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City looking for Homeless Count volunteers BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON Daily Press Staff Writer
ST. MONICA What are your plans for Jan. 28? How about walking around Santa Monica until 2:30 a.m. counting homeless people? City Hall is looking for volunteers for its
2015 Homeless Count, an initiative that’s entering its sixth year. Volunteers will gather at 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at St. Monica Catholic Church’s Grand Pavilion. The count kicked off in January of 2009. About 260 volunteers canvassed the city try-
ing to figure out how many people in Santa Monica are without homes. The count helps provide scope to the homeless problem and arms City Hall with numbers that can be used to receive funding from the federal government for social services. Last year, more than 250 community vol-
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unteers covered every street in the city, more than 226 linear miles. Volunteers are outfitted with whistles, lights, maps, and clipboards but they’re not allowed to approach the homeless people. SEE HOMELESS PAGE 7
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design “stunning” but said she’s nervous about the building’s height, which is proposed to be 148 feet, and the impacts it could have on traffic Downtown. Boardmember Kevin Daly said he had reservation about the project’s proposed programming and said that the 1,100 parking spaces “sounds like a catastrophe” for
LOS ANGELES Actor Mark Wahlberg’s Los Angeles mansion has a putting green. Tech billionaire Bill Gates’ Medina, Washington, abode includes rooms where guests can customize the music, lighting and climate. Actress Shirley MacLaine’s on-the-market New Mexico ranch includes a stone labyrinth. Celebrity homes are a bright slice of the high-end real-estate market well beyond Hollywood. And for stars with money and imagination to spare, unique or quirky addons are routine. Neverland Ranch, the late Michael Jackson’s former Southern California ode to childhood — amusement park, bumper cars and all — is not alone as an example of personalized architectural opulence. Many celebrities “are recession-proof ” when it comes to conceptualizing and paying for a niftily outfitted dream home, says Santa Monica, California-based architectural designer Kevin J. Cozen, who has designed for high-profile clients for more than three decades. For 89-year-old Hugh O’Brian, star of the 1950s and early ‘60s Western TV series “The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp,” Cozen reduced the scale of the actor’s house in the hilly Los Angeles neighborhood of Benedict Canyon to resemble a low-slung Prairie home, with lots of wood and glass to showcase nature-filled views. “He wanted a Western influence, so it looked like you could tie your horse out-
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PROPOSAL: The Architectural Review Board had mixed reactions to the proposal for the land on Arizona Ave. between Fourth and Fifth streets.
BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON Daily Press Staff Writer
DOWNTOWN Members of The Architectural Review Board (ARB), City Hall’s first line of development scrutinizers, lauded some improvements but questioned aspects of a large Downtown development recently. The ARB got an update on the plans for a development on publicly-owned land at
Arizona Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets. Developers explained some of the basic improvements they’ve made, taking into account previous suggestions from the board. Many board members said they appreciated the changes but expressed concern about the broader impacts of the project. Boardmember Amy Rothman called the
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Brain Games Illusions Gallery Santa Monica Place 395 Santa Monica Blvd. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. A person flying through the air? Detaching your head from your body? Walking on the ceiling? That’s right, mind-trickery is a funny thing. National Geographic Channel is celebrating the new season of its hit series Brain Games by bringing to life an interactive illusions gallery where fans can experience mind-bending games and get an up-close look at how things are not always as they appear. Participants will have the chance to immerse themselves in four brain-hacking games and learn the “why” behind the “wow.” The event is free and open to the public.
2601 Main St. 11 a.m. A Monthly Meeting of the Ocean Park Book Group. Meets the 1st Saturday of the Month. Open to All. No Registration Required. Discussion Title: “The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen Year Old Boy with Autism” by Naoki Higashida. Lego Club Fairview Branch Library 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. 3 p.m. A monthly club for LEGO fans. Build with our library LEGOS. Ages 4 and up.
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Early Literacy Tablet Petting Zoo Montana Avenue Branch Library 1704 Montana Ave.. 10 a.m. Explore the AWE Early Literacy tablet’s over 70 educational games. Ages 2-8 accompanied by an adult.
Eat Well Week Participating Restaurants Citywide Santa Monica restaurants have a delicious solution for your New Year’s resolution! To celebrate California Restaurant Month, good taste meets healthy food each January during Santa Monica’s Eat Well Week. Santa Monica’s top restaurants will offer a delicious, healthy menu item specially crafted for Eat Well Week. Kickoff 2015 right and indulge guiltfree in Santa Monica Jan. 4-11.
Guest House Docent Tour Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Highway 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free, docent-led tours of the Marion Davies Guest House begin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. No reservations needed.
Guest House Docent Tour Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Highway 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free, docent-led tours of the Marion Davies Guest House begin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. No reservations needed.
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Eat Well Week returns to Santa Monica on Jan. 4 The Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau (SMCVB) will pay homage to Santa Monica’s healthy lifestyle and culinary scene with its 3rd annual Eat Well Week from Jan. 4 - 11. The program allows restaurant-goers to kick off a healthier 2015 at a record number of Santa Monica restaurants that will offer brand new healthy menu items created exclusively for Eat Well Week. Running in conjunction with California Restaurant Month, Eat Well Week is poised to highlight Santa Monica’s position in the healthy eating movement. “Santa Monica’s innovative chefs, the accessibility to the world’s finest produce and an unwavering focus on sustainable, organic ingredients has allowed the city to emerge as an international culinary destination while maintaining an emphasis on fresh and healthy dishes,” said SMCVB
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Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Highway Opens at 9 a.m. Mental Landscapes (November 13-February 22) Gallery hours are subject to change; please call (310) 458-4904 to confirm.
January 5 Yoga at the beach house Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Highway 9 a.m. All levels welcome. Drop in for
CEO/President Misti Kerns. “We are thrilled to have more restaurants than ever before joining in our efforts to celebrate Santa Monica’s distinctive culinary and wellness offerings during the 3rd annual Eat Well Week.” Visit www.SantaMonica.com/eatwell for a full list of participating restaurants. — Submitted by Jackie Alvarez
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St. Matthew’s music performance St. Matthew’s Music Guild presents Tesserae Baroque Ensemble and Choir in concert Friday, Jan. 23, at 8 p.m. The concert will feature cantatas and concertos from the German Baroque with music by J.S. Bach, Telemann, Johann Christoph Bach and Dietrich Buxtehude. Tesserae is an LA-based early music ensemble that has received critical acclaim for its exciting and innovative
$15/class or sign up for the 5 week session for $62, w/parking included. Mon 1/5-2/2 Preschool story time Montana Avenue Branch Library 1704 Montana Ave.. 11:15 a.m. Story time series for 3-5 year olds. Jan. 5 - Feb. 9 (No stories January 19) Bridge Fairview Branch Library 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. 12 p.m. Play bridge at the library every Monday afternoon. Have fun, meet new people, and challenge your mind. Advanced beginners welcome. This is not a class.
programming and brilliant, historicallyinformed performances. Specializing in music from the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, Tesserae combines instruments from various consort families — violin, viol, brass, woodwind to present some of the most beautiful repertoire of the period. In a rare foray into the later repertoire, Tesserae will present musical gems from 17th century Germany. The concert will include J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, the Concerto for Recorder by Telemann, with recorder virtuoso Alexandra Opsahl, and Johann Christoph Bach’s wedding cantata Meine Freundin, du bist Schön. Music Director Alexandra Opsahl studied recorder at the Royal Academy of Music in London, winning the 2003 Moeck Recorder Solo Competition while still a student. Graduating with 1st Class Honors, she continued her early music studies at the Schola Cantorum in
Homework Help Fairview Branch Library 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. 3:30 p.m. Get help with your homework! This drop-in program offers a separate study area, basic supplies, and friendly volunteers to assist with homework questions. For students in grades 1-5 only. Study Zone @ Montana Montana Avenue Branch Library 1704 Montana Ave.. 3:30 p.m. Space for quiet study. Grades K 12. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Pajama Story Time Ocean Park Branch Library 2601 Main St. 6:30 p.m.
Basel, where she studied cornetto with Bruce Dickey. Much in demand across North America and Europe, Alexandra Opsahl has performed with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Apollo’s Fire, Magnificat and Musica Angelica. She has performed at Wigmore Hall, the Berlin Philharmonie, and the Royal Albert Hall, and has recorded and filmed productions of L’Incoronazione di Poppea with both Glyndebourne Opera and Oslo Opera. She has recorded the Sinfonia for Cornetto by Johann Daniel Berlin with Norsk Barokkorkester. Tickets for the concert are $35 and available at the door or online through the Music Guild’s website: www.MusicGuildOnline.org. St. Matthew’s Church is located at 1031 Bienveneda Ave.., Pacific Palisades. For further information call (310) 573-7422. — Submitted by Thomas Neenan
Grab your favorite stuffed animal and wear your pajamas for this evening story time for the whole family at the Ocean Park Branch Library. Architectural Review Board Meeting City Hall 1685 Main St. 7 p.m. The ARB generally meets on the first and third Mondays of each month unless there is a holiday. Meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Visit http://www.smgov.net/Departmen ts/PCD/BoardsCommissions/ArchitecturalReview-Board/ for more information.
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When driving up Montana in the evening hours, I’m very conscious how really poorly lit the intersections and mid-block areas are and always wonder when an accident will occur, how many accidents have occurred, when the next one will take place, and will I be involved. This past Monday night, a car exited the alley between 17th and 18th onto Montana and hit a motorcyclist, sending him 20 feet beyond his motorcycle. While it took some time for an ambulance, fire equipment and police cars to arrive, several of us were attempting to halt traffic in both directions using cones from the months long SCE project. Only at the last few feet, did a car traveling inordinately fast given the circumstances finally stop from running over the injured cyclist and myself - again due to poor lighting! Our city sure has a lot of spendable money for salaries and pensions, faulty bus stops, additional staff, etc., etc. - how about providing more than negligible lighting on our streets.
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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westside Coalition is proud to present the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations Friday, Jan. 16, through Monday, Jan. 19. Reflecting on the theme, “The Fierce Urgency of Now”, Westsiders will join together to celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the man and his ideals. The events will include an interfaith prayer breakfast, Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra Commemorative Concert and Keynote Speaker Gabriella Rosco of CLUE-LA (Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice) as well as education awards presented to local students, inspirational readings and music. Gabriella Rosco organizes with Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice - Los Angeles (CLUE-LA). She believes in the importance of working for systemic changes, and knows from personal experience that the meaningful way to address root causes of injustice is through social movement. A California native, she attended Westmont Christian College in Santa Barbara and worked briefly as a teacher before joining CLUE-LA. The Santa Monica CLUE committee works to represent employees through three campaigns involving hotel, iron and car wash workers. The organization was actively involved in securing a union contract for Bonus Car wash, the first in the nation for this industry. A Community Light Award will be presented to Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC) at the Monday event. Executive Director John Maceri will accept the award on behalf of the organization. OPCC provides highly effective, fully integrated services to the most traumatized, vulnerable and needy members of our community - homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, at-risk youth, and those with severe physical or mental illness. OPCC is the only West L.A.-based agency that offers a comprehensive system of care to solve the complex, multi-faceted problems of this diverse population. OPCC has the wide-ranging expertise and programs that enable it to fully address the unique needs of each individual, however complicated, thus enhancing the quality of life. OPCC offers seven core services that provide support in the areas of housing, domestic violence, physical health, mental health, life skills/wellness, income services and substance abuse. Committee Chair Darlene Evans said, “We are so very fortunate once again to have many community partners join us to help honor the timeless principles that Dr. King’s legacy stands for. We expect the celebration to be moving and enlightening with many opportunities for everyone to enjoy and renew their appreciation of Dr. King’s vision of humanity’s peaceful coexistence. We are fortunate to live in a community filled with diverse peoples and cultures and look forward to the opportunity to inspire our friends, family and neighbors to continue the work this legendary man started.” THE 2015 WEEKEND OF CELEBRATIONS WILL INCLUDE: FRIDAY, JAN. 16 - 7:30 A.M. TO 9 A.M. Westside Interfaith Prayer Breakfast First United Methodist Church, Simkins Hall, 1008 - 11th Street, 90403 Keynote speaker: Reverend Dr. Art Cribbs, executive director, CLUE-California (Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice) Tickets are $25.
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Orchestra Santa Monica performs “Happy Birthday Amadeus” (a few days early) Orchestra Santa Monica celebrates its move to the Moss Theatre in Santa Monica’s New Roads School by presenting an All-Mozart concert on Jan. 18 - a few days before the composer’s birthday. The program features the most dramatic of his symphonies, No. 40 in G Minor, as well as the graceful A Major Symphony No. 29. OSM’s Principal Oboist Catherine Del Russo will be featured in his Oboe Concerto in C. An active player with orchestras in Southern California, Del Russo has performed around the world and has done studio work in Los Angeles playing in movies, television shows, and commercials. Orchestra Santa Monica officials said they are thrilled to be performing in the acoustically superb and visually engaging Moss Theatre at Santa Monica’s New Roads School designed to offer the audience an intimate concert experience one rarely has with orchestra concerts. Its thrust stage provides audience members with an excelCourtesy photo lent visual connection to the players and to MUSIC: Soloist Catherine Del Russo will perthe music-making. form at the Moss Theater at New Roads School. Orchestra Santa Monica is in its third season of offering the highest quality symphonic concerts of both traditional repertoire and new music. OSM is led by Conductor and Music Director Allen Robert Gross who has received worldwide recognition for his imaginative and probing interpretations of standard and contemporary orchestral repertoires. The performance will be Jan. 18 at 3:30 p.m. at the Moss Theater, New Roads School, 3131 Olympic Blvd. Free parking. Adults $30, Seniors $25, College Students $15, K-12 Students $10. Tickets can be purchased by calling (310) 525-7618 or visiting www.orchestrasantamonica.org. - SUBMITTED BY JACQUIE MCLEAN
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ARB FROM PAGE 1 traffic in the city. He praised the way that the project takes basic ideas and combines them into something unique but said he expected more complexity in the projects hinge pieces; the design looks like a few steps on a spiral staircase with each level hinged together, offset from the next, allowing for several public rooftop terraces. Boardmember Therese Kelly said she likes the idea of the rooftop terraces, which allow for more green space in the project, but she’s concerned that the current design is not inviting to the public. Kelly said she wants residents on the street to know they can go up to the terraces. Chair Lynn Robb called the presentation thorough and said it that it’s exciting to see consideration of a project for the site. She noted that she’d like to see more renderings with perspectives from the streetlevel rather than from arbitrary heights. “We have these really beautiful renderings of this structure from a distance but we’re lacking more thorough perspectives from all the way around the building,” she said. “I’m a
HOMELESS FROM PAGE 1 They have to look for signs — like an abundance of luggage and multiple layers of clothing — to determine whether or not the individuals are homeless. Police will be out in larger numbers to maintain security during the process. Last year’s count revealed that homelessness was down across the board after a few years of rising numbers. There were 742 homeless individuals counted in Santa Monica on the night of Jan. 29, the same amount counted back in 2010. In 2013, volunteers counted 780 homeless people. The street count was down 9 percent in 2014, dropping to 346 from 380 the year prior. Results in Downtown were down significantly: a 40 percent drop from 141 in 2013 to 86 in 2014. Once again, no families were found on the street, officials said. Homeless totals were up in the 2012 and 2013 counts, partially a result of a struggling economy, officials said. Last year’s drop brings the totals closer to where they were in 2010 and 2011.
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little frightened of being sold this really beautiful set of renderings from about three different perspectives toward the open side but not really understanding what it’s going to look like from a lot of different perspectives.” She, too, reiterated the concern that the project will have a large impact on that area of Downtown. Many members of the public spoke in favor of the design. In June, City Council unanimously chose to move forward with a 148-foot-tall version of the project. The project would include 96 rental units, 225 hotel rooms, 172,000 square feet of office space, and 52,000 square feet of retail. It will include more than 43,000 square feet of open space. City officials estimate that $1.3 million will be generated from the project’s ground lease and another $6 million from annual estimated tax revenue. The project is still in its very early stages it will have to pass the Planning Commission, City Council, and the ARB several times before final approval. Construction would begin, at the earliest, in 2017. dave@smdp.com
Homelessness rose nearly 2 percent in the county in 2013, according to a report from Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. After last year’s results were released, city officials lauded the Santa Monica Police Department’s Homeless Liaison Program for its work in the community. The street count is the area where some said they’d most like to see improvement this year. “The shelter count isn’t going to dramatically move from year to year unless we actually lose beds, which I hope doesn’t happen,” John Maceri, executive director of the OPCC, a homeless service provider, told the Daily Press after last year’s results were released. “I’m particularly interested in moving the needle on the street count.”
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The Gambler (R) 10:45AM, 1:40PM, 4:30PM, 7:20PM, 10:05PM The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG-13) 10:30AM, 4:45PM, 7:40PM
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Night At The Museum 3 (PG) 10:40AM, 1:10PM, 4:45PM, 7:15PM, 9:45PM Theory Of Everything 9PG-13) 1:50PM
Annie (PG) 10:45AM, 1:40PM, 4:15PM, 7:45PM, 10:35PM The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies (PG-13) 3:10PM, 9:50PM, 11:55AM, 6:30PM Into The Woods (PG) 9:55AM, 1:00PM, 4:00PM, 7:00PM, 10:25PM
Top Five (R) 10:35PM
Exodus: Gods And Kings (PG-13) 10:30AM, 1:25PM, 3:40PM
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Woman In Black 2 Angel Of Death7:00PM (PG-13) 9:35PM
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BUY A GIFT ON THE WAY HOME, TAURUS ARIES (March 21-April 19)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★ You know how to keep people’s inter-
★★★★★ You might decide to replay a situation in your head. Don’t worry; what you did and said won’t matter. Your response probably was appropriate, and it could force those involved to think more carefully about the issue. Tonight: Happiest surrounded by music and friends.
est without much effort. Count on that ability to emerge throughout the day. Don’t even think about spending your time alone. A close friend might ask to spend more time with you. Make it happen. Tonight: At a favorite haunt.
Speed Bump
By Dave Coverly
Strange Brew
By John Deering
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ Be aware of what you have to offer. You
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
provide stability, loyalty, compassion and much more. You also are extremely talented. However, you still could have difficulty attempting to communicate what you expect from others. Tonight: Buy a gift on the way home.
★★★★ You’ll get past a problem by having a discussion with a key person. You might not see eye to eye until you understand this person’s position and why he or she chooses to come from that point of view. Tonight: Hang out.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★★ Listen to your inner voice more care-
★★★★★ Others might decide to treat you to an adventure of some kind. Be kind and appreciative, as this venture could have taken them a long time to plan out. Tonight: The party continues.
fully. You have a way and style about you that is rather unique. Honor what is happening between you and someone else. Schedule a long lunch, even if you live together. Make it personal and private. Tonight: Go for what you want.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ You might need to slow down. In fact, you probably will want to turn the next 24 hours into a lazy day. You have pushed so hard lately that you could be overwhelmed by the thought of doing anything. Tonight: Just do not push.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ You might have no pull with a moody friend. When this person wants to get out his or her funk, he or she will. Recognize what is possible between you and a very difficult child or family member. Tonight: Where the party is, you can be found.
Dogs of C-Kennel
By Mick and Mason Mastroianni
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ You might be so into a project that you don’t notice what is going on with others. Clearly, you seem determined to complete your endeavor. Tonight: The unexpected runs right through your evening.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★ You can’t suppress your innate playfulness and desire to help others enjoy life any longer. Many of your friends and associates might be suffering from a case of the winter blues. Decide to throw a party; it will help everyone forget about his or her problems. Tonight: In the moment.
Garfield
By Jim Davis
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ You might feel irked when dealing with a moody friend. You could feel as if there is no way you can verbalize your feelings when this person is acting this way. Be careful with your body language, as he or she likely will pick up on your frustration. Tonight: Strut your stuff.
★★★ Tension seems to build around a domestic issue. As careful as you might think you are being, you still could tumble into a hassle. Why not leave the issue alone for a while and go ice skating or head to the movies? Your perspective will change as a result. Tonight: Screen calls.
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JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: ★★★★★Dynamic ★★ So-So ★★★★ Positive ★ Difficult ★★★ Average
This year you are open to nearly any form of communication, as long as you believe it can work. You become increasingly more authentic and compassionate. Your intensity might lessen as you come to understand situations better. If you are single, look to the second part of your birthday year to meet Mr. or Ms. Right. You will know when that person turns the corner. If you are attached, the two of you relish your time alone together. You even might plan a very special trip in late summer. GEMINI might be too superficial for your taste.
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Sudoku
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Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from ★ (easiest) to ★★★★★ (hardest).
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GETTING STARTED There are many strategies to solving Sudoku. One way to begin is to examine each 3x3 grid and figure out which numbers are missing. Then, based on the other numbers in the row and column of each blank cell, find which of the missing numbers will work. Eliminating numbers will eventually lead you to the answer.
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■ Historians at the Wellcome Collection museum in London placed on display in November their rendition of the “orgone energy accumulator” developed in the 1940s by psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich, who thought it could stimulate orgasms for those who sat inside one. (The device is thought to have inspired the “Orgasmatron” in the Woody Allen movie “Sleeper.” Among 1950s-era “testers,” Albert Einstein is said to have panned it, but not author J.D. Salinger.) The museum’s curator tried to lower expectations -- that visitors should expect a historic sex “education” and not a sexual experience. ■ Meth -- Is There Anything It Can’t Do? (1) Keith Berfield, 56, was arrested outdoors in Port St. Lucie, Florida, in October, nude except for the metal ring around his testicles, praising “spiritual” “things in the sky.” (2) An unnamed man in Waterbury, Connecticut, was caught by his neighbor in October having sex with her pit bull while explaining that “ISIS sent me” and that “This is our day.” (3) Brittany Thompson, 26, was arrested in Oklahoma City in November, lying near a busy intersection holding ordinary rocks that she described as “diamonds” that God sent her to gather.
TODAY IN HISTORY – The March of Dimes is established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. – World War II: Top Ace Major Greg “Pappy” Boyington is shot down in his Vought F4U Corsair by Captain Masajiro Kawato flying a Mitsubishi A6M Zero. – World War II: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz is placed in command of all U.S. Naval forces in preparation for planned assaults against Iwo Jima and Okinawa in Japan. – Popular Canadian American jockey George Woolf dies in a freak accident during a race; the annual George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award is created to honor him. – Proceedings of the U.S. Congress are televised for the first time. – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Philippines, is established. – Frances P. Bolton and her son, Oliver from Ohio, become the first mother and son to serve simultaneously in the U.S. Congress. – A fire damages the top part of the Eiffel Tower. – The Hamilton Watch Company introduces the first electric watch. – The West Indies Federation is formed. – Alaska is admitted as the 49th U.S. state. – Separatists in the Maldives declare the establishment of the United Suvadive Republic. – The United States severs diplomatic relations with Cuba over the latter’s nationalization of American assets.
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