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requirements are allowed to conduct business in Santa Monica.

The result has been a large number of cabs, leading to issues including driver behavioral problems and parking and traffic issues, especially in Downtown, the study said.

As of October 2007, there are approximately 412 permitted cabs, many of which are run as one-man operations or owned by small companies that have less than five vehicles in their fleet.

Many of the cabs are concentrated in Downtown where the majority of tourists congregate.

“I think there are problems with the (current way) taxis operate in the city, both from drivers’ ability to make a living to the experience of the consumer as well as general issues of traffic and circulation,” Deputy City Manager Elaine Polachek said.

The tight competition for customers translates into low salaries for drivers, who on average make about $24,000 a year working six days a week, according to the study.

The low driver income reinforces other problems, including poor customer service skills because companies have a more difficult time retaining experienced employees.

CITY HALL A three-year effort to reform solid waste operations took a giant leap recently when city officials moved ahead with a deal that marries the private and public sectors for trash collection.

The City Council on Tuesday inked a 15-year contract with Southern California Disposal and the Allan Company to provide transfer and recycling services — respectively — beginning in 2012, privatizing the two functions currently run by City Hall in an effort to make collections more efficient.

“Our new team is going to be able to provide the residents and businesses of Santa Monica with an increase in services while at the same time providing a benefit to the environment,” said Mike Matosian, the vice president of Southern California Disposal, which uses trash trucks that run on bio-diesel.

City Hall is also planning on conducting a new rate analysis to establish greater equity between homeowners, renters and business. Currently residential subsidizes commercial collection. The new rates could be in effect in January 2010.

The idea for a public-private partnership came from a review of solid waste operations three years ago, leading city officials to explore partnerships with private companies.

The new arrangement is expected to reduce the total tonnage of waste that’s processed through the city by combining operations of the three entities, all of which converge in or around the City Yards just off Cloverfield Boulevard near the I-10 Freeway.

“It meets the goals of reducing the amount of material that comes through the city,” said Don Patterson, assistant to the city manager. “It reduces the truck trips out of that entire area.”

He added that utilizing the Southern California Disposal transfer station makes sense because the total city tonnage produced only takes up about half of what SCD can handle.

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CITY HALL WANTS A NEW FARE GAME: A survey conducted by Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates essentially concluded that there is an inordinate amount of taxis operating in the city, having the second highest ratio of taxicabs per population in the area.

Taxis may be regulated

BY MELODY HANATANI Daily Press Staff Writer

DOWNTOWN When it comes to taxis in Santa Monica, 412’s a crowd.

That was the finding of a study that examined the local taxi industry and explored whether City Hall should take a stricter stance when it comes to regulating cabs.

The nearly 80-page analysis was born out of a City Council request in 2006 for city staff to evaluate if cabs should be franchised and air quality performance standards established to use as a requirement for receiving licenses.

Conducted by Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, the study essentially concluded that there is an inordinate amount of taxis operating in the city, having the second highest ratio of taxicabs per population in the area with 4.9 cabs per 1,000 residents. The only other city with a higher ratio is West Hollywood, which has 14.8 cabs per 1,000 residents but has most of its drivers working in other cities, including Los Angeles.

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Vote tally shows candidate moving on up Kronovet jumps to second spot in Rent Control Board race

BY KEVIN HERRERA Editor in Chief

DOWNTOWN Landlord and real estate broker Robert Kronovet is on the verge of doing the unthinkable. He’s about to win a seat on the Rent Control Board, and do it without the blessing of the city’s most powerful political party, Santa Monicans for Renter’s Rights (SMRR).

When the polls closed on Election Day, Kronovet, 51, was sitting pretty in second

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place behind incumbent Joel Koury for the two open seats on the five-member board.

However, as more votes were counted, Kronovet dropped to third behind challenger Chris Braun. Both Braun and Koury were endorsed by SMRR, which has had full control of the Rent Control Board for the last 30 years.

But on Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder released the most recent vote tally, which showed Kronovet ahead of Braun by 45 votes. Koury was safely in front with 22,535; Kronovet with 15,130; and Braun with 15,085.

What makes the lead more remarkable is that Kronovet, who also chairs the Pico Improvement Organization, is the lone Republican running in a city dominated by Democrats.

“We are very excited about it and we think the voters are going to get their choice and have a chance to reshape the rent board,” Kronovet said. “We’ll have a chance to bring some new ideas to keep all of the good policies, tenant protections, and be more efficient.

“I would say we are optimistically cautious.”

That’s because the race isn’t over yet.

County election officials have until Dec. 2 to certify the votes, meaning the final tally could change.

If Kronovet manages to retain his lead over Braun, he will be the only non-SMRR member on the board, which is responsible for handling tenant and landlord disputes, as well as set annual rent increases. kevinh@smdp.com

Black Friday shoppers out in force, but cautious

BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer

NEW YORK Shoppers, who had snapped their wallets shut since September, turned out in force Friday to grab deals on the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, but it was clear worries about the economy tempered buying.

Preliminary reports from several major retailers including Macy’s and Toys “R” Us said that crowds were at least as large as last year’s, but many shoppers sounded notes of caution and concern.

Retailers extended their hours, some opening at midnight, and offered deals that were deeper and wider than the deep discounts that shoppers found throughout November.

Best Buy, which threw its doors open at 5 a.m. offered such specials as a 49-inch Panasonic plasma HDTV for $899.99 and a $189.99 GPS device by Garmin. Toys “R” Us was offering up to 60 percent discounts from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.

But the excitement over the early morning specials proved fatal for at least one store. Police from Nassau County, N.Y. say a Wal-Mart worker died after being trampled by a throng of unruly shoppers shortly after the Long Island store opened Friday. Wal-Mart offiicals would not confirm reports of stampede, but said a “medical emergency” caused them to close the store.

Ellen Davis, a spokeswoman at the National Retail Federation, the industry’s largest retail group, said that she was “not aware of any other circumstances where a retail employee has died working on the day after Thanksgiving.”

Many consumers, clutching the store circulars, were focused on a few bargains Friday and said they were slashing their overall holiday budgets from a year ago as they juggle paying their rent and other bills while putting food on the table amid layoffs, tightening credit and dwindling retirement accounts.

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“I have never slept here before to save a few bucks, but with the economy so bad I thought that even a few dollars helps,” said Analita Garcia of Falls Church, Va., who arrived at a local Best Buy store at 7 a.m. Thursday with 10 family members. She bought a 32-inch LCD TV for $400, slashed from $500, along with an iPod and several DVDs. “This year a lot of people I know won’t be getting Christmas presents. I have to pay the rent and bills, and I have two little ones at home to think of,” Garcia added.

At the Best Buy store in Syracuse, N.Y., a line snaked past stores and around walkways on the second floor of Carousel Center a few moments before the store’s 5 a.m. opening — about eight hours after some people near the front of the line had arrived. Rob Schoeneck, the mall’s manager, estimated about 1,000 people were waiting for the electronics store to open and said the crowd was about the same size as a year ago.

Inside, Kira Carinci, 33, a teacher from Cicero, N.Y., searched for the $80 “Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock” video game and guitar controller bundle for her son but said she is more concerned about money than she was last holiday season. She said she had set aside a certain amount for Christmas spending.

“I don’t usually save, so this year is a little different,” she said.

By 3:43 a.m., about 50 people had lined up in preparation for the 5 a.m. opening at a Wal-Mart store in Cary, N.C. Shannon Keane, 38, of Cary, who arrived with her son, Miles, 13, at midnight, said she was buying only one item today: an iPod for her son.

“He really wanted this one thing,” Keane said. “So we’re here for this one thing.”

Keane, who was recently laid off from her job at an insurance company, said she was on a budget this year because her unemployment checks were also helping support family in Colorado.

“I really can’t focus on gifts,” she said. “I have to focus more on helping them pay their bills. It’s hard,” she said of being a single mom on a small income. “I’ve always filled the tree. But you have to be honest. This year, I’ll do the best I can.”

Joyce and Kevin Kirk of Georgetown in southwest Ohio, who arrived at Kohl’s at Eastgate Mall in suburban Cincinnati, at 4 a.m Friday, bought toys for the baby and clothing for her older children, mostly at 50 percent to 60 percent off.

She said they decided to focus more on the kids this year and cut down on gifts for other people. Her husband, a construction worker, wasn’t getting enough work at his company and recently switched to another company.

“We just can’t do as much this year because of the economy,” said Joyce Kirk, who aims to cut her holiday budget to $1,000. She usually spent $3,000 to $4,000 on Christmas gifts Black Friday received its name because it historically was the day when a surge of shoppers helped stores break into profitability for the full year. But this year, with rampant promotions of up to 70 percent throughout the month including even at luxury stores like Saks Fifth Avenue amid a deteriorating economy, the power of this landmark day for the retail industry could be fading.

Still, while it isn’t a predictor of holiday sales, the day after Thanksgiving is an important barometer of people’s willingness to spend for the rest of the season. And particularly this year, analysts will dissect how the economy is shaping buying habits in a season that many analysts predict could see a contraction in spending from a year ago.

Last year, the Thanksgiving shopping weekend of Friday through Sunday accounted for about 10 percent of overall holiday sales, according to ShopperTrak RCT Corp.

The group hasn’t released estimates for Black Friday sales this year, but experts believe it will remain one of the season’s biggest selling days, even as shoppers remain deliberate in their spending.

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Lloyd Garver

No need for coddling Editor:

I couldn’t stop laughing at Jack Neworth’s Laughing Matters column (“Vets first, then turkey,” page 5, Nov. 21). Oh, I wasn’t laughing at the humor (there wasn’t any), I was laughing at how another liberal got away with using a racial slur and insulting veterans. His hypothetical conversation where he has Obama call McCain a “honky” is reason enough to remove Neworth from your paper, right? I mean, c’mon [sic], if I wrote a conservative column that had McCain refer to Obama as a “n...r,” I’d be banned from the world. It’s another typical display of liberal hypocrisy.

Now, as to Neworth’s bleeding heart when it comes to homeless veterans: Before he heaped praise upon Bobby Shriver regarding the issue, he claimed there are 30 “and possibly as many as 60” homeless vets in Santa Monica. Well, which is it? What’s his source, and why does his source double the number in a breath? In September 2005, Shriver said the number was in the “hundreds,” and later a staffer from his office told me the number was about 400. Does this mean things are improving or is it just fuzzy math?

Regardless, vets don’t need coddling, Mr. Neworth.

We were trained to survive and are amazingly disciplined when we need to be. The fact is most homeless vets are outside because they want to be. I know this because (to my shame) I was out here for years. There is always a bed available at any number of V.A. programs. However, it means giving up drinking (and drugs), and until a vet is ready, they aren’t ready. Now, it appears from your column that you want the public to believe you care very much about the 30, or 60, or “hundreds” of homeless vets this holiday season; can I assume you have taken one into your home, bought one a meal, gave one a pair of clean socks, thanked one for their service [or] gave one a few bucks? Do you volunteer at the V.A. then? Hmm … I know all the Wilshire hospital volunteers and there isn’t a Jack Neworth among ‘em.

And another thing, who are you to say that parks don’t help us heal? The golf course and vets garden at the V.A. are parks and they help us heal just fine.

Unless you’re willing to walk the walk and follow through with the questions I posed in the last paragraph, stay out of our affairs, Mr. Neworth. We don’t need another do-nothing blowhard liberal treating us like helpless children. We don’t like it. It’s insulting and reminds us of non-voters complaining about the government.

James Zeruk, Jr. Veteran, Santa Monica.

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If Hillary, why not me?

WITH ALL THE TALK IN RECENT WEEKS

about the surprising choices that Presidentelect Obama has made in terms of people who will probably work for him, one question has come to my mind: If Hillary, why not me? Or you? Why shouldn’t we be part of the Obama administration if we want to be? And then I learned the good news that anybody can apply for a job with Obama simply by going online at Change.gov.

Obviously, more people are going to be applying for positions than there are jobs.

But I think I’ve got a really good chance. I don’t even have some of the strikes against me that some people have that he’s already hired. Here’s what I’m talking about: I’ve never said that Barack Obama’s entire experience comes down to “just one speech back in 2004.” I’ve never said that Obama “isn’t ready” to be president. He won’t have to ask me more than once, if he decides to offer me a job. My family’s finances are an open book — a pretty thin one at that. I don’t even have to move to Washington. I’ll be happy to do something part-time from my house. How can they say “no” to all that?

Obviously, I’m not expecting a Cabinet position. I’ll be happy with a lower level job.

I’m not looking for fame and fortune. I just want to help the country. OK, I admit it. I’d like a little perk too. I’d love to have “franking privileges” in which I get to mail things for free. By four years from now, an ordinary stamp might cost about as much as an ordinary car.

I’m not going to get too cocky about this.

I know I have to apply like everybody else.

So, I went to Change.gov and tossed my electronic hat into the ring. Once there, I found a link at the bottom of the page that says, “Jobs, Apply Now.” I clicked it, and got to the page that I guess Bill Richardson and Hillary Clinton had to fill out.

Under “Application Process,” they explained that soon after filling out the application, I’d receive a link to a more complete application, then I’d get an acknowledgment, and then “if and when” I’m considered for a specific position, I’d have to fill out more stuff and possibly be checked out by the FBI. I confess that the idea of being investigated — or “vetted” — by the FBI made me nervous, even though I have nothing to hide.

If they want to stop me from serving the country just because of what happened in history class in high school, or in Reno when I was in college, or that flashback episode of “Family Ties,” then that’s their loss.

I submitted the form. Almost immediately, I started wondering if this was really a scam. Was this something just to make people feel good, make us feel like the administration was open to hiring people in a new way, but it’s really not? After I hit that “submit” button, was my information really going anywhere?

But within seconds — yes, seconds — I received an e-mail from them. This is what it said:

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OBVIOUSLY, I’M NOT EXPECTING A CABINET POSITION. I’LL BE HAPPY WITH A LOWER LEVEL JOB. I’M NOT LOOKING FOR FAME AND FORTUNE. I JUST WANT TO HELP THE COUNTRY. OK, I ADMIT IT. I’D LIKE A LITTLE PERK TOO.

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Hello Lloyd, Thank you for your interest in joining the Obama-Biden administration. Within a few days, you will receive an e-mail with a link to the more complete on-line application. Please be patient, as we are trying to respond promptly to the large number of people who are interested in working in the administration.

Thanks.

So, it’s legit! I thought the “Hello Lloyd” (with no comma in between) was a bit informal for a response to a job application.

However, I realize this is the “new politics,” and we’re all going to have to get used to things not being done in “the same old way.”

When I started to reflect on the hiring process, I realized that they hadn’t asked me what kind of a job I wanted. What if they ask me to do something really dull? I don’t want to have to figure out how many bushels of brussel sprouts American farmers should produce or count bathtubs for the Bureau of Statistics. Or worse, what if I’m humiliated and they don’t offer me a job at all?

But then I calmed down. The ObamaBiden group is considered by some to have run one of the smartest campaigns in history. They know what they’re doing. They’ll know how right I am for this. After all, isn’t my more than 30 years of working in sitcoms the perfect experience for someone wanting to get into politics?

I’ll keep you posted.

LLOYD GARVER has written for many television shows, ranging from “Sesame Street” to “Family Ties” to “Home Improvement” to “Frasier.” He has also read many books, some of them in hardcover.

He can be reached at lloydgarver@gmail.com. Check out his Web site at lloydgarver.com and his podcasts on iTunes.

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“It was frustrating. Our kids feel the same way.”

— Santa Monica High School’s head football coach Zach Cuda said following the Vikings’ first-round playoff loss to Warren.

“I would like to thank my readership, both fair and fowl [sic] who permit me to give them a piece of my spherical lyrical mind so that I may camp out inside of theirs. Keep those cards and letters coming in, folks!”

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“If we don’t have get a public transit system that works, we’re doomed to a gridlock situation that will become even more insane than it already is. It took me 30 minutes last Thursday to go from 21st Street and Pico Boulevard to the Geffen Theater in Westwood. The waste in fuel, the damage in emissions, the productivity that is lost is simply criminal.”

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Here are your responses: “IN GRAMMAR SCHOOL, I THINK IT WAS about an hour each evening. Even with the weekend assignments too. In high school ( I loved high school) I devoted about three hours a night. Sometimes a little less. I enjoyed school and learning … of course that was years back, times are different.

And a different state also. I don’t know the schools of today but I think motivation and teaching are more important than overloading students with homework.”

“OH, THE POOR WIDDLE [SIC] DARLINGS — too much homework — wah wah. Maybe less time with videogames, texting, Facebook, MySpace and zapping their brains with cell phones might free up some time to actually learn something.”

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“WELL I USUALLY WAITED UNTIL THE LAST minute to do all of my homework and rush through it. Of course if there was a Bob Hope movie on TV … I probably missed a few assignments because of him but he’s worth it.”

“WHEN I WENT TO SAMOHI, I HAD 1-3 hours of homework a night. I was also on the swim team and since there was no pool we used SMC’s pool. We could not start until 4 o’clock because their team worked out first. By the time I did 2,000 yards and two buses to get home and dinner it was 8 o’clock before I started homework. Life was full of choices. If you want it all, you have to sacrifice all. Do you think the Chinese and Japanese worry about homework? In Korea the nation stops to allow their 12th graders to take their finlals determining which college accepts them.

We’ve become a nation of cry-babies. If you want to be a doctor, you study very hard. If you want to become a lawyer/politician, you study very hard, slap people on the back and become the biggest scum. If you want an A in French literature you study very hard or sleep with your teacher.

Life is full of tradeoffs and sacrifices, that’s the best homework. There are no free A’s in life.”

to elaborate. After learning reading, writing, and arithmatic, I did not spend a great deal of time on homework with the exception of milking the cows, feeding the chickens, rabbits and horses. After that, I would pick homegrown tomatoes and corn for dinner; those were my chores. Still I do remember a little bit about early American history. I remember that there were two guys: one named George, who had wooden teeth and was clean shaven, the other named Abe, he had a beard. I understand George was a naughty boy and cut down a cherry tree so that he could have access to the cherries. Then George, being a wee bit masachistic, told on himself. His excuse on telling off on himself, when asked if he cut down the tree, was that he could not tell a lie. It is my understanding that Abe emancipated us. Abe must not have lied either due to his nickname being ‘Honest Abe.’ Seems to me that nickname should have been given to George. Honest George has a nice ring to it. I seem to think that they both did other things but darned if I could remember. Perhaps I should have done more homework.”

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Feast or fast?

LONG BEFORE THE BRITISH SETTLED Hearty Miso Soup 8 cups water 4 mushrooms, fresh or dried (chopped) 2 pieces wakame seaweed (rehydrated and chopped) 1/2 head napa cabbage or green cabbage (cut into 1/2 inch strips) 2 stalks celery (chopped crosswise) 2 carrots (cut into half moons) 1 turnip, small cubed 1/2 yellow onion (cut into quarters and chopped crosswise) White or yellow miso, added just before serving.

Place wakame and mushrooms in water to rehydrate, then chop. Use the soaking liquid as part of your eight cups of water. Pour into a large pot. Add mushrooms, wakame, cabbage, celery, carrots, turnip and onions. Simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add one teaspoon of miso to each bowl of soup just before serving in order to preserve the biological activity of the cultures in this fermented paste.

Traditional Chinese medicine also follows that the kidneys are the “opening to the ears” and the kidneys are most affected by the winter months. Therefore, having strong, vital kidneys is essential throughout the winter. The person with healthy kidneys is active yet calm, courageous but gentle, accomplishes a great deal without stress, and balances assertive action with nurture. I call this listening to your body.

As winter approaches, add bitter and salty foods. These foods emphasize the “storageoriented” season, a time to rest, meditate and store physical energy.

Bitter foods include watercress, endive, escarole, turnip, celery, asparagus, alfalfa, rye, oats, quinoa and amaranth whereas some healthful salty food options are miso, soy sauce or tamari, seaweeds and sea salt.

It may not seem that a fast is appropriate since we are supposed to take this time to store physical energy. However, fasting comes in many forms, even inasmuch as simplifying the diet. A cooked food “fast” for fall and winter may consist of steamed leafy greens and root vegetables with grains such as brown rice or quinoa and legumes such as mung beans.

A hearty soup signifies warmth, comfort and reflection — the perfect food to stimulate rest and reflection in the coming months.

ELIZABETH BROWN is a registered dietitian and certified holistic chef specializing in weight management, sports nutrition, disease prevention and optimal health through whole foods.

She can be reached at eat2liv@earthlink.net.

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For most Americans, food is an abundant luxury we often take for granted. We have so much food available at any time that we never have to eat the same thing twice. We can even get thousands of calories for merely hundreds of pennies.

There are many ways to show gratitude for the harvest even if you have not grown your own. Buy fresh local produce at the farmer’s market. Say “Thank you” to the farmers who supply your nutritious nibbles.

Perhaps even give them a hug or at least make a purchase. Make this a habit which will benefit both you and the farmer.

Some other ways to give thanks for an abundance of food is to fast. Especially after a day or two of feasting, a mild fast can give you a break from the kitchen and offer your belly a break as well.

You could use the money you save on food that day to buy food for those less fortunate. Although an absolute fast is not recommended for any extended period of time, there are ways to “fast” and still meet your needs for nutrients, warmth, comfort, purification and spirituality.

The season might dictate which type of fast you choose. For example, you may choose to “spring clean” your body in preparation for the warm days of summer.

Therefore, liquid or raw food fasts would be ideal. Because we are heading into winter, warm foods would be a better way to prepare the body for the stillness of winter.

Follow the example of nature. During fall, everything in nature contracts and moves its essence inward and downward.

Leaves and fruit fall, seeds dry and the sap of trees goes into the roots.

Fall is indeed the season of harvest, a time to pull inward and gather together on all levels, a time to store fuel. It is the time to regroup and reorganize from the more scattered patterns of summer. To stimulate these actions, choose sour foods such as pickles, olives, sauerkraut, lemons, limes, grapefruit and sour apples.

Winter is a time for reflection, introspection and contraction.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the ability to listen clearly is heightened in the cold, silent months. Growing up in Pennsylvania, I can attest that the winter was a very reflective time period especially while walking on newly fallen snow when the air was crisp and the earth seemed pure.

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(310) 394-1131

J P's Bar & Grill 1101 Wilshire Blvd Kaido Japense Cuisine 2834 Santa Monica Blvd Kay 'N Dave's 262 26th St. L A Farm Ltd 3000 Olympic Blvd Lee's Chinese Food 1610 Santa Monica Blvd The Lincoln 2460 Wilshire Bl Lucys Lunchbox 710 Wilshire Bl #100 Maya Japanese Food 2840 Santa Monica Blvd Manhattan Bagel 2216 Wilshire Blvd Nawab Of India 1621 Wilshire Bl Networks Cafe 2700 Colorado Ave. #190 Noma Restaurant 2031 Wilshire Blvd Norms Santa Monica 1601 Lincoln Blvd O' Briens 2226 Wilshire Blvd Our Cafe 2104 Wilshire Bl Overunder 1333 Santa Monica Blvd Pacific Dining Car 2700 Wilshire Blvd Pot & Pan Thai Food 2315 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica Pizza 1318 Wilshire Blvd The Shack Restaurant 2518 Wilshire Blvd The Slice 915 Wilshire Blvd Sizzler 2025 Wilshire Blvd Snug Harbor 2323 Wilshire Blvd Sunshine Cafe & Grill 2021 Santa Monica Blvd Sushi King 1330 Wilshire Blvd Tacos Por Favor 1406 Olympic Blvd Taqueria Chihuahua 1909 Lincoln Bl Tazzina 1620 Wilshire Blvd Thai Dishes 111 Santa Monica Blvd Toi On Wilshire 1120 Wilshire Blvd Wilshire Restaurant 2454 Wilshire Blvd

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1447 4th St.

(310) 260-1423

Bookmark Cafe 601 Santa Monica Bl Bravo Cucina 1319 Third Street Promenade

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BRITANNIA PUB Britannia Pub has been a favorite for years for locals and visitors alike. This English pub has a traditonal charm with a Californian flair. A cozy inviting atmosphere makes this a great place to relax and meet new people. Our friendly staff provides you with excellent service for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Cocktails. We also offer live music, karaoke, pool and an unbe-

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Gate Of India 115 Santa Monica Blvd Gaucho Grill 1251 Third Street Promenade Georges Bistro 1321 Third Street Hedwigs Cafe 1509 4th St.

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Hot Dog On A Stick 1633 Ocean Front Walk

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HOUSTON'S Upscale steak and seafood. Live jazz on thursdays upstairs lounge. Full bar, open 11:00 to 11pm daily. Reservations suggested.

202 Wilshire Blvd

(602) 553-2111

I Cugini Restaurant 1501 Ocean Ave.

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IL FORNAIO In the tradition of Italy's trattorias, the sight, sounds and aromas of authentic Italian cuisine are recreated everyday at Il Fornaio.

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1551 Ocean Ave.

(415) 945-0500

Infuzion Cafe 1149 3rd St. #100 Interactive Cafe 215 Broadway Ipanema Cafe 150 Santa Monica Place Ivy At The Shore 1535 Ocean Ave. Jinkys Cafe 1447 2nd St. Jiraffe Restaurant 504 Santa Monica Blvd

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THE ORCHID Asian fusian at it’s best. This Thai restauraunt blends eastern spices and traditional Thai ingredients to make a unique and special dining experience, just a block from the ocean.

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P F Chang's China Bistro 326 Wilshire Blvd Panera Bread 501 Wilshire Bl Perrys Pizz 930 Ocean Front Walk Perrys Pizza 2600 Ocean Front Walk Perrys Pizza 1200 Ocean Front Walk Perrys Pizza 2400 Ocean Front Walk Promenade Cafe 321 Santa Monica Bl R A W 609 Broadway Real Food Daily 514 Santa Monica Blvd Renees Court Yard 522 Wilshire Blvd Rustic Canyon 1119 Wilshire Blvd

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RUSTY’S SURF RANCH Rusty's Surf Ranch on the Santa Monica Pier is a multi-use facility, featuring the best in live music, dancing and awardwinning cuisine in a California beach environment. With an extensive collection of historic surfboards and memorabilia, Rusty's pays homage to the "Surfing '60s", the Golden Era of California Surf Culture. Rusty's lunch and dinner cuisine are consistent award winners, but great meals share the stage with great music at Rusty's when the Dining Room stage welcomes live music and dancing with top area bands and national acts. Rusty's is available for Special Events during normal operations or as a restricted facility for Private Parties. Rusty's Surf Ranch is a perfect reminder of a simpler time in California's beachfront history, with good food in a casual environment, live music and FUN. Open daily at noon. Happy Hour 4-7p.m.

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SONNY MCLEAN’S A true bit of Boston on the west coast. A haven for all Boston Sport fans and the west coast home of Red Sox Nation West with an excellent menu offering including fried calms, bellies and all, lobster rolls and great clam chowda’.

2615 Wilshire Blvd.

(310) 449-1811

Stefano's 1310 Third Street Promenade Sunset Bar & Grill 1240 Third Street Sushi Mon 401 Santa Monica Blvd Sushi Roku Santa Monica 1401 Ocean Av Sushi Shogun 1315 Third Street Sushi Teri Express 1551 Ocean Ave. #130 B

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SWINGERS The local diner, serving traditional diner fare with a southern california twist. Open 24 hours, the crowd in Swingers will change from late night clubbers to early morning coffee drinkers around 4am.

802 Broadway

(323) 656-6136

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Abbots Pizza Company 1811 Pico Blvd Acapulco Restaurant 3360 Ocean Park Blvd.

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The Bread Factory Inc 1900 Pico Bl Buddha Boba 1701 Pico Bl Bud's Famous Deli & Desserts 2727 Ocean Park Blvd.

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Campos Mexican Food Inc 2008 Pico Blvd Classic Pizza 2624 Pico Blvd The Counter 2901 Ocean Park Bl #102 The Daily Pint 2310 Pico Blvd El Indio 2526 Pico Blvd El Pollo Loco Restaurant 1906 Lincoln Blvd El Torito 3360 Ocean Park Blvd.

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Fresh & Natural Cafe 1900 Pico Blvd Ocean Park Pizza 2819 1/2 Ocean Park Blvd Georges Burgers 3101 Lincoln Blvd Gilbert's El Indio Mexican Food 2526 Pico Blvd.

Hotel Casa Del Mar Restaurant 1910 Ocean Way The Hump 3221 Donald Douglas Loop South The Hungry Pocket 1715 Pico Blvd Il Forno Caffe & Pizzeria 2901 Ocean Park Blvd Josie Restaurant 2424 Pico Blvd La Playita 3306 Lincoln Blvd Lazy Daisy Inc 2300 Pico Blvd Le Pain Du Jour 828 Pico Blvd #2 Mandarin Food Service 2618 Pico Bl Michael D'S Cafe 234 Pico Blvd Miyako 2829 Ocean Park Blvd

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3117 Ocean Park Blvd

(310) 452-5720

One Pico Restaurant One Pico Blvd.

Panchos Tacos 2920 Lincoln Blvd Pedals Cafe One Pico Blvd.

Raes Restaurant 2901 Pico Blvd Santa Monica Bar and Grill 3321Pico Blvd Santinos 3021 Lincoln Blvd Sheraton Delfina 530 Pico Blvd The Slice 1622 Ocean Park Spitfire Grill 3300 Airport Ave. Star Of Siam 3133 Lincoln Blvd Subway 2901 Ocean Park Blvd Sunset Grill 1701 Ocean Park Blvd Tandoor India 2622 Pico Bl Tom's No 1 Pico 2350 Pico Blvd.

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1355 Ocean Ave

(310) 255-1111

Vitos 2807 Ocean Park Blvd Windows Restaurant 530 Pico Blvd.

Yongs Cafe 3020 Nebraska Ave. Yuni Sushi 1928 Lincoln Blvd Zabies 3003 Ocean Park Blvd

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Creative Sushi 2518 Main St. Dhaba Cuisine Of India 2104 Main St. Elvira's Cha Cha Chicken 1906 Ocean Ave. The Enterprise Fish Co 174 Kinney St. Euphoria Loves RAWvolution 2301 Main St. Finn McCools Irish Pub & Restaurant 2700 Main St. Goudas & Vines 2000 Main Street

Groundwork Coffee Co. 2908 Main St. The Galley 2442 Main St. Holy Guacamole 2906 Main St. It's All Good Bakery 2629 Main St. Joes Main Street Diner 2917 Main St. La Vecchia Cucina 2654 Main St Library Alehouse 2911 Main St. Lula Cocina Mexicana 2720 Main St. Main Street Bagels 2905 Main St. Malia 2424 Main St. Manchego 2510 Main Street Mani's Bakery & Cafe 2507 Main St. O'Briens Irish Pub Oar House 2941 Main St.

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Oyako 2915 Main St. Panini Garden 2715 Main St Rick's Tavern 2907 Main St Schatzi On Main 3110 Main St Shoop's Delicatessen 2400 Main St Sparky's Fine Frozen Yogurt 3110 Main St. #12 Urth Caffe 2327 Main St. Via Veneto 3009 Main St. The Victorian Baker Cafe 2640 Main St. Wildflour 2807 Main St. World Café 2640 Main St. Yose Restaurant 2435 Main St.

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26 Beach Restaurant 3100 Washington Blvd.

Abbot's Habit 1401 Abbot Kinney Blvd Abbot's Pizza Co 1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd Agra Indian Kitchen 2553 Lincoln Blvd.

Axe 1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Azteca Restaurant 835 Sunset Ave. Baby Blues BBQ 444 Lincoln Blvd.

Beechwood 822 W. Washington Blvd.

Benice 1715 Pacific Ave. Big Daddy and Sons 1425 Ocean Front Walk The Brig 1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

The Brick House Cafe 826 Hampton Dr. Cafe 50's 838 Lincoln Blvd.

Casablanca Restaurant 220 Lincoln Blvd.

Chaya 110 Navy St. China Beach Bistro 2024 Pacific Ave. Danny's Deli 23 Windward Ave. French Market Cafe 2321 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Great Western Steak & Hoagie Company 1720 Lincoln Blvd.

Hal's Bar & Grill 1349 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Hama 213 Windward Ave. James Beach 60 N. Venice Blvd.

Joe's Restaurant 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

La Cabana Restaurant 738 Rose Ave. La Meditrina 1029 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Lands End Restaurant 323 Ocean Front Walk Lilly's French Cafe & Bar 1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

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Maos Kitchen 1512 Pacific Ave. Piccolo Ristorante 5 Dudley Ave. Primitivo Wine Bistro 1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Rose Cafe 220 Rose Ave. Shima 1432 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Siam Best Restaurant 2533 Lincoln Blvd.

Stroh’s Gourmet 1239 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Szechwan Restaurant 2905 Washington Blvd.

Uncle Darrow's 2560 S Lincoln Blvd.

Wabi-Sabi 1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Wacky Wok 2805 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

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MARINA DEL REY Beachside Cafe 4175 Admiralty Way C & O Cucina 3016 Washington Blvd.

Cafe Del Rey 4451 Admiralty Way California Pizza Kitchen 3345 Fiji Way Casa Escobar 14160 Palawan Way Chart House 13950 Panay Way The Cheesecake Factor 4142 Via Marina Chin Chin 13455 Maxella Ave Ste 266 Chipotle Mexican Grill 4718 Admiralty Way Harbor House Restaurant 4211 Admiralty Way Islands 404 Washington Blvd Jer-ne at The Ritz-Carlton 4375 Admiralty Way Kaya Sushi 13400 Washington Blvd.

Kifune Restaurant 405 Washington Blvd Le Marmiton 4724 Admiralty Way Mercedes Grille 14 Washington Blvd Mermaids-Juice Java & More 14045 Panay Way Rainbow Acres Natural Foods 4756 Admiralty Way Sapori Ristorante 13723 Fiji Way Tony P's 4445 Admiralty Way Tsuji No Hana 4714 Lincoln Blvd The Warehouse Restaurant 4499 Admiralty Way

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BRENTWOOD Barney's Hamburgers 11660 San Vicente Blvd.

Chez Mimi Restaurant 246 26th St Chin Chin 11740 San Vicente Blvd.

Coral Tree Cafe 11645 San Vicente Blvd.

Harvest Restaurant 13018 San Vicente Blvd.

Literati II 12081 Wilshire Blvd.

Enzo and Angela 11701 Wilshire Blvd.

Trattoria Amici 2538 San Vicente Blvd

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WEST LA Anna's Italian Restaurant 10929 Pico Blvd.

Aphrodisiac 10351 Santa Monica Blvd.

The Apple Pan 10801 W. Pico Blvd.

Awash Restaurant 5990 Pico Blvd.

Bombay Cafe 12021 W. Pico Blvd.

Carmine's II Caffe 10463 Santa Monica Blvd.

Colony Cafe 10937 W. Pico Blvd.

En Sushi 11651 Santa Monica Blvd.

DiVita's 11916 Wilshire Blvd.

Feast From the East 1949 Westwood Blvd.

Gaby’s Mediterranean 10445 Venice Blvd.

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HAMLET RESTAURANT Hamlet Restaurant & Bar offers a wide selection of fresh fare and an expanded wine list. Dishes such as the California Market Salad, Spice Crusted Ahi, Southern Crab Cakes and Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich are just a few of their new menu additions!

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Il Grano 11359 Santa Monica Blvd.

John O'Groats 10516 Pico Blvd.

Kay 'n Dave's Cantina 10543 Pico Blvd.

Melanee Thai Restaurant 9562 Pico Blvd.

Ramayani 1777 Westwood Blvd.

Shanghai Diamond Garden 9401 Pico Blvd.

Sisley Restaurant 10800 Pico Blvd.

Sushi Masu 1911 Westwood Blvd.

Torafuku Restaurant 10914 W. Pico Blvd.

Upstairs 2 2311 Cotner Ave. Versailles Restaurant 10319 Venice Blvd.

Wakasan 1929 Westwood Blvd.

The Wine House 2311 Cotner Ave.

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Taxi operators seek training FROM TAXIS PAGE 1 “It’s hard to keep people who develop good skills and you want to have a driver be service oriented, whose English is adequate to communicate well with customers,” said David Koffman, a principal associate who conducted the study for Nelson/Nygaard.

“Things that make it an unattractive job make it hard to have a driver who provides good service.”

One solution to the current situation would be franchising, which would limit the number of cab companies that could operate in the city, set standards for a better passenger experience, and allow City Hall to have more control overall.

The study suggests companies meet a series of minimum standards just to be considered, including having a fleet size of at least 25 vehicles, training all drivers, operating a centralized dispatching system, and ensuring their cabs meet environmental standards by the California Air Resources Board for super ultra-low emission vehicles.

City Hall could then establish a competitive selection process that would encourage companies to go beyond the call of duty by proposing bonuses that exceed minimum requirements, the study stated.

While the requirement that a cab company own at least 25 vehicles would prevent the self-employed driver from participating, the study did suggest that the smaller proprietors could band together and apply for a franchise agreement through an association.

Franchising would also allow City Hall to set maximum rates, managing fares in an area where drivers charge a notoriously higher fare than in other cities.

The study compared fares between Santa Monica and Los Angeles where a 5-mile trip would cost $14.90. The same distance in Santa Monica would cost about $19.90 according to rates posted by several local cab companies.

“Managers of some Santa Monica companies justify their higher rates by pointing to the fact that they have to travel empty when returning from a trip into Los Angeles and the many short, local trips they provide, including trips for older people going shopping,” the study stated.

The City Council is expected to hear recommendations from city staff in February.

The consultant held at least two workshops with taxi operators, finding that most were receptive to the idea of changes.

“I think they clearly understood this was an issue and saw the need for some kind of

action [from] the city,” Koffman said.

Wendy Radwan, the director of client and public relations for Taxi Taxi, one of the largest taxi companies in Santa Monica that uses hybrid vehicles, said though City Hall was moving in the right direction with increased regulation, she had concerns with several of the suggestions outlined in the report, including one that would hold the taxi companies financially responsible for their drivers’ compliance with the regulations and laws.

“That suggestion has disastrous potential,” Radwan said. “Taxi drivers are independent contractors licensed by the city. To suggest that companies be held financially culpable for a driver’s action is absurd.”

One of the biggest concerns for Taxi Taxi is the lack of cab parking in the city, which the study mentioned as an issue but did not elaborate in its proposed solutions, Radwan said.

She added that City Hall should hold bimonthly courses covering driver safety, customer service, and local geography as a requirement to receive a permit.

“Leaving the training to the various operators is not going to resolve any of the customer service or behavioral issues the study refers to,” she said. “The individual companies simply do not have the manpower or resources to train effectively.”

One of the local sectors that could be impacted by the proposed changes in regulations is the hotel industry. Paul Hortobagyi, the general manager of the Le Merigot Hotel, said that it is about time Santa Monica joins some of the major tourist destinations in moving toward franchises.

The hotel, which is located on Ocean Avenue, always calls the same cab companies for hotel guests, trusting their level of service.

Hortobagyi, who also serves as the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, added that taxi service has an impact on the reputation of the city.

“I think there are way too many cabs out there for the amount of tourism or business travelers,” he said. “If it’s going to be regulated, then I think it’s a good thing.”

Kathleen Rawson, the executive director of the Bayside District Corp., which oversees Downtown, said that some of the problems she has noticed with the cabs include blocking alleys and driving slowly on city streets looking for customers.

“We’re completely supportive of the city to look into alternatives that would limit or restrict the cabs,” she said. melodyh@smdp.com

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New solid waste collection rates possible in 2010 FROM GARBAGE PAGE 1 transfer services will be retrained and continue to work for City Hall, though they will move to the collection portion of operations, Patterson said.

A series of construction projects will take place around the City Yards over the next few years to upgrade and expand existing facilities, accommodating the changes required by the new partnership. Projects include the expansion of the SCD transfer station and the construction of a new recycling drop off facility that will feature a buyback center and Solid Waste Management Offices.

Regardless of the new arrangement with the two companies, many of the existing facilities require extensive upgrading

because they ere constructed 30 to 40 years ago and don’t meet current standards, Patterson said.

The council hired J.R. Miller & Associates for $145,000 to design and prepare bid documents for the recycling drop off facility. All three parties will be contributing to the construction projects with each paying for improvements on their own site.

The new partnership is estimated to increase the annual cost of solid waste operations by $1.3 million a year.

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Resenting offspring gets you nowhere THE WHINING STARTED, AGAIN. WHAT

did Lynn want this time? Vicky hadn’t long since got him settled with his toys after his swimming lesson. But he couldn’t keep himself occupied for more than a few minutes. Vicky took her 7-year-old son to the park hoping to get some peace from his constant cranky demands.

A bit of time to herself would be so wonderful. Lynn soon got tired of the swings and slides.

His mother gave him his favorite snack, carefully prepared for their picnic, but he yelled for a treat as he heard music coming from a nearby ice-cream truck. The harder she tried to entice him with the snack the worse his tantrum became.

Vicky was acutely embarrassed in front of other mothers in the park.

The only thing she wanted to do was shut him up and look good. She lashed out loud and forcefully, “Shut up! Did you hear me? Shut up or I’ll take your toys away and there will be no ice cream for a week.” She pulled him by the arm as he screamed and cried, threw him into the car and ignored his howls of protest.

The other mothers and nannies must have thought she was a monster.

Lynn’s uncontrollable sobs felt like accusations. Vicky translated the crying into “you’re mean and cruel, you’re a bad mother, he will tell his father and his father will take his side.” Then came the guilt. It came in torrents.

She couldn’t get home fast enough, cud-

dle her son, kiss him to death and give him whatever he wanted. She apologized, vowing never to upset him like that again. The monster begged for forgiveness, desperate to be to turned into a fairy godmother.

The whirring of the garage door opening and shutting caught Lynn’s attention.

“Daddy, daddy, daddy,” he screamed, running to grab his father around the legs.

Kyle greeted his son as Vicky finished setting the dinner table. “Mommy was so mean to me, she pulled my arm, look see the mark. She’s always yelling at me!” Kyle consoled his son and promised to “talk to mommy.”

Vicky was near ready to burst. How dare her husband take Lynn’s side? He should try taking care of their ungrateful son.

Kyle had no idea what she went through, yet he was so ready to cast her as the wicked witch.

She tried to put things in perspective to ward off her husband’s criticisms. “He was fine a minute ago. He was watching television and having fun, until you got home, then he got his big crocodile tears out, because he knows you fall for it,” Vicky complained as she began her defense.

“You are making Lynn sad and unhappy.

Why can’t you be kinder to him? He’s only a child,” Kyle scolded as he poured himself a drink.

“If you are such a saint, you deal with him,” Vicky said. She got in her car and drove aimlessly, tears streaming down her face. Scenes of her own childhood came in

HIS MOTHER GAVE HIM HIS FAVORITE SNACK, CAREFULLY PREPARED FOR THEIR PICNIC, BUT HE YELLED FOR A TREAT AS HE HEARD MUSIC COMING FROM A NEARBY ICE-CREAM TRUCK. THE HARDER SHE TRIED TO ENTICE HIM WITH THE SNACK THE WORSE HIS TANTRUM BECAME. and out of focus, like the time when her father screamed at her for wanting a dress like her sister’s, humiliating her into silence. She remembered the time when she had been eyeing the last peach in the fruit bowl, salivating at the thought of eating it that night after dinner, only to watch her mother take it and give it to her dad.

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Vicky realized that she resented her son.

She was actually jealous of him. Why did he get so much, and why had she received so little? Why did she have to fight for attention, while her son got it just for being her child?

As a mother, Vicky wants to do the right things and give her son the kind of life she never had. She wants to be the parent to her son that she dreamed of having herself.

Usually Vicky is a good, responsible mother. But when Lynn isn’t satisfied with her thoughtful sacrifices he turns into her ungrateful father, getting all the good stuff, and she becomes the envious child wanting to spoil his fun.

Vicky’s envy gets in the way of her fulfilling her role as a good mother.

Unresolved jealousy prevents her from joining her husband as part of a unified child rearing team. She can address these obstacles by being kind to herself.

It is a foreign concept because she has so little of receiving it. She may confuse it with selfishness. As it becomes easier, the guilt will lessen. Vicky’s gift to herself will enable her to be more tolerant both of herself and her son.

The pain of her childhood will subside, as a new spirit of generosity cements the family bonds.

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SURF CONDITIONS

WATER TEMP: 62째

SWELL FORECAST ( 2-7 FT ) The NW swell should start to build once again. This would though be a mere prelude to bigger swell hitting Sunday the 30th into Monday the 1st.

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MOVIE TIMES AERO THEATRE 1328 Montana Ave. (323) 466-FILM Call theater for information.

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Role Models (R) 1hr 35min 12:40, 3:00, 5:20, 7:45, 10:05

Christmas Tale (Un conte de Noel), A (NR) 2hrs 30min 1:00, 4:30, 8:00

Bolt in Disney Digital 3D (PG) 1hr 36min 1:00, 3:40, 6:15, 9:00

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Bolt (PG) 1hr 36min 11:15am, 1:50, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45 Changeling (R) 2hrs 20min 11:50am, 3:15, 6:45, 10:00 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG) 1hr 29min 11:40am, 2:10, 4:20, 7:00, 9:30

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (PG-13) 1hr 33min 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10

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Rachel Getting Married (R) 1hr 56min 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55

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Happy-Go-Lucky (R) 1hr 58min 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50

Body of Lies (R) 2hrs 08min 11:10am, 4:10, 9:50 Transporter 3 (PG-13) 1hr 40min 11:40am, 2:30, 5:00, 7:40, 10:10, 12:25am Twilight (PG-13) 2hrs Digital Projection, Special Engagement 11:30am, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30 Twilight (PG-13) 2hrs 11:00am, 12:30, 1:45, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:30 JCVD (R) 1HR 32min 12:00, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:10 Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (PG-13) 1hr 30min 2:00, 7:10 Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R) 1hr 41min 12:10, 2:40, 5:20, 8:00, 10:40

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It’s all fun and games, Libra ARIES (March 21-April 19)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★ Take a stand, even if you have been avoiding it. Bring family or friends together. You could be surprised by what happens when feelings flourish.

Fatigue could slow you down. Allow yourself to take a nap. Tonight: A must appearance.

★★★ You might not be able to let go of a problem or indulge a difficult friend or loved one. First start healing yourself, then your relationships will heal more easily. Try not to suffocate your feelings; at least be frank with yourself. That is the first step. Tonight: Fun and games.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ You might want to take a day off or go for an outing. Relaxation flows when you change the scene and those around you. Come back with a new perspective, ready to make a positive change.

Tonight: You will be happiest where there is music.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★ Discussions surround an important relationship or mutual decision. Try not to hide away, but rather come in with a clear decision.

Investigate financial and security options more carefully. Don’t push a decision. Tonight: Loving the moment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Your ability to bounce back helps you deal with the many people around you.

Transform a relationship when this person seems ready to meet you halfway. You could be pleased with the end results. Everyone will be smiling. Tonight: Join friends for dinner.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Be aware of the cost of saying no. You might have a better time if you establish boundaries. Someone might be more comfortable because this person knows where he or she stands. Tonight: Hang out with friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ Deal with finances directly. Face facts — it probably is clear that you cannot shove a problem under the rug. Consider putting in some overtime if you feel squeezed financially.

Tonight: Dinner out doesn’t need to cost a fortune.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★★ You smile, and others respond. Use your charisma to change feelings around your immediate circle. Be willing to say no to someone loud and clear. You will feel better. Tonight: Let your hair down. Time to have fun!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ Get into a project. Your willingness to pitch in makes a difference. You see that sharing a hobby with a child or approaching a loved one differently could make all the difference. Be open to possibilities. Tonight: Keep plans low-key.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Know when to walk away from a problem and not become tainted by the situation. Your instincts are right-on, especially with a partner.

Act while you can and while you have a receptive audience. Tonight: Play it low-key.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★★ You become far more playful than you have been in a while. As you are able to express more of your feelings, you will see the comfort and security that builds from that openness.

You will want to repeat this type of openness again. Tonight: Say yes to an offer.

Happy birthday

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★★ Zero in on what you want, accepting friends’ invitations. Avoid being alone; be with those you love and care about. A partner who can be touchy seems to be more amenable right now. Tonight: Where the party is.

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: ★★★★★Dynamic ★★ So-So ★★★★ Positive ★ Difficult ★★★ Average

This year, keep your eyes wide open, especially when dealing with finances. If you play it conservatively and (1) put in overtime or (2) cut your budget, you might be hit less hard by the economy’s swings. Nearly anything and all is possible this year. Do needed research before buying an expensive item or making an investment. You cannot be too careful.

If you are single, you might want to splash and rev up your image. You will meet someone before you know it. Don’t automatically decide this person is it. If you are attached, you work well as a team. Ask for needed support, and you will get just that. CAPRICORN helps you make money.

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Girls and Sports

Sudoku

By Justin Borus and Andrew Feinstein

Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from ★ (easiest) to ★★★★★ (hardest).

The Meaning of Lila

By John Forgetta & L.A. Rose

King Features Syndicate

GETTING STARTED There are many strategies to solving Sudoku. One way to begin is to examine each 3x3 grid and figure out which numbers are missing. Then, based on the other numbers in the row and column of each blank cell, find which of the missing numbers will work. Eliminating numbers will eventually lead you to the answer.

The Other Coast

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SOLUTIONS TO YESTERDAY’S PUZZLE

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ODDS OF A CHILD BEING IN A FATAL AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT: 1 in 23,000

ODDS OF A CHILD BEING DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM: 1 in 166

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DAILY LOTTERY 2 11 22 52 46 Meganumber: 46 Jackpot: $111M 6 7 37 41 47 Meganumber: 13 Jackpot: $21M 4 25 31 34 39 MIDDAY: 7 9 6 EVENING: 1 8 0 1st: 09 Winning Spirit 2nd: 03 Hot Shot 3rd: 05 California Classic RACE TIME: 1.42.75

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Soraya Danesh news@smdp.com The first person who can correctly identify where this image was captured wins a prize from the Santa Monica Daily Press. Hint: Check smdp.com for color. Send answers to editor@smdp.com.

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the winning number information, mistakes can occur. In the event of any discrepancies, California State laws and California Lottery regulations will prevail. Complete game information and prize claiming instructions are available at California Lottery retailers. Visit the California State Lottery web site at http://www.calottery.com

NEWS OF THE WEIRD BY

Strange Brew

By John Deering

Speed Bump

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â– Women Under Arrest: (1) The September mug shot of Michelle Allen of Middletown, Ohio, was possibly the Internet's most-circulated news photo of 2008, since she was inexplicably dressed in a full-body cow suit (with rubber teats) as she was allegedly disorderly in chasing children and interfering with traffic. (Alcohol may have been involved.) (2) Shopper Amber Dibartolomeo, 23, was arrested in a Wal-Mart in North Bay, Ontario, in July and charged with selling crack cocaine inside the store. Police said they found $2,217 in cash on her, along with a can of pepper spray, and 27 grams of cocaine (one in her bra and 26 in her vagina). â– Things You Thought Didn't Happen These Days: (1) A restaurant owner in Rutino, Italy (near Salerno), told police in November that as he was negotiating over the building's lease with his landlords, one hit him in the head with a chair and two others kicked him repeatedly in the stomach. The landlords were not from La Cosa Nostra but were a priest and two nuns from the local Catholic order that owns the building. (2) In the village of Pumaorcco, Peru, in September, a bus containing 14 British sightseers on holiday was held hostage for five hours by 50 natives wielding pickaxes and metal bars, who mistook them for personnel from a mining company that they believed were exploiting their land. The Peruvian guide finally negotiated their freedom but had to call for another bus, since the villagers completely destroyed the original.

TODAY IN HISTORY President Johnson named a commission headed by Earl Warren to investigate the assassination of President Kennedy. actress Natalie Wood drowned in a boating accident off Santa Catalina Island, Calif., at age 43. actor Cary Grant died in Davenport, Iowa, at age 82.

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