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Gold,
Jewelry,
Diamonds
Sliver & Coins
WE BUY
LIMITING NSA
NATION PAGE 8
WHEN SHOULD YOU
START PLANTING?
SUBURBAN LIVING PAGE 19
WHITE HOUSE TASK FORCE RECOMMENDS
SWEEPING CHANGES
By Angela Swartz
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
Freedom from harassment based on gen-
der identity and gender expression were
added to the San Mateo County Ofce of
Education anti-harassment policy as part of
the countys work to keep up to date with
state and local anti-bullying efforts.
Back in July, the state passed Assembly
Bill 1266, which required public K-12
schools to let transgender students choose
which restrooms they use and which school
teams they join based on their gender iden-
t i t y. Ted Lempert, president of the San
Mateo County Board of Education, said the
Ofce of Education is continuing to try to
update its policy to track with the state law.
The Board of Education is made up of elect-
ed officials who oversee the Office of
Education, which is run by the county super-
intendent.
The policy now states all students, staff
and parents/guardians [are] free from harass-
ment or any activity that degrades the
unique qualities of an individual, such as
race, gender, gender identity, gender expres-
sion, ethnicity, age, culture, heritage, sexu-
ality, physical/mental/intellectual attrib-
utes or religious beliefs and practices,
according to a staff report.
Anti-bullying policy updated
Changes reflect state trends such as gender identity and expression
By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
San Mateo Countys piece of $1.1 billion
awarded in a lawsuit over lead paint will
probably be enough money to remove it
from all local homes that still have it, said
County Counsel John Beiers.
The countys piece of the ruling
announced Monday is not yet in hand the
three companies ordered to pay the money
have vowed to appeal the preliminary rul-
ing and the original lawsuit alone took 13
years to resolve since the initial ling. But
once those avenues are exhausted and if the
plaintiffs prevail, Beiers said the county
will launch a very deliberate process with
the Board of Supervisors, the Health
System and the Department of Housing over
how to best utilize the money such as
whether the county will proactively seek
out affected homes or have occupants con-
tact the county.
The intent of the award from Sherwin-
Williams, ConAgra and NLIndustries was to
help rid lead paint from an estimated 5 mil-
lion homes in the 10 cities and counties,
including San Mateo County, which sued.
The suit accused the paint companies of
knowingly promoting and selling lead
Countys $55M settlement would go into lead program
Mondays $1.1 billion award over lead paint will likely be appealed by companies ordered to pay
Hill taking
aim at farm
antibiotics
Legislation would phase
out use in livestock,poultry
By Samantha Weigel
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
State Sen. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo,
announced Tuesday his plans to introduce a
bill to phase out the use of antibiotics in
California farm animals when the legisla-
ture reconvenes Jan. 6.
His proposal aligns
with the Food and Drug
Administration state-
ment last week that it
would ask pharmaceuti-
cal companies, livestock
and poultry producers to
stop using antibiotics to
promote faster growth in
animals. However, this
recommendation carries no legal weight so
its important to make it a compulsory reg-
ulation, Hill said.
His legislation would codify the FDAout-
line, condemn antibiotics being used solely
to enhance growth, require strict veterinary
oversight and stipulates that any violation
Jerry Hill
See HILL, Page 23
See LEAD, Page 31
See BULLY, Page 23
FEDS CUT STIMULUS,
WALL STREET SOARS
BUSINESS PAGE 10
Police: Job applicant
stole from tip jar
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. Police
say a woman applying for a job at a
Delaware restaurant stole money from
a tip jar.
Rehoboth Beach police say the
woman filled out an application at
Five Guys last Friday, then took about
$15 from two separate jars.
Police say a review of the applica-
tion and surveillance footage led to
the arrest of 44-year-old Melissa
Brittingham.
WXDE-FM reports that Brittingham
later pleaded guilty to a theft charge
and received one year of probation.
Brittingham must also pay a $500
ne and court costs.
Man ticketed for trying
to trade gator for beer
MIAMI Florida wildlife ofcials
say a man tried to trade a live alligator
for beer at a Miami convenience store.
State Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
spokesman Jorge Pino says the man
received a citation for illegally captur-
ing and trying to sell the gator.
Pino tells WTVJ-TV that the man
trapped the 4-foot-long gator at a
nearby park and brought it to the store
Dec. 10. When he proposed to trade
the animal for a 12-pack of beer, the
store clerk called authorities.
Pino says the alligator was pretty
much in good shape. The animal was
released back into the wild.
Mock trial for The
Night Before Christmas
TROY, N.Y. Its a controversy
whose roots trace back nearly two cen-
turies to a holiday poem rst pub-
lished in an upstate New York newspa-
per: Who really wrote AVisit from St.
Nicholas?
This week, a mock trial will be held
in a courtroom in Troy, where the now-
classic also known as The Night
Before Christmas was rst published
anonymously in the Sentinel newspa-
per on Dec. 23, 1823.
The Daily Gazette of Schenectady
reports that Wednesdays trial will
have a prominent local lawyer repre-
senting Clement Clark Moore, a
wealthy scholar from New York City
whos credited with writing the poem.
Other attorneys will argue the side of
Henry Livingston Jr., whose descen-
dants claim the gentleman farmer from
the Hudson Valley was the true author.
Actors portraying Moore and
Livingston will take the stand during
the courtroom showdown.
Swimmer nabs monster
lobster off California coast
HUNTINGTON BEACH Joseph
Ali says onlookers thought he was
drunk when he dove into the night-
time waters around a Southern
California pier. But he came away
with a monster of a lobster and the
catch of a lifetime.
Ali tells the Orange County Register
he was closing his fathers business,
Zacks Pier Plaza in Huntington
Beach, on Monday when he saw the
ocean was calm and decided to dive for
dinner.
He was down about 15 feet going
after a smaller lobster when he saw the
giant. He says it was too big to grab
properly, but it latched onto him, and
he wrestled it to shore.
The lobster weighed nearly 18
pounds even a 5-pounder is consid-
ered trophy-sized and was likely at
least 30 years old.
Arrest in deposit fishing case
MEDFORD, Ore. Police in the
southern Oregon city of Medford say
theyve made one arrest in the case of
two men observed on surveillance
video trying to sh deposits out of
bank overnight drop boxes.
The Mail Tribune reports that 38-
year-old Ryan Kullrich of Bakerseld
as arrested for investigation of sec-
ond-degree burglary and attempted
rst-degree theft.
Police say similar thefts and theft
attempts have been reported in Central
Point and Grants Pass in Oregon and in
Ukiah. Medford police have taken six
reports of deposit pilfering attempts
since Dec. 13.
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This Day in History
Thought for the Day
1843
A Christmas Carol, by Charles
Dickens, was first published in
England.
I never could see why people were so happy
about DickensA Christmas Carol because I
never had any condence that Scrooge was
going to be different the next day.
Dr. Karl Menninger, American psychiatrist (1893-1990)
Actress Alyssa
Milano is 41.
Rapper Lady
Sovereign is 28.
Birthdays
REUTERS
A member of Chinas national pole dance team performs at a park after the citys rst snow this winter in Tianjin.
Thursday: Partly cloudy in the morning
then becoming sunny. Breezy. Highs in
the mid 50s. North winds 20 to 30 mph
decreasing to 10 to 20 mph in the after-
noon.
Thursday night: Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 20
mph...Becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph
after midnight.
Friday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10
to 20 mph...Becoming 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Fri day ni ght: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening...Becoming
light.
Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Saturday night through Monday night: Mostly clear.
Local Weather Forecast
I n 1777, Gen. George Washington led his army of about
11,000 men to Valley Forge, Pa., to camp for the winter.
I n 1813, British forces captured Fort Niagara during the
War of 1812.
I n 1910, the articial ber rayon was rst commercially
produced by the American Viscose Co. of Marcus Hook, Pa.
I n 1932, the British Broadcasting Corp. began transmit-
ting overseas with its Empire Service to Australia.
I n 1946, war broke out in Indochina as troops under Ho
Chi Minh launched widespread attacks against the French.
I n 1950, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was named com-
mander of the military forces of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization.
I n 1961, former U.S. Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. ,
73, suffered a debilitating stroke while in Palm Beach, Fla.
I n 1972, Apollo 17 splashed down in the Pacic, winding
up the Apollo program of manned lunar landings.
I n 1974, Nelson A. Rockefeller was sworn in as the 41st
vice president of the United States.
I n 1984, a re at the Wilberg Mine near Orangeville, Utah,
killed 27 people. Britain and China signed an accord return-
ing Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty on July 1, 1997.
I n 1986, Lawrence E. Walsh was appointed independent
counsel to investigate the Iran-Contra affair.
I n 1998, President Bill Clinton was impeached by the
Republican-controlled House for perjury and obstruction of
justice (he was later acquitted by the Senate).
Ten years ago: Libyan leader Moammar Gadha agreed to
halt his nations drive to develop nuclear and chemical
weapons. Design plans were unveiled for the signature sky-
scraper a 1,776-foot glass tower at the site of the
World Trade Center in New York City.
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Country singer Little Jimmy Dickens is 93. Actress Cicely
Tyson is 79. Rhythm-and-blues singer-musician Maurice
White (Earth, Wind and Fire) is 72. Former South Korean
President Lee Myung-bak is 72. Actress Elaine Joyce is 70.
Actor Tim Reid is 69. Paleontologist Richard E. Leakey is 69.
Musician John McEuen is 68. Singer Janie Fricke is 66. Jazz
musician Lenny White is 64. Actor Mike Lookinland is 53.
Actress Jennifer Beals is 50. Actor Scott Cohen is 49. Actor
Robert MacNaughton is 47. Magician Criss Angel is 46.
Rock musician Klaus Eichstadt (Ugly Kid Joe) is 46. Rock
musician Kevin Shepard is 45. Actress Kristy Swanson is 44.
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REDWOOD CITY
Petty theft. Two bicycles were stolen from
a vehicle on Treedust Street before 9:46 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 16.
Suspi ci ous ci rcumstances. Footsteps
were heard on the rooftop of an apartment
building on Shorebird Circle before 9:23
p.m. Monday, Dec. 16.
Burglary. Speakers, a subwoofer and other
DJ equipment were stolen on East Bayshore
Road before 6:23 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16.
Accident. A vehicle hit a bicyclist on El
Camino Real before 4:20 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 16.
St ol en vehi cl e. A vehicle was reported
stolen on Jackson Avenue before 4:18 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 16.
Petty theft. Money was stolen from a
purse on Duane Street before 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 16.
SAN BRUNO
Drunk. A person was found sleeping in
another persons car on the 1100 block of El
Camino Real Sunday, Dec. 15.
Burglary. A person stole $700 worth of
items on the 1100 block of El Camino Real
before 5:47 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.
Injury. A teenage male was found uncon-
scious by a skateboard at the intersection of
Jenevein and Redwood avenues before 8:26
a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.
Police reports
Junk mail
Two men were found stealing mail from
a recycling bin at the 600 block of
Rollins Road in Burlingame before
1:04 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10.
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF REPORT
Redwood City ofcials say they are prior-
itizing re prevention and safety at the
Sims Metal recycling center after the second
re in as many months Tuesday lled the air
with smoke and raised questions about the
repeat incident.
Fire Chief Jim Skinner met with Sims
officials Wednesday about immediate
actions that could be implemented to pre-
vent future res and the city directed Sims to
immediately take extra fire prevention
measures during investigation of the two-
alarm blaze at 699 Seaport Blvd.
This is the second re in approximately
ve weeks, Mayor Jeff Gee said in a pre-
pared statement. As a city, we are very con-
cerned, and protecting our immediate and
regional community is an absolute priority
for the Redwood City team.
The last re was Nov. 10 and led to the
Bay Area Air Quality Control Board last
week issuing Sims a public nuisance cita-
tion. A similar citation is anticipated for
Tuesdays re, according to city spokes-
woman Sheri Costa-Batis.
The Dec. 17 re was initially reported at 1
a.m. as a small explosion but re crews
raised the level to structure re. The re
was under control by 7:30 a.m. and fully out
by 10:15 a.m. There were no injuries but
smoke and the smell of burning rubber was
reported as far away as Morgan Hill.
Tuesday was the 10th consecutive Spare
the Air Day and particulate matter was likely
higher because of the re.
After the Nov. 10 re, Sims reportedly
collaborated with regional authorities such
as the BAAQCD, Regional Water Board and
the San Mateo County Environmental
Health Division to implement measures like
reducing stockpile size, improving fire
breaks and implementing infrared monitor-
ing of stockpiles, according to Costa-Batis.
However, the city remains concerned
because the two res took place in a short
span of time, she said.
City moves intopost-fire mode
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By Jeff Shuttleworth
BAY CITY NEWS SERVICE
Workers have nished a permanent x for
problem bolts on the new eastern span of
the Bay Bridge, a Caltrans spokesman said
Wednesday.
Spokesman Andrew Gordon said the work
was completed at about 11 a.m. yesterday
and cost about $25 million, which is about
twice the amount that transportation of-
cials predicted when the bolt problem was
discovered in the spring.
Gordon said the cost was higher than orig-
inally expected because, This was a unique,
complex problem that demanded a unique,
complex solution.
In March, nearly one-third of the 96 bolts
that secure earthquake shock absorbers
known as shear keys to the deck of the
bridge failed when they were tightened.
The shear keys are designed to prevent
swaying during an earthquake, which is a
key element in the construction of the $6.4
billion span because the goal is to make it
seismically safe since a portion of the
existing bridge failed in the 1989 Loma
Prieta earthquake.
The problem threatened to delay the plan
by transportation ofcials to open the new
eastern span, which is intended to be safer
in earthquakes than the old span, over Labor
Day weekend.
But transportation ofcials then learned
of and approved a short-term fix which
involved inserting large steel plates,
known as shims, into each of four bearings,
enhancing their ability to safely distribute
energy during an earthquake.
The long-term solution to xing the bro-
ken bolts on the eastern span was to cover
them with an exterior saddle and cable sys-
tem that is encased in concrete.
Gordon said the temporary shims were
removed yesterday.
Several engineering experts have
expressed concern that there could be prob-
lems over the long term with other bolts on
the new eastern span but Gordon said tests
are being conducted to address those con-
cerns and see if those bolts must be replaced
at some point.
He said those tests are expected to be com-
pleted by next fall.
But Gordon said Caltrans ofcials believe
that the new eastern span is safe.
Caltrans: Bay Bridge bolt problem fixed
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GOVERNMENT
Redwood City is
accepting applica-
tions for three open
P l a n n i n g
C o m m i s s i o n
seats. The commis-
sion meets the rst and third Tuesday of
each month, reviewing and making rec-
ommendations to the Ci ty Counci l on
topics like the general plan, environmen-
tal impact reports and zoning. Each term
is four years and applicants must be regis-
tered voters, city residents and not hold-
ing any other public ofce or position
while serving. The application is avail-
able online at www.redwoodcity.org and
are due Wednesday, Jan. 8.
By Haven Daley
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BIG SUR Ofcials say a late
fall wildre in Northern California
is now nearly three quarters fully
contained.
The has destroyed more than a
dozen homes and forced about 100
people to ee the scenic Big Sur
region overlooking the Pacific
Ocean.
Calm winds helped crews as
they closed in on the Pfeiffer Fire
in Los Padres National Forest near
state Highway 1.
U.S. Forest Service spokes-
woman Lynn Olson said, as of
Wednesday evening, the fire
Pfeiffer has now consumed 843
acres and is about 74 percent con-
tained.Full containment could be
as early as Thursday evening,
Olson said.
The blaze has destroyed 22
buildings, about 13 of those struc-
tures were homes.
Two firefighters have received
minor injuries while battling the
blaze, including one who hit his
knee on a rock in the rough terrain
and another who suffered from
heat exhaustion, Los Padres
National Forest spokesman
Andrew Madsen said.
U.S. Forest Service
Spokeswoman Kathleen Phelps
says nearly 900 reghters have
assisted in battling the re as the
forest service has spent nearly $1
million to ght it.
So, far, Olson said, the weather
has been working in their favor.
Usually its wetter by this time
of year, but were in a dry cycle.
Weve had very little rain. We
have some other conditions such
as sudden oak death in this part of
the forest, Olson said. The warm
winds, the warm weather, the dry
conditions just line the pins all
up.
Big Sur miles of rugged
coast, cliffs and wilderness is a
popular tourist destination about
150 miles south of San Francisco
with high-end resorts and beauti-
ful views of the Pacic Ocean.
Officials: Big Sur blaze
74 percent contained
By David Espo
and Donna Cassata
WASHINGTON President
Barack Obama intends to nomi-
nate Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont.,
as ambassador to China,
Democratic officials said
Wednesday, turning to a lawmaker
well-versed in trade issues to l l
one of the nations most sensitive
diplomatic posts.
If confirmed by the Senate,
Baucus would replace Ambassador
Gary Locke, who announced last
month he was stepping down.
An announcement of Baucus
appointment is expected as early
as Thursday.
The Montanans departure from
the Senate would have an instant
impact on one of Congress most
powerful committees and on the
2014 election for control of
Congress. Under state law,
Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock
has the authority to name a Senate
successor to serve until the elec-
tion, and speculation immediately
turned to a fellow Democrat, Lt.
Gov. John Walsh, already a candi-
date for a full
term.
Baucus, 72,
s i d e s t e p p e d
questions about
the ambassador-
ship when
asked in the
Capitol. Its
not for me to
comment on.
... This happens every once in a
while. Names get oated around.
There was no immediate com-
ment from the White House on the
disclosure, which was made by
ofcials who spoke on condition
of anonymity because they were
not authorized to discuss the nom-
ination publicly before a formal
announcement.
Kathy Weber, a spokeswoman in
Baucus ofce, declined to conrm
the move but said, Max has given
his life to public service and when
asked to serve he takes that request
very seriously.
Obama is in search of a new top
diplomat in Beijing as he executes
a so-called Asia pivot in U.S. for-
eign policy to more directly
counter China after the wars in Iraq
and Afghanistan.
The relationship between the
two nations has grown more trou-
bled in recent weeks, with Chinese
authorities unilaterally declaring
an air defense zone over disputed
islands in the East China Sea. The
United States subsequently ew a
pair of B-52 bombers through the
space last month without incident,
and Vice President Joe Biden
sought to calm matters on his
recent trip through Asia.
Baucus was rst elected to the
Senate in 1978 and since early
2007 has been chairman of the
Senate Finance Committee, which
has jurisdiction over taxes, trade,
health care and more.
On some key issues, he has pur-
sued a more moderate approach
than some fellow Democrats would
prefer, a reminder that he hails
from a rural, Western state with a
history of electing Republicans as
well as Democrats to top political
ofce.
Shortly after becoming chair-
man, he led the opposition to
then-President George W. Bushs
proposal to privatize Social
Security.
Officials: Sen. Max Baucus to
be named ambassador to China
REUTERS
Fireghter Tyson Navarro, center, and his colleagues watch a burn out
operation along Highway 1 in Big Sur.
Max Baucus
By Terence Chea
SAN JOSE The owner of an
eclectic, unassuming strip mall
gift shop in Silicon Valley earned
$1 million for selling one of two
winning tickets in the near-record
$636 million Mega Millions
drawing on Tuesday.
When people hear jackpot win-
ner was sold here, everybody want
to come here, Thuy Nguyen, the
owner of Jennys Gift and Kids
Wear, said Wednesday. They call
my shop lucky Buddha.
Nguyens shop in East San Jose
is located in the Lion Plaza shop-
ping center, home to dozens of
mostly Vietnamese restaurants,
bakeries, banks, hair salons and
acupuncturists.
Like Nguyen, most of his cus-
tomers are immigrants from
Vietnam or other Asian countries.
The former hairstylist who emi-
grated from Vietnam in the early
1990s said he expects a boost in
business not that he needs it
after selling a winning ticket for
the second-largest lottery prize in
U.S. history.
On Wednesday, the parking lot
outside his store was crowded with
more than a dozen television news
vans. Inside, Nguyen rang up lot-
tery ticket sales by a steady stream
of customers. Many congratulated
him.
Im excited, happy, he said.
The person who bought the win-
ning ticket from Nguyen had not
yet come forward.
The winner has up to a year to
claim the prize and would get $324
million if they take payments
over 30 years, or $174 million
before taxes if they take it all at
once, said Mona Sanders, a sales
manager with the California State
Lottery.
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It was 1986 and Pamela Ward was awarded a degree. Not an
ordinary degree but an advanced degree, an M.A. in Education,
Administration, and Policy Analysis from prestigious Stanford
University. And Pamela was not your ordinary Stanford graduate
student. An African American single woman, Pamela became
pregnant by a heroin addict at age 16 and raised her two children
and her stepson as she mastered the curriculum. And Pamela did
what few have been able to attain completing her Masters in only
9 months. Pamela kept going. She continued her studies and raise
her children without any spousal support. Pamela completed her
doctoral coursework at Stanford and then it happened. Pamela
suffered a major bout of depression. It was her rst but it would not
be her last.
Life growing up wasnt easy for Pamela. Raised with her siblings
by her single mom, Pam was frequently left home alone with her
sisters as her mom worked at night. She recalls, starting at age 4,
fending for herself in the evening until her mom returned home.
Pamela loved school and was a gifted student. Pamela received
degrees with Honors from both Merritt Community College and
Mills College. At age 30, Pamela was juggling a life of raising
children as a single mom without child support, attending graduate
school and maintaining a 3.5 grade average.
Later she worked at several high pressure jobs, teaching in the
Community College full-time and working a part-time job with
parents in recovery from substance abuse. Managing motherhood
and work was taking its toll on Pamela. She began to feel extremely
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Gambling tourist robbed
Aman was robbed at gunpoint on
Saturday after returning to Foster
City from the Lucky Chances
Casino in Colma before 11:46
p.m., according to police.
The 68 year-old was visiting from
Oklahoma and returned to the
Courtyard Marriott at 550 Shell
Blvd. after an evening of gambling,
according to police. While exiting
his rental car in the hotel parking
lot, the victim was immediately
confronted by two men he believes
followed him from the casino,
according to police. One suspect
pointed a shotgun at the victim and,
fearing for his life, the victim hand-
ed over his phone, car keys, wallet,
$17,000 in cash and $19,000 in
casino chips, according to police.
The two suspects ed the scene in
a late model, four-door white sedan,
according to police. The two sus-
pects are described as Asian or
Hispanic between the ages of 30 to
39. The suspect who brandished the
weapon is approximately 5 feet 9
inches tall and weighs about 190
pounds with a stocky build, accord-
ing to police. The second suspect is
described as thin and it is unknown
if he was armed at the time of the
robbery, according to police.
Police remind people to park in
well-lit areas and to observe their
surroundings when exiting their
vehicles at night.
Anyone with information regard-
ing the crime should call the Foster
City Police Department at (650)
286-3300 or the tip line at (650)
286-3323.
Woman, child victims
of home invasion robbery
South San Francisco police are on
the lookout for a man who invaded a
home on the 300 block of C Street
early Monday afternoon and bound
a 20-year-old woman and her 2-
year-old child.
At approximately 2 p.m., a man
dressed in all black climbed through
a second-story balcony door and
assaulted the woman with a blunt
object, causing injuries, according
to police.
The man then instructed her to
bind her wrists and cover her childs
mouth with duct tape. He appeared
to be searching for something spe-
cic, but left empty-handed, accord-
ing to police.
The woman freed herself and
called police.
The man is described as white, 6
feet tall, slender build, brown eyes
and dressed in a black beanie, black
sweater and faded black jeans. He
was also seen wearing a change of
clothes that included a red T-shirt.
He was last scene eeing the
Centennial Trail toward Spruce
Avenue, according to police.
Anyone with information on this
crime is asked to call the South San
Francisco Police Department at
(650) 877-8900.
One killed, two injured
in solo crash on I-280
One person was killed and two
others injured in a solo collision on
northbound Interstate 280 in Daly
City Wednesday evening, according
to the California Highway Patrol.
A Toyota Corolla apparently hit
the center divider near the North
Westlake Avenue off-ramp at about
4:45 p.m., the CHP said.
One person was found on the
ground outside of the car and was
pronounced dead at the scene. Two
other people suffered minor
injuries, the CHP said.
The CHP closed three lanes of the
highway to investigate and issued a
Sig-alert at 5:03 p.m.
SANTA MARIA A Santa
Barbara County woman has been
arrested for allegedly trying to
smuggle a drug-laced postcard to
her jailed boyfriend.
The county sheriff s office
says 25-year-old Banesa
Gutierrez was arrested on
Tuesday and remains jailed.
An investigation began on Dec.
1 after deputies intercepted a
methamphetamine-laced card
allegedly intended for Anthony
Solis.
Authorities also say they found
meth and other drugs in a Santa
Maria bedroom that Gutierrez
shared with her two daughters,
ages 3 and 5 and some material
was mingled with their toys.
The girls were placed with other
family members.
Solis is charged with killing a
man whose body was found in a U-
Haul truck in March. Investigators
believe the man was tortured and
stabbed in a drug- or gang-related
killing. Ten people were arrested.
Woman arrested over drug-laced postcard
By Lindsey Tanner
CHICAGO Many older adults
with high blood pressure can be
treated less aggressively, which
could mean taking fewer pills to
get it under control, according to
new treatment guidelines from an
expert panel. But not all experts
are on board with the advice
including the federal agency that
appointed the group.
Panel members stressed that
they are not changing the deni-
tion of high blood pressure: 140
over 90. For adults aged 60 and
older, they are recommending a
higher treatment threshold, pre-
scribing medicine only when
blood pressure levels reach 150
over 90 or higher.
Too aggressive blood pressure
treatment can cause fainting and
falls in older patients, or bad inter-
actions with drugs theyre already
taking for other illnesses, panel
members said.
The panel does endorse the lower
target of 140 over 90 for younger
adults and for all adults who also
have diabetes or kidney disease.
The guidelines released
Wednesday are based on a review of
the most rigorous kind of medical
research studies in which
patients are randomly prescribed
drugs or dummy pills published
since the last update in 2003.
Higher blood pressure threshold OK in older adults
Local briefs
By Samantha Henry
NEWARK, N.J. Things are
coming up roses for a scrappy New
Jersey beagle who survived a dog
pound gas chamber.
Daniel will be among eight shel-
ter dogs riding on a oat in the
Rose Parade on New Years Day in
Pasadena.
The 2-year-old beagle mix was 6
months old on Oct. 3, 2011, when
he was scheduled to be put down at
the animal control facility in
Florence, Ala. He was placed with
17 other dogs in a stainless-steel
box roughly the size of a pickup
truck bed that was lled with car-
bon monoxide.
Workers at the facility were sur-
prised when he emerged, scared but
unscathed, from the chamber. They
named him Daniel after the bibli-
cal gure who survived the lions
den.
He was adopted by Joe Dwyer of
Nutley, N.J., and has been living
happily with Dwyers family and
other rescue dogs at their home
about 10 miles west of New York
City.
Dwyer, a motivational speaker,
said Daniels story of surviving
and thriving has prompted laws in
31 states that protect shelter ani-
mals against inhumane forms of
euthanasia.
Daniel will perform his high
ve to keep pets alive trick and
perform with other animal shelter
survivors on a parade oat spon-
sored by the Lucy Pet Foundation,
which runs mobile spay, neuter
and adoption clinics across the
country. Daniel has been chosen
as the spokesdog for the
California-based organization,
Dwyer added.
Hes denitely one of the most
joyous, happy dogs Ive ever met
in my life, Dwyer said. I think
his positive attitude is why hes
survived.
Dog that survived gassing headed to Rose Parade
NATION 7
By David Espo
WASHINGTON Congress sent
President Barack Obama legislation
Wednesday scaling back across-the-board
cuts on programs ranging from the
Pentagon to the national park system,
adding a late dusting of bipartisanship to a
year more likely to be remembered for a
partial government shutdown and near-per-
petual gridlock.
Obamas signature was assured on the
measure, which lawmakers in both parties
and at opposite ends of the Capitol said
they hoped would curb budget brinkman-
ship and prevent more shutdowns in the
near future.
Its a good first step away from the
shortsighted, crisis-driven decision-mak-
ing that has only served to act as a drag on
our economy, he said of the measure in a
statement issued after the vote. And yet, he
quickly added, there is much more work to
do to ensure our economy works for every
working American.
The legislation passed the Democratic-
controlled Senate on a vote of 64-36, six
days after clearing the Republican-run
House by a similarly bipartisan margin of
332-94.
The product of intensive year-end talks,
the measure met the short-term political
needs of Republicans, Democrats and the
White House. As a result, there was no sus-
pense about the outcome of the vote in the
Senate only about fallout in the 2014
elections and, more immediately, i t s
impact on future congressional disputes
over spending and the nations debt limit.
Im tired of the gridlock and the
American people that I talk to, especially
from Arkansas, are tired of it as well, said
Sen. Mark Pryor, a Democrat who support-
ed the bill yet will have to defend his vote
in next years campaign for a new term.
His likely Republican rival, Rep. Tom
Cotton, voted against the measure last
week when it cleared the House.
The measure, negotiated by Sen. Patty
Murray, D-Wash., and Rep. Paul Ryan, R-
Wis., averts $63 billion in across-the-
board spending cuts that were themselves
the result of an earlier inability of lawmak-
ers and the White House to agree on a
sweeping deficit reduction plan. That rep-
resents about one-third of the cuts origi-
nally ticketed for the 2014 and 2015 budg-
et years and known in Washington as
sequestration.
Democrats expressed satisfaction that
money would be restored for programs like
Head Start and education, and lawmakers in
both parties and the White House cheered
the cancellation of future cuts at the
Pentagon.
To offset the added spending, the legisla-
tion provides about $85 billion in savings
from elsewhere in the budget. Included are
increases in the airline ticket tax that
helps pay for security at airports and a fee
corporations pay to have pensions guaran-
teed by the government. Most controver-
sial by far was a provision to curtail annu-
al cost of living increases in benefits that
go to military retirees under age 62, a sav-
ings of $6.3 billion over a decade for the
government.
By one estimate, the result would be a
reduction of nearly $72,000 in benefits
over a lifetime for a sergeant first class
who retires at age 42 after 20 years of serv-
ice. Veterans groups and their allies in
Congress objected vociferously to what
they said was a singling out of former
members of the military, and key lawmak-
ers in both parties said they would take a
second look at the provision next year.
But Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said a
veteran of identical rank who retired at 38
would still wind up with $1.62 million in
retirement pay over a lifetime. He also
pointed out that a prominent deficit com-
mission headed by former White House
chief of staff Erskine Bowles and former
Sen. Alan Simpson had recommended abol-
ishing cost of living increases for military
retirement pay as part of a sweeping deficit
reduction plan, a far deeper curtailment
included in the legislation.
Bipartisan budget agreement clears Congress
REUTERS
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to the media on Capitol Hill.
By Nedra Pickler
WASHINGTON Up to half the terror
suspects held at the U.S. military prison at
Guantanamo Bay could be closer to heading
home under a bipartisan deal reached in
Congress that gives President Barack
Obama a rare victory in his ght to close
the prison.
The deal would lift the most rigid restric-
tions Congress previously imposed on
detainee transfers overseas and is part of a
broad compromise defense bill awaiting
nal passage in the Senate this week. The
House approved the measure last Thursday.
Senate Armed Services Committee
Chairman Carl Levin said the compromise
could have a dramatic impact on the 160
detainees still being held at Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba.
About half of the detainees would be
detainees that could be transferred to their
third-world countries from which they
come, Levin told reporters. About half of
the detainees would remain in Guantanamo
because of the prohibition on transferring
them to the United States for detention and
for trial.
The defense bill marks the rst time since
Obama came to ofce promising to close
Guantanamo that Congress is moving to
ease restrictions instead of strengthen
them. And it could signal changing politi-
cal views toward the prison for terrorism
suspects now that the war in Afghanistan is
winding down.
Obamas achievement was somewhat of a
surprise, after the Republican-controlled
House earlier this year voted overwhelm-
ingly to make it harder to transfer detainees.
But the deal to move in the opposite direc-
tion passed with hardly any opposition and
little attention perhaps overshadowed by
more prominent defense bill debates over
Iran sanctions, military sexual assaults and
spying by the National Security Agency.
Defense bill gives Obama rare Guantanamo victory
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By Ricardo Alonso Zaldivar
WASHINGTON Consumers anxious
over tight insurance deadlines and lingering
computer problems during the holidays will
get extra time to pay their premiums under
President Barack Obamas health care law,
insurers announced Wednesday.
The board of the industrys biggest trade
group Americas Health Insurance Plans
said consumers who select a plan by Dec.
23 will now have until Jan. 10 to pay their
rst months premium. Thats 10 extra days
beyond a New Years Eve deadline set by the
government.
The voluntary move comes as insurers
and the try to head off anticipated problems
around the rst of the year, when new cover-
age options for the uninsured take effect
under Obamas law, and when several mil-
lion people whose existing policies were
canceled must switch to new plans.
Expect even bigger political trouble for
the president if consumers who made a
good-faith effort to get covered through the
governments balky website show up at the
pharmacy and cant get prescriptions lled,
or if they turn up in the emergency room and
theres no record that they are enrolled. The
stakes would be higher this time because
someones health could be jeopardized.
The administration applauded the industry
decision. It will ultimately make it easier
for consumers to enroll through the new
online insurance markets, said Health and
Human Services spokeswoman Joanne
Peters. The federal HealthCare.gov website
is now working reasonably well, but insur-
ers still report accuracy problems with
enrollment information the government is
sending about their new customers.
Karen Ignagni, CEO of the industry
group, said the decision was taken to give
consumers greater peace of mind about their
health care coverage. AHIP represents
about 95 percent of the industry, including
the major national carriers and nearly all the
BlueCross BlueShield plans.
There may be a few insurers who do not
follow the groups lead, so consumers are
advised to check with their carrier.
Consumers must pay their rst months pre-
mium on time for coverage to take effect.
The move burnishes the industrys image
and has no real downside, said Dan
Mendelson, CEO of Avalare Health, a mar-
ket analysis rm. Its useful for the con-
sumer and not a problem for the plans, he
said.
Insurers will still get paid for January.
They can book the revenue, and they dont
need to worry about the cash flow,
Mendelson said.
But the announcement does more than
grant extra time. It also reduces the risk that
consumers switching plans could suffer an
interruption in coverage because of the
technology woes encountered by the federal
sign-up system, and some state-run web-
sites.
Insurers allow more time to pay under health law
By Julie Pace and Kimberly Dozier
WASHINGTON Apresidential advisory
panel has recommended sweeping changes
to government surveillance programs,
including limiting the bulk collection of
Americans phone records by stripping the
National Security Agency of its ability to
store that data in its own facilities. Court
orders would be required before the informa-
tion could be searched.
In a 300-page report released Wednesday,
the five-member panel also proposed
greater scrutiny of decisions to spy on
friendly foreign leaders, a practice that has
outraged U.S. allies around the world.
While the panels 46 recommendations
broadly call for more oversight of the gov-
ernments vast spying network, few pro-
grams would be ended. Theres also no guar-
antee that the most stringent recommenda-
tions will be adopted by President Barack
Obama, who authorized the panel but is not
obligated to implement its ndings.
The task force said it sought to balance
the nations security with the publics pri-
vacy rights and insisted the country would
not be put at risk if more oversight was put
in place. In fact, the report concludes that
telephone information collected in bulk by
the NSA and used in terror investigations
was not essential to preventing attacks.
Were not saying the struggle against
terrorism is over or that we can dismantle
the mechanisms that we have put in place to
safeguard the country, said Richard Clarke,
a task force member and former government
counterterrorism ofcial. What we are say-
ing is those mechanisms can be more trans-
parent.
The review group was set up as part of the
White House response to leaks from former
NSA contractor Edward Snowden about the
scope of the government surveillance pro-
grams. Snowden is now a fugitive from U.S.
authorities and was granted temporary asy-
lum by Russia. The White House is conduct-
ing its own intelligence review, and Obama
is expected to announce his decisions in
January.
The White House had planned to release
the panels report next month, but ofcials
said they decided to make it public now to
avoid inaccurate reporting about its con-
tent. It coincided with increased political
pressure on Obama following a blistering
ruling Monday from a federal judge who
declared the NSAs vast phone data collec-
tion likely was unconstitutional.
The judge, Richard Leon, called the NSAs
operation Orwellian in scale and said
there was little evidence that its gargantuan
inventory of phone records from American
users had prevented a terrorist attack.
However, he stopped his ruling from taking
effect, pending a likely government appeal.
The panels most sweeping proposal
would terminate the NSAs ability to store
the telephone data and instead require it to
be held by the phone companies or a third
party. Access to the data would then be per-
mitted only through an order from the
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.
With regard to the bulk metadata of
phone calls, we think there should be judi-
cial review before that information is
accessed, and we dont think the govern-
ment should retain it, Clarke said.
If both recommendations were enacted,
its likely they would slow down the intelli-
gence collection process.
White House task force urges limit on NSA snooping
Were not saying the struggle against
terrorism is over or that we can dismantle the
mechanisms that we have put in place to safeguard the country. ...
What we are saying is those mechanisms can be more transparent.
Richard Clarke, a task force member and former government counterterrorism ofcial
OPINION 9
Honor the hero
Editor,
Although enforcement of his deci-
sion is pending appeal, U.S. District
Court Judge Richard Leons order that
the NSAstop collecting bulk tele-
phone data on Americans phone
calls indicates that we can be a nation
ruled by law, rather than by personal
dictates, as is North Korea. There, a
man-child can have anyone executed
and all are afraid to protest. Here, citi-
zens can take their grievance that a
government spy agency violated our
privacy rights to court and justice can
prevail.
Amassing information about every-
ones communication, all the time,
through telephone, Internet and email
creates a vast potential for corrup-
tion, intimidation and general mis-
chief from even the most stalwart of
government stewards. If you need an
example, consider three words: J.
Edgar Hoover. He collected les on
everyone in Washington, and nearly
everyone was afraid of what he could
reveal. The NSAs les are so much
larger, and its ability to mine databas-
es more powerful. Responsible over-
sight has failed; the FISAcourt does
not protect us.
How were challengers Larry
Klayman and Charles Strange able to
verify the NSAs abuses? Until recent-
l y, all claims of uncontrolled spying
were denied. But one brave whistle-
blower, Edward Snowden, revealed the
NSAs malpractice. And how has Mr.
Snowden been thanked for his
courage? Our government indicted
him for treason when he should be
honored as a national hero. Without
courageous individuals, our nation of
law could fall victim to man-child dic-
tators.
Bruce Joffe
Piedmont
Who to believe?
Editor,
In the Dec. 16 issue of the Daily
Journal, Gordy Burton wrote a warn-
ing in his letter (Climate science
denial) and advised that we not
ignore the mountains of scientic
data compiled on climate change. He
admonished all to reect, during this
season of reection, on the pletho-
ra of independent and unbiased
research available on the topic.
Personally, I plan to reect on other
things during my Christmas and New
Years holidays. But, be that as it
may, I wonder if former vice president
Al Gore, author of Earth in the
Balance, was relying on such data
and research when he jetted around the
world in 2009 and warned everyone
who would listen about the complete
meltdown of the polar ice caps in
ve years.
By the way, to save folks from hav-
ing to check, the polar ice caps are
still there and in fact, in the Northern
Hemisphere, the ice is currently
above its normal extent. Meanwhile,
down under in Antarctica, ice sheet
growth has set a new record. That is
an inconvenient truth for Mr. Gore
and all his followers. Better to
believe in Santa Claus.
Matt Grocott
San Carlos
Party of the loyal opposition
Editor,
The Republican Party is moving
from the party of the loyal opposi-
tion to the party of no on impor-
tant major domestic issues.
Republican leadership in Congress
adamantly opposes the Affordable
Care Act, but offers no constructive or
alternative polices for millions of
citizens who lack coverage or are not
covered by their employers health
insurance plans. Also, the federal
minimum wage is now $7.25 per
hour, but Republicans in Congress
oppose raising this very low and
unacceptable amount.
The danger is the GOP may become
a truly minority party, winning only
20 percent to 30 percent of the elec-
torate at state and national levels.
This would be a harmful development,
for our countrys interests are best
served with two major political par-
ties that counter each other with
checks and balances and offer alterna-
tive policies which may appeal to the
majority of voters. The GOP requires
leaders who understand the necessity
for compromise, and needs to place
the interests of the country rst and
the party second. To remain a major
viable party, Republicans must reex-
amine their policies and philosophy
for leading the country in the present
and the future.
Robert K. Parish
San Mateo
Snatching defeat
Editor,
John Boehner is blaming the tea
party, not the Democrats. The prob-
lems facing this country are not
brought about by the tea party;
rather, they are the result of a
Democrat-controlled Senate and presi-
dency. Senators Ted Cruz, Mike Lee
and Marco Rubio are speaking for the
people in America. Unfortunately,
people like senators McCain,
McConnell and others have been in
Washington, D.C., so long that they
have lost touch with the people. The
Republican leadership is snatching
defeat from the jaws of victory again.
Its no wonder they call us the stupid
party.
Keith C. De Filippis
San Jose
Letters to the editor
Kansas City Star
A
federal judge has taken a big
step toward the conclusion
that the National Security
Agencys bulk collection of
Americans telephone usage data is
unconstitutional.
Richard Leon, of the U.S. District
Court in Washington, D.C., sharply
argued in a ruling that Americans
expectations of privacy, protected
under the Fourth Amendment, proba-
bly have been violated.
The government likely will appeal,
and the case could get to the Supreme
Court. But it already has created an
outlet for fresh public debate. Civil
libertarians on the left and the right
have hailed the decision. Others are
skeptical that Leons ruling, in a case
spawned by two individuals lawsuits,
will survive.
Referring to the spy agencys prac-
tice as almost Orwellian, Leon chal-
lenged its defenders reliance on a
1979 Supreme Court case (Smith v.
Maryland). Telephone technology in
American culture has so radically
changed, he noted, that the earlier
case is essentially irrelevant.
Perhaps most damaging to the
Obama administrations defense of the
NSAs ability to do massive counter-
terrorism data-scraping, Leon wrote
that there has been an utter lack of
evidence that a terrorist attack has
ever been prevented because search-
ing the NSAdatabase was faster than
other investigative tactics.
Americans should take comfort that
the pendulum may now have a better
chance of swinging toward a proper
balance between national security and
individual freedom.
NSA ruling and privacy
Off track
T
he holiday season might make me loosen a notch
on my belt but this week at least my index nger is
getting quite the workout.
Click on the track package button of the online screen.
In transit is nearly always the answer. Processing was
last weeks love letter from the various retail companies to
which I gave my holiday shopping business in a bid to save
gas and stress levels heading to the brick-and-mortar retail-
ers. This week, just days before Santas big arrival, the com-
mon notice is in transit which falls somewhere between
we nally got around to sticking your stuff in a box and
we actually got around to putting your box on a delivery
truck.
Click. Click. Less than an hour
usually passes before trying the
button again as if refreshing
repeatedly will light a much-need-
ed re under the dragging feet of
the U.S. Postal Service, United
Parcel Service or whatever delivery
service was utilized. Click. Click.
Click.
Some of my online shopping
this year was not of preference but
necessity.
I found the perfect gift for my
brothers girlfriend at a chain
retailers website and headed to the actual store to pick it up,
coupon for 20 percent off rmly in hand.
Sorry, the worker told me when I inquired about its loca-
tion. Thats only available online and the coupon is only
good in store. Oh, and were currently out of stock anyway.
Why in the world would store advertise an item it doesnt
physically carry and doesnt seem to actually have avail-
able?
To the Internet! Found the item elsewhere online and
cheaper.
I likewise went into a massive retail book chain to buy,
oddly, a physical book. The store had a book by the same
author but not the one I was seeking. I foolishly asked if I
was overlooking it somewhere. Oh no, the employee said.
We dont carry as wide a range in-house anymore because of
all the e-books and websites. Try online, she suggested
this a week before Christmas.
Let the clicking become even more frenzied.
The love-hate affair with online package tracking would-
nt be so terrible if the information given was accurate but,
as of late, the post ofce likes to play with my emotions.
An item slated for arrival Tuesday actually showed up a day
early. Awin! Meanwhile, that aforementioned gift for my
brothers other half was projected for delivery this past
Monday. Until mid-day Wednesday, the tracking system
claimed it was what else? in transit. Another order,
split into two shipments, is supposed to be here tomorrow.
The tracking update? Supposedly both are sitting some-
where in Arkansas where theyve apparently been there for
the last four days, at least if the postal system is to be
believed.
It wasnt always this way so perhaps it is simply the over-
loaded holiday delivery system causing the hiccups. Past
tracking experiences have been so accurate I pretty much
knew any time someone sneezed near the box or moved it to
a new pile.
This year is a whole different ball game which leads me to
my obsessive need to check my packages status this
despite knowing in my head that the information is fairly
meaningless and the occasional domestic dispute.
During that rainy stretch a few weeks back, I discovered a
medium-sized box soaking up water behind the driveway
gate immediately next to the recycling bin. Not wanting to
clean up anybody elses chore, I collected the rewood Id
come outside that night to fetch and saved the passive-
aggressiveness for breakfast.
My package is supposed to arrive sometime today accord-
ing to the tracking, my signicant other informed me.
Oh, that reminds me, I said. Why couldnt you just break
down whatever box that is outside and put in the recycling
instead of throwing it on the ground?
I have no idea what youre talking about, was the reply.
Sure you dont, I said while silently thinking it wasnt
smart to lie this close to Christmas. There was room on the
naughty list and I still have all my gift receipts.
Later that day, I encountered the box again and nudged it
with my foot. The resistance implied the box was far from
empty.
I brought the soggy box inside and handed it over for
inspection.
Seems the post ofce tracking was not only off but the
carrier opted to throw the box over the fence in the rain with
nary a note on the front door or consideration for the con-
tents. To make matters worse, Im told that gift was for me.
Maybe the disjointed tracking is actually tting for the
holidays. After all, it is the season to deliver surprises
maybe just not having that surprise be when that delivery
arrives.
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BUSINESS 10
Being
there
is why
Imhere.
Dow 16,167.97 +292.71 10-Yr Bond 2.885 +0.042
Nasdaq 4,070.06 +46.38 Oil (per barrel) 97.91
S&P 500 1,810.65 +29.65 Gold 1,217.30
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the
New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Ford Motor Co., down $1.05 to $15.65
After a banner year with pretax prot of about $8.5 billion,the carmaker
forecast 2014 earnings of $7 billion to $8 billion.
Lennar Corp., up $2.23 to $37.43
Higher prices and strong sales sent the homebuilders quarterly prot
rocketing 32 percent, and its full-year revenue up 44 percent.
Jabil Circuit Inc., down $4.05 to $15.67
The electronics company reported a slim quarterly prot and issued a
cautious outlook.
Valassis Communications Inc., up $6.30 to $34.60
The company responsible for many of the inserts put into the morning
paper is being acquired for about $1.31 billion.
Nasdaq
Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc., up 82 cents to $4.98
European regulators will review the drug makers cancer treatment in
December, according to a meeting agenda posted online.
Zagg Inc., up 17 cents to $4.07
The mobile phone accessory maker was picked by Samsung to design
products, which is likely to expand its global footprint.
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc., up 33 cents to $8.13
The casino operator announced a denitive agreement with Scott County
Casino to sell its Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, Iowa.
Tower Group International Ltd., down $1.19 to $2.74
The insurer is cutting 10 percent of its workforce and may need to add
between $75 million and $105 million to its reserves.
Big movers
By Ken Sweet
NEWYORK The stock market had
a swift and clear reaction to the Federal
Reserves decision to trim its stimulus
efforts: That wasnt so bad after all.
Stocks surged Wednesday, lifting the
Dow Jones industrial average nearly
300 points to another record, after the
Fed decided the economy was strong
enough for it to begin a modest reduc-
tion of its bond purchases.
Investors should see this as a vote
of condence for the economy, said
Kristina Hooper, head of U.S. invest-
ment strategies for Allianz Global
Investors.
The central bank also tempered the
impact of its pullback by signaling
that it plans to keep short-term interest
rates at record lows for longer than pre-
viously thought.
Investors had long anticipated the
Fed would pull back on its purchases,
but did not think it would happen until
next year.
Because the market had grown accus-
tomed to stimulus, some investors had
worried about a decline in stocks once
the market got less rocket fuel.
Instead, the Dow jumped 292.71
points, or nearly 2 percent, to
16,167.97 another all-time high for
the blue-chip index. Shortly before the
Fed announcement at 2 p.m., the Dow
was up just 47 points.
The broader Standard & Poors 500
index rose 29.65 points, or 2 percent,
to 1,810.65 and the Nasdaq composite
rose 46.38 points, or 1 percent, to
4,070.06. All 10 sectors of the S&P
500 ended the day higher, with health
care and banking up the most.
The rally adds to what has already
been a historic run for stocks. The S&P
500 is up nearly 27 percent, its best
yearly performance since the dot-com
boom of the late 1990s.
The Feds decision removes a huge
amount of uncertainty for investors,
something they hate. The fate of the
stimulus program had hung over
investors heads since May. Now that
investors have an outline for how the
Fed will pull back, they can move for-
ward.
The Fed believed the market could
handle it, said Art Steinmetz, presi-
dent and chief investment ofcer at
OppenheimerFunds.
With no economic downturn on the
horizon, stocks are expected to contin-
ue their rise in 2014. Market strate-
gists predict gains of 6 percent to 8
percent.
Starting in January, the Fed will
reduce its bond-buying program to $75
billion a month from $85 billion. The
reductions, referred to on Wall Street as
tapering, will be the rst step toward
winding down a program that has been
in place, in one form or another, since
the nancial crisis.
By purchasing bonds and holding
down long-term interest rates, the Fed
has encouraged borrowing and hiring.
But all that buying has also led
investors to shift money into stocks.
Thats because the Feds purchases
make bond prices artificially more
expensive in comparison to stocks.
The program has given the Fed a big
role in the current bull market. The
S&P500 index has surged about 26 per-
cent since the Fed announced a year ago
that it would buy the $85 billion in
bonds each month. And since the cen-
tral banks rst round of bond buying at
the end of 2008, stocks have soared
about 124 percent.
In the last month, as signs emerged
of that hiring was picking up, the
housing market was improving and
manufacturing was strengthening,
investors grew more confident that
markets could gain traction without
stimulus.
The Fed also said it is likely to keep
cutting its bond purchases. Fed
Chairman Ben Bernanke, who is near-
ing the end of his tenure, said the bank
will likely vote for measured reduc-
tions at upcoming meetings, as long
as the economy shows improvement.
Stocks soar as Fed cuts stimulus, citing jobs
By Martin Crutsinger
WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve on
Wednesday sent its strongest signal of con-
dence in the U.S. economy since the Great
Recession, deciding that the nations eco-
nomic prospects are nally bright enough to
withstand a slight pullback in stimulus
spending.
Yet the Fed also made clear that it will keep
supporting an economy that remains less
than fully healthy. It will continue to keep
interest rates low and try to boost unusually
low ination, which can be a drag on spend-
ing and borrowing.
At his nal news conference as Fed chair-
man before he leaves in January, Ben
Bernanke managed a delicate balance: He
announced a long-awaited and long-feared
reduction in the stimulus. Yet he did so while
convincing investors that the Fed would
continue to bolster the economy indenite-
l y. Wall Street roared its approval.
In a statement after a two-day policy meet-
ing, the Fed said it would trim its $85 billion
a month in bond purchases by $10 billion
starting in January. Bernanke said the bank
expects to make similar moderate cuts in
its purchases if economic gains continue.
At the same time, the Fed strengthened its
commitment to record-low short-term rates.
It said for the rst time that it plans to hold
its key short-term rate near zero well past
the time when unemployment falls below
6.5 percent. Unemployment is now 7 per-
cent.
The Feds bond purchases have been
intended to drive down long-term borrowing
rates by increasing demand for bonds. The
prospect of a lower pace of purchases could
mean higher loan rates over time.
Nevertheless, investors seemed elated by
the Feds finding that the economy has
steadily strengthened, by its rm commit-
ment to low short-term rates and by the only
slight amount by which its paring the bond
purchases.
The Dow Jones industrial average soared
nearly 300 points. Bond prices uctuated,
but by late afternoon the yield on the 10-year
Treasury note had barely moved, inching up
to 2.89 percent from 2.88 percent.
Were really at a point where were get-
ting to the self-sustaining recovery that the
Fed has been talking about, Scott Anderson,
chief economist of Bank of the West. It real-
ly seems like thats going to come together
in 2014.
The Feds move eliminates the uncertain-
ty as to whether or when the Fed will taper
and will give markets the opportunity to
focus on what really matters, which is the
economic outlook, said Roberto Perli, a
former Fed economist who is now head of
monetary policy research at Cornerstone
Macro.
The stock market has enjoyed a spectacular
2013, fueled in part by the Feds low-rate
policies. Those rates have led many
investors to shift money out of low-yielding
bonds and into stocks, thereby driving up
stock prices. Still, the gains have been
unevenly distributed: About 80 percent of
stock market wealth is held by the richest 10
percent of Americans.
Improving U.S. economy leads Fed to ease stimulus
Budget deal cuts oil,
gas royalties to states
By Matthew Daly
WASHINGTON The budget deal in Congress will cost
Wyoming, New Mexico and other states $415 million in
lost oil and gas royalties over the next decade, according
to the Congressional Budget Office.
Legislation implementing the agreement makes perma-
nent an effective 51-49 percent split that favors the feder-
al government in dividing the 12.5 percent royalty col-
lected from energy companies on oil and gas production
on federal land. Until 2008 when the Interior Department
began setting aside 2 percent of the royalties as an admin-
istrative fee, the split between the federal and state gov-
ernment had been 50-50. The administrative fee, renewed
several times by Congress, had been scheduled to expire in
January.
The government last year paid $2.1 billion to 35 states
under the royalties-splitting program for on-shore oil and
gas production on federal lands. The largest payments
went to five Western states: Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah,
Colorado and California.
Returning to the effective 50-50 split would have pro-
vided Wyoming an extra $19 million next year and nearly
$200 million over the next decade. New Mexico would
have collected an additional $10 million next year and
Utah $2.8 million.
While supporting the budget deal, Rep. Rob Bishop, R-
Utah, said making the 51-49 split on royalties permanent
has an extremely negative impact, primarily on the
Mountain West.
NEW YORK Oracles fiscal sec-
ond-quarter net income edged down
slightly, hurt by flat revenue from
new software licenses and cloud soft-
ware subscriptions, but still managed
to beat Wall Street predictions.
The business software maker earned
$2.55 billion, or 56 cents per share,
compared with $2.58 billion, or 53
cents per share, in the same quarter a
year ago. Excluding charges, the com-
pany posted an adjusted profit of 69
cents per share for the recent quarter.
Revenue rose 2 percent to $9.28
billion from $9.09 billion.
Analysts, on average, expected a
profit of 67 cents per share on $9.18
billion in revenue, according to
FactSet.
Revenue from new software licenses
and cloud software subscriptions was
flat at $2.38 billion, but rose 1 per-
cent excluding the effects of currency
exchange rates.
Oracle president and chief financial
officer Safra Catz noted that the com-
panys new software and subscrip-
tions revenue faced tough compar-
isons with results from a year ago.
Excluding the effects of currency fluc-
tuations, revenue from new software
licenses and cloud software subscrip-
tions rose 18 percent in the year-ago
quarter.
Oracle fiscal 2Q net income falls slightly
<<< Page 13, 49ers Tramaine
Brock living up to expectations
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013
ALREADY DEALING WITH STORMS: SUPER BOWL OFFICIALS MAKING PLANS TO DEAL WITH SNOW ISSUES >> PAGE 12
Wilson evolves into
elite goalie for Menlo
Heilman a nightmare
for opposing defenses
By Nathan Mollat
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
John Wilson, goalie for the
Menlo School boys water polo
team, was no athletic prodigy.
He played basketball and tennis
and wanted to add a fall sport
when he enrolled at Menlo.
He went to a summer water
polo camp for his rst dip into
the water polo world and imme-
diately wanted to become an
elite goalie.
Four years later, Wilson has
accomplished his goal. His per-
formance in the cage this season
helped lead the Knights to one
of their best seasons ever, n-
ishing with 23 wins. Wilson had
a huge hand in the teams suc-
cess, nishing with an average
of 10.6 saves per match, while
giving up less than six goals a
game. Considering the Knights
were involved in 13 matches
decided by ve goals or less, you
could make a case that every
save Wilson made was huge.
I denitely like see lots of
shots, Wilson said. I just t
into this whole, big machine.
Everyone on the team has their
own personal responsibility. A
lot of times, even though I end
up seeing lots of shots, [theyre]
shots we want (the other team to
take).
Wilsons dominance on
defense became a factor in the
Knights offense as well. His
ability to block shots allowed
See WILSON, Page 16
By Nathan Mollat
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
As coach of the St. Ignatius
girls water polo team in
2012, Paul Felton used his
best player to defend Menlo-
Athertons Jessica Heilman.
Felton took over the M-A
program this season and he
found out its much better to
have Heilman playing for you
than against you.
I know when we played
[the top teams in CCS], their
primary objective was to stop
her, he said.
Heilman was the key cog
for the Bears this season. The
senior helped lead M-Ato the
Peninsula Athletic League
Bay Division crown as well as
a spot in the Central Coast
Section seminals. She was
named team MVP as well as
the Bay Divisions Player of
the Year. She was also select-
ed to the All-CCS rst team
and has a spot waiting for her
at Brown University next
year.
For her efforts, Heilman is
the San Mateo Daily Journals
Girls Water Polo Player of
the Year.
Nominally a hole set,
Heilman has the game to play
any position on offense and
Felton frequently moved her
around the pool to give her
goal-scoring opportunities.
For M-A, set is my best
See HEILMAN, Page 16
T
here has been a lot of consternation
over the years when it comes to the
Central Coast Sections Open
Division in football, mostly from public
schools being forced to run a gauntlet of
West Catholic Athletic League teams to win
a CCS title.
The cry was to leave teams like Terra
Nova which went 10-0 during the regular
season only to lose to Valley Christian in
the rst round of the Open Division in
its division of enrollment, which would
have been Division III this season.
The Peninsula Athletic League proposed a
change to CCS that would eliminate the
Open Division and place all teams in their
division of enrollment. The thinking is, it
would save teams that have no chance of
winning an Open Division title, a chance to
win a section crown in their division. There
are also the weight of regional and state
titles now on the line. The sections coach-
es want the chance to send to bowl games as
many teams in as many divisions it can.
The CCS Board of
Managers still has to
vote and approve the
change, but reports
are the change will be
passed.
It makes sense. The
North Coast and Sac-
Joaquin sections
dont have Open
Divisions and
schools from those
sections have domi-
nated the Nor Cal
championships and
Nor Cals representa-
tion in the state title games.
But be careful what you wish for because,
with the elimination of the Open Division,
it will sprinkle all those WCALschools
throughout the ve divisions. Granted,
most of those schools would remain in divi-
sions I, II and III, but it would not increase
the chances of public school teams winning
CCS titles.
Look at the 2012 CCS boys basketball
playoffs, the last year before an Open
Division was introduced last season:
Bellarmine won the Division I title, Mitty
beat Serra for the Division II crown and
Sacred Heart Cathedral downed El Camino
for the Division III championship. Expect
similar results in football with the elimina-
tion of the Open Division.
This season, the WCALhad four schools
in three championship games, including
Serra and Mitty in the Open nal. St.
Francis advanced to the Division II title
game, as did St. Ignatius in Division III.
Both St. Francis and St. Ignatius lost in the
championship game, so maybe there is
some hope.
For strong public school programs
such as Terra Nova, Wilcox and Pioneer,
winners of the Bay Division, Santa Clara
Valley Athletic Leagues De Anza Division
and Blossom Valley Athletic Leagues Mt.
Hamilton Division, respectively, who all
played in the Open Division it means
they will no longer be sacricial lambs
when forced to play in the Open Division,
so that alone should make this change
worthwhile.
Closing
the Open
Division
See LOUNGE, Page 16
SPORTS 12
By Janie McCauley
SANTA CLARA Tramaine Brock left
work Wednesday with a pair of plastic-
wrapped game balls in hand, awarded for
being the 49ers top defensive player in a
given week.
He has ve such mementos already this
season, and one even bigger honor that
means much more: a four-year contract exten-
sion from San Francisco that the emerging
cornerback signed last month.
Brock, a fourth-year pro and NFLstarter for
all of ve games, has four interceptions, 28
tackles and 12 pass deections this year to
help lead a dominant defense.
It just feels good to accomplish a few
things I always wanted to coming up in life,
and now actually playing defense, Brock
said. Im happy the team now has trust in me
and believes in me.
The job security is certainly nice. Brocks
new deal would pay him $16 million through
the 2017 season, with $7 million in guaran-
teed money.
The larger responsibility is quite a con-
dence boost, and Brock is determined to help
the 49ers (10-4) keep winning as they try to
make another run at the Super Bowl a year
after a 34-31 loss to Baltimore in the title
game.
You still have to go out there and per-
form, Brock said. Not money wise, I just
want it all, I want more. I
want to go out there and be
one of the best. Thats
what I ght every day for.
The 25-year-old Brock
took over as a regular
starter in a Week 12
Monday night game at
Washington on Nov. 25,
replacing the injured
Tarell Brown.
Brock had been a reliable playmaker on
special teams, and has transferred that suc-
cess to the defense.
Im happy with myself, but Im not con-
tent with it, Brock said. Its the hard that
paid off throughout my whole life. I want to
keep it going.
He had 16 tackles and a forced fumble last
season and shared the team lead with 15 tack-
les on special teams. His primary role was a
special-teams standout until he has recently
received more responsibility in the second-
ary.
Brock made two interceptions in 11 games
in 2011. He signed a one-year tender in April
for this season.
Me and Tramaine came in together, so I
always knew he could play, linebacker
NaVorro Bowman said Wednesday. He waited
his time. His time is now, I think he under-
stands that. Hes taking advantage of it.
And the 49ers have shown a commitment
to keeping much of the core of this defense
together for years to come.
Bowman, Patrick Willis, Ahmad Brooks
and Aldon Smith are signed long-term. Last
November, Bowman received a ve-year con-
tract extension through the 2018 season,
Willis is signed through 2016, Brooks
through 2017 and Smith through 2015.
Cornerback Carlos Rogers received a $31.3
million, four-year contract in March 2012.
Any time you get a chance to play with a
lot of guys for a long time, you have no
choice but to get better, Bowman said. It
has helped him to be in this game for a while
and get comfortable, and its showing out
there.
Also Wednesday, the 49ers placed fullback
Bruce Miller on season-ending injured
reserve as expected with a shoulder blade
injury. San Francisco signed former 49ers
fullback Will Tukuafu to a two-year deal to
help ll the void.
Running back Anthony Dixon also will be
called upon for a bigger role blocking and
taking a bulk of Millers snaps. Losing
Miller is a big blow, as he does so many
things on offense and is a key blocker for
running back Frank Gore.
Dixon will continue to study with Miller as
he takes on an increased role.
You get ready to show the world what you
can do, Dixon said. Im excited to have this
opportunity and Ill try to take advantage of
it.
Brock living up to expectations
By Meghan Barr
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Standing
amid giant piles of snow in the shadow of
MetLife Stadium, Super Bowl organizers said
Wednesday that theyre prepared to deploy
thousands of trucks and tons of salt to prevent
snowy weather from interfering with the
biggest football game of the year.
Ofcials held the press conference to assure
the public that snow or ice will not hinder the
game on Feb. 2, when it will debut as the rst
outdoor, cold-weather Super Bowl in NFLhis-
tory.
The stadium has several snow melters on
hand that can clear the elds quickly, includ-
ing one machine that can melt up to 600 tons
of snow per hour, said the stadiums CEO, Brad
Mayne. Removable snow chutes can funnel
snow out of the seating and concourse areas,
he said.
As you can imagine, Mother Nature and her
storms come in many different varieties,
Mayne said. And so we have to be exible in
how we address each and every storm.
Mayne pointed to the most recent storm to
hit the region last week, which dropped 6.3
inches of snow and ice on the stadium just
hours before the New York Giants played host
to the Seattle Seahawks.
Even though the storm ended just hours
prior to kickoff, our experienced crew were
able to have the stadium ready, Mayne said.
The stadium plans to have up to 1,600
workers on standby for the Super Bowl, which
is double the typical amount of personnel used
in most storms.
Ofcials said they would only consider
rescheduling the game in extreme circum-
stances.
It is our objective to kick off the ball at
6:30 p.m. on Feb. 2, said Frank Supovitz,
Senior Vice President of Events for the NFL.
And were going to expend every effort ... to
make sure that that gets done.
Transportation experts say a snowy foot-
ball eld isnt the issue after all, many NFL
games have previously been played in the
snow. But the players might be throwing
passes in an empty stadium if the fans cant
Officials
winterize
Super Bowl
Tramaine Brock
By Michael Wagaman
ALAMEDA Running back Darren
McFadden returned to practice to begin what
could be the nal countdown to a mostly dis-
appointing career with the Oakland Raiders.
The fourth-overall pick in 2008,
McFadden has missed six games this season
with hamstring and ankle injuries, continu-
ing a frustrating pattern that has plagued
him throughout his six years in the NFL.
It feels great being able to be back out
there, McFadden said Wednesday. Its one
of those things, two games left, I want to
just go out here and nish strong, go out
here and ght with my teammates.
McFadden has never played a full 16-game
schedule and has sat out 19 of Oaklands
past 39 games. In total, McFadden has
missed nearly two complete seasons (29
games) due to injuries ranging from turf toe
to Lisfranc.
That, along with anoth-
er disappointing season
this year, has set up an
interesting offseason for
the former Arkansas star.
McFadden is scheduled
to become a free agent in
the offseason. He had
hoped to parlay a big sea-
son this year into an
equally large payday next
year but is on pace to nish with the second-
fewest rushing yards of his career.
Yet the player who was drafted to be a cen-
terpiece of Oaklands offense insists he has
given no thought to next season or his
impending status as a free agent.
Im just going out there playing foot-
ball, and at the end of the year whatever hap-
pens happens, McFadden said. The only
thing I can control is just going out there
and playing football. Its a lot easier said
than done, but at the same time if you get
caught up in worrying about that you wont
be able to focus on what you have to, the
task at hand.
I would love to be a Raider next year but
I can only focus on the things that I can
control. I have to let everybody else handle
that.
The Raiders have declined to discuss the
McFadden issue publicly but it seems
almost certain that general manager Reggie
McKenzie will allow the 26-year-old to hit
the open market.
Oakland has had some of its best games
running the ball this season while
McFadden has been out. Rashad Jennings
has topped 100 yards twice, and fullback
Marcel Reece also went over the century
mark two weeks ago against the New York
McFadden back at practice
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RENTON, Wash. Seattle Seahawks cor-
nerback Brandon Browner was suspended
indenitely by the NFL on Wednesday for
violating the leagues substance abuse poli-
cy.
The suspension is the second in two sea-
sons for Browner. He was suspended four
games last season for violating the leagues
policy on performance-enhancing sub-
stances. Hes the second Seahawks player to
be suspended for violating the substance
abuse policy this season. Fellow corner-
back Walter Thurmond is serving the nal
week of a four-game suspension.
Browner, whose suspension is effective
immediately and without pay, sent out a
lengthy statement vowing that he would
continue to ght his suspension and sound-
ing resigned that his career with the
Seahawks was over.
I want to thank the Seahawks organiza-
tion for the incredible opportunity they
gave me when they took a chance on a play-
er who was out of the NFLand playing in the
CFL for 4 years, Browner wrote. I also
want to thank all of my teammates, coaches,
trainers, staff and the 12s (fans) for their
support, respect, and friendship and for
helping me grow into the player, father, and
person I am today. I have been treated with
nothing but rst class by everyone associ-
ated with the Seattle Seahawks and for that I
am forever grateful.
Although I disagree with the circum-
stances surrounding my suspension, I
accept responsibility for all of my actions
and I apologize for any that causes any
unattering reections of my family and the
Seahawks. I believe in my innocence and
will continue to fight with all legal
resources available to me to.
Browner, who was injured in Week 10
against Atlanta and hasnt played since,
filed an appeal of the suspension while
injured and the Seahawks were waiting for an
answer from the league. Seattle coach Pete
Carroll said earlier Wednesday before the
suspension was announced that he was frus-
trated the process for making a determina-
tion on Browners status had taken so long.
It has taken a long time and Ive been a
little disappointed in that, but were han-
dling it, Carroll said.
Browner is in his third season with the
Seahawks. He started all 26 games he has
played for the Seahawks and has 19 tackles,
one interception and 10 passes defensed
this season. He was a Pro Bowl selection in
2011 when he had 23 passes defensed and
six interceptions, but had not been able to
match those numbers in the subsequent two
seasons.
Browner was to become a free agent after
the season and could le for reinstatement
after one year.
News of the suspensions for both
Browner and Thurmond came as the
Seahawks were returning from their bye in
late November. Browner is the seventh of-
cial suspension for a Seattle player for sub-
stance-abuse or performance-enhancing
drugs violations by the league since 2011.
That doesnt include Richard Sherman,
whose suspension was overturned on appeal
late last season.
The two suspensions have given chances
to backups Byron Maxwell and Jeremy
Lane. They have played well enough that it
was not guaranteed Thurmond or Browner
would get their starting spots back when
they returned.
Seattles CB Browner suspended indefinitely
By Josh Dubow
SAN FRANCISCO The Fight Hunger
Bowl is keeping its cause even without its
title sponsor.
The San Francisco-based bowl game that
will be played Dec. 27 between BYU and
Washington will still be focused on feeding
the hungry even though Kraft Foods
declined an option on its contract, leaving
the bowl without a title sponsor.
Instead of seeking a new sponsor or new
name for the bowl in its nal year in San
Francisco before moving to the 49ers new
stadium in Santa Clara next year, executive
director Gary Cavalli decided to keep the
Fight Hunger name for a nal year.
We had to evaluate whether we wanted to
call it something different like the San
Francisco Bowl for one year or whether to
keep the ght hunger cause going, Cavalli
said. We wanted to continue the fight
hunger cause and it was less confusing not
to have an interim name.
The only other bowl without a title spon-
sor or presenter this year is the Texas Bowl.
Cavalli expects to have a new title spon-
sor announced early next year when the
bowl is expected to have a higher prole.
Starting with a six-year contract in 2014,
the bowl will move up in the pecking order
in the Pac-12 with the fourth choice of
teams, matched up against a team nishing
between fth and seventh in the Big Ten.
Kraft sponsored the game the past three
years and dedicated it to addressing the
problem of hunger in America. The bowl
donated more than 300,000 meals to Bay
Area food banks during that time and play-
ers in the game spent Christmas Day serv-
ing meals at local shelters.
The teams that have been here the last
three years said the ght hunger component
made the game more meaningful and more
special to them, Cavalli said. The experi-
ence of distributing food to the hungry on
Christmas Day is something they will
remember for the rest of their lives.
But Kraft split into two companies last
year, with its snack foods division becom-
ing Mondelez International and dedicating
most of its marketing money to markets
outside the United States.
Kraft paid the bowl about $3.5 million
over the three years. Other sponsors
stepped up their funding, including Wells
Fargo, RBC Wealth Management, YP.com,
Allstate and the Hotel Nikko. Mondelez
also chipped in some money despite not
being a title sponsor but the bowl does have
less revenue this year.
We had to cut some expenses, Cavalli
said. We had to tighten the leash a little
bit. Its nothing that will be too noticeable
to anybody. But we did have to cut expens-
es.
The most notable change will be the lack
of 2,000 temporary bleacher seats at AT&T
Park that cost $40 per seat to install.
Capacity will be about 38,000 and the bowl
is expecting to sell about 35,000 tickets.
Fight Hunger Bowl keeps cause after losing sponsor
Forbes: Texas most
valuable college football team
NEW YORK Forbes magazine rates
Texas as the most valuable college football
team in the country for the fth straight
year.
The magazine values the Longhorns at
$139 million, almost 20 percent more than
Notre Dame at No. 2. The Irish are valued at
$117 million.
Alabama rose from sixth to third at $110
million, followed by SEC West rival LSU.
Michigan is fth.
Florida (sixth) and Georgia (eighth) give
the Southeastern Conference four of the top
10, the most of any conference but down
from last year when it had seven of the rst
10.
World champion cyclist
Rogers tests positive
AIGLE, Switzerland Olympic bronze
medalist and three-time world time trial
champion Michael Rogers of Australia has
tested positive for clenbuterol.
The International Cycling Union said
Wednesday that Rogers is provisionally
suspended while his national federation
investigates the case.
Rogers tested positive for clenbuterol at
the Japan Cap on Oct. 20, the governing
body said.
The previous week Rogers rode to an
11th-place nish at the ve-day Tour of
Beijing. Widespread use of clenbuterol in
livestock farming in China and Mexico has
made those countries a well-known risk for
athletes as its easier to ingest the substance
there.
Clenbuterol, which helps build muscle
and burn fat, is the substance Alberto
Contador tested positive for at the 2010
Tour de France. Contador was stripped of his
victory and served a two-year ban. Contador
claimed he had eaten contaminated meat.
Rogers joined Contador at Team Saxo-
Tinkoff last season from Team Sky, where
he rode in support of 2012 Tour winner
Bradley Wiggins.
Rogers left Sky after being named in evi-
dence in the Lance Armstrong case as work-
ing with the Americans doctor Michele
Ferrari around 2005.
In 2012, Rogers was upgraded to bronze
in the time trial at the 2004 Athens
Olympics when the IOC disqualied race
winner Tyler Hamilton of the United States
for doping.
Rogers won three straight world titles in
the discipline from 2003-05. The UCI
awarded him the rst world title after British
winner David Millar admitted doping.
Sports briefs
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Jets after Jennings was sidelined with a con-
cussion.
Jennings will remain the starter for
Sundays game in San Diego while
McFadden who was limited and Reece
will split time as the backups.
Thats the direction that were looking at
right now so well see how (McFadden)
practices this week, Oakland coach Dennis
Allen said. Darren would go back into the
rotation, but Rashad Jennings would be our
starting tailback and both those other guys
would work in there.
McFadden has remained active in the
Oakland community while hurt, and he
acknowledges the reactions have been both
positive and negative.
I guess its kind of mixed emotions, half
and half, McFadden said. Im going to be
the same person regardless. Im going to go
out there and do what Im supposed to do in
the community, do what Im supposed to do
on the eld. I cant worry about whats hap-
pened in the past. I can only deal with
whats in the future.
Thats a far cry from the tone in town
when McFadden arrived in Northern
California as late owner Al Davis prized
pick in the 2008 draft.
A two-time runner-up in the Heisman
Trophy voting, McFadden showed glimpses
of being a top-tier running back during his
rst two seasons when he was slowed by turf
toe injuries and knee injuries.
He had a breakout season in 2010 when he
rushed for a career-high 1,157 yards and
seven touchdowns. Since then, its been
steadily downhill for McFadden, who is
averaging 3.4 yards a carry over his past 20
games.
I feel that way but at the same time
theres nothing I can do about that, he said.
That time is gone. I can only move forward
and deal with the things I have in front of
me.
Not es: SS Charles Woodson (ribs), LB
Miles Burris (ankle), DTVance Walker (con-
cussion) and RB Jeremy Stewart (ankle)
were held out of practice.
Continued from page 11
RAIDERS
make it there during a blizzard.
Filling MetLife Stadium on Super Bowl
Sunday hinges open the reliability of New
Jerseys rails and roads to funnel fans to the
game.
Theyll play the game, said Mitchell
Moss, director of the Rudin Center for
Transportation at New York University. The
question is, they may have to hire mannequins
to ll the stadium.
An ice or snow storm would jeopardize the
regions airports, causing ground delays or
cancellations that would prevent fans from
arriving in New York City, including the
scores of private jets that will likely touch
down at Teterboro Airport, Moss said. Icy
roads would also hinder the many buses that
will ferry fans from Manhattan to the game.
During a noreaster last February that crip-
pled the region, for example, NJ Transit sus-
pended bus operations across the state to
decrease the number of vehicles on the road
and help plows clear the pavement.
At the press conference, New Jersey
Department of Transportation Deputy
Commissioner Joseph Mrozek said the state
can deploy more than 820 vehicles and about
60,000 tons of salt within a 30-mile radius of
the stadium, with even more resources avail-
able statewide if necessary.
The state also has more than a quarter of a
million gallons of brine and 850,000 gallons
of liquid calcium in storage, which are used to
treat salt when temperatures drop below freez-
ing.
We have the trucks, we have the manpower
and we have the supplies to ght any major
event, Mrozek said.
Interest in whether or not America will have
its rst snowy Super Bowl has ramped up so
much that the forecasting company
AccuWeather has created a website asking that
very question: www.willitsnow.com.
Launched on Wednesday, exactly 45 days
before the game, the site currently predicts a
30 percent chance of snow on Feb. 2. The site
will be updated daily.
On Super Bowl Sunday, itll update with
hourly forecasts for fans who want to track the
weather by the minute.
WINTER
By Ronald Blum
NEW YORK While the New York
Yankees set another salary record, the
Houston Astros had the lowest average in the
major leagues in 14 years and the attention
of the players union.
The overall big league average rose 5.4
percent this season to a record $3.39 mil-
lion, according to the annual report released
Wednesday by the Major League Baseball
Players Association. The increase was the
steepest since 2006.
In the economy at large, civilian compen-
sation is increasing at an annual rate of 1.9
percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics. The average U.S. wage in
2012 was $42,498, according to the Social
Security Administration.
The Yankees had the highest average for
the 15th consecutive season at $8.17 mil-
lion, breaking the mark of $7.66 million
when they won the World Series in 2009. The
Los Angeles Dodgers were second at $7.82
million.
Houstons average of $549,603 was the
smallest since the 1999 Kansas City Royals
at $534,460. The Miami Marlins were 29th
at $830,069, down from $3.77 million in
2012, when they ranked 10th.
Baseballs collective bargaining agree-
ment requires a team to use revenue-sharing
money it receives in an effort to improve its
performance on the eld. The Marlins had
been required to raise player payroll annually
from 2010-12 under an agreement between
MLB and the union.
However, the issue is being dealt with
under a provision in the collective bargain-
ing agreement that gradually eliminates the
15 teams in the largest markets from receiv-
ing revenue sharing, and the Astros are 15th.
Under that provision, those clubs forfeited
25 percent of the money this year, half in
2014, 75 percent the following year and all
in 2016.
We are watching both clubs closely, but
were already aware what their 2013 spending
would be and that there wasnt enough there
to move beyond acknowledging as much,
new union head Tony Clark said in an email
to The Associated Press. With Houston a big
factor is their impending market disquali-
cation. For Miami, they actually have a
long-range plan that suggests they will make
the considerations necessary to be compli-
ant.
That said, both clubs are being moni-
tored, and MLB recognizes that there is a
potential for a dispute if the clubs do not
move in the right direction.
World Series champion Boston was fourth
at $5.46 million, just behind Detroit at
$5.53 million. St. Louis, which won the NL
pennant, was 10th at $3.75 million.
Tampa Bay had the lowest ranking among
the 10 playoff teams and was 24th at $2.13
million.
Among regulars at positions, designated
hitters took over from rst basemen for the
highest average at $10.5 million. First base-
men were next at $6.5 million, followed by
starting pitchers at $6.3 million, second
basemen at $5.8 million, outelders at $5.6
million, third basemen at $5.2 million,
shortstops at $4.5 million, catchers at $4.4
million and relief pitchers at $2.2 million,
Figures are based on Aug. 31 rosters and
disabled lists, with 940 players averaging
$3,386,212. Major League Baseball, which
uses slightly different methods, calculated its
average at $3,320,089, an increase of 6.9
percent.
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By John Zenor
AUBURN, Ala. The Auburn Tigers were
slim favorites over Georgia and double-digit
underdogs against Alabama.
Then, a common assumption was that a
hangover from that dramatic Iron Bowl vic-
tory would surely linger into the
Southeastern Conference championship
game against Missouri. Now, No. 1 Florida
State is an 8 1/2-point favorite to beat the
second-ranked Tigers and claim the BCS
title on Jan. 6 in Pasadena, Calif.
The refrain feels sort of familiar to Auburn
defensive end Dee Ford, who said the Tigers
will be ready anyway.
Once the ball is rolled out, its time to
play football, Ford said on Wednesday. It
really doesnt matter about any rankings. I
think any team can play in the national
championship thats a good caliber team.
Its just all about who prepares. I could care
less about people not believing or saying,
This is the time theyre going to fall. We
prepare for all this.
Theyre saying that as though we didnt
prepare to win these games. We prepared to
win them, and were doing the exact same
things with these two to three weeks that we
have right now.
Auburn (12-1) has deed the odds, and the
doubters, to this point. The Tigers began
preparations this week to face the
Seminoles (13-0) and Heisman Trophy-win-
ning quarterback Jameis Winston after
pulling out an escalating series of big
games with a couple of fantastic nishes
and an overpowering 59-42 victory over
Missouri to win the SEC.
There was the Immaculate Deection
against Georgia and the return of a missed
eld goal to beat the Crimson Tide.
These last few games, every win has
been kind of like surreal for me and I think
for most of my teammates, fullback Jay
Prosch said. Especially coming off a sea-
son like last year. So I think its just some-
thing guys are soaking in and loving right
now.
At least Auburn is getting used to big
stages and high stakes after being out of
national prominence for a couple of years.
The Tigers have beaten two straight Top-5
teams.
I think if you look at our entire schedule,
I would like to think we are battle-tested,
rst-year coach Gus Malzahn said. Weve
been in some true dog-ght games. Weve
been in some games where the pressure was
on on the road, at home, and our guys have
responded. In big games I know they are not
going to panic, so Ive got to believe that
will help us moving forward.
Florida State, meanwhile, has gone
unchallenged in virtually every game. The
closest call was a 48-34 win over Boston
College all the way back on Sept. 28.
The Tigers have already matched the
1999-2000 Hawaii teams for the biggest
one-year turnaround in NCAA history after
going 3-9.
We knew this would be a rebuilding-type
year, tight end C.J. Uzomah said. I dont
know if we thought instantly we would have
this amount of success. But there wasnt a
doubt in our mind we would be able to get
back up to this caliber in no time. The kids
I came in with Tre (Mason), Quan (Bray),
Greg (Robinson) we wanted to win a
national championship and we wanted to
have a repeat of the 2010 season. And here
we are, reliving it.
Theyre savoring the opportunity to
claim a second title in four years.
You just have to embrace the moment,
quarterback Nick Marshall said. Just seize
the moment of being in the championship
game, period. It doesnt come too often, so
when youre in it you just have to make the
best of it.
The Tigers momentum is paying off on
the recruiting trail.
Auburn signed four junior college players
on Wednesday, including wide receiver
Dhaquille Williams from Gulf Coast
Community College. Williams is regarded
as the nations top JUCO prospect.
Gulf Coast teammate safety Derrick
Moncrief also signed with the Tigers, along
with Copiah-Lincoln offensive lineman
Xavier Dampeer and Georgia Military
College defensive tackle DaVonte Lambert.
No. 2 Auburn aiming to defy odds one more time
By Raf Casert
BRUSSELS The European Union
announced a probe Wednesday targeting
Real Madrid, Barcelona and ve other top
Spanish soccer clubs that it says may have
received possible illegal state aid.
The EU also said it might widen its inves-
tigation to include soccer teams outstand-
ing tax debts to the Spanish government,
which total in the hundreds of millions.
EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin
Almunia said clubs should use sound nan-
cial management rather than live at the
expense of the taxpayer.
Almunias ofce is responsible for mak-
ing sure that businesses across the 28-coun-
try EU face a level playing eld including
multi-billion, immensely popular soccer
industry. The probe is intended to see if
teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid have
been unfairly relying on state aid to face
other clubs in Spains top ight La Liga
league and European teams like Bayern
Munich in the UEFAChampions League.
Beyond the top two teams, the probe is
also investigating Valencia, Hercules,
Elche, Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna.
The Spanish government, which knew the
probe was coming, has already said there
was nothing illegal about the aid that the
clubs received.
Sometimes probes are opened and closed
without any consequences, Spanish
Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said
Wednesday.
The objections the EU was looking into
centered on how Spanish clubs and local
authorities handled scal issues such as loan
guarantees, land swaps or construction fund-
ing.
The EU ombudsmans services said a com-
plainant in the case said the state aid totals
several billion euros, adding that the
Commissioner had been considering the
issue for years before announcing
Wednesdays opening of proceedings.
EU opens finance probe
into Spanish aid to soccer
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the Knights to leak out on offense and enable
Wilson to trigger the counter attack. He n-
ished the season second on the team in
assists.
Wilsons play helped the Knights reclaim
the Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division,
after losing it to Menlo-Atherton in 2012.
Wilson had 15 saves in Menlos 8-7 win over
the Bears this season. In an 11-10 win over
De La Salle, a North Coast Section power,
Wilson nished with 19 saves. The Knights
advanced to the Central Coast Section
Division II championship match against
rival Sacred Heart Prep. Despite nishing
with 12 saves, the Knights came up short,
12-9.
Wilson was named PAL Goalie of the Year
and was named Second-Team All CCS.
Now he is the San Mateo Daily Journals
Boys Water Polo Player of the Year.
Not that it was easy for Wilson to ascend to
those heights. When he went to Menlo coach
Jack Bowen and asked him what he needed to
do to become an elite goalie, Bowen was
skeptical. As an authority on the position
Bowen is a former All-American goalie at
Stanford, member of the U.S. national team
and a national-caliber private goalie coach.
He has a keen eye when it comes to goalie
talent and he didnt see it in Wilson.
Instead of crushing Wilsons ambition,
however, Bowen told him what he would tell
any other player to do.
As a youth sports coach, I hate to say,
You cant do it, Bowen said. He said this
is truly what he wants and this is what I would
tell any goalie. Its a pretty obvious list.
Bowen essentially told Wilson he would
not only have to transform his game, but his
way of life. He would need to work hard in the
pool, hit the weight room and diet correctly.
And Wilson responded. He signed on with
the Stanford Water Polo Club and received
advance training. He hired a private goalie
coach. He implemented a workout program
and he changed the way he fueled his body.
You want to talk about someone who has
earned something, its John Wilson, Bowen
said. John has made, by far, more progress
than any player Ive ever coached. This is
part of the culture of [our] program. I think
John beneted greatly from our culture.
Bowen said the culture that has been creat-
ed at Menlo is to make his players their very
best: in the pool, in the classroom and in
their daily lives.
Im so fortunate for the opportunity,
Wilson said. I had never played [polo]
before my freshman year. I literally did not
know the rules.
From the beginning, I just knew I liked
the sport. The programs message got
through to me. Wanting to be the best, not
just in water polo, but life and school. Just
taking that mantra of being your best and
translating it to all aspects of your life.
Wilson was not just handed the starting
job, however. He had to battle with Spencer
Witte, a junior who is also regarded as one of
the top goalies in CCS. The two split time
early in the season, but Wilson eventually
took over the starting duties.
[Witte] is, literally, one of the top ve
goalies in CCS, Bowen said. He just hap-
pens to have the No. 2 guy (as a teammate). It
just became apparent [Wilson] earned the
spot.
Wilson credits Witte for helping him hone
his skills.
My relationship with Spencer, next to
[Bowen], is primarily the reason Ive been
able to progress so much, Wilson said.
Not only has Wilsons hard work paid off
in his high school career, it has afforded him
an opportunity to play in college. He said
there are several schools interested in him,
but if he had to choose one, its an easy
choice for Wilson.
I have not committed yet, but Im denite-
ly looking to play at the next level, Wilson
said. Stanford is my dream school, but there
are so many great schools Im considering.
WILSON
position because my teammates do a good
job of passing the ball into me and they
trust me to score from set.
I love to set, but I also love to shoot
from the outside and drive and be as active as
I can be.
That movement paid dividends as Heilman
nished the season with 104 goals. Even
when she wasnt scoring, she was opening
up opportunities for her teammates.
She drew a lot of double teams this year,
Felton said. Which helped the rest of the
team.
But it was her work with the Stanford
Water Polo club that really prepared her for
the high school. With Stanford, Heilman
focuses more on the defensive end, guarding
the oppositions hole set. Its the knowl-
edge she has as a defender that she believes
gives her advantage when focusing on
offense for M-A.
Im in a unique situation. I play set for
high school and set defender for club. I
know what the set defender wants to do. I
guess I can trick them a little bit (when Im
on offense) and take advantage of that.
That knowledge works for her in other
ways as well. Because she is so familiar with
what a defender is trying to do to her, she
can set them up and get them out of posi-
tion, which leads to either a shot or a foul.
Heilman drew 62 ejections against oppos-
ing defenders this year, and the Bears took
advantage, scoring about 30 percent of the
time.
Forty (percent scoring on the man-
advantage) would be great. Fifty percent
would be off the charts, Felton said. Just
from her experience, shes able to get posi-
tion. Any defender who is sitting behind
her, [Heilmans] going to have a good
opportunity to score, so she always has the
defender out of position.
As good a player Heilman was on game
days, Felton was equally impressed with her
at practice and interacting with her team-
mates.
She provided a lot of leadership and was
willing to teach other players things,
Felton said.
There were a couple other proposals for foot-
ball changes. One was vetoed and the other
accepted. The Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League
proposed a rule that would force teams to have
at least a .500 record to qualify for CCS. That
proposal was shot down. The SCCALalso pro-
posed to have its league classieds as B
league, which was approved. It was classied a
C league this past season.
***
The Belmont-Redwood Shores Intensity, a
U10 AYSO girls soccer team, advanced to three
post-season tournament championships, win-
ning the regional championship and nishing
as runner up in the Area and Sectional tourna-
ments. Coach Andre Kessler said the Intensity
team became the rst BRS team to advance to
the Sectional title game in recent memory.
The Intensity went through the regular sea-
son with a record of 7-0-1. Overall, Intensity
nished with a record of 20-2-1, with both
losses coming in tournament championship
games.
Intensity won three straight games to capture
the regional title to advance to the area tourna-
ment, which featured Peninsula teams. In seven
games, Intensity won six straight to advance
to the championship game, falling to Redwood
City.
By virtue of advancing to the area tourna-
ment nal, Intensity secured a spot in the sec-
tional tournament, which featured teams from
Alaska, Oregon, Northern California, Nevada
and Washington. Intensity won its rst three
games to advance to the sectional nal, where
they came up short.
The Intensity consists of Gillian Adrouny,
Sloan Adrouny, Nicole Borschenko, Sam Ifa,
Aleece Kessler, Sohie Pal, Naomi Prince,
Rebecca Von Tersch and Ava Zimmermann.
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EASTERNCONFERENCE
ATLANTICDIVISION
W L Pct GB
Boston 12 15 .444
Toronto 9 14 .391 1
Brooklyn 9 16 .360 2
New York 7 17 .292 3 1/2
Philadelphia 7 19 .269 4 1/2
SOUTHEASTDIVISION
W L Pct GB
Miami 19 6 .760
Atlanta 14 12 .538 5 1/2
Charlotte 12 14 .462 7 1/2
Washington 11 13 .458 7 1/2
Orlando 8 18 .308 11 1/2
CENTRALDIVISION
W L Pct GB
Indiana 20 5 .800
Detroit 13 14 .481 8
Chicago 9 14 .391 10
Cleveland 9 15 .375 10 1/2
Milwaukee 5 19 .208 14 1/2
WESTERNCONFERENCE
SOUTWESTDIVISION
W L Pct GB
San Antonio 19 5 .792
Houston 16 9 .640 3 1/2
Dallas 15 10 .600 4 1/2
New Orleans 11 12 .478 7 1/2
Memphis 10 15 .400 9 1/2
NORTHWEST DIVISION
W L Pct GB
Oklahoma City 20 4 .833 1/2
Portland 22 5 .815
Denver 14 10 .583 6 1/2
Minnesota 13 13 .500 8 1/2
Utah 7 21 .250 15 1/2
PACIFICDIVISION
W L Pct GB
L.A. Clippers 17 9 .654
Phoenix 14 9 .609 1 1/2
Golden State 14 12 .538 3
L.A. Lakers 12 13 .480 4 1/2
Sacramento 7 17 .292 9
WednesdaysGames
Utah 86, Orlando 82
Miami 97, Indiana 94
Charlotte 104,Toronto 102, OT
Detroit 107, Boston 106
Atlanta 124, Sacramento 107
Washington 113, Brooklyn 107
Minnesota 120, Portland 109
New York 107, Milwaukee 101,2OT
Dallas 105, Memphis 91
New Orleans at L.A. Clippers, late
ThursdaysGames
Chicago at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m.
San Antonio at Golden State, 7:30 p.m.
FridaysGames
Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.
Milwaukee at Cleveland, 4:30 p.m.
Sacramento at Miami, 4:30 p.m.
Utah at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m.
Charlotte at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.
Houston at Indiana, 5 p.m.
Toronto at Dallas, 5:30 p.m.
Phoenix at Denver, 6 p.m.
Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m.
NBA GLANCE
EASTERNCONFERENCE
ATLANTICDIVISION
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Boston 34 23 9 2 48 94 70
Montreal 36 21 12 3 45 91 76
Tampa Bay 34 20 11 3 43 93 82
Detroit 36 15 12 9 39 91 99
Toronto 36 17 16 3 37 99 105
Ottawa 36 14 16 6 34 101 118
Florida 35 13 17 5 31 81 110
Buffalo 34 8 23 3 19 59 98
METROPOLITANDIVISION
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Pittsburgh 36 25 10 1 51 112 78
Washington 34 18 13 3 39 107 102
Carolina 34 14 13 7 35 79 94
Philadelphia 34 15 15 4 34 81 93
N.Y. Rangers 35 16 17 2 34 79 95
New Jersey 35 14 15 6 34 83 87
Columbus 34 14 16 4 32 87 95
N.Y. Islanders 35 9 19 7 25 85 121
WESTERNCONFERENCE
CENTRALDIVISION
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Chicago 37 25 7 5 55 138 102
St. Louis 33 22 7 4 48 114 80
Colorado 33 22 10 1 45 96 78
Minnesota 36 20 11 5 45 84 83
Dallas 33 16 12 5 37 95 101
Nashville 34 16 15 3 35 78 95
Winnipeg 36 15 16 5 35 95 106
PACIFICDIVISION
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Anaheim 36 24 7 5 53 116 91
Los Angeles 35 23 8 4 50 97 68
San Jose 34 21 7 6 48 112 84
Vancouver 36 20 10 6 46 100 86
Phoenix 33 18 10 5 41 105 103
Calgary 34 13 16 5 31 86 108
Edmonton 36 11 22 3 25 93 123
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime
loss.
WednesdaysGames
Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, SO
New Jersey 5, Ottawa 2
ThursdaysGames
Boston at Buffalo, 4 p.m.
Phoenix at Toronto, 4 p.m.
Columbus at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.
Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m.
Florida at Ottawa,4:30 p.m.
Calgary at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.
Nashville at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m.
Montreal at St. Louis, 5 p.m.
Vancouver at Dallas, 5:30 p.m.
Edmonton at Colorado, 6:30 p.m.
San Jose at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.
FridaysGames
Anaheim at New Jersey, 4 p.m.
N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m.
Washington at Carolina, 4 p.m.
Vancouver at Chicago, 5 p.m.
Florida at Winnipeg, 5 p.m.
NHL GLANCE
NATIONALCONFERENCE
EAST
W L T Pct PF PA
Philadelphia 8 6 0 .571 364 349
Dallas 7 7 0 .500 393 385
N.Y. Giants 5 9 0 .357 251 357
Washington 3 11 0 .214 305 434
SOUTH
W L T Pct PF PA
New Orleans 10 4 0 .714 359 270
Carolina 10 4 0 .714 328 208
Tampa Bay 4 10 0 .286 258 324
Atlanta 4 10 0 .286 309 388
NORTH
W L T Pct PF PA
Chicago 8 6 0 .571 406 391
Green Bay 7 6 1 .536 353 362
Detroit 7 7 0 .500 362 339
Minnesota 4 9 1 .321 363 425
WEST
W L T Pct PF PA
x-Seattle 12 2 0 .857 380 205
San Francisco 10 4 0 .714 349 228
Arizona 9 5 0 .643 342 291
St. Louis 6 8 0 .429 316 324
AMERICANCONFERENCE
EAST
W L T Pct PF PA
New England 10 4 0 .714 369 311
Miami 8 6 0 .571 310 296
N.Y. Jets 6 8 0 .429 246 367
Buffalo 5 9 0 .357 300 354
SOUTH
W L T Pct PF PA
y-Indianapolis 9 5 0 .643 338 319
Tennessee 5 9 0 .357 326 355
Jacksonville 4 10 0 .286 221 399
Houston 2 12 0 .143 253 375
NORTH
W L T Pct PF PA
Cincinnati 9 5 0 .643 354 274
Baltimore 8 6 0 .571 296 277
Pittsburgh 6 8 0 .429 321 332
Cleveland 4 10 0 .286 288 362
WEST
W L T Pct PF PA
x-Denver 11 3 0 .786 535 372
x-Kansas City 11 3 0 .786 399 255
San Diego 7 7 0 .500 343 311
Oakland 4 10 0 .286 295 393
x-clinched playoff spot
y-clinched division
SundaysGames
Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 10 a.m.
Indianapolis at Kansas City, 10 a.m.
Denver at Houston, 10 a.m.
Miami at Buffalo, 10 a.m.
New Orleans at Carolina, 10 a.m.
Dallas at Washington, 10 a.m.
Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 10 a.m.
Minnesota at Cincinnati, 10 a.m.
Tennessee at Jacksonville, 10 a.m.
Arizona at Seattle, 1:05 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland at San Diego, 1:25 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Green Bay, 1:25 p.m.
New England at Baltimore, 1:25 p.m.
Chicago at Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 23
Atlanta at San Francisco, 5:40 p.m.
NFL GLANCE
vs.Atlanta
5:40p.m.
ESPN
12/23
@Arizona
1:25p.m.
FOX
12/29
Playoffs
@Chargers
1:25p.m.
CBS
12/22
vs.Denver
1:25p.m.
CBS
12/29
@Phoenix
6p.m.
CSN-CAL
12/27
@L.A.
7:30p.m.
CSN-CAL
12/19
vs. Dallas
7:30p.m.
CSN-CAL
12/21
vs. Colo.
7:30p.m.
CSN-CAL
12/23
@Ducks
5p.m.
CSN-CAL
21/31
vs.Ducks
7:30p.m.
CSN-CAL
12/29
vs.Clippers
7:30p.m.
ESPN
12/25
vs. Spurs
7:30p.m.
CSN-BAY
12/19
vs.Lakers
7:30p.m.
CSN-BAY
12/21
@Denver
6p.m.
CSN-BAY
12/23
@Cavs
3p.m.
CSN-BAY
12/29
vs.Phoenix
7:30p.m.
CSN-BAY
12/27
vs. Oilers
7:30p.m.
CSN-CAL
1/2
@Orlando
2p.m.
CSN-BAY
12/31
THURSDAY
Boys basketball
Capuchino vs. Santa Cruz at Palma tournament, 5
p.m.
Girls basketball
Newark Memorial at Woodside, 5:30 p.m.; Sequoia
at Branham, 7 p.m.
Girls soccer
South City at Aragon, 2:45 p.m.; Kings Academy at
Notre Dame-Belmont, 3:15 p.m.; South City at
Wilcox, 3:30 p.m.
Boys soccer
Carlmont at Santa Clara, 3:15 p.m.
FRIDAY
Boys basketball
Sacred Heart Prep vs. Oak Grove at DJ Frandsen
tournament;Lowell at Mills,Crystal Springs at Alma
Heights, 6 p.m.; Serra at Burlingame, San Mateo at
Westmoor, 7 p.m.; Menlo School at Menlo-Ather-
ton, 7:30 p.m.
Girls basketball
Capuchino at Jefferson, 5:30 p.m.
Girls soccer
Los Gatos at San Mateo, 3:30 p.m.
Burlingame tournament
Carlmont vs. Sacred Heart Prep, 3 p.m.
Boys soccer
El Camino at Sequoia, 3 p.m.
SATURDAY
Football
Division III state championship game at Stub-
hubCenter in Carson
Sacred Heart Prep (13-1) vs.Corona Del Mar (15-0),
noon
Boys basketball
Santa Clara at Hillsdale, 1:30 p.m.; Saratoga at Carl-
mont, Burlingame at Monte Vista-Cupertino, 2:30
p.m.; St.Ignatius at Aragon,3 p.m.; Menlo School at
Half Moon Bay,Westmoor at Woodside, 7 p.m.
Girls basketball
Carlmont at Half Moon Bay, 2 p.m.; Kennedy-Rich-
mondatWoodside,Hillsdaleat SouthCity,5:30p.m.
Girls soccer
Notre Dame-Belmont at Valley Christian, 11 a.m.
Burlingame tournament
Aragon vs. Mills, 9:30 a.m.
Menlo-Atherton vs. Los Altos, 11 a.m.
Hillsdale vs. Mt.View, 2:30 p.m.
Woodside vs. Los Altos, 4 p.m.
Boys soccer
Valley Christian at Serra, 11 a.m.
WHATS ON TAP
NFL
NFLFinedPittsburghLBTerenceGarvin$25,000
for hishit onCincinnati PKevinHuber duringaDec.
15 game.
CHICAGOBEARSSigned OT Joe Long to a two-
year contract.
DALLAS COWBOYS Signed WR/KR Michael
Spurlock.Signed DT Frank Kearse from Tennessees
practice squad and LB Jonathan Stewart to the
practice squad.
HOUSTONTEXANSPlaced RB Ben Tate on in-
jured reserve. Signed RB Jonathan Grimes. Signed
TE Phillip Supernaw to the practice squad.
JACKSONVILLEJAGUARSAnnounced the re-
tirement of C Brad Meester, effective at the end of
the season.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Placed TE Dominique
Jones on the reserve/non-football illness list and
TE Demetrius Harris on practice squad injured re-
serve list. Released TE Jheranie Boyd from the
practice squad. Signed TE Richard Gordon. Signed
WR Fred Williams and TE Jake Byrne to the prac-
tice squad.
MINNESOTAVIKINGSSigned RB Joe Banyard
and DE Spencer Nealy to the practice squad.
NEWORLEANSSAINTSReleased CB Chris Carr.
Signed PK Shayne Graham and S Eric Frampton.
BASEBALL
AmericanLeague
BALTIMORE ORIOLES Traded INF Danny Va-
lencia to Kansas City for OF David Lough.
BOSTONREDSOXAcquired INF Jonathan Her-
rera from Colorado for LHP Franklin Morales and
RHP Chris Martin.
CLEVELANDINDIANSTraded OF Drew Stubbs
to Colorado for LHP Josh Outman.
ATHLETICS
USADAAnnouncedAmericanmarathonrunner
Mary Akor tested positive for Clenbuterol and ac-
cepted a two-year period of ineligibility which
began on May 6.
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By Dean Fosdick
Plant early and youll plant often is an
old saying containing more than a kernel of
caution. Timing is everything in garden-
ing.
Start too soon and youll lose your crop
to lingering spring frosts. Too late and
youll gamble with winterkill before you
can harvest.
So when is the right time to put plants in
the ground?
That depends on your location; soil type
and temperature; microclimates, and plant
selection, said Shawn Olsen, an agriculture
professor with Utah State University.
One of the most underutilized tools in
gardening is the soil thermometer, Olsen
said. Plant your cool weather crops when
the soil warms to 35 or 40 degrees. Go with
your warm weather crops when it gets up to
55 or 60 degrees.
Also pay attention to the variability of
maturity dates listed on seed packets and
plants, he said. Many radishes, for exam-
ple, mature in 30 days.
Microclimates play a large role, Olsen
said.
In this area, it makes a huge difference if
youre planting on the top of a slope, the
middle or on the bottom, because cold air
tends to go down, he said.
Anything that is heat-absorbing or gives
off infrared radiation at night is useful. That
means planting alongside a house, stone
walls or outbuildings.
Generally speaking, the south side of a
building is warmer; the north side cooler,
Olsen said. Learn to take advantage of
that.
Loose, sandy soil with a sunny exposure
will dry early, he said, while wet, packed
soil takes longer. Your plants will just sit
there.
Have some season-extending tools avail-
How early is too early to plant?
One of the most underutilized tools in gardening is the soil thermometer.
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By Leanne Italie
NEWYORK Carly Kerby, a mom of
four girls, doesnt have the greatest track
record as the Tooth Fairy, but it was
another family tradition that nearly did
her in: The Elf on the Shelf.
In case youve been hitting the egg nog
a little too hard all these years, the elf is a
big seller. It involves a picture book and a
stuffed, felt elf that serves as a scout for
Santa and has to be moved stealthily every
night, traditionally around Thanksgiving
until Christmas Eve.
The elfs mission? To report back to the
boss in red on whos been naughty or nice.
After eight years on the market, more than 6
million of the kits, book and elf, have
been sold, and it has climbed high on
best-seller lists, with two sexes
and different skin tones now
available.
Kerby, in Salt Lake City,
thought it sounded like fun when
she took it on last Christmas.
My first epic mistake was not knowing that a female elf
existed, she said. My daughters were devastated that
their elf was a boy and not a girl. Heaven forbid we have
anything boy-related in our house. It went downhill from
there.
She forgot to move it for days and days. And her
youngest, at 18 months, loves to grab it King Kong-
style, a no-no by elf rules.
Everyone here freaks out because they read the book
and it says if you touch it the magic is gone, Kerby
said. It really creates a lot of drama, but with four daugh-
ters, everything is drama!
While, clearly, millions of people enjoy their elves
on shelves, a backlash has bubbled up. There are anti-
elf rants on Facebook and raunchy, bawdy and bloody
visuals on Tumblr and Instagram. One photo circu-
lating shows a green Grinch hat tied to the head of
a large dog with one of those damning cardboard
signs around his neck that reads: I ate your Elf on
the Shelf.
Kim Boerman in Charleston, S.C., has pulled
hard elf duty with her 12-year-old daughter.
There was the time it barely escaped their
German shepherd, Myka, and another time it
fell from the chandelier during dinner as it hung
upside down.
She procured a doctors prescription that
states: To Elf, address North Pole. Doctors
orders: Take it easy, dont move around a lot
... rest! Boerman and her husband even
threw in a head bandage for the little guy
before planting him under their Christmas
tree with a toy ambulance for the duration.
Kerby said she had tons on her holiday
to-do list before adding the elf, but
mishaps aside, its quite fun for our little
girl and a nice tradition.
The Elf on the Shelf you get to name it was born in
2005 as a self-published labor of love from Carol
Aebersold and daughters Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, co-
founders of Creatively Classic Activities and Books. The
company is dedicated to promoting and distributing the
storybook and elf, recently launching its first sequel, a
birthday elf and book. Adollar for every birthday kit sold
goes to a charity working to provide clean drinking water
in more than 20 countries.
Every year we continue to be amazed and blessed with
the fan response, Aebersold said in a statement, put out
after their creation recently claimed the No. 1 spot on USA
Todays best-seller list for the first time.
Other companies have gotten in on the game, including
the makers of Maccabee on the Mantel, which includes a
snuggly plush soldier for Hanukkah. And Aebersolds
company now offers games, a movie, elf couture, an elf
registry online and elf adoptions in select locations
around the country.
Meaghan B. Murphy isnt ho-ho-hoing. As deputy edi-
tor of SELF magazine, the busy and tired mom of three
kids ages 3, 20 months and 4 months is on elf duty
with her husband.
The elf is the bane of my December, she said. Her
name is Arielle. She wears a Target-exclusive sparkly tutu
that cost like 15 bucks. She has two. I can barely remem-
ber to brush my teeth, let alone hide her nightly or do an
outfit change.
The fact that she forgot to move the elf usually hits
around 3 a.m., while shes feeding her newborn. At which
point I run downstairs only to discover that I cant reach
her because my husband who is 6-foot-3 hid her the night
before on the ledge of crown molding 12 feet high,
Murphy said. I then peg her with things in the dark until
I finally knock her down, at which point I hide her some-
place glaringly lame.
She knows an elf supermom or two. Their Facebook
feeds are hard to ignore, Murphy said.
I have a friend who staged a marshmallow snowball
fight between the elf and Monsters Inc. (characters),
she said. Honestly, I dont think my kids give a crap.
Theyre more excited about the chocolates in their Advent
calendars.
Tooth Fairy is walk in park over Elf on the Shelf
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By Kim Cook
Stores are full of colorful orna-
ments and sparkly dicor that set the
holiday tone with glamour and
panache. But theres also decor for
those who prefer to welcome the
season with more homespun seren-
ity.
Many of these items reference
nature with quiet wintry hues and
rustic textures. You can imagine
replaces ablaze, skis and skates at
the ready and cozy lodges set up for
holiday gatherings.
We love all the adorable wood-
land-themed decorations on every-
thing from pillows and throws to
ornaments and tableware, says
HGTVMagazines Sara Peterson.
Collections of these creatures
deer, foxes, bears and so on are
available in any number of crafted
forms: bottlebrush squirrels, rac-
coons and hedgehogs at Pottery
Barn, faux fur and ber owls and
moose at West Elm. (www.pottery-
barn.com; www.westelm.com)
Plaid mitten, heart and tree orna-
ments are part of Targets Smith &
Hawken holiday collection.
(www.target.com)
Advent garlands are popular
this year too. Garlands with fabric
pouches that count down to
Christmas, or a string of colorful
envelopes, notes Peterson.
German designer Irmi Black
makes a knitted-mitten Advent gar-
land; small treats can be tucked in
each mitten and the garland can be
used as an organizer after the holi-
days. Targets Threshold Rustic
Advent Calendar is a veritable
mini-cabin, complete with tiny
drawers printed with snowakes,
trees and seasonal patterns.
(www.etsy.com/shop/irmiblack)
If youre crafty, consider making
your own garland. Stamp kits,
swatches of fabric and felt, and a
ball or two of wool will set you on
your way. (www.michaels.com;
www.joann.com)
A collection of wooden trees to
decorate a tabletop or mantel can
be found at Homegoods, as well as
some cozy Fair Isle-patterned
throws with a ski chalet vibe.
(www.homegoods.com)
Fill large clear hurricanes with
tin jingle bells, birch branches or
white painted twigs, or make a
non-edible version of holiday trie
with layers of faux snow or moss
and tiny red ornaments.
Arhaus has pillar candles in
cream and dove gray that are carved
to look like cable knit sleeves.
Felted throw pillows embroidered
with deer, rabbits and other forest
friends add charm. Find chunky
knit throws here, too.
(www.arhaus.com)
North Pole annel bedding from
Garnet Hill depicts Santas snowy
home complete with cocoa stands,
reindeer barns and sled shops.
Ikeas Annbritt collection includes
woolly blankets, plaid cushions
and duvet covers in rich reds.
(www.garnethill.com ;
www.ikea.com )
Or evoke the chalet vibe with
canoe and lumberjack ornaments.
The old camp standard Stanley
Thermos is updated in green, red or
ivory perfect for skating or sled-
ding parties. (www.westelm.com)
Artist Rachel Kozlowskis imag-
inative plates have found a follow-
ing beyond her Etsy.com fans;
shes featured at West Elm this sea-
son with a collection of Dapper
Animal plates: bears with trapper
hats, owls in plaid shirts and other
whimsical designs. At her Etsy
shop, a plate features a moose
emerging from a woodsy plaid
b a c k g r o u n d .
(www.etsy.com/shop/RKArtwork)
If youd like to take the chalet
theme in a more literal direction,
consider decorating with actual
skis and snowboards. The artwork
on many snowboards has great
graphic oomph. Use a board as the
focal point for a mantel display,
adding ornaments or pine rope to
reference the holidays.
(www.ridesnowboards.com ;
www.k2snowboarding.com)
Or consider a bronze-nished ski
door knocker or a retro-style Ski
Lift sign, as well as ski tourism
posters and throw pillows with
1940s-era, ski-resort postcard art.
(www.potterybarn.com)
Right at Home: Decor with a rustic vibe
Some decor reference nature with quiet wintry hues and rustic textures.
SUBURBAN LIVING
22
By Paul Larson
MILLBRAE
Have you ever been
entrusted to make
final arrangements
for a funeral?
Those of you
whove had this
experience know
that important decisions are required and
must be made in a timely manner. The next
of kin is many times required to search for
information about the deceased which may
not be easily accessible, and must answer
questions without the time to think things
out. Even though your Funeral Director is
trained to guide you every step of the way, it
is still best for you to be prepared with the
proper information if the need should arise.
Ask your Funeral Director what info is
needed before you meet with him/her.
Making funeral arrangements can be very
simple, or can become difficult at times if
you are not prepared. A good Funeral
Director is experienced in leading you with
the necessary requirements, and will offer
details that you may not have thought about
or previously considered as an option.
Allowing him/her to guide you will make
the arrangements go by quickly and easily.
A number of items should be considered
in preparation for the future:
1. Talk to your loved ones about the
inevitable. Give them an indication on what
your wishes are regarding the type of funeral
you want, burial or cremation, etc., and ask
them their feelings about plans for their own
funeral. This is only conversation, but it is
an important topic which will help break the
ice and prevent any type of confusion when
the time comes.
2. Talk to your Funeral Director. Write
down a list of questions and make a phone
call to your Funeral Director asking how to
be prepared. He/she will gladly provide
detailed information and can mail this
information to you for your reference.
Asking questions doesnt cost anything and
will help you with being organized.
3. Make an appointment and Pre-plan a
Funeral. Many more people are following
through with this step by making Pre-Need
Arrangements. Completing arrangements
ahead of time makes this process more
relaxed, and putting these details behind you
will take a weight off your shoulders. Your
wishes will be finalized and kept on file at
the Mortuary. Your Funeral Director will
even help you set aside funding now as to
cover costs at the time of death. Families
who meet with us at the CHAPEL OF THE
HIGHLANDS are grateful for the chance to
make Pre-Need Arrangements. With their
final details in place it helps to make matters
more calming for surviving loved-ones.
4. Enjoy Life. There are those who dwell
on situations that cant be controlled.
Taking time to stop and look around at
beauty in the world and appreciate good
things can be therapeutic. If you need to use
a negative statement, try re-wording it into a
positive. Change I had a lousy day today
into Today was demanding, but it made me
appreciate my better days. As the song
goes: Accentuate the positive; Eliminate
the negative; Latch on to the affirmative.
If you ever wish to discuss cremation,
funeral matters or want to make pre-
planning arrangements please feel free to
call me and my staff at the CHAPEL OF
THE HIGHLANDS in Millbrae at (650)
588-5116 and we will be happy to guide you
in a fair and helpful manner. For more info
you may also visit us on the internet at:
www.chapelofthehighlands.com.
Accentuating The Positive
Can Eliminate The Negative
able cold frames, frost blankets, grow
lights, high or low tunnels, row covers or a
hobby greenhouse, said Lewis Jett, an
extension horticulturist with West Virginia
University.
You can get a two-week buffer with plant-
ing aids, he said. Some give you as many
as three to eight weeks.
Raised beds or anything that warms the
soil, like mulch, is going to be helpful, he
said. If a person is trying to be early, hav-
ing some sort of a mulch down is critical to
the crop especially warm-season crops
like melons or tomatoes.
It also pays to know your USDAplant har-
diness zone.
Look to your state extension service cal-
endars, Jett said. Theyll give you the
dates of the average early frost and the aver-
age late frost. Agood time to start planting
is right after that spring date.
Learn to distinguish between cool-season
and warm-season plants.
Cabbage, broccoli, onions, peas, radish-
es, spinach and turnips are typical cool-sea-
son crops. These hardy plants will tolerate
light frosts, prefer temperatures in the 50-
to 60-degree range and lose some of their
quality in the heat. They can be planted
again in mid- to late summer for a fall har-
vest.
Tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, egg-
plant and pumpkins, on the other hand, are
tender plants craving warmth, or readings at
least 15 degrees higher than the cool season
varieties. Start them early in a greenhouse
or indoors, transplanting them after night-
time temperatures moderate.
The easiest way to get things growing is
to put them under uorescent lights in a
PVC pipe network covered by greenhouse
plastic, Olsen said. Sunny windows gen-
erally dont have enough energy to grow
plants.
PLANTING
By Diana Marszalek
When Tracy Proctor Williamson bought
her house in Larchmont, N.Y., a year ago, it
was just a kind of dark and sad-looking
building.
The front door and trim were a depressing
yucky cream color, says Williamson. The
town assessor categorized the architecture
of the two-story brick home simply as old
style.
Since then, Williamson has tried to bring
the house back to life, most notably by
boosting its mood with a sun-kissed yellow
front door. At rst I was horried because I
thought the neighbors would hate me, she
says. But I like it. It makes me feel really
good.
Painting the front door a color that packs
a punch is one of the quickest and easiest
ways to change a houses look and help it
stand out from the rest.
Its the difference between choosing
classic red or something that has a little bit
of fuchsia in it something more like the
color you love, says Kate Smith, a
Newport, R.I., color consultant.
Just that little bit of color can give you
the lift that makes everything look better.
Smith whose job includes advising
everyone from paint companies to the lm
industry on color choices says home-
owners like Williamson are making the
right move by making bland front doors
bold. As the entryway to your home, a front
door should be an attention-getter, she
says.
You want it to be the focal point, she
says. Emphasizing the front door can
improve the look of the entire house.
Smith tells people selling their homes
that if they cant do anything else, put
some time and energy into your front door.
The trick, however, is getting it right; it
can be a ne line between bold, eye-catch-
ing color and neon that looks better on
paper than on doors or walls.
Smith advises choosing a front-door
color that jibes with your homes other fea-
tures, starting with the style and color of
the roof. The colors of xed features, such
as window grids, as well as trim and shutters
should also be considered. So should a
homes architectural style.
Derek Fielding, who oversees product
development for the door manufacturer
Therma-Tru, sees a trend toward colorful
front doors and spiced-up entryways.
People dont want that cookie-cutter look
that comes with having the same door thats
on everybody elses house, Fielding says.
Besides adding color, homeowners are
opting for doors with different textures,
more ornamental detail and decorative
glass, he says.
Its all about curb appeal and perceived
value, Fielding says. If you look at a
neighborhood and every house has a six-
panel door that is black, the one that is
painted red is going to pop.
Smith says the most popular front-door
colors this year among homeowners who
want to make a statement are tropical blues,
vibrant oranges, violet, mustards and
plums. Those who want to perk things up
but stay more subdued are choosing blues a
notch brighter than navy, warm reds and
classic grays, she says.
Williamson worried initially that paint-
ing her door bright yellow was going to
make her house look like a bumblebee,
but that in fact the lemon yellow is really
nice, particularly on gray days.
I just decided that if some people dont
like it, I dont care, Williamson says. It
makes me happy.
Doors that go pop: Rethinking entranceway
Its all about curb appeal and perceived value.
... If you look at a neighborhood and every house has a six-panel
door that is black, the one that is painted red is going to pop.
Derek Fielding, who oversees product development for the door manufacturer Therma-Tru
DATEBOOK 23
THURSDAY, DEC. 19
San Mateo AARP Chapter 139
Christmas Luncheon. Noon. San
Mateo Elks Club, 229 W. 20th Ave.,
San Mateo. John Siracusa will per-
form Christmas songs. $25. For more
information call Barbara at 345-
5001.
Movies for School Age Children:
Polar Express. 3:30 p.m. San
Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third
Ave., San Mateo. Free. For more
information call 522-7838.
Peninsula Recruitment Mixer
Sponsored by Phase2Careers. 4
p.m. to 7 p.m. Silicon Valley
Community Foundation, 1300 S. El
Camino Real, San Mateo. $10. For
more information email ronviscon-
ti@sbcglobal.net.
Holiday Jazz Cabaret featuring
Jackie Gage, Kay Kostopoulos and
Frances Fon. 7:30 p.m. Club Fox,
2209 Broadway, Redwood City. $15
per person. For more information
call (877) 435-9849 or go to
www.clubfoxrwc.com.
FRIDAY, DEC. 20
Keeping your emotional bearings
during the holidays. 7:30 a.m. to
8:30 a.m. Crystal Springs Golf Course
Wedgewood Room, 6650 Golf
Course Drive, Burlingame. Dr. Mark
Howard will be speaking on how to
cope with ones emotions during
the holiday season. This event is
sponsored by the Rotary Club of San
Mateo. $15 includes breakfast. For
more information call 515-5891.
Christmas Party with Dancing
with the Swing Shift Band. 10:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. San Bruno Senior
Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road.
There will be a ham lunch. $5. For
Annual Lego Holiday
Extravaganza. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Museum of American Heritage, 351
Homer Ave., Palo Alto. The Museum
of American Heritage (MOAH), The
Bay Area Lego User Group (BayLUG)
and Bay Area LegoTrain Club
(BayLTC) are co-hosting the 2013-14
Lego Holiday display at MOAH.
Enjoy a variety of Lego creations
made by members of the club, fea-
turing train layouts, Bay Area land-
marks, castles, miniature cities,
sculptures and more. Admission is
$2. Exhibit runs through Jan. 19 on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Devils Canyon Brewing
Companys Ninth Annual Holiday
Hootenanny. 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Devils Canyon Brewery, 935
Washington St., San Carlos.
Featuring ve bands and two food
trucks. Be sure to bring your own
instrument for open jam sessions.
No cover charge and family friendly.
For more information go to
www.devilscanyonbrewery.com.
Salsa Spot with Grupo Mazacote.
8 p.m. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway,
Redwood City. $15 per person. For
more information call (877) 435-
9849 or go to www.clubfoxrwc.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 21
Hardly Strictly Blue Oaks. 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Bill and Jean Lane
Education Center at Edgewood
Park, 6 Old Stage Coach Road,
Redwood City. Free. For more infor-
mation email scostabatis@red-
woodcity.org.
Annual Lego Holiday
Christmas Tours. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Plymire-Schwarz House Museum,
519 Grand Ave., S. San Francisco. For
Devils Canyon Brewery Ninth
Annual Holiday Hootenanny. 4
p.m. to 11 p.m. 935 Washington St.,
San Carlos. For more information
call (415) 557-7670.
Bay Pointe Ballets Nutcracker. 4
p.m. San Mateo Performing Arts
Center. 600 N. Delaware St., San
Mateo. $30 to $60. For more infor-
mation www.baypointeballet.org.
Portraits of Christmas. 7 p.m.
Crystal Springs Theatre, 2145
Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo.
Presented by the Crystal Springs
Players. A series of vignettes to
explore Christmas and its meaning;
dessert potluck follows. Free.
Free Christmas Play. 7 p.m. to 9
p.m. Crystal Springs United
Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill
Drive, San Mateo. Free. For more
information call 345-2381.
Elvin Bishop (Two Full Sets). 8 p.m.
Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood
City. $25 per person. For more infor-
mation call (877) 435-9849 or go to
www.clubfoxrwc.com.
SUNDAY, DEC. 22
A Christmas Music Celebration.
10:30 a.m. Calvary Lutheran Church,
401 Santa Lucia Ave., Millbrae. Free.
For more information call 588-2840.
Annual Lego Holiday
Bay Pointe Ballets Nutcracker. 2
p.m. San Mateo Performing Arts
Center. 600 N. Delaware St., San
Mateo. $30 to $60. For more infor-
mation www.baypointeballet.org.
A Downton Abbey Christmas. 2
p.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda
de las Pulgas. A viewing of the
Season 3 Christmas special will be
accompanied by tea and cookies.
Period dress encouraged but not
required. For more information con-
tact conrad@smcl.org.
THURSDAY, DEC. 26
Broadway by the Bay Presents:
Its a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio
Play. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway,
Redwood City. Through Dec. 29. For
Off the Grid: Burlingame. 5 p.m. to
9 p.m. Broadway Caltrain Station on
California Drive and Carmelita Ave.,
Burlingame. There will be a 10-ven-
dor lineup. For more information
call (415) 274-2510.
FRIDAY, DEC. 27
Annual Lego Holiday
(BayLTC) are co-hosting the 2013/14
Reel Comic Relief: When Harry
Met Sally. 7 p.m. Belmont Library,
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas,
Belmont. Free. Part of the Reel
Comic Relief Belmont Adult Film
Festival. For more information con-
tact conrad@smcl.org.
Tommy Castro and the Painkillers
plus The Mighty Mike Schermer
Band. 8 p.m. Club Fox, 2209
Broadway, Redwood City. $20 per
person. For more information call
(877) 435-9849 or go to www.club-
foxrwc.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 28
Annual Lego Holiday
Finding Love in 2014 Keynotes
Singles Convention. 7:30 p.m.
Marriott Hotel, 1770 S. Amphlett
Blvd., San Mateo. Susan Bradley is
the author of How to Be Irresistible
to the Opposite Sex, Irresistible
Prescriptions for Love and the forth-
coming I Know Why You Are Still
Single. $20 at the door. For more
information call (415) 507-9962.
SUNDAY, DEC. 29
Annual Lego Holiday
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is subject to criminal penalty, Hill
said. The bill would also require phar-
maceutical companies to remove any
labels that advertise growth enhance-
ment, Hill said.
The use of antibiotics for therapeutic
uses such as to treat, prevent or con-
tain diseases in farm animals is crucial
and would remain allowable, Hill said.
The overuse of antibiotics in both ani-
mals and in humans has resulted in an
onslaught of resistant bacteria that is
having deadly consequences.
When you look at the fact that over
2 million people in the country con-
tract antibiotic-resistant infections
each year and 23,000 people have
died, thats a tremendous number, and
its a direct result from the overuse and
misuse of antibiotics, Hill said.
Over-prescribing antibiotics to
humans is a factor and needs to be
addressed as well; however, the fact
that farms consume 70 percent of the
nations antibiotic supply is a clear
indicator that addressing their use in
live stock and poultry is critical, Hill
said.
Currently, Hills proposal doesnt
have specific language, so its not
completely clear how the farmers who
raise livestock and poultry will react,
said Dave Daley, a fth generation cat-
tle rancher, a professor in animal sci-
ence department at Chico State and the
second vice president of the California
Cattlemens Association.
Most cattlemen or ranchers want the
judicious and effective use of antibi-
otics in the industry and if the legisla-
tive proposal is similar to what the
FDA is asking, the industry and Hill
may not be far apart, Daley said.
Many people think that antibiotics
are widely, or always, fed to all ani-
mals, and thats a mistake to make that
assumption. And thats part of our
challenge, is this perception that its
just an indiscriminate use, Daley said.
There are a lot of guidelines ranchers
voluntarily follow, such as staying up
to date with studies, keeping up with
quality assurance programs and abid-
ing by veterinary oversight, Daley
said. Its in the best interest of a farm
animal producer to keep both their
products and their consumers healthy.
Ultimately, our goal is that we
make a good product for the consumer,
and we dont want to jeopardize that,
Daley said.
The issue is complex, there is a lot
of data to sort through and its often
conicting; so its important to make
sure any regulations are done carefully
and thoughtfully, Daley said.
There are different reasons why some
bacteria become resistant to antibi-
otics, sometimes its on the part of the
consumers behavior and sometimes
its a naturally occurring phenome-
non, Daley said.
Its basic evolution 101; exposing
people unnecessarily to antibiotics is
creating super-strains of bacteria that
are resistant to multiple antibiotics,
Hill said.
There was a recent salmonella out-
break that affected 400 Californians
and was traced back to Foster Farms
chickens; the sale of the infected
chickens at two Costco stores in San
Mateo County led to two lawsuits.
If we dont do something to change
the way we do business, then it will
certainly get worse and well see more
catastrophic results, Hill said.
Although he hasnt yet seen the spe-
cic language in Hills proposed bill
and he isnt sure if his organization
would be in support of it, most ranch-
ers are generally interested in doing
the right thing, Daley said.
This is a pretty simple goal, the
best interest of the consumer and the
best interest of the animals, Daley
said. If you can do the two together,
than I think well be alright.
samantha@smdailyjournal.com
(650) 344-5200 ext. 106
HILL
Theres been a lot of focus on the
issue locally, Lempert said. Kids
should not be bullied for any reason
and were keeping up to date with
numerous reasons kids are bullied.
This is also part of a larger effort on
the countys part to combat bullying.
In April 2012, the Ofce of Education,
along with 17th District Parent
Teacher Association and Community
Gatepath, a nonprot serving people
with disabilities in San Mateo County,
launched RESPECT 24/7!, a two-year
initiative that supports safe, respectful
environments for all San Mateo
County students, their families and
communities. The county even dedicat-
ed October as RESPECT 24/7! anti-bul-
lying month. Nancy Magee, adminis-
trator for board support and communi-
ty relations at San Mateo County
Ofce of Education, said the county
has moved beyond a two-year model
and is making anti-bullying a core part
of its work.
Online cyberbullying is also pro-
hibited as part of the Office of
Educations policy and it goes on to
state the board expects students and
employees to conduct themselves in
keeping with their levels of develop-
ment, maturity and demonstrated capa-
bilities with a proper regard for the
rights and welfare of other students and
school staff, according to the staff
report. The board authorizes the staff
to discipline students involved in bul-
lying or harassment cases with coun-
seling, suspensions and recommenda-
tion for expulsion as allowed by
California Education Code, it states.
Trustee Jim Cannon said bullying is
a problem with which the county needs
to deal and its a great thing it is taking
action.
Were on a new frontier on coopera-
tion between county health, justice
and education organizations, he said.
Everyone is so busy, but the leader-
ship in the county is working hard.
The Ofce of Education will host a
policy symposium 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Jan. 9 concerning states FAIR
Education Act, which asks for the
inclusion of the political, economic
and social contributions of people
with disabilities and lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender people into
educational textbooks and the social
studies curriculum in public schools by
amending the California Education
Code. It also revises the previous des-
ignation of black Americans,
American Indians, Mexicans, Asians
and Pacic Island people in that list
into Native Americans, African-
Americans, Mexican-Americans,
Asian-Americans, Pacic Islanders and
European-Americans. The event takes
place at the Ofce of Educations ofce
at 101 Twin Dolphin Drive in Redwood
City.
angela@smdailyjournal.com
(650) 344-5200 ext. 105
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14 Helm position
15 Romantic offer
17 -chill factor
18 Petty scholar
19 Lone Rangers pal
21 Scaloppine base
23 Wharf
24 Concur
27 Memo abbr.
29 Quaint lodging
30 Ohio baseball team
32 Blow hard
36 Make rumpled
38 Dog food brand
40 Old curse word
41 For real
43 Take in a stray
45 Aloe
47 Be overfond
49 Pablos girl
51 Soak up
55 Fabric sample
56 Easel partners
58 Gambling stake
59 Mets former ballpark
60 Limit
61 M, to Einstein
62 Tarzans title
63 Barbarian
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4 Blaze a trail
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7 Cartoonist Kelly
8 Obsequious
9 Privileged few
10 Hombres address
11 Slugger Williams
16 Blacktop
20 Decide
22 Dished out
24 Objective
25 Veld grazer
26 ER staffers
28 Recipe amt.
31 Claire, Wis.
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34 Nurse a beer
35 New Year in Hanoi
37 Road dividers
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42 Dustcloth
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45 Pats co-host
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) If youve
neglected to look after your health, fevers and
infections will be the likely result. Preventive measures
will be necessary. Transportation hassles or delays
regarding the reception of important information may
be upsetting. Try to take setbacks in stride.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A partner could
fail to appreciate your change in attitude. Make your
feelings clear, but consider his or her point of view. An
unexpected visitor may disrupt your private affairs.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Your creative
abilities will come in handy. You will be able to easily
impress others with your vibrant presence. Dont
allow anyone else to take credit for your work. Show
off and make others aware of your potential.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Get involved in
crafts or creative endeavors today. If you have been
considering starting a family, now could be the time.
Have fun with your life.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) Emotional distress
is likely to trigger your temper. Try to mitigate your
reactions to irritations relating to home and family.
Distract yourself with private interests.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Now is the time to
mix business with pleasure. You stand to secure
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110 Employment
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110 Employment
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203 Public Notices
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #258717
The following person is doing business
as: Joya Limo, 435 North San Mateo
Drive #4, SAN MATEO, CA 94401 is
hereby registered by the following owner:
Joya ASM, Inc., same address. The busi-
ness is conducted by a Corporation The
registrants commenced to transact busi-
ness under the FBN .
/s/ Santiago Miranda Adolfo /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk on 12/03/2013. (Pub-
lished in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/05/13, 12/12/13, 12/19/13, 12/26/13).
Tundra Tundra Tundra
Over the Hedge Over the Hedge Over the Hedge
LEGAL NOTICES
Fictitious Business Name Statements, Trustee
Sale Notice, Alcohol Beverage License, Name
Change, Probate, Notice of Adoption, Divorce
Summons, Notice of Public Sales, and More.
Published in the Daily Journal for San Mateo County.
Fax your request to: 650-344-5290
Email them to: ads@smdailyjournal.com
203 Public Notices
CASE# CIV 525114
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR
CHANGE OF NAME
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO,
400 COUNTY CENTER RD,
REDWOOD CITY CA 94063
PETITION OF
Forest Arthur Darrenougue
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner, Forest Darrenougue filed a
petition with this court for a decree
changing name as follows:
a) Present name: Forest Arthur Darre-
nougue
a) Propsed Name: Forest Arthur Darren
b) Present name: Annette Michelle Dar-
renougue
b) Propsed Name: Annette Michelle Dar-
ren
c) Present name: Nataliya Darrenougue
c) Propsed Name: Natalie Darren
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons
interested in this matter shall appear be-
fore this court at the hearing indicated
below to show cause, if any, why the pe-
tition for change of name should not be
granted. Any person objecting to the
name changes described above must file
a written objection that includes the rea-
sons for the objection at least two court
days before the matter is scheduled to
be heard and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition should
not be granted. If no written objection is
timely filed, the court may grant the peti-
tion without a hearing. A HEARING on
the petition shall be held on January 16,
2014 at 9 a.m., Dept. PJ, Room , at 400
County Center, Redwood City, CA
94063. A copy of this Order to Show
Cause shall be published at least once
each week for four successive weeks pri-
or to the date set for hearing on the peti-
tion in the following newspaper of gener-
al circulation: Daily Journal
Filed: 11/21/ 2013
/s/ Robert D. Foiles /
Judge of the Superior Court
Dated: 11/18/2013
(Published, 11/28/13, 12/05/2013,
12/12/2013, 12/19/2013)
STATEMENT #258475
The following persons are doing busi-
ness as: Creative Touch Catering, 2495
S. Delaware, SAN MATEO, CA 94403 is
San Mateo County Exposition and Fair
Association, CA. The business is con-
ducted by a Corporation. The registrants
commenced to transact business under
the FBN.
/s/ Chris Carpenter /
11/28/13, 12/05/13, 12/12/13, 12/19/13).
STATEMENT #258600
as: Autosense, 219 Old County Road,
Suite D, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070 is
Jeremy Sklyar, 544 Fathom Dr., San Ma-
teo, CA 94404 and Sean Patrick Ellis,
600 Niagara Ave., San Francisco, CA
94112. The business is conducted by a
General Partnership The registrants
the FBN .
/s/ Jeremy Sklyar/
/s/ Sean P. Ellis /
12/05/13, 12/12/13, 12/19/13, 12/26/13).
203 Public Notices
STATEMENT #258598
The following persons are doing busi-
ness as: Hookahup Hookah Delivery,
3450 Edison St., SAN MATEO, CA
94403 is hereby registered by the follow-
ing owners: 1) Fares Saadeh, same ad-
dress, 2) Ibrahim Rabah, same address,
3) Faris Nasser, same address The busi-
ness is conducted by Copartners The
ness under the FBN .
/s/ Fares Saadeh /
12/05/13, 12/12/13, 12/19/13, 12/26/13).
STATEMENT #258661
as: Jeffrey Rent, 2739 El Camino Real,
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94061 is hereby
registered by the following owner: James
Thompson, 2224 Davis Drive, Burlin-
game, CA 94010 and Jeffrey T. Kockos,
2155 Ward Way, Woodside, CA 94062.
The business is conducted by a General
Partnership. The registrants commenced
to transact business under the FBN .
/s/ James Thompson and Jeffrey T.
Kockos /
12/05/13, 12/12/13, 12/19/13, 12/26/13).
STATEMENT #258733
as: GLS Appliances, 652 Leahy Street,
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94061 is hereby
registered by the following owner: Grego-
ry Shneyer, same address. The business
is conducted by an Individual. The regis-
trants commenced to transact business
under the FBN .
/s/ Gregory Shneyer /
12/05/13, 12/12/13, 12/19/13, 12/26/13).
STATEMENT #258500
as: Mexicana Airlines, 9841 Airport Blvd.,
Suite 400, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 is
Compania Mexicana De Aviacion, SA DE
CV, XOLA #535 Colonia Del Valle . The
business is conducted by a Corporation.
The registrants commenced to transact
business under the FBN on 12/12/1991.
/s/ Maru E. Johansen /
12/05/13, 12/12/13, 12/19/13, 12/26/13).
STATEMENT #258658
as: JB Change Consulting, 1250 Dewey
Street, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94061 is
Janet Birgenheier, same address. The
business is conducted by an Individual.
The registrants commenced to transact
business under the FBN on 11/21/2013.
/s/Janet Birgenheier /
12/05/13, 12/12/13, 12/19/13, 12/26/13).
203 Public Notices
STATEMENT #258832
as: My Legal Document, 1000 National
Ave., #240, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066 is
Winston Arver, same address. The busi-
ness is conducted by an Individual. The
ness under the FBN N/A.
/s/ Winston Arver /
12/12/13, 12/19/13, 12/26/13, 01/02/13).
STATEMENT #258784
as: 1) Laguna Glen, 2) Laguna San Juan
Capistrano, 2180 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 100,
MENLO PARK, CA 94025 is hereby reg-
istered by the following owner: Laguna
Glen San Juan Capistrano CCRC, LLC,
CA. The business is conducted by a Lim-
ited Liability Company. The registrants
the FBN.
/s/ Warren Spieker /
12/12/13, 12/19/13, 12/26/13, 01/02/13).
STATEMENT #258591
as: The Vapor Bar, 840 B El Camino Re-
al 1, BELMONT, CA, 94002 is hereby
registered by the following owner: Hani
Tannous, 217 Santa Dominga, San Bru-
no, CA 94066. The business is conduct-
ed by an Individual. The registrants
the FBN.
/s/ Hani Tannous /
12/19/13, 12/26/13, 01/02/13, 01/09/14).
STATEMENT #258886
as: Redwood Grove Publishing, 1710
Croner Avenue, MENLO PARK, CA
94025 is hereby registered by the follow-
ing owner: Camino Colorado, same ad-
dress. The business is conducted by an
Individual. The registrants commenced
to transact business under the FBN.
/s/ Camino Colorado /
12/19/13, 12/26/13, 01/02/13, 01/09/14).
STATEMENT #258911
as: Quality Comfort Heating & Air Condi-
tioning, 320 Azalia Dr., EAST PALO AL-
TO, CA 94303, is hereby registered by
the following owner: Javier Valencia, Jr.,
same address. The business is conduct-
ed by an Individual. The registrants
the FBN 07/26/2013.
/s/ Javier Valencia, Jr. /
12/19/13, 12/26/13, 01/02/13, 01/09/14).
STATEMENT #258866
as: GES Logistics, 460 Grandview Dr.,
#B, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
94080, is hereby registered by the fol-
lowing owner: Global Experience Spe-
cialists, Inc., NV. The business is con-
ducted by a Corporation. The registrants
the FBN 07/26/2013.
/s/ Diana L. Watson /
12/19/13, 12/26/13, 01/02/13, 01/09/14).
203 Public Notices
STATEMENT #258825
as: ASmile4UfromJanet, 730 2nd Ave.,
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066, is hereby reg-
istered by the following owner: Janet
Miles, same address. The business is
conducted by an Individual. The regis-
under the FBN 04/25/2012.
12/19/13, 12/26/13, 01/02/13, 01/09/14).
STATEMENT #258825
as: Bistro Vida, 641 Santa Cruz Ave.,
MENLO PARK, CA 94025 is hereby reg-
istered by the following owner: 641 Santa
Cruz Avenue, Inc, CA. The business is
conducted by a Corporation. The regis-
under the FBN 09/02/1997.
12/19/13, 12/26/13, 01/02/13, 01/09/14).
SUMMONS
(CITACION JUDICIAL)
CASE NUMBER: CLJ507553
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso Al De-
mandado): Leslie M. Murphy, aka
Maureen Murphy Leslie, aka Leslie M
Guttentag, an Individual; and Does 1-100
inclusive
You are being sued by plaintiff: (Lo esta
demandando el demandante): PerSolve,
LLC, a limited liability company, dba Ac-
count Resolution Associates
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court
may decide against you without your be-
ing heard unless you respond within 30
days. Read the information below.
You have 30 calendar days after this
summons and legal papers are served
on you to file a written response at the
court and have a copy served on the
plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not pro-
tect you. Your written response must be
in proper legal form if you want the court
to hear your case. There may be a court
form that you can use for your response.
You can find these court forms and more
information at the California Courts On-
line Self-Help Center
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your
county law library, or the courthouse
nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing
fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver
form. If you do not file your response on
time, you may lose the case by default,
and your wages, money, and property
may be taken without further warning
from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You
may want to call an attorney right away.
If you do not know an attorney, you may
want to call an attorney referral service.
If you cannot afford an attorney, you may
be eligible for free legal services from a
nonprofit legal services program. You
can locate these nonprofit groups at the
California Legal Services Web site
(www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the Califor-
nia Courts Online Self-Help Center
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by
contacting your local court or county bar
association. NOTE: The court has a stat-
utory lien for waived fees and costs on
any settlement or arbitration award of
$10,000 or more in a civil case. The
courts lien must be paid before the court
will dismiss the case.
AVISO! Lo han demando. Si no re-
sponde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede
decidir en su contra sin escuchar su ver-
sion. Lea la informacion a continuacion.
Tiene 30 dias de calendario despues de
que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles
legales para presentar una respuesta por
escrito en esta corte y hacer que se en-
tregue ena copia al demandante. Una
carta o una llamada telefonica no lo pro-
tegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene
que estar en formato legal correcto si de-
sea que procesen su caso en la corte.
Es posible que haya un formulario que
usted pueda usar para su respuesta.
Puede encontrar estos formularios de la
corte y mas informacion en el Centro de
Ayuda de las Cortes de California
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/),
en la biblio teca de leyes de su condado
o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si
no puede pagar la cuota de presenta-
cion, pida al secretario de la corte que le
de un formulario de exencion de pago de
cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a
tiempo, puede perder el caso por incum-
plimiento y la corte le podra quitar su su-
eldo, dinero y bienes sin mas adverten-
cia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es re-
comendable que llame a un abogado in-
mediatamente. Si no conoce a un abo-
dado, puede llamar a de servicio de re-
mision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a
un abogado, es posible que cumpia con
los requisitos para obtener servicios le-
gales gratuitos de un programa de servi-
cios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede
203 Public Notices
encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro
en el sitio web de California Legal Serv-
ices Web site
(www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro
de Ayuda de las Cortes de California,
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/)
o poniendose en contacto con la corte o
el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO:
Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar
las cuotas y costos exentos por imponer
un gravamen sobre cualquier recupera-
cion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida
mediante un acuerdo o una concesion
de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.
Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte
antes de que la corte pueda desechar el
caso.
The name and address of the court is:
(El nombre y direccion de la corte es):
San Mateo Superior Court
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063
The name, address, and telephone num-
ber of the plaintiffs attorney, or plaintiff
without an attorney, is: (El nombre, direc-
cion y numero de telefono del abogado
del demandante, o del demandante que
no tiene abogado, es):
Alaine Patti-Jelsvik, SBN 194748, Edit
Alexander Ryan SBN 249323
PerSolve, LLC a limited Liability Compa-
ny, dba Account Resolution Associates
9301 Winnetka Avenue, Ste. B
CHATSWORTH, CA 91311
(818)534-3100
Date: (Fecha) Aug. 9, 2011
John C. Fitton, Clerk
(Adjunto)
Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal
November 28 December 5, 12, 19, 2013.
210 Lost & Found
LOST AFRICAN GRAY PARROT -
(415)377-0859 REWARD!
LOST DOG-SMALL TERRIER-$5000
REWARD Norfolk Terrier missing from
Woodside Rd near High Rd on Dec 13.
Violet is 11mths, 7lbs, tan, female, no
collar, microchipped. Please help bring
her home! (650)568-9642
LOST GOLD Cross at Carlmont Shop-
ping Cente, by Lunardis market
(Reward) (415)559-7291
LOST ON Sunday 03/10/13, a Bin of
Documents on Catalpa Ave., in
San Mateo. REWARD, (650)450-3107
LOST SET OF CAR KEYS near Millbrae
Post Office on June 18, 2013, at 3:00
p.m. Reward! Call (650)692-4100
LOST: SMALL diamond cross, silver
necklace with VERY sentimental
meaning. Lost in San Mateo 2/6/12
(650)578-0323.
REWARD!! LOST DOG - 15LB All White
Dog, needs meds, in the area of Oaknoll
RWC on 3/23/13, (650)400-1175
210 Lost & Found
295 Art
ART: 5 prints, nude figures, 14 x 18,
signed Andrea Medina, 1980s. $40/all.
650-345-3277
296 Appliances
AMANA HTM outdoor furnace heat ex-
changer,new motor, pump, electronics.
Model ERGW0012. 80,000 BTU $50.
(650)342-7933
COIN-OP GAS DRYER - $100.,
(650)948-4895
ELECTRIC DRYER (Kenmore) asking
$95, good condition! (650)579-7924
FRIGIDAIRE ELECTRIC stove, $285. as
new! (650)430-6556
GAS STOVE (Magic Chef) asking $95,
good condition! (650)579-7924
LEAN MEAN Fat Grilling Machine by
George Foreman. $15 (650)832-1392
LG WASHER/ DRYER in one. Excellent
condition, new hoses, ultracapacity,
7 cycle, fron load, $600, (650)290-0954
MAYTAG WALL oven, 24x24x24, ex-
cellent condition, $50 obo, (650)345-
5502
PREMIER GAS stove. $285. As new!
(650)430-6556
RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric,
1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621
ROTISSERIE GE, IN-door or out door,
Holds large turkey 24 wide, Like new,
$80, OBO (650)344-8549
SANYO MINI REFRIGERATOR- $40.,
(415)346-6038
SHOP VACUUM rigid brand 3.5 horse
power 9 gal wet/dry $40. (650)591-2393
SMALL REFRIGERATOR great for of-
fice or studio apartment . Good condition
$40.00 (650)504-6058
SUNBEAM TOASTER -Automatic, ex-
cellent condition, $30., (415)346-6038
VACUUM CLEANER excellent condition
$45. (650)878-9542
297 Bicycles
GIRLS SCHWINN Bike 24 5 speed in
very good condition $75 (650)591-3313
298 Collectibles
101 MINT Postage Stamps from Eu-
rope, Africa, Latin America. Pre 1941,
All different . $6.00, (650)787-8600
120 Foreign (70), U.S. (50) USED Post-
age Stamps. Most pre-World War II. All
different, all detached from envelopes.
$5.00 all, 650-787-8600
1920'S AQUA Glass Beaded Flapper
Purse (drawstring bag) & Faux Pearl
Flapper Collar. $50. 650-762-6048
1940 VINTAGE telephone bench maple
antiques collectibles $75 (650)755-9833
1982 PRINT 'A Tune Off The Top Of My
Head' 82/125 $80 (650) 204-0587
2 RARE Volumes of Lewis & Clark Expe-
dition publish 1903 Excellent condition,
$60 Both, OBO, SOLD
2 VINTAGE Light Bulbs circa 1905. Edi-
son Mazda Lamps. Both still working -
$50 (650)-762-6048
4 NOLAN RYAN - Uncut Sheets, Rare
Gold Cards $90 (650)365-3987
400 YEARBOOKS - Sports Illustrated
Sports Book 70-90s $90 all (650)365-
3987
ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pock-
ets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858
BAY MEADOWS bag - $30.each,
(650)345-1111
BEAUTIFUL RUSTIE doll Winter Bliss w/
stole & muffs, 23, $50. OBO,
(650)754-3597
BOX OF 2000 Sports Cards, 1997-2004
years, $20 (650)592-2648
CASINO CHIP Collection Original Chips
from various casinos $99 obo
(650)315-3240
COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters
uncirculated with Holder $15/all,
(408)249-3858
JAPANESE MOTIF end table, $99
(650)520-9366
JOE MONTANA signed authentic retire-
ment book, $39., (650)692-3260
MEMORABILIA CARD COLLECTION,
large collection, Marilyn Monroe, James
Dean, John Wayne and hundreds more.
$3,300/obo.. Over 50% off
(650)319-5334.
SCHILLER HIPPIE poster, linen, Sparta
graphics 1968. Mint condition. $600.00.
(650)701-0276
TATTOO ARTIST - Norman Rockwell
figurine, limited addition, $90.,
(650)766-3024
TEA POTS - (6) collectables, good con-
dition, $10. each, (650)571-5899
TRIPOD - Professional Quality used in
1930s Hollywood, $99, obo
(650)363-0360
UNIQUE, FRAMED to display, original
Nevada slot machine glass plate. One of
a kind. $50. 650-762-6048
300 Toys
14 HOTWHEELS - Redline, 32
Ford/Mustang/Corv. $90 all (650)365-
3987
66 CHEVELLE TOY CAR, Blue collecti-
ble. $12. (415)337-1690
LEGO - unopened, Monster truck trans-
porter, figures, 299 pieces, ages 5-12.
$27.00 (650)578-9208
MAHJONG SET 166 tiles in case good
condition $35.00 call 650-570-602
PINK BARBIE 57 Chevy Convertible
28" long (sells on E-Bay for $250) in box
$99 (650)591-9769
RADIO CONTROL car; Jeep with off
road with equipment $99 OBO
(650)851-0878
TONKA EXCAVATOR, two arms move,
articulated,only $22 (650)595-3933
TOY - Barney interactive activity, musical
learning, talking, great for the car, $16.
obo, (650)349-6059
302 Antiques
1912 COFFEE Percolator Urn. perfect
condition includes electric cord $85.
(415)565-6719
ANTIQUE BEVEL MIRROR - framed,
14 x 21, carved top, $45.,
(650)341-7890
ANTIQUE CRYSTAL/ARCADE Coffee
Grinder. $80. 650-596-0513
ANTIQUE ITALIAN lamp 18 high, $70
(650)387-4002
302 Antiques
ANTIQUE OLD Copper Wash Tub, 30 x
12 x 13 with handles, $65 (650)591-3313
ANTIQUE WASHING MACHINE - some
rust on legs, rust free drum and ringer.
$45/obo, (650)574-4439
BOX FULL TOYS Original Pkg., 40s -
50s, $90 for all (650)365-3987
MAHOGANY ANTIQUE Secretary desk,
72 x 40 , 3 drawers, Display case, bev-
elled glass, $500. (650)766-3024
OLD VINTAGE Wooden Sea Captains
Tool Chest 35 x 16 x 16, $65 (650)591-
3313
STERLING SILVER loving cup 10" circa
with walnut base 1912 $65
(650)520-3425
303 Electronics
27 SONY TRINITRON TV - great condi-
tion, rarely used, includes remote, not flat
screen, $65., (650)357-7484
32 FLAT SCREEN TV - Slightly Used.
HDMI 1080, $100 (650)283-0396
46 MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great
condition. $400. (650)261-1541.
AUTO TOP hoist still in box
$99.00 or best offer (650)493-9993
BIG SONY TV 37" - Excellent Condition
Worth $2300 will Sacrifice for only $95.,
(650)878-9542
BLACKBERRY PHONE good condition
$99.00 or best offer (650)493-9993
DVD PLAYER, $25. Call (650)558-0206
FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767
HOME THEATRE SYSTEM - 3 speak-
ers, woofer, DVD player, USB connec-
tion, $80., (714)818-8782
IPHONE GOOD condition $99.00 or best
offer (650)493-9993
LEFT-HAND ERGONOMIC keyboard
with 'A-shape' key layout Num pad, $20
(650)204-0587
NIKON FG SLR body w 3 Vivitar zoom
lenses 28-70mm. 28-219 & 85-205, Ex-
cell Xond $ 99 SOLD!
PHILLIPS ENERGY STAR 20 color TV
with remote. Good condition, $20
(650)888-0129
SAMSUNG 27" TV Less than 6 months
old, with remote. Moving must sell
$100.00 (650) 995-0012
SAMSUNG, FLAT screenTV, 32 like
new! With Memorex DVD player, $185
(650)274-4337
SET OF 3 wireless phones all for $50
(650)342-8436
SLIDE PROJECTOR Air Equipped Su-
per 66 A and screen $30 for all
(SOLD
SONY PROJECTION TV 48" with re-
mote good condition $99 (650)345-1111
304 Furniture
2 END Tables solid maple '60's era
$40/both. (650)670-7545
2 TWIN Mattresses - Like New - $35
each , OBO (650)515-2605
ALASKAN SCENE painting 40" high 53"
wide includes matching frame $99 firm
(650)592-2648
ANODYZED BRONZE ETEGERE Tall
bankers rack. Beautiful style; for plants
flowers sculptures $70 (415)585-3622
BBQ GRILL, Ducane, propane $90
(650)591-4927
BRASS DAYBED - Beautiful, $99.,
(650)365-0202
CHAIRS 2 Blue Good Condition $50
OBO (650)345-5644
CHANDELIER, ELEGANT, $75.
(650)348-6955
CHINA CABINET, 53 x 78 wooden
with glass. Good shape. $120 obo.
(650)438-0517
CHINESE LACQUERED cabinet, 2
shelves and doors. Beautiful. 23 width 30
height 11 depth $75 (650)591-4927
DINING ROOM SET - table, four chairs,
lighted hutch, $500. all, (650)296-3189
DINNING ROOM table with chairs excel-
lent condition like new. $99.00 (650)504-
6058
DISPLAY CABINET 72x 21 x39 1/2
High Top Display, 2 shelves in rear $99
(650)591-3313
DRESSER - 6 drawer 61" wide, 31" high,
& 18" deep $50 SOLD
304 Furniture
DRESSERlarge, $55. Call
(650)558-0206
DRUM TABLE - brown, perfect condi-
tion, nice design, with storage, $45.,
(650)345-1111
END TABLE, medium large, with marble
top. and drawer. $60 or best offer,
(650)681-7061
EZ CHAIR, large, $15. Call (650)558-
0206
FLAT TOP DESK, $35.. Call (650)558-
0206
I-JOY MASSAGE chair, exc condition
$95 (650)591-4927
KING SIZE Brass bed frame. $200 OBO
(650)368-6674
KITCHEN CABINETS - 3 metal base
kitchen cabinets with drawers and wood
doors, $99., (650)347-8061
LOUNGE CHAIRS - 2 new, with cover &
plastic carring case & headrest, $35.
each, (650)592-7483
MATCHING RECLINER, SOFA & LOVE
SEAT - Light multi-colored fabric, $95.
for all, (650)286-1357
MIRRORS, large, $25. Call
(650)558-0206
MODULAR DESK/BOOKCASE/STOR-
AGE unit - Cherry veneer, white lami-
nate, $75., (650)888-0039
NATURAL WOOD table 8' by 4' $99
(650)515-2605
OUTDOOR WOOD SCREEN - NEW $85
RETAIL $130 (650)873-8167
PAPASAN CHAIRS (2) -with cushions
$45. each set, (650)347-8061
PATIO TABLE with 4 chairs, glass top,
good condition 41 in diameter $95
(650)591-4927
PEDESTAL SINK $25 (650)766-4858
PORTABLE JEWELRY display case
wood, see through lid $45. 25 x 20 x 4 in-
ches. (650)592-2648.
QUEEN SIZE Hide a Bed, Like new
$275, SOLD
RECLINER CHAIR very comfortable
coast $600.00 sacrifice $80.00
(650)504-6058
RECLINING CHAIR, almost new, Beige
$100 SOLD
ROCKING CHAIR - Traditional, full size
Rocking chair. Excellent condition $100.,
(650)504-3621
ROCKING CHAIR Great condition,
1970s style, dark brown, wooden,
suede cushion, photo availble, $99.,
(650)716-3337
ROCKING CHAIR w/wood carving, arm-
rest, rollers, swivels $99, (650)592-2648
SEWING TABLE, folding, $20. Call
(650)558-0206
SHELVING UNIT from IKEA interior
metal, glass nice condition $50/obo.
(650)589-8348
SOFA 7-1/2' $25 (650)322-2814
SOFA EXCELLENT CONDITION. 8FT
NEUTRAL COLOR $99 OBO (650)345-
5644
SOFA PASTEL color excellent
condition $99 (650)701-1892
STEREO CABINET walnut w/3 black
shelves 16x 22x42. $30, 650-341-5347
TEA / UTILITY CART, $15. (650)573-
7035, (650)504-6057
TEACART - Wooden, $60. obo,
(650)766-9998
TOWER BOOK Shelf, white 72 tall x 13
wide, $20 (650)591-3313
TRUNDLE BED - Single with wheels,
$40., (650)347-8061
TV STAND brown. $40.00 OBO
(650) 995-0012
TV STAND, with shelves, holds large TV,
very good condition. $90. (650)573-7035,
(650)504-6057.
TWINE BED including frame good con-
dition $45.00 (650)504-6058
WALL CLOCK - 31 day windup, 26
long, $99 (650)592-2648
WHITE 5 Drawer dresser.Excellent con-
dition. Moving. Must sell $90.00 OBO
(650) 995-0012
WICKER DRESSER, white, 3 drawers,
exc condition 31 width 32 height 21.5
depth $35 (650)591-4927
WOOD BOOKCASE unit - good condi-
tion $65.00 (650)504-6058
306 Housewares
"PRINCESS HOUSE decorator urn
"Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H
$25., (650)868-0436
28" by 15" by 1/4" thick glass shelves,
cost $35 each sell at $15 ea. Three avail-
able, Call (650)345-5502
BRADFORD COLLECTOR Plates THAI
(Asian) - $35 (650)348-6955
CANNING POTS, two 21 quart with lids,
$5 each. (650)322-2814
COFFEE MAKER, Makes 4 cups $12,
(650)368-3037
DRIVE MEDICAL design locking elevat-
ed toilet seat. New. $45. (650)343-4461
GAS STOVE - Roper, Oven w 4 Burners,
good condition $95 (650)515-2605
HOUSE HEATER Excellent condition.
Works great. Must sell. $30.00 OBO
(650) 995-0012
KIRBY VACUUM cleaner good condition
with extras $90 OBO SOLD!01976533
306 Housewares
MANGLE-SIMPLEX FLOOR model,
Working, $20 (650)344-6565
MONOPOLY GAME - rules, plastic real
estate, metal counters, all cards and pa-
per money $10 (650)574-3229
PERSIAN TEA set for 8. Including
spoon, candy dish, and tray. Gold Plated.
$100. (650) 867-2720
PUSH LAWN MOWER - very good
condition $25., (650)580-3316
SOLID TEAK floor model 16 wine rack
with turntable $60. (650)592-7483
VACUMN EXCELLENT condition. Works
great.Moving. Must sell. $35.00 OBO
(650) 995-0012
VINTAGE VICTORIAN cotton lawn
dress, - $65. (650)348-6955
307 Jewelry & Clothing
BRACELET - Ladies authentic Murano
glass from Italy, vibrant colors, like new,
$100., (650)991-2353 Daly City
LADIES GLOVES - gold lame' elbow
length gloves, size 7.5, $15. new,
(650)868-0436
PRO DIVER Invicta Watch. Brand new in
box, $60. (650)290-0689
308 Tools
BOSTITCH 16 gage Finish nailer Model
SB 664FN $99 (650)359-9269
CEMENT/ CONCRETE hand mixing box
Like New, metal $25 (650)368-0748
CRACO 395 SP-PRO, electronic paint
sprayer.Commercial grade. Used only
once. $600/obo. (650)784-3427
CRAFTMAN JIG Saw 3.9 amp. with vari-
able speeds $65 (650)359-9269
CRAFTMAN RADIAL SAW, with cabinet
stand, $200 Cash Only, (650)851-1045
CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450
RPM $60 (650)347-5373
CRAFTSMAN 9" Radial Arm Saw with 6"
dado set. No stand. $55 (650)341-6402
DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power
1,725 RPM $60 (650)347-5373
LAWN MOWER reel type push with
height adjustments. Just sharpened $45
650-591-2144 San Carlos
LOG CHAIN (HEAVY DUTY) 14' $75
(650)948-0912
NEW 18VOLT Drill/Driver w/ light,
warranty, only $29.99 (650)595-3933
PUSH LAWN mower $25 (650)851-0878
ROLLING STEEL Ladder10 steps, Like
New. $475 obo, (650)333-4400
TOOL BOX full of tools. Moving must
sell. $100.00 (650) 995-0012
309 Office Equipment
CANON COPIER, $55. Call
(650)558-0206
DESK - 7 drawer wood desk, 5X2X2.5'
$25., (650)726-9658
310 Misc. For Sale
1 PAIR of matching outdoor planting pots
$20., (650)871-7200
16 BOOKS on Histoy if WWII Excllent
condition $95 all obo, (650)345-5502
2 FLOWER pots with Gardenia's both for
$20 (650)369-9762
4 IN 1 STERO UNIT. CD player broken.
$20., (650)834-4926
70 BAMBOO POLES - 6 to 12ft. long
$40. for all can deliver, (415)346-6038
Alkaline GRAVITY WATER SYSTEM - ,
PH Balance water, anti-oxident proper-
ties, new, $100., (650)619-9203.
ALUMINUM WINDOWS - (10)double
pane, different sizes, $10. each,
(415)819-3835
ANTIQUE CAMEL BACK TRUNK -wood
lining. (great toy box) $99.,
(650)580-3316
ANTIQUE KILIM RUNNER woven zig
zag design 7' by 6" by 4' $99.,
(650)580-3316
ANTIQUE LANTERN Olde Brooklyn lan-
terns, battery operated, safe, new in box,
$100, (650)726-1037
ARTIFICIAL FICUS TREE 6 ft. life like,
full branches. in basket $55. (650)269-
3712
ARTS & CRAFTS variety, $50
(650)368-3037
BALANCING SANTA, Mint condition,
Santa rocks back/forth, 20 in high, sturdy
metal, snowman, chimney, $12.00
(650)578-9208
BLACK LEATHER Organizer, Unop-
ened, Any Year, Cell Holder, Wallet, Cal-
ender., In Box $12 (650)578-9208
BLUETOOTH WITH CHARGER - like
new, $20., (415)410-5937
BODY BY JAKE AB Scissor Exercise
Machine w/instructions. $50.00
(650)637-0930
BOOK "LIFETIME" WW1 $12.,
(408)249-3858
BUFFET CENTERPIECE: Lalique style
crystal bowl. For entre, fruit, or dessert
$20 (415)585-3622
CHEESESET 6 small and 1 large plate
Italian design never used Ceramica Cas-
tellania $25. (650)644-9027
COPPERLIKE CENTERPIECE, unused
oval, 18 inches high, x 22 x 17,$10.00
(650)578-9208
DOWN PILLOW; Fully Stuffed, sterilized,
allergy-free ticking. Mint Condition $25
(650)375-8044
DRAIN CLEANER Snake 6' long,
new/unused only $5 (650)595-3933
310 Misc. For Sale
DVD'S TV programs 24 4 seasons $20
ea. (650)952-3466
ELECTRIC IMPACT wrench sockets
case warranty $39.95 (650)595-3933
ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER good
condition $50., (650)878-9542
EXOTIC EROTIC Ball SF & Mardi gras 2
dvd's $25 ea. (415)971-7555
EXTENDED BATH BENCH - never
used, $45. obo, (650)832-1392
FRONT LOADER, bucket & arm move,
articulated $12.50 (650)595-3933
FULL SIZE quilted Flowerly print green &
print $25 (650)871-7200
GAME "BEAT THE EXPERTS" never
used $8., (408)249-3858
GOURMET SET for cooking on your ta-
ble. European style. $15 (650)644-9027
GRANDFATHER CLOCK with bevel
glass in front and sides (650)355-2996
HARDCOVER MYSTERY BOOKS -
Current authors, $2. each (10),
(650)364-7777
HARLEY DAVIDSON black phone, per-
fect condition, $65., (650) 867-2720
HUMAN HAIR Wigs, (4) Black hair, $90
all (650)624-9880
ICE CHEST $15 (650)347-8061
IGLOO COOLER - 3 gallon beverage
cooler, new, still in box, $15.,
(650)345-3840
JAPANESE SAKE Set, unused, boxes,
Geisha design on carafe and 2 sake
cups, $7.00 (650)578-9208
JONATHAN KELLERMAN - Hardback
books, (5) $3. each, (650)341-1861
K9 ADVANTIX - for dogs 21-55 lbs.,
repels and kills fleas and ticks, $60.,
(650)343-4461
KENNESAW ORIGINAL salute cannon
$30. (650)726-1037
LAMPSHADE - Shantung, bell shaped,
off white, 9 tall, 11 diameter, great con-
dition, $7., (650)347-5104
LANDSCAPE PICTURES (3) hand
painted 25" long 21" wide, wooden
frame, $60 for all 3, (650)201-9166
LAWN CHAIRS (4) White, plastic, $8.
each, (415)346-6038
LITTLE PLAYMATE by IGLOO-10"x10",
cooler includes 2 icepaks, 1 cooler pack
$20 (650)574-3229
MANUAL LAWN mower ( by Scott Turf )
never used $65 (650)756-7878
MARTEX BATH TOWELS(3) 26"x49",
watermelon color $15 (650)574-3229
MARTEX HAND TOWEL(5) 15"x28", wa-
termelon color $10 (650)574-3229
MEDICINE CABINET - 18 X 24, almost
new, mirror, $20., (650)515-2605
MENS LEATHER travel bags (2), used
$25 each.(650)322-2814
MERITAGE PICNIC Time Wine and
Cheese Tote - new black $45
(650)644-9027
MIRROR 41" by 29" Hardrock maple
frame $90 OBO (650)593-8880
NEW LIVING Yoga Tape for Beginners
$8. 650-578-8306
OBLONG SECURITY mirror 24" by 15"
$75 (650)341-7079
OUTDOOR GREENHOUSE. Handmade.
33" wide x 20 inches deep. 64.5 " high.
$70.00 (650)871-7200
OVAL MIRROR $10 (650)766-4858
PET CARRIER Excellent Condition Very
Clean Size small "Petaire" Brand
$50.00 (650)871-7200
PILGRIM DOLLS, 15 boy & girl, new,
from Harvest Festival, adorable $25 650-
345-3277
PRINCESS PLANT 6' tall in bloom pot-
ted $15 (415)346-6038
QUEENSIZE BEDSPREAD w/2 Pillow
Shams (print) $30.00 (650)341-1861
RED DEVIL VACUUM CLEANER - $25.,
(650)593-0893
REVERSIBLE KING BEDSPREAD bur-
gundy; for the new extra deep beds. New
$60 (415)585-3622
RICHARD NORTH Patterson 5 Hard-
back Books @$3.00 each (650)341-1861
ROGERS' BRAND stainless steel steak
knife: $15 (415)585-3622
310 Misc. For Sale
SCREWDRIVERS, SET of 6 sealed
pack, warranty only $5 (650)595-3933
SET OF 11 Thomas registers 1976 mint
condition $25 (415)346-6038
SF GREETING CARDS -(300 with enve-
lopes) factory sealed, $10 (650)365-3987
SHOWER DOOR custom made 48 x 69
$70 (650)692-3260
SINGER SEWING machine 1952 cabinet
style with black/gold motor. $35.
(650)574-4439
STEP 2 sandbox Large with cover $25
(650)343-4329
TRAVIS MCGEE (Wikipedia) best mys-
teries 18 classic paperbacks for $25.
Steve (650) 518-6614
TWIN BEDDING: 2 White Spreads,
Dust-Ruffles, Shams. Pink Blanket,
Fit/flat sheets, pillows ALL $60 (650)375-
8044
TWIN SIZE quilt Nautica, New. Yellow,
White, Black Trim San Marino" pattern
$40 Firm (650)871-7200.
VASE WITH flowers 2 piece good for the
Holidays, $25., (650) 867-2720
VIDEO CENTER 38 inches H 21 inches
W still in box $45., (408)249-3858
VINTAGE WHITE Punch Bowl/Serving
Bowl Set with 10 cups plus one extra
$40. (650)873-8167
VINYL SHOWER CURTAIN
black/gold/white floral on aqua $10
(650)574-3229
WALKER - brand new, $20., SSF,
(415)410-5937
WEST AFRICAN hand carved tribal
masks - $25 (650)348-6955
WHEEL CHAIR asking $75 OBO
(650)834-2583
WOMEN'S LADY Cougar gold iron set
set - $25. (650)348-6955
311 Musical Instruments
ACOUSTIC GUITAR no brand $65
(650)348-6428
FENDER BASSMAN 25 watt Bass am-
plifier. $50. 650-367-8146
GULBRANSEN BABY GRAND PIANO -
Appraised @$5450., want $3500 obo,
(650)343-4461
HAMMOND B-3 Organ and 122 Leslie
Speaker. Excellent condition. $8,500. pri-
vate owner, (650)349-1172
K MANDOLIN - A Style, 19402 with
Case, $50 firm SOLD!
NEAPOLITAN MANDOLIN With case
sounds good $75 SOLD!
OLD USED Tube Amplifer, working con-
dition $25 SOLD!
SHERMAN CLAY Player Piano, with 104
player rolls, $1000, (650)579-1259
UKULELE STILL in box unused, no
brand $35 SOLD!
312 Pets & Animals
BAMBOO BIRD Cage - very intricate de-
sign - 21"x15"x16". $50 (650)341-6402
315 Wanted to Buy
GO GREEN!
We Buy GOLD
You Get The
$ Green $
Millbrae Jewelers
Est. 1957
400 Broadway - Millbrae
650-697-2685
316 Clothes
AUTHENTIC PERUVIAN VICUNA PON-
CHO: 56 square. Red, black trim, knot-
ted fringe hem. $99 (650)375-8044
BLACK Leather pants Mrs. made in
France size 40 $99. (650)558-1975
BLACK LEATHER tap shoes 9M great
condition $99. (650)558-1975
HOODED ALL-WEATHER JACKET:
reversible. Outer: weatherproof tan color.
Iner: Navy plush, elastic cuffs. $10
(650)375-8044
LADIES COAT Medium, dark lavender
$25 (650)368-3037
LADIES DONEGAL design 100% wool
cap from Wicklow, Ireland, $20. Call
(650)341-8342
ACROSS
1 Lines at the
checkout?
5 Powdery mineral
9 Org. for a 4-Down
14 It may thicken
15 Baseballs Jesus
or Moises
16 She loves you
followers, in song
17 Some
broadcasting
equipment
19 Cut the chatter!
20 Hoopster
Shaquille
21 Woman in two
Goya works
23 Womens org.
based at
Constitution Hall
24 Brightly colored
beetle
27 Lincoln or Ford
28 MPG watchdog
29 Opposite of sweet
30 Political
patronage
33 Proportion
35 Swim competition
36 Degrees of
separation from
actor Kevin, in a
parlor game
39 Common Oscar
gown feature
40 Anxious
anticipation
41 Dachshunds,
familiarly
44 One involved in a
pickup
47 __ carte
48 Fourth grade?
49 iPod accessories
52 Sam Spade type
53 Eye layer
55 Roman fountain
56 Not cool
58 Obstinate, and
what the other four
longest puzzle
answers are?
61 Court figure
62 Singer Adams
63 Creepy thing
64 The Master
Builder
playwright
65 Go on and on
66 Busy crawlers
DOWN
1 Support
2 Two-dimensional
3 Funny business?
4 Rescued one,
hopefully
5 Minute amount
6 Baba of folklore
7 Device with
shuttles
8 John who played
Nixon in The
Butler
9 Bart Simpson
catchphrase
10 Salty expanse
11 Person who
caters to base
interests
12 Watch-Me-Grow
fad
13 Celestial
18 Priestly garb
22 Poke
25 Until
26 Cross the
threshold
31 Sonata
movement
32 Swamp thing
33 Showers, say
34 Followed, as a
hunch
36 Laundry room
supplies
37 Push
38 Southwestern
formation
39 Dumb ending?
41 60s dance
42 Prepare to drag
43 More profound
44 Informed
45 Pre-Christmas
period
46 Backs of
singles
50 GPS
recommendation
51 Cry to a diva
54 Classic role for a
diva
57 Like the finale of
Mendelssohns
Violin Concerto
59 Bathtub booze
60 __ up: angry
By Mary Lou Guizzo and Jeff Chen
(c)2013 Tribune Content Agency, LLC
12/19/13
12/19/13
ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE:
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle
Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
xwordeditor@aol.com
316 Clothes
LADIES FAUX FUR COAT - Satin lining,
size M/L, $100. obo, (650)525-1990
LADIES FUR Jacket (fake) size 12 good
condition $30 (650)692-3260
LADIES WINTER coat 3/4 length, rust
color, with fur collar, $30 obo
(650)515-2605
LADIES WOOL BLAZER: Classic, size
12, brass buttons. Sag Harbor. Excellent
condition. $15.00 (650)375-8044
LARRY LEVINE Women's Hooded down
jacket. Medium. Scarlet. Good as new.
Asking $40 OBO (650)888-0129
LEATHER JACKET Classic Biker Style.
Zippered Pockets. Sturdy. Excellent Con-
dition. Mens, XL Black Leather $50.00
(650)357-7484
LEATHER JACKET, brown bomber, with
pockets.Sz XL, $88. (415)337-1690
LEATHER JACKETS (5) - used but not
abused. Like New, $100 each.
(650)670-2888
MENS JEANS (11) Brand names various
sizes 32,33,34 waist 30,32 length $100.
for all (650)347-5104
MENS WRANGLER jeans waist 31
length 36 five pairs $20 each plus bonus
Leonard (650)504-3621
MINK CAPE, beautiful with satin lining,
light color $75 obo (650)591-4927
NIKE PULLOVER mens heavy jacket
Navy Blue & Red, Reg. price $200 sell-
ing for $59 (650)692-3260
PROM PARTY Dress, Long sleeveless
size 6, magenta, with shawl like new $40
obo (650)349-6059
VELVET DRAPE, 100% cotton, new
beautiful burgundy 82"X52" W/6"hems:
$45 (415)585-3622
VINTAGE 1970S GRECIAN MADE
DRESS SIZE 6-8, $35 (650)873-8167
WHITE LACE 1880s reproduction dress
- size 6, $100., (650)873-8167
WINTER COAT, ladies european style
nubek leather, tan colored, green lapel &
hoodie, $100., (650)888-0129
316 Clothes
WOMEN'S JEANS size 10 labeled Du-
plex and is priced at $15 (650)574-4439
WOMEN'S JEANS size 10. Elie Tahari
new, never worn $25 (650)574-4439
317 Building Materials
(1) 2" FAUX WOOD WINDOW BLIND,
with 50" and 71" height, still in box, $50
obo (650)345-5502
30 FLUORESCENT Lamps 48" (brand
new in box) $75 for all (650)369-9762
BATHROOM VANITY, antique, with top
and sink: - $65. (650)348-6955
BRAND NEW Millgard window + frame -
$85. (650)348-6955
PVC - 1, 100 feet, 20 ft. lengths, $25.,
(650)851-0878
318 Sports Equipment
2 BASKETBALLS Spalding NBA, Hardly
used, $30 all (650)341-5347
2 SOCCER balls hardly used, $30 all
San Mateo, (650)341-5347
AB LOUNGE exercise machine cost
$100. sell for $25. Call 650-570-6023
BOWLING BALLS. Selling 2 - 16 lb.
balls for $25.00 each. (650)341-1861
BUCKET OF 260 golf balls, $25.
(650)339-3195
DARTBOARD - New, regulation 18 di-
meter, Halex brand w/mounting hard-
ware, 6 brass darts, $16., (650)681-7358
DL1000 BOAT Winch Rope & More,
$50., (650)726-9658
EXERCISE MAT used once, lavender
$12, (650)368-3037
FISHERS MENS skis $35 (650)322-2814
GOTT 10-GAL beverage cooler$20.
(650)345-3840
KIDS 20" mongoose mountain bike 6
speeds front wheel shock good condition
asking $65 (650)574-7743
LADIES BOWLING SET- 8 lb. ball, 7 1/2
sized shoes, case, $45., (650)766-3024
REI 2 man tent $40 (650)552-9436
318 Sports Equipment
LADIES STEP thruRoadmaster 10
speed bike w. shop-basket Good
Condition. $55 OBO call: (650) 342-8510
LOOKING TO PURCHASE A TOTAL
GYM Price Negotible. SOLD
MENS ROLLER Blades size 101/2 never
used $25 (650)520-3425
POWER PLUS Exercise Machine $99
(650)368-3037
SALMON FISHING weights 21/2 pound
canon balls $25 (650)756-7878
Say Goodbye To The 'Stick In
Style & Gear Up For a Super
Season!
49er Swag at Lowest Prices
Niner Empire
957C Industrial Rd. San Carlos
T-F 10-6; Sa 10 -4
ninerempire.com
(415)370-7725
SCHWINN 26" man's bike with balloon
tires $75 like new (650)355-2996
SMALL TRAMPOLINE $5.00 call 650-
570-6023
STATIONARY BIKE, Volt, Clean, $15
SOLD!
STATIONERY BIKE, $20. SOLD
THULE BIKE RACK - Fits rectangular
load bars. Holds bike upright. $100.
(650)594-1494
VINTAGE ENGLISH ladies ice skates -
up to size 7-8, $45., (650)873-8167
WET SUIT - medium size, $95., call for
info (650)851-0878
WO 16 lb. Bowling Balls @ $25.00 each.
(650)341-1861
322 Garage Sales
GARAGE SALES
ESTATE SALES
Make money, make room!
List your upcoming garage
sale, moving sale, estate
sale, yard sale, rummage
sale, clearance sale, or
whatever sale you have...
in the Daily Journal.
Reach over 76,500 readers
from South San Francisco
to Palo Alto.
in your local newspaper.
Call (650)344-5200
335 Garden Equipment
CRAFTSMAN 5.5 HP gas lawn mower
with rear bag $55., (650)355-2996
GAS ENGINE String Trimmer - Homelite
- 25cc engine. Excellent Cond.$70
(650)654-9252
LAWNMOWER - American made, man-
ual/push, excellent condition, $50.,
(650)342-8436
REMINGTON ELECTRIC lawn mower,
$40. (650)355-2996
340 Camera & Photo Equip.
CLASSICAL YASHICA camera
in leather case $25. (650)644-9027
SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-T-50 - 7.2 MP
digital camera (black) with case, $175.,
(650)208-5598
VIVITAR ZOOM lens-28mm70mm. Filter
and lens cap. Original owner. $50. Cash
SOLD
YASAHICA 108 model 35mm SLR Cam-
era with flash and 2 zoom lenses $99
(415)971-7555
345 Medical Equipment
2 WALKABOUT ROLLATORS 4
Wheeled Rollators, hand brakes, seats
back rest, folds for storage, transport.
$50 each SOLD!
INVERSION TABLE relieves pressure
on back. Cost $100.00 sell for $25.
(650)570-6023
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - Brand new
port-a-potty, never used, $40., Walker,
$30., (650)832-1392
379 Open Houses
OPEN HOUSE
LISTINGS
List your Open House
in the Daily Journal.
Reach over 76,500
potential home buyers &
renters a day,
from South San Francisco
to Palo Alto.
in your local newspaper.
Call (650)344-5200
380 Real Estate Services
HOMES & PROPERTIES
The San Mateo Daily Journals
weekly Real Estate Section.
Look for it
every Friday and Weekend
to find information on fine homes
and properties throughout
the local area.
440 Apartments
BELMONT - prime, quiet location, view,
studios and 1 bedrooms, New carpets,
new granite counters, dishwasher, balco-
ny, covered carports, storage, pool, no
pets. (650)592-1271
REDWOOD CITY 1 bedroom apartment
$1350. month, $1000 deposit, close to
Downtown RWC, Absolutely no animals.
Call (650)361-1200
SAN MATEO Complete remodeled 2
bdrm 1 bath. Includes parking spot.. Wa-
ter and garbage paid. . $2500/month +
dep. 6503025523
470 Rooms
HIP HOUSING
Non-Profit Home Sharing Program
San Mateo County
(650)348-6660
470 Rooms
Rooms For Rent
Travel Inn, San Carlos
$49.-59.daily + tax
$294.-$322. weekly + tax
Clean Quiet Convenient
Cable TV, WiFi & Private Bathroom
Microwave and Refrigerator & A/C
950 El Camino Real San Carlos
(650) 593-3136
Mention Daily Journal
620 Automobiles
Dont lose money
on a trade-in or
consignment!
Sell your vehicle in the
Daily Journals
Auto Classifieds.
Just $40
Well run it
til you sell it!
Reach 76,500 drivers
from South SF to
Palo Alto
Call (650)344-5200
ads@smdailyjournal.com
CHEVY HHR 08 - Grey, spunky car
loaded, even seat warmers, $9,500.
(408)807-6529.
FLEETWOOD 93 $ 3,500/offer. Good
Condition (650)481-5296
MERCEDES 06 C230 - 6 cylinder, navy
blue, 60K miles, 2 year warranty,
$18,000, (650)455-7461
625 Classic Cars
FORD 63 THUNDERBIRD Hardtop, 390
engine, Leather Interior. Will consider
$6,900 OBO (650)364-1374
630 Trucks & SUVs
FORD 98 EXPLORER 6 cylinder, 167K
miles, excellent condition, good tires,
good brakes, very dependable! $2,400 or
best offer. Moving, must sell! Call
(650)274-4337
GMV 03 .ENVOY, SLT , 4x4, excellent
condition. Leather everything. 106K
miles. White. $7,800 (650)342-6342
635 Vans
67 INTERNATIONAL Step Van 1500,
Typical UPS type size. $2500, OBO,
(650)364-1374
640 Motorcycles/Scooters
BMW 03 F650 GS, $3899 OBO. Call
650-995-0003
MOTORCYCLE GLOVES - Excellent
condition, black leather, $35. obo,
(650)223-7187
MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAGS with
brackets and other parts, $35.,
(650)670-2888
670 Auto Service
GRAND OPENING!
Sincere Affordable Motors
All makes and models
Over 20 years experience
1940 Leslie St, San Mateo
(650)722-8007
samautoservices@gmail.com
SAN CARLOS AUTO
SERVICE & TUNE UP
A Full Service Auto Repair
Facility
760 El Camino Real
San Carlos
(650)593-8085
670 Auto Parts
5 HUBCAPS for 1966 Alfa Romeo $50.,
(650)580-3316
CAR TOWchain 9' $35 (650)948-0912
HONDA SPARE tire 13" $25
(415)999-4947
HONDA WHEELS with tires. Good
tread/ 14 in. 3 for $99 (415)999-4947
MECHANIC'S CREEPER vintage, Com-
et model SP, all wood, pillow, four swivel
wheels, great shape. $40.00
(650)591-0063
MECHANIC'S CREEPER vintage, Com-
et model SP, all wood, pillow, four swivel
wheels, great shape. $40.00
(650)591-0063
TIRE CHAIN cables $23. (650)766-4858
670 Auto Parts
NEW BATTERY and alternator for a 96
Buick Century never used Both for $80
(650)576-6600
NEW, IN box, Ford Mustang aluminum
water pump & gasket, $60.00. Call
(415)370-3950
SHOP MANUALS 2 1955 Pontiac
manual, 4 1984 Ford/Lincoln manuals, 1
gray marine diesel manual $40
(650)583-5208
SHOP MANUALS for GM Suv's
Year 2002 all for $40 (650)948-0912
TRUCK RADIATOR - fits older Ford,
never used, $100., (650)504-3621
672 Auto Stereos
MONNEY
CAR AUDIO
We Sell, Install and
Repair All Brands of
Car Stereos
iPod & iPhone Wired
to Any Car for Music
Quieter Car Ride
Sound Proof Your Car
35 Years Experience
1823 El Camino
Redwood City
(650)299-9991
680 Autos Wanted
Dont lose money
on a trade-in or
consignment!
Sell your vehicle in the
Daily Journals
Auto Classifieds.
Just $40
We will run it
til you sell it!
Reach 76,500 drivers
from South SF to
Palo Alto
Call (650)344-5200
DONATE YOUR CAR
Tax Deduction, We do the Paperwork,
Free Pickup, Running or Not - in most
cases. Help yourself and the Polly Klaas
Foundation. Call (800)380-5257.
Wanted 62-75 Chevrolets
Novas, running or not
Parts collection etc.
So clean out that garage
Give me a call
Joe 650 342-2483
ADVERTISE
YOUR SERVICE
in the
HOME & GARDEN SECTION
Offer your services to 76,500 readers a day, from
Palo Alto to South San Francisco
and all points between!
Call (650)344-5200
Carpentry
D n J REMODELING
Finish Carpentry
Windows Doors
Cabinets Casing
Crown Moulding
Baseboards
Mantels Chair Rails
(650)291-2121
Cabinetry
Cleaning
ANGELICAS HOUSE
CLEANING & ERRAND
SERVICES
House Cleaning Move In/Out
Cleaning Janitorial Services
Handyman Services General
Errands Event Help
$65 Holiday Special,
call or email for details
(650)918-0354
myerrandservicesca@gmail.com
Concrete
Construction
DEVOE
CONSTRUCTION
Kitchen & Bath
Remodeling
Belmont, CA
(650) 318-3993
OSULLIVAN
CONSTRUCTION
(650)589-0372
New Construction, Remodeling,
Kitchen/Bathrooms,
Decks/ Fences
Licensed and Insured
Lic. #589596
WARREN BUILDER
Contractor & Electrician
Kitchen, Bathroom, Additions
Design & Drafting Lowest Rate
Lic#964001, Ins. & BBB member
Warren Young
(650)465-8787
Decks & Fences
MARSH FENCE
& DECK CO.
State License #377047
Licensed Insured Bonded
Fences - Gates - Decks
Stairs - Retaining Walls
10-year guarantee
Quality work w/reasonable prices
Call for free estimate
(650)571-1500
Doors
Electricians
ALL ELECTRICAL
SERVICE
650-322-9288
for all your electrical needs
ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUP
ELECTRICIAN
For all your
electrical needs
Residential, Commercial,
Troubleshooting,
Wiring & Repairing
Call Ben (650)685-6617
Lic # 427952
Gardening
GENERAL
LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE
Commercial & Residential
Gardening
New lawn &
sprinkler installation,
Trouble shooting and repair
Work done by the hour
or contract
Free estimates
Licensed
(650)444-5887, Call/Text
glmco@aol.com
Flooring
SHOP
AT HOME
WE WILL
BRING THE
SAMPLES
TO YOU.
Call for a
FREE in-home
estimate
FLAMINGOS FLOORING
CARPET
VINYL
LAMINATE
TILE
HARDWOOD
650-655-6600
SLATER FLOORS
. Restore old floors to new
. Dustless Sanding
. Install new custom & refinished
hardwood floors
Licensed. Bonded. Insured
www.slaterfloors.com
(650) 593-3700
Showroom by appointment
Gutters
GUTTERS AND ROOF
REPAIR
New Installation seamless,
Cleaning and Screening,
Commercial and Residential
Power Washing
Free Estimates
(650)669-6771
Lic.# 910421
Gutters
GUTTER
CLEANING
O.K.S RAINGUTTER
New Rain Gutters
Down Spouts
Gutter Cleaning & Screening,
Roof & Gutter Repairs
Friendly Service
10% Senior Discount
CA Lic# 794353/Bonded
(650)556-9780
Handy Help
AAA HANDYMAN
& MORE
Repairs Maintenance Painting
Carpentry Plumbing Electrical
Contractor Lic. 468963 Since 1976
Bonded and Insured
All Work Guaranteed
(650) 995-4385
DISCOUNT HANDYMAN
& PLUMBING
Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling,
Tile Installation,
Door & Window Installation
Priced for You! Call John
(650)296-0568
Free Estimates
Lic.#834170
FLORES HANDYMAN
Serving you is a privilege.
Painting-Interior & Exterior Roof
Repair Base Boards New Fence
Hardwood Floors Plumbing Tile
Mirrors Chain Link Fence Windows
Bus Lic# 41942
Call today for free estimate.
(650)274-6133
SENIOR HANDYMAN
Specializing in Any Size Projects
Painting Electrical
Carpentry Dry Rot
40 Yrs. Experience
Retired Licensed Contractor
(650)201-6854
Hardwood Floors
KO-AM
HARDWOOD FLOORING
Hardwood & Laminate
Installation & Repair
Refinish
High Quality @ Low Prices
Call 24/7 for Free Estimate
800-300-3218
408-979-9665
Lic. #794899
Hauling
CHAINEY HAULING
Junk & Debris Clean Up
Furniture / Appliance / Disposal
Tree / Bush / Dirt / Concrete Demo
Starting at $40& Up
www.chaineyhauling.com
Free Estimates
(650)207-6592
CHEAP
HAULING!
Light moving!
Haul Debris!
650-583-6700
Hauling
Landscaping
Moving
Bay Area
Relocation Services
Specializing in:
Homes, Apts., Storages
Professional, friendly, careful.
Peninsulas Personal Mover
Commercial/Residential
Fully Lic. & Bonded CAL -T190632
Call (650) 630-0424
Painting
JON LA MOTTE
PAINTING
Interior & Exterior
Quality Work, Reasonable
Rates, Free Estimates
(650)368-8861
Lic #514269
MK PAINTING
Interior and Exterior,
Residental and commercial
Insured and bonded,
Free Estimates
Peter McKenna
(650)630-1835
Lic# 974682
MTP
Painting/Waterproofing
Drywall Repair/Tape/Texture
Power Washing-Decks, Fences
No Job Too Big or Small
Lic.# 896174
Call Mike the Painter
(650)271-1320
Painting
NICK MEJIA PAINTING
A+ Member BBB Since 1975
Large & Small Jobs
Residential & Commercial
Classic Brushwork, Matching, Stain-
ing, Varnishing, Cabinet Finishing
Wall Effects, Murals, More!
(415)971-8763
Lic. #479564
Plumbing
Remodeling
HARVEST KITCHEN
& MOSAIC
Cabinets * Vanities * Tile
Flooring * Mosaics
Sinks * Faucets
Fast turnaround * Expert service
920 Center St., San Carlos
(650)620-9639
www.harvestkm.com
Tree Service
Hillside Tree
Service
LOCALLY OWNED
Family Owned Since 2000
Trimming Pruning
Shaping
Large Removal
Stump Grinding
Free
Estimates
Mention
The Daily Journal
to get 10% off
for new customers
Call Luis (650) 704-9635
Window Washing
EXTERIOR
CLEANING
SERVICES
- window washing
- gutter cleaning
- pressure washing
- wood restoration
- solar panel cleaning
(650)216-9922
services@careful-clean.com
Bonded - Insured
Notices
NOTICE TO READERS:
California law requires that contractors
taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor
or materials) be licensed by the Contrac-
tors State License Board. State law also
requires that contractors include their li-
cense number in their advertising. You
can check the status of your licensed
contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-
321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking
jobs that total less than $500 must state
in their advertisements that they are not
licensed by the Contractors State Li-
cense Board.
Attorneys
BANKRUPTCY
Huge credit card debit?
Job loss? Foreclosure?
Medical bills?
YOU HAVE OPTIONS
Call for a free consultation
(650-363-2600
This law firm is a debt relife agency
Law Office of Jason Honaker
BANKRUPTCY
Chapter 7 &13
Call us for a consultation
650-259-9200
www.honakerlegal.com
Clothing
$5 CHARLEY'S
Sporting apparel from your
favorite teams,low prices,
large selection.
450 San Bruno Ave.
San Bruno
650 771 -5614
Food
GET HAPPY!
Happy Hour 4-6 M-F
Steelhead Brewing Co.
333 California Dr.
Burlingame
(650)344-6050
www.steelheadbrewery.com
JACKS
RESTAURANT
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1050 Admiral Ct., #A
San Bruno
(650)589-2222
JacksRestaurants.com
NEW ENGLAND
LOBSTER CO.
Market & Eatery
Now Open in Burlingame
824 Cowan Road
newenglandlobster.net
LIve Lobster ,Lobster Tail,
Lobster meat & Dungeness Crab
PANCHO VILLA
TAQUERIA
Because Flavor Still Matters
365 B Street
San Mateo
www.sfpanchovillia.com
PRIME STEAKS
SUPERB VALUE
BASHAMICHI
Steak & Seafood
1390 El Camino Real
Millbrae
www.bashamichirestaurant.com
VEGETARIAN
BAMBOO GARDEN
Lunch & Dinner
Only Vegetarian Chinese
Restaurant in Millbrae!
309 Broadway, Millbrae
(650)697-6768
Financial
RELATIONSHIP BANKING
Partnership. Service. Trust.
UNITED AMERICAN BANK
Half Moon Bay, Redwood City,
unitedamericanbank.com
San Mateo
(650)579-1500
Furniture
DURALINER ROCKING CHAIR, Maple
Finish, Cream Cushion w matching otto-
man $70 (650)583-4943.
Furniture
WESTERN FURNITURE
Grand Opening Sale
Everything Marked Down !
601 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA
Mon. - Sat. 10AM -7PM
Sunday Noon -6PM
We don't meet our competition,
we beat it !
Guns
PENINSULA GUNS
(650) 588-8886
Handguns.Shotguns.Rifles
Tactical and
Hunting Accessories
Buy.Sell.Trade
360 El Camino Real, San Bruno
Health & Medical
BACK, LEG PAIN OR
NUMBNESS?
Non-Surgical
Spinal Decompression
Dr. Thomas Ferrigno D.C.
650-231-4754
177 Bovet Rd. #150 San Mateo
BayAreaBackPain.com
DENTAL
IMPLANTS
Save $500 on
Implant Abutment &
Crown Package.
Call Millbrae Dental
for details
650-583-5880
EYE EXAMINATIONS
579-7774
1159 Broadway
Burlingame
Dr. Andrew Soss
OD, FAAO
www.Dr-AndrewSoss.net
NCP COLLEGE OF NURSING
& CAREER COLLEGE
Train to become a Licensed
Vocational Nurse in 12 months or a
Certified Nursing Assistant in as little
as 8 weeks.
Call (800) 339-5145 for more
information or visit
ncpcollegeofnursing.edu and
ncpcareercollege.com
SLEEP APNEA
We can treat it
without CPAP!
Call for a free
sleep apnea screening
650-583-5880
Millbrae Dental
STUBBORN FAT has met its match.
FREEZE Your Fat Away with
COOLSCULPTING
Bruce Maltz, M.D.
Carie Chui, M.D.
Allura Skin & Laser Center, Inc.
280 Baldwin Ave., San Mateo
(650) 344-1121
AlluraSkin.com
Insurance
AANTHEM BLUE
CROSS
www.ericbarrettinsurance.com
Eric L. Barrett,
CLU, RHU, REBC, CLTC, LUTCF
President
Barrett Insurance Services
(650)513-5690
CA. Insurance License #0737226
AFFORDABLE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Personal & Professional Service
JOHN LANGRIDGE
(650) 854-8963
Bay Area Health Insurance Marketing
CA License 0C60215
a Diamond Certified Company
Insurance
HEALTH INSURANCE
All major carriers
Collins Insurance
Serving the Peninsula
since 1981
Ron Collins
650-701-9700
Lic. #0611437
www.collinscoversyou.com
PARENTI & ASSOCIATES
Competitive prices and best service to
meet your insurance needs
* All personal insurance policies
* All commercial insurance policies
* Employee benefit packages
650.596.5900
www.parentiinsurance.com
1091 Industrial Rd #270, San Carlos
Lic: #OG 17832
Jewelers
KUPFER JEWELRY
est. 1979
We Buy
Coins, Jewelry,
Watches, Platinum,
& Diamonds.
Expert fine watch
& jewelry repair.
Deal with experts.
1211 Burlingame Ave.
Burlingame
www.kupferjewelry.com
(650) 347-7007
Legal Services
LEGAL
DOCUMENTS PLUS
Non-Attorney document
preparation: Divorce,
Pre-Nup, Adoption, Living Trust,
Conservatorship, Probate,
Notary Public. Response to
Lawsuits: Credit Card
Issues, Breach of Contract
Jeri Blatt, LDA #11
Registered & Bonded
(650)574-2087
legaldocumentsplus.com
"I am not an attorney. I can only
provide self help services at your
specific direction."
Loans
REVERSE MORTGAGE
Are you age 62+ & own your
home?
Call for a free, easy to read
brochure or quote
650-453-3244
Carol Bertocchini, CPA
Marketing
GROW
YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
Get free help from
The Growth Coach
Go to
www.buildandbalance.com
Sign up for the free newsletter
Massage Therapy
ASIAN MASSAGE
$45 per Hour
Present ad for special price
Open 7 days, 10 am -10 pm
633 Veterans Blvd., #C
Redwood City
(650)556-9888
ENJOY THE BEST
ASIAN MASSAGE
$40 for 1/2 hour
Angel Spa
667 El Camino Real, Redwood City
(650)363-8806
7 days a week, 9:30am-9:30pm
Massage Therapy
851 Cherry Ave. #29, San Bruno
in Bayhill Shopping Center
Open 7 Days 10:30am- 10:30pm
650. 737. 0788
Foot Massage $19.99/hr
Free Sauna (with this Ad)
Body Massage $39.99/hr
Hot StoneMassage $49.99/hr
GRAND OPENING
RELAX
REJUVENATE
RECHARGE
in our luxury bath house
Water Lounge Day Spa
2500 S. El Camino
San Mateo
(650)389-7090
UNION SPA
Grand Opening
Open Daily
Full Massage and
Brazilian Wax
(650)755-2823
7345 Mission St., Daly City
Real Estate Loans
REAL ESTATE LOANS
We Fund Bank Turndowns!
Direct Private Lender
Homes Multi-family
Mixed-Use Commercial
WE BUY TRUST DEED NOTES
FICO Credit Score Not a Factor
PURCHASE, REFINANCE,
CASH OUT
Investors welcome
Loan servicing since 1979
650-348-7191
Wachter Investments, Inc.
Real Estate Broker #746683
Nationwide Mortgage
Licensing System ID #348268
CA Dept. of Real Estate
Real Estate Services
VIP can help you with all of your
real estate needs:
SALES * LEASING * MANAGEMENT
Consultation and advice are free
Where every client is a VIP
864 Laurel St #200 San Carlos
650-595-4565
www.vilmont.com
DRE LIC# 1254368
Seniors
AFFORDABLE
24-hour Assisted Living
Care located in
Burlingame
Mills Estate Villa
&
Burlingame Villa
- Short Term Stays
- Dementia & Alzheimers
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By Maggie Michael and Sarah El Deeb
CAIRO Egyptian prosecutors on
Wednesday announced a new trial of ousted
President Mohammed Morsi and the top lead-
ers of his Muslim Brotherhood, accusing
them of conspiring with Hamas, Hezbollah,
Irans Revolutionary Guard and militant
groups to carry out a wave of terrorism to
destabilize the country.
The charges, which carry a potential death
penalty, are the most sweeping and heaviest
accusations yet in a series of trials against
the Brotherhood. The new trial of Morsi, the
three top Brotherhood leaders and 32 other
defendants appeared aimed at decisively crip-
pling the top echelons of the group that dom-
inated Egypts political scene during Morsis
one-year presidency.
The timing appeared aimed at further tar-
nishing the Brotherhood among the public
ahead of a key January referendum on a new
constitution, a substantial rewrite of the char-
ter largely drafted by Islamists under Morsi.
The new military-backed government is seek-
ing a strong yes vote for the constitution
to show the legitimacy of the political tran-
sition process put in place after the military
removed Morsi on July 3. Brotherhood sup-
porters oppose the new
document and have vowed
protests against it.
Since the coup, prompt-
ed by massive protests
calling for Morsis
removal, Egypt has been
in continual unrest. Morsi
supporters have been hold-
ing near daily protests
demanding his reinstate-
ment, met by a erce secu-
rity crackdown that has killed hundreds of
people and arrested thousands of Brotherhood
members. Meanwhile, a wave of retaliatory
attacks by suspected Islamic militants have
targeted Christians and security forces, and
the Sinai Peninsula has been the center of a
mounting militant insurgency.
Throughout, the new government has
depicted the Brotherhood as a violent move-
ment that threatened the nation and forced the
military to remove it power. Previous, ongo-
ing trials of Morsi and other Brotherhood
leaders have focused on accusations the group
is implicated in violence.
But the new charges take that claim to a
new level, accusing the group of being
enmeshed with terrorists since 2005 in deals
aimed attaining and holding onto power, of
plotting the collapse of police and prison
breaks during the 2011 uprising that forced
autocrat Hosni Mubarak out of power and of
organizing the Sinai militant backlash.
The biggest case of conspiracy in Egypts
history goes to the criminal court, pro-
claimed the title of the prosecution
announcement.
Mohammed el-Damati, a defense lawyer for
the Brotherhood, denounced the new trial
and those already started as political,
aiming to give a legal veneer to the crack-
down.
Rights lawyers, including some who
believe Brotherhood members should be
prosecuted for violence, have expressed sim-
ilar worries that the wave of trials against
them are mere political vengeance.
The biggest victim now is justice and the
truth, said Bahy Eddin Hassan, head of the
Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies,
calling the new case part of the ongoing
contest between the Brotherhood and the
new government.
Morsi is already on trial on charges of
inciting the murder of protesters against him
while in ofce. After his ouster, Morsi spent
four months in a secret military detention
before he appeared in court to face the incite-
ment charges in November. That trial
resumes in January. Morsis predecessor,
Mubarak, is being tried over charges of fail-
ing to stop killings of protesters during
2011 uprising.
The prosecutors ofce did not announce a
date for the new trials start but ofcials
suggested it would come after the Jan. 14-15
referendum, fearing an earlier start would fuel
turmoil. The official main charge is
takhabur to commit terrorism, an Arabic
term meaning to be in communication with
and reveal state secrets to foreign powers as
part of a conspiracy.
In the new case, Morsi will be tried with 35
other co-defendants, including the top leader
of the Brotherhood, Mohammed Badie, and
Badies two powerful deputies, Khairat el-
Shater and Mahmoud Ezzat. Ezzat and around
17 of the defendants in the case are on the run,
so will be tried in absentia. The defendants
also include a number of members of the
Palestinian militant group Hamas.
In their statement, the prosecutors claimed
that Morsi and 35 others created an interna-
tional terrorist network linking jihadi mili-
tant groups in the region along with Hamas,
Lebanons Hezbollah and Irans
Revolutionary Guard, exchanging and reveal-
ing state secrets, sponsoring terrorism and
carrying out combat training.
Egypts Morsi to face new trial on terror charges
By Natakiya Vasilyeva
MOSCOW Russias parliament on
Wednesday passed an amnesty bill that will
likely apply to the 30-member crew of a
Greenpeace ship detained after an Arctic
protest, but it wasnt immediately clear if
and when the activists would be allowed to
leave the country.
The amnesty, which also would likely free
the two jailed members of the Pussy Riot
punk band, has been largely viewed as the
Kremlins attempt to soothe criticism of
Russias human rights records ahead of the
Winter Olympics in Sochi in February. But
opposition lawmakers argued it doesnt go
nearly far enough and the complicated leg-
islation appeared to leave many questions
open.
The State Duma on Wednesday voted 446-
0 in favor of the carefully tailored bill,
which mostly applies to those who havent
committed violent crimes, rst-time offend-
ers, minors and women with small children.
Lawmakers said they expect about 2,000
people to be released from jail.
The Duma adopted last-minute amend-
ments to the bill to include suspects of
hooliganism who are still awaiting trial, a
provision that could apply to the crew of a
Greenpeace ship facing those charges after
their September protest in the Arctic.
The activists, who spent two months in
jail before they were granted bail, were ini-
tially accused of piracy but authorities later
changed that charge to hooliganism.
The nations top investigative agency
has said, however, that the probe into the
incident isnt over yet and that some of the
crew members could face additional charges,
such as assaulting a law enforcement of-
cial, so it has remained unclear whether the
Greenpeace crew would be pardoned.
Greenpeace said it hopes that the amnesty
bill will allow foreign crew members of the
Arctic ship to get exit visas and leave
Russia.
The Arctic 30 now hope they can spend
Christmas at home, said Greenpeace
spokesman Aaron Gray-Block. But it is
too early to say.
Russia passes amnesty bill, questions remain
paint despite knowing it is harmful.
The federal government banned lead paint
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try argued that unsafe levels of lead found in
thousands of children annually is still
caused by the substance. Any home built
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