPLAY CASE wood & glass 31 x 19 inches $30. (650)873-4030 DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134 DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134 DRUM TABLE - brown, perfect condition, nice design, with storage, $45., (650)345-1111 END TABLE marble top with drawer with matching table $70/all. (650)520-0619 END TABLES (2) - One for $5. hand carved, other table is antique white marble top with drawer $40., (650)308-6381

BEADS, - Handmade in Greece. Many colors, shapes, sizes Full Jewely tray, over 100 pieces, $30., (650)595-4617 BRACELET - Ladies authentic Murano glass from Italy, vibrant colors, like new, $100., (650)991-2353 Daly City GALLON SIZE bag of costume jewelry various sizes, colors, $80. for bag, (650)589-2893 LADIES GOLD Lame' elbow lengthgloves sz 7.5 $15 New. (650)868-0436

BEANIE BABIES in cases with TY tags attached, good condition. $10 each or 12 for $100. (650) 588-1189 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS - (6) wooden, from Shaws Ice Cream shop, early 1980s, all $25., (650)518-0813 COLLECTIBLE CHRISTMAS TREE STAND with 8 colored lights at base / also have extra lights, $50., (650)593-8880 COLLECTIBLES: RUSSELL Baze Bobbleheads Bay Meadows, $10 EA. brand new in original box. (415)612-0156 COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters uncirculated with Holder $15/all, (408)249-3858 GAYLORD PERRY 8x10 signed photo $10 (650)692-3260 JACK TASHNER signed ball $25. Richard (650)834-4926 JOE MONTANA signed authentic retirement book, $39., (650)692-3260 OLYMPUS DIGITAL camera - C-4000, doesnt work, great for parts, has carrying case, $30. (650)347-5104 ORIGINAL SMURF FIGURES - 19791981, 18+ mushroom hut, 1 1/2 x 3 1/2, all $40., (650)518-0813 PRECIOUS MOMENTS vinyl dolls - 16, 3 sets of 2, $35. each set, (650)518-0813 SPORTS CARDS, huge collection, over 20,000 cards, stars, rookies, hall of famers. $100 for all. (650)207-2712

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308 Tools
CIRCULAR SAW, Craftsman-brand, 10, 4 long x 20 wide. Comes w/ stand - $70. (650)678-1018 CLICKER TORQUE Wrench, 20 - 150 pounds, new with lifetime warranty and case, $39, 650-595-3933 CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power 3,450 RPM $50 (650)347-5373 DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power 1,725 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 ENGINE ANALYZER & timing lightSears Penske USA, for older cars, like new, $60., (650)344-8549 leave msg. HAND DRILL $6.00 (415) 333-8540 LAWN MOWER reel type push with height adjustments. Just sharpened $45 650-591-2144 San Carlos TABLE SAW 10", very good condition $85. (650) 787-8219

MODULAR DESK/BOOKCASE/STORAGE unit - Cherry veneer, white laminate, good for home office or teenagers room, $75., (650)888-0039 PAPASAN CHAIRS (2) -with cushions $45. each set, (650)347-8061 ROCKING CHAIR - Traditional, full size Rocking chair. Excellent condition $100., (650)504-3621 SOFA (LIVING room) Large, beige. You pick up $45 obo. 650-692-1942 STEREO CABINET walnut w/3 black shelves 16x 22x42. $35, 650-341-5347 STORAGE TABLE light brown lots of storage good cond. $45. (650)867-2720 TEA CHEST , Bombay, burgundy, glass top, perfect cond. $35 (650)345-1111 VANITY ETHAN Allen maple w/drawer and liftup mirror like new $95 (650)349-2195

299 Computers
HP PRINTER Deskjet 970c color printer. Excellent condition. Software & accessories included. $30. 650-574-3865

306 Housewares
"PRINCESS HOUSE decorator urn "Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H $25., (650)868-0436 49ER HELMET party table dip & chip server $35., (650)341-8342 CEILING FAN multi speed, brown and bronze $45. (650)592-2648

309 Office Equipment


CALCULATOR - (2) heavy duty, tape Casio & Sharp, $30/ea, (650)344-8549 ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER Smith Corona $60. (650)878-9542 OFFICE LAMP new $7. (650)345-1111

300 Toys
CLASSIC CAR model by Danbury Mint $99 (650)345-5502 WWII PLASTIC aircraft models $50 (35 total) 650-345-5502

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310 Misc. For Sale
10 PLANTS (assorted) for $3.00 each, (650)349-6059 12 DAYS of Christmas vintage drinking Glasses 1970 Color prints Prefect condition original box $25 (650)873-8167 1970 TIFFANY style swag lamp with opaque glass, $59., (650)692-3260 1ST ISSUE of vanity fair 1869 frame caricatures - 19 x 14 of Statesman and Men of the Day, $99.obo, (650)345-5502 2 COLOR framed photo's 24" X 20" World War II Air Craft P-51 Mustang and P-40 Curtis $99. (650)345-5502 2 VINTAGE BEDSPREADS - matching full sz, colonial , beige color, hardly used, orig package, $60/both, (650)347-5104 21 PIECE Punch bowl glass set $95., (650)341-8342 29 BOOKS - Variety of authors, $25., (650)589-2893 3 CRAFT BOOKS - hardcover, over 500 projects, $40., (650)589-2893 30 DISNEY Books $1.00 each 650 368-3037 30 PAPERBACK BOOKS - 4 children titles, several duplicate copies, many other single copies, $12. all, (650)347-5104 4 IN 1 stero unit. CD player broken. $20 650-834-4926 4 WHEEL Nova walker with basket $100 (sells new for over $200) (415) 246-3746 5 CUP electric coffee marker $8.00 650 368-3037 5 PHOTOGRAPHIC civil war books plus 4 volumes of Abraham Lincoln war years books $90 B/O must see 650 345-5502 5 PHOTOGRAPHIC civil war books plus 4 volumes of Abraham Lincoln war years books $90 B/O must see 650 345-5502 7 UNDERBED STORAGE BINS - Vinyl with metal frame, 42 X 18 X 6, zipper closure, $5. ea., (650)364-0902 BARBIE BEACH vacation & Barbie princess bride computer games $15 each, (650)367-8949 BATH TOWELS - Used, Full size, white, good quantity, $4. each, a few beach towels, SSF, (650)871-7200 BAY MEADOWS CLOCK $10. SOLD

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310 Misc. For Sale
9 CARRY-ON bags (assorted) - extra large, good condition, $10. each obo, (650)349-6059 AMERICAN HERITAGE books 107 Volumes Dec.'54-March '81 $99/all (650)345-5502 ANGEL WITH lights 12 inches High $12. (650)368-3037 ART BOOKS hard Cover, full color (10) Norman Rockwell and others $10 each 650-364-7777 ARTIFICIAL FICUS Tree 6 ft. life like, full branches. in basket $55. (650)269-3712 ARTISTS EASEL - from Aaron Brothers, paid $80., never used, $35., (650)755-8238 BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD hardback books. 4 at $3.00 each or all for $10., Call (650)341-1861

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310 Misc. For Sale


BOOK "LIFETIME" (408)249-3858 WW1 $12.,

310 Misc. For Sale


HARLEY DAVIDSON black phone perfect condition $55 650 867-2720 JANET EVANOVICH (4) hardback books $3/each (8) paperback books $1/each 650-341-1861 LARGE BOWL - Hand painted and signed. Shaped like a goose. Blue and white $45 (650)592-2648 LARGE PRINT. Hard Cover. Mystery Books. Current Author. (20) $2 each 650-364-7777 LIGHTED CHRISTMAS TREE, 6 Ft Tall with stand, fully lighted, multi colored lights. Pick up Redwood City. $99 650 508-2370, ext. 101 MACINTOSH COMPUTER complete with monitor, works perfectly, only $99, 650-595-3933 MANUAL WHEECHAIRS (2) $75 each. 650-343-1826 MEN'S ASHTON and Hayes leather briefcase new. Burgundy color. $95 obo, (650)343-4461 MIRROR, ETHAN ALLEN - 57-in. high x 21-in. wide, maple frame and floor base, like new, $95., (650)349-2195 MOTORCYCLE JACKET black leather Size 42, $60.obo, (650)290-1960 NATURAL GRAVITY Water System creating Fresh Clear Water for any use $99 650 619-9203 NEW LIVING Yoga Tape for Beginners $8. 650-578-8306 NEW SPODE hand painted "TOYS AROUND THE TREE" cookie jar. Still in Box, $30., (650)583-7897 NICHOLAS SPARKS Hardback Books 2 @ $3.00 each. (650)341-1861 PACHIRA PLANT 3ft. H. (Money plant) with decorative Pot $30. (650)592-2648 PERSIAN KLIN CARPET - 66x39, pink and burgandy, good condition, $100., (650)867-2720 PICTORIAL WORLD $80/all (650)345-5502 History Books

310 Misc. For Sale


VERIZON CAR charger, still in sealed factory package, $10, 650-595-3933 VIDEO CENTER 38 inches H 21 inches W still in box $45., (408)249-3858 WALGREENS BRAND Water Pitcher Royal Blue Top 2 Quart New in Box $10 Ea use all brand Filters 650-873-8167 WALKER - never used, $85., (415)239-9063 WALKER. INVACARE 6291-3f, dual release walker. Fixed 3" wheels & glider tips. Adj height for patients 5'3 thru 6'4. Brand new. $50. (650)594-1494 WALKER. INVACARE 6291-3f, dual release walker. Fixed 3" wheels & glider tips. Brand new. $50. (650)594-1494

316 Clothes

BOOK - Fighting Aircraft of WWII, Janes, 1000 illustrations, $65., (650)593-8880 BOOK NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NATIONAL AIR MUSEUMS $15 (408)249-3858 BOXES MOVING storage or office assorted sizes 50 cents /each (50 total) 650-347-8061 BRUGMANSIA TREE large growth and in pot, $50., (650)871-7200 CANDLE HOLDER with angel design, tall, gold, includes candle. Purchased for $100, now $30. (650)345-1111 CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, Pine cones, icicle lights, mini lights, wreath rings, $4.00 each 650 341-8342 CRAFTMENS 15 GALLON WET DRYVAC with variable speeds and all the attachments, $40., (650)593-7553 DOOM (3) computer games $15/each 2 total, (650)367-8949 DUFFEL BAGS - 1 Large Duffel Bag ,1 Xtra Lg. Duffel w Wheels, 1 Leather weekender Satchel, $75. (650)871-7211 ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER good condition $50., (650)878-9542 ELVIS PRESLEY poster book $20. (650)692-3260 FLORAL painting, artist signed 14.75x12.75 solid wood frame w/attached wire hanger, $35 (650)347-5104 FRAMED PAINTING - Girl picking daisies, green & white, 22x26, $50., (650)592-2648 GAME "BEAT THE EXPERTS" never used $8., (408)249-3858 GEORGE Magazines, 30, all intact $50/all OBO. (650)574-3229, Foster City

FINO FINO
A Place For Fine Hats Sharon Heights
325 Sharon Heights Drive Menlo Park

650-854-8030
LADIES DOWN jacket light yellow with dark brown lining $35. (650)868-0436 LADIES FUR COAT - Satin lining, size M/L, $100. obo, (650)525-1990 LADIES JACKET size 3x 70% wool 30% nylon never worn $50. (650)592-2648 LADIES ROYAL blue rain coat with zippered flannel plaid liner size 12 RWC $15. (650)868-0436 LANE BRYANT assorted clothing. Sizes 2x-3x. 22-23, $5-$10/ea., brand new with tags. (650)290-1960 MANS SUEDE-LIKE jacket, New, XXLg. $25. 650 871-7211 MEN'S SUIT almost new $25. 650-573-6981 MENS CASUAL Dress slacks 2 pairs khaki 34Wx32L, 36Wx32L 2 pairs black 32WX32L, 34Wx30L $35 (650)347-5104 Brown.

311 Musical Instruments


2 ORGANS, antique tramp, $100 each. (650)376-3762 3 ACCORDIONS $110/ea. 1 Small Accordion $82. (650)376-3762. ELECTRIC STARCASTER Guitar black&white with small amplifier $75. 650-358-0421 PIANO ORGAN, good condition. $110. (650)376-3762

312 Pets & Animals


BIRD CAGE 14x14x8 ecellent condition $25 Daly City, (650)755-9833

BBQ GILL with Cover 31/2' wide by 3' tall hardly used $49. 650 347-9920 BBQ KETTEL Grill, Uniflame 21 $35 (650)347-8061 BBQ SMOKER BBQ Grill, LP Coleman, Alaskan Cookin Machine, cost $140 sell $75. 650-344-8549 BBQ SMOKER, w/propane tank, wheels, shelf, sears model $86 650-344-8549 BEADS - Glass beads for jewelry making, $75. all, (650)676-0732 BOAT ANCHOR - 12lbs Galvanized $10 (650)364-0902

315 Wanted to Buy GO GREEN! We Buy GOLD You Get The $ Green $
Millbrae Jewelers Est. 1957 400 Broadway - Millbrae

NANCY'S TAILORING & BOUTIQUE Custom Made & Alterations 889 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070 650-622-9439
NEW BROWN LEATHER JACKET- XL $25., 650-364-0902 NEW NIKE SB Skunks & Freddy Kruegers Various Sizes $100 415-735-6669

650-697-2685

610 Crossword Puzzle

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316 Clothes
3 BAGS of women's clothes - Sizes 912, $30., (650)525-1410 47 MENS shirt, T-shirts, short/ long sleeves. Sleeveless workout polos, casual, dress shirts $93 all. (650)347-5104 49ER SWEATSHIRT with hood size 8 extra large $100 obo. (650)346-9992 BLACK Leather pants Mrs. size made in France size 40 $99. (650)558-1975 BLACK LEATHER tap shoes 9M great condition $99. (650)558-1975 BOOTS - purple leather, size 8, ankle length, $50.obo, (650)592-9141 EUROPEAN STYLE nubek leather ladies winter coat - tan colored with green lapel & hoodie, $100., (650)888-0129 GENUINE OAKELY Sunglasses, M frame and Plutonite lenses with drawstring bag, $65 650-595-3933

317 Building Materials


WHITE STORM/SCREEN door. Size is 35 1/4" x 79 1/4". Asking $75.00. Call (650)341-1861

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle


Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
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SF GREETING Cards (300 w/envelopes) factory sealed $20. (650)207-2712 SHOWER POOR custom made 48 x 69 $70 (650)692-3260 SONY PROJECTION TV Good condtion, w/ Remote, Black $100 (650)345-1111 STUART WOODS Hardback Books 2 @ $3.00 each. (650)341-1861 STYLISH WOOD tapesty basket with handle on wheels for magazines, newspapers, etc., $5., (650)308-6381 TIRE CHAINS - brand new, in box, never used, multiple tire sizes, $25., (650)5941494 TIRE CHAINS - used once includes rubber tighteners plus carrying case. call for corresponding tire size, $20., (650)3455446 VASE WITH flowers 2 piece good for the Holidays $25 650 867-2720

318 Sports Equipment


"EVERLAST FOR HER" Machine to help lose weight $40., (650)368-3037 13 ASSORTED GOLF CLUBS- Good Quality $3.50 each. Call (650) 349-6059. BASKETBALL RIM, net & backboard $35/all 650-345-7132 Leave message. DARTBOARD - New, regulation 18 dimeter, Halex brand w/mounting hardware, 6 brass darts, $16., (650)681-7358 GOLF BALLS (325) $65 (650)341-5347 GOLF CLUBS - Complete set of mens golf clubs with bag. Like new, $100., (650)593-7553 MORRELL TODD Richards 75 Snowboard (Good Condition) with Burton Boots (size 6 1/2) - $50. 650-766-9553 TENNIS RACKET oversize with cover and 3 Wilson Balls $25 (650)692-3260 TOBOGGAN CLASSIC all wood 4 seater excellent condition, SOLD! WATER SKI'S - Gold cup by AMFA Voit $40., (650)574-4586 YOUTH GOLF Bag great condition with six clubs putter, drivers and accessories $65. 650-358-0421

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315 Wanted to Buy

315 Wanted to Buy

322 Garage Sales

THE THRIFT SHOP


SALE 50% off all COATS & JACKETS
Open Thurs. & Fri 10-2:00 Sat 10-3:00 Episcopal Church 1 South El Camino Real San Mateo 94401

(650)344-0921
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Make money, make room!

310 Misc. For Sale

310 Misc. For Sale

List your upcoming garage sale, moving sale, estate sale, yard sale, rummage sale, clearance sale, or whatever sale you have... in the Daily Journal. Reach over 82,500 readers from South San Francisco to Palo Alto. in your local newspaper. Call (650)344-5200

335 Rugs
WOOL AREA RUG - Multi-green colors, 5 X 7, $65. obo, (650)290-1960

335 Garden Equipment


(GALVANIZED planter with boxed liners 94 x 10 x 9. Two available, $20/all, (415)346-6038 BAMBOO poles 6 to 8 Ft, 30. $15/all, (415)346-6038

By Donna S. Levin (c)2011 Tribune Media Services, Inc.

12/21/11

FLOWER POTS many size (50 pieces) $15/all, (415)346-6038

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420 Recreation Property SAN LUIS OBISPO
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES 2 Parcels, 2.5 Acres ea Flat & Buildable w/Elct & Roads Price Lowered to $40K Terms from $79

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620 Automobiles
CHEVY HHR 08 - Grey, spunky car loaded, even seat warmers, $9,500. (408)807-6529. INFINITI 94 Q45 - Service records included. Black & tan, SOLD! MERCEDES 03 C230K Coupe - 52K miles, $12,000 for more info call (650)576-1285 MERCEDES 05 C-230 66k mi. Sliver, 1 owner, excellent condition, $14,000 obo (650)799-1033 MERCEDES 06 C230 - 6 cylinder, navy blue, 60K miles, 2 year warranty, $18,000, (650)455-7461

335 Garden Equipment


PLANTS & POTS - assorted $5/each obo, Call Fe, Sat. & Sun only (650)2188852 POTTED PLANTS (7) $5/each 650-207-0897 TABLE - for plant, $25., perfect condition, (650)345-1111

680 Autos Wanted

680 Autos Wanted

680 Autos Wanted

340 Camera & Photo Equip.


SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-T-50 - 7.2 MP digital camera (black) with case, $175., (650)208-5598 VINTAGE SUPER 8MM CAMERA - Bell & Howell, includes custom carrying case, $50., (650)594-1494

Tel:- 408-867-0374 or 408-803-3905 452 Condos for Rent


SAN FRANCISCO UNFURNISHED CONDO - $1850., 1 bedroom, 1 bath, panoramic view, deck, aek, wall to wall carpet, hardwood floors, parking, excellent transportation, laundry, utilities included, (415)215-1755

670 Auto Service HILLSDALE CAR CARE


WE FIX CARS Quailty Work-Value Price Ready to help

670 Auto Parts


2 SNOW/CABLE chains good condition fits 13-15 inch rims $10/both San Bruno 650-588-1946 CAMPER/TRAILER/TRUCK OUTSIDE backup mirror 8 diameter fixture. $30. 650-588-1946 CARGO COVER, (black) for Acura MDX $75. 415-516-7060 DENALI WHEELS - 17 inches, near new, 265-70-R17, complete fit GMC 6 lug wheels, $400. all, (650)222-2363 FORD 73 Maverick/Mercury GT Comet, Drive Train 302 V8, C4 Auto Trans. Complete, needs assembly, includes radiator and drive line, call for details, $1250., (650)726-9733. HONDA CIVIC FRONT SEAT Gray Color. Excellent Condition $90. San Bruno. 415-999-4947 TRUCK RADIATOR - fits older Ford, never used, $100., (650)504-3621

680 Autos Wanted Dont lose money on a trade-in or consignment! Sell your vehicle in the Daily Journals Auto Classifieds. Just $3 per day. Reach 82,500 drivers from South SF to Palo Alto
Call (650)344-5200 ads@smdailyjournal.com

345 Medical Equipment


SIEMEN GERMAN made Hearing aid, Never used $99., Bobby (415) 239-5651

SUTTON AUTO SALES Cash for Cars


Call 650-595-DEAL (3325) Or Stop By Our Lot 1659 El Camino Real San Carols

470 Rooms
HIP HOUSING Non-Profit Home Sharing Program San Mateo County (650)348-6660

call (650) 345-0101 254 E. Hillsdale Blvd. San Mateo


Corner of Saratoga Ave.

MB GARAGE, INC.
625 Classic Cars
DATSUN 72 - 240Z with Chevy 350, automatic, custom, $5800 or trade. (650)588-9196 NISSAN 87 Centura - Two door, manual, stick shift, 150K miles. Clean title, good body, $1,250., (415)505-3908 PLYMOUTH 72 CUDA - Runs and drives good, needs body, interior and paint, $12k obo, serious inquiries only. (650)873-8623

Rooms For Rent


Travel Inn, San Carlos

Repair Restore Sales


Mercedes-Benz Specialists

$49 daily + tax $294-$322 weekly + tax

2165 Palm Ave. San Mateo

379 Open Houses

Clean Quiet Convenient Cable TV, WiFi & Private Bathroom Microwave and Refrigerator 950 El Camino Real San Carlos

(650)349-2744
MERCEDES BENZ REPAIR Diagnosis, Repair, Maintenance. All MBZ Models Elliott Dan Mercedes Master Certified technician 555 O'Neil Avenue, Belmont 650-593-1300

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620 Automobiles Dont lose money on a trade-in or consignment! Sell your vehicle in the Daily Journals Auto Classifieds. Just $3 per day. Reach 82,500 drivers from South SF to Palo Alto
Call (650)344-5200 ads@smdailyjournal.com

DONATE YOUR CAR Tax Deduction, We do the Paperwork, Free Pickup, Running or Not - in most cases. Help yourself and the Polly Klaas Foundation. Call (800)380-5257. Wanted 62-75 Chevrolets Novas, running or not Parts collection etc. So clean out that garage Give me a call Joe 650 342-2483

635 Vans
EMERGENCY LIVING RV. 73 GMC Van, Runs good, $2,850. Will finance, small downpayment. Call for appointments. (650)364-1374 NISSAN 01 Quest - GLE, leather seats, sun roof, TV/DVR equipment. Looks new, $15,500. (650)219-6008

672 Auto Stereos

QUALITY COACHWORKS

640 Motorcycles/Scooters
BMW 03 F650 GS, $3899 OBO. Call 650-995-0003 HARLEY DAVIDSON 83 Shovelhead special construction, 1340 ccs, Awesome!, $5,950/obo. Rob (415)602-4535.

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380 Real Estate Services HOMES & PROPERTIES


The San Mateo Daily Journals weekly Real Estate Section. Look for it every Friday and Weekend to find information on fine homes and properties throughout the local area.

645 Boats
BANSHEE SAILBOAT - 13 ft. with extras, $750., (650)343-6563 PLEASURE BOAT, 15ft., 50 horsepower Mercury, $1,300.obo (650)368-2170 PROSPORT 97 - 17 ft. CC 80 Yamaha Pacific, loaded, like new, $9,500 or trade, (650)583-7946.

SAN CARLOS AUTO SERVICE & TUNE UP


A Full Service Auto Repair Facility

CADILAC 93 Sedan $ 4,000 or Trade Good Condition (650)481-5296 HONDA 10 ACCORD LX - 4 door sedan, low miles, $19K, (650)573-6981

760 El Camino Real

San Carlos (650)593-8085

2001 Middlefield Road Redwood City (650)299-9991

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water, blankets, tents and clothes for many of 45,000 in crowded evacuation centers. Navy sailors in Manila loaded a ship with 437 white wooden coffins to help local authorities handle the staggering number of dead. Also on the way were containers with thousands of water bottles. Most of the dead were women and children who drowned Friday night when ash oods triggered by a tropical storm gushed into homes while people were asleep. Dozens of grieving relatives of at least 38 victims wept openly during funeral rites at the Iligan city cemetery. Many wore masks to try to block the stench of decomposing bodies. We have to give the dead a decent burial, perform a ritual at the time capsule ceremony. Yucatan state has announced plans to complete the Maya Museum of Merida by next summer. "People who still live in Mayan villages will host rites and burn incense for us to go back in time and try to understand the Mayan wisdom," Zaldo said. The Maya reputation for wisdom has people taking the alleged prediction seriously. The Mayan civilization, which reached its height from 300 A.D. to 900 A.D., had a talent for astronomy Its Long Count calendar begins in 3,114 B.C., marking time in roughly 394-year periods known as Baktuns. Thirteen was a significant, sacred number for the Mayas, and they wrote that the 13th Baktun ends on Dec. 21, 2012. The doomsday theories stem from a stone tablet discovered in the 1960s at the archaeological site of Tortuguero in the Gulf of Mexico state of Tabasco that describes the return of a Mayan god at the end of a 13th period. Believers have taken the end-of-the world fears to the Internet with hundreds of thousands of websites and blogs. "The Maya are viewed by many westerners as exotic folks that were supposed to have had Mayor Lawrence Cruz said. He said authorities were using part of the cemeterys passageway to build tombs. A Briton was the first foreigner reported dead in the flooding, according to the British Embassy in Manila. It didnt provide details. Aquino, on a visit to Cagayan de Oro on Tuesday, said the declaration of a national calamity will help local authorities gain quick access to recovery funds and keep prices of basic goods stable. Our national government will do its best to prevent a repeat of this tragedy, Aquino told residents who came to greet him. He said there would be an assessment of some special, secret knowledge," said Mayan scholar Sven Gronemeyer. "What happens is that our expectations and fears get projected on the Maya calendar." Gronemeyer of La Trobe University in Australia compares the supposed Mayan prophecies to the "Y2K" hype, when people feared all computer systems would crash when the new millennium began on Jan. 1, 2000. For some reason, Gronemeyer says, people have ignored evidence that dates beyond 2012 were recorded. The blogosphere exploded with more speculation when Mexico's archaeology institute acknowledged on Nov. 24 a second reference to Dec. 21, 2012, on a brick found at other ruins. "Human beings seem to be attracted by apocalyptic ideas and always assume the worst," Gronemeyer said. It's all a bit frustrating for serious Mayan researchers whose eld has made huge strides in recent years. "This new historical and archaeological knowledge is so much more interesting and mind-blowing than the fantastical claims about Maya prophecies one sees on TV, books or on the Internet," David Stuart, a specialist in Mayan epigraphy at the University of Texas

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Philippines sends coffins as toll nears 1,000 dead


By Bullit Marquez
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ILIGAN, Philippines The government shipped more than 400 cofns to two oodstricken cities in the southern Philippines on Tuesday as the death toll neared 1,000 and President Benigno Aquino III declared a state of national calamity. The latest count listed 957 dead and 49 missing and is expected to climb further as additional bodies are recovered from the sea and mud in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro cities. A handful of morgues are overwhelmed and running out of cofns and formaldehyde for embalming. Aid workers appealed for bottled

why so many people died, if there was ample warning that a storm would sweep through the area, and why people living along riverbanks and close to the coast had not been moved to safety. I do not accept that everything had been done. I know that we can do more. We must determine what really happened, Aquino said. Must this end in tragedy? We knew that (storm) was coming. There should have been efforts to avoid the destruction. The U.N. food agency ew in 3 tons of high-protein biscuits together with water tanks, blankets, tarpaulins and tents for some 75,000 people. Shortage of water was still a major problem in the two cities. at Austin, said in an email to the Associated Press. "We're dealing with thousands of newly deciphered texts and trying to weave together a coherent picture of Maya history and culture, which to me is as exciting as it gets." While the 2012 hype might increase interest in the Maya, "that will probably be offset by the long and difcult effort ahead to correct the ubiquitous lies and misconceptions, even after 2012 has come and gone," he wrote. Jonnie Channell of Albuquerque, New Mexico, says that 2012 "is going to be one of those things where people are denitely going to have to plan," not because of impending apocalypse, but because hotel rooms in the Maya region are probably going to be full. Channell, who owns Maya Sites Travel Services, is surprised that she already has 24 reservations for three tour packages she is offering to major Mayan ruin sites in the week leading up to the solstice. She named one "Beginning the New Calendar Era Under the Yucatan Stars." "We put together these tours, and we've got lots of signups, and people are excited about it," she said. "If anybody think it's going to be the end of the world, then they better stay home."

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ly lures about 22 million foreigners in a year. It's selling the date, the Winter Solstice in the coming year, as a time of renewal. Many archeologists argue that the 2012 reference on a 1,300-year-old stone tablet only marks the end of a cycle in the Mayan calendar. "The world will not end. It is an era," said Yeanet Zaldo, a tourism spokeswoman for the Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, home to Cancun. "For us, it is a message of hope." Cities and towns in the Mayan region on Wednesday will start the yearlong countdown. In Chiapas the town of Tapachula on the Guatemalan border will start a countdown on an 8-foot digital clock in the main park exactly a year before the mysterious date. In the nearby archaeological site of Izapa, Maya priests will burn incense, chant and offer prayers. In the tropical jungle of Quintana Roo, between the resorts of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, people are putting messages and photos in a time capsule that will be buried for 50 years. Maya priests and Indian dancers will

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