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Criminal Who Threatened Students Still At-Large Man enticed young girls into car with candy, brandished knife near Pali schools

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At a Pacific Palisades Community Council Meeting (PPCC) last month LAPD Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore provided an update on recent incidents involving knife brandishing and threats against the safety and security of students and parents at Pacific Palisades schools. As of October 5, the suspect was still at-large.

According to Moore, the suspect in question is an individual named Aaron Meyer, who is believed to have mental issues and alleged to have

committed multiple acts of vandalism and threats in the Palisades, including slashing tires, yelling threats, punching a person in a car, using a hammer to break a car window and enticing young girls into his car with candy and committing elder

abuse. Some of these incidents occurred near both Palisades and Marquez elementary schools; several incidents were never reported and some were reported and then dropped.

According to PPCC, the suspect Meyer was

taken into custody on a recent misdemeanor charge of knife-threatening and was identified in a line-up, but following City Attorney procedures, he was released and asked to return for a later appearance to resolve the matter. If he does not appear, a warrant will be issued for his arrest. The police are currently looking for him.

In an October 5 email to Palisades News Moore said that Meyer was not in police custody.

“To my knowledge he has not been found yet.

The two crimes reported against him have been file and we should have arrest warrants in the system soon,” Moore said.

Moore asks for anyone with information about this suspect to contact LAPD. A court date has not yet been set and a community alert may be issued in the future.

“SLO Moore reminded everyone of the importance of reporting crimes to the police so that action can be taken,” PPCC said.

Rat Poison Kills Two Mountain Lions 5th large cats to die since July.

By Keldine Hull National Park Service (NPS) officials confirmed on Tuesday that two GPS tracked mountain lions, P-30 and P-53, were recently found dead in the Santa Monica Mountains. According to NPS biologists, P-30, a healthy six- year old mountain lion, died from anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning.

“On September 9, biologists hiked into Topanga State Park to look for P-30 after his radio collar sent out a mortality signal.

He was found dead with no obvious signs of injury or trauma,” NPS said in a statement. “His carcass was collected and a nec-

ropsy by the California Animal Health & Food Safety (CAHFS) Laboratory field office in San Bernardino revealed that he bled to death internally. The report documented that he had severe hemorrhaging in his brain and abdominal cavity. Approximately five liters of unclotted blood was found in his abdomen.”

P-53, a four-year-old female mountain lion, was too decomposed by the time biologists found her body on August 15 in Malibu to determine a cause of death. Testing, however, identified compounds of anticoagulant rodenticide in her liver.

“Just about every mountain lion we’ve tested throughout our study has had exposure to these poisons, generally multiple compounds and often at high levels,” said ecologist and Wildlife Branch Chief for the

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P-53 and P-30 both were found dead in the Santa Monica Mountains after ingesting anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) Seth Riley in a statement. “A wide range of predators can be exposed to these toxicants – everything

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Palisades Libary to get Bookstore?

Outdoor area to be converted into bookstore to generate money.

By Keldine Hull The Palisades Branch Library opened to the public at its present location, 861 Alma Real Drive, on January 28, 1963. Nearly 60

years later, the library is expected to get a new addition that could potentially generate more money for the library.

“The City Council moved forward this month with an effort that will allow neighbors to improve the Palisades Branch Library on Alma Real Drive by adding a new bookstore to the property,” said Councilmember Mike Bonin. “In a unanimous vote, the council authorized the Pacific Palisades Library Association (PPLA) to convert a 1,100 square-foot outdoor area into an indoor space that will be used for a

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bookstore, which will help raise money for the library.” The conversion of the outdoor area into a bookstore will bring the total floor area of the Palisades Branch Library to 12,185 square feet.

The Pacific Palisades Community Council, which has represented the community for nearly 30 years, fully supported the addition of a bookstore to the library as far back as March 9, 2017 when the board unanimously passed a motion in support of the bookstore. In an email to Bonin, the PPCC wrote, “We find the proposed bookstore to be a positive addition to the Palisades and understand that the proceeds from sales will continue to support library programs and supplement the purchase of books and materials for the Palisades Branch Library.” The bookstore will also serve as a space for the library to use for community, educational and special events.

According to the City report, submitted on August 28, the west side of the library will be the site of the proposed bookstore, funded with donations from the PPLA. The Board of Library Commissioners for the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) adopted Library Resolution No. 2018-46 (C-35) in order to execute the proposed agreement with the PPLA, the City report continued.

The PPLA hired Rick Leslie of Rick Leslie Architects to design the library.

The PPLA is also expected to provide both the City and LAPL with design and con-

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struction documents to hire a contractor.

Upon approval of construction documents submitted by the PPLA to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, the Department of General Services (GSD) will develop a budget and schedule for construction of the library. According to the City report, the term of the proposed agreement, which begins once construction on the library is completed and a City of Certificate of Occupancy is issued, will be for five years with the option to renew for an another five years.

The addition of a bookstore to the Palisades Branch Library is expected to have not only a positive impact on the library but the community that surrounds it as well.

Bonin added, “The library improvements will benefit the entire community, and thanks to the generosity of the neighbors who support the PPLA, the work will not cost taxpayers a dime.”

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City Approves Arnie Wishnick Way Segment of Antioch Street to be renamed.

By Sam Catanzaro Last month Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved renaming a segment of Antioch Street after Pacific Palisades community treasure Arnie Wishnick who passed away earlier this year.

On September 25, City Council voted 12-0 in favor of a Councilmember Mike Bonin mo-

tion to change the name of Antioch Street from Via De La Paz to Swarthmore Avenue to “Arnie Wishnick Way.” According to Bonin, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will now create the new street signs.

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THE BUYER’S WISH LIST NOW & THEN

By Ron Wynn

Times have really changed and trends have changed to meet today’s area’s demographics and age groups. I have sold homes in the neighborhood for over 30 years.

Never before have I represented a so many buyers of age less than 35; in some cases, only several years out of college earing $200,000 and above. Of course, salaries have gone way up, but taking it back 20 years ago, people earning $50,000 were generally in their mid-40s, with many promotions behind them and job seniority to bring them to this earning level.

Not every buyer is 35 years old or less, in fact, many of our buyers are in their late 50s and even into their late 60s, but more often these are clients trading down after becoming empty nesters. Others might still be trading up as their children are entering their teens.

Let’s take a look at what’s hot and what’s not these days. Remember grandma’s silver collection and beautiful tea service cart, her elegant china cabinet filled with tea cups and porcelain?

Remember the Hummel collection, the gorgeous Yadros and the ivory figures and hand carved memorabilia? Remember the tapestries, the rugs, the embroidered pillows and chair seats? People would use that stuff for entertaining at home and to show their status back in the day.

Today, most people use their formal dining room for major holidays at best, including Thanksgiving, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Mother’s Day maybe, Christmas dinner and for a Chanukah Dinner. The rest of the year it sits empty.

Today its about a simple, uncluttered lifestyle for most people. Living rooms are rarely used at all and when they are used, they are used more as a waiting area, not a formal entertaining area. I’ve seen colors change from very dark browns and avocado green in the 50’s and 60’s to gray and pink kitchens and bathrooms in the 70’s to peach color walls and pillows in the 80’s to blue and gray in the 90’s to the white white white big houses today. Wow – What’s coming next?

Getting back to trends, the smart home is in.

Technology is everywhere. Wireless is here to stay. Remember the huge theater size tv with all the guts behind the screen? The unit weighed 200 pounds and took 3 people to move. Take a look at what people are using today.

Kitchens are very different as well. The no clutter look and minimalistic look is very much sought after. Everything is recessed, hidden and counter concealed. Kitchens are either white or

black. Cabinetry is either painted white or stained dark. The look is very architectural.

Backyard preferences have changed as well. A ½ acre yard may be a beautiful sight, but the cost of maintenance and the restrictions on water make it less desirable than before. People are more eager for a play area off the open kitchen and family room. The yard needs to be easy access and on the same level as the kitchen and family room. It is also very desirable to have a covered area for eating and barbeque that can accommodate up to a dozen or more people, because entertaining is far more common in the family room and around the barbeque than in the formal dining room.

The master suite today has become a retreat and is expected to have huge walk in closets that are fully organized to keep everything neatly put away. Although gorgeous free-standing bathtubs are cool and trendy, they are rarely used for more than to photograph. Oversize beautifully appointed stall showers with steam and elegant hardware are totally in, as are sitting/lounging areas in the master retreat, and fronting the adjacent family bedroom area.

Also very important is the location of the bedrooms. In a larger 2 story home, it is most desired to have 4-bedroom suits upstairs. Jack and Jill bedrooms are more a thing of the 80’s and 90’s but are still ok and not that much of an objection. A downstairs guest bedroom and an office is also very much a need today. The home office does not obviously need to look like a library these days, but it does need to have a rich and elegant look to meet the standard. Walls are usually white with color brought in using tasteful art, fabrics and accent pillows, all up to the taste of a well selected designer. The ADU is also something new and very much desired. Even if one doesn’t rent it for income, most people can easily put a detached home office to good use.

The guesthouse alternative also accommodates not only the need for a secondary home office, but also can answer to the need for a nanny’s living space. A downstairs fifth bedroom is often requested as an alternative maids’ room, nanny room, guest room, gym or secondary office when there is no other designated space.

I could go on much longer but, in a nutshell, the priorities are technology smart home concepts, open floor plan with orientation to the yard, volume ceilings, natural light and lots of windows and a useable, functional, very private backyard. Whether grand and large or intimate and small, the look today is condensed by the vision of open style floor plan, airy and uncluttered, with orientation to an indoor/outdoor free flowing California lifestyle. Pools are great, but not for everyone. Spas and Jacuzzis are often the better choice especially when a large pool might eat up a much-needed safe grassy play area.

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to honoring those who positively affect the neighborhood and everyone they Meet.

Born in Chicago in 1942, Arnie Wishnick moved to Pacific Palisades after college and quickly became an involved community member.

Mr. Wishnick served as executive director for the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, beginning in 1993, and spanning 25 years until 2018, when he stepped down a year before he passed away. He also devoted time to the Palisades community through various organizations, including the Optimist Club of Pacific Palisades, Palisades Teen Contest, Palisades Americanism Parade Association, and many other community events and committees. Mr. Wishnick showed his support of all niches of Palisades life, whether that be the arts through Theatre Palisades and Just OffVia Dance Troupe, or environmentalism and community improvement through Pride of the Palisades.

As a neighbor within the Palisades community, Arnie Wishnick was a friend to everyone.

Mr. Wishnick has been an icon of the Palisades community through his character and through the love that he shared with every person he interacted

with. Community members remember Mr. Wishnick for his gregarious personality and positive viewpoint of life. Arnie Wishnick embodied the spirit of Pacific Palisades by providing a welcoming atmosphere for all who met him.

Arnie Wishnick has received many awards as a testament to his outstanding character and contributions to Pacific Palisades. He has most recently been honored with the Rotary Business Person of the Year Award from the Rotary Club of Pacific Palisades, the Pride of the Palisades Award from the Palisades Community Council, and the Mort Farberow Award. Arnie Wishnick was a giant in Pacific Palisades, deserving of recognition. It is appropriate that the City of Los Angeles rename [a] stretch of street in Pacific Palisades in his honor. Community members have suggested a section of Antioch Street, between Via De La Paz and Swarthmore Avenue.

The street section runs directly in front of the offices of Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, an important landmark in Mr. Wishnick’s life, the place where he devoted 25 years of his time to the Pacific Palisades community.

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Building Affordable too Costly?

Use existing units to house homeless.

By Sam Catanzaro As the Los Angeles City Controller reports that the cost of developing affordable housing in Los Angeles is too high, a city councilmember is suggesting housing individuals experiencing homelessness in already available units to address the homelessness crisis.

On October 8, 2019, Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin released a report titled “The High Cost of Homeless Housing: Review of Proposition HHH” in which he suggests that lawmakers reallocate money intended for certain costly projects to fund temporary projects that will yield more immediate results.

“Tens of thousands of people spend each night in Los Angeles living on the streets, in temporary shelters, or in parked vehicles.

Recently published data shows the crisis is becoming increasingly tragic throughout the region – more than 1,000 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County will likely die this year. The City, County, and service providers have sought to address the homelessness crisis through a combination of strategies, including street outreach and placement in temporary shelters or supportive housing – but it has been a particularly

difficult challenge,” Galperin said.

Los Angeles voters approved Proposition HHH in November 2016, authorizing the City to issue up to $1.2 billion in bonds to partially subsidize the development of up to 10,000 supportive housing units for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

HHH funds can also be used to support new affordable housing units, temporary shelters and service facilities.

The City’s initially estimated that the cost of building each studio/one-bedroom supportive housing unit would be $350,000 and a two-bedroom unit or larger would cost $414,000. While construction costs have increased across-the-board since these estimates were developed, the current costs far exceed the original projections.

“These resources are finite; it is critical that the City and developers minimize development costs in order to build as many housing units as possible,” Galperin said.

According to Galperin, the median cost of building these units is $531,373 and approaches – and in many cases, exceeds – the median sale price of a condominium in the City of LA ($546,000) and a single-family home in Los Angeles County ($627,690).

The report cites one of the main drivers of costs to regulatory framework surrounding the development of affordable housing projects.

Projects built using public subsidies typi-

cally include requirements that can increase costs due to the need for additional consulting services to address legal or accounting issues.

In addition, projects built using Proposition HHH funds can incur higher construction costs due to accessibility requirements, accounting for upwards of 40 percent of HHH project budgets.

“Developers, general contractors, and subcontractors may instead choose to pursue market-rate projects that yield greater profits, thereby shrinking the overall pool of avail-

able firms and driving up costs,” Galperin said.

In response to the reality of the situation, Galperin recommends reallocating some HHH dollars that have been conditionally funded, especially funds committed to especially costly.

“This may free up funding for projects with lower per-unit costs or for temporary shelters and other facilities,” Galperin said.

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Starting out with adverting in the Yellow Pages and spending every night putting labels on envelopes and mailing out 2,000 brochures a week to high-end neighborhoods Crown slowly started getting more and more industry recognition.

Hard work pays off Fast forward 25 years and David Navon’s Crown Limousine L.A. stands strong with a reputation that’s priceless: Yelp.com’s #1 rated limousine service in Los Angeles and a huge presence on the top of all the major search engines due to long term investments in SEO. Navon has built his company’s reputation by keeping a close ear to his clients’ needs to ensure he’s doing everything he can to make them happy. “If a client calls and asks if we have a certain type of car, I listen. If I start hearing

more clients asking for that type of car, then I go buy it,” he says. “I never want to turn business away.

He keeps vehicles in pristine condition. A full-time detailing crew washes them every day, inside and out.

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Firefighters Prepare for Santa Ana Winds Gusts up to 55 mph

By Chad Winthrop In anticipation of the upcoming Santa Ana wind event, Southern California Edison (SCE) has given the City of Malibu a 48-hour notice that a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) may be implemented that could affect Western Malibu beginning Thursday, October 10, at 9:00 p.m. to Friday, October 11, at 9:00 a.m.

“Individuals who are medically dependent on electricity service should consider proactively staying in another area until conditions change. Residents are encouraged to check on family members and neighbors who may need assistance,” said Matt Myerhoff, Media Information Officer

for the City of Malibu. “Residents should monitor local news.”

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), very dry and gusty Santa Ana Winds are expected late Wednesday night through Friday afternoon over LA and Ventura counties with gusts up to 55 mph. NOAA has issued a red flag warning for most of LA and Ventura counties.

If a PSPS is implemented, and the hazardous conditions have passed, it could take 24 to 72 hours to re-energize circuits because SCE must first inspect all powerlines in the affected area to ensure they are safe to re-energize.

The Los Angeles Fire Department and the LA County Fire Department will monitor the situation as well and will provide updates as they are received.

“Please be advised of the coming weather which will place the region under a Fire Weather Watch,” the LAFD said. “The LAFD will make the determination late afternoon the day prior and if City of Los Angeles Red Flag Parking Restrictions are in effect, we will provide that notification via all our social media channels.”

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LAFD Puts out Palisades Highlands BrushFire A fire breaks out in the Palisades Highlands on September 30.

By Sam Catanzaro Firefighters made quick work putting out a brushfire that broke out in the Palisades Highlands midday Monday, September 30.

The fire was reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30 near 548 N Palisades Drive.

At 12:26 p.m. the LAFD categorized the 2-acre fire as a Major Emergency due to the

heavy brush limiting ground access to the fire and threatening homes at the top of the hill.

At 1:10 p.m. the LAFD said the forward progress of the fire had been stopped after the effort of 120 firefighters including Air Ops water drops that focused on defending at-risk homes.

“The tenacious work of over 120 firefighters, from both air and ground have successfully stopped all forward progress of the fire. Winds are approximately 11MPH and LAFD firefighters with the assistance of LACoFD camp crews will continue to address any hot spots to ensure no spot fires. Firefighters prevented the fire from reaching the property lines of the homes at the top of the hill, ensuring no damage sustained,” the LAFD said.

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By Staff Writer Westsiders may sometimes think that gardening is only for those who live in suburbs or rural communities, but planting an urban garden can be easy. Whether you are planting a garden for yourself or your family, you can do your part to create a more sustainable and green future.

These simple steps recommended by Arjan Stephens, executive vice president at Nature’s Path Organic Foods, can help you on your way to greening your thumb and the planet: No Space, No Problem: Not everyone has a

backyard, roof or balcony. To overcome this issue, start a container garden. While decorative pots can be lovely, they don’t improve the quality of your plants and can be expensive. Instead, you can use a large bucket from a garden store, which is a low-cost and effective option. Or upcycle containers not in use, such as crates, old toys or paint cans.

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It Takes a Village: In addition to establishing your own garden, another way to plant is by getting involved with community gardens.

Each year, Nature’s Path Food’s Gardens for Good program supports community gardens that make fresh, organic food more accessible in local neighborhoods. Three $15,000 grants are available to gardens that demonstrate high community support and a viable plan for the urban agriculture project.

Plant Right: Potting your plants takes a few simple steps. Put some gravel in the bottom of your container to help with drainage and fill with soil, tamping it a bit. Leave 1 inch at the top for watering. Tamp the soil after the plants are in place and water gently.

Portable Planters: An advantage of container gardens is that they allow you to easily move them in and out of the sun. If your plants seem to dry out in one window area, you can try different areas to adjust to what works best.

Grow Up: Small spaces make it ideal to grow vertically, which means planting tall plants like squash, cucumbers, beans and tomatoes.

Drain Gain: Whatever container you choose for your garden, remember drainage holes are essential. Without proper drainage, soil can become waterlogged and plants may die. The holes need to be large enough to allow excess water to drain out.

Water Wise: Hand water every morning.

Once the plants are large and summer is hot, they will probably need watering in the evening, too. A little afternoon shade can keep them from drying out too quickly.

Soil Smart: A common mistake urban gardeners make is not making sure their soil is good quality. While those made with pesticides promise great results, they are loaded with chemicals. Go for organic soil and grow well from the beginning.

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By Keldine Hull Santa Monica and West Los Angeles residents now have access to the greenest and arguably most-effective method of carpet cleaning with the expansion Oxi Fresh into the Westside area.

For nearly 14 years, Oxi Fresh has led the carpet cleaning industry in providing environmentally friendly cleaning services that use the power of oxygen to clean rather than harsh chemicals. Through their innovative wall to wall carpet, area rugs, upholstery and tile cleaning techniques that utilize non-toxic agents, customers are provided with superior services safe for the family, pets and environment. Regular carpet cleanings play an important role in improving indoor air quality by removing trapped allergens and dust mites.

“The environment and our impact on it is a concern for millions, if not billions, of people,” Oxi Fresh explained. “In order to combat waste and pollution, new green companies, including those who specialize in green carpet cleaning, have emerged who use efficient technology, low-energy solutions, and safe materials in order to reduce any negative effect on the environment. Oxi Fresh is one of those businesses.”

Oxi Fresh products are specifically designed and tested for their effectiveness and impact on the environment. According to Oxi Fresh, one of their core products earned the EPA’s Safer Choice label. “Our method stands out from our competitors in the fact that our products/solutions are patented to be nontoxic and completely biodegradable,” Oxi Fresh explained. “After we are done with our services, very little residue gets left behind.”

Their low moisture process uses approximately 5 percent of the water typical carpet cleaners use. Oxi Fresh explained, “Although fresh water is one of the most precious commodities on earth, it is often wasted right here in our country.

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Steam cleaners, for example, require 40 or more gallons of water in order to clean a home. Water they mixed with chemicals used to extract dirt and oil inevitably gets dumped into the environment.” In comparison to other less experienced companies, Oxi Fresh uses about two to three gallons of water to clean a standard sized house.

In addition to using less water, Oxi Fresh cleaning methods also require less energy. “Rather than relying on a vehicle to power our system, all Oxi Fresh needs is a wall outlet,” Oxi Fresh explained. “We also don’t need windows and doors to be left open for our cleaning, meaning any warm or cool air in your home stays there.”

Good products and machines can only do so much to get carpets clean. Oxi Fresh continued, “To be the best carpet cleaner you have to have a method that capitalizes on both of those. That’s why our technicians are trained to go over the carpet from multiple angles, to pre-spray difficult

areas, and to do a hundred other tricks to help get your carpets truly clean.” Oxi Fresh machines not only get carpets clean; they also lift and rejuvenate the carpet pile rather than compressing it.

Oxi Fresh added, “We have a saying, ‘If spots come back, so do we.’”

Through consistently creating new and advanced products, Oxi Fresh provides customers with a more effective cleaning process compared to other carpet cleaning companies. Oxi Fresh explained, “Not only do the carpets dry quickly with our revolutionary, oxygenated cleaning system, but stains and dirt seem to vanish whenever we clean. Customers really like our deep, green carpet cleaning service, and the company Jonathan Barnett started in 2006 has now expanded to nearly every state and has won numerous awards from Entrepreneur Magazine, the Franchise Business Review, and the Franchise Times.”

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In addition to providing green cleaning services, Oxi Fresh also requires that all their natural carpet cleaning franchises recycle bottles and packaging materials after use. Oxi Fresh explained, “When it comes to getting a natural carpet cleaning that is safe for both you and the environment, you’ll want to go with Oxi Fresh. Our green carpet cleaning is one of the best available, getting rid of stubborn stains while still remaining environmentally friendly.”

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Feng Shui For Your Home

Dr. Mao’s Wellness Living.

By Staff Writer

While you are preparing for fall and a new school year, putting your home in order might be high on the to do list!

The Chinese art of feng shui is based on the science of energy alignment in one’s living and workspaces to help optimize health, wealth, and happiness in one’s life.

You can learn how to use it to empower yourself and unblock your vast potential. Here are a few tips to move you toward a happy home!

Welcome The Positive The entrance to your home is very important in feng shui. If a road or path leads directly to the front door, trouble can come right in. Plant shrubs or meander the pathway in order to soften the impact of a straight line to the door.

The entry hall should be spacious and bright so that chi can flow easily. If your hallway is small or dark, use bright lighting and decorations, and install mirrors to reflect as much light as possible.

The entry should be light; dark ceilings signify a stormy sky. Clutter tangles the flow of chi energy and creates a stagnant environment. Keep your hallways and entry clear of clutter and tidy to encourage a health flow into your home.

Remove Chaos From Closets Not only is feng shui fun to read about, it is also very practical.

One of the basic tenents of feng shui theory is to maintain an uncluttered home in order to have an uncluttered spirit. Most of our closets are probably just the opposite… wouldn’t it be great to clean them out?

Closet organizers estimate that we wear about 20 percent of our wardrobes. In Chinese traditions, crowded closets impede the smooth flow of Chi and the worst offenders are unworn items that have been hanging around, no pun intended, sometimes for years.

Of course we all have wonderful excuses for hanging on to old stuff: it was expensive, I’m going on a diet, I might wear it someday.

To get started on a closet clean-up, wear your usual wardrobe for a month. Place these favorite items in one part of the closet, and then be absolutely brutal about weeding through the rest.

Box up anything you can bear to part with and donate it to charity.

When you donate, you win, the charity wins, and your closet will look great. Your energy will be lighter and by creating a bit of empty space, you have increased your energetic ability to attract prosperity.

Grow Fruitful Finances A traditional Chinese symbol of wealth and prosperity is orange fruit.

Consider planting kumquat or orange trees on your property, in pots on your balcony, or even a bowl of oranges on your dining room table. Images of fish, such as koi or carp, symbolize abundance and should be a welcome addition.

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Recently, a popular practice among feng shui aficionados is to have a money tree in your home.

A money tree is an indoor bonsai tree from the Panchira aquatica species that measures one to two feet tall and has clusters of five-lobed leaves.

Take good care of the bonsai so that it radiates healthy, vibrant, and prosperous energy.Of course, no matter how many money trees you possess,

your financial health will not improve if you do not also take care of it on a practical level.

You must institute principles of good money management in your life, including setting budgets, living within your means, and paying yourself first. Paying yourself first means always putting aside money in your savings before you pay your bills.

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Virtually every seat was filled by participants in the meeting room allocated for the workshop. A presentation given by one of Smart Gardening’s instructors included detailed information about how to obtain materials for composting as well as suggestions for building a better compost bin.

Questions from the audience were interspersed throughout the discussion.

According to senior instructor Pamela Yates, the benefits of vermicomposting – or, composting with worms – are manifold.

Compost-enriched soil is not only nutrient-rich but drought-resistant, requiring less water. Additionally, a jar of “worm tea,” which is a homemade worm compost-enriched liquid substance, is anaerobic, meaning it can kill unwanted plants.

“You’ll never have to buy another pesticide or fertilizer again,” said Yates.

This workshop was one of many which are held regularly in virtually every region of L.A. County, most of which are beginning workshops, meant to introduce participants to composting as well as water-resistant and fire-resistant gardening.

“If we get good attendance and good feedback we come back and do it again,” said Yates.

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cational initiative, teaching some of their gardening practices to children and teens in school. Following this initiative, three students whose projects were spurred by Smart Gardening’s initiatives were awarded college scholarships.

“The kids get into it. Worms become their pets,” “said Yates.

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When Emotional Value Outweighs Market Value

By Michael Edlen

Many people believe they know the value of their home, based on their feeling that it is worth a certain amount. Often they use the sale of another home nearby as an example to justify their feeling.

They prefer to rely on anecdotal evidence rather than on actual research with analysis of comparable homes as is the customary way most real estate agents and appraisers evaluate homes.

Homeowners who have raised their families in the home may have a high sentimental value from many fond memories of parties, holiday celebrations, great meals and shared laughter through the decades. If the owners have passed away or needed to move to assisted living facilities, some of their adult children may have an exaggerated feeling of value as the time comes that the family needs to make decisions about what to do with the home they were raised in.

While we as professionals are trained to evaluate a property based on objective criteria, the families may be heavily influenced by sentimentality, unsupported expectations or fear of under-selling, etc. Making a decision about what to do with the family home might take them many months, as does the gradual disposition of the parent’s accumulations over so many years. I have met with many children who were inheriting the home they were brought up in and had feelings of uncertainty and concerns about their parent’s wishes. Would they have wanted the house kept in the family perhaps for some of the grandkids? How would that work when there were multiple grandkids?

These and many other emotions arise during

the process of deciding what to do with the home, and often the Realtor’s role also becomes somewhat of an experienced counselor in helping to facilitate which actions can best serve the interests of all concerned. If these issues are not kept clearly in mind, it can be all too easy for the Realtor not to remember to be respectful and

empathetic about the entire family’s feelings.

Of course, emotional value will often outweigh market value, and this in turn can impact the agent’s ability to find a buyer willing to be very patient with the process and motivated enough to perhaps pay top price for the home.

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PACIFIC PALISADES CRIME BLOTTER Submitted by LAPD Lead Officer Michael Moore Robbery/Stolen Vehicle Sunset Boulevard/Pacific Coast Highway, 9/27/19 sometime between 10 PM and 12 AM. The suspect (male white, 5’8” 165 lb, tattoos on both hands) approached victim, grabbed vehicle keys from victim’s hand, pushed victim to the ground, and fled the location in victim’s vehicle.

15200 Whitfield Avenue, between 9/30/19 at 8:30 PM and 10/1/19 at 7 AM. The suspect took victim’s vehicle from an open garage.

Burglary 17500 Tramonto Drive, 9/26/19 at 4:45 PM. A 26-year-old female was arrested for burglary after entering victim’s home several times and taking credit cards.

500 Swarthmore, btwn 10/3/19 at 4:30 PM and 10/4/19 at 7:45 AM. The suspect entered construction site and took tools.

Burglary/Theft from Vehicle Pacific Coast Highway/Sunset Boulevard, 9/14/19 between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. The suspect entered victim’s vehicle and took a wallet, money, and cell phone.

Los Liones Drive, 9/25/19 between 5:30 PM and 7:20 PM. The suspect smashed a window on victim’s vehicle and took credit cards.

Will Rogers State Park Road, 9/28/19 between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. The suspect entered victim’s vehicle and took a wallet, money, and credit cards.

Sunset Boulevard, 9/24/19 at 3:30 AM. The suspects (#1 male white, black hair, 5’9”, thin, 20/30 years, #2 female white, blonde hair, 5’3”/5’7” medium, 20/30 years) entered victim’s vehicle and took a television.

Los Liones Drive/Sunset Boulevard 9/29/19 between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM. The suspect smashed a window to enter victim’s vehicle and took a bag, wallet, and car key.

600 Bienveneda Avenue, between 9/29/19 at 5:30 PM and 9/30/19 at 6 AM. The suspect (#1 male, 5’6”, nfd, #2 no info) entered victim’s vehicle an took a skateboard and money. The suspect fled the location in a black vehicle driven by suspect #2.

15600 Sunset Boulevard, 10/6/19 between 10 AM and 12 PM. The suspect smashed a window to enter victim’s vehicle and took a purse and glasses.

Theft 300 Las Casas Avenue, between 9/18/19 at 12 PM and 9/25/19 at 10 AM. The suspect (possibly caretaker) took clothing from victim’s guest house.

Sunset Boulevard, 9/28/19 between 3 PM and 4 PM. The suspect took victim’s money and credit card from a gym locker.

Swarthmore, between 9/17/19 at 12 PM and 9/28/19 at 12 PM. The suspect took clothing racks and an antique table from the outside rear of victim’s business.

17300 Sunset Boulevard, 10/3/19 between 2:45 PM and 3:45 PM. The suspect took victim’s credit card from a gym locker.

1400 Allenford Drive, 10/2/19 at 3:10 PM. The suspect took victim’s cell phone from a backpack.

1500 Will Rogers State Park Road, 10/5/19 between 3 PM and 4 PM. The suspect took victim’s unattended purse.

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Can Lawmaking Really fix the Housing Problem?

TOM ELIAS Yo! Venice Columnist

There were smiles all around and a lot of back-slapping the other day, when Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills he firmly believes will work quickly toward ending California’s undeniable housing problems of high prices and low availability.

The package imposes rent controls statewide, despite last year’s vote on Proposition 10 which saw the majority in 56 of 58 California counties oppose similar controls for fear they would discourage building of enough new apartments to seriously dent the availability shortage.

There are also new limits on single-family zoning, designed to encourage building of backyard “grandma” units, and provisions that may encourage some companies to buy up existing homes, then install new partitions to create a dozen or more rental units in one house.

The new laws will also lower fees on low-income housing projects and forbid local moratoria on new housing.

But one underlying question remains unanswered: Can California legislate its way out of the housing crisis? It’s a query similar to what was asked during the 1960s,

an era when the federal government passed myriad laws banning racial discrimination in voting, housing, employment, education and other parts of life. “You can’t legislate morality,” critics said then. But it’s turned out differently. America is far from free of discrimination, but official racial discrimination has been largely turned around, to the point where some cities and states now face lawsuits over alleged “reverse discrimination,” which claim minorities get hiring preference over whites who are equally or more qualified.

California realtors don’t phrase it the same way opponents of civil rights laws once did, but their argument is essentially the same: The state can create conditions it thinks should increase or enhance the building of new homes, be they apartments or condominiums or individual houses, but it can’t make anyone build or buy them.

Before developers turn their first shovel of dirt, they must be convinced they’ll make a profit. These days, they apparently don’t feel that way. As of early fall, just over 111,000 permits had been issued statewide for new houses this year, 12 percent less than a year ago, according to the California Association of Realtors. Apartment development, the realtors said, was down 52 percent.

At the same time every developer in the state knew the housing law package was sure to pass the Legislature and get New-

som’s signature. Which means the new laws may not spur even nearly the 500,000 new housing units the governor has said are needed each year for the next seven in order to solve the state’s problems.

And yet…officials charged with fighting the parallel problem of homelessness report that for every 33 persons they can place in the transition quarters now going up in various parts of the state, 150 more persons will become homeless, largely because of high rent and other affordability problems.

This poses an enormous conundrum: High rents have driven thousands to live in the streets, either in tents or vehicles, but without high rents, who’s going to build enough new apartments to resolve the shortage?

If there’s a solution to this problem, it may be geographic. Why not build much of the new housing where land is cheap rather than forcing cities in the state’s most expensive, affluent ZIP codes to allow more construction? For in many areas, especially along the coast and in the Silicon Valley, land prices are the single largest expense in homebuilding and – along with demand – the foremost driver of high prices.

Newsom has tried to be completely egalitarian about enforcing his policies, which dictate that all cities approve new housing permits in amounts proportional to their existing population. That has not worked. The inventory of unsold homes did not shrink

in the last year, stymying new development that could resolve at least part of the problem.

The new laws, wrote CAR president Jared Martin the other day, will “make it more difficult for hard-working Californians to find an affordable place to live.”

So why not earmark some of the state’s current $21 billion budget surplus for building new housing where land is cheap, fees low and regulations minimal? That would be the Central Valley and some desert areas of Southern California.

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Hold Your Horses Law enforcement coming to Santa Monica Mountains to educate equestrians, bikers and hikers.

By Keldine Hull According to the National Park Service (NPS), beginning October 1, law enforcement rangers began patrolling the Santa Monica Mountains on mountain bikes and horseback to educate visitors on proper trail etiquette. Their increased presence is part of a 12-month educational campaign aimed at dispelling any confusion on the trails frequented by hikers, bikers and equestrians.

Approximately 500 miles of multi-use trails make up the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

“Let’s say you’re hiking on a trail and you come upon an equestrian coming up behind you and a mountain biker zooming downhill from the other direction - what is everyone supposed to do?” said Coby Bishop, Supervisory Law Enforcement Park Ranger.

“Spending time in the outdoors should not be complicated and visitors are often unclear on who should yield and to whom.”

Bishop added, “We will be out there in a way that makes it easy to have conversations with the public about trail etiquette and how we can all be respectful toward one another while recreating. Visitors are not always clear on these rules of engagement and that can turn into a safety issue that could have easily been avoided.”

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“The pathways into homelessness are big, varied, and fast-moving. But the pathways out of homelessness are few, narrow, and move far too slowly,” said Bonin. “We need to break the mold and embrace quicker, less expensive solutions or homelessness will continue to increase, encampments will continue to proliferate in our neighborhoods, and people will continue to die.”

One of Bonin’s motions urged the city to invest, as the County of Los Angeles has done, in master leasing, or a “flexible housing subsidy pool,” in which a government agency or social service agency rents available, existing housing units and makes them available to agencies providing housing to people experiencing homelessness. The county program has housed more than 7,000 people since 2014.

Bonin also called for the city to explore whether it can require or incentivize that housing units covenanted for low-income residents be used as resources for a master leasing program, creating an available supply of housing units for agencies seeking placements for people experiencing homelessness.

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SM Bobcat Killed by Car B-363 second large cat to be struck by vehicle in September

By Sam Catanzaro Another large cat in the Santa Monica mountains has died after being hit by a car, the second bobcat to fall victim to such a

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from page 1 don’t die directly from the anticoagulant effects, our research has shown that bobcats, for example, are suffering significant immune system impacts.”

News of P-30 and P-53’s death comes months after the loss of other large cats in the NPS study. P-38, a male mountain lion,

fate in September.

"We are sorry to report that B-363, an adult male bobcat who was caught earlier this year and collared in an unburned area of Westlake Village, was hit by a car and killed on Kanan Road recently," said Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Ranger Ana Beatriz Cholo on September 26.

B-363 was one of seven bobcats caught during last year's trapping season, which ended in February 2019.

"This handsome kitty’s movement pattern was interesting and somewhat unusual from what our researchers usually observe. For one, he was really into hanging out in suburban spaces. His GPS points showed that he was often found in and around landscaped backyards as opposed to nearby open spaces that had recently burned. He was likely doing normal bobcat things like hunting rabbits," Cholo said.

According to the National Park Service (NPS), there are a lot of hazards for bobcats who live on the edge of urban spaces. With an increased road network, bobcats face the danger of getting hit by vehicles while trying to move between patches of habitat. As animals spend more time in urban areas, the transmission of diseases from domesticated

animals to wild animal populations can also be a problem. Exposure to rodenticide poisons is another challenge to urban wildlife as homeowners try to control rodent populations.

"We have been continuously studying and radio-tracking bobcats in targeted areas since 1996, making it the longest-running bobcat study. Prior to 2002, they had relatively high survival rates in the study area but that has been changing over the past 16 years," Cholo said.

On September 7, mountain lion P-61 was struck and killed on the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. The four-year-old cat had crossed the massive 10-lane freeway near the Sepulveda Pass area just a couple of months ago.

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According to the NPS, the recent deaths highlight the potentially deadly obstacles mountain lions face in the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounding areas.

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ANNOUNCING PALISADES READS PROGRAM Annual literary event debuts with discussion, “Save One Life, Save the World?”

Moderated by author Laura Nicole Diamond and homeless advocates

By Staff Writer The Pacific Palisades Library Association (PPLA), a non-profit dedicated to supporting the programs of the Pacific Palisades branch of the Los Angeles Public Libray, is excited to announce the debut of Palisades Reads, an annual literary event whose mission is to foster connections, spark conversations and celebrate the power of books to cultivate empathy. Modeled after similar programs in cities around the country, Palisades Reads invites community members to read one featured book and participate in conversations around the themes in the book.

For its inaugural year, the PPLA selected Shelter Us: A novel, an award-winning novel by Pacific Palisades author Laura

Nicole Diamond. Told through the journey of a grieving mother who finds solace in reaching out to a young homeless mother, Shelter Us asks, in the words of one reviewer, “How far would you go to help a stranger in need?” The novel also suggest that “Sometimes it is the people we set out to save who save us.”

Palisades Reads kicks off with a panel on October 23, 2019 (6:30 – 8:00 p.m.) exploring the theme, “Save One Life, Save the World?” Panelists from Safe Place for Youth (services for homeless youth), griefHaven (counsel bereaved families) and Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness (innovator in local action to connect homeless individuals to services and a model for other communities) will discuss what motivated them to take extraordinary steps to help others. Author Diamond, a human rights attorney and foster mother, will moderate the discussion.

Anyone making a donation to one of the participating organizations at the event will receive a signed copy of Shelter Us. On November 13, 2019, Palisades Reads will host a Community Book Club Night with the author. Refreshments will be served.

Events are free and open to the public and will take place in the Palisades Library Community Room, 861 Alma Real Drive.

October 11 – 24, 2019

Individual With Measles Visited Several Westside Businesses

Confirmed case of measles in an LA County resident

By Staff Writer

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is investigating an additional confirmed case of measles in a Los Angeles County resident who visited several businesses in the Santa Monica and Westside area.

Other people may have been exposed to measles since public locations were visited by a person with measles while infectious. Potential public exposure location and times were as follows: Date, Time, and Location October 4, 2019, 5:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. – Commercial building, 3756 Santa Rosalia Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90008 October 5, 2019, 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Culver City Arclight Cinemas, 9500 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 October 5, 2019, 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – AR Cucina Restaurant, 9531 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 October 7, 2019, 11:35 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. – Commercial building, 3201 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403

October 7, 2019, 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Erewhon Market, 2800 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403 Anyone who may have been at these locations on these dates during these timeframes may be at risk of developing measles for up to 21 days after being exposed and should.

Review their immunization and medical records to determine if they are protected against measles. People who have not had measles infection previously or received the measles immunization may not be immune and should talk with a health care provider about receiving measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization.

Currently, there have been 18 measles cases among Los Angeles County residents in 2019, in addition to 11 non- resident measles cases that traveled through Los Angeles County (excluding Long Beach and Pasadena as cases identified in those cities are reported by their local health departments). The majority of cases to date were unimmunized or did not know whether they had ever been immunized.

“For those who are not protected, measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease that initially causes fever, cough, red, watery eyes, and, finally, a rash,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer.

“Measles is spread by air and by direct contact even before you know have it. The MMR immunization is a very effective measure to protect yourself and to prevent the unintentional spread of this potentially serious infection to others.”

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Rated PG-13 118 Minutes Released September 27

FILM REVIEW: “Judy”

BEHIND THE SCREEN

By Kathryn Whitney Boole The movie “Judy” is an adaptation of the stage play End of the Rainbow that details the tragic last months of the star’s life – specifically her performances at the Talk of the Town nightclub in London in late 1968.

I remember Judy Garland as a child star, as do most of us, from her unparalleled performance in The Wizard of Oz (1939).

Watching her as Dorothy in that movie, with her innocent and dreamy quality, you would never have known that as a young studio artist who was “discovered” by Louis B. Mayer at the age of 13 and signed to a studio contract with MGM, she was made to feel inadequate and plain by the studio bosses. Just under 5’ tall, she was branded as a cute girl-next-door and makeup artists even put prosthetics on her teeth and nose to enhance her looks - not a positive experience for a teen’s sense of self-worth.

And, she went to the studio school with Ava Gardner, Lana Turner and Elizabeth Taylor, who were perceived to be exceptionally beautiful. Garland felt that she was always the ugly duckling. The studio also used to give child actors with amphetamines to keep them awake and energetic on long

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“Judy Garland was able to reach into the pain and tragedy of her life and turn it into inspiration through her performances. This film memorializes her gift.”

shoots. That was the world in which the real Judy Garland (Frances Ethel Gumm) was shaped. Her struggles to be a person and not just a voice, engendered a pain that resonated through her singing and made her performances extraordinary.

As I watched her perform later in life I

felt as though I could feel the sadness that was hiding behind her amazing voice and the way she used it to channel the deepest of emotions. It was as if she were reaching out to her audience to throw her a lifeline, as they were in fact her only connection to the real world. Renee Zellwegger “gets”

Garland’s pain and her yearning to bond with her audience. The actress has endured pain herself, which she uses to realize her performance.

Jessie Buckley embodies Rosalyn Wilder beautifully in the film. Wilder was the real life production assistant during Garland’s performances at Talk of the Town. Initially put off by Garland’s erratic behavior, she comes to gradually understand her demons and feel her pain. The real Wilder was also a consultant on this film, which added realism to the story. She was adamant about keeping the portrayal of Garland true to the person she was during that time.

Judy Garland was able to reach into the pain and tragedy of her life and turn it into inspiration through her performances. This film memorializes her gift. As Wilder says, “The thing about Judy Garland that people probably don’t know now, 50 years on, is that she was a legend…one of the great performers of the 20th century. When I would have to get her to go onstage and the lights would come on and she started, she still had that magic.”

Kathryn Whitney Boole has spent most of her life in the entertainment industry, which has been the backdrop for remarkable adventures with extraordinary people. She is a Talent Manager with Studio Talent Group in Santa Monica. kboole@gmail.com

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR A GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION SMC’s gateway Student Services Center houses the largest network of counseling and student support services in California, making SMC #1 in transfers, job training, and financial aid.

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SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Margaret Quiñones-Perez, Chair; Dr. Nancy Greenstein, Vice Chair; Dr. Susan Aminoff; Dr. Louise Jaffe; Rob Rader; Dr. Sion Roy; Barry A. Snell; Brooke Harrington, Student Trustee; Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery, Superintendent/President

October 11 – 24, 2019

October 11 – 24, 2019 POWER BALLADS

BY ERIK AGARD AND ALEX BRIÑAS / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

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89 Batman’s favorite rapper?

91 Revivalists, for short 93 Not only that but also 95 Singer Sumac 96 The Avalanche, on sports tickers 97 Make do with a lesser option 99 Thor’s favorite rapper?

101 Actress Thurman 102 32° Fahrenheit, in Celsius 103 Parisian street 104 ____ volente (God willing) 105 Old-fashioned provider of directions 107 Completely set 109 Sir and madam 112 Electro’s favorite singer?

114 What the musical artists in this puzzle would form if they all performed together?

116 Decompose 117 Let breathe, as stinky shoes 118 Tangent line?

119 Princess Fiona, after sunset 120 One begins, “Thou still unravish’d bride of quietness” 121_ ___-turvy 122 Chocolate cup inventor H. B. ____ 123 Pained cry

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37 Speak out against 38 City by the Bay, informally 39 “Why, you little …”

43 Several quarter turns?

45 Jay with jokes 46 Starting squad 47 Speak up, and then some 49 ____ Brand, two-time N.B.A. All-Star 51 Boo-boo 53 Good trait in a housemate 56 “Jeez, wasn’t expecting that!”

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12 Timeline sections 13 Wee bit 14 Destined for greatness 15 Opening in cosmetology?

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25 The Human Torch’s favorite band?

27 ____ Edberg, two-time U.S. Open tennis champion 28 With child, informally 30 Nicely muscled 31 Canine warning 32 Feminine-hygiene product 33 Seashore feature 34 Oriental, e.g.

35 The Hulk’s favorite band?

38 Does 110, say 40 Sculptor/collagist Jean 41 Staff 42 Number between cinque and sette 43 Mama ____ Elliot 44 Iceman’s favorite band?

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50 Sweetly sing 52 14-pound unit 54 Australian friend 55 The Flash’s favorite singer?

58 Adamant refusal 60 Animator’s frame 61 “Your” of yore 62 Bit of progress 64 “Seriously?”

66 Front of a vessel 68 Magneto’s favorite band?

70 Quaint agreement 71 Comment advising you to set your sights a little lower?

73 Low tie 74 Response to “You have something on your face,” maybe 75 List-ending abbr.

76 Gobbles (down) 78 Spider-Man’s favorite band?

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a perfect day to start that new job or project you have been considering. With both Mercury and the Moon in your 8th House of Death and Regeneration it’s a great time for new beginnings. Harness this positive energy and focus on creating.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) The time is right for communication. It’s the perfect night to initiate that big talk you’ve been putting off with your partner or loved one. Even if you both have opposing viewpoints you will find that you share some common ground.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Geminis may find themselves face to face with a health issue they have been trying to ignore. It’s not likely to be serious, but it certainly will get worse if you don’t get some medical attention. Your life and well-being will be improved once it receives attention!

CANCER (June 22-July 22) You are feeling a surge of creative energy today. The moon has moved into your 5th House of Creativity promoting new ideas for creative projects. You are feeling inspired, and your ideas will be well-received by others. Be sure to speak up and share.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) It’s all about home today. You will feel nurtured and renewed by spending time with those you care about in the place you care about most. Spend the day appreciating the life you have worked so hard to create.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a great day for you to speak what’s in your heart. The Moon has moved into your 3rd House of Communications, allowing emotional communication to be front and center. Those close to you will appreciate your ability to show your softer side.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) You may be feeling overly emotional about your possessions or money today. You feel you have worked hard for what you have and are worried it could be taken away unfairly. Let go of things gracefully and expect that what you need will come back to you when the time is right.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) You may be a little too focused on yourself today. You have been brooding over a certain personal issue and it has been taking up every last ounce of your energy.

Take a break from this pattern of obsession and focus your energy on the outside world.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You are at risk for saying the wrong thing today. You are known for your honest personality and those close to you adore you for always saying what’s on your mind. You may need to exercise a little caution today though.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You may find yourself focusing on friends today. This is a welcome change after being so committed to work in recent days. Spend time with those who understand you the most. You have a great group of supportive people around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You are focused on your career today. Recently you may have felt a little uncertain about your goals and direction at work. With Mercury and the Moon both in your 10th House of Career, today is the perfect day to make some long-term plans for the future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a great day to open yourself up to new ideas and experiences. You could be stuck in a rut, doing the same activities day after day. Expand your horizons and expose yourself to some interesting people and places.

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•Stunning Spanish in Palisades Villagefloorplan • Gorgeous Bright Architectural with open Ocean View Contemporary •5Converted bath & at laundry room 4garage baths Ibeach Offered $11,000/mo • beds FromI house towith in Way minutes 17900 Vicino • Authentic details + lush landscaping • Walls of glass with sweeping views Bright Architectural with open floorplan •• 5Large grass yard + patio bedsprivate I 4 baths I Offered atspaces $11,000/mo

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721 Hampden Pl

721between Hampden Pl & SM • • Centrally-located the Village JustCool one block to theArchitectural heart of the Village Village • One-level with open living/dining 3 beds | 2.5 baths | Offered at $8,500/mo • Two-level mid-century modern 721 +Hampden Pl • Private grass yard front courtyard • Large, open kitchen off living/dining Just one block to the heart of the Village •• Wood appliances 3 bedsfloors, | 2.5stainless baths |steel Offered at $8,500/mo

Goodhouse yard +tolarge deck Private brick patio andmodern side garden • • Two-level mid-century • • From beach in minutes Just one block to theoff heart of the Village BrightofArchitectural with open floorplan • • Large, open kitchen living/dining • • Walls glass with sweeping views Two-level mid-century modern From yard house beach • • Private brick patio and side garden • • Good + to large deckin minutes open kitchen off living/dining • Walls of glass with sweeping views O ver $1 million donated• • toLarge, various charities · Achieving Private brick patio and side garden • Good yard + large deck

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16723 Sunset

2 Most beds | 2 baths | Offered at $5,750/mo.

Palisades Home 3 beds Affordable | 3 baths | Offered at $1,449,000

16723 Sunset •• Completely updated unit Parking for 6 carsone-level offPalisades the street Most Affordable Home •• Unobstructed ocean from rooms 3 Set beds | 3 baths |views Offered atmost $1,449,000 above the street for nice outlooks 16723 Sunset • Convenient location near PCH • Parking Open, bright living/dining/kitchen for 6 cars off the •• Spacious covered patiostreet 3 beds private | 3 baths | Offered at $1,449,000

Minutes Village, beach • • Set abovetothe streethiking, for nice outlooks Parking for 6 living/dining/kitchen cars off the street • • Open, bright Set above street for nice outlooks • • Minutes to the Village, hiking, beach • Open, bright living/dining/kitchen 98% of seller ’s list price · Top 1% • Minutes to Village, hiking, beach

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16450 Sunset #201

2 bedswww.16450sunset.com | 2 baths | Offered at $965,000 2 beds | 2.5 baths | Offered at $1,500,000

16450 Sunset #201

•• Charming Highlands with patio One ofwww.16450sunset.com the Palisadestownhome most sought-after buildings • living room with fireplace 2• Large beds | 2.5 baths | Offered at $1,500,000 2,550 sq ft on one-level with#201 3 spacious patios 16450 Sunset • Dining off updated eat-in kitchen • One Twogarage storage areas, 2 most side-by-side parking of the Palisades sought-after buildings •• 2-car with direct entry

2• beds | 2.5 baths beach | Offered at $1,500,000 Minutes toon Village, and3hiking • 2,550 sq ft one-level with spacious patios Onestorage of the Palisades most sought-after • • Two areas, 2 side-by-side parkingbuildings 2,550 sqto ft Village, on one-level spacious patios • • Minutes beachwith and3hiking storage areas, 2 side-by-side parking of • • allTwo agents in the U.S. Minutes to Village, beach and hiking

O ver $1 million donated to various charities · Achieving 98% of seller ’s list price · Top 1% of all agents in the U.S. O ver $1 million donated to various charities · Achieving 98% of seller ’s list price · Top 1% of all agents in the U.S.

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