February 6, 2025

Re-Living The 70s & 80s

By Friedrich Gomez

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THE 1970s & 1980s. As historians are quick to point out: “The decades

Fun Multiple-Choice Quiz!

covering the 1970s and 1980s were many things, but, one thing was for certain – the ‘70s and ‘80s were anything but boring!”

The 1970s and 1980s covered a wide spectrum of events, from the ending of the Vietnam War in 1975 to the stock market crash (known as Black Monday) in 1987, which impacted stock markets around the world.

But the 1970s and 1980s in America were not without their highlights in the social, political, and techno-

logical arenas. The 1970s saw the beginnings of the modern personal home computer, the voting age would be lowered from 21 to 18, and America led the world in recreational pursuits with the opening of Walt Disney World at Orlando, Florida.

In sports, the 1980s decade would witness the opening ceremonies of the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York, followed 4 years later with the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.

In politics and law, Sandra Day O’Conner becomes the first woman in history to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

LET’S BEGIN OUR JOURNEY!

Let us now climb onboard our imaginary time machine and set the dials for the 1970s and 1980s and glimpse in our rearview mirror what life was like back then!

Buckle up, sit tight, we are about to leave our present 2018 world and travel backwards – in time!

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KEEP SCORE BELOW

13-15

Correct: “You’re Awesome!”

10-12 Correct: “Excellent!”

7-9 Correct: “Very Good!”

5-6 Correct: “Passing Grade!”

Baby Boomers may find it difficult to believe that the year 1970 was over half-a-century ago – 55 years to be exact! Here’s your first multiple-choice question.

WHAT WAS THE AVERAGE YEARLY INCOME IN 1970?

A. Over $2,000 a year

B. Over $6,000 a year

C. Over $20,000 a year

Well, according to the official Social Security National Average Wage Index, the correct answer is “B” over $6,000 (or to be more precise: $6,186.24) being the average national income for one person (not household income) in 1970, which is equivalent to $40,113.30 in 2018. In 1970, a new house would cost you (on average) $23,400 which is equivalent to $151,732.11 today. Average cost of a new car was $3,450 with gas selling for 36-cents a gallon, which is about $2.33 per gallon today.

Minimum hourly wage was $1.45 (beginning in February, 1970)

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This week, a compendium of wit, wisdom and neat stuff you can tell at parties. Enjoy!

The Mechanic and The Cardiologist

A Lexus mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a LS460 when he spotted a well known cardiologist in his shop.

The cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come and take a look at his car when the mechanic shouted across the garage, “Hey Doc, want to take a look at this?”

The cardiologist, a bit surprised, walked over to where the mechanic was working.

which is $9.40 in today’s dollars. By the way, the average movie ticket was $1.55 which would be equal to $10.05 in 2018.

WHAT FAMOUS BAND ANNOUNCED THEIR BREAK-UP IN 1970?

A. The Rolling Stones

B. The Beatles

C. The Beach Boys

This kind of question can start a heated discussion at Escondido’s current summer-long Cruisin’ Grand event! But, if you selected “B” the Beatles, you’re in tune to the facts! In September of 1969, John Lennon privately told members of the Beatles that he was leaving the band, but, there was no official public announcement until April 10, 1970 when Paul McCartney made the official press release that the Beatles were, in fact, breaking-up. The rumor had now become a formal and fullyagreed announcement that, not only was John Lennon leaving the group, but, that all the Beatles were breaking up! The news sent musical shock waves around the world, heralding the end of a rock ‘n’ roll Renaissance, and causing countless millions of Beatles fans to mourn the disbandment of the immortal Liverpool mop-top foursome who, literally, changed the course of music forever. The end had finally come for, arguably, the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in world history!

The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, “So Doc, look at this engine. I opened its heart, took the valves out, repaired or replaced anything damaged, and then put everything back in, and when I finished, it worked just like new. So how is it that I make $48,000 a year and you make $1.7M, when you and I are doing basically the same work?”

The cardiologist paused, leaned over, and then whispered to the mechanic, “Try doing it with the engine running.”

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense. An obituary printed in the London Times.

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years.

No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:

Steve Jobs biographer, Walter Isaacson, knew Steve Jobs was a music lover and asked Jobs the million-dollar question: If there was a fire and you could only grab a set of master tapes of the Rolling Stones or the Beatles, which would you grab? Jobs answered: “I would grab the Beatles.” (“Steve Jobs,” by Walter Isaacson, Simon & Schuster, 2011, page 415.)

UNTIL 1970 IT WAS THE TALLEST U.S. BUILDING.

A. Chrysler Building

B. Empire State Building

C. One World Trade Center

If you selected “B” the Empire State Building, you’re riding sky high! From 1931 all the way to 1970 -- New York’s Empire State Building stood alone as the tallest man-made structure in the world! Its remarkable 40-year reign as America’s tallest skyscraper ended when the World Trade Center’s North Tower was officially completed in late 1970. Like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building still evokes great emotion among immigrants in our country!

FAST FACTS: On July 28, 1945 a U.S. Army Air Corps B-25 twinengine bomber crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building and exploded, killing 14 people! Two floors were damaged and cause for the freak accident was said to be “heavy fog.”

- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;

- Why the early bird gets the worm;

- Life isn’t always fair;

- And maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place.

Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.

It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student

Also, couples sometimes experience a slight electric shock when they kiss, high atop the Empire State Building! Under the right atmospheric conditions when static electricity gathers at such heights, romantic couples can sometimes, literally, experience sparks!

WHAT WAS THE NO. ONE TV SHOW IN AMERICA FROM 1971-1976?

A. All in the Family B. The Waltons C. M*A*S*H

All the shows above were toprated hits, but from 1971 through 1976 no other TV show could match the popularity of “All in the Family.” Often regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time, the show soon became the most watched show in the United States during summer reruns. Soon after, All in the Family ranked No. 1 in the yearly Nielsen ratings from 1971 to 1976. It became the first American TV series to reach and stay at the No. 1 spot for 5 straight years (according to the Nielsen ratings and research findings).

All in the Family was based on the BBC-1 sitcom “Till Death Us Do Part,” with Archie Bunker modeled after the British character, Alf Garnett.

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became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and, criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn’t defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death:

-by his parents, Truth and Trust, -by his wife, Discretion, -by his daughter, Responsibility, -and by his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 5 stepbrothers:

- I Know My Rights

- I Want It Now

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Chuckles

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NAKED RUNNERS WHO INTERRUPTED PUBLIC EVENTS IN 1970s WERE CALLED?

A. Streakers.

B. Googlers.

C. Skin Runners.

The correct answer is “A” streakers! Evening though streaking is as old as the hills, it resurfaced in popularity to the point where the American press called 1973 “a streaking epidemic.” Numbers of national streaking incidents grew to such a startling level that even the mighty and lofty Time Magazine acknowledged it as an out-ofcontrol phenomenon in their December 1973 issue!

One of the most amusing and strangest streaking episodes occurred “live” on global television in front of one of the largest audiences numbering in the hundreds of millions! It happened in 1974 during the Oscars (Academy Awards) ceremonies at Hollywood, California, when English actor and co-host, David Niven, was about to introduce Elizabeth Taylor, only to be interrupted by a long-haired, mustached, totally-naked man running across the stage flashing the peace sign, before a shocked global audience, all watching in disbelief, via satellite! David Niven would quip: “Well, ladies and gentlemen, that was almost bound to happen! But isn’t it fascinating to think that probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings?”

IN 1975 WHAT WAS THE MOST UNUSUAL GAG GIFT OR NOVELTY ITEM?

A. Cabbage Patch Kids

B. Rubik’s Cube

C. Pet Rock

While all the items mentioned above were popular and unusual, they did not first occur in 1975. The correct answer is “C” for Pet Rock!

One of the most unusual marketing items ever conceived was the Pet Rock, which made its debut in the national marketing arena in 1975. The Pet Rock was exactly that – a simple rock, with a face (usually two eyes and a smile) attached to it! In essence, the Pet Rocks were smooth stones gathered from Mexico’s Rosarito Beach and then marketed as if they were “live” pets, in custom cardboard boxes, complete with straw and breathing holes!

The marketing scheme was called one of the boldest and most unexpected success stories, simply because of the simplicity of the item sold – a mere rock!

The idea for the Pet Rock first emerged in April of 1975 in a bar at Santa Cruz, California. It was there where Gary Dahl, an advertising copywriter, sat barside in Bonny Doon and listened to his friends complain about their pets! Dahl’s seemingly crazy idea of a pet rock being the perfect pet because it would not need to be fed, walked, bathed, or groomed, all caused his friends to laugh uncontrollably! Little did they know, at the time, that Gary Dahl was ‘test marketing’ his crazy idea in front of his friends, all of whom could not stop joking about the concept of a pet rock!

Dahl’s biggest expense was the diecutting and manufacturing of the small boxes. The rocks only cost a penny each, and the straw inside the boxes was practically free!

The Pet Rock came with a funny 32-page official training manual titled: “The Care and Training of Your Pet Rock.” The instruction manual, unexpectedly, became the real product, full of silly puns, gags, and jokes! Among other things, the hilarious training manual included teaching your Pet Rock simple commands, such as “sit” and “stay.” Teaching the Pet Rock to “roll over” required hilarious additional physical help.

Although the whole Pet Rock concept was called “stupid,” and “senseless” and “completely crazy,” such negative comments from critics, ironically, only drove publicity higher across the United States, spiking interest, all of which made Pet Rock sales shoot skyward!

Despite his critics, Gary Dahl would laugh all the way to the bank!

In short, the Pet Rock phenomenon made its creator, Gary Dahl, a multi-millionaire within a short span of only 6 months!

In the entire history of modern toy and novelty items, few were as bold and simplistic and unexpected as the lucrative Pet Rock marketing concept! Even marbles and hula hoops were more physically engaging than a simple rock for a pet! Within the modern era, the Pet Rock still remains one of the boldest and most unexpected merchandising success stories, proving once again that public taste is, sometimes, virtually impossible to predict!

The Pet Rock became available again on September 3, 2012.

Gary Dahl’s personal wealth was still in the millions of dollars when

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Queens Court Luncheon February 8 • 11:30am

The Hidden Valley Vista City Council of Beta Sigma Phi International will hold its’ Queens Court Luncheon, “Cheers to the Queen of Hearts” on February 8, 2025, beginning at 11:30am at Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Center, 100 Holland Glen, Escondido.

Cost is $38.00 per person. Menu choice is Cobb Salad. RSVP by calling Susie at 760-889-3552 by January 30, 2025. Chapter Queens will be honored.

Beta Sigma Phi is a social, cultural and philanthropic International Sorority, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with chapters throughout the world. If you are interested in belonging to a special organization and make many new friends, call Sue at 858-484-8752.

music men barbershop Chorus delivers singing Valentines

On Friday and Saturday February 14 and 15 from 10 am to 8 pm, quartets from the Music Men Chorus will deliver 2 romantic songs, along with a personalized card, to that special person at a time and location of your choice in North San Diego County. Delivery within a 2-hour time period costs $60; cost for delivery within a 15-minute window is $75. To make a reservation, call or text (760) 585-6315 or email wolszanicky@yahoo.com.

Founded in 1954, the non-profit Music Men Chorus is a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

Euro Car sunday February 23rd • 8am

Escondido Cars and Coffee is every Sunday morning at 8am, Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy in Escondido.

All cars, trucks and bikes are welcome. Family and pet friendly. Restrooms, coffee and baked goods are available. No vendors.

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Chess at Park avenue Community Center Home of Escondido Senior Center 210 Park Avenue, Escondido 760-839-4688

Chess players of all skill levels are welcome every Wednesday in the shuffleboard building from Noon –3 p.m. Friendly games with large boards and pieces provided. Follow the signs or ask at the front desk for directions.

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music men Chorus Looking for guys Who Love To sing a Cappella

Do you like “a cappella” singing? (No Accompaniment). Want to sing in a chorus that sings 4-Part, Close-Harmony Songs with beautiful ringing chords?

If you answer “Yes!”, come visit the Music Men at a Tuesday evening rehearsal and try Barbershop Style singing. We always welcome visitors to sing with us.

We sing a variety of song stylesromantic ballads, patriotic songs, pop tunes, songs from movies and musicals, gospel/inspirational songs, and Holiday music - at public events and private venues in North County.

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February 23rd will be “Euro Car Sunday” at Escondido Cars & Coffee. Presented in conjunction with our good friends the San Diego BMW Car club. So bring your German, British, Italian, French, Swedish or other Euro car. Everyone else is welcome as usual. There will be tacos, coffee and baked goods.

The Music Men rehearse most Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Avenue, San Marcos 92078, in Luther Hall.

Contact Joe Pascucci at (760) 8453593 or joevalp@cox.net.

Or check our website, musicmenchorus.org.

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Local

Police

seize

Vehicles Putting demonstrators at risk of Harm

The Escondido Police Department, in conjunction with the San Diego Police Department and the California Highway Patrol, impounded 11 vehicles that were involved in illegal and dangerous activities during an otherwise peaceful protest earlier in the week in Escondido. The owners of those vehicles were residents of Escondido, Vista, San Marcos and San Diego.

The vehicle seizures were ordered by a judge under a law that allows for 30-day impounds for violations of reckless driving and other dangerous activities.

Additional vehicles have been identified, and investigators continue their search for them. Several drivers face criminal charges for significant damage done to the roadway.

As the protest on January 29 continued into the evening hours at the corner of Escondido Boulevard and Washington Avenue, numerous vehicles arrived and began performing “burnouts” and “donuts” on the street and in an adjacent parking lot, in close proximity to a large group of people. Sometimes referred to as street takeovers, they often lead to property damage, injuries to spec-

Man About Town

Lots of upset voices raising questions about the construction going on in downtown Escondido and Grand Avenue. Merchants aren’t happy as there is a substantial reduction in parking spaces - thus making it less convenient to shop downtown. It is said that our City Council wants to develop a “Rodeo Drive” atmosphere for downtown Escondido.

Ain’t gonna happen.

Escondido is not, and never will be, a Rodeo Drive area.

Several pricey restaurants have

tators and participants and even deaths.

“The effort to provide orderly and safe venues for anyone wishing to exercise their First Amendment rights requires regional participation from law enforcement,” said Interim Chief of Police Erik Witholt.

“We thank the California Highway Patrol, the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Special Investigations Unit and the California Office of Traffic Safety for their support and assistance today.”

“The Escondido Police Department and our law enforcement partners are committed to protecting the rights of individuals to express their views peacefully,” Witholt said.

“However, when drivers choose to block roadways, occupy intersections and commit other acts that pose a clear and present danger to attendees and the public, we will act to restore order and safety. Violations of the law will be thoroughly investigated and those responsible may face criminal charges.”

For information about the permitting process for special events and gatherings, contact the Community Services Department at 760-839-4022.

come and gone . . . learning the hard way that residents and shopper of Escondido do not want to become “the upper crust” and pay outrageous prices for meals and snobby service. The restaurants that remain open and do a brisk business are the restaurants that provide good food, excellent service . . and provide fair and reasonable prices.

An example of just some of the thinking about downtown Escondido is shown in a recent letter from Laura Strickler, as shown below:

Can someone please explain the travesty that’s taking place downtown Escondido? Just left Laurel Glen and found out that they’re closing! Others are as well. How is this going to work with Cruisin Grand? Look at the size of the middle of that roundabout! And it looks like it will just be one lane! So sad for the businesses! Rumor is there’s a large brewery wanting to come to downtown. So then what about the smaller breweries in town? Want to comment Mayor White? I’d love to know the logic! We’d be interested on your take on this community issue. Drop a note with your thoughts to thepaper@ cox.net. We’ll run them in our Letters to the Editor feature.

Help orphaned Wildlife during Humane Society’s Virtual Wildlife Baby Shower

As wildlife baby season begins, San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife program is excited to announce its 15th annual Wildlife Baby Shower. This beloved campaign invites the community to support orphaned and injured baby squirrels, bunnies, raccoons, opossums, hummingbirds, ducklings, bobcats and more by purchasing much-needed items from the organization’s online baby registries.

From Amazon to Walmart and Target, community members can choose to donate supplies or contribute directly to San Diego Humane Society. Every item, including pop-up habitats, soft baby blankets and bags of baby bird seed, will help care for the tiniest and most fragile wildlife in need. Donations are shipped directly to San Diego Humane Society, making it simple to show your support.

To make a difference, visit sdhumane.org/babyshower.

San Diego Humane Society goes beyond adopting animals, offering programs that strengthen the human-animal bond, prevent cruelty and neglect, provide medical care, educate the community, and serve as a safety net for all pet families.

Utility Scam

INCOMING PHONE CALL: Hello? We need to talk to whomever is responsible for non-payment of your utility bill. We have a seriously overdue utility bill and will turn off your electrical power within 30 minutes if prompt payment is not made.

ME: What? I have direct pay from my bank. This can’t be. SDG&E bills my bank and the bill is automatically paid.

We have checked with our accounts department and you are four payments behind.

ME: Can’t be. Has to be a mistake. Give me the amount for each month.

I don’t have that. I only have the total. You owe us $1028.36.

ME: Well, there has to be a mistake but I’ll run down to the local SDG&E office and write a check. We can sort it out later.

No, it will take 2 to 3 days for the check to clear. You’ll have to use Express pay. I’ll give you directions.

ME: Wait! Who the hell am I talking to? Are you really SDG&E? I can go to my bank, get cash, and

Serving San Diego County since 1880, San Diego Humane Society has campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona, and San Diego. For more information, please visit sdhumane.org.

Letters to the Editor

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take the cash to SDG&E’s local office.

No, there isn’t time. You’ll have to use Xpress Pay.

ME: No, we’re not going to do that. I’ve offered to pay SDG&E by check . . . or by cash. I don’t have to use XPress pay, whatever that is.

Fine. I’ll authorize cutting off of your electrical service in 20 minutes!

HANGUP

The above is a fairly accurate account of a phone call I received two days ago, with only slight paraphrasing.

Upon the hangup I checked my online bank account and, sure enough, there was a record of my timely payments that had been deducted from my account for the past 90 days. Everything was as it should be.

I went online with SDG&E and checked my account. I had a balance due within two weeks. Nothing about past due. No problem. Everything was as it should be.

Man About Town

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he passed away at age 78 on March 23, 2015 in Jacksonville, Oregon, leaving a historical legacy often described as seemingly impossible, bizarre, crazy, and wildly profitable!

WHAT U.S. PRESIDENT RESIGNED IN 1974 BECAUSE OF WATERGATE SCANDAL?

A. Richard M. Nixon

B. Lyndon B. Johnson

C. Gerald Ford

If you chose “A” Richard M. Nixon, you didn’t skip any of your history classes, nor were you on another planet when all this transpired.

On August 9, 1974, U.S. President Richard M. Nixon resigned from presidential office in the wake of the Watergate Scandal which would, almost certainly, have led to his impeachment and forcedremoval from the Oval Office.

The Watergate Scandal exploded as worldwide news when 5 operatives from the White House were caught burglarizing the Democratic National Committee Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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I like to consider myself as reasonably sophisticated yet this clown on the other end of the phone had me going to the point I was gonna drop what I was doing, head to my bank, withdraw $1000+ in cash and go the the local SDG&E office to make a payment, all to forestall the cutting off of my electricity in what was clearly a terrible mistake and/or understanding.

It was only after I had checked my bank and utility balance that I real-

Nixon’s Vice President Gerald Ford, would become the new U.S. President. On September 8, 1974, newly-installed President Gerald Ford would issue his predecessor, Richard Nixon, a full and unconditional pardon for any crimes Nixon might have committed against the United States in the Watergate Scandal. President Ford’s pardon of Nixon was met with extreme controversy, both here in America and abroad.

In the span of his political career, Richard Nixon would earn dubious nicknames in the domestic and foreign press corps, such as “Tricky Dick” here in America and “Gangster President” from the Soviet Union, among other negative sobriquets.

WHICH 1977 MOVIE POPULARIZED DISCO MUSIC WORLDWIDE?

A. Disco Dancer B. Saturday Night Fever

C. Boogie Nights

All the movies above were popular, but, in later years, not 1977. If you selected “B” you should get out on the dance floor right now and strut your stuff! Disco music roots were around long before the 1970s, but

ized I had been the intended victim of a scam.

Was I angry?

You bet!

Then I thought . . . “how many senior citizens do these crooks actually persuade to pay by Xpress Pay? Amounts of $200? $500? In my case, over $1000?”

And, once paid, of course, there is no recourse. You cannot retrieve your money.

If they came close to nailing me ... a reasonably sophisticated guy ...

the movie “Saturday Night Fever,” starring John Travolta, against the backdrop of the mighty Bee Gees songs, ignited an explosion of the disco movement era around the planet! The disco music in the film Saturday Night Fever became one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time! The disco era reached its climax!

WHAT SUCCESSFUL BIRTH IN 1978 GAVE HOPE TO INFERTILITY COUPLES?

A. First Baby Born in Space.

B. First Baby from Pregnant Man.

C. First Test Tube Baby

If you picked “C” test tube baby, you are correct! The first successful test tube baby was an English woman named Louise Joy Brown, born by Caesarean section on July 25, 1978 in Oldham, England. She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces at birth. Although the media referred to Louise Brown as a “test tube baby,” her conception actually took place in a Petri dish and underwent a procedure now widely-known as “in-vitro fertilization” (IVF).

IVF is used to help a woman become pregnant who, otherwise, may suffer from infertility, blocked Fallopian tubes or other complications.

how easy must it be to dupe others who don’t have direct pay from their banks, or don’t have access to an online SDG&E account to verify they are current?

These crooks should be taken out and shot!

Sadly, there’s very little law enforcement can do. Usually, the perps are outside local jurisdiction.

I noticed frequent static issues on the phone call. He had to call me back a second time. Still lousy phone reception. It may well have been a call from out of state or even

Today, there have been an estimated 8-million babies born worldwide through IVF and other assisted reproduction techniques. Of that number, over 1-million of those babies were born right here in the United States.

The world’s first so-called “test tube” baby, Louise Joy Brown, recently celebrated her 40th birthday on July 25, 2018.

WHAT 1988 “BEST PICTURE” DEALT WITH AUTISM & THE MENTALLY CHALLENGED?

A. Ordinary People

B. The Last Emperor

C. Rain Man

In March of 1989, the Academy Awards at Hollywood, California, bestowed “Best Picture” honors to the 1988 film “Rain Man,” which confronted heartbreaking issues such as Savant Syndrome, autism, and bringing the world into the sensitive issues of recognizing socially and mentally-impaired individuals! Dustin Hoffman won Best Actor Oscar, inspired by real-life savant, Kim Peek.

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outside the country.

A word to the wise . . . and all that.

If someone calls you with a similar message . . . keep your cool .. . don’t panic . . . and stand your ground. I got angry on the phone - but they are used to that and know how to push your buttons. Don’t let ‘em.

The love to prey on elderly folks. They tend to panic at the thought of losing power and will bust their tails to get the money to the bad guys quickly.

Bastards!

I’m excited to share that last week, the Board of Supervisors approved my comprehensive wildfire preparedness plan—a vital step in protecting lives, homes, and businesses across San Diego County.

These fire chiefs shared firsthand the challenges they face on the frontlines, emphasizing why im-

5th District Supervisor Jim Desmond strengthening san diego’s fire Preparedness

mediate action is necessary. Their support reinforced the urgency of expanding firefighting resources, improving water supply infrastructure, and enhancing brush-clearing efforts.

What This means for san diego County

Increased Firefighting Resources

The County Administrative Officer will now work to secure funding for an additional twin-engine helicopter to fight fires day and night.

Better Brush Management

The County will explore all options for clearing hazardous vegetation, including grants, rebates, public-private partnerships, and

even goats to keep fire-prone areas under control.

Water Supply Readiness

A full assessment of reservoirs, hydrants, and water infrastructure will ensure our firefighting resources are fully equipped to handle peak demand.

Community Protection & Insurance Reform

We’ll continue working and putting pressure on the State Insurance Commissioner to keep insurance accessible and affordable for homeowners in high-risk areas.

What’s Next?

The County will now work to be-

gin implementing these measures, and I will keep you updated as we move forward. Your support has been invaluable in getting this plan approved, and I truly appreciate it.

Wildfires won’t wait, and neither can we. With this plan in place, we’re taking proactive steps to ensure San Diego County is prepared, protected, and resilient.

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out. Let’s keep pushing for smart, effective solutions for our communities.

San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond, 1600 Pacific Highway, #335, San Diego, CA 92101, United States http:// www.supervisorjimdesmond.com/

New State Assemblymembers Taught How to Duck Accountability

by Carl DeMaio

A week after the November election, I joined nearly two dozen newly elected members of the state Assembly gathered in Sacramento for a closed-door training program. The group included both Democrats and Republicans — because the training was not on policy issues or politics — but on how the state Legislature itself works.

What new legislators are taught should outrage California voters whether they are Democrat, Republican or in between.

Worse, it explains why our state Legislature repeatedly fails to deliver on the public’s demand for change on a wide range of issues including our cost-of-living crisis, crime wave, homelessness problems, job losses and failing schools.

First, by the time politicians take office, they already know the golden rule: Those who give the most campaign money make the rules.

Most state legislators owe their seats to campaign contributions

from corporate special interests, lobbyists and labor union bosses. Very few state legislators raise significant support from small dollar grassroots donors — making them particularly dependent on keeping special interests happy even if it means not giving the public what it wants.

Second, legislators are taught how the lobbyists and special interests can continue to curry favor with them legally without having to report gifts from them. “You can eat their food and drink their alcohol as long as it isn’t too much or if it’s a campaign reception,” incoming lawmakers are told. Perhaps these lawmakers can buy their own meals like real people?

Subjected to constant pressure from special interests to cancel out the voice of the people, new legislators are also taught a variety of tricks to avoid accountability.

The first trick the state Legislature uses involves imposing bad policies on you without the state legislators having to take the blame.

That’s why the state Legislature delegated sweeping authority to unelected bureaucrats to impose taxes, fees and mandates.

This trick has most recently been used to impose a new tax on oil and gas and impose flat rate surcharges to your utility bills. It has even been used to impose sweeping restrictions on the way we live — such as with the ban on the sale of all new gas-powered vehicles

by 2035. It is now being used to impose costly and inconvenient bans on natural gas appliances in your home.

The second trick involves killing popular reform bills without the public knowing their own state legislator was involved.

CalMatters recently released an analysis showing how 75% of the more than 2,400 bill proposals that died in the Legislature this past year were killed without a single vote of the legislators.

One legislator bragged that he has never had to vote “No” on any bills. Given how many bad ideas are proposed by politicians, that should be a dead giveaway that something is wrong with the process.

State legislators can kill bills by not referring them to a committee for consideration — or even if they are referred, the chairs of the various legislative committees can simply decide not to hold a hearing or a vote on the bill.

In the rare cases where a popular bill opposed by the special interests gets a recorded vote, the rules allow state legislators to simply walk out of the room without voting.

The most cynical way state legislators kill popular bills while pretending to support them is to vote for the bill in a committee and then quietly ask the Assembly Appropriations Committee to refer the bill to a “Suspense File” where it dies

— again, without a single recorded vote actually opposing the bill.

The end result is zero accountability — where state legislators kill popular ideas not desired by powerful special interests all the while telling the folks back home they really support the bill.

Finally, state legislators are trained in all the laws politicians have exempted themselves from. That’s right — state lawmakers impose rules on ordinary people and businesses, but don’t have to follow a range of laws on a variety of things from public record disclosures to basic employment protections.

While I won’t make many friends in the state Legislature by revealing these tricks, I believe we must reform this corrupt culture and unaccountable system.

That’s why I’ve introduced a package of bold reforms called the Contract to Reform California. My proposals would force legislators to vote on bills before they are killed, impose a total gift ban and lifetime lobbying ban on politicians, prohibit trading stock, and require state politicians to live under the same rules as the rest of us — no special exemptions.

Carl DeMaio, California State Assemblymember, District 75. State Capitol Office, 1021 O Street, Suite 4630, P.O. Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 94249-0075, 916-3192075. District Office, 9820 Willow Creek Rd. Suite 240, San Diego, CA 92131, 858-566-7538

by Tom Morrow

If there is anyone still alive who voted for or was a fan of Franklin D. Roosevelt, they may not like this story. A PBS “Masterpiece Theater” presentation, “Atlantic Crossing,” deals with supposed true events that occurred during World War II between Norway’s Crown Princess Martha and our American president.

Princess Martha of Sweden was born Martha Sofia Lovisa Dagmar Thyra on March 28 1901. She became the Crown Princess of Norway when she married future King Olav V, and was the mother of the present-day King Harald V.

In 1939, as war loomed over Europe, the Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha visited the United States. During their visit they were warmly received by FDR and his wife, Eleanor. While in America, the two royals conducted an extensive tour of the upper Midwest where many Norwegian immigrants had settled.

During World War II, Martha contributed greatly toward Norway’s wartime mobilization. In radio broadcasts she encouraged Norwegian women to take part in the mobilization work.

To protect the royal children, Martha crossed the border into her native Sweden, fleeing the approaching German invasion. Showing her determination, when the Swedish border guards refused to let Martha’s entourage pass, she ordered her driver to crash through gate … which he did.

Her presence in Sweden was problematic because of that country’s declared neutrality. President Roosevelt offered her a personal invitation to the United States. Martha accepted; she and her three children crossed the Atlantic Ocean on a U.S. Army transport ship. Meanwhile her husband, Crown Prince Olav, and his father, King Haakon VII, led their government in exile to England to plead for

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help against the Nazi invasion of their homeland.

Once in the U.S., Martha and her children initially stayed in the White House. In August 1941, Crown Princess Martha was a busy, but unofficial Norwegian envoy as she traveled with President Roosevelt aboard the presidential yacht, USS Potomac, sailing to Newfoundland and the famed Atlantic Charter meetings with Winston Churchill.

The friendship between the Norwegian royals and the Roosevelts was further developed when in 1942, the U.S. presented the exiled Norwegian navy with the gift of a small destroyer renamed the King Haakon VII. Martha officially received the former U.S. Navy ship on behalf of her government.

Her work to assist the American Red Cross greatly impressed FDR and influenced his 1942, “Look to Norway” speech. Novelist and essayist Gore Vidal later asserted that Crown Princess Martha was Roosevelt’s “last love.” Roosevelt’s son James said later, “There was no question that Martha was an important figure in (my) Father’s life during the war ... there is a real possibility that a true romantic relationship developed between the president and the princess.” Roald Dahl, who later became a well-known author, was a young British RAF fighter pilot during the War assigned to Washington. He agreed. “I was inclined to think all the smoke indicated a real fire. President Roosevelt had it in his mind he would like to sleep with her.”

Princess Martha spent much of World War II in the United States where she worked tirelessly to keep up support for Norway among the American public and government. Norwegian envoy Trygve Lie, wrote about her wartime work: “During those years of struggle, she was undeniably Norway’s Ambassador ‘number one’ because of her charm, humanity, wisdom and tact. As Secretary of Foreign Affairs, I had to turn to her many times, and the results she achieved and the advice she offered, were always of value.”

Following a lengthy period of illhealth, Martha died of cancer in Oslo April 5, 1954. Her only son, Harald, is the present-day King of Norway. A large area on the Antarctica continent is named “Princess Martha Coast” in her honor.

Princess Martha of Norway

There’s little more evidence than White House whisperings, a few first-hand observances, and a certain amount of gossip to suggest a romantic relationship between the U.S. president and the Norwegian crown princess. However, during the War there was some animosity between Martha, Eleanor, and Marguerite “Missy” LeHand, the long-time personal secretary to FDR, who was considered part of the Roosevelt family. Reportedly, “Missy” was “infatuated” with the president and quite jealous of Martha’s unusual closeness to Roosevelt. FDR’s confinement to leg braces and a wheelchair al-

legedly were all that hindered him from more extensive romantic dalliances.

Apparently, there’s more truth than fiction to this historic episode of World War II, otherwise PBS’ Masterpiece Theater wouldn’t have labeled their miniseries “Based Upon True Events.”

The so-called FDR affair(s) are the stuff from which legends are developed. And, as a famous movie director once said: “If you have the choice of telling the truth over legend, go with the legend … it’s always more interesting.”

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How To Cope With Sick Passengers On The Plane

by Christopher Elliott

On a recent flight from Charleston, S.C., to Newark, Sukrut Dwivedi noticed a passenger a few rows ahead of him coughing violently and uncontrollably.

“The man appeared feverish and kept reaching for tissues,” says Dwivedi, a physician who works for ID Care, an infectious disease care provider. “I could see the passengers around him were very uncomfortable.”

With flu season taking off, you might find yourself in a similar situation soon. Maybe someone seated near you looks sick. And maybe you’re wondering what to do about it -- or if you can do anything at all.

I’m not going to mince words, folks: If you fly when you have an infectious disease, you win the award for biggest jerk on the plane.

You’re worse than the negligent parent with the toddler running free on the plane, worse than the honeymooners trying to join the Mile High club -- worse, even than the whiny elite-level frequent flier in business class who calls the flight attendant “honey.”

Your negligent actions could literally kill someone.

“Staying home could save the life of a baby, young child, or older person who is immunocompromised, is undergoing chemotherapy, or is not up to date on important vaccinations,” says Robert Glatter, an emergency medicine physician who is also an editor at large at Medscape Emergency Medicine.

more airline Passengers are flying sick

Here’s what Dwivedi did when he saw the sick passenger on his flight: He offered the coughing man a face mask, which he “gratefully accepted.”

“The passenger confessed that he had been diagnosed with the flu the day before,” he recalls. “But he felt compelled to travel for work.”

With memories of COVID fading, people like Dwivedi are concerned that too many passengers are flying with an infectious disease -perhaps more people than at any time since the pandemic.

Under current disability rules, airlines can only remove a customer if they present a “direct threat” to the safety of the passengers and crew. New government regulations, set to go into effect in April, will re-

by Aren Elliott

you’re going to end up in the ER after the flight. So striking up a friendly conversation and maybe an “Are you feeling OK?” is a good idea.

Raymond Yorke, a spokesman for Redpoint Travel Protection, says Dwivedi had the right idea. During the peak of flu season, you should wear a mask on the plane -- and bring extra ones. Hand sanitizer is a must, too. And share.

“Wearing a mask and practicing proper hand hygiene can help minimize the risk to others,” he says. “This has become an expected practice post-pandemic.”

quire airlines and ticket agents to issue non-expiring travel credits if passengers are restricted or prohibited from traveling because of a serious communicable disease. But that wouldn’t stop someone like the Influenza Man from boarding his flight.

It’s not always that simple.

Reality check: Things can get complicated when you’re traveling. For example, deciding to postpone a trip if you get sick before your flight may be a no-brainer. But what if you get sick when you’re at your destination? And what if you don’t have the resources to extend your hotel stay?

All the experts I spoke to seem to agree on this: If you think you might be contagious -- even on your return journey -- seek the advice of a medical professional. Sometimes, it might be fine to fly with a face mask, but ask a doctor and don’t assume you’re OK to fly.

There are two things you can do to avoid flying while sick. First, ensure that you have a travel insurance policy that covers you if you fall ill. “Insurance to cover hospital bills is essential,” says John Gobbels, chief operating officer of air medical transport and travel security program Medjet. But insurance can also cover a hotel if you become ill or have your travel interrupted. (For more serious problems, you may need a more robust medical evacuation membership like Medjet.)

And you should also travel with a basic medical kit. It should include hand sanitizer, tissues, over-thecounter medications for common ailments, and a few disposable masks, according to Eugene De-

laune, an ER physician and senior medical advisor to Allianz Partners. “Treating your symptoms not only helps you feel better but also reduces the risk of spreading the illness to others.”

What should you do if you feel sick before your flight?

If you don’t feel 100 percent before your flight, see a doctor, for goodness’ sake.

“If you have any signs or symptoms of a possible contagious ailment you should be tested prior to traveling,” says Jeff Weinstein, the medical operations manager for Global Rescue. “It is impossible to tell the cause of your symptoms without the appropriate testing.”

And if you are sick, ask your doctor to recommend your next steps.

“But if your doctor advises against travel, heed the advice,” says Bob Bacheler, managing director of Flying Angels, a medical transportation service. (This is also important if you need to file a travel insurance claim.)

Bacheler says the best way to avoid the question of: “Am I OK to fly?” is to take all necessary precautions. He’s taken the flu vaccine every year for the last 30 years, and he gets a COVID booster whenever it’s available. He also takes sensible precautions when he flies, like avoiding crowds and not touching surfaces that might be contaminated (he travels with disinfectant wipes).

What should you do if you’re seated next to a sick person on a flight?

If your seatmate looks unwell, I think you have a right to know if

But what if the passenger next to you won’t talk to you and tells you to mind your own business? I’ve seen that as well. In that case, asking a flight attendant to move you might be the best solution. If the passenger is sneezing and wheezing uncontrollably, you may want to privately ask a crew member if they would consider removing the ill passenger. Remember, this person is a selfish moron for flying sick.

What’s the solution to people flying while infected?

The solution to people getting infected on a plane isn’t as simple as sick people refusing to fly. There will always be selfish knuckledraggers who fly even when they could infect the entire plane.

The government took a necessary step by requiring airlines to issue flight vouchers to infected passengers starting this spring. But it’s not enough. The only way more travelers would cancel their plans is if it didn’t affect them financially. That’s right -- airlines would have to refund the entire ticket if passengers get a doctor’s note.

Some forward-looking, compassionate airlines already quietly do this for passengers on a case-bycase basis. But it needs to become a formal policy so passengers can safely cancel their flights when they fall ill.

There’s no telling how many lives this policy would help. But even if it saved just one person, wouldn’t it be worth it?

Christopher Elliott is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist. He founded Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps solve consumer problems. He publishes Elliott Confidential, a travel newsletter, and the Elliott Report, a news site about customer service. If you need help with a consumer problem, you can email him at chris@elliott.org.

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The Pastor says . . . Letting go

There is a lot to remember. But we are encouraged by the Apostle Paul to “forget what lies behind and reach forward to what lies ahead; I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God.” If there ever was a person who could remember misfortune, it was Paul. He was rejected by his own people, imprisoned for his faith, stoned by angry townspeople, whipped, beaten with rods, shipwrecked, beaten and left for dead, deserted by his followers, and suffered the ravages of nature. How can one keep going with all of this? And yet he says, “We forget the past and press on.”

This man’s secret was his belief that he had a higher calling than all his troubles. He could say, “I forget the past because I have something to live for. It is the higher calling of God.” This belief enabled him to face the future with confidence. He believed there was a God who gave him purpose beyond his past, as bad as it was. It was a more significant cause for which to live.

Today, we are living in a very challenging time of remembrance. The news media, TV, movies, friends, and intense followers of the political scene constantly remind us of historical data. Movies and history books inform us of past events such as wars, social injustice, human bigotry, prejudice, and man’s evil inclinations of power, greed, and inhumanity to his fellow man. We have only to be reminded of all this with the holocaust, slavery, and labor exploitation, all centered on man’s lust for power and dominance. Days of celebration are recognized to help us remember a day of infamy or the theme “we will never forget.” Every nation has heroes of deliverance that we honor. Sometimes, we might forget, but then there is a cry that can provoke anger and resentment. At least in America, we have the rallying cry on the Fourth of July. “Freedom Is Not Free.” It is to remind us of the price paid for our freedom.

Then, we have our memories of difficult times. It might be the death of a loved one, a tragic accident that leaves one impaired, an ugly divorce, a disastrous fire that claims thousands of homes and finances, and more recently, memories of a political period where many feel our nation was brought to the point of disaster. Many are preoccupied with this and can’t discuss anything except its negativity. Of course, there is always truth and legitimate judgment, but my question is, does it go anywhere and change things? Looking at the past and finding fault never helps unless we learn from our mistakes. Time is always of the essence for improvement, and fault-

Pastor Says continued on page 14

Pet Parade

garlic girl

Garlic Girl is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 1-yearold, 40-pound, female, Shepherd / Husky mix.

She was a stray in Riverside County. She was taken to a shelter, then transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through FOCAS – Friends of County Animal Shelters. She’s a higher energy dog who needs physical and mental exercise.

The $145 adoption fee for Garlic Girl includes medical exam, spay, vaccinations, microchip, and a one-year license if her home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society.

Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas or log on to www.SDpets.org. Open 11 to 4 every day but Tuesday.

San Diego Humane Society is supporting families and their pets who need a little extra help.

Through the Community Pet Pantry, anyone can visit our campuses to pick up a bag of dog or cat food, and other supplies, as available.

No appointment is needed for this service. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

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Pet of the Week getta

Meet Getta, a canine companion whose heart is as big as her personality. She is the embodiment of sweetness and friendliness, always ready to give a wagging tail of approval to anyone who shows her kindness. This playful pal loves toys, is a gem walking on leash and is already house-trained. She quickly wins over every new person she meets with her gentle manners and loving aura. Getta can be selective about other canines and has shown resource guarding tendencies around food and treats, so it’s recommended that she goes to a home without other dogs. This endearing, beautiful dog is sure to fill her new home with plenty of love, adventure and joy! Getta (936069) is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus at 3500 Burnet Dr. If you have questions about the adoption process, you can visit sdhumane.org/ adopt or call 619-299-7012.

Online profile: https://www.sdhumane.org/adopt/available-pets/animal-single.html?petId=936069

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In part I we covered a bit of the history of the IW (Intelligent Web). It was created in 2001 though the merger of AI (artificial Intelligence) with high speed internet access. We discussed the generational differences between the over 40 year old DIs (Digital immigrants) who formed their cognitive base prior to the birth of the IW, and the under 30 year old DNs (Digital Natives) who spent their formative years heavily influenced by the IW. For millennia humans were forced to rely on their internal store of knowledge and cognitive abilities to process information. Initially these internal assets abetted our survival by helping us to protect, feed and shelter ourselves. As families became communities and then civilizations, humans found it more efficient to specialize. It was far more efficient for an individual to specialize in a single activity and

A good animal story is a good animal story anywhere. We’re part of a huge family of animal lovers worldwide. If you’ve ever told a story about a childhood pet, or enjoyed hearing someone else share a memory of the dog or cat they had when they were kids, then you know a happy story about animals makes you feel good, and it never gets old.

That’s why I saved this list from many years ago. It came from a website called Buzzfeed.com. I tried to find it again so I could pro-

share it in the community than for an individual to try do meet all of his own needs independently. We learned trades like farming, animal husbandry, hunting, construction, transportation, teaching etc and practiced our trades within our community. Then, in the 21st century, we invented the IW and created the DNs and everything began to change.

In general the difference between the older DIs and the under 30 year old DNs is fairly straightforward.

The DIs grew up before the IW and formed their internal resources in the traditional way, through personal experience, parents, school, reading, TV etc. The DNs had all that too, but spend about half their waking hours attached to the IW. They quickly learned that nearly all human knowledge is resident on the IW and they became pretty good at accessing it. They grew up knowing that they could access the IW data base with AI and come up with answers and solutions to just about any question or problem. They could solve a problem or provide an answer without having to establish a relevant internal data base or the requirement to use internal reasoning. IQ tests measure internal cognitive resources so DN IQs began to slip in recent years. They were simply not “using their heads” to get answers and solutions.

If we use IQ scores as the measure of intelligence it would appear the DNs are getting “dumber”. But the DNs are simply using an external source of information to arrive at decisions. They score lower on IQ tests only because their internal

cognitive resources play a diminished role in their decision making process. The IW provides a reliable external alternative problem solving process that is more efficient (at a lower human energy expenditure) than the alternative method of internal cognitive processing. By this measure, the DNs use of the IW as an alternative to internal cognition is not “dumber”, it’s smarter- as long as the IW is available.

For the first time in human history we’ve developed an intelligence that competes with our own. AI is in its infancy and it already promises to eventually eclipse our collective internal cognition. Will we abandon our internal cognition and trust our

future to this its evolving intelligence? Will we remain its master or become slaves of the machines that run it? Will there be a war between man and machines?

If we defeat the machines and turn off the IW, will we have to start over from scratch?

You might think that this is an overly pessimistic “doomsday” scenario, and perhaps you are correct, but I’m not willing to take that chance. I’m providing each of our grand children with a map to a secluded cave, well stocked with toilet paper and spears. To quote a recently failed World political leader, the next time “we’ll build back better.”

Sleeping bags, back packs, seat cushions, luggage, suit bags, spray paint kits, books, periodicals stuffed animals, hard cover and paperback books, chinaware sets, glassware, National Geographics, speakers, printer ink refills, commemorative plates, wine kits, kitchenware, cameras, wifi/cordless phones, umbrellas, onyx carvings, music and game CDs/DVDs, insulated sipper cups, flower vases, LED lanterns, desk top files, art glass, camp chairs with tote bags

And much, much more

vide you with a link, but the site said it was no longer available. That’s okay. A good story about animals never gets old!

Even though it’s old, the list still holds up today. The original title was “Signs that you’re in love with your dog.” How many will you score out of nineteen?

1 Most of the photos on your phone are you and your dog.

2 You’ve cancelled plans because you couldn’t leave your dog.

3 You realize that dog hugs are better than human hugs.

4 …and that dog kisses are too. (Be careful with this one.)

5 Your ideal Friday night is dinner with your dog.

6 You’ve gone from wanting a dozen kids to having a dozen dogs.

7 You prefer Puppy Dog Eyes over a Romantic Gaze.

8 The weekend isn’t for dates. It’s for belly scratches.

9 There’s nobody else you would rather watch TV with.

10 You prefer dog snores to human snores in bed.

11 You take your dog along to run errands because life is better.

12 Your “adventure buddy” is your dog.

14 Some people vacation with their significant other. You…with your dog.

15 When you picture the future… your dog is the only clear picture.

16 You know there’s nothing cuter than a puppy face.

17 Your dog is your absolute best friend.

18 …and you appreciate every bit of the unconditional love.

19 Even when people don’t understand your relationship, you know that nothing compares to the love you have with your dog.

13 Your dog smushes and sits on you? No problem. Human? No way!

Quiz from page 5

IN 1989 WHAT CAME TUMBLING DOWN IN EUROPE TO MAKE WORLD NEWS?

A. The Leaning Tower of Pisa.

B. The Berlin Wall.

C. England’s Tower of Big Ben

At one time, the world thought it would never happen, yet, on November 9, 1989 the world watched on television as the Soviet Union’s Berlin Wall, separating East and West Berlin, came tumbling down! It was a historical event which spiked emotion and tears throughout the globe! For Germany it was a long-held wish, come true!

WHAT 1980 NATURAL DISASTER IN THE U.S. AFFECTED GLOBAL ATMOSPHERE?

A. California’s Northridge Earthquake

B. Mount St. Helens Volcano Eruption

C. Hurricanes Hit East Coast

Although all of the natural disasters above were damaging, two of them did not occur in 1980, nor did they trigger global impurities in the atmosphere! So, if you selected “B” for Mount St. Helens, you are hotter than lava! On May 18, 1980, a dormant volcano in the state of Washington known as Mount St. Helens, erupted in cataclysmic proportions! The volcano’s eruption was so monstrous that it caused an actual partial collapse of the volcano’s flank, shooting columns of smoke and ash over 80,000 feet (16 miles) straight-up, into the Earth’s atmosphere, and dropping ash on faraway places, including 11 different U. S. States and 5 Canadian provinces!

Within days the volcanic ash would spread even farther!

When the volcano first erupted on May 18 of 1980, it took less than one day for the ash cloud to spread to the central United States! Two days later, it reached the northeastern United States! Then, finally, it would encircle the entire planet! According to the U. S. Geological Survey: “Two days later, the ash cloud had become even more diffuse, and fine ash was detected by systems used to monitor air pollution in several cities of the northeastern United States. Some of the ash drifted around the globe within about two weeks.”

WHO WAS AMERICA’S FIRST WOMAN SPACE ASTRONAUT IN 1983?

A. Evelyn Madison

B. Billy Jean King

C. Sally Ride

If you said “C” for Sally Ride, then your answer just went into orbit! On June 18, 1983, Sally Kirsten Ride made history when she became the first American woman astronaut launched into space onboard the space shuttle Challenger! The following year, on Oct. 5, 1984, Sally Ride made history again when she became the first American woman to orbit the Earth a second time!

For the record, the Soviet Union sent the world’s first woman into space over 20 years prior to Sally Ride’s historic trip when they launched Russian cosmonaut, Valentina Tereshkova, into orbit on June 6, 1963. Tereshkova spent 3 days in space and orbited our Earth 48 times! The Soviet Union would launch the world’s second woman into space, Svetlana Savitskaya, in 1982.

America’s first woman astronaut, Sally Ride, would then become the world’s 3rd woman astronaut launched into space, in 1983.

Astronaut Sally Ride was a true pioneer that separated her from even her predecessors. Aside from being the world’s first woman astronaut to operate the space shuttle’s robotic arm to remove ice and readjust the shuttle’s exterior antenna, Sally Ride also pioneered the minds of young children like no other astronaut before or since, by not forgetting the children of the world. Sally became the darling to generations of children around the world who read her children’s books, all written and devoted for their young minds! She became an international role model with her space-exploration children’s books written in simple language, and complete with pictures, for young kids to easily understand and be truly inspired! In this regard, Sally Ride became a world pioneer on different levels, leading the way to help prove how women can become true leaders in all fields of endeavor, not just space!

Astronaut and holder of both a Master’s Degree and a Ph. D degree in physics, Dr. Sally Ride, died of pancreatic cancer in 2012, at age 62, in La Jolla, California. Astronaut, Sally Ride, was truly, one-of-a-kind.

FAST FACTS. Astronauts orbit the Earth at a fantastic speed of 17,500 mph! Yet, technically, all human beings travel a lot faster than that! How is that possible? Well, in actual fact, our planet Earth orbits our Sun (carrying all of us as passengers) at an orbital speed of 67,000 mph around the Sun!

That is why our Earth is often, colloquially – and accurately -- re-

- Someone Else Is To Blame - I’m A Victim - Pay me for Doing Nothing

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

Hospital Visitation

Fred was unfortunate enough to be hit by a 10-ton truck and landed up in hospital in intensive care. His best friend Morris came to visit him.

Fred struggles to tell Morris, “My wife Sally visits me three times a day. She’s so good to me. Every day, she reads to me at the bedside.”

“What does she read?”

“My life insurance policy.” ***

Good Golf

Four old men went into the pro shop after playing 18 holes of golf. The pro asked, “Did you guys have a good game today?”

The first old guy said, “Yes, I had three riders today.”

The second old guy said, “I had the most riders ever. I had five.”

The third old guy said, “I had 7 riders, the same as last time.”

The last old man said, “I beat my old record. I had 12 riders today.”

After they went into the locker room, another golfer who had heard the old guys talking about their game went to the pro and said, “I have been playing golf for a long time and thought I knew all the terminology of the game, but what’s a rider?”

The pro said, “A rider is when you hit the ball far enough to get in the golf cart and ride to it.”

Medicare part G

You are an older senior citizen and can no longer take care of yourself and need Long-Term Care, but the government says there is no Nursing Home care available for you, what do you do?

You may opt for Medicare Part G.

The plan gives anyone 75 or older a gun (Part G for gun) and one bullet.You may then shoot one worth-

less politician. This means you will be sent to prison for the rest of your life where you will receive three meals a day, a roof over your head, central heating and air conditioning, cable TV, a library, and all the health care you need. Need new teeth? No problem. Need glasses? That’s great. Need a hearing aid, new hip, knees, kidney, lungs, sex change, or heart? They are all covered! As an added bonus, your kids can come and visit you at least as often as they do now!

And, who will be paying for all of this? The same government that just told you they can’t afford for you to go into a nursing home. And you will get rid of a useless politician while you are at it.

And now, because you are a prisoner, you don’t have to pay any more income taxes.

Is this a great country or what?

Now that you have solved your senior Long-Term Care problem, enjoy the rest of your week!

***

Proof that you can never underestimate the innovation of American Farm Boys:

At a high school in Montana, a group of boy students played a prank.

They let three goats loose inside the school.

But before turning them loose, they painted numbers on the sides of the goats: 1, 2 and 4.

School Administrators spent most of the day looking for No. 3.

Now that’s funny, I don’t care who you are.

I’m in Detroit with $80 in my pocket. I have to decide, do I want to buy myself a nice dinner? Or buy a house? ***

“Im not mad. Why would I be mad?” (Girls who are mad).

When I die I want my last words to be . . . “I left the million dollars under the . . . .gasp . . . gasp . . .”

I’m beginning to believe our house may be haunted.

Everytime I look in a mirror some crazy old guy stands in front of me so I can’t see my reflection.

Quiz

Chuckles from page 2

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ferred to as “Spaceship Earth” because it, literally, carries all of us Earthly inhabitants as it rotates at 1,000 mph while revolving (orbiting) the Sun at 67,000 mph!

IN 1982 WHAT WAS TIME MAGAZINE’S FIRST NON-HUMAN “PERSON OF THE YEAR”?

A. The Challenger Space Shuttle B. Secretariat, the Race Horse C. The Personal Computer

Without question, this was a shocker! But, if you chose “C” the personal computer, well, you’re plugged into the facts! From Time Magazine’s first “Person of the Year” in 1927, with aviator Charles Lindbergh on the cover, it wasn’t until 1982 that Time Magazine broke all tradition by selecting the computer as their “Person of the Year” or in this case “Machine of the Year” for their cover, which is normally reserved for human beings only!

Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple, Inc. had come to believe that his face would be on the cover as “Person of the Year,” so when a greatly disappointed Steve Jobs first saw the unexpected cover of a personal computer – he, literally, broke down crying!

In Walter Isaacson’s excellent book “Steve Jobs,” biographer, Isaacson, chronicles this emotional event.

However, according to Ray Cave, Time Magazine’s managing editor, at the time: “We never considered Jobs as cover selection (for 1982 Person of the Year).”

Unfortunately, nobody bothered to tell Steve Jobs.

Steve Jobs had already been on the 1982 front cover for Time Magazine, but, not as “Person of the Year” honors, a rare cover achievement which is bestowed at the end of every year.

In Walter Isaacson’s incisive book,

“Steve Jobs,” presented as a gift to me from fellow writer, Matthew Fabritius (of The Paper), the book traces Steve Jobs’ tearful disappointment and feelings of deep betrayal from Time Magazine correspondent, Michael Moritz. (“Steve Jobs,” page 140, published by Simon & Shuster, 2011.)

Thinking that he would grace the cover as “Man of the Year,” Steve Jobs gave Time Magazine staff writer, Michael Moritz, “extraordinary access to Apples inner workings.”

It bears repeating that, yes, Steve Jobs would grace the cover of Time Magazine 8 different times, but, never as “Person of the Year,” during his lifetime.

(Note: To clear away any possible cobwebs, there have been earlier non-humans that have made the cover of Time Magazine, such as “The Computer in Society” (Time cover, April 2, 1965), the racehorse Secretariat in 1973, etc., but these cover stories were NOT for Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” or even “Non-Person of The Year” category, which is only a once-ayear selection. That first happened in 1982 when Time Magazine broke all tradition and named the Personal Computer as “Machine of the Year” honors in place of “Person of the Year.”

WHO WAS U.S. PRESIDENT DURING MOST OF THE 1980s DECADE?

A. Ronald Reagan

B. Richard M. Nixon

C. Lyndon B. Johnson

The 1980s presidential decade belonged almost entirely to President Ronald Reagan, so if you said “A” you get the Golden Apple! President Ronald Reagan served as U.S. President from 1981 to 1989. His predecessor, President Jimmy Carter, served from 1977 to 1981.

SUMMARY. I hope you enjoyed our “blast to the past” and will embark on your own journey via books, newspapers, and videos. Thank you for your story suggestions!

This vacation rental is a complete nightmare. Why can’t i get my money back?

by Christopher Elliott

Mary Brewer’s vacation rental in Branson, Mo., is a mess, filled with bugs and dog urine. Why can’t she get a refund?

Q: My husband and I checked into a rental home in Branson, Mo., that we booked through Booking.com, for our seventh anniversary. It was a complete nightmare!

The whole place smelled of dog odor, there was dog poop in the unit and a grass pee pad that smelled of dog urine.

There were dog pee stains throughout the unit and the carpet looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in years. There was dust all over and bugs in the bathtub.

There also was a spot of pee -- still wet! -- on the couch.

When we booked the unit, it never said it was dog friendly or I would have never rented it, because I have a pet allergy. We packed up our stuff and left to find a different place in the area to stay.

I’ve been going back and forth with Booking.com and Vacasa, the company through which it was rented, for the last three days, and they refuse to refund our stay. A local manager of the Vacasa rental unit claims there’s nothing wrong with the property because they sent someone to clean up the mess. I disagree. I took photos and video

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finding never changes anything.

Long ago, a man named Aquanis captured this in a prayer that I offer for your consideration, which is a greater call by God:

“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring love; where there is offense, let me bring pardon; where there is discord, let me bring union; where there is error, let me bring truth; where there is doubt, let me bring faith, where there is despair let me bring hope, where there is darkness let me bring light, where there is sadness let me bring joy.”

I conclude with his final words of the prayer, “For it is in giving that we receive, it is in self-forgetting that one finds, it is in forgiving that one is forgiven, and it is in dying that one awakens to eternal life” Amen

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of the place before we left for proof. Please help me get my money back from these scam artists!

~ Mary Brewer, Weldon Spring, Mo

A: No one should have to stay in the rental unit you described.

The home, which you reserved on Booking.com and which was managed by Vacasa (a rental management platform) should have been clean when you checked in. Typically, when you check in and the unit hasn’t been cleaned -- that happens sometimes -- the rental management company will send someone over to remedy the situation. But I believe there are cases in which a rental unit

is unsalvageable. Examples of that include finding black mold, or a fire hazard or rodents -- or the powerful stench of animal urine

Yes, Vacasa could have cleaned the carpet and the bathtub, but if you have a dog allergy, there’s no way it would have been enough. And as you note, neither Vacasa nor Booking.com ever indicated that the rental home was pet friendly -which, for someone with an animal allergy, means “DO NOT RENT.”

Ultimately, Booking.com is responsible for the quality of the unit. The company listed the home on its site, and your accommodations were not as described. I can

see from your paper trail that you tried to resolve this through Vacasa and Booking.com, but neither company was stepping up to give you a refund.

A brief, polite appeal to one of the Booking.com executives, along with the photos and videos of the rental, might have fixed this problem for you. I publish the names, numbers and email addresses of the Booking.com customer service managers on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org.

I contacted Booking.com on your behalf. A Booking.com representative noted that the property reserved had a review score of 5.7 out of 10, which is low -- the implication being that you should have known this wouldn’t be the Ritz. It’s a vacation rental in Branson.

“That being said, after investigating this case, Booking.com can completely understand that the cleanliness of the stay did not meet the customer’s expectations,” the representative added. “We have reached out to the property on behalf of the guest and issued a full refund.”

Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers solve their problems. Email him at chris@elliott.org or get help by contacting him on his site.

© 2025 Christopher Elliott.

first, i discovered america, then i discovered

The Paper

Ever since I can remember I’ve had the burning desire to discover new places, new adventures. Because of this, I set out to discover a new country . . . and I was successful. I even ventured inland a great many miles where I discovered a place I called Minnesota. “This,” I thought, “would be a great place for Scandinavians.” So I headed back to Norway to recruit settlers. While I was gone, some clown named Columbus claimed he discovered America. Life ain’t fair. Except life also give us The Paper. I read it whenever and wherever I go exploring and only buy from those who advertise in The Paper. It’s a Viking thing.

Your friend, Eric the Red

Illustration by Dustin Elliott

sTaTEmENT of abaNdoNmENT of usE of fiCTiTious busiNEss NamE: 2025-9000341

The Modern Churro, located at 376 Vista Village Dr., #C, Vista, CA 92083. The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 10/17/2022 and assigned file no. 2022-9023016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IS BEING ABANDONED BY: Omar Jesus Conzalez, 29627 Pamoosa Lane, Valley Center, CA 92082. This business is conducted by an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).

/s/Omar Jesus Gonzalez

This statement was filed with the San Diego Recorder/County clerk on 1/7/2025.

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000499

The name of the business: Mana Skin Essentials, located at 1822 Marron Road Suite #8, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Whitney Guzman, 861 Camellia Place, Carlsbad, CA 92006. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/1/2025

/s/ Whitney Guzman with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/9/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000350

The name of the business: HM Landscaping, located at 3426 De Leone Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Hoberto Martinez Vasquez, 3426 De Leone Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/2/2025

/s/ Hoberto Martinez Vasquez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/7/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000563

The name of the business: Birrieria El Indio 18, located at 376 Vista Village Dr., Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Rene Ruvalcaba, 235 Robelini Dr., Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Rene Ruvalcaba with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/9/2025 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000304

The name of the business: Kevin’s Office Solutions, located at 6351 Yarrow Drive, Suite F, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Registrant, Kevin Kiokishy Kosoncy, 6351 Yarrow Drive, Suite F, Carlsbad, CA 92011. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/7/2025 /s/ Kevin Kiokishy with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/7/2025 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000347

The name of the business: The Modern Churro, located at 376 Vista Village Dr., Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Rene Ruvalcaba, 376 Vista Village Dr., Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Rene Ruvalcaba with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/7/2025

1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2024-9024146

The name of the business: Dr. Tanya Green-Johnson, Dr. Green Love,

located at 16868 Via Del Campo Ct. Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92127. Registrant, Green Empire Managers Inc., 75 W. Nuevo Road E241, Perris, CA 92571. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 10/29/2024

/s/ Tanya Johnson, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/9/2024

1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000417

The name of the business: San Marcos Dental Center, located at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Hurt Dental Corporation, 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 1/8/2025

/s/ Gregory Allen Hurt, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/8/2025

1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2024-9025436

The name of the business: Mobile Music Lessons San Diego, located at 5663 Balboa Ave., 195, San Diego, CA 92111. Registrant, Jeremy Jon Rather, 5663 Balboa Ave., 195, San Diego, CA 92111, Rochelle Jasmine Granados, 5663 Balboa Ave., 195, San Diego, CA 92111. This business is operated by a Married Couple. First day of business: 12/30/2024

/s/ Jeremy Jon Rather with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/30/2024 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2024-9023883

The name of the business: Mabuti Health, Mabuti Fitness, located at 1740 La Costa Meadows Dr., #250, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Jayden Evan Tumiwa, 8700 Gilman Dr., PMB 119, La Jolla, CA 92093. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Jayden Evan Tumiwa with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/4/2024 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30/2024

sTaTEmENT of abaNdoNmENT of usE of fiCTiTious busiNEss NamE: 2025-9000157

All Aces Bail Bonds, located at 380 S. Melrose Dr., Suite 311, Vista, CA 92081. The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 11/23/2022 and assigned file no. 2022-9025738.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IS BEING ABANDONED BY: Ace Bail Bonds, Inc., 380 S. Melrose Dr., Suite 11, Vista, CA 92081. This business is conducted by a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).

/s/Josh Mubaak, President

This statement was filed with the San Diego Recorder/County clerk on 1/3/2025. 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000158

The name of the business: All Aces Bail Bonds, 531 Encinitas Blvd., #201, Encinitas, CA 92024. Registrant, EZ Bail Ventures, Inc., 531 Encinitas Blvd., #201, Encinitas, CA 92024. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 1/3/2025

/s/ Payuren Zaet, Owner/President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/3/2025 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000801

The name of the business: Liquid Foundation, located at 4254 Fanuel Street, Pacific Beach, CA 92109. Registrant, Todd Lewis Bartlett, 4254 Fanuel Street, Pacific Beach, CA 92109. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 12/17/2024

/s/ Todd Lewis Bartlett with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/14/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9001047

The name of the business: Fidelity Bonding & Insurance Agency, located at 736 N. Tremont St., Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Melvin William Raynes, 603 Stargaze Dr., #606, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/15/1949

/s/ Melvin William Raynes with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/16/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000573

The name of the business: San Marcos Kumon Math & Reading Center, located at 1001 W. San Marcos Blvd., Ste 140, San Marcos, CA 92078-7000. Registrant, Purnendu Chakraborty, 1001 W. San Marcos Blvd., Ste 140, San Marcos, CA 92078-7999. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Purnendu Chakraborty with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/9/2025 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000615

The name of the business: Pinezanita RV Park & Campgrounds, Camp Julian, Pinezanita RV Community, Pinezanita RV Park, Julian RV Park, located at 4448 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92038. Registrant, Apple Ridge RV And Camp LLC, 2991 Sacramento St., #215, Berkeley, CA 94702. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Dustin Kircher, Managing Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/10/2025 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000867

The name of the business: Nourish Beauty Bar, Nourise Beauty Bar & Wellness, located at 3077 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Katherine Ann Bobeck, 3550 Summit Trail Ct., Carlsbad, CA 92010. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/14/2025 /s/ Katherine Bobeck with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/14/2025 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000888

The name of the business: OHM Sanker Restaurant LLC DBA Jesse’s Kitchen “La Cucina” Indian & Italian Restaurant, located at 1415 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Registrant, OHM Sanker Restaurant LLC, 308 Sunbird Court, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 1/12/2023 /s/ Jaspal S. Garg, Manager with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/15/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000468

The name of the business: Freebird Beauty Lounge, located at 2216

S. El Camino Real #202, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Carina Maria Cisneros, 1629 Havenwood Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Carina Maria Cisneros with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/8/2025 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000839

The name of the business: JDI Hood Cleanings and Services, located at 564 Woods Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Jared Dean Inns, 564 Woods Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Jared Dean Inns with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/14/2025 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000576

The name of the business: Daniel Bonillas Mercado, Daniel B Mercado, Daniel Mercado, Dean Mercado (as of November 5, 2020) located at c/o 502 East San Ysidro Boulevard Suite C, San Ysidro California 92173. Registrant, Daniel Bonillas Mercado Trustee, c/o 502 East San Ysidro Boulevard Suite C, San Ysidro, California 92173. This business is operated by a Trust. First day of business: September 26, 1983 /s/ Daniel Mercado with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/9/2025 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000650

The name of the business: B Supply, located at 14174 Sun Rocks Dr., Valley Center, CA 92082. Registrant, Serg Bidoyan, 14174 Sun Rocks Dr., Valley Center, CA 92082. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/10/2025 /s/ Serg Bidoyan with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/10/2025 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9001142

The name of the business: SW Suspended Ceilings, located at 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., #108A, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Spencer Daryl Wenzek, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., #108A, Carlsbad, CA 92008. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 2/4/2020 /s/ Spencer Wenzek with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/17/2025 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9001617

The name of the business: Subway #45973, located at 6994 El Camino Real Suite 1090, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Registrant, Dana Pani Corporation, 6994 El Camino Real Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92009. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: N/A /s/ Sukhwinder Saini, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/23/2025 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9024823

The name of the business: Groovelash By Alexis, located at 334 Main St., Ste B, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Alexis Marie Mcardle, 1733 Via Allena, Oceanside, CA 92058. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Alexis Marie Mcardle with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/18/2024 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9001585

The name of the business: The J & M Co, Thejandmco, The J And M Co., The J&M Co, Jam4rt, located at 3241 Rancho Arroba, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Registrant, Marlo Shizuko Yoshimoto, 3241 Rancho

Arroba, Carlsbad, CA 92009. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Marlo Shizuko Yoshimoto with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/23/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9001580

The name of the business: BMW Motorcycles of Escondido, 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd Suite 102, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Powersports Unlimited Inc., 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. Suite 102, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 3/8/2010 /s/ Michael G. Findlay, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/23/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9001581

The name of the business: Moto San Diego, 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd., Suite 102, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Powersports Unlimited Inc., 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd., Suite 102, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 7/15/2024

/s/ Michael G. Findlay, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/23/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9001812

The name of the business: CK Safety, located at 647 Shenandoah Ave., San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Christopher John Kotkiewicz, 647 Shenandoah Ave., San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Christopher John Kotkiewicz with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/27/2025 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9001877

The name of the business: Lilac Vista Ranch, located at 8921 Nelson Way, Escondido, CA 92026. Registrant, Michael Edward Reichenberger, 8921 Nelson Way, Escondido, CA 92026, Susan Domling Reichenberger, 8921 Nelson Way, Escondido, CA 92026. This business is operated by a General Partnership. First day of business: 12/4/2016

/s/ Christopher Susan Domling Reichenberger with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/28/2025 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9001540

The name of the business: Spectra 8, located at 1276-D Auto Park Way, #437, Escondido, CA 92029. Registrant, Spectra Research Supplies, LLC, 1276-D Auto Park Way, #437, Escondido, CA 92029. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Chusing Tsuel, Managing Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/23/2025 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9001047

The name of the business: Fidelity Bonding & Insurance Agency, located at 736 N. Tremont St., Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Melvin William Raynes, 603 Seagaze Dr., #606, Ocanside, CA 92084. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/15/1949 /s/ Melvin William Raynes with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/16/2025

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The name of the business: Costa Fresh Cleaning, located at 250 Espanas Glen, Escondido, CA 92026. Registrant, Dazzling Diamond Cleaning, 1507 E. Valley Pkwy, Ste 3 #393, Escondido, CA 92027. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 12/30/2024

/s/ Ana Delia Juarez, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/2/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9000843

The name of the business: Los Cabos Fish Market, located at 403 North Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Alfonso Segura, 403 North Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92084, Yolanda Segura, 403 North Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by a Married Couple. First day of business: N/A /s/ Yolanda Segura with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/14/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9001334

The name of the business: Wild Tide, located at 2930 Norman Strasse Rd., Ste 109, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Wild Tide Beverages, LLC, 2930 Norman Strasse Rd., Ste 109, San Marcos, CA, 92069. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Kelsey Chersterfield, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/21/2025

2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9002202

The name of the business: Johnny’s Barber Shop, located at 3549 Mission Ave., Suite D, Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant, Carmen Rocha, 3549 Mission Ave., Suite D, Oceanside, CA 92058. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 12/1/2020 /s/ Carmen Rocha with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/31/2025 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9002201 The name of the business: Esquire Barber Shop, located at 412 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Carmen Rocha, 412 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 7/1/2021 /s/ Carmen Rocha with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/31/2025 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9002271

The name of the business: Te Auto Service, located at 380 Engle Street, Escondido, CA 92029. Registrant, Te Motorsports LLC, 231 Lincoln Parkway, Escondido, CA 92026. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 6/1/2018 /s/ Marisol Ortiz, Manager with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/31/2025

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9001750

The name of the business: Flow Control Plumbing, located at 5452 Andrew Jackson Street, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Flow Control Plumbing Inc., PO Box 2713, Oceanside, CA 92061, . This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 12/30/2024 /s/ Ignacio O. Cuban with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/27/2025 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/2025