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››LETTERS Democrats: The Make a Squish Foundation...!

I am so angry about Congress, Obama’s cowardice and the Supreme Court’s overreach that I am thinking of running against [Congressman Jared] Huffman, our “go along to get along” resident squish.

I am populist, not a Tea Partyer, although I feel a lot of their anger against the government, I transcend and incorporate their complaints with Occupy’s anti-Wall Street, anti-corporate message.

There is no reason on earth that 47 million Americans are impoverished, that 17 percent of Americans who want to work can’t find gainful, full-time employment, that half the young people are excluded from any avenue of achievement, that our bloated, wasteful military and spy programs eat up half our federal budget, that Wall Street/corporate wrongdoing goes unpunished.

It is cowardice on behalf of the Democrats and rich old hags like Feinstein which has brought our government to its knees.

Alex Easton Brown, Lagunitas

We’d prefer to go out like Bambi’s mom...

Just turning 71 gets me thinking about the future, or lack of it [“Crème de la Crematory,” Oct. 25]. Cremation would seem to require energy and contribute to pollution.

Burial seems like a waste. Reviewing the many decades I have spent at the top of the lobster,

crab, salmon food chain, I have decided that the most responsible, non-polluting thing I could do with my unoccupied body would be to give it back to that food chain by electing intact body, non-cremated burial at sea. It’s about the circle of life thing that we learned about in The Lion King. All are welcome.

Capt. Marble, Greenbrae waterfront

We think the Corte Madera Creek in Greenbrae would make a lovely final resting place for Capt. Marble.

When the levy brakes

So they finally figured out that a million people a year are using the bridge and not paying the toll because of no license plates or fake ones and they’re going to solve the problem by raising the toll by $1 for the people who do pay the fare. Whoever the jerk was that decided to get rid of all the toll takers should mortgage his house and pay back the bridge district for the loss of revenue before they decide to penalize everyone. The minute I heard the toll takers were gone, I knew they were setting up a lovely “scam” for people who wouldn’t pay the toll, and couldn’t be billed for it. Including my neighbor who

bought a new truck and still hasn’t put his plates on because he works in SF and saves $6 a day by not paying.

Marcia Blackman, San Rafael

We’ll take the second option...

I have a serious problem with the recent shabby, ignorant and perfunctory DVD review of the doc We Steal Secrets by Richard Gould [“Men of ‘Steal,’” Nov. 1]. I know that it is just a short 200-word review but I think it is beyond completely LAME for a so-called film reviewer to breathlessly review white-hot charged political documentary and somehow not bother to mention the huge controversy surrounding it?

That controversy is that filmmaker Alex Gibney chose to make a film that completely trashes the legacy of WikiLeaks and Julian Assange with salacious mix of sexual rumors, hearsay, gossip, lies, omissions and National Security concern trolling.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney had a lot of progressive credibility with his excellent films Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room and Taxi to the Dark Side. The fact that Gibney was willing to lower himself into the Andrew Breitbart zone and become hack who does a completely nasty hit piece documentary on Julian Assange—is the story!

In addition it is also beyond lame for Richard Gould in his review to imply that this film is some kind of big sympathy-fest for Manning—it is not! Gibney does the National Security Surveillance State another big favor by portraying Manning as gender confused mental case loose cannon, and ignores the evidence of his well thought out bravery and courage to do what he did, which was to be a whistle blower who acted with truth to imperial power and paid a huge price for it.

Will someone on your staff of the Pacific Sun take the five minutes to glance at the WikiLeaks-released annotated transcript of the film and see for yourself in painful detail, point by point, all the various major lies, omissions and distortions that are in the film scene by scene? Or will you just let this pathetic excuse of a poorly reviewed film printed in your paper on such an important and topical issue just slide with no comment or correction?

Mike Kavanagh, Mill Valley

The gilded age of radio

What a blast from the past reading the continuing letters about the late, great KTIM [“Do You Remember Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio?”

July 5].

Relics? I’ve still got my KTIM News Director jacket with my name on it. Stories? I’ve got lots.

One of faves: I had to be hospitalized for surgery. While I was out, Wild Bill and his girlfriend Booby Barrett told listeners I was having a sex-change operation.

Little known fact: We had a car’s rearview mirror in the broadcast booth so DJs could see the manager coming and get rid of the any pot or drugs before he got to the booth. One time David T saw the manager coming and told 4 Pacific Sun november 8 - november 14, 2013

What’s your favorite album, Marin?

Yes, we know. Whenever a popular band tries to prove their street cred by issuing their latest on vinyl—Pearl Jam, Daft Punk, et al.—the press goes crazy with albums-aremaking-a-comeback stories. Well, the Pacific Sun isn’t falling for it. The LP is dead—gone the way of the 8-track, the cassette and the paleophone. Which makes us love them all the more. So, Marin, we want to know what your favorite album is! Did The Essential Charlie Parker blow your mind? Were you married while The Graduate soundtrack blared in the background? Will Paula Abdul be Forever Your Girl? Send us 100 to 150 words on why your favorite album changed your life—feel free to name a runner-up at the very end—and we’ll run the best “reviews” in an upcoming issue—deadline: Nov. 15. Email to jwalsh@pacificsun.com. In the subject line call it My Favorite Album.

Or send entries to Jason Walsh at the Pacific Sun, 835 Fourth St., Suite D, San Rafael CA 94901.

What album will you never be ‘rid of,’ Marin?

Cody Ryan, “Put out the joint, Ollie’s coming.” Cody didn’t realize the microphone was open and this went out over the air and to the manager. Thinking fast, T said, “That was a funny joke, Cody.”

When there was a riot going on at San Quentin, I got the DJ to play, “There’s a Riot Goin On.” The warden called the manager, who was not amused.

My favorite news story was when I was working with Joyce Shank. She did a story about “The Twinkie Olympics” and ended it with, “Get on your Twinkie and ride!” We both started laughing so hard that we couldn’t talk. David T was gesturing frantically, but we just couldn’t stop.

Thanks for the memories, Vicky Cunningham, Corte Madera

We’ll tell you, but only after you explain ‘caddywhompus’...

I am old and not at all hip and I do not know what a hashtag is. Here are my guesses: 1. a notation used in a restaurant setting to direct a breakfast item to the correct table and seat.

2. a notation used to identify weed in the desk drawer of a University of California student.

3. a Moroccan appetizer.

Please clarify.

Skip Corsini, San Rafael

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Designs, they are a-changin’...

Regional planning foes, fans point to Portland—but who’s right?

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riticism aimed at sustainability and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through transit-oriented development has morphed from raucous objections at public meetings to quieter academic studies that claim to provide evidence regional planning is a failed experiment.

The critics fall into a few distinct categories. The yelling and screaming that disrupted public meetings held during the Plan Bay Area process was marked by simplistic arguments, some of which have taken hold and live on in memes unfounded and based on prejudice. A common retort from critics who object to regional planning, including transit-oriented development and increased housing density along transit corridors, is the admonition that no one in the objectors’ camp is racist and no one subscribes to the NIMBY code.

But comments made during hearings regarding Plan Bay Area belie those contentions. More than one critic said the idea of increasing density along transit corridors was a thinly veiled plot to attract inner city residents to Marin. Code words marked the conversation. Certainly not all critics of Plan Bay Area are prejudiced. The majority are not. But to deny that a thread of prejudice is woven through the critics’ cloth is to deny the reality of statements made during those tumultuous meetings, when the focus of the critics seemed to be disruption rather than education and rational debate.

During a discussion of housing in Novato, one critic of increased density projects told the Pacific Sun that residents in high-density development would be better off “over there,” meaning the east side of the freeway. And he did not mention the east side because of increased transportation opportunities. Another critic said high density causes crime.

The objections to transit-oriented development and high density now have entered a new and politically more sophisticated stage. A flurry of lawsuits seeks to overturn planning decisions. A lawsuit recently was filed against the county housing element.

The conservative Pacific Legal Foundation filed suit against Plan Bay Area. Academic papers seek to delegitimize the concept of transit-oriented development and the underpinnings of sustainability: That changing the way we live can reduce the effects of climate change. The new critiques are less blatant than the yelling and screaming, but the critiques are even more potent because they are based in rationality and logic—even though they may be wrong.

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along transit corridors, especially in downtown areas, can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, needs to be asked with an understanding that climate change is real and serious. Although denial of climate change is a proposition on the wane, it still exists among the dogmatic.

“You need to start from the premise that climate change is real, that it’s caused by human activity and the way we live—and the world as we know it depends on what we do about climate change,” says Kiki La Porta, president of Sustainable Marin.

That may seem like an exaggeration. It’s not, according to a majority of sciencebased research. The Earth recently passed a critical mark when the atmospheric measurements identified 400 parts per million of carbon. That’s the highest level of carbon in the atmosphere in the last 3 million years.

Scientists say that 450 parts per million will dissolve coral reefs. But less drastic changes already are evident, not the least of which are higher worldwide average temperatures, retreating glaciers and sea level rise. The time has come to act on every level, say sustainability proponents. The Earth is in crisis.

Scientists say it’s critical to reduce the level of carbon in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million or less. In other words, reducing greenhouse gases isn’t optional.

Sustainability proponents and planners have espoused the idea that transit-oriented development will reduce the vehicle travel that produces greenhouse gas emissions.

They also say that the transit-oriented development can produce revitalized and more livable downtown-centered communities.

But critics of the concept are using various studies to refute the assumption that transit-oriented development and sustainable planning as they now exist decrease travel on roads and highways.

One often cited example of the failure of transit-oriented development is the experience in Portland, a city that has invested heavily in development along its public transit corridors. The number of area residents there using public transit has decreased only relatively slightly since a push toward transit-oriented development began in 1994.

That’s proof the concept is a failed experiment, critics argue, and proof that Plan Bay Area and goals for Marin cities and towns are bogus.

A close investigation of the numbers shows a different way to look at the picture.

According to the Metro Research Center in Oregon, Portland residents have slowly reduced their auto use. Big changes take a long time to bear fruit. Metro Research conducted a survey of 6,400 households in 8 >

››newsgrams And the winners (probably) are... The votes are in (well, a large enough sample size, at least) from the Nov. 5 election and it’s looking like Marin voted“yes!”on having a hospital that conducts emergency surgery and could withstand the Big One. Measure F, the $394 million obligation bond to rebuild most of Marin General Hospital to state seismic standards, appeared on its way to passing, as of press time, with about 68 percent approval (it needed 66.7 percent). About 20,000 absentee ballots are still being counted, so nothing’s official yet, hospital fans.

Several city council races were underway on Election Tuesday, as well. Here are the tentative results: San Rafael: Incumbent Kate Colin and former planning commissioner Maribeth Bushey Lang are leading in the race for two seats, though challenger Greg Brockbank was within a couple hundred votes of Bushey Lang as of press time, with absentee counting underway.

Novato: Pat Eklund and Denise Athas retained their two seats on the northern Marin council.

Larkspur: Incumbent Dan Hillmer will be joined on the council by rookie Catherine Way. A third seat is still up for grabs between Kevin Haroff (21.9 percent) and Daniel Kunstler (21.6 percent).

Fairfax: John Reed, David Weinsoff and Barbara Coler managed to stave off a challenge to their seats from mountain bike pioneer Chris Lang.

San Anselmo: With a single two-year seat open in the Ross Valley town, Doug Kelly appeared on the way to joining the council with a healthy lead over fellow challengers Steve Burdo and Matt Brown.

Corte Madera: Incumbents Carla Condon, Diane Furst and Michael Lappert appear to be holding on to their council seats, as challenger David Kunhardt remains a solid 4 percent behind the third spot.

Mill Valley: Former planning commissioner John McCauley and newcomer Jessica Jackson hold healthy leads for the two open council seats.

Marin Community College District Board: Diana Conti and Wanden Treanor look like they will retain their seats; challenger Brady Bevis is currently edging incumbent Barbara Dolan by about a half a percent. —Jason Walsh Don’t gamblers have jobs?! The North Bay’s newest attraction was overly attractive on Tuesday; the city of Rohnert Park tweeted at noon about the Graton Rancheria Casino:“Casino is full. Casino patrons should consider returning tomorrow or another time when more casino access is possible.”The casino reportedly shut the doors 45 minutes after opening and only admitted new patrons as other guests left.

At 11am the CHP advised that the casino’s parking lot was full, and that traffic was jammed along 101 because of the opening and that motorists should seek alternative routes. Backup on 101 northbound was reported to start in Novato.

The casino, which opened doors at 10am, has been heavily advertised in recent weeks as featuring 3,000 slot and video poker machines and 144 blackjack and poker tables and four high-end restaurants in a 340,000 square foot space. The project reportedly cost $820 million.

“Thank you Graton Casino and your Grand Opening for making the traffic around my apartment look like NYC,”tweeted Chris Taylor, who then added a hashtag with a naughty word. Dave Weidlich tweeted:“Sad. Like lemmings diving off a cliff.”And“Darren”added:“Crazy, it’s Tuesday afternoon.

Don’t any of these people have jobs!”

Gamblers who don’t want to endure a reported five-hour wait to get to one of those 3,000 slot machines will no doubt have better luck in the future. The casino plans to be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. —Julie Vader 8>

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1. Where in Marin would you find a United Nations memorial to Franklin Delano Roosevelt?

2. What animals are symbols of the Democrat and Republican parties?

3. What kind of flat bread is known as “little cake” in Spanish?

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4. The bear is the symbol of what Swiss city?

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t first glance, the Christian Guardians’ Facebook page doesn’t look like much. There’s a purple and yellow crest with some iconic religious symbols—a sword, a dove, praying hands— and a quote from Scripture, Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear because I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my The Department of Homeland Security issued findings in 2009 that suggested right-wing righteous right hand.” extremists were America’s most pressing domestic terror threat; conservatives lambasted As of this writing, the claim and DHS secretary Janet Napolitano, above, withdrew the report. the Christian Guardians of people, typically for their immutable have 641 “likes” and they haven’t updated characteristics.” their page since March. But they are also, Nationally, SPLC counts 1,007 hate say civil rights watchdogs, a Bay Area hate groups scattered across 49 states (Hawaii, group—and they are not alone. apparently, is impervious to hate). Being According to the Southern Poverty Law listed as a hate group doesn’t necessarily Center (SPLC) there are 82 active hate imply criminal activity; most of the groups’ groups in California, more than any other writing, speeches and rallies are protected state. And a dozen of them are based in the by the First Amendment. But their exBay Area (though none in Marin). istence, and prevalence, is undeniably The groups aim their “hate” in various troubling. directions. The Christian Guardians are Also troubling, SPLC notes, is the rise anti-Muslim, while the innocuously named of “patriot” groups and anti-government Council of Conservative Citizens espouses militias—particularly since America elected white supremacy. There are several black its first black president. In 2008, prior to separatist groups—mostly in the East Bay— Obama’s election (and, it should be noted, and a few groups categorized simply as the global economic freefall) there were “general hate.” The thread that ties them all 149 such groups. By 2012 that number had together, SPLC says, is “beliefs or pracswelled to 1,360, a staggering 813 percent tices that attack or malign an entire class increase.

The Christian Guardians describe themselves as ‘crusaders’ with a mission to ‘liberate the world from Islamic terror.’

The Southern Poverty Law Center has another description for the SF-based consortium—a hate group.

5. In what year ending with “4” did the New York subway system open?

6. These all have really big names!

6a

6b

6c

7. From 431-404 BC, the forces of Athens and Sparta engaged in a mighty struggle. What was the name of this epic war, and who won?

8. In his 35-year lifetime, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote how many symphonies: 9, 23, 31 or 41?

9. The name of what brand of coffee comes from the French phrase “without caffeine”?

10. What’s the sum of the first 50 positive odd numbers?

BONUS QUESTION: The first one of these ever was sold in Great Britain in 1840 and was known as the “Penny Black.” Since then, billions have been sold, worldwide. What was it?

Want More Trivia? Howard Rachelson invites you to a live team trivia contest, Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 pm, at the Broken Drum in San Rafael. Have a great question? Send it in and if we use it, we’ll give you credit! www.triviacafe.com.

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The United States has spent more than a decade waging a costly, controversial war on extremism overseas. Perhaps we should also be looking inside our own borders.

“We are seeing a real and rising threat of domestic terrorism,” SPLC senior fellow Mark Potok said in March, when the findings were released. “It is critically important that the country take this threat seriously.”

Whether the country will is uncertain. In a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder and Homeland Security Chief Janet Napolitano, SPLC President J. Richard Cohen wrote that the “resources devoted to countering domestic hate...do not appear commensurate” with the danger. One thing’s for certain, though: When hate can sow its seeds in our progressive backyard, it can grow anywhere. Y Send your love to Jacob at jacobsjottings@gmail.com.

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2011, the first time area residents had been surveyed since 1994.

Although transit-oriented development critics are accurate in saying that long-term reductions in auto use have been relatively slight, signs exist that past performance doesn’t necessarily predict future success.

Changing behaviors takes time, say sustainability proponents.

In the Portland area, 83.7 percent of people surveyed used a car for a 2011 trip, according to results contained in the 2011 Travel Activity Study conducted by Metro Research Center, a regional government.

That’s a large majority of travelers still using cars. But the number represents a decline from the 87.3 percent of residents who used their cars for trips in 1994. According to the survey, 81 percent of respondents drove to work in 2011, as opposed to 90 percent who drove to work in 1994.

When the results of the study were released, Mike Hoglund was director at the Research Center. He said the survey revealed a reality behind the raw percentages. When area residents embarked on trips from their homes, according to Hoglund, who has since retired, they traveled 4.4 miles. That’s a decline from the 5.1 miles that was the average trip in 1994. “It means the land use plans are working,” said Hoglund. “There’s been investment by the public and private sector.”

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and increasing the density in downtown areas could produce a similar result in Marin, say sustainability proponents, who note that reducing the number of local vehicular trips is as important, if not more important, than reducing the number of vehicular commute trips. It stands to reason that residents living in downtowns need to drive less to reach what Hoglund described as “places they want to go.”

Put another way, CEOS for Cities says the data shows that the relatively small reductions in Portland already yield big results. The organization promotes new ways of thinking for businesses, governments and nongovernment organizations. CEOS for Cities says the average daily commute for the 33 most populated metropolitan areas in the country is 24.3 miles. The average commute in the Portland area is 20.3 miles.

That might not seem like a big difference.

But it yields a cost savings of $2.6 billion dollars a year. It means a reduction of 8 million fewer miles driving per day for the Portland metro population of about 2 million residents. That means a carbon emission reduction of 1.4 million tons per year.

Studies show that residents in transit-oriented developments choose to live there not primarily because of proximity to transit but because of the amenities in the area, the attractiveness of the development and other non-transportation factors. But if a person lives and works in a downtown area near their work, or at least closer to their

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Critics of increased density say there are better ways to plan than concentrating development along transit corridors.

They point to scattered infill housing and second units as an alternative to increasing housing stock in downtown developments. But scattering infill housing also increases traffic flowing through a town on residential streets, adding to one of the major complaints of Marin residents: traffic congestion. Residents of downtown housing developments can walk to the store, to the movie theater.

Critics also object to a perception that monolithic high-density buildings change a town’s feel. But planning departments and design review agencies can produce effective mitigations to visual objections.

It’s not a take it or leave it proposition. It’s certainly not what one letters-to-the-editor writer called an assault on our way of life in Marin. Planners have options—and the power to guide development.

The belief that high-density development and transit-oriented housing represent an assault is at the center of a new paper the Cato Institute published. It’s emblematic of the new front critics of regional planning have opened. The title stakes the intellectual territory: “Reducing Livability: How Sustainability Planning Threatens the American Dream.” The author, Randal O’Toole, lays out his thesis in the opening paragraph.

“Such planning tramples on property rights and personal preferences.”

The recent vociferous objections to the housing development on the WinCup site in Corte Madera mirror that objection from the conservative end of the spectrum. Robert Pendoley has heard those objections before. He’s a former planning director for San Rafael and Corte Madera.

He was in Corte Madera during the zoning process for the WinCup site, which is being transformed into a project that will include an apartment complex with 180 units. Only 10 of the units will be “affordable.” The rest will be market rate units that will rent for between $2,000 and $4,000 a month. That for the most part takes any objections to affordable housing out of the equation. But

critics still say the development is much too large and out of character for Marin. They have no interest in waiting to see what it will look like finished before denouncing the project.

“I absolutely expected the reaction,” says Pendoley, who currently is on the board at the Marin Environmental Housing Collaborative, about the project on the old WinCup site. “It’s characteristic of what happens in our community. Higher density gets a negative reaction. Then what happens? If it’s done well, it becomes accepted.

Pendoley says another project he helped bring to fruition, the 79-unit San Clemente Place, took a similar route. “I get no sense that many people today feel it is a blight on the community. It is an attractive-looking building, especially compared to what was there before, My goodness! It was a trash heap before.”

La Porta says the very existence of downtowns in Marin shows the success of transit-oriented development. Marin towns were connected with train and trolley service. The advent of cheap fuel and a proliferation of automobiles resulted in lost trains and trolleys, leaving behind the downtowns.

Times must change again, says La Porta.

She notes a trend among younger generations. They are gravitating toward smaller living situations rather than the old singlefamily-home paradigm. They also are moving away from owning private cars. In Marin, changing demographics will mean an increase in the county’s older population. They will need smaller living units in walkable locations, closer to amenities.

Transit-oriented development in downtown areas fits that bill.

There’s no doubt planning for changing demographics and a changing climate will yield changes in the appearance of what critics call “our way of life.” But it’s necessary, says La Porta.

It will take time to transition, but time is an expensive commodity when it comes to mitigating climate change. “The vision of Marin, of a Bay Area bathed in a golden light is gone,” says La Porta. “We need to accept change and plan in a way that makes the coming transition healthful and abundant and happiness-producing.” ✹ Contact the writer at peter@pseidman.com

< 6 Newsgrams Ritter Center director takes Oregon post Diane Linn, executive director at Ritter Center for the homeless, will be finding her own way home soon—she’s taking a position in her hometown of Portland, as director of Proud Ground, a nonprofit that helps people buy their first home.

Linn, 54, has been with Ritter Center since 2008, after serving two terms on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in Oregon. Since taking the reins at Ritter Center, she’s been credited with growing the homeless-services nonprofit during the tumultuous“great recession”when, according to Ritter officials,“the need for social services rose dramatically and without precedent.”

Her efforts earned her a Heart of Marin award in 2011 for excellence in nonprofit leadership.

Ritter Center board of directors president Jeff Silberman expressed pride in the accomplishments of the agency under Linn’s direction. A statement from the board described“mixed emotions”in announcing Linn’s resignation.“Ritter Center is sad to see her leave, but happy that she is able to continue her distinguished career back home,”reads the board statement.

Ritter has contracted with the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership to head the search for a new executive director.

Linn’s resignation is effective Dec. 2. —JW

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elli McGowan was at a party last year when a friend of hers let it slip about her recent diagnosis of aggressive frontotemporal dementia—an Alzheimer’s-spectrum disease that leaves no survivors.

Soon, the youthful-looking 51-year-old could hear a group of men laughing and joking about her condition.

“Oh, forget about it!’ and ‘she forgot to mention that,’” were the types of knee-slappers making the rounds, recalls McGowan, a San Rafael resident. “One of the guys, who’s actually a friend, came up

After extensive testing, in November fers to keep in the shadows. It’s a disease, 2012, McGowan was diagnosed with fron- she says, that targets the parts of a person totemporal dementia—an Alzheimer’s-like that society holds most dear—our ability disease in which the frontal and temporal to think independently, move with grace, lobes of the brain begin to atrophy and die with dignity. Few want to talk about it, she says, and even or shrink (Alzheimer’s affects the fewer want to admit having it. back of the brain). Behavior, by But it’s an attitude toward language and movement dejason Alzheimer’s and dementeriorate at an alarming rate. tia that McGowan wants to Eventually patients will need WALSH change through an awareness 24-hour care; survival rates are campaign she’s dubbed Silence between two and 10 years.

Speaks. She says she wants to end With no known cause or “the stigma of Alzheimer’s,” from cure—or way to slow its progresboth an open-dialogue standpoint, as well sion—and because it’s seen as an “old person’s” disease, McGowan believes dementia as a fundraising one. is a condition that American society preBut one look at the numbers and its

“It’s how far gone you are. Everyone reaches a certain point where they don’t know they have it. They don’t remember.” to me and said he wanted to call me ‘D.’” McGowan doesn’t bear any grudges.

“I probably [made similar jokes] at some point, too,” she says. “It’s not fun of, but fun with—otherwise it’s just too painful to think about.”

But “think about it” is exactly what McGowan wants people to do.

When McGowan turned 50, it seemed like she had it all—a vibrant personality, a successful career as a stylist, an adorable preschool granddaughter.

But McGowan had been growing forgetful. Sometimes she’d become confused during everyday conversations. It wasn’t long before minor embarrassments became alarming behavioral changes.

She couldn’t write. She became weak and clumsy. Organizing her thoughts was haphazard; cognition could be vacant.

hard to refute: Alzheimer’s can’t possibly stay in the shadows for long.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, today more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s (estimated 200,000 under age 65). By 2050, up to 16 million will have the disease. The direct costs of caring for Alzheimer’s patients in this year alone will total an estimated $203 billion—and that cost will grow to $1.2 trillion (in today’s dollars) by 2050.

Typically, Alzheimer’s affects seniors— one in nine has the disease, and half don’t even know it, according to www.alz.org.

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I was begging my doctor—could it ever be Why do you say there’s more of a “stig- wrong? And he just said, “It’s highly sensima” to Alzheimer’s tive.” than to other seriWhat’s the differous diseases? ence between that “I was begging my doctor—could and Alzheimer’s?

I found it curious that, as a hair- it ever be wrong? And he just said, Well, they never dresser for 27 years, ῾It’s highly sensitive.’” know which one I’ve never had one you really have person once tell me until you die and they had Alzheimer’s or dementia. I also they chop up your brain. [The scan] could belong to a 12-step group and no one men- suggest that you have frontotemporal tions it in there, where they are there for dementia, which could turn into Lou self help and they reveal the nastiest stuff. Gehrig’s [disease], or it could suggest that At a meeting two Sundays ago nine people it’s regular, unidentified dementia that gets came up to me and said no one’s ever talked identified later—whether or not it’s really to [them] about it. As a hairdresser I’ve had Alzheimer’s or whatever—they shift and people tell me about AIDS, murder confes- change. They’re all different. You never sions, killings—stuff they’ll never even talk know how fast it’s going to go. You could to their therapists about. But no one ever shuffle the [diagnosis] forever, though mentions Alzheimer’s. some people die right away. They have no Why is there such a stigma? idea until the end.

It’s about memory. People in governAnd if it is frontotemporal, like they ment, people in polisuspect, how does it tics and people in the manifest?

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Those group members have had it longer, or just more aggressively?

It’s how far gone you are. Everyone reaches a certain point where they don’t know they have it. They don’t remember.

When did you first start noticing signs of the dementia?

For me I couldn’t understand a normal sequencing of things. For instance, in my [stylist] industry, a question might be “how much for a pedicure?” And the answer is typically, “Well, if you do this, this and this, it’s this much and if you do this this and this it’s that much.” But I couldn’t follow that thread; I couldn’t make sense of it. And I knew something was wrong. And then I was looking out the window at my daughter’s house and my boyfriend was there, and I pointed and asked, “What is that?” He said, “It’s the carport.” And I was like, “How did it get up there?”

It’s beyond memory loss—it’s an inability to makes sense of the world?

Right, it’s not just memory loss. I was already throwing my keys in the garbage and losing my cell phone and the normal [dementia] memory loss. But this was like outrageous non-comprehension of basic stuff.

And that was over a year ago?

I got diagnosed last December, but that actually started probably about a year before that. I didn’t get diagnosed until after lots of testing, lots of testing. I had

MRIs; five spinal taps. They do lots of testing before making this kind of diagnosis. It was horrible.

What’s a typical day like for you?

Most days I can barely get dressed. I usually have several catastrophes—if it’s not knocking over the vitamin pills or dropping what we’ve cooked for dinner, just unbelievable klutziness. There’s a disconnect between filling a water bottle and screwing on the lid. So I’ll put it in my bag and now everything’s wet. It’s just one little catastrophe after another all day long.

Do you have good days and bad days?

I’ll have a day or two out of this, and I’m like—oh god, am I just making this up in my mind? And then it’s back, full on, and effectively worse each time. I’ve been doing better the last two months. I’ve been doing a lot of alternative healing. I’ve been doing a little bit better, but I never have a normal day when I’m not destroying something. Sometimes it’s every hour, every second, every minute. Like I’ll go to do my laundry and I’ll put the clothes in, but I forget to put in soap. So I’ll go back and put the soap in, and I forgot the quarters. Then I’ll go back and put the quarters in, but I’ll forget to press start. It’s just like that, all the time.

It’s nonstop. It doesn’t give you any breaks.

You say your family copes by laughing at the situation. How is that?

There’s a super great sense of humor in my family. They really help me to

laugh. But because it’s been so brutal, my What might be your situation in a year?

It depends on the dementia. Some personality has really changed in that I’m people go really fast, you can die within just bursting into tears a lot of the time, like—especially if it’s frontotemporal defrustrated, so they keep me on that higher level through humor. And then I feel like I mentia—you can die within, it’s very fast. can do it. But when I’m alone and I’m frus- If it’s frontotemporal maybe you have one to four years, seven at the most; if its Altrated and I’m not laughing—it’s a bumzheimer’s between four to 15 at the most. mer. It’s really hard to find that optimism.

Does it matter if you’re younger?

According to the Alzheimer’s AssoWell frontotemporal typically happens ciation, Alzheimer’s deaths have risen to people who are younger. But I don’t 68 percent since 2010. Is that because know if you’re young you have more lonpeople are living longer, and therefore gevity. I doubt it. there is a growing number of people And your daughter Tiffany is 27 and living with Alzheimer’s, or is something her daughter is now 5? else going on?

It’s hard for my daughter. Her dad died, Technically there will be more of the we’ve had a lot of death in our family. It’s disease as people live longer. But from been just the two of us. My dad just had what I understand, it’s being diagnosed in younger people now. I don’t know if it’s be- bladder cancer surgery, so he can’t really cause the baby boomers are coming of age. help take care of me. But we laugh because You’ve got so many billion dollars dedicat- we’re about the same mentally. He’s a little ed to research on HIV, but you’ve got scant better than I am, actually.

What do you hope to achieve through millions being done on Alzheimer’s. Not Silence Speaks? one person in the legislature or Congress The first part is that I’ve been a talker will talk about it. No one. and a human observer for 27 years [as Why not? a stylist] and I know that [talking about The stigma. People don’t want to even it] is the most therapeutic thing that can look at it. And people won’t admit that happen. they have it.

Did you talk about it right away?

What is the biggest misunderstanding I was trying to hide it when I first got about Alzheimer’s? diagnosed. It was the biggest hell that What do you mean?

I’d ever been in. Because I’m trying to Well, if there’s a stigma to it, it’s pretend like I’m normal, and I’m just not. almost implied that there’s a misunderI got worse and more clumsy and more standing about it. forgetful—and when you’re really trying That brings up one of the things that has to be on, it’s even harder. When I went been most horrific to that first Alfor me. I watched a zheimer’s support video on YouTube “My dad just had bladder cancer group meeting, a [of a married couple surgery, so he can’t really help take big percentage of in which the wom- care of me. But we laugh because the people who had an had Alzheimer’s] got it hadn’t told and it showed the we’re about the same mentally. He’s anybody, and they husband’s wife [act- a little better than I am, actually. ” were in pure hell. ing erratically] and And then I let them the husband says, know that I was OK “Oh what’s she dowith having it and that I was still going ing now?” And the most horrific part is to have as much fun as I can—and it gave that she probably knew that she was do- them permission, and people lit up. And ing what she was doing—she couldn’t stop that was just 40 people. For me to be able what she was doing. I don’t remember what to make difference in someone’s life—to let question you just asked me, but I wonder if people know that you can talk about it and that answers it. In the middle of a thought I let people in and let them love you. That just lose where we are completely. part, is really great.

What’s your short-term prognosis?

You’ve said you also want to change Nobody survives. Nobody comes back. society’s mind set about Alzheimer’s.

To change the minds of people who But what might be your situation in a think, “It’s just old people, we’re not going year or two? to put money toward it, everyone’s going I asked my doctor about it and he said there’s no firm answer; some people suffer, to get it when they get older.” But those people need to know that younger people some people die really fast. I know that as are getting it and the impending financial far as that in my support group, there’s a impact that the amount of people who waiting list for my support group where get it is coming to our world. Not just the some people have been waiting for a year, amount spent within families, but coland we’re not allowed to share with each lectively. But the name Silence Speaks just too much, but there’s a teacher who talks seemed right. It’s all so isolating. A lot of about it, but doesn’t have it, and we only people are silent about it. And they won’t have an hour to talk each month, so the talk. They’re all alone... all alone... Y people with early stage... I’m sorry what was the question?

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ne of my earliest—and most horrifying—experiences as a music journalist arrived in the early 1980s when I worked as a regular contributor to the Marin IJ. I had interviewed the singer Holly Near and had gotten a great anecdote from her about her idol Ronnie Gilbert, a member of the groundbreaking folk-music vocal group the Weavers.

The Weavers, which also included Pete Seeger, had been blacklisted in the anticommunist Red Scare.

To the then-young singer Near, who was a teen when she first saw Gilbert (who now lives in Mill Valley) perform, the elder folk star and activist-singer represented a principled performer willing to sacrifice fame and fortune for a chance to create art that had real political and social meaning.

Gilbert, known for her powerful vocal style, also showed Near that a woman could stand her own on stage in a maledominated industry.

Or, as Near put it in that 1980s interview with me, “I realized that you could

walk to the center of the stage, plant your feet on the ground, throw your head back and just sing!”

Or, as the article read, thanks to some less than creative editing, “I realized that you could walk to the center of the stage, plant your face on the ground, throw your head back and just sing!”

I shook off that humiliating edit, or maybe I didn’t—after all, here I am sharing it 30 years later.

Near, who first stepped into the spotlight as an actor (she was a cast member in the 1970 Broadway musical Hair and played the overweight wife Barbara Pilgrim in the 1970 film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s novel Slaughterhouse Five), went on to become one the founders of the women’s-music movement.

She is a feminist and a dedicated LGBT activist credited with being possibly the first out-lesbian interviewed by People magazine. She is currently in a long-term relationship with a man and reportedly has noted that if that makes a difference to fans then they need to get over it.

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Her most recent album, the woefully underrated, wonderfully playful Peace Becomes You, released in 2012, reveals a soulful singer at the peak of her artistic powersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;like Carole King, but with bluesier pipes.

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stronomer Andrew Fraknoi has never dreamed of actually walking in space, though he has spent his life with his eyes on the stars.

In the new film Gravity, featuring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as space shuttle astronauts on an unexpected space walk when their spacecraft is destroyed by flying debris while they are working outside the ship, the experience of floating miles above the Earth is created in meticulous three-dimensional detail. Intense, relentless and emotionally draining, the movie would be gripping enough in just two dimensions, but this afternoon, Fraknoi and I have experienced Gravity in its full three-dimensional glory.

“Well, that was just extraordinary,” says Fraknoi, dropping his plastic 3-D glasses into the appropriately marked receptacle. “It was a very physical experience, watching that movie,” he says. “And the special effects, all

Sandra Bullock can’t hide her amazement at the speed which she’s exiting orbit and entering the Earth’s atmosphere.

of the shots of the astronauts moving in zero gravity, it was wonderful.

“Of course,” he adds, “the basic idea of the film is utter nonsense—but that’s not so surprising. It’s Hollywood.”

Andrew Fraknoi teaches astronomy, physics and the works of Albert Einstein at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, where his popular courses have won him numerous awards, including the 2007 award for Professor of the Year, given by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Best known for his spirited explanations of space and physics on radio programs from KGO’s Ronn Owens Show to NPR’s Science Friday, he is also the author of Voyages through the Universe (Brooks-Cole), an introductory college astronomy textbook and a children’s book, Wonderful World of Space (Disney Books).

His is the founder of Project ASTRO, an education program that pairs astronomers with elementary, middle school and high school classrooms.

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the board of trustees of the SETI Institute, the renowned scientific and educational organization dedicated since 1985 to the exhaustive search for life out in the universe. Though there are no aliens in Gravity, Fraknoi did find some pretty alien ideas in the film.

Which we will get to in a moment.

I must confess that Fraknoi was not my first choice for a guest with which to see Gravity.

I originally contacted NASA about speaking with an actual astronaut, maybe a shuttle pilot along the lines of Matt Kowalski (Clooney), who in the film is flying his final space mission, or perhaps a doctor like the character Ryan Stone (Bullock), a grieving mother and scientific genius taking her first trip through space.

The film opened, however, on Oct. 4, ironically placing one of the most high profile movies about space alongside the government fiscal shutdown, the one period of time when NASA was unable to take advantage of all that public curiosity about NASA. “Due to the lapse in government funding, NASA Public Affairs services have been suspended,” began the automated email response from the office of Gayle Frere, who handles such requests on behalf of NASA’s official Astronaut Appearances Office, in Houston.

“All of these services will resume once the government reopens for business. I will not be responding to email until that time. Thank you for your interest in NASA.” Fraknoi, on the other hand, responded immediately.

“I’ve been looking forward to see this,” he says, as we make our way down the escalator at San Francisco’s Metreon shopping mall, in search of an after-movie lunch, “but I’ve been on a public speaking tour since the movie was released—and anyway my wife doesn’t really like to go to these kinds of movies, so ... I was very happy to receive your email.”

Fraknoi, in person, is much like he sounds on the radio—intelligent, genial, professorial and completely passionate about the subject of space.

“I never dreamed of actually being an astronaut, no, no,” he says, sitting down to lunch. “Astronauts don’t really go very deep into space. They just go a few hundred miles up and float around above the Earth. That’s not very interesting to me. But, if you could actually send me to the stars, all the way out into space where the good stuff is, then that might be something I’d like to do. But this space walking stuff, that’s never been for me.”

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“Of course,” he adds, “perhaps this happens in the future sometime when, for some reason, NASA has brought the Hubble down into a lower orbit.”

But that seems unlikely, a point Fraknoi is willing to overlook.

“Details like that are only interesting to people like me,” he laughs. “In the movie, when she gets to the Chinese space station, also not very likely, and the station begins to fall out of orbit and enter the Earth’s atmosphere, it happens in something like 10 minutes. But in reality, it would take years. But this is only a 90-minute movie, so they had to speed things up. I understand that.”

While some might worry that such misinformation in a widely popular film is a potential tragedy, Fraknoi believes that, factual errors or no, such movies do more good than harm.

“Who cares if people who see this movie think the Hubble is in the same orbit as the ISS?” he says. “Maybe they will become interested in space and take a class, or buy a telescope, or read a book, and then they’ll learn the actual facts. I have to believe that anything that makes people look up and wonder about the universe is a good thing.

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Much of the film involves the astronauts’ attempts to reach the station while rapidly losing oxygen. And much of what Fraknoi calls “utter nonsense” begins right there.

“The simple truth is, it’s impossible to do that,” he says. “The Hubble Space Telescope isn’t in the same orbit as the International Space Station. It’s another hundred miles or so above the Earth, in another orbit. To get there, they would have needed much more velocity than a jet-pack. They would have needed a rocket to get there, but in this movie, they can just float over to the space station.

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

(1:35) Cartoon sequel finds inventor Flint Lockwood battling food-animal hybrids like shrimpanzees and tacodiles. l The Counselor (1:51) Ridley ScottCormac McCarthy crime thriller stars Michael Fassbender as a freewheeling lawyer whose casual drug dealing lands him in very big trouble; Brad Pitt, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem costar. l Ender’s Game (1:54) A geeky Earthling takes on an invading force of aliens with a little help from mentor Ben Kingsley; Harrison Ford costars. l Enough Said (1:33) Should single mom Julia Louis-Dreyfus relax and enjoy her new romance with single dad James Gandolfini or let his ex-wife Catherine Keener bring her down to earth?

l Escape Plan (1:56) Security expert Sly Stallone, wrongly imprisoned in the world’s best-fortified lockup, plans a daring, impossible exit strategy with none other than fellow con Arnold Schwarzenegger. l Free Birds (1:31) Two terrified turkeys travel back in time to change the course of history and banish their fellow fowl from the holiday table forever. l Gravity (1:31) Venice Film Fest phenom about two astronauts who struggle to survive after they’re cast adrift in outer space; George Clooney and Sandra Bullock star. l Great Expectations (2:08) Mike Newell’s handsome new version of the Dickens classic stars Jeremy Irvine as orphanturned-gentleman Pip and Helena Bonham Carter as goofy old Miss Havisham. l Inequality for All (1:25) Economics expert and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich takes on the dangerously widening gap between rich and poor with wit and insight. l Kill Your Darlings (1:42) Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs kick off the Beat Era when a Columbia University murder brings them together in 1944; Daniel Radcliffe stars as Ginsberg. l Last Vegas (1:45) When dedicated bachelor Michael Douglas finally gets hitched, pals Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline whisk him to Vegas for one last wingding…but whither the Rat Pack days of yore? l The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca (3:35) Diva extraordinaire Patricia Racette stars in the Met’s dazzling production of Puccini’s saucy thriller. l Muscle Shoals (1:51) Documentary look at the fabled Alabama recording studio and the musicians who made it great; Mick Jagger, Aretha Franklin, Gregg Allman and other legends bear witness. l Northern Lights (1:30) Strikingly evocative look at the nascent U.S. labor movement in WWI-era North Dakota; Rob Nilsson and John Hanson direct. l Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (1:46) The adventure-prone schoolboy is back, heading this time to the Bermuda Triangle to battle zombies (natch) for the Golden Fleece. l Risky Business (1:36) Suburban teen Tom Cruise gets more than he bargained for when his parents leave him home alone with entrepreneurial call girl Rebecca De Mornay. l Running from Crazy (1:40) Gripping documentary follows Mariel Hemingway as she deals with her famous family’s history of depression and suicide; Barbara Kopple directs. l Thor: The Dark World (1:51) When Natalie Portman discovers an ancient Norse god weapon, it’s up to Chris Hemsworth to prevent an evil elf from using it to destroy Earth, or something. l 12 Years a Slave (2:14) Steve McQueen directs the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black New Yorker who was abducted and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War South; Chiwetel Ejiofor stars.

k New Movies This Week

About Time (R)

Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:25, 10:15 Sat-Sun 1:45, 4:35, 7:25, 10:15 Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:35 Playhouse: Fri 4:10, 7:10, 9:50 Sat 1, 4:10, 7:10, 9:50 Sun 1, 4:10, 7:10 Mon-Thu 4:10, 7:10 Regency: Fri-Sat 1, 4:15, 7:30, 10:25 SunTue, Thu 1, 4:15, 7:30 Wed 1 All Is Lost (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:25, 2:15, 4:50, 7:40, 10:15 Sun-Thu 11:25, 2:15, 4:50, 7:40 Bad Grandpa (R) Northgate: 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10 Rowland: 12:35, 3, 5:30, 7:55, 10:20 * Blue Is the Warmest Color (NC-17) Rafael: Fri 4, 7:30 Sat-Sun 12:30, 4, 7:30 Mon-Thu 7:30 Captain Phillips (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri 6:45, 9:45 Sat-Sun 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45 Mon-Thu 6:30, 9:30 Marin: Fri 4, 7, 10 Sat 10, 1, 4, 7, 10 Sun 1, 4, 7 Mon-Tue, Thu 4, 7 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 6:40, 9:40 Sat 12:30, 3:45, 6:40, 9:40 Sun 12:30, 3:45, 6:40 Mon-Thu 3:45, 6:40 Regency: Fri 12:55, 4:05, 7:15, 10:20 Sat 4:05, 7:15, 10:20 Sun-Thu 12:55, 4:05, 7:15 Rowland: 12:45, 3:55, 7, 10:05 Carrie (R) Northgate: 7:40, 10:15 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG) Northgate: 2:10, 7:20; 3D showtimes at 11:40, 4:45, 9:45 The Counselor (R) Regency: Fri 12:45, 3:55, 7:05, 9:55 Sat 3:55, 7:05, 9:55 Sun-Thu 12:45, 3:55, 7:05 Ender’s Game (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:50, 4:10, 7, 9:40 Sun-Thu 12:50, 4:10, 7 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:15, 10 Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:20, 7:15, 10 Mon-Thu 7, 9:40 Northgate: 10:45, 12, 1:30, 2:40, 4:15, 5:30, 7, 8:15, 9:40 Rowland: 11:25, 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30 Enough Said (PG-13) Marin: Fri-Sat 4:20, 7:15, 9:40 Sun 1:20, 4:20, 7:15 Mon-Thu 4:20, 7:15 Northgate: 10:50, 1:15, 3:35, 5:55, 8:10, 10:25 Escape Plan (R) Northgate: 10:55, 1:45, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10 Free Birds (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 6:55, 9:10 Sun-Thu 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 6:55 Lark: Fri, Tue-Thu 4:45, 7 Sat 2:30, 4:45, 7 Sun 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7 Mon 2:30, 4:45 Northgate: 12:50, 3:20, 5:45, 8:20; 3D showtimes at 11:35, 2, 4:35, 7:05, 9:25 Rowland: 12, 4:40, 7:10; 3D showtimes at 2:20, 9:30 Gravity (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 3D showtimes at 12:10, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:20 Sun-Thu 3D showtimes at 12:10, 2:30, 4:45, 7 Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:25, 10:10; 3D showtime at 7:45 Sat-Sun 12:40, 5:25, 10:10; 3D showtimes at 3, 7:45 Mon-Thu 9:45; 3D showtime at 7:15 Northgate: 11:45; 3D showtimes at 2:15, 4:50, 7:15, 9:35 Rowland: 12:30; 3D showtimes at 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 10 * Great Expectations (PG-13) Sequoia: Fri, Sun 4:20, 7:20, 10:20 Sat 10, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20 Mon, Tue 4:20, 7:20 Wed 4:15 Thu 4:20 Rafael: Fri-Sat 4:30, 6:45 Sun 4:30 Mon-Thu 6:45 Inequality for All (NR) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:40, 2:20, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05 Sun 5:05, 7:35 Mon-Tue, Kill Your Darlings (R) Thu 11:40, 2:20, 5:05, 7:35 Wed 1 Last Vegas (PG-13) Northgate: 12:05, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:20 Playhouse: Fri 4, 7, 9:30 Sat 12:45, 4, 7, 9:30 Sun 12:45, 4, 7 Mon-Thu 4, 7 Rowland: 11:20, 2, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55 * The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca (NR) Lark: Sat 9:55am Marin: Sat 9:55am Wed 6:30 Regency: Sat 9:55am Wed 6:30 Sequoia: Sat 9:55am Wed 6:30 Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 9 Sat 1:45, 9 Sun 1:45 Muscle Shoals (NR) * Northern Lights (PG) Rafael: 7 (director Rob Nilsson in person) Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Northgate: 11:20, 2:20, 5 * Risky Business (R) Regency: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 Sequoia: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 * Running from Crazy (NR) Rafael: Fri 4:15, 6:30, 8:45 Sat 2, 4:15, 6:30, 8:45 Sun 3:30 (filmmaker Barbara Kopple in person), 6:30, 8:45 Mon-Thu 6:30, 8:45 Thor: The Dark World (PG-13) Cinema: 10:40, 10:05; 3D showtimes at 1:30, 4:20, 7:15 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:15, 4:05, 6:50, 9:50; 3D showtimes at 12:15, 3:05, 6:05, 9 Sun-Thu 1:15, 4:05, 6:50; 3D showtimes at 12:15, 3:05, 6:05 Marin: Fri 4:40, 10:10; 3D showtime at 7:30 Sat 11, 10:10; 3D showtimes at 4:40, 7:30 Sun 1:40, 7:30; 3D showtime at 4:40 Mon-Thu 4:40; 3D showtime at 7:30 Northgate: 11:50, 2:30, 3:50, 5:10, 7:50, 9:10, 10:30; 3D showtimes at 11:10, 12:30, 1:10, 1:50, 3:10, 4:30, 5:50, 6:30, 7:10, 8:30, 9:50 Rowland: 12:50, 3:30, 6:10, 8:50; 3D showtimes at 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10 12 Years a Slave (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35 Sun-Thu 12:40, 3:40, 6:40 Regency: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:50, 7, 10:10 Sun-Thu 12:30, 3:50, 7 Sequoia: Fri 4, 7, 10 Sat-Sun 1, 4, 7, 10 Mon, Tue 4, 7 Wed 3 Thu 4

Helena Bonham Carter is mistress of the manor in ‘Great Expectations,’ opening Friday at the Sequoia.

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm schedules.

CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255 | CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • 388-4862 | Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera • 924-6505 | Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax • 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur • 924-5111 | Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur • 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael • 800-326-3264 | Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon • 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael • 454-1222 | Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda • 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato • 800-326-3264 november 8- november 14, 2013 Pacific Sun 21

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F R I D AY N O V E M B E R 8 — F R I D AY N O V E M B E R 1 5 Pacific Sun‘s Community Calendar

Highlights from our online community calendar— great things to do this week in Marin

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Live music 11/08: Ann Halen, Burl 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Sil-

ver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 464-7420. perisbar.com.

11/08: Chris Rowan Trio 6:30-9:30pm. No cover. The Trident, 558 Broadway, Sausalito.

331-3232. thetridentsausalito.com.

11/08: Faraway Brothers with Eric McFadden The Gravel Spreaders open. 9pm. $10-12. 19

Broadway, 17 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 261-1512.

19broadway.com.

11/08: Ike Stubblefield with June Yamagishi, Brandon Etzler and Joe Cohen, Austin DeLone Trio R&B, motown, blues rock. 9pm. $22. Sweetwater Music Hall , 19 Corte Madera, Mill Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com.

11/08: The 7th Sons Classic Rock & Roll Show Classic rock of ’60s-’70s. 7pm. Free. Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 847-2670. the7thsons.com.

11/09: Audrey Moira Shimkas Duo Jazz vocalist. Dan Zemmelman, keyboard. 6:30pm. No cover. The Trident, 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

331-3232. thetridentsausalito.com.

11/09: Lady D sings Jazz. With Alex Markels, guitar; Jack Prendergast, bass. 7pm. No cover.

Rickey’s Restaurant, 250 Entrada, Novato .

497-2462. rickeysrestaurant.com.

11/09: Maurice Tani: 77 El Deora, Sound of Sirens Twang Noir. With Mike Anderson, bass; Randy Craig ,piano; Steve Kallai, fiddle. 8pm. $13-15. Studio 55 Marin, 1455-A E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. 453-3161. studio55marin.com.

11/09: Swoop Unit Soul, blues, rock 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax.

464-7420. perisbar.com.

11/09: Zigaboo Modeliste and the New Aahkesstra 9pm. $15-20. 19 Broadway, 17 Broad-

way Blvd., Fairfax. 261-1512. 19broadway.com.

11/10: 17 Strings Alex Markels and James Moseley , guitars; Jack Prendergast, bass.

5:30pm. Rickey’s Restaurant, 250 Entrada, Novato . 497-2462.

11/10: Holly Near “Peace Becomes You!” CD release performance. 7:30pm. $23-36. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

11/10: Live Music Brunch with Jenny Kerr

11am. No cover. Sweetwater Music Hall , 19 Corte Madera, Mill Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com.

11/11: Open Mic with Austin DeLone

7:30pm. All ages. No cover. Sweetwater Music Hall , 19 Corte Madera, Mill Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com.

11/11: Open Mic with Billy D 9:30pm. No cover. Peri’s, 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. perisbar.com 11/11: Open Mic with Derek Smith 9pm.

No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax.

459-1091. 19broadway.com

11/11: Opens Mic with Simon Costa

9:30pm, sign up begins at 8pm. All ages. No 22 Pacific Sun November 8 - November 14, 2013

cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax.

485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

11/12: James Moseley Quartet Jazz. 7pm.

No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview Street, San Rafael.

457-3993. panamahotel.com.

11/12: Judy Hall’s Jazz Open Mic 9:30pm.

Free. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 464-7420. sleepingladyfairfax.com.

11/13: Dave Getz Trio Jazz. 7pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview Street, San Rafael. 4154573993. panamahotel.com.

11/13: Jose Najera and the Bernal Beat 8pm. No cover. Iron Springs Pub, 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax. 485-1005. ironspringspub.com

11/13: Open Mic with Dennis Haneda

8pm. No cover. Hopmonk, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato.

11/14: Jules Broussard Jazz. 8pm. $20-25. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

11/14: Meat Puppets The World Takes, opens. 8pm. $17-22. Sweetwater Music Hall , 19 Corte Madera, Mill Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com.

11/14: Philip Claypool Pre-release of his new album “Strong One.” 6pm. $10. Nourish Grill at Harbor Point, 475 East Strawberry Dr., Mill Valley. philipclaypool.com.

11/14: Tish Honojosa With Marvin Dykhuis, Greg Abel. 7:30pm. $25-27. Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. 707-542-7143. northbaylive.com.

11/14: Wanda Stafford Jazz vocalist. 7pm.

Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview Street, San Rafael. 4154573993. panamahotel.com.

Good ol’ golden ghoul days...

Pixar’s follow up to the phenomenally successful Monsters Inc. is a prequel, MONSTERS UNIVERSITY, which follows Mike and Sulley in the college days that formed them. More trade tech than college, MU teaches one thing and one thing only: Scaring kids out of their wits, and bottling up their scream energy to power MonEveryone’s had roommates like this. stropolis. Freshly arrived on campus after a dozen years of hoping, Mike is crushed to find it a hotbed of cutthroat competition that threatens to wash a little green one-eye like himself out of the program in the first year. Worst of all is Sulley, a giant furry brat who seems determined to coast on his family name (renowned in “scarer” circles) straight through to graduation. Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Helen Mirren star. With its wry takes on movie classics as diverse as Animal House and Starship Troopers, there’s plenty here to entertain an elder who might make it a weekend sit-down with the family. But Pixar has hit the sweet spot yet again and crafted another kid-pleaser par excellence, with charming creatures, hilarious pratfalls and aweinducing morphs—alongside ever more beautiful colors and vivid, fuzzy textures.

One day these things are gonna jump out of our screen.—Richard Gould

Comedy 11/09: Inside Out: True Stories of an Unbelievable Family By Stephen Kearin. 3 For All

and Improv Theatre will shock you with hilarious stories of growing up. 8pm. $20-35. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

11/15: Another Femme Fatale Friday 11/12: Mark Pitta and Friends Standup.

Vocalists Lauralee Brown, Debra Clawson, Con8pm. $16-26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 nie Ducey and Joan Getz team up with Malcolm Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600.

Granger, keyboard; Andy Dudnick, bass and Steve 142throckmortontheatre.org.

Malerbi, drums. Ticket includes a small plate buf- 11/13: David Sedaris 8pm. $39-42. Marin fet, no host adult beverage bar available. Doors at Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, 10 Ave., of the 7pm. 8pm. $25-30. Mary’s Futons, 4100 Redwood Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. marincenter.org.

Highway, San Rafael. 472-2919. marysfutons.com.

11/15-17: David Nelson Band 8pm. $30-35.

Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Way, San Rafael. 524-2773. terrapincrossroads.net

Theater

11/15: Elise Witt, Becky Reardon and Terry Garthwaite “Joyous Musical Explora-

tions: Spirited Songs.” A three woman round robin event with Elise Witt, Becky Reardon and Terry Garthwaite. 8pm. $13-$15. Studio 55 Marin, 1455-A East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael.

453.3161. studio55marin.com.

11/15: Groovin with The Phillip Percy Pack Jazz. 7pm. No cover. Rickey’s Restaurant, 250 Entrada Dr., Novato. 244-2665. rickeysrestaurant.com.

11/15: Melvin Seals and JGB Josh McIntosh opens. 9pm. $30-35. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 261-1512. 19broadway.com.

11/09: An Enchanted Evening: Musical Benefit for the Mountain Play’s 2014 ‘South Pacific’ “An Enchanted Evening” annual

fall fundraising gala. Two act cabaret show will feature former and future stars on a musical journey through the songs of Broadway and beyond. With a champagne and cocktail reception, gourmet tapas style supper buffet, silent and live auctions followed by a show in two acts directed by Eileen Grady with musical direction by Debra Chambliss. 6pm. $75-125. Hoytt Theater at Osher Marin JCC , 200 N. San Pedro Road , San Rafael. 383-1100 . MountainPlay.org.

Through 11/10: ‘Gypsy’ Arthur LaurentsJule Styne-Stephen Sondheim musical about the

quintessential stage mother and her daughter who becomes Gypsy Rose Lee. Directed by Blanca Florido. Andrew Klein, musical direction. Produced by the Novato Theater Company.

7:30pm Thurs.; 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. $12-25.

Novato Playhouse, 5420 Nave Dr., Novato. 8834498. novatotheatercompany.org.

Concerts 11/09-10: Santa Rosa Symphony Cellist Maya Beiser will be the featured soloist with the symphony. Bruno Ferrandis conducts. 2 and 8pm Nov. 9; 3pm Nov. 10; 8pm Nov. 11. $15-80.

Weill Hall in the Green Music Center, Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. santarosasymphony.com 11/10: Gustavo Romero Piano. Dominican Guest Concert Series. The 13th season of the guest concert series. 3 pm. Free parking is available in nearby Conlan Center lot off Grand Avenue in San Rafael. 3pm. $15-18, under 18 free. Angelico Hall, Dominican University of California, Acacia Avenue, San Rafael. 482-3579. dominican.edu/events.

11/13: Wednesday Noon Concert Series Jillian Khuner, soprano; Natalie Parker, clarinet; Elizabeth Prior, viola and Joe Bloom, piano. Works by Mozart, Schubert, others. Noon. Free. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

11/14-17: Mill Valley Philharmonic presents Old World/New World Works by

Dvorak, Honneger and Debussy. Bertina Mitch-

ell, harp. 8pm Nov. 14; 4pm Nov. 16. Free.

Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. 383-0930. millvalleyphilharmonic.org.

Dance 11/09: Club Oasis Bellydance Student Showcase With students of co-owner/direc-

tor of Inner Rhythm Movement Arts Institute Sherry Brier. 8pm. $15. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com.

11/10: Sunday Special: Eddie Madril, Native American Hoop Dancer Experi-

ence the skill and artistry of Native American hoop dancer Edwardo Madril, Pascua Yaqui tribe member. He’ll share the rich traditions of America’s indigenous peoples through the beautiful expressions of song, story, and dance. Learn some American Indian sign language, too. 11am.

Free. Mill Valley Public Library; Main Reading Room, 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley.

389-4292 x4741. millvalleylibrary.org.

11/15-16: BFA in Dance Fall Performances at Dominican Students in the LINES

Ballet/BFA in Dance program at Dominican University of California will present two fall performances.7pm Nov. 15; 3pm Nov.16. $10.

Angelico Hall, Dominican University, Acacia Ave., San Rafael. 482-3579. dominican.edu.

Art Through 12/30: Marin Civic Center Exhibition “Art Contemporary Marin Media Mix.”

Group exhibition. Free. Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael. 868-2308. artcontemporarymarin.blogspot.com.

Kids Events 11/08-15: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they follow the yellow brick road through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their heart’s desires. Directed by Amy Marie Haven.

Musical Director Ben Malkevitch. Bidalia E. Albanese and June Cooperman, choreography.

7:30pm. $14-35. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org.

11/09-10: ‘Rapunzel’ 10:30am and 12:30pm.

Marin Theatre Company, Miller Ave., Mill Valley. marintheatre.org.

11/09: McNears Mighty Kids Mud Run

Adventure race where kids will test their grit and endurance and have fun. Kids 5-14 years old will be challenged with a course through grass, sand, mud, and the woods with fun and trying obstacles in their way. No animals (except service animals) please. 9am. $5 park entrance fee. McNears Beach Park, 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael.

446-4424. marincountyparks.org.

11/11: Learn to Skate Rangers will offer tips and techniques for beginners as well as ways to attack features that build confidence and skill.

Event is geared towards the newbie skateboarder and those looking to cross over from other board sports, but aren’t quite sure how to start. Bring your board, helmet and pads. 1pm. Free. McInnis skate park, 310 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael.

446-4423. marincountyparks.org.

11/11: Nature for Kids: Deer Island This is a Healthy Parks, Healthy People event. Spend the holiday taking a walk through oak forests and open meadows with the family. This beautiful

little ridge that rises above the surrounding marshland is a great place to enjoy an autumn day. No animals (except service animals) please. Heavy rain may cancel. David Herlocker will lead. 10am. Free. Deer Island Open Space, Deer Island Ln, Novato. 415 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.

11/13: Jeff Kinney “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck.” Kinney will sign books and special Hard Luck activities will begin at 5pm. Kinney was recently named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. 6pm. Free.

Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

Film 11/09: Met: Live in HD presents Puccini’s TOSCA Directed by Luc Bondy 10am. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave. Kathleen Gaines. $30 reserved seats.

Fri 11/08 • Doors 8pm • ADV $22 / DOS $25

6 Time Grammy Winner

Ike Stubblefield

(Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Eric Clapton) with Austin

Sat 11/9 • Doors 7pm • ADV $16 / DOS $19

Pimps of Joytime

Tues 11/12 • Doors 7pm • ADV $15 / DOS $17

Wesley Stace

(F/K/A John Wesley Harding) with Alec Ounsworth (Clap Your Hands Say Yeah) and John Roderick (The Long Winters)

James Moseley Band with Nick

Readings 11/08: David Schuemann Author of “99 Bottles of Wine” and wine tasting. 5:30pm. $10.

Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/09: Col. Chris Hadfield In conversation with Pam Mandel. “An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth.” 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/09: Left Coast Writers: Nicola Trwst

“Bolinas Bongo.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51

Lopez

Thurs 11/14 • Doors 7pm • ADV $17 / DOS $22

Meat Puppets

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World Takes...

Sat 11/16 Sun 11/17 • Doors 7pm • ADV $25 / DOS $30

Reverend Horton Heat with special guest Larry and

and His Flask Deke Dickerson

Fri 11/30 • Doors 8pm • ADV $22 / DOS $27

Barrere & Tackett of Little Feat with Matt

Jaffe

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WedNesday NooN classical coNcerT series

Every Wednesday through December, FREE TO ALL, a different classical/chamber concert.

Check online calendar for specifics of each week!

The WiZard of oZ

The beloved musical for the whole family comes to life from the fantastic Throckmorton Youth Performers

iNside ouT: True sTories of aN uNBelievaBle family A Solo Performance written and performed by Stephen Kearin

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Wed 11/13 • Doors 7pm • ADV $12 / DOS $12

Outdoors 11/09: Pizza Party on Horse Hill Broom busting pizza party and raffle. Over the past 15 years we have pushed back invasive French and Scotch broom on this Open Space preserve.

Pull broom and sow native grass seed. The work requires considerable strength and stamina but it is possible for volunteers as young as 5 years old to join if teamed with a parent or guardian.

Members of the Alto Bowl Horseowners Association will talk about their horses living on the preserve and participants will have a chance to meet them up close. 9am. Free. Alto Bowl Open Space, Meet at the gate at the end of Lomita Drive, Mill Valley. 473-3778. marincountyparks.org.

11/10: Indian Valley Spend the day on a north facing slope that is cloaked in a variety of trees, some of which should be displaying their fall colors. If the rains have come early we might see some interesting mushrooms and maybe even a few tree frogs and newts that have come to the surface after spending the dry season underground. For ages 15 and older. No animals (except service animals) please. Heavy rain may cancel. David Herlocker will lead. 10am. Free.

Indian Valley College Campus, 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato. 893-9508. marincountyparks.org.

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11/14: Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor Student veterans invite public to screen-

ing of Vietnam documentary on battle of Khe Sanh. Filmmakers will join student veterans on panel discussion. In commemoration of Veterans Day, the College of Marin Veterans Association is hosting a catered reception and film screening of a documentary about the 77 day battle in 1967 of Khe Sanh. The event begins with a catered reception at 5pm, followed by the film at 6 and a panel discussion with filmmakers Ken and Betty Rodgers and local veterans. 5pm. Free. College of Marin James Dunn Theatre, 835 College Avenue, Kentfield. 485-9528. marin.edu.

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“Outstanding Jazz Musician” - honored by the San Francisco Cabaret Gold Awards

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11/10: Tom Graves “Twice Heroes.” 4pm. Free.

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11/11: Wally Lamb “We Are Water.” 7pm. $33 (includes signed book). Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

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11/13: David Sedaris “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls.” New collection of essays from The New York Times bestselling author. 8pm. $39-42. Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/13: Joshua Greene “Moral Tribes: Emotion, Reason and the Gap Between Us and Them.” Combining neuroscience, psychology and philosophy. 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

11/13: Joyce Maynard: In Conversation with Jane Ganahl A List conversation. In con-

versation with Litquake co-founder Jane Ganahl, talking about her her controversial memoir “At Home in the World,” her bestselling novel “Labor Day” and about the art of writing and telling one’s story. 7:30pm. $12-15. 142 Throckmorton Theatre,142 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley.

383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

11/13: Warren Lehrer “A Life in Books: The Rise and Fall of Bleu Mobley.” 7pm. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera.

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11/08: David Wronski: Tor des Geants

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Ultrarunner David Wronski returns to the Sausalito Library with a report on his experiences at this year’s Tor des Geants, a 200-mile, non-stop footrace through the Alps in Italy, France, and Switzerland. The 2013 race takes place from 9 through 16. David hopes to complete FairfaxSept.

Market the circuit in under 100 hours, with as little sleep as possible. 7:30pm. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito. 289.4121.

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11/08: Growing Edibles in Containers Long to garden, but don’t have a lot of space?

Discover how to grow your own fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs even without a yard.

Marin Master Gardener Toni Gattone will explain how to combine plants to help fight pests or increase yields. Noon. Free. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr., Room 427, San Rafael. 473-6058. marinlibrary.org

11/09: GALA 31: Spectrum’s Road Trip to Equality Featuring Dana Goldberg (comedy and live auction), DJ Costa, the Len Paterson Trio,Stacy Scott Catering, juke box and arcade lounge, retro photo booth, checkerboard dance floor, and more. Benefiting Spectrum’s work with LGBT youth. 7pm. $150. Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.

472-1945 x209. spectrumlgbtcenter.org.

11/09: How To Be An Adult in Love: Letting Love in Safely and Showing it Recklessly David Richo will lead this workshop

based on his new book, 10am. $65-108 sliding scale, plus a donation to the teacher. Spirit Rock Meditation Center, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Woodacre. 488-0164. spiritrock.org.

11/09: Inspiration Dinner Honors Matthew Fox Theologian and author and expo-

nent of Creation Spirituality, will be honored at the International Association of Sufism’s annual Inspiration Dinner at 6pm. Speakers will include Brian Swimme, Joanna Macy, Murshida Ana Perez-Chisti and others. Open to the public. Reservation deadline is Oct. 31. For information or reservations, 382-7834 or ias. org/annualdinner . 6pm. $50-75. Jason’s Restaurant, 300 Drakes Landing Road, Greenbrae.

382-7834. ias.org/annualdinner.

11/10: Kelli’s Rock ‘n Roll Extravaganza

Alzheimer’s/dementia research benefit evening features dinner by Il Davide, live music with Rudy Colombini and the Unauthorized Rolling Stones, dancing, silent auction, belly dance, comedy. 5pm. $35. George’s Night Club, 842 4th Street, San Rafael. 497-8690. acenterforinnerpeace.org.

11/12: Digestive Health: Laying a Foundation for Optimal Health “Tuesdays to Your Health.” A lecture by Bradly Jacobs MD MPH. Learn the physiology of your digestive tract and gain an understanding of how imbalances can lead to specific health issues such as reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, poor digestion and nutrition, fatigue, headaches and sleep problems.

6:30pm. 0. Healing Arts Center & Spa, Cavallo Point Lodge, 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito. 339-2692. cavallopoint/drbrad.com.

11/14: Muslim Non-Muslim Dialogue An opportunity for educational dialogue between Muslims and Non-Muslims. This program is presented by the International Association of Sufism and the Dominican Campus Ministry, with speakers and opportunities for group participation. The fee is $10 and is free to students with ID. 6pm. Heritage Room, Edgehill Mansion, Dominican University, Magnolia Ave., San Rafael. 472-6959. ias.org/Dialogue2013.

11/14: Visionary Marin The Marin Interfaith Council’s 8th annual Visionary Marin Event will honor Sr. Marion Irvine, O.P. and Mrs. Ethel Seiderman, two nationally recognized women whose interfaith friendship exemplifies MIC’s mission to celebrate faith traditions, advocate justice, and build community by bringing together congregations, civic groups, local nonprofits, religious leaders and individuals. Visionary Marin is a fundraiser for the Marin Interfaith Council, and features a reception with culinary delights, raffle, silent auction, and the award program. 6pm. $75. Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 456-6957. marinifc.org. ✹

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RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES? Tired of endless relationship or marital challenges? Or single and sick of spending weekends

and holidays alone? Join coed Intimacy Group, Single's Group or Women's Group to explore what’s blocking you from fulfillment in your relationships and life. Weekly, ongoing groups or 9-week groups starting the week of November 19, 2013. Mon, Tues, or Thurs evening. Space limited. Also, Individual and Couples sessions. Central San Rafael. For more information, call Renee Owen, LMFT#35255 at 415/453-8117.

A safe, successful GROUP for FORMER MEMBERS OF HIGH-DEMAND GROUPS (Religious, New Age, Eastern, Philosophical, Large Group Awareness Programs, etc.) is held every other Saturday in Marin, now in its 10th year. Participants include those born and/or raised in such groups espousing a “good”/ “bad”ideology with a leader(s) who encourages greater degrees of dependency and conformity at the price of individual personal rights, goals, and development. Participants address relevant issues in their lives, receive acknowledgement, gain insights, pursue individual goals, learn how others have negotiated challenging situations, with opportunities to heal from loss and trauma. Individual, Couple, and Family Sessions also available. Facilitated by Colleen Russell, LMFT (MFC29249) Certified Group Psychotherapist (41715) . Contact: crussellmft@earthink.net or 415-785-3513 SOCIAL ENTERPRISE 2-DAY WORKSHOP This practical and comprehensive day and half-long seminar will train Marin-based nonprofits and entrepreneurs to build a business venture that supports a social mission. The program is designed specifically for organizations and individuals new to social enterprise. No previous business experience is required. Class participation will learn the basics of social enterprise, evaluate their readiness to launch a venture, brainstorm and screen business ideas, and complete a basic business planning process. Successful social enterprise practitioners and experts will join students to discuss real world challenges and to offer advice and guidance based on experience. Participants will leave the course with a solid grasp on social enterprise and a customized "mini business plan" for a specific venture opportunity. Dates: November 14th 9AM- 4PM (Breakfast & Lunch included); November 15th 9AM -12 PM (Breakfast included only). Instructor: Paul Lamb, principal of Man On A Mission Consulting, Lamb delivers over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit executive. He is an innovative, results-oriented leader with proven success in building organizations, businesses, and social ventures from the ground up. Learn more about the instructor here: http://www.manonamission.biz.

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EQUINE FACILITATED PSYCHOTHERAPY SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN, starts November 18 - offered by Equine Insight at Willow Tree Stables, Novato. Please join us for this experiential group on Mondays, 11:00 - 12:30p for six weeks. We will explore how horses, with their innate sense of empathy, heal through your own personal processes issues of grief, loss, trauma, ongoing depression and anxiety. Our workshop will introduce you to our equine therapy partners who will introduce you to the profound healing nature of horses and the varied ways they communicate. Each participant will be offered the individual experience of connecting with our horses who are skilled in facilitating healing. There will be time to process before and after each group. Group size will be limited to 6 participants to maximize personal attention. No previous horse experience necessary as we will do most therapeutic exercises on the ground.

This group is presented by Equine Insight and Judy Weston-Thompson, MFT, CEIP-MH (MFC#23268, PCE#4871). Judy has been using equine facilitated psychotherapy in her psychotherapy practice since 2006. Please see our website for sign up availability www.equineinsight.net. Or email us for more at equine insight@aol.com.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133200 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as THE CLEANING AUTHORITY, 55 GALLI DRIVE, UNIT A, NOVATO, CA 94949: MAIKAZ CO., 868 GREENBERRY LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 28, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 1, 2013. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 18, 25, NOVEMBER 1, 8, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133232 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ALTERATIONS BY ARMANDO, 1000 5TH AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ARMANDO RAMOS DIAZ, 95 ALTA VISTA, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein because fictitious business name expired more than 40 days ago. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on October 7, 2013. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 18, 25, NOVEMBER 1, 8, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133282 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MARIN LIMO AND CAR SERVICE, 47 MIWOK WAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: GULAM NAKHUDA, 47 MIWOK WAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 14, 2013. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 18, 25, NOVEMBER 1, 8, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133181 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as #1 EL CARNAVAL DE SAN MIGUEL, AND #1 EL CARNAVAL DE SAN MIGUEL U.S.A, 175 BELVEDERE STREET #11, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SERGIO CARRANZA, 1350 LINCOLN AVENUE #21, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on September 30, 2013.

(Publication Dates: OCTOBER 18, 25, NOVEMBER 1, 8, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133289 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as #1 K9 SCRUB CLUB, #2 FIND FERGUS, 1050 NORTHGATE DRIVE SUITE 195, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: CHARLES J OHARA, 1050 NORTHGATE DRIVE SUITE 195, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 01, 2010. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on October 14, 2013. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133083 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ALL PHASE CONSTRUCTION, 22 LUCKY DRIVE, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: RICHARD J. KRUPPA JR., 22 LUCKY DRIVE, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on September 13, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133254 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as PROGRESO FINANCIERO, 330 BELLAM BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: PROGRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, 171 CONSTITUTION DRIVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on June 13, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 09, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133319 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as NARMAN AUTO SALES, 100 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 205, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: NALA RUSSLAN, 79 CORTE MESA, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 12, 2013. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on October 21, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133328 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as BBT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 8 OWL RIDGE COURT, NOVATO, CA 94945: DAVID FINKLESTEIN, 8 OWL RIDGE COURT, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein and is filing a renewal with changes. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on October 21, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133327 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as EAT MOVE LIVE, 491 MOLINO AVE #A, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: TARA HAYES, 491 MOLINO AVE #A, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 21, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133158 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as FELINEDREAMS VETERINARY SURGERY, 149 RIDGEWAY AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: SHARON D. GOTTFRIED, 149 RIDGEWAY AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930.

This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on September 1, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on September 26, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133316 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ROSS VALLEY COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 2 BON AIR ROAD #130, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: MARIN APOTHECARIES INC, 2 BON AIR ROAD #130, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on July 1, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 18, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133321 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as PATROL SPECIAL, 576 THYME PLACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: SCOTT M. HART576 THYME PLACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 21, 2013. (Publication Dates OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133267 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business TROUBLED ASSETS CONSULTING, TROUBLED ASSETS SPECIALIST, TROUBLED ASSETS RESOLUTIONS, 930 IRWIN STREET, # 222, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: RAYMOND PARIANI, , 930 IRWIN STREET, # 222, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 10, 2013. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133338 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as PERNILLA’S PANTRY, 10 ANTONETTE AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: PERNILLASEDIVY-SUMNER, 10 ANTONETTE AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 22, 2013.

(Publication Dates NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-133337 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ATTIC TO E-BAY, 1105 FIRST STREET, NOVATO, CA 94945: ARLENE KRAUSE, 1109 FIRST STREET SUITE D, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on June 13, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 22, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133359 |The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as PRETTY BABY!, 9 BOLINAS STREET, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: KIERAN BRANDABUR LANGER, 444 REDWOOD ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein and is applying for a renewal with changes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 24, 2013.

(Publication Dates NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133378 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as NARMAN TRAFFIC SCHOOL, 1925 FRANCISCO BLVD. EAST, SUITE 12, UNIT N, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: NALA AMMED RUSSLAN, 79 CORTE MESA, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 12, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 28, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133187 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as DANCING COYOTE BEACH, 12794 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE, INVERNESS, CA 94937: RACHEL HAMILTON, 22 BERNARD STREET, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on September 16, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-

Recorder of Marin County on October 01, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133357 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business GRACEFUL OPTIONS FOR LIVING, 1131 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: AREF S. AHMADIA, 131 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 This business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 24, 2013. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133371 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business KEFALI PROPERTIES, KEFALI MANAGEMENT, KEFALI PROPERTY PROPERTY & ASSET MANAGEMENT, 34 SHANNON LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: GEORGE BALLAS, 34 SHANNON LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 7, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 25, 2013. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133363 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE, 338 BOLINAS ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: MICHEAL S. LEAHEY, 338 BOLINAS ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 1, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 23, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133374 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as TRAVEL ITALY A LA CARTE, 137 REDWOOD AVE, UNIT 2, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: CHRISTINA TERESA PARISI, 137 REDWOOD AVE, UNIT 2, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 1, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 25, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133389 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as GRANDES PLACES SELECTIONS, GPS, 410B JOHNSON STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: J. REISS WINES, LLC, 410B JOHNSON STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965.

This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on May 8, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 29, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-133392 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SYNERGY HOMEOPATHIC, 11 COMMERCIAL BLVD, SUITE 1, NOVATO, CA 94949: SYNERGY HOMEOPATHIC, 11 COMMERCIAL BLVD, SUITE 1, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted

by A CORPORATION. . Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 29, 2013. (Publication Dates NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133407 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business PICK ME UP JAM, PICK ME UP CHOCOLATE, NANCI STARR CHOCOLATIER, 5 LIBERTY DOCK, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: NANCI STARR, 5 LIBERTY DOCK, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 31,

2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 31, 2013. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133409 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business FIORI APARTMENTS, 102-110 MARRYDALE ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: MARCELLO FONIO TRUSTEE OF FONIO FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST, 1600 LINCOLN AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A TRUST. Registrant is filing a renewal with changes.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 31, 2013. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133403 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business TASTE OF ROME, 1000 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: CAFE SAUSALITO INC, 1000 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted

by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on August 31, 2008. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 31, 2013. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-133186 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business FISH WINDOW CLEANING, 80 MITCHELL BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: KUEGLE VISIONS INC, 168 PICNIC AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on September 23, 2008. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on October 01, 2013.

(Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013)

Other Notices STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304510 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Fictitious Business name(s): MCC PHARMACY, 3110 KERNER BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. Filed in Marin County on: July 02, 2012. Under File No: 129837. Registrant’s Name(s): CLINIC PHARMACIES LLC, 74 NEW MONTGOMERY #702, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on OCTOBER 08, 2013. (Pacific Sun: October 18, 25; November 1, 8, 2013) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1304347. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners ROY MARTIN GROTH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ROY MARTIN GROTH to NOAH MARTIN GROTH. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: DECEMBER 10, 2013 9:00 AM, ROOM L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: OCTOBER 21, 2013 /s/ LYNN DURYEE, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 25; NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2013)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1304040. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners GEO F. GROETHE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: GEO F. GROETHE to GEO HART. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: DECEMBER 11, 2013 9:00 AM, DEPT. E, ROOM E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903.

A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: OCTOBER 23, 2013 /s/ PAUL M. HAAKENSON, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEAN ROSE DRAGO. Case No. PR- 1304374. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JEAN ROSE DRAGO, JEAN ROSE LEVEY, JEAN LEVEY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LINDA JEAN LEVEY in the Superior Court of California, County of Marin. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LINDA JEAN LEVEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 12, 2013 at 9:00 AM in Dept. C, Room C, of the Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of the notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE- 154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: JOHN L. BOUDETT, 368 SAN ANSELMO AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. (415) 454- 4020.

(Publication Dates: November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013)

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by Amy Alkon

Q:

My husband and I both smoked pot regularly, but I quit several years ago, and he began smoking nightly. I kept encouraging him to quit because it makes him mentally disappear. He goes through periods when he doesn’t smoke (mostly because of my nagging), and then we’re able to connect and have a loving relationship. But he inevitably falls back on this nightly habit, and I become frustrated and resentful. Recently, I discovered a large stockpile of hidden video footage he’d taken of women’s booties. In one video, I was standing next to him, oblivious, as he videotaped the woman ahead of us in line. I was shocked that he was capable of this kind of disrespect. We had an emotionally wrecked several weeks. He slept on the couch, and I avoided him. I told him that if the nightly pot smoking and the butt videotaping were to persist, I’d have to move on. I was convinced that leaving was probably the best choice. But since I said this, he’s only smoked a couple of times, and we’ve been reconnecting. He says he’s not making any more videos because he saw how upset it made me. I love this guy, but am I deluding myself in thinking he can change? —Hesitant

A:

When you marry a man, it isn’t because you’re looking to walk off into the sunset all by yourself while he’s lying facedown on your living room floor staring at an ant, realizing he totally gets what the ant is thinking.

Your husband—let’s call him “the old bong and chain”—is an addict. You may not think of him that way, because he probably doesn’t have a physical dependence on weed or running around town making butt-umentaries (say, in the way I have a physical dependence on break-a-tooth black coffee). Probably what he has is a psychological addiction to checking out (instead of engaging emotionally), and he’s using these habits as transportation to get there.

To explain that further, an addiction treatment specialist I respect, Dr. Stanton Peele, in 7 Tools to Beat Addiction, writes, “When people turn to an experience, any experience, for solace to the exclusion of meaningful involvements in the rest of their lives, they are engaged in an addiction.” Another addiction therapist I respect, Dr. Frederick Woolverton, in Unhooked, explains that what all addictions have in common is a longing to avoid “legitimate suffering”—difficult emotions that are a normal part of being alive.

So, no, your husband’s saying no to butt cheeks and “only sometimes” to pot probably isn’t enough. These are just his preferred forms of checking out. To avoid simply replacing them with new forms, he needs to recognize that he’s been using them to duck feeling his feelings—maybe just in your marriage but maybe in other parts of his life, too. He also needs to commit to changing this, but not because you’re hassling him and it would be an even bigger hassle to get dumped by you. (Change is especially tough for the emotion-averse.) He needs to come to the conclusion that it’s worth it to tough it out and feel so he can connect with you on more than the pothead’s deep philosophical questions, “What does paisley sound like?” and “Are we out of Funyuns?”

It isn’t easy to go straight from the daily numb to “Hey, intensity, here I am,” and addicts are already in the habit of going straight to easy. Your husband might avoid setbacks by using a practice called “mindfulness meditation” as training wheels for living in the now instead of avoiding in the now. This form of meditation involves sitting or lying quietly, scanning your body with your mind and observing your thoughts and bodily sensations nonjudgmentally, as if they were scenery you’re passing in a car.

I know this sounds airy-fairy. But a growing number of solid studies (by molecular biologist Jon Kabat-Zinn and neuroscientist Richard Davidson, for example) find that regular mindfulness meditation diminishes stress and anxiety and dampens reactivity to emotional discomfort, helping people stand back a bit from their feelings instead of letting their feelings get them in a death grip.

It’s possible to do mindfulness meditation without a program, but the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness, founded by Kabat-Zinn, has a link to programs and teachers around the U.S. and Canada (bit.ly/MBSRsearch).

Taking a class in this could even be something you do together and might be the start of lots of things you do together. If he’s sincere about wanting you more than he wants to check out, you could soon have a husband you can count on to be there for you—and not just as a large, heavy, smoking object keeping the couch cushions from running into the street and getting hit by a car. Y © Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. www.advicegoddess.com. Got a problem? Email AdviceAmy@aol.com or write to Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave. #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405.

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