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NEWSWORTHY

HONK!

By Steve Woods

IF YOU THINK TRAFFIC HASN’T INCREASED ON PCH IN THE LAST 18-25 YEARS! On June 11 th, the City Planning Commission heard from a traffic consultant that was hired to convince those in attendance and city officials that traffic has not increased in the last 18 -25 years!

One member of the Malibu City Planning commission, John Mazza, seemed incredulous and questioned the traffic consultant, “This report is telling the people of Malibu that there has been no traffic increases in 18-25 years. Is that correct? Is that what you are saying?”.

As ridiculous as this report sounded, 3 of the City Planning commissioners believed the “No traffic increases in 25 years” story and voted to approve the Whole Foods EIR. Nevermind the fact that State Parks, who does not work for the City of Malibu or commercial developers, have documented numbers showing visitors to State Parks around Malibu have increased in double digits year to year. These Parks include the Malibu Lagoon, Point Dume, El Matador, El Pescador La Piedra, Leo Carrillo and Point Mugu State Parks. Residents are all too familiar with the horrific increased parking problems of Corral Beach, Solstice Canyon, Winding Way, Paradise Cove, Westward and Zuma Beach. All of which must be accessed by PCH. Commissioner Mikke Pierson, along with John Mazza who did not vote to approve the Whole foods EIR, also had questions for the hired traffic engineer over the validity of the numbers. “I went back to every single date during these traffic studies and I looked at what I could find on the internet as to the weather, and by amazing coincidence, or by I don’t know what to make of it, virtually every count in the last 10 years were made on foggy or even drizzly days,” Pierson said. “I don’t know what the odds are on that; they seem thin.”

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The remarkable answer from the City’s contracted engineer is that “Weather does not affect traffic counts on Pacific Coast Highway”.

Almost every single resident in Malibu, especially those who live here year round, knows that statement is not true. Weather makes a huge difference as evidenced by last poor weather on Memorial day weekend and the low visitor turn out. Since developers pay for all the consultants who work on the EIR it is no wonder that developers suggest “special” consultants to the city so that it is easier to get permits approve.

Are there ANY residents who actually believe that traffic has not increased in the last 25 years? I doubt it.

Unrelated to the Planning Commissioners meeting this last week’s city council unanimously approved a comprehensive $20 million dollar plan in a Stantec Report that recommends 130 suggestions on PCH for safety improvements. But Ryan Embree, a 30-year Malibu resident, 15-year City of Malibu Transportation policy advocate and volunteer says more law enforcement is needed. He applauded the plans improvements and the suggestions for more posted speed limit signs but without an increase in law enforcement. “Speed Creep” will continue to evolve to dangerous levels. He has been a strong advocate for re-establishing a contract with the California Highway Patrol whose contract ceased since the incorporation of the City of Malibu in 1991.

Malibu residents need to speak up and demand that a real and accurate independent traffic study be done before tens of thousands of added vehicle trips are permitted to travel down PCH and funnel through Cross Creek Road and Webb Way to the massive new proposed Shopping Malls in the Civic Center. Some of these businesses cannot be financially successful from a small Malibu based population and will require inviting tens of thousands of out of town shoppers to add to our existing congestion problems . For those that care about our safety and future, Malibu residents can show up and let the City Council on July 13th hear your views and concerns. As evidenced by the numbers of residents who spoke up and showed up to Save the Trees and by those who stood up and supported Measure R, residents can take some power away from those who want to turn Malibu into Newport Beach or a Rodeo Drive by the Sea. Malibu is at a tipping point and residents need to tip it in their favor if they want to preserve their future without increased urban degradation from run away commercial development.

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OIL SPOIL R E C O I L With southland tar sources confirmed, the death tally includes 103 mammals and 130 birds.

By Steve Woods Test results are spilling in from samples taken from South Bay beaches confirming that local tar patties did manage to get carried southward from the May 19th Refugio Oil Spill north of Santa Barbara.

Many experts questioned if the oil washing ashore on local beaches just days after the Refugio spill could have traveled so far, so quickly southward. Investigators explored the possibility of local tankers or other oil industry storage facilities that may have co-incidently leaked while others questioned a recent spat of small earthquakes on the sea floor in the Channel Islands that may have pushed up an increase in natural seepage.

Unseasonable strong Northwest winds in the waters near the Channel Islands most likely accelerated the currents in pushing the oil to Southland beaches. Plains All American Pipeline announced Monday that it received the results of six of nine samples collected May 27 from Manhattan Beach. Two were consistent with the oil from the pipeline release and the other four were consistent with natural seeps in the Santa Barbara region. Results from the remaining three samples are still pending. The state’s California Department of Fish and Wildlife also confirmed that a single tar ball collected from Manhattan Beach did match the Refugio oil spill fingerprint analysis.

A joint statement from the Surfrider Foundation, Heal the Bay and the California Coastal Protection Network has demanded that Plains All American be held responsible for fouled beaches, oiled wildlife, and damaged habitats from Santa Barbara to the southernmost reach of their oil pollution. Surfrider Foundation and Heal the Bay are working with authorities to see that the documentation of the Plains All American Oil Spill is comprehensive so that strong enforcement action can be taken by state and federal agencies against this polluter. In addition, these groups are insisting that the coast be protected by passing new oil regulations. A coalition of environmental NGOs are calling for passage of key legislation to improve oil spill response and management in California. SB 414 (Jackson) would help make oil spill response faster, more effective, and more environmentally friendly by creating a program for fishing vessels to voluntarily join in oil spill response and place a temporary moratorium on the use of dispersants within state waters. Also, SB 788 (McGuire) would close the loophole in state legislation that allows for oil and gas extraction in state-owned submerged lands in the California Coastal Sanctuary if those lands are being drained from producing wells upon adjacent federal lands, in particular it would protect Santa Barbara’s marine protected areas from offshore oil drilling. AB 864 will require an operator of an oil pipeline along environmentally and ecologically sensitive areas near the coast to use the best available technology to reduce the amount of oil released in an oil spill in order to protect state waters and wildlife. This includes automatic shut off technology, and requires a pipeline operator to document the best available technology used in their oil spill contingency plan.

Along with clean up bills topping $65 million, the corroded Plains All American Pipeline is being shut down forcing Exxon Mobil to shut down oil production at its three platforms off the Santa Barbara County coast .

The oil giant halted operations at the Heritage, Harmony and Hondo offshore platforms late last week after it exhausted storage space at an onshore facility near El Capitan State Beach, company spokesman Richard Keil said Tuesday.

Though the company had hoped to avoid a shutdown by using a fleet of 6,720-gallon trucks to make as many as 192 daily trips on U.S. 101 to ship the oil to nearby refineries, Santa Barbara County officials rejected an “emergency” proposal for an expedited trucking permit this month.

Walking along the high tide this morning at Zuma, I was still finding a few pancake and silver dollar sized tar patties mixed in the kelp and eel grass. So keep that orange oil mechanics hand wash or peanut butter ready for helping get those pesky black smudges off the soles of your feet .

NEWSWORTHY

DESECRATION of the CANYON

MALIBU BEWARE!

CAVES

By Steve Woods

School is out and travelers are camping. The season of BBQs and fireworks has arrived. Hikers and cigarette smokers are invading Malibu’s canyons, beaches and trails. Inland residents trying to beat the sweltering heat are coming in droves earlier and staying much later. Traffic congestion is worse this year but less congested than next year. The summer heat is sapping the last residues of moisture from our drought stricken hillsides. More and more fires are breaking out across California.

The red flag warnings have arrived and so have the irresponsible ( and often substance abusing ) individuals who in the past, have created complete devastation for local residents by kicking burning campfires out of caves igniting our entire canyon into flames.

As if the punishment of jail time and restitution for the vandals who burnt down 53 homes wasn’t a clear sign this behavior will not be tolerated, there seems to be an even more steady stream of new participants in destructive pastime which includes desecrating historic indigenous cave art.

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BEWARE MALIBU! More and more graffiti vandals are sneaking up to our sand stone peaks with spray cans, matches and cases of beer. Our once pristine sandstone canyons and caves were at one time a place of spiritual worship for our Chumash ancestors. The Chumash in the present-day live in the counties of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Malibu and may have resided in Malibu for over 11,000 years in populations between 8,000 -18,500 that rival modern Malibu populations. They were a maritime, hunter-gatherer society whose livelihood was based on the sea. They developed excellent skills for catching fish, shellfish, and other marine mammals. Beyond fishing, however, they were also skilled in creating rock art defined as an aesthetic, symbolic representation of significant concepts and entities that are painted on or carved into a rock surface. Rock art may have been created by shamans during vision quests, most commonly in the form of pictographs but sometimes engravings on rock called petroglyphs. No one is absolutely certain about the meaning of the Chumash Rock art, but scholars generally agree that it is connected with religion and astronomy. Chumash rock art depicted images of humans, animals, celestial bodies, and other ambiguous shapes and patterns. These depictions vary considerably and appear to be in no particular order or arrangement. The Chumash made paint from a mixture of mineralized soil, stone mortar, and some kind of liquid binder like blood or oil from animals or mashed seeds. The addition of an oil binder helped to make the paint permanent and waterproof. Orange and red paint contained hematite or iron oxide , while yellow came from limonite, blue and green from copper or serpentine, white from kaolin clays or gypsum, and black from manganese or charcoal. Paint was applied with a person’s finger or a brush. Abstract and representational images include squares, circles and triangles, zigzags, crisscrosses, parallel lines, and pinwheels. Where the Chumash settled villages, abstract paintings were prominent, while the areas occupied by bands of hunting people reveal representational images. Prior to 1967 locals witnessed the pure untainted Chumash Paintings in these caves before they were desecrated by an age of mindless drug induced vandals who were not conscious of what they were destroying.

With a heavy heart, it is sad to report that an ancient Chumash Spirit Cave has been molested and vandalized yet again in one of the grossest selfish criminal acts that has been perpetrated to date upon these sand stone formations. One of The Local’s staff members recently visited this ancient Chumash Cave and returned disgusted with pictures showing evidence that group of low lifes completely painted the entire cave with gallons of Pepto Bizmo pink paint. Empty paint cans, brushes and aerosol cans litter the cave entrance along with broken glass, cigarette butts, burnt wood, plastic bags, used condoms, gang graffiti. syringes, used pampers and soiled underwear.

BEWARE MALIBU! Please understand the concern of home owners who suffered tragic fire losses in 2007. This could have been prevented . Though locals try to patrol and report illegal activity during after hours, regular law enforcement needs to be stepped up.

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The 7th annual summer fundraiser, Empathy Rocks took place on June 14th at a private beachside estate owned by Malibu local Kym Gold. The family extravaganza, hosted by founder Lysa Heslov, featured fun activities for all that honored Ambassador Nicole Avant, Shay Mitchell, Zendaya and the cast of Teen Wolf with a program emceed by Stephen Weber and presenters including Lucy Hale, Irena Medavoy, Jesse McCartney and Gregg Sulkin.

The host committee included some amazing folks including Lily Aldridge & Caleb Followill, Jules Asner & Steven Soderbergh, Sky & Brett Brewer, Chay Carter, Liz Dennery Sanders, Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck, Juliette Hohnen & Steven Weber, Justine Lassoff, Jennifer Meyer & Tobey Maquire, Sarah Meyer & Aaron Michaelson, Tracey Nanula, Kelly Preston & John Travolta, Holly Robinson-Peete and Rodney Peete, Marisa Tomei and Liane & Richard Weintraub.

The Empathy Rocks event was held at the private beachfront estate of Malibu local Kym Gold, far right, here with Randy Jackson and Sara Weinstock who attended the event in support of Children Mending Hearts.

The event had over 300 people in attendance and raised over $100,000 thanks to attendees and generous presenting sponsors including Material Girl and Michael Stars in addition to other sponsors such as Sabra, Cheryl & Haim Saban and the Saban Charitable Support Fund, CAA and Participant Media.

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LAST DINOSAUR An Everyman’s Guide To The New Woman

By Marlon Young So…. this is not a relationship manual. At least, I don’t think it is. What I do know, though, is that relationships between men and women are in a very bad state and I think I know why. I’m not certain how it can be changed or if it can be changed. It may just be a thing that we’re going to have to ride out. However, what I’m going to try to give you in these few pages is a perspective on the situation that I’m sure most of you haven’t thought about... but I have. For a long time.

I’ve had relationships that didn’t work and a marriage that I’m constantly working on and, my own baggage notwithstanding, I found myself always thinking “This can’t possibly be this damn hard!” And yet, it is. Then I started to think that maybe I’m too screwed up to be in a relationship. It’s what we all say to ourselves either quietly in our heads or out loud in front of the mirror when no one’s around. Usually after you’ve just had an argument with your significant other or when you find yourself alone with no plans with anyone else for the fortieth weekend in a row. “What the hell is wrong with me? I can’t be that much of an ass that NO ONE wants to date me. Or maybe I am and I’m just too screwed up to see it.

Or maybe everyone else is screwed up and I’m fine. Either way, I’m here alone and talking to myself...again! I need a drink.” So, out to the bar you go because how pathetic are you if you buy a bottle of your favorite whatever and get drunk in the dark? Alone! I’ll tell you how pathetic. Very, very pathetic.

You can’t give up, though. Like with anything you do, it takes a little hard work and the desire to want to be good at it or fix it or, if nothing else, understand it. That’s where I come in. I want to help you understand “it.” “It” being the relations between men and women in the society we live in today. Specifically, how we got to this place of seemingly insurmountable differences. Ready? Alright, here we go.

DISCLAIMER (of sorts) I’m going to try to break this up into sections or chapters or whatever you want to call it. I’ll be as thorough as I can and try not to miss anything that I think is significant. There might be some facts that some of you will want to dispute and that’s fine. If you want to spend your time on arguing the finer points of a problem, knock yourself out. You’ll be doing it without me. What I’m going to be talking about is the larger part of this problem and whether or not you think that it is real doesn’t concern me. I have done all the thinking for you and I’m telling you there’s a problem! You know it and I know it. So, let’s talk about that!

IN A NUTSHELL ----- MEN Here’s the deal. I’m well into my forties. Those of us from my generation were taught the rules of being a man by our fathers. OUR fathers. Fathers who were from the depression era and WWII and the Korean Conflict. Fathers who were the undisputed heads of the household. Who had the last word. Who got served dinner first because he had worked his butt off all day to do what he was expected to do: provide for his family. Fathers who whipped you if you got out of line. Who sometimes whipped you on g.p. (look it up) just to keep you on your toes! They wore suits and hats when they left the house. When the family went somewhere in the car, he drove. He held the door open for ladies, stood when a lady left the dining table, and took his hat off indoors. Those Fathers taught us sons how to use our hands. If some appliance went on the fritz in the house, he taught you how to try and fix it before you called a professional.

That generation of Fathers taught us how to fight for what we thought was right. When I say fight, I’m talking physically.

Like, grab a guy and punch him in the face if he crossed you. And to take the same punch if you crossed someone else and take responsibility for it. They taught us to never hit a woman (without good cause), never question authority, honor your parents, believe in God, take your family to church, earn a decent living, and most of all, stand for something. A man who doesn’t stand for something will fall for anything. Remember that?

They have been called the “greatest generation that ever lived.” Hey, look, I didn’t call them that. I’m telling you what someone else called them. I’m just the messenger, man. What I will say about them, though, is that they had a firm ideology on how a family was to be run. They had these rules and laid them down like the Constitution. The kids had chores, the wife took care of the home and if anyone got out of line, there was hell to pay. “Wait ‘til your Father gets home!” Holy crap! Who among us ever wanted to hear those words? And when you did hear them, your stomach did back-flips until he got home and you knew what your sentence was. Two weeks with no TV! One month with no toys (if you had any in the first place). Or worse....the Ass-Whipping! The one where you had to go get the switch yourself. Some big bush behind the house. Grown for this purpose only. Peel the leaves to be sure only the wood made contact with your skin so you developed nice, deep welts. The ones where you couldn’t sit for a week without tears of pain streaming down your cheeks.

Ahhhh...the good ole days!

I’ll tell you what, though, whatever it was you did to bring that wrath down upon yourself, you thought long and very hard before doing it again. Right? You’re damn right. Did you hate him for it? For a while, yea. For sure right after he beat the crap out of you. In the long run, you respected him. You realized he was molding you to be a good, law-abiding person.

A person who accepted the responsibilities for his actions. A person who knew basic right from wrong. Who didn’t do something to someone else that you didn’t want done to you. Sounds simple, right? Try that type of discipline today. Then call me when you get out of jail.

Now, I know many of you will say that this way of rearing a child was brutal, barbaric. It was abusive and mentally damaging. It scarred those children forever and was absolutely the wrong thing to do. Perhaps. Perhaps we’ll find out it was all wrong and unnecessary. That’s how it was, though. And you know something...it worked. For them and the thousands of generations before them, it worked. The products of those homes and that discipline built factories and cars and cities.

They fought wars and chased bad guys. They ran into burning buildings to save children and the helpless. Then, they went home, ate dinner, taught their sons to do the same, and got some sleep. Am I saying it was a perfect society for those generations? What are you, nuts? But I’m not talking about the society as a whole. I’m talking about how we relate to each other as men and women.

Remember? Alright, then.

-Tune in for more of “The Last Dinosaur” in the next issue!

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CANNABIS

MICHAEL BACKES, internationally known authority on the science of medical marijuana and author of last year’s “Cannabis Pharmacy” (with forward by Andrew Weil, M.D.) is speaking at the Malibu Public Library on July 15 at 7:00 pm Mike Backes is one of the most amazing individuals I have ever known. I met him in 1992 when he was the writing partner of Michael Crichton, blockbuster science fiction author of “Jurassic Park” (there is even a character named after him in the novel). He wrote the screenplays for two of Crichton’s novels that became movies. They bonded because of Mike’s sharp mind for science.

That same sharp mind eventually led Mike Backes to the subject of medical marijuana where among the public there is a serious need for something better than what he likes to call “bro-science.” Over the past decade he became one of the top experts on “evidence-based medicine” for medical marijuana, culminating last fall in the publication of his book, “Cannabis Pharmacy,” which is a very powerful, practical and popular science-based guide to the subject. In advance of his talk, and to help you get a feel for the changing image of marijuana in our society, I asked him ten simple questions …

1. DRUG? Is marijuana a drug? I prefer cannabis to marijuana, because marijuana is pejorative. Yes, cannabis is a drug. As a drug, cannabis must be used with an understanding of proper dosage and the risks that uninformed use can pose. The biggest issue missing from the debates over the legalization of cannabis, or even its use as a medicine, is the crucial importance of dose education and guidance. Since cannabis does not impair respiration at high doses, a fatal overdose from cannabis appears impossible.

2. DANGEROUS? Is cannabis dangerous to your health? The dangers of cannabis are directly proportional to the intelligence and care with which it is used. Indiscriminate use of cannabis at uncertain or excessive dosage can be harmful. Informed use at reasonable dosage is remarkably safe. Science backs that up. Current research has shown that cannabis is not a gateway drug. The overwhelming majority of cannabis users do not go on to use dangerous drugs. Period.

3. SAME OLD STUFF? Is today’s cannabis the same stuff people were smoking in the 1960’s and 70’s?

Nope. Prohibition ensures one thing: the prohibited substance will be become concentrated. Cannabis today is more potent, akin to how beer disappeared during alcohol prohibition and hard liquor became popular. It’s not as scary as it sounds, since informed users of cannabis adjust their dose downwards to adjust for the increased potency. The other big change in today’s cannabis, over cannabis from back in the day, is that today’s cannabis contains less of a cannabinoid called cannabidiol, (CBD). CBD counteracts THC’s tendency to make some users anxious or paranoid. Back in the day, cannabis contained equal amounts of THC and CBD. CBD was accidently bred out of the plant by underground breeders trying to increase THC content.

4. PHYSIOLOGY? How does cannabis work within the body? It interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system that regulates emotion, memory, appetite, and importantly: background pain levels. Cannabis’s ability to modulate pain perception is one of the key reasons that it works effectively as a medicine.

5. YOUNGSTERS? What is the risk to children and young adults if they ingest cannabis? Depends on the type of cannabis and the type of youngster. Cannabis that is high in THC may be harmful to a very small percentage of kids that are prone to developing schizophrenia. The good news is that cannabis that contains more CBD is becoming available, which offsets that risk, even in kids prone to developing schizophrenia. In fact, CBD is a promising future treatment for schizophrenia.

6. IMPAIRED DRIVING? Does cannabis impair your ability to drive and many accidents caused by cannabis users? Yes, cannabis can interfere with coordination, reaction time and memory. Not a good combination for driving. That impairment increases considerably if you mix cannabis and alcohol. The good news is that most cannabis users appear to possess enough common sense to not drive while high. That common sense appears to vanish when you add alcohol. The number of accidents caused by drivers using cannabis is lower than those caused by drivers using prescription medicines that impair driving and much lower than accidents caused by those using alcohol.

7. VARIETY? How much variation is there among different types of cannabis? There is considerable variation due to the difference in chemistry found in different strains of cannabis. Cannabis produces many different compounds and these compounds modify its effects. One strain of cannabis may be as stimulating as a grande drip coffee, while other varieties are as sedating as an Ambien. Eventually, cannabis will have labeling that explains these differences.

8. HEALTH BENEFITS? What are the greatest health benefits of cannabis? Depends on the type of cannabis.

There are kinds of cannabis that show great promise for warding off age-related decline in brain function. This is called a neuroprotective effect. Eventually, compounds in cannabis such as CBD may be useful in preventing the types brain degeneration associated with contact sports. Someday it will be, ask your coach about cannabis.

9. FUN? Can cannabis be fun? Sure, until the handcuffs click. As a society, criminalizing cannabis use was based on ignorance, not scientific research. Cannabis needs to be understood, not demonized. Once, cannabis is understood, then there is some fun to be had.

10. STIGMA? Is the stigma around cannabis use declining these days in the U.S.? Yes, and as education and research continues, that stigma will continue to evaporate. But people need to insist that as cannabis laws are reformed, and that this reform results in science-based education and research.

Michael Backes is the head of research and development for a Southern California-based consultancy that specializes in cannabis science and policy issues. He provides guidance based on the latest research to medical cannabis patients, researchers and healthcare practitioners.

OPINION

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“Let’s play doctor,” said Jennie, “I want to protect people from colds and sneezes.”

“No way,” said Billy, “I want to be a cop, I want to protect people from bad guys from round the corner, let’s play cops.”

“What about me?” shouted Lucy, “I want to be a soldier, I want to protect people from bad guys from far away, let’s play soldiers.”

“No fair,” cried Archie, “I want to be a fireman, I want to protect people from fire from anywhere, let’s play firemen.”

“I know,” said Jennie, “let’s play all four.”

So they did.

Under Jennie’s direction (because doctor always knows best), they got a piece of chalk and drew a really, really big map of the whole wide world on the playground – or at least the nice bits they’d learned about in Geography. They then divided the map up into 131 big squares and labeled each one with the name of a different country – including their own lovely country of course. Finally, they divided the big squares into four little squares, which they labeled Doctor, Cop, Soldier and Fireman.

Then off they went, hopscotching round the whole wide world, like little heroes, saving people from colds and sneezes, bad guys from round the corner, bad guys from far away, and fire from anywhere. And doing all this for free, because that’s what grownups did.

And it was all great fun.

Until they got back to the square they’d started from, their own lovely country, which Billy, Lucy and Archie suddenly realized Jennie had only divided into three squares, for Cop, Soldier and Fireman.

“Why did you leave out Doctor?” cried Billy, Lucy and Archie.

“Because daddy said you can’t play doctor for free where we live,” replied Jennie. “Only everywhere else.”

“Why you can’t play doctor for free where we live?” asked Billy, who knew that cops always liked to ask lots of questions.

“Because that’s socialism,” replied Jennie.

“What’s socialism?” asked Billy.

“I don’t know, but it’s something really, really bad, daddy said,” replied Jennie.

“Why’s it bad?” asked Billy.

“Because it means free doctors,” replied Jennie.

“Why isn’t it socialism to have free cops and free soldiers and free firemen?” asked Billy.

“I don’t know,” sighed Jennie. “Can we go home now?”

Each of the 130 countries in the children’s game where you can play doctor for free has some form of universal health care as documented by the World Health Organization. (Note that the other 65 countries in the world – except for #131, see below – which are mainly in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific, are almost all currently planning to have universal health care within the next couple of years.)

Country #131, where you can’t play doctor for free, is of course the United States, the only country on the planet that neither has nor is planning to have universal health care any time soon, but which also happens to be the country that invented universal health care in the first place. This was in 1912 when Teddy Roosevelt argued for a universal health coverage system in America that was also promoted by no fewer than nine subsequent presidents. This is also the country whose Medicare system for those fortunate enough to have lived beyond the age of sixty-five is the envy of the world.

In other words, universal health care is as American as apple pie, but you can’t have a bite of it until you collect your pension.

We live in a country with the finest doctors, hospitals and medical equipment to be found anywhere and spend twice as much on health care per capita than any other country. But when other measures such as access, equity, efficiency, infant mortality and life expectancy are taken into account the U.S. comes in at #37 in a 2000 WHO survey of health care systems in 40 countries.

One last irony for the road: My daughter came across a wounded sea lion pup on Zuma Beach the other day. She called California Wildlife and they raced up in their equivalent of an ambulance and whisked the pup away to their hospital.

In the same week, my daughter’s lifeguard husband treated a foreign tourist who’d been stung by a stingray on another Malibu beach and needed to be whisked away in an ambulance to a hospital. This was of course impossible because the tourist didn’t have health insurance. Why didn’t they ask the seal lion pup if it had Blue Cross?

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HEALTHCARE BUILDS IMMUNITY David Stanfield’s timely piece on healthcare coincides with the recent Supreme Court 6-3 decision ruling making it clear that state subsidies are legal on behalf of those who bought a plan through Healthcare. The ACA was narrowly passed in 2010 down party lines and has survived challenges by legal critics who have had the time to study the bill.

It is not surprising that following Nancy Pelosi’s famous quote “We have to pass the (health care) bill so you can find out what is in it”, that legal issues will have to be ironed out. Never mind that Jonathon Gruber, Obamacares $400,000 paid key architect, called the American voter “uninformed and stupid” also said the bill’s inherent “lack of transparency is a huge political advantage” in selling it. By hook or crook the ACA has survived another Supreme Court ruling and though many will complain about bloated bureaucracies ,higher deductibles and premiums,there is no question healthcare reforms were urgently needed and will benefit those in need.

-Steve Woods

ENTETAINMENT

BANSHEE

Interview by Cece Woods

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Actress Ivana Milicevic opens about the sexy role she plays on the Cinemax series Banshee and the special sounds of the ocean that always brings this bombshell back to the BU.

C.W.: You emigrated to America when you were a small child. Does any of your

heritage play a big part of your life now or are you hands down an “all American girl”.

I.M.: In my experience, being an immigrant makes me neither completely. I’m some kind of a hybrid I suppose although what it’s done for me is made me feel comfortable everywhere in the world, because I don’t feel like I belong fully to any one group. My formative years were spent in Sarajevo until I was 5 almost 6. I feel very “other”.

That is not to say that my heritage isn’t a big part of who I am.

C.W.: As a child, what situations or experiences do you think inspired you to become an actress?

I.M.: My dad would show me some pretty inappropriate movies for someone my age at the time. I distinctly remember being 8 years old and my dad taking me to see DUNE. It was so intense and kinda gross but also magical because the characters were riding these sand worms, their eyes blue with “spice” and the wind blowing through their hair, and I remember thinking that the only way I might be able to ride a sandworm is if I go where these magical stories are shot and made…. hello Hollywood.

C.W.: If you weren’t an actress, what’s the next big “passion” career on your list?

I.M.: If I weren’t an actress I would probably want to study human behavior or study

insects. I have always loved insects. I do not know why. they are like alien robots or something.

C.W.: How has Banshee had an effect on your career?

I.M.: Banshee was the most challenging job I have had to date. It has really

made me grow as an actress and I think as a human as well. Also, I am very blessed to have been able to stay with a story for 4 years. I got to flesh out a character in a way I might not have if I was playing the same part in a movie or a show that didn’t live as long.

C.W.: Any other project down the line you are excited about and want to share?

I.M.: Nothing right now besides Banshee…. Banshee is all encompassing!!

C.W.: What does your off time look like?

I.M.: A big part of my life is spirituality related. I go on silent retreats at least once a year.

I like to draw…. I have been working on these creature/characters for a cartoon idea I have…. and Lili Simmons who plays Rebecca on my show bought me a ukulele for my birthday so I have been practicing that a bit. So far I can play, “3 Little Birds” by Bob Marley, and “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz. That means I know 4 chords. That is all that means.

C.W.: What do you love about Malibu?

I.M.: Ahhhhhhhh. Listen. I love the ocean. It is one, of if not my absolute favorite place on

earth. I love it there… being there… it resets you. I believe hearing the waves crash all night long while you sleep just reboots, restarts, resets your whole body.

Even though there are many beaches in this world, I can’t think of another one where you sleep so close to the surf that you can hear it lull you to sleep every night. Do you?

I love how laid back Malibu is. I love that there is a Nobu and I love that you can also kick back and go to places like Malibu Seafood. But more than anything, more than the restaurants, more than the shopping, I love being able to hear the ocean. That’s my favorite thing about Malibu.

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Niki Koss is a rare breed. Not your typical Hollywood hopeful this young talent is defintely worth the all the hype.

So what’s all the buzz about you you ask? Well for starters, Koss has already had major roles in several independent feature films including “Red Wing”, executive produced by Oscar nominated Terrence Malick and her short film credits includes leading roles in “A Teenage Drama” which was recently nominated for a prestigious BAFTA award.

Koss is also the co-creator and director of the digital series, “Royals” for the Galaxy Generation. The series won the “Best Web Series” and “Audience Choice Short Film” awards at the Laughlin International Film Festival, and was recently accepted into two additional festivals as the “Programmer’s Choice”.

NEXT UP: Koss stars in “My Stepdaughter” which will premier on Lifetime August 1st.

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She may not be a household name yet, but this ingenue has an impressive range, poised with the power to achieve superstar status and scoring the holy grail of Hollywood ( think Oscar ).

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Socal chanteuse Annie Bosko spent her childhood growing up on the beaches of Malibu.

But her love for song outweighed her love for sand and eventually led her to Nashville.

Opportunity knocked for Annie leading to opening or backing vocal slots with Darius Rucker, Adele, Josh Groban, Dierks Bentley, Big & Rich, Josh Turner and more confirm. She has performed the national anthem at the NBA All-Star game, recorded for one of the largest entertainment companies in the world, sang demos for some of the biggest hits on the radio and even did a turn on television’s top singing competition. All of those accomplishments fall short, however, for a true music maker with the loftiest ambitions.

As she readies the release of her first EP, her artistry and vision have crystallized in songs including “Crooked Halo” and “Fighter.” Themes of strength, empowerment, vulnerability and self-determination run throughout. And they’re understandable, given her past, as well as her deep-rooted need to create and perform.

However, never leaving her love for Malibu far behind, her music video “Crooked Halo” brings her back to her Malibu roots - with a cameo by another local superstar - surfer Frankie Harrer. -anniebosko.com

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MALIBU 10 HABITS THAT CAN MAKE YOU OLDER THAN YOU ARE If you’re not happy with how fast you seem to be aging then its time to get serious and stop the bad behavior! It is possible to turn clock back. Some foods you eat and even the way you sleep can add years to your face and may shorten your lifespan.

Here are 10 suggestions: 1) Pass On Dessert: Aside from adding excess pounds to your body, your sweet tooth will also add years to your face. Sugar molecules attach to protein fibers in each of our cells. This damaging process can reduce your radiance. It can also add dark circles under the eyes, loss of tone, puffiness, increase fine lines and wrinkles, loss of facial contours (jowls) and increased pore size. Pass on the sugary treats if you want to preserve your youthful glow.

2) Wear Sunscreen: The sun is not always your friend. The number one cause of nearly every sign of premature aging on the human face is ultraviolet exposure. UV light is present even when it’s cloudy or raining. Protect your skin by wearing sunblock whenever you’ll be outdoors, even for a short time if possible. Most doctors recommend an SPF between 30 and 50. So, whether running errands, driving, walking (even to the mailbox) or spending a day at the beach, remember your sunscreen!

3) Limit Alcohol: Drinking alcohol really does speed up the aging process! This includes premature wrinkles, loss of collagen, elasticity, redness, dehydration and puffiness. However, it’s the amount and frequency of your drinking that really matters. However there are some recent studies that indicate that alcohol has some health benefits – when you drink in moderation.

4) Sleep Longer: You may think that as you get a little older you don’t need as much sleep, but experts say you still need seven or eight hours every night for optimal health. Not getting enough sleep can keep you from functioning well during the day, lead to weight gain and really drag on your overall health. If you are going to bed at a reasonable hour but still feel like you’re dragging during the day, talk to your doctor to rule out sleep disorders (sleep apnea, etc.).

5) Pass On The Straw: As simple as it sounds, drinking through a straw causes you to purse your lips, which can cause wrinkles from the repetitive muscle motion. You’re better off removing the lid and drinking straight out of the cup. And keep in mind that any repetitive motion around the mouth can contribute to more lines and wrinkles, and that includes frowning and cigarette smoking.

6) Eye Cream: Even no-fuss skincare routine needs to include a good eye cream to keep aging wrinkles at bay. Skin around the eyes is thinner than the skin on the rest of your face and shows age faster. Keeping the eye area moisturized can take years off your face. Eye creams that are most effective contain Retin A, a form of vitamin A. Other important factors include emollients and moisturizers that trap moisture, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C. These promote formation of collagen and elastin to tighten the skin and reduce fine lines around the eyes.

7) Sleeping On Your Side Or Face Down: Skin care professionals agree, sleeping on your stomach or on your side with your face pressed into the pillow can create wrinkles and accelerate aging. The connective tissue and collagen in your face becomes weaker and less supportive. So when you sleep on the same side of your face (or stomach) night after night, your skin won’t smooth out or spring back as quickly. Those crease lines from your pillow can become permanent. Sleep on your back or invest in a satin pillowcase to keep skin smooth.

8) Move: If you spend most of the day sitting, make a plan to get up every 30 minutes to shake it out.

People who work at a desk all day are at increased risk for kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and cancer… not to mention obesity. Get up out of that chair!

9) Becoming a Couch Potato: Speaking of exercise… Regular physical activity is a healthy essential for many things, from staving off heart disease to keeping stress at bay. There are countless reasons to keep exercising. But, let’s add one you may not even have thought of… preventing injury. An injury that limits mobility and, in turn, your independence is a game-changer. Research shows that even if you walk for just 30 minutes three times a week, it’ll lower your risk of disabling injuries. So break the sloth habit and get moving.

10) Have More Sex: Are you sex starved or have a low libido? Nobody would deny that an active, healthy sex life can have a positive effect on your overall health... Clinical studies have shown that our chances of having heart problems decrease if you stay sexually active. This is due to higher levels of oxytocin, a neurotransmitter (brain chemical) that is produced during arousal and orgasm (for men and women).

Research also shows that sexual activity can bolster the immune system in both women and men. It can also reduce stress and is widely associated with the stability of relationships. Other studies have shown that in women, it can have a protective effect against endometriosis. In men, there are many that report a a reduction of the occurrence of prostate cancer.

BAD

BEHAVIOR

By Diana Nicholson

Pilates instructor Diana Nicholson trained under Master Teacher, Marie Jose Blom Lawrence at “Long Beach Dance and Conditioning” She is a certified “Health Coach” from “The Institute for Integrative Nutrition” and a graduate of the California Healing Arts College”, as well as Yoga Certified through UnityOneYoga.

Most importantly, having more sex will give you that youthful glow! Move over, moisturizer—time to turn the clock back!

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SUMMER of Starting Saturday, July 11th, Soulcycle will be having surprise instructors come and teach classes at the Malibu studio.

July 11th - Laura Crago (with a live, in-class DJ!) July 18th - Ben B. July 25th - Chris New time-slots that have been added on Wednesdays and Fridays: 10:30AM with Jason and 5:30 with Tiff D. Jason will also be taking over the 9:30AM class on Monday mornings alongside Roarke.

Malibu. Sun. Fun. Done.

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...The Trails!

By Ted McDonald This past weekend I decided to ride my bike to my friend’s barbecue. I rode up the Zuma Ridge fire road over the top of Buzzard’s Roost, down to the Backbone Trail, and over to Kanan. Then up and over the bridge, I followed the trail to Latigo and headed down to the barbecue (my friends let me shower at their house). That ride was 17.5 miles (28 kilometers), almost 3500 feet of elevation gain and more solitude, excitement and pure fun than I could’ve asked for!

Most people come to Malibu for the beaches, which are exquisite. I’m so happy I live here and get to enjoy a few of the most beautiful “sandscapes” in the world. But if you’re looking for some salvation and a new experience, grab a map of the trails. Being more of a trail runner, mountain biker, and yogi, I’ve found another paradise here in the ‘Bu. It’s on the trails.

The Santa Monica Mountain Range covers over 40 miles and has more than 570 miles of trails. It goes from Hollywood to Oxnard. That’s where I find one of my many paths to salvation and peace. We have Malibu Creek State Park, Topanga State Park, Zuma Canyon, the aforementioned Backbone trail, which incidentally, runs along the entire spine of the SMMR meandering about 67 miles with 12,000 feet of elevation gain. I haven’t done it all, but I’m planning on it, if you’re interested in joining me. We also have Corral Canyon and depending on how far north you include there is Sycamore Canyon, Tri-Peaks and Pt. Mugu. Sandstone Peak, the tallest mountain in the Santa Monica Mountains, reaches 3111ft above sea level. Some of that wilderness is technically not Malibu, but all it takes is a short drive to make you feel like you’re in a foreign land.

There is so much terrain that I probably won’t cover it all this lifetime, but I’m so happy it’s here and I love that I get to explore it. I went for my run this morning and started thinking about what the trails of Malibu give me. They feed my soul, they keep my body fit, they ease my heart and settle my mind. I feel sufficiently challenged because of all the climbing. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart, there are a lot of steeps! I feel nourished because I spend so much time in nature. It was the way of the transcendentalists used to do it.

Emerson, Whitman and Thoreau, they all used to spend time in nature and reflect on life, existence, thinking, poetry, painting, art and spirit.

Life is so much more than what’s on the outside. Being in our backyard and being nurtured by Mother Earth, the trails, the animals (cobwebs and all), is one of the greatest gifts Malibu can offer. I implore you to take advantage!

MALIBU

*EDITOR’S NOTE: We ran this article back in March when there were some very random and gratuitous fireworks shows taking place around Malibu. Needless to say, summer is definitely fireworks season and this article bears repeating for the sake of our pets and local wildlife.

FIREWORKS is not working for

WILDLIFE

By Steve Woods Fireworks photos by Corlyce M. Olivieri

“Firework explosions (which can emit sounds of up to 190 decibels, a full 110 to 115 decibels higher than the 75 to 80 decibel range) can produce a blind panic in animals that can lead to serious injury, deep-rooted, debilitating fears, or even death.” - Ohio Animal Defence League It is hard for humans to understand the sensitivities of animals when it comes to modern day private 4 th of July bomb blasting. Animals are programmed to sense the coming of thunder or lightning by a change in atmospheric pressure. Fireworks “bomb blast” take animals off guard. Dogs will dig under a fence or jump over, cats will bolt up trees but easily spooked horses may suffer the most injuries.

A lot of local marine birds like the Plovers, Whimbrels, Meadow Larks, Cormorants, Egrets and Blue Herons that have paired up and are preparing for nesting at the Malibu Lagoon may be in danger of abandoning their nest. Farmers shoot shot gun percussion’s to disperse birds from crops which has the same effect on birds roosting around the protected Malibu Lagoon State Park. Meanwhile the Paradise Cove private pyrotechnics shows continue to rain down toxic chemicals into the PROTECTED Point Dume Marine Sanctuary. You can’t fish there but apparently you can dump toxic chemicals in the MPA. Once a year 4th of July fireworks is an accepted national tradition but the increase in private fireworks displays in the last few years are a blatant disregard to our rural character, damaging to our marine life, wildlife , domestic animals and must stop no matter who the applicant is. How many more pets will go missing or end up at an animal shelter?

Malibu is one of the last coastal refuges in LA County that harbors wildlife from the decadence and ignorance of mans detachment from nature.

Hopefully Fireworks displays in Malibu will be limited to the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence when it was read to the public in various American cities. When the Patriots heard it, they erupted in cheers and celebrations. In 1777, Philadelphians remembered the 4th of July and Bells were rung, guns fired, candles lighted, and firecrackers set off.

When the war ended in 1783, July 4 became a holiday in some places. In Boston, it replaced the date of the Boston Massacre of March 5, as the major patriotic holiday. Speeches, military events, parades, and fireworks marked the day. In 1941, Congress declared July 4 a federal holiday.

So for the sake of wildlife, let’s limit the use of fireworks to the one celebration it was truly inteneded for. One day a year is more than nature can handle.

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PETS

CANINE CONVERSATIONS

DOGS and SUMMER

By Robert Cabral

Summer is a happy time for dogs and their people. Getting out, going on trips, swimming and playing are all part of the landscape. There are some important things to consider during these times to keep your dogs safe.

When traveling with your dog make sure they are not loose in the car. Dogs can cause distractions to drivers and cause accidents. In the event of an accident, your dog becomes a projectile in your car crashing into whatever is in his or her way with several thousand pounds of energy. This can cause serious injury or even death to your dog and/or your passengers. Dogs also jump / fall out of windows during the ride and escape from open doors at rest stops. Your best bets are either a crate or harness to safely restrain your dog. Not just any crate, wire crates can injure your dog in the event of an accident. I recommend and use the crash tested safety crate made by MiM in Sweden, called the VarioCage. It is the only crash tested crate that meets automotive safety standards, it also has a crumple zone to absorb impact in the event of a rear impact and features an emergency escape if your cargo door becomes un-usable. Through my research I’ve found this to be the very best crate available.

For harnesses I use and recommend the Klein Metall Allsafe Harness. This is also a crash tested harness that will protect your dog in the event of an accident, as well as keep him out of your way during normal driving. Please do not use a walking harness to restrain your dog in your car. Waking harnesses offer no protection in the event of a crash and put you and your dog at risk.

Always make sure your dog gets plenty of hydration. Dogs don’t sweat like us, so they have a tendency to overheat quicker. Have plenty of water available for your dog and make sure he hydrates often. If your dog is overheating, don’t pour water over his head or back; instead cool him from under his chest. It’s a good idea to carry plenty of water and a collapsible water bowl.

If you’re at the beach, be sure to give your dog fresh water to prevent him from drinking seawater. If he does he will likely throw it up or flush it out the other end. In either case, try your best to avoid letting him drink salt water.

If you’re near a body of water whether it’s the ocean a river or a lake, I recommend using a life vest even if your dog is a good swimmer. There are several good brands; I like the Outward Hound brand. The life vest will give you peace of mind and will protect your dog in the event that he gets exhausted too far from shore and it gives you a handle to grab and help him.

Another tool that I’ve found that I like is the Red Cross Pet First Aid App. This app has just about everything you will need in the event of an emergency including emergency tips, vet locator, education and more. It’s the best pet app I’ve found.

All and all, be sure to keep your best friends safe this summer and always. You are your dogs entire world, they rely on you so be the human your dog needs you to be.

FOOD

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FOOD & WINE

Malibu locals headed to America’s premier culinary event the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen for a dazzling weekend of cooking demonstrations and wine tastings.

Franco Simplicio at the FOOD & WINE Festival.

NBA champion John Salley, Franco Simplicio, Janette Mallory and Dianne Burnett.

FRANCO SIMPLICIO

Janette Mallory and the Food Network’s Tyler Florence.

Owner, The Sunset Restaurant

If you love food (I do), wine (check) and looking at Ajax Mountain (guilty) all at once, this is the trip for you.

Being at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic is like walking around a Food Network set (because of all the celebrity chefs and all of the food presentations) with just the right amount of buzz from all of the tastings of fine and not so fine (dump that one out) wine. I believe, it shows in my photos.

I ran into some old friends from both the food and wine world, but it was fun meeting new ones like Drew Barrymore, Hollywood celebrity/wine maker. Another one of my favorite encounters was John Salley, NBA Champion, sports talk show host and - here a bit of trivia - a proud, nearly 7 foot vegan.

If you wanted something stronger, there were other spirits, including many tequilas, mescal, etc...

I’ll close with my favorite quote from the event by Andrew Zimmerman (TV personality and chef): “Food is good. Food with a story is better. Food with a story you haven’t heard before is best of all”.

MURIEL ANGOT

Chef and author of “EVERYDAY EATING with MURIEL and ANDREW”

Food and Wine is such a fabulous and outrageous way to start the summer in Aspen. I suggest you start your diet a month before to make sure you can splurge and book your ticket early. I usually book my ticket in January to make sure I dont miss out on it.

ABOVE: Muriel gets creative in the kitchen.

This year I tried a lot of Rose wine - I enjoyed Whispering Angel and Impatience Rose. I started Friday morning with a Rose Champagne class. It went well with the heat and the sunshine, just like in Provence!

My girlfriend Lynn had introduced me to the Impatience sisters ( who make the Impatience Rose ) a few nights before at Cache-Cache, one of my favorite restaurants.

My favorite food at the Grand Testing is usually the Lexus tent, decadent Grilled Octopus, Uni dishes, foie gras always with interesting combination of flavor while looking beautiful. Also the Peruvian stand with their wonderful Ceviche ( I will try to remake this recipe soon ), served with their famous Pisco sour.

An amazing experience overall!

Muriel Angot’s books are available at hsn.com and procapslabs.com LEFT: Malibu local Eric Cotsen and close friend of Muriel Angot and Andrew lessman attended the event in Snowmass, CO.

Andrew Lessman and Muriel Angot at the Food & Wine Classic

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High, pitched ceilings, white brick fireplace and French doors, that open on to airy decks, lends itself to easy entertaining as well as intimate family gatherings. Calcutta marble counters and stainless steel appliances are perfect choices for the bright kitchen with eat-in nook. Each bedroom has it’s own character, while the Master bedroom is a truly special retreat. Large downstairs family/ media room, featuring surround sound, opens out to the lush backyard, with white roses, lavender and rosemary. This could easily be an amazing horse property, just a stones throw to parkland and miles of trails. There is also plenty of room for a pool. Private, yet close to everything, including beaches, shops, restaurants and schools. Co-listed with Meril May & Brenda Hayward.

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