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-- Photo of the Week --
This could be your backyard. This is the view from one of the
Bungalows at Mamas Fish House & Inn on the island of Maui. Just
about the best place to eat on any of the islands, for more
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one isLand, fiVe nationaL Parks, its time to Visit the big
isLand
HAWAii iSLANd -- Hawaii, the Big island is home not only to that
famous national park with its erupting volcano, but also two
national historical parks, a national historic site and a national
historic trail, all featuring dazzling natural and cultural riches
that share Hawaiis story like noth-ing elseHawaii Volcanoes
National Park -- This amazing park a 333,086-acre UNESCO World
Heri-tage and World Biosphere Site is a wonderland just 30 miles
from Hilo with an active volcano, lava tubes, lush rainforests,
deserts of volcanic cinder, rare native flora and fauna, and
Hawaiian culture.Klauea volcanos lava continues to flow from the
remote cindercone Puu toward the sea through a network of lava
tubes, sometimes reaching the surface, much to the delight of
visitors, residents and scientists. Meanwhile, the steaming,
glowing summit crater continues to hold observ-ers in awe.
Halemaumau crater is the traditional home of Pele, the volcano
goddess, who seems so present in the voluptuous plumes of steam
arising like a potent hula.Rare native flora and fauna fill the
sprawling wilderness. Some endemic tree ferns, mosses, insects and
birds are found only in Hawaii and others, like hau kuahiwi, a
flowering tree, are found ONLY in the park, and nowhere else on
Earth! Thomas A. Jaggar Museum at Halemaumau crater honors the
scientist who devel-oped the early principles and techniques of
volcanology. His work lives here where you can see real-time
seismograph readings of our living planet that is still giving
birth. And right outside the museum, the overlook gives visitors an
incredible view of the steaming crater. if you visit after dark,
bring a flashlight. Hiking hounds can spend an hour, a day or a
month exploring the parks 150-plus miles of trails that curve
through lush forests, rocky deserts, remote seashores and even up
to the icy 13,677-foot summit of Maunaloa. Trails range from short,
easy strolls to demanding back-country treks.Recommended: At Nhuku
(Thurston) lava tube, bring a good flashlight (and a little
courage) to explore the unlit segment.Puuhonua o Hnaunau National
Historical Park -- Located on the coast of Hnaunau Bay in south
Kona, this 413-acre national historic park with its fierce guardian
kii, (wooden images of gods) was once the home of royalty and a
place of refuge for ancient Hawaiian lawbreakers.The system of kapu
(sacred laws), was of utmost importance in Hawaiian culture.
Breaking kapu could mean death unless the wrong-doer could evade
pursuers and make it to a puuhonua, (sa-cred place of refuge). Once
there, a ceremony of absolution would take place, and the
law-breaker would be able to return to society. Hnaunau is the only
surviving refuge since the kapu system was abolished in 1819.The
Royal Grounds were the sacred site of visiting alii (chiefs) by
Keoneele Cove, the royal ca-noe landing, the hlau (thatched work
houses) and royal fishponds. This sacred place gives visitors a
powerful glimpse of early Hawaiian culture. (See page 7)
book reVieWsex after death, a LoVe story
By Theda Kleinhans Reichman Like Bogey and Bacall, Rodger and
Kathleen Sterling had a May to September romance. But the age
difference didnt matter because they, like Bogart and Bacall, were
made for each other, destined to be together till death parted
them. They were together for almost a quarter of a century -- they
loved, worked, played and traveled the world together -- then all
too soon Rodger was gone and she was without the love of her
life.
One year after his death she packed up her laptop computer and
headed to Paris, then on to London, two of their favorite cities.
it was not only a journey to find herself, it was a trip that
celebrated her first wedding anniversary without Rodger. While
there she began to write about their life, their love story. She
traveled to their special places, old haunts like their favorite
hotel where she was now alone in the room they once shared. She
dined in quaint cafes and lifted a glass to his memory and went to
their park bench near the Eifel Tower hoping his spirit would find
her and travel along with her. The cover photo on this heartfelt
memoir to an enduring love is of their personal bench in the shadow
of that special landmark -- the Eiffel Tower -- taken by Teo Tomas.
The back of the dust jacket is the missing man fly over
which Rodger would have appreciated as the planes flew over
their home on the day of his well attended memorial service.
Kathleen wrote the book to celebrate a very special life and
marriage. She also wanted to assure others who were grieving the
loss of a mate that life can eventually go on. She wanted to share
her angst, tragedy and emotion coupled with large doses of humor
and pathos as she struggled to be strong for her daughter, family
and friends after the death of her beloved soul-mate. One huge void
in her life was the loss of sexual intimacy and she talks about
that in areal and often amusing way. But its not only the loss of a
loving sexual intimacy that is gone, its also the loss of small
things like that glance from across a crowded room that says honey,
i love you, the arms around you at night, the quiet moments on the
patio sipping a glass of wine and looking up at the stars in your
back yard or in some exotic location. Her book begins with these
words: For Roger -- its amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word you can light up the dark. Try as I may I can
never explain what I hear when you dont say a thing. She writes
about little things, like the old khaki jacket heal ways wore with
such a poetic sense of love and longing. it s been around the world
and back. it smells of London, Paris, Prague and Rome, It carries
the scent of a hundred trips and a thousand memories, but mostly it
smells like Rodger. Now it is kept under her pillow --This piece of
him that was left behind. They met when she was in her mid
twenties. He was a well respected journalist, newspaper owner and
editor and she wanted to sell him the Valley Newspaper she had been
publishing since college graduation. They met at a restaurant and
kept talking till the place closed and they had to leave. She gave
him a passionate kiss before heading to her car and said to herself
this is the man i am going to marry and she did. On page 13 she
gives us a witty description of who they were. He was a morning
person. im a night owl. He drank red. i drank white. His car was
tuned to talk radio. i listen to news or classic rock. He cried
when things went right. i cry when things go wrong. Rodg was a
strong conservative. Im middle of the road. He was an indifferent
Presbyterian. Im a strong Catholic. He was a world War ii
historian. im a trashy novel queen. He drove a sedan. i drive an
SUV. He graduated college in 59. I was born in 59. We were a
perfect match. This is a beautiful memoir about a loving marriage
that will assure the reader that even after death true love
endures. (To learn more or to order a copy, go to
www.sexafterdeath.com, amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com.)
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an imPortant reform to baLLot box budgeting
By Assemblyman Mike GattoGood lawmaking requires good
information. As a legislator, i have access to in-depth analyses,
often from several different points-of-view, on just about every
measure i con-sider in committee or on the Assembly floor. Voters,
on the other hand, often must rely on 15-second sound bites as they
consider ballot measures that make fundamental changes to the state
constitution. i have amended my AB 65 to require disclosure to
vot-ers when a ballot initiative seeks to irrevocably dedicate our
taxpayer dollars to one program forever. Perhaps you are like me:
you gener-ally support the concept of tobacco-cessation programs,
but you want the flexibility to spend some (of the millions the
state spends on such pro-grams) on things like schools, when our
schools are in dan-ger of closing. Put another way, i wonder how
many vot-ers knew that when they ap-proved an initiative to spend
taxpayer funds on tobacco education, that those taxpayer dollars
could never be spent on higher education.imagine a monthly
household budget of $3000: $1500 goes to rent, $500 to car
insurance and gas, $500 on food, and $500 on entertainment. Now
imagine living with a rule that the $500 entertainment budget could
never, ever, be spent on anything else. it would be pretty
upsetting if someone broke their leg during the month and could
only go to the movies, not the hospital! This is no way to run a
household and no way to run a government. it also contributes to
frustration. When large percentages of our taxpayer dollars are
spoken for (between 75 - 90% of the budget, depending on who you
believe), there is little flexibility to move money around. during
tough budget times, it is a shame to continue spending on what seem
like lower priorities as we slash spending on core functions of
government. My bill would require the attorney general and
secretary of state to provide factual back-ground in voter
materials whenever an initiative seeks to forever dedicate revenue
to the pet program of the day. it is readily apparent that we have
to break down the silos in state government, to give us the
flexibility everyone wants to adeptly configure our budget spending
for an imminent crisis, a current need, or a future technology. in
the meantime, it is important that voters are warned when they are
about to create a new silo that could very well exist forever.(Mike
Gatto is the Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore of the California State
Assembly. He represents the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and parts
of Los Angeles, including Atwater Village, Los Feliz, Franklin
Hills, North Hollywood, Silver Lake, Toluca Lake, Valley Glen, and
Van Nuys. Website of Assemblyman Mike Gatto:
www.asm.ca.gov/gatto)
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aT THE BOWL Just a quick reminder that if you havent you bought
your ticket for the Dolly Parton (pictured below) debut at the
Hollywood Bowl this coming Friday and Saturday, July 22nd and 23rd,
do so now. Ms. Parton will be showcasing her very considerable
award-winning talents in an evening that celebrates her artistry in
Country Music as well as music for stage and screen. it promises to
be a Wow of a Night.
Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Tickets range from $11-$123 (prices are
subject to change) and are on sale at the Hollywood Bowl Box
Office; via credit card phone order at (323) 850-2000 or through
Ticketmaster.The Hollywood Bowl is located at 2301 N. Highland
Ave., Los Angeles Ca 90068. Stack parking is available at the
Bowl but you can also park your car at the shuttle lots on Cahuenga
and Vineland. Or take the subway to the Metro station at Highland
and shuttle buses are available that will take you to the Bowl.
dont forget your picnic basket. Thats what makes the Bowl so very,
very special.
HaIRSPRaYComing to the Bowl August 5, 6 and 7 will be a concert
staging of the Tony award-winning musical HAIRSPRAY. The original
stars Harvey Firestein
(Hollywood Bowl debut) and Marissa J a n e t W i n o k u r will
be on the Hollywood Bowl stage along with C o r b i n Bleu, drew
Carey, diana deGarmo , Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, d a r l e n e Love,
Tara M a c r i , and John S t a m o s , who have
also been confirmed to appear. The show will be directed and
choreographed by Jerry Mitchell with Musical director Lon
Hoyt.Firestein reprises his role as Edna Turnbald and Ms. Winokur
is daughter Tracy. drew Carey, the host of The
Price is Right, plays Wilbur, Ednas husband and Tracys father
while John Stamos plays the TV Host Corny Collins. Nick Jonas of
the Grammy-nominated the Jonas Brothers plays Link Larkin. Corbin
Bleu plays Seaweed. 2001 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee
darlene Love plays Motormouth Maybelle and is the third cast member
who is performing a role they played in the Broadway company. Diana
DeGarmo plays Penny Pingleton and Tara Macri plays Amber. Mo
Gaffney plays Proudy Pingleton, the Gym Teacher and the
Matron.Hairspray will have three performances only at the Hollywood
bowl, Friday and Saturday August 5 and 6 at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday
August at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets are available in person at the
Hollywood Bowl Box Office, by calling (323) 850-2000 and at
HollywoodBowl.com
MUSIC IN THE GaRDENS
You are invited to attend two musical evenings beginning at 5:30
p.m. at the descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge. First,
Kristin Korb will return for the Music on the Main Summer Jazz
series on Thursday, July 28th. Then, on Tuesday August 2 youre
invited to take a trip back through time at an Elizabethan
festival. Kritin Korb is a bassist and vocalist. Her sound
epitomizes California Cool jazz. Her trio includes Llew Matthews
and Steve Barnes. When shes
not touring, she hares her love of the bass with her students at
the USC and Azusa Pacific University.The Summer Family Series
concludes with the Elizabethan festival, performed by Will Geers
Theatricum Botanicum. Expect an evening of interactive theater
performance and family fun, including dance. Perhaps you will rub
shoulders with Good Queen Bess and Will Shakespeare.The public is
welcome to bring blankets and picnic suppers and settle back to
enjoy the performances. The Gardens will be open from 9 a.m. to 8
p.m. on Tuesdays through Thursdays through August 25. if you dont
care to bring food, you can purchase light food fare at the
Camellia Lounge which featured beverages, snacks and appetizers
prepared by Patina (along with their signature cocktails) and is
open from 3 -8 p.m on Tuesdays through Thursdays. The performances
are free with Gardens admissions: $8 adults, $6 senior/students, $3
children 5-12, free 4 and younger. No reciprocal gardens admissions
after 4:30 p.m. For more information call (818) 949-4200 and visit
www.descansogardens.org. FOURTH OF JULY
aT THE BOWL!This year, for the first time, I joined friends at
the Hollywood Bowl for the Fourth of July concert and fireworks.
The first half was devoted to the music from Americas song book. i
particularly enjoyed the salute to the man whose music is Americana
-- George M. Cohan (who proclaimed he was born on the 4th but
really on the 2nd). However, i noticed that the younger audience
didnt seem to know
the words. They also didnt seem to know the words to the Battle
Hymn of America nor America the Beautiful. How disappointing! The
second half was devoted to music performed by John Hall and darryl
Oates. Though i didnt know the words, the young people around me
knew those. The concert concluded with the Bowls spectacular
fireworks to the music of that
great composer, John Phillip Sousa. The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
celebrating its 20th anniversary was the baton of conductor Thomas
Wilkins. But, i wondered about the people in the box next to mine.
The man and woman talked incessantly during the first half. No
matter how many times he was asked to be quiet, he kept chattering
at the top of his lungs. How Rude!
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police news &Information
What are the gaLaPagos isLands?The Galapagos Archipelago is a
cluster of some 13 volcanic islands and associated islets and rocks
located just under the equator, about 600 miles (1000km) west of
Ecuador in South America. The oldest of the islands are about 4
million years old and the youngest are still in the process of
being formed. These islands that we visit on our Galapagos cruises
are consid-ered to be one of the most active volcanic areas in the
world.About 95% of the islands are part of the Galapagos National
Park system, with the remainder being in-habited by about 14,000
people in four major com-munities (Puerto Ayora, Puerto Baquerizo,
Puerto Villamil and Floreana). The Galapagos National Park Service
and the Charles darwin Research Station jointly operate the
islands. The Park Service provides rangers and guides, and is
responsible for overseeing the many tourists who visit each year.
The darwin Station conducts scientific research and conservation
programs. it is currently breeding and releasing cap-tive tortoises
and iguanas. This group of 13 mayor islands and dozens of smaller
islets and rocks - all the result of volcanic activity - certainly
appear to be out of this world. They are, in fact, an unpredicted
wilderness, filled with extraordinary populations of unique
species, which have developed apart from humans and their
dominating influence. In a effort to preserve the islands as they
were centuries ago, the Galapagos have been declared a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO. Established in 1959, the Galapagos
National Park is the oldest National Park in Ecuador. About 97% of
the entire area of the Galapagos Islands are part of the National
Park system and remain uninhabited. The other 3% of the islands are
the inhabited areas of Santa Cruz island, San Cristobal island,
isabela island and Floreana island. In 1967, the first park service
was created, but it took about 4 years for the Galapagos National
Park to assign its first Superintendent and first set of park
rangers as part of the National Park System. Today the Park has a
complex management system and hundreds of Park Rangers. In 1979,
the Galapagos National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. This meant that the Parks management and staff were
responsible for performing permanent con-servation efforts and
guarding the islands according to UNESCOs standards and
regulations. However, in 2007, as a result of the fast growing
human development and poorly controlled immigration, tourism and
trade, UNESCO added the Galapagos to its List of World Heritage
Sites in Danger. Since 2007, strict measures were put in place by
the Galapagos National Park to control tourism, immigration and the
development of existing communities in Galapagos. Since its
existence, the Galapagos National park has developed a series of
rules and regula-tions to protect the islands and minimize the
impact of tourists on the islands. All tourists who visit the
islands on a cruise, or who take daily tours out to the islands,
must be accompanied by Galapagos National Park certified guide on
every visit. In addition, the Galapagos National Park collects an
entrance fee of $100 per person from all those who wish to visit
the Galapagos Park and the Galapagos Marine Reserve either by
staying at a hotel in the islands or by taking a Galapagos
cruise.The most important rules and regulations of the Galapagos
National Park for visitors are the following: Always follow the
marked trail and never leave it. do not touch the animals. do not
take souvenirs from the islands. do not get too close to animals.
do not smoke on the islands. do not take food to the islands. Clean
your shoes soles before disembarking in the islands. You may have
carried some seeds endemic to one island and would not want to
introduce them to another. Always stay together with your group.
(For more information, visit www.galapagosexpedi-tions.com/)
driVer kiLLed in head-on CoLLision SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA -- A
driver was killed early Saturday morning when his vehicle crossed
the center median and crashed head-on into an oncoming car.On July
16, 2011 at around 12:05 a.m., a 28-year-old old resident of Los
Angeles was driving a 1987 Honda Civic northbound on Sepulveda
Boulevard when he suddenly crossed over the center median into
oncoming traffic. The car collided head-on into a 2001 Porsche
Carrera being driven by a 61-year-old male driver from Encino who
was travelling southbound on Sepulveda Boulevard, north of Valley
Meadow Road. Neither car carried any passengers.The driver of the
Honda Civic was transported to a local hospital by Los Angeles City
Fire department personnel where he died a short time later. His
name is being withheld until his family can be notified. The
Porsche driver was treated for minor injuries.Anyone with
information about this incident is asked to contact Valley Traffic
Division, detective Stephanie Krajchir at 818-644-8034. during
non-business hours or weekends, calls may be directed to
1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call
Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800)-222-8477). Tipsters may also
contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637
(C-R-I-M-E-S on most key pads) using a cell phone. All text
messages should begin with the letters LAPD. Tipsters can also go
to LAPDOnline.org, click on web tips and follow the prompts.
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Business & Commerce-- LoCaL business of the Week --
Panzanella Restaurant, Sherman Oaks, CAPanzanella Ristorante
features delicious Italian and Sicilian cuisine of the Drago family
in mod-ern, yet elegant setting. At Panzanella, they bring you an
extensive choice of fine wines to com-pliment your palate. The
warm, professional and knowledgeable staff invites you to re-turn
often for superb lunchtime and dinner experiences. Panzanella
Restaurant and Bar, located at 14928 Ventura Blvd. in Sher-man
Oaks, opened after much anticipation in early 2004 to a Valley of
eagerly awaiting loyal drago customers. Tanino, Giacomino and
Calogero drago, a trio of brother restau-rateurs with
long-successful establishments such as Tanino Ristorante Bar
(Westwood), Il Pastaio, Piccolo Paradiso (Beverly Hills) and
Celestino (Pasadena), have expanded their reach to bring the drago
tastes, charm and service a little closer to home for their loyal
San Fernando Valley diners. We really had no choice, explained
Giacomino, our customers demanded it. With this space becoming
available we knew right away it would be the perfect location for
our next restaurant. in a way, it is a thank you for those who have
driven over the hill to the Westside to dine at our seven other
family-owned restaurants for so long, added Tanino. Prepared by
chefs Tanino Drago, Giacomino Drago and Marco Pizzola, The
Panzanella menu includes many of the drago classics such as
Tortelloni di Zucca, homemade tortelloni stuffed with pumpkin in a
sage cream sauce, Risotto al Nero di Seppie, Carnaroli rice with
squid ink, shrimp, scallops and calamari; and Panna Cotta con
Frutti di Bosco, creamy custard with mixed fresh ber-ries.
Additional specialties include Baccala Mantecato, a salted cod fish
mousse with grilled po-lenta; Fegato dOca al Mosta, sauted foie
gras with grilled Trevisian radicchio and mosto sauce; Strozzapreti
Con Ragout di Piovra, homemade pasta with octopus ragu; and
Costolette DAgnello Scottadito, grilled Colorado lamb chops with a
white balsamic mint sauce.With the floor and operations led by the
congenial Calogero Drago, all guests enter to the familiar face and
warm welcome that is a signature aspect of drago dining.
Sophisticated yet comforting cooking, a well-chosen wine list and
now a convenient location have made Panzanella an instant hit.
Located in the heart of Sherman Oaks, Panzanella possesses a warm
and inviting atmosphere. A decorative bar graces the entry and a
two-sided open dining area has comfortably spaced tables, banquets
and generous booths. The restaurant has three private rooms that
seat 20 guests each and can be opened up to one large room that
seat 70. With a total dining area capable of seating 140,
Panzanella offers full-service event planning and catering for
private parties, corporate luncheons and dinners both at the
restaurant and off-premises. Panzanella is open from 11:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m. Monday Friday for lunch and 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Monday
- Thursday for dinner. Friday Saturday their dinner hours are
extended to 11:00 p.m. Valet parking is available and the dress is
casual to elegant. Panzanella accepts most major credit cards.
Reservations are recommended
and can be made by calling the restaurant directly at (818)
784-4400.
-- Wine of the Week --2008 Aubaine Vineyard, Whitcraft Winery,
Santa Barbara
Rich aromas of black cherries and boysenberries are accented by
wet earth, spice, and cola on the nose. Flavors of cranberries and
boysenberries come to life on the palate, along with suggestions of
dusty earth, cola, and a bit of pepper. A bright, lively, layered
wine thats great with food, try a bottle if you like Pinot which
has some pizazz. A long-standing member of the Santa Barbara
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the highest quality wines. While our signature varietals are Pinot
Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah, we also produce a variety of other
unique, hand-crafted varietals. (36 A S. Calle Cesar Chavez --
Santa Barbara, CA 93103(805) 730-1680 -- (805) 730-1086 Fax --
[email protected])
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-- destination of the Week --LiLikoi inn, kona, haWaii
The Lilikoi inn is situated on three unspoiled acres of lush
Kona Coffee Country on the west side of Hawaiis Big Island. All of
the rooms come complete with a private bathroom, wireless Internet
access, cable television, relaxing decor, a private entrance and a
full breakfast. Each room also comes with access to our relaxing
hot tub, a convenient laundry area, as well as our newly remodeled
gourmet guest kitchen. We serve all meals on our beautiful lanai
(Hawaiian covered porch), which has expansive views of the
world-famous Kona Coast. Additionally, the property has an
abundance of lilikoi (the Hawaiian word for passion fruit), which
guests are welcome to pick! About the hosts -- Shai and Trina
(pictured right) are originally from the San Francisco Bay Area
where they ran a bustling Cafe and Catering company for 25 years.
Upon their move to Hawaiis Big Island, they discovered the tranquil
artists village of Holualoa, nestled just above the larger town of
Kailua-Kona. With perfect weather and serene tropical surroundings,
they knew that it was unfair to keep their new home all to
themselves, so they look forward to welcoming you with a cup of
Kona coffee - grown just outside your door! Shai is a trained chef
with a broad range of culinary talent. Having lived and traveled in
Brazil, israel and Thailand, Shai combines his love of food from
these regions with his creativity, to prepare sumptuous daily
breakfasts, gourmet dinners or picnic lunches fit for any occasion
- a very special treat, so let him know if youre interested while
youre here. Along with food, Trina and Shai have a passion for
languages. Shai speaks five and Trina teaches part time language
classes in Spanish, Hebrew, French, and English. Along with
ensuring smooth operations and comfort at the inn, Trina is often
accompanied by her quiet and loving dog, Teddy. So if you miss your
pet while youre away, weve got you covered. We welcome you to our
home and look forward to sharing it with you! Trina and Shai. (E
Komo Mai Welcome! Phone: 808-333-5539 or lilikoiinn.com.)
--- star-gazing ---By Jean Strauber, Travel EditorLast week i
took a trip to the Palomar Observatory with a group from Los
Angeles Valley College. The trip was arranged through Good Times
Travel. i want to say, to begin with, how impressed i was with
their tour director dustin Bordagaray.it was an early morning
sojourn. We met at Valley College at 7:10 a.m., boarded our coach
and found out that our assigned seats are given out in order of
booking your tour. The cost is $79. About an hour-and-a-half out we
stopped at Toms Farm Stand. The site began as Toms Fruit Stand and
Sweet Shoppe. Youll also find The Home Store, the Craft Fair and
two restaurants -- Toms Old Fashioned Hamburgers and Senor Toms
Mexican Restaurant. But at the early morning hour that we were
there only the Craft Fair and the Fruit Stand & Sweet Shoppe
were open. A number of us bought snacks. We re-boarded the
comfortable motor coach and were on our way. We passed the San
Antonia de Pala mission and the Pala Casino and Resort as we sped
along the highway. i was so impressed with the appearance of the
Pala Casino and Resort that upon my return home i made reservations
for a visit. We continued through the rolling hills of the Pauma
Valley, passing ranches with horses, llamas, sheep and goats as the
bus drove along the climbing highway to the top of the mountain and
the observatory resting in the Cleveland National Forest. When you
first enter the
grounds of the observatory youll stop at the Greenway Visitor
Center and Gift Shop, where there is a small museum filled with
photographs taken by the telescopes at the Palomar Observatory. One
photograph shows the Showmaker-Levy comet slamming into Jupiter and
some show galaxies millions of light years away. Absolutely
awesome. Youll find an exact replica of Isaac Newtons first
reflecting telescope and a Warren Tome Standard, a vibrating wire
astronomical clock that helped astronomers to keep accurate star
time for years.Across from the gift shop are the Weber Picnic
Grounds, named after Gus Weber who was one of the workmen on the
mountain in the 1940s. He planted the giant sequoias and California
incense-cedars that tower over the Visitor Center.When picnicking
or strolling on the path to the observatory you might hear an acorn
woodpeckers loud laughing call. Palomars other woodpecker is the
Nuttall woodpecker. You might be lucky to see a few of the native
band-tailed pigeons, from which Palomar derives its name. do stay
on the walkway for you might find rattlesnakes lurking beneath the
western bracken ferns that blanket the meadow. Our bus driver drove
some of us to the Big dome while others chose to stroll along the
path. We were greeted by one
of the astronomers who works at Palomar, Steve Clark. There are
quite a few astronomers here, some from Cal Tech and others who are
visitors from universities
from around the world. Accommodations have been built to house
these visitors because the astronomers make their observations
during the night. Besides the astronomers who greet visitors, there
are volunteer docents who escort visitors around the Big dome.The
dome is kept at night time temperature to protect the mirror. Clark
related the history of the making of the mirror. He shared with us
how one man, George Hale, was instrumental in getting the funds for
the telescope but did not live to see the fruition of his dream to
build the worlds largest telescope. Hales motto was Make no small
plans, dream no small dreams. He was the one that built the
100-inch Hooker Telescope at Mt. Wilson in Pasadena.Some surprising
facts about the telescope that i learned (and ill only relate a
very few so youll be piqued enough to make the trip to Palomar)
are:1) The mirror is made of Pyrex glass (yep, just like the Pyrex
baking pan you have in your cupboard). 2) it took nearly a month to
melt the glass needed for the mirror, and the cooling period was
about 10 months.3) The mirror was in Cal Techs optical shop for
11-1/2 years partly due to World War ii.4) There are now cameras
that take photographs of what the telescope sees in the night sky.
The astronomer sits in a room
on a comfortable chairs, turns on his computer and is now able
to view the night sky. He directs the telescope operator to move
the telescope this way and that, depending on what he wants to
observe that night.5) Biggest surprise of all was that the
telescope operator is not an astronomer. After about an hour -hour
and half (there were lots and lots of questions) we re-boarded the
bus and took off for the Lazy
H Ranch in Corona and our included lunch. it was then a short
drive to the San Antonio de Pala Mission where we visited the
historic chapel and the grounds. We boarded our bus and were on our
way home.You might be interested in knowing that Good Times Travel,
which coordinated this tour for LA Valley College, is also offering
a trip to the Mount Wilson Observatory
with an included Picnic Lunch on September 20, 2011.Youll enjoy
a docent-guided tour of the observatory atop Mt. Wilson (elev
5,700), hear about the major discoveries that have taken place and
learn about their current ongoing projects. Youll also be provided
with a box lunch. The tour cost $75. For more information, please
contact Good Times Travel at (714) 848-1255.
Call toll-free: 1-888-479-5930
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Hotels, Resorts & SpasCruises & Luxury Yachts
(Continued from page 1) -- Recommended: Hike the two-mile
round-trip 1871 Trail to Kiilae Vil-lage, where inhabitants lived
traditionally from the sea until the 1930s.Kaloko-Honokhau National
Historical Park -- This 1,160-acre coastal park, with its white
sand a stark contrast to the surrounding black lava rock landscape,
reveals how an early Hawaiian settlement
survived on the rugged Kona coast. The Visitor Center is the
place to start with info about special programs, guided tours and
the history of this ancient place, including the sophisticated
aquaculture and environmentally sound harvesting methods the
ancients used. Heiau (sacred temple) ruins give silent testament to
the rich spiritual life that was so closely aligned with natural
forces.Petroglyphs carved into the lava rock give hard evidence of
life long ago with images of canoes, turtles, family, and symbols
of birth.Fishponds and Fishtraps show how the people here corralled
and farmed the sea without taking more than they needed and how
Hawaiians today still do.Wildlife that visitors often see includes
honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles), native shore birds and sometimes
a Hawaiian monk seal sunning on the shore.
Recommended: Walk the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail from
Kaloko fishpond to Aipio fishtrap, about two miles of coastal and
cultural splendor.Puukohol National Historic Site -- This imposing,
beautifully restored heiau one of the largest in Hawaii was built
on the North Kohala Coast in 1790 and 1791 to fulfill a royal
prophecy. Kame-hameha the Great was advised by his kahuna (priest)
to build and dedicate Puukohol Heiau to the war god Kkailimoku to
help in his efforts to unite the Hawaiian Islands. Kamehameha
ultimately fulfilled the kahunas prophecy when he united the
Hawaiian Islands in 1810.Lava rocks used to build the massive
structure are said to have been passed hand-by-hand in a human
chain all the way from Polol Valley, some 25 miles away.A new
Visitor Center features a non-profit bookstore, videos, fascinating
exhibits and a small mu-seum.Puukohol (hill of the whale), is also
a scenic spot to look for humpback whales during winter and
spring.A walking tour of the 86-acre park reveals more historic
spots: the ruins of Mailekini Heiau (built in the 1500s), Hale o
Kapuni (a submerged heiau dedicated to the shark gods) and the
homestead of John Young, a British sailor who became a valuable aid
to King Kamehameha the Great.Recommended: From the shoreline at
Pelekane, see if you can spy the blacktip reef sharks that are
often sighted first thing in the morning.Ala Kahakai National
Historic Trail -- This historic 175-mile trail, which runs through
each of Hawaii Islands four national parks and through part of the
state N Ala Hele Trail System, is a liv-ing trail that remains in
use and is cared for today by its descendants. Connecting,
reconnecting and enhancing connections of families and communities
with ancient and historic ties to the trail is neces-sary for
successful community stewardship and authentic visitor experiences
of the trail.Ancient Hawaiian settlement sites, fishpond remnants
and stone fishing shrines are visible along segments of the
trail.Petroglyphs of iconic canoes, turtles, people and symbols of
birth are carved into the smooth phoehoe lava rock. Natural wonders
include anchialine (brackish water) ponds, near-shore reefs teeming
with sealife, dramatic pali (cliffs), native sea turtles, migratory
birds and endangered endemic species of plants and
animals.Recommended: Find the trail at each of the four national
parks on the island. it runs through them all! Getting Here: Its
now easier than ever to explore all five of Hawaii Islands national
park units! For Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, fly into the
islands east side for utmost ease and less driving time. United
Airlines offers daily nonstop service from Los Angeles to Hilo
international Airport and weekly flights from San Francisco to Hilo
on Saturdays. Other nonstop flights on major carriers serve the
Kona International Airport on the islands west side, which is
closer to Puuhonua o Hnaunau, Kaloko-Honokhau, Puukohol and entry
points for the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail. All ma-jor
carriers and interisland aircraft provide connecting flights from
Honolulu and the neighbor islands. (Check out
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the fairmont st. andreWs exudes exCeLLenCe
ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND -- When Don & Nancy Panoz, the
visionary founders of this luxury Scottish hotel discovered a
breathtaking cliff-top location overlooking the legendary Home of
Golf they set out to create Scotlands newest resort destination.
The Resort was designed in keeping with the historic nature of the
area as don and Nancy were dedicated to preserving the landscapes
natural beauty, stunning vistas and the spirit and traditions of
the game of golf. in doing so, they have managed to instill a sense
of pride and history through-out every aspect of this luxury hotel
in Scotland. This international Resort opened in the summer of 2001
and continues the reputation of provid-
ing a standard of service and attention to detail that are our
hallmarks and truly create the Subtle Difference of Excellence. End
your search for luxury hotels in Scotland and plan your stay at the
Fairmont St Andrews resort situated in St Andrews Bay. The luxury
hotel boasts lavish rooms, world-class golf, luxurious Spa and
sumptuous dining. Set on a 520 acre estate with a unique coastal
setting, the 209 bedroom Scottish hotel is the perfect location to
turn your holiday into a treasured memory. Book your luxury
accommodation in Scotland and learn more about the Scot-tish
accommodation at Fairmont St Andrews hotel, Scotland. King-sized
beds, thick, soft duvet covers and a feeling of total exhilaration
as you relax within the comfort of your accommodation with all the
five star services at your fingertips. If you are looking for a
little extra space and luxury at the Scotland hotel, the suites
provide ample of both in every accommodation. Alternatively, if you
want something truly unforgettable for that special occasion, the
Kingdom of Fife Suite with separate living room, dining room,
individual changing rooms and large bedroom, is perfect. There are
also two four-bedroom Manor Homes which create an ideal home away
from home, allowing you the flexibility and convenience of home
style comforts with all the amenities of the resort at your
disposal. Please note the Fairmont St Andrews operates a
non-smoking policy. Smoking is prohibited throughout the resort.
Guests wishing to smoke can do so in the designated outdoor areas.
Edinburgh Airport is located approximately 84 km / 52 miles, or
about a 60 minute drive from the resort. (TEL +441334 837000 -- FAX
+44 1334 471115 -- E-MAIL [email protected] )
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politics & government
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-- ask goVernment george --Question: Dear Government George, do
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Answer: Well, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code
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a drivers license, passport, social security card and other
services related to an individuals identity. Please see below for
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:* The registrant or a parent or legal guardian of the registrant*
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order, or an attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the
birth record in order to comply with the requirements of Section
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agency or a rep-resentative of another governmental agency, as
pro-vided by law, who is conducting official business* A child,
grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse or domestic partner of the
registrant* An attorney representing the registrant or the
regis-trants estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute
or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the
registrant estateRecords are available for births occurring in Los
Angeles County since 1866. (if the birth occurred outside of L.A.
County or California click here.) An Authorized or infor-mational
certified copy of a birth record will be provided for an $19 fee
per copy. The fee is nonrefundable; a No Record Statement will be
issued if the record is not found. To request copies please submit
an APPLICATION FOR BIRTH RECORD (for mail only). You must also
submit a notarized Certificate of Identity . Include a preaddressed
stamped envelope with your request. (Check out www.lavote.net for
more info)
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expanded across the city as two brands: FABS and Fabrocinis. In
1984, Joe Fabrocini found a great location in Sherman Oaks. With
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sports & athletics
-- goLf Course of the Week --Greg Norman Course, PGA West, LA
Quinta
The newest course at PGA WEST and the only Greg Norman-designed
golf course in the Coachella Valley is aptly described as being
very challenging but fair. Sporting only 68 acres of lush manicured
turf, 102 white crushed marble bunkers and shark blue water coming
into play on 9 holes, this 7,200-yard course offers a truly Outback
experience that will entice you back time and time again. Resting
in a prehistoric ocean bed 40-feet below sea level and surrounded
by an immense crescent of terra cotta mountains, the course teems
with purple, white and yellow wildflowers, while the mix of tall
and short native grasses produce different shades of green running
almost to silver. The grass covers just 60 acres of tight fairways
that taper toward the greens with nine ponds blanketing 18 acres.
The demands of this target-style course are a challenge for players
of all levels. Im a very intense person. When I go after something,
I want to go after it with everything I have. I want to push myself
to the edge. Greg Norman (Check out www.pgawest.com for more
information)
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family & food
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT BIDS
San Fernando Valley adult Day Health Care, a participant in the
Child and Adult Care Food Program, is soliciting letters of
interest from prospective suppliers of meals in order to comply
with the federal regulations governing the program in matters of
procurement. The contract will be for meals served at San Fernando
Valley adult DayHealth Care, located at 10660 White Oak avenue,
Suite C, Granada Hills, Ca 91344. San Fernando Valley adult Day
Health Care will be awarding a contract for lunch for a one-year
period beginning September 1, 2011. The meals to be served under
this contract must meet the requirements of Title 22 of the State
Health and Welfare Code and Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 226, Child and Adult Care Food Program Regulations. Lunches
must contain on average 1.3 RDA and approximately 30 percent will
require modification in preparation method or content to meet
medical prescriptions of the clients. All food service vendors who
may have interest in bidding for this contract are requested to
submit by July 30, 2011, a letter of interest to: 10660 White Oak
avenue, Suite C, Granada Hills, Ca 91344. Any questions regarding
this proposed contract may be referred to: Bob Trostler at (818)
832-1418.Publish 7/11/11 and 7/18/11.
-- restaurant of the Week --Redfish Coastal Cusine, Port Orford,
Oregon
Opened in Summer 2010, Redfish offers affordable french-inspired
coastal cuisine and drink in a modern, casual, and original setting
with one of the most spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean on the
Coast. Chef Patrick Zulick delivers creative and unexpected twists
on french influenced Pa-cific Northwest coastal cuisine. Redfish
serves only the highest quality product, and we strive to source
from local farm-ers and fishermen as often as possible. Chef Zulick
continuously seeks out lo-cal and regional partnerships with
fam-ily producers and artisan purveyors to ensure fresh,
unprocessed foods that pay respect to the environment, our
providers and our clientele. Redfish provides an excellent dining
experience for intimate affairs, families, as well as parties for
an exceptional value. Beginning May, 2011, Redfish Restaurant and
Hawthorne Gallery will host Port Orfords Farmers Market in the
Hawthorne Gallery sculp-ture garden, adjacent to Redfish. Come
support our local produce, seafood, and meat purveyors, Saturdays
from 10am - 2pm. Please contact Jeff Mecredy with questions or to
become involved. All are welcome! ([email protected] --
541.366.2266) -- (RedFish 517 Jefferson Street . Port Orford .
Oregon . 97465 -- 541.366.2200 -- Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun
9am-9pm) About Port Orford -- Our identity and heritage have been
based on our natural resourc-es. We overlook the mighty Pacific.
Riv-ers, wetlands, creeks, beaches and green bluffs all make up the
wild and windy landscape. Our residents appreciate the communitys
environment with fresh air, changing cloud formations all the way
to the horizon, gorgeous sunsets, a mild climate and dark night
sky. Like many small American towns, Port Orford is in a time of
transition between our history and our future, trying to find the
best way to shape development to protect and enhance our unique
nature. Our past is rooted in fishing and timber, particularly the
beautiful but endangered Port Orford cedar. The timber has faded,
but the fishing remains a vital part of our community.
Some Like Poetry By Wislawa Szymborska
Write it. Write. in ordinary inkon ordinary paper: they were
given no food,they all died of hunger. All. How many?its a big
meadow. How much grassfor each one? Write: I dont know.History
counts its skeletons in round numbers.A thousand and one remains a
thousand,as though the one had never existed:an imaginary embryo,
an empty cradle,an ABC never read,air that laughs, cries,
grows,emptiness running down steps toward the garden,nobodys place
in the line.
We stand in the meadow where it became flesh,and the meadow is
silent as a false witness.Sunny. Green. Nearby, a forestwith wood
for chewing and water under the bark-every day a full ration of the
viewuntil you go blind. Overhead, a bird-the shadow of its
life-giving wingsbrushed their lips. Their jaws opened.Teeth
clacked against teeth.At night, the sickle moon shone in the skyand
reaped wheat for their bread.Hands came floating from blackened
icons,empty cups in their fingers.On a spit of barbed wire,a man
was turning.They sang with their mouths full of earth.A lovely song
of how war strikes straightat the heart. Write: how silent.Yes.
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-- Quotes of the Week --
The always quotable Winston Churchill said...~ My rule of life
prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the
drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals
and in the intervals between them.~ My wife and I tried two or
three times in the last 40 years to have breakfast together, but it
was so disagreeable we had to stop.~ Never, never, never give up.~
No part of the education of a politician is more indispensable than
the fighting of elections.~ The power of man has grown in every
sphere, except over himself.~ There is no such thing as public
opinion. There is only published opinion.~ I am prepared to meet my
Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting
me is another matter.~ I never worry about action, but only
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