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At its February 22, 2011meeting, the Hunting-ton Beach City Council

adopted a resolution modifyingthe citys fees for many fireinspection efforts. This changewill reduce Fire Departmentinspection fees for many citybusinesses and will also reducethe number of annual inspectionsfor many businesses. Theconsolidation of inspectionefforts will benefit approxi-mately 1,200 businesses peryear and has the potential to

create an overall savings forthe affected businesses inexcess of $85,000.

Over the past several months,Fire Department staff has beenreviewing its fire preventioninspection program in an effortto improve business practicesand efficiency. As a result ofthis review, staff identified theopportunity to combine somefire permit and life safetyinspection efforts. The programchanges will result in manyCity businesses having fewer

inspections during the year,lower inspection and permitcosts in many areas, and im-proved efficiency for the FireDepartment staff.

As stated by Fire ChiefPatrick McIntosh, With thecommitment the City Councilhas made to reinforcingHuntington Beach as beingis open for business, we feelthat this effort fits directlywith that goal and with theCitys ten point plan for thebusiness community.

First there was the nationwide daily news blastsabout our movement towards charging out oftown drivers for accidents they had while driving

in Huntington Beach. Then there was a movementabout Surf City wanting to use public embarrassmentas the new defense against drunk driving, i.e. we would

post the arrest informationon Facebook. Most

recently, wehave a com-munity-wided i s c u s s i o nabout alcohol

violations inthe Downtown area

and city-wide dui statis-tics published ad nauseum.

The one thing we have accom-plished with a minuscule investment of

money compared with the enormous amountof money spent by the local Visitor's Bureau ef-

fort to get people here...is to garner up tons of nationalpublicity, rant and otherwise humorous and negativeblogging about Surf City...aka...Alcohol City USA.

I am sorry but, my opinion is, none of this hasanything to do with the real issue. The hammeris so big and the problem area so small that thecollateral damage for miles around the targetarea could take years to re-build.

My guess is that a check of the Gas Lampdistrict of San Diego, Florida communities likeDaytona Beach, other California coastalcommunities would show no exaggeration ofdrinking establishments in our town. Listenclosely... we are not Santa Monica with 6- 7 cityblocks, multiple parking structures and severalmid-rise apartment buildings. We are onestreet, 2 mini-blocks, less than 200 linear feetof store frontage.

If two or three businesses push the envelope,abuse their privileges and are simple too greedyto want to protect their business interests...thencite them for over pouring, overcrowding andover abusing their licenses. Where is the bigstick theory?

What we cannot do too much more of is tocontinue to feed the information highway andthe media in general with more negative stuffabout Huntington Beach. We are a great placeto live and feeding this fire of discontent overDowntown serves no master.

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Actually, the only Italian Dog Story Iknow...handed down from generationto generation. The Spinone Italiano

or (Italian Wire-haired Pointing Dog)(Italian Pointer).

Background: The Spinone has greatstrength and stamina, suited for hunting in allclimates and on all terrains. Extremelyintelligent, happy, upbeat and enthusiastic, theSpinone Italiano is a pleasant, easy-going

breed. He is easily satisfied when treatedas a lower ranking member of his

human pack family.

One day an old Italian dog startschasing rabbits and before long,discovers that he's lost. Wanderingabout, he notices a pantherheading rapidly in his directionwith the intention of having lunch.

The old Italian dog thinks, 'Oh,oh! I'm in deep doo-doo now!'Noticing some bones on theground close by, he immediately

settles down to chew on thebones with his back to theapproaching cat. Just as thepanther is about to leap, theold Italian dog exclaims

loudly, 'Boy, that was onedelicious panther! I wonder,i f t he r e a r e any mor earound here?'

Hearing this, the young

panther halts his attack in mid-strike, a look ofterror comes over him and he slinks away intothe trees. 'Whew!' says the panther, 'That wasclose! That old Italian dog nearly had me!'

Meanwhile, a squirrel who had beenwatching the whole scene from a nearby tree,figures he can put this knowledge to good useand trade it for protection from the panther. So,off he goes..

The squirrel soon catches up with thepanther, spills the beans and strikes a deal forhimself with the panther.

The young panther is furious at being made

a fool of and says, 'Here, squirrel, hop on myback and see what's going to happen to thatconniving canine!

Now, the old Italian dog sees the panthercoming with the squirrel on his back andthinks, 'What am I going to do now?', butinstead of running, the dog sits down with hisback to his attackers, pretending he hasn't seenthem yet, and just when they get close enoughto hear, the old Italian dog says...

'Where's that squirrel? I sent him off an hourago to bring me another panther!

Moral of this story ...

Don't mess with the old Italian dogs... Ageand skill will always overcome youthand treachery!

BS and brilliance only come with ageand experience.

TORRANCE AIRPORT, TORRANCE, CA--On Nov. 2, 1947, Hy Joseph was sitting ona hillside and happened to witness Howard Hughes make the one and only flight of theHercules, the largest flying boat ever built. Its wingspan alone was 320 feet, 11 inchesthe biggest in aviation history. "It was really something to see--flying above the water nearLong Beach," Joseph still recalled with excitement. The 400,000-pound plane, dubbed "TheSpruce Goose" by the media, flew for one mile, remaining 70 feet above the water.

Although "The Goose" is gone from LongBeach (to the Evergreen Aviation Museum inMcMinnville, Ore.), more than memoriesremain about it at the Western Museum ofFlight, which has some of its actual engines,according to Joseph. "You can see them, theWorld's largest radial engine, made by Pratt andWhitney," said the museum's Chief Docent, aNaval Air veteran, who served in Korea.

There's so much more to see there,including fantastic exhibits on Space Exploration (from satellites to moon landings);Radio-Controlled Aircraft (which started as a hobby and ended up being used for militarysurveillance, target practice and even firing weapons &dropping bombs); Classic and Unique Aircraft (i.e., YF-23,F-86, F-5, F-14, YF-17, JB-1, Flying Wings, Target Drones,Test Aircraft, Gliders and more; you can even climb in oneof the cockpits); Uniforms and Equipment from airlines andmilitary (that were used in commercial aircraft, aerialreconnaissance and combat missions), and the Dr. Ira E.Chart Library (includes thousands of books and manuals).

The wonderful facility, staffed with friendly andknowledgeable people, also hosts The Kids Love AviationScience (KLAS) program that inspires hundreds of studentsto stay in school and be serious about their studies so theycan achieve their dreams. There's also an incredibleCelebrity Lecture Series, where you'll hear from icons inaviation. The Southern California Historical AviationFoundation's Western Museum of Flight is raising funds fora major expansion at the east end of Torrance Airport. It willinclude a Restoration Facility, where the public can seeaircraft being restored.

The fabulous Western Museum of Flight is open Wednesday through Sunday at 3315Airport Drive, Torrance. Check it out at wmof.com or call 310-326-9544.

WILMINGTON, CAAn actual Gatling Gun, rifles, swords, uniforms, barracks,handmade figures, antique dioramas, military illustrations, exhibits with "wow!" and somuch more can be seen here at the incredible Drum Barracks Civil War Museum, housedin the last remaining wood building that was part of a 22 structure, 60-acre US ArmyHeadquarters for Southern California and the Arizona Territory from 1862-1871.

But seeing the impressive structure and museum is only half the amazement. Hearingwhat the talented docents explain is even more sensational. Visitors learn how the Civil Warproduced the first workable machine gun, steel ship, snorkel, aerial reconnaissance,anti-aircraft fire, electrically exploded bombs and torpedoes, ironclad navies, repeating riflesand so much more.

You'll learn how troops stationed at what was first called Camp Drum (after RichardCoulter Drum, Assistant Adjutant General of the Department of the Pacific) helped keepCalifornia in the Union and secured the territory that is now Arizona and New Mexico forthe Union. You'll learn the fascinating story about the camels once stationed here (thatcarried supplies, soldiers and scouts); how a new k ind of bullet was developed that resulted

in greater accuracy and longerdistance of fire; the creation ofrepeating rifles, which wouldfire seven shots withoutreloading; how the USBalloon Corps used aerialsurveillance to bring a wholenew viewpoint to the battle-field and may have landed onthe first aircraft carrier (whichhappened to be a barge); howwomen were used as militarynurses for the first time in USHistory; remarkable true stories about Abraham Lincoln, Union and the Confederatesoldiers, and you'll hear about (and see) the fabulous contents from one of the most unusualAutograph Books in existence. Capt. G. Edwin Dunbar got the signatures of 50 UnionGenerals, 1 Confederate General, 3 US Presidents and several celebrities like "Buffalo BillCody and Edwin Booth.

Museum Director Susan Ogle and her docents explain and show (to school kids andpeople of all ages) wonderful exhibits on California's Political, Social and Economic rolein the Civil War and how many feel the entrance of the new state into the Union, led to thereal beginning of the the war. You'll learn fascinating facts about soldiers stationed onCatalina Island; the role of gold from California mines, and how somewhere between618,000-700,000 Americans died in the Civil War, exceeding the nation's loss in in all ofits other wars.

Civil War researchers will find a superb library on the property, owned by the State ofCalifornia and leased to the City of Los Angeles. Located at 1052 N. Banning Blvd.,Wilmington, it has tours at 10 and 11:30, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 11:30 and1 on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure and check their website for Special Events and furtherinformation, www.drumbarracks.org or call 310-548-7509.

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The Weak That WasAmerica: Home of the Free because of the Brave

Drum Barracks Civil War Museum A Must See

Western Museum of Flight, Torrance, CA

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Drum Barracks Museum Director Susan Ogle infront of this Landmark Building.

Hy Joseph is The Chief Docent at TheWestern Museum Of Flight

Chris MacDonald (TheLocal News Columnist),Cindy Macha (ExecutiveDirector Of The WesternMuseum Of Flight) and

Tony Marshall (A FormerPrisoner Of War).

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The Spinone Italiano, alsoknown as the Spinone,Italian Spinone, or Italian

Griffon is a large, ruggedlooking dog with along head.The muzzle is square whenviewed from the side and isthe same length as the backsideof the skull. The stop is veryslight. The nose has large wideopen nostrils and is fleshcolored in white dogs, darkerin white and orange dogs,brown in brown or brown roandogs. The teeth meet in ascissors or level bite. The earsare triangular in shape withhanging ears. The chest isbroad and deep extending atleast to the elbow. The toplineslopes slighting from the frontof the back to the rump. Dew-claws are sometimes removed.The wiry coat is dense and thickand come in solid white; whiteand orange; orange roan with orwithout orange markings; white

with brown markings andbrown roan with or withoutbrown markings.

Temperament

The Spinone has greatstrength and stamina, suitedfor hunting in all climates andon all terrains. Extremelyintelligent, happy, upbeat andenthusiastic, the SpinoneItaliano is a pleasant, easy-goingbreed. He is easily satisfiedwhen treated as a lower rankingmember of his human packfamily. Although serious whenat work in the field, hedefinitely has a clownish sidethat is often quite entertaining.Never bossy or whiny, unlesshe does not see humans aspack leader. this gentle soulloves children, those heknows, and those he does not.Children must be taught howto display leadership skills.His great patience shouldnever be taken for granted, forabuse is abuse, whetherintentional or not. This breedgets along well with other

animals, particu-larly enjoying thecompany of anotherdog. He wants to bewith his people,whether that meansat home or traveling.He is a quiet breedin general, but mayoccasionally howlalong with a siren.Spinone is not ap r o t e c t i o nbreed. He iseither unlikelyto attack underany circumstance or wouldonly do so if he or his familyis directly threatened. Helearns fast. If the dog does notsee humans as ranking underhim in the pack order, he canbecome stubborn. An intelli-gent hunter, they are aware ofthe difference between a realhunt and an exercise. Forexample, one breeder men-

tioned that his dog is perfectlywilling to pick up downedbirds, but he is reluctant toretrieve a training dummy.Nor does the breed perform inflashy style, instead being aslow, steady worker on thehunt or in the ring. Sadly,many judges penalize this,expecting all dogs to work likea pointer (field) or a BorderCollie (ring). The Spinonecan be timid if not properlysocialized. They respond wellto motivational training. Thecoat protects them from thewater and freezing tempera-tures of the swamp, casuallygoing into cold, deep water.They an excellent swimmerand a model retriever.

My God, that is almost theperfect description of me...

The Old ItalianDog Story I Know! Dave Garofalo

Publiher

The SpinoneItaliano

Dave

Bye Lis after 47 years and Bye Roy & Carol


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Issue: Last week the U.S. Houseand Senate grilled the heads of U.S.oil companies over the high gasolineprices. One CEO in particular, JohnHofmeister of Shell Oil, was forcefulin challenging the Democratsin Congress to open domestic

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merous facts about our enormousreserves of oil and gas. Here aresome of his statements:

tU.S. production has fallensteadily for the last 35 years. Oilproduction in this countrypeaked in the 1970s. As U.S.consumption of oil has doubled,domestic oil production has fallenoff nearly 40 percent. Why? Inlarge part, this is the result of

government policies thatplaced important oil and gasresources off limits.

tThe U.S. Governmentestimates that there are about300 trillion cubic feet ofnatural gas and more than 50billion barrels of oil yet to bediscovered on the OuterContinental Shelf (OCS)

surrounding the Lower 48.tWhen you then add in theAlaska OCS resource, youadd the potential for another

122 trillion cubic feet of naturalgas and 25 billion barrels ofoil. Unfortunately, 85 percentof the Lower 48 resource baseis off-limits because ofCongressional moratoria.

tThe U.S. has more oillocked in shale than any

other country on Earth.

[Note: In fact, we have in shale,more oil than the rest of theworld up to 2.7 trillion barrels mostly on BLM land inColorado, Utah and Wyoming. ARepublican Congress authorizedopening leases for this oil. Thecurrent Democratic Congressblocked them.]

tToday, national oil companies[owned by or affiliated withgovernments] own as much as 90percent of the proven oil reserves

in the world, while investor-owned oil companies hold just sixpercent of proven reserves.

tThe United States is the onlycountry in the world that restrictsthe use of its own energyresources while transferringtrillions of dollars of wealthto other countries in order toimport energy.

tIn 2007, the average daily costfor a deepwater explorationwell in the Gulf of Mexicowas $759,000.

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There is a Summer Downtown, Winter Downtown,Day-time Downtown and an night-time downtown.Downtown Huntington Beach is extremely well detailed,identified and well lit...Downtown is our failure not the failureof the businesses that occupy the buildings. We are acceptingtheir over pouring, overcrowding and over tolerance ofpractices that violate existing laws.

I am so frustrated with the current Council Policy on newLiquor licenses. It is too broad of a swatch. WE basically haveposted a sign at the entrance to HB that says...No NewBusinesses serving Alcohol are welcome in the Downtownarea. That does nothing for our future as a total communityor for the further maturing and evolution of the culture thatmakes up Surf City USA.

"All new businesses are not only welcomed to Huntington

beach, but we encourage you to come down, take a look and

talk with us. If you are a new business that is a restaurant

serving alcohol, please be aware that we have some

standards that have to be met. Restaurants that serve

alcohol are encouraged to apply. Our current policy is

to not allow alcohol service to new applicants passed

midnight, unless certain criteria exist."

Closing point...recently I attended a businessconference and at that meeting two prominentbusiness owners of two businesses that recentlyopened offices in the Downtown area(cumulatively employing about 225 people)

stated emphatically that they relocated toDowntown HB because of the youthfulnessof the area, the energy, fun mood. The wheelis not broken -we should not be trying tofix it so much...

I don't pretend to know how to write a policybut I do know the difference between a campaignbased on NO and a message of hope to newinvestors, entrepreneurs, etc.

The following numbers came off theInternet...all based on zip codes in the various citiesthat represented their respective Downtown Areas:

Restaurants and bars (establishments with LiquorLicenses) that serve alcohol...include:

3rd Street Promenade 123, Belmont Shores 142,Calabasas 87, Encinitas 90, Huntington BeachDowntown 42, Hermosa Beach 142, La Jolla 125,Laguna Beach Downtown 185, Long Beach 89,Manhattan Beach 122, Venice 85, Newport BeachPromenade 97, Ocean Side 96, Pacific Beach 135,Redondo 142, San Diego Downtown 381, San Pedro145, Santa Barbara Downtown 235, Ventura 166.

Now, does that surprise you? It does not me! I've lived65 years, have been to each of these places...thankGod for Surf City, Huntington beach Downtown,USA.This is a Chamber of commerce issue, a VisitorsBureau issue and above all a Community issue. This is my

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"Signs that will tell us when ournation's economy is improved. Forgetthe Consumer Index and thoseubiquitous spending reports. There aresome very simple homespun ways toknow when the economy is improving.And based on our methodology, whichis at least understandable to laymen, ifnot scientifically accurate, here are thesigns to look for:

1. When the Gym is Empty in theMiddle of the Day Again...let's all gocheck 24 Hour Downtown...

Long, long ago when people hadfull-time jobs, they went to the gymeither early in the morning before workor on their way home from the office.Somewhere around 2009-2010, itbecame near impossible to get a treadmill at 11 a.m.Gym use, for thosewho could afford it

after their morninglatte stop, became alate-morning or earlyafternoon activity.

Truth is, gymmemberships in thiscountry has heldsteady, which speaksvolumes about ourcommitment to burnoff the fat and stayhealthy, even when weare financially circlingthe drain.

According to IBIS-World research, thenumber of gym member-ships has grown steadilyduring the past decade,from 29.5 million in 1998to more than 40 million in 2010. Inthe five years leading up to 2010, thenumber of gyms and fitness clubsincreased at an average of 0.5% peryear to 32,820. Remember, this was ina recession. "In 2009, gym membershipand attendance was actually at itshighest," says industry analystDmitry Kopylovsky.

So how is this a barometer of theeconomy? Watch for time-of-day use,

not gym membership totals. When allthe treadmills are empty in the middleof the day, you can figure enough jobshave been created for us to call it aneconomic recovery.

2. When You Can Sell a House in 90Days...when can't you...isn't it aboutlocation, price, etc?

Let's face it, "for sale" signs are theposter image of the Great Recession.

About a million homes wereforeclosed on in 2010, and 2011 is prom-ising worse numbers, according to Re-alty Trac, the Bearer of Bad Numbers.

In a healthy economy, houses sit onthe market for an average of about threeto four months. You can count on listingin March or April and have the kids ina new school come September. In 2010,the average number of days

nationwidethat a house sat listed for sale was 164.16,

says Realtor.com. Every market isdifferent, of course, but you get the drift.

Our barometer here is days on themarket. As long as they are in tripledigits, the economy has not recovered.When you can again sell your housewithin three months of listing it, thingsare looking up.

3. When People Order Appetizers andDesserts Again...that's all I order now...

Restaurant business overall has fallen

over the past three years, according tothe National Restaurant Association.

Eating out is something we do nowon special occasions and at that, we aresplitting more entrees and drinking thehouse wine. We know couples who dotheir appetizer and dessert nibbling athome and in some cases, drink a glassof wine at home too before they go outto the restaurant. The idea of coolingyour jets in the restaurant lounge witha pre-dinner cocktail is long deadamong the recession-weary.

But here's the good news: Restaurantindustry sales in 2011 are expected toreach a record $604 billion and sales areprojected to improve 3.6% over 2010sales. Why should you care? Everydollar spent in restaurants generates $2.05

in the overall economyand restaurant employ-ees comprise nearly10% of the entire U.S.workforce.

In the meantime,happy hours havebecome the newversion of diningout. And there's acertain cache tocatching the early-bird specials. Sen-iors didn't get oldby being stupid,now did they?

Our barometerof economic im-provement: Whenwe start feelingflush enough toorder the wine

and the dessert again.

4. When We Stop Deferring the De-ferred Maintenance -good one...I'lltake notice

The HVAC/plumbing/electricianindustry reached a high in 2008 with$320 billion in revenue. The industryexperienced significant declines in both2009 and 2010. Employment droppedfrom 1.9 million in 2008 to 1.5 millionin 2010 (a 22% decline), according toDaniel Berch, director of AnythingResearch. The number of repaircompanies declined by more than

10,000 and existing companies reported2010 revenue that was 17% lower thanrevenues in 2008.

That means we've been living withour leaky faucets and have becomedo-it-yourself repairmen for our homes.It also means that new houseconstruction has slowed to a snail'scrawl and the guys who would nor-mally be installing air conditioning andheating units are now hoping Wal-Martis hiring greeters. Hopefully, someof them are also getting some computert raining, but that ' s a topic for another time.

Our barometer for economicrecovery? When it takes three days forthe plumber to show up and hiring theelectrician means getting on his waitinglist. The rockstar cabinet maker youneed for your kitchen remodel? Take anumber and wait. While homeownersaren't likely to be thrilled with thisreturn to the boom-ways, you can betthe tradesmen will be.

5. When Mortgage Lenders ActuallyStart Competing for Your Business...Isaw that the other day.

Why is that commercial even stillbeing aired? Nobody is competing togive you money these days. Lendersmake borrowers jump through so manyhoops that you'd think you were in theanimal ring at the circus. We've heardof lenders who ask to see three years'worth of income tax filings and thenessentially audit you. Thanks guys, butwe send enough money to the IRSfor that privilege.

If people can't borrow money, theycan't buy houses, grow their businesses,expand their staffs, build buildings, etc.Until the money faucet gets turned backon, the economy will stagnate if notcome to a screeching halt altogether.

And while perhaps not a full-fledgedbarometer of how the economy isdoing, we'd like to add a sixth sign:When Walletpop starts writing aboutgreat deals on luxury travel and yourush to book them. Until then, how areyou spending your staycation?"

Several Walletpop writers contributedideas to this list.

Simone Butler of Tarot.comsays..."three million Americans now practiceyoga at least twice a week. The ancient art that

unites mind and body offers something for everyone.You can sweat out toxins at 105 degrees with Bikramyoga, get your cardio pumping with aerobic Ashtanga,raise your vital forces with Kundalini yoga and gainserenity through classic Hatha poses. So which styleis best for you?

Astrology can reveal which style best suits youremotional and physical temperament and whichposes will strengthen your weakest areas. Just consultyour zodiac sign!

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

As a Fire sign, Aries, you're always in motion ...until you collapse! Power yoga (the Ashtanga style),with its constantly flowing vinyasa series of move-ments a great aerobic workout would suit youperfectly. Specifically, forward bends and headstandsact to reverse the flow of blood in your body, relievingyour tendency toward headaches.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

You're built for strength, Taurus, but not necessarilyflexibility. Classic Hatha yoga poses that lengthen andstretch your spine -- such as Downward-Facing Dogor Backward-Bending Camel, will help you becomemore limber. They'll also create more blood flow andopenness in your problem areas, the chest and throat.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

You Twins live a life of the mind, and need a steadyyoga practice to stay centered in your body. Try poseslike the Plow and Half Shoulder Stand to loosen yourshoulders (where you carry your tension) and helpyou sleep. You can also calm your distracted mindwith seated forward bends. Try practicing on the grassto ground yourself.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Go with feminine Hatha-style moves like the HalfMoon and Cobra. Avoid stricter, more angular styleslike Iyengar. Balancing poses such as Dancer's Pose

or the Tree help bring youemotional stability, and theBoat helps strengthen yourweakest area the belly.Yoga at home with a videomight appeal to youhomebody types.

Leo (July 23 - Aug.22)

Your task in life, Leo, is tolet your light shine. The Sun

Salutation pose is perfect foryou. Your regal nature would

also love the "queen of all poses,"the Shoulder Stand, and its counter

pose, the Fish, which opens the heart-- your potential problem area. You'd find

the Lion, which mimics your totem animal'sfierceness, both amusing and relaxing.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)

An Earth sign ruled by mental Mercury, you're allabout harmonizing body and mind. Try the precisemovements of the Iyengar style; its use of props likebelts and harnesses will stretch you to the limit. And,with your overactive nervous system, take advantageof restorative poses like Legs-up-the-Wall andSupported Headstand.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)

You're learning about balance during this lifetime,Libra. Therefore, concentrate on standing poses likethe classic Tree or the Eagle, an odd-looking pretzeltwist of arms and legs that brings strength andflexibility. The Monkey, which equalizes the right andleft sides of the body, would help you balance yourmasculine and feminine aspects.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

Your intense nature would be attracted to the deepbreathing and core activation of Kundalini yoga.Hatha strength poses like the Proud Warrior and theHero would appeal to the spiritual warrior in you, andhelp you channel your inner power. And, the HappyBaby (holding your feet while lying on your back)will relax your sacral area.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Always up for an adventure, you would appreciatea lively brand of Power yoga -- these days, often setto a throbbing beat. And, you might enjoy sweatingthrough Bikram's 105-degree yoga, said to relax everymuscle in the body. Your thighs, in particular, are tight doing the seated Pigeon or Lotus regularly willloosen them up.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

You like form and structure, Capricorn, so you'dappreciate a stricter style of yoga, like Iyengar. Yourspine tends toward stiffness, so work on moves likethe Cat/Cow and the Backward-Bending Camel tokeep it limber. A bit of a workaholic, you need to letgo of stress through pure relaxation poses likeLegs-up-the-Wall and Corpse Pose.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

Your high-strung nervous system would really ben-efit from the restorative effects of Hatha yoga. And,Kundalini style would help your breathing. Abackward-bending pose like the Bridge paired with acounter pose like Seated Forward Bend will calmyour brain and rejuvenate your legs and ankles (yourweak point).

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20)

Classic Hatha yoga will give you the peace of mindyou seek. A flow series like the Sun Salutations, in-corporating graceful moves like the Half Moon andDancer's Pose, would appeal to your fluid nature.And, you might enjoy sweating to Bikram's hot yoga.Your namesake the Fish, if practiced in water, enablesyou to float."

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Last week the Obama administrationannounced what is likely to be the mostdramatic change in the future of Amer-

icas housing industry: The dismantling ofmortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Ever since the housing market collapsesignaled the start of the Great Recession thelending and mortgage industries have beenunder constant overhaul and re-regulation.Washington has been unrelenting with itspolitical and media pressuring of the banks tolend. Washington has also spent hundreds ofbillions of dollars to artificially keep rates lowso that consumers remain able to borrowmoney at record low rates. At the same time,the overwhelming new legislation andregulation that has been imposed on thelending industry makes the processof borrowing and lendingmoney a bureaucratic and

legislative nightmare.Although the politicians claim

to have the best interest ofconsumers in mind, every newpiece of legislation also has aside-effect which consumerswont like. Whether intentional oraccidental, each new piece oflegislation has eliminated many of theoptions which used to be available toconsumers. The end result of havingfewer options is that the remainingproducts are more difficult to qualify for andare likely to cost consumers more money. Thetrends of increasing difficulty and escalating costsare almost guaranteed to continue if Fannie andFreddie are allowed to be dismantled.

Banks rely on Fannie Mae and Freddie Macto securitize the banks investments intomortgage loans. Utilizing a securitizationfacility minimizes the risk and exposure thebanks would otherwise have if they were onthe hook all by themselves. Lower risk for thebanks translates directly into a lower rate for theconsumer. Eliminating this securitization toolfrom the banks business model will increasetheir risk. The banks will offset this increase inrisk by increasing the rates which consumersmust pay to obtain the same financing.

One potential replacement to Fannie andFreddie would be increased utilization ofanother securitization tool already in place:Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). Should thishappen, consumers are likely to be even morelimited in their lending options. Mortgageinsurance underwriters are much stricter thanthose of the banks, Fannie Mae, or FreddieMac. One simple example is in the leniencytowards income calculations. Fannie Maecurrently allows a debt-to-income calculation(DTI) of 45%. For an average householdincome of $5,000 per month, the total cost ofmaintaining the mortgagepayment, property taxes,

hazard insurance and

any association dues would need to remainbelow $2250.00 in order to secure an approval.With additional compensating factors such ashealthy liquid reserves, Fannie and Freddiemay still issue approvals with a DTI up to 50%of gross income. This would allow for anadditional $250.00 per month.

The current PMI companies are far morerestrictive. They only allow for a maximumdebt ratio at 41% of gross monthly income.This limits the maximum approvable paymentto $2050.00 with zero exceptions. Should PMI

be implemented at amore widespread level,consumers will certainly seethe availability ofcredit become evenmore restrictivethan it is curr ently.

Those that arestill able to meetthe new stricterrequirements are likely to be hit with anothersurprise. Not only is PMI more difficult toobtain, but is also adds a supplementary

expense to the overall financing cost. Thecurrent legislation that is being proposed

is expected to add approximately $100per month for a $200,000 loan.

Payments on a $400,000 loanwould be increased by $200

per month.

But none of this is official yet.The White House has now passedthe ball to Congress to make theofficial decision. Whether or notcongress makes the correctdecision depends heavily on howwell they understand the industry

theyre regulating. Whatever thatfinal decision is, its estimated that

consumers wont see the full phase-out ofFannie and Freddie for another five years. Inthe meantime, housing prices are down, ratesare down, and the lending environment ismore lenient now than its likely to be in thefuture. I wonder if in five years well be talkingabout today as the good old days of financingin America.

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Newport Beach based DLJ Financial.

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Call: 714-677-4107. CFL # 603H312

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Linda Deutsch of the AP reported on AOL..."aCalifornia parole board denied Robert F.Kennedy's convicted assassin, Sirhan Sirhan hisattempt at leaving prison.

A panel of two California parole boardcommissioners decided after a four hour hearingthat Sirhan hadn't shown adequate remorse orunderstanding of the crime that was mournedby a nation.

Sirhan, now 66, spoke at length and expressedsorrow, but said he doesn't remember shootingKennedy or five other victims on June 4, 1968,

in the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel, whereKennedy stood moments after claiming victoryin the California presidential primary. He pleadedwith the panel to give him a date forrelease..wanting obscurity for the rest of his life.Sirhan said he understood that he might bedeported to his native Jordan if released.

Sirhan was told by the commissioner, RandyKevorkian, that he has seek further self-helpcourses, come to terms with the crime andshow evidence of his improvement whenhe gets his next parole hearing, which will

be in five years.

Sirhan was originally sentenced to death overobjections by Kennedy family members who saidthey wanted no more killing. The sentence wascommuted to life in prison when the U.S.Supreme Court briefly outlawed the deathpenalty in 1972."

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Spring, you say? Okay,its still February in mostof the country, but damn

it feels like spring in Northern California.The recent warm weather yes, they

know it wont last is getting them firedup for some of the spring and summerwine tasting events that Waits-MastFamily Cellars is planning to pour at.Heres the short list for the first half of theyear, so get our your calendars/smartphones/iPads and mark em down.

Tasting Events:

March 13, 2011, 2:00 5:00pm. WhenIrish Wines Are Smiling. This Irish themedwine & food tasting returns for its secondyear, featuring wines from Irish owned, namedand ancestry wineries served alongside freshly

prepared traditional Irish Dishes & IrishCheeses. Waits-Mast had a blast last year and ispleased that we now have a new St. PatricksDay tradition that involves wine (although Briandoes enjoy his pint of Guinness). Cost is $35 perperson in advance, $40 at the door.

loion: The Rutherford Grange Hall,Rutherford, CA

tiks on s now: http://whenirish-winesaresmiling2011.eventbrite.com/

May 20 22, 2011. 14th Annual AndersonValley Pinot Noir Festival. This will be our thirdtime pouring at the Anderso n Valley Pinot NoirFestival. Weve lost count of the number of times

weve attended the event,too, but suffice it to saywere regulars at this point.

Why? Its beautiful up inAnderson Valley and you get

to taste Anderson Valley PinotNoir from more than 40 wineries.

Geek out on Pinot Noir at thetechnical conference on Friday(includes lunch) and dine with thewinemakers at Saturday eveningdinners held in Anderson Valley

and on the Mendocinocoast. But wait,theres more! On

Sunday, visit the wineriesduring their open houses for special tastings,seminars, food pairings, and more. Check out ourrecap from last year here. Well worth the trip!

loion:Anderson Valley (Boonville, Philo),

Mendocino County, CA

tiks go on s on Mh 15, 2011:http://www.avwines.com/index.php/ander-son-valley-pinot-noir-festival/

June 18, 2011. Pinot Days San Francisco.If youre a pinot noir fan, youll be in hogheaven as over 200 producers are pouringhundreds of wines at this event in the FortMason center in San Francisco. There are anumber of pinot aficionado events starting upto almost a week in advance, and then theGrand Tasting is on June 18. So as it growscloser, check back on the Pinot Days website

to see more details. This will be the third time wehave poured at Pinot Days SF (we also pour atPinot Days Chicago).

loion: The Fort Mason Center, in the Cityof San Francisco, CA

Website: http://www.pinotdays.com/

D ehtk:

Isnt it a waste thatwe buy water in plastic

bottles when it is basically free out of our taps? Evenhealth food stores, which should know better, sell itlike crazy. When did Earths most abundant and freenatural resource become a commercial beverage?

a. Jobs, vi -mi

Bottled water has been abig-selling commercialbeverage around theworld since the late1980s. According to theWorldwatch Institute,global bott led water consumption has morethan quadrupled since1990. Today Americansconsume over 30 billionliters of water out of some50 billion (mostly plastic)bottles every year. The Bev-erage Marketing Associationreports that in 2008 bottledwater comprised over 28percent of the U.S. liquidrefreshment beverage market.The only bottled drinks Americans consume more ofare carbonated sodas like Coke and Pepsi.

And frankly, yes, it is a ridiculous waste that weobtain so much of our drinking water this way whenit is free flowing and just as good if not better for youright out of the tap. According to the Earth PolicyInstitute (EPI), some 2.7 million tons of petroleum-derived plastic are used to bottle water around theworld every year. Making bottles to meet Americansdemand for bottled water requires more than 1.5

million barrels of oil annually, enough to fuel some100,000 U.S. cars for a year, says EPI researcherEmily Arnold. And just because we can recycle thesebottles does not mean that we do: The ContainerRecycling Institute reports that 86 percent of plasticwater bottles in the U.S. end up as garbage or litter.

The financial costs to consumers are high, too:According to the Environmental Working Group

(EWG), bottled water costs up to1,900 times more than tap water.And the Natural ResourcesDefense Council (NRDC)reports that 90 percent or moreof the money consumers shellout for it pays for everythingbut the water itself: bottling,packaging, shipping, market-ing, other expensesand, ofcourse, profits.

EWG is par t icular lyappalled at the lack oftransparency by leadingbottled water sellers as tothe sources of their waterand whether it is purified orhas been tested for

contaminants. According to arecent survey by the group, 18 percent of the 173

bottled waters on the U.S. market today fail to listthe location of their source; a third disclose nothingabout the treatment or purity of the water insidetheir plastic bottles.

Among the ten best-selling brands, ninePepsisAquafina, Coca-Colas Dasani, Crystal Geyser andsix of seven Nestl brandsdont answer at least oneof those questions, reports EWG. Only Nestls PureLife Purified Water discloses its specific geographicwater source and treatment methodand offers an

800-number, website or mailing address whereconsumers can request a water quality test report.

EWG recommends that consumer resist the urge tobuy bottled water and go instead for filtered tap water.You'll save money, drink water thats purer than tapwater and help solve the global glut of plastic bottles,the group advises, adding that it supports strongerfederal standards to enforce consumers right to knowabout whats in their bottled water besides water.Until that day comes, concerned consumes shouldcheck out EWGs Bottled Water Scorecard, a freewebsite that provides information on various bottledwater brands, where they originate and whether andhow they are treated to remove contaminants.

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Spinaci e Pomodoro...............16.00A spectacular blend of freshspinach leaves, cherry tomatoes,pecorina romano, mozzarella,fresh basil, La Roccos specialgarlic and oil sauce

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Brooklyn Special....................18.50A hefty offering of pepperoni,sausage, onion, black olive,fresh mushroom, sliced greenpepper and fresh garlic

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Questions & AnswersFrom the Mailbag 714.536.6300

Moe News Than You Can Handle:Main Street Eyewear Looks at Life

Through Designer GlassesMoe Kanoudi

CEMETARY PLOTS:2 cemetery plots for sale at Westminster Memorial Park

in Westminster, Ca. located in the Victory Garden section.They are worth $8750.00 each market rate.

We can sell them both together or separately. Together we are asking$16,000.00 and if sold separately $8,500 per plot.

Home Phone 949-589-9426or emails us at: [email protected]

Open For Lunch from 11-3

Steven J. Ewing says..."aside from theBeetle, Volkswagen's Microbus may be oneof the most iconic vehicles ever to come outof the German automaker's stable. VWbrought it back in concept form ten yearsago, but despite a warm reception, plans tocreate a modern-day Microbus werescrapped. Now, though, Volkswagen isoffering a second conceptual redux of itsoh-so-popular van at the Geneva MotorShow with this, the Bulli concept.

Much like the 2001 Microbus, the Bulli issimply a modern throwback to thepeople-mover that took the world by stormmany decades ago. Of course, the full slateof new-age technology is on hand, includingan Apple iPad that controls all infotainmentfunctions, mated to a Fender USA-designedpremium audio system. The Bulli uses a

lithium-ion battery pack to drive a113-horsepower electric motor andinterestingly enough, Volkswagensays that the van can be fullycharged in less than onehour. Good stuff.

We're big fans of theidea of a Microbus redux,as our minds are immedi-ately filled with imagesof driving one across thecountry in true 1960s free-dom-across-America fashion.Prepare for some serious nostalgiaand see the Bulli for yourself in our high-resimage gallery below andthen let us know what youthink of VW's bouncingbaby Bus in comments."

Do you like old cars? Do you enjoy delicious food? If so, then do not missthis wonderful opportunity to join the Fountain Valley Classic Car&Truck Show Committee as they will host the Old Car Breakfast and

Tour. What better way to kickoff your day than with a hearty breakfast fromApplebees. Worried about the crowd? Dont be! The restaurant will be closedoff to the general public while the Old Car Enthusiasts attendees enjoy theirmeals. When breakfast is over, you will take a short drive to EuropeansCollectibles in Costa Mesa where everyone will enjoy a tour of the restorationshops. This day is packed with fun, friends and food, so please come and join us.

Pre-sale tickets may be purchased for $10 at the Fountain Valley Senior& Community Center, 17967 Bushard Street. If tickets are still available,they will be sold at the door on the day of the event. Please drive yourOld Cars!

Applebees Restaurant is located at 18279 Brookhurst Street, FountainValley with breakfast beginning at 8am on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.At 10am the group will depart to European Collectibles for a tour of therestoration shops (cost included with breakfast). M aps will be distributedat breakfast. For additional information, contact Pete Haak at714-943-4365 or visit their website at www.fvcarshow.com.

I remember a long time ago withour youngest child...I went to a classwith my wife. The room was full ofpregnant women with their partners.The class was in full swing. Theinstructor was teaching the womenhow to breathe and was telling themen how to give the necessaryassurance to their partners at thisstage of the pregnancy.

She said, "Ladies, remember thatexercise is good for you. Walking isespecially beneficial. It strengthensthe pelvic muscles and will makedelivery that much easier. Just makeseveral stops and stay on a softsurface like grass or a path."

She looked at the men in the room,"and Gentlemen, remember You'rein this together It wouldn't hurt youto go walking with her."

The room suddenly got veryquiet as the men absorbed thisinformation.

Then a man at the back of the roomslowly raised his hand.

"Yes?" answered the Instructor.

"I was just wondering if it would beall right if she carries a golf bag whilewe walk??"

This kind of sensitivity just can'tbe taught..

Cherishing those preciousmoments in our past

Old Car EnthusiastsBreakfast & Tour

April 5, 2011

New Bulli in the Neighborhood

Blast from the past re-hashed

Stay AwayFrom DownedPower Lines

Its not uncommon for trees and tree limbs to fall,

especially during high winds, rain and other stormy

conditions. This can cause power lines to fall as well. If

you see a power line on the ground, stay far away and

keep others away as well. Do not try to touch or

remove it. That power line may still be energized and

can be deadly to touch or go near.

Call 9-1-1 and report the situation immediately.

Also keep away from trees that have power lines going

through them. When a power line touches a tree, the

tree may also become energized.

For more information on electrical safety, visit

SCEs website at www.sce.com.

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Volunteer ServiceDave Ferguson

Clint KingSamuel Moses

Meritorious ServiceTony DaltonGary Finney

Paul FredericksGreg Funderburk

Eric McCoyBerkley NorthropGeorg ShinrockAnthony Smith

Brian SpringerJeffrey WhiteDarrin Witt

Unit CommendationAndre Clarizio

Rick FeeDaniel ForsterBen Francis

David McBrideEric McCoyJeffry NelsonMichael Perry

Jason RaymondRex RysewykLeon Sheen

Christopher ThompsonRandy Webb

Leadership & Innovation AwardRaymond Picard, Former Fire Chief

Life Saving AwardDonald Boland

Bob DuttonRob Glenn

Terrance JackKane JohnsonDarin Maresh

Kevin ShanahanRon Thompson

Darrin WittZachery Wright

Medal for BraveryRandy BabbittDonald BolandBrian DaileyGary Finney

Winthrop LogemannDarren NewtonDon SpreemanChad StewartTom Wilson

Distinguished Maltese CrossAndrew Crichton

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On February 28, 2011, Mayor Joe Carchio welcomed over 200 attendees to a ceremonyat the Central Library Theatre honoring Fire Department award recipients. CityCouncil members, city staff, and family members attended the event, which is part

of a newly established program recognizing those members of the department who haveacted above and beyond the call of duty in the performance of their jobs. Much of thecost associated with this program was offset by time and funds donated by members ofthe Huntington Beach Firefighters Association and the Fire Management Association.

The awards and recipients included:

PC Buddy Club Learn more about

computers at the PC Buddy Club,a free social club for new and

experienced computer users. Experienced

teachers will answer troubling computer

questions and moderate the club. Guest

speakers address a variety of topics current

in the computer industry. The club meets

the second and fourth Thursday each monthfrom 2:00 4:00 pm at the Michael E.

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Following forty years in the publicsafety arena, and nearly thirty-fiveyears as a peace officer in three

different law enforcement organizations,Seal Beach Police Chief Jeff Kirkpatrickhas announced his retirement.

Chief Kirkpatrick, 58, announcedlast Friday, February 24, 2011, hisplans to retire soon from the SealBeach Police Department. His last dayas the head of one of Orange Countyslongest term police departments will

be June 11, 2011.

Administering the policedepartments $9.3M

budget, Kirk-patrick directed

31 swornPolice Of-

ficers, 25profes-

sional full and part-time personnel, 10 ReservePolice Officers, and 350 Volunteers.

I would not change a thing! sa id Kirkparick,reflecting on his career. Law enforcement isa noble profession, full of genuine professionalswhose greatest wish is to protect and serve.It has been my privilege to serve and leadalongside them!

I will miss those community and professionalpeople Ive worked with through the years, andespecially the professional men and women ofthe Seal Beach PD. Many have become goodfriends. I am confident I have left the policeorganization better than I found it and lookforward to yet another chapter opening in mylife with my retirement.

My future plans include spending a great dealmore time with my family, and most especially,my wife Carolyn. Together, we enjoy travel, golf,and boating.

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Seal Beach Police Chief Announces RetirementHuntington Beach Fire DepartmentImplements Awards Program

Huntington Beach Police Department Chief ofPolice Kenneth W. Small is proud toannounce the departments Annual

Employee Awards. Seven (7) employees, nominatedby their peers and/or supervisors, are recognized fortheir dedicated service to our community. TheSelection Committee, representing a cross sectionof police department employees, recommendedthese employees to the Chief. Chief Small madethe final selection.

Presentation of the awards will be held in thePolice Departments Training Room on Wednesday,February 23, 2011, at 8:00 am.

The following employees will be receiving awards:

Officer of the Year Officer Ted Pappas

Civilian Employee of the Year Auto/EquipMaintenance Crewleader Craig Miller

Supervisor of the Year Lieutenant John Domingo

Award of Merit Communications SupervisorJoann Arboreen

Police Services Specialist Julie Christie

Police Records Specialist Cheryl Nguyen

Distinguished Service Award Retired SergeantChris Filicicchia

Chief Small congratulates these employees, aswell as all the employees of the police department,who have worked tremendously hard to ensure that

the community of Huntington Beach is a safe placeto live, work, and play.

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