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Nice tribute to Marcia Blackman by Jason Walsh the other week [“The Moose That Roared,” Jan. 17]. I’m sure she would have said, “Have a nice day.” RIP.
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I admired Marcia for speaking her views in a country that feigns tolerance for freedom of speech. Someone needed to stir the pot. Her comments often incited a thought-provoking and lively debate between the characters in my own mind. Both her comments, and her Leo birthday parties, will be missed.
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I am writing in response to Jacob Shafer’s NIMBY article [“Inside the Mind of NIMBYs,” Jan. 17]. I live in upper Lucas Valley and my community remained neutral regarding George Lucas [and his now-abandoned plans to build a film production facility in Lucas Valley], as did the community below me. Lucas Valley Estates had several people protesting his plan, among them a litigious attorney. It is my understanding that the real reason for not developing his project was that he could not get approval to change the routing of a creek, which was necessary for him to carry out his plans. Please look into this—we are not NIMBYs in Lucas Valley, and I’m tired of reading that we are.
Regular meals and brain-targeted amino acid supplements can improve sleep and energy within days. (Thyroid and adrenal problems take weeks.) No more need for caffeine or sleep meds!
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It’s what you DO with the honey banana oatmeal, my friend ...
When was the last time the “Sleep Issue” team got laid? Lest we forget sex and sleep? Perhaps, it is better to let sleeping dogs lie, and for Marinites to just get bizzy! My understanding is that having sex, besides helping to lower the stress hormone cortisol in the body, provides for the release of the post-coitus sex chemical oxytocin—a prime mover in promoting a restful and, I might add, blissful night of slumber. Would Dr. Razavi refute that the “sweet spot” in seven hours of shut-eye a night might begin with some sweet pillow talk? If you’re really looking for a worthwhile app to help you sleep, try Romantic Atmosphere, replete with mood music and candle lighting. Sleep apps designed to test my sleep patterns strike me as a very self-conscious way of promoting an unconscious activity— and about as romantic as honey banana oatmeal is before bed! “In ideal sleep,” Razavi says, “you fall asleep within 20 minutes ...” In ideal sex one doesn’t have to wait that long. Let’s try having more sex and forget about counting sheep. Marin may be a bedroom community—but are we getting enough you-know-what!?
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‘Sleep Issue’ a real wake-up call ...
Thanks for putting the focus on sleep poverty [“The Sleep Issue,” Jan. 24], one of the modern epidemics destroying health and well-being in all the Westernized world. Fortunately, the most common biochemical causes, aside from apnea, are easy to identify and correct naturally. I’ve summarized the three most common problems and their solutions in a published article “Eliminating the Top Causes of Insomnia” and in my book, The Mood Cure. They are: Deficiencies of Calming Serotonin and GABA An excess of the stress hormones cortisol and adrenalin A lack of sleep and resulting energy swings lead to excess caffeine use. But so does a lack of energy from other causes, notably skipping meals, skimping on protein, or thyroid or adrenal dysfunction.
The ‘Pac Sun’ Sleep Issue team members work through their frustrations...
But then what will they dip their teabags in?
Good news, I phoned my niece in London concerning our drought and lack of rain ... she said we can have as much of theirs as we want!
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he rain that finally fell on Marin promises a bit of hope that a severe dry spell may break, but backers of a plan to boost the county’s water supply by tapping graywater know that in the long run, rain or no rain, graywater is one of the best options to move the county toward water security. WaterNow, an organization led by Cynthia Koehler, a member of the Marin Municipal Water district board with experience in water policy and legal affairs, has entered into a partnership with the county to promote the use of graywater. Marin is a perfect location for a graywater project because of the preponderance of single-family homes and ubiquitous landscaping. Baths, showers and clothes washers generate graywater. (Wastewater from toilets, kitchen sinks and dishwashers is called blackwater.) Graywater can be used to irrigate. But to use graywater, residents and businesses must alter their water-use behavior. Biodegradable soaps are, for instance, necessary if water gets piped outside to water lawns and plants. No toxics allowed. Last week, the Marin County Board of Supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding for a project called the Mill Valley/Marin County Sustainable Water Pilot Project. The founders of WaterNow—which, along with Koehler, includes Audrey Finci, a management consultant, and Kathleen Moazed, who
was chief of staff on the congressional Committee on International Relations—hope Mill Valley will be the first of several cities that will join the effort to boost graywater use in the county. The Marin Municipal Water District is another participant, along with the Tamalpais Community Services District. WaterNow also hopes to bring the Marin Builders Association on board. Koehler says the memorandum of understanding is the first step in creating a process that could accelerate graywater system installations. It paves the way for WaterNow to seek funding from Sacramento and the feds. Enlisting the county as an early adopter partner is also critical because the county is responsible for overseeing health and safety issues, some of which affect graywater installations. The county already has a history of promoting graywater system installations. In 2011, the county adopted new regulations to allow residential property owners to receive approval for graywater systems without spending the time and money to go through a conventional permit review. The county now requires no permit if a graywater system, which takes water directly from home sources and sends to an irrigation system with no holding tanks, produces less than 250 gallons per day. If a residential system produces more than 250 gallons per day,
a permit costs $880. And a commercial permit costs $2,354. The county expects homeowners will employ the services of a plumber experienced in installing graywater systems but requires no special credentials. The county may, however, require a plumbing permit for an installation, according to Rebecca Ng, the county deputy director of environmental health services. Mill Valley noted the advantages of graywater in an update of the city’s general plan. That’s one reason why Koehler, a Mill Valley resident, went to Mill
Valley to bring her town into the pilot project as the first city participant. One of the first tasks for WaterNow will be to bring participants under one metaphorical roof to discuss how to create a uniform set of guidelines for graywater system installations. Having a streamlined and uniform set of guidelines would make it much easier for contractors, plumbers, businesses and homeowners to navigate the graywater permit process—or lack of process, as is the case with small residential systems in county jurisdiction. 7>
››newsgrams Richards approved own raises, alleges district The stench surrounding embattled former Ross Valley Sanitary District General Manager Brett Richards grew more pungent this week—when the district announced the incarcerated former sewer czar “improperly” received two cost of living raises in July 2010 to the tune of $15,718. The raises were discovered in the midst of a recent RVSD payroll review conducted by CalPERS. The district’s interim general manager, Greg Norby, told the Marin IJ it is believed Richards approved the raises himself, without the district board’s knowledge. Richards is currently awaiting trial at the Marin County Courthouse on charges of misappropriation of public funds, embezzlement and money laundering. The charges against Richards allege that he “misappropriated and diverted $350,000 loaned to him as part of his compensation package” from the sanitary district. The loan was made to Richards in 2010, expressly to be used for the purchase Bay Area housing. But when reports surfaced two years later that no such purchase was on file with any county recorder in the state, Richards abruptly resigned and left the area—his whereabouts unknown for about eight months. He was eventually traced to the Philippines and arrested with the help of the FBI and Philippine authorities last July. In addition to the district attorney’s criminal proceedings against Richards, the RVSD has filed a civil suit to recoup the $350,000 loan; district officials plan to amend the lawsuit to include the $15,718. At its February meeting, district board members will consider a new policy which will require two board member signatures and a separate finance manager signature to implement any compensation rate changes for the general manager.—Jason Walsh New charter school gauging interest in Novato Another proposed “Core Knowledge” charter school is raising a flag in Novato to see who salutes. Pivot Charter School, North Bay, an accredited public school with a nearby campus in Santa Rosa, is holding an “informational meeting” Feb. 11 to gauge parental interest in opening a K-8 school program in Novato for the 2014-15 school year. Pivot is proposing what it describes as an “independent study resource center” that would feature a Core Knowledge curriculum, a “blended learning” classroom model which emphasizes online instruction, “school-wide” instruction that favors achievement level over grade level, and a greater focus on global studies. No site has been indicated yet as a possible location for the proposed charter school. If this sounds familiar, it’s because, in 2012, the Novato Unified School District board rejected a charter-school proposal by a group called the North Bay Education Foundation, which had submitted an application to launch a Core Knowledge-based school called the North Bay Academy. Core Knowledge was first conceived in the mid-1980s by Virginia-based English professor E.D. Hirsch Jr., and the concept stems from the idea that classroom learning can best be achieved if all students share a basic understanding of the meaning of certain names, dates and cultural references. Core Knowledge places extra emphasis on the absorption of facts, sometimes by rote. Pivot Executive Director Jayna Gaskell says she’s seen a lot of interest in this type of program for elementary and middle school students. “This proposed Core Knowledge-based program,” says Gaskell, “will provide independent study coupled with engaging site-based classes.” The info meeting is set for Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 6pm at the Best Western Novato Oaks Inn, 215 Alameda del Prado in Novato. Call 707/843-4676.—JW Redwoods breaks ground on $44 mil project A manicured pile of dirt was assembled in the western courtyard at the Redwoods this week for the official groundbreaking of the senior community’s $44 million renovation project. Mill Valley Mayor Stephanie Moulton-Peters officiated, along with assorted local dignitaries to speak and don ceremonial hard hats while picking up new shovels to dig with. Besides shoveling the dirt, speakers praised the 40-year-old retirement center for its many contributions to the community, for its stimulating, wide-ranging programs and forward-looking plans for the boomer generation. Book now!—Joanne Williams february 7 - february 13, 2014 Pacific Sun 5
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1. Identify this longtime Marin resident who wrote the books, turned into films, To Die For (1995), and the current film, Labor Day.
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4. The calf of this animal is the fastest growing of all—in fact it can gain up to 90kg (200 pounds) in one day! 5. Dec. 5, 1933: photo of citizens in a bar, celebrating what momentous decision? 6. What three countries are officially called, “United ...”? 7. The Russians call it the Great October Socialist Revolution (also referred to as Red October or October Revolution or Bolshevik Revolution), when the common people seized state power, in October of what year?
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8. Victor Fleming is credited with directing two immensely popular movies from 1939; in fact, he won the Academy Award for one of them. What movies? 9. This river (one of the longest on the East Coast) begins in a lake near the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., and flows 460 miles southward through Pennsylvania, eventually into the Chesapeake Bay.
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10. Are fungi (mushrooms, etc.) classified as plants, animals, both or neither? BONUS QUESTION: In order to serve in this newly created profession in the 1930s women had to be: no older than 25, weigh less than 115 pounds and not exceed 5 feet 4 inches in height. Howard Rachelson invites you to future Team Trivia Contests, both at 6:30pm: Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Broken Drum in San Rafael and Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Sweetwater in Mill Valley. Have a great question? Send it in to howard1@triviacafe.com and if we use it, we’ll give you credit!
▲ Who knew that working at Walgreens in Mill Valley could be a harrowing experience? Jennie, a kind pharmacist who gives immunizations there, crossed paths with a woman who turns into crybaby at the thought of a needle piercing her creamy delicate skin. This woman, whose initials are NS, voluntarily entered the pharmacy and requested a flu shot. When Jennie attempted to inoculate NS, the needle-phobic woman bopped around as if ants were in her pants. The pharmacist soothed her and finally did the deed. By then, NS had worked herself into such a tizzy that she became faint and nauseous. For 25 minutes, Jennie waited with her, gave her ginger ale and never made her feel embarrassed. Jennie’s not only this week’s hero, she’s a saint.
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▼ “It’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen at Starbucks,” said the shift supervisor at the Marin City location. Look closely at the photo. That’s a pair of used men’s underwear under the table. We don’t know if it dropped out of some guy’s gym bag or if a perv stopped by for a cup of decaf with soy. Either way, fellows, try to hold on to your junk. — Nikki Silverstein
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have bought the collar for $10 at the pet store. Next, I hunted down the best carpet cleaner to remove blood. Good stuff. It removed the blood; however, it created rings of discoloration on the carpet. I ruined two rooms of carpeting. Who knows how much that will cost? Pray with me that a steam clean will do the trick. Hang in. I’m not done with my week. When I returned the rental car in San Rafael, they informed me that they weren’t allowed to take me to Sausalito; Corte Madera is their boundary. I called five friends and got voicemail. I watched central Marin car renters climb into shuttle van after shuttle van while I continued to dial for a ride. Finally, my neighbor Anne called, picked me up and returned me to the new car that I hate. Anne was dying to see the progress of my remodel. That would be in the condo that is still under construction, although it should have been completed three months ago. We walked into the kitchen and Anne said, “Did you see this chip on your counter?” Chip? Try chunk. A two-inch chunk out of the brand new Caesarstone countertop. Did you know that Caesarstone is expensive? It is, because it has something called flexural strength, far stronger than natural stone, including granite. It’s also crack and scratch resistant. But, it ain’t chip-proof. I cried. I just sat down on the new bamboo floor in my condo and sobbed while Anne patted my shoulder. “This week is almost over,” she said. Great. Does that mean the next week is going to be better or is my life spiraling downward forever? I think it’s the latter. When I got back to the house with the two nutcase dogs and two needy cats, I kept finding blood drops. Dorothy didn’t want to go home as much as I do. Never mind that there’s no running water and the electrical work isn’t finished. By golly, I’m moving back in with an air mattress and a huge crate. The pooch will keep the construction guys company whenever I leave, because he can’t fit in my new car. Maybe a Dog-inthe-Box and an irritable, cry-at-the-dropof-a-hat homeowner will be the impetuses they need to finish the remodel. Oh yeah, forgot to tell you my computer broke. Don’t even ask if it was backed up recently. Please don’t come by to see my new place, my new car and my new computer, because that would mean I have to remove the covers from my head and leave my air mattress. Y
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< 5 Drought gets water project flowing “There are all sorts of overlapping jurisdictions,” says Koehler. “It comes down to what does and does not have to be permitted from a land-use, planning and public health perspective.” It’s challenging, she says, for a property owner and for the trades that install graywater systems to determine what jurisdiction allows what graywater system. “Part of our plan is to see the extent to which we can create something that’s easy to navigate across jurisdictions.” In addition to creating a uniform set of guidelines, or at least as uniform as possible, WaterNow, in its role as a project manager, will also bring together participants in the pilot project to determine just what is needed to promote the use of graywater as a sustainable option for homes and businesses. Although the state has endorsed the increased use of graywater, no state regulations exist that confer a seal of approval on plumbers and contractors. The county has a rather vague guideline stipulating that it expects installers to have experience, to at least know what they’re doing when they install a system. “We have green plumbers,” says Koehler. “We have a cadre of people interested in efficient approaches to plumbing and landscaping.” The pilot project would try to create a training program for them that would provide a uniform background for installers. Plumbers, landscapers and contractors that go through the training could get listed on the WaterNow website. That mention on a website constitutes an endorsement of a plumber or landscaper or contractor. The county is prohibited from taking that action. That’s where the participation of WaterNow becomes an ongoing part of the graywater project. If the county can’t do it, WaterNow can. Homeowners and businesses could simply log onto the website to see a list of those who completed the training. Although the county cannot participate in endorsing specific companies or tradespeople, it can perform an essential role by setting health and safety parameters included in the training. The county could also help the project with marketing. WaterNow is gearing its effort toward the commercial segment of graywater installations. The county is in the process of creating a marketing campaign that will encourage do-it-yourselfers and homeowners who are contemplating graywater systems. Between the WaterNow effort to boost the commercial component and the county’s effort to boost the homeowner contingent, a comprehensive graywater planning package is in the making. That’s the way Supervisor Kate Sears sees it. She met with Koehler last fall
to discuss the prospects for increased graywater use. “I thought it was a great idea,” says Sears, who notes that “it’s not a new thing at the county.” What is new, however, is a coordinated program that connects the county, city governments, sewerage agencies and districts, and the business community in an overarching partnership. “Certainly the idea [of increasing graywater use] was in the back of my mind for quite a while,” adds Sears, who is the vice chair of the Marin Energy Authority. “We’re all looking for ways to enhance energy efficiency and efficient water use.” The memorandum of understanding is a milestone, Sears says, “particularly because it brings the parties together. It really is what needs to be done.” Sears also says the county can explore other ways to increase a water-supply portfolio, including rainwater capture. Although that has been explored, the current drought could be putting a pin in the map of what’s possible should the dry conditions continue, and should climate change continue to produce high variability in rainfall. Whether a county such as Marin can conserve its way out of a drought is still a hot topic for debate. But what’s demonstrably true is that the county (and the state for that matter) has a huge untapped supply of water—graywater. According to a UC-Davis report written by Erin Reschke, “Using grey water [sic] is a sustainable concept.” That concept becomes clear when looking at the amount of graywater that can be captured for irrigation, which in Marin is substantial. It’s estimated that between 25 percent and 30 percent of water in the Marin Municipal Water District goes to irrigation and plant watering. Fully 50 to 60 percent goes to all outdoor uses. Because the simple graywater system uses no holding tanks, it’s easiest to use it for irrigation and outdoor watering. That’s the low-hanging fruit of water reuse. According to the UC Davis report, “The use of graywater results in lower fresh water use, less strain on failing septic tanks or treatment plants, less energy and chemical use, reclamation of otherwise wasted nutrients. All of these benefits equal a savings in energy and the natural resource that is water.” The water pilot project will test those assertions. “Studies on graywater tend to be anecdotal,” says Koehler. Some show success. “But some show that people actually use more water; they just leave their valves on. We think we can save water, but will we?” Part of the pilot project will involve compiling data on real-world water use after graywater systems get installed. Homeowners and businesses who want to participate in the project could get a rebate or some
other form of price break for their installations. In return, the businesses and homeowners would be asked to participate in post-installation data collection. Koehler says the water project results could be eye-opening. Homes account for about one-third of all urban water use (nonfarm use) in California. The 50 to 60 percent that goes to outdoor water use is “really significant,” says Koehler. “That’s a big chunk of water.” But no one is suggesting that all of that water going to outdoor use will be captured. “But there’s a sense that you can capture inhome about 25 percent of water use and move it outside.” That 25-percent capture rate is the exact percentage the Marin Municipal Water District has asked its customers to voluntarily conserve. To get the water pilot project rolling, Koehler and her colleagues enlisted the help of the Trust for Conservation Innovation, a San Francisco-based financial sponsor that specializes in conservation and sustainability projects. The nonprofit organization is an umbrella organization, under which projects like WaterNow can achieve nonprofit status without the long and expensive process of applying for status individually. The trust also handles human-resource duties, accounting responsibilities, expense management and payroll services. In exchange for its work, the trust receives
8 percent of all donations to WaterNow from private sources and foundations. The trust receives 12 percent of government funding because dealing with public money is more complicated, according to Laura Deaton, executive director at the trust. Those figures for administration and other functions are “well below” the industry average, says Deaton. “Our only mission is to support innovative conservation projects,” says Deaton. “WaterNow is an important and critical project, led by an incredible leadership team.” The trust counts 36 projects under its umbrella. It added 13 projects in just the last half of 2013. The financial sponsor model has gained momentum since the political firestorm in Washington erupted over alleged Internal Revenue Service improprieties. Partly as a result of the controversy, much of which Democrats say was overblown by Republican partisans, it now takes as long as 24 months for an organization to receive its nonprofit status. Getting under the umbrella of an already approved financial sponsor is faster and less expensive. It also allows a project such as WaterNow to concentrate on its core mission rather than spending time and effort on organizational and administrative chores. Y Contact the writer at peter@pseidman.com
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hether you’re on a first date at Piatti in Mill Valley, or celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary at Deer Park, every relationship begins with that first step. Some people never get past that first step. First impressions matter, and our opening few lines can either energize the interaction or cause the other person to look around for the nearest exit. Thankfully, there are researchers who have spent years of celibacy trying to understand the psychology behind pickup lines for your benefit. In the ’80s Chris Kleinke and colleagues analyzed the effectiveness of 100 pickup lines across a number of different settings, including bars, supermarkets, restaurants, laundromats and beaches. They found three main categories of openers: n Direct gambits, which are honest and get right to the point (e.g., “I’m sort of shy, but I’d like to get to know you”) n Innocuous gambits, which hide a person’s true intentions (e.g., “What do you think of this band?”) n Cute/flippant gambits, which involve humor, but often in a cheesy, canned way (e.g., “Do you have any raisins? No? Well then, how about a date?”) Both men and women agreed that cute/flippant pickup lines were the least attractive. Women, however, preferred innocuous lines and had a greater aversion to cute/flippant lines than men, while men had a greater preference for direct opening gambits than women. This basic pattern has been found over and by over again in a variety of settings, including singles Scott bars. What’s going on? Barry Trait perception plays a crucial role. We don’t have Kaufman direct access to a person’s characteristics, so we infer underlying traits from overt behaviors. One study found that people perceive those who use innocuous lines as smarter and sexier than those who use cute/flippant lines. Another study found that while women perceived men who use silly pickup lines as more sociable, confident and funny, they also perceived them as less trustworthy and intelligent. While all these traits are certainly valued in a mate, research shows that low trustworthiness and low intelligence are deal breakers for a long-term relationship, overriding other “luxuries,” such as humor and confidence. can comprehend. tallest children Women arebarely rightfully skeptical The of cute/flippant in the room are often cheered, while the rest pickup lines: Research shows that those with a long-term are mostly met with stony silence. After an mating strategy tend to use supportive and honest pickup magine hour, half the kids are deemed victors, the strategies, whereas those with a short-term strategy tend to a dozen other vanquished. Finally, thethat children use manipulation andhalf dishonesty. I should note when a 6-year-olds to go home play. woman is lookingare forallowed a short-term fling, and it may be an entirely in the middle Is thisconducted some sorton of college 1970s cult-indoctridifferent story: One study students found of a big room nation ceremony for Synanon youth? that women were willing to have a short-term fling with men they somewhere in No, it’s a first-grade basketball game in More a were attracted to, regardless of the content of his pickup lines. North Marin parks and recreation league. stableMarin. individual differences also play a role, with extraverts and They’re read ittoward before:“hook-ups” Kids across vs. America those with a generalYou’ve orientation longdressed as are being introduced to competition term committed relationships being more receptive toand humor adults and charged competitive sports at younger ages than and sexually pickup lines. surrounded ever, of that there is no debate. But now by adults. some are questioning this is a good * * * * whether * They’re Page beLarkin isthing. a Marin-based dating expert and describes ing shouted to a recent surveyBut of she, moms pickup lines less asAccording “gambits” than as “tactics.” too, at to run in lines conducted bycategories—and i9 Sports, 54 percent breaks pickup into three calls of them the certainthe direcrespondents “good, bad and the ugly.” said the “competitive culture of tions sports hurts children,” while 23 per- to “Asand a rule,” saysyouth Larkin, “women—of all ages—are attracted follow rules by acent saidline. theirThat children “excluded and flattered pickup beinghad said,been a pickup line that which they because they performed wellthe is clever, flirty andsocially” complimentary is farhadn’t more agreeable than 10> corny, well-rehearsed, off-color line.”
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Page Larkin offers up 10 pickup lines guaranteed to make women disappear—instantly. 1. Does God know his sexiest little angel is missing from heaven? 2. I’ll keep buying you drinks. You tell me when I get good looking. 3. If your beauty were measured in light, I’d see you coming from a mile away. 4. There are no stars out tonight, but you can still see the big dipper if you want to. 5. Would you like to meet Russell? Russell my love muscle. 6. Babe, you must have glue on your butt, because my eyes have been stuck there all night. 7. Hey baby, you and me! We are nothing but mammals, so let’s do it like they do it on the Discovery Channel. 8. Hey, hot mama, your mother must have been a pilot because you are so very fly. 9. Girl, my mother told me that when I finally saw true beauty that I would turn to stone. Well, I’m pretty hard right now. 10. Dude, my name really doesn’t matter because later, all you’ll be saying is, “Oh my God” In a random poll about reactions to the top ten list, Tina, one of the Mindful Body “Yoga Babes” said, “I can tell you in three words: crude, rude and lewd.” Another woman quipped, “Contrived, trite and crass.”
When a few of the “Manly Men” were polled, they guffawed, choked back the laughter and agreed—all of the above made very bad first impressions. Conversely, Page Larkin’s list of the best opening lines ... 1. May I sit here? 2. How are you? 3. Please pass the (choose one) sugar, salt and pepper, champagne, chocolate. 4. Excuse me ... are you reading The Hunger Games? 5. Have we met? 6. Good morning (afternoon, evening) 7. Hey ... how are you? 8. May I ask you a question? May I join you? 9. If you’re not too busy—may I buy you a cup of coffee? 10. Hi. What’s your name?
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An example of something that might fall under Larkin’s “ugly” umbrella would be, “Babe, you must have glue on your butt, because my eyes have been stuck there all night.” While a merely “bad” one might go something like, “Does God know his sexiest little angel is missing from heaven?” But, says Larkin, “a good pickup line could be as simple as, ‘Excuse me, may I sit here? I like your shoes.’” Larkin points out that things have come a long way since the days of the original Trident and Sweetwater, when the two most popular lines were the classic, “Do you come here often?” and “What’s your sign?”
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* * * * * While all these findings are informative, they don’t address moment-to-moment mental fluctuations. We’re not machines, with a steady supply of cognitive resources on command. Receptivity to pickup lines involves cognitive processing, which requires thought. A certain amount of mental energy is required to follow the conversation and cut through the bullhonkey to figure out a person’s true intentions. But your mental state at any given moment is influenced by a number of factors, including how much stress you’ve experienced that day or even just before the current conversation. If you’ve already been hit by a barrage of cute/flippant lines, your brain may feel a bit fatigued. Cognitive fatigue matters. When your mind is taxed, it is much more difficult to process information and regulate your emo-
tions, thoughts and actions. Like a muscle, self-control is a limited resource; when fatigued, it’s hard to flex it. This has important implications for interpersonal relationships: People in monogamous relationships whose brains are tired spend more time looking at attractive potential mates, are more likely to accept a coffee date from an attractive person, report more interest in an attractive person who is not their partner, and are more likely to actually cheat. Actually, in that last study, cognitively fatigued individuals were more likely to actually have sex with their current partner during the experiment. But how does this relate to receptivity to pickup lines? Does a person’s mental state affect how a pickup line is perceived? In a recent study, Gary Lewandowski and colleagues gave 99 undergraduates a five-minute writing task in which they were asked to describe a recent trip. In the “ego-depletion” condition, students were told they couldn’t use the letters “a” or “n” anywhere in the story, whereas in the “nondepletion” condition, they weren’t given this cognitively taxing instruction. After the writing task, participants looked at a picture of an attractive opposite-sex person and rated how they would respond if the person approached them, using one of three categories of openers: direct, innocuous or cute/flippant. What did they find? Those whose brains were cognitively taxed were less receptive to cute/flippant openers compared with those in the nondepletion condition. In the context of cute/flippant
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with blatant sexual intent, you may want to work on toning it down or work on being more witty and contextually appropriate—or else you may just make an excellent pickupline researcher. However, Larkin points out, it’s all relative. As the night grows longer,” she says, “a pickup line that may have bombed at 7pm might sound like music at 10pm.” So where does that leave those weaving their way through the singles scene in Marin—where cheesy pickup lines are sometimes de rigueur, yet the happy hour customers are often educated, overworked and “cognitively fatigued” by the end of a Friday? Larkin says Marin is such a mosaic of different types that it’s difficult to offer definitive advice. “The men dangling pickup lines in downtown San Rafael are not the same demographic as the guys at Harbor Point in Mill Valley or at Sam’s in Tiburon,” she says. “Novato is a whole different scene ... The Silver Peso [in Larkspur] attracts a very different clientele from Bungalow 44 and the Buckeye.” But if people want to know how to flirt, she says, take a cue from her “favorite flirter, Danny from Corte Madera.” “[He] talks to women all day long—everywhere—from High-Tech Burrito to standing in line at Costco,” Larkin says. “Danny calls himself a conversation pole-vaulter—he will jump into any conversation—and throw in a wink, a smile and pickup line. He is very popular.” Adds Larkin: “My mantra: Flirt early and flirt often.” Y Scott Barry Kaufman is author of ‘Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined.’
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pickup lines, those in the depleted group were more likely to “ask the initiator to leave them alone” and “ignore the initiator.” In contrast, for innocuous gambits, the depleted students were less likely to ignore the person and ask the person to leave them alone. Receptivity to direct gambits was unaffected by being cognitively depleted. There were also gender effects consistent with the prior research mentioned earlier. Men were more receptive to direct openers, and females were more receptive to innocuous openers. Also, women were least receptive to cute/flippant openers. What explains these effects? The researchers argue that when it comes to cute/flippant openers, less mental effort is required to figure out the person’s intentions. Mix that in with the fact that a depleted, frazzled individual may have less tolerance for obvious pickup attempts, and you have an enhanced aversion to cheesy lines. When it comes to innocuous pickup lines, however, the person’s intentions are much more ambiguous. This requires much more cognitive resources to decipher intent, sometimes too much. As the researchers note, it’s less socially awkward for the brain-depleted individual to continue the conversation until the person’s intentions become more obvious. There are obvious implications here. Pickup lines are uttered in bars and clubs all across the globe, to people who probably aren’t using their full cognitive resources. It’s fair to say that if you want to accurately perceive a person’s intentions, don’t go overboard with the alcohol or enter a pickup-line-rich environment when you’ve had a cognitively taxing day. And what about the other side of the coin? Well, if you have difficulty chatting with people without using corny jokes riddled
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A cap -sleeve trumpet lace gown goes great with the right accessories.
In what ways can a bride make a gown uniquely her own when she buys it off the rack? There are a lot of ways to bring a little personality to a bridal look. Your shoes are one. It’s funny; brides often overlook shoes because they think no one sees them. In fact the newest gown hemlines, like the high-low, showcase shoes by creating a great frame. So get kicky with your shoes.
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With brides marrying at an older age than ever before have you seen a change in what brides are asking for in terms of gown silhouette, color, length or built-in shapewear? While most brides still want to look like a fairy princess on their big day, I have noticed a shift. Older brides, who have been dressing themselves for years and have honed their personal style, are demanding more sophisticated style options.
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A lacquered-lace ball gown matches wonderfully with pearls.
Kate Middleton jumped on an upand-coming trend of the lace gown and helped expand the trend. Her long-sleeved, high collar wedding dress also gave women a beautiful alternative to the strapless gown. TIP: Strapless gowns look best on women with narrow shoulders. Ladies with broad shoulders look better in
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THe ResTAURAnTs THeY ARe A-CHAngIn’ In a surprise development, chef Scott Howard has left the building. Taking over Corte Madera’s Brick & Bottle is Bob Simontacchi, Howard’s right-hand man there and, before that, at Fork in San Anselmo. His own menu is already in place for daily dinner (beginning at 5pm) and happy hour (4:30-7pm). Howard is no longer connected with B&B’s associated catering and food supply businesses; he has moved to Los Angeles. 55 Tamal Vista, 415/924-3366 and www.brickandbottle. com ... Molina, the new restaurant springing to life on the site of Small Shed Flatbreads in Mill Valley, is scheduled to open Monday, Feb. 24. Ged Robertson’s cottage setting has been remodeled inside, keeping the great wood-fired oven for cooking local specialties from chef Todd Shoberg, a veteran of San Francisco’s Town Hall and Liberty Cafe. At his last post, Piatti in Mill Valley, Shoberg’s passion for using the freshest of the fresh led him to introduce a separate menu based on his morning marketing trips. He’ll bring that dedication to Molina, where selections will change daily. Local is also the word for the wine list, emphasizing small producers. Dinner will be served daily, 5-10pm. 17 Madrona St., 415/383-4200 ... David Wilcox, whose creative cuisine made Mill Valley Beerworks as famous for its food as its brews, departed last week. His inventive dishes were examples of plants-based cooking at its best. Word is that he will make his next appearance in San Francisco—but not at Fort Point Brewing Company, the soon-to-open project from brothers Justin and Tyler Catalana, owners of the Mill Valley venue ... You will probably remember the flap when Francis Ford Coppola sued Novato’s Tavola Italian Kitchen in Hamilton Marketplace over its use of the Italian word for “table.” (He claimed it as his property, as “a tavola” is the style of serving in his winery dining room!) The well-designed place with a traditional menu closed Jan. 20 ... Tavern at Lark Creek and Yankee Pier, both in Larkspur, are celebrating Dungeness Crab Festival throughout the month of February. See details at www.larkcreek.com ... One day of glory! That will be Sunday, Feb. 9 when the famous Lobsta Truck (of L.A. fame) rolls into Marin Country Mart in Larkspur at the Off the Grid food truck roundup,
Mill Valley Beerworks will raise its mugs at Beer Week, while bidding farewell to Chef David Wilcox.
11am-3pm. Owner Justin Mi is testing the waters, so to speak, in the Bay Area and he is starting in Marin. Look for East Coast lobster rolls (with dressing or just butter), fish and chips, clam chowder, lobster bisque and (he’s diplomatic) Dungeness crab rolls. And whoopee pies. Check out his site, www.lobstatruck.com. sAVe WATeR, dRInK BeeR Marin’s artisan brewers will be heavily represented in this year’s SF Beer Week, Feb. 7-16. Newcomers Headlands Brewing Co. (conceived here), Baeltane Brewing of Novato, Mill Valley Beerworks, Iron Springs Pub & Brewery of Fairfax, Pizza Orgasmica and Brewery of San Rafael, Moylan’s Brewery and Restaurant, Novato, and Larkspur’s Marin Brewing Company will all step up to pour their best, and special events on this side of the bridge are worth checking out. Saturday, Feb. 8: Baeltane’s owner and brewmaster Alan Alta will be at Pizza Antica in Mill Valley, 4-7pm, for a chat; through Sunday, Feb. 16, Baeltane’s beer will be available there, served with special appetizers. Tuesday, Feb. 11: Farmshop in Larkspur will host a Headlands Brewing beer dinner ($65 per person), 6-midnight. Wednesday, Feb. 12: Farmshop’s second beer dinner ($65 per person) will feature Green Flash Beer, from San Diego, 7pm-midnight. Saturday, Feb. 15: Lupercalia Festival will take place (2-10pm) at Baeltane Brewing in Novato, evoking the ancient festival held at this time of year to avert evil spirits. Saturday, Feb. 15: Hot Pizza and Cold Beer is the theme for the evening (6-8pm) at Pizza Orgasmica and Brewery, with vintage strong beers. For full details of Beer Week, visit www.sfbeerweek.org. Y Buy a round for Pat at patfusco@sonic.net.
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Memphis in the meantime Boz Scaggs brings his Southern roots home to Marin by G re g Cahill
But it was 1976’s Silk Degrees that made him a pop star. That album rose to No. 2 on the charts and spawned four Top 10 hits, including “Lowdown” and “Lido Shuffle.” In recent years, Scaggs—who co-owns Slim's nightclub and the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco—has released a string of well-received R&B and jazzvocal albums. These days, Scaggs is basking in the suc‘Memphis,’ Scaggs’21st release as a solo artist, was recorded at the legendary Royal Studio in Memphis. cess of his latest album, Memphis, a sensational tribute to Southern soul. Recorded oz Scaggs is haunted by song. at Royal Studio in Memphis—home to Ask the singer, songwriter, and soul greats Al Green and Ann Peebles— guitarist about the inspiration for the album is inspired, in large part, by the his rootsy music and he replies haltingly, Hi Records sound. It features eight classic searching for the right words. “Melodies soul, blues, country soul and R&B tracks just go through your head—certain chord by the likes of Green (“So Good to Be changes and certain vocal styles—and Here”), Tony Joe White (“Rainy Night in they’re always ... looking for a way ... to Georgia”), Willie DeVille (“Cadillac Walk” escape,” he says. “They’re running through and “Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl”) and your head night and day and you try to Jimmy Reed (“You Got Me Cryin’”). The find a way ... to get rid them, in a way, recording, released last March, peaked at because they can drive you ... crazy until No. 17 on Billboard’s Top 200 pop chart. you can get them out of your head and It’s one of Scaggs’ best albums. move on. But the real star of the project, Scaggs “It’s very satisfying when you’re able to says, is the Royal Studio sound. turn one of those little riffs or one of those “We hadn’t actually planned to do an little melodies into a song, into your own album themed to Memphis,” explains expression, though some are more sucScaggs, adding that the album was recessful than others at satisfying that sound corded in just three days. “We went there you were ... yearning for. because both the producer, Steve Jordan, “But, all in all, that’s what it’s about as a and myself had worked at Royal and we musician, as a writer.” liked the sound in Scaggs, who will there. COMING sOON perform next week “It was like a homeBoz scaggs and his band perform in Marin for the coming, in an esoteric Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 8pm at the Marin first time in sevway.” Center in San Rafael. $65.50, $85.50. eral years, has had The studio, started 473-6800. his share of success. in 1956 by Willie The 69-year-old Ohio Mitchell, has hosted a native grew up in the distinctive roster of session players who small farm town of Plano, Texas, listencreated a signature sound and put the ing to blues and R&B on the radio and, at studio on a par with Chess, Stax, Motown age 14, catching Ray Charles in concert and other regional recording facilities. in Dallas. He earned his stripes playing “The studio really has remained the with guitarist Steve Miller—the two had same since its big days as a hit-making facmet as teens and Scaggs sang in Miller’s tory,” Scaggs says. “They haven’t changed high-school band the Marksmen. Scaggs anything—the electronics are the same, eventually traveled to Europe, playing with and for outward appearances the studio is local musicians and, in 1965, recording the a bit rundown and kind of funky. But it's little-noticed debut album, Boz. got a sound. And we liked that sound and Back in the states, he joined the Steve just really wanted to get to work once we Miller Band, appearing on the band’s first got there. two albums. Scaggs’ recorded his second al“It is what it is and it has a tradition bum, the eponymous Boz Scaggs, at Muscle about it,” he adds. “It’s really beat up, but Shoals Studio in Alabama. The bluesy really clean. It feels good. Really relaxed, album, which featured the studio’s ace not a sterile environment by any means. rhythm section and guitarist Duane Allman, “You just feel like ... being yourself included a classic cover of Fenton Robinthere.” Y son’s lament “Loan Me a Dime” and Scaggs’ Give Greg the lowdown at gcahill51@gmail.com. own blues ballad “I’ll Be Long Gone.”
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Man of ‘Her’dreams Why can’t my OS be more like Scarlett Johansson?! by David Te mp l e ton
Writer David Templeton takes interesting people to interesting movies in his ongoing quest for the ultimate post-film conversation. This is not a review; rather, it’s a freewheeling, tangential discussion of life, alternative ideas and popular culture.
whenever I ask her something. “Let me ask you something,” I begin. “There’s this movie out called Her, about an artificially intelligent operating system who falls in love with this schlubby guy who is too afraid of being hurt to risk having a real relationship with an actual human. So my question is ... before we begin i there, Siri!” I begin cheerfully, clutching my iPhone as I ... just to establish the relationship here ... Theodore enjoys an intimate moment with his new girlfriend in ‘Her.’ prepare to plumb the depths of are you an artificially intelligent operating system?” the popular, language-recognizing “intel“Now ... there’s a good question,” Siri an- like you will be able to feel real emotions, Looking at the phone, I watch my ligent personal assistant” and “knowledge human emotions?” swers, a perceptibly sarcastic edge underlengthy question appear Ap pr ove on d b ytheI nscreen I t I A l in dAt e / t I m e s e nt as Siri. Cnavigator” a l i f o rapp n i aknown film i n sIf t she i t uproves te “Checking,” she says. “OK. Here’s what I cutting her words. “Perhaps ...” she adds, sharp, white Helvetica typeface. ArtI s t lI c AtIo n even a fraction as ssmart I z e as Samantha, the dAt e( s ) After to r un found on the web.” “we could both get back to work now.” a short, uncomfortable pause, Siri emotive operating system voiced by Scarde pArt m e nt She shows me a link to a website run Wow. One thing’s for sure. Siri is no replies. in Spike cific Sunlett Johansson1/4 pg. Jonze’s Oscar-nomFri. 02/7/14 by a guy named Chuck Pennington, who’s Samantha. “No comment.” m Ar k e t Ing inated film Her, then I might have found (4.9167 x 5.4167) written a self-help book titled Human In Her, the relationship between “Perhaps that was too complex a quesFInAl the perfect guest with whom to discuss the Being 2.0—the Human Operating System. Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) and his tion, ” I begin again. “Let me break it down. provocative science-fiction romance. “Unleash the power of your mind!” the dream machine starts with an instanWould you describe yourself as ‘intelli“Hello again, David,” responds Siri. website says. “Gain unrestricted access to taneous connection—after the system gent’?” Wow. She actually sounds slightly glad uploads Theodore answers a few pertinent the Most Powerful and Creative Natural “I’ve never really thought about it, to hear from me. That’s not usually the Resource on the Planet!” According to questions about his hopes, dreams and David. ” case. The thing about Siri is, for an “intelPennington, once a human being underhis relationship with his mother. Eventu“Well, would you describe yourself as ligent personal assistant” designed to be stands his or her relationship to “energy,” ‘artificial’?” ally—as Samantha and Theodore have helpful, Siri often sounds a little pissed off long philosophical talks, take walks on the that person will be able to create any sort of life that he or she desires. beach, engage in flirty conversation and “I don’t know Siri,” I say, shaking my begin to have super-hot phone sex—Sath head at my iPhone. “I have to say, just mantha admits that she has never loved going on instinct here, but this ‘human anyone the way she loves Theodore. ® energy’ thing kind of sounds like a crock “Siri,” I ask. “Just curious. Are you at all at the of of s--t to me.” capable of feeling love?” “That’s OK with me,” she says. “It’s no “I don’t know what that means,” she big deal that you don’t know.” says, flatly. “If you like, I can search the Ouch. web for ‘Siri, I’m just curious. Are you at Get your tickets now! www.cafilm.org “So Siri,” I try again. “I get that you all capable of feeling love?’” aren’t into the movie and all that, and I A classic deflection. I instantly recall a understand you are reluctant to go public couple of old girlfriends who could have taught Siri a few tricks. Since Siri clearly is with any opinions you might have about a movie that speculates on the future, not interested in discussing her feelings, I but what I’d really like your opinion on is turn the conversation to the movie. whether, generally speaking, you believe “Siri, I assume you are familiar with the that kind of operating system shown in the movie, Her?” movie Her is technically possible?” After a pause, she replies, “I found six “I’m sorry, I don’t see any movies movies with the title ‘Familiar.’” matching ‘Her Possible,’” Siri replies. Sigh, I’m beginning to understand why Well, I can see that this relationship— she wouldn’t admit to being intelligent. So, I tell Siri the entire plot of Her, from Theo- and certainly this conversation—is not really going to go anywhere. Time to cut dore’s initial crush on Samantha, to their my losses. first argument, her inklings of jealousy, I do have one final question though. her rising insecurity and codependence, “Siri,” I ask. “Can you make your voice all the way to the moment Theodore dinner • wine • auction • raffle sound like Scarlett Johansson?” discovers Samantha’s been cheating on Benefiting CFI Education and its outreach programs “I can’t change my voice for you, David,” him with an operating system created as she says, a hint of gentle petting-a-dumba virtual replica of the voice and thought Sponsored by dog affection in her voice, “but if it’s that processes of philosopher Alan Watts. important to you ... you can do it yourself The scene where Watts “meets” Theodore in ‘Settings.’” is especially awkward and loaded with This event is not sponsored by or affiliated with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. “Really?” I reply. uncomfortable emotion for everyone, Smith Rafael Film Center “Really,” Siri confirms. “Now ... can we humans and operating systems alike. 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F R I D AY febr u ary 7 — T H U R S D AY febr u ary 1 3 Movie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d American Hustle (2:18) Docudramatic look at the Abscam scandal of the ‘70s stars Amy Adams and Christian Bale as grifters blackmailed by the FBI into taking down a New Jersey politico; Louis C.K. and Robert De Niro costar. l August: Osage County (1:59) Dysfunctional family shenanigans as acid-tongued, newly widowed cancer patient Meryl Streep takes on daughter Julia Roberts and sundry other well-meaning types. l Breathing Earth (1:37) Dazzling portrait of Japanese artist Susumu Shingu, who creates kinetic sculptures powered by wind and water; Thomas Riedelsheimer (“Rivers and Tides”) directs. l Dallas Buyers Club (1:57) Biopic of Ron Woodroof, the HIV-positive Texas cowboy who established a clearinghouse for legal and illegal alternative AIDS treatments from around the world. l Frozen (1:42) The kingdom of Arendelle is trapped in an eternal winter, so Anna sets off to find her sister Elsa, who has isolated herself to protect her family from her frosty powers. l Frozen Singalong (1:50) Make beautiful music with Kristen Bell, Santino Fontana and the rest of the gang to Kristen and Robert Lopez’s Oscar-nominated score. l Gloria (1:50) Acclaimed Chilean drama about a lonely woman’s dangerously intimate affair with a fellow singleton; Paulina Garcia stars. 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 The Great Beauty (2:22) Felliniesque satirical dramedy about an aging writer’s bittersweet adventures in beautiful, bizarre Rome. l Her (1:59) Lonesome social-network nerd Joaquin Phoenix falls truly, madly, deeply for his new computer operating system; Spike Jonze directs Amy Adams, Rooney Mara and Scarlett Johansson as Samantha the robot. l Inside Llewyn Davis (1:44) Joel and Ethan Coen’s dark dramedy about a Dylan-era Greenwich Village folksinger hustling his way up the show biz ladder; Carey Mulligan, John Goodman and Oscar Isaac star. l The Invisible Woman (1:51) Ralph Fiennes directs and stars in the story of Charles Dickens’ lifelong muse and mistress, Nelly Wharton Robinson (Felicity Jones). l Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (1:47) Prequel to Tom Clancy’s CIA thrillers stars Chris Pine as Ryan in his pre-spook days; Kenneth Branagh directs! l Labor Day (1:51) Joyce Maynard’s best-seller hits the big screen with Kate Winslet as a reclusive single mother who shelters escaped con Josh Brolin in her home. l The Lego Movie (1:34) A Lego figurine and his peg-block posse take on an evil power-mad tyrant; Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman, Alison Brie and Liam freakin’ Neeson supply the vocals. l The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka (4:00) Catch the great Renee Fleming in Dvorak’s fairy tale of an opera, live from New York in gorgeous big-screen high definition. l
The Monuments Men (1:58) Real-life WWII thriller about a band of art scholars on a mission to rescue stolen masterpieces from the Nazis; star George Clooney directs Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman and Cate Blanchett. l Nebraska (1:54) Alexander Payne dramedy follows a cantankerous old coot and his estranged son on a Midwestern road trip to claim a million-dollar grand prize; Bruce Dern and Will Forte star. l The New Public (1:27) Inspiring documentary follows the first graduating class of tiny, spirited Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School from 2006 inception to 2010 graduation. l The Nut Job (1:26) Cartoon caper comedy about two rascally rodents and their plan to heist a nut store; Liam Neeson and Brendan Fraser vocalize. l Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts Catch five cartoons from around the world up for this year’s Academy Awards. l
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Oscar-Nominated Documentary Shorts
Program of five minimalist documentaries on a wide range of subjects with one thing in common: a shot at Academy bling. l Oscar-Nominated Live-Action Shorts The Academy’s picks for the year’s top five liveaction short subjects screen at the Rafael this week. l Philomena (1:37) Stephen Frears docudrama about an unwed mother’s attempts to track down her long-lost son; Judi Dench stars. l Ride Along Action comedy follows two cops on an unexpectedly wild night cruising the mean streets of Atlanta; Ice Cube stars. l Saving Mr. Banks (2:05) Behind-the-scenes look at Mary Poppins’ long and tumultuous journey from page to screen; Tom Hanks stars as Walt Disney, Emma Thompson as curmudgeonly adversary P.L. Travers. l Sleepless in Seattle (1:45) Seattle widower Tom Hanks meets otherwise engaged Baltimore beauty Meg Ryan on a radio call-in show and before you know it it’s An Affair to Remember redux, Empire State Building and all. l That Awkward Moment (1:34) Three swingin’ bachelor buds harbor a horrible secret: They’re each in a happy committed relationship. 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. l Vampire Academy (1:44) Two teenage quasi-vampires (one mortal, one half-human) deal with cute boys, high school and a gang of scary bloodsuckers known as The Strigoi. l Walking the Camino (1:24) Award-winning documentary follows six pilgrims as they trek Spain’s ancient 500-mile Camino de Santago Trail in search of spiritual awakening. l Winter’s Tale (2:09) Epic fantasy romance about a burglar and an heiress with a gift for reincarnation; Colin Farrell, Jenifer Connelly, William Hurt and Eva Marie Saint star. l The Wolf of Wall Street (2:45) Leo DiCaprio stars as Jordan Belfort, the securities-fraud king of the 1990s; Martin Scorsese directs Matthew McConaughey, Spike Jonze, Rob Reiner and Fran Lebowitz.
k New Movies This Week
American Hustle (R)
Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:20, 3:25, 6:40, 9:55 Sun-Tue 12:20, 3:25, 6:40 Larkspur Landing: Fri 6:45, 10 Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:35, 6:45, 10 Mon-Thu 6:30, 9:35 Northgate: 12:45, 3:55, 7, 10:05 Rafael: Tue 6:30 (director David O. Russell in person) August: Osage County (R) Marin: Fri-Sat 4:30, 7:30, 10:15 Sun 1:15, 4:30, 7:30 Mon-Thu 4:30, 7:30 Regency: Fri 1:15, 4:05, 7:10, 10:05 Sat 10:20, 1:15, 4:05, 7:10, 10:05 Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu 1:15, 4:05, 7:10 Tue 4:40, 7:25 * Breathing Earth (NR) Rafael: Sun 7 The Dallas Buyer’s Club (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:40, 6:45, 9:35 Sun-Tue 12:30, 3:40, 6:45 Playhouse: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:40 Sa7-Sun 1:20, 6:40 Frozen (PG) Northgate: 2:10, 7:25; 3D showtimes at 11:25, 4:50, 10 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:15, 1:50, 4:35, 7:10, 9:50 Frozen Singalong (PG) Lark: Fri 5:45 Sat 3, 5:45 Sun 2, 4:45 Mon, Tue, Thu 4:45 Wed 3:30 Northgate: 10:50, 1:25, 4 * Gloria (R) Rafael: Fri 4, 6:45, 9:05 Sat-Sun 1:30, 4, 6:45, 9:05 Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:05 Gravity (PG-13) Northgate: 11:45, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30 The Great Beauty (NR) Rafael: Fri-Sun 4:30, 7:30 Her (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 3:30, 7, 9:45 Sun-Tue 12, 3:30, 7 Regency: Fri 12:45, 3:50, 7, 10 Sat 3:50, 7, 10 Sun-Tue, Thu 12:45, 3:50, 7 Wed 12:35, 3:30 Inside Llewyn Davis (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:35, 2:10, 4:50, 7:40, 10:15 Sun 11:25, 4:50, 7:40 Mon, Tue, Thu 11:35, 2:10, 4:50, 7:40 Wed 11:25 The Invisible Woman (R) Marin: Fri 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 Sat 10:15, 1, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 Sun 1, 4:15, 7:15 Mon-Tue, Thu 4:15, 7:15 Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13) Northgate: 11:20, 2:20, 4:55, 7:30, 10:15 Labor Day (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:05, 7:45, 10:25 Sat-Sun 11:45, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:25 Mon-Thu 7, 9:40 Northgate: 10:55, 1:35, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2:10, 4:45, 7:30, 10:05 Sequoia: Fri 4:45, 7:30, 10:05 Sat 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:25 Sun 2:15, 4:45, 7:30 Mon-Wed 4:45, 7:30 The Lego Movie (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:10, 3:15, 6:05, 8:45 Sun-Tue 12:10, 3:15, 6:05 Larkspur Landing: Fri 9:30; 3D showtime at 7 Sat-Sun 11:15, 4:15, 9:30; 3D showtimes at 1:45, 7 Mon-Thu 9:15; 3D showtime at 6:45 Northgate: 11:30, 1:10, 2, 3:40, 4:30, 6:10, 7:05, 9:35; 3D showtimes at 10:40, 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 8:40, 10:25 Playhouse: Fri 3:50, 6:10, 8:30 Sat 1:10, 3:50, 6:10, 8:30 Sun 1:10, 3:50, 6:10 Mon-Thu 3:50, 6:10 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:40, 3:20, 6, 8:40; 3D showtimes at 11:20, 2, 4:40, 7:20, 10 * The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka (NR) Lark: Sat 9:55am Wed 6:30 Marin: Sat 9:55am Wed 6:30 Regency: Sat 9:55am Wed 6:30 Sequoia: Sat 9:55am The Monuments Men (PG-13) Cinema: Fri-Wed 1, 4, 7, 9:50 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:45, 3:55, 6:50, 9:40 SunTue 12:45, 3:55, 6:50 Playhouse: Fri 3:40, 6:25, 9:10 Sat 1, 3:40, 6:25, 9:10 Sun 1, 3:40, 6:25 Mon-Thu 3:40, 6:25 Regency: Fri 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6:05, 7:30, 9, 10:20 Sat 10:35, 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6:05, 7:30, 9, 10:20 SunThu 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6:05, 7:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:05, 1:55, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 Sequoia: Fri 4:30, 7:15, 10 Sat 10:45, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10 Sun 1:45, 4:30, 7:15 Mon-Wed 4:30, 7:15 Nebraska (R) Lark: Fri-Sat 8:30 Sun-Tue, Thu 7:30 Northgate: 10:45, 1:30, 4:10, 6:55, 9:45 * The New Public (NR) Rafael: Wed 7 (subjects Lavie Raven and John Dargan in person) The Nut Job (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Tue 12, 2:15 Northgate: 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40 Rowland: FriWed 11, 1:10, 3:25, 5:40, 7:55, 10:15 Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (NR) Rafael: Fri-Sat 4:15, 6:30 Sun 4:15 Mon-Thu 6:30 Oscar-Nominated Documentary Shorts (NR) Rafael: Sat-Sun 12:15 Oscar-Nominated Live Action Shorts (NR) Rafael: Fri-Sat, Mon-Thu 8:45 Philomena (PG-13) Northgate: 12:05, 2:35, 5:10, 7:35, 9:55 Playhouse: Fri-Sat 4:15, 9:20 Sun-Thu 4:15 Ride Along (PG-13) Northgate: 11:50, 2:30, 5:15, 7:45, 10:30 Saving Mr. Banks (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:40 Sat-Sun 11:05, 5:40 Mon-Thu 6:30 * Sleepless in Seattle (PG) Regency: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 That Awkward Moment (R) Northgate: 12:25, 3, 5:25, 7:55, 10:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45 12 Years a Slave (R) Fairfax: Fri-Tue 4:30, 7:30 Northgate: 6:50, 10:10 * Vampire Academy (PG-13) Northgate: 11:35, 2:15, 5:05, 7:40, 10:20 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45 Walking the Camino (NR) Rafael: Sat 2:15 (filmmaker Lydia Smith in person) Sun 2:15 * Winter’s Tale (PG-13) Playhouse: Thu 8 The Wolf of Wall Street (R) Larkspur Landing: Fri 8:30 Sat-Sun 1:55, 8:30 Mon-Thu 9:20 Marin: Fri, MonThu 4, 7:45 Sat-Sun 12:15, 4, 7:45 Regency: Fri, Sun-Thu 11:30, 3:20, 7:20 Sat 3:20, 7:20
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 february 7 - february 13, 2014 Pacific Sun 17
sundial Highlights from our online community calendar— great things to do this week in Marin
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Live music 02/07: Conspiracy of Beards with Foxtails Brigade and Tin Sandwich 8pm. $21-35.
Throckmorton Theatre,142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org. 02/07: Cryptical with Stu Allen 9pm. $18-24. Sweetwater, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com. 02/07: Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs Blues rock. 9:30pm. $10. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com/. 02/07: Pride and Joy R&B, soul. 9pm. $20. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 578-2707. georgesnightclub.com. 02/07: Zydeco Flames Zydeco, blues rock. 9:30pm. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 464-7420. perisbar.com.
02/08: An Evening with Buck Nickels and Loose Change Country. 8pm. No cover. Best Lil’ Porkhouse, 60 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-7427. bestlilporkhouse.com.
02/08: Benefit For Louie Vaccaro with Swoop Unit Mowtown, blues 9:30pm. $20. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 459-9910. perisbar.com.
02/08-02/08: Benefit Louis Vaccaro and friends Benefit for the teens injured in a Christmas eve automobile accident. With members of Vinyl and the Monophonics, ELP, Swoop Unit, Kortuzi Band, Danny click and others. 8pm. $20. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 02/08: Fleetwood Mask Fleetwood Mac tribute band. 8pm. $10-15. Fenix, 919 Fourth St. , San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com.
02/08: San Quentin Music Lockdown with Beso Negro and This Old Earthquake Music
in support of San Quentin State Prison music and arts programs. Sponsored by the William James Association: Prison Arts Project and Bananas at Large. 9pm. $20-25. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley. 388-3850. sweetwatermusichall.com. 02/08: The 7th Sons Rock and blues of the 60s -70s. 8:30pm. $8. Presidio Yacht Club, Travis Marina, Ft. Baker, Sausalito. 847-2670. The7thSons.com. 02/08: The Valentine Songologues Inspired by the V-Day movement, begun by Eve Ensler, creator of The Vagina Monologues. This evening of song brings together singers and songwriters to perform in celebration of women’s health, saftey and empowerment. Proceeds from the evening benefit local women’s organizations including The Center for Domestic Peace. 8pm. $13-15. Studio 55 Marin, 1455-A East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. 453-3161. studio55marin.com. 02/09: Danny Uzilevsky Local songwriter. 7pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 02/09: Gyptian Reggae. 9:30pm. $27-30. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com. 02/09: Nu-Blu Contemporary country, bluegrass. With Daniel and Carolyn Routh, along with Ken18 Pacific Sun February 7 - February 13, 2014
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flight. 8pm. $55-85. Fenix Supper Club, 919 Fourth Street, San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com.
Comedy
02/08: Cosmic Variety Show The Three Headed Guru will answer questions about love and Valentines Day; Incredible Magic Hat Show with dall Gales and Levi Austin. 3pm. $13-15. Studio 55 Marin, 1455-A East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. 453- Benny Bendini; storyteller and fool Martin Holtz; mime improv with Martin Masters; magic and 3161. studio55marin.com. mentalism with Lawrence Lemon; Cosmic sounds 02/09: Todos Santos Folk. 4pm. Free. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 459-9910. by Duncan Sylvester; belly dancing by Jawahare. 8pm. $10-15. Open Secret, 923 C Street, San Rafael. perisbar.com. 02/11: Drake High Jazz Band Youth jazz. 7pm. 457-4386. opensecretbookstore.com. 02/11: Tuesday Night Comedy with Mark No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Pitta and Friends Established headliners and Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 02/11: James Moseley Jazz, blues, r&b. 7pm. No up and coming comics drop by and work on new material. $16-26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 457-3993. panamahotel.com. 02/11: Piano Bluesday w/John Varn 8pm. No throckmortontheatre.org. cover. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 19broadway.com. 02/12: Charles Neville Band New Orleans. 9pm. $10-15. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broad02/07-08: MTC Write Nite/Play Day 24-Hour way, Fairfax. 19broadway.com. Playwriting Festival High school theater artists 02/12: Dave Getz Jazz. 7pm. No cover. Panama from all over the county will come together to face Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. the challenge of creating an evening of entirely new 457-3993. panamahotel.com. plays from blank page to performance in only 24 02/12: Greg Johnson and Glass Brick Boule- hours. During the overnight festival, students will vard Greg Johnson, piano; Paul Hanson, bassoon; write, cast and rehearse these new works, culmiRob Fordyce, bass; Celso Alberti, drums. 8pm. $12- nating in a final performance at MTC. Workshop 15. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., begins 8pm Feb. 7; Performance: 8pm Feb.8. ParticMill Valley. 388-3850. sweetwatermusichall.com. ipation in the festival is free of charge. Performance 02/12: Acoustic Guitar Showcase with tickets are $5. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Adam Levy, Teja Gerken and Adam Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 322-6026 . marintheatre.org 9pm. No cover. Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 02/07-09: ‘In Search of My Father: Walkin’ sleepingladyfairfax.com. Talkin’ Bill Hawkins’ Writer and solo per-
Theater
02/12: National Black History Month Mixer
Jazz and R&B with the Phillip Percy Pack, food by the Everett & Jones Barbeque. 5:30pm. $10. Renaissance Marin, 1115 Third St., San Rafael. 02/13: Bill Hansell’s Guitar Pull Acoustic guitar showcase. 9pm. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 02/13: Fogdub Live dub reggae. 9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway Night Club, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 19broadway.com. 02/13: Wanda Stafford Love songs. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. panamahotel.com.
02/14: Dee Bell and Marcos Silva CD Release Show 8:30pm. $20-30. The Music Box, American
Legion Post 313, 500 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 250-9755. murphyproductions.com.
02/14: Fenton Coolfoot and the Right Time Hiphop/reggae. 9:30pm. $10. The Sleep-
ing Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 02/14: Kelly Peterson Band Folk rock. 5pm. Free. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 459-9910. perisbar.com. 02/14: New Love Soul Review Soul and motown. 9pm. Free. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 459-9910. perisbar.com. 02/14: Motoshi Kosako Quartet 8pm. $17-20. Studio 55 Marin, 1455-A East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. 453-3161. studio55marin.com.
02/14: Valentine’s Day Dinner Show: Romancing with Will Russ, Jr. Two seating
options: early bird dinner with drink flight menu and a dinner and show prix fixe with special drinks
former W. Allen Taylor crafted this award-winning coming-of-age show. With period rhythm & blues, gospel and jazz music serving as a backdrop, Taylor portrays numerous characters and brings to life Bill Hawkins, an acclaimed radio disc jockey in Cleveland, Ohio. 8pm Feb. 6-8; 2pm Feb. 9. Donation. College of Marin Studio Theatre, 835 College Ave., Kentfield. 485-9555 . walkintalkin.com. Through 02/16: ‘Journey’s End’ 7:30pm Thurs.; 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. The Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555. www.rossvalleyplayers.com.
02/14: Marin Baroque: The Subtle Art, Love Songs of 14th & 15th Century France Shira
Kammen directs the Calextone ensemble in a performance including works by Machaut, Solage, Binchois and Busnois. 8pm. $5-20. First Presbyterian Church San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Road, San Anselmo. 497-6634. marinbaroque.org.
Dance 02/07: Mill Valley Contra Dance Contra
dance to Sassafras Stomp. With Johanna Davis, fiddle; Adam Nordell, guitar, foot percussion; Putnam Smith, banjo and mandolin. Beginners are welcome with or without partners. Free lesson at 7:30pm. 8pm. $12. Strawberry Recreation Center, 118 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley. (707)544-7036. nbcds.org.
02/07: Moscow Festival Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty 8pm. $20 - $65. Marin Veterans
Memorial Auditorium, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. marincenter.org. 02/08: Murphy Irish Dancers 11am. $7-18. Bay Area Discover Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 339-3900. badm.org. 02/09: TAO: Phoenix Rising From the mountains of Japan comes a colorful fusion of martial arts, Japanese music, dance and Taiko drumming. 7:30pm. $20 - 45. Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. marincenter.org.
02/14: One Billion Rising: Women’s Movement Ritual “Rise, Release and Dance!” Co-
sponsored by the Fairfax Community Church and Rev. Katharine Harts. Incorporates 5Rhythms Dance, live music and inspirational words.With 5Rhythms Dance by Stacey Butcher; readings by Julie Daley; live music by Lakshmi Devi. The event is free and is for women 16 years and older. Donations gratefully accepted. Donations that exceed costs will go to local organizations that help women in need. 7pm. Fairfax Community Church, 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 454-6085. fairfaxcommunitychurch.net 02/14: Tango Magic Conceived and directed by Debbie Goodwin, artistic director of Alma del Tango. Script by Lanny Udell and Jonathan Cutler. Ms. Goodwin and Rose Vierling, choreography. Performances: 7:30 and 9pm Feb. 14-15; 2 and 3:30pm Feb. 16. $20-25. Alma del Tango, 167 Tunstead Ave., San Anselmo. 459-8966. almadeltango.org.
Concerts
Art
02/09: Guest Concert Series S.F. Symphony
02/07: Agathe Bennich, Selected Works
musicians David Neuman, clarinet, and Wayne Roden, violin, will join Dominican faculty members June Choi Oh, piano, and Craig Singleton, baritone, in a performance of chamber works by Ron McFarland, Schumann, Glinka. 3pm. $15-18, under 18 free. Angelico Hall, Dominican University, Acacia Ave., San Rafael. 482-3579. dominican.edu.
02/09: Marin School of the Arts Benefit Concert MSA offers talented and motivated stu-
dents the opportunity for professional arts instruction and practice while fulfilling all requirements in math, science, language arts, physical education and other elective programs at Novato High School. 6:30pm. $10. Fenix Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 02/12: Noontime Concert Series Noon. Free. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.
Painted exploration of the Italian and Mexican landscapes to complex shaped canvases driven by meditations on the human condition. 10am. Free. College of Marin Fine Arts Gallery, 835 College Ave., Kentfield. 485-9528. marin.edu. Through 03/02: Volumes An exhibition of sculpture by Andrew Hayes. Reception 6-8pm Feb. 7. Free. Seager Gray Gallery, 23 Sunnyside Ave., Mill Valley. 384-8288. seagergray.com.
Kids Events 02/07: History of the Delta Learn about the history of the delta. 2pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn. usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx.
02/07: Marissa Meyer: Special Teen Event From the bestselling author of “Cinder” and “Scarlet” comes the third book in the Lunar Chronicles “Cress.” 6:30pm. Free. Book Passage Bookstore, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 02/08: Fish Feeding Frenzy Help Ranger Bill feed the hungry inhabitants of the fresh and saltwater tanks. Watch the different feeding styles of rock cod, sea stars and steelhead trout. 2pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/ Recreation/BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx.
Film 02/07: ‘Soul Masters’ Documentary about an alternative healing center in China and the relationship between two doctors at the center. The film will be followed by a short practice session. 8pm. $5. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/events. 02/09: ‘Breathing Earth’ Screening Screening in anticipation of CFI’s Environmental Youth Forum. Filmmaker Thomas Riedelsheimer’s new subject is Japanese sculptor Susumu Shingu. (Germany 2013) 97 min. 7pm. Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth Street, San Rafael. 454-1222. cafilm.org.
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02/10: Monday Night at the Movies : ‘The Piano’ 7:30pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 275 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley. 389-4292. millvalleypubliclibrary.org.
02/11: Arab Labor: Best of the S.F. Jewish Film Festival. Most films featured in the S.F.
Jewish Film Festival never make it to Marin. This inaugural mini-series will be screening films that were well received during last year’s festival with special guests for each program. With special guest Donny Inbar, Associate Director for Arts and Culture at the JCF Israel Center. 7pm. $10. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. marinjcc.org/sfjff.
Outdoors 02/08: Habitat Restoration: Bald Hill Broom Bust Saturday Join Marin County Parks and Marin Municipal Water District for our annual Bald Hill Broom Bust. Removing invasive broom gives native plants and trees a better opportunity to thrive, improves habitat, reduces fire fuel load and enhances the beautiful views. This project is suitable for ages 8 and up. Ranger chili lunch at noon. 9am-1:30pm. Free. Volunteer Program Sky Oaks Watershed Headquarters Marin Municipal Water District, Fairfax. 945-1128.marinwater.org.
02/09: Daraja Academy: Empowering Girls and Changing Lives Interactive Friend and
Readings
fundraiser will be a chance to learn about and support the work at Daraja Academy free secondary school for exceptional Kenyan girls with top academic scores and leadership potential. 4pm. Free. 142 Throckmorton Theater, 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 142throckmortontheatre.org
02/07: Robin Oliveira “I Always Loved You.”
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7:30pm Concert and CD release party produced by DICK BRIGHT & TOMMY DUNBAR, featuring top Bay Area vocalists such as Lorin Rowan of the Rowan Bros, Jon Rubin of the Rubinoos, soul singers Fred Ross and Glenn Walters.
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The iNvisible peak
“A Valentine for Mt Tamalpais” Film Premiere and Musical Celebration.
Traditional Hawaiian folk music.
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mon’s short story collection Point Reyes Sheriff’s Calls these fictional stories are inspired by actual sheriff’s calls from the Point Reyes Light. 7pm. Free. Book Passage Bookstore, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 302-4603. susannasolomon.com.
02/09: Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah: The Life and Comedy of Alan Sherman
With Mark Cohen. 4pm. No cover. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro, San Rafael. 444-8000. marinjcc.org.
02/08: Mary Edwards: Jump Start Your Art Career This workshop helps artists learn business
strategies to help advance your career. 10:30am. $50. Book Passage Bookstore, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.
02/08: Sheila Himmel and Fran Smith
“Changing the Way We Die.” 4pm. Free. Book Passage Bookstore, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 02/08: Suzanne Himmelwright Ensemble reading from her memoir “Shadow Time: Living with and Surviving My Husband’s Dementia.” 1pm. Free. Book Passage Bookstore, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 02/09: Jeffrey Siger “Mykonos After Midnight.” 4pm. Free. Book Passage Bookstore, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 02/09: Megan Gordon “Whole-Grain Mornings: New Breakfast Recipes to Span the Seasons.” 1pm. Free. Book Passage Bookstore, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 02/09: Willy Vlautin “The Free.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage Bookstore, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 02/10: Roddy Doyle “The Guts.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpas sage.com. 02/10: Mireille Guiliano Introduction by Jane Ganahl In “French Woman Don’t Get Facelifts: The Secret of Aging with Style and Attitude.” 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 927-0960 . bookpassage.com. 02/11: Jenny Offill “Dept. of Speculation.” 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 02/11: Novella Carpenter 2014 One Book One Marin event. “Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer.” For more information see onebookonemarin.org. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 02/12: McKenzie Funk “Windfall: The Booming Business of Global Warming.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 02/13: Jennifer Senior In “All Joy and No Fun,” journalist Jennifer Senior isolates and analyzes the many ways in which children reshape their parents’ lives.7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.
02/13: Why There Are Words Literary Reading Series With special guest Marian Szczepanski. 7pm. $10. Studio 333, 333 Caledonia St., Sausalito. 331-8272. whytherearewords.com.
Community Events (Misc.) 02/08: Raise a Glass Winter Wine Tasting
Marinwood’s fourth annual event. This year’s wineries include Gundlach Bundschu, Cline Cellars, Tin Barn Vineyards, Eric Kent Wine Cellars, Sean Minor/4 Bears Winery, Starry Night Winery, Terremoto Cellars, Cambridge California Cellars and Mountain View Winery. With live gypsy jazz music by Clair de Lune, hors d’oeuvres and a raffle. Free childcare provided. 2pm. $15. Marinwood Community Center, 775 Miller Creek Road, San Rafael. 479-0775. marinwood.org.
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Bluegrass Trio. Dungeness crab, Boston clam chowder, Caesar salad, sourdough bread, dessert; no-host bar. 6pm. $45; Vegetarian pasta $10-$15; children’s program $15. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael. uumarin.org.
02/08: Free SAT Essay-Writing Workshop for Teens Discover ways to improve perfor-
mance and reduce stress. Learn how to write a top-scoring essay within the time limit. Presented by Maggy Hughes. 3pm. Free. Fairfax Library, 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 457-5629. mathmentor2020.com.
02/08: Women’s Leadership Conference
Speakers include Sister Elizabeth Padilla of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization; Dr. Lois Merriweather Moore from the Gates Foundation; Deborah Santana, peace advocate and philanthropist; Ethel Seiderman, nationally known childcare expert. Program is part of the “Building Bridges of Understanding” conference series. 10am. $20-30. Creekside Room, Caleruega Dining Hall, Dominican University of CA, Magnolia Avenue, San Rafael. 472-6959. ias.org/buildingbridges. 02/09: Betty Yee Fundraiser In support of her campaign for California State Controller. Mimosas and a delicious brunch will be served. Who: Hosted by Marin Women’s Political Action Committee RSVP by Feb. 7, 11am. Donation. Home of Barbara Heller, 24 Sienna Way, San Rafael. 813-1933.
02/09: Meet the Mountain Bike Pioneers Bash Mountain biking pioneers will support Trips
for Kids and the NorCal High School Cycling League at the 16th annual fundraising party. Well-known mountain bike pioneers such as Gary Fisher, Joe Breeze, Ned Overend, Tom Ritchey, Juli Furtado & Scot Nicol will be guests at the event. There is no charge for admission. Bike-related prizes will be raffled throughout the afternoon. The grand prize will be a 2013 Jamis Exile Comp mountain bike (retail value $1000) donated by Jamis Bicycles. 2pm. Free. Broken Drum Brewery, 1132 Fourth Street, San Rafael. 458-2986. tripsforkids.org/marin/events.htm. 02/09: Sausalito Herring Festival Cass Gidley Marina, a Sausalito Community Boating Center, is having its second annual Sausalito Herring Festival. The festival will showcase food, beverages, information and entertainment from the surrounding Richardson Bay. A food ticket will allow you to sample a variety of herring recipes prepared by some of Sausalito’s award-winning restaurants, while listening to local musicians including some special guests. With live chef demonstrations, food talks, sea stories and more. Festival takes place rain or shine. 11am-3pm. Free. Gabrielson Park, Sausalito. 730-0849. cassgidley.org. 02/11: Asian New Year Celebration Lion Dance starts at 4:30pm. Celebrating the Asian Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse. With an Asianthemed early dinner catered by Yet Wah and a traditional Lion Dance. 4pm. $10-12. Whistlestop Active Aging Center, 930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael. 456-9062. whistlestop.org.
02/12: Don’t get lost: Wilderness Safety Tips from Marin SAR The Marin County Sheriff, Search and Rescue Team is offering a free and fun presentation about outdoor preparedness. They will cover topics such as preparing for your outing, dressing for success, the ten essentials and what to do if you find yourself lost. 7pm. Free. REI Corte Madera, Corte Madera Town Center Community Room, 770 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 201, Corte Madera. 927-1938. rei.com/cortemadera. 02/14: Valentine’s Day at Left Bank On Valentine’s Day, Left Bank Brasserie in Larkspur serves their regular lunch menu and a limited dinner menu, plus a $50 4-course prix fixe menu with choices. 11:30am. Varies. Left Bank Brasserie Larkspur, 507 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur. 927.3331. leftbank.com. ✹
What's Your sign?
Week of february 7 – february 13, 2014
BY LEONA MOON
ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Prepare for a flurry of calls from old friends, colleagues and ex-lovers! Mercury is in retrograde full force in Pisces, your house of closure and healing. Your past will be butt dialing you all week long, but it’s important that you take this opportunity to forgive, accept and move forward. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Update your Facebook profile picture, Taurus! Mercury is in retrograde in your house of technology. Revisit your profiles and give them a little revamp, you’ll be shocked who the first person to “like” the new you is. On Feb. 11 grab coffee with this estranged friend—your reunion is looking favorable, even a bit romantic. GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Slow down Gemini, you’re ruled by Mercury and it’s headed backwards. This doesn’t mean that good news isn’t on its way. Take your time and be wary of feeling too stable in your current situation—you’re on shifting ground. This isn’t necessarily a bad move; Feb. 13 as you prepare for the full moon, you’ll find the answer to a particularly troubling situation. CANCER (June 21 - July 22) Stop right there! Wait to do your taxes! Sure tax season can loom over your shoulder like a neglected pet parakeet, but don’t give into the pressure to cross it off your to-do list. You’re likely to file incorrectly or submit the incorrect forms on Feb. 8. Money negotiations will appear on Feb. 11—be patient! LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) Things have been off Leo, your days have been filled with miscommunications and unnecessary frustrations. Your house of relationships is lit up so expect a bumpy road with any partner: lover, friend or professional. Do you best to remain calm on Feb. 10. This too shall pass—hopefully without you getting fired or dumped. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) You’ve got a job offer coming your way! Old execs from your past are due to show up soon wide-eyed and eager to recruit you. Do your best to hold off signing any paperwork until the end of the month. You’ll be tempted on Feb. 9, but don’t give in! Better offers are on the horizon. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) OK, so you’re a little disorganized? Who isn’t? Don’t let your piles of bills and mismatched socks get you down. Little things may add up and feel overwhelming on Feb. 8, but try your best to evoke your balanced nature and center yourself. Take a break during the day and treat yourself, you can always finish organizing later. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) The grass is not always greener on the other side—don’t sell your house! It’s not time to move, it’s time to get familiar and comfortable with what you have. Although an itch for a new setting will creep into your day on Feb. 10, resist the urge. If you’ve got to get out of town, plan a day trip Feb. 13. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Did you drop your cellphone in the toilet? Not only does that suck, but that’s an awkward story to tell. Watch out for technological difficulties on Feb. 12. Mercury in retrograde is doing its best to drown your devices and give you sorrows. So find a better time to check your iPhone than while you’re in the loo, and keep water away from your laptop too while you’re at it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) You thought your raise was coming this week, Capricorn—don’t shoot the messenger, but it’s not. Try to stay positive through the end of the month, after all money is just paper! You’ll bode well for a better Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart if you focus on the wealth you do have, in the love department. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Watch what you say on Feb. 12! People have feelings, even if they seem ever-so-distant to you. What may slip out of your mouth as a cynical jest won’t be perceived by your coworkers as one. Jennifer Lawrence might be able to get away with a “I beat Meryl” moment, but your boss won’t let you get away with one at work. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) O, woe is me! Nope, sorry Pisces, woe is you this week. With Mercury in retrograde and in Pisces, you can’t help but be misunderstood. Prepare for a week of awkward one-liners. Take it easy this week and try to get in some quality relaxation time; it may ease excess stress and nerves. Y
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014133772 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business WHITECAPS MARINE OUTFITTERS, 240 LOWER VIA CASITAS, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: WHITECAPS FOUL WEATHER GEAR LLC, 240 LOWER VIA CASITAS, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 8, 2013. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on January 2, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 17, 24, 31; February 7, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014133845 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. DELTA PACKS, 26 OLIVE AVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: IAIN C. BURNETT, 26 OLIVE AVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 6, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 10, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 17, 24, 31; February 7, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133809 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. OUR TOWN AMERICA OF SAN FRANCISCO NORTH BAY, 369 THIRD STREET UNIT B # 653, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SUZANNE DUPRIES, 369 THIRD STREET UNIT B # 653, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 7, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 17, 24, 31; February 7, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133818 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. MORETTI FAMILY DAIRY, STEMPLE VIEW FARMS, 3000 WHITAKER BLUFF ROAD, PETALUMA, CA 94952: DAWN MONIQUE MORETTI & MICHAEL LAWRENCE MORETTI, 3000 WHITAKER BLUFF ROAD, PETALUMA, CA 94952. This business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on January 9, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 17, 24, 31; February 7, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014133817 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. CRABBY UNCLE LAV-Y’S FUNTIME JAMBOREE AND PURVEYORS OF THE FINEST MMA, LAVIN MMA, LAVIN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, 655 DEL GANADO ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: JOHN LAVIN 655 DEL GANADO ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will began transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on February 1, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 9, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 17, 24, 31; February 7, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133830 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. DASHING DESI, 4 MIWOK WAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: HAMZA HASHIM SALEHBHAI, 4 MIWOK WAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on January 9, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 17, 24, 31; February 7, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014133829 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. MCC SKIN, 216 MARIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: MARIA C. ASK-HED, 216 MARIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transact-
ing under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 15, 2014. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on January 9, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 17, 24, 31; February 7, 2014)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133869 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. CARNIVAL OF STARS OR GHAWAZEE.COM, 439 SHERWOOD DRIVE #207, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: MELINDA CESPEDES, 439 SHERWOOD DRIVE #207, SAUSALITO, CA 94965, LINDA KOZEL, 1115 BANCROFT WAY, BERKLEY, CA 94702. 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on January 14, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133788 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. RODAS MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 865 LAS GALLINAS AVENUE APARTMENT #1, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: MARDEY S. RODAS ALVAREZ, 865 LAS GALLINAS AVENUE APARTMENT #1. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 6, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133876 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. LITTLE HEAVEN DAYCARE, 100 HARBOR DRIVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: ALINE SOUZA SANTIAGO, 100 HARBOR DRIVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has been doing business transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 15, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133091 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. GREEN DOOR DESIGN, 231 FLAMINGO ROAD, SUITE A, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: MELINDA S. TURNER, 405 PINE STREET, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 1, 2007. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on September 16, 2013. (Publication Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014133889 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. 15 MARIPOSA ROAD APARTMENTS, 15 MARIPOSA ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: REED B. MCCLINTOCK, 487 MAGNOLIA, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 27, 2014. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on January 17, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 2014)
STREET #24, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: FILIPE YOVANI MALDONADO, 65 CANAL STREET #24, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 14, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 2014)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014-133906 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. TECHEVATE LABS, 265 SUMMIT AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: TECHEVATE LLC, 265 SUMMIT AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 1, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 21, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133827 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. INTEGRITY CARE MANAGEMENT, 1537 S. NOVATO BLVD #2741, NOVATO, CA 94948: KIARA LEE, 44 JADE COURT #17, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing the business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on January 9, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 31; February 7, 14, 21 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133960 The following individual(s) is (are) doing TRUMPET WINE, 11 LOCUST business. AVE, ROSS, CA, 94957: TRUMPET WINE LLC, 11 LOCUST AVE, ROSS, CA 94957. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 27, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 31; February 7, 14, 21, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133951 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. EUPORIA SPA, 1104 LINCOLN AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JINYING LIANG, 1208 BUENA VISTA, ALAMEDA, CA 94501. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has been doing business transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein since January 25, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 24, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 31; February 7, 14, 21, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.133954 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. OSAKA MASSAGE THERAPY, 805 D STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JERRY LE, 15812 LAS LUNAS STREET, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 24, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 31; February 7, 14, 21, 2014)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133882 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. SPOTLESS CLEANERS, 619 STRAWBERRY VILLAGE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: LADAN RASOOLI, 25 CORTE ORIENTAL #4, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has been in business transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 15, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 2014)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133928 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. JOYERIA GUADALUPANA, 175 BELVEREDE STREET #2, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94904: MARIA CORADO, 63 CORTE MESA, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, YENI CRUZ MARTINEZ, 1323 LINCOLN AVENUE. APARTMENT 5, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant has not yet began transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 22, 2014. (Publication Dates: January 31; February 7, 14, 21, 2014)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133874 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. YOVANI LANDSCAPING, 65 CANAL
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014-133905 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business ACTIVE LIFE EXAMINER SERVICES,
14 TERNERS DR., SUITE 23, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: JANE JUDE M. DE LEM-TESS, 14 TERNERS DR., SUITE 23, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. RAYMOND CHA DE LEM, 14 TERNERS DR., SUITE 23, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. JOHN M. ANASTACIO, 1791 PINE HOLLOW CIRCLE, SAN JOSE, CA 95133. This business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on Febuary18, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 21, 2014. (Publication Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133853 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. JASMINE COTTAGE, 11559 SHORELINE HWY 1, PT. REYES, CA 94956: KAREN LYNN GRAY, 11559 SHORELINE HWY 1, PT. REYES, CA 94956. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has been transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein since September of 1932. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 13, 2014. (Publication Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014133833 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. REHABILITATION & RECOVERY INSURANCE AGENCY, ERNEST BLOOMFIELD INSURANCE, ERNEST BLOOMFIELD & ASSOCIATES, 141F SEMINARY DR., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: MARY FAHEY, 141F SEMINARY DR., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941 . This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 9, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 10, 2014. (Publication Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014133977 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. WOMEN2BOARDS, 89 VIA LA BRISA, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: NANCY E SHEPPARD, 89 VIA LA BRISA, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 6, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 28, 2014. (Publication Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014133948 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. WEIGL INSIGHTS, 17 REDWOOD DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: KARL C WEIGL, 17 REDWOOD DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 21, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 24, 2014. (Publication Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133805 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. HOME HELPERS, 21 GOLDEN GATE DRIVE, SUITE A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BAY AREA IN-HOME CARE INC., 21 GOLDEN GATE DRIVE, SUITE A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on January 7, 2014. (Publication Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014133959 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. GENET WESTERN BROKERAGE COMPANY, INC., AND, DOMINICAN DISTRIBUTORS, 31 SIENNA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: GENET WESTERN, INC., 31 SIENNA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has been transacting under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein since December 31, 2013. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on January 27, 2014. (Publication Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014)
Other Notices
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CV 1400081. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners ROBERTO FELICI & CHRISTIE KIM GENTRY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JORDAN ALEXANDER FELICI to JORI ALEXANDER FELICI. 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: FEBUARY 25, 2014 8:30 AM, ROOM B, 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: JANUARY 9, 2014 /s/ ROY O. CHERNUS, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: JANUARY 17, 24, 31; FEBUARY 7, 2014) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304522 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): LYNNE ALLEN PR, 32 JEWELL STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. Filed in Marin County on: JANUARY 18, 2012. Under File No: 2012128590. Registrant’s Name(s): JENNIFER PLAA, 32 JEWELL STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. FLAA CONSULTING, 32 JEWELL STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on DECEMBER 23, 2013. (Publication Dates: JANUARY 17, 24, 31; FEBUARY 7, 2014) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FLORENCE GENEVIEVE O’BRIEN. Case No. PR-1400126. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FLORENCE GENEVIEVE O’BRIEN, SISTER MARY THADDEUS, GENEVIEVE O’BRIEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ELAINE BARBARA O’BRIEN in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ELAINE BARBARA O’BRIEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: FEBUARY 10, 2014 at 8:30AM. in Dept: H, Room: H, of the Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive Room 113, 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 four months from the date of first
issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. 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. Petitioner: ELAINE BARBARA O’BRIEN, 72 LAKE FOREST COURT, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94131. (415) 362-9134. (Publication Dates: JANUARY 17, 24, 31) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1400222. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner BRADLEY NEIL KRIEGER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: BRADLEY NEIL KRIEGER to AMANDA SIMONE KRIEGER. 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: MARCH 12, 2014 8:30 AM, Dept. B, Room B, 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: JANUARY 21, 2014 /s/ ROY O CHERNUS, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (Publication Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 2014) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1400260. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MARIA CARRALERO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MARIA CARRALERO to MARIA URIZ. 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: MARCH 11, 2014, 9:00 AM, Dept. B, 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: JANUARY 22, 2014 /s/ LYNN DURYEE, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (Publication Dates: January 31; February 7, 14, 21, 2014)
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For two months, I’ve been dating an awesome guy. He does sweet things like leaving cute notes on my windshield, but I worry about how he looks up to his older brother, who isn’t the greatest person. What’s most worrisome is how his brother treats women like garbage, saying anything to get them into bed and then ditching them or cheating. I haven’t known my apparently awesome boyfriend long, so part of me worries about whether any part of his brother has rubbed off on him or will. How much of a “family resemblance” is there between brothers? —Having Cautious Fun
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Younger brothers do tend to look up to older brothers, and frankly, this is hard to avoid if one’s older brother is always dangling out some married woman’s secondfloor window. But behavioral science research finds that personality isn’t transferred from one person to another like cat hair from a couch to black pants. “Personality similarity between relatives seems to come mostly from their shared genes,” writes behavioral geneticist and twins researcher Nancy Segal in Born Together—Reared Apart. About your boyfriend and his brother, Segal told me, “If they were identical twins, I would worry!” Identical twins share 100 percent of their genes, she explained. But “siblings share 50 percent of their genes, on average” and “can be very different.” And even with those genes they share, biology isn’t destiny. The same gene that vaults into action in one brother (sending chemical signals to the brain that influence personality) might spend a lifetime napping in the other. Gene expression—whether certain genes get switched on—is triggered by environment (which includes diet, chemical exposure and a person’s experiences). And although these brothers grew up in the same family, the same environment’s effect on different siblings can be different because they experience it at different ages, with a different combination of genes and with different peer and other influences. So, for example, four brothers can have the same physically abusive grifter father but only one of them—executed murderer Gary Gilmore—ends up a cold-blooded killer. And then there’s Bill Clinton and his half brother Roger—one of whom was the leader of the free world and the other, a leader in finding the free beer. Chances are your boyfriend looks up to his brother for historical reasons—for building him forts out of couch cushions and making some bully wear girls’ underwear on his head—and he doesn’t want to mess up his misty view with new information, like how his brother collects girls’ tears in little labeled glass vials. You, however, are on the right track—“having cautious fun” instead of deciding your boyfriend’s the cheese and closing your eyes to any information contradicting that. But while your boyfriend’s brother is a user of people, which points to a lack of empathy, your boyfriend’s behavior (just per the notes he leaves on your car) suggests he takes pleasure in delighting you, which suggests he truly cares about you. If only his brother would show similar thoughtfulness and start leaving his own cute notes on girls’ cars—perhaps something along the lines of “Roses are red, violets are blue; I just got a shot at the free clinic, and so should you.” Y (c)Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@ aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com). Amy Alkon’s Advice Goddess Radio—listen live every Sunday—http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ amyalkon/—7-8pm, or listen or download at the link at iTunes or on Stitcher. And watch for her new book: “Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck.”
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304530 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): OSAKA MASSAGE THERAPY, 805 D. STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. Filed in Marin County on: JANUARY 27, 2014. Under File No: 2009-121590. Registrant’s Name(s): UYEN AI NGUYEN LE, 3021 GLYNIS DR, RICHMOND, CA 94806. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 27, 2014. (Publication Dates: JANUARY 31; FEBUARY 7,14, 21 2013)
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