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Sandy Coronilla investigations editor The California Superior Court has granted a motion by four California State University students to file a lawsuit against the CSU Board of Trustees classified as a class-action case. Plaintiffs Honora Keller, et al. said the CSU illegally charged student fees in 2009. In May and July of 2009, the board raised fees for resident students and tuition for nonresident students. According to an email sent to students identified as possible class action parties on Oct. 25, the lawsuit alleges students were required to pay
for the increases, after already paying previously agreed-upon fees in the same semester. The email included a notice filed with the Superior Court of California in San Francisco County. It was sent to approximately 175,000 students for whom the plaintiffs seek compensation. The summary of the case presents both sides’ arguments. The plaintiffs said the “CSU breached its contracts with students about the price required for the fall 2009 term and violated the covenant of good faith and fair dealing.” CSU denies all allegations. It said it never entered into enforceable contracts with students not to increase
fees or tuition. “The university contends that the students were cautioned that fees and tuition were subject to change … that at least some students indicated that they preferred and consented to the increase in fees and tuition,” according to the case notice sent to students. If the plaintiffs win the case, the CSU will be forced to repay the fee and tuition increases plus interest, Danielle Leonard of Altshuler Berzon LLP, the plaintiffs’ lawyer, said. She said she was interested in settling with CSU outside of court. Leonard represented student plaintiffs in a similar class-action lawsuit in 2003. Kashmiri, et al. v. the Regents of the University of California also
involved students who were charged additional fees. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, requiring the UC to refund the money. Leonard said while universities always reserve the right to establish fees for a term, they are not able to change them once they have been set and paid for. “We’re not saying they can’t set the amount of fees that students pay,” Leonard said. “This is about the manner in which they did it.” Students may opt out of the classaction lawsuit by emailing CSUinfo@altber.com.
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SDSU Disability Services ranked top Alejandra Paz staff writer San Diego State was ranked number one for the third time for having the most students with disabilities starting careers among California colleges. The most recent report came out earlier this year and ranked SDSU first among the nine other universities in California participating in the WorkAbility IV program. The program is designed to provide students and alumni with disabilities resources that help to enter the workforce, meet employment goals and learn to live life independently. “A lot of it has to do with the fact that it is so team-oriented,” WorkAbility IV coordinator, Jeanette Richards, said. “We collaborate with three programs to really get the resources and the services to the students and tailor them to meet the students’ needs because that’s what’s really pivotal towards making them successful.” WorkAbility IV is partnered with Career Services, Student Disability Services and a state-run agency called the Department of Rehabilitation. These centers work together to help students find and retain jobs after graduation. Outside partnerships such as
Qualcomm Stadium provide a disability-mentoring day each fall for students to learn about potential jobs. Richards said going to school to complete a degree is just one step toward finding a job. Career Services helps students with disabilities find internships and write resumes while offering career counseling and invitations to events. She said it really tries to individualize services for each person. “We don’t see the person as a disability. We look at them as a person with their own goals and their own strengths,” Richards said. “We put the person first and we look at what their goals and abilities are. We presume competence, we presume abilities.” Richards said the disabled community is a diverse population and, depending on the disability, students can face very difficult challenges within the workforce. Numbers of unemployed people suffering from disabilities are much higher than the general population, because of numerous limitations with employment. The university says it is committed to changing this. Career Services tries to match an individual with a career corresponding to his or her goals and abilities. “Someone who’s losing his or her vision probably wouldn’t be appropriate to go find a job as a truck driver,” Richards said. “It’s a silly, extreme
example because that has never happened here.” There are currently 978 SDSU students who self-identify with a disability on campus. That is 3.2% of the school’s population. WorkAbility IV served 271 clients during the previous academic year. Fifty students were successfully placed into career-related employment. Director of Student Disability Services Mary Shojai said, to many people, 50 is not enough. Shojai said disabled people are underemployed or unemployed in proportions greater than any other underrepresented group in the United States. Students who get a careerrelated job are turning into taxpayers instead of individuals who are only receiving disability payments. “The part that’s really good is the 50 people were in career-related jobs and quite a few of them went into some kind of federal employment,” Shojai said. “Federal agencies are actively recruiting people with disabilities that have college degrees.” Students registered with a disability are provided test accommodations, books converted into readable DVDs and other benefits from SDSU Disability Services that assist students in being successful in school. Shojai said a problem with providing these services is there are many students who do not document their
disabilities with the university. In this case, the university is unable to provide its resources. To be a part of WorkAbility IV, the individual has to be an SDSU student or recent graduate with a career goal, as well as a client at the Department of Rehabilitation. Once students secure a job, they have to keep it for at least 90 days to be considered successful in the WorkAbility IV program. The Department of Rehabilitation also provides its services to SDSU students with federal employment advising, including interview clothing for the clients, course books, training and various financial needs students may have. SDSU has had many counselors with experience working with disabilities, many of them from the rehabilitation-counseling master’s program offered on campus. They are knowledgeable about academic preparation and know ways to help students find a job. SDSU Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. James Kitchen said, “Any time we can help someone who, in my opinion, is sometimes the most discriminated in the workforce ... I think it is a wonderful thing.” More information about the Workability IV program can be found by contacting SDSU Disability Services and Career Services.
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Aztecs dispose of Lobos SDSU runs to win Agustin Gonzalez staff writer It wasn’t the prettiest game, but the San Diego State football team took care of business and beat New Mexico 35-7 Saturday night at Qualcomm Stadium. SDSU was led by its running game, as Ronnie Hillman and Walter Kazee combined for 180 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Fullback Chad Young’s fourth-quarter rushing score gave the SDSU 35 unit five total touchdowns, UNM 7 the most the Aztecs have scored on the ground since 1996 against, ironically, New Mexico. “Our plan was to establish the run, control the football and pound
The Aztecs ran for 215 yards and five touchdowns in Saturday’s 35-7 win against New Mexico. | PETER KLUCH, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Walter Kazee scored three touchdowns in win against UNM. Antonio Morales sports editor A week after entering the game against Wyoming as a heavy favorite and losing, San Diego State’s football team walked into another game as an overwhelming favorite, and got the results it was looking for. On Saturday the Aztecs defeated New Mexico’s Lobos 35-7, taking care of business against arguably the worst team in America. Sophomore running back Ronnie Hillman ran for 141 yards and a touchdown, while junior running back Walter Kazee scored three touchdowns of his own. Senior quarterback Ryan Lindley had his streak of 17 straight games with a touchdown pass broken but played solid as he completed 16 of his 24 passes for 271 yards. The defense allowed 162 yards, which is the fourth-lowest amount of yardage given allowed in school history, and the receivers played well after struggling last week.
Receiver revival At his weekly press conference, head coach Rocky Long wasn’t shy with how he felt about the team’s wide receivers. Long said he thought the group would be better than it is at this point of the season, and that it was basically holding the offense back. Against Wyoming, SDSU receivers totaled four catches for 51 yards. The receivers didn’t hold the offense back against the Lobos. Sophomore wideout Colin Lockett had three receptions for 93 yards, sophomore Dylan Denso recorded five catches for 71 yards and a new face joined the reception column of the stat sheet. Sophomore wide receiver Osmond Nicholas snagged his first two career catches. Long’s attitude about the receivers after the game was more upbeat. “I thought we looked like our old selves throwing and catching the ball,” he said. “I thought it was nice to see a new name out there catching some passes with Osmond Nicholas catching some balls.” Keeping focus It’s been the Aztecs’ weekly routine: Start the game flat, trail going into halftime and then come out looking like a different team in the second half. SDSU’s first-half performance wasn’t pretty, fans booed as the
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Extra Points Hillman posted his 13th career 100yard rushing game against the Lobos. He also ran for his 13th touchdown of the season and surpassed the 1,100-yard rushing mark. Junior defensive back Leon McFadden intercepted his second pass of the season for the Aztecs. After sophomore defensive back Gabe Lemon recorded his first pick of the year and second of his career in the fourth quarter, the Aztecs raised their interception total to 10 for the season.
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team entered the locker room at the half, but they didn’t put themselves in a major hole, like they have often done in previous games. The Aztecs led at halftime; it was the first time they have led after two quarters since the Cal Poly game. Lindley thought the team came out more focused against New Mexico. “Obviously we did better (than last week). I think we did a better job of coming out on offense,” Lindley said. “I think we played pretty well for four quarters.” The defense didn’t go through its usual first-half slump either. They only gave up seven points, after giving up 30 points to Wyoming in the opening quarters last week. New Mexico tallied up only six first downs and 121 yards in the first half.
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tonight we really (did that), especially in the second half as always,” defensive back Nat Berhe said. After opening the game with punts on their first two possessions, Kazee punched it in from a yard out to give the Aztecs a 7-0 lead. After another Kazee touchdown on the ground, New Mexico tailback Crusoe Gongbay scored on a 6yard rush with 3:54 left in the first half to make the score 14-7. Although it was the only touchdown SDSU would allow all night, head coach Rocky Long was not happy. “I don’t like whenever they score, no matter who we’re playing,” Long said after the game. The Aztecs held the Lobos to only 41 yards of offense in the second half, and touchdowns by Kazee, Hillman and Young made
“We wanted to pound it on them and mix a few passes in there. We did a good job of that and just kind of wore them down...” Ryan Lindley, SDSU senior quarterback the football on them,” senior quarterback Ryan Lindley, who was 1624 for 271 yards, said. “We wanted to pound it on them and mix a few passes in there. We did a good job of that and just kind of wore them down, as we like to do as the game goes on.” The Aztec defense also held the Lobos to 162 total yards of offense, the fourth-lowest output allowed in school history. “We haven’t been playing San Diego State defense for the past two, three weeks and I thought that
the final score 35-7. Although SDSU won, Lindley had to give credit to the Lobos. “They played tough; they definitely didn’t play like a team that hasn’t won a game,” the senior quarterback said. “They played as hungry as one, but they’re a good team. You’ve got to give it to them.” The victory puts SDSU just one win away from bowl eligibility. The team will get a chance to reach that mark next week when it travels to Fort Collins to take on Colorado State.
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Closing pot shops makes no nug of sense ell, the Obama administration has done it again. In three years, our president has both fulfilled and ignored many promises; few promises, however, have gone back and forth as frequently as his claims regarding the hault on federal interference of the Controlled Substances Act and promise to leave medical marijuana dispensaries alone. I am not a President Barack Obama hater, nor am I a medical marijuana user, but for a president whose aim is to create change and stop meddling in state affairs, he sure isn’t looking too good right now. Before you start thinking this is just another marijuana-is-good-for-you speech, hear me out: Obama has spent months upon months of his presidential term trying to create jobs and boost the economy. The way I see it, tearing down the walls of a pretty well-established industry that has had state-level laws in its favor for more than 15 years is a job-destroyer and will inevitably heighten the unemployment rate. While many of these “pot shops” are keeping their doors open without business licenses, employee payroll or paying proper taxes, there are many more doing things correctly. So making the assumption all dispensaries are bad for the community, and bad for the economy, or even just plain bad is an extremely large umbrella of close-minded thought. There are more than 150 medical marijuana dispensaries in the city of San Diego alone, each employing anywhere from 10 to 15 staff members. Because the federal government began cracking down on California
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Heather Mathis staff columnist dispensaries yet again last month, City Attorney Jan Goldsmith’s website lists the names of more than 30 medical marijuana storefronts that have been
storefront and revert back to accommodating his patients through a delivery service. According to Sanchez, five of his employees are now out of work because of the risk associated with running by delivery only. When asked what statement he feels the government is attempting to make, Sanchez said, “There’s a lot I
and state governments. Not only are employees of these shops going to be out of work, but the doctors issuing the recommendations required for admission to a shop, the advertising companies helping to maintain a steady patient flow, magazines such as Nug and Kush that keep patients informed, supply advertising and offer
could say in what I feel they’re doing, but the bottom line (is) it’s about money and election time.” It’s completely possible, yet highly unlikely, that the Obama administration, the federal government and city officials haven’t thought of it yet, but job loss is a major factor in the widespread fight against pot shops, and the never-ending battle between federal
cannabis cooking advice for patients who cannot smoke, patient-aimed online radio shows such as Nug Radio, and a number of other businesses will be forced to close or downsize because of the attack on Proposition 215 and compassionate use. Landlords are getting rent from these stores, utility companies are providing service to these stores and the list of job losses
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shut down already, leaving a potential 300 to 450 San Diegans out of jobs. If all of the dispensaries in the city were forced to close their doors, an estimated 1,500 to 2,600 people would be out of work. Former Healing Arts manager and current Bay City Organics owner, R. Sanchez (who requested his first name not be printed), was forced to close his
and lack of money flow goes on. By this point we’re talking about thousands of potential incomes snatched from ill-prepared San Diegans. There simply isn’t any more money available to keep paying unemployment to citizens out of work because of our government not knowing how to pick its battles wisely. In a statement from California National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, spokesperson and coordinator Dale Gieringer said, “With the federal budget on empty, the economy in disarray, our prisons overflowing and prohibition-related violence raging across the border, it’s an outrageous misuse of federal resources to wage war on marijuana dispensaries.” In response to the federal government’s destruction of money flow and job availability, Gieringer said, “California’s dispensaries account for over $1.5 billion in business, $100 million in sales tax revenues and thousands of tax-paying jobs, according to estimates by CalNORML.” The “legalize it” and “marijuana is medicine” arguments are fair, yet severely overused. Our federal government has proven time and time again money is what makes the world turn, so perhaps it’s time it began looking at the job losses, revenue potential and the ridiculous amount of money being spent on a “war” that can’t be won. If it’s money the government wants, leave dispensaries the hell alone and it will be money it’ll get.
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November will see the release of a wide range of exciting games, movies and music. Take a look at what The Daily Aztec’s Entertainment writers are most looking forward to in the upcoming month. Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats”) and lyrics by Tim Rice (“The Lion King,” “Aladdin”), audiences will be sure to have a divine time rocking out with “Superstar.” For more information, visit lajollaplayhouse.org.
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Brooke Schlyer contributor San Diego is currently celebrating craft beer during the 3rd annual San Diego Beer Week. There are more than 450 different events to attend during the 10-day festival that started last Friday and continues through Sunday. Each day, different restaurants and breweries offer discounts on specialty beer selections. The festival will end with a beer garden at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, where each beer will be paired with food from local chefs. This is a great way to support local breweries and have fun doing it. More information about specific events and a list of the participating breweries and restaurants can be found at sdbw.org. Tickets cost $65.
connor cox rugged Nordic north fighting dragons, wooing women and saving kingdoms. Should players use a dual-dagger sneaky assassin? Maybe a dual-magic spell-casting extraordinaire is the best way to go. Perhaps two shields for “turtlemode;” dragon fire leaves a nasty burn. Saddle up your horses and sheathe your swords, Dovahkiin, for Skyrim awaits.
Isabella Place cody Franklin staff writer November is a fantastic month for video gaming: “Call of Duty,” “Assassin’s Creed” and “Saint’s Row” all have sequels releasing. However, “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” has most gamers counting down the days until Friday. It’s impossible not to be excited about traversing the
staff writer The Citizenfest Local Film Showcase makes it to the top of November’s must-see events. This Friday is a holiday, so why not stay out late on Thursday? Celebrate by going to the Whistle Stop Bar in South Park, located on 30th Street and Juniper Street. See local filmmakers present their flicks in a hip and casual environment. The show starts at 9 p.m. The drinks are good, the folks are nice and the best part is there’s no cover. Feel good by supporting local talent. Seriously, skip the same old routine and come here. For more information visit whistlestopbar.com.
staff writer Future Islands are an upcoming post-wave band from Baltimore. The group has embarked on a threemonth U.S. tour in support for its current record, “On The Water.” On Nov. 19, the group will be performing at the Casbah in downtown. Other artists such as Ed Schrader’s Music Beat and Sexting will be opening for Future Islands. The doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $12. This show is for guests who are ages 21 and older.
From Saturday through Nov. 20, America’s Cup World Series, the prestigious sailing event, will be held in San Diego. This marks the first time it has been held in the U.S. The most exciting part, aside from the races, is the after-hours music and e n te r ta i n m e n t taking place in America’s Cup Village, located on the Broadway and Navy Piers. There will be live music starting Nov. 16 with MC and DJ Halloran. Thursday has been dubbed San Diego Music Day, featuring local artists The Donkeys, Little Hurricane and The Silent Comedy. Friday includes performances by The Soft Pack and Chromeo, who will spin a highenergy show. Saturday’s highlights include The Chain Gang of 1974 and Diplo. The AC Village closes out on the last day with The Cataracs, famous for its club hit “Bass Down Low.” The best part about this weekend of music? The cost of entry is a suggested donation of $10 benefitting ocean conservation projects.
Samantha Hirsch contributor With Christmas just a little more than a month away, what’s better than seeing a rock opera dedicated to the guest of honor himself? Running from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31 at the La Jolla Playhouse, “Jesus Christ Superstar” recounts the final days of Jesus’ life, according to the bible. The story is told from the point of view of Judas and is set more than 2,000 years ago. His followers, nervous about their lack of power, locate, arrest and crucify Jesus, all with the help of Judas. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber (“The
David Dixon staff writer To get in the holiday spirit, go to Barbarella in La Jolla. It is a special, intimate bistro that has a festive atmosphere, roaring fireplace and scrumptious food and beverages. By Nov. 20, Barbarella will be fully decorated for Christmas. Even though the café is located just a few blocks away from the beach in the La Jolla Shores, it’s one of the best restaurants in San Diego featuring a memorable winter wonderland. Barbarella is the perfect destination for a romantic date, chilling with friends or hanging out with family. Why fly to Vermont when snowmen, tinsel, stockings and Old Saint Nick are minutes away? Information about Barbarella can be found at barbarellarestaurant.com.
Andrew Younger senior staff writer Morrissey, the former frontman of seminal college rock outfit The Smiths, comes to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido on Nov. 22. The Manchester-based crooner was a member of The Smiths from 1982 until its acrimonious breakup in 1987 and recorded four albums listed on Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Albums of All Time. Morrissey subsequently embarked on a successful solo career beginning with 1989’s “Viva Hate,” which further cemented his status as one of rock music’s most literate lyricists. Morrissey is also one of rock’s most outspoken and openly contrary figures — a reputation that has led to a recent bout of lawsuits with British music rag NME. With his contrarian nature firmly established, it is only fitting that the “Meat is Murder” singer celebrates America’s most carnivorous holiday, Thanksgiving, with the people of San Diego.
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‘Dexter’ should set target on his own show The show’s writers must work to fix runaway plot quality Andrew Younger senior staff writer “Dexter,” the serial killer who kills other killers, has returned for a sixth – and hopefully penultimate – season. For those viewers who have watched “Dexter” from the first season, a large part of the excitement of the show is the lingering threat that the titular murderer, Dexter Morgan (Michael C.
Hall), will get caught and arrested. However, after sloppy story lines that give Dexter friends that he eventually must kill and / or teach how to kill, terrible subplots involving police department romances that go nowhere and an embarrassingly short memory for a modern serialized drama, the specter of Dexter’s capture is the last remaining carrot to hold viewers’ attention. Season six begins by undoing any remaining plotlines from the abysmal fifth season in the first few episodes. The pointless marriage between Angel Batista (David Zayas) and Maria LaGuerta (Lauren Velez) ends, Debra
Morgan (Jennifer Carpenter) and Joey Quinn (Desmond Harrington) break up and the conveniently dropped character from last season Lumen Ann Pierce (Julia Stiles) is never mentioned again. It is the closest thing to a production staff taking a mulligan on an entire season short of setting fire to the master prints. In its place, season six seeks to examine Dexter’s belief system, known as “The Code of Harry,” by challenging it with opposing views about religion. In one corner of the religious debate is the reformed killer-turned-minister Brother Sam (Mos Def) who represents the positive aspects of faith and forgiveness.
At the other end of the spectrum are the presumed supervillains for the season, Professor James Gellar (Edward James Olmos) and his assistant Marshall Travis (Colin Hanks) who act out the destructive potential of religion through the use of unnecessarily elaborate recreations of murders from the Book of Revelations. Rounding out the recent additions to the cast are Jamie Batista (Aimee Garcia), Angel’s heretofore nevermentioned adult sister who now acts as nanny to Dexter’s son, and Chicago homicide transplant Detective Mike Anderson (Billy Brown) who has the potential to be the new Doakes — if the writers don’t
squander this character’s potential like they did with Detective Joey in season five. “Dexter” works when all of the disparate storylines coalesce into one tightly constructed story. After last season, it is doubtful the writers of the show have another “Trinity Killer” up their sleeves. One can only hope they cash in big with Dexter’s capture before the show becomes entirely unwatchable. Otherwise, the production staff may find themselves wrapped in Saran Wrap in Dexter’s kill room for murdering the series with criminal negligence. “Dexter” airs Sunday nights at 9 p.m. on Showtime.
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Ra Ra Riot tours for ‘The Orchard’ Courtney Rogin staff writer Known for its live shows and powerful albums, Ra Ra Riot has hit the road this fall for a U.S. tour. The band has secured itself in the indie rock genre with its unique use of orchestral elements in its music. Formed in 2006 at Syracuse University, the band is composed of members Wes Miles, Mathieu Santos, Milo Bonacci, Alexandra Lawn, Rebecca Zeller and Gabe Duquette. The band gained attention after a performance at the College Music Journal music marathon the year of its formation and has since toured with bands such as Editors and Art Brut. After being signed to Barsuk Records in 2008, the group released its debut album “The Rhumb Line” to critical review. Ra Ra Riot returned last year to release its most current album “The Orchard.” The album opens with the mystical, classically influenced title track, making brilliant use of the cellist and violinist in the band. It moves into a more upbeat use of their talents with tracks “Boy” and “Too Dramatic,” with Wes Miles’ engulfing vocals in the air. The album is a powerful classic of its musical generation, an alliance of classical stringed instruments and electronic synth beats. The standout track of the album is “Too Dramatic,” the most radio-ready song of the album. “The Orchard” also deserves a men-
tion, which allows for string players Lawn and Zeller to sparkle. “The Orchard” is one of the few albums that tells a story from beginning to end. The album can be listened to in parts and track-by-track, but it is recommended at least once to start with the first track, “The Orchard,” and let the album flow through its precious and formidable story to end with “Keep It Quiet,” letting the 10 tracks linger after they end. Ra Ra Riot is currently on tour and will be stopping in San Diego at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on Wednesday. Delicate Steve and Yellow Ostrich will be supporting. Tickets are available now and are $18. Doors open at 9 p.m.
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ome on, Speed Racer, either step on the gas or get out of the fast lane.” Chances are, you’ve uttered this phrase, or at least a profane version of it, more than once while driving on these San Diego roads. Trust me, you’re not alone. Although I’ve outgrown the middle finger phase of my road rage career, I’m still very active in the “mumbling-words-of-frustration-and-disbelief’” phase. Unfortunately, my bank of frustration keeps gaining interest every day. Sometimes I wish I could channel my inner Tony Stewart and scold people about the rules of driving. Not the rules we pretended to learn when we took our license test at the DMV, but something more intangible: the unwritten rules of driving. Rule One: Windshield wipers need water After living in San Diego for almost four years, I’ve learned when a drop of rain splashes on the freeway, most drivers turn into Harold Camping and act like the world is coming to an end. Not only do brake lights instantly start glowing brighter than Carrie Underwood’s smile, windshield wipers get turned on faster than a frat guy at the Playboy Mansion. Once the downpour finally ends, however, the wipers stay on, and they stay on at full speed, carving grooves in the windshield like an old man performing surgery on his Thanksgiving turkey. Then, people wonder why their wipers have to be replaced
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every four months. Lesson: When the rain stops, so should the wipers. Rule Two: Gravity is nature’s brake pedal If there’s one thing that annoys me when I’m driving on the freeway, it’s people who put the stick figure stickers of their family in the rear window of their minivan. But if there are two things that annoy me, it’s when the driver of the Prius in front of me taps his brakes because either a) the road curves slightly to the left, or b) he’s going 76 mph and can’t handle the thrill of going 1 mph more than the speed limit. Then, he wonders why my Civic is four inches away from his “coexist” bumper sticker. Tip: When the road curves or the Nascar-like speed is too much to handle, just lift off the gas without touching the brakes and save my forehead from getting slapped. Rule Three: Don’t shake it like a saltshaker Contrary to rule two, this rule calls for the guy with the backward Yankees hat to keep his foot on the brake. Here’s the scenario: The light is red, he’s the fourth car in line, yet he continues to inch his dad’s Audi forward in the hopes of the light turning green so he can get home in time to watch reruns of “Entourage.” Then, he wonders why the lady in the Camry in front of him is giving
him the stink-eye in her rearview mirror as he inches closer and closer to her University of Phoenix license plate frame. Advice: Rocking the car back and forth like an Etch A Sketch won’t make the light turn green any faster. Be patient, Turtle. Vince isn’t going anywhere.
Rule Four: Awareness is our friend Attention. It needs to be paid. Last week, I was cruising along the freeway at a comfortable 74 mph, bobbing my head apathetically to Foster the People’s “Pumped Up Kicks,” when a balding gentleman who looked like Dr. Phil’s cousin thought it would be a good idea to merge his Miata directly into my path, even though he was going much slower. Then, he wonders where that sound of screeching tires and locked up brakes is coming from. Diagnosis: When changing lanes, look in the mirrors, check the closing rate of the cars coming from behind, use the turn signal and proceed accordingly. State Farm, and my brakes, will thank you. The unwritten rules of driving have now begun to be written. I can only hope drivers throughout San Diego will read this and change their driving habits for the better. With my luck, they’ll probably end up reading this while driving in the fast lane with their wipers on at full speed, tapping their brakes like Michael J. Fox using Morse code.
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is an 8 There's passion in the air today. It could be an artistic awakening, calling you to create. Or it might be a more personal connection. Words come easily. Indulge. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 6 Don't hold back. You have no trouble getting the message across. Express your deepest feelings. Leave your money in the bank. You won't need it anyway. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 Be careful what you wish for. Others want to do what you ask. Now's a good time to consult with your partner. Someone's sharing kindness. Spread it around. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 Stop putting it off, and get what you need for your home! You've been making do, and it's time to break down and get it. Direct action is called for. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 9 - Send support to someone on the front lines today. Even simple words of encouragement go a long way. Whatever the battle, let them know you're on their side. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 -
BY NANCY BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES Listen to your core values. There could be a big change at home. The money will come for what you need. Let your community know, and put it in action. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is an 8 You may not like to admit it, but you are probably avoiding responsibility somewhere. Check what your true commitments are. Prioritize those. Reschedule the rest. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 9 It's a good time to ask for money. How's that marketing campaign going? Express the value. Get very clear about it. Do it all for love. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is an 8 - Let go of a presupposition, and abandon yourself to romance. What if you had no idea how it was going to be? Embrace the mystery. Discover harmony. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - Love is in the air (and not only in a romantic way). Bring passion and creativity to your work, and to your play. What you have to say is important. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 9 - A new collaboration with a family member is possible, even if it requires some time to work things out. Set up a long-term plan. Words come easily now. Write a love letter. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 9 Your finances are on the upswing. If you play the game and choose your next moves well, you could also move ahead in love through open and clear communication. ©2011, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.
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ACROSS 1 Magician’s bird of choice 5 Seattle’s Best product, slangily 9 Fall faller 13 Pub picks 14 Special Forces cap 15 Fairy tale starter 16 Strike gold 18 Give __ to: approve 19 Canadian coin nicknamed for the bird on it 20 Hand-waving or finger-pointing 22 For each 23 Mythical Egyptian riddler 25 Cornfield bird 27 Smallest prime number 28 27-Across plus one, in Italy 29 Lines of theater seats 30 Goes down in the west 32 Debatable point 36 Encouragement for a matador 37 Lane straddler 39 LAX hrs. 40 Welsh dog 42 Screwball 43 Dalai __ 44 A bit amiss 46 “Milk” director Van Sant 47 Oval segments 48 Guy “nipping at your nose,” in a holiday song 52 Inquire 53 Rand McNally references 54 Takes home from the pound 57 Yogi, for one 58 Singer of the 1961 #1 song found in the starts of 16-, 23, 37- and 48Across
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Solutions available online at www.thedailyaztec.com 61 Can of worms, e.g. 62 “Drat!” 63 Brooks’s country music partner 64 Sources of immediate cash: Abbr. 65 Mends with thread 66 FBI personnel DOWN 1 Author Roald 2 Assortment 3 President’s weapon 4 Station with game reports and highlights 5 Clampett patriarch 6 Onassis patriarch 7 Brink 8 Declare to be true
9 Despises 10 Boredom 11 Piece of the sky, to Chicken Little 12 Shipping giant 14 “Sayonara!” 17 It’s roughly 21% oxygen 21 Unit of parsley 23 Tinker with 24 Franks 25 Hook nemesis, for short 26 Cylindrical caramel candy 27 General of Chinese cuisine 31 Loud call 33 Auto tune-up item 34 Camp Pendleton letters 35 LAX incoming hrs. 37 Jazz licks
38 Approves 41 Amusement park racers 43 Longtime Dodger skipper Tommy 45 Brittany brothers 48 Sluglike “Star Wars” crime boss 49 Persistently bothered 50 Allegation 51 Missouri river or tribe 52 Cavity filler’s org. 54 Blissful sighs 55 Camping shelter 56 9-digit IDs 59 Deviate from a course 60 DJ’s stack