November 18, 2011
On the Internet at www.MissionValleyNews.com
Volume V – Number 11
Get ready for...
Do what you wanna do. Make a life, not a living! Be unique, define yourself. Make a difference!
Bushwalla S
an Diego's Bushwalla is doing what feeds his soul; playing music for a living. It's no easy feat, musicians have long tried to achieve this goal and only a few succeed. As for Bushwalla, he considers himself lucky as well as blessed. He tells Mission Valley News that it's been an eight year ride of touring and performing for a living. " I just flew in from Australia" he says. " I love it there and they seem to love me back!" Bushwalla performed throughout the Great Downunder with the climax being the Sydney Blues & Roots Festival where he played alongside Anne McCue and the Steve Edmonds Band. "I usually do little mini-tours of two months or so" says Bushwalla. "This stint in Australia was just three and a half weeks, but in Europe I spent two months in both England and France. Bushwalla plays a hybrid mix of influences that create an eclectic style worthy of a visionary. And like a visionary, he uses terms to describe his music that are unorthodox. Says Bushwalla, "There are three shades I like to color in when it comes to music. These include folk, funk, and hip-hop. And he is currently
Brewmaster Dean Rouleau
Mission Valley The new Milwaukee!
San Diego has now become ground zero for a new craft beer revolution, and Mission Valley is home to some of San Diego’s best brewmasters. Dean Rouleau is the beermaster at San Diego Brewing Company, one of the original local breweries. Located at Mission Gorge Road and Friars, San Diego Brewing Company has been brewing top-notch beer for almost 20 years. Dean Rouleau has been beermaster for 6 years and spends most of his time amid the chilled stainless-steel beer vats located in the brewing room. This is where the magic happens and it usually takes around 7-10 days to produce a batch. Dean’s Grandfather and Uncle were beermasters, so for him, it’s literally in his blood. After a stint at the Siebel Institute in Chicago where he enrolled in the master brewer program, he then traveled the globe setting up brewing operations and learning different styles of beermaking. Dean’s favorite style
See BUSHWALLA, page 4
See BEER, page 15
Mission Valley resident inspires with strength A determined lifelong athlete overcomes obstacles and thrives. by Vince Meehan
Ingrid U. Mancini has been an active participant in outdoor sports since before she immigrated to America from Germany in the '50s. Track and field is her passion, and the shot put is her specialty. At 17, she married an American soldier and moved to America shortly after. However, the marriage only lasted four years and she was soon divorced and living in a strange land. Mancini attributes the divorce to both of them being married too young, and too soon, and harbors no ill will to her ex-husband. Her pride is her two daughters Carolyn and Susan, as well as her granddaughter Jennifer. Before she came to America, Ingrid was passionate about sports and fed that passion by skiing in the Bavarian Alps. She explained that outdoor sporting is a lifestyle among the Germans including the girls. After the war, Mancini and her family escaped to western Germany from Leipzig in 1946 to escape communist rule. This was a hard time for all Germans because of the lack of basic supplies. Mancini says "Anybody alive during those years still appreciates every small thing. See INGRID, page 4
Ingrid U. Mancini's granddaughter Jennifer shows off her grandmother's medal.
Songstress Whitton comes to San Diego to support her new CD Page 7
Mission Valley is home to one of the most renowned art schools in the country. Page 3
It's still football season so come watch the game in Mission Valley! Page 5
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Honey Bear
Viv
wins first place
The World According to Honey Bear, a book written by dog Honey Bear with her ghost writer and companion Catherine Rodriguez, Ed.D., has been awarded first place in The USA “Best Books 2011” Awards in the Children’s Picture Book Non-Fiction Softcover Category. Rodriguez, a San Diego resident diagnosed in 1999 with Parkinson’s, has long been an advocate for Parkinson’s research. For the last three years, Honey Bear has been her constant companion and helper, assisting her with presentations to patient groups, state and local government officials, and local service groups.
ON FILM by Vivian Nguyen
IN TIME
Dixieland Jazz comes to Mission Valley The 32nd Annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival comes to the Town & Country Resort & Hotel Nov. 23-27. Artists like Sue Palmer (pictured) will perform alongside over 25 bands and guest artists from across San Diego and the United States. Special events include tributes to the music of King Oliver, Louis Armstrong and Jerry Lee Lewis. The Town & Country will offer a special Thanksgiving Champagne Buffet with live jazz from 3-6pm.
Will & Sylvia In this movie, the world no longer runs on currency, but instead on time. No need for wallets or purses—just one look at your wrist and you know exactly how much you’re worth and how much time you have left. After one turns 25, they stop aging and their clock kicks in. You are genetically only supposed to live one year after you reach this point, unless if you earn enough time to live longer. But on top of every minute you’re losing while you’re walking, sleeping, or living, you also have to pay the bills, the bus fare, and other necessities such as food or clothes. It’s as if you’re paying for every breath you take, and if you happen to be one of those with the bad luck of living in the ghetto… well, then a full twenty-four hours on your arm can be worth a lot. Such is the futuristic world that Will Salas (Justin Timberlake) is living in. He was raised in the ghetto by his mother (Olivia Wilde) after his father passed away. And when he was old enough, he worked extra hours to keep their heads above the piles of unpaid bills that kept multiplying month by month. Meanwhile, in other time zones, the rich are enjoying their “immortality.” In order for those to stay immortal, other people must die. The rich stay rich and poor stay poor. But on one fateful day, Will stumbles upon a rich stranger in the ghetto and his fortune suddenly turns around. Suddenly, he has over a century of time on his arm. Infuriated by the poor conditions of his time zone, he travels to the richest time zone of all—Greenwich. It is here that he disguises himself as one of the wealthy men in hopes of finding justice… but not for long. See VIV, page 12
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Dippin Dots re-opens in Fashion Valley
Dippin Dots of Fashion Valley celebrated 18 years of business in the Fashion Valley Mall by offering patrons free bowls of the frozen candy confections. Owner Trevor Spence was personally dishing out the fun as well as taking tickets for a raffle. The occasion also marked the renovation of the kiosk which has recently re-opened. By the looks of the smiles, Trevor has got what the people want. Owner Trevor Spence dishes out the fun
Gandhi live from the MET SATYAGRAHA by Philip Glass
Saturday November 19 at the Mission Valley 20 IMAX -9pm Philip Glass’s 20th-century masterpiece is an inspirational retelling of Gandhi’s formative philosophical experiences as a young man in South Africa. The minimalist score, sung in Sanskrit, features lyrics drawn from the Bhagavad Gita. Phelim McDermott’s visually extravagant production uses large-scale puppetry, acrobatics, and subtitles to create a moving, life-affirming theatrical experience. Richard Croft portrays Gandhi, a role he first sang to critical acclaim in the 2008 Met premiere of the work. Encore performance Wed. Dec. 7 at 6:30 Mission Valley 20 IMAX in the Westfield Mission Valley Shopping Center
Habit Burger comes to
Mission Valley
The Habit Burger Grill has come to Mission Valley at the Westfield Mission Valley West Center. Habit Burger was founded in 1969 in the surfer-rich beach area of Santa Barbara and Ventura. Habit Burger prides itself on fresh cooked-to-order food made from scratch. They feature USDA certified aged tri-tip meat and have fresh albacore flown in from Fiji three times a week. This is the 43rd location to be opened and the menu offers favorites like burgers, fries, onion rings and shakes made with 100% real ice cream. There is a full selection of chilies and hot sauce for the adventurous as well! De Color! Hailey Cortez and her crew serve up a tray of fun.
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Festive Events
THE ART MECCA
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How the Grinch stole Christmas
comes to the Old Globe Theater Nov. 19 - Dec 31. San Diego’s favorite holiday tradition, back for its 14th incredible year, is a wonderful, whimsical production that will once again jump right off the pages of the classic Dr. Seuss book and onto the Old Globe’s stage.
RIGHT HERE IN MISSION VALLEY The Art Institute of California has been educating local artists here since 2000. by Vince Meehan
A Christmas Carol
Live at the Whaley House in Old Town. Join SOHO and the Whaley House Museum staff for a performance of Charles Dickens' timeless holiday ghost story, A Christmas Carol, set in the historic and haunted Whaley House. The classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-To-Come, will unfold as you go from room to room in the historic 1857 brick mansion and who knows? You might even encounter a Ghost of Christmas Past.
Tucked into the back corner of the old rock quarry site in Northern Mission Valley sits an art institute for the 21st century. Having driven past the white building on Mission Center Drive numerous times, my curiosity piqued me and I decided to call and request a tour. Public Relations Manager Sandra A. Bernardo met me at the door of the campus and introduced me to some senior staff. She then gave me a personal tour of the facility which was teeming with enthusiastic young students. The Art Institute offers programs which include print design, web design, fashion design, video editing and to my surprise, an entire culinary arts program. The Institute has grown to 45 education institutions across the United States including 8 here in California, as well as one in Vancouver. Being an art student myself, I was eager to see what type of equipment the campus had to offer its students. What I saw not only impressed me, but made me wish that this campus was around when I was young. The focus at the Art Institute is to prepare students for the professional world that awaits them after they graduate. Professors are required to have actual professional experience as well as a degree to teach at the Art Institute. This means that many professors spend part of their day teaching, then go back to their jobs where they may be producing TV commercials or heading a crew of chefs at a restaurant. The Art Institute is committed to providing the students with the absolute best tools to make it in the real world. The graphics department is equipped with new MacIntosh computers running the newest versions of graphics software such as Photoshop, Dreamweaver for web designers, and Maya for the 3D gamers. Kris Secor who teaches web design using the program Dreamweaver, explained to me
Chef Mark Blaauboer and students Jenna Savarese and Stephani Horn show off a chocolate sculpture. The modern library is typical of all the facilities at the Art Insitute of California.
See AI, page 14
Mission Valley News and San Diego Brewing Co. invite you to
MEET THE BREWMASTER NIGHT Thursday December 1st 6-8pm at San Diego Brewing Co. 10450 Friars Road San Diego, CA 92120 Come join us and meet head brewmaster Dean Rouleau, Mission Valley News staff members, plus other surprise beermasters. This will be a gathering for beer aficionados and a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn beer making tips from the masters.
Please RSVP by emailing to: Vinnie@MissionValleyNews.com
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Ingrid, from page 1
Bushwalla, from page 1
Ingrid attributes the U.S. Soldiers in Germany after the war with making life bearable at the time. "I still remember the blue barrels of hot chocolate and soup delivered to our school in 1948" says Mancini. "For most children, this was the only source of food they had all day. Everyone was on their own to find some food in those post war years". She credits the United States with being solely responsible for the survival and restructure of Germany after World War II. After her divorce, Ingrid found solace once again in sports and in 1968, she began competing again while living in Media, PA. In Europe, track and field events were participated in by joining a sports club. But in America, that was usually done through schools and it took her awhile to figure that out. But she soon did and finally had her first meet in years scheduled. However this meet was postponed due to the shooting of Senator Kennedy and this still sticks with here as a somber and reverent moment.
recording three separate EPs that showcase this trio of "flavors." Recently, he recorded a song that got picked up by the TV series "Weeds." "The song is called "Mayhem is Beautiful," and it's a pretty little ditty that I came up with on a whim," says Bushwalla. He is also working on his first kid's book as well as album. "It's got a self-realization theme which says "I am _______ and you fill in the blank. I am beautiful, I am tough, I am unique. Whatever you feel, you are." Bushwalla is one of a set of San Diego musicians who believe deeply in philanthropy and constantly strive to give back to the community as well as the world. This Saturday the 19th, he will be hosting a benefit concert as part of the "Feeding the Soul Foundation". Proceeds from this event will benefit "Olive Us Deserve To Learn", a campaign designed to raise funds for The Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania. This will take place at the Seaside Center for Spiritual Living in Encinitas and will feature live acts such as Luc & The Lovington’s and The Makepeace Brothers. This is one of a series of monthly concerts held to support various charities. Bushwalla says "Feeding the Soul Foundation is a conglomeration of musicians including Jason Mraz, Tristan Prettyman, Gregory Page, as well as Bushwalla and The Makepeace Brothers. The event will include food and vendors, as well as a raffle." Bushwalla and Valley Gilley, who owns Jitters Coffeehouse in Oceanside, were instrumental in starting the "Feeding the Soul Foundation." Bushwalla says he started it as a way to honor his mom, and now they spotlight a different charity every month. The musicians all donated songs for a CD as well which can be found at Jitters. This CD was produced by Jason Mraz and some musicians made guest appearances on each other's tracks. This will be the fourth installment of the "Olive Us Deserve to Learn” campaign. The fundraising effort will support IEFT, a community-collaborative organization providing quality, affordable education to under-served children in rural Tanzania, East Africa. “What many people don’t realize is that approximately 400 kids will show up to test for only 40 available spots each year when the school hosts the open enrollment exam for new students,” says Vallie Gilley, founder of Feeding the Soul Foundation. “When we heard about this and that only 2 out of 20 kids has the chance to go to high school, we were immediately enrolled. With the support of the community, we can help to complete the Orkeeswa Secondary School and support IEFT in breaking ground on a new one.” As for Bushwalla, he says he intends to keep pushing on in the music business as long as he can. "It's what I love to do, so why would I do anything else?" he says. He also notes that musicians are very good about cooperating and getting along out on the road. The way he sees it, as long as you are unique, there is a place for you in music. "I am comfortable with who I am, and that confidence goes a long way." Bushwalla's music can be found at Bushwalla.net and iTunes.
But nothing could keep her down and even after a major car crash and a diagnosis of cancer in the '90s, she bounced back and competed in the shot put at the age of 51. Ingrid has participated in the San Diego Senior Olympics and won several medals as a result. Ingrid's accomplishments include:
• USA National Bronze Medalist, Shotput - Norfolk, VBA 2003 • 3-time Gold Medalist, Shotput & Discus, California State Championships. • 20 Medals in Shotput & Discus, San Diego Senior Olympics. • Gold Medalist, Shotput & Discus, 2001 Western Region USATF Masters Championships. • 4th place Shotput, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, 1968 AAU Championships.
Ingrid is grateful for the pool at the Mission Valley YMCA where many senior competitors train. She says the staff and fellow athletes are wonderful and create a tight knit community. It seems that Ingrid's granddaughter Jennifer has inherited her zest for sports which makes her most proud. Jennifer has won a silver medal in the 50 meter sprint at her school and seems to be Ingrid's biggest fan when it comes to competing. "I do everything for her!" says Mancini
The "Feeding the Soul Foundation concert will be held Saturday Nov. 19 at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drivem, Encinitas, CA 92024 but tickets at: http://oliveuslovingtons.eventbrite.com/
Las Posadas
The centuries-old Mexican tradition returns to Old Town Dec. 11. The Posada is a reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and the search for an inn. The candlelight procession starts at 5pm.
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Mission Valley Planning Group The Mission Valley Planning Group Board represents the general members of the Mission Valley Planning Group and is an all-volunteer group. Its primary purpose is to advise the City Council, Planning Commission and other governmental agencies as may be appropriate in the initial preparation, adoption of, implementation of, or amendment to the general or community plan as it pertains to the area or areas of influence of Mission Valley. Currently there two (2) vacancies existing in the following classifications: CLASS 1: Property owner, who is an individual identified as the sole or partial owner of record or their designee, of a real property (either developed or undeveloped) with in the Community Planning Area. This term expires in March 2014. CLASS III: Resident, who is an individual, whose primary address is an address in the Community Planning Area (either an owner or renter). This term expires in March of 2012. The Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Noon, in the Community Room of the Mission Valley Library at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108. Next meeting is Wednesday, December 3, 2011 and is open to the public. Anyone interested being considered for election to fill a vacancy must be an eligible general member and have attended at least two (2) meetings of the Board’s last twelve (12) meetings. For further information, please contact: LISA M. GUALCO @619 543-8111 x102 or lgualco@pmrg.com.
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Vietnamese cuisine BY LISA COX
CHAN DUA CHUA Pickled Mustard Greens
Chan Dua Chua to Vietnamese cuisine is what Kimchi is to Korean cuisine. Chan Dua Chua adds a crunchy texture and saltiness to soups and is also good as a side. The pickling process decreases the bitterness of the raw mustard greens, producing a sour and tangy flavor. To pickle mustard greens, you simply cut off the end of one to two bunches and wash thoroughly. Chop the mustard greens into two to three inch slices. Fill a large pot with water (enough to submerge the mustard greens in a separate airtight container) and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and quickly blanch the mustard greens (no more than 10 to 15 seconds). Remove the mustard greens and add them to an airtight container with half of a sliced green onion. My mother always recycled a large jar with a screw top lid or you can use several large mason type jars. Allow the water in the pot to cool and season it by slowly adding salt to taste (should taste like an overly salty soup). Add the salty water mixture to the airtight container and let it sit on the counter overnight. Refrigerate it the following day. Your Chan Dua Chua should be ready in 24 to 36 hours and last up to two weeks in the fridge.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Guitar (Part 3)
Guitar ZONe
By Dennis Hartmann
If you’ve read my previous articles, then you’ll know that we have arrived. We have the guitar of our dreams and are ready to get started. We also bought a little clip-on chromatic tuner to make sure all is right. This is the point where one has to decide; Should I take guitar lessons or try it on my own? Let me tell you, the latter is the harder and longer road to go. However, if you have guitar-playing family members or friends that are willing to show you your first steps: It’s total fun! When I was 5, my uncle showed me some basic chords that made me instantaneously happy. “I play a song”, I would say to myself. That he used me as his personal “loop machine”, playing those chords over and over again, is another story but to this day doesn’t bother me. I was learning on the fly. The ultimate drawback of this approach was and is: I can’t read a single note off a sheet. This would later in life haunt me, as I am solely relying on my ear. So there’s my question to you: Immediate results or sound basics that you can build on? Spend years playing the guitar not knowing which chords you actually play or reading a sheet with dots and lines that make total sense? Your choice, my friend. In any case, both approaches have one thing in common. The pleasure of making music, drifting off into a musical land of perfect harmony. Your mood will tell you each time you pick up your guitar where the journey goes. Slow, fast, loud, soft, Rock, Pop, Classical or Jazz. Whatever tickles your fancy – You are making music. I’m doing this now for the last 38 years and I can’t and won’t ever stop. Get started and enjoy the ride!
WHITTON Songstress Whitton will be performing a record release show for her new LP “Rare Bird” in San Diego at the House of Blues Dec. 20. Whitton brings a flare of the 1940s to her wishful, singer-songwriter sound. Whitton has performed at Lestats Coffee house numerous times and has won numerous awards including “Best Female Acoustic Rock Artist” by the New York Music Festival and been featured as a guest vocalist on Showtime’s Emmy-Nominated hit series “Dexter”. www.whittonmusic.com.
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Jason Mraz
WHATS UP By Elle Winsett
Who's hot and coming to town?
Jake Shimabukuro - Nov. 19th at Anthology Classy ukulele tunes. Jake Shimabukuro will awe you with his amazing talent and magic fingers. The Devil Wars Prada - Nov. 19th at Soma Screamo metalcore with moral themes as a background. Be prepared to really mosh with these guys! Pop Punk’s Not Dead Tour featuring New Found Glory - Nov. 20th at House of Blues 90s pop punk that you can pogo to! New Found Glory will somehow always remain relevant! Sharon Jones and The Dapkings - Nov. 21st at House of Blues Retro funk and soul that is perfect to really groove to. These folks put on one mellow show. Morrissey - Nov. 22nd at California Center for the Arts Escondido If you Morrissey don’t know who Morrissey is, you can educate yourself here! Do I really have to tell you? Jason Mraz - Nov. 28th - 29th at Spreckles Theatre Nice, sweet beach appropriate tunes. This guy’s music is perfect for the warm San Diego weather and just as entertaining. Freezepop - Nov. 29th at Soda Bar Electro pop with keytars and lasers! Be prepared for an entertaining dance fest! KPRI Holiday Soiree featuring Fitz and the Tantrums Nov. 30th at the Balboa Theatre Still as groovy as ever, Fitz and the Tantrums return with Mayer Hawthorne to kick off the holiday season. Bring dancing shoes or you’ll be called out!
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Bad Traffic are a five-piece band who obviously have tons of musical experience between them. The musicianship displayed on their 8 song CD is impeccable and singer Blaise Guld's vocals soar and swoop in perfect pitch and key. The recording is top-notch as well and the band has the sound of well-trained professionals. As a drummer, you can keep the time, or you can "push" the band by rushing the upbeat just a tad. This pushes the song a little further ahead of the metronome and creates a sense of urgent energy. This is common in both jazz and ska and I'm guessing that drummer David Torr is a heavily jazz influenced drummer. The CD features a lot of piano and sax compliments of Blaise Garza which gives a really nice East Coast/Jersey vibe at times. The man excels at both instruments and the sax playing is as tight and tasty as anything Branford Marsalis whips out. All in all, the sound is very much Neo-Americana with that jazz rush. Those two influences create a unique sound that gets better the more you listen. I've heard a lot of music that you can throw on at a party as background mood, but Bad Traffic does not fit that motif. Bad Traffic is for a music lover who wants to turn down the lights and immerse them self in great music over a glass of scotch. Great work guys! www.madtrafficband.com
MissionValleyNews.com — November 18, 2011
Come FLY Away
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Chardonnay Ever wonder why some Chardonnays cost $30 a bottle? The reason is that these yummy wines have been aged in oak barrels. These barrels can cost upwards of $1000 a piece, so yes that will increase the cost of the wine for sure. But why do this? Chardonnay, like many white wines, can be tart if simply fermented in a stainless steel vessel. If you are drinking a Pinot Grigio or Savignon Blanc, then you would be looking forward to this. But something magic happens to Chardonnay when it is aged in oak. All sorts of yummy vanilla, butter and toasted marshmallows will suddenly emerge from the wine after it sits for a few. All wines will mellow and evolve, but Chardonnay seems to marry with the oak like no other. Now don't expect this to taste like halloween candy, after all, these are only nuances to the wine. But a rich buttery Chardonnay is something quite special. Some of the masters of this oaked Chardonnay are in Santa Barbara County near the Dutch inspired town of Solvang. The European motif of this quaint little town paired with its rich supply of cheeses and treats makes the trip up there an experience to remember. But more often than not, your Ralph's or Von's will not have any. In that case Sonoma has the tastier Chardonnays. Remember, if it's under $20, Arrivederci! it's not oaked! The label will not tell you if it is!
San Diego Lore by Vince Meehan
The Mira Mesa mounds are an enigma that has stumped scientists since they were discovered. They used to exist all over, but now only a few remain, spared from the developers by the boundaries of MCAS Miramar. In between these humps exist a unique biosystem which rely on winter rains called "Vernal Pools". Inside the pools live creatures found nowhere else. When the rain dries up, the creatures like fairy shrimp lay eggs that survive in the hard mud and the cycle starts all over again. These things look like a cross between the brine shrimp that you feed your fish, and a horseshoe crab. But as for the mounds, nobody is certain as to how they were created. Theories range from tidal waves to huge beaver-type animals, but nobody has come up with a definitive answer. There are a couple of places in California where these vernal pools exist as well, but they do not contain the same species. If Miramar ever closes down, these pools and the mounds might disappear forever.
Mission Valley’s chapter of the Tea Party is looking by Vince Meehan
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Dara Bailey and Michael J. Kobulnicky of the Mission Valley Tea Party stopped by Mission Valley News to introduce themselves and outline their agenda for 2012. The Mission Valley Tea Party is a collection of local professionals who share the belief that elected officials have turned their backs on the American public. They told me that their members run the gamut of all professions, races and income levels. What they share is the feeling that the government does not listen to, represent, or even care about their constituents anymore. They feel that the politicians follow the money and have abandoned the people. Not only that, but they don't like the way banks were bailed out even though nobody supported that idea. The fact that the CEOs are still pulling in big bonuses adds to the animosity felt by the Tea Party. Additionally, the Tea Party is appalled at the orgy of spending at local, state and national levels. The Mission Valley chapter currently has 1200 members and is growing. Michael J. Kobulnicky is a public speaker who joined the Tea Party after being disappointed by both the Democratic and Republican parties. He saw a shift away from Reaganesque conservatism and a trend of reckless spending from both sides of the aisle. Kobulnicky feels that the politicians "Just don’t care anymore." He says that they borrow and spend money and don’t care where it comes from, or how we are going to pay it back. Kobulnicky says he supported the “Occupy San Diego” movement which put his group in the unusual position of agreement with various socialist groups. However he says that the Tea Party stresses non-violence as a part of their demonstra-
tions. "We love the police, they are our friends. That is where we differed from the others." said Kobulnicky. Dara Bailey is a Marketing Director and was influenced to join the Tea Party after the 2008 election cycle. She says she was disappointed by Obama’s "blueprint for success" and felt McCain’s plan was just the same theme with a different name. What concerns her is an alarming disregard for the Constitution and would like to see a candidate who returns to those basic values. The Tea Party works in conjunction with iCaucus, a national citizens organization focused on principles over big money special interests. iCaucus will not endorse a candidate until he has passed a test on constitutional principles. The Mission Valley Tea Party hopes to use this template to find a viable See TEA PARTY, page 12
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Shrouded in mystery for many years until its Western introduction in the late 1960s, Kundalini Yoga is a practice style derived from the Tantric tradition that emphasizes the pursuit of a “healthy, happy and holy” life. Brought to the United States in 1969 by Yogi Bhajan, Kundalini as it is practiced today is meant to help spiritual seekers achieve an enlightened state of greater potential, regardless of their religious or denominational beliefs. In addition to some traditional yoga asanas and breathing exercises, Kundalini yoga classes also focus on chanting and dynamic breathing and meditation techniques to draw energy up through the seven chakras, from the base of the spine all the way to the crown of the head. Unlike many of the more mainstream yoga styles found at local gyms and yoga centers, Kundalini yoga does not constitute a conventional “workout,” but rather an interactive meditation experience emphasizing Sanskrit mantras and seated asanas. New students interested in learning more about the chakras and Kundalini philosophy should visit www.3HO.org.
Kundalini Yoga In (& Around) Mission Valley: San Diego Kundalini Yoga– Various Locations The official Kundalini branch for the San Diego area, 3HO San Diego offers a wide variety of educational resources for new and current students of Kundalini yoga including a schedule of local classes throughout the city, event calendars, teacher training and community connections. Visit SD3HO. org for more information. 1238 Upas Street, San Diego CA 92103. (619) 692-3521.
1) 80s inspired animal print hats are a perfect accessory to a black outfit. 2) The Union Jack is back and in fashion again with this punkinspired dress. 3) Elegant hand bags are a girl's best friend and they never get tired of them!. 4) Girls, listen up... Andrew Christian underwear are the hottest thing in men's wear in ages. They are flying off the shelves! A great gift idea for you beau. 5) This torero inspired top is the perfect head turner for a Christmas cocktail party. 6) Heavy-metal meets high style with this customized dinner jacket. Tre Cool! 7) Dia De Los Muertos means shades of course! Luigi Vera is the owner of Luigi Vera clothing boutique in Hillcrest. For more on Luigi and his boutique, go to: www.luigivera.blogspot.com
Yoga at the Mission Valley Library Yoga for Adults and Teens Tuesdays at 6-7pm Are you looking for a workout program that’s easy to learn, requires little or no equipment, and soothes your soul while toning your body? If strengthening your cardiovascular system, toning and stretching your muscles, and improving your mental fitness are on your to-do list, than yoga is for you! Classes are free and open to teens (13+) and adults.
Yoga for Kids Wednesday, Nov 30 Kids ages 2-3: 1:30-1:55 pm; Ages 4-5: 2:00-2:30 pm Yoga teaches kids self-control, patience, and self-confidence in a fun and playful environment. No sign-up necessary!
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Let’s just assume that your Desktop PC has been in the same spot, right next to your desk, on the floor since you’ve bought it – 4 years ago. You had no problems with it whatsoever but the noises that come out of it lately start to make you worry – plus it keeps you from falling asleep two bedrooms down – not good! I’d say it’s high time to take a closer look at your computer’s interior, specifically the fans. The first step is to shut down your PC and unplug the power cord from the back. Depending on the case, you either need a Phillips head screwdriver to take the left side panel off or there’s a simple latch. Either way, the surprise (in most cases) is big – just as big as the fluff balls and the dust that accumulated on the hardware. Arm yourself with a small (clean) paint brush and your vacuum cleaner hose. Carefully wipe the dust off and vacuum off the case bottom. Next, take a look at the case fan and brush off any dust that caked on. If your CPU has a heat sink (often a silver colored grill the size of a Rubik’s Cube) – brush that clean as well. If there’s a CPU fan – spray 2-3 short times with a can of compressed air to get that stuff off as well. Looks like new? Very nice – but we’re not done yet. Plug in the PC’s power cord and turn it on (do not touch anything inside, ok?) Identify the fan that makes the noise and shut down the PC (hopefully it’s one of the case fans). You have two options here: Either replace the fan (they’re either screwed on the case with 2-4 Phillips screws or clipped on) or spray the tip of a flat screwdriver with some WD40 (outside the PC ) and oil the fan’s axle. Close the PC case, start the PC and you’re hopefully sleeping from now on like a baby. Till next time.
Viv, from page 2 All too soon, the ruthless and cold-hearted Timekeeper, Raymond Leon (Cillian Murphy) is at his heels, accusing him of being an imposter and thief. With almost all his time stripped away, Will is forced to think fast on his feet—he kidnaps Sylvia Weis (Amanda Seyfried), daughter of one of the wealthiest men in the world and makes a run for it. The plot thickens as both Sylvia and Will learn to understand each other and discover the flaws in the system that they’re living in. And now, they must run for their lives… before they run out of time. In Time is enthralling, entertaining, and filled with action sequences that will keep you at the edge of your seat. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen next, a curveball is thrown your way. Though the acting is somewhat mediocre and there are a few holes in the plot, the concept of time in this unique world is intriguing and the message is clear—don’t waste it. The movie was refreshing and thoroughly compelling and original. Though the story could have been fleshed out a little more, it was overall a brilliant concept and the badass scenes will leave you internally fist-pumping and cheering. In Time is definitely worth the watch, not only for the entertainment value, but for the message as well. It underlines the concept that even though we don’t necessarily have a clock on our arm that tells us exactly how many years we have left, it’s up to us to decide what we want to do with our time— don’t waste it and make it count. All movies are screened at Mission Valley's UltraStar Theatres.
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Tea Party, from page 10 candidate to the local District 7 election coming up next year. Both members say that they are tired of the "games" that politicians play at the local as well as State and Federal level. "Anytime cuts are discussed, it's always teachers, firemen or police" says Bailey. "When it comes to cuts, why does it always come to our basic protections instead of government waste or salaries? Kobulnicky says he’s hoping that having more people in the group might help them find a decent candidate for Disctrict 7 by then. Added Bailey, “Honestly, as for district 7, I’d be happy to vote for a Democrat if they were fiscally conservative!” The Mission Valley Tea Party can be contacted at: www.wethepeople2011.com iCaucus can be contacted at: www.icaucus.org
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The Boy Who Lived Lives On Patricia Lynn Forg - High Tech High
Last July, Harry Potter fans everywhere were settling into theatre seats, putting on their special 3-D glasses, and preparing for the end. And yet, looking at it now, after seven books, eight movies, and nearly fourteen years, the fans are as determined as ever to keep the series alive. The final movie hit record numbers while it was in theatres, earning 168.5 million dollars in the first three days. Everywhere, fans have been proclaiming that this "isn’t the end, but just the beginning." And, in a sense, they’re completely correct. As J. K. Rowling, dubbed "the Queen"by her fans – has stated every 30 seconds, someone begins to read a Harry Potter book. For them, it is the beginning. If we look back to the very beginning of Harry Potter, we see something we still see today – people of all ages gushing over the pure genius of the story and its magical complexity. From when it was first published in 1998 under the title of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" in the UK, it’s been a complete success. Two years later, Scholastic contacted Rowling’s agent, requesting permission to publish the book in the states. And the Boy Who Lived went international. In 2001, the very first Harry Potter film was released, and like the books, was an immediate success. Ms. Rowling was quickly earning her very own following. Since then, Harry Potter has reached a phenomenal high, with merchandise, Halloween costumes, and much more. In a final, 21st Century preservation of her novels, Ms. Rowling created a website entitled Pottermore. Pottermore is, as Ms. Rowling puts it, a "unique online reading experience" which will allow Harry Potter fans everywhere to re-explore the stories and be in touch with other Harry Potter fans. She will be releasing new information on this website for all to know, and it will act as a sort of "Harry Potter Encyclopedia". But even beyond J. K. Rowling, the fandom has been doing everything in their power to keep Harry alive as well. For example, the fanmade book "Dear Mr. Potter." This is a compilation of letters written to "Mr. Potter," all of which are letters of thanks, memories, sadness, joy, and love. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been built in Universal Studios. It is a theme park that was made to offer fans the complete Harry Potter experience. The trip includes dining in "The Three Broomsticks" and a tour/ ride in Hogwarts. The atmosphere mirrors that of the books and the movies, and it is easy to get caught up in the magic. Something that is completely unique to Harry Potter is Wizard Rock, or Wrock. There are a series of bands that are dedicated to writing music about and dedicated to Harry Potter, such as The Ministry of Magic or Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls. But Harry Potter will go down in history not just for the money it made and its success stories, but for the pure genius and creativity of the series. As Stephen King said, "Will kids (and adults as well) still be wild about Harry 100 years from now, or 200? My best guess is that he will indeed stand time’s test and wind up on a shelf where only the best are kept; I think Harry will take his place with Alice, Huck, Frodo, and Dorothy, and this is one series not just for the decade, but for the ages."
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Readers Write No New Taxes! The financial situation at San Diego Unified has reached a crisis stage, and San Diego taxpayers should not be asked to bail out the district with a parcel tax hike. The voters already spoke on this issue last year when Proposition J was rejected at the ballot box. Their message to the district was clear: get your financial house in order, without raising taxes. San Diego Unified needs to get serious about bringing costs in line with reality and reforming the way it does business. The city has done this with its workforce expenditures, the county has done the same, and now it’s time for San Diego Unified to do the same. - Bonnie Dumanis
Orcas need to be free. I have participated in and/or coordinated more than 30 rescues of stranded whales and dolphins involving approximately 150 animals and I know from professional experience that it is possible for captive cetaceans, including orcas, to be successfully rehabilitated for release back to their rightful ocean home. I have spent 20 years researching wild orcas and documenting how they behave. In the many hours I have spent with them in the water, no orca has ever displayed any aggression towards me or my colleagues, Orcas at SeaWorld, who have been denied all the meaningful life experiences that are essential to their mental, physical and emotional health, often strike out against those keeping them in tanks. The demeaning tricks they are compelled to repeat day after day to entertain humans leave them stressed and unpredictable. The orcas floating listlessly in concrete tanks at SeaWorld bear little resemblance to the energetic ocean dwellers I have known. I agreed to be a part of PETA’s lawsuit against SeaWorld because I want to assist with returning these orcas back home where they belong and where they can again feel the rhythms of the ocean. Sincerely, Ingrid N. Visser, Ph.D. - Orca Research Trust Tutukaka, Northland - New Zealand
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AI, from page 3 that his web students are not even exposed to the design features of Dreamweaver until they have endured two semesters of HTML code curriculum. This ensures that the students know that code inside in out because it is impossible to hold down a web design position without that knowledge. There is an audio wing to the campus which features a full blown recording studio. The students learn how to use ProTools software and practice by recording their friends on off hours. This studio is on par with any professional studio in Hollywood, and in fact, better than most. There is also a visual media wing that features a green-screen filming room which includes one of only three motion-capture studios in San Diego. Bret Altomare is the instructor for these courses and he knows what he's talking about because he runs a production studio near Montgomery Field as well. The culinary wing features its own cafe which is open to the public. Next to the cafe is a full scale restaurant kitchen behind a glass wall. Students are regularly required to join the kitchen team and cook food for guests for real life experience. The campus has several kitchen type classrooms where specialties like dessert creation are taught. Next to the culinary wing is a fashion hall where fashion design is taught. This section is filled with mannequins, drawings, and rolls of fabric. These students even compete in a national contest where they design fur-like outfits as an alternative to real fur. I talked to many students along the way, and they were all motivated and eager to show me features of the programs they were learning on their laptops. It was refreshing to see such enthusiasm from these young students and they all had clear plans for their future. From what I saw, the Art Institute of California was producing the best trained crop of artists and future game-changers out there. Bravisimo! www.artinstitutes.edu
(clockwise from top) Brett Altomare mans the MO-CAP room. Students have hands-on experience in fabric. Armando Sepeda mans the boards in the recording studio. Chef Mark Blaauboer leads the students in preparing desserts. The computer labs have all the latest in state of the industry software.
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Beer, from page 1 of beer are the thick English ales and his recipe won best of show at the Campaign For Real Ale competition in London. Says Rouleau, “For a scrappy young American to go to London and win Best of Show was really validating for me”. Later a visiting Bill Clinton came by and had a glass of his beer. Jolly good show! Dean’s awards do not stop there, he won a gold medal at the 2008 World Beer Cup for his “Hopnotic IPA”. San Diego’s brewers have begun a love affair with IPAs which stands for India Pale Ale. This is considered a very “hoppy” beer because of the blast of hop flavor upfront. Hops are used to flavor ales and the acids and oils in the hops can produce all sorts of exotic flavors. Dean says that hops from different areas of the world produce different nuances. American hops have citrus notes, while German hops have spicy nuances. New Zealand hops have a tropical mango/guava hint while Japanese hops are floral. San Diego Brewing Company is the largest user of local hops which come from The Star B Ranch in Ramona. Ramona has discovered that grape vines and hops flourish in the climate, which is good news for San Diego drinkers. Dean likes ordering the hops local because they arrive whole instead of processed into pellets. He says whole hops produce a much coveted floral/rose nose that pellets cannot. John Wilson is the beermaster at Oggi’s Yiga Miyashiro -Pizza Port in Mission Valley and also does work for Green Flash Brewery. Like many local beermasters, John got his start home-brewing beer with the help of the Whole Earth Catalog. With experience as a kitchen manager and a certificate from American Brewers Guild online, he landed an internship with Tommy Douglas Hasker Arthur of Pizza Port. Pizza Port is one of San -Gordon-Biersch Diego’s local brewing pioneers and now have several locations across San Diego. Like many local brewers, he gets his hops from John Wilson -Oggis Hop Union which is a major hop supplier located up in Washington. John prefers bright clean pilsners as opposed to dark or hoppy beers. John’s hefeweizen is the best I’ve tasted this side of Bavaria! Douglas Hasker is the beermaster at Gordon Biersch Brewery in Mission Valley. Gordon Biersch was founded in Palo Alto back in 1990 by Dan Gordon and Dean Biersch. Dean had a degree in hospitality and Dan had studied beermaking in Munich, Germany. This resulted in Gordon Biersch adopting a very Bavarian style of beer making which focuses on lagers. Doug started off as a graphic artist and bartended on the side. He learned home brewing from Dean Biersch himself and joined the Gordon Biersch from the get-go. After opening a few restaurants up north, Doug was asked where he’d like to live, and Gordon Biersch San Diego was put into effect. Gordon Biersch features German style lagers such as Bock, Marzen, and Schwarzbier. The beer making community in San Diego is a tight knit group, and all the beermasters know each other. As I was interviewing Doug, Yiga Miyashiro head brewmaster at Pizza Port Ocean Beach walked in with a growler of his latest creation which he called Ocean Beach Chronic. Doug worked his way up from a delivery driver to assistant brewer at the Solona Beach and Carlsbad locations. Yiga says their are sixteen beers on tap at at Pizza Port in which four are shared company recipes. This leaves twelve recipes that Pizza Port lets Yiga come up with on his own. Yiga thrives on this creative freedom and says as far as a beermaster goes, he’s hit the jackpot!
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Hops are used to flavor the beer. They look and smell suspiciously like pot buds.
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The barley and hops are boiled in water to make a soup called "wort". Yeast is then added which will eat the sugars in the wort and convert them to CO2 and alcohol. After the fermentation is complete, the beer is pumped into kegs or bottles. This is of course is very simplified!
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