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Sequoia Healthcare District corrects books

Board directors digging,auditor found that two employees were essentially paid twice
By Bill Silverfarb
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

The Sequoia Healthcare District mistakenly reimbursed two employees thousands of dollars for health insurance in-lieu payments paid over a three-year period, an independent auditor told the board last night. The district had reimbursed three employees for amounts thought to be underpaid relat-

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ed to the in-lieu payments and the districts auditor, Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., combed through the districts financial documents to nd that one of the employees had indeed not received the in-lieu payments while the other two had. The auditor also

found that at least one employees pay raise was miscalculated. District employees can either opt-in for health insurance, a $1,200 a month benet, or receive a $400 monthly payment instead. The district audits its books annually but there was some debate among district directors last night whether the auditor would have found the discrepancies if it were not for the digging and prodding of Jack Hickey, a board

director who actually advocates for the dissolution of the health care district based on it collecting millions annually in local property taxes. The in-lieu payments previously appeared on payroll statements as a separate line item, but the districts payroll vendor, PayChex, started folding the payments into the employ-

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KCSM-TV for sale

Finances forcing decision, radio station not affected
By Heather Murtagh
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Shanita Wilson of Hyatts Hair Studio in San Carlos works on the hair of a woman from the Epiphany Center.A select group of women were treated to head-to-toe treatment courtesy of Terrys Home with more than a little help from a few local businesses.

After struggling for years to eliminate the $1 million operating decit for KCSM-TV, the San Mateo County Community College District is asking for proposals to purchase the station. On Wednesday, the district posted the request on its website asking for proposals to purchase the station to be turned in by 2 p.m. Feb. 14. A nal decision on the sale is expected in late April. The move came after nearly two years of struggling to cut the programs $1 million operating decit. A potential sale would include the station, its lease to Sutro Tower and the transmitter as well as equipment. Selling the television station, however, would not impact KCSM FM the district radio station which will continue to operate as JAZZ 91.1, according to the district. With extremely tight resources, the board has decreed that the colleges must concentrate on serving transfer and

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Measure would curb political Nonprofit helps women spruce up for holidays influence of employee unions
By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

Making over and starting over

and polish while Sassy Chic Boutique in the same city donated clothing. The makeover is the seventh annual for Terrys Home, a local nonprot that began by offering at-risk youth a place to go and continues shepherding them through high school graduation and beyond with vocational training, life skills and transitional housing. The group also moved to helping those outside of youth, such as the Epiphany Center clients gathered at the Laurel Street salon Wednesday morning. Peering through hair magazines and explaining just the right shade desired,

A handful of women making over their lives through a San Francisco recovery program got a little help yesterday putting their best face not to mention nails, hair, outt and attitude forward for the holidays. The women from the Epiphany Center were treated to the head-to-toe treatment courtesy of Terrys Home and with more than a little help from a few local businesses. Salon Gossip and Hyatts Hair Studio of San Carlos provided the paint

the women going through the centers recovery program were no different than any other ladies looking forward to a little spoiling. As Michael Jackson played in the background, the women began pondering just what they wanted done and continued marveling over the fact that somebody was volunteering to do it. One woman with long blondish hair was planning to trim a few inches and add a little feathering around her face but denitely keep the color. For the mani-pedi? She was hoping for O.P.I.

Ballot initiative to eliminate contributions through union payroll deduction qualifies

By Judy Lin
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SACRAMENTO California Republican interests have qualied a ballot measure that would severely curb the political inuence of public and private employee unions while depriving Democratic political candidates of a major source of campaign cash. The measure, which bans political contributions through payroll deductions, qualied Tuesday for the November 2012

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Thought for the Day

Never think that war,no matter how necessary,nor how justied,is not a crime.
Ernest Hemingway,American author (1899-1961)

This Day in History

1941

The United States entered World War II as Congress declared war against Japan, a day after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

In 1776, during the Revolutionary War, Gen. George Washingtons retreating army crossed the Delaware River from New Jersey into Pennsylvania. In 1854, Pope Pius IX proclaimed the Catholic dogma of the Immaculate Conception, which holds that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was free of original sin from the moment of her own conception. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln announced his plan for the Reconstruction of the South. In 1886, the American Federation of Labor was founded in Columbus, Ohio. In 1911, actor Lee J. Cobb was born in New York City. In 1949, the Chinese Nationalist government moved from the Chinese mainland to Formosa as the Communists pressed their attacks. In 1961, a re at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut resulted in 16 deaths. The Beach Boys first single, Surfin, was released. In 1980, rock star John Lennon was shot to death outside his New York City apartment building by an apparently deranged fan. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev signed a treaty at the White House calling for destruction of intermediate-range nuclear missiles. In 1991, AIDS patient Kimberly Bergalis, who had contracted the disease from her dentist, died in Fort Pierce, Fla., at age 23. Ten years ago: The U.S. Capitol was reopened to tourists after a two-month security shutdown. Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch was awarded the Heisman Trophy. Five years ago: Gunman Joe Jackson went on a rampage inside a downtown Chicago law rm specializing in intellectual property and patents, killing three people before being shot dead by police.

TOM JUNG

Morgan Real decorates his own ornament during a Christmas celebration at the Shelter Network facility in Redwood City. The evening's highlights included ornaments, gift cards and Christmas trees donated by the Menlo School for the shelter families. Shelter Network is committed to providing housing and support services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to re-establish self-sufciency and to return to permanent homes of their own.

In other news ...

Airline responds as dustup with Baldwin continues
LOS ANGELES Alec Baldwins dustup with American Airlines continued for a second day Wednesday, with the airline taking to social media to maintain it was following federal regulations when it booted an extremely vocal customer from a ight for refusing to shut off his cellphone. The airline, which earlier cited passenger privacy in declining to discuss the matter, said on its Facebook page it decided to provide the actual facts of the matter after Baldwin stated publicly he had gotten kicked off the ight. The company never cited the 30 Rock TV star by name. Baldwin took to Twitter after Tuesdays incident at Los Angeles International Airport, saying he was asked to leave a New York-bound plane after a ight attendant on American reamed me out for playing a game on his cellphone. Baldwin said he was playing Words With Friends while the plane sat at a gate. American said on Facebook Wednesday that Federal Aviation Administration regulations require that cellphones and other electronic devices be turned off as soon as the airliners door has been closed. The company said Baldwin refused to comply. The passenger ultimately stood up (with the seat belt light still on for departure) and took his phone into the planes lavatory, American Airlines said. He slammed the lavatory door so hard, the cockpit crew heard it and became alarmed, even with the cockpit door closed and locked. They immediately contacted the cabin crew to check on the situation. high ve! But Tom Lyons, who works in public relations in Neenah, Wis., said Michigan residents shouldnt be getting their yarn in a twist over Wisconsins mitten theme for its winter tourism campaign. Wisconsin is the left mitten. Michigan is the right mitten. Even children know that one mitten doesnt cut it when it comes to Midwest winters, he said. Lyons formerly worked in Door County Wisconsins thumb and said he often holds up his left hand when locating state places for others. We complement each other and its not our fault that their thumb is smaller, he said, getting in a jab at his neighbor across Lake Michigan. Were very similar and they should be attered. Michiganders have long held up a hand to show where they live, even getting both hands into play if they want to show the Lower and Upper peninsulas. Under former Gov. Jennifer Granholm, the state hired Michigan-based actor and playwright Jeff Daniels to promote the states business opportunities by telling companies to come to Michigan and give your company the Upper Hand. Terri OBrien and Lisa Burnia sell Dont Mess with the Mitten sweat shirts and T-shirts online and in southeast Michigan stores, and M is for Mitten is a popular childrens book in the state. In west Michigan, theres the Wet Mitten Surf Shop in Grand Haven and Traverse City and the Mitten Bar in Ludington, a city connected by a summer car ferry to Manitowoc, Wis.

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Wisconsin promotion draws note in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. When it comes to a debate over whether Wisconsin or Michigans Lower Peninsula looks more like a mitten, Alex Beaton of the Awesome Mitten website says the winner is Michigan, hands down. Beaton spotted the knit mitten shaped like Wisconsin on the Travel Wisconsin website this week after it came to her attention during some lighthearted trash talking on Facebook about Michigan States loss Saturday to Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship football game. The 23-year-old Grand Rapids resident went on a bare-knuckled offensive against what she saw as a mitten impostor, and soon dozens of Michigan residents were tweeting comments such as, Only one state has Mitten Mojo! People in Michigan, we do identify ourselves so closely with the Mitten State, Beaton said. Were Americas

Actress Kim Basinger is 58.

Actress Teri Hatcher is 47.

Singer Sinead OConnor is 45.

Actor-director Maximilian Schell is 81. Flutist James Galway is 72. Singer Jerry Butler is 72. Pop musician Bobby Elliott (The Hollies) is 70. Actress Mary Woronov is 68. Actor John Rubinstein is 65. Rock singer-musician Gregg Allman is 64. Reggae singer Toots Hibbert (Toots and the Maytals) is 63. Rock musician Warren Cuccurullo is 55. Rock musician Phil Collen (Def Leppard) is 54. Country singer Marty Raybon is 52. Political commentator Ann Coulter is 50. Rock musician Marty Friedman is 49. Actor Wendell Pierce is 48. Rapper Bushwick Bill (The Geto Boys) is 45. Actor Matthew Laborteaux is 45. Rock musician Ryan Newell (Sister Hazel) is 39.
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Gathering for peace

South City plans get-together to focus on community, not violence
By Heather Murtagh
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

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More than $250 worth of Christmas decorations were taken from the front yard of a home on the 3000 block of Fleetwood Drive in San Bruno before 9:59 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Donning white, the South San Francisco community will come together Saturday morning to support peace. Put on by the South San Francisco Coalition for Safe Neighborhoods a group comprised of educators, members of the South San Francisco Police Department, city ofcials, representatives from various nonprots, church leaders and concerned citizens the event is in response to the loss of six people to violent crimes in the city in less than two years. The group is asking that instead of retaliating, people should come together to support peace, an effort aptly named South San Francisco United for Peace. Councilman Kevin Mullin explained the idea for a visual event in support of a community peace effort came from Aysha Haq, mother of Joseph Akash Maharaj who was the most recent victim of violence. Maharaj, a 14-yearold South San Francisco High School freshman, was fatally shot in September. She came forward and really wanted to have

an inspirational walk for peace, said Mullin. Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, people in the community will assemble at the South San Francisco High School auditorium, 400 B St. All are welcome and asked to wear white. Mullin and Vice Mayor Pedro Gonzalez, who have been working with the community since late last year with the South San Francisco Coalition for Safe Neighborhoods, will give the opening remarks. Those in attendance will begin the walk after. Once back at the school, a number of community presentations will be held, including remarks from Police Chief Mike Massoni, Haq and Anthony Limoges, South San Francisco High School principal. It was Maharajs death that got Jim Murphy, principal of South San Francisco Adult and Baden High schools, to become involved. Its important for principals ... to stand together with families and students, said Murphy in supporting the message of assembling for peace. Saturdays event will also offer information for those interested in community programs such as those through the citys Parks and

Recreation department to suicide prevention. Actions to bring the community together were sparked after Hector Flores, 20, Omar Cortez, 18, and Gonzalo Avalos, 19, were fatally shot in an alley off Linden Avenue Dec. 22, 2010 in a gang-related shooting that also left three others injured. A peaceful gathering was also held in February. At that gathering, residents from South San Franciscos Old Town neighborhood came together to march, pray and sing in hopes of healing their community. For the citys part, the council reacted by approving a $400,000 ve-part plan that calls for the hiring of four ofcers over a two-year period. Some of the money, $50,000, was allocated to create a model neighborhood outreach plan including input of residents, local youth, school and city ofcials, nonprot representatives and any other stakeholder. Police Sgt. Joni Lee said the extra ofcers are out in the community working with youth and often, as a result of the constant contact, making arrests and conscating guns. The focus, Lee said, is educating people about whats going on and their actions in hopes of changing behaviors. a half hour later residents in the South San Francisco neighborhood were told to leave their homes. Carney says a hazardous materials team removed samples from the garbage bins, and initial testing determined they were pesticides. More testing is planned to nd out the specific nature of the chemicals.

REDWOOD CITY
Petty theft. License plates were taken from cars parked on Beech Street before 12:31 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Vandalism. Someone damaged a gas hose at a gas station on El Camino Real before 10:36 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Gunshots heard. Four gunshots were heard in an alley on Rolison Road before 3:08 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Gunshots heard. A gunshot was heard on Bay Road before 9:23 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Petty theft. Gas was siphoned from a vehicle in a parking lot on Woodside Road before 10:10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Gunshots heard. Five separate gun shots were heard near the intersection of Redwood Avenue and Gordon Street before 12:35 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

SAN BRUNO
Vandalism. A house was egged on the 300 block of Poplar Avenue before 8:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5. Suspicious circumstances. Someone reported seeing four men loitering with a wrench near a car parked at the intersection of Commodore Drive and National Avenue before 6:47 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5. Grafti. Someone painted and marked up a fence with marker on the 2000 block of Oakmont Drive before 12:56 p.m. Monday Dec. 5.

Chemical smell forces evacuations in South City

South San Francisco authorities say about two dozen homes were temporarily evacuated and one person was taken to the hospital after pesticides were left in nearby garbage bins. Responders were dispatched around 3 p.m.

Around the Bay

Tuesday after a building inspector became ill from a chemical odor at a home undergoing renovations. She was taken to a San Mateo hospital and was expected to be released. Acting Fire Marshal Tom Carney says about

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At least 85 taken into custody by police Wednesday morning

By Sudhin Thanwala
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guilty S.F.Occupy camp cleared Ex-wife pleads notattack to boiling water

By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

SAN FRANCISCO At least 85 people were arrested as police cleared San Franciscos Occupy encampment early Wednesday, police said. Ofcials had not compiled exact numbers by Wednesday afternoon, but most of the approximately 85 people were cited and released after the daybreak raid, said Ofcer Albie Esparza. About 15 people who were arrested on a variety of charges, ranging from resisting arrest to assault with a deadly weapon, were still in custody, Esparza said. More than 100 ofcers carried out the raid, Esparza said. Afteward, ofcers blocked access to the former camp site as trash crews raked up paper and plastic bottles, removed chairs and other belongings that had accumulated there over the past two months, and pressure-washed the sidewalks. A handful of protesters stood by, occasionally jeering at ofcers but otherwise heeding their instructions to stay back. Most of the ofcers left the site later in the day. About 200 protesters gathered in front of the Federal Reserve Bank near the former Occupy site in the

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A police ofcer watches over Justin Herman Plaza after an encampment of Occupy San Francisco demonstrators was dismantled early Wednesday morning in San Francisco.
afternoon, blocking a busy thoroughfare ahead of a planned march. The raid began around 1 a.m., when dozens of police cars, re engines and ambulances surrounded the campsite at Justin Herman Plaza and blocked off the area. City ofcials previously declared the site a public health nuisance. Police didnt immediately say how many people were in the plaza at the time, but campers put the estimate at 150. Most of the protesters went peacefully, but one ofcer received minor injuries when two people threw a chair that cracked his face shield, said Esparza. Jack Martin of San Francisco said he was trying to leave the plaza when he was zip-tied, taken to a police station, cited and released. Ofcers trashed his tent and personal belongings, he said. Everything I owned is gone, said Martin, 51, as tears welled up in his eyes. My medicine, my paper for my Social Security.

The Daly City woman accused of scalding her sleeping ex-husband with boiling water and whacking him with a baseball bat when he tried running for safety pleaded not guilty yesterday to several felonies that could send her to prison for life. Prosecutors say Jesusa Ursonal Tatad, 39, was boiling mad over her belief the man was unfaithful and deliberately heated a pot of water to pour over his body. Tatad is charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, aggravated mayhem, torture and trying to dissuade a witness. If convicted, shes facing two life sentences. On Wednesday, she waived her right to a speedy trial and was ordered back to court Jan. 18 to set a preliminary hearing date. Tatads 36-year-old ex-husband is currently in critical but stable condition in the intensive care unit of San Francisco General Hospital. He suffered second- and thirddegree burns over 60 percent of his face and upper body and was unable to speak following the attack, according to the District Attorneys Office.

He also reportedly has a traumatic brain injury. T a t a d s alleged attack on her former spouse happened around Jesusa Tatad 10:30 a.m. Nov. 26. The pair are divorced but living together although it has yet to be clarified if they were still in a romantic relationship. After a night of work, he reportedly awoke in intense pain from the hot liquid that was poured on his body. He tried running to the bathroom but was allegedly knocked down by Tatad delivering a blow from the bat. The man ran from the secondfloor apartment and contacted a security guard who called 911. Daly City police arrested Tatad at the home. Tatad has no prior criminal history in San Mateo County. She remains in custody in lieu of $600,000 bail. Defense attorney John May could not be reached for comment.
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robbery at gunpoint. The alarm sounded and the man ed, according to police. On Monday morning, police also responded to a similar robbery at the Check N Go at 3880 S. El Camino Real. The suspect in both crimes is described as black, in his late teens to early By Lauran Neergaard 20s, about 5 feet 9 inches and average build.
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Second consecutive Spare the Air Day Thursday

For the second day in a row, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is asking residents to refrain from burning wood. The seasons second Winter Spare the Air Alert has been issued for Thursday. Anticipating high levels of pollution this week, district ofcials also issued a Spare the Air Alert for Wednesday. District ofcials said that wood burning, both indoors and outdoors, will be illegal all day Wednesday and Thursday. The districts Winter Spare the Air season began Nov. 1 and will end on Feb. 29. Residents are advised to check www.sparetheair.org or call (877) 4-NOBURN to check the daily burn status. Those interested in signing up for alerts about Winter Spare the Air days can visit www.sparetheair.org or call (800) 430-1515.

U.S.:Morning-after pills stay behind pharmacy counters

It is common knowledge that there are signicant cognitive and behavioral differences between older adolescent girls and the youngest girls of reproductive age, Sebelius said. I do not believe enough data were presented to support the application to make Plan B One-Step available over the counter for all girls of reproductive age. The move will anger a pivotal part of Obamas Democratic base, and Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, a member of the Senate leadership, quickly asked for Sebelius to explain her decision. But the decision also could help Democrats make their case to independents, whose support will be critical in next falls presidential election, that Obama is not the liberal ideologue Republicans claim. Wednesdays decision followed Obama administration reversals this year on some environmental and other issues that irked Democrats. It was the latest twist in a nearly decadelong push for easier access to emergency contraception, and the development shocked womens groups and maker Teva Pharmaceuticals, which had been gearing up for over-the-counter sales to begin by months end.

Burglar arrested in San Mateo Park neighborhood

An East Palo Alto man was arrested for breaking into a home on Hurlingham Avenue in the San Mateo Park neighborhood of San Mateo Tuesday afternoon, according to police. Just after 1 p.m., police received a call from an alarm company from a burglar alarm activated on the 500 block of Hurlingham Avenue and indicated a suspect may still be on scene. Ofcer Laura Sharp, who was maintaining a perimeter contacted a man who matched a description of the suspect. The man was identied as Jorge Mendoza, 21, and was arrested on scene. Detectives linked him to a second burglary and are following up to determine if he is responsible for others, according to police.

Court cuts clerk hours

The San Mateo County Superior Court will close all clerks ofces at 3:30 p.m. on weekdays beginning next year due to statewide budget cuts to the judicial system. Starting Jan. 3, the civil, family law, juvenile, probate, records and small claims clerks ofces will open 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday while the criminal and trafc clerks will be open at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. Previously, most ofces were open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. but the San Mateo Superior Court workforce has been reduced by 24 percent.

Two arrested for passing counterfeit bills at Target

Two woman were arrested at San Mateos Bridgepointe Shopping Center Target Tuesday afternoon for allegedly passing counterfeit bills at the register on several trips, according to police. Just after 2 p.m., San Mateo police detectives were alerted to the fraud and, working with the U.S. Secret Service, detained a woman, identied as Leticia Haynes, 32, of San Francisco, for passing the bills. Police also arrested Danielle Mark, 32, of San Pablo, who was the the alleged driver. Detectives seized numerous $100 and $50 bills from the suspects. Secret Service agents assisted by seizing equipment used to manufacture the counterfeit bills at a residence tied to the suspects, according to police.
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WASHINGTON In a surprise move with election-year implications, the Obama administrations top health ofcial overruled her own drug regulators and stopped the Plan B morning-after pill from moving onto drugstore shelves next to the condoms. The decision by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius means the Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive will remain behind pharmacy counters, as it is sold today available without a prescription only to those 17 and older who can prove their age. The Food and Drug Administration was preparing to lift the age limit on Wednesday and allow younger teens, who today must get a prescription, to buy it without restriction. That would have made Plan B the nations rst over-the-counter emergency contraceptive, a pill that can prevent pregnancy if taken soon enough after unprotected sex. But Sebelius intervened at the eleventh hour and overruled FDA, deciding that young girls shouldnt be able to buy the pill on their own especially since some girls as young as 11 are physically capable of bearing children.

Second check-cashing store robbed

A check-cashing store on Norfolk Street in the Shoreview neighborhood of San Mateo was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday morning, the second such robbery this week, according to police. The suspect in Tuesdays robbery matches the description of the man who robbed another business on Monday, according to police. Just before 11 a.m., police responded to the California Check Cashing business at 610 S. Norfolk St., at Cary Avenue, on reports of a

Guards open fire during prison riot

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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:

SACRAMENTO Prison guards shot and injured some prisoners as they broke up a ght involving 50 inmates Wednesday at a prison east of Sacramento, corrections ofcials said. Inmates stabbed each other during the ght, and some employees suffered minor injuries as they intervened. The outbreak was in a maximum security area of the California State Prison, Sacramento. About 50 inmates were involved and an unknown number of staff was injured, said Terry Thornton, a spokeswoman for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. We dont have a rm number yet. At least nine inmates have been transported to local

hospitals for treatment of stab wounds, gunshot wounds and blunt force trauma, she said. The condition of the inmates was not immediately known, she added. Besides ring bullets, guards used pepper spray and red rubber projectiles to break up the ght. The employees were hurt responding to the incident and were not targets of inmates attack, she said. Most of the prisons 2,800 inmates were locked in their cells while the disturbance was investigated. The prison, which is also known as New Folsom, is next to the much older Folsom State Prison, about 20 miles east of the state capital. It also was the scene of a riot in May that sent six inmates to outside hospitals, and two of those inmates were treated for serious injuries.

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man Ben Ernyei said. Those who made it to Pearl Harbor were treated to a heros reception. The 5,000 spectators whistled, shouted and applauded loudly as the 120 or so survivors stood to be recognized, and others asked for autographs and took photos with them. Muehleib said local chapters of his group will function as long as they have members and survivors can gather socially, but they will no longer have a formal, national organization. He also predicted survivors would attend future commemorations at Pearl Harbor. The association founded in 1958 has 2,700 members, he said. There are an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 Pearl Harbor survivors. President Barack Obama hailed the veterans in a statement proclaiming REUTERS Wednesday as National Pearl A U.S. Navy sailor plays taps for Pearl Harbor survivor Lou Soucy, whose Harbor Remembrance Day. remains were being interned on the USS Utah,during a memorial ceremony Their tenacity helped dene the on Ford Island in Honolulu,Hawaii. Greatest Generation and their valor ers dont come close to that anymore. Pearl Harbor casualties. fortied all who served during World As time goes by, it might actually War II, he said. As a nation, we Just 45 people showed up last year. On Wednesday, about 300 people fade. This may be the last signicant look to December 7, 1941, to draw gathered for a mile-long remem- anniversary when we could thank a strength from the example set by brance walk, carrying miniature U.S. survivor. Get out there. Get your these patriots and to honor all who ags and tags bearing the names of chance to thank them, event chair- have sacriced for our freedoms.

Thursday Dec. 8, 2011

Nation marks 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor

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Around the nation

DA dropping death penalty against Mumia Abu-Jamal
PHILADELPHIA Prosecutors on Wednesday abandoned their 30year push to execute convicted cop-killer Mumia AbuJamal, the former Black Panther whose claim that he was the victim of a racist legal system made him an Mumia international Abu-Jamal cause celebre. Abu-Jamal, 58, will instead spend the rest of his life in prison. Flanked by police Ofcer Daniel Faulkners widow, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams announced his decision two days short of the 30th anniversary of the white patrolmans killing.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii In wheelchairs and on walkers, the old veterans came Wednesday to remember the day 70 years ago when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. But FDRs date that will live in infamy is becoming a more distant memory. Fewer and fewer veterans who experienced the attack on Dec. 7, 1941, are alive to mark the anniversaries and most of them are in their 90s, many prevented by health problems from traveling to Hawaii. One survivors group said it would disband because age and inrmity made it too difcult to carry on. People had other things that they wanted to do with the remainder of their lives, Pearl Harbor Survivors Association president William Muehleib said. It was time. The 2,390 Americans who died in the attacks are not forgotten. Besides Pearl Harbor, there are remembrances elsewhere In Phoenix, the goal every year is to draw 1,177 people the number who died on the USS Arizona to march through the city, but organiz-

Obama, Clinton to world: Stop gay discrimination

The Obama administrations declaration that it plans to use foreign assistance, international diplomacy and political asylum to promote gay rights abroad is a momentous step that could dangerously backre if not pursued with delicacy and an appreciation of how the challenges faced by gays and lesbians vary by nation, human rights activists said. President Barack Obama, in a memorandum to executive departments, and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, during a speech before the U.N. Human Rights Council, issued a coordinated denunciation Tuesday of anti-gay discrimination, stating that equal treatment of gay, lesbian and transgender people was an explicit U.S. foreign policy goal.

Blagojevich gets 14 years in prison for corruption

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CHICAGO The Rod Blagojevich who once challenged a prosecutor to face him like a man, the glad-handing politician who took to celebrity TV shows to profess his innocence, was nowhere to be found Wednesday as he was sen-

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tenced to 14 years in prison for corruption. Frowning and pulling nervously at his tie, the disgraced former governor seemed like another person as he stepped up

to address the sentencing judge. Bluster once as conspicuous as his famously lavish head of dark hair was wiped out, a victim of his June convictions on charges that included attempting to sell President Barack Obamas U.S. Senate seat. In a low voice, the two-term Democrat apologized again and again, telling Judge James Zagel he had made terrible mistakes.

I caused it all. Im not blaming anybody, Blagojevich said, trying with uncharacteristic humility to avert severe punishment. I was the governor and I should have known better and I am just so incredibly sorry. It was not enough for Zagel, who gave the 54-year-old a sentence close to the 15 to 20 years prosecutors had sought.

December 15, 2011 Following the regular meeting at 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Foster City Planning Commission will hold a Special Study Session following the Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 15, 2011 to review and consider the reorganized Goals, Policies and Programs, prepared for the Update of the Land Use and Circulation Element of the General Plan. The City of Foster City General Plan is the guiding document for the future vision of the City. The Land Use and Circulation Element establishes a pattern for land use and sets out clear standards for the density of population and the intensity of development for each of the proposed land uses, with a direct tie between the timing, amount, type and location of development with the traffic, service and infrastructure demands such development will generate. The update of the Foster City General Plan (adopted in 1993) is necessary because many of the objectives stated in the existing General Plan have been met. A new General Plan is required to address new planning issues that will emerge. The updated General Plan is intended to be a map for the future that will guide the development and growth of the City while maintaining and enhancing the quality of life. The Goals, Policies and Programs of the Land Use and Circulation Element were developed from information gathered from community meetings and background reports prepared for the General Plan Update, as well as City Council priorities, current City projects, and new State and local laws. At this Special Study Session the Commission will review the organization of the updated Goals, Policies and Programs which will be organized under the overarching Themes of Neighborhood Compatibility, Land Use, Transportation and Mobility, Economic Development, Public Facilities and Services, Redevelopment, Sustainability and Smart Growth. Each Policy and Program will relate to corresponding Goals. SAID Special Study Session will be held in the Council Chambers, 620 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, California. The Study Session will be televised on FCTV, Channel 27. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON THE GOALS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS. NO DECISIONS WILL BE SOUGHT OR MADE REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE. DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY The Goals, Policies and Programs will be available for public review after December 9, 2011. Copies of the reports and all documents related to the General Plan Update are available for review Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at the City of Foster City Community Development Department, 610 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, California 94404. Information regarding the project and Study Session Staff Report will be available on the Citys website at www.fostercity.org. QUESTIONS: If you have questions about the Planning Commission Special Study Session, or general questions about this project, please contact Julie Moloney, Senior Planner, at (650) 286-3242 or jmoloney@fostercity.org. Any attendee wishing accommodations at the meeting should contact the Community Development Department at (650) 286-3225, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

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M-A-S-Hstar Harry Morgan dies at age 96

County to disband controversial design committee
County ofcials were set to disband the Emerald Lake Hills Design Review Committee the week of Dec. 9, 2006 to prevent the controversial group from making any more decisions before the group was revamped. The decision was welcome to outspoken critics of the committee who fought its regulations on house size, shape and appearance. Emerald Hills includes more than 1,700 property owners in unincorporated Redwood City. The homeowners association spent two years promoting 32 pages of new design and building guidelines, including types of plants to acceptable exterior colors. LOS ANGELES Harry Morgan never planned to be an actor, yet he spent 10 years on one of the top TV series of all time, made 50 lms and appeared on Broadway. He became one of the bestknown character actors in Hollywood. But it was Morgans portrayal of the fatherly Col. Sherman Potter on M-A-SH for which Morgan became most famous, and he knew it. M-A-S-H was so damned good, Morgan told the Associated Press. I didnt think they could keep the level so high. His wry humor, which helped net him an Emmy for the CBS-TV hit, carried onto the show. He was an imp, said Mike Farrell, who starred as B.J. Hunnicutt in M-A-SH along with Harry Morgan Morgan and Alan Alda. As Alan once said, theres not an un-adorable bone in the mans body. He was full of fun, and he was smart as a whip. Morgan died Wednesday at his Brentwood home after having pneumonia, his daughter-in-law, Beth Morgan, told AP. He was side-splittingly funny, a very gent and loving father-in-law, Beth Morgan said. He was very humble about having such a successful career. Morgan appeared in mostly supporting roles on the big screen, playing opposite such stars as Henry Fonda, John Wayne, James Garner, Elvis Presley and Dan Aykroyd. On television, he was more the comedic co-star, including roles on December Bride, its spin-off Pete and Gladys, as Sgt. Joe Fridays loyal partner in later Dragnet episodes and on CBS-TVs long-running M-A-S-H series, for which he earned an Emmy award in 1980.

Hetch Hetchy plans to disrupt residents

Details of a $4.3 billion plan to rebuild the 167-mile Hetch Hetchy aqueduct was announced the week of Dec. 9, 2006 and ofcials were warning of upheavals to main roads along the Peninsula and frustrations for homeowners whose land fell on the pipelines right of way. While residents in 2002 voted in favor of upgrading the pipeline, dams and tunnels along the aqueduct, they may not have realized the extent of construction needed to complete the project, said Julie Labonte, director of the water system improvement program for SFPUC.

Reporters notebook
early everyone loves Amicis East Coast Pizza, but the San Mateo-based pizzeria is going a bit far all the way to China. We were thinking the name could be changed to Amicis Far East Coast Pizza, but instead the rst Ello Amicis will open in January on Xiang Yang Road in the popular HuaiHai Road shopping district in Shanghai. Ello is Chinese for Enjoy. The opening is a collaboration between co-founder Peter Cooperstein, partner Mike Forter and the Lo family of Shanghai. *** Consider them Friends of Omar. On Sept. 18, a group of San Carlos employees organized by executive assistant Nekaya Nachmann and including Councilman Bob Grassilli partnered with a team from SamTrans for the American Heart Associations annual Heart Walk. The 10-member team, dedicating its effort to the late mayor Omar Ahmad, raised $5,600 for cardiac research and care and was the number one generating team in San Mateo County. *** Speaking of San Carlos, residents really like their absentee ballots. In the November election, 75.9 percent of ballots in the city were by mail rather than early votes or at the polls. *** Have you seen Santa in San Mateo County recently? Santa temporarily traded in his sleigh for a Macys bus tour of 26 U.S. cities. Among his bus tour stops

Mom pleads no contest in baby dumping case

A Redwood City mother charged with involuntary manslaughter after her dead baby girl was found wrapped in plastic inside a trash dumpster more than a year prior pleaded no contest the week of Dec. 9, 2006 to child endangerment. Hilda J. Figueroa, 30, changed her plea in return for no more than a year in the county jail when sentenced Jan. 24, 2007.
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was Daly Citys Macys Serramonte Center. It was part of the 2011 Believe campaign which locally supports the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation. Activities kicked off in Union Square with 16-year-old wish kid Shelby Miguel, an aspiring singer from Daly City, singing holiday tunes as invited skaters took a lap around the ice rink at Union Square. Later, Santa and his elves went to Daly City where he visited with little boys and girls. Macys Believe campaign invites children to mail letters to Santa using Macys Santa Mail Letterboxes. Macys donates $1 for each letter mailed in store, up to $1 million, to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Each stamped letter dropped off by Friday, Dec. 9 will mean an extra $1 donation. *** Ten Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals, including Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco, have been named 2011 Leapfrog Top Hospitals, an honor that rewards medical centers for outstanding success in such areas as using electronic health records to reduce medication and other errors, lowering infection rates, maintaining appropriate physician and nursing stafng and other measures of safety and efciency. *** Presidential candidate Mitt Romney stopped by Burlingame last night for a little fundraiser at the Marriott. For $1,000, attendees could dine in his presence. Preferred seating was $2,500 and a private roundtable with a photo

opp was up to $25,000. *** The Peninsula Ballet Theatre opens its 41st season of performing the Nutcracker locally starting Saturday at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City. About 45 professional dancers and staff from the San Mateobased ballet company opened the show in Reno last weekend as a primer for its upcoming shows. The Fox will host the Nutcracker for the rst time in 10 years. For more information visit www.peninsulaballet.org. *** SolarTech, a national renewable energy consortium, will present state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, with its annual Solar Hero award today in San Jose. As this years public sector honoree, Simitian is being recognized for his Senate Bill 2X, which made California a national leader in its commitment to renewable energy. Signed into law earlier this year, SB 2X requires private and public utilities to obtain 33 percent of their electricity from renewable resources by 2020. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu called Simitians SB 2X a groundbreaking piece of legislation that would put California at the forefront of the clean-energy economy.

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Thursday Dec. 8, 2011

Obama should stop deflecting blame

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shouldering their fair share of the scal burden, despite the fact that the top 1 percent of income earners pay almost 40 percent of all the income-tax revenue collected by the Internal Revenue Service, while the top 5 percent pay almost 60 percent. After Senate Republicans declined to renew the payroll-tax cut, he said, Now is the time to put country before party and work together on behalf of the American people. And I will continue to urge Congress to stop playing politics with the security of millions

ach year he has been in ofce, President Barack Obama has presided over another $1 trillion addition to the U.S. national debt, which now exceeds $15 trillion. So, having dramatically deepened the scal mire of the nation, and conspicuously declined to support bipartisan efforts to address the problem, the president now campaigns across the nation, blaming it on Republicans. He throws in a heaping helping of class warfare by claiming that the wealthy are not

of American families and small business owners to get this done. ... His words would carry more weight if the president led by example. But the president who adds another $1 trillion to the nations indebtedness each time he produces another federal budget is no position to lecture others about scal responsibility. And as for playing politics, nobody is doing this more devotedly than the president. These days he is not working with others on behalf of the American people, he is deecting blame and sowing division in the hopes of beneting just one American the one who is seeking re-election to the White House.

Obamas dose of reality

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epublicans who would rather defeat Barack Obama than x the national budget woes have latched onto a false campaign theme: The president is not patriotic, they say. Mitt Romney says Obama considers America just another nation in comparison to Ronald Reagans description of a shining city on a hill. Rick Perry says the president goes around making excuses for America. Newt Gingrich wondered out loud what

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country does President Obama think he is president of. One role of the president of the United States is to be its chief cheerleader, but that doesnt mean that he must wear blinders. Give us a man with a clear view of this nation, warts and all, rather than someone who proclaims that everything is always great. In October, Obama talked about the importance of investing in ways to build the econo-

my and said, We used to have the best stuff. Anybody been to Beijing Airport lately? Well, weve lost our ambition, our imagination and our willingness to do the things that built the Golden Gate Bridge and Hoover Dam. Republicans pounced on that statement as an insult to America, but they havent produced any evidence to show he was wrong. ... You cant x problems without declaring what the problems are. Its not unpatriotic to point out our aws; in fact, its more patriotic than pretending that there are no aws.

Letters to the editor

Shifting focus
Editor, If the state chooses not to fund enforcement of drug laws (starting with marijuana), perhaps because it prefers to spend funds on other issues, it should delete these laws (in response to the Other Voices column, Payas-you-go justice in the Dec. 6 edition of the Daily Journal). If the laws are federal, let the federal government fund the enforcement. Legalizing, controlling and taxing various drugs could both recognize reality and provide some revenue through taxing these vices. It seems clear that our various levels of government have been unable to police this criminal activity. initiatives being proposed (Brown asks voters for tax increases in the Dec. 6 edition of the Daily Journal). The reason I will be doing this is that I do not trust the government to spend my money wisely. They have never been good stewards of our money in the past, so what will make things different this time? I am tired of seeing my money wasted. Our state government that promises to be everything to everybody put us $20 billion in the hole and instead of cutting spending, they are trying to tap the taxpayer again. While we are voting, can we also vote on some initiatives for lowering taxes, structural reforms on public pay and pensions and ultimately the size and scope of government? Stop blaming the rich and the corporations, or pretty soon we wont have anyone left in our state to pay the bills. Lets not kill the geese that lay the golden eggs or we are all doomed. Those who want to tax others the most are the ones who typically pay and contribute the least. Paying ones fair share is in the eye of the beholder now isnt it?

Burlingame tree lighting

Editor, Last Friday night, we had the pleasure of attending the annual Burlingame Tree Lighting Ceremony. After a wonderful childrens choir and other local entertainment, everyone gathered along the avenue to see the parade which included re trucks, dance clubs, scout troops, Santa, free cookies and a great marching band and cheerleading squad ... from Capuchino High School! While our own great Burlingame High School cheerleaders were there, the schools marching band was not. In occasions such as this, it behooves our own high school band to participate and shows support for the town that supports them. It was an obvious embarrassment for our Burlingame ofcials and townspeople. Burlingame High in general, and the BHS band director in particular, should be taken to task for this faux pas, but kudos to Capuchino for coming. Without their enthusiasm and energy, it would not have been a parade. We hope to see both schools participating next year.

Bill Schwarz Foster City

A big fat nada

Editor, To those who cant wait to vote on raising taxes on our fellow citizens, I am proud to say that I will vote a big fat no on all of the

Christopher P. Conway San Mateo

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Some impossibly high heels would do. Chandelier earrings dripping in Swarovski even better. How about a package of glittery swizzle sticks or yet another little black dress to join the dozen others in the closet? Actually a pair of shoes that go with absolutely nothing I currently own or a platinum jeweled melon baller might be best for this particular mission which is proving that I havent outgrown all sense of frivolity. Actually, I still feel pretty frivolous. I impulse buy. I feel the need for every kind of wedge and clutch under the sun. I have delusions of grandeur while watching the Food Network that lead me to think about lemon zesters and exotic sea salt. I dont understand why anybody wouldnt want a half-dozen fashion iPhone cases even if they are rarely switched out. I get suckered in by Giants jerseys and holiday-themed collars for the dogs. Yet, just the other day, I found myself contemplating something actually practical rather than something whose strong allure once placed it squarely in the irrationally labeled need category. I hate to admit it, but I looked at the item in the Sunday advertisement with the same longing I once reserved for designer sales or the pretty little things displayed in boutique windows and best spied after a tipsy girls night out. I must have that, I would think through my haze. Somehow, life will be perfect once that number is in my possession, Id rationalize. Granted, theres still room in my life (if not my wallet) for useless nonsense, but there is also a new object of my affection. And what, pray tell, had me at hello or at least at the turning to page four of the Target sales ad for Black Friday? A dust buster. Imagine the horror! Who have I become? How could I possibly want to spend hard-earned dough on something that might actually last more than a season? How could I actually mean the word need so literally? This is not any run-of-the-mill hand-held vacuum, mind you, but some sort of super strength industrial wonder contraption complete with bristles and the power to suck up dog hair and dust balls in a single swoop. In other words, the kind of gadget that makes my current dust buster purchases I must say out of absolutely necessity rather than this newfound soft spot for cleanliness look weak. Granted, the current device is slowed by my previous clean-up of spilled paint primer yet another example of my leap from carefree youngin to full-edged adult with boring household to-do lists and various dog-related spills and splatters. A new vacuum might not do much better with that sort of abuse. Plucking it off the holiday gift wish list and sliding it under the tree certainly wont do much for my image (or at least my self-image). The only way to restore the balance of the universe is to counter the impossibly functional with the highly pragmatic. Like I said, something shiny. Something sparkly. Think words like strappy or cutesy. Make sure its available only in colors like burnt eggplant or foam. Consider something that may not ever be worn, used or maybe even appreciated in a months or years time. An item that would make sense to nobody else but me. Something that doesnt involve the words dust, bust or power. Im not saying the hand-held vacuum is off the Christmas list. Im even willing to shell out for it personally if Santas elves forget to pack it in his bag for delivery. But Im not willing to completely commit to a future of unimaginative practicality. I might have Black and Decker in my hands, but I better well have the most useless stilettos possible on my feet.
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and insurance giant Travelers Cos. Inc. rose 1.8 percent. Machinery maker Caterpillar Inc. fell 1.1 percent, the most in the Dow 30. The Standard & Poors 500 index rose 2.54 points, or 0.2 percent, at 1,261.01. The Nasdaq composite index lost 0.35, or 0.01 percent, to 2,649.21. The diminished hopes for a quick resolution to Europes debt troubles pushed prices of U.S. government debt higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.03 percent from 2.09 percent late Tuesday. Traders have been growing restless with the delays in getting a resolution to Europes debt crisis. Rating agencies have warned of possible downgrades for nations using the euro if they do not quickly set a rm plan for solving the two-year-old ordeal. In Europe, yields on Spanish and Italian government debt rose. That means investors are demanding higher returns because of fears that one of those nations might default. Borrowing costs for Spain and Italy had fallen sharply until Tuesday, having reached dangerously high levels a week earlier. European stocks were mostly lower. Germanys DAX fell 0.6 percent, Britains FTSE 0.4 percent.

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Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.,up $1.04 at $4.16 Department store operator J.C. Penney Co. is buying a minority stake in the media and merchandising company for $38.5 million. The Mens Wearhouse Inc.,up $5.32 at $32.51 The mens retailer said its prot grew 58 percent in the scal third quarter as it raised prices and lled bigger orders. The Talbots Inc.,up $1.09 at $2.65 Private-equity rm Sycamore Partners offered to buy the womens clothing chain for $3 per share in a deal worth about $205.2 million. Summit Hotel Properties Inc.,down 44 cents at $9.25 A KeyBanc analyst downgraded shares of the real estate investment trust and lowered his earnings expectations for next year. Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, up 42 cents at $8.78 The Brazilian airline said that it had agreed to sell a minority stake in the company to Delta Air Lines for $100 million. Nasdaq JetBlue Airways Corp.,up 24 cents at $4.95 The airline is adding three daily ights between Boston and Dallas/Forth Worth, Texas in May, its rst time servicing the area. Vera Bradley Inc.,down 81 cents at $36.35 The handbag company said its third-quarter net income rose sharply,but its outlook was on the low end of what analysts expected. Liquidity Services Inc.,up $1.07 at $38.04 The online exchange companys fourth-quarter prot fell, but it set its 2012 earnings forecast at the high end of expectations.

Optimism about a European debt-crisis summit this week rose and fell on Wednesday, but U.S. stock indexes barely budged. The Dow Jones industrial average closed 46 points higher; the Nasdaq composite index fell a fraction of a point. Hopes have been building that the summit, which begins Thursday, will produce a lasting solution to Europes two-year-old debt crisis. On Wednesday, French and German leaders sought to downplay those expectations. Traders have been hoping that European countries will link their budgets more closely and impose greater scal discipline on heavily indebted nations like Greece and Spain. Ofcials said Wednesday that a deal this week might include only some countries, and crafting a fuller plan might take until Christmas. The pattern has been get your hopes up, then be disappointed by EU summits, and that pattern has been in place for a while, said Steve Van Order, fixed income strategist at Calvert Investment Management. The Dow rose 46.24 points, or 0.4 percent, to close at 12,196.37. Its biggest gains came from nancial companies. JPMorgan Chase & Co. rose 2.3 percent, Bank of America Corp. rose 1.9 percent

Simpler credit card agreement gets try

By Candice Choi and Julie Pace
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WASHINGTON A simpler credit card agreement is getting a tryout. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday released a prototype of a credit card agreement thats written in plain English. The idea is to sweep away the legalese and make it easier for consumers to understand a cards costs and terms. The agency is asking for the publics feedback on the form, which can be

found at: www.consumerfinance.gov/creditcards/knowbeforeyouowe. For now, there are no plans to require credit card companies to adopt the form. But if the agency moved to make the form mandatory once its testing phase is over, it could establish a consistent, industrywide template that could make it easier for consumers to comparison shop for cards. As it stands, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau noted that the average credit card agreement runs 5,000

words and is packed with fine print that consumers dont understand. The prototype agreement, by contrast, is just over 1,000 words and is broken down into three key sections costs, changes and additional information. The form will be tested over the first half of 2012 with new credit card applicants at the Pentagon Federal Credit Union, one of the nations largest credit unions. Some applicants will get the existing version of the credit unions card agreement so that the CFPB can compare consumer feedback.

Facebook glitch releases CEO Zuckerbergs photos

By Barvbara Ortutay
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NEW YORK Newly unearthed private photos of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg may be a letdown if you were expecting raucous party scenes like the ones in The Social Network movie. The photos are tame, some even adorable. They show that the straight-backed, ultra-focused leader of the worlds largest online social network eats, cooks and likes to spend time with his girlfriend and puppy. Oh, and he hangs out with President Barack Obama, if time permits. A Facebook security aw, revealed this week, allowed users to gain access to the billionaire businessmans private pictures. Facebook blamed a software error in a feature that lets users report inappropriate content. The company said the error was quickly xed, but some people were able to view a limited number of other peoples photos, even if they were marked as private and meant for a small circle of friends.

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MOVING ON: Netix CEO Reed Hastings believes the decisions that have dragged down his company in recent months eventually will be forgotten like a bad movie made by a great lm director. THE LONG TERM: Hastings says people will ultimately care whether Netix succeeded in expanding streaming video over high-speed Internet connections in the U.S. and elsewhere. THE CHALLENGES: The backlash has caused subscribers to ee. As a result, Netix isnt bringing in as much money as it hoped to pay for an expansion in in Latin America and Great Britain and cover rising fees to license content for streaming.

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Ex-Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was jailed Wednesday after new child sex abuse charges were led against him based on the claims of new two accusers, including one who says he screamed in vain for help while Sandusky attacked him in a basement bedroom. The latest accusers are the ninth and 10th alleged victims described in grand jury reports that claim Sandusky befriended and then molested boys he met through his Second Mile charity for

troubled youth. A grand jury document released Wednesday echoed an earlier report, saying Sandusky gave the boys gifts while also making advances on them. One of the new accusers said Sandusky kept him in a basement bedroom during visits to Jerry Sandusky overnight Sanduskys home, forced him to perform oral sex and attempted on at least 16 occasions to anally penetrate him,

sometimes successfully. The victim testied that on at least one occasion he screamed for help, knowing that Sanduskys wife was upstairs, but no one ever came to help him, the grand jury report said. Sandusky now faces criminal accusations from 10 young men and more than 50 charges stemming from alleged assaults over 15 years on boys in his home, on Penn State property and elsewhere. The scandal has provoked strong criticism that Penn State ofcials didnt do enough to stop the alleged assaults. The scandal prompted the ouster of Hall of Fame football coach Joe Paterno

and the schools longtime president, Graham Spanier. Sandusky, 67, has said repeatedly that he is innocent and has vowed to ght the case. In interviews with NBC and The New York Times, he said he showered and horsed around with boys but never sexually abused them. Lawyer Joseph Amendola said Wednesday that he had not yet read the latest grand jury report but had no reason to doubt Sanduskys claims of innocence. Sandusky was wide-eyed and quiet during the

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Panthers pull away for win Season

By Julio Lara
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Welcome to Burlingame, Paul Titchener. Titcheners assimilation into a Panther uniform after donning a Terra Nova one hasnt been the smoothest through three games, the 6-7 post player had only tallied four points. But it appears that his new home rims will be friendly as Titchener led the way for the Panthers en route to a 54-39 victory over San Mateo to begin Burlingames run in the 35th edition of the Lions Club Tournament. (He has) a lot of potential, said Burlingame coach Jeff Dowd of Titchener. Thats why we were a little disappointed with him early. So we just said, Quit worrying about things and just go out and hit the boards and play hard. If you play hard and play scrappy, usually things just fall into place and you can see that happen tonight. Second half he settled down and was a big part of us getting things done. Titchener scored 15 points in the victory, 11 of which came in the second half. It was Titcheners stretch of buckets to begin the third quarter that ignited the Burlingame offense and allowed the Panthers to put some room between them and the Bearcats. Until that point, San Mateo hung with the reigning Peninsula Athletic League champions. Nice victory against a rival team and San Mateo is always going to be ready to go, Dowd said. I was just disappointed. I thought we took a step back compared to the way we played at the Riordan tournament. I think it starts with attitude. I think you have to go out ready to play. Burlingame jumped out in the rst quarter behind their 60 percent shooting from the eld. They built a 16-8 lead before San Mateo closed the quarter out with a Ben Skelton bucket. The second quarter saw the Panthers go ice cold from the eld. Burlingame shot 2-of-11 from the eld, including 1-of-10 from beyond the arc. The Panthers lack of shooting touch allowed the Bearcats to put into the lead. At the end of the half, the Bearcats trailed

review
ith the Central Coast Section football championships wrapped up, the end of the high school fall sports season is complete. So what better time to reect on the last three-plus months? Breakthrough of the year: Hillsdale girls volleyball. The Knights, who have been on the rise the last few years, nally reached their potential in 2011. They won the Peninsula Athletic Leagues Ocean Division when Terra Nova fell to Sequoia in the regular-season nale. Hillsdale pulled into a rstplace tie with Terra Nova by beating the Tigers in ve games in the second-to-last league match. The Knights followed that with just their second Central Coast Section appearance since 1997 and won their rst-ever CCS game when they downed cross-town rival San Mateo in four games. Surprise of the year: Half Moon Bay football. It was generally agreed before the season the PALs Ocean Division should be the most competitive of the leagues three divisions. With 2010 Lake Division champ Sequoia moving up and Bay Division stalwart Aragon moving down, an always tough South City squad, a rebuilding but always dangerous Woodside program, and the unique challenges Menlo Schools offense presents, no one gave the Cougars much of a chance to do anything this season. They were a consensus last-place team in the division: too small (both physically and numbers-wise); not enough talent to keep up with the more athletic teams in the division.

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Burlingames Paul Titchener, left, is fouled by a San Mateo defender during the Panthers5439 win over the rival Bearcats in a rst-round game of the Burlingame Lions Club Tournament.

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Curry says hes safe and securewith Warriors

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OAKLAND Stephen Curry woke up Wednesday morning to a urry of text messages from friends and family back home wondering about the trade talk surrounding the Golden State Warriors point guard. Seven text messages saying Hornets, question mark, Curry said, chuckling. With the latest round of NBA chatter surrounding the point guard, Curry said that he

has been told by Warriors general manager Larry Riley and new coach Mark Jackson that he is safe and secure with the only franchise he has ever known. At least for now. The latest buzz with Stephen Curry Curry involves New Orleans guard Chris Paul, who holds a player option for next season but has been reluctant to sign an extension with

the Hornets and could opt for free agency in the summer if hes not traded. The Warriors have refused to part ways with Curry in any such deal because of his favorable contract and upside, and theres a more pressing need for an experienced center. Nothing short of a blockbuster deal that nets the franchise considerable return will likely change that mindset. They want me here, Curry said. Obviously, theres the business of basketball and there are things that may happen with a GM having to make a decision for the best

interest of the team. When you have a guy like Chris Paul, who is a franchise player, thats something you really have to think about it with anybody on the roster. I understand that. Im not going to be upset if they entertained that. New owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber have promised to make splashy signings and bold moves to revamp a team that has made the playoffs just once since 1994. The brass hired Jackson as a rst-time coach, former

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San Mateo does just enough to slip past Mills

By Julio Lara
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Slowly but surely, the San Mateo girls soccer team is taking shape. Like most teams heading into the new season, the questions are many and some bigger than others. And for the Bearcats, who rose to Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division prominence last season, have one of the biggest. Our biggest challenge now is, where are we going to get that goal scorer? said San Mateo head coach Daire OConnor, referring specically to Katelyn Turtletaub, one of more feared strikers in the PAL last season. We have the creativity with Shannon Wischer, Dayna Sakata and Jen Ticzon theres great creativity within the team. Its just that nisher that were really (missing), as you said, its so hard for these players to come by. San Mateo took a major step in answering that question Wednesday afternoon in a 1-0 defeat of Mills. While on the score sheet, the win doesnt scream dominating, the Bearcats can take solace in creating a number of opportunities by spreading the ball around and using more of an imaginative style of soccer than theyve been used to in recent years. It was a good win, OConnor

said. We have a few new girls playing in there and obviously the loss of Katelyn with all the goals, were just trying to work on that. The goal was a particularly good move started by Danielle Coyle in the back. The girls are still working on a lot of things, its early in the season and theyre trying to just play with each other delivering quality balls and timing our runs to be at the end of those balls. The lone goal of the game came courtesy of Sakata, who was Ms. On-The-Spot on a ball the Mills defense failed to clear out in the 13th minute. San Mateo controlled the ow of play for the majority of the contest, rotating a slew of players as they try to gure out the winning combination. Defensively were very strong, OConnor said. We knew that coming into the season. We have great options in midfield. The offense is going to be a lot more spread out this year. Much tougher team, theyre last years Bay champions, they have a little bit more depth, the entire team is pretty strong, said Mills coach Caroline Tiziani of Wednesdays opponent. I think this shows we can play with the better teams, Tiziani said. As far as performance, shots on goal, we have higher expectations

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San Mateos Shannon Wischer, left, tries to control the ball while MillsTy Harames applies pressure. The Bearcats beat the Vikings 1-0.
than this. But I that the positive thing is we were able to hang with them. We did connect some passes, we were tough as were they and I know the girls, after the game, were really positive saying OK, we

actually can do this. So, I think thats what they got from it. San Mateo knocked on the door a few more times in the latter parts of the first half, with Ticzon and Wischer coming agonizingly close to scoring. In the second half, Wischer came close again with a shot that rang off the Mills crossbar. OConnor said hell take advantage of his preseason schedule to experiment with the pieces he has in an attempt to ll that offensive void. According to him, the Bearcats have some promising talent. Brenda Flores showed signs up front. Another sophomore, Haley Walker, showed good form on the right wing and might allow OConnor to tinker with the multi-talented Coyle, who played a strong centerback for most of last season but perhaps might see some more time in the mideld or even up front with Flores, Wischer and Ticzon. The work rate was good, they worked hard, OConnor said. The ball did break down in a lot of areas of the eld that we need to work on. But, I was very happy with the intensity. It was a good tempo. At times we were a bit too intense where we needed to control the ball, rebuild it, get our shape back, etcetera. So, I was happy with the girls.

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Jennings recalls 49erslast playoffs

By Janie McCauley
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Raiders begin another week without its top playmakers

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SANTA CLARA Brian Jennings turned to social media to share the story of how he shaved off his right eyebrow during the bye week before taking a razor to the other side for the sake of staying balanced. A long snapper in the limelight, you dont see that every day. Long snapper is one of those positions that if your name ever gets said its a bad thing, quarterback Alex Smith said Wednesday. Youre just expected to do your job out there and thats it, and he does that. He takes so much pride in doing his job and how he goes about it. A model of consistency. Jennings is an outspoken NFL specialist with some serious longevity and he is having a ball being part Brian Jennings of a winner again this season for San Francisco (102). The 49ers clinched the NFC West with last Sundays 26-0 win against St. Louis. Everything, Jennings said of how much it means to get back to the playoffs. Thats what makes losing so hard. When you have losing seasons, theyre dog years you know, 7-1. It just ages you back. Its miserable. Its hard. Fortunately weve been able to get back on the winning track. Jennings is the only one in the locker room who can remember when things were last rolling like this, because he is the lone player still around from the franchises last playoff run in 2002. In some ways it seems like a lifetime ago, absolutely, Jennings said, reecting in the locker room before a recent practice. We had a lot of veteran guys. We had a lot of fun. We worked hard in practice. We goofed off a lot but then on game day we were serious and won football games. A lot of laughing. A very condent group. An unassuming veteran who has made his living under the radar for more than a decade with the 49ers, Jennings has survived through ve head coaches and years of failure and frustration. He survived that silly shaving mishap a couple of months back, too. I had the clippers and some straggly eye-

Jennings is the only one in the locker room who can remember when things were last rolling like this,because he is the lone player still around from the franchises last playoff run in 2002.
brows and went voom, just shaved it off, Jennings explained. I had to quickly gure out what I was going to do, so I shaved off the other one to make them symmetrical, the outside twothirds. It worked out. I decided to put a picture of it on Twitter as a character test in not taking myself too seriously. If you ever want to challenge yourself, shave off your eyebrows, post it on Facebook and Twitter and nd out what youre made of. First-year coach Jim Harbaugh didnt need the eyebrow incident to form a strong opinion about Jennings. The two share an afnity for reading preferably books dealing in history, war, or anything else they might be able to relate to their hard-nosed sport. Hes not a Padawan learner. Hes not an apprentice. Hes a full-edged Jedi Knight, Harbaugh said. Hes like a Jedi Knight of snapping the football. He brings a leadership, too. An experience, a calmness, a guy that understands making good decisions. Cool under pressure. Hes somebody with a lot of dynamic perspective on football. I think that guys are showered with those kinds of virtues around here. I know I am. So many things. A 12th-year pro out of Arizona State, the fact Jennings has generated a comparison from Harbaugh is really saying something. Harbaugh hates making comparisons. Im attered to be considered a Jedi Knight, Jennings said. High praise. For everything the franchise has endured since Jennings arrived, the success this season is all the more rewarding for San Franciscos longest-tenured player. And he has 13-monthold son Jackson named after Jennings grandfather who died after his rookie year of 2000 to share this with. While Jennings hasnt spent much of his energy worrying about what went wrong during an eight-year playoff drought, he is thrilled to be part of a turnaround at last under Harbaugh. San Francisco also went without a winning season during that stretch.

ALAMEDA The Oakland Raiders began another week of practice Wednesday without three of their most dynamic playmakers on offense. Star running back Darren McFadden (right foot) and big-play receivers Jacoby Ford (left foot) and Denarius Moore (right foot) all remain sidelined with injuries as the Raiders begin preparations for this weekends showdown with the undefeated Green Bay Packers. This has been a recurring issue for the Raiders as McFadden has missed the past ve games, Ford the past three and Moore the past two games with injuries that have clearly hampered Oaklands offense. Coach Hue Jackson said all three players are making progress but he still has no target date for when they will be able to return to practice, much less play in a game. This has been tough, Jackson said. Ive quit trying to put percentages or days or anything on it. What I try to do with this football team is to keep us aoat and just keep playing. When those guys show back up theyre going to show back up, and I know they will at some point in time, and thats all I can worry about is the guys that are out there practicing and playing, and go check on the guys that are not, and hopefully we can get them back soon and be part of this team. McFadden was one of the top backs in the league before spraining his foot in the rst quarter of a 28-0 loss to Kansas City on Oct. 23. He had averaged 101.7 yards rushing per game and was fourth in the league with 761 yards from scrimmage.

Initially expected to miss only a few weeks, McFadden hasnt been able to practice as the injury has taken a long time to heal. Michael Bush has lled in admirably, but running the ball has gotten much tougher the past two weeks without the speedy Ford and Moore on the outside to keep defenses honest. Ford hurt his left foot while making a 41-yard catch in the rst quarter of a 24-17 win at San Diego on Nov. 10. Moore picked up the slack with ve catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns that game but then got hurt on a punt return the following week in Minnesota. With all three players out the past two weeks, the offense has struggled, scoring just one touchdown in a win over Chicago and falling behind 340 after three quarters in a loss at Miami last week. Every team that we play against focuses on a handful of guys offensively for us and normally its Jacoby or Denarius or Darren and when you dont have that guy the defense focuses on usually, they turn to somebody else, quarterback Carson Palmer said. Much of that focus has been on Bush and the running game. Oaklands rushing average has dropped from 156.8 yards per game and 4.8 yards per carry the rst 10 weeks to 59.5 yards per game and 2.9 yards per carry the past two games as defenses dedicate more resources to stopping the run. Were a team that likes to run the ball, Jackson said. So youre going to stick eight, nine guys whatever you have to do up there to stop the run. And I think people look at the inactives and say, OK, theres Michael Bush and who else? At the end of the day, thats what were facing and thats OK. Our guys got to get people blocked, weve got to run like we know we can run, and get it done. Thats the bottom line.
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PALs Bay Division to the Ocean Division for the rst time in school history. A winner of 24 straight PAL games from 2003 to 2006, as well as four-time, back-toback division champion from 2002 to 2006, Aragon was the face of PAL football throughout the 2000s. Now, the Dons arent even good enough to remain in the Bay? Looks like it was a one-year lull. This season, Aragon looked like the Dons in their prime, running over teams and blanketing the eld defensively. Their 9-3 mark was their most wins since 2007. Up-and-comers. Cindy Liu and Mariko Iinuma, Hillsdale tennis. Burlingames Brooke Tsu may have won her third-straight PAL singles crown this year, but she has to be secretly glad she doesnt have to face Liu and Iinuma for the next three years. Both freshman, Liu and Iinuma each had tremendous seasons in the their own rights. Liu was the only player in the PAL to really push Tsu this season, while Iinuma was clearly the best No. 2 player in the PAL. Together, the pair helped Hillsdale to a fth-place nish in the PALs Bay Division. Most controversial decision: CCS tennis scoring. A matter of weeks before the start of the CCS tennis tournament, the powersthat-be decided to change the traditional four singles, three doubles format in favor of a more convoluted and head-scratching format. All in the name of cutting down on teams stacking their ladders in other words, cheating by manipulating their lineups. Guess what? Its just as easy to stack a lineup with new format as well. Best showdown: Aragon golfer Kelly Fang vs. M-A Xin Fang at PAL championships. I dont know if any majors this year had the drama of the PAL girls championships in early November. Kelly Fang built a big lead six shots on the front nine to take a commanding lead over the defending PAL champ, Xin Fang. By the time they got to the 15th hole, Xin Fang had made up the decit and pulled into a tie. Kelly Fang, however, didnt inch. She birdied the 15th hole, while Xin Fang had a bogey. Xin Fang picked up one more shot at the 16th, but Kelly Fang held her off over the nal two holes to capture the PAL title as a freshman. Most entertaining game: Terra Nova at Sacred Heart Prep football. In a game that took nearly four hours to complete, Terra Nova went to Atherton Oct. 7 and emerged with a 44-30 win. The two teams combined for nearly 1,000 yards of offense from the line of scrimmage, as well as nine touchdowns. Sacred Heart Prep quarterback Jack Larson threw 370 yards and four touchdowns, which was countered by Terra Novas Chris Forbes, who had 409 yards passing and seven touchdowns (running and throwing). Gators receiver Pat Bruni had a years worth of catches and yardage in this one, catching 12 catches for 248 yards. The Tigers led 16-9 at halftime before erupting for three touchdowns in the third quarter to take what many believed was an insurmountable 37-9 lead. The Gators, however, had other thoughts. They scored three unanswered touchdowns in the fourth quarter to close to 37-30 with just over six minutes to play. Terra Nova iced the game on its next possession, taking nearly ve minutes off the clock while scoring to take a 44-30 lead.

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It appeared the pundits might be right when the Cougars went 1-3 in nonleague play, but a closer look at the schedule showed Half Moon Bay played one of the toughest schedules, relatively speaking, in the entire PAL. That set the Cougars up for an undefeated march through the Ocean Division, culminating with a blocked extra point to give them a 21-20 win over Aragon in the Ocean Division championship game. Coach of the year: Matt Ballard, Half Moon Bay football. Whenever I talked to Ballard at the beginning of the season, the story always seems to be the same: too small, not enough numbers, not a lot of speed. Yet every year, Ballard and his staff coach up the Cougars into one of the most cohesive and disciplined teams in the county. He continually gets the maximum out of his teams and they are always competitive. Most dominant team: Menlo-Atherton volleyball. Forget the fact the Bears advanced to the Central Coast Section and Northern California title games, or that they went 14-0 in Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division play this season. No, the number that really stands out for the Bears this year is 2. That would be the number of sets the Bears lost during league play this year. In other words, of the Bears 14 Bay Division wins, 12 of them were in three-game sweeps. They dropped one set to Burlingame and one to Carlmont. Other than that, the Bears were perfect in 2011. Biggest turnaround: Aragon football. Perhaps the demise of the Dons program was greatly exaggerated. It appeared the team was on the wane following a terrible 2010 season which dropped them from the

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arraignment in a cramped district magistrates ofce outside the small town of Bellefonte. He could not immediately pay $250,000 cash bail and was driven to Centre County jail by agents from the state attorney generals ofce. He had been arrested at his home, handcuffed behind his back and driven to court wearing a blue and white Penn State wrestling jacket and matching sweat pants. After the hearing, Sandusky avoided eye contact and did not speak to about two dozen reporters and photographers waiting before authorities placed him in the back of a silver sedan that would shuttle him to jail. The new alleged victims, who contacted ofcials after Sanduskys initial arrest on Nov. 5, told the grand jury they met Sandusky through the charity he founded in 1977. He said he was 11 or 12 when he rst met Sandusky in 2004 and Sandusky took him to Penn State football games and gave him gifts and money, and sexually assaulted him over a period of years, according to the grand jury report. The 10th accuser told the grand jury he was referred by a counselor to The Second Mile in 1997, when he was 10 and experiencing problems at home. He also attended Penn State games with Sandusky, spent time at Sanduskys house, and was subjected to wrestling sessions in the basement of the home that led to Sandusky performing oral sex on the boy, the report said. The accuser also detailed being molested in a pool on the Penn State campus, and a time when Sandusky allegedly exposed himself in a car while driving and requested oral sex from the boy.

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NBA faces summer drug tests, Buehrle joins Marlins uncertain about HGH status
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NEW YORK NBA players have agreed to additional drug testing, adding offseason screening for performance-enhancing drugs only. Union executive director Billy Hunter sent a memo Wednesday, obtained by The Associated Press, to players detailing these and other changes of a new labor deal and recommended they ratify the agreement. Less clear is a provision for human growth hormone testing. According to the memo, an NBA-NBPA joint committee would study the possibility of an HGH testing program. NBA spokesman Mike Bass, however, insisted both sides agreed to HGH blood testing, subject to the process being validated by a neutral committee of experts. Major League Baseball and its players recently agreed to start HGH testing in spring training. The NFLs new labor contract included a provision for HGH testing as soon as this season but only once the NFLPA approved the process. That hasnt happened, in part because the NFLPA says it needs more information about the test itself. No matter what, players will face additional

testing if the deal is ratied. According to the memo, beginning in the 2012-13 season, players can be tested up to two times during the offseason for steroids and performance-enhancing drugs only. They would not be screened for drugs such as marijuana. Previously, the NBA did not test players during its July-September offseason. The memo said a majority of players will be tested no more than four times throughout an entire year, and that no tests could be given at the arena on the night of a game. Players began voting electronically on the deal Wednesday night and could vote through Thursday afternoon, when owners will hold a meeting in New York to vote. If the deal is ratied by a majority on both sides, the NBA fully reopens for business Friday with the beginning of training camps and free agency. Owners and players reached a tentative agreement on the main issues Nov. 26, and owners soon after opened up the arenas so players could begin workouts without coaches present. In the meantime, lawyers for both sides continued to negotiate a lengthy list of B-list items right into Wednesday. on the roster. Its nice to be in the conversation with a guy like that, Curry said of Paul. I know myself, Id be part of a package, but thats something thats going to happen when youre in this career, in this business, and youve got to run with it. Even while working out, its not exactly easy for Curry and others to overlook trade talk. Lacob peered down from his ofce window above the Warriors practice court Wednesday, watching players compete in a four-on-four half-court game and run sprints and other conditioning drills supervised by trainers. Riley, Jackson and other members of the coaching

DALLAS It is the new image of baseballs moneyed elite: For the second time in three days, the Miami Marlins walked up to the winter meetings podium to introduce a high-priced free agent while working doggedly behind the scenes to bring more sparkling stars to baseballs newest ballpark. The Marlins, dominating the market under art dealer-owner Jeffrey Loria, increased their spending spree to $191 million in less than a week, agreeing Wednesday to a $58 million, four-year contract with left-hander Mark Buehrle just hours after nalizing a deal with All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes. Now how about three more? new manager Ozzie Guillen said. Hey, you shoot for the moon, just in case. With Albert Pujols unwilling to accept their $200 million-plus offer, the if-youve-got-itaunt-it Marlins turned their attention to pitching in an effort to get off to a quick start in April at their $515 million, retractable-roof stadium. It has never been clear that the three-time NL MVP, coming off his second World Series title in six seasons, would be willing to leave the St. Louis Cardinals. Im hoping they keep the other animal in St. Louis, said former Marlins manager Fredi

Gonzalez, now skipper of the NL East rival Atlanta Braves. While Pujols still had not announced a decision, there were other moves on the third day of the four-day session. Colorado traded closer Huston Street to San Diego for a player to be named and cash, Minnesota nalized a $4.75 million deal with closer Matt Capps and Pittsburgh completed agreements with left-hander Eric Bedard ($4.5 million) and outelder Nate McLouth ($1.75 million). San Francisco nalized a trade to obtain outelder Angel Pagan and a player to be named or cash from the New York Mets for outelder Andres Torres and right-hander Ramon Ramirez. The New York Yankees, unusually quiet at the annual gathering, won negotiating rights to shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima of the Seibu Lions in Japans Pacic League. If they sign him within 30 days, they would pay the Lions a posting fee of about $2 million. In the evening, about two dozen free agents offered salary arbitration last month had to decide whether to accept by the 11 p.m. CST deadline. Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz was expected to accept. Texas general manager Jon Daniels sounded resigned to losing ace left-hander C.J. Wilson, another pitcher Miami had pursued. this chance. Just glad its nally here. Golden States biggest need is still size. The Warriors pledged to be active in trade discussions, and free agent centers Tyson Chandler and Nene are among the franchises top targets. With teams not allowed to ofcially sign free agents until Friday, the roster is sure to be in ux until Golden State opens the regular season at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 25. Even after that, theres no guarantee. Its just different, Curry said. Its a good possibility theres going to be some new faces in here after training camp all the way up until Christmas.

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agent Bob Myers as assistant general manager and respected executive Jerry West as a board member this summer. All they need now is wins. As has been the case the last two years, almost any major deal for the Warriors would involve parting ways with Curry or backcourt teammate Monta Ellis. Nobody understands that more than Curry, whose name generates more inquiries into Golden State than anybody

staff also looked out of their ofce windows on occasion. The voluntary workouts, of course, have no coaches involved until a new collective bargaining agreement can be ratied. Ellis and center Andris Biedrins showed up at the facility for the rst time since the NBA lockout, although they didnt participate. Training camp is expected to open Friday. We just really cant wait to get going for real, said second-round pick Jeremy Tyler, who became the rst American-born player to drop out of high school for a professional basketball career overseas in 2009 until he was eligible for the draft this year. Been waiting a long time for

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Gators with 16 points. Ricky Galliani added 11 and Pat Bruni chipped in with 10. Sacred Heart Prep (2-0 overall) made the statement that it will not wilt in the face of adversity. Down 44-34 with 7:20 left to play, the Gators outscored the Mustangs 20-2 the rest of the way. McNamara keyed the rally by scoring six of his 16 points in the nal quarter. Bruni, fresh off the football eld, also came up big in the fourth as his three-point play ignited a 24-second, 9-0 run to turn a 4642 decit into a 48-46 lead, one the Gators would not relinquish. Its the second time in two games the Gators have rallied from a second-half decit. They trailed St. Vincent/St. Patrick by eight in the third quarter before pulling out a 60-56 win. Theres no quit in them, Martinelli said of his squad. Cole McConnell had a tough afternoon for Sacred Heart Prep, making just two eld goals and nishing with six points. But it was his work on the boards that sealed the win for the Gators. McConnell pulled down seven rebounds, with six of them coming in the nal minutes. Martinelli said the use of his small lineup helped jump-start the Gators pressure defense, which forced Lincoln into five fourth-quarter turnovers. I have a lot of pride in our big guys, Martinelli said. But, we went away from the big group (in the fourth quarter). Its not something we plan on doing often. Lincolns athleticism, strength and quickness gave the Gators some headaches and forced them into a miserable rst half. The Gators hit on just 6 of 28 rst-half shots and trailed 30-24 at halftime. Lincoln did a lot of things to make us look bad in the rst half, Martinelli said. Because of the Mustangs relentless ball pressure, the Gators were being pushed further and further away from their spots, makBurlingame began the third on an 8-0 run, six of those points coming from Titchener. Before the Bearcats knew what hit them, they were down 29-18. It was nice to see him give us a boost, Dowd said of Titchener. Well, we really didnt execute on the offensive end, said San Mateo coach Donovan Washington. They did make their shots in the third quarter, but not to the point that I thought that was what was really hurting us. We just couldnt score. We didnt run our offense, we werent patient, taking quick shots. Burlingame went from icy to hot in the third, shooting 9-of-12 from the oor including 3-of-4 from 3-point land. At the end of three quarters, Burlingame led 42-26.

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Gators tested in first round of Lions Club Tournament

By Nathan Mollat
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

It didnt take long for the Sacred Heart Prep boys basketball team to nd out Lincoln-San Francisco would not be a pushover. The Mustangs blocked the Gators rst shot in the opening game of the 35th annual Burlingame Lions Club Basketball Tournament Wednesday. Not only were the Mustangs not a cupcake, they gave the Gators everything they could handle. Lincoln built a 10-point, second-half lead before Sacred Heart Prep put together a fourth-quarter rally to pull out a 54-46 win. Its always a nice way to start (a tournament) lots of intensity, lots of energy, said Sacred Heart Prep coach Tony Martinelli. Early in the season, every game is a statement game, it seems. Point guard Matt McNamara paced the

ing it difcult for them to run their offense. Martinelli also said the ofcials were letting the teams play and it took a while for the Gators to adjust to the physicality. When the referees are letting teams play, you have to be ready for contact, Martinelli said. In the rst half, I think we were shocked by it. The Gators were also shocked by the speed and ball movement Lincoln showed. After trailing 11-9 after the first quarter, the Mustangs came roaring back in the second quarter. After a Cameron Van scoop shot gave the Gators a 13-11 lead, Lincoln responded with a 9-4 run to take a 21-17 advantage. The Mustangs nished the half on a 6-1 run to hold a seven-point lead at halftime. Lincoln was led by Nick Young, who had 12 points in the rst half but none in the second. Douglas Snoddy was the only other Mustang to score in double gures, nishing with 11. Thats the one thing were still working on, Washington said of the Bearcat offense. Were still trying to understand what were trying to do. Its coming together. Each game, its getting better. Its good to play a team like Burlingame because they can see and feel the pressure of playing a team like Burlingame that is used to winning. We need to play a team that is used to winning. The Panthers would not relinquish their lead and clamped down defensively on Skelton, who had nine points in the rst half but only two in the second. San Mateos Alex Strathearn scored eight points. Burlingames Tyler Paratte scored 15 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots from long distance.

Sports briefs
Rockies trade closer Street to Padres
DALLAS The San Diego Padres found their new closer, acquiring Huston Street from the Colorado Rockies in a trade between NL West teams. Colorado gets a player to be named and cash in the deal. San Diego announced the move Wednesday at baseballs winter meetings, where two days earlier former Padres closer Heath Bell was introduced by the Miami Marlins after they signed the three-time All-Star to a $27 million, three-year contract. The 28-year-old Street, who had 29 saves in 33 chances for Colorado in 2011, now gets to call pitcher-friendly Petco Park home after three seasons at Coors Field.

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Burlingame by only three. I think one danger with this team is they kind of fall in love with the 3-point shot instead of establishing the inside game, Dowd said. The 3-point arsenal is going to be a big part of our game but we have to nd a way to get to the free throw line. They get to the line 11 times, we get to the line six. To me, that means were playing soft. The message from Dowd at the half was to get the ball inside and defend better. It didnt take his team very long to adhere the coachs orders.

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Stanford AD: Plus-one inevitable in college football
NEW YORK Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby says the plusone model in college football is inevitable. A panel of ADs at the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum on Wednesday voiced opposition for a large playoff in footballs top tier but agreed that a four-team format seemed likely down the road. Washingtons Scott Woodward says he supports the plus-one model and believes it will eventually happen. The panel also included Kansas States John Currie, UCLAs Dan Guerrero and Syracuses Daryl Gross. NCAA President Mark Emmert told reporters after appearing on an earlier panel that he expected changes soon in the BCS automatic qualier rules after the recent conference realignment.

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NHL STANDINGS
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division W Pittsburgh 16 Philadelphia 16 N.Y.Rangers 15 New Jersey 13 N.Y.Islanders 9 Northeast Division W Boston 17 Toronto 15 Buffalo 14 Ottawa 13 Montreal 11 Southeast Division W Florida 15 Washington 14 Winnipeg 12 Tampa Bay 11 Carolina 9 L 8 7 6 12 11 L 8 10 11 12 11 L 8 12 11 14 17 OT 4 3 3 1 5 OT 1 3 2 3 6 OT 4 1 4 2 4 Pts 36 35 33 27 23 Pts 35 33 30 29 28 Pts 34 29 28 24 22 GF 86 93 71 65 57 GF 89 89 76 86 69 GF 78 84 77 70 77 GA 69 77 55 74 79 GA 54 90 74 96 72 GA 69 87 83 89 104 East

NFL GLANCE
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
New England N.Y.Jets Buffalo Miami South Houston Tennessee Jacksonville Indianapolis North Baltimore Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland West Denver Oakland Kansas City San Diego W 9 7 5 4 W 9 7 3 0 W 9 9 7 4 W 7 7 5 5 L 3 5 7 8 L 3 5 9 12 L 3 3 5 8 L 5 5 7 7 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 Pct .750 .583 .417 .333 Pct .750 .583 .250 .000 Pct .750 .750 .583 .333 Pct .583 .583 .417 .417 PF 362 290 278 246 PF 310 249 152 174 PF 296 268 266 175 PF 256 274 163 287 PA 247 260 304 220 PA 189 229 238 358 PA 192 195 250 240 PA 292 308 268 289

@ Arizona vs.Steelers 1:05 p.m. 5:30 p.m. FOX ESPN

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@ Packers 10 a.m. CBS

12/18
vs. Detroit 1 p.m. FOX

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@ K.C. 10 a.m. CBS

1/1
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1/8
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12/8
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PAL FOOTBALL BAY DIVISION Offensive Player of the Year: Chris Forbes (sr.,Terra Nova) Defensive Player of the Year:Taylor Mashack (sr., Menlo-Atherton) Utility Player of the Year: Cameron Moody (Sr., Menlo-Atherton) Special Teams Player of the Year: Sam Falkenhagen (Sr.,Menlo-Atherton) Coach of the Year: Bill Gray (Terra Nova) First Team Offense Daidyn Stewart (sr., RB, Burlingame);Tyler McCool (sr.,RB,Sacred Heart Prep);Pat Bruni (sr.,WR,Sacred Heart Prep); Elias Vargas (sr., WR, Terra Nova); Nick Manessis (sr., WR, Terra Nova); Jake Smith (sr., WR, Terra Nova); Richard Cornew (sr.,TE, Menlo-Atherton);Leo Koloamatangi (sr.,OL,Sacred Heart Prep); Sean Olsen (sr., OL, Terra Nova); Benji Palu (jr., OL, Burlingame); Lealo Tamasese (sr., OL, Jefferson); Ricky Vea (sr.,OL,Menlo-Atherton). First Team Defense Hunter Hillen (sr., DL, Terra Nova); Ryan Virgin (sr., DL, Terra Nova); Joe Johnson (jr., DL, Burlingame); Sean Olsen (jr.,DL,Burlingame);Ivan Mailangi (sr.,LB, Terra Nova); Dustin Nascimento (sr., LB, MenloAtherton); Luke Pinkston (sr.,LB,Menlo-Atherton); Deryke Murray (sr., LB, Terra Nova); Miles Holmes (sr., DB, Jefferson); Cody Johnson (sr., DB, Burlingame); Stephen Kmak (sr., DB, Kings Academy); Brian Bostrum (sr.,P,Kings Academy).

LOCAL SCOREBOARD
BOYSBASKETBALL Burlingame Lions Club Tournament Sacred Heart Prep 54,Lincoln-SF 46 Lincoln 9 21 11 5 46 SHP 11 13 10 20 54 LINCOLN (fg ftm-fta tp) C.Young 1 3-4 5,Posey 2 0-0 4,Gurr 2 0-0 5,N.Young 5 1-1 12,D.Snoddy 5 1-2 11,Brown 2 0-0 4,S.Snoddy 1 1-2 3,Lee 1 0-0 2. Totals 19 6-9 46. SACRED HEART PREP McConnell 2 0-1 6,Hruska 0 4-4 4,McNamara 7 2-2 16, Van 1 0-0 2,Galliani 3 4-5 11,Bennett 0 0-2 0,Donahoe 0 3-5 3, Bruni 3 3-3 10. Totals 16 16-22 56. 3-pointers Gurr,N.Young (L);McConnell 2,Galliani,Bruni (SHP).Records Sacred Heart Prep 2-0 overall. GIRLSSOCCER San Mateo 1,Mills 0 Halftime score 1-0 San Mateo. Goal scorer assist SM,Sakata (unassisted). TUESDAY BOYSBASKETBALL Carlmont 63,Burton-SF 60,OT Carlmont 7 10 9 24 13 63 Burton 14 5 13 18 10 60 CARLMONT (fg ftm-fta tp) Hlatshwayo 0 2-2 2, Cox 4 4-6 15,Faulkner 0 1-2 1,Ellis 0 2-4 2,Abinader 0 3-4 3,Costello 6 0-0 16,Malik 5 1-2 11,Kaptanoglu 2 1-4 5,Hobbs 2 3-4 8.Totals 19 17-28 63.BURTON Grant 5 1-5 14, Shaikh 1 0-0 3, Easterling 1 1-2 3,Sun 2 2-2 2,Subucdaloo 4 1-2 11,Ching 7 2-3 18, Nguy 1 1-2 3. Totals 21 8-16 60. 3-pointers Costello 4,Cox 3,Hobbs (C); Grant 3,Sun 2,Subucdaloo 2, Ching 2, Shaikh. Records Carlmont 2-0 overall; Burton 1-1. GIRLSSOCCER Homestead 1,Sacred Heart Prep 0 Halftime score 0-0.Goal scorer (assist) H,Morrissey (not reported).Records Sacred Heart Prep 0-2-1 overall. Burlingame 3,St.Ignatius 2 Halftime score 2-1 St.Ignatius.Burlingame goal scorers Lunghi, McCann, Levine. Records Burlingame 1-1 overall.

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 16 8 4 36 93 88 Detroit 16 9 1 33 77 59 St.Louis 15 9 3 33 66 60 Nashville 12 11 4 28 70 74 Columbus 8 16 3 19 65 90 Northwest Division W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota 18 7 3 39 71 61 Vancouver 16 10 1 33 89 67 Edmonton 13 12 3 29 79 76 Colorado 13 14 1 27 75 84 Calgary 12 13 2 26 67 78 Pacic Division W L OT Pts GF GA Phoenix 15 9 3 33 74 67 Dallas 15 10 1 31 69 72 Los Angeles 13 10 4 30 62 61 San Jose 14 9 1 29 68 58 Anaheim 8 14 5 21 63 88 Two points for a win,one point for overtime loss or shootout loss. Wednesdays Games Washington 5,Ottawa 3 Philadelphia 5,Buffalo 4,OT Carolina 5,Edmonton 3 Thursdays Games Florida at Boston,4 p.m. Ottawa at New Jersey,4 p.m. Chicago at N.Y.Islanders,4 p.m. Tampa Bay at N.Y.Rangers,4 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia,4 p.m.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE
East
Dallas N.Y.Giants Philadelphia Washington South New Orleans Atlanta Carolina Tampa Bay North x-Green Bay Chicago Detroit Minnesota West x-San Francisco Seattle Arizona St.Louis

W 7 6 4 4
W 9 7 4 4 W 12 7 7 2 W 10 5 5 2

L 5 6 8 8
L 3 5 8 8 L 0 5 5 10 L 2 7 7 10

T 0 0 0 0
T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0

Pct .583 .500 .333 .333

Pct .750 .583 .333 .333 Pct 1.000 .583 .583 .167 Pct .833 .417 .417 .167

PF 283 287 271 202

PF 393 269 290 218 PF 420 291 333 246 PF 288 216 232 140

PA 244 315 282 256

PA 269 244 324 329 PA 262 242 277 330 PA 161 246 269 296

NCAA bylaws could be changed after abuse scandals

NEW YORK NCAA President Mark Emmert says his organization could look into changing its bylaws to better establish its authority to address situations like the abuse scandals now roiling college sports. The NCAA already has a working group considering rules changes to better prevent violations in what have traditionally been college sports problem areas, such as recruiting and amateurism. Emmert said Wednesday that the conversation may also include dealing with cases like those at Penn State and Syracuse. Emmert emphasizes that there isnt currently an active discussion on the issue, but adds this is a very new topic.

TRANSACTIONS
NFL OAKLAND RAIDERSSigned RB Lonyae Miller and LB Carl Ihenacho to the practice squad. GREEN BAY PACKERSSigned QB Graham Harrell from the practice squad.Placed TE Andrew Quarless on injured reserve.Signed G Jake Vermiglio to the practice squad. HOUSTON TEXANSSigned QB Jeff Garcia and P Matt Turk. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSSigned WR Dorin Dickerson to the practice squad.

Thursdays Game Cleveland at Pittsburgh,5:20 p.m. Sundays Games New Orleans at Tennessee,10 a.m. Indianapolis at Baltimore,10 a.m. Kansas City at N.Y.Jets,10 a.m. Minnesota at Detroit,10 a.m. Houston at Cincinnati,10 a.m. Tampa Bay at Jacksonville,10 a.m. Atlanta at Carolina,10 a.m. Philadelphia at Miami,10 a.m.

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Define shadebefore planting a shade garden

By Dean Fosdick
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One of the toughest tasks in gardening is dealing with the dark side: coaxing plants to grow where the sun wont shine. But the challenge is worth it. Shade gardens can introduce many subtle colors and varying leaf textures to otherwise barren parts of the landscape. First, though, define darkness. Just how shady is it where you plan to plant? Measuring daylight is an inexact science. Even the experts dont always agree about how to quantify light levels, which are divided into as many as seven different categories, from full sun to deep shade. A commonsense filter has to apply here, said Renee Shepherd, founder of Renees Garden Seeds in Felton, Calif. Theres light shade and full shade, afternoon shade and morning shade. Under one kind of tree you might have extreme shade; under another it may be dappled. Finding the right location can mean life or death for a plant that needs some degree of sunlight to grow and reproduce. Vegetables that have foliage, like greens lettuce, spinach and the cold crop family can get by with four to six hours of direct sun, said Keith Hansen, an extension horticulturist with Texas AgriLife Extension Service, in Smith County. But anything that produces fruit needs light the more the better. You can meet most light intensity challenges by: Pruning. Thin out thick stands of trees to reduce competition for nutrients and sun.

retain moisture and insulate plant roots. Going natural. If native plants such as ferns, lily of the valley and Virginia bluebell can grow despite being shaded by trees in the wild, then they should survive similar conditions in your yard. Think native plants. Think native grasses, Hansen said. If we can deal with what we have and enhance it, chances are it will work. Watering: Working humus into the soil or laying a soaker hose, with its tiny perforations that leak moisture slowly and steadily, will create conditions where many plants will thrive, said Graham Rice, author of Planting the Dry Shade Garden (Timber Press. 2011). You need not sacrifice bright colors when installing a shade garden. Impatiens, bleeding heart, geranium (cranesbills) and Lobelia can have eye-catching blooms. And dont forget bulbs: Daffodils and crocuses bloom in early spring, well before the leaf canopy develops overhead. Foliage also is an important fixture, providing color and interest much longer than flowers, Rice said. Bringing together evergreens with different leaf shapes and textures, from glossy spotted laurel to bold Bergenias (elephants ears) to lacy ferns, ensures that the dry shade garden is always attractive, Rice said. And dont be in a rush to cut down shade trees, Hansen said. Be thankful for the coolFinding the right location can mean life or death for a plant that needs some degree of sunlight ing benefit your trees provide. Without it, to grow and reproduce. your electric bill would be substantially Cut away branches that block sunlight. cumstances for the proper long-term reme- higher. Trees can be thinned, lower limbs can be dy. Amending the soil. You dont want to removed. But thats a temporary fix, Hansen For more about shade gardens visit the said. Theyll continue to grow and cast put too much mulch down or youll smother University of Missouri Extension publicamore shade. Find plants that match the cir- the roots, Hansen said. Compost can help tion: http://extension.missouri.edu/p/G6911.

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The colorful history of a Christmas icon

By Sean Conway
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One of the most popular holiday plants, the poinsettia has become synonymous with the Christmas season, but this wasn't always the case. Native to Central America, especially in Southern Mexico, the plant's bright red bracts (modied leaves that turn color, and often incorrectly referred to as owers) were collected by the Aztecs to make dye for clothing, and its white sap was made into a preparation to treat fevers. The poinsettia might well have remained an obscure Mexican plant had it not been for the rst United States ambassador to Mexico, Joel Roberts Poinsett. The son of a physician, Poinsett was trained in law and medicine, and served as a U.S. congressman, envoy and eventually secretary of war. He was also interested in the sciences, later helping to found what is now the Smithsonian Institution. Poinsett's passion was botany. In Mexico, he became fascinated with a brilliant red plant he saw growing there, Euphorbia pulcherrima, and sent some home to grow in his hothouses in South Carolina. He began propagating the largely unknown plants and then distributing them to botanical gardens and friends. One recipient was Bartram's Garden, the prominent Philadelphia nursery. Bartram's was instrumental in widely distributing the plant and, according to many accounts, was responsible for promoting the popular name Poinsettia.

In its wild-growing manifestation,Euphorbia pulcherrima better known as poinsettia is a far cry from the intensively cultivated varieties popular at Christmas.
The story of the now popular Christmas plant might have ended there, since these early poinsettia plants were not easy to grow. Tall and rangy, they could only be grown in hothouses, and they were difcult to coax into bloom. Fortunately, the charm of this Mexican native caught the eye of another American. In the early 1900s, Albert Ecke and his son Paul operated a small orchard in Southern California. The father-and-son growers began to notice that the tall, leggy plants of wild-growing poinsettias near their farm bloomed around Christmas, and they set out to sell the cut owers as a way to make money during their off-season. They began growing fields of poinsettias and sold them at roadside stands and through local holiday shops. From 1923 until the mid1960s, the family's main business was shipping eld-grown plants to growers across the country, who in turn would sell to their holiday customers. These early poinsettia plants were nothing like the plants we nd in garden centers and grocery store shelves today. The early plants were

tall and poorly branched, and would often drop all their leaves if exposed to the slightest draft. In the mid-1960s, the Eckes began breeding cultivars that grew better in pots than in the ground, and within a few years they began supplying Poinsettia cuttings to their customers via airfreight. Growers across the country could now raise and sell their own container-grown plants for the holiday season. The Eckes focused on breeding improved cultivars so that the plants were more compact, had more branches, and thus more colorful bracts. During the early days of the poinsettia's rise to holiday fame, the Eckes were very involved in promoting their main crop. (Indeed, the family still controls 50 percent of the world market for the plants.) Through media placements such as the holiday sets of "The Tonight Show" and the popular Bob Hope Christmas specials, they worked hard to keep the plant in the public eye. Popular magazines of the 1960s and early 1970s featured articles about the plants in their holiday editions, and the Eckes made sure tips for caring for this newly popular Mexican Euphorbia were included in the articles to dispel any myths about the plants being difcult to grow. The poinsettia has come a long way since Aztecs rst extolled its virtues. More than 100 varieties are available, and tens of millions are sold every December. That popularity is unlikely to wane at least, if the Ecke family has anything to say about it.

How do you use purple?

By Melissa Rayworth
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Home furnishing catalogs and dicor magazines tell us that purple is all the rage, and top designers have been filling clients homes with everything from purple wallpaper and furniture to purple lampshades and throw pillows. It can be a tough sell, says Betsy Burnham, founder of Burnham Design in Los Angeles, who has used purple frequently this year. Clients sometimes blanch when they hear purple, envisioning garish, overpowering hues, she says. Sometimes it takes putting the color up on the wall or buying a couple of yards of the fabric to convince them, she says. Theyre usually thrilled with the elegant results. Ive done walls in a grey-purple and its super-sophisticated, Burnham says. It is true that purple has to be used wisely. Too much purple can seem Austin Powers-ish or way too juvenile, says Brian Patrick Flynn, founder of decordemon.com. So how can you choose the right shades of purple and use them well? Burnham, Flynn and Sandra Espinet (who decorated actress Alison Sweeneys home entirely in purple for an HGTVs Celebrity Holiday Homes special this month) offer their ideas and advice:

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and cool at the same time. My favorite shade is violet. Soft lilacs and grayish lavenders can be easier to work with, Burnham agrees. She advises homeowners to stay with very pale purples or dark, regal shades. Save the boldest shades of purple for one important piece, she says, such as a beautiful vintage chair in your hallway. Or do just the seats of your dining chairs in a great purple fabric. Pale lilac sheets with a white down comforter can look softly feminine. But pair those same sheets with a chocolate brown bedspread and the look is perfect for a bachelors apartment.

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strong colors such as teal and gold, Espinet says. Today, youre more likely to see it combined with neutral shades, or see several shades of purple used together. Flynn often pairs purple with grays and silvers for a modern feel. I often use browngrays with plum to create a moody, earthy feeling, he says. For modern homes, I love to play up charcoal, gray-beige and lavender. Burnham likes to balance lavender with taupe, and says it looks great with Army green and, in some cases, Navy blue.

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not sure whether purple is for you. Buy several purple candles for your dining room or a purple throw blanket to drape over your sofa. Espinet suggests bringing in some purple items like these during the holiday season, and then keeping them around after holiday decorations have been put away. Another low-commitment approach is to bring in a lamp with a lavender lampshade to add a subtle purple hue to a room.

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A solid purple wall can be overpowering, but Flynn points out that wallpaper in shades of purple can have a much different impact. Sometimes I will go ahead and do an entire room in a dark violet, but with fabric or textured wall covering, not paint, he says. Purple textiles seem to immediately evoke a sense of luxury, whereas purple paints can sometimes just be too much saturation with no texture to help warm it up and give it depth. Burnham says theres a growing selection of beautiful wallpaper and textile patterns that feature shades of purple.

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All three designers point out that purple isnt just for young girls bedrooms. Purples can take on masculine or feminine styles, depending on how theyre used, Flynn says. Plummy tones are usually my go-to shade for women. Blue-violets or dark purples are my rst choice for men. A good number of my clients are bachelors. Tired of seeing the same old thing again and again, I often use purples instead of blues. Theres a sense of regality to it. thing nice like this for us before, the O.P.I. Red fan said. Jill Hyatt, owner of Hyatt Hair Studio and program director of Terrys Home, said the donation of goods and time is proof that it is more a blessing to give than to receive. She remembered struggling to pay the $2,500 tuition for cosmetology school and promising the school head shed pay it back once she was established. After graduation and opening her own salon in Las Vegas, the 20-year-old Hyatt called the school to make good on her promise. Through tears, she was told her making it was payment enough. So now it makes me happy to keep giving back, she said. Hyatt was busy Wednesday morning, adding hair color to one clients head while giving another advice on her request for dark-

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An excellent way to use purples effectively is to pair them with metallic accents. Flynn often pairs shades of purple with silver or bronze. Purple also works well with gold, he says, but its important to choose the right shades: Sometimes a yellow gold thats too yellow can really clash with the purple, whereas brown golds seem to work effortlessly. I think its great. Im really glad I can help out, she said. Back at Hyatt Hair Studio, the women said they looked forward to seeing the nal product on all of them and agreed there was no hesitation when told of their day of luxury down the Peninsula. What woman doesnt want to be pampered? one asked. To learn more about Epiphany Centers residential programs call (415) 567-8370. Terrys Home can be reached at www.terryshome.org or 373-2021.
Michelle Durand can be reached by email: michelle@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 102.

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My rule of thumb is to use vibrant or bold purples strictly as accents, whereas muted purples or ones with lots of gray undertones can be used more generously, Flynn says. If you get your purples right, they can be warm

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In the 80s, purple was mixed with other er hair. Keep the brown shade and highlights you have now, Hyatt suggested. If you go darker, youll look like a bumble bee, she said. Instead, the goal was to make the women look and feel like a queen both outcomes of which will be captured in professional photographs taken today, said Doris Walker, a house counselor with Epiphany who chaperoned the women down to the salon. The day out is a boon to their self-esteem and provides extra motivation to succeed, Walker said. Next door, Salon Gossip owner Sheryle Cattaneo was looking forward to helping out, too. After nishing up a private client, Cattaneo said she was ready to go grab three of the women and get to work.

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Red. Another client, already smocked in one of three salon chairs, needed her color touched up. She hadnt heard nails were an option, too. Oh my goodness, really? Thats amazing. Thats so really, really sweet! she said. Maybe pink on her toes then to patch the tips of her ngernails, she said. Her amazement and gratitude at the makeovers was palatable throughout the Laurel Street salon. Im overwhelmed theyre doing this for us. Some of us have never had anybody do any-

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In Christmas Past, children would nd all sorts of simple games under the tree: Tiddlywinks, pickup sticks and board games could amuse young minds for hours. Batteries and computer chips have made much of kids play an electronic spectator sport today, but there are signs of some pushback. Retailers are offering a variety of vintagestyle games, and many baby boomers are seeking out the toys they remember fondly puzzles, board games and the like. Steven Josephson, owner of The Toy Box store in Mamaroneck, N.Y., said board games are always a big seller but in the last couple of years, theyve really been popular. People remember the old-fashioned games like Monopoly, Stratego, Sorry, and want their own kids to play them. Parcheesis come way back this year. At the New York International Gift Fair this fall, gift retailer Wild & Wolf drew crowds to its Ridleys collection of vintage-style games. The line features many old favorites, including marbles, jacks and tumbling blocks. (Available at Burkedecor.com, among other sites.) The package designs are retro too: cardboard or tin boxes, muted colors, early 20th-century-style lithography. And indeed, the visuals are part of the appeal of these games. Theres something charming about a toy that doesnt come in a loud, primary-colored box, or a plastic case. Hasbro has teamed up with Target this season to offer classic board games in wooden boxes, including Life, Clue, Risk and Scrabble. Key words for Christmas 2011 are nostalgia, family, tradition and longevity, says

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The initiative also prohibits contractors from contributing to government officials who award them contracts, and it makes other employee political contributions voluntary. Backers of the measure have raised more than $1.7 million, according to the most recent campaign finance report. Opponents have raised about $737,000. Voters rejected similar efforts billed as paycheck protection on the ballot in 2005 and 1998. Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger lost his fight against unions in 2005 on Proposition 75, which would have required written permission from union members to spend dues on campaigns. In 1998, business interests funded Proposition 226, which was defeated after heavy campaigning by labor groups that opposed the requirement to get signed consent from members before spending dues money on political campaigns. Pulaski said the current initiative goes beyond previous efforts by proposing an outright ban on collecting political funds from union members. He described the measure as deceptive because its billed as campaign finance reform for corporations and unions when it really deprives labor of its main political funding source. It makes it appear as if its balanced because it claims to ban both union and corporate contributions but really its a sham in the sense that it does nothing whatsoever to limit corporate contributions to elections, he said. Soderlund, the spokeswoman for the campaign, said the measure was crafted to get special interest money out of politics without violating existing laws. The U.S. Supreme Courts landmark Citizens United decision in January 2010 cleared the way for corporations to spend unlimited funds to influence elections, often using money from anonymous donors. According to the request for proposals, the bidder would gain access to the assets of KCSM-TV including a full power non-commercial transmission facility licensed by the Federal Communications Commission and take assignment of the station licenses. The purchase would include most of the equipment, which the buyer would be responsible for uninstalling, transporting and reinstalling. The bidder must be either a nonprot corporation or another type of eligible entity permitted to operate a noncommercial television station. A pre-bid meeting will be held at KCSM Jan. 10, prior to the Feb. 14 submission deadline. On March 15, district staff will meet with nalists. The board is expected to approve the sale April 25. To read the full proposal request visit http://www.smccd.edu/purchasing then click on current bid announcements.
Heather Murtagh can be reached by email: heather@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 105.
THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Java with Jerry. 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Kaffeehaus, 92 E. Third Ave., San Mateo. Join Assemblyman Jerry Hill for a cup of coffee and conversation. Bring your ideas, questions and concerns about legislative issues affecting the community. The Delinquency System: Is your Child in Trouble with the Law? Noon. San Mateo County Law Library, 710 Hamilton St., Redwood City. Attorney Margaret Copenhagen will discuss the juvenile court system and the interests of public safety and protection of minors. Free. For more information call 363-4913. Annual Holiday Patient Appreciation Event. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Optical at Peninsula Ophthalmology Group, 1720 El Camino Real, Suite 225. Come see the latest innovations in lens technology with Zeiss Photofusion and cutting edge eyewear by Zero G. Enter to win one of two grand prizes. refreshments served. For more information call 697-3200 ext. 4. Movies for School Age Children: Polar Express. 3:30 p.m. San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo. Movie is rated G and lasts 99 minutes. Free popcorn from Whole Foods available before the movie. Free. For more information call 522-7838. Toy Drive & Santa Visit at the Fire House. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Belmont Fire Station 14, 911 Granada St., San Mateo. Bring a toy for donation, enjoy holiday refreshments, childrens coloring activities and take a picture with Santa. For more information call 595-7492. Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. TGI Fridays, 3101 El Camino Real, San Mateo. Be seated and served by the San Mateo Police Department and help raise money for the Special Olympics. 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. Hillsdale High School Music Departments Annual Winter Choir and Orchestra Concert. 7 p.m. Hillsdale High School Little Theater, 3115 Del Monte St., San Mateo. $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, free for kids under high school age. For more information call 7599063. Burlingame and San Mateo High Schools Combined Choirs Present: Dont Fix What Aint Baroque. 7 p.m. 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame. Suggested donation $5 students, $10 adults. For more information call 432-1176. Foster City Homeowner Workshop: Energy Savings & Rebates. 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Homeowner workshop to make home energy upgrade within reach. Free. To RSVP and for more information visit fostercityeuc.eventbrite.com. For more information call 796-4148. FRIDAY, DEC. 9 Museum Sidewalk Sale. 80 Chestnut Ave., South San Francisco. Very low prices because items were donated. Parking at museum. If it rains, sale will be cancelled. For more information call 583-9227. Carolines Book Sale at Peets Coffee and Tea. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1200 El Camino Real, Belmont. All books are $10. For more information email sseaweed@thebone.net. LEGO Holiday Display. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. The Museum of American Heritage (MOAH), The Bay Area LEGO User Group (BayLUG) and Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) are cohosting the 2011 LEGO Holiday display at MOAH. Enjoy a variety of LEGO creations made by members of the club, featuring train layouts and Bay Area landmarks. Continues through Jan 15. Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. $2. For more information email admin@moah.org. Pacific Art Leagues December Coffee, Art and Chocolate. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pacic Art League, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Drop in to the League for a late morning repast and a chance to chat with Board President Joy Chase and Executive Director Ric Ambrose. Free. For more information email marketing@pacificartleague.org. Job Seekers at Your Library. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. San Mateo Main Library, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo. Volunteers with experience in human resources, coaching and

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statewide ballot. With labors primary funding source under attack, the measure sets up an expensive campaign season ahead for both sides. Funded in part by wealthy GOP donor and Stanford University physicist Charles Munger Jr. and backed by former Secretary of State George Shultz, the measure bans corporation and union contributions from collecting political funds from employees and union members through payroll deduction. Opponents say the initiative has no practical impact on corporations because businesses dont often collect political funds from employees. But it would ban labor unions from its common practice of using payroll deductions to collect political funds from members a move that would hamper Democrat-friendly unions from funneling money to political causes. Labor leaders are already gearing up for a multi-million dollar battle to prevent what they say is a corporate attempt to limit the free speech of working- and middle-class people. He noted that taxpayers have already bailed out banks and financial institutions under the Troubled Asset Relief Program to deal with the subprime mortgage crisis. Its not enough for them to have taken our houses and its not enough for them to make millions off the TARP funding and federal government support for the banks, now they want even more. They want us to not even have a voice in politics whatsoever, said Art Pulaski, executive secretarytreasurer of the California Labor Federation, an umbrella organization that represents more than 2 million

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teaching are here to help you in your search for a job. Will be located on the second floor. Free. For more information email egroth@cityofsanmateo.org. La Mariannes Vintage Costume Jewelry Trunk Show. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay. For more information contact judy.webster@ritzcarlton.com. Selby Lane School Book Sale. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Selby Lane School, 170 Selby Lane, Atherton. Selby Lane is hosting the Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale. Almost everything is at least 50 percent off or more from the regular retail price. Books for all ages from preschool to adult. Open to public. For more information visit www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/warehouse. Giving Tree at Hillsdale Shopping Center. 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Macys Center Court, Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo. Hillsdale Shopping Center is teaming up with Samaritan House to collect gift donations for the Giving Tree. The public is encouraged to bring childrens gifts. For more information visit hillsdale.com. Hillsdale High School Music Departments Annual Winter Band and Flute Concert. 7 p.m. Hillsdale High School Little Theater, 3115 Del Monte St., San Mateo. $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, free for kids under high school age. For more information call 759-9063. NDNU presents A Christmas Carol gala performance. 7 p.m. NDNU Theatre, 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont. A Christmas Carol is based on the story by Charles Dickens. $50 general admission. $25 for children under 12. For more information or to preorder tickets visit www.christmascarolthegift.org. San Mateo High School Instrumental Winter Concert. 7 p.m. Burlingame High School Auditorium, 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame. Suggested donation $5 students, $10 adults. For more information call 432-1176. Menlo Park Chorus Holiday Concert: Welcome Winter. 7:30 p.m. St. Bedes Episcopal Church, 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. The program features classical and popular pieces, with composers ranging from Prokoev to Frank Loesser. $15 general, $12 senior/student, children under 12 free. For more information call (408) 314-7589. A Christmas Carol. 8 p.m. Coast Repertory Theater, 1167 Main St., Half Moon Bay. Dickens classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter, miserly man who hates Christmas, with a few twists. Both young thespians from the Coastal Theatre Conservatory childrens theater program and veteran Coastal Rep actors will be preforming. For more information call 726-0998. Meet your Match at Key Dance Party. 8 p.m. to Midnight. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame. Ladies will have the locks and the gentlemen get keys which will be your conversation starter when approaching someone new. $15 in advance. $20 at the door. To preorder tickets visit http://MatchYourKey.com. For more information email info@matchyourkey.com. For more events visit smdailyjournal.com, click Calendar.

union members. The Stop Special Interest Money Now campaign says the initiative would end pay-to-play politics in Sacramento and throughout Californias cities and counties. Campaign spokeswoman Julie Soderlund said the initiative seeks to force elected officials to pay more attention to the people they serve, rather than major donors such as corporations or unions. The campaign estimates that California legislators and constitutional officers received at least $50 million last year in contributions from corporations and unions. The grassroots-driven qualification of this measure underscores the fact that Californians are sick and tired of the dysfunction caused by the outsized influence special interests maintain over politicians in our state, Shultz said in a statement. Along with banning payroll deductions, the measure prohibits corporate and labor union contributions to candidates. Businesses will still be able to contribute unlimited amounts to independent expenditure committees, and union members can still make contributions to political action committees directed by their labor groups. millions in cuts have been made. Programs with low enrollment were put on hiatus or discontinued and the board adopted a core values focus. As a result, programs not addressing the basic needs of students need to be self-funded, per the districts direction. KCSM-TV is one of the programs which fell into this category. General Manager Marilyn Lawrence called the decision to sell sad, adding many of those at the station went to the school. [The station] truly is an institution, she said. Lawrence worked to cover the decit since given the direction but it has yet to cover all the costs. There is no doubt that KCSM-TV provides a valuable service to the public and the board has made it clear that selling the station license is a last resort. It is important to note that KCSM-TVs decit is funded by the college districts general operating funds, which otherwise would be used to educate students, according to the district statement. payments for about the next 18 months, Michelson said. If for some reason their employment terminates, he said, the employees would have to pay the district a lump-sum payment. It was an administrative error, Michelson told the board last night. We were upfront with the auditors about the potential discrepancies. The district made payroll adjustments of $26,384.40 in August to the three employees, said Hickey, that appeared to be a mistake. In his digging through the check registries and cash disbursements, Hickey questioned the expenditures and determined himself that it appeared the in-lieu payments had been made over the twoyear period, in contrast to Michelsons statements that they had not. Essentially, the two employees had their in-lieu payments paid in advance, Michelson said.

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career/technical students, as well as basic skills students who are preparing for college-level work. Because KCSMTV does not serve many of those students and because of its large operating decit, the college district can no longer afford to operate the station, according to the districts ofcial statement provided by spokeswoman Barbara Christensen. KCSM-TV began operating in 1964 at its current location at the College of San Mateo. The non-commercial station broadcasts a variety of programs including television courses, the numbers for which have dropped in recent years in favor of online classes. Broadcasting, as a program, was on hiatus for a couple of years but returned more than a year ago with all new digital gear. The challenge for elected ofcials has been the budget strain. In recent years,

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ees gross pay, causing the district to mistakenly reimburse the two employees money they thought they had not received. The amount was not made public last night but it was likely in the $15,000 to $20,000 range, according to documents provided by Hickey. Hickey had originally questioned about $26,000 in expenditures related to the in-lieu payments after going over the districts cash disbursements and check registry. The two employees essentially got paid twice, the districts Chief Executive Ofcer Lee Michelson told the Daily Journal yesterday. To reconcile the matter, the two employees will not receive the in-lieu

The payroll error was a result of a computer conversion problem at PayChex, he said. He did credit Hickey for looking closely at the books and said Hickey was probably more aware of the situation than the other district directors were. But Hickey would not lay blame on PayChex last night, saying rather it was the districts fault for cutting the check. Hickey usually votes against the rest of the board and voted against accepting the auditors report last night, despite it reinforcing Hickeys ndings. The district doles out millions a year to local nonprot agencies that provide health care services to the disadvantaged in southern San Mateo County.
Bill Silverfarb can be reached by email: silverfarb@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 106.

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CASE# CIV 509369 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, 400 COUNTY CENTER RD, REDWOOD CITY CA 94063 PETITION OF CARLO ANGELITO TAGAL-LACHENAL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner, Carlo Angelito Tagal-Lachenal filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: Present name: Carlo Angelito Tagal-Lachena Proposed name: Jessica Lourdes Lachenal THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. A HEARING on the petition shall be held on December 23, 2011 at 9 a.m., Dept. PJ, Room 2E, at 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation: Daily Journal Filed: 11/01/2011 /s/ Beth Freeman/ Judge of the Superior Court Dated: 11/01/2011 (Published 11/17/11, 11/24/11, 12/01/11, 12/08/11) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247561 The following person is doing business as: Neptune Society of Northern California, 1645 El Camino Real, BELMONT, CA 94002 is hereby registered by the following owner: S. E. Combined Services of California, Inc., CA. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 12/21/1988. /s/ Michael G. Hymel / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/10/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/17/11, 11/24/11, 12/01/11, 12/08/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247632 The following person is doing business as: Ontarget Biz Growth, 1325 Howard Ave., Ste. 123, Burlingame, CA 94010 is hereby registered by the following owner: Jerry Zakatchenko, 129 Bloomfield Road, Burlingame, CA 94010. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Jerry Zakatchenko / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/15/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/17/11, 11/24/11, 12/01/11, 12/08/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247528 The following person is doing business as: Your Design Solution, 620 Taylor Way, Ste. 14, San Carlos, CA 94070 is hereby registered by the following owner: Philip Jacobson, 3182 Campus Dr., Ste. 139, San Mateo, CA 94403. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Philip Jacobson / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/08/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/17/11, 11/24/11, 12/01/11, 12/08/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247657 The following persons are doing business as: Belle V Farms, 1460 Purisima Creek Rd., HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019 is hereby registered by the following owners: Miguel A. Velasquez & Cheryl L. Velasquez, same address. The business is conducted by a Husband and Wife. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Miguel Velasquez / /s/ Cheryl Velasquez / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/16/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/17/11, 11/24/11, 12/01/11, 12/08/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247582 The following person is doing business as: Summit Doors and Windows, 555 ONeil Ave., Unit #8, BELMONT, CA 94002 is hereby registered by the following owner: Ronald Collosi, 1866 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Ronald Collosi / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/10/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/17/11, 11/24/11, 12/01/11, 12/08/11).

Bronstein Music
363 Grand Ave. So. San Francisco

(650)588-2502 bronsteinmusic.com 110 Employment

(RETAIL) JEWELRY STORE HIRING!

106 Tutoring

TUTORING

Spanish, French, Italian

Certificated Local Teacher All Ages!

Mgrs, Dia Sales, Entry Sales

Top Pay, Benefits, Bonus, No Nights Redwood City Location 650.367-6500 714.542-9000 X147 Fax: 714.542-1891 mailto: jobs@jewelryexchange.com SALES/MARKETING INTERNSHIPS The San Mateo Daily Journal is looking for ambitious interns who are eager to jump into the business arena with both feet and hands. Learn the ins and outs of the newspaper and media industries. This position will provide valuable experience for your bright future. Fax resume (650)344-5290 email info@smdailyjournal.com

HOME CARE AIDES Multiple shifts to meet your needs. Great pay & benefits, Sign-on bonus, 1yr exp required. Matched Caregivers (650)839-2273, (408)280-7039 or (888)340-2273 RESTAURANT LINE COOK Grill. Satute. Night Shift 1201 San Carlos Ave. SAN CARLOS, 94070. (650)610-0202

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247494 The following person is doing business as: Students Matter, 2300 Geng Rd. #200, PALO ALTO, CA 94303 is hereby registered by the following owner: Students First Foundation, CA. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on N/A /s/ David Welch / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/04/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/17/11, 11/24/11, 12/01/11, 12/08/11).

(650)573-9718
110 Employment

110 Employment

DELIVERY DRIVER
Wanted: Independent Contractor to provide delivery of the Daily Journal six days per week, Monday thru Saturday, early morning. Experience with newspaper delivery required. Must have valid license and appropriate insurance coverage to provide this service in order to be eligible. Papers are available for pickup in San Mateo at 3:00 a.m. or San Francisco earlier. We are currently collecting applications for the cities of Redwood City and for Burlingame. It helps if you live near the area you deliver. Please apply in person Monday-Friday only, 10am to 4pm at The Daily Journal, 800 S. Claremont St #210, San Mateo.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247580 The following persons are doing business as: Belmont Equipment Co, 582 Bragato Rd., SAN CARLOS, CA 94070 is hereby registered by the following owners: Giovanni Bortolotto, 869 Lurlinr Dr., Foster City, CA 94404, Robert Bortolotto, 1113 Tanglewood Way, San Mateo, CA 94403, Gary Bortolotto, 144 Seagate Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403. The business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 03/11/1996. /s/ Robert Bortolotto / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/10/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/17/11, 11/24/11, 12/01/11, 12/08/11).

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HELP WANTED

SALES
EVENT MARKETING SALES
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:
TELEMARKETING/INSIDE SALES
We are looking for a telemarketing whiz, who can cold call without hesitation and close sales over the phone. Experience preferred. Must have superior verbal, phone and written communication skills. Computer prociency is also required. Self-management and strong business intelligence also a must.

To apply for either position, please send info to

jerry@smdailyjournal.com or call

650-344-5200.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247740 The following persons are doing business as: Healing 4 Life Together, 214 DeAnza Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94402 is hereby registered by the following owners: Lisa Sullivan, 1530 Winding Way, Belmont, CA 94002 and Lauren Brim, 10572 Ayres Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064. The business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 04/01/2011. /s/ Lauren Brim / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/23/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/08/11, 12/15/11, 12/22/11, 12/29/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247942 The following person is doing business as: 1) CAmden House Apartments, 2) Bascom House Apartments, 3) Campbell House Apatrments, 3705 Haven Ave., Suite 111, MENLO PARK, CA 94025 is hereby registered by the following owner: Brian C. Raft, 301 Main St, #108, San Francisco, Ca 94105. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 12/01/2011. /s/ Brian C. Raft / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/07/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/08/11, 12/15/11, 12/22/11, 12/29/11).

THE DAILY JOURNAL

296 Appliances
WASHING MACHINE - Maytag, large capacity, $75.,SOLD WHIRLPOOL WASHING MACHINE used but works perfectly, many settings, full size top load, $90., (650)888-0039

Tundra

Tundra

Tundra

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247658 The following person is doing business as: Armandos Hair Salon, 309 Baden Ave #101, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 is hereby registered by the following owner: Jesus Ortiz, 985 Linden Ave., SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 11/01/11. /s/ Jesus Ortiz / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/16/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/17/11, 11/24/11, 12/01/11, 12/08/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247549 The following person is doing business as: Maximum Results, 1119 S. B St, SAN MATEO, CA 94401 is hereby registered by the following owner: Alexander Nelson, 2965 Fair Oaks Ave, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Alexander Nelson / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/8/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/24/11, 12/1/11, 12/08/11, 12/15/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247630 The following person is doing business as: 213 Bistro, 213 E. Third Ave, SAN MATEO, CA, 94401 is hereby registered by the following owner: Zest Zest Food, INC, CA. The business is conducted by an Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 11/01/2011 /s/ Yin Shun Tawg / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/04/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/24/11, 12/01/11, 12/08/11, 12/15/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247547 The following person is doing business as:LN YellowCab, 812 Antoinette Ln #A, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 is hereby registered by the following owner: Leandro Guevarra Nino, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Leandro Guevarra Nino / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/8/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/1/11, 12/08/11, 12/15/11, 12/22/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247655 The following persons are doing business as: Brainy Mess, 1055 Macadamia Dr., HILLSBOROUGH, 94010 is hereby registered by the following owners: Fuad Hawit, 904 Corsair Ln, Foster City CA 94404 and Robin Naber, 1055 Macadamia Dr, HILLSBOROUGH, CA 94010. The business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Fuad Hawit / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/16/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/01/11, 12/08/11, 12/15/11, 12/22/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247831 The following person is doing business as: High Tech European Group 3914 Colegrove St., SAN MATEO, CA 94403 is hereby registered by the following owner: Yeghiche Kelechian, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 11/29/2011 /s/ Yeghiche Kelechian / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/30/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/01/11, 12/08/11, 12/15/11, 12/22/11).

297 Bicycles
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 ROYAL BLUE TrailBlazer Bike 26in. Frame Excellent Cond. Needs Seat, Tires, Rims. $30 650-873-8167

Over the Hedge

Over the Hedge

Over the Hedge

298 Collectibles
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,

210 Lost & Found

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: 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.

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

304 Furniture
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. 650 591 6283 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. (650)591-6283 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)- 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

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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.

Fax your request to: 650-344-5290 Email them to: ads@smdailyjournal.com

294 Baby Stuff

BABY JOGGER STROLLER - Jeep Overland Limited, black, gray with blue stripes, great cond., $65., SOLD REDMON WICKER baby bassinet $25 OBO Crib Mattress $10 650 678-4398

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

304 Furniture
VANITY ETHAN Allen maple with drawer and liftup mirror like new $95 (650)349-2195

308 Tools
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

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

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 CANDLEHOLDER - Gold, angel on it, tall, purchased from Brueners, originally $100., selling for $30.,(650)867-2720 CEILING FAN multi speed, brown and bronze $45. (650)592-2648 DRIVE MEDICAL design locking elevated toilet seat. New. $45. (650)343-4461 KITCHENAID MIXER - large for bread making, good condition, SOLD! 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, brand new, still in box, $9., (650)755-8238 TOASTER/OVEN WHITE finish barely used $15. 650-358-0421

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

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

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

310 Misc. For Sale

10 PLANTS (assorted) for $3.00 each, (650)349-6059 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 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 BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD hardback books. 4 at $3.00 each or all for $10., Call (650)341-1861

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

110 Employment

110 Employment

FOAM INCLINER for twin bed $40 650-692-1942 FOLDING PICNIC table - 8 x 30, 7 folding, padded chairs, $80. (650)364-0902 HAND MADE portable jewelry display case wood and see through lid $45. 25 x 20 x 4 inches. (650)592-2648. 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

CTE

San Mateo County Office of Education

Career Technical Education

303 Electronics
21 INCH TV Monitor with DVD $45. Call 650-308-6381

Visit our website:

http://rop-smcoe-rop-ca.schoolloop.com (650) 598-2000
CLASSES START JANUARY 3, 2012 Openings are still available REGISTER TODAY! DALY CITY (699 Serramonte Blvd.) - Daytime Business Office Careers - 9 to 11:30 am Computerized Accounting and QuickBooks - 9 to 11:30 am Insurance Billing and Coding- 9 to 11:15 am Medical Administrative Assistant 12 noon to 2:15 pm BURLINGAME (1800 Rollins Road) - Daytime Business Office Careers - 9 to 11:00 am Computerized Accounting and QuickBooks - 1 to 3:30 pm Dental Assisting- 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Insurance Billing and Coding- 9 to 11:15 am or

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

307 Jewelry & Clothing

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

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

bevel

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

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 LITE Sears Penske USA, for older cars, like new, $60., (650)344-8549 leave msg. HAND DRILL $6.00 (415) 333-8540

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

12:30 pm to 2:45 pm

BASSET LOVE Seat Hide-a-Bed, Beige, Good Cond. Only $30! 650-766-9553 BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 53X66, $29., (650)583-8069

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310 Misc. For Sale
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 650-619-9932 $10.

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310 Misc. For Sale
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 GAZEBO SUPPORTS/ Garden Trellis Black Metal Four Supports w/Planter Holders About 10 tall $30. 650-873-8167 GEORGE Magazines, 30, all intact $50/all OBO. (650)574-3229, Foster City GM CODE reader '82-'95 - SOLD! 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 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

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310 Misc. For Sale

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 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

TIRE CHAINS - brand new, in box, never used, multiple tire sizes, $25., (650)5941494 TWO GREEN/BLACK Metal Bar Chairs Heavy Style Used For Plant Holders $10 each 650-873-8167 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 VINTAGE DENIM, DARK Fabric Large Pieces and Light Denim Bolt, up to $7 a yard 650-873-8167 WALGREENS BRAND Water Pitcher Royal Blue Top 2 Quart New in Box $10 Ea use all brand Filters 650-873-8167 WALKER - never used, $85., (415)239-9063 WALKER. INVACARE 6291-3f, dual release walker. Fixed 3" wheels & glider tips. Brand new. $50. (650)594-1494 WEBBER BBQ 18" With starter column & cover excellent condition $50, SOLD

316 Clothes
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

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! TOTAL GYM PRO - Valuable home fitness equipment, complete body workout, with simplicity & flexibility, easy storage, excellent condition, $98., 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

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

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

650-854-8030
GENUINE OAKELY Sunglasses, M frame and Plutonite lenses with drawstring bag, $65 650-595-3933 LADIES DOWN jacket light yellow with dark brown lining $35. (650)868-0436 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.

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 BQ GILL with Cover 31/2' wide by 3' tall hardly used $49 650 347-9920 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 CHERRY MAPLE Headboard, Footboard only, Full $50. New Maple, Oak cabinet doors $10/ea 650-873-8167

311 Musical Instruments

2 ORGANS, antique tramp, $500 for both. (650)342-4537 3 ACCORDIONS $110/ea. 1 Small Accordion $82. 2 Organs $100/ea (650)376-3762. ELECTRIC STARCASTER Guitar black&white with small amplifier $75. 650-358-0421 PIANO VINTAGE - Upright, Davis & Sons, just tuned, $600., (650)678-9007

322 Garage Sales

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 VASE WITH flowers 2 piece good for the Holidays $25 650 867-2720

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

312 Pets & Animals

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

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

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

(650)344-0921

610 Crossword Puzzle

610 Crossword Puzzle

610 Crossword Puzzle

GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALES

Make money, make room!

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle

Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
ACROSS 1 Bombed 6 Hindu title 11 Easy letters? 14 Board 15 Bar mixer 16 Mme., across the Pyrenees 17 Evian, in Evian 19 One who cant pass the bar? 20 Marked for removal 21 House coat 23 Thankfully credit 28 Org. concerned with the No Child Left Behind Act 29 Ambulance arrival sites, briefly 30 London taxi 31 She played Julia in Julie & Julia 33 Bohemian dance 34 Novelist Ferber 35 One way to serve beef 37 SASE enclosure, maybe 41 Weaklings 43 Place for a large umbrella 44 Mooches 47 She turned pro before her 16th birthday 49 Sch. with a Mesa campus 50 Sweet treat with an exclamation point in its name 53 One of the deadly sins 54 Pianist Claudio 55 __ Tom 56 Classic noel 62 __ Today 63 Joint-forming bones 64 Surface with legs 65 Author 66 Tell off 67 Slammin Sammy of golf DOWN 1 Sailors pronoun 2 Ode title words 3 Kwik-E-Mart guy on The Simpsons 4 __ plume 5 1999 Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee 6 Takes the wheel 7 Prolix 8 Santa __ winds 9 Cool amount 10 Chipping tool 11 Make responsible for, as a case 12 19th-century literary family name 13 Stuffed mouse, e.g. 18 Card or Met 22 Capital south of the Black Sea 23 My treat! 24 Whackers target 25 Merit 26 Grand 27 Dutch Golden Age painter 32 Showed disinterest, maybe 33 Early a.m. wear 35 AKC part: Abbr. 36 Daisy lead-in 38 Try 39 Plastic choice 40 Decant 42 Formed by the solidification of magma 43 Bookish types 44 Absorbs, in a way 45 More than words 46 Buckeye 47 Put on alert 48 Concerning, in memos 51 Erie __ 52 John Arbuckles coffee 57 LPN skill 58 Californias __ Nuevo State Park 59 16th prez 60 Form ending 61 Post-op dose

650-697-2685

ROUGE BOUTIQUE
Retro, Vintage Inspired womens clothing, shoes & accessories. Mens shirts, gift items, fun novelties, yoga wear & much more 414 Main St., HALF MOON BAY, CA (650)726-3626 11-6 Daily 12-5 Sundays. Closed Tuesday

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

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

317 Building Materials

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

335 Rugs

ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE:

315 Wanted to Buy

315 Wanted to Buy

Oriental Rugs
Collection Harry Kourian

650-219-9086
WOOL AREA RUG - Multi-green colors, 5 X 7, $65. obo, (650)290-1960

By Appointment Only

335 Garden Equipment

(GALVANIZED planter with boxed liners 94 x 10 x 9. Two available, $20/all, (415)346-6038

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BAMBOO poles 6 to 8 Ft, 30. $15/all, (415)346-6038 FLOWER POTS many size (50 pieces) $15/all, (415)346-6038

310 Misc. For Sale

310 Misc. For Sale

POTTED PLANTS (7) $5/each 650-207-0897 TABLE - for plant, $25., perfect condition, (650)345-1111

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

345 Medical Equipment

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

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379 Open Houses 470 Rooms 620 Automobiles 680 Autos Wanted 680 Autos Wanted

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680 Autos Wanted

OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS

List your Open House in the Daily Journal. Reach over 82,500 potential home buyers & renters a day, from South San Francisco to Palo Alto. in your local newspaper. Call (650)344-5200

Rooms For Rent

Travel Inn, San Carlos

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

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

IDEAL CARSALES.COM
Bad Credit No Credit No Problem We Finance!
2001 Ford Mustang Conv, automatic, loaded, #11145, $5,950. 1999 BMW 328I Conv., 2 dr., extra clean, must see, #11144, $6,995. 2001 Ford Focus ZST, 4 dr., automatic, leather, #11143, $4,950. 2007 Chevrolet Ave05, 4 dr., auto., gas saver, #11141, $6,950 2003 Toyota Sienna, loaded, family van, #11135, $7,850. 2004 Nissan Sentra, automatic, loaded, gas saver, #11136, $6,850.

(650) 593-3136
Mention Daily Journal

645 Boats
PROSPORT 97 - 17 ft. CC 80 Yamaha Pacific, loaded, like new, $9,500 or trade, (650)583-7946.

670 Auto Service SAN CARLOS AUTO SERVICE & TUNE UP

A Full Service Auto Repair Facility

672 Auto Stereos

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

655 Trailers
ROYAL 86 International 5th wheel 1 pullout 40ft. originally $12K, SOLD!

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.

670 Auto Service HILLSDALE CAR CARE

WE FIX CARS Quailty Work-Value Price Ready to help

760 El Camino Real San Carlos (650)593-8085

MONNEY CAR AUDIO

We Sell, Install and Repair All Brands of Car Stereos
iPod & iPhone Wired to Any Car for Music Quieter Car Ride Sound Proof Your Car 31 Years Experience

(650)365-1977
1930 El Camino Real Redwood City

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

Corner of Saratoga Ave.

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

625 Classic Cars

CADILAC 93 Sedan $ 4,000 or Trade Good Condition (650)481-5296 CHEVY HHR 08 - Grey, spunky car loaded, even seat warmers, $9,500. (408)807-6529. HONDA 10 ACCORD LX - 4 door sedan, low miles, $19K, (650)573-6981 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

2001 Middlefield Road Redwood City (650)299-9991

MB GARAGE, INC.
Repair Restore Sales
Mercedes-Benz Specialists

2165 Palm Ave. San Mateo

680 Autos Wanted 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

Tel:- 408-867-0374 or 408-803-3905 440 Apartments

BELMONT - prime, quiet location, view, 1 bedroom $1495, 2 bedrooms $1850. New carpets, new granite counters, dishwasher, balcony, covered carports, storage, pool, no pets. (650) 592-1271

(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

SUTTON AUTO SALES Cash for Cars

Call 650-595-DEAL (3325) Or Stop By Our Lot 1659 El Camino Real San Carols
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 INFINITI 94 Q45 - Service records included. Black & tan, SOLD!

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

635 Vans
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

452 Condos for Rent

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

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.

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

& Paint Expert Body and Paint Personalized Service

411 Woodside Road, Redwood City 650-280-3119

Autobody

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

645 Boats
BANSHEE SAILBOAT - 13 ft. with extras, $750., (650)343-6563 PLEASURE BOAT, 15ft., 50 horsepower Mercury, $1,300.obo (650)368-2170

Cabinetry

Contractors
GENERAL CONTRACTOR Concrete, decks, sidings, fence, bricks, roof, gutters, drains.
Lic. # 914544 Bonded & Insured

Cleaning

Construction

Construction

Construction

BELMONT CONSTRUCTION
Residential & Commercial Carpentry & Plumbing Remodeling & New Construction Kitchen, Bath, Structural Repairs Additions, Decks, Stairs, Railings Lic#836489, Ins. & Bonded All work guaranteed Call now for a free estimate

SUNS CONSTRUCTION
Addiitions Remodeling Framing Foudations Decks Fences Dry Rot

(650)922-4786 (415)517-4376
Lic #908368

Call David: (650)270-9586

RISECON NORTH AMERICA

General Contractors / Building & Design New construction, Kitchen-Bath Remodels, Metal Fabrication, Painting Call for free design consultation (650) 274-4484 www.risecon.com L#926933

Decks & Fences

650-766-1244
Kevin@belmontconstructionca.com

NORTH FENCE CO.

Lic #733213

Specializing in:

Redwood Fences Decks Retaining Walls

650-756 0694
Contractors Concrete Cleaning
WWW N O R T H F E N C E C O .COM

De Martini Construction
General Contractor Doors Windows Bathrooms Remodels Custom Carpentry Fences Decks Licensed & Insured CSLB #962715

MENAS (650)704-2496
Great Service at a Reasonable Price

Cleaning Services

MARSH FENCE & DECK CO.

State License #377047

16+ Years in Business

Move in/out Steam Carpet Windows & Screens Pressure Washing

www.menascleaning.com

KINGS CONSTRUCTION
Dry Rot, Roofing Repair. All Phase of Construction Small Jobs Welcome 45 yrs. Experience

Licensed Insured Bonded Fences - Gates - Decks Stairs - Retaining Walls 10-year guarantee Quality work w/reasonable prices Call for free estimate

(650)571-1500
NORTH FENCE CO. - Specializing in: Redwood Fences, Decks & Retaining Walls. www.northfenceco.com (650)756-0694. Lic.#733213

Cell (650) 307-3948 Fax (650) 692-0802

WISHING YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!

LICENSED & INSURED
Professional | Reliable | Trustworthy

(510)386-3543
AGAPE Lic. # 762750

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Hardwood Floors

Hardwood Floors

Handy Help

Hauling

Interior Design REBARTS INTERIORS

Hunter Douglas Gallery Free Measuring & Install. 247 California Dr., Burl. (650)348-1268 990 Industrial Blvd., #106 SC (800)570-7885 www.rebarts.com

Painting

RDS HOME REPAIRS

Quality, Dependable Handyman Service
General Home Repairs Improvements Routine Maintenance

JON LA MOTTE

PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Pressure Washing Free Estimates

(650)573-9734
www.rdshomerepairs.com

(650)368-8861
Lic #514269

Decks & Fences

Gutters

Hardwood Floors

Landscaping FERNANDO ARRELLIN

Landscaping & Pro Gardening Sprinkler systems New fences Flagstone Interlocking pavers New driveways Clean-ups Hauling Gardening Retaining walls Drainage

MTP
Painting/Waterproofing Drywall Repair/Tape/Texture Power Washing-Decks, Fences No Job Too Big or Small
Lic.# 896174

MORALES
HANDYMAN
Fences Decks Arbors Retaining Walls Concrete Work French Drains Concrete Walls Any damaged wood repair Powerwash Driveways Patios Sidewalk Stairs Hauling $25. Hr./Min. 2 hrs.

KO-AM
HARDWOOD FLOORING
Hardwood & Laminate Installation & Repair Refinish High Quality @ Low Prices Call 24/7 for Free Estimate

Call Mike the Painter

(650)271-1320

800-300-3218 408-979-9665
Lic. #794899

(650)385-1402
Lic#36267

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Pressure Washing Free Estimates

Free Estimates 20 Years Experience (650)921-3341 (650)347-5316

Handy Help Doors
30 INCH white screen door, new $20 leave message 650-341-5364

(650)533-9561
Plumbing Hauling

ALL HOME REPAIRS

Carpentry, Cabinets, Moulding, Painting, Drywall Repair, Dry Rot, Minor Plumbing & Electrcal & More! Contractors Lic# 931633 Insured

$69 TO CLEAN
ANY CLOGGED DRAIN! Sewer trenchless Pipe replacement Water heater installation, and more!

Electricians

ALL ELECTRICAL SERVICE

(650)302-0379

(650) 898-4444
Moving ARMANDOS MOVING
Specializing in: Homes, Apts., Storages Professional, friendly, careful. Peninsulas Personal Mover Commercial/Residential
Fully Lic. & Bonded CAL -T190632

650-322-9288
for all your electrical needs
ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUP

HANDYMAN REPAIRS & REMODELING

Carpentry Plumbing Kitchens Bathrooms Dry Rot Decks Priced for You! Call John

STANLEY S. Plumbing & Drain

Only $89.00 to Unclog Drain From Cleanout And For All Your Plumbing Needs (650)679-0911 Lic. # 887568

ELECTRICIAN For all your electrical needs

Residential, Commercial, Troubleshooting, Wiring & Repairing Call Ben at (650)685-6617
Lic # 427952

(650)296-0568
Free Estimates Lic.#834170

Call Armando (650) 630-0424

HONEST HANDYMAN
Remodeling, Plumbing New Construction, General Home Repair, Demolish No Job Too Small
Lic.# 891766

Tile

CUBIAS TILE
Marble, Stone & porcelain Kitchens, bathrooms, floors, fireplaces, entryways, decks, tile repair, grout repair Free Estimates Lic.# 955492

Gardening

JOSES COMPLETE GARDENING

and Landscaping Full Service Includes: Also Tree Trimming Free Estimates

(650)740-8602
Painting

Mario Cubias (650)784-3079

PAYLESS HANDYMAN
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels Electrical, All types of Roofs. Fences, Tile, Concrete, Painting, Plumbing, Decks All Work Guaranteed

AM/PM HAULING
Haul Any Kind of Junk Residential & Commercial Free Estimates! We recycle almost everything! Go Green!

CRAIGS PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Free Estimates Quality Work Guaranteed Reasonable Rates

Notices
NOTICE TO READERS: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number in their advertising. You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

(650)315-4011 Gutters

(650)771-2432 SENIOR HANDYMAN

Specializing in Any Size Projects

Call Joe (650)722-3925

O.K.S RAINGUTTER
Gutter Cleaning - Leaf Guard Gutter & Roof Repairs Custom Down Spouts Drainage Solutions

ROBS HAULING

(650)553-9653
Lic# 857741

10% Senior Discount

CA Lic# 794353/Insured

Painting Electrical Carpentry Dry Rot

40 Yrs. Experience Retired Licensed Contractor

CHEAP HAULING!
Light moving! Haul Debris! 650-583-6700

SAME DAY SERVICE

Free estimates Reasonable rates No job too large or small

Honest and Very Affordable Price

Excellent References Free Written Estimates Top Quality Painting (650)471-3546 (415)895-2427
Lic. 957975

(650)995-3064

(650)556-9780

(650)201-6854

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Anti-vote fraud protests in Russia continue

By Jim Heintz
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MOSCOW Popular anger against Vladimir Putins ruling party and alleged election fraud boiled over into a third straight night of protests Wednesday, and police in Russias two largest cities arrested scores of demonstrators. The demonstrations in Moscow and St. Petersburg appeared to attract fewer protesters than in previous days, roughly 300 in each city, but Russians willingness to risk jail time and clashes with police indicated signicant tensions that could spread. More than 17,000 people have signed up for a Facebook page calling for a massive demonstration Saturday on Moscows Revolution Square. Authorities have sanctioned

the rally, but say it has to be limited to 300 participants, so a far larger turnout would almost certainly provoke a harsh police response. Putins United Russia party lost a significant share of its seats in Sundays parliamentary election for the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, but will still have a majority. Opponents say even that result was achieved by widespread vote fraud. United Russia had two-thirds of the seats in the 2007 vote, making the party unassailable and allowing it to push through constitutional changes. The latest protests came hours after former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev urged Russian authorities to annul the results of Sundays vote and hold a new one, according to the Interfax news agency.

More and more people are starting to believe that the election results are not fair, he told Interfax. I believe that ignoring public opinion discredits the authorities and destabilizes the situation. Gorbachev, whose 1985-91 rule ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union, remains widely admired abroad but is widely disliked or regarded as insignicant at home. His call for a new election could further encourage the opposition, but is unlikely to inuence those in power. The 80-year-old Gorbachev has long had tense relations with Putin, but until recent years had refrained from directing his criticism of Russian politics at Putin. Putin, for his part, has been extremely critical of Gorbachevs legacy, blaming him for the Soviet Unions demise.

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Police detain an opposition activist during a protest against the recent election results in St.Petersburg,Russia.

Syrias president Assad denies ordering violent crackdown

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S&P puts EU on review for downgrade

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BEIRUT Syrian President Bashar Assad said in a rare interview broadcast Wednesday that he never ordered the brutal suppression of the uprising in his country and insisted only a crazy person would kill his own people. Apparently trying to distance himself from violence that the U.N. says has killed 4,000 people since March, Assad laughed off a question about whether he feels any guilt. I did my best to protect the people, he told ABCs Barbara Walters during an interview at the presidential palace in the Syrian capital,

Damascus. You feel sorry for the life that has been lost, but you dont feel guilty when you dont kill people. No government in the world (kills) its Bashar Assad people unless it is led by a crazy person, Assad added in the interview, which was conducted in English. Assad, who trained as an opthamologist in Britain, speaks the language uently.

FRANKFURT, Germany Standard & Poors threatened Wednesday to downgrade the European Unions triple-A credit rating, two days after adopting a similar stance toward many countries in the region. S&P said its review would assess the ability of eurozone countries to support the EUs repayment of its debts. The 17 eurozone countries contribute about 62 percent of the EUs revenue. On Monday, S&P had said it might downgrade 15 of the 17 members of the eurozone because of the regions debt crisis.

In extending that warning to the entire EU, S&P cited deepening political, financial and monetary problems in the eurozone. S&P also warned that it might downgrade some of the regions largest banks, including Frances Societe Generale, Italys UniCredit SpA and Germanys Deutsche Bank. It said it would further assess the financial health of both the banks and the governments of their home countries. S&Ps reviews come just before European leaders hold a summit aimed at resolving the 2-year old debt crisis. On Tuesday, its analysts criticized European officials for failing so far to craft a comprehen-

sive response. The agency said previous efforts to resolve the crisis have been defensive and piecemeal. The reputations of credit ratings agencies were battered after S&P and its main competitors, Moodys Investors Service and Fitch Ratings, gave top marks to nancial instruments tied to subprime mortgages. The agencies failed to foresee the collapse of the housing bubble and the subsequent nancial crisis. Still, their ratings continue to carry weight with mutual funds, pension funds and other institutional investors. Some of those institutions are barred from owning bonds without top credit ratings.

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